Showing posts with label Town of Franklin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Town of Franklin. Show all posts

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - March 20 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

Steve will also be interested to find out what you think should be on the "watch list" for 2024? 

When: Wednesday, March 20, 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/DJWtDepRgPxZ3ytP6), or check with the Senior Center front desk, or email me directly.  

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.

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Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - March 20 at 11 AM
Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - March 20 at 11 AM

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Attention Franklin Residents: Town Board & Committee Volunteer Opportunities Are available for YOU!

Town Board & Committee Volunteer Opportunities

The Town of Franklin is seeking volunteers! 

If you are interested in serving on a Town board or committee to enhance the great quality of life in Franklin, click here!

Positions open for 
  • Agricultural Commission
  • Conservation Commission 
  • Design Review Commission (DRC) 
  • Franklin Cultural Council 
  • Franklin Disability Commission

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-03-14_-_boards_committees_vacancies_announcement.pdf

Attention Franklin Residents: Town Board & Committee Volunteer Opportunities Are available for YOU!
Attention Franklin Residents: Town Board & Committee Volunteer Opportunities Are available for YOU!

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities updated 03/15/24

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. 

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

Junior Building Custodian - Facilities Department

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department 

Updated 03/15/2024

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 03/15/24
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities updated 03/15/24

Friday, March 8, 2024

Town of Franklin: Franklin Ridge Booster Pump Station - Invitation to Bid

Franklin Ridge Booster Pump Station

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a company for the Franklin Ridge Booster Pump Station Project in the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information:  Franklin Ridge Booster Pump Station Project

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/franklin-ridge-booster-pump-station

Town of Franklin: Franklin Ridge Booster Pump Station - Invitation to Bid
Town of Franklin: Franklin Ridge Booster Pump Station - Invitation to Bid

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Public Works & Facilities

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. 

Motor Equipment Repair Person - Department of Public Works

Junior Building Custodian - Facilities Department

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department 

Updated 03/06/2024

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 with Public Works & Facilities
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Public Works & Facilities

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Norfolk Deeds wishes the Town of Franklin a Happy Birthday! (video)

Norfolk Deeds (@NorfolkDeeds) posted Sat, Mar 02, 2024:

"Happy Birthday to the Town of Franklin, Incorporated, March 2, 1778. The Town of Franklin was named after United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.

Follow the link to watch Good Deeds: History Comes Alive, Franklin Public Library. https://t.co/a5bmZ4TkA3  or ->
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHCJUQDye2Y

@TOFranklinMA


Shared from -> https://t.co/FUgmoDqyWp


Saturday, February 24, 2024

Invitation to bid: On-Call HVAC/KMS Controls for Town/School Buildings

On-Call HVAC/KMS Controls for Town/School Buildings

In accordance with MGL c. 149, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of an HVAC firm for a multi-year contract, subject to annual appropriation, providing on-call HVAC services at various town and school buildings within the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information:  On-Call Maintenance for HVAC/KMS Controls for the Town and School Building

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/call-hvackms-controls-townschool-buildings

Invitation to bid: On-Call HVAC/KMS Controls for Town/School Buildings
Invitation to bid: On-Call HVAC/KMS Controls for Town/School Buildings

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Town of Franklin: Cultural Practices for Athletic Field Maintenance and Baseball/Softball Field Maintenance - Invitation to Bid

Cultural Practices for Athletic Field Maintenance and Baseball/Softball Field Maintenance

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a landscaping/grounds maintenance firm for cultural practices on the grounds of some of Franklin Public Schools and Town parks and fields. 

Additional Information:  Cultural Practices for Athletic Field Maintenance and Baseball/Softball Field Maintenance

Shared from m-> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/cultural-practices-athletic-field-maintenance-and-baseballsoftball-field-maintenance

Invitation to Bid
Invitation to Bid


Friday, January 5, 2024

2024 Janie Avenue Neighborhood Roadway Improvements (RFP)

2024 Janie Avenue Neighborhood Roadway Improvements

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the purposes of constructing approximately 4,850 feet of roadway improvements along Janie Avenue, Schofield Drive, Eldon Drive, and Richard Lane  within the Town of Franklin. 

Additional Information:  2024 Janie Avenue Neighborhood Roadway Improvements

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/2024-janie-avenue-neighborhood-roadway-improvements

2024 Janie Avenue Neighborhood Roadway Improvements (RFP)
2024 Janie Avenue Neighborhood Roadway Improvements (RFP)


Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Last days to try your hand at the "Year in Review" Quiz on the News in the Town of Franklin for 2023?

How closely did you pay attention to the Town of Franklin news during 2023?

A Town of Franklin "Year in Review" news quiz 

10 questions (10 points each), and a bonus question (5 points).

Submit a valid email at the beginning of the quiz, and at the end of the quiz, you can select to receive how you did on the quiz sent to that email.

We'll keep the quiz open until January 7, 2024 and share the overall results.

Take the quiz in the embedded form below or follow this link ->
https://forms.gle/RABScYHFy2mKLgiX7


Saturday, December 23, 2023

Have you tried the "Year in Review" Quiz on the News in the Town of Franklin for 2023?

