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Thursday, June 12, 2025
MetroWest Boston Visitors Center: Enter our Photo Contest and Win $250!
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
First poem contest - deadline to enter is March 15
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First poem contest - deadline to enter is March 15 |
The winner and two honorable mentions will be invited to read their poem in person at the Festival. The cash prize is $250 for the winner and $50 for honorable mentions.
More info here: https://festival.masspoetry.org/first-poem-contest/
Saturday, January 11, 2025
In this SOUPer Bowl, everyone wins
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
5th Grade class takes honors for one of the MassDOT snow plow names = "Mac N’ Freeze"
"The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the winners of the third annual “Name A Snowplow” contest for elementary and middle school students in Massachusetts.This contest received entries from public school classrooms located all across Massachusetts to name the 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service during this 2024/2025 winter season. The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the snow and ice season and to help recognize the hard work and dedication shown by public works employees and contractors during the winter season.
"Maintaining safe and clear roads across Massachusetts during winter is no easy task. We appreciate how educators are engaging their students in this fun competition that honors this vital public service," said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. "Congratulations to the winning classrooms, and we look forward to seeing your snowplows out in the field."
Oak Street Elementary School submitted the Winning Submissions for 5th through 8th Grade. The 5th Grade class led by Abby Normandin selected Mac N’ Freeze as the Chosen Plow Name,
The full press release and all the other school winning entries can be found -> https://www.mass.gov/news/massdot-announces-the-winners-of-the-2024-name-a-snowplow-contest
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
A Wreath of Franklin winner announced!
Sunday, October 27, 2024
3rd Annual Hydrant Painting Contest Winners Announced by DPW
Via the Franklin DPW:
"We had a great time at our DPW Touch a Truck event today! Thank you to those who stopped by and a big thank you to those who participated in our third annual Hydrant Painting Contest.Congratulations to this years winners!1. Under the age of 12 - Koi Fish Pond - Rachel Redfern2. 12 to 17 - Mosaic - Violet Wiernicki and Sarah Clark3. 18 and over - Boston Hydrant - Thomas Grimaldi4. Judges' Choice - R2D2 - Jay HansonPlease visit the story map to see all the amazing hydrants that were painted around Town - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/.../97211a8b1a5b4454b5a74fc7...
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3rd Annual Hydrant Painting Contest Winners Announced by DPW |
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Franklin DPW Hydrant painting contest opens up for 2024
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Franklin DPW Hydrant painting contest opens up for 2024 |
Friday, May 3, 2024
massDOT Work Zone: "Winners in Work Zone Awareness Billboard Design Contest"
"Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 #MassDOTWork Zone Safety Awareness Billboard Design Contest!Look out for these winning designs on Highway billboards across Massachusetts."
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"Winners in Work Zone Awareness Billboard Design Contest" |
Friday, March 22, 2024
MA College Students: Do you want to try your hand at the Digital billboard contest?
"Attention MA college students! #MassDOT is hosting its 2nd work zone safety billboard design contest.
Winning designs will receive a scholarship and be featured on billboards statewide during the 2024 construction season!"
Enter at: https://mass.gov/work-zone-billboard-contest-2024
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MA College Students: Do you want to try your hand at the Digital billboard contest? |
Monday, January 22, 2024
Entries for "The Sowell Man Essays" open until Saturday, March 23, 2024 no later than 5 PM
- 1st Place Award - $1,000
- 2nd Place Award - $500
- Who is Thomas Sowell? What should we know about him?
- How does he challenge the orthodoxy of social and cultural mainstream narratives?
- What does it mean to be “A man alone”?
- Examples of his contributions
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Franklin's finest "Touch a Truck" event scheduled for Saturday, Oct 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Franklin Food Pantry announces contest looking for names for their purple donation bin
CONTEST TIME!!!!Kids!
We are looking for a name for our donation bin and need your help! Our purple bin collects all of the food donations and we'd love to hear your ideas for its name!Grownups!
-Like & follow The Franklin Food Pantry-Comment below with your child's choice for the name-The winner will receive a $25 Target gift card!!-One entry per child please-Enter by August 18th and the winner will be announced on the 1st day of school!*Staff will vote on the winning name and the winner will be notified via DM on Facebook. We cannot wait to see what you come up with!Click here to learn more about donating to The Pantry, https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/donate-food/
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
What is the sound of human knowledge?
