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| BFCCPS enrollment lottery scheduled for Feb 25, 2026 at 1 PM |
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Friday, January 23, 2026
BFCCPS enrollment lottery scheduled for Feb 25, 2026 at 1 PM
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
301 entries for the tree lottery; 25 winners getting an email
"WE had 301 folks enter our contest to win a Street Tree! 25 Winners are going to be notified by email so check that in-box!Have a great Public Works Day!"
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/100064487150311/posts/842621857897378/
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| 301 entries for the tree lottery; 25 winners getting an email |
Monday, May 6, 2024
Franklin Residents: Want To Win a Tree? Enter Here!
Thanks to State Rep Jeff Roy, the Town of Franklin was gifted a bunch of trees and we want share them with you!
We are going to have a "Street Tree Lottery" and give away 20 of these trees to the residents of our Town!!!
Requirements:
*Tree must be planted in the front yard
*Tree must be planted 20 ft back from the pubic right-of-way
*Must be a Franklin resident
*Only one entry per household
*Winner is responsible for planting, watering, maintaining, and loving the tree!
Varieties available (but not guaranteed) include Kousa dogwood, Akebono Cherry, and Katsura.
Submissions will be accepted through Friday, May 10th.
To enter and for more information click here.
We also have some small tree saplings, Spruce, Red Buds and Dogwoods that folks can pick up at the Public Works Office at 257 Fisher St. during regular working hours.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/want-win-tree-enter-here
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Limited Openings Available for Grade Eight at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
"We are so happy that our daughter joined 8th grade last year at BFCCPS. BFCCPS has a very supportive community, the teachers greatly care for students' success and were very supportive emotionally and academically. Just one year at BFCCPS helped our daughter to feel more self confident and got her academically prepared for high school. We felt extremely blessed that our daughter won the lottery." - Elena Hearn
About the Benjamin Franklin Charter SchoolThe Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's mission is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing students with a classical academic education coupled with sound character development and community service. Our mission is supported by four distinct, yet interconnected pillars that provide for a collaborative, rigorous education for all students. These pillars guide, direct and define the school in all it does
| Limited Openings Available for Grade Eight at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School |
Thursday, July 8, 2021
ICYMI - Recent MA News
Annual reading of Frederick Douglass
We are excited to once again co-sponsor the annual reading of Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
Join us this Friday (July 9) at noon at the @MAAHMuseum & listen or participate in a community reading of this thought-provoking speech.
Hope to see you there! https://t.co/UCtvu357cL
| annual reading of Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” |
#VaxExpress is back
The #VaxExpress is back, with stops at selected commuter rail stations July 7-11. Free food, music, a $25 grocery store gift card, and a chance for prizes. Details: https://t.co/nu6MgmCnii @MBTA @KeolisBoston @BCBSMA #TrustTheFacts #GetTheVax https://t.co/Gn3vBvsknx
Federal Internet subsidy available
Few in Massachusetts taking advantage of new federal Internet subsidy https://t.co/8MBtTBKVAI
VaxMillions Giveaway registration is open
Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway
Win $1 million or a college scholarship
Get vaccinated today! You can't play if you aren't vaccinated.
Registration is now open
ENTER TO WIN NOW https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-vaxmillions-giveaway
| "Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway" registration is open |
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Gov Baker announces "Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway"
Glad to today announce the launch of the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway for residents that have been fully vaccinated against #COVID19MA to support the Commonwealth's continued vaccination awareness and availability efforts.
#MassVaxMillions
Register no earlier than July 1 -> https://t.co/s96LQGmvsv
"State officials on Tuesday said residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will have the chance to win $1 million starting next month in a special Lottery sweepstakes that all Massachusetts residents aged 18 and up can enter, provided they’ve received either two Pfizer or Moderna shots or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson jab.Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
Governor Charlie Baker’s office unveiled the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway program aimed at convincing as many people as possible to get the shots. The number of state residents fully vaccinated rose to 4,003,540 on Tuesday, state public health officials reported."
| Gov Baker announces "Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway" |
Friday, December 6, 2019
ECDC Registration for Fall 2020
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/2020-21_new_student_application_0.pdf
An Open House is scheduled for Friday, January 17 from 9 AM - 11 AM. Come see what our wonderful Preschool program is all about!
