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| Eat at Maks June 9 to help the Music Boosters |
Monday, June 2, 2025
Eat at Maks June 9 to help the Music Boosters
Traveling School of Fish - June 9
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| Traveling School of Fish - June 9 |
See you there!
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DKTVo37gILu/?
Download the flyer as a reminder
Narcan training via the SAFE Coalition June 4 & June 5
Get trained in how to administer Narcan at one of our upcoming sessions! This training is free and open to the public.
Attendees will:
➡ Learn how to recognize an overdose
➡ Practice administering Narcan
➡ Develop confidence in responding to an overdose
Wednesday, June 4
• 10–11 a.m. Norfolk Public Library
Thursday, June 5
• 10–11 a.m. Medway Public Library
• 1–2 p.m. Fiske Public Library (Wrentham)
See all our upcoming trainings or request training for you or a group: safecoalitionma.org/narcan-training
Supported by Medway, Norfolk, and Wrentham Opioid Abatement Funds
Attendees will:
➡ Learn how to recognize an overdose
➡ Practice administering Narcan
➡ Develop confidence in responding to an overdose
Wednesday, June 4
• 10–11 a.m. Norfolk Public Library
Thursday, June 5
• 10–11 a.m. Medway Public Library
• 1–2 p.m. Fiske Public Library (Wrentham)
See all our upcoming trainings or request training for you or a group: safecoalitionma.org/narcan-training
Supported by Medway, Norfolk, and Wrentham Opioid Abatement Funds
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DKSyGYSN6re/
Fun happenings for youth and families at the Franklin Public Library - June 2 to June 6, 2025
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| Fun happenings for youth and families at the Franklin Public Library - June 2 to June 6, 2025 |
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DKXFmZqRLMB/
This week at the Franklin Senior Center !! June 2 to June 6, 2025
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| This week at the Franklin Senior Center !! June 2 to June 6, 2025 |
For the full schedule, check the calendar page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false
For the June issue of Connections -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5701/Franklin-Connection-June-2025?bidId=
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKW1-ZZuRit/
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday, June 2, 2025
Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves.
It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.
Tune in to listen to the following:
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| wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday - Franklin Public Radio |
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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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule |
Franklin TV schedule for Monday, June 2, 2025
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY
7:00 am Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock
8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness 2024
9:00 am ArtWeek: Airmen of Note
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Grillin'
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Mac 'n' Cheese
1:35 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta
2:02 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 8
3:02 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5
4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1
5:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Boston Floating Hospital
7:00 pm Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 2
8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Joe Crookston
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
8:30 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness 2024
9:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1
10:30 am Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Strings School
12:00 pm FHS Spring Jazz 2025
6:30 pm Parmenter School Memorial Day Celebration
8:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Milford 05-19-25
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY
8:00 am Planning Board 05-12-25
11:00 am Economic Development 05-21-25
12:00 pm Town Council 05-22-25
2:00 pm Planning Board 05-12-25
3:30 pm Joint Budget Subcommittee Listening Session 6 03-12-25
7:00 pm Planning Board CHAMBERS 824 7405 2024
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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Sunday, June 1, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, June 1, 2025 ???
Sunday, June 1
9:00am Fallen Hero: William G. Hosford (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)
11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)
11:00am 2nd Annual Pride Flag Raising (355 E Central St)
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
7:00pm Rehearsal for Distinguished Young Women (Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center)
8:00pm Sunday at Sunset (St John's Episcopal Church)
For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->
** NO Town Meetings today **
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Fallen Hero: William G. Hosford, U.S. Army Air Corps - June 1, 2025
Memorial event today (6/01/25) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Second Lieutenant William G. Hosford, U.S. Army Air Corps.
This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history may be available for that veteran. This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.
Second Lieutenant William G. Hosford, U.S. Army Air Corps
Second Lieutenant William G. Hosford, U.S. Army Air Corps, was born in Franklin on April 1, 1915, son of James R. and Mary Hosford. William lived with his parents and three brothers and three sisters at 22 Queen Street. William graduated from Franklin High School class of 1933 and later attended Michigan State University.
William completed his flying course of instruction at Craig Field, Alabama and received his wings and commission on December 12, 1941. Second Lieutenant Hosford was assigned to the 35th Air Pursuit Squadron, 8th Pursuit Group, Port Moresby, New Guinea. On June 1, 1942 he was shot down by Japanese machine gun fire while in aerial combat flying a Bell P-39F.
