Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities updated to include Senior Center with Library, Facilities, DPW, & Finance

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email. 

Senior Center Director - Franklin Senior Center

Deputy Library Director - Franklin Public Library

Junior Building Custodian - Facilities Department 

Summer Custodians - Facilities Department

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works

Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department

Chief Financial Officer - Finance Department

Budget and Fiscal Analyst - Finance Department

Mechanic/Motor Equipment Repair Person - Department of Public Works

Summer Employment - Department of Public Works

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department 

Updated 04/25/2024

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here .

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities updated to include Senior Center with Library, Facilities, DPW, & Finance

Disability Expo schedule for May 4 at the Franklin Senior Center

The 2nd Disability Expo will be held at the Franklin Senior Center on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 11 AM to 2 PM.

This expo will have numerous exhibitors set up at tables that you can visit in order to learn more about a variety of disability-related resources, activities, and support!

Entry is free! 

There will also be free door prizes too!

When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 11 AM to 2 PM

Where: Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street Franklin, MA 02038

Listen to Mary O'Neill talk with me about the Disability Expo. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1177-disability-expo-mary-oneill-04-19-24

Download the flyer as a reminder and to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zZ9ww6uM75VA_izUQ3l2_Z8ZkMUpo8wD/view?usp=drive_link

Disability Expo schedule for May 4 at the Franklin Senior Center

Senior Center hosts psychic medium Cathy Ripley Greene - April 26 at 6:30 PM

"Tickets on sale now!   

Join us this Friday at 6:30 as we host psychic medium Cathy Ripley Greene.  You don’t want to miss this great event!  Tickets $25"

Tickets are available at the Senior Center, you can stop by or call 508-520-4945

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/A6PGBvaYHRLMPdz9/

Senior Center hosts psychic medium Cathy Ripley Greene - April 26 at 6:30 PM

Cathy made an appearance for a fund raising event at the SAFE Coalition in January 2024. She also talked with Jim Derick and you can listen to their conversation in this episode of Chapters  ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/chapters-wfpr-jim-derick-dr-cathy.html

Mary O'Neill talks about the forthcoming Disability Expo scheduled for May 4th at the Franklin Senior Center (audio)

FM #1177 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1177 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Mary O’Neill, Franklin Commission on Persons with Disabilities. We met to record in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Friday, April 19, 2024.  

We talk about the Disability Expo scheduled for the Franklin Senior Center on May 4, 2024 (yes, may the fourth be with you!). It will begin at 11 AM and run until 2 PM.

Free admission, free tickets to a couple of gift baskets, and plenty of resources to talk with about various aspects of disability.

If you have a question for Mary, you can reach her at 508-440-1265.

If you would like a “Kindness Matters” sign, text Mary at the same # and she’ll arrange for you to get one.  

The conversation runs about 12 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Mary. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1177-disability-expo-mary-oneill-04-19-24

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The Franklin Commission on Persons with Disabilities -> https://www.franklinma.gov/commission-persons-disabilities 

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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

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

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

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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Mary & I talk about the forthcoming Disability Expo scheduled for May 4th at the Franklin Senior Center (audio)

Senior Center week of events for Apr 22 through Apr 26, 2024

Here’s what’s happening this week at the #franklinseniorcenter 

Come on down and join us! 

#franklinma #seniorcenter

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6BpDvGry7t/

Check out the full calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

Senior Center week of events for Apr 22 through Apr 26, 2024

"Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe at the Senior Center, Wednesday April 17 at 1 PM

"Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe

Hello Friends,

Please join us on Wednesday April 17 at 1 PM for our monthly "Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe.  It is free to attend but please RSVP to the Franklin Senior Center to let us know how many will be attending.    

Please share with anyone who may be interested in attending.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Ariel

--

Ariel Doggett

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

    

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 064 - Red Squirrel Court Case, April Showers, Love Poems and more (audio)

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about a red squirrel court case, Ms. April Showers, poems of love, Alice's new book getting published and much more...

Audio link -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-064-red-squirrel-court-case-april-showers-love-poems-and-more

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 064 - Red Squirrel Court Case, April Showers, Love Poems and more (audio)

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->   https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Senior Center events for the week of April 15 - April 19

"Here’s what’s happening this week at the #franklinseniorcenter 

Are you a people pleaser? Do you want to know the science behind what makes you this way? Join us Friday at 1 for a fascinating discussion with Kymberlee O’Brien."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5vk3kaLbkD/

Note: The Senior Center is closed Monday but full of events for the remained of the week

Check out the full calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

Senior Center events for the week of April 15 - April 19

Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - April 17 at 11 AM

What is going on with .... ?

What happened to ....?

How come .... ?

Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & Franklin Public Radio Community Information Director (volunteer), for an informal and informative Q&A session. 

What is the session about?

• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have 

When: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM  

Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom

If you want the Zoom link, please use this form (https://forms.gle/9cqXaTTfP9pVU1zWA), or check with the Senior Center front desk, or email me directly (sgsherlock@franklinmatters.org).  

