Franklin's Event Outlook: Nov 19 - Nov 25, 2021

Indoor events mostly now for the autumn season. Book sale/bag sale at the Library this weekend. Rising Stars Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX Friday night. Help decorate downtown Saturday morning and then get to the Winter Farmers Market Saturday.

Close out the weekend with the Thanksgiving Service put on by the Franklin Interfaith Council either in person at St Mary's or via virtual option via live streaming.

Friday, November 19
1:00pm - Book Sale
7:30pm - Rising Stars Cabaret

Saturday, November 20
9:00am - Book Sale
9:00am - Decorating Downtown (volunteers needed)
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Bag Sale

Sunday, November 21
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
7:00pm - Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

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

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

Community Calendar

Winter Farmers Market is around the corner

Bummed already that the summer Farmers Market is no longer available. Yup, that happens this time of year. However, there is hope.

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFarmersMarketMA/posts/4737941736265773

Winter Farmers Market is around the corner

Winter Farmers Market - Jan 16

Don’t forget about our winter market happening again THIS Saturday 10-2! 

Make sure to wear those rain boots, rain coats and bring those umbrellas as the forecast shows lots of rain. Never fear as we have some great vendors to help make your day great!

Fairmount Fruit Farm  https://www.facebook.com/fairmountfruitfarm

Winter Farmers Market - Jan 16 - vendor list

Winter Farmers Market - Jan 16 - schedule

Franklin's Weekend Outlook: Jan 9 - Jan 11, 2021

A quiet and cold winter weekend forecasted for Franklin. Weather should be good enough to check out the Farmers Market, and possibly explore the Historical Museum, before making a choice on Monday. Cultural District partners meeting (smaller defined audience) and a meditation demo (larger potential audience).

Saturday, January 9
10:00am = Winter Farmers Market

Sunday, January 10
1:00pm = Historical Museum (open and free admission)

Monday, January 11
7:00pm = Cultural District Partners Meeting

7:30pm = FCC Masterclass: Pranayama and Meditation Demo

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

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

Community Calendar

Winter Farmers Market: Saturday - Jan 9, 2021 = 10 AM - 2 PM

Winter Farmers Market is THIS Saturday (Jan 9, 2021) from 10 AM -2 PM. 

 

It’s supposed to be a great weekend, especially for some fresh air, lots of treats and goodies and of course fresh produce and meats, plus so much more. 

Come and visit some of your favorite vendors. 

(Vendor list will be posted soon!)

 

Hope to see you al there!!

 

More info on the Fairmount Fruit Farm Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/fairmountfruitfarm/posts/3958654450835020

 

 

Winter Farmers Market: Saturday - Jan 9, 2021 = 10 AM - 2 PM

 

 

Winter Farmers Market - Dec 5

As promised our vendor list for this Saturday’s winter market is up!!
Take a peak...(this is only some of the vendors, there will be more at the market!)
Make sure to wear those rain boots and bring an umbrella as it is looking to be a wet one.
 

, La Cantina Winery
, Medway Community Farm
, 𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕞𝕒𝕕𝕖 𝕓𝕪 𝕙𝕓𝕜
, Eric's Sharper Edge
, The Pumpkin Farm
, Boston Sword & Tuna
, Simply Simple Farm
, Minuteman Kettle Corn
, Earthwright Florist
, Melt in Your Mouth
, Zen Bear Foods, LLC
, Charles River Farm
 The Fudge Lady
, Terrapin Farm
 .... and some much more!
 

Make sure to stop on by this Saturday 10-2pm!

 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3867936669906799&id=157463774287459

 

 

Winter Farmers Market - Dec 5

Franklin's Weekend Outlook - Dec 4-6

The weekend even schedule (aside from the weather forecast) provides a few more options this time around. FHS students perform "Clue" live from their blackbox theater. FPSA offers a virtual broadcast of "The Tappy Christmas Show Live!" which was recorded by Franklin TV when performed live last year.

Satay has the special election for the one open Town Council seat being sought by four candidates. The Winter Farmers Market is open. Sunday, stop by for a Franklin ornament or check out a new exhibit at the Historical Museum.

 

Friday, December 4
7:00pm - FHS performs "Clue"
7:30pm - The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE!

Saturday, December 5
7:00am - Special Election - 1 Town Council Seat
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market
7:30pm - The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE!

Sunday, December 6
1:00pm - Historical Museum (open and free admission)
7:30pm - The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE! 

 

 

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

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

Community Calendar

 

FM #404 Board of Health Meeting - 12/02/20 (audio)

FM #404 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 404 in the series.

This session shares the Franklin, MA Board of Health meeting held on Wednesday, Dec 2, 2020.

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the Health Dept were in the Municipal Building, the remainder, Committee, (and public) were remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes.

The recording runs about 38 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting held on Wednesday, Dec 2. Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HrszndkS

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Agenda doc

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/12/franklin-ma-board-of-health-agenda-dec.html

Health Dept/Board of Health page   https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department

My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/12/franklin-ma-board-of-health-meeting.html  

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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/

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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FM #404 Board of Health Meeting - 12/02/20 (audio)

Franklin's weekend Nov 21-22, 2020

A relatively quiet weekend to enjoy. Be safe, be social at a distance (and masked!)

Saturday, November 21
9:00am - Help decorate downtown Franklin
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market

Sunday, November 22
1:00pm - Historical Museum (open and free admission)

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

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

Community Calendar

 

Winter Farmers Market - Nov 21

Our first Winter Farmers Market begins this Saturday! Mark those calendars from 10 AM - 2 PM.

