BFCCPS fund raising Apr 24 at Ascend Obstacle Training

BFCCPS fund raising Apr 24 at Ascend Obstacle Training

UNLEASH YOUR INNER NINJA OVER BREAK!

Join American Ninja Warrior competitors James Burns and Gavin Obey for an afternoon of fun obstacle training at the brand new Ascend Obstacle Training at the Solomon Pond Mall. Ascend Obstacle Training will generously donate 50% of ticket sales back to the PCO!

April 24th from 12-1:30pm, $30pp.

Register HERE: https://app.rockgympro.com/b/widget/

Sign the waiver HERE: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/8ugzsgnqh1sviktd7pyxbr/web/

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Fire Dept & Health Dept schedule Hands Only CPR Training - March 25

Fire Dept & Health Dept schedule
Hands Only CPR Training - March 25

Hands only CPR Training (Free)

Registration required

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-62703663-handsonly?useFullSite=true#/

Franklin Police Complete Annual Mental Health Training

Via Franklin Police Dept:

Franklin Police Complete Annual Mental Health Training

Today (2/12/26), the Department concluded its annual Mental Health Training, led by the head of our Co-Response Program, Clinician Kallie Montagano.

Officers received continued instruction on the Section 12 process and had the opportunity to hear from guest speakers representing Tri-Valley Elder Services, Foundations Group Recovery Centers, and the Department of Children and Families.

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Maybe you can help with the English for Speakers of Other Languages tutoring program ???

The Franklin Public Library is looking for new volunteers for the library's English for Speakers of Other Languages tutoring program.

Maybe you can help with the English for
Speakers of Other Languages tutoring program ???

There are training sessions scheduled for Saturday, March 7 at 2 PM and Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 PM.

These training session are up on the Library event calendar and registration is open.

Volunteers don't need to have teaching or tutoring experience, they just need to be over 18 years old. There is more information for anyone who is interested on the library's website - https://www.franklinma.gov/313/English-for-Speakers-of-Other-Languages-

Library event calendar  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Download the flyer as a reminder of to share with someone who might be interested

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-sSkxeZWKbFIopWVxGgVBejr7ZsAL8oN/view?usp=drive_link

FREE Choking Emergency class Jan 28

FREE Choking Emergency class Jan 28

The Franklin Fire and Health Department's are hosting a FREE class that focuses on choking emergencies for our community members this month on January 28 from 3 PM - 4:30 PM at the Franklin Fire Station on 40 West Central St. 

SIGN UP LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-61503087-first

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/13x5W_sTOVbMxHL43X5XkIst8TiHMf377/view?usp=drive_link

Board of Health reviews changes to tobacco regulations to be voted on in January 2026 (audio)

FM #1600 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1600 the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The meeting agenda was held in the 3rd floor training room as well as via Google Meet. All 3 board members were present. 

Quick Recap:

• Chair Kim Mu-Chow opens the meeting

• Reads protocol statement re: Google meet

• Confirms participation via roll call

• Approval of Nov minutes, moved, second, passes 3-0

• Schedule of meetings for 2026, first Wednesday except Jul, Aug. Motion to approve, Second, passes 3-0

• Motion to open hearing on tobacco regulations, moved, passes 3-0

• Local rules not up to the minimum state standards

• Adding some definitions, 2 items of interest footage from a site to a school being one

• Discussion on limit of up to 6mg, in retail for all retail not just the adult establishments

• Motion to accept amendment as discussed passes 3-0

• Amendment to be voted on at the Jan meeting with an implementation date thereafter (1000 ft, 2 establishments grandfathered, restriction to up to 6mg)

• Discussion on food inspection, how to handle a rating system like some communities have.

• Can be challenging to administer never mind harmful to the business if taken out of context.

