Saturday, May 25, 2024

Beaver Street Interceptor - construction & detours for the week of May 28 - May 31, 2024


Beaver Street Interceptor

 
Beaver Street Interceptor
Beaver Street Interceptor 
 
 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE WEEK OF MAY 27:

No Work on Monday May 27th - Memorial Day - Remember and Honor those who serve our country!

On Tuesday 5/28/2024, the Contractor will be performing water transfers to the new water main located on Old West Central from Tri County Drive to Dunkin Donuts.  Those residents affected by this will be notified and will have a temporary water service interruption with the potential for no water service to your property between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

Work will continue on the dead end section of Old West Central serving Ledgewood Condominiums and Franklin Crossing.  Between the hours of 7am to 4pm the dead end section of Old West Central serving Ledgewood Condominiums and Franklin Crossing will continue to be closed at Tri-County Drive.  Those residents should continue to follow the posted signs for directions on exiting and entering. 

Starting Wednesday (5/29), the installation of sewer main on Rt. 140 from Dunkin Donuts towards Wendy's will begin.   This work will occur during the day between the hours of 9am and 3PM.   Expect lane shifts/closures and traffic delays due to active roadwork.

Starting Tuesday night (5/28), the cleaning and lining of the existing Beaver Street Interceptor will be occurring on Cottage Street from Union to Saxon.  

On Wednesday night (5/29), the cleaning and lining crew will be working in the easement between Hayward Street and Beaver Street behind Master Drive. This work will occur at night, during times of low flow, between the hours of 9pm and 5am.  

Work will also continue within the sewer easement between Pond Street and the Brookview Condos.  The cleaning and lining of the existing 24-inch Beaver Street Interceptor is complete and the contractor will be removing the by-pass pump system. Those residents that will be affected by this work have been notified. 

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will begin this week.  There will be a new way in and out of the Recreation Center, please follow the posted signage.  During times of drop off and pickup backup onto Beaver Street may occur. 

Please reference the interactive map below and posted signs for details and updates.

We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will
continue to communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map below as work progresses.


BEAVER STREET INTERCEPTOR HOTLINE: 508-553-5526
(PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL)
EMAIL: BSI-info@franklinma.gov

 
Beaver Street Interceptor Rehabilitation/Replacement Project
This project consists of the replacement and repair of Franklin's largest piece of sewer infrastructure, originally constructed in 1914.

This site and map will be updated on a weekly basis to convey upcoming construction activities for the Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Construction project.

Interested in receiving email updates regarding the
Beaver Street Interceptor Rehabilitation/Replacement Project?
Please subscribe
here (select Beaver Street Interceptor from the list).

Beaver Street Interceptor - construction & detours for the week of May 28 - May 31, 2024
Beaver Street Interceptor - construction & detours for the week of May 28 - May 31, 2024

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor


Karaoke, Every Saturday Night, at Raillery Public House

Saturday's from 8 PM to 11 PM

Raillery Public House is located at 280 Franklin Village Drive.

Karaoke, Every Saturday Night, at Raillery Public House
Karaoke, Every Saturday Night, at Raillery Public House

Jordan Road closed 5/28 & 5/29 (weather permitting)

The DPW announced an update to the road work underway on Jordan Road between East Central Street and Jenna Lane. 

Weather permitting - Jordan Road will be closed to traffic (local only) expect delays and seek alternate routes on Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday, May 29.

Jordan Road closed 5/28 & 5/29 (weather permitting)
Jordan Road closed 5/28 & 5/29 (weather permitting)


IFB - Supply and Delivery of Water Materials, Water Meters, Chemical Metering Pumps and Accessories, Sewer Fittings, and Municipal Castings

IFB - Supply and Delivery of Water Materials, Water Meters, Chemical Metering Pumps and Accessories, Sewer Fittings, and Municipal Castings

In accordance with MGL c. 30B section 5, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to seek proposals from qualified bidders for providing the supply and delivery of water materials, meters, chemical metering pumps, sewer fittings and municipal castings. 

