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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Save the date - Coach Kevin Dickie - Your Confident Mindset - June 21
Kevin Dickie
Your Confident Mindset
How Your Mindset Can Ensure Successful Networking
Friday, June 21
Have you consciously taken control of your life and your career?
If you go into an interview thinking that you will not get hired, you undermine your presentation and your skills, even unconsciously. Interviewers can often tell when you do not believe in yourself.
In turbulent times, confidence can be inspiring. Kevin will show you how to develop a confident mindset without coming off as arrogant or self-absorbed.
Kevin will provide:
· Techniques to overcome self-doubt and limiting beliefs
· How reframing your thoughts changes perspective
· How a Growth Mindset leads to more confidence
Kevin Dickie is a certified Master Life Coach, Confidence Life coach, and Goal Success Life Coach, who successfully transitioned from Program Management and Customer Service into Life Coaching. He specializes in guiding people through challenging life events; helping clients recognize their unique gifts; and attain their goals that seemed unreachable.
Why you should attend: In these turbulent times, your job search and career transition need every edge you can apply. This session will answer many of your questions about networking, confidence, and how your mind influences both.
Join us at the Metrowest Networkers Group
1st & 3rd Fridays of the month: 10 am - Noon
24 Vernon Street, Framingham, MA 01702
At the offices of the First Parish in Framingham Unitarian Universalist
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Ed Lawrence
CPRW; NCOPE
Certified Interview Coach
Authorized DISC Administrator
Member, CPRW Certification Committee |
| Save the date - Coach Kevin Dickie - Your Confident Mindset - June 21 |
More Perfect Union shares the marginal income tax history from 1913 to 2017
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| marginal income tax history |
More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) posted on Mon, Jun 17, 2024:
"Before we had the fake "trickle down" idea we had "make the rich pay high taxes and use that money to help other people." https://t.co/aN7Xe6E1rK
What does More Perfect Union do?
More Perfect Union is a nonprofit education, advocacy, and journalism organization with a mission to build power for the working class. We tell the stories of working class Americans by covering politics, policy, labor, business, and economics news through a class lens. We pair our reporting with activism to win policy fights that support families and the working class.The organization is made up of More Perfect Union Action (EIN: 85-3190605), a 501(c)(4) organization that covers policy fights, electoral stories, and ballot initiatives to empower the working class within the political process and More Perfect Union Foundation (EIN: 85-3189807), a 501(c)(3) organization that creates educational content, publishes investigative reports on corporate accountability, and advocates for working class issues. https://perfectunion.us/about/
A recent video shares info on Uber which is likely going to be a ballot question for MA in November -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w5RjuTmztU
MBTA Commuter Rail notice: head's up that travel on Friday (Jun 21) may be busy and with delays
The Celtics championship parade is on Friday, June 21st.
Please consider if your travel is necessary, as crowds and delays for service in both directions are expected.
Bikes will not be allowed on board.
Learn more: https://mbta.com/celtics
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| MBTA Commuter Rail notice: head's up that travel on Friday (Jun 21) may be busy and with delays |
Register now for the Red Apron Charcuterie special "Charcuterie Cup Workshop" - July 10
Attention charcuterie lovers!
Would you like to learn the art of charcuterie in a cup ?
Join Us for a Delightful Experience!
Red Apron Charcuterie is thrilled to announce a special Charcuterie Cup Workshop at La Cantina Winery. This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their summer parties with stunning and delicious charcuterie cups.
📅 Date: July 10
🕒 Time: 6:30
📍 Location: La Cantina Winery.
🎟️ Tickets: https://lacantinawinery.square.site
Don’t miss this opportunity to create and taste exquisite combinations in an unparalleled environment! Reserve your spot now and take your culinary skills to the next level.
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| Register now for the Red Apron Charcuterie special "Charcuterie Cup Workshop" - July 10 |
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Summer Junkin & Dunkin with FREE Dumpster Bags
Feels like Summer! It is time to DUNK that JUNK
Junk Dunkers is offering FREE dumpster bags with a pickup, a $32 savings, plus a discounted pickup of $225, payable in cash, $65 cheaper than Waste Management Bagsters. For this huge savings go to www.junkdunkers.com to book now or Call 508-595-8419 for more details.
Besides dumpster bags we are always here to help you remove your unwanted property from inside or outside your home or office. Single items or a truck load. We organize the entire process, you just need to make the call
HOME SELLERS
Check out a recent home cleanout and how we leave your property after a DUNK.
Whether you are preparing to move, or just trying to reclaim space being taken away by clutter, give us a shout. You’ll love the process and our no-nonsense pricing.
508-595-8419 or www.JunkDunkers.com. Junk Dunkers is a Franklin based business .
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, June 19, 2024
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
- This slot features Robyn & Jennifer talking about the forthcoming Pride Day, June 22 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/06/robyn-jennifer-talk-about-pride-day.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.
