Join us for our 2020-2021 Donation-Based Zoom Concert Series

Announcing our Exciting 2020-2021 Season

COVID-19 CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC AT LIVEARTS!

We are very pleased to be presenting our regular season of four concerts.

Keep reading for details!

• Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 3 p.m.

WILLIAM RILEY, classical guitar = Music of Granados, de Falla, and more

• Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 3 p.m.

VICTOR ROSENBAUM, piano = All Schubert Program

• Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 3 p.m.

AMY PORTER, flute = Program to be announced

• Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 3 p.m. 

Borromeo StringQuartet members - Nicholas Kitchen, violin, and Yeesun Kim, cello, with Ann Sears, piano  = All Beethoven Program 

For additional info visit the web page  https://www.liveartsma.org/

Join us for our 2020-2021 Donation-Based Zoom Concert Series

Franklin (MA) Senior Center: Email Blast - Sep 4, 2020

Hello Everyone!

Happy Labor Day Weekend!!

Staying Connected

Link to the Senior Center - https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Link to the Senior Center Calendar -https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/day/2020-07-07

Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/

Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/

September Events

September 10th 1:30-2:45: Tips for Dementia Caregiving at home. Due to COVID-19, there are fewer supports outside the home for loved ones with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Many caregivers had to quickly change their daily routines and take on longer hours of hands-on care. In this free online session, we will  provide tips, resources, and strategies from Community VNA's Alzheimer's Assistance Program  invite caregivers to share their experiences  recommend activities for loved ones living with dementia Register Now: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eh7s2ji92db928ac&llr=dcpna67ab Or call 774.203.1307 (see attached flyer as well)

Tuesday Sept 22nd at 10am - TALK FRANKLIN MATTERS with our favorite Franklinite, Steve Sherlock. Via zoom, email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. 

Metrowest Memory Cafe schedule 

We are excited to be able to bring you a Memory Cafe EVERY MONDAY starting Sept. 14th! What better way to start off your week then with friendship and music!

Monday Sept. 14th at 2pm - "Time Out Cafe" hosted by Better Day - email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. 

Monday Sept. 21st at 2pm - "Grateful Moments Cafe" hosted by Right At Home - email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend. Sing along to your favorite 70s songs!

Musician Pam Steinfeld recreates the age of the singer/songwriter.  She brings the songs of James Taylor, Carole King, Carly Simon, Eagles, etc. to life - on guitar, piano, and vocals.  An award-winning singer/songwriter herself, Pam peppers the show with anecdotes about the artists, songwriters, and often lyrical meaning behind the songs.  Come join the party!

Wednesday Sept. 30th at 11am - Memory Cafe hosted by Franklin Senior Center.  Featuring the engaging, toe tapping, get up and dance, sing along with us music of Howie Newman.  Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend ALL memory cafes if you aren't already on the list. (date changed for Yom Kippur)

Tips

7 minute easy yoga routine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDLad2vOHkU&t=296s

Low Impact cardio workout - use a chair if necessary - 15 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aViIzXtqi8c

Stayin Alive, chair disco yoga dance.  We haven't done this one in a long time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKm9lmZO0ik&t=81s

Music

Lets mix things up a bit - Classic Rock, the greatest hits of the 60's, 70's and 80's! Over an hour and a half of music that's sure to bring back memories and get your moving.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0Bu3M4r4K4

22 musicals in 12 minutes!  This is FANTASTIC!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_TvKH-qEJk

Just for Fun

Cows love music - bet you didn't know this!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RWee_tFbgg

 

Colorado viewed by drone - BEAUTIFUL!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z6hP1_uSVk

 

BREATHTAKING drone footage of 3 canyons in Utah.  Shot in 4k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pbZIfA_IlY

 

Everyone knows that a dog is man's best friend, so what better way to show your canine some love then with a cold brew?  Busch has created and just launched the first ever Dog Brew.  Who knew this was a necessary thing!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/busch-beer-just-released-a-new-brew-made-specifically-for-dogs/ar-BB18wRAM?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=U452DHP

Humor

Jeanne Robertson - You don't know Garth Brooks?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvu5AquDno8&feature=emb_rel_end

Mary Maxwell - Funny prayer about getting old  …..wait for it!  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPFCn3itBFE

Funny animal videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IODoAbgaV5U&t=35s

