Photos from the FHS Cheerleaders 1st place in New England

Thanks to the Zubs for creating the folder and sharing the album of photos of the FHS Cheerleaders team

Folder -> https://www.thezubs.photos/2023/2022-23-FHS-Cheer/2023-03-18-New-Englands-FHS-Varsity-Cheer/

Shared from Instagram (by following the links accordingly) ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEoRwvKoAK/

Photos from the FHS Cheerleaders 1st place in New England

What do you want to tell the Survey about Arts & Culture in Franklin?

The survey to provide input on arts & culture in Franklin is open ->   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4AWODps2aVQd_tzHIGfcJBRwUdpvYB9jK3hgfxploSWc7zw/viewform

Or use the QR Code in the image to get to the survey -> 

The Arts & Culture Survey is open for your input!

You can also participate in the Listening Tour; next stop Apr 28 at the Franklin Library. Additional details on the tour stops -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/youre-invited-franklin-arts-culture-listening-tour

   

The Arts & Culture listening tour

Behind the scenes with the Dean College cast of "Pippin"

It’s opening night for the School of the Arts production of "Pippin"! 🎭 Cast members Victoria S. ’23, Heather D. ’23 and Aiden D. ’26 take us behind the scenes to show us how they've been preparing for the performance! 

Visit the link in our bio to learn more -> https://www.dean.edu/news-events/dean-college-blog/story/we-ve-got-magic-to-do-q-a-with-the-cast-of-pippin/

Behind the scenes with the Dean College cast of "Pippin"

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGA041OUyj/

Sustainable Edible Landscaping - virtual event - March 25 - 11 AM

"Join Naturalist and Landscaper John Root to learn about the variety of beautiful and edible plants that are hardy for our region of the world. 

Begin your more sustainable, eco-friendly yard adventure here!"

Remote Option (registration required):   https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvce2hpzsvGdAYfC4LeBhclAZbJ6nQCuje

Sustainable Edible Landscaping - virtual event - March 25 - 11 AM

Shared from the Franklin Library -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/sustainable-edible-landscaping-march-25-1100-am

Massachusetts Department of Revenue - Tax Assistance for Veterans

Massachusetts Department of Revenue - Tax Assistance for Veterans

State Taxes Only

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/free-tax-preparation-qualified-veterans

Massachusetts Department of Revenue - Tax Assistance for Veterans - State Taxes Only

Norfolk Deeds reveals Top 10 real estate sales in 2022 (video)

"Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reveals the top ten real estate sales in 2022. 

Properties from real estate sales from January 1st, 2022, to December 31st, 2022. 

Watch it on YouTube here: https://t.co/Lf9qBUA1jY
#RealEstate #housingmarket #MassHousingMarket" 

Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/IiyBqbhJ5o

Norfolk Deeds reveals Top 10 real estate sales in 2022 (video)

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Mar 23, 2023

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:30 am     Veterans' Call: John Milot

9:00 am     Matt York: Highway Men

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: New Facility

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Candy Apples

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm     Drink Responsibly: La Cantina

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 6

3:00 pm Joe Landry: Service Stations and Car Dealerships

4:30 pm     Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

6:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes

7:00 pm     Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 2 - Paul Kelly

8:00 pm Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am     Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021

8:30 am     Public School Event: School Committee Re-Districting Analysis

10:30 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

12:00 pm Universe of Adolescent Sleep

1:00 pm     Public School Event: FHS Winter Music 2021

2:30 pm     Tri County Vaping Forum

7:00 pm     FHS Oskey 2022

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission 03-09-23

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 03-09-23

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

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Franklin Cultural District: #artshappenhere Dean students perform "Pippin", last Winter Farmers Market & more

Wednesday, March 22

11:00am - Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin TV Studio)

5:00pm - Franklin Downtown Partnership Members Networking Party (Escape Into Fiction)

7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)

"Pippin"

Thursday, March 23

10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space  (Escape Into Fiction)

3:00pm - Open House - SAFE Coalition

6:00pm - Open Mic Night  (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Rock ‘n Roll Night

Friday, March 24

5:30pm - Heather Deary (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

5:30pm - NAHS - Night of the Arts (Franklin High School) 

7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)

8:00pm - Rock ‘n Roll Night (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, March 25

10:00am - Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farms)

Winter Farmers Market

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

11:00am - Yoga in the Taproom (ticketed event) (67 Degrees Brewery)

2:00pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)

4:00pm - Raina’s Plate (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

5:30pm - Mike and Missy Unplugged (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Sunday, March 26

12:30pm - One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop (First Universalist Society of Franklin)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)

4:00pm - Resonant Reflections (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin Art Association Art Gallery

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

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 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 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Franklin School Committee explores details within the Superintendent's recommended budget for FY 2024 (video)

The Franklin School Committee got their look into the details of the Superintendent's Recommended Budget for the FY 2024 fiscal year at their meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. They also spent time just before the budget hearing updates from the Parmenter School which coincidentally highlighted some of the students needs some of which are planned for the budget some of which had not made the cut to get into the budget.

The formal budget hearing is scheduled for their next meeting Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

The Franklin TV video replay is available here ->   https://youtu.be/h2SITbmEoG8

(Video Link updated without licensed music)

My notes taken during the meeting are here. My full recap and the audio will be ready in a couple of days ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M6IGtXDw0VLVnIMOjr4XvMpAguwCEGWg/view?usp=share_link

Photos of the Parmenter presentation can be found in one album ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/VmB9Gcrg5NutxX2V7

Photos of the school budget presentation can be one found in one album ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/EfqFbaxjjYTgyiuf7

Franklin School Committee explores details within the Superintendent's recommended budget for FY 2024 (video)

You're invited to the SAFE Coalition Open House! - Thursday, March 23 from 3 to 8 PM

48 hours and counting!   YOU are invited to join us in celebrating our open house! Our SAFE Staff is excited to share all about the work they do and the groundbreaking programs they have curated.   Wondering where in the mills we are located? Balloons, signs, and volunteers will be here to guide your way to the office!   The evening will include: Live music by guitarist Jon Bonner Warm conversation by those SAFE has supported  Display of programs provided to all our community partners Floral decor provided by Only Prettier Designs Delicious appetizers provided by the Eagle Brook Saloon Hot and Iced coffee and tea provided by Starbucks Photography my Paul Vicario   We look forward to seeing all of you!   Warmly,   Jennifer Knight-Levine CEO, co-founder SAFE Coalition Our Contact Information SAFE Coalition 31 Hayward St., Unit 2c Franklin, MA 02038-0434 774 847 9474 http://www.safecoalitionma.org Donate Here!