Showing posts with label Memorial Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Memorial Day. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Dick & Scott talk about the changes to the 2025 Memorial Day Parade Route (audio)

FM #1435 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1435 in the series. 


This session shares my conversation with Dick Hynes and Scott Carruthers about the changes to the Memorial Day Parade for 2025. We recorded this conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Thursday, April 17, 2025. 


  • Dick Hynes, American Legion, Post 75 Commander

  • Scott Carruthers, Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW Post 3402 Commander


We cover the following in our conversation

  • Parade route route changed

    • For better staging location

    • Shorten parade to enable more veerans to participate

    • Separate the cemetery ceremonies from the parade itself

  • Dean & cemetery ceremonies start at 9:30 AM

  • Parade starts at 11:00 AM

  • Ceremony on the Town Common remains at noon time 

  • About the American Legion & VFW

    • Membership

    • activities


The recording runs about 28 minutes Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1435-memorial-day-parade-04-17-25/



2025 Memorial Day Parade Route
2025 Memorial Day Parade Route
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VFW page -> https://post3402.org/ 


American Legion page -> https://www.mapost75.com/ 


Parade Route Updated -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/04/did-you-hear-there-is-new-memorial-day.html  


Or -> https://post3402.org/post-news 



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


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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.


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Sunday, April 27, 2025

Franklin TV: Our Memorial Day Events

When and Where?

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 04/27/2025
 
In recent years Memorial Day has taken on greater import – as it should. It’s a time for solemnity and remembrance of our best and bravest when it mattered most.

We’re posting this information well in advance of events so veterans can call for breakfast reservations and parade arrangements.

VETERANS: If you wish to walk or ride in the Memorial Day parade, please call Veterans’ Services at 508-613-1315 by May 1st.

Memorial Day Breakfast - 9 AM to 11 AM, Friday May 23rd, at the Senior Center. Call the veterans’ services office at 508-613-1315 for reservations by May 9th.

The Memorial Day Parade – 11 AM, Monday May 26th.
From Horace mann Middle School to Oak, Daniel McCahill and Union Sts., left onto West Central, left onto Emmons, and left onto Main St. to the Town Common.

Memorial Remembrances will be held prior to the parade at cemeteries located at: Dean College, Union St. and St. Mary’s Church.

The Memorial Day Ceremony – Noon, Monday May 26th. Town Common.
We will recognize and honor our Franklin veterans who have passed since last Memorial Day as well as Franklin’s 45 fallen heroes who died in combat.

Please note: In case of rain please check our Veterans’ Services web page:

www.franklinma.gov/335/veterans-Services for updates.

Let us all remember –
We are the land of the free because of the brave.

And – as always –
Thank you for watching.
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.
And staying informed at Franklin●news.

 

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   


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Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Did you hear there is a New Memorial Day Parade Route for 2025?

New Memorial Day Parade Route for 2025
New Memorial Day Parade Route
We have a NEW PARADE ROUTE!
As the Commander of the Franklin VFW Post I have the honor as serving as Co-Chair of the Parade Committee with my friend Dick Hynes, Commander of the Franklin American Legion.
The whole group has been working hard the last couple of months to plan the parade and one of the things we're doing is a new parade route.
The parade will kick off from Horace Mann Middle School at 11am on Monday, May 26th. It will head up Oak St (which turns into Daniel McCahill St) and then proceed down Union St to the old Davis Thayer school. The Parade will then turn left onto 140. The parade will again turn left onto Emmons St and then a left onto Main where it will head back to the Town Common.
This is a shorter route at 1.33 miles.
The parade will be continuous, there are no stops at the cemeteries or Dean College anymore (we are still doing those ceremonies, just moving them to before the parade).
We feel this new route will make it easier for our older veterans to march and smoother for the PD to accomodate.
Please see the attached map.
Please hit me with your questions, comments, complaints, etc.
We look forward to seeing you on the NEW PARADE ROUTE!


