Town of Franklin, MA reminds residents that you can Adopt-A-Hydrant

Town of Franklin, MA reminders residents that they can Adopt-A-Hydrant

"With our Adopt-A-Hydrant program, you can select a hydrant to clear following a snow storm and...

◼️ Help Firefighters identify hydrants and respond faster
◼️ Support neighbors who are unable to clear a hydrant
◼️ Earn community service hours"

Learn more: https://t.co/pymj7GXmJY  or -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/adopt-hydrant

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Town of Franklin, MA reminds residents that you can Adopt-A-Hydrant

EPA proposes updates to PFAS regulations

"The US Environmental Protection Agency has taken the extraordinary step of setting legal drinking water limits for six of the most studied and toxic PFAS compounds, known commonly as “forever chemicals”, that are at the center of an ongoing environmental crisis.

The new limits mark the first time in 26 years that the EPA has set legal limits for a contaminant in drinking water. Municipal utilities will be required to remove the compounds from drinking water, which could set off a wave of lawsuits directed at PFAS polluters, including the US military and chemical producers like 3M, DuPont and Chemours.

The new rules are “groundbreaking”, said Erik Olson, senior strategic director for the Natural Resources Defense Council non-profit, which tracks PFAS pollution.

“We have a five-alarm fire, and setting strong standards will help ensure the fundamental right of every family to have safe water flowing from their kitchen tap,” he said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/14/epa-drinking-water-limits-pfas-forever-chemicals

The EPA page has more information on the proposed regulation changes  ->    https://www.epa.gov/pfas

Franklin currently has one well offline due to PFAS. The annual water quality report shows the results of regular water testing. A podcast series (approx. 90 minutes total) talks through the process of water quality from well to faucet. It can be found posted on the Town page 

Water quality (consumer confidence reports) https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/consumer-confidence-reports

The water system podcast series https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/news/franklin-matters-conversations-doug-martin-jake-standley

 

EPA proposes updates to PFAS regulations

2 Franklin Downtown Partnership Networking Events in March

TWO FDP NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES The Franklin Downtown Partnership is offering two networking opportunities this month for its members. Please come to either or both events! Breakfast Networking Friday, March 17 8 AM to 9 AM Dean College Campus Center Dining Hall After Hours Networking Event Wednesday, March 22 5 PM to 7 PM Escape Into Fiction LaCantina will be there with wine and beer. View the art gallery and see new book selections. Visit our website

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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Mar 15, 2023

• 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  the School Committee Budget subcommittee meeting of March 1   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/03/school-budget-subcommittee-hears.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 point.

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 episode 24 of the Making Sense of Climate series with Conservation Agent Breeka Li Goodlander https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/03/in-this-making-sense-of-climate-episode.html

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

7:30 am     It Takes A Village: Laurie Harrington

8:30 am     Sons & Daughters of Italy: Paolo DiGregorio

10:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Candy Apples

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm     Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: FireSense

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm     Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing

5:00 pm Veterans' Call: Ernest Carruthers

6:10 pm     Concerts on the Common: Bus-14

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Seth Glier

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

7:00 am     Public School Concert: Strings School 05-16-16

8:30 am     Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: New Facility

11:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Bishop Feehan 03-06-23

2:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Pembroke 03-02-23

5:00 pm Tri County Vaping Forum

8:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Marshfield 03-04-23

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

8:00 am Town Council: 03-01-23

11:30 am OSRP 03-09-23

2:00 pm Town Council: 03-01-23

7:00 pm      Town Council: LIVE, Chambers, 876 1255 4946

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 Federated Church opens a "Clothing Thrift Shop" on Wednesdays & Saturdays

The Franklin Federated Church Thrift Shop sells gently used clothing for women, men, and children.

The THRIFT SHOP is open as of March 1, 2023

• WEDNESDAYS 4PM – 7PM
• SATURDAYS 9AM – 1PM

The THRIFT SHOP, a mission of the Franklin Federated Church, is being established to support our covenant to be “A Community of Abundant Welcome to All, Growing Together in Christ and Serving with Love.” We want to provide affordable clothing to the local community. Our church supports many mission projects like the Franklin Food Pantry, Gilly House, and Common Cathedral in Boston as well as donations to charities to support families in need like New Hope in Attleboro. We view this volunteer run, donation-based shop as another way to serve and give back to the community. Donations will be accepted while the THRIFT SHOP is open with the following guidelines:

• Clothing with no rips, stains, or tears
• Clothing must be laundered; soiled clothing is not saleable
• If possible, please bring clothing on hangers
• Please wait until March to bring in summer items and September for winter items

We deeply appreciate your donations and your cooperation in helping us help our neighbors.

All proceeds are used for the work of the Franklin Federated Church to continue our work with the THRIFT SHOP and our Service to the community.

