"Suprise!!
New logo!
Designed by our lovely secretary Hope Guanga, our new logo will now represent T-Co and its community as a whole!! "Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/100036964494702/posts/pfbid02jvWuerFyrDLmvA7E7qu81mLJXNJvGK2kYQqWiu63qP6d9egLhvSeSDgs9uFhLgDxl/
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| FHS Theatre Co introduces new logo |
The next Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7. There are no general meetings in July or August. Have a great summer!
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| Franklin Downtown Partnership: 2 updates |
The Harvest Festival is early this year. It is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, with a rain date of Sunday, October 1.
Vendor registration for the Harvest Festival will open in mid-August. Paid 2023 FDP members will get a free booth at the event, but everyone will need to register.
FDP members are invited to join the Harvest Festival Committee. Email Harvest Festival Event Chair Scott Martin to join the fun. Also, volunteers are needed the day of the Harvest Festival. Contact the FDP office (downtown.franklin@yahoo.com) if you can help.
Franklin Energize Testimonial Spotlight: 2013 Ground Mount Install paid for itself in 7 years and has yielded $13K in profits thus far…
Hot off the press! Thanks to Rand for his testimonial submitted 6-29-23. Read the full testimonial -> https://www.energizefranklin.org/testimonials/359
To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.
Administrative Assistant - Building and Inspections Department
Motor Equipment Repair Person - Department of Public Works
Local Building Inspector - Building and Inspections Department
Heavy Motor Equipment Operators - Department of Public Works
Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department
Updated 07/06/2023
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities
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| Town of Franklin has multiple Job Opportunities - 1 could be for You! |
"On Monday, July 10, come out for a wonderful night of ice cream, music, and fun with the Southeaster MA Community Concert Band!
Doors open at 6:00 PM with an ice cream social, and music begins at 6:30 PM!
Let us know if you are coming 508-520-4945
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| Senior Center concert features Southeaster MA Community Concert Band - July 10 at 6:30 PM |
On Sunday, 7/9, "I’ll be Jim Freeman’s guest on his “Target Ship Radio” program on @womrwfmr to talk about “Cape Cod & The Portland Gale of 1898,” plus he’ll be playing some of my favorite tunes.
Jim’s on from 1-4 pm; I’ll be on at 2.
On Cape, you can listen at 92.1 or 91.3 FM, or worldwide at WOMR.org."
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| Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St |
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| Are You Age 70 or Older and Not Yet Getting Your Social Security Retirement Benefits? |
Communicating climate requires eye catching and simple visuals. This graphic adapted from @SafeClimate is one of the best I've seen showing the stark recent rise in temperature. Today's warming rate is >50X the rate after the last ice age
More info: https://t.co/o0DH4NyO3s
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| graphic adapted from @SafeClimate shows temperature change |
Friday, July 7
Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt! (during open hours - Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - Heather Dreary (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Laura May Duo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Saturday, July 8
Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt! (during open hours - Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Learn to Play Ukulele (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm - Science Workshop (Franklin Public Library)
4:00pm - Emily & Nick (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Freak Flag (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
8:00pm - The Fat City Band (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Sunday, July 9
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)
Monday, July 10
1:00pm - Frisbee Demonstration (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm - Movie Monday "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind"
Tuesday, July 11
7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting (monthly meeting) (Franklin Public Library)Wednesday, July 12
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group)
6:00pm - Smart Phone Photography (Registration Req'd)
7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group
7:00pm - Smart Phone Photography (Registration Req'd)
Thursday, July 13
5:00pm - Teen Paint Party (Registration req'd)
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FM #1020 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1020 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Town Council Chair Tom Mercer, School Superintendent Lucas Giguere, and School Committee Chair Denise Spencer.
We had our conversation at the Municipal Building on Tuesday June 27,2023. Tom Mercer joined via Zoom.
Now that the major FY 2024 budget decisions are behind us, how we will go forward becomes the topic. The next steps start with the Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting scheduled for Aug 2.
Over the next several months, lots of conversations, and planning discussion should result in a plan to go forward that the ad-hoc residents committee can then spread the word on for a potential override decision by the Town.
The conversation runs about 54 minutes. Let’s listen to the recording of the way forward discussion on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1020-fy2024-going-forward-06-27-23
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Town FY 2024 budget page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-24-budget-materials
School FY 2024 budget information -> https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Going forward from FY 2024, what is sustainable? (audio) |
"The Youth/Open track meets are back this summer!
Join the Franklin and Tri-County track teams as they host three meets on July 11, 18, & 25th.
Entry fees are $5 for unlimited events with a $10 max for families. Use the link below to sign up early -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnyAXiwap9oTJ4FBPQFLUjoPf3eziUdX28VHGYuZAiPYzbxA/viewform
Shared from -> https://t.co/qaZ8buDt8B
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| Youth & Open track meets scheduled for July 11, 18, & 25 - On your Mark! Set! |
We were the "Wake Up Call" on WCVB Channel 5 yesterday morning!!
Such an honor and we are so thankful for the opportunity to bring more awareness to food insecurity in Franklin
https://t.co/nPTJmCBjlA
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| The new Franklin Food Pantry at Edwin's was the "Wake Up Call" recently |
Bus Registration for the 23-24 school year has closed.
Payment in full is due by July 10th. Please note that bus pass pickup is scheduled for August 21st - 25th at your student's school.
For more information, visit our transportation page: https://t.co/qCD2O6hRlN
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| Franklin Public Schools, MA: Bus Registration Due July 10, 2023 |
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| Federal Trade Commission: Military consumers and romance scams |
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Join us for a special science workshop, brough to you by volunteers from the Franklin High School Science Department!
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| Franklin Public Library offers science workshop |
Julie Stepanek will teach us how to hold, tune, strum, fret, read chords and play songs on a ukulele! If you have a 'Uke' please bring it with you!
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| Franklin Public Library offers ukulele lessons |