- In this episode hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi talk about Gadgets & Salmon Safe -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/06/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html
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 slot features the latest Making Sense of Climate episode #46 in the series -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/06/in-this-episode-we-go-from-elections-to.html
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am Mental Health: Raeleen Sullivan
8:30 am Memorial Day 2024
10:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Grillin'
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Rigatoni Al Forno
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7
3:30 pm Celebrate with Pride: Sioo
5:00 pm Memorial Day Breakfast 2024
6:30 pm FHS Graduation 2024
9:30 pm Circle of Friends: Garnet Rogers
8:30 am Memorial Day 2024
10:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Grillin'
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Rigatoni Al Forno
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7
3:30 pm Celebrate with Pride: Sioo
5:00 pm Memorial Day Breakfast 2024
6:30 pm FHS Graduation 2024
9:30 pm Circle of Friends: Garnet Rogers
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force
11:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1
12:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024
1:30 pm Tri County Graduation 2024
3:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball: v St. Paul Diocesan 06-01-24
5:30 pm FHS Graduation 2024
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council 05-22-24
1:00 pm Town Council 05-22-24
1:00 pm Town Council 05-22-24
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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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, June 18, 2024?
Tuesday, June 18
6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)
7:00pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House)
7:30pm Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International (Franklin TV Studio)
** Town Meetings today
- Housing Subcommittee
Event Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 5:15pm
- Franklin Public School Committee Meeting
Event Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 7:00pm
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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Why are there multiple calendars?
There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:
The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar
The Library calendar of events -> calendar link
The Senior Center calendar of events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Voices of Franklin: KP Sompally calls for Inclusive Voting Rights for local elections
Call for Inclusive Voting Rights in Town of Franklin's
Special Election on School Budget Decisions
A significant issue has come to the forefront in the Town of Franklin as more than 150 families, who are legal taxpayers but not citizens, are currently denied the right to vote on crucial school budgetary matters. In a community where the school is a vital institution for all residents, it's imperative that every voice is heard and valued.
The school belongs to every resident of the Town of Franklin, regardless of their citizenship status. These residents contribute to the town's wellbeing and its educational system through their taxes, and they should have a say in how school funds are allocated.
I urge on behalf of these dedicated residents to grant them the opportunity to vote on school budget issues," said KP Sompally, School Committee Member. "Every taxpayer should have the right to participate in decisions that directly impact their contributions and their community's future.
This appeal is grounded in the belief that inclusivity and fairness are fundamental to our democratic values. Granting voting rights to all legal taxpayers on school budget matters will ensure that the voices of those who support our schools are heard, and their needs and concerns are addressed.
- Inclusivity: All residents, regardless of citizenship, contribute to the school system and should have a say in its budget.
- Fair Representation: Ensuring that more than 150 legal taxpayers have the right to vote on school budget issues will reflect a fair and just community.
- Community Strength: Inclusive voting rights will strengthen community bonds and ensure that all voices contribute to the future of Franklin Town's educational system.
We call upon the Election Commissioner and all advocates of voting rights to support this crucial change. Let us come together to ensure that the Town of Franklin remains a place where every resident's voice matters and where our educational system thrives through collective effort, and inclusive decision-making.
Sincerely,
KP Sompally
Franklin School Committee Member
Updated 6/19/24
I want to clarify my request from yesterday because some of you sent me upset emails. I am totally against illegal non-citizens being able to vote in elections. I was requesting to let legal residents, who are paying taxes and obeying the law just like us, vote in municipal elections especially for the school budget issues. These residents are permanent residents in immigration terms. Several towns in Massachusetts have requested this change, but none have had legislation passed. Again, thanks for understanding.
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If you have something to say, you can find the guidelines here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html
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| Voices of Franklin: KP Sompally calls for Inclusive Voting Rights for local elections |
ALARM Robotics wins the Engineering Inspiration Award 2 times in a row; goes to the World Championship!
4H ALARM Robotics won the prestigious Engineering Inspiration Award at the New England District Championship at West Springfield in Big E and earned a spot at the World Championship at Houston, Texas.
ALARM Robotics is a local non-profit community team which has been mentoring students in robotics since 2007 and is set up in Franklin’s very own historic Red Brick School. ALARM stands for ‘A Lot of Awesome Robot Makers’. The team participates in FRC–-FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION run by FIRST(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).
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| ALARM Robotics with the FIRST artwork at the World Championship in Houston, Texas. 20 students and 4 mentors from ALARM participated in the World Championship. In the front row are mentors L-R Pallavi Naravane, James Minihane, Nicholas Mosher, Ajit Naravane |
For a complete recap of the season -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Ar8pOBbQ9BBpvuuzHYt9A8RbdJEh8-2/view?usp=sharing
Here's a short video recap of our season: https://youtu.be/E2KXfUeTzbc
Children's Museum of Franklin wins 1:1 matching grant; can you help to match it?
