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Thursday, June 25, 2020

Franklin Community Garden: Maintenance Day - June 28

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MAINTENANCE DAY! Sunday, June 28 from 9-12 The plan is to: Paint the shed (thinking the same color that the wood guardrail at King Street...

In the News: “This report lays out in heartbreaking detail the terrible failures that unfolded"

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From the  Milford Daily News , articles of interest for Franklin: "The leadership of a home for aging veterans in Massachusetts where...

Franklin's own Carly Alston participates in this video

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"Members of the New England Revolution's Special Olympics Unified Team congratulate veteran defender and longtime SOMA partner An...

MBTA: Commuter Rail notice for schedule on July 3

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On Friday, July 3 rd the Commuter Rail will run on a regular Saturday schedule in observance of the July 4th Independence Day holiday. F...

Franklin Downtown Partnership: Update Your Business Info

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The Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) is publicizing changes to Franklin business during the pandemic.  If you have an update your bus...

In the News: "Union says 2,000 educators received layoff notices at the end of this school year"

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From the  Milford Daily News , articles of interest for Franklin: "In 47 school districts where staff are represented by the Massachu...

"Yes, kids should be going back to school in the fall"

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When Dr Erin Bromage says that he had wished he had written an article like this, it is share worthy. The one aspect author Joseph G. Allen...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020

New 2021 Beaver St Recycling Center Sticker Procedure

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Also applies to other fees charged for items at the Recycling Center The Town of Franklin Recycle Center The Recycling Center is open re...

In the News: Tax Free Weekend - Aug 29-30

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From the  Milford Daily News , articles of interest for Franklin: "The state’s 6.25% sales tax will be waived on many purchases the w...

School Committee reluctantly approves budget cuts 6/23/20

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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...

School Committee Policy Manual: FCB - Retirement of Facilities

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From the Franklin (MA) School Committee Policy Manual , the text of the " Retirement of Facilities " policy "When a school...

Franklin Residents: Tree work scheduled for NationalGrid's powerlines

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"ABC Tree will be doing routine 5-year cycle tree maintenance on National Grid's power lines. The work is expected to start on Ju...

A Message from Karen on Racial Justice

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Town Council is scheduled to vote on an increase in Franklin's water rate

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From The Guardian , coincidentally a study on water rates in the US. The Town Council is scheduled to vote on an increase in Franklin's ...

Franklin Residents: a message from the Treasurer/Collector on bill pay options

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The FY2021, 1st Quarter Real Estate, and Personal Property Tax Bills will be mailed out on July 1, 2020. The due date for these bills is Aug...

FTC Issues Staff Report on Made in USA Workshop, Seeks Comment on Related Proposed Rulemaking for Labeling Rule

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Rule would apply to unqualified Made in USA claims made on product labels The Federal Trade Commission today issued a staff report on an...