We’re Virtual - Kids’ Corner Cooking Camp – Grades 4-7

Registration is open for Virtual Kids’ Corner Cooking Camp – Grades 4-7. Classes will run from Saturday, July 18 through Saturday, August 22. 

Participation is open to individuals in Franklin and the surrounding region towns.
Originally an after-school and summer camp program, Kids’ Corner Cooking Camp with Sandhya Jain, has shifted its current program to entirely online using Google Meet. These interactive Kids’ Corner cooking classes are set up to show kids (Grades 4-7) how to prepare fun offerings for their family. 

The weekly, one-hour lessons are educational, entertaining, and designed to empower students in the process. And the recipes are healthy and delicious.
For more information, go to www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and click on Lifelong Community Learning. Or call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1483.

ABOUT US: Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing diverse and enriched education and experiences for all area residents and children – a resource for all ages.

We’re Virtual - Kids’ Corner Cooking Camp – Grades 4-7

New 2021 Beaver St Recycling Center Sticker Procedure

Also applies to other fees charged for items at the Recycling Center

The Town of Franklin Recycle Center

The Recycling Center is open regular hours for full services. No cash or checks will be accepted. All residents who wish to use the recycling center for item drop off will need to go online prior to pay the required fee(s). 

A printed receipt detailing the fees paid will be required to show proof of payment. The Viewpoint online payment portal for recycling fees is on the Towns Website under Payments & Permits.

https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1078

The current FY20 Recycle Center Permit expiration date will be extended to July 31, 2020.

After July 1, 2020 the new FY21 stickers will be available: To purchase a FY21 sticker go to the Town of Franklin Website and pay online through VIEWPOINT. Make sure to print your receipt dated after July 1 and bring it to the Recycle Center to pick up your sticker.

Residents who purchased a sticker online between June 1 - June 30, 2020 will be MAILED a FY21 sticker.

If you have questions or need help with the payment process please contact the DPW Administration Office Monday– Friday at 508-553-5500.

 

New 2021 Beaver St Recycling Center Sticker Procedure

Franklin Residents: a message from the Treasurer/Collector on bill pay options

The FY2021, 1st Quarter Real Estate, and Personal Property Tax Bills will be mailed out on July 1, 2020. The due date for these bills is August 3, 2020.

A few reminders for payment options:

• You can pay online at https://www.franklinma.gov/files/
• If you choose to mail your payment, please be sure to include the remittance copy with your check.
• If you use your Online Banking to pay your bills, please remember to reference the bill number(s) you are paying.
• The dropbox/drive up is available at the Municipal Building as well.

Thank you!

 

a message from the Treasurer/Collector on bill pay options

Beaver St Recycling Center Opens Full Service Starting Tuesday, May 19

"Recycling Center Opens Full Service Starting Tuesday, May 19. All materials with associated costs must be prepaid via Viewpoint payment portal."

Beginning Tuesday, May 19, the Recycling Center will be open regular hours for full services. No cash or checks will be accepted.

• All residents who wish to use the recycling center for item drop off will need to go online prior to pay the required fee(s).
• The online payment portal for recycling fees is on our Viewpoint site (https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1078). If you do not have a Viewpoint account, follow the instructions to set it one up.
• A printed slip detailing the fees paid will be required to show proof of payment at the Recycling Center.
• No material that includes a fee will be accepted at the Recycling Center without prior payment online with printed receipt.
• Please observe social distancing guidelines

For additional information please call 508-553-5500 and leave a message and someone will promptly call you back.

Attached is a copy of materials accepted, fees and hours at the Recycling Center and Curbside costs.
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/beaver_st_annual_sticker_fy20_5_11_20.pdf

Beaver St Recycling Center Opens Full Service Starting Tuesday, May 19

Attention Franklin Residents: Important Notice to Taxpayers

Important Notice to Taxpayers

Under “An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting From COVID-19,” Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020, the Town Administrator has adopted two (2) local options to extend the due date for Real Estate and Personal Property (RE/PP) tax payments through June 1, 2020, as well as a waiver of interest on certain municipal tax and other bills (water, sewer, trash & excise), which are paid late, but on or before June 30, 2020.

