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Thursday, August 4, 2022
Town of Franklin August 2022 E-Newsletter
Please welcome Sam DuBois to the Franklin Police Department
Please welcome Sam DuBois to the Franklin Police Department. Sam has been with us for a few months now and is our new Mental Health Clinician through the Jail Diversion Program (JDP). The JDP is a grant-funded program through the Department of Mental Health. It pairs clinicians with local police departments through a co-response model. Sam rides with our officers each night and responds to calls as they come in.
In addition to the FPD, Sam also works as the clinician for the Medway Police Department. Sam has a Masters's Degree from Anna Maria College in Social Work and he previously worked for Riverside Community Care as an adult clinical community services clinician.
Sam is a GREAT resource within our department, please don’t hesitate to reach out to him for services.
Or reach him by email SaDubois@advocates.org or sdubois@franklinma.gov.
Shared from Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgz7qnIP3mB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
For more about the Jail Diversion Program, visit the Town of Franklin Police Dept page https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/pages/jail-diversion-program
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| Please welcome Sam DuBois to the Franklin Police Department |
Workplace Safety Grants of up to $25k available for businesses
"The DIA is offering Workplace Safety Grants of up to $25k to MA based businesses seeking to prevent or reduce workplace injuries. Employers covered by MA Workers’ Comp. Law may qualify. Email safety@mass.gov to start the application process. #SafetyGrantsMA"
More info online at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-industrial-accidents
Shared via Twitter -> https://twitter.com/MassLWD/status/1554452462639190022
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| Workplace Safety Grants of up to $25k available for businesses |
Weekly Wellness Update - Franklin's COVID-19 Booster Clinic
August is Immunization Month.
Sign up for Franklin's COVID-19 Booster Clinic: (open to those 12 and older) https://home.color.com/vaccine/walk-up/franklin/august-2022-pfizer-booster-clinic
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COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Clinic for Ages 12+ on August 10, 2022 |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Aug 4, 2022
- 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 Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
8:00 am Veterans' Call: Stephen Meyers
9:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Festivals & Community Celebrations
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad
12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs
1:00 pm Physician Focus: Guns and Public Health
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 7
3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Unified Basketball
3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Franklin 500
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo
5:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 9 - Coronas
8:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday
7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021
9:00 am Critical Conversations: Social Media
11:30 am Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022
2:00 pm Public School Event: Jazz Cafe 02-07-20
3:40 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Winchester 11-11-21
6:10 pm Let's Talk Sports: Unified Basketball
7:00 pm Arts Advocacy: Impact
8:00 pm FHS Varsity Football: v Braintree 11-05-21
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday
8:00 am Conservation Commission: 07-21-22
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 07-21-22
7:00 pm Conservation Commission: LIVE, Chambers, 875 7031 8567
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.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Franklin Cultural District - #artshappenhere even during hot August nights, days, indoor or out
Lots of choices this weekend. Friday remains the big day at the Town Common with the Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common including a food truck. 67 Degrees & La Cantina also feature live music.
Saturday features a multi-family yard sale at St John's Episcopal. While the Dog Park at Dacey Field will unveil a plaque to honor Andy Bissanti and family for their donation of the gazebo.
We close out this outlook Tuesday with a Bit of Mystery book club meeting at Escape Into Fiction and a showing of a recent documentary film (Savior for Sale - 2021) at the Library.
Hot or cold, inside or out, #artshappenhere in Franklin.
Wednesday, August 3
5:00pm - Teen Paint Night! (registration required) (Franklin Public Library)
Thursday, August 4
6:00pm - Ken Barney (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node (virtual meeting)
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| Town Common |
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common)
3:30pm - Concerts on the Common: Dave Penza (Town Common)
3:30pm - Farmers Mkt Fun: Yarn stick creations (Library on the Town Common)
4:00pm - Food truck: Papalia's Wood Fired Pizza (Town Common)
4:30pm - Cousin's Maine Lobster (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - John Demers Music (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Concerts on the Common: FSPA & Electric Youth (Town Common)
6:00pm - Freak Flag (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
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| St John's Episcopal Church |
Saturday, August 6
9:00am - Multi-Family Yard Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
11:00am - Dedication plaque for Andy Bissanti & Family (Franklin Dog Park, Dacey Fields)
4:00pm - Sioo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Sunday, August 7
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
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| Documentary Film Night at the Library |
Tuesday, August 9
6:00pm - A Bit of Mystery book club will be reading, The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. (Escape Into Fiction; note spaces are limited)
6:30pm - Documentary Film: c (Franklin Public Library)
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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
Find the full 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
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| Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere |
DPW Notice - Mill & Overlay Project to continue Wednesday, August 3, 2022
DPW Notice - Mill & Overlay Project to continue August 3, 2022
- Sections of Beaver Street near the recycling center,
- Union Street near the Common
- the intersection of King / Chestnut/ East Central (Route 140) will be impacted.
Notice from the Franklin Department of Public Works
Our road improvement program continues tomorrow. Areas that will be "Milled & Overlaid" (i.e. remove top inch and half of asphalt fix manholes and drains structures then repave with new asphalt) are sections of Beaver Street near the recycling center, Union Street near the Common and the intersection of King / Chestnut/ East Central (Route 140).
This work is expected to cause significant traffic delays especially at the intersection of King / Chestnut/ East Central (Route 140)!
As always, please seek alternate routes and proceed with caution in construction areas.
Shared from Town of Franklin DPW -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/dpw-notice-mill-overlay-project-continue-tomorrow-august-3rd-2022
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| DPW Notice - Mill & Overlay Project to continue Wednesday, August 3, 2022 |
ECDC looking to hire to 2 ESP for this school year
"We are hiring! Looking for 2 ESPs to join our team! School year, 8:45 to 3:30, M-F! Find the listing on Schoolspring, or reach out to me for more information! Kelleyk@franklinps.net"
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinECDC/status/1554131428912365570
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| ECDC looking to hire to 2 ESP for this school year |
Dedication plaque ceremony at Dog Park - Aug 6
Furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee are doing a dedication plaque in honor of Andrew Bissanti and his family for their generous gift of the gazebo at the dog park on Saturday, August 6 at 11:00 AM.
Rain date is Sunday August 7 at 11:00 AM
All are welcome to attend.
Gennarino D'Onofrio
President
Dacey Community Field
700 Lincoln Street
Franklin, MA
Gennarino D'Onofrio
President
Dacey Community Field
700 Lincoln Street
Franklin, MA
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| Dedication plaque ceremony at Dog Park - Aug 6 |
Reminder: Second Sunday Speaker: Firestorm - Childhood Amidst the Ruins of War - Aug 14
Our August Second Sunday Speaker Series features a name familiar to many in Franklin.
Firestorm: A Childhood Amidst the Ruins of War
Wolfgang Bauer, a former Franklin Town Manager and currently a representative to the Charles River Pollution Control District, was born in Hamburg, Germany in the midst of the 1943 Allied firebombing that destroyed much of the city and killed tens of thousands. Bauer will review some of the main features of the bombing raids and discuss his life as a small child growing up in the wreckage of a once-prosperous city; a situation now being repeated in Ukraine in the 21st century.
Join us Sunday August 14 at 1:15 PM for this personal look at a childhood memory of war, a timely presentation. Doors open at 1:00 PM
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The Franklin Historical Museum is located downtown at the town's original town hall and former Senior Center, 80 West Central Street. Stop in and visit our gift shop, run by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum. Find unique Franklin items for yourself, a friend or anyone who loves Franklin. Road sign 'Entering Franklin' mugs, Franklin pillows, beautiful note cards and this year's edition of our highly popular annual Christmas tree ornament. The 2022 ornament is a sweet tribute to Franklin's place in establishing the Ladybug as the Massachusetts state insect.
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What Franklin treasure have you found in your attic or basement? Always consider the museum before pitching it in the trash can. One man's trash could be a Franklin treasure! Local research available on our website franklinmuseum1778.com. Follow us on Facebook. Come in and visit us soon.
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| Second Sunday Speaker: Firestorm - A Childhood Amidst the Ruins of War - Aug 14 |
A good reminder on the Circle of Control
"The more self-aware you are, the more benefit you can get out of the Circle of Control." Ideas via @StephenRCovey #Sketchnote via @Haypsych
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| A good reminder on the Circle of Control |
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindShiftKQED/status/1548644937734000642
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
- This slot features recording of the School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/07/only-regular-school-committee-in-july.html
10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points
11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)
This hour features my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. This "Talk Franklin" episode was recorded July 26, 2022. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/07/from-heat-to-proposed-friendly-40b.html
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am It Takes A Village: Lifelong Learning
8:30 am Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media
10:00 am Celebrate With Pride: Pt. 2
11:30 am Whole Health Visions: Mainstream Pt. 2
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad
12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs
1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Healthy Communities
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 7
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation Show 1: Show 1
3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Stephen Meyers
4:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Festivals & Community Celebrations
6:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
6:30 pm 4th of July 2022: Duppy Conquerors
9:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Matt Zajac
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19
8:30 am Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force
11:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Concert Night 2019
1:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v Reading High 11-06-21
3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Unified Basketball
3:30 pm Public School Event: Jazz Cafe 02-07-20
5:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v Framingham 11-06-21
7:30 pm Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021
9:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Winchester 11-11-21
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council: 07-20-22
2:00 pm Town Council: 07-20-22
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.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Hockomock Area YMCA: Inclusive Golf Team plays at TPC
On July 25, 2022 TPC Boston hosted a golf clinic for 13 participants of the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Integration Initiative. Participants were given tips from TPC Boston golf professionals, receiving instruction in putting, chipping, and full swing from professional staff at TPC Boston. Later, the newly trained golfers hit the links and played a couple of holes on the championship course in Norton, MA.