Let's try something a little different as we approach the close out of 2023. 

How closely did you pay attention to the news during the year?

A Town of Franklin "Year in Review" news quiz. 

10 questions, and a bonus question. All worth 10 points each.

Submit a valid email at the beginning of the quiz, and at the end of the quiz, you can select to receive how you did on the quiz sent to that email.

We'll keep the quiz open until January 7 and share the overall results.

Take the quiz in the embedded form below or follow this link ->
https://forms.gle/RABScYHFy2mKLgiX7


Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Finance, Facilities & Public Works - get your application submitted

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. 

Munis Administrator - Finance Department

Heavy Motor Equipment Operators - Department of Public Works 

Junior Building Custodian - Facilities Department

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department 

Updated 12/22/2023

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 with Finance, Facilities & Public Works - get your application submitted
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Finance, Facilities & Public Works - get your application submitted

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for custodians, heavy equipment operator, and a Director of Arts, Culture & the Creative Economy

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. 

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


Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for custodians, heavy equipment operator, and a Director of Arts, Culture & the Creative Economy
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for custodians, heavy equipment operator, and a Director of Arts, Culture & the Creative Economy

Friday, November 10, 2023

Invitation for Bids: On Call Electrical Services for Water and Sewer Facilities for Town of Franklin (MA)

On Call Electrical Services for Water and Sewer Facilities

In accordance with MGL c 149, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of an electrical firm to provide on-call electrical services at water and sewer buildings, treatment facilities, and various other locations within the water and sewer system within the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information:  On-Call Electrical Services for Water and Sewer Facilities

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/call-electrical-services-water-and-sewer-facilities


Invitation for Bids: On Call Electrical Services for Water and Sewer Facilities for Town of Franklin (MA)
Invitation for Bids: On Call Electrical Services for Water and Sewer Facilities for Town of Franklin (MA)

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Town of Franklin Biennial Election Unofficial Results - Nov 7, 2023 (audio)

The Town of Franklin Biennial Election Unofficial Results as read off by Town Clerk Nancy Danello in the Franklin High School gym on Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023. A group of 40 or so candidates and their supporters were present to listen to the results.

  • In the Town Council race, the 9 incumbents held off the one challenger. 
  • The Tri-County debt exclusion passed
  • Only 6200 3100 voters cast ballots, a disappointing turnout 

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1094-town-of-franklin-biennial-election-unofficial-results-11-07-23

The “Election Collection” for 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/07/franklin-election-collection-2023.html 

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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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Town of Franklin: UNOFFICIAL Biennial Election Results - Nov 7, 2023
Town of Franklin: UNOFFICIAL Biennial Election Results - Nov 7, 2023

Town of Franklin: UNOFFICIAL Biennial Election Results - Nov 7, 2023

Via Town Clerk Nancy Danello, the unofficial results are available.
  • In the Town Council race, the 9 incumbents held off the one challenger. 
  • The Tri-County debt exclusion passed
  • Only 6200 3100 voters cast ballots, a disappointing turnout 
Download a PDF of the unofficial results ->


Town of Franklin: UNOFFICIAL Biennial Election Results - Nov 7, 2023
Town of Franklin: UNOFFICIAL Biennial Election Results - Nov 7, 2023

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Franklin Cultural District: Art Assoc & Downtown Partnership meetings, Arts Mosaic at Dean, Election Day Tuesday



Wednesday, November 1

10:00am  - Veterans Coffee Social (Senior Center)

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) NO Session Today, See you Nov 8)

6:30pm - Franklin Art Association (Senior Center)


Thursday, November 2

8:30am - Franklin Downtown Partnership General Mtg (Dean College - Student Center)

6:00pm - Ken Barney (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance - monthly meeting (Franklin Public Library)


Friday, November 3

6:00pm - Piano Steve (live music)  (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - Arts Mosaic (ticketed event) (Dean College)


Saturday, November 4 

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

4:00pm - Tyler Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Annual FPAC Gala (in person and virtual event) (THE BLACK BOX)

7:00pm - Arts Mosaic  (ticketed event) (Dean College)


Sunday, November 5

Daylight Saving Time ends (clocks fall back 1 hour)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)


Tuesday, November 7 = Election Day

6:00am - Town of Franklin Election (Franklin High School)

6:00pm - Franklin Garden Club - meeting (Franklin Public Library) 


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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)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

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 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 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!
Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Monday, October 30, 2023

Town of Franklin: Board of Health Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM

BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 5 PM 

The Board of Health will be conducting the Board of Health meeting at 355 East Central St, Conference Room, 3rd floor at 5:00 PM. The Public has the option of attending the meeting live at the Town Hall or dial into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by copying the link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required).

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
● Reading and acceptance October 4, 2023 draft meeting minutes

NEW BUSINESS
● CHNA - Grant
● Status on Emergency Shelter
● Local Upgrade Approval - 20 Earls Way
● Metacomet shared service grant regional inspector report
● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report
● Metacomet shared service grant epidemiologist report

CITIZENS COMMENTARY

ADJOURNMENT


Town of Franklin: Board of Health Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Town of Franklin: Board of Health Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM