What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, February 24, 2025 ???

Monday, February 24

9:00am Fallen Hero Recognition: David Laughlan III - WWII (Veterans Walkway - Franklin Town Common) 

6:30pm Legislative Forum (Franklin High School)

**  Town Meetings today   **

6:30 PM - Franklin School Committee Meeting (Legislative Forum @ FHS)

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1582 

7:00 PM - Franklin Agricultural Committee (not broadcast) https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1591

7:00 PM -  Library Board of Directors Meeting (not broadcast)

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Library-Board-of-Directors-20/?#_02242025-1593

7:00 PM - Recreation Advisory Board (not broadcast)

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1535

7:00 PM - Planning Board

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1594 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

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

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Spring Registration for Franklin (MA) Recreation Opens Feb 3, 2025

Hello Franklin

As the warmer days of spring start to approach, we are thrilled to announce the release of our Spring Recreation Brochure! We're offering a variety of programs for all ages, including Pee Wee Baseball, Track, Art Classes, Chess, and so much more! 

Registration for all spring classes will open next Monday, February 3. Registration can be found on our MyRec Website ->   https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

Also, the town recently changed over to a new Town website. Check out our updated page at our town webpage -> https://www.franklinma.gov/331/Recreation

Spring Registration for Franklin (MA) Recreation Opens Feb 3, 2025

If you have any questions about any Spring Programs feel free to give us a call at 508-613-1666 or email us at franklinrecreation@franklinma.gov

We hope to see you this Spring!

Spring Brochure 2025.pdf

Master Plan Update Committee meeting 1/15/25 (video)

The Master Plan Update Committee met as scheduled Wednesday, January 15 in the 3rd Floor Training room. 

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/YhdShT_-gN0?si=eizxLnOeDcKkEvdR&t=146

You can follow the agenda for this session ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-january_15_2025.pdf

The final Master Plan Report ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_master_plan_final_report-submitted_to_town-01-15-2025.pdf

Registration Now Open for Tomorrow's Stars Flag Football Camp 2025

Registration Now Open

Registration Now Open for Tomorrow's Stars Flag Football Camp 2025! 🏈

📍 Location: Beaver Pond Turf Field

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📅 Dates & Pricing:

➡️ Week 1: June 23–26 | $130

➡️ Week 2: June 30–July 2 (Short Week) | $100

➡️ Week 3: July 14–17 | $130

This camp is perfect for young football enthusiasts ready to learn the game at their own pace! Each day includes skill-building drills, scrimmages, and group activities.

Don’t wait—spots fill up fast!

💻 Register now and secure your child’s place for an unforgettable summer!

https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29895

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1EYpxK2hHr/

Beaver Street Interceptor Project Construction Update for Week of Nov 4 - 8 (Beaver St detour continues)

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project

 

Beaver Street Interceptor Project Construction Update for Week of Nov 4 - 8 (Beaver St detour continues) 

 

 Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Construction Update for the Week of November 4th!

Monday (11/4) - Friday (11/8): Beaver Street from RT. 140 (West Central Street) to the Franklin Recreation Center will be closed, see interactive map for location. The road closure will be from 7am to 4pm, Monday thru Friday.

Those needing to access Beaver Street and the businesses/properties located on that section of Beaver Street will be detoured over to Grove Street. Please follow all posted detour signs and be prepared for delays. Note that all businesses on Beaver Street remain open and accessible, please follow posted signs for access.

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with concrete form placement and rebar tying for the pump station foundation walls.

Please reference the interactive map below and posted signs for details and updates.

Beaver Street Interceptor Project Construction Update for Week of Nov 4 - 8

We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will
continue to communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map below as work progresses.

BEAVER STREET INTERCEPTOR HOTLINE: 508-553-5526
(PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL)
EMAIL: BSI-info@franklinma.gov

Read more -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor-project

Friendly Reminder: the Kristi Kirshe Celebration - Aug 20 at 6 PM on the Town Common

Via Franklin Recreation:

"We can’t wait to celebrate with Kristi Kirshe next Tuesday, August 20 at 6 PM, Franklin Town Common."

Friendly Reminder: the Kristi Kirshe Celebration - Aug 20 at 6 PM on the Town Common

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C-sXqtFxTMm/

Olympic Recognition: Kristi Kirshe, Tuesday, August 20 at 6 PM on the Town Common

Via Ryan Jette, Franklin Recreation Director:

Wanted to give you ... a heads up as you've always been a huge supporter of recreation and youth sports. Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00 PM, we are putting on a huge welcome home celebration for Kristi Kirshe on the Town Common. 

