"Don't miss this opportunity to talk to our staff and students about our extracurricular offerings!!!"
Tri-County Cougar Community Night - May 14 |
For more about Tri-County visit them on the web at -> https://www.tri-county.us/
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
"Don't miss this opportunity to talk to our staff and students about our extracurricular offerings!!!"
Tri-County Cougar Community Night - May 14 |
For more about Tri-County visit them on the web at -> https://www.tri-county.us/
Via the SAFE Coalition:
"Let’s celebrate 8 years!
On Friday, April 5th, we are excited to host an open house to celebrate 8 official years of supporting our community!
Come on down, grab a snack, meet the staff, and see the space!
We would LOVE to see you!"
SAFE Coalition celebrates 8 year anniversary with an Open House - April 5 from 11 AM to 2 PM |
Open House on Saturday, March 23 - 11 AM to 3 PM |
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024Time: 11:00 AM till 3:00 PMLocation: Dean College, Alumni Memorial Hall, enter 60 School St.
Franklin Residents are cordially invited to the Master Plan Open House - March 23 |
FM #1155 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1155 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Councilor Glenn Jones. Glenn is currently Chair for the Master Plan Update Committee. They have been working diligently for the past year to revise and update the “Master Plan” for Franklin.
The Committee is preparing for the Open House event, March 23. To be held at Dean College, 60 School St from 11 AM to 3 PM. Refreshments will be provided by Dean College.
We talk through the Master Planning process and what remains ahead of them.
The audio recording runs about 45 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Glenn on the Master Plan and come to hear more on March 23 at Dean College. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1155-master-plan-update-with-glenn-jones-03-05-24
--------------
Master Plan Update Committee page ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee
Inventory Report (Updated) -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_master_plan_inventory_assessment-rev_03-07-2024_ia_with_maps.pdf
Event info for March 23 -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-franklin-master-plan-open-house-march-23-2024
--------------
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!
------------------
You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Saturday March 23rd, from 11Am to 3PM, join us at Dean College for the Town of Franklin Master Plan Open House!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-franklin-master-plan-open-house-march-23-2024
Town of Franklin Master Plan Open House - March 23, 2024 |
"Don't forget to register for our Open House at TC on 11/4!You can try out some of our career programs, talk to academic and special education representatives, and learn about our extracurricular activities! "Register -> https://t.co/Vm3nKQabRQ or https://tri-county.us/openhouse/
Hey, 8th graders - check out the Tri-County Open House Saturday, Nov 4 |
Wednesday, October 25
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (recording session at TV Studio)
4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)
Thursday, October 26
4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
6:00pm - 2023 Sip, Savor & Celebrate Wine Tasting fundraiser
6:00pm - Beaver Street Interceptor Construction Project Update (Council Chambers)
7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)
Friday, October 27
11:00am - Open Space Ribbon Cutting (Schmidt’s Farm)
Farmers Market |
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Town Common)
2:00pm - Ladder 3 Trio (live music) (Town Common)
2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)
4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
5:30pm - Interactive Halloween Story Walk (Universalist Society of Franklin)
6:00pm - Elastic Five (live music) (67 Degrees)
7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)
Saturday, October 28
10:00am - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
10:00am - Fire Dept Open House (downtown fire station)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am - RISE Up - social gathering (Franklin TV Studio)
10:30am - Trunk or Treat (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm - Halloween Costume Party (La Cantina Winery)
2:00pm - Police Dept Halloween Party (911 Panther Way)
Fire Dept Open House |
4:00pm - Annual Trunk or Treat (Franklin High School)
5:00pm - Trunk or Treat (Franklin United Methodist Church)
7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)
8:00pm - Antje Duvekot (ticketed event) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)
8:00pm - Street Survivors (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Sunday, October 29
12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
Lions Trunk or Treat |
4:00pm - Franklin Lions Trunk or Treat (Franklin High School)
7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)
Monday, October 30
4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
Tuesday, October 31 - Halloween
4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
-----------------
Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
at the entrance |
deep in the dark, wonder if anyone know when and who did this art work? |
good reworking of JFK's quote |
a lonely pencil sharpener |
student art on the wall of one corridor |
the scoreboard, reworked by Glenn Jones, will end up at the Historical Museum |
the building plaque for the high school (also destined for the Historical Museum) |
cafeteria kitchen |
artifacts found in the office |
inside the vault |
Friday, October 20
1:00pm - Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - Ladder 3 Trio (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - Davis Thayer Open House (Davis Thayer School)
2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)
4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
6:00pm - Tyler Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Psychic Night Fundraiser (SOLD OUT) (SAFE Coalition)
7:30pm - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (SOLD OUT) (THE BLACK BOX)
Saturday, October 21
9:00am - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
10:00am - Fire Dept Open House (Downtown Fire Station) rescheduled to Oct 28
10:00am - Davis Thayer Open House (Davis Thayer School)
1:00pm - Bag sale (books at $5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX) (SOLD OUT)
3:00pm - Frank Padua (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:30pm - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX) (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, October 22
12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (SOLD OUT) (THE BLACK BOX)
Monday, October 23
4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
Tuesday, October 24
12:00noon - Tri-County Election (new school yes or no?) (Franklin High School)
2:30pm - Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)
4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
Wednesday, October 25
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin TV Studio)
4:00pm Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (Ticketed Event) (Dean College)
Thursday, October 26
4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
6:00pm - 2023 Sip, Savor & Celebrate Wine Tasting fundraiser
(Habitat for Humanity fund raiser at Lake Pearl)
6:00pm - Beaver Street Interceptor Construction Project Update (Council Chambers)
7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (Ticketed Event) (Dean College)
-----------------
Franklin's Event Outlook: October 20, 2023 to October 26, 2023 |