• Inspection reports are kept by the restaurant on site and available upon request

• Health reports

• Flu cases finally starting to rise in county; Infant formula recall discussed

• Possible choking class coming, pending final review of materials to ensure coverage and deliver in an appropriate timeframe (an hour or so)

• Other items of interest

• Health office hours at Senior center on Thursday

• Coat drive underway, closes out Dec 6, giveaway coming up Dec 13

• Future item, blood pressure cuff checks

• Motion to adjourn passes, 3-0

The meeting runs about 45 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting December 3, 2025.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1600-franklin-ma-board-of-health-mtg-12-03-25/

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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12032025-2030 

My notes captured in one PDF -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GgGN4uzU93d01N_wRgOyAWeCvPKxXOi8/view?usp=drive_link

Board of Health reviews changes to tobacco regulations to be voted on in January 2026 (audio)

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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 

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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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SchCmte Chair Paul Griffith helps condense and elaborate on what happened at the SchCmte Mtg of Nov 18, 2025 (audio)

FM #1587 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1587 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with the new Chair of the School Committee Paul Griffith.  We had our discussion via Zoom on Thursday, November 20, 2025. We condense and get into the explanations behind the key items from the recent School Committee meeting Nov 18.

Quick recap:

• Supt Giguere opens the session, solicits nominations for Chair. 

• One made by Callaghan for Griffith. Vote on the nomination passes 7-0

• Nominations asked for Vice Chair. One made, Griffith nominates Callaghan. Vote on the nomination passes 7-0

• Pledge students from the Washington 3-5 school. 5 students in one class had originated in one of the other 5 elementary schools

• Policy - 2nd Reading/Adoption. Superintendent recommends adoption of the following policies as discussed: 

• IKF - Graduation Requirements

• IKFE - Competency Determinations

• Discussion on the adjustments to the grad requirements and competency which fine tuned the language for clarity. Moved to accept as discussed, passes 7-0

• Discussion Only Items, informational for new members and for the weather as winter approaches for all

• A. Inclement Weather Notice

• B. Review of District/Superintendent’s Goals

• C. ACCEPT Quarterly Update

• Spent time on the rationale and objectives for each of the subcommittees or liaisons for the SchCmte to assist the new members as which ones to select. Chair will make alignment and reveal for next meeting so they can begin scheduling meetings as needed

• The importance of the MASC Workshop providing the first hour of training on the do's and don't of a School Committee member

Our conversation runs about 40 minutes. Let’s listen

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1587-chalkboard-chat-11-20-25/

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SchCmte Chair Paul Griffith helps condense and elaborate
on what happened at the SchCmte Mtg of Nov 18, 2025 (audio)

School Committee page (with contact info) ->  https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-committee 

School Committee newsletter with brief biographical info on the 7 members in addition to other school news -> https://5il.co/3sh1v 

Franklin TV video of the Nov 18 meeting is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea9CmNWJI1s 

The agenda doc can be found ->  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/6138802/SCAGENDA11-18-25.pdf  

The meeting packet folder with other docs released for this session ->

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/november-18%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/862192 

My notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xlF11yc5sLUZBOhYoY_95dGb6zI68i0e/view?usp=drive_link 

Pictures captured during the session are in one photo album -> 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/TKFnfsbkzprJ5xSj9

 

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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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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"

Franklin Fire Dept gets training on thermal imaging

Franklin Fire Dept gets training on thermal imaging

Franklin Fire (@FranklinMAfire) posted Fri, Oct 24, 2025:

This week each group received an in depth presentation on thermal imagers by Bob Athanas from Safe-IR.

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Franklin Fire Dept announce receipt of FEMA grant for training

Franklin Fire Dept announce receipt of FEMA grant for training

Franklin Fire (@FranklinMAfire) posted Mon, Sep 29, 2025:

The Franklin Fire Department is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a $119,023.63 grant through the @fema Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.  These funds will be used for training. 

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Franklin Fire Dept hosts technical rescue training

Franklin Fire hosted a technical rescue training drill today (07/21/25) at Indian Rock in town. We were joined by our peers from Bellingham and Millis Fire Departments.

These collaborative trainings ensure that when low-frequency, high-risk technical rescue incidents occur, your local fire department’s are skilled, equipped, and ready to respond.

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