Visit the ECDC Website for more information
https://www.franklinps.net/ecdc
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| ECDC Registration for Fall 2020 |
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Affordable Housing Lottery - 35 Palomino Drive
INFORMATION SESSION:
March 27, 2019 6:00 PM, Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038.
LOTTERY:
May 1, 2019, 6:00 PM, Municipal Building, Council Chambers
Affordable Housing Lottery - 35 Palomino Drive, Franklin, MA 02038
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/affordable_housing_lottery_-_35_palomino.pdf
Application
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/application_2019.pdf
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| 35 Palomino Drive, Franklin, MA 02038 |
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Affordable Housing Lottery: 32 Brandywine Road - Application Due Jun 19
Brandywine Village Lottery: 32 Brandywine Road, $247,000. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms Central Air, Gas Heat, 2 Car Garage.
Information Session to be held on Wednesday, May 31 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.
Application deadline is Monday, June 19, Late or incomplete applications will not be entered into Lottery.
Lottery will be held on Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 AM.
Information page and lottery application
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/32_brandywine_information_package_and_application_1.pdf
| Affordable Housing Lottery: 32 Brandywine Road |
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Affordable Housing Lottery: 32 Brandywine Road
Brandywine Village Lottery: 32 Brandywine Road, $247,000. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms Central Air, Gas Heat, 2 Car Garage.
Information Session to be held on Wednesday, May 31 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.
Application deadline is Monday, June 19, Late or incomplete applications will not be entered into Lottery.
Lottery will be held on Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 AM.
Information page and lottery application
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/32_brandywine_information_package_and_application_1.pdf
| Affordable Housing Lottery: 32 Brandywine Road |
Friday, August 26, 2016
Lottery added for BFCCPS Grade Seven and Eight classes
Applications for this additional lottery are due no later than September 23rd, 2016 by 4pm. The public lottery will be held in the school's library located at 201 Main Street in Franklin on Monday, September 26th.
Applications are available on the school website, in the school's front office, and at the local public libraries in Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Milville, Norfolk, Plainville, Upton, Walpole, and Wrentham. If you prefer, the application can be completed entirely online here http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/enrollment-application/
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the school's Marketing Coordinator, Mrs. Joanne Basile at 508-541-3434 x140 or at jbasile@bfccps.org.
You can also find answers to some of our most frequently asked enrollment questions at http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/enrollmentfaq/
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| http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/enrollmentfaq/ |
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
2 Benjamin’s Landing Condominium Affordable, Available, Franklin, MA
- $146,200
- 2 Bedroom, 1 ½ Bath, Electric Heat
Maximum Income Guidelines:
- Person Household: $51,150
- Person Household: $58,450
- Person Household: $65,750
- Person Household: $73,050
Maximum Household Asset Limit is $75,000.
You Must Be a 1st Time Home Buyer.
Administrator/Municipal Affordable Housing Trust or Contact Maxine at 508-520-4949 or mkinhart@franklin.ma.us
- Additional information including the application can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Admin/Affordable%20Housing/2%20Benjamins%20Landing/
| 2 Benjamin’s Landing Condominium Affordable, Available, Franklin, MA |
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Franklin Awards Two Affordable Homes to New Families
On April 6, 2016 the Town of Franklin conducted an affordable housing lottery for two homes at 15 Beaver Court and 48 Arlington Street. The homes were awarded as part of the Town of Franklin’s commitment to maintain a diverse housing stock for families of all incomes and to provide improvements to neighborhoods through the rehabilitation of properties. The homes within this program are managed by the Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
The Trust Fund was established on May 18, 2015. The Trust has capabilities to receive, hold, invest or expend funds for the rehabilitation, renovation, construction, financing or refinancing of property within the Town of Franklin. The Fund has an open request for proposals every month for individuals looking to sell their property in Town. In some cases, homes may need small or larger renovations, in which the Town may purchase a home, make the renovations, and bring the home up to building code and resale through a public lottery.
