Sewer Station Pump & Controls In-Kind Replacement - Invitation for Bids

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a company for the purposes of the SEWER STATION PUMP & CONTROLS IN-KIND REPLACEMENT project in the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information:  Sewer Station Pump & Controls In-Kind Replacement

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/sewer-station-pump-controls-kind-replacement

Sewer Station Pump & Controls In-Kind Replacement - Invitation for Bids

Townwide, curbside event - Sat 9/30 & Sun 10/1

"Got unwanted items? Not sure who's accepting donations? Simply place your gently used items on your curb & let the treasure hunting begin!

All items should be free of charge & are the responsibility of the homeowner to remove promptly after 10/1/23"

https://www.facebook.com/events/318418503913810/permalink/318418517247142/?mibextid=Nif5oz

Townwide, curbside event - Sat 9/30 & Sun 10/1

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Sep 18, 2023

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

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong hold a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

9:00 am     Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

10:00 am 4th of July 2023: The Zajacs

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery

1:00 pm     Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm     Veterans' Call: John Milot

4:15 pm     Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Medical Marijuana

7:30 pm     Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Small Potatoes

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Feehan 04-18-23

10:00 am FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Foxboro 09-13-23

11:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

12:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v King Philip 09-12-23

2:00 pm All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

6:00 pm Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

7:00 pm     FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Barnstable 11-04-22

9:30 pm     Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board: 08-21-23

11:00 am Economic Development: 09-06-23

2:00 pm Planning Board: 08-21-23

5:00 pm Master Plan Committee 09-13-23

7:00 pm     Planning Board: LIVE Chambers  943 0066 0666

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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Tougias to present "Until I have No Country (A novel of King Philip's War)"

NY Times best selling author Michael Tougias returns to the Franklin Historical Museum Sunday, October 8, where he will give a slide presentation and talk on his two books covering the war between the Colonists and Native Americans in 1675-76 .  Tougias is the author of the acclaimed Until I Have No Country (A novel of King Philip's War), and co-author with Eric Schultz of King Philip's War: The History and Legacy of America's Forgotten Conflict.

Tougias to present "Until I have No Country (A novel of King Philip's War)"

The first part of the presentation will discuss the Indian way of life, Colonial settlements, and the events leading up to the war as depicted in his novel. The second part covers the battles and the strategy during this cataclysmic war, which on a per capita basis was the bloodiest conflict in our nation's history.  Book signing and questions will follow.

Slides include battle sites, period sketches, historic markers, maps, and suggestions for visiting road-side history.  Tougias also discusses  Native strategy during the war and the challenges of writing a historic novel.  Former Commissioner of Indian Affairs for Massachusetts and member of the Wampanoag Tribe, Edith Andrews, is quoted on the novel's back cover, commenting that Until I Have No Country "captures the essence of the Native American."  The novel includes adventure, romance, and intrigue while staying true to historical facts.  

Tougias is best known for his seven books about true survival and rescue stories.  His latest book is Extreme Survival: Lessons From Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds.

The author grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts which was the scene of a raid during King Philip’s War and that is where the author’s fascination with this conflict began.

Tougias is the author and co-author of 29 non-fiction  books including the national bestsellers Rescue of the Bounty, A Storm Too Soon,  Overboard!  The Finest Hours: The True Story of the Coast Guard’s Most Daring Rescue (to be a Disney movie), Derek’s Gift, The Cringe Chronicle and his award-winning book, There’s A Porcupine In My Outhouse! (Misadventures of a Mountain Man Wannabe). His book, Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do is the recipient of the American Library Association “Editors Choice” award. He also wrote a memoir titled The Waters Between Us: A Boy, A Father, Outdoor Misadventures and the Healing Power of Nature More about the author can be found at http://www.michaeltougias.com 

The museum opens at 1:00 PM and the presentation will start at 1:15 PM. The Second Sunday Speaker Series is free, open to the public and sponsored by The Friends of The Franklin Historical Museum.  Handicap access is available through the back entrance of the museum.  Be sure to visit our gift shop after the presentation for unique Franklin gifts.  We look forward to seeing you there. 

Franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda for meeting scheduled Weds, Sep 20 at 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

September 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers

355 East Central Street

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. August 16, 2023 - https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._august_16_2023_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review_1.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Council on Aging

    i. Collette Ferguson   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a_colette_ferguson.pdf

b. Finance Committee

    i. Heather Sanscoucy   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5b._heather_sansoucy.pdf

c. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

    i. Kimberly Mu-Chow   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5b._appointment_kim_mu-chow.pdf

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Presentation: Franklin Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8ab._1_-_presentation_memo_23-53_-_gift_acceptance_elks_riders_elks_bingo_-_veterans_services_dept.pdf

    i. Legislation for Action #9a

b. Presentation: Franklin Elks Bingo Donation to Veterans’ Services Department   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8ab._1_-_presentation_memo_23-53_-_gift_acceptance_elks_riders_elks_bingo_-_veterans_services_dept.pdf

    i. Legislation for Action #9a

c. Discussion: Town Council Goals Update   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8c._town_council_goals_update.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 23-53: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department

(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-53 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8ab._1_-_presentation_memo_23-53_-_gift_acceptance_elks_riders_elks_bingo_-_veterans_services_dept.pdf

b. Resolution 23-54: Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation

(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-54 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._fy24_ambulance_transfer_appropriation.pdf

c. Resolution 23-55: Authorizing the Placement of a Debt Exclusion Ballot Question Relating to the Town’s Allocable Share of Debt Service on Debt of the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District on the Ballot for the Town Election to be Held on November 7, 2023

(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-55 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._23-55_-_town_council_vote_to_permit_debt_exclusion_vote.pdf

d. Resolution 23-56: A Resolution Adopting the Town of Franklin 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-56 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9d._23-56_-_osrp.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Migrant Housing update

b. Demolition Delay Bylaw report   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/10b._demolition_delay.pdf

c. Decommission Spring Street report   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/10b._demolition_delay.pdf

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Budget Subcommittee

d. Master Plan Committee

e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee

f. Police Station Building Committee

g. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc includes supporting docs as well as remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_sept_20_2023.pdf

Tri-County building project update provided, some questions remain but the date to vote is set as Oct 24, 2023

Franklin TV: Pamela Hines - Take the Jazz Journey

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 09/17/2023

Pamela Hines has been a prolific presence in American jazz as a pianist and composer. She has received national and international critical acclaim for instrumental compositions that contribute to the art of the trio, and for jazz originals for vocalists who are more at home in the American Songbook. 

Pamela Hines

Hines has led or played with other jazz artists at hundreds of east coast venues for three decades, including Scullers, Groton Hill Music Center, Les Zygomates, Prudential Center Summer Music Series, Boston Harbor Park Summer Music Series, Ryles, Johnny D's, Thelonious Monkfish (Mad Monkfish), Spirit of Boston, Acton Jazz Cafe, Mechanics Hall, New Haven Jazz Festival, Newton Jazz Festival, New Composers Jazz Festival, and Cachaça, Duplex and Metropolitan Room in NYC. (Whew! Busy girl.)

Her 2018 release, Music of Richard Whiting, earned 4.5/5 stars and was a Top 10 of 2018 selection by Dan McClenaghan, at All About Jazz. Three of her trio CDs have reached the top 20 on national radio charts and her all- original Christmas CD with vocalists made the national radio list in 2008.

Hines was host/pianist for Live Jazz New England on NPR-station WICN, 2012–17. She currently hosts the Saturday Jazz Matinee.

And did I happen to mention that Pam also hosts Jazz Journey on wfpr●fm? No? Listen, on 102.9 fm, Tuesday: 9a/12p/6p. Enjoy the Journey – and all that Jazz.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

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

PROGRAMMING NOTE:

Our assigned Comcast channels have changed. Verizon is not affected.

• Our All-Access channel has moved from 8 to 6. 
• Our School channel has moved from 96 to 8.
• Our Government channel has moved from 11 to 9

Our assigned Comcast channels have changed

Restaurant Expo scheduled for Sep 27 at the Franklin Library

Join us on September 27, 2023 from 2 PM - 5 PM at the Franklin Public Library for the Franklin Restaurant Expo. 

The Franklin Restaurant Expo allows for food service/restaurant and hospitality industry professionals to connect with a variety of vendors in the region.

Exhibitors: have the opportunity to showcase their products. service, connect with potential customers, and expand their business reach all under one roof!

