Sunday's Lemonade stand: a fundraising success story!!! |
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Sunday's Lemonade stand: a fundraising success story!!!
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Multi-town moving memorial vigil - Aug 31
Multi-town moving memorial vigil - Aug 31 |
Sunday, August 13, 2023
2nd Grade Keller Kids Schedule Lemonade Stand Fundraiser on Town Common - Sunday, Aug 20
Sunday, Aug 20 |
- Fiori & Fern
- Birchwood Bakery + Kitchen
- Santa Fe Burrito Grill
- Girl Scout Troop 64036
All donations will go directly to the Pitt Hopkins Research Foundation.
Friday, August 11, 2023
Hold the date -> International Opioid Awareness Day - August 31, 2023
some of the flag display from Aug 31, 2022 |
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Franklin Cultural District: The July 4th Celebration dominates the schedule but it is not the only thing happening
Wednesday, June 28
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin TV Studio - recording session)
Thursday, June 29
6:00pm - Bus 14 (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:30pm - Genealogy Club (Franklin Public Library)
Friday, June 30
6:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival - (Franklin Town Common)
6:00pm - Criminals & Beauty Queens (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Dom Debaggis (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - Duppy Conquerors (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
Franklin's July 4th Coalition has a great line up for 2023 |
Saturday, July 1
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm - Blues Festival - Ed Peabody (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:45pm - Blues Festival - Neal & the Vipers (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
3:30pm - Blues Festival - Mikey Junior (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
4:00pm - Kymberlee O’Brien Trio (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
5:15pm - Blues Festival - Mike Crandall (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
7:00pm - Blue Festival - Bruce Katz (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
8:45pm - Blues Festival - Sugar Ray & the Bluetones (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
10:00pm - Fireworks (Franklin High School)
Sunday, July 2
12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm - Padula Trio Plus One (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Attleboro School of Rock (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
4:00pm - The Zajac Brothers Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
7:00pm -Neon Wave (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
Monday, July 3
8:00am - Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt! (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)
7:00pm - Backyard Swagger (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
Tuesday, July 4 - Independence Day
12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:00pm - Jamie Barrett (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
2:30pm - Hot Acoustics (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
4:30pm - Jesse Liam Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
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 Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Monday, June 26, 2023
Celebrating with Pride (poetic photo essay)
White pickup truck, moving slow revved powerfully,
Second Son opened the musical entertainment |
jamele with an impromptu Pride recognition |
Sioo performing |
Amy Adams, aka "Painting Venus" busy about her art |
The Freedom Trail Band closed out the musical performances |
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Celebrate with Pride on the Franklin Town Common - Sunday, June 25, 2023 from noon to 4 PM
The second annual Celebrate with Pride is on Sunday, June 25, noon-4pm on the Franklin Town Common. This family-friendly event is organized by a grassroots, volunteer run non-profit, the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance. Come enjoy performers, vendors, food trucks, LGBTQIA+ organizations, crafts, games, and vendors!!! We can truly Celebrate with Pride.
Franklin LGBTQ Alliance relies on the generosity of our community to help fund the event. These funds are then used to pay performers, promote the event, and purchase/rent equipment needed for the event.
We are excited to Celebrate with Pride with you this weekend!
12-1 Second Son1-2 Sioo2-3 Freedom Trail Band
1. Downtown Franklin (on Main Street or Central Street);2. Franklin Public Library, 118 Main Street;3. Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street;4. Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main Street; or5. The parking lot with entrances on Pleasant Street and Main Street next to Saint Mary's School.
1. Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main Street, 11 AM to 5 PM2. Franklin Public Library, 118 Main Street, from 1:30 PM to 5 PM
Celebrate with Pride on the Franklin Town Common - Sunday, June 25, 2023 from noon to 4 PM |
Friday, June 23, 2023
Celebrate with Pride - Sunday, 12 to 4 PM on the Franklin Town Common
The second annual Celebrate with Pride is on Sunday, June 25, noon-4pm on the Franklin Town Common. This family-friendly event is organized by a grassroots, volunteer run non-profit, the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance. Come enjoy performers, vendors, food trucks, LGBTQIA+ organizations, crafts, games, and vendors!!! We can truly Celebrate with Pride.
Franklin LGBTQ Alliance relies on the generosity of our community to help fund the event. These funds are then used to pay performers, promote the event, and purchase/rent equipment needed for the event.
We are excited to Celebrate with Pride with you this weekend!
Celebrate with Pride - Sunday, 12 to 4 PM on the Franklin Town Common |
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Preparing to Celebrate with Pride in Franklin Sunday, June 25 from 12 to 4 PM (audio)
FM #1016 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1016 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Amber Wilson, President of the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance. We talk about the Celebrate with Pride event scheduled for the Franklin Town Common on Sunday, June 25. We talk about the evolution of the committee and future plans for the group.
Listen to the recording of our conversation (approx. 43 minutes) -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1016-celebrate-with-pride-06-19-23
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The event page on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/events/724337825660145
Sign up for the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance emails on this Google Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnRB-LK3z7DKSe1Rl0ClaY7LQpAteHAhf3YpLLjejFi_A6gQ/viewform
Send an email FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com if you questions or to express interest in helping with the group
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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 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!
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Sunday, June 18, 2023
Concerts on the Common - schedule for 2023
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Town of Franklin Memorial Day Ceremony on the Town Common - 05/29/23 (audio)
FM #1001 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1001 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the audio of the Town of Franklin Memorial Day ceremony held on the Town Common at the end of the parade on Monday, May 29, 2023. The day was gloriously sunny, with a gentle breeze. The crowd was mostly finding shade and in good voice when required.
Veterans Service Officer Shannon Nisbett is the master of ceremonies and introduces each speaker. A copy of the program in PDF form is listed below.
The ceremony runs about 40 minutes.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1001-town-of-franklin-memorial-day-2023-ceremony-05-29-23--------------
The Memorial Day Program (PDF) ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-a7EJgglakr-QIkNJT0fzcZobhu2Fukc/view?usp=drive_link
My photos (for both the parade & ceremony) are found in one album ->
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bWv3d6SUt3o7ZPk59
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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 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!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Rev Doreen Oughton provides the blessing |