Showing posts with label Horace Mann. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Horace Mann. Show all posts

Monday, May 4, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, May 4, 2026 ???

Monday, May 4    


Horace Mann's Birthday (1796)


For Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

***  NO  Town Meetings today   ***


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Sunday, May 3, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, May 3, 2026 ???

Sunday, May 3


1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Sunday Speaker: Horace Mann (Franklin Historical Museum)


***  NO  Town Meetings today   ***


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Audio replay of the Horace Mann Legacy Subcmte Meeting April 27, 2027 is ready (audio)

FM #1739 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1739 in the series. 


Horace Mann birthplace monument in Franklin
Horace Mann birthplace monument in Franklin 
This session shares the exclusive audio from the Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee Meeting held on Monday, April 27, 2026. The meeting was held in the 3rd floor training room. 

 

The recording runs about 1 hour & 21 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -  
https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1739-horace-mann-legacy-subcmte-mtg-04-27-26/


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Meeting agenda https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-2263 


My notes in one PDF 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K0YXyEp3-9Y9AVbFRFm9kub4XsBW11nx/view?usp=drive_link 


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.


How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Saturday, May 2, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, May 2, 2026 ???

Saturday, May 2

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Horace Mann Birthday Party - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am    Windphone Pebble Paint (Franklin Public Library)

10:30am    Weekend Wiggles!    (Franklin Public Library)

10:30am Jane Jacobs Walk (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

12:00pm Post Walk Gathering (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

7:00pm Rob Bellamy (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:30pm Electric Youth & The Bost Show Band (THE BLACK BOX)
8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)


***  NO  Town Meetings today   ***


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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

Second Sunday Speaker Series: Phillip Balkus on Horace Mann - Sunday, May 3 at 1:15 PM

Educator and Franklin resident, Phillip Balkus, who recently completed an academic thesis on Horace, will be exploring the less famous role of Horace Mann as a citizen of Franklin, where he returned to rescue the fortunes of his brother and manage other investments -- in the process also helping the town of his birth. 

Doors open at 1 and the program begins at approximately 1:15. 

The event is free but donations are always greatly appreciated.

Where: Franklin Historical Museum

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Celebrate Happy Birthday for Horace Mann! Saturday, May 2

Horace's birthday is really May 4
Horace's birthday is really May 4
The Historical Museum will show some short videos about Horace, for older kids and adults. And for elementary school age kids, we will have participatory diorama and discussion with our volunteer educator and buildings and figures representing the Franklin of Horace Mann's Childhood

Come share the adventure of young Horace (and some birthday cake!). 

Programs are free but donations are always appreciated! 10 AM to 1 PM

*Note: Horace's birthday is really May 4 but the Museum isn't open that day. They do have a speaker on Sunday, May 3 talking about Horace coming back to Franklin to help his family.


Monday, April 20, 2026

Look for some Horace Mann mugs at the Empty Bowls silent auction


"The Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club and I are excited to launch our preparations for the 2026 event to support the Franklin Food Pantry in May. Reuniting with the team to share ideas and decide on silent auction items has been productive.

This year, we've decided to design and make mugs to commemorate Horace Mann's 230th birthday.

You can find these mugs at the 11th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser silent auction scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6 PM at Franklin High School.

I'm looking forward to seeing you at the event. "



Additional photos can be found - https://www.facebook.com/share/1EjE7sNKxe/

Sunday, April 19, 2026

New Horace Mann Plaza sign from Signs by Cam

New Horace Mann Plaza sign from Signs by Cam
New Horace Mann Plaza sign from Signs by Cam

Have you noticed the new "Large pylon we fabricated and installed in Franklin, Mass"?


More good work from "Signs By Cam"





Saturday, April 4, 2026

Audio recording of the Horace Mann Legacy Committee meeting April 30, 2026

FM #1704 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1704 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin Public Schools Horace Mann Legacy Subcmte Mtg held on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Meeting chaired by School Committee Vice-Chair Dave Callaghan. Members Ruthann O’Sullivan (in person) and Reis Hansen (remotely) participated. Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Director of Operations Colin Boisvert participated.


Quick recap

  • History of the chocolate chip cookie shared Cookies provided for those present

  • Resource doc for committee to collect information about Horace to build the

base of understanding for the group to help prepare the story to be used by the committee for the community awareness 

  • May 2 film to be shown at museum Kids play area to understand Horace as he grew up. Presentation on the Research around the middle period of Horace's story in Franklin scheduled for Sunday. Multiple ideas to add to the weekend to augment the activity and improve the draw appeal

  • Children's Museum checking with the Library to coordinate some younger age activities and info

  • Motion to adjourn 


The meeting runs about 1 hour and 20 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1704-fps-horace-mann-legacy-subcmte-mtg-03-30-26/


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The agenda for this meeting can be found https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2211   


My full set of notes in a PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/16dsOWdxcZ5Mn79mQAsfLMZVIDfbnTwXJ/view?usp=drive_link 


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.


How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share, and show you what, and how we do what we do


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Monday, March 30, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, March 30, 2026 ???

Monday, March 30


9:00am Fallen Hero: W. Franklin Lynch (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times



***  Town Meetings today   ***

Board of Assessors

Monday, March 30 Time: 8:30 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2212 


Franklin Agricultural Committee

Monday, March 30 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2215 


Franklin School Committee - Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee

Monday, March 30 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2211 


Library Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Monday, March 30 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2216 



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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar