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| Franklin Liquors is asking for your support for the 2025 MetroWest Community's Choice Awards |
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| Community through books - monthly discussions at the Franklin Public Library |
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| Survey says: "The majority of residents enjoy a high quality of life in Franklin" |
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| "Division within the Town for the vision of Franklin’s future and how to get there. We aren’t alone in this, but it is present and must be seen and heard" |
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| Sarah Mabardy and Chaplin Bob pose with the board setting up for the Stroll |
"A Superior Court judge Friday dismissed a group of lawsuits from nine Eastern Massachusetts communities over a controversial state housing law that mandates cities and towns with access to the MBTA make it easier to build multifamily housing.The lawsuits — filed by the towns of Duxbury, Hamilton, Hanson, Holden, Marshfield, Middleton, Wenham, Weston, and Wrentham — sought relief from the MBTA Communities Act on the grounds that it constitutes an “unfunded mandate,” and that more multifamily development would strain their local infrastructure like roads and sewer systems.Judge Mark Gildea rejected the towns’ argument as “speculative,” saying they did not provide concrete examples of the costs multifamily housing would inflict on them.“The Municipalities have neither pled specific costs for anticipated infrastructure costs, nor provided any specific timeline for anticipated construction projects,” Gildea wrote in the ruling. “Instead, the only allegations and averments before the court are generalized comments about large-scale issues they foresee, which are insufficient to sustain the Municipalities’ claims.”
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| Franklin Interim Compliance District Compliance Application in review |
FM #1463 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1463 in the series.
This session shares my conversation about the Summer Reading Blitz and the middle school program “Meet Me in the Middle.” We talk with Erin O’Leary and Caleigh Keating, the collaborators who fill in the details on summer reading efforts for readers of all ages. We recorded this conversation virtually on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Caleigh Keating, Youth Services Librarian
Erin O’Leary, Reading Specialist at Horace Mann Middle School
We cover the following in our conversation
Library events for the June school half days
Reading program sign up for grades 0-6, teens, and adults
Middle school “Meet Me in the Middle” reading program
The middle school will begin in September with some common points around reading (the 6 books)
The recording runs about 37 minutes
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1463-summer-reading-blitz-05-29-25/--------------
Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library
Meet Me in the Middle info page -> https://www.franklinps.net/o/hmms/article/2230185
Erin O’Leary email address -> olearye@franklinps.net
Caleigh Keating email address -> ckeating@minlib.net
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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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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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| Talking about the summer reading blitz and "Meet Me in the Middle" (audio) |
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| Library & Senior Center events |
Franklin School Committee Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, May 29 Time: 4:30 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05292025-1760
Conservation Commission Meeting
Thursday, May 29 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/407?fileID=4912
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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| Boston Deaf Day out at Boston Common - Delayed to June 1 |
"Spend day with us at America’s oldest park, Boston Common. Bring your own picnic baskets, beverages. Bring family, pets and friends."
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16SGWYiCG1/
"He was passionately committed to that mission. His determination to help the FHA community provided a fantastic blue print to any board member new or old on the right way to perform our duties as commissioners of the FHA.When Peter passed last Sept, we wanted to recognize Peter's passion, commitment and drive for the FHA community, what better way than to name our community center in his honor. The community center is a meeting place, where residents come to socialize with each other; watch TV, play cards, tell stories, laugh, and bond with each other. So much positive spirit. The center has hosted 100's of events over the years, various parties and holiday gatherings.Our community center is a warm and inviting place for all to enjoy. By dedicating the community center in Peter's name we feel that his spirit and passion for the residents and the FHA community will live on forever within this building. What better way to solidify Peter's legacy than having the community center in his name."
Video link of name unveiling -> https://youtu.be/rLPwaYLTSPk
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| Franklin Housing Authority renamed the Community Center to honor the late Peter L Brunelli |
Additional photos in this album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/TVtYktEnEYi9LZPY9
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| Library & Senior Center events |
Franklin School Committee - Executive Session Contract Negotiations
May 6, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062025-1588
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
