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Prepare for winter weather emergencies while avoiding scams |
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 *
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Prepare for winter weather emergencies while avoiding scams |
For the Franklin National Grid customers who are part of Municipal Aggregation, there is no increase. Our contract price is not affect by this rate change.
For more about Franklin's Municipal Aggregation program, visit the town page https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator/pages/municipal-aggregation
Youth Basketball Association at Downtown Sports!
Dear Basketball Families,
Downtown Sports would like to welcome you to one of our newest winter offering, the Youth Basketball Association for players in Grades K-4.
To improve outcomes for players in basketball we surveyed parents, listened to coaches one-on-one, and facilitated focus groups on improving results on the court.
From this collaborative work we created the Youth Basketball Association which we feel can provide an alternative for families looking for more engagement and growth.
Some Highlights of the YBA...
Our Divisions include:
To Register, please click here. Once at the page view by category and scroll down to Winter Basketball.
If you have any other questions regarding this new Winter Basketball Program do not hesitate to reach out to the Coaches at Downtown Sports
Franklin Families = sign up for Youth Basketball at Downtown Sports this winter! |
"Get ready for Winter Awards Night with a review of the season!!! "
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TriRvths/status/1503530998298034177
Video link -> https://youtu.be/7eC1k53d4wo
"FHS Band,Winter Concert, December 9, 2021
@FranklinHSMusic @FHSPantherbook @FranklinPSNews @FranklinHS"
https://t.co/bdL3rrfgyV or https://youtu.be/NxIPLwBuJu4
Did you miss the concert? Now, you can catch up to view it via video.
"FHS Chorus and Orchestra Winter Concert, December 1, 2021 @FranklinHSMusic @FHSPantherbook @FranklinPSNews @FranklinHS"Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1471890925953638402
https://t.co/h6smTFldAt or https://youtu.be/bzC_IG1rpoU
"Hockomock League - Winter reminders for athletes and spectators. Please read. Thank you!"Link to Hockomock League page with statement -> https://t.co/saDw79kV0L or
"This #MIAA memo regarding Winter Masking guidelines was recently sent to schools. #patience #understanding #OneTeamOneMIAA"
Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/LZBxAHutWu
MIAA continues mask policy used for Fall sports to start Winter season |
As the days grow shorter and colder the museum has switched to our Winter schedule.
We’re open weekends only, Saturday mornings 10AM-1PM and Sunday afternoons 1PM-4PM.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and visit our website Franklinmuseum1778.com for event schedules and updates. We are ADA compliant and admission is always free.
Franklin Historical Museum - Winter Hours Reminder |
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How to save money heating your home this winter |
"Many residents are struggling to pay their bills, including their monthly utility bills. Electricity and Gas are essential services—that’s why it is important that customers know their rights and where they can go for help if they need it."
Frequently Asked Questions - how to deal with rising heating and utility costs |
"Our Winter Brochure is officially LIVE!!!. Check out all the amazing Winter Programs we have in stored this year.
Registration for these programs will open on Monday November 1st @ 8:30 AM."
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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session
Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/guZrk1xe1hnUSs5C6
The Twitter hashtag can be found online #schcom0608
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23schcom0608&src=typeahead_click
Agenda folder -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/june-23-town-council-agenda
Agenda doc (including connection info) -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/6-23-21_town_council_agenda.pdf
Note: I did not wait for their return. Per conversation with Chair Mercer the morning after, one of the two items for the session were in fact brought to a vote, the other was held due to the 2 absent councilors (Dellorco, Kelly)
Audio recording of meeting to be available in couple of days
The Winter St heroes, Franklin police and fire along with some Norfolk personnel |