Kindness Matters

A little motivational reminder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tghjgOv4mKc

5 acts of kindness that changed history (article not video)

https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/acts-kindness-history-examples-jane-austen-harriet-tubman-elizabeth-fry-jesse-owens-berlin-olympics-miep-gies-anne-frank/ 

Kindness boomerang

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU 

Attached you will find:

1. Donna's Fun filled activity sheets https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PTEynUBsHFxrWtTmzIeDvp_ccr5B6cpZ/view?usp=sharing

2. Flyer for the upcoming "Tips for Dementia Caregiving at Home" https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xIg7LxFYrBYK4ef7UwAZE76MwGuh9wmg/view?usp=sharing

3. Paint/color by number mushrooms https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wIAO2DoCJGq5alQkMOO_s40BTlBWLCjQ/view?usp=sharing

Love, virtual hugs and good health to you all!  We are still here for you!  Please feel free to email Donna and I with questions, concerns or just to check in!

Ariel & Donna

Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think might enjoy it.  If you want me to add someone to the email blast list just send me a message with their email in it. 

REMEMBER:

When searching for information about the Coronavirus, COVID-19 please use caution!  Unfortunately there are many false sites that contain viruses and malware that can threaten your computer.  Many look like real sites.  Your best bet is to go directly to the CDC, WHO or your local government page (links below).   

https://www.cdc.gov/ 

https://www.who.int/

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here

MEMORY CAFE!

For those of you who attend our Memory Cafe events I invite you to learn more about attending a VIRTUAL Memory Cafe through Zoom!  There are many options to choose from.

https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/cafe-connect/

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Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Franklin (MA) Senior Center: Email Blast - Sep 4, 2020

Senior Center: Connection Newsletter - September 2020

Connection Newsletter

Your Monthly Franklin Senior Center Newsletter

To Receive This Newsletter Monthly or Other Town Notifications, Please Click Here.

Senior Center: Connection Newsletter

Read more (including past issues)  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter

Note: One date correction - I am scheduled for a Zoom session on Tuesday, Sep 22, at 10:00 AM (not Monday, Sep 21 at 1:00 PM)

PMC Kids Ride goes Virtual - Sep 19-20

PMC Franklin Kids Ride 2020 is re-imagined !

Cancer isn't taking the year off so neither is the the PMC Franklin Kids Ride. This year's ride will be a VIRTUAL ride on the weekend of September 19-20. Kids can ride as much or as little as they want in their own neighborhood, on a bike path or anywhere they choose! It's a great opportunity for them to be creative, have some fun, make it their own, and raise money to help find a cure for cancer. 

Get family, friends, and neighbors to register too. All local communities are encouraged to participate. There is no registration fee and no fundraising minimum and all money raised will go directly to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund. 

These donations benefit research, treatment, and care for children and families impacted by cancer. Since 2006, PMC Franklin Kids ride has raised over $540,000 for the Jimmy fund and we look forward to adding to the total this year. Sign up today to be a virtual rider and/or donate at:https://kids.pmc.org/franklin

For more information, please contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net

Many kids. One mission. Cure cancer.

PMC Kids Ride goes Virtual - Sep 19-20

What to do when you (and your kids) are online at home

What to do when you (and your kids) are online at home by Jennifer Leach, Associate Director Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC If you have kids in school, there's a good chance they're kicking off their school year…in your living room. All the while, you might be working away, yourself, in some carved out corner at home. Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/08/what-do-when-you-and-your-kids-are-online-home This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Franklin Residents: Purchase Your FY 2021 Recycling Center Permit and Pre-Pay for Item Drop Off Online

Purchase Your FY21 Recycling Center Permit and Pre-Pay for Item Drop Off Here!

Attached is listing of accepted materials, hours of operation and fees

The Recycling Center is open regular hours for full services. No cash or checks will be accepted. 

1. All residents who wish to use the recycling center for item drop off will need to go online prior to pay the required fee(s). 
2. The online payment portal for recycling fees is on our Viewpoint site (https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1078).  If you do not have a Viewpoint account, please follow the instructions to create one.
3. A printed slip detailing the fees paid will be required to show proof of payment at the Recycling Center.
4. No material that includes a fee will be accepted at the Recycling Center without prior payment online with printed receipt.