"Sound helps shape our perception and how we learn about the world around us. Some sounds are quite simple to identify, like the sound of a rocket launch or the sound of waves crashing against the shore. But how about the sound of all human knowledge?
The Wikimedia movement is searching for a sound logo that will identify content from all of our projects, like Wikipedia, when visual logos are not an option — for example, when virtual voice assistants answer queries.
Through an open contest, organised by the Wikimedia Foundation, we are inviting the world to create The Sound of All Human Knowledge. This sound will help communicate what the Wikimedia movement stands for — trustworthy, reliable, open, and accessible knowledge for all."
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What is the sound of human knowledge? |
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Reminder: Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant? Registration due Aug 12, 2022
The design should be appropriate for a public space and should not be political in nature, or be offensive in any way.
Potential design themes include:
- Designs inspired by the Historic Places, People and Events in Franklin
- Designs with a whimsical or humorous twist that will make viewers smile
- Context-sensitive designs that would uniquely connect a particular fire hydrant with its immediate surroundings
- Colorful, abstract designs
Registration is open until Aug. 12, 2022. Proposed designs must be submitted for approval during this period, along with a completed application. Applicants will be notified by Aug. 19, 2022.
Painting of fire hydrants can begin upon notification of your assigned hydrant and must be completed by Sept. 30, 2022.
Paint only on the assigned fire hydrant. The caps must be able to open after the paint dries. You must provide your own exterior paint or sealant. Nothing can be attached to the fire hydrant.
If words are included in your design, all words must be approved as a part of the design.
You may use stencils, air brush with masking tape, or freehand your design.
You must apply the design submitted in this application. If you desire to make changes, you must seek approval from the Town of Franklin prior to changing your design.
If rules are not followed your hydrant will be painted over.
Judging will take place between Oct. 3 and Oct. 7, 2022. Winners will be announced at the DPW Touch a Truck event on Oct. 15, 2022 for most whimsical, most patriotic, most creative, and judges’ choice.
Any questions should be addressed to: Doug Martin, Town of Franklin Water & Sewer Superintendent at 508-553-5500 or domartin@franklinma.gov.
Town of Franklin will be basing their decision to approve applications for painting based on creativity, originality, imagination, and appropriateness. All decisions on applications are final.
By participating in the Fire Hydrant Design Event you acknowledge that the Town of Franklin and its affiliates are not responsible in any way for any injury or property damage directly or indirectly associated with this event.
By signing you acknowledge that participants are aware of all rules, guidelines and criteria associated with this event
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Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant? |
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant? Register by Aug 12, 2022
The design should be appropriate for a public space and should not be political in nature, or be offensive in any way.
Potential design themes include:
- Designs inspired by the Historic Places, People and Events in Franklin
- Designs with a whimsical or humorous twist that will make viewers smile
- Context-sensitive designs that would uniquely connect a particular fire hydrant with its immediate surroundings
- Colorful, abstract designs
Registration is open until Aug. 12, 2022. Proposed designs must be submitted for approval during this period, along with a completed application. Applicants will be notified by Aug. 19, 2022.
Painting of fire hydrants can begin upon notification of your assigned hydrant and must be completed by Sept. 30, 2022.
Paint only on the assigned fire hydrant. The caps must be able to open after the paint dries. You must provide your own exterior paint or sealant. Nothing can be attached to the fire hydrant.
If words are included in your design, all words must be approved as a part of the design.
You may use stencils, air brush with masking tape, or freehand your design.
You must apply the design submitted in this application. If you desire to make changes, you must seek approval from the Town of Franklin prior to changing your design.
If rules are not followed your hydrant will be painted over.
Judging will take place between Oct. 3 and Oct. 7, 2022. Winners will be announced at the DPW Touch a Truck event on Oct. 15, 2022 for most whimsical, most patriotic, most creative, and judges’ choice.
Any questions should be addressed to: Doug Martin, Town of Franklin Water & Sewer Superintendent at 508-553-5500 or domartin@franklinma.gov.
Town of Franklin will be basing their decision to approve applications for painting based on creativity, originality, imagination, and appropriateness. All decisions on applications are final.
By participating in the Fire Hydrant Design Event you acknowledge that the Town of Franklin and its affiliates are not responsible in any way for any injury or property damage directly or indirectly associated with this event.
By signing you acknowledge that participants are aware of all rules, guidelines and criteria associated with this event
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Would you like to paint a Town of Franklin fire hydrant? |