Working out all the detail with the family now. But we'll invite the whole community and her family is so happy. Flowers and hopefully a proclamation from the Council and a Q&A for the young athletes to ask her about her experience. 

Should be a fun night. Please spread the word.  

Thanks again"

~Ryan Jette
https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department

Olympic Gold Recognition: Kristi Kirshe, Tuesday, August 20 at 6 PM on the Town Common

Discover Exciting Fall Activities in Our New Recreation Brochure!

Dear Franklin Residents,

Discover Exciting Fall Activities 

As the vibrant colors of Fall will soon to begin to paint our town, we are thrilled to announce the release of our Fall Recreation Brochure!

Registration for all Fall Programs opens Monday, August 5th

Click the link below to view the brochure

Fall Brochure ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/fall_brochure_2024.pdf

For more info visit the Franklin Recreation page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department

2024 Summer Sendoff Spectacular scheduled for Friday, Aug 23 at Beaver Pond

Franklin Recreation proudly presents the ultimate end-of-summer celebration at Beaver Pond on Friday, August 23! 

This free event is packed with fun activities and entertainment for the whole family. 

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Event Schedule:

 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Enjoy interactive exhibits and activities with the Franklin Children's Museum.

 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dance and groove to the energetic tunes of Jumpin Juba.

 8:15 PM - 10:15 PM: Settle in for a magical night with an outdoor screening of the Barbie Movie under the stars.

Shared from -> fb://event/375035588959778

Attention: Recreation Dept Offices Closed Friday, June 28; Operating Remotely

"Due to on-going construction at Franklin Recreation Department, 275 Beaver Street, our offices will be closed on Friday, June 28.  

Power to our building will be cut early on Friday and will be restored by Monday, July 1, by 8:30 AM.  

We will be working remotely from 8:30-1:30 PM on Friday and residents can email us with any questions at: franklinrecreation@franklinma.gov We apologize for any inconvenience."

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/fiC5UAJgLZ79gzVG/

Attention: Recreation Dept Offices Closed Friday, June 28; Operating Remotely

Yoga on the beach: begins Sunday, June 30 at Beaver Pond

Free Yoga class on the beach

 

Franklin Recreation offers a Free Yoga class on the beach at Beaver Pond Sunday mornings beginning June 30, 2024.

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ZjFKs15kF7V7vB2z/ 

Franklin Recreation has scheduled it's first Pickleball tourney for June 15

Pickleball tourney

 

"Franklin Recreation is hosting it's first ever Pickleball Tournament!!! 

Register early! 

Spots are filling quickly"

Register ->    https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29970

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/z4sVyP583dDYrfqL/

Master Plan Subcommittee: Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources - May 14 (virtual meeting)

Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources

Master Plan Subcommittee

May 14, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held virtually

Agenda

1. Role Call

2. Discussion and edits of Open Space and Recreation & Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Goals and Objectives in light of additional public input

Agenda doc with virtual participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/osrp_and_nchr_subcommittee_agenda_-_may_14th_2024.pdf

Master Plan Subcommittee: Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources - May 14 (virtual meeting)

Join the FHS Tennis team for a FREE Open house Saturday, May 18

Join the FHS Tennis team for a FREE Open house Saturday May 18, 9:00 am - 11:00 am to learn about the tennis programs and camps offered through Franklin Recreation.  

"Are your kids interested in tennis?  

Come join our undefeated FHS Girls Varsity Tennis Team for a chance to learn some tennis with On Court Tennis!  

This event is FREE to the public and a great introduction to the popular sport of tennis for young athletes"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/boosterstennis/status/1787798353155072286 

Join the FHS Tennis team for a FREE Open house Saturday, May 18

Earth day, earth month, conversation with Breeki Li, Ryan, Amy & Jamie leads to songs about weather (audio)

FM #1184 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1184 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti, Conservation Agent Breeki Li Goodlander and Recreation Director Ryan Jette on Monday, April 29, 2024.    

