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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT - Saturday, Sep 23 at 10 AM
Thursday, September 7, 2023
101 Franklin residents to participate in Boston Marathon(R) Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai
Colleen Devereaux, Dottie Turner, and Walk Hero Mark Lewis will join thousands in the iconic fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support all forms of cancer research and care
101 residents from Franklin will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 1.
John Moore, Molly Kruse, Katherine Caruso, Peter Willis, Michael Gibeault, Harriet Rauffenbart, Ariel Doggett, Emerson Laing, Angel Moscatelli, Peter Sullivan, and 91 Franklin residents along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic annual event that will unite the community to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and cancer research at the nation's premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised more than $167 million for Dana-Farber Cancer in its 34-year history, raising a record-breaking more than $8.8 million in 2022.
Mark Lewis will participate as a Walk Hero for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. Heroes are matched with Jimmy Fund Walk teams to give participants an opportunity to connect with patients. Mark was diagnosed with Stage IV GI cancer with liver metastases. Mark walks on his match team, The Rak Pack. Mark Lewis
"Dana-Farber gives me a sense of security," Mark writes. "The Jimmy Fund is a way for me to give back and help others who are going through the same thing I am. I am hoping to be able to watch my two boys grow up."
"Throughout the past 34 years, the Jimmy Fund Walk has continuously supported life-saving research and cancer care at Dana-Farber. The 2023 Walk will be held during the Jimmy Fund's 75th anniversary year and will aim to raise $9 million in the effort to prevent, treat, and defy cancer," said Zack Blackburn, Director of the Jimmy Fund Walk. "This year also marks the 35th annual Jimmy Fund Walk. We are eager to get out on the course and see all our outstanding walkers and teams come together to support this great cause."
The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted on the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Longwood Medical Campus), 10K walk (from Newton), Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley), and Marathon walk (from Hopkinton).
Whatever route walkers choose, participants will be treated to 10 refueling stations as well as poster-sized photographs of patients – Jimmy Fund Walk Heroes – displayed at each mile and half-mile marker as inspiration. All four routes of the Jimmy Fund Walk will culminate at the Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line Powered by Schneider Electric. Due to construction in Copley Square, the Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line location has been moved to the Fenway neighborhood for 2023. Walkers should know that distances may be slightly shorter as we finish the walk in front of Fenway Park. The finish line will include a celebration complete with food, music, and a speaking program.
If walkers wish to participate a bit closer to home, the Jimmy Fund Walk has flexible opportunities. Participants can also join the event virtually by "walking their way" from wherever they are most comfortable—in their neighborhood, on a favorite hiking trail, or on a treadmill at home. Materials to support Virtual Walkers are available.
To register to walk or volunteer at the Jimmy Fund Walk, (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit www.JimmyFundWalk.org or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib, medal, and a Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt.
About the Jimmy Fund
The Jimmy Fund, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults. The Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @TheJimmyFund.
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Reminder: Join Cobi & I for a walk and talk about Franklin today (5/06/23 at 10:30 AM)
- Dress for the weather whatever it is or forecasted to be for Saturday
- Bring along water (talking makes one thirsty)
- Wheels and paws are welcome to come along
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Franklin's first participation in the national annual @janeswalk, in honor of the late social activist Jane Jacobs - May 6, 10:30 AM |
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day - Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Cobi Frongillo writes:
"Wednesday (5/3) is Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day at all of' elementary and middle schools! Here are FIVE good reasons to participate tomorrow (and every day!). Thank you for putting this together!"
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/CobiFrongillo/status/1653515223842578438
Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day - Wednesday, May 3, 2023 |
Monday, April 17, 2023
Trail Walk for Earth Day and Celebrate Trails Day - Apr 22, 10 AM
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Sunday, April 16, 2023
Walk for Peace on World Labyrinth Day - May 6, 2023
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Walk for Peace on World Labyrinth Day - May 6, 2023 |
Friday, March 24, 2023
What is your Franklin residence's "Walk score"?
"City of Franklin TownThis location is in the city of Franklin Town, MA. Franklin Town has an average Walk Score of 22 and has 31,635 residents."
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Franklin High School |
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121 Grove St (site of a proposed 40B) |
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Franklin Library, 118 Main St |
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
"The pushback against the 15-minute city"
"After years of tireless advocacy to popularize greener and more accessible neighborhoods — where the necessities of daily life can be reached within a short walk or bike ride — champions of the 15-minute city are suddenly the target of far-right conspiracies. The theory is getting its 15 minutes of fame — not as people-centered urban spaces but rather as dystopian, quarter-hour prisons, with opponents saying that they will threaten personal freedom.Yet, with societies increasingly fractured and fragmented, the concept could be the solution to bridging our divides. By creating more open, integrated, and healthy neighborhoods, it is possible to restore the in-person connections that are an antidote to polarization.The concept of a 15-minute city emerged in the 1990s as an alternative to the single-use zoning paradigm that had dominated urban planning during the postwar era. It is the ultimate mixed-use development where residences, schools, shops, and parks stand side by side and are accessible within minutes by foot or bicycle. The intention is not just to reduce dependence on polluting vehicles and eliminate the need for long commutes but to also reduce food deserts and promote healthier and more sustainable lifestyles."
