Have a Franklin Food Pantry volunteer in your life? April is Volunteer Appreciation Month so why not say “thank you” with a gift from our store?Get your swag on! Support The Pantry by sporting the latest gear including, hats, t-shirts, bags and so much more!Don’t delay – the store is only open through April 14, 2024.
Monday, April 1, 2024
Celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month and help the Food Pantry with a swag purchase
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Apr 1, 2024
- 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
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
8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman
9:00 am The Millis Berfield Band
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa
12:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta
1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3
3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Robert Pierson
4:30 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Narcan Availability
5:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1
6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 11 - Kemp Harris
7:00 pm FrankPres_CoreyShea_030624
9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Ellis Paul
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Westwood 06-09-23
10:00 am ATBand_031224
11:30 am ATChorus_031224
2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman
6:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1
7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball State Finals 03-17-24
9:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY
8:00 am Planning Board 03-25-24
12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 03-20-24
2:00 pm Planning Board 03-25-24
5:15 pm Sustainability Master Plan Sub: LIVE, Chambers 880 6236 9658
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Fallen Hero Recognitions Scheduled for April 2024
Fallen Hero Recognition is conducted each date that one of the 45 were reported to have died. All recognitions are held at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway.
The brief program (approx. 5 minutes) includes the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, a reading of whatever history may be available for that veteran, a salute from those present, and the playing of Taps.
This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive. The public and any family members are welcome to attend.
April9 - Joseph R. Paulette - Vietnam9 - Russell W. Shaw - Vietnam17 - John J. Kell - WWII30 - John E. Pasquantonio - Vietnam
The program is a collaboration of the Edward L. Grant American Legion Post 75, and the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 3402, under the auspices of the Town’s Veterans Council. The program outline and schedule can be found https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/03/honoring-our-franklin-veterans-who-died.html
The schedule has also been added to the Community Calendar for the next 5 years.
For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
Photos of each of the bronze plaques along the Veterans Walkway can be found in this album (2024) -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6eTxVPqJ8PPrGw7R8
Photos from 2018 -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/oRGdmq9krLNEBnjJ7
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| Honoring Our Franklin Veterans Who Died In Service to Our Country |
Franklin TV: Millis Berfield Studio Session
We brought ‘em back for more.
by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 03/31/2024
Frank Falvey finds things. Interesting things – and people. Couple of months back Frank invited Ken Porter and Bo Veaner on his program – The Millis Berfield Band. Ken bills himself humbly as the ‘Ber’ part. I guess someone has to be.
I’m good with that obfuscatorily confusive honorific. Ken wears it well.
That said, we invited ‘em back for a full album session in our large studio. They brought reinforcements as well. A lovely marimba player and a floutist. Bonus!
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| Franklin TV: Millis Berfield Studio Session |
The group sounded wonderful as we laid down track after track of excellent music. It’s all headed your way in April as part of Franklin.TV’s Music Mastery series. Watch for it in our weekly Program Guide.
And thanks to Frank for a good ‘Get’.
Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm.
And – as always – thanks for watching.
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Town Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts & Culture Agenda for April 3, 2024 Meeting
April 3, 2024 Town Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts & Culture Meeting Agenda
When: April 3, 2024 - 5:30 PM
Where:
Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 355 East Central Street
Agenda:
1. Presentation of the Arts & Culture in Franklin 2023 Public Input & Recommendations Report -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/1._arts_culture_20240130_170221_0000.pdf
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| Town Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts & Culture Agenda for April 3, 2024 Meeting |
Franklin, MA: Board of Health Meeting - April 3 at 5:00 PM
Board of Health Meeting
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 5:00 PM
Where: Conference Room, 3rd Floor, 355 East Central Street (not the training room)
Agenda:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
● February 2024
NEW BUSINESS
● NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Award● Spring Fair - June 5, 2024● Community Closet● Topic of the month - Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight● Metacomet shared service grant regional inspector report - March● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report - March● Metacomet shared service grant epidemiologist report - March
CITIZENS COMMENTARY
ADJOURNMENT
Agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/boh_agenda_4.3.24_-_google_docs.pdf
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| Franklin, MA: Board of Health Meeting - April 3 at 5:00 PM |
Franklin Public Library News & Events for April 2024 (audio)
**LIBRARY NEWS**
Library Hours
The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library will be closed Monday April 15th for Patriots Day.
Franklin Public Library's 2024 Reading Challenge!
April: A book set in a place you want to visit/vacation!
Welcome to the Franklin Public Library's first Annual Reading Challenge! For each monthly prompt that you complete and submit on time you will receive a Free Book Coupon that's good at the library's Book
Submissions MUST be submitted by the last day of each month in order to qualify for that month's Free Book Coupon. If you complete all 12 months you will be entered in to win one of multiple grand prizes! For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!
FREE access to the New York Times (nytimes.com).
Enjoy free access to NYTimes.com. For both in-library and home access, create an account and log in using that account. Coverage includes 1981 to Current, plus historic coverage 1851-1922. Home Access includes NY Times App and 5 Premium Archive (1923-1980) articles per day. Go to the library's alphabetical list of Free Online Databases to access nytimes.com.
