What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, February 17, 2025 ??

Monday, February 17 = Presidents' Day

* No scheduled delay for trash/recycle curbside pick up this week due to the holiday, weather might have something to do about though. Stay Tuned

* On Monday, the MBTA Commuter Rail will be operating on a weekend schedule in observance of Presidents' Day. MBTA.com/holidays

* Library, Senior Center and most Town & School buildings closed for the holiday

* 2nd Annual Nick Gaspar Invitational basketball tournament at Franklin High School

• 1pm Franklin vs. New Bedford 
• 3pm Natick vs. Xaverian

**  NO   Town Meetings today   **

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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

Waste Management playing catch up to the collections scheduled this week

via Franklin DPW:

Waste Management playing catch up

"Update from Waste Management: Due to multiple issues (i.e. snow, illness, mechanical) Waste Management's collection is behind schedule this week.  

Crews will be working throughout the day today and tomorrow (Saturday) to recover any uncollected routes. 

Thanks for your patience!"

Shared from -> https://x.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1882840557074235424 

Curbside tree pickup scheduled for Franklin residents during week of January 6, 2025

The Franklin Dept of Public Works remind us all that the curbside tree pickup is scheduled for Franklin residents during week of January 6, 2025. Trees should be out on the normal trash/recycling pick up day.

Curbside tree pickup scheduled for Franklin residents during week of January 6, 2025

Shared from -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/curbside-christmas-tree-pick

For a copy of the curbside flyer ->  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2024-2025.pdf

Reminder: Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving holiday

Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving

The trash pickup delay due to the Thanksgiving holiday, ONLY affects those with pickups scheduled for Thursday and Friday.

• Thursday gets picked up Friday
• Friday gets picked up Saturday

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15LHXPohFS/

Recycling Center Update - normal hours this week (LAST Tuesday until April 2025)

The Recycling Center will be open regular hours this week:

• Tuesday, Nov. 26 ~ Noon to 3 PM (LAST Tuesday until April 2025)
• Friday, Nov. 29 ~ 8 AM to 3 PM
• Saturday, Nov. 30 ~ 8 AM to 3 PM
• Sunday, Dec. 1 ~ 9 AM to 1 PM

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/recycling-center-update-0

Recycling Center Update - normal hours this week (LAST Tuesday until April 2025)

Reminder: No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday (week of Oct 14 - 18)

No Trash Delay Next Week

Curbside trash and recycling will be picked up on your regular day.

(October 14-18, 2024)

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/no-trash-delay-next-week

If you need a new copy of the curbside flyer, you can download the PDF from the Town page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2024-2025.pdf

No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday

Townwide curb event - Saturday & Sunday, Oct 5 & Oct 6

via Stacy Cobb: 

"The Town-Wide Curb Event is tomorrow Saturday & Sunday. Please make sure your address is on the list if you plan on participating.  

You can find the list on the event page. We have over 130 addresses participating this year.  

Thanks everyone!!"

Facebook event page with listing -> https://www.facebook.com/events/536121935450564/?active_tab=discussion 

Direct link to street listing -> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-6-8IQGr88EM2Cu_xCW5FYcWm4GqoWe_xqRlrHwdtnE/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/9MrKt7h5DNbAXd4a/

Townwide curb event - Saturday & Sunday, Oct 5 & Oct 6

Get rid of Your Old Dehumidifiers at the Recycling event Saturday, Oct 5

"Working with Green Team Junk Removal, Frederick Cullen, National Grid, and the Town of Franklin, we will help you get rid of your old dehumidifiers and other appliances that are inefficient and harm the environment. 

It is also a good opportunity to learn about ways to reduce emissions through various MassSave programs"

Get rid of Your Old Dehumidifiers at the Recycling event Saturday, Oct 5

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/n52JUVwpS7d1w1aR/

DPW introduces a new clothing recycle option with Helpsy

"The Town of Franklin has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corp, to provide FREE textile recycling to residents.  

Home pick-up can be scheduled online at www.helpsy.com/franklinma or by calling l-800-244-6350.  

If you prefer, drop off bins are available at the DPW Administration office (257 Fisher St.) and the Beaver St. Recycling Center (455 Beaver St).

DPW introduces a new clothing recycle option with Helpsy

Recycle your clothes for FREE with Helpsy Home Pick up Service. According to the EPA, only 15% of unwanted clothing ends up being reused or recycled, meaning the overwhelming majority of clothes end up in landfills or incinerators.

Together, with your help, we can increase the amount of clothing that gets a  second chance to create a huge impact for our community and the planet.

Franklin has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corp, to provide at home clothing recycling to residents. It saves you time, the town money, and the planet's resources.

Recycling your clothes with Helpsy's Home Pickup service is free and couldn't be easier. Just sign up at www.helpsy.com/franklinma, place your items in a closed plastic bag, and Helpsy picks up from your front steps on collection day.