Note: While this event is held at the Senior Center it is not limited to seniors. Any one in Franklin can participate in person or remotely.

Download this flyer as a reminder or to share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z2vf0SZiH1KyoOkz4mhG4FBcVQb2VBI2/view?usp=drive_link

Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - April 17 at 11 AM

What's happening at the Senior Center for the week of April 8?

"So much to see and do at the Senior Center this week! 

Celebrate the solar eclipse with us! 

Movies, crafts, music and more."

Franklin Senior Center full calendar -> https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month 

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5eSidfxNAx/

Senior Center events for the week of April 8

Veterans join the coffee & conversation at the April 2024 Coffee Social - Apr 3 at 10 AM

April 2024 Coffee Social

Join Us for Coffee & Conversation - Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00 AM

Join Us for Coffee & Conversation - Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00 AM

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/april-2024-coffee-social-0

Senior Connection Newsletter from the Franklin Senior Center for April 2024

Senior Connection Newsletter for April 2024 

Hello!

Click here for our April 2024 Senior Connection Newsletter for the Franklin Senior Center

A few changes to mention - 

* The Dating Your Device 6 week classes- start on the second week of April not the first week.
* The Pizza and Movie Night is NOT Poor Things but rather the movie "100 Foot Journey"
* Joe Landry will be doing a presentation on Industry in Franklin on Wednesday, April 3rd at 1:00 PM

Have a great rest of your day and looking forward to signing everyone up for programs on Monday, April 1st!

-Your Franklin Senior Center Family 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/april-2024-senior-connection-newsletter-franklin-senior-center

Senior Connection Newsletter from the Franklin Senior Center for April 2024

Senior Connection: Spaghetti Bolognese (video)

Nan Rafter, Danielle Hopkins and Chef Ann of the Franklin Senior Center prepare Spaghetti Bolognese in this episode

Video link -> https://youtu.be/V5-qrx-9GHQ

Franklin Garden Club Features Program on Ergonomic Gardening

The Franklin Garden Club will sponsor a program on “Ergonomic Gardening” on Tuesday, April 2, at 7:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA.  The program will be presented by Mary Panda, an experienced physical therapist. The program is open to the public at no charge. 

 

Panda has been a practicing physical therapist for 45 years and a certified hand therapist for 32 years. She is an an avid gardener and belongs to the Ashland Community Garden and Mass Horticulture Society. Her talk will provide tips on taking care of your body and preventing injuries while enjoying all the benefits of gardening. 

The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, became a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts in 2015. 

Franklin Garden Club Features Program on Ergonomic Gardening

Senior Connection: Nan interviews Danielle (video)

Nan Rafter and Danielle Hopkins turn the tables as co-hosts and interview each other to share what is going on at the Franklin Senior Center. 

Video link -> https://youtu.be/Ywjd4JquEbM

Check out the Senior Center event outlook for this last week of March 2024

"Ain’t no stoppin’ us at the Franklin Senior Center. 

There are tons of activities to choose from this week! 

Have an idea for a program or class?! Let us know what you’d like us to add!"

#franklinma #seniorcenter #aintnostoppingusnow #franklinseniorcenter

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C45lmNpLAHV/

For details on these highlight events, or on the regular daily schedule, please visit the Senior Center online at -> https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Senior Center event outlook for this last week of March 2024

Franklin's Event Outlook: March 22, 2023 to March 28, 2024

Friday, March 22

7:30pm Choreographers' Concert (sold out) (Dean College)

9:00pm Dom DeBaggis (Live Music) (3 Restaurant)

Saturday, March 23

10:00am Easter Bunny (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Grieving Hearts Workshop (Franklin High School)

11:00am Beyond the Palmer Method – Learn about calligraphy (Franklin Historical Museum)

11:00am Master Plan Open House (Dean College)

1:00pm Kids Paint Party (sold out) (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm Jessica Lepe (Author Event) (Escape Into Fiction)

6:00pm `Cinema 80’ Feature Films "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"  (Franklin Historical Museum)

7:00pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm Choreographers' Concert (sold out) (Dean College)

Sunday, March 24

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)

3:00pm LiveARTS Concert: Romanul Duo (First Universalist Society of Franklin - FUSF)

5:30pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)

Monday, March 25

10:00am Yankee Quilters Quilt Guild Charity Sewing (Emma's Quilt Cupboard)

6:30pm Self-Defense for Women and Teens Class (registration req'd) (Lifelong Learning)

Tuesday, March 26

2:30pm Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm Trivia Night (Raillery Public House)

Wednesday, March 27

1:00pm Senior Scribblers (recording session) (Franklin TV Studio & remote)

5:30pm Kenyatta Berry (Dean College)

7:00pm Laugh Boston Stand-Up Comedy Show (Glen Pharmer)

Thursday, March 28

1:00pm Henry the Juggler (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Franklin Art Association Opening Reception (Escape Into Fiction)

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Why have 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 

The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin's Event Outlook: March  15, 2023 to March  21, 2024