Attendees: Restaurant owners, chefs, managers and other change makers in the culinary and hospitality industry won't want to miss out on this FREE opportunity to unlock innovative solutions and top-quality ingredients, products, or services to optimize, improve or diversify their offerings.

There is no cost to vendors, however, exhibit space is limited. Vendors interested in participating may contact Cassia Monteiro via email at cmonteiro@metacometpha.org or by calling 508-613-1341 to reserve a table.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/events/436466

Restaurant Expo scheduled for Sep 27 at the Franklin Library

Tri-County schedules a special election for Oct 24 to vote to approve new building project

IMPORTANT NEWS - DISTRICT WIDE ELECTION 10/24/2023 

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TRI COUNTY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

DISTRICT WIDE ELECTION – 10/24/2023 - Franklin High School Gym, 218 Oak St. (12 noon - 8pm)

The following are the eleven (11) communities that will be voting for the proposed construction of a new Tri-County Vocational High School.

Norfolk, Medway, Millis, Seekonk, Walpole, Franklin, Medfield, Plainville, N. Attleboro, Sherborn, Wrentham

Last day to register to vote is Saturday, October 14th - 9 AM to 5 PM in the Town Clerk's Office.

There will be NO extended hours for in person voting. Absentee voting will be held in Town Clerk's Office during regular business hours. Last day to absentee vote in person is 10/23 from 8AM to 12:00 (noon)

If requesting an absentee ballot be mailed you must do so by October 19th.

All ballots must be received by 8PM on election day.

For all information on the project please click on this link: https://www.tri-countybuilding.com/

For frequently asked questions: https://www.tri-countybuilding.com/faq

Shared from the Town Clerk's page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/important-news-district-wide-election-10242023

Tri-County schedules a special election for Oct 24 to vote to approve new building project

3 New police graduates from academy join Franklin Police

"Yesterday (09/15/23) was an exciting day as we welcomed 3 new officers to the Franklin Police Department. The 3 officers graduated from the Fitchburg State University Police Program/Police Academy.  

This is a 5-year program through FSU. Recruits attend a traditional 4-year university and then another year of classes and the police academy. Upon graduation, recruits graduate with a master's degree in criminal justice and their full-time police academy certificate.

The 3 new FPD Officers are Officer Parker Luther, Officer Martin Zimei, and Officer Jonathan Butler. All 3 will begin a full 12-week field training program where they’ll be paired with veteran officers to learn the job.  

Welcome to Franklin!"

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Officer Parker Luther, Officer Martin Zimei, and Officer Jonathan Butler

Mass. Public Health seeks your input on survey: "What makes a community healthy and strong?"

"We know the experiences of people with disabilities are unique and nuanced – which is why we're asking you to take our Community Health Equity survey. 

Your answers can help us develop new ways to improve accessibility for all in MA: https://t.co/XyKgancaRD"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/MassDPH/status/1703151836721557915

Mass. Public Health seeks your input on survey: "What makes a community healthy and strong?"

Looking for a remote job for a cause you care about? Here’s how to know if it’s a scam

"If you’re looking for a remote job, you might be interested in companies that support a cause. But scammers know that and use your interest to draw you in. If, for example, you’re an LGBTQ+ person or ally, a job that says you can “help LGBTQ+ people in need from the comfort of your own home” might sound great. But what happens if you take that next step?

Based on reports to the FTC, that LGBTQ+ non-profit looking to “hire fast” could be using common interest to build trust with you. If you’re invested in their cause, they hope you’ll be more willing to give personal information before they’ve told you anything about the job. Or you’ll be willing to deposit that check they sent you for “equipment costs” — and send some of the money on to someone else, or back to them. (These are both big signs of a scam.)"

Continue reading about this scam alert from the FTC ->   https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/09/looking-remote-job-cause-you-care-about-heres-how-know-if-its-scam

Looking for a remote job for a cause you care about? Here’s how to know if it’s a scam

In Case You Missed It: Constitution Day Resources

On February 29, 1952, Congress designated September 17 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. This day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, and recognizes all American citizens.

The framers of the Constitution of the United States chose the population to be the basis for sharing political power, not wealth or land. Thus, they included a mandatory count of the population every 10 years (decennial census) in the Constitution. Article I, Section 2 states: 

“Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers….” 