1. Local Option #1: The due date for Real Estate and Personal Property tax bills has been extended to June 1, 2020. June 1, 2020 is the new due date even if the due date for payment on your enclosed or previously mailed tax bill is April 1, 2020 or May 1, 2020.

What does this Mean?

• a. Every property owner in Franklin has one additional month to pay their RE/PP bill.
• b. Beginning June 2, 2020, late fees and penalties will be assessed.

2. Local Option #2: The town has also optioned “to waive interest and other penalty for late payment of any excise, tax, betterment assessment or apportionment thereof, water rate or annual sewer use, or other charge, added to a tax for any payments with a due date on or after March 10, 2020 where payment is made late but before June 30, 2020.”

This waiver applies to late payments of bills that have a due date of March 10, 2020 or after when such bills are paid late, but paid on, or before, June 30. This waiver of late fees and penalty does not apply to bills with due dates before March 10, 2020 or if the bill is not paid by June 30

What does this mean?

• a. The waiver of late fees and penalties applies to only water, sewer, trash & excise bills.
• b. Late fees and penalties will be waived; provided payment is made on or before June 30, 2020.
• c. Due dates for all water, sewer, trash and excise bills originally due after March 10 will be due on or before June 30 regardless of the bill due date.
• d. On July 1, 2020, late fees and penalties will begin being assessed.

How Can I Pay My Bills?

● White dropbox - residents can drop off payments by check and money order only, census forms, etc. in the white dropbox (mailbox) located on the side of the Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street.

● Online Payment - Permitting and Online Payments (property and real estate, water/sewer/trash, excise taxes) can also be found online: Online payments at
www.franklinma.gov/files

Who Do I Contact With Questions?

If any citizen has a question, they should contact the Treasurer-Collector’s Office. The best method right now is to email Treasurer-Collector Kerri Bertone at kbertone@franklinma.gov

Citizens may also call the general office phone line, leave a voicemail and a member of the staff will return your phone call. The phone number is (508) 520-4950.


Please find the PDF of this on the Town of Franklin page:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/2020-04-15_tax_delay_psa.pdf

Attention Franklin Residents: Important Notice to Taxpayers

Please Respond Online Today to the 2020 Census

We have reached 60.6% Franklin, there is still time to go beyond 80% (actually did 79.9% in the 2010 Census)

"The 2020 Census is underway and more households across America are responding every day. Over 70 million households have responded to date, representing 48.1% of all households in America. Make sure that you and your friends and family are included in this once-a-decade count.

Help us spread the word: Everyone can respond to the 2020 Census online in one of 13 languages, with assistance available in many more.

Please note: About 64 million households across the nation will receive a paper questionnaire in the coming days. If you receive mail after you have responded, you should disregard it. It was sent before we received your response."

https://2020census.gov/en.html


Visit the 2020 Census response rate map 
https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html? 

Please Respond Online Today to the 2020 Census

Lifelong Community Learning: This is a great time to learn new skills

Check out our online courses today!

Lifelong Community Learning This is a great time to learn something new! In partnership with Ed2Go, we offer online courses on a wide variety of topics. So use this time to gain business or personal skills from home. We've made a couple of suggestions, or you can review the full array of career training and/or professional development courses using the links at the bottom of this email. Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking Learn to use digital editing techniques to show off your photos and memorabilia. Starting with simple projects, you'll quickly learn how to build pages, use artistic journaling, and produce sophisticated illusions. Creating WordPress Websites Learn how to create attractive, sophisticated blogs and websites—without any coding! WordPress is the world's most popular content management system, powering more than 34 percent of all sites on the Internet. Blogging and Podcasting For Beginners Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners will teach you how to plan and create your very own blog and podcast. Through hands-on exercises, you will discover the benefits of using free web tools like Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, and YouTube. Technical Writing Career Training This course is for you if you want to develop your technical writing abilities or are seeking a professional career as a technical writer.for websites, emails, proposals, technical instructions, and more. Want to Learn Something Else? Career Training Programs Professional Development

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FTC: Remote learning and children’s privacy

Remote learning and children's privacy by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle - Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer and Business Education "Social distancing," "shelter-in-place," "virtual happy hour" – these are some of the new expressions on everyone's lips the past few weeks. For many kids, parents, and teachers, add "remote learning" or "distance learning" to the list.  Because of Coronavirus-related school closures, millions of students are now learning from home. For parents who are concerned about the privacy and security of their children's personal data while they're learning online, here are some things to know. Read more  https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/04/remote-learning-and-childrens-privacy?  This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Franklin Residents: Dog License deadline is POSTPONED until June 1st

Dog License deadline is POSTPONED until June 1st

Dog licenses are now due on June 1, 2020. They can be paid online here https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1075 or payments can be made by check/money order in the white mailbox on the side of the municipal building. 