For updates to the Thrift Shop visit them online -> http://franklinfederated.org/thriftshop

Franklin Federated Church opens a "Clothing Thrift Shop" on Wednesdays & Saturdays

Senior Center Closing Early, Tuesday, March 14, closing at noon, no lunch served today

Hello Everyone

With the impending storm, and the Senior Center following the Franklin public schools, the Franklin Senior Center will be closing early at noon today, Tuesday, March 14th. We will not be serving lunch today.

As of now, if you are signed up for the Corned Beef and Cabbage Party tomorrow, Wednesday March 15th, we are still planning on having this party. If you can no longer attend, please give us a call at 508-520-4945 so that we may ask someone else on the waiting list.

Thank you and stay warm!

-Danielle

Senior Center Closing Early, Tuesday, March 14, closing at noon, no lunch served today

Franklin Food Pantry adjusts hours in anticipation of storm

"Neighbors & volunteers, wintery weather is on the way! 

The Pantry will be open for regular daytime, in-person shopping tomorrow, 3/14/23. 

Curbside Shopping has been moved to 1 PM - 2:30 PM tomorrow. There will be NO curbside from 5:30-7:00. 

If Franklin Public Schools are closed, The Pantry is closed."   https://t.co/OpwTcElKiA

https://twitter.com/FranklinFoodPan/status/1635411849134108674

Franklin Food Pantry adjusts hours in anticipation of storm

FHS results from the New Balance National Indoor Meet; Dumas 4th in Pentathlon

Girls Indoor Pentathlon Championship

4 Sarah Dumas 11 Franklin Tra 3275

Sarah Dumas

Indoor Pentathlon: #5 Girls 800 Meter Run 

5 Sarah Dumas 11 Franklin Tra 2:29.55 699

Indoor Pentathlon: #1 Girls 60 Meter Hurdles 

4 Sarah Dumas 11 Franklin Tra 9.08 893

Indoor Pentathlon: #2 Girls High Jump 

2 Sarah Dumas 11 Franklin Tra 1.60m 736

Indoor Pentathlon: #4 Girls Long Jump

18 Sarah Dumas 11 Franklin Tra 4.52m 433

Indoor Pentathlon: #3 Girls Shot Put

3 Sarah Dumas 11 Franklin Tra 9.77m 514

Additional photos of Sarah competing in the pentathlon events

https://twitter.com/FhsHurdlers/status/1635037933790187520

Girls 4x55 Meter Shuttle Hurdle Championship

21 Franklin Track Club 38.03

Girls 4x800 Meter Relay Rising Stars

16 Franklin Track Club 9:55.26

Girls High Jump Rising Stars

12 Abigail Griffith 11 Franklin Tra 1.53m

Girls Shot Put Rising Stars

11 Lily DeForge 11 Franklin Tra 11.02m

26 Elizabeth Hopkins 11 Franklin Tra 10.30m

Boys 4x200 Meter Relay Rising Stars

24 Franklin Track Club 1:32.27

"I think it's official, boys 4x200 with a school record of 1:32.27" https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1634278987726835725

"Good luck to the Franklin athletes competing at Nationals today.

Check out the live stream if you can't make it into the TRACK"   ->   https://t.co/P6Pg2Tccv9

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1634169751231426560

Results from each of the days for the multi-day event can be found online

https://live.pttiming.com/?mid=5441

FHS Panthers

Franklin High School: eNewsletter for week of March 13

"FHS Newsletter 

https://t.co/DyigvOPvzR @FranklinPSNews"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinHS/status/1635249208755355648

Franklin High School: eNewsletter for week of March 13

School budget: what will happen now that they know they won't get what they're asking for?

School Committee Meeting - CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

being rescheduled to Tuesday, March 21 same time 7 PM

The School Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 2023 has a few key items on the agenda, the most important being the school budget. The Committee will see and hear of the FY 24 Superintendent's Recommended budget. In a couple of meetings the Committee will be asked to vote on the budget.

During the Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting last week (recording and notes linked to below), it was revealed that the full amount being requested would not be met by the Town. The meeting ended before a strategy or next meeting was determined.

II. Guests/Presentations

A. Parmenter Highlights 

B. FY24 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Franklin School Committee Resolution Special Education Circuit Breaker Funding

I recommend support of the resolution for Special Education Circuit Breaker

funding as discussed.   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_resolution-_circuit_breaker.pdf  

B. Franklin School Committee Resolution Universal Free School Meals

I recommend support of the resolution for Universal Free School Meals as

discussed.   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_resolution_free_meals.pdf

 

The School Committee agenda doc includes remote participation info ->     https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_3-14-23.pdf

The meeting packet folder contains the documents released for this meeting (not all documents are released Before the meeting) -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/march-14-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet

Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting notes and audio/video links ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/03/joint-budget-subcommittee-hears-town-is_01545573578.html

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda for Mar 14, 2023 - 7 PM

More folks interested in virtual session on Redistricting Analysis; get their questions answered on Monday, Mar 13

More folks participated in the Redistricting Analysis Forum, the second and last one held to share the three options, answer questions and ask for feedback via the survey form. While less than 20 participated in person at the first forum held a week ago, over 70 participated on Monday, March 13. 