Helpsy only asks that items are clean, dry, and odorless. Recycling is for everyone! 

• Prepare your textiles in a waterproof bag.
• Enter your information and pick a date.
• Label and place your bags at the address provided before
• To learn more visit www.helpsy.com/franklinma

We accept clothing, accessories. shoes, linens. blankets.
quilts. table linens, stuffed animals, curtains, and more!

Helpsy Items Accepted

• Footwear: Shoes (all types) , boots, sneakers, cleats, slippers
• Clothing: Shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, dresses, outerwear, pants, jeans, sweats, skirts, shorts, suits, socks, pajamas, undergarments, bathrobes, baby clothing
• Accessories: Hats, pocketbooks, backpacks, belts, gloves, ties, scarves, jewelry
• Linens: Sheets/pillowcases, blankets, comforters, curtains/drapes, aprons, dish cloths, cloth napkins, table linens, quilts
• Other: Luggage, sports jerseys, stuffed animals 

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/b3VttqAxgJoxjEXj/

No trash/recycling pickup today: your normal pick up day is delayed by one day all week

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, curbside trash/recycling will be delayed by one day.

The Labor Day holiday brings a one day Curbside Trash Delay

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/labor-day-curbside-trash-delay

If you misplaced the Curbside Pickup schedule, you can download and print a new one ->     https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2023-2024.pdf

Summer Junkin & Dunkin with FREE Dumpster Bags

Feels like Summer! It is time to DUNK that JUNK

Junk Dunkers is offering FREE dumpster bags with a pickup, a $32 savings, plus a discounted pickup of $225, payable in cash, $65 cheaper than Waste Management Bagsters. For this huge savings go to www.junkdunkers.com to book now or Call 508-595-8419 for more details. 

www.JunkDunkers.com

Besides dumpster bags we are always here to help you remove your unwanted property from inside or outside your home or office. Single items or a truck load. We organize the entire process, you just need to make the call

HOME SELLERS

Check out a recent home cleanout and how we leave your property after a DUNK.

Whether you are preparing to move, or just trying to reclaim space being taken away by clutter, give us a shout. You’ll love the process and our no-nonsense pricing.

508-595-8419 or www.JunkDunkers.com. Junk Dunkers is a Franklin based business .

Memorial Day Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule

No pickup on Monday (Memorial Day)

Monday will be picked up Tuesday,

Tuesday will be picked up Wednesday, 

and so forth ...

Additional info on the curbside schedule, map and special items that can be scheduled, please visit the Town page ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/pages/curbside-pick

Download a copy of the annual flyer ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2023-2024.pdf

Memorial Day Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule

Finance Committee reviews Public Safety and Public Works budgets (video)

The Finance Committee held their second of three budget hearings on Wednesday, May 8 in the Council Chambers. 

The 3rd and final budget hearing is scheduled for May 15 with the school budgets covered (Franklin Public Schools, Tri-County and Norfolk Aggie.)

The Franklin TV video is available for replay on YouTube ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/kRJStUo28Q8?si=YQQ8EPTnnAz3XMJe&t=61

The departmental budgets covered were:

• Public Safety:
• 210 Police Department
• 220 Fire Department
• 225 Regional Dispatch
• 240 Inspection Department
• 292 Animal Control
• b. Department of Public Works (DPW):
• Departments: 422 Public Works
• Enterprise Funds:
• 450 Water
• 440 Sewer
• 434 Solid Waste
• 460 Stormwater

Agenda doc contains links to the supporting documentation  ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-05-08_finance_committee_agenda_.pdf

Finance Committee - Budget Hearing #2 of 3 - Public Safety & Public Works - May 8

Curbside trash/recycling schedule for New Year's week

CURBSIDE TRASH/RECYCLING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

• (January 1-5, 2024) No pick-up Monday, January 1 - one day delay the rest of the week (Regular Friday, January 5 pick-up will be on Saturday, January 6).

BEAVER ST. RECYCLING CENTER HOURS:

• Friday, Dec. 29 - 8 AM to 3 PM
• Saturday, Dec. 30 - 8 AM to 3 PM
• Sunday, Dec. 31 - 9 AM to PM

Curbside trash/recycling schedule for New Year's week

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/100064487150311/posts/pfbid02aBtUNoE6sd7BDu7DmTYe67o3pAeyjq9NYbAX5hUas49YzdfXJZuzV9TWQ63AZNSzl/

Bylaw Amendments 23-902 and 23-903 - Second Reading & Final Vote - Dec 20, 2023

The Franklin Town Council will hold a second reading and final vote on the adoption of two Town Code Bylaw Amendments as follows:

• 23-902: Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - Adds a new bylaw which imposes requirements upon abutting property owners to remove snow and ice from public sidewalks as indicated in the proposed map titled “Sidewalk Snow Removal Required By Property Owner” 
• 23-903: Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service, § 82-6 Schedule of Service Fees, Subsection L. Public Works - Revises the fee schedule to increase the cost to recycle a mattress and/or box spring from $10 to $65 

The second reading and final votes on adoption of each of these bylaw amendments will take place during the Town Council Public Meeting beginning at 7:00 PM on December 20, 2023; there will be an opportunity for public input during the process. 