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/dog-license-deadline-postponed-until-june-1st
 

Top dog photos as of March 2, 2020

 

Franklin Residents: Dog License deadline is POSTPONED until June 1st

 

99 ToGo is ready for your order!

"For years, #TheNines has been committed to supporting our local hometown communities, and we’re here for you today. 

Like all of you, we have to adapt during these times, and we are doing so. 

We look forward to continuing to serve you via Curbside To Go Service: https://bit.ly/99OrderOnline

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/84449432507/posts/10157864231132508/

The family meal deals seem scrumptious

99 ToGo is ready for your order!

FIORI: We now sell eGift Cards!

Give the gift of FIORI with a special eGift Card!

Place your order online  https://squareup.com/gift/QE9A48RJBYEZ5/order?

FIORI: We now sell eGift Cards!

FIORI
305 Union Street, Franklin, MA, 02038

Lifelong Learning UPDATE: Covid-19 Impact

A Note To Our Lifelong Learning Friends

As the coronavirus (COVID–19) continues to unfold and impact our communities, we're committed to doing what's best for our Lifelong Learning neighbors. Though Franklin Schools and Lifelong Learning are temporarily closed, please be assured our classes will resume once the schools reopen to the community.

During this uncertain time you can continue to find information about our future class activities at www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com, and we hope that can bring you a little distraction and some fun.

If you haven't already taken a look at our Online Learning options, perhaps you would like to check them out now. There may be a course or a series that interests you and/or captures your imagination. Choose the Online Learning picture from the Lifelong Learning home page.


As things evolve, we will make sure you are informed. Stay safe, stay connected, and together we will get through this.


Helpful coronavirus Update Links:

Town of Franklin
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
https://www.mass.gov/resource/information-on-the-outbreak-of-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

Lifelong Learning UPDATE: Covid-19 Impact

 

Town of Franklin: updates on Library, Online services, recreational spaces

Via the Twitterverse:

"We are now increasing our curbside delivery to items available on our shelves! Check the Library's catalog at http://find.minlib.net/iii/encore/?lang=eng… . Give us a call at 508-520-4941 during our modified business hours (Monday-Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm). We will check out up to five items per card."

https://twitter.com/FrkPublicLib/status/1239943700513464320?s=20

"The Town of Franklin is open for business, with adjustments made for the safety of our staff and community. Please see the options that are available for bill pay, census forms, dog licensing, etc... below. Our online licensing portal is always open."

https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1240284548308533248?s=20

"In efforts to encourage social distancing recommendations, the Town of Franklin is closing ALL recreational facilities (parks, playgrounds, etc.) to the public. With growing concerns of COVID-19, it is of the utmost importance to follow guidelines to mitigate the spread."

https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1240328191123865601?s=20

Town of Franklin: updates on Library, Online services, recreational spaces

March 2020 Online Learning courses start March 18

March 2020 Online Learning

Are you ready for a change? Would you like to learn something new? Here's a chance to explore new opportunities. New sessions begin March 18th OR many courses also have a self-paced option that you can start anytime.

• SAT/ACT Prep Series

Part I will give you all the information you need to do well on the verbal questions of the ACT and the new SAT.

Part 2 will give you all the information you need to do well on the math questions of the ACT and the new SAT.

• GRE Prep Series

Part 1 (Verbal) takes you through all the question types on the verbal reasoning, analytical writing sections, and both essay tasks.

Part 2 (Quantitative) features a math review as well as techniques for tackling the quantitative comparison, data interpretation, and standard math questions that make up the quantitative reasoning sections.

• Prepare for GED Test

This course will help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses as well as give you the basics of what you need to know to succeed on the four GED® test modules: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematical Reasoning.

Register online at https://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/community_learning/index.php

March 2020 Online Learning courses start March 18