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| FHS Baseball playoff vs. KP rescheduled to Monday, June 9 |
"Due to weather conditions today's game has been cancelled
New date will Monday 6/9/25 at 3:45 PM @ King Phillip
@FHSCoachZBrown @FHSSports @RattleCity "
Shared from -> https://t.co/bLzIVPSPti
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| Franklin TV: Graduation(s) |
Thank you for watchingThank you for listening to wfpr●fmAnd staying informed at Franklin●news
To watch the Tri-County graduation -> https://www.youtube.com/live/M-VKJmzZee4?&t=494
To watch the FHS graduation -> https://www.youtube.com/live/hHkoraIICto?&t=872
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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| Poetry Foundation: Rudyard Kipling "If" |
"Good Morning,I wanted to share an important update with all youth sports groups regarding a new policy from the Department of Public Works (DPW) that will take effect on July 1st (FY2026).Due to the recent failed override vote, the DPW’s operational budget has been reduced by $463,329. As a result, they will be forced to eliminate all summer help and significantly scale back trash and recycling services at town fields and facilities.Beginning July 1, all coaches, parents, and players must follow a “Carry In – Carry Out” policy for all trash and recyclables. Please help us spread the word and ensure that everyone participating in youth sports is aware of this change.Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Beginning July 1 - "Carry In, Carry out" Best regards,Ryan JetteDIRECTOR OF RECREATION | RECREATION DEPARTMENT275 Beaver StreetFranklin, Massachusetts 02038"
"Attorney General Andrea Campbell issued guidance on Thursday for Massachusetts immigrants and their supporters on how to respond to federal immigration officials, as arrests have sharply increased in the state.The guidance addresses questions her office has received about ICE’s jurisdiction, the rights of people being targeted, what bystanders are allowed to do, and whether local law enforcement can cooperate with federal officials.
Todd Lyons
It comes as Campbell has said there is little she or other local politicians can do to stop the ICE arrests taking place under the Trump administration.“From arresting parents in front of their children to pulling people who present no public safety threat out of their cars in broad daylight, the aggressive ICE tactics we’re seeing across the Commonwealth do not protect the public, and instead spread fear,” Campbell said in a statement. “In releasing this guidance, I strongly encourage everyone to inform themselves of their rights when they see immigration officers in their communities.”
"A Superior Court judge Friday dismissed a group of lawsuits from nine Eastern Massachusetts communities over a controversial state housing law that mandates cities and towns with access to the MBTA make it easier to build multifamily housing.The lawsuits — filed by the towns of Duxbury, Hamilton, Hanson, Holden, Marshfield, Middleton, Wenham, Weston, and Wrentham — sought relief from the MBTA Communities Act on the grounds that it constitutes an “unfunded mandate,” and that more multifamily development would strain their local infrastructure like roads and sewer systems.Judge Mark Gildea rejected the towns’ argument as “speculative,” saying they did not provide concrete examples of the costs multifamily housing would inflict on them.“The Municipalities have neither pled specific costs for anticipated infrastructure costs, nor provided any specific timeline for anticipated construction projects,” Gildea wrote in the ruling. “Instead, the only allegations and averments before the court are generalized comments about large-scale issues they foresee, which are insufficient to sustain the Municipalities’ claims.”
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| Franklin Interim Compliance District Compliance Application in review |
Blocking new development doesn't "preserve" your town—it drains your wallet.
No new homes = no new taxpayers… but guess what does grow? School budgets, potholes, annual maintenance costs and legacy pension requirements.
Fewer people to split that bill = higher taxes for you. https://t.co/PXUVh5dlAG
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday |
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday |
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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| June 7 & June 8: Shuttle buses will run between Forge Park/495 and Readville |
We are a "GO" with the Franklin Porchfest event this Saturday! This outdoor music event that will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Franklin PorchFest is made possible with investment funds granted from the Mass Cultural Council through the Franklin Cultural District Committee and the Town of Franklin.
FM #1463 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1463 in the series.
This session shares my conversation about the Summer Reading Blitz and the middle school program “Meet Me in the Middle.” We talk with Erin O’Leary and Caleigh Keating, the collaborators who fill in the details on summer reading efforts for readers of all ages. We recorded this conversation virtually on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Caleigh Keating, Youth Services Librarian
Erin O’Leary, Reading Specialist at Horace Mann Middle School
We cover the following in our conversation
Library events for the June school half days
Reading program sign up for grades 0-6, teens, and adults
Middle school “Meet Me in the Middle” reading program
The middle school will begin in September with some common points around reading (the 6 books)
The recording runs about 37 minutes
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1463-summer-reading-blitz-05-29-25/--------------
Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library
Meet Me in the Middle info page -> https://www.franklinps.net/o/hmms/article/2230185
Erin O’Leary email address -> olearye@franklinps.net
Caleigh Keating email address -> ckeating@minlib.net
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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
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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| Talking about the summer reading blitz and "Meet Me in the Middle" (audio) |
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| Agenda for SchCmte meeting Tuesday, June 10, 2025 |
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.
A. Discussion Action A - FEA Contract RatificationI recommend ratification of the Franklin Education collective bargaining agreement 9/1/25-8/31/28 as detailed.
B. FY26 Final Budget ApprovalI recommend approval of the final FY26 Budget in the amount of $78,309,495.
C. Superintendent’s Evaluation ReportThe chair recommends your approval of the Superintendent’s composite evaluation for the 2024-2025 school year as discussed.
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| FHS Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony, June 6, 2025 (video) |