Location: Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central Street, Franklin, and also via the “ZOOM” platform. 

Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) town calendar to review the agenda including full text of proposed bylaw amendments, including the proposed map, and for up to date meeting information, on and after December 15, 2023.

Please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949 if you require further information.

Submitted by,

Julie McCann

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2023-12-20_-_bylaw_amendments_23-902_snow_and_ice_removal_and_23-903_mattress_fee_increase_-_web_legal_ad.pdf

Bylaw Amendments 23-902 and 23-903 - Second Reading & Final Vote - Dec 20, 2023

Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule 11/24 - 11/26/23

Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule 11/20-11/25/23

 Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule 11/24 - 11/26/23

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/curbside-trashrecycling-schedule-1120-112523

Go Green, Save Green - Sunday, Oct 22 from 9 AM to 10 AM

Say No To Plastic !! Go Green Save Green!!

Where - Stop And Shop Plaza

When - Sunday, Oct 22 from 9 AM to 10 AM

Go Green, Save Green - Sunday, Oct 22 from 9 AM to 10 AM

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/posts/3543150032621664

DPW Reminds us that Labor Day holiday delays the trash/recycling pick up schedule by one day

Reminder for next week!  

One day delay for the entire week (Friday, Sept. 8th pick ups will be on Saturday, Sept. 9th).

Shared from DPW Facebook page -> https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid033sySXxBsYtfNq8JedeS9Hnykdq3be9YdPh9nR6UHEHhDnj7aEMHd9yJtYkp1zpC4l&id=100064487150311&mibextid=2JQ9oc

DPW Reminds us that Labor Day holiday delays the trash/recycling pick up schedule by one day

The Guardian: "'It’s like a death pit’: how Ghana became fast fashion’s dumping ground"

"It’s mid-morning on a sunny day and Yvette Yaa Konadu Tetteh’s arms and legs barely make a splash as she powers along the blue-green waters of the River Volta in Ghana. This is the last leg of a journey that has seen Tetteh cover 450km (280 miles) in 40 days to become the first person known to swim the length of the waterway.

It’s an epic mission but with a purpose: to find out whatis in the water and raise awareness of pollution in Ghana.

As the 30-year-old swims, a crew shadows her on a solar-powered boat, named The Woman Who Does Not Fear, taking air and water samples along the way that will be analysed to measure pollution.

It is hoped that the swim will draw attention to some of the pristine environments in Ghana, in contrast with places such as Korle Lagoon in the capital city of Accra, one of the most polluted water bodies on Earth."

Continue reading the article online -> (subscription maybe required)

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/jun/05/yvette-yaa-konadu-tetteh-how-ghana-became-fast-fashions-dumping-ground

The Guardian: "'It’s like a death pit’: how Ghana became fast fashion’s dumping ground"

Franklin's Event Outlook: May 19, 2023 to May 25, 2023

Friday, May 19

10:00am - Arts & Culture Listening Tour - Session 3 (Escape Into Fiction)

1:00pm - Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm - David Rak (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Saturday, May 20

9:00am - Love Letters (art display for visual impaired and blind) (Franklin Public Library)

9:00am - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

11:00am - Agricultural Expo (free event) (Norfolk Aggie)

10:00am - Dehumidifier recycling event (must be a working unit) (Beaver Pond)

11:00am - Disability Summit (free event) (Franklin Senior Center)

12:00pm - Yai's Kitchen  (67 Degrees Brewery)

1:00pm - Bag sale (books at $5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm - Shavuot Celebration (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm - South St Six (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - It's a 'J' Thing (67 Degrees Brewery)

Sunday, May 21

7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:30am - Love Letters (art display for visual impaired and blind) (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm - Voices of Faith - a community concert (Church of Latter Day Saints)

Monday, May 22

9:00am - Love Letters (art display for visual impaired and blind) (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm - Revolutionary Design: Modern Architecture in New England (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)

Tuesday, May 23

9:00am - Love Letters (art display for visual impaired and blind) (Franklin Public Library)

2:30pm - Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm - "50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts" with Author Madeline Bilis (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)

Wednesday, May 24

9:00am - Love Letters (art display for visual impaired and blind) (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

3:00pm - Spring Health Fair (Franklin Public Library)

Thursday, May 25

9:00am - Love Letters (art display for visual impaired and blind) (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm - Open Mic Night (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - Charlie Rock Live (live music)(La Cantina Winery)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin's Event Outlook: May 19, 2023 to May 25, 2023