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Join the Fall Foliage Hike scheduled for the SNETT on Saturday, Oct 15
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Monday, October 3, 2022
St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk scheduled for Saturday, Oct 15, 2022
October 15, 2022
Friends of the Poor Walk
Blessing for the Walk will be at 9:00 AM on the Town Common, registration at 8:00 AM Participants can Collect donations and Walk with us or donate online at https://www.fopwalk.org/eventlisting/eventdetail/?eventid=2750
All money raised stays in Franklin, to assist anyone in need of help. Put your feeling of compassion into action.
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk Saturday, October 15, 2022
St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk |
SVdP Annual Fundraiser
October 15, 2022
Friends of the Poor Walk
Blessing for the Walk will be at 9:00 AM on the Town Common, registration at 8:00 AM Participants can Collect donations and Walk with us or donate online at https://www.fopwalk.org/eventlisting/eventdetail/?eventid=2750
All money raised stays in Franklin, to assist anyone in need of help. Put your feeling of compassion into action.
Friday, April 29, 2022
MA Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day - May 4
"MA Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day is only ONE week away! Schools: “Gear” up for this event on Wednesday, May 4th (which also happens to be Star Wars Day) by registering here https://tinyurl.com/3m7xm75w"
MA Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day - May 4 |
Friday, March 18, 2022
Shamrock Walk for Refugees - Saturday, Mar 19, 2022
- Check-in begins at 8 AM, with walking starting at 9 AM. If you have friends that are still thinking about walking, there will be same-day registration (starting at 8 AM)!
- EVERYONE, young or old is invited to register! There is no set distance, but expect to walk 30-60 minutes TOTAL!
- The event will take place at the Franklin High School Outdoor Track off of Oak Street. Please park as close to the track as possible – there will be shamrock signs to help you navigate to the track.
Register or donate via the website, https://walkforrefugees.org/
Shamrock Walk for Refugees Organizers (Team Franklin NST)
Sign up for the Shamrock Walk for Refugees - March 19 |
Our GRACIOUS sponsors:
- Active Recovery Boston
- Bellingham Palace
- Capstan Atlantic
- Crossfit Tri-County
- Elizabeth's Bagels
- Franklin Nutrition
- Jersey Mike's
- Park Street Books
- Shaw's
- Sheryl & Patrick Perez
- TB12
Shamrock Walk for Refugees - Saturday, Mar 19, 2022 |
Sunday, March 6, 2022
Sign up for the Shamrock Walk for Refugees - March 19 - 9 AM
Here are a few reminders/notes as we get closer to the event:
- Check-in begins at 8 AM, with walking starting at 9 AM. If you have friends that are still thinking about walking, there will be same-day registration (starting at 8 AM)!
- EVERYONE, young or old is invited to register! There is no set distance, but expect to walk 30-60 minutes TOTAL!
- The event will take place at the Franklin High School Outdoor Track off of Oak Street. Please park as close to the track as possible – there will be shamrock signs to help you navigate to the track.
Please remember to reach out to family and friends for pledges. They can use the same website, https://walkforrefugees.org/ and donate as much or as little as they want. Make sure they put your name when donating. As you increase the number of pledges you increase the number of raffle tickets you will receive the day of the event. There are some pretty AMAZING raffle prizes (see the sponsor list at the end)!
Thank you for supporting such a wonderful cause! We appreciate your support and look forward to walking with you, whether it be in-person or virtually!
Shamrock Walk for Refugees Organizers (Team Franklin NST)
Sign up for the Shamrock Walk for Refugees - March 19 |
Our GRACIOUS sponsors:
- Active Recovery Boston
- Bellingham Palace
- Capstan Atlantic
- Crossfit Tri-County
- Elizabeth's Bagels
- Franklin Nutrition
- Jersey Mike's
- Park Street Books
- Shaw's
- Sheryl & Patrick Perez
- TB12
Friday, February 25, 2022
Inside the Shamrock Walk for Refugees scheduled for Mar 19, 2022 (audio)
FM #739 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 739 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Jerika Lowry and Adam Calvert. They came together as part of the Franklin Neighborhood Support Team to provide support for an Afghan family now living here. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Feb 22, 2022.
We talk about the Shamrock Walk for Refugees scheduled for March 19, 2022 on the Franklin High School track, the organization of the Neighborhood Support Team and their fundraising effort.
The recording runs about 17 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jerika and Adam. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-739-shamrock-walk-for-refugees-02-22-22
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Register or donate to the Shamrock Walk For Refugees -> https://walkforrefugees.org/
For more about Acentria, the New England based non-profit providing some of the infrastructure for the Neighborhood Support Teams -> https://www.ascentria.org/
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Inside the Shamrock Walk for Refugees scheduled for Mar 19, 2022 (audio) |