"Franklin Line Diversion
On Saturday, August 19th & Sunday, August 20th, buses will replace regular weekend train service between Forge Park/495 and Walpole.
This diversion allows for work on the Franklin double track project. https://t.co/NiAtJ6edei"
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| Franklin line diversion Aug 19 & Aug 20 - busses between Franklin & Walpole |
"We are exactly 2 months away from the "ring of fire" solar eclipse on Oct. 14!
Whether you are traveling hours away to see the eclipse or watching it from your front porch—the most important thing to prepare for is safety.
Here's what you need to know: https://t.co/Nynk7imGMe"
Shared from -> https://t.co/PTmlTsxVr1
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| NASA Sun & Space: "ring of fire" eclipse - Oct 14 |
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)
Did you see the new addition to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse schedule for the 2023-2024 season? Joe Jencks was added to Jan 13, 2024.
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| Circle of Friends Coffeehouse adds a show to the 2023-2024 schedule |
The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM.
Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.
Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.
I hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. I am reaching out to you on behalf of the One Franklin Ballot Question Committee to seek your support for our upcoming campaign to pass an operational override.
As a valued member of our community, we believe that you share our vision of creating a better future for the residents of Franklin. By supporting our fundraising efforts, you can play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our campaign and securing the necessary resources to make a positive impact.
Your generous donations will directly contribute to funding several essential aspects of our campaign, including:
1. Signs: Clear and impactful signage is key to spreading our message far and wide. .
2. Educational Mailers: To ensure that every resident understands the implications of the ballot question, we intend to distribute educational mailers. These informative materials will break down complex information into easily understandable language, empowering voters to make informed decisions.
3. Printing: The production of flyers, pamphlets, and informational materials requires significant financial resources. Your contributions will enable us to print these materials and disseminate them throughout the community, amplifying our message and improving voter awareness.
4. Postage: Mailing these materials to every household in Franklin is a crucial part of our outreach strategy. Your support will help cover the postage costs, allowing us to reach as many residents as possible and encourage their active participation in the vote.
5. Promotional Merchandise: Showcasing our cause through promotional merchandise not only helps raise awareness but also serves as a long-lasting reminder of the campaign.
6. Educational Events: We are planning to host educational events to provide in-depth information regarding the operational override. These events will offer opportunities for residents to ask questions, engage in meaningful discussions, and gain a deeper understanding of the benefits the override will bring to our community. Your contributions will help us organize and execute these events successfully.
By supporting our fundraising efforts, you will be directly contributing to the betterment of our community. Together, we will ensure that Franklin will not be forced to make cuts to meet the needs of our residents but instead, thrive. By providing the necessary resources to sustain our schools, police, fire, and DPW, as well as enhance other services in town, we can foster a vibrant and prosperous future for all.
To make a donation, please visit our secure online donation portal HERE (you may also copy this link to paste into your browser to make an online donation https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RENS4TS6YW7BY)
OR
Send a check payable to "One Franklin" to 175 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Every contribution counts, no matter the amount. Your support will be acknowledged and deeply appreciated.
Investing in our community's future is an investment worth making. We encourage you to share this email with your friends, family, and colleagues who may also be interested in supporting our cause.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and dedication to making a positive difference in Franklin.
If you have any questions or would like further information about our campaign, please do not hesitate to contact us at OneFranklinVolunteers@gmail.com or reach out via the numbers below.
Together, let's create a brighter future!!
Warm regards,
Ruthann O'Sullivan
Chair
(508)397-7785
Kenneth Ojukwi
Treasurer
(917)783-2891
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| One Franklin Outreach to All |
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| Want to track who's taken papers for each position? Thanks to our Town Clerk, you can |
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| Memory Café |
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| Zucchini races on Friday! Aug 18 |
"This the week! Get those zucchinis ready.
One rule: HAVE FUN!!!! Thank you Franklin Ag Comm
Can't wait to see all of the creations on Friday."
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| Zucchini races on Friday! Aug 18, 2023 |
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| Wine Barre 02038 - Aug 24 at the Intermission Café from 7 to 9:30 PM |
What is going on with .... ?What happened to ....?How come .... ?
Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm Community Information Director (volunteer), for an informal and informative Q&A session.
What is the session about?
• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have
When: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom
Earth Movie Theater presents: Life on Earth - So Amazing! Yes, we live on a marvelous planet. These views from above align perfectly with the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah, with words adapted by Jeff Vogel and the NY City Labor Chorus. A glorious combination of Earth and music. ============== Earth Movie Theater – Watch Earth from space. . .and listen to joyous music. Astronauts on ISS take photos of Earth, that we convert into movies and combine with world-class music: guitar improv, Bach in Space, classical music, jazz and more. Created by Association of Space Explorers, TERC and Windows on Earth, in glorious 4K and high-quality audio, based on photos from NASA, Crew Earth Observation (CEO) and the International Space Station (ISS). These Astronaut favorite movies are great entertainment, and for Earth science and music education. Explore Earth from Space and experience the Overview Effect. See all the continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia and the edge of Antarctica. See cities at night, clouds, islands and Aurora. New movies released about weekly. Please subscribe! #EarthMovieTheater For more visit: EarthMovieTheater.org
How Looking Through An Us-vs-Them Lens Leads To More Animosity & Anger
So much of the work I do in the depolarization space leads me to great people of all mindsets. It's not that we have to agree, we just have to find a way to disagree in a more civil way. In today's hyper-connected world, where social media platforms amplify our differences and echo chambers abound, it has become increasingly crucial to cultivate a culture of respectful dialogue and understanding. So often, we lose focus on the shared humanity in those who have mindsets that differ from our own. Why? How do we allow this to happen? It really is not that hard to see if you know where to look. In this episode we talk about how looking through an us-vs-them lens leads to more animosity and anger.
Who is Zachary Elwood?
Zachary Elwood is the host of the psychology podcast People Who Read People. For that podcast, he's interviewed many experts on topics related to our us-versus-them polarization and the psychology behind our divides (see the politics-related episodes). His research into deceptive online activity has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Buzzfeed, and many more.
Zachary is a former professional poker player and the author of Reading Poker Tells, which has been translated into eight languages, and other books.
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| https://deratethehate.com/2023/07/19/how-looking-through-an-us-vs-them-lens-leads-to-more-animosity-anger-dth-episode-170-with-zachary-elwood/ |
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| Possible resemblance to the stone walls in question (these are on Dacey Field) |
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| Do you use payment apps like Venmo, CashApp, or Zelle? Read this !! |