Additional resources on Constitution day can be found -> 

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/resources/constitution-day.html 

In Case You Missed It: Constitution Day Resources

Franklin Art Association meeting Oct 4 will feature artist Carlie DeGaetano

The Franklin Art Association will hold its meeting on Wednesday, October 4, at 6:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.  

The featured artist is Carlie DeGaetano who will do a watercolor painting demonstration. Carlie resides in Blackstone and spends most days painting or teaching painting at the Medway Senior Center. Her medium of choice is watercolor, but she also paints in acrylic and water soluble oils. She paints in a loose free style with lots of color.  Her work can be seen at www.etsy.com/shop/CarlottasArt.

Established in 1971, the Franklin Art Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a wide variety of fine art mediums and photography, while providing ongoing educational opportunities through live demonstrations and hands-on workshops. The Association gallery is located at the Escape into Fiction Bookstore at 12 Main Street, Franklin. The FAA is supported by the Franklin Cultural Council and the Franklin Cultural District.  www.franklinart.org, Instagram and Facebook.

We welcome members, friends, students and the public to attend this interesting program. There is no admission fee.

watercolor painting by Carlie DeGaetano

DPW sewer line work street schedule for week of 9/18/23

Phase 7 - Sewer Lining Project Continues Next Week! 

Green Mountain Pipeline Services are scheduled to be out working on the following streets next week:

• Monday, Sept. 18 ~ Main St.
• Tuesday, Sept. 19 ~ Main St., Corbin St. and Emmons St.
• Wednesday, Sept. 20 ~ Elwood Rd., Washington St. and Oak St.
• Thursday, Sept. 21 ~ Beaver St.. and Church St.

Residents will be notified if there will be any disruption to their service.

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DPW sewer line work street schedule for week of 9/18/23

FHS girls & boys soccer, golf & volleyball teams all post wins on Friday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, Sep 15, 2023.

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 6 @ Foxboro, 1 – Final 

– Franklin scored the game’s first three goals and then answered Foxboro’s response with another three to stay unbeaten on the season. Michael Fernandez-Martin recorded a hat trick to power the Panthers attack, while Garrett Scagliarini, Wyatt Herndon, and Bran Morin each scored once. Andrew O’Neill had a pair of assists, while Noah Cain, Josh Rappa, Hansy Jacques, and Jake Lorenzo each assisted once. Ethan McHugo had Foxboro’s lone goal, finishing off solid build up play from Jack Sullivan and Anthony Lara.

Girls Soccer = Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 

– Kelly O’Connor and Anya Zub each had a goal and an assist, as Franklin tallied a pair of second half goals to earn a bounce back win against Foxboro. After going into the break scoreless, O’Connor scored the eventual game-winner off a Zub assist and then the duo reversed roles for a goal to seal the points. Franklin coach Jodi Klein praised her team’s ability to possess the ball and come back with a solid team effort after Tuesday’s loss to King Philip. Allie Sougaris made several key saves for the Warriors, who also got strong defensive play from Alli Tuohey, Lindsey Resnick, and Lexi Tuohey. Erin Foley and Caroline Power had good games in the Foxboro midfield and Chloe Ostis and Morgan Riley worked hard up front for Foxboro, which had a tough, three-game week.

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Oliver Ames, 0 – Final 

– Franklin secured a 25-17, 25-22, 25-17 sweep of OA to continue its unbeaten start to the season. Taylor Lacerda had another strong all-around match with nine kills, a pair of aces, and 10 digs. Makayla Kuykendall was also solid all over the court with 12 kills, four aces, and 13 digs. Saia Rivera had a strong defensive match for the Tigers, who got 21 assists from Clare Kavolius, 10 kills from Sarah Hilliard, and four kills and four solo blocks from Addyson Smock.

Golf = Franklin vs. Bishop Feehan, 3:00

Panthers finish the week 3-0 with win over Bishop Feehan 158-166!!

CJ Steel & Liam Lewandowski shoot 39 while both Caden Sullivan and Jack Nelson go 40.  FHS is now 6-0 on the season.

Heading out Monday to take on Nashoba at the International.

https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1702815710857060680

For other results around the league on Friday  (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-09-15-23/

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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 ->

https://hockomocksports.com/sign-up/#utm_source=HockomockSports&utm_medium=HomepageDesktop&utm_campaign=20232024

FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com