Second Lieutenant William Hosford had written in letters to family and friends of his eagerness to serve his country even to the point of giving up his life, should it be necessary. When 2nd LT Hosford was called upon to make the supreme sacrifice, those nearest to him knew that he made it willingly.
Second Lieutenant William G. Hosford was 27 years old at the time of his death and now eternally rests in the Honolulu Memorial Site on Honolulu, Hawaii.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/fallen-hero-second-lieutenant-william-g.html
Second Lieutenant William G. Hosford, U.S. Army Air Corps, was born in Franklin on April 1, 1915, son of James R. and Mary Hosford. William lived with his parents and three brothers and three sisters at 22 Queen Street. William graduated from Franklin High School class of 1933 and later attended Michigan State University.
William completed his flying course of instruction at Craig Field, Alabama and received his wings and commission on December 12, 1941. Second Lieutenant Hosford was assigned to the 35th Air Pursuit Squadron, 8th Pursuit Group, Port Moresby, New Guinea. On June 1, 1942 he was shot down by Japanese machine gun fire while in aerial combat flying a Bell P-39F.
Second Lieutenant William Hosford had written in letters to family and friends of his eagerness to serve his country even to the point of giving up his life, should it be necessary. When 2nd LT Hosford was called upon to make the supreme sacrifice, those nearest to him knew that he made it willingly.
Second Lieutenant William G. Hosford was 27 years old at the time of his death and now eternally rests in the Honolulu Memorial Site on Honolulu, Hawaii.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/fallen-hero-second-lieutenant-william-g.html
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| Fallen Hero: 2nd L William Hosford |
For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway
Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council Meeting June 4, 2025 - FY 2026 Budget Vote
Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
June 4, 2025 - 7:00 PM
Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by othersb. Chair to identify members participating remotelyc. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. May 7, 2025b. May 21, 2025
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
a. FY26 Town Council Annual Operating Budget Hearing - Continued from May 22, 2025i. FY26 Voting Documentii. FY26 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1)iii. Appendix A Town Administrator Recommended Budget Voting Document & Budget Book (per Town Charter provision 6-5-1 & 6-5-2)iv. Appendix B Franklin Public School District Budget Book
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| FY 2026 Budget Vote |
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 25-20 Adoption of the FY2026 Budget Appropriations - Budget Vote (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-20 - Majority Vote)
b. Resolution 25-21: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-21 - Majority Vote)
c. Bylaw Amendment 25-936: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 73, Departmental Revolving Funds (EV Charging Stations) - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-936 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
d. Bylaw Amendment 25–937: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service (EV Charging Stations)
(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-937 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
e. Resolution 25-23: Snow and Ice Transfer of Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-23 - Majority Vote)
f. Resolution 25-35: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved to Road Repairs (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-35 - Majority Vote)
g. Resolution 25-25: Community Preservation Fund: FY26 Annual Appropriations and Reservations (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-25 - Majority Vote)
h. Resolution 25-26: FY26 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Capital (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-26 - Majority Vote)
i. Resolution 25-24: Transfer of Funds from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to Water Line Project (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-24 Majority Vote)
j. Resolution 25-34: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved for PFAS Remediation (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-34 Majority Vote)
k. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 24, Floodplain District - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935 - ⅔ Roll Call Majority Vote)
l. Resolution 25-32: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-32 - Majority Vote)
m. Resolution 25-33: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,510)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-33 - Majority Vote)
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Joint Budget Subcommitteed. Police Station Building Committeee. GATRA Advisory Board
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
This Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Cmte Mtg of May 27 (audio)
FM #1459 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1459 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion in person on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of May 27, 2025.
We cover
MICCA award recognitions
Biliteracy certificate recognitions
School personnel retiree recognitions
District Improvement Plan/School Improvement Plan updates
Override discussion, vote June 3; any questions, please reach out to find out
The recording runs about 42 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1459-chalkboard-chat-05-28-25/
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net
Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBa7M7YI4A4
The agenda doc -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272025-1761
The meeting folder where other docs will be posted after the meeting ->
Retiree recognition -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/fLJf4boDFr6S9MvE7
Civics Project presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/oAh2AdNrLoE1Exu89
DIP/SIP presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6ipuwvmfph7khgNF8
My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CMp9pP040uUMF-aEHLahg3-LSN3ErBDV/view?usp=drive_link
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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
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share, and show you what, and how we do what we do
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!
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| This Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Cmte Mtg of May 27 (audio) |
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