Attached is a copy of materials accepted, fees and hours at the Recycling Center and Curbside costs.

For additional information or to purchase your Recycling sticker over the phone, please call the DPW Administration office during regular office hours at 508-553-5500.

Please observe social distancing guidelines.

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/purchase-your-fy21-recycling-center-permit-and-pre-pay-item-drop-here

Franklin Residents: Purchase Your FY 2021 Recycling Center Permit and Pre-Pay for Item Drop Off Online

Franklin Public Library: Newsletter - July 2020

July Newsletter for the Franklin Public Library
Interlibrary Loan has returned! Now holds can be placed on items throughout the Minuteman Network.
In observance of Independence Day, Curbside Pickup will not be available on Saturday, July 4th.
Even though we are closed to the public, the Library still has so much to offer! Here are updates and information regarding the Library's services during this closure:

• The Franklin Library is open for Curbside Delivery! Make your request online in our catalog. Wait until you receive an email, text or call that your holds are ready. You may also check your Minuteman account online.  If the items are checked out to you, they are ready for pickup. Pick up is at the School Street entrance Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the event of rain, please call the Circulation Desk at 508-520-4941.
• Our digital library is still open! Explore our collection of audiobooks, ebooks, and more at https://minuteman.overdrive.com/ . On your phone or tablet, download the Libby and Minuteman Library Network apps!
• Try out Kanopy, hoopla, Creativebug, Universal Class and PressReader on the Featured Databases page (exclusively available to Franklin residents).
• Learn something new, read newspapers from across the globe, or pick up a new skill using the links on our Databases & Research Resources page.
• Don't have a Library card? Apply for one online here https://library.minlib.net/selfreg ! This will give you access to all of our online resources and apps.
• Tune in to our Facebook page for streaming storytimes, book discussions, and other live programs. https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibrary/
• For email Reference service, or help with your library account, send questions to frkill@minlib.net . Inquiries will be answered within 24 hours.
• No donations are being accepted at this time. Please do not place them in the return bins or outside the building.

We are living in a time in history that will be remembered and discussed for generations. The Library would like to collect images of Franklin's experiences, ranging from the good to the challenging. Please share with us images of your experience during the Covid-19 pandemic and staying at home. Add your images to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #FranklinStaysHome. We will get through this together!
Fun free apps for book fans:  Litsy is Instagram for bibliophiles. Post photos of your favorite books, write a review, share a quote, and create a "stack" of TBRs.  Catch up on your classics with Serial Reader!  This app breaks up classic novels into short, 20 minute or less, reads.  If you allow notifications, it will alert you when it's time to read the next chapter.
Would you like a virtual escape to a world class art museum?  Check out Google Arts & Culture.  Walk the halls of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence or the London's Victoria & Albert Museum with just the click of your mouse. You can also search by artist or art movement.

Summer Reading at the Franklin Public Library!
Summer Reading Sign-ups are Live on the Franklin Public Library Website! Visit our Summer Reading Portal and sign up each of your children on a convenient google form right on our website! 
The Portal will also contain:

• Links to the school summer reading instructions
• FAQs
• A google form to help us track your reading! 
• Special videos from our summer performers!
• Downloadable activities!
• Summer Reading Bags will be available for curbside pickup at 10AM beginning on June 1st! Call the Children's Room when you arrive at the library, and we will help make sure you're signed up/check you off our list, and bring your summer reading bags out to you! Inside the summer reading bags you'll find everything you need to have an awesome summer with the library, including:
• Your reading logs and stickers (and instructions) to track your reading progress!
• A jam packed virtual event calendar to hang on the fridge!
• Special activity packets that correspond with each themed week of the summer! 
• Fun surprises!

The Summer Reading Theme this year is: Imagine Your Story, with a fun focus on fantasy and fairytales, and we've got a great calendar of virtual events that correspond with our weekly themes, from Knight Training Camp to Mythology Week, Dragon Week, Wizard Week and more! We can't wait to make this an epic summer! 

Imagine Your Summer! A Virtual Creators Club on Facebook!
Do you like to draw? Write? Code? Cook? Knit? Make collages? We want to celebrate making in all its forms this summer! Join our Facebook Group, called Imagine Your Summer! (available on the library Facebook Page in the groups tab!) We will be posting fun themed prompts throughout each week to help inspire your creativity, but we are also REALLY excited to have a space for you to share any creative projects you're working on or have made! This group is meant to serve creators of all ages, kids and grown-ups alike! Let's make this a super fun summer! If you can imagine it, we want to see it!

