Showing posts with label office hours. Show all posts
Showing posts with label office hours. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Emily & Jillian reveal what's inside the Senior Center newsletter for September 2025 (audio)

FM #1496 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1496 in the series. 


This session shares my conversation with Emily Dellorco and Jillian Rochat, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

 

September 2025 newsletter
September 2025 newsletter
We talk about 

  • All the key event highlights for September



The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. 


The Senior Center hours have changed, they will no longer be open late on Wednesdays. They're open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day Monday through Friday.


The recording runs about 24 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1496-franklin-senior-center-sept-2025-highlights-08-14-25/



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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging 


September 2025 newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6621/FSC-Septemeber-2025-Newsletter?bidId= 


The newsletter archive page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/585/Connection-Newsletter 


Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false 


Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945

 

My Active Center -> https://myactivecenter.com/ 


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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 it!

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, August 21 , 2025 ??

Thursday, August 21
What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 

8:30am State & Town Officials Office Hour (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (First Universalist Society Franklin)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        




**  Town Meetings today   **

Town Council Office Hours

Thursday, August 21 Time: 8:30 AM

No agenda for this open discussion


Charles River Pollution Control Meeting

Thursday, August 21 Time: 3:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08212025-1859 


Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, August 21 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/473?fileID=5642 


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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


Thursday, July 17, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 17, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events
Thursday, July 17

8:30am State & Town Officials Office Hour (Franklin Senior Center)
9:00am Fallen Hero: Gerald M. Parmenter (Franklin Town Common)
5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)
7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (First Universalist Society Franklin)
7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV Studio)
7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub) 
9:00pm Good Thomas (Live Music) (3 restaurant)




For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        


** NO Town Meetings today   **


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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, June 17, 2025

New hours for the Community Closet starting today noon to 2 PM on Tuesdays

New hours for the Community Closet starting today noon to 2 PM on Tuesdays
New hours for the Community Closet starting
today noon to 2 PM on Tuesdays

We're reorganizing, setting up new racks to make the Community Closet easier to navigate. We're also adjusting our hours.


Check it out Tuesdays from 12 - 2 PM. Come shop for free, volunteer, meet your neighbors, and build community.


To learn more about the Community Closet, go to https://franklinumc.org/community/closet/


Thursday, May 15, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, May 15, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events
Thursday, May 15

 

8:30am State & Town Officials Office Hour (Franklin Senior Center)

10:00am Van & Pavilion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony  (Franklin Senior Center)

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

7:00pm Birchwood Wine Dinner (Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen)

7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (First Universalist Society Franklin)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio Studio) 
7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)



For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   



**   Town Meetings today   **

Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials

May 15, 2025, 8:30 AM

No agenda for this informal gathering


Conservation Commission Meeting

May 15, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05152025-1741



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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, April 9, 2025

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Beaver St Recycling Center Update - warm weather hours start Tuesday, April 1

No that is not a joke (although April 1 is also April fools day)

Beaver St Recycling Center Update - warm weather hours start Tuesday, April 1
Beaver St Recycling Center Update - warm weather hours start Tuesday, April 1



Friday, March 28, 2025

Franklin Food Pantry Expands Shopping Hours!

Dom Agostino, one of The Pantry’s volunteer greeters.
Dom Agostino, one of The Pantry’s volunteer greeters
Great news! 


Registered clients can shop inside The Pantry during Walk-in Shopping, on Tuesday from 2 PM to 3:30 PM. 


No appointment is necessary for Walk-in Shopping, and the visit is considered a client’s once per week opportunity to receive assistance from The Pantry.


Walk-in Shopping offers the flexibility and convenience that so many of our clients have requested, and healthy proteins, dairy, fruits and vegetables, pantry staples, and personal care and cleaning items that clients depend on.


To become a client, or for more information, please visit The Pantry website at www.franklinfoodpantry.org, or contact Laura Du, Client Services Manager, at Ldu@franklinfoodpantry.org, or 508-528-3115.


Thursday, March 20, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, March 20, 2025 ???

Thursday, March 20
For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->      https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false
For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->     
https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

* "Look Up" Gallery (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

8:30am State & Town Officials Office Hour (Franklin Senior Center)

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

7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (First Universalist Society Franklin)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio)


** Town Meetings today   **



Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials

Thursday, March 20th Time: 8:30 AM

No agenda expected, open session (coffee only available today)


Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, March 20th Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/321?fileID=4200 


Franklin Cultural District Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 20th  Time: 7:00 PM 

https://franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4767/CDC-Agenda_Meeting_-march-2025docx-1?bidId=

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Why are there multiple calendars?
What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link
The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false