The Fund makes these residential properties available to low and moderate income families looking for a home. The homes are deed restricted and must maintain a level of affordability according to state guidelines. Monies put into the Trust Fund are mostly from mitigation of other development projects in the community.
For the April 6th lottery, the Town had nine applicants in all for both properties. Held in the Town Council Chamber, the public lottery selected each applicant to provide an order or priority. Two families were awarded the opportunity to obtain a mortgage from a bank to purchase the home.
Both families have thirty (30) days to secure their mortgage. Please stay in touch with the Town website, Facebook page and Twitter account for any further announcements, application deadlines and other opportunities. Residents may also call Maxine Kinhart in the Town Administrator’s Office with any questions at 508-553-4887.
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| one of the homes in the lottery was this one on Beaver Court built by Tri-County students |
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
AFFORDABLE HOUSING available in Franklin, MA
- 48 Arlington Street, RESALE PROPERTY - $165,000
6 Rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 1223 sf, forced hot air and oil heat
- 15 Beaver Court - NEW CONSTRUCTION - $165,000
5 Rooms, 1368 sf, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Large Kitchen with granite counters and
an 18x20 family room, heated by gas
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| 15 Beaver Court |
Lottery Date
– 03/30/2016 held at Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA, 6:00 pm bothApplication Deadline: 3/25/2016, 1:00 PM
Household Income Limits:
- 1 Person - $ 48,800
- 2 Person - $ 55,800
- 3 Person - $ 62,750
- 4 Person - $ 69,700
- 5 Person - $ 75,300
- 6 Person - $ 80,900
Applications and Information available at the Municipal Building, Franklin Public
Library, 118 Main St., and at www.franklin.ma.us, Affordable Housing. Contact Maxine
(508) 520-4949 or mkinhart@franklin.ma.us.
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The Beaver Court house was the one previously reported as being built by students at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/06/tri-county-students-continue-with.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/05/franklin-town-council-honored-students.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/06/this-class-has-left-indelible-mark-on.html
Friday, November 21, 2014
136 Chestnut St - Open House for Affordable Housing Lottery
| Zillow image of 136 Chestnut st |
What is the Affordable Housing Lottery?
Additional details on the Affordable Trust Lottery can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/11/franklin-municipal-affordable-housing.html
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Home Buying And Reselling Program
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| Franklin Municipal Building |
http://www.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01F00221-000F8513
Thursday, February 23, 2012
In the News - housing lottery, watercolor demo, accepting applications
Franklin holds lottery for housing
Franklin art group hosts watercolor demo
Dean children's center accepting applications
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Franklin, MA: Affordable Housing Lottery
Details contained here:
The lottery application can be found here:
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/0183E268-000F8513.1/Affordable%20Housing%20App%20Fina%2011-22-11l.pdf
Note email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the document
Monday, May 9, 2011
In the News - garden lottery, blood drives
Registration open for Franklin Community Garden lottery
by GateHouse Media, Inc.Blood drives to be held in Franklin
Franklin, MA
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Lottery versus taxes
Cahill said the average person in Massachusetts spends $700 a year on the state lottery, compared to the national average of $170.Oh my, really! Yes, according to comments made at a luncheon Friday in Milford.
So here's where things get complicated.
You got to be in it to win it!
But if you took what the "average person" spends on a gamble and spent it on local property taxes, you would get improvements in all our local services: fire, police, DPW, library and education.
The "average person" certainly isn't everyone, not at least in Franklin where incomes for some are real tight. The "average person" referenced can't be the same person who voted against an override.
Surely they would see that a sure thing is better than a gamble?