Kids and Families

Weekly Facebook Live Events!
Wake Up Wiggles! Mondays 9:15AM
Tummy Time for Babies! Thursdays @9:30AM **on the Tummy Time Attendees Facebook Group** 
Bookworm Bounce! Thursdays @4:00PM

Special Events for Families!
Pumpernickel Puppets! Wednesday, July 1st on Facebook!
Join us for a fun puppet show, including a cast of colorful puppet characters, live voices and sound effects! 
Dragons Love Tacos Virtual Party! Friday July 3rd on Facebook!
Join us on Facebook for a reading of the popular children's book Dragons Love Tacos and the sequel, Dragons Love Tacos 2!  We'll celebrate with crafts, activities, and of course, our famous "walking taco" recipe!!
Rockabye Beats with Marcos and Shon! Wednesday July 8th on Facebook!
Join Marcos and Shon for hands on learning through music, dancing, Spanish, and fun! No matter your age, this original music program is enjoyable for the whole family!
Jungle Jim Manning! Monday July 13th on Facebook!
Jungle Jim brings his fabulous engaging entertainment style virtually!  Join us for what is sure to be an awesome time!
Pixie Party Virtual Visit! Saturday July 18th on Facebook!
Enjoy a special virtual visit from a very famous fairy friend!
Spot the King with Mr. Vinny! Saturday July 18th, 10:30-11:30AM! (A Social-Distancing Seek and Find in Downtown Franklin!)
Where in Franklin is Mr. Vinny and his Giant Puppet? Join the fun for a Social Distancing Seek and Find! Follow the clues posted in the Facebook event and try to spot Mr. Vinny from your vehicle! 
Mermaid Splash Virtual Visit! Friday July 24th on Facebook!
Travel with us "Under the Sea" for a special, virtual visit with our favorite mermaid!
Ed the Wizard Harry Potter Celebration! Monday July 27th on Facebook!
Celebrate Harry Potter's Birthday this Summer!  Experience the World of Wizards with Transfiguration Class, Occlumency, Potions Class, etc! 
Harry Potter Virtual Party! July 31st- August 1st on Facebook!
Celebrate our favorite wizard's birthday virtually with the library! Dress up as your favorite character, post pictures on our event page, and enjoy downloadable crafts and activities at home!
Zoom Events for Families!
Happy Feet! *SOME* Fridays @10:30AM (7/17, 7/31, 8/14)
            Email Miss Bree at bcomeau@minlib.net to register for Happy Feet
Tummy Time for Babies! Tuesdays @9:30AM
          email Miss Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net to register for Tummy Time!
Zoom Cool Cruisers! (Music and movement!) Tuesdays @4:00PM
          email Miss Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net to register for Cool Cruisers!
Zoomtastic Book Club for Kids! Alternating Wednesdays @1:00PM **ideal for grades 3-5!**    
email Miss Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net to register for Zoomtastic Book Club
Kids Cooking Class! Wed July 22 @1:00PM
          email Miss Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net to register for Kids Cooking Classes! **adult supervision required!**

 
Adults
Peace of Mind Meditation Series, Tuesdays, July 7, 14 & 21, 11:00 a.m.
Join Soni Sayana, a seasoned meditation practitioner, as she leads us through a series of Meditation Sessions. Please ensure you can attend all three sessions as they build on each other. For adults ages 18 years and older. To register, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMudO-opjoqG9A9gVS05WmJLdqz0TBv8F_7 .

•  Inner Peace, July 7

We are living in challenging times that can create increased levels of stress, anxiety and worry. Meditation is a tool that can be used to manage these conditions and allow you to experience inner peace. The Raja Yoga knowledge, shared through this mediation practice, allows us to understand our thinking patterns and use techniques to shift away from deep rooted negative thinking to positive thinking.

• Inner Power, July 14th

The current times require us to navigate new ways of living our new normal. By understanding our 8 inner powers, we can learn to emerge these powers to increase inner capacity, strengthen resilience and flex with the changing times.

