Showing posts with label bellingham. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bellingham. Show all posts

Thursday, July 10, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 10, 2025 ???

Thursday, July 10

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events
11:30am  Free Summer Lunch Program (Bellingham Library)

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

6:00pm LGBTQ Meeting: Game Night (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)


For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

** Town Meetings today   **

Franklin Commission on Persons with Disabilities
Thursday, July 10 Time: 4:00 PM


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What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
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



Tuesday, July 8, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 ???

Tuesday, July 8


11:30am Free Summer Lunch Program (Bellingham Library)

5:00pm Youth Summer Track Meet (Franklin High School)

7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV Studio)

7:30pm Smart Phone Trivia (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)



For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

** Town Meetings today   **

Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, July 8, 2025     7 PM



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What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
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


Free summer lunch menu for kids available at the Bellingham Library: Tue-Wed-Thu

Free summer lunch menu for kids available at the Bellingham Library:  Tue-Wed-Thu
Free summer lunch menu for kids available
at the Bellingham Library:  Tue-Wed-Thu

Check out this week's Summer Lunch menu for kids! Children (age 18 and under) and caregivers can enjoy a no-cost lunch and fun activities at Bellingham Public Library - Massachusetts on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:30am to 12:30pm. 


Come for one day, two days, or all three! 





Monday, June 30, 2025

Free lunch program for Summer by YMCA with Franklin Food Pantry collaboration

Free lunch program for Summer by YMCA
Free lunch program for Summer by YMCA
Get the kids out of the heat and enjoy a FREE lunch at Bellingham Public Library - Massachusetts!

Children (age 18 and under) and their caregiver are invited to join us every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a no-cost summer meal, now through August 14, 2025.

Additional no-cost lunch sites are at Memorial School in Milford (M, T, W, Th, and F from 11 AM to 12:30 PM), and the Jackson Elementary School in Plainville (T and Th, 12:15 to 1 PM).



Thursday, June 26, 2025

Free lunch program for summertime on Tues-Weds-Thu at Bellingham Library

Franklin Food Pantry in collaboration with the Hockomock YMCA:

Get the kids out of the heat and join us at Bellingham Public Library for a free lunch!
Free lunch program for summertime
Free lunch program for summertime 

We've partnered with @hockomockymca provide no-cost lunches to children (age 18 and under) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

The program runs through August 14, 2025, and there is no paperwork or registration – just show up and enjoy a free lunch.

Additional no-cost lunch sites are at Memorial School in Milford (M, T, W, Th, and F from 11 AM to 12:30 PM), and the Jackson Elementary School in Plainville (T and Th, 12:15 to 1 PM).




Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Free Summer Lunches for Youth Return to Local Communities

The Hockomock Area YMCA is proud to announce the return of its Free Summer Lunch Program, providing nutritious meals to youth ages 1–18 at multiple locations across the region. 

This initiative, part of the YMCA’s ongoing commitment to food access and community well-being, ensures that children and families have access to healthy meals throughout the summer months when school is not in session.

Free Summer Lunches for Youth
 Free Summer Lunches for Youth
Beginning the week of June 23, free lunches will be available at the following sites: 
Memorial Elementary School – Milford
12 Walnut Street, Milford, MA
Monday through Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
June 23 – August 15
Bellingham Public Library
100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MA
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
June 24 – August 14
Jackson Elementary School – Plainville
68 Messenger Street, Plainville, MA
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
June 24 – August 14

No registration is required, and all children and teens are welcome to participate.

A free lunch will be given to each child and the adult accompanying them. Meals are served in a safe, welcoming environment, and families are encouraged to attend together.

“This program is about more than just food—it’s about community,” said Jim Downs, CEO of the Hockomock Area YMCA. “We are proud to partner with local schools and libraries to ensure that no child goes hungry during the summer.”

The Summer Lunch Program is part of the YMCA’s broader food access efforts, which include weekly food distribution and year-round support for families facing food insecurity. For more information, visit https://www.hockymca.org/summer-lunch-program.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. 

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. 

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. 

Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture 
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 
1400 Independence Avenue, SW 
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 

About the Hockomock Area YMCA:
Where Cause Meets Community.  At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. 
 
The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.

Monday, April 21, 2025

Bellingham Fire, Many Nearby Departments Battle Mulch and Brush Fire

Bellingham Fire, Many Nearby Departments Battle Mulch and Brush Fire
Battle Mulch and Brush Fire
Chief William Miller reports that the Bellingham Fire Department and crews from many neighboring communities worked for more than five hours Sunday to contain a sprawling mulch and brush fire. There were no injuries.

Bellingham firefighters first received a call around 8:40 AM Sunday, April 20, about a mulch fire at D&D Mulch and Landscape, 236 Maple St.

Crews quickly responded to the industrial property to attack a fire at two 10,000-yard mulch piles, which Miller said likely was caused by spontaneous combustion. Immediately firefighters requested regional assistance, with more than a dozen other departments providing some form of mutual aid.

Soon the fire jumped to nearby brush, and 6-1/2 acres were consumed.

The fire scene is located along a power line right of way and next to Interstate 495, creating added complications on a day that was warm and windy, ideal for quick-spreading fires.

“First, our crews did a great job immediately responding to the scene and evaluating the situation,” Chief Miller said. “As we requested further assistance, nearby departments stepped up and helped, despite dealing with their own brush fires. We’re really grateful for their help.”

It took until 2 PM for firefighters to declare things under control.

The fire claimed an excavator and a wheel loader from D&D. No buildings were damaged. Some fire departments' hose lines were knocked out of service.

Chief Miller estimated that at least 20 pieces of equipment and 50 firefighters were at the scene.

Foxborough, Norwood and Hopedale provided off-road equipment as part of the firefighting efforts. Brush trucks came from Milford and Mendon. Engines and other apparatus came from Milford, Hopkinton, Westborough, Mendon, Norfolk, Medway, Mansfield, Walpole, Norwood, Hopedale, Wrentham and the state Bureau of Forest Fire Control and Forestry. Plainville’s ambulance team also was on scene.

Franklin firefighters covered Bellingham’s stations.

Chief Miller urges Bellingham residents to use caution, especially on windy days, and be aware of the dangers of fast-moving brush fires.

“These type of fires can quickly spiral out of control,” Chief Miller said.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Franklin Bellingham RailTrail Committee will be at the Bellingham Business Expo Apr 5

Franklin Bellingham RailTrail Committee will be at the Bellingham Business Expo Apr 5
Bellingham Business Expo Apr 5

 

"We will be at the Bellingham Business Expo on April 5!  
Stop by and say hello!"




For more about the Rail Trail Committee visit their webpage -> https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

For more info about the Business Expo ->   https://www.bellinghambusinessassociation.org/news

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee: Monthly Meeting scheduled for March 11 at Bellingham Library


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March Monthly Meeting

Hello!  

We've decided to change things up a bit for March, and hold this month's meeting in Bellingham. Next week, we will have our monthly meeting at the Bellingham Library, 100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham at 6:30 pm.  We'd love to see you there!

The minutes from our previous meeting can be found here on our web site.

The agenda for this month's meeting is here.

Warm regards,

Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee

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Monday, January 13, 2025

FBRTC Monthly Meeting: January 14, 2025 at Franklin TV Studio


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January Monthly Meeting

Hello!  

Tuesday night we will have our monthly meeting at Franklin.TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin at 7 PM. The meeting will be BYOB.  We'd love to see you there!

Along with conducting normal business, the committee will also be holding officer elections.

The minutes from our previous meeting can be found here on our web site.

The agenda for this month's meeting is here.
 

Warm regards,

Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee

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