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Thursday, March 30, 2023
Strawberry Stroll Registration Open 🍓
Reminder: Electronics Recycling Event - April 1, 2023 from 9 AM to 2 PM
Join us for our annual Electronics Recycling Event Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We are accepting ALL electronics, appliances, and bikes!
St. Mary's Church - former Benjamin Franklin School Parking Lot 201 Main Street Franklin, MA
The event will be held in the former Benjamin Franklin School parking lot, across the street from the church. All electronics, appliances, items with a plug and/or batteries, as well as bicycles in any condition will be accepted and recycled for a small cost as follows:
Cost to You:
• $5 each for Computers, Laptops, Video Game Consoles, DVD Players, VCR’s, Small Printers, Radios, Speakers, Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Drills, Digital Cameras, Clocks, Trophies, Frying Pans and Cookware, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.• $10 each for Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba, Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps, Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Small Household Appliances• $15 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors, Small Microwaves• $20 each for CRT Computer Monitors, TVs up to 24,” Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Heat Lamps, Heaters, Propane Tanks (Empty), Range-Top/Large Microwaves• $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Large Appliances, Outdoor Grills, Treadmills, Exercise Equipment, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Power Washers, Large Yard Equipment, Water Tanks• $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers• $35 each for TVs over 36”• $40 each for Projection TVs• NO CHARGE (Cash Donation Recommended): Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Wires, Cables, Chargers, Car Batteries, Household Batteries Keyboards, Tablets.
Residents from all towns are welcome to recycle. The event will be rain or shine. Computer hard drives will be destroyed during the recycling process, but can be removed on-site at the event for an additional charge. Cash payment is preferred, but checks will be an acceptable form of payments over $30.
For more information, Email GreenDayRecyclingMA@Gmail.com
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| Franklin Electronics Recycling Event - April 1, 2023 from 9 AM to 2 PM |
A Screening and Discussion of the film, “CURED”
Dean College will hold a screening and discussion of the film “CURED” on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM with co-director of the film, Bennett Singer.
“CURED” is an award-winning documentary that takes viewers inside the campaign that led to a pivotal yet largely unknown moment in the struggle for LGBTQ equality and dignity: the American Psychiatric Association’s 1973 decision to remove the diagnosis of homosexuality from its manual of mental disorders.
Combining eyewitness testimony with newly unearthed archival footage, the film reveals how a small group of impassioned activists achieved this unexpected victory.
The screening will be held in the Arthur W. Peirce Center for Technology and Science Room S11 on the Dean College campus. The event is FREE and open to the public. An RSVP is encouraged as space is limited. Please email PresidentsEvents@dean.edu to reserve your spot.
Shared from -> https://www.dean.edu/news-events/story/dean-college-to-hold-a-screening-and-discussion-of-the-documentary-cured/
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| A Screening and Discussion of the film, “CURED” |
Franklin Health Department: National MS Day - Thursday, March 30
Thursday (3/30/23) is National MS Day!
Nearly a million people are living with MS in the U.S - more than double the previous estimate.
Learn more:nationalmssociety.org
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| Franklin Health Department: National MS Day - Thursday, March 30 |
Don’t miss this lineup of journalists who can help you find news you can trust
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| We've lined up some terrific journalists for our free webinar series How to find news you can trust. You won't want to miss these fascinating and informative conversations!
The series begins April 12 and runs for three consecutive Wednesdays, starting at 4 p.m. ET. Register once to access all three sessions!
We look forward to seeing you April 12!
For a future founded on facts, |
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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Mar 30, 2023
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday
9:00a/12:00p/6:00p A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi
10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday
7:30 am Veterans' Call: John Milot
9:00 am Matt York: Highway Men
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Fish
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos
12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons
1:00 pm Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 7
3:00 pm Joe Landry: Service Stations & Car Dealerships
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo
6:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes
7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 9 - Coronas
8:00 pm ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday
7:00 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021
9:30 am All-Town Showcase: Band
12:00 pm Universe of Adolescent Sleep
1:00 pm FHS Band
3:00 pm Tri County Vaping Forum
5:00 pm FHS Oskey 2022
8:00 pm School Committee Redistricting Analysis
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday
8:00 am Conservation Commission 03-22-23
2:00 pm Conservation Commission 03-22-23
7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE, Remote 827 7820 9117
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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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Franklin Cultural District: #artshappenhere Symposium, music choices, Farmers Market, and more
There is still time to register for the Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium Thursday, March 30 at Dean College.
Wednesday, March 29
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm - Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving Workshop (virtual) (Franklin SEPAC)
Thursday, March 30
10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction)
6:30pm - Metrowest Arts and Culture Symposium (free, ticketed event) (Dean College)
Friday, March 31
5:30pm - Joshua David (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
Saturday, April 1
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
3:00pm - Joey D's Wingz & Thingz (Food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
5:30pm - Sudden Odd Behavior (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
8:00pm - SheGrooves (free ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)
Sunday, April 2
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Tuesday, April 4
7:00pm - Franklin Garden Club (Franklin Public Library)
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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
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| Franklin Art Association Art Gallery |
Find the full Community event calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
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
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| Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Town Hall with Congressman Jake Auchincloss - Saturday, April 1
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Vernal Pools - An Important Part of the Franklin Landscape
Vernal Pools - An Important Part of the Franklin Landscape
Vernal pools play an integral part in the function of our Franklin ecosystem and are commonly found throughout the entirety of the landscape. In fact, it is quite hard to travel around Town without being at most one mile away from a vernal pool. Many vernal pools are found in wooden areas near our homes, schools, and businesses; and can be found during the spring months by following the calls of spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer) and wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus). Keep reading for more vernal pool information and remember - due to the delicate nature of the vernal pool egg masses and wildlife, please do not contain, pick up, carry, or remove them. It is unlawful and causes undue harm and stress to the egg masses and animals.
