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Friday, September 15, 2023
Western Region Town Hall on September 18 in Milford (Franklin Town Hall in Oct)
Dean College Class of 2027 gives the "Wake Up Call"! (video)
Dean College (@DeanCollege) Thu, Sep 14, 2023:
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/DeanCollege/status/1702314145457057878
Good morning from the Class of 2027!
video link -> https://t.co/YRadFpeYNe
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/DeanCollege/status/1702314145457057878
Hey kids, paint a portrait of Ben Franklin, yes, the 4 legged one: for K-5 students, Sep 26
Join us for a fun art workshop on September 26th. Spend your day with a fun art workshop. We will be painting portrait's of Franklin Police Department one and only Ben Franklin.Register online at franklinma.myrec.com
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CxLO_4TOod3/
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| Paint a portrait of Ben, yes, the 4 legged one: for K-5 students, Sep 26 |
20 ways to celebrate connecting the Dots on the 20th anniversary
Friday, Sep 15 is the 20th anniversary of International Dot Day!
Visit this blog post for resources from NCTE and https://t.co/A1n2qjVWyE that celebrate author Peter H. Reynold's THE DOT and the story's powerful themes of bravery, creativity, & self-expression. https://t.co/fNv4daHyCz
Shared from -> https://t.co/TuYCIV6nFB
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| 20 ways to celebrate connecting the Dots on the 20th anniversary |
Franklin Health Dept: September is National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month.
In the past year 1 in 3 adults had a substance use disorder or any mental illness.
Get help at FindTreatment.gov
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| Franklin Health Dept: September is National Recovery Month |
Job fair at HMEA September 29, 2023
Are you looking for a job built around helping others in an impactful community? Come check out HMEA’s Career Fair on September 29 in Franklin alongside our affiliate, Advocates.
You’ll be able to learn about all the new and different opportunities HMEA has to offer, including direct support staff, job developers, and more. For more details, sign up -> https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=af1a0c13-7d34-4706-8ef9-523173e6ab21
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CxDkfL_OJU-/
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| Job fair at HMEA September 29, 2023 |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Sep 15, 2023
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday
9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews
10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY
7:30 am ArtWeek: John Christoforo
9:00 am Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo
11:00 am Senior Connection: Joe Landry
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli
12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery
1:00 pm Physician Focus: Guns and Public Health
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1
3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2
3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock
4:30 pm Franklin Library Association: Role of the Library in American Democracy
6:00 pm 4th of July 2023: Duppy Conquerors
8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Tracy Grammer
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
7:00 am Public School Concerts: Oak Street Music 2019
8:30 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19
10:30 am FHS Senior Awards Night 2020
1:00 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18
2:30 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23
5:00 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos
9:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Feehan 04-18-23
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 08-17-23
2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 08-17-23
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Town of Franklin, MA: Flu Clinic for adults (18+) - Sep 28 - Register Now!
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| Flu Clinic for adults (18+) |
The Franklin Department of Health is hosting a free Flu Clinic for adults (18+) on 9/28/2023 from 12pm - 3pm at the Franklin Senior Center.
Register here: https://t.co/YJaHO2MxJP
Shared from -> https://t.co/PiDTREuUoV
Finance Committee meeting of Sep 13, video available for replay (video)
The Finance Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023.
The Franklin TV recording is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/lMwzLzavMBo?si=c570N1gOwUvOI8ym&t=180
Key agenda items to follow along with the recording:
4. The Bill Dowd “Deep Dive” Seriesa. Five Year Fiscal Forecast Budget Modelhttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/4a._5_year_fiscal_forecast.pdfb. MassBenchMarks September 2023 Economic Outlookhttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/4b._massbenchmarks_-_notes_from_the_board_september_2023.pdf b.
Stabilization Account Balance https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/7b._stabilization_fund_balances_6-30-2023.pdf
Agenda doc ->
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Finance Committee Agenda for the September 13, 2023 Meeting at 7 PM |
Master Plan Update Committee meeting Sep 13, 2023 - video replay available (video)
The Master Plan Update Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023.
The Franklin TV video replay is available -> https://www.youtube.com/live/4PLjYeHTLYc?si=RA46I3a-miCXTexM&t=24
Agenda doc ->
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| Master Plan Update Committee: Agenda for Weds, Sep 13 meeting at 6:30 PM |
Weather took care of the fall outdoor sports on Wednesday, while volleyball tops Foxboro 3-0
Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023.