Who is as excited as we are?

Take a peak at some of our amazing (and more) vendors that will be here this weekend. Make sure to come on down!

• 𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕞𝕒𝕕𝕖 𝕓𝕪 𝕙𝕓𝕜
• Eric's Sharper Edge
• Boston Sword & Tuna
• Medway Community Farm
• Simply Simple Farm
• Pangea Cuisines...and so many more! 

 

Find updates at the Fairmount Farm Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/fairmountfruitfarm/  

Winter Farmers Market - Nov 21

Winter Farmers Market - Mar 21 - Cancelled

"Unfortunately due to the current circumstances, this Saturday’s (March 21) winter market is cancelled

Hope to see everyone in April!"

Fairmount Fruit Farm is open for business. Check out their Facebook page for specific updates  https://www.facebook.com/fairmountfruitfarm/

Winter Farmers Market - Mar 21 - Cancelled

"these programs are really a win, win, win"

Via Commonwealth Magazine, we find that the State is suspending the HIP program as of Feb 24. The Farmers Market today in Franklin is not affected but the next markets in Mar and Apr will be.

"AT A MONTHLY WINTER FARMERS market run by Roots Rising in Pittsfield, shoppers can buy apples, canned tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, onions, and winter squash. A shopper using SNAP benefits can spend $1 to buy $2 of produce under the state’s Healthy Incentives Program, or HIP.

But as of Feb. 24, shoppers on public benefits will no longer get that extra money. The state is suspending HIP for the winter, with plans to restore it May 15. State officials say the program – which doubles the impact of SNAP benefits when produce is bought from a participating farm – is a victim of its own success and has outgrown its budget.

Without a temporary suspension of the program, state officials say its $6.5 million state appropriation would run out quickly and no money would be left during the busier buying and growing season this summer.

Advocates for farmers and low-income individuals say the loss of HIP will hurt shoppers and sellers. Recently, 89 legislators wrote to Department of Transitional Assistance Commissioner Amy Kershaw protesting the suspension, and the lack of notice."

Continue reading the article online
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/state-suspending-farm-food-benefits-program/

Winter Farmers Market

When: Sat, February 15, 10am – 2pm

Where: Fairmount Fruit Farm, 887 Lincoln St, Franklin, MA 02038, USA (map)

Description: A winter farmers market where local farms and crafters/vendors can gather together to sell products and network within their community

 

 

"these programs are really a win, win, win"

Winter Farmers Market - Dec 21 - 10 AM to 2 PM

With the successful approval by the Town Council on Wednesday night, La Cantina Winery will be sharing some wine samples and selling their wine at the Winter Farmers Market on Saturday at the Fairmount Fruit Farm.

Winter Farmers Market - Dec 21 - 10 AM to 2 PM

Fairmount Fruit Farm = 887 Lincoln Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

Follow the Facebook event  https://www.facebook.com/fairmountfruitfarm/

Call for Vendors for the first winter farmers market at Fairmount Fruit Farm

From Melanie Hamblen: 

"The Franklin Agway is sponsoring the first market, so if food vendors sign up for the season by Nov 18th we will pay for the first market.
(We are willing to pay for all vendors first market fee, so if people vendors say they saw it in Franklin Matters then they can get the deal too.)"

Welcome vendors!

Fairmount Fruit Farm would like to welcome you to our first ever winter farmers market! This is a great opportunity for you to get your business noticed, meet new people and really expand your horizons. There will be beer and wine tastings for ages 21+ from local wineries and breweries added to our market as well!

Below is some basic information regarding our new 6 month market.

What: A winter farmers market where local farms and crafters/vendors can gather together to sell products and network within their community.

Where: Fairmount Fruit Farm located at 887 Lincoln Street, Franklin Ma, 02038 - in one of the heated greenhouses.

When: Saturdays November to April from 10am-2pm. *See dates below.
*Nov 23rd / Dec 21st / Jan 25th / Feb 15th / Mar 21st / Apr 18th

Set-Up Information: Vendors are allowed to start setting up at 9:00am in the greenhouse. Loren or CJ will give you your assigned slot. Please make sure to bring your own tables and chairs, as the farm does not provide any for vendors.
Tents are not required or needed.

Vendors will be allowed to pull their vehicles up to the greenhouse to unload their supplies. Parking will then be provided for vendors in front of the farm stand.

Additional Information: All vendors must show appropriate forms of insurance and any applicable permits they may need.

This is a rain, shine or snow market. In the event of unforeseen circumstances or inclement weather, all vendors will be notified as soon as possible.

We accept all forms of payment (cash, card, checks). Please make all checks payable to Fairmount Fruit Farm. No refunds will be issued. If you pay for the whole season by Nov 18th, your first month will be free and will be sponsored by Franklin Agway.

Contact Information: If you can not make the market, please contact CJ at 774-571-9327 or email Loren at fairmountfruitfarmprograms@gmail.com.

Looking forward to a great season!

• Vendor application

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczeE82bjBEb2lQdHRSQkF6bW1kNmtldlgzMDhr/view?usp=sharing

• Winter Farmers Market Flyer

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczWTB0dHlFcVFEMVdja0w2QUc3NmlJRTJ3QU44/view?usp=sharing

 

winter farmers market at Fairmount Fruit Farm