Unfortunately a few internet trolls attempt to disrupt the session and were being removed as quickly as they identified themselves. Fortunately, it did not interrupt the Q&A session and all who wanted had time to ask a question, or make a comment, some of them with more than one chance to do so.

The presentation document used will be posted to the Redistricting page (at some point). All the prior presentation documents are there ->   https://www.franklinps.net/district/redistricting-analysis

The survey is open until March 15, yes that is Wednesday, March 15. 

The Survey facilitates your feedback on the three options: https://buff.ly/421zoTp

The Story Map outlines the case for redistricting and the three options: https://buff.ly/3l2fRlm

The audio recording of the March 7 session is available -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/03/less-than-20-participate-in.html

My notes taken during the Monday, Mar 13 session can be found in one PDF file

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VaUQ-OfIOZ4U8Fg0e7hEFG3JTVWNtYfk/view?usp=share_link

Redistricting Analysis Forum - March 13 at 6 PM

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

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

7:00 am     Sons & Daughters of Italy: Paolo DiGregorio

9:00 am     It Takes A Village: Laurie Harrington

10:00 am Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

11:00 am Senior Connection: Public Health

12:10 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies

12:40 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm     Battleship Cove: 3D Print Lab

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes

4:30 pm     Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 2 - Paul Kelly

5:30 pm     Physician Focus: Children's Health: The Major Problems

6:00 pm Circle of Friends: Seth Glier

8:30 pm Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing

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

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

9:00 am     Public School Concert: Strings School 05-16-16

10:30 am FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Bishop Feehan 03-06-23

12:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Laurie Harrington

3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Pembroke 03-02-23

7:30 pm     Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

9:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Brockton 03-07-23

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

8:00 am School Committee 02-28-23: 02-28-23

11:30 am OSRP 03-09-23

2:00 pm School Committee 02-28-23: 02-28-23

5:00 pm Economic Development: 03-01-23

7:00 pm     School Committee: LIVE, Chambers, 881 8216 6946 code: 987537

School Committee Meeting - CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

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 Schools, MA: early release day for Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Dear Franklin Public School Staff and Families,

As you may know, the current weather predictions for tomorrow call for rain mixed with snow in the morning, turning to heavier snow and wind gusts tomorrow afternoon. Based on the timing of this event, it is expected that the snow will most impact the afternoon/evening. 

After careful consideration, Franklin Public Schools will have an early release tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14, 2023. All K-12 schools should follow their regular half-day schedule. 

Early Release Times 

• K-5 Schools  - 11:45 AM
• Middle Schools - 10:45
• High School - 10:55

ECDC is canceled for students. ECDC staff should report at the regularly scheduled time in the morning.

Solutions Program will remain open until 2:00 pm.

All scheduled after-school activities and evening events are canceled tomorrow.   

Respectfully,

Lucas Giguere

Superintendent

Franklin Public Schools, MA: early release day for Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Two poetry events at the Library for April to celebrate "National Poetry Month" - Apr 8 & Apr 29

Come celebrate National Poetry Month at the Franklin Public Library with poetry workshops and a Favorite Poem Recordings!

• April 8, 12-3 PM

Poetry Writing Workshops

FOUnd POETRY with Camille Napier Bernstein

OR

“I WRITE – You Do, Too”  with jamele adams

• April 29, 12-3 PM

Favorite Poem Project™  with Steve Sherlock  and Camille Napier Bernstein

Choose a favorite published poem that you have long treasured or recently discovered. Read it for a recording celebrating National Poetry Month for later inclusion on Steve’s podcast.

Note: Poems may not be ones you or family members or friends have written. 

Limit: Five minutes reading time.

Use the form here to sign up to read your favorite poem ->   https://forms.gle/yyrpREyk4BBFXGpr8 

Download and share the flyer with your friends & neighbors

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BCI2zFmVq07pmiBHU-8wnkPtuvhGxxkQ/view?usp=share_link

Two poetry events at the Library for April to celebrate "National Poetry Month" - Apr 8 & Apr 29

Rotary Comedy Night - April 22 - 6 PM

Buffet Dinner (optional) starts 6 PM - Shows Start at 7PM

Franklin Elks 1077 Pond Street Franklin, Ma. 02038

Get your tickets online ->   https://clearpathnewengland.formstack.com/forms/comedy_show_2023_franklin

Rotary Comedy Night - April 22 - 6 PM