Field Hockey = Foxboro @ Franklin – Postponed to TBD.
Volleyball = Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Brooke Daniels shined at the service line to help Franklin land a sweep over visiting Foxboro (25-10, 25-4, 25-18). Daniels had 10 aces in the win and added 11 assists and three digs for Franklin. Taylor Lacerda had five kills in the win, reaching 500 kills for her career. Livi Alberti and Makayla Kuykendall tied for a team-high six kills and Leah Cooke notched 14 digs.
Golf = Milford @ Franklin – Postponed to TBD.
For other results around the league on Wednesday (subscription required)
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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.
To subscribe to HockomockSports.com ->
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Volunteer Fair not interrupted by tornado warning, folks did find volunteer opportunities
A couple of dozen folks braved the weather (and the tornado warning) to meet and greet the various nonprofits gathered to find out what the nonprofits do and how volunteers can help them.
The first (and not last) event of this kind was held Wednesday night at THE BLACK BOX thanks to FSPA, FPAC, and the Mercers.
The following nonprofits were scheduled for tables at the event.
- Department of Children & Families [DCF]
- Franklin Public Radio
- Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council [SEPAC]
- SAFE Coalition
- Franklin Lions Club
- Metacomet Land Trust
- One Franklin
- Franklin Democratic Town Committee [FDTC]
- Franklin Senior Center
- Franklin Neighbor Brigade
- Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee
- Franklin Food Pantry
- Franklin LGBTQ Alliance
- Franklin Downtown Partnership
- New Hope, Inc.
- Foster Care Essentials
- Franklin Performing Arts Company [FPAC]
For info and updates from the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (a FANNTastic group!) visit the FANN online at -> https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/
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| some of the conversation at the SAFE Coalition table |
Love Dogs return to THE BLACK BOX to perform on Sep 23 at 8 PM
The Love Dogs, a "Rockin' Swingin' R&B septet from Boston," returns to perform at THE BLACK BOX on Saturday, Sep 23, 2023.
Mass Creative offering an Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship
via Michael J. Bobbitt (@mbobbitt)
"Great opportunity for people want to deepen their arts advocacy knowledge. Apply for this fellowship."
Via Mass Creative
"We're happy to announce that we're relaunching the MASSCreative Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship! This is a stipended year-long leadership development cohort for artivists, creative workers, & emerging cultural leaders. "
"Applications are now open & close on September 22nd. Visit the link to learn more & apply today! mass-creative.org/resources-for- "
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/mbobbitt/status/1701654327616548944
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| Mass Creative offering an Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship |
Healey Administration seeks funds for migrants, Augustus on The Codcast talks housing overall (audio)
"THE HEALEY ADMINISTRATION said it needs another $250 million to keep the emergency shelter program afloat and will probably need additional funds if the number of migrants coming into the state continues to rise.Under the right to shelter law, Massachusetts is required to provide shelter and support services to homeless families with children and pregnant women. The budget for the current fiscal year, which is less than three months old, appropriated roughly $325 million to provide services to 4,700 families.With an influx of migrants from other countries and fewer people transitioning out of the program because of a shortage of housing, the number of families participating has grown to more than 6,300 and the $250 million is needed to help cover that extra cost. The $250 million represents a 77 percent increase in funding."
Continue reading the article online ->
Boston Globe coverage of this bit of news (subscription maybe required) -> https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/13/metro/maura-healey-emergency-shelter-system-homeless-families-250-million/
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| Healey Administration seeks funds for migrants, Augustus on The Codcast talks housing overall (audio) |
Also this week on The Codcast the housing issue is discussed:
“I don’t think there’s any silver bullets,” Ed Augustus, who heads up the new Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, said on The Codcast. “There’s not one obvious thing that, geez, if you just did this, this would unlock housing production. But I think it’s a series of smaller policy changes, additional funding, and new partnerships and strategies that hopefully collectively help move the needle and get us closer to that 200,000 number.”
Continue reading the article -> https://commonwealthmagazine.org/podcast/augustus-no-silver-bullets-in-the-housing-crisis/
Listen to the Codcast episode -> https://soundcloud.com/massinc/housing-sec-ed-augustus-on-shelter-squeeze-urban-doom-loop
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