We get a very brief recap of current events (it’s all about the budget) and jump right into Earth Day and the other activities of the Conservation and Recreation departments

Conservation

• Projects more this year than last
• Friends of Conservation group forming

Recreation 

• Growth in participation 
• Field upgrades at Fletcher & King St
• Beaver Pond has a new kayak launch

We close out with discussion and laughter around the Top 35 songs about weather

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Eu2npqGS0fH9N0Uc0iB5WCitoawIMFdJ/view?usp=drive_link 

Our conversation runs about 41 minutes.    Audio link -> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin--A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office---April-29--2024-e2j2h3e/a-ab7j5t3

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Contact info: for Jamie & Amy -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator 

Conservation page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation 

Recreation page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department 

Fact checking update:

• In 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco, peace activist John McConnell proposed a day to honor the Earth and the concept of peace, to first be observed on March 21, 1970, the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere. This day of nature's equipoise was later sanctioned in a proclamation written by McConnell and signed by Secretary General U Thant at the United Nations. A month later, United States Senator Gaylord Nelson proposed the idea to hold a nationwide environmental teach-in on April 22, 1970. He hired a young activist, Denis Hayes, to be the National Coordinator. Nelson and Hayes renamed the event "Earth Day"  https://www.earthday.org/history/   

• The group garnered worldwide attention with 1987 album Diesel and Dust. Its singles "The Dead Heart" and "Beds Are Burning" illuminated the plight of indigenous Australians  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Oil 

YouTube playlist of the "weather songs" ->

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAnp1WMUR3vAtWNuAJ6ziK1d&si=tNTGfeWOCn7JAKPw

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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 www.franklin.news/ or  www.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!

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Earth day, earth month, conversation with Breeki Li, Ryan, Amy & Jamie leads to songs about weather (audio)

Master Plan Subcommittee meetings this week - Open Space, Mon & Land Use, Tues

• Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources (OSRP) Subcommittee

Event Date:  Monday, April 22, 2024 - 5:30pm 

Notified today, the meeting is canceled

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/osrp_and_nchr_subcommittee_agenda_-_april_22nd_2024_1.pdf

• Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee

Event Date:  Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/landusezoningagenda_-_4.23.24.pdf

Master Plan Subcommittee meetings this week - Open Space, Mon & Land Use, Tues

Update: Earth day events in Franklin POSTPONED to Saturday - Apr 27

Saturday, April 27 from 9 AM to noon

Given the prediction of a 100% chance of rain Saturday and winds ranging from 10-15 MPH, we've made the decision to reschedule Franklin Earth Day to the following Saturday, April 27th, starting at 9 AM. 

We invite you to join us next weekend for the vital task of tidying up our parks, playgrounds, and Town-owned properties, which are in need of a thorough spring clean. We'll kick off the event with coffee and bagels during registration, and the first 100 registrants will receive complimentary tee shirts. The Department of Public Works will provide saplings for planting. 

The clean up event will be held on Saturday, April 20 at Beaver Pond at 9 AM - 12 PM with the clean up of nearly 40 areas across Town.  Meet at Beaver Pond at 9 AM and pick up your bags/gloves and maps.  

First 100 participants will receive an Earth Day t-shirt.  DPW will be giving away tree samplings, coffee, and bagels. 

• Earth Day Map 
• Earth Day clean up rule

Earth day events in Franklin POSTPONED to Saturday - Apr 27

https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/earth-day-2024

 Saturday, April 20 from 10 to 11 AM

Saturday's earth day events have been postponed due to anticipated weather - new dates/times TBD, likely next Sat but waiting for confirmation.

Rise Up will still take place, but at our regular location of the Franklin United Methodist Church, 10-11 AM

Join our community for an accessible earth day event! Seed, Stroll, & Roll along the paved pathway around the Franklin Sculpture Park.

Spreading wildflower seeds and artfully decorating a recycled canvas tote.

This event is free and open to the public.  Seed, Stroll, & Roll is weather permitting, please check our social media channels the day of for updates:

• https://www.instagram.com/franklinculture/
• https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation
• https://alirheaume.com/rise-up
• https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department

Brought to you by your Franklin community members: Rise up, Franklin Recreation, Conservation & "Arts, Culture the Creative Economy" Departments.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5gGFc-L96X/

 Saturday, April 27 from 10 to Noon

An event for children and families. Join the conservation Commission, Dept of Public Works, Department of Conservation, Recreation, Friends of Franklin Conservation, Agricultural Commission, Energize Franklin, and others to celebrate our shared earth.

(service hours validated for trash clean up and seeding) 

Location: DelCarte Open Space 

• Woods walk & historical talk 10:30a
• Native bee cocoon harvest demo
• Plant native seeds for turtles
• And bees
• Sign up for compost bins & rain barrels  
• Learn about wildlife, ecology, climate

Earth day events in Franklin

https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/come-celebrate-earth-day-conservation-saturday-april-27-10am-12pm