• Karma Philosophy, July 21st

The Raja Yoga karma philosophy explores a different perspective on why our lives go a certain way and how our destiny gets created. This deeper understanding of karma will provide an explanation to the current world condition, as well as future consequences that will impact our lives, those around us, as well as nature.

He Said, He Said, Thursday, July 9, 7:00 p.m.
Local story-tellers Judah Leblang and Randy Ross riff on life at a certain age from gay and straight perspectives. Register in advance for this Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcuCvqz4tHdX4m9zR1IudInPIZL0_s_hn
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Once Upon An Organized House, July 16, 7:00 p.m.
Professional Organizer Jenna Elliott will share tips on how to make the most of time spent at home. This fun and informative Zoom seminar will provide attendees simple things they can do to conquer clutter, tackle the paper, and make easy changes to their space. An inspiring organizing workshop all from the comfort of home!  To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpdu2grzwvGtRvnQ91WEIXginaIURdUzrN .

Beginners Chess for All Ages, Friday, July 17, 7:00 p.m.
This class teaches you the fundamentals of chess as a strategy game that is the most popular game in the world. In one hour you will learn the basics of playing chess including:

• Setting up the chess men
• Using the pawns
• Chess pieces and how they move to win
• Special moves
• Ten tips for playing a better game
• How to win a game of chess in 4 moves

To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdO2oqDIjH92FBvyGkJC2H2-_xEXy8In4

Dive Into Summer With A New Attitude, Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 p.m.
How we live - and, most importantly, enjoy - our life depends upon how we view the events we experience and the relationships we develop.  Some people cower under an umbrella of pessimism while others choose to dance openly in the sunshine of optimism. Unfortunately, the current pandemic has given rise to more umbrella openings than joyful dancing.
But that can change. Behavioral scientists have proven we have the cognitive ability to transform our thoughts, beliefs and behaviors.  Since the summer is traditionally a period of renewal and resolution, there is no better time to commit to living optimistically than right now, as summer unfolds in previously unforeseen ways as we live through these challenging, and often chaotic, times.
This webinar opens the window on optimistic thinking for those who have yet to experience the joy of a life lived positively and encourages those who are already actively attempting to "stamp out" negativity to continue their quest. The topics covered include affirmative thinking, gratitude, forgiveness, prioritizing happiness, sharing, present-moment living, and positive learning. Led by Constance Hallinan Lagan.
To register, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod-CgqzwpE9BOykiFnSxHxHxu9aworT3j

Michael Nix New Classic Banjo Concert, Friday, July 24, 7:00 p.m.
Banjo innovator, Michael Nix performs on the self-designed Banjar; a modern seven nylon string banjo which combines elements of the five-string banjo and guitar.  His compositions and arrangements, richly infused with folk, jazz and world music traditions, establish a unique 21st century classical banjo style. 
Michael Nix has performed throughout the United States and Asia; has recorded for the PBS series "American Experience", several independent documentaries, and numerous CD projects. His works are performed internationally. To register for this concert and Q&A session, please email Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net .
You can view the concert on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aBOxpm3pqHs
You can visit Michael Nix's website at: https://www.michaelnixmusic.com/

Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, July 28, 7:00 p.m.
The book for discussion is Nothing To See Here, by Kevin Wilson.              
"Lillian and Madison were unlikely, yet inseparable friends at their boarding school. Then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal, and they have barely spoken since. Years later, Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help. Madison's twin stepkids are moving in, and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there's a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated. Lillian is convinced Madison is pulling her leg, but it's the truth. Thinking of the life that has consistently disappointed her, Lillian figures she has nothing to lose. Over the course of one demanding summer, Lillian and the twins learn to trust each other while also staying out of the way of Madison's uptight husband. Surprised by her intense feelings of protectiveness she feels for them, Lillian ultimately begins to accept that she needs these strange children as much as they need her. Could this be the start of the amazing life she'd always hoped for?"-- Provided by publisher.
A limited number of copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. For more information, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net . To register, please visit
 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpduigqzMvG91VEPtAJanIvuQ7j1jIHeCW .