What are Vernal Pools?
(excerpted from www.mass.gov)
Vernal pools are temporary bodies of fresh water that provide important habitat for many vertebrate and invertebrate species. "Vernal", meaning spring, are filled by spring rains and snowmelt, after which they dry during the summer months. Spring aside, many vernal pools are also filled by autumn rains (i.e, "autumnal pools") and persist throughout the winter. These autumnal pools are semi-permanent and do not dry every year.
Vernal pools are often very small and shallow; in fact, many vernal pools that support rich communities of vertebrate and invertebrate animals may measure only a few yards across! However, vernal pools of several acres also occur throughout Massachusetts.
Where are Vernal Pools found?
(excerpted from www.mass.gov)
Vernal pools are common throughout Massachusetts and occur in almost every town in the state. Vernal pools are found across the landscape where small woodland depressions, swales, or "kettle holes" collect spring runoff or intercept seasonally high groundwater tables. Although it's common to associate vernal pools with dry woodland areas, vernal pools also occur in meadows, river floodplains, interdunal swales, and large vegetated wetland complexes. Vernal pool habitat can occur where water is contained more than two months in the spring and summer of most years, and where no reproducing fish populations are present. Can you guess why this is?
Why Are Vernal Pools Valuable?
(excerpted from www.mass.gov)
Vernal pools constitute a unique and increasingly vulnerable type of wetland. Vernal pools are inhabited by many species of wildlife, some of which are totally dependent on vernal pools for their survival. Vernal pools do not support fish because they dry out annually or at least periodically. Some may contain water year round, but are free of fish as a result of significant drawdowns that result in extremely low dissolved oxygen levels. The wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) and the four local species of mole salamander (Ambystoma spp.) have evolved breeding strategies intolerant of fish predation on their eggs and larvae; the lack of established reproducing fish populations is essential to the breeding success of these species. Other amphibian species, including the American toad (Anaxyrus americanus), spring peeper (P. crucifer), and gray treefrog (Hyla versicolor), often exploit the fish-free waters of vernal pools but use a variety of different wetland types. Vernal pools also support rich and diverse invertebrate faunas. Some invertebrates, such as the fairy shrimp (Eubranchipus spp.), are also dependent upon vernal pools. Invertebrates are both important predators and prey in vernal pool ecosystems. Vernal pools are an important habitat resource for many birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, including many species listed under the MA Endangered Species Act (M.G.L c.131A).
The Vernal Pool Boundary
(excerpted from www.mass.gov)
The shallow edges of vernal pool habitat represent one of the most ecologically valuable portions of these habitats. These areas are generally the first to thaw in the spring and provide access to the pool for the earliest breeding species. These shallow water zones also tend to be significantly warmer than the deeper portions of a vernal pool throughout the spring. Egg masses of early breeding amphibians benefit from the warmer water temperatures at the pool edges that promote rapid egg development.
For more information on Vernal Pools, please see here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/guidelines-for-the-certification-of-vernal-pool-habitat/download
To report a Vernal Pool near you, please contact the Conservation Agent via email at bgoodlander@franklinma.gov or via phone at (508) 520-4847.
Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/vernal-pools-important-part-franklin-landscape
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| Vernal Pools - An Important Part of the Franklin Landscape |
Webinar: "Executive Function Strategies for Creating Successful Students" - April 26, 2023
Executive function skills have become increasingly important for students of all ages over the past several years. Join Engaging Minds to learn more about executive function and the skills it encompasses and gain actionable strategies to use at home to help strengthen these important skills. In an ever-changing world where more is being asked of our students, this webinar will help parents and caregivers keep their students on a successful path for this school year and beyond.
Register for this virtual webinar -> https://engagingmindsonline.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MFzacLveSoCjQ1dBIwb4Ng
For more about Franklin SEPAC -> http://www.franklinsepac.org/
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| Webinar: "Executive Function Strategies for Creating Successful Students" - April 26, 2023 |
School Committee hold budget hearing and then conducts regular meeting agenda March 28, 2023 (video)
The Franklin School Committee held their budget hearing and then followed with their normal meeting agenda on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The Franklin TV video of the full session is available via YouTube.
YouTube link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/Kkg86utrlnw?feature=share
The agenda doc contains remote participation info -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_3-28-23docx.pdf
The meeting packet folder contains all the docs released for this meeting (note- some will be posted after the meeting) https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/march-28-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet
The FY 2024 budget documents arranged in sections ->
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| Franklin School Committee - Meeting Agenda for March 28, 2023 - FY 2024 Budget Hearing scheduled |
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