The Hockomock Area YMCA’s Integration Initiative was established in 2004 providing children and young adults with special needs an opportunity to participate with their typically developing peers in all the programs, services, and activities offered at the Y. This inclusion program is designed to improve social skills, build self-esteem, increase physical activity, and independence and to enhance mutual respect among people of all abilities. To date, over 1,300 families have participated in the Hockomock Y’s innovative inclusive program.
TPC Boston has hosted the golf clinic program since its inception in 2011, giving kids and young adults with special needs the opportunity to learn the game of golf and improve their skills with guidance from the club professionals.
The day is set up for the participants to rotate through three stations – driving, chipping and putting. The club professionals are spread among the stations and actively coach participants so they can improve their golf game. Following the instructional portion of the day, the kids and young adults were able to play golf on the championship course, guided by the club pros.
While some of the participants were golfing for the first time, some of the kids had years of experience and were excited to return. The golfers from the Integration Initiative have developed their game so much that the Hockomock Y was able to start a 20-person integrated golf team in 2014, a program which is still going strong.
The Integration Initiative was created to bring children with special needs together to participate alongside typically developing peers, and golf is a great outlet to make that happen. The social interaction, communication and patience needed for golf help emphasize the mission of inclusion.
The YMCA looks forward to their upcoming Integration Initiative fundraisers later this year including the October 11th Legends Golf Classic tournament, also hosted by TPC Boston, which will feature sports legends from the Boston area, and their annual signature gala, the Legends Ball on November 15th, honoring Former New England Patriots Linebacker & Hall of Famer Steve Nelson and current New England Patriots Center & Captain David Andrews for their commitment to the YMCA and the community.
The Initiative has positively impacted over 1,300 families, a number which grows more and more every year thanks to events like this golf clinic.
About Hockomock Area YMCA:
The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. With over 29,000 members, half under the age of 18, our promise is to partner and collaborate with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve.
About TPC Boston
Originally designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, TPC Boston’s award-winning layout was re-designed in 2007 by celebrated golf course architect Gil Hanse, with PGA Tour player Brad Faxon serving as a consultant. The result is a compelling par-72, 7,241-yard masterpiece named by Golf Digest the “Best Private Remodel of 2007.”
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| Members of the Hockomock Area YMCA unified golf team are pictured at the clinic with Don Baldassare, Head Golf Professional at TPC Boston, along with members of the TPC professional golf staff and YMCA volunteer Sophie Scott. L-R, the golfers include: Dan Deschenes, Brian Santos, Daniel Bortolotti, Mike McCarthy, Doug McNulty, Matt Cobb, Jaci Ehrlich, Kevin Leary, Liam Farley, Tim Paquin, Ben Ragazzo, Kevin Prior and Dillan Murphy. |
Documentary Film Night at the Library: August 2 - American Insurrection (2021)
Enjoy an evening of enlightening documentary films! Light refreshments will be provided. This program is free and open to the public. All of the films can also be viewed on kanopy.com with your library card.
Tuesday, August 2, American Insurrection (2021) - 6:30 PM
FRONTLINE investigates the rising threat of far-right violence in America. With ProPublica, this film exposes the individuals and ideologies behind a wave of crimes, culminating in the attack on the Capitol.
Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/events/405356
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| Documentary Film Night at the Library: August 2 - American Insurrection (2021) |
CommonWealth Magazine: "Here’s what passed in marathon all-night legislative session"
"IN A MARATHON all night session, the Massachusetts Legislature finally finished many of their key priorities of the 2021-2022 legislative session, even as one key priority – tax reform – remained undone. They passed bills on equity in the cannabis industry, legalizing sports betting, and tightening gun licensing laws in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling. While lawmakers typically go into the wee hours of the morning when concluding formal sessions on July 31, in a highly unusual move, this year’s Legislature not only worked through the night but was still going as the Monday workday began.“The final bill comes before us for its passage,” House Speaker Ron Mariano intoned just before 7 a.m. before breaking into an unscripted comment. “Easier said than done,” he added. "
Continue reading the article online
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/courts/heres-what-passed-in-marathon-all-night-legislative-session/
You can check What's on the Governor's Desk at this page ->
Boston Globe coverage of the last session and what made it or didn't (subscription may be required)
Read more about the inner workings of the State House by following "Lisa Kashinsky's must-read rundown of what's up on Beacon Hill and beyond"
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| Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano takes a call in the entryway to the House chamber on the final day of formal sessions on July 31, 2022. | Lisa Kashinsky/POLITICO |
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