Additional Information:  IFB - Supply and Delivery of Water Materials, Water Meters, Chemical Metring Pumps and Accessories, Sewer Fittings, and Municipal Castings

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-supply-and-delivery-water-materials-water-meters-chemical-metering-pumps-and

IFB - Supply and Delivery of Water Materials
IFB - Supply and Delivery of Water Materials


Friday, May 24, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, Friday, May 24, 2024?

Friday, May 24
8:00am Early voting for Special Election (Town Clerk's Office)
10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)
9:00pm Dom DeBaggis (live music) (3 Restaurant)

** No Town Meetings today


What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
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Why are there multiple calendars?
There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

Find the full Community event 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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

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

This Chalkboard Chat session recaps the Finance Cmte School Budget Discussion (05/15/24) (audio)

FM #1210 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1210 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Finance Committee Chairperson George Conley, and School Committee Vice-Chairperson Dave McNeill in this special edition of Chalkboard Chat. We met to record this conversation virtually on Monday, May 20, 2024.  

We talk about 

  • School budget updates for the Finance Committee budget hearing

  • Impact if the override fails

  • Redistricting approach convinced George to go for the override 

  • Reminder to cast a vote on or before June 11

The conversation runs about 32 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Dave and George. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1210-chalkboard-chat-fincom-recap-05-20-24



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Contact info for George Conley  geconley47@gmail.com 

Finance Committee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/finance-committee 


Contact info for Dave McNeill   mcneilld@franklinps.net 

School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 


School Budget page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget/pages/1-fy2025-budget 


Town FY 2025 budget narrative  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/fy_25_budget_message_narrative_updated_links_2.pdf 


Town FY 2025 budget book 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/fy25_ta_budget_book_v2.pdf 


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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 www.franklin.news/ or  www.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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


This Chalkboard Chat session recaps the Finance Cmte School Budget Discussion (05/15/24) (audio)
This Chalkboard Chat session recaps the Finance Cmte School Budget Discussion (05/15/24) (audio) 


Town Council reviews the FY 2025 budget in the first of 2 sessions (audio)

FM #1209 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1209 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Franklin, MA Town Council FY 2025 Budget Hearing #1 conducted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. All nine members of the Council were present:


The recording runs about 4 hours and 7 minutes, so let’s listen to this FY 2025 budget hearing #1 of May 22.  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1209-franklin-ma-town-council-fy2025-budget-hearing-1-05-22-24




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Agenda document ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/may_22_2024_town_council_meeting_agenda.pdf


My notes via Twitter ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O69NgV1ANM3iJq5TFUm4ALkGmbTMc_sD/view?usp=drive_link


The Franklin TV recording is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/C0UvopOrvAs?si=ezmittWmAMR1wLpk


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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/ 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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


FHS girls lacrosse team falls to Lincoln-Sudbury on Thursday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, May 23, 2024


Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 1 @ Lincoln-Sudbury, 8 - Final
Hats off to a very talented LS team... Despite the loss, our girls head into the MIAA tournament with confidence and a lot to prove. Brackets and game schedules should be announced on 5/29. Stay tuned...

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com
FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Congratulations to Montagano, Ferris, Colecchi for graduation from Crisis Response & Behavioral Health certificate course

(L-R) Colecchi, Ferris, Montagano
(L-R) Colecchi, Ferris, Montagano
Congratulations to Clinician Kallie Montagano, Clinician Caroline Ferris, and Sgt Michael Colecchi. Earlier today (May 20, 2024) all three graduated from the William James College Graduate Certificate Course in Crisis Response & Behavioral Health.

The Center for Crisis Response and Behavioral Health at William James College provides training and education to mental health professionals and law enforcement on effective response methods for encounters with individuals who are experiencing a psychiatric, substance-related, or mental health crisis.

The program addresses an important need for expanding roles and opportunities in public safety and seeks to create effective partnerships between mental health and law enforcement.




Reminder to apply for your Stormwater Credits before May 31, 2024

Stormwater Credits!

Reminder to apply for stormwater credits before Friday, May 31! 