Via the Children's Museum of Franklin:
"We are beyond thrilled to share that Children’s Museum of Franklin is recipient of a 2024 Cultural Facilities Fund Grant through Mass Cultural Council and MassDevelopment! This 1:1 matching grant of $35,000 is a Feasibility and Technical Assistance grant that will help us move forward with architecture and engineering plans as we design out our first physical location at 157 Cottage Street, Franklin. We are so excited for this next step and can’t wait to share pictures with you soon!
Meg Hagen, co-creator of the Children's Museum
Here is our ask: This is a 1:1 matching grant. Can you and/or your company help us meet this $35,000 match? Every donation to Children’s Museum of Franklin will help us reach this next milestone.
We would like to thank @masscultural and @massdev for their incredible support. A big thank you to @MAGovernor, @beccarauschMA, and @StateRepJeffRoy for supporting the #CulturalFacilities Fund! Your ongoing capital investment makes our state stronger!
#PowerOfCulture #childrensmuseumfranklin #franklinma
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Three Leading Massachusetts Human Service Providers Set to Merge
Unified agency to achieve greater impact for individuals and families facing life challenges
Advocates today announced that it will merge with its two affiliated partner agencies to create one of the most comprehensive human service providers in the state.
On July 1, 2024, Advocates, Horace Mann Educational Associates, Inc. (HMEA) and Family Continuity will become a single, unified organization operating under the Advocates name.
"Fully merging our three affiliated organizations into one cohesive agency will allow us to provide more comprehensive and coordinated services for people facing a wide range of life challenges," said Diane Gould, President and CEO, Advocates. "In addition, having one brand identity will make it easier for all community members to have access to and benefit from everything we have to offer."
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| Three Leading Massachusetts Human Service Providers Set to Merge |
The merged organization will serve more than 40,000 children, adults and families in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and employ more than 2500 staff. The majority of employees are essential direct care workers.
"This is exciting news for all individuals and families who need the services and supports provided by these three organizations," said Jane Ryder, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disabilities. "Having a single agency with a broad range of programs and a strong, visible presence will be a valuable asset to the communities across Central and Eastern Massachusetts that this larger Advocates organization will now serve."
Advocates provides a broad range of services for people impacted by addiction, aging, autism, brain injury, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges. In addition to residential and day supports, the MetroWest-based agency provides behavioral health services including outpatient counseling and residential supports, emergency psychiatric services, community justice and jail diversion programs, and integrated care management.
"Our organizations share the same values and have talented staff who care about the people they serve and are passionate about the work they do," said Michelle Donohue, Chief Operating Officer, HMEA. "In addition, we each possess unique strengths and expertise and see lots of potential to learn from one another."
HMEA brings to the merged organization increased capacity and complementary services in the areas of adult family care; shared living; family supports; day habilitation and employment; and residential programs for people with autism (ASD) and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). HMEA's service area extends to over 110 communities in the Central, Southeastern, and Eastern regions of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and includes several well-known programs including Autism Resource Central, an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Clinic, The Darnell School, and Tech Access of RI.
"I am excited about this merger because the diversity and inclusiveness of all three organizations will bring different cultures and talents together," said Teresa Nderitu, Residential Coordinator, HMEA. "Working with the direct care staff, I see expanded opportunities for teamwork, development, and growth that will allow us to enhance the creative solutions we provide to help people live better."
Family Continuity adds its highly respected mental health and substance use services for children, adults, and families across Eastern and Central Massachusetts to Advocates existing programs. Common services include outpatient clinics, peer supports and recovery coaching, jail diversion, and family support. Integrating Family Continuity's programs with Advocates will build long-term sustainability, promote stronger communities, further increase access to care and advance social, racial, economic, and health justice.
"The sensitivity shown by our new colleagues at Advocates and HMEA to the employees and those we serve at Family Continuity has been amazing," said Judy Donahue, Care Coordinator, Behavioral Health Partners of MetroWest & Family Continuity Community Partner Program. "The caring, thoughtful, and respectful way in which this merger process has been conducted gives me great reassurance and confidence that we will achieve great things together."
All of the services currently provided to individuals and families across all three organizations will continue. No services will be eliminated or reduced. The merger will position Advocates to better meet the challenges of the evolving human service system in order to deliver the highest quality of care.
"We're excited about the new opportunities we see for service expansion and innovation to meet the changing needs of the people we support and the expectations of our funders and community partners," said Gould. "Together, as one mission-driven organization, we look forward to providing thousands of individuals and families with the supports they need to lead healthy, productive, and rewarding lives."
For more information, please visit https://www.advocates.org/.
About Advocates
Advocates provides a broad range of services for people facing life challenges such as addiction, aging, autism, brain injury, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges. With Advocates' help, more than 40,000 individuals and families living in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will find the supports they need to lead healthy, productive, and rewarding lives. For more information, visit www.advocates.org.
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