Wednesday, April 2, 2025

New Memorial Day Parade Route

New Memorial Day Parade Route for 2025
New Memorial Day Parade Route
Happy Monday Franklin!!
Today we are exactly 8 weeks from our Annual Memorial Day Parade!!
And we have a NEW PARADE ROUTE!
As the Commander of the Franklin VFW Post I have the honor as serving as Co-Chair of the Parade Committee with my friend Dick Hynes, Commander of the Franklin American Legion.
The whole group has been working hard the last couple of months to plan the parade and one of the things we're doing is a new parade route.
The parade will kick off from Horace Mann Middle School at 11am on Monday, May 26th. It will head up Oak St (which turns into Daniel McCahill St) and then proceed down Union St to the old Davis Thayer school. The Parade will then turn left onto 140. The parade will again turn left onto Emmons St and then a left onto Main where it will head back to the Town Common.
This is a shorter route at 1.33 miles.
The parade will be continuous, there are no stops at the cemeteries or Dean College anymore (we are still doing those ceremonies, just moving them to before the parade).
We feel this new route will make it easier for our older veterans to march and smoother for the PD to accomodate.
Please see the attached map.
Please hit me with your questions, comments, complaints, etc.
We look forward to seeing you on the NEW PARADE ROUTE!


Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Franklin's Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies - May 2025 (video)

The Franklin TV recording of the Memorial Day 2024 parade and ceremonies on the Town Common after the parade, is available for your viewing pleasure ->   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAWBlhHF9Nc




The Memorial Day 2024 Program (PDF) ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11SRqPd_2ANSeQqaOsW4FHra-1PIPLcDv/view?usp=drive_link 


The "honor roll" of those veterans who passed during the prior year

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11YJ47V0TmSbAvgdM_9zcP7sDlg6vQRWN/view?usp=drive_link 


Franklin Matters' photos (for both the parade & ceremony) are found in one album ->  https://photos.app.goo.gl/J2La1uNmGpJrZhLj7 


Monday, May 27, 2024

Town of Franklin (MA): Memorial Day Ceremony - May 27, 2024 (audio)

FM #1214 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1214 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the audio of the Town of Franklin Memorial Day ceremony held on the Town Common at the end of the parade on Monday, May 27, 2024. The day was overcast and threatening precipitation, with a gentle breeze. 


Veterans Service Officer Shannon Nisbett is the master of ceremonies and introduces each speaker, and walks us through the program. 


Welcome

Shannon Nisbett, Director of Veterans' Services

Raising of the Colors

Joe Collins, Marine Corps Veteran

Pledge of Allegiance

Pat Doyle, Marine Corps Veteran

National Anthem

Franklin High School Band

Invocation

The Rev Kathy McAdams, St. John's Episcopal Church

Speaker

Jeffrey Roy, State Representative

Speaker

Rose Turco, Veterans' Advocate and Franklin Educator, 2024 Parade Marshal

Proclamation

John Milot, Commander, American Legion Post 75 

Remarks

Shannon Nisbett, Director of Veterans' Services

Placing of Wreaths

Franklin Girl Scouts and VFW Post 3402

Reading the Honor Roll 



Ringing of the Watch

John Milot, Commander, American Legion Post 75


Ernest Carruthers, Commander, VFW Post 3402 and Dawn Anderson, Marine Corps Veteran

Rifle Salute 

American Legion Post 75 Rifle Squad

Taps

Daniel Campbell and Brady Devlin, Franklin High School

Benediction

The Rev Kathy McAdams, St. John's Episcopal Church

 

The ceremony runs about 47 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1214-town-of-franklin-memorial-day-ceremony-05-27-24


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The Memorial Day Program (PDF) ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11SRqPd_2ANSeQqaOsW4FHra-1PIPLcDv/view?usp=drive_link 


The "honor roll" of those veterans who passed during the prior year

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11YJ47V0TmSbAvgdM_9zcP7sDlg6vQRWN/view?usp=drive_link 


My photos (for both the parade & ceremony) are found in one album -> 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/J2La1uNmGpJrZhLj7 


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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


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"


Town of Franklin (MA): Memorial Day Ceremony - May 27, 2024 (audio)
Town of Franklin (MA): Memorial Day Ceremony - May 27, 2024 (audio)

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, May 27, 2024?

Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day
10:30am Parade (along Main St, School St, Union St, RT 140, Beaver St ...)
12 noon Memorial Day ceremony on Town Common
4:00pm Cruise Night in Franklin (Sierra's Pizza)

** No Town Meetings today

All town buildings closed for the holiday
trash/recycling pick up scheduled delayed one day


What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
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Why are there multiple calendars?
There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26