Please visit our website: https://www.franklinma.gov/stormwater-division for more information and to learn why keeping stormwater clean is in everyone's best interest.


Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/stormwater-credits-0

Reminder to apply for your Stormwater Credits before May 31, 2024
Reminder to apply for your Stormwater Credits before May 31, 2024

Carlos Rebelo receives National Award - "Professional Manager of the Year for Facilities and Grounds"

This week is National Public Works Week!

Today (5/22/24) the New England Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) held their Commemorative Scholarship Luncheon, and our own Highway & Grounds Superintendent Carlos Rebelo received a National Award - Professional Manager of the Year for Facilities and Grounds.

🎉 Congratulations to Carlos on this exceptional recognition and a job well done! 🎉

#award #townoffranklin #congratulations #APWA

Carlos Rebelo (left with award) and members of the DPW & Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti
Carlos Rebelo (left with award) and members of the DPW & Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti



Town of Franklin: IFB - On-Call Purchase and Installation of Tapping Sleeve and Valve

IFB - On-Call Purchase and Installation of Tapping Sleeve and Valve

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the on-call services of a contractor to furnish and install either a tapping sleeve and valve and/or an insertion valve on an existing water main within the Town of Franklin. 

Additional Information:  On-Call Purchase and Installation of Tapping Sleeve and Valve

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-call-purchase-and-installation-tapping-sleeve-and-valve

Town of Franklin: IFB - On-Call Purchase and Installation of Tapping Sleeve and Valve
Town of Franklin: IFB - On-Call Purchase and Installation of Tapping Sleeve and Valve


Announcing the `Textile Team’ at the Franklin Historical Museum!

Textile Team
Textile Team
Interested in textile arts, social history, fashion? Or, do you have skills related to sewing, knitting, etc.? Have fun and make a difference as part of the new Franklin Historical Museum “Textile Team.”  

Following the lead of other small museums, we are working to organize and train a group of people to work on creating exhibits (such as the Bridal Exhibit) and also apply appropriate techniques to display, stabilize, or repair garments, uniforms, and other textiles in the museum collection. 

The team might also perform some research tasks or seek grants as appropriate in consultation with the museum archivist and the Historical CommissionHistorical Commission.

For more information, contact Chair, Alan Earls alan.r.earls@gmail.com

Live Music by Dom DeBaggis at 3 Restaurant Friday, May 24 at 9 PM

Dom DeBaggis
Dom DeBaggis
Live Music by Dom DeBaggis in the bar/lounge at 3 Restaurant. Dom plays and sings at local restaurants (when allowed these days!). 
 
Set lists include mainly classic rock, which of course is the best ever! Covered artists include The Beatles (plus solo Beatles), Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, etc. 
 
3 Restaurant is located at 461 West Central Street.
 

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, May 24, 2024

  • wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel         (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

7:30 am     Franklin Fallen Heroes Pt 3
8:00 am     Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment
9:00 am     Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture
10:30 am     SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini
11:30 am     Cooking Thyme: Fish
12:00 pm     Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs
12:30 pm     Cooking with Linda: Chicken Marsala
1:00 pm     Strawberry Stroll 2022
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish
2:00 pm     New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8
3:00 pm     Riffing on Main Street: Michael Walker Jones
4:00 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024
5:00 pm     Second Sunday Speaker Series: Twisted Sisters
6:30 pm     Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 6 - Swinging Steaks
8:00 pm     Frank Presents: Alan Earls
9:00 pm     Endless Konnections: Patience Noah
10:00 pm     Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022


  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel           (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am     Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021
8:30 am     Menthal Health: Donna Grady
9:30 am     Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship
11:00 am     FHS Varsity Softball v Bishop Feehan 05-13-24
1:30 pm     All-Town Showcase 2024: Band
3:00 pm     ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
4:00 pm     FHS Senior Awards Night 2024
8:00 pm     MSTCA Track Meet Pt 2

  • Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am     Zoning Board of Appeals 04-11-24
11:00 am     Finance Committee 05-15-24
2:00 pm     Zoning Board of Appeals 04-11-24
7:00 pm     Finance Committee 05-15-24

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   


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