Showing posts with label free lunch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label free lunch. 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



Wednesday, July 9, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events
Wednesday, July 9


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

1:00pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm Summer Patio Concerts: Kat Chapman (live music) (Franklin Public Library)



For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

** Town Meetings today   **

Historical Commission Meeting

Wednesday, July 9     Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092025-1814

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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


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.

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

In this conversation with Supt Giguere we talk of the prep for the new school year and much more (audio)

FM #1051 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1051 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin School Superintendent Lucas Giguere. We had our conversation in person at Franklin High School on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. 


At a high level our topics were:

  • School year prep

  • One year anniversary as Superintendent

  • State funded free lunch

  • District hiring status

  • Budget analysis per Joint Budget Cmte underway

  • Comprehensive School Facility Planning about to begin process

  • Reminder on communications and when to escalate

The recording runs about 32 minutes so let’s listen to my conversation our school Superintendent Lucas Giguere. Audi file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1051-fps-supt-lucas-giguere-08-23-23


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Superintendent’s page ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent 


Free lunch notification ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/franklin-public-schools-letter-to.html 


Back to School Letter & checklist -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/backtoschool_family_letter_2023-24.pdf 


School budget ->  https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget 


EduSpeak glossary -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent/pages/eduspeak-glossary-educational-terms-acronyms 


Communication guidelines -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/families/pages/communication-guidelines-fps-families 



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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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Franklin (MA) School Supt L Giguere
Franklin (MA) School Superintendent Lucas Giguere

Saturday, August 26, 2023

School Committee approves updates to school handbooks, sets new date for FHS graduation as May 31, 2024 (audio)

FM #1045 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1045 in the series. 


The Franklin (MA) School Committee met on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 as scheduled.  Six members were present (1 absent - Whitmore).


Quick recap

  • Several updates, including personnel hiring status, were provided by Superintendent Lucas Giguere

  • In the first of 2 Discussion/Actions items, the 2023-24 Student & Family Handbook Approval was received. Among the elementary and middle school changes most were housekeeping, minor corrections, updates to names and roles, etc. Most of the principals were available either in person or via Zoom for questions.

  • FHS Principal Josh Hanna spent some time on the updates to the high school handbook to address the Credit Attendance policy, Updated Cell Phone / Electronic Device policy, Updated Academic Dishonesty (Artificial Dishonesty), and Clarity around Bathroom Use policy

  • Principal Hanna and Supt Giguere also spent time explaining the rationale behind the graduation date change. It had initial been set as the "first Friday in June" as that was the standard, then as they looked at the calendar and how the weeks and other school events (MCAS among them) fell, it made sense to change it. The Committee approved

Let’s listen to the School Committee meeting of August 22. 


The total meeting audio runs about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1045-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-08-22-23



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School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 


The agenda doc 

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_8-22-23.pdf


The packet folder can be found ->

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/august-22-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet  (Note some docs are scheduled to be updated after the meeting)


YouTube link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/OKz4ioRKmxM


My notes can be found in one PDF file ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VFNh0WlWJbVT4gRJwod5ULotPRs-nhbV/view?usp=drive_link


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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 franklin.news/ or 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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


School Committee approves updates to school handbooks
School Committee approves updates to school handbooks