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Escape into Fiction features story time with cast members of FPAC's Sound of Music |
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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Escape into Fiction features story time with cast members of FPAC's Sound of Music
Both FHS girls and boys cross country teams, and the golf team posted wins on Tuesday
Both FHS girls and boys cross country teams were scheduled to run against Milford on Tuesday and recognize the senior runners after the meet. Due to the weather the recognition moved indoor according to the Twitter stream. FHS Panthers
"Nice job by both the girls and boys XC teams today picking up W's. Both teams came in with solid 1-7 packs. Practice tomorrow: Boys at 8am Girls at 11:15"
Via tweet from Coach Bailey -> https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1577464200188035073
On the golf course, the FHS golf team also posted a victory.
"Franklin beats Milford 142-160Steel-35 Obrien-35 Hags-36 B.collins-36"
Via tweet from PantherGolf -> https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1577424468053749761
Community Preservation Committee recommends purchase of Schmidt Farm with CPA funds (video)
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Community Preservation Committee recommends purchase of Schmidt Farm with CPA funds (video) |
Wizard Mystery Party! Wednesday, October 5 at 1:00 PM
Come to the Franklin Public Library on Wednesday (no school).
Welcome to Hyades School for Wizards and Witches! The Wands of Procyon have been stolen and we need your help to find them!
Question the suspects and put your detective skills to the test! Secrets abound and not everyone is who they seem in this magical mystery!
Ideal for ages 8+
Shared from the Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/wizard-mystery-party-wednesday-october-5th-100pm
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Wizard Mystery Party! Wednesday October 5 at 1:00 PM |
Join the Fall Foliage Hike scheduled for the SNETT on Saturday, Oct 15
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Beyond Mobility, the Massachusetts 2050 Transportation Plan schedules a virtual public meeting for Oct 20 at 6 PM
How should #Massachusetts invest in transportation in the future?
Join #BeyondMobilityMA, the statewide 2050 transportation plan, for a virtual public meeting on 10/20, at 6 PM to learn more.
More info and to register visit: https://t.co/vV7lghP0js or https://www.mass.gov/beyond-mobility
"Beyond Mobility, the Massachusetts 2050 Transportation Plan, is a planning process that will result in a blueprint for guiding transportation decision-making and investments in Massachusetts in a way that advances MassDOT’s goals and maximizes the equity and resiliency of the transportation system.
Your input is needed to help develop this vision. The process for developing Beyond Mobility is underway."
Five things to do to protect yourself online
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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday
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)
- This slot features my conversation with FSPA's Raye Lynn Mercer as we talk about her 38 years at 38 Main St https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/raye-lynn-mercer-shares-some-stories-of.html
This hour features our Town Council Quarterbacking session reviewing the Council meeting of Sep 28 with Council Chair Tom Mercer https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/town-council-quarterbacking-short.html
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
You can help the Franklin Police support the Pink Patch Project in October!
Franklin Police DepartmentAttention: Officer Lance Pickering911 Panther WayFranklin MA 02038
Notice from the DPW: Fall Curbside Yard Waste Collection Scheduled for Week of December 5, 2022.
Fall curbside yard waste collection will now run the week of December 5, 2022.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/notice-dpw-fall-curbside-yard-waste-collection-scheduled-week-december-5th-2022
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Notice from the DPW: Fall Curbside Yard Waste Collection Scheduled for Week of December 5, 2022. |
FHS volleyball, boys soccer & field hockey teams all post wins, girls soccer earns a tie in action on Monday
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FHS Panthers |
Congressman Jake Auchincloss: An Update for Sep 12 through Sep 30
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Downtown parking changes proposed for Discussion at Town Council meeting Oct 5, 2022
Parking, downtown parking. A problem, or not?
Parking changes are on the agenda for the Town Council on Wednesday. These came up through the Economic Development Subcommittee with a 3-1 vote to recommend to the Council.
There are 4 separate but integrated bylaws to cover the changes proposed.
- b. Bylaw Amendment 22-884: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations, D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-884 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._web_22-884_parking_map.pdf
- c. Bylaw Amendment 22-885: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, §170-20, Additional regulations; violations and penalties. - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-885 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._-_bylaw_amendment_22-885_amendment_chapter_170_ta_auth_to_set_fees.pdf
- d. Bylaw Amendment 22-886: Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service, § 82-6, Subsection K. Police - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-886 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9d._-_bylaw_amendment_22-886_amendment_chapter_82_municipal_service_fees_striking_quarterly_fees.pdf
- e. Bylaw Amendment 22-879: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Appendix A, Fines, Parking Violations - First Reading (Motion to Take off the Table and Move Bylaw Amendment 22-879 to Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/bylaw_amendment_-_parking_fees.pdf
Frank Presents: Jeff Roy (video)
MA State Representative Jeff Roy sat with with Frank Falvey to record an episode of Frank Presents
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https://jeffreyroy.com/ |
FHS newsletter - volume 30 - week of Oct 3, 2022
https://www.canva.com/design/DAFMrA5xAwk/_xW72CrRMHWAcA89NyYSyg/view#1 |
Franklin Veterans: October 2022 Coffee Social
Join Us for Coffee & Conversation
on Wednesday, October 5 at 10:00 AM
at the Senior Center
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/october-2022-coffee-social
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Franklin Veterans: October 2022 Coffee Social |
Student loan scammers are circling. Keep them at bay
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Student loan scammers are circling. Keep them at bay |