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Friday, July 5, 2024
Celebration of the Arts (video)
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Davis Thayer Reuse Cmte wants to keep the building, lease the land, and do something for arts & culture (video)
a. 7:00 to 7:20 - Dean College combined with Camford Property Grouphttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/rei_davis_thayer_letter_of_interest_proposal_narrative_and_project_description_-_dean_college.pdf
b. 7:20 to 7:40 - Pennrose, LLChttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/pennrose.pdf
c. 7:40 to 8:00 - HFA and TMC Propertieshttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/tmc_hfa_davis_thayer_submission_email.pdf
a. Draft Letter https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-06-26_davis-thayer_reuse_committee_recommendation.pdf
Davis Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee scheduled to meet Tuesday, June 25 at 7 PM |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Franklin High School is where it is at on Wednesday, April 24: Art around the world & Joint Meeting on Possible Override
- Joint Town Council & School Committee Mtg for an Operational Override Discussion April 24, 2024 - 7:00 PM until ??
a. Town Administrator, Jamie Hellen and Superintendent of Schools, Lucas Giguere
a. To discuss the public opinion of an operational override
- Comcast 9
- Verizon 29
- YouTube -> http://bit.ly/43lBwVE
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Department of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Relaunches ‘Call for Artists’ for public Sculpture Park
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‘Call for Artists’ for public Sculpture Park |
The arts and culture sector plays a vital role in enriching the fabric of the Franklin community as we strive to build a vibrant and inclusive municipality. Investing in arts and culture initiatives is essential for driving economic development, strengthening social cohesion, and nurturing a sense of identity among community members.
Friday, April 5, 2024
Video replay available for Arts & Culture Subcommittee Apr 3, 2024 (video)
Chair Cobi Frongillo, members Melanie Hamblen and Ted Cormier-Leger.
Cory Shay, new Director of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy introduces what she is up to in her early days here.
The meeting runs about 45 minutes (brief tech difficulty in the opening minus with an echo was resolved).
Meeting recording on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPz7IPBOqAc
Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/1._arts_culture_20240130_170221_0000.pdf
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Stop by to view the Spring Art Showcase on Tuesday April 2 in the FHS Media Center (4 to 6 PM)
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Spring Art Showcase on Tuesday April 2 |
"Join us for our Spring Art Showcase on Tuesday 4/2 in the FHS Media Center.
You'll be amazed at the work of our talented students from all disciplines, across all grade levels!
@FHSPantherbook @FranklinHS @FranklinPSNews" https://t.co/xjq6DzBN7o
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Town Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts & Culture Agenda for April 3, 2024 Meeting
April 3, 2024 Town Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts & Culture Meeting Agenda
1. Presentation of the Arts & Culture in Franklin 2023 Public Input & Recommendations Report -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/1._arts_culture_20240130_170221_0000.pdf
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Town Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts & Culture Agenda for April 3, 2024 Meeting |
Thursday, January 4, 2024
FAA Info Night scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM
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FAA Info Night scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM |
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for custodians, heavy equipment operator, and a Director of Arts, Culture & the Creative Economy
Junior Building Custodian - Facilities Department
Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy - Office of the Town Administrator
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department
Updated 11/29/2023
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities
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Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for custodians, heavy equipment operator, and a Director of Arts, Culture & the Creative Economy |
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Dean College Announces New Deans For School Of The Arts And Sanders School Of Business
Monday, September 18, 2023
Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee - Agenda for Sep 19, 2023 meeting at 7 PM
a. Arts and recreation centerb. Police stationc. Various housing options
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Mass Creative offering an Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship
"Great opportunity for people want to deepen their arts advocacy knowledge. Apply for this fellowship."
Via Mass Creative
"We're happy to announce that we're relaunching the MASSCreative Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship! This is a stipended year-long leadership development cohort for artivists, creative workers, & emerging cultural leaders. "
"Applications are now open & close on September 22nd. Visit the link to learn more & apply today! https://mass-creative.org/resources-for-fellows… "
Mass Creative offering an Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship |
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Talk Franklin: Jamie and I go 'long' talking patience, process, and engagement results - 04/28/23 (audio)
FM #985 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 985 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation in person at the Senior Center. We had already been involved in back-to-back sessions and added our recording session to this slot on Friday, April 28, 2023.
We usually watch the clock to keep the session shorter but we were having such a good discussion we went with the flow.
Topics for this session
Arts & Culture listening session (2nd of 3 scheduled)
Senior Center volunteer recognition event
Finance Committee budget hearings scheduled May 8, 10, & 11
Town Council hearings scheduled for May 24 & 25
The recording runs about 55 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie on Friday, April 28, 2023
Audio file -> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/State-of-Franklin---May-2023-e23gcru
Town FY 2024 budget page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-24-budget-materials
Arts & Culture survey -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4AWODps2aVQd_tzHIGfcJBRwUdpvYB9jK3hgfxploSWc7zw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Town of Franklin calendar for May meetings & events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar/month/2023-05
Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin
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Talk Franklin: Jamie and I go long talking patience, process, and engagement results - 04/28/23 (audio) |
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Arts & Culture Listening Tour - Apr 28 at 9 AM
Arts & Culture Listening Tour - Apr 28 at 9 AM |
Thursday, March 23, 2023
What do you want to tell the Survey about Arts & Culture in Franklin?
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The Arts & Culture Survey is open for your input! |
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The Arts & Culture listening tour |
Friday, March 10, 2023
Arts & Culture Listening Tour Updated; Your feedback is needed
The Town Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts and Cultural Initiatives is seeking input from residents and community stakeholders on all things arts and culture. Take the survey today: https://buff.ly/3mEA7Kh
Access event details here: https://buff.ly/3F9YoOv
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Register for (free) to participate in the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium scheduled for March 30, 2023
If you haven't registered for the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium, 2023, please register.
The Franklin Cultural Council's symposium, "Uplifting the Arts: the Intersection of Culture and Economy" is scheduled for Thursday, March 30, at Dean College in the Guidrey Center.
The featured speaker is Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council.
The panelists include Edward M. Augustus, Jr., Chancellor, Dean College; Carolyn Cole, Program Officer, Mass Cultural Council; and Erin Lynch, Executive Director, MetroWest Visitors Bureau. The moderator for the evening is Kaye Kelly, Professor, Berklee College of Music.
The event is open to all and is free. Light refreshments will be available. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the program begins at 6:30 pm. Please register so we know that you are coming. Select Symposium to register. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Monday, March 6, 2023
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