Franklin Public Library: Newsletter - July 2020

FSPA Offers Annual Broadway Boot Camp - July 22-24

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will offer its annual Broadway Boot Camp this July for students Grades 8-12 with an additional option for Grades 1-7. This year’s special guest instructors will be Ben Bryant and Lonnie E. Davis Jr. The three-day Broadway Boot Camp (Grades 8-12) brings Broadway headliners to FSPA for song and dance master classes and coaching on individual performance skills. 

Broadway Boot Camp will run July 22-24. Classes will be socially distanced and will follow the FSPA Reopening Control Plan guidelines. There is a virtual option if students prefer to take the classes from home.

Ben Bryant currently serves as the Vocal Director for Royal Caribbean Cruises and appeared on Broadway in The King and I. Lonnie E. Davis Jr. has taught and choreographed for institutions and companies all over the country. Some include Master Teacher for PROJECT DANCE NYC/ATL; Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre; Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education; Georgia Dance Conservatory; Full Circle Dance Co., Ballet Dalton, Gainesville Ballet, Cobb County Center For Excellence in the Performing Arts; resident choreographer/company instructor for REFUGE Dance Co.; and the Georgia Governor Honors Program.

Ben Bryant and Lonnie E. Davis Jr

For students Grades 1-7, Broadway Boot Camp for Children will be offered July 17-22. The program will include two private coachings with Ali Funkhouser and Master Classes with the Broadway Boot Camp guests.

Families can view the FSPA Reopening Control Plan guidelines as well as FSPA’s Reopening Instructional video on their website www.FSPAonline.com. Call 508-528-8668 to register and get more information. FSPA is located at 38 Main Street in Franklin, MA. Follow FSPA on Facebook, Instagram (@FSPAonline), and Twitter (@FSPAonline).

"Social distancing has fundamentally challenged the way libraries across the MetroWest region operate"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Nearly every library has needed to similarly adapt to changing demands - particularly in children’s departments. 

Summer reading and summer programming helps serve as vital educational supplements to maintain learning out of school, Caleigh Keating, youth services librarian at the Franklin Town Library, said. Children’s departments are often one of the busiest sections of the library and serve a vital role in the community. 

As a result, Franklin has begun offering more virtual events than ever before, such as storytime sessions, book clubs, and “Dungeons and Dragons” sessions, and has started promoting novel software, such as Beanstack, to track reading logs. Additionally, the Franklin Town Library has sent weekly packets with activities including arts and crafts and STEAM projects so children can continue learning at home. 

Though she misses seeing her patrons, Keating said offering more online events has helped the library better fit parent schedules, encouraging increased family participation."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200628/region-wide-libraries-are-changing-how-where-and-when-they-offer-services-during-coronavirus-pandemic

The Franklin Public Library has a resource page focused on service for this pandemic period  https://sites.google.com/view/toflibrarycovid19resources/home

Franklin Public Library has a resource page

Franklin Residents: a message from the Treasurer/Collector on bill pay options

The FY2021, 1st Quarter Real Estate, and Personal Property Tax Bills will be mailed out on July 1, 2020. The due date for these bills is August 3, 2020.

A few reminders for payment options:

• You can pay online at https://www.franklinma.gov/files/
• If you choose to mail your payment, please be sure to include the remittance copy with your check.
• If you use your Online Banking to pay your bills, please remember to reference the bill number(s) you are paying.
• The dropbox/drive up is available at the Municipal Building as well.

Thank you!

 

a message from the Treasurer/Collector on bill pay options

FM #249 Town Clerk Teresa Burr; Asst Clerk Nancy Danelo 4/15/20 (audio)

FM #249 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 249 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Clerk Teresa Burr and Assistant Clerk Nancy Danelo. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about how the Town Clerk’s office has become virtual continuing to provide most services. They are not currently providing notary public services or accepting marriage intentions at this time. Some other services may take time to turn around but are still being processed.

The one service completion that is not being done at this time is to acknowledge the voter registrations done online or through the registry. Those records are still coming in but are not yet being acknowledged by the office.

Our discussion includes a conversation on the two censuses underway. The annual Town census was in the process of being wrapped up when the shutdown occurred. If you have not yet completed the Town census please send it back or drop it in the white box on the corner of the building.

The Federal 2020 Census is also underway and is important to complete.

The recording runs about 12 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Teresa and Nancy   https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HN4DNTz7



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The Town Clerk page  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk
Online Payments page  https://www.franklinma.gov/files

We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

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/
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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