What you get:
- Unlimited access to NYTimes.com content
- International Edition and Chinese Edition
- Historic Coverage 1851-1922 and 1981 to Current
- Newsletters, Alerts & Times Wire
- Sharing & Commenting
- Times Topics
- Search and Cross Searching
- Real-Time Market Data & Company Research Pages
- Mini Crossword puzzles
Remote Access pass also includes:
- NYTimes App
- Today's Paper: Digital edition of today's print edition
- 5 Premium Archive (1923-1980) articles per day
Museum Passes
Now is a great time to reserve passes to the area's most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, April 19th, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag - Saturday, April 20th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
Franklin Library ESL & Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer tutors needed! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly. No prior teaching experience needed! Volunteer tutors and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the registration form on the library's website.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/april-2024-franklin-library-news-events
Listen to Mitzi and I cover all the highlights for April 2024. The recording runs about 32 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1160-franklin-public-library-april-2024-event-highlights-03-18-24
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| one of the Library's April events we cover |
Master Plan Subcommittee meetings scheduled for April 1 & April 2
Sustainability Subcommittee Meeting
Event Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 - 5:15 PM
Land Use Subcommittee
Event Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 7:00 PM
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| Master Plan Subcommittee meetings scheduled for April 1 & April 2 |
SAFE Coalition celebrates 8 year anniversary with an Open House - April 5 from 11 AM to 2 PM
Via the SAFE Coalition:
"Let’s celebrate 8 years!
On Friday, April 5th, we are excited to host an open house to celebrate 8 official years of supporting our community!
Come on down, grab a snack, meet the staff, and see the space!
We would LOVE to see you!"
Did you get tickets for their Gala at THE BLACK BOX on May 1?
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C4tMRsoRgXl/
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| SAFE Coalition celebrates 8 year anniversary with an Open House - April 5 from 11 AM to 2 PM |
Veterans join the coffee & conversation at the April 2024 Coffee Social - Apr 3 at 10 AM
April 2024 Coffee Social
Join Us for Coffee & Conversation - Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00 AM
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Join Us for Coffee & Conversation - Wednesday, April 3 at 10:00 AM |
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/april-2024-coffee-social-0
Norfolk County Sheriff: Find Your Voice- leadership through the arts
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Saturday, March 30, 2024
Earth Month 2024 celebration coordinated by Franklin Recreation, DPW, and Conservation
Earth Day 2024
Recreation, Conservation and DPW
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| Earth Month 2024 celebration |
Join the Town of Franklin Recreation, Conservation and DPW for a month long
celebration of Earth Month.
The clean up event will be held on Saturday, April 20 at Beaver Pond at 9 AM - 12 PM with the clean up of nearly 40 areas across Town. Meet at Beaver Pond at 9 AM and pick up your bags/gloves and maps.
First 100 participants will receive an Earth Day t-shirt. DPW will be giving away tree samplings, coffee, and bagels.
On Saturday, April 27, the Conservation Department is sponsoring an event at DelCarte Conservation Area on Pleasant Street from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/earth-day-2024
Updated Earth Day activities info found here -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/earth-day-events-in-franklin-are-not.html
Check out THE BLACK BOX schedule of performances & events for April 2024
Check out the concerts and events happening at THE BLACK BOX this April!
Check out THE BLACK BOX schedule of performances & events for April 2024
Tickets and more info available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C4_Jie1RK89/
Franklin, MA: School Committee Webinar (virtual only) Apr 2, 2024 - 12:30 PM
Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee
School Committee Special Meeting
April 2, 2024 from 12:30 to 1:00 PM
Virtual only
Agenda:
- Office of Campaign & Political Finance Webinar
Agenda doc with remote participation info -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/sc_special_mtg._agenda_-_4_2_24.pdf
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee Webinar (virtual only) Apr 2, 2024 - 12:30 PM |
Franklin has 2 of the more than 400 Massachusetts bridges rated 'poor' by Feds
"More than 400 Massachusetts bridges, including the largest one in New England, are considered to be in such poor condition that they either need major work or to be replaced outright, according to state and federal data, underscoring the challenges the state faces keeping up with its aging infrastructure.
Franklin has 2 In all, 450 of the more than 5,280 bridges tracked by the Federal Highway Administration — roughly 8.5 percent — are rated as poor, or, put more bluntly, are “at the end of their useful life,” according to state officials. State data show that 676 bridges in total are considered “structurally deficient,” meaning at least one major component has enough serious problems it needs to be repaired or replaced.Either designation doesn’t inherently mean the spans are unsafe, transportation officials and experts say. But officials in Massachusetts and elsewhere are taking stock of their infrastructure and safety protocols after a cargo ship rammed into a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse. Six construction workers are presumed dead."
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
Franklin Matters Map of the 2 bridges on the listing in past useful life condition
If I read the data table properly, while there are effectively 2 bridges for i495 to cross the MBTA railroad and Summer St, one north bound and one south bound, only one section of each of them is on the listing, not both.
Map view of i495 bridge south bound over MBTA railroad ->
Map view of i495 bridge north bound over Summer St ->
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