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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Thursday is International Overdose Awareness Day, will you join us?
Downtown Partnership - General Meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sep 7 at 8:30 AM
The next Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Specific topics of interest are: Town Administrator Jamie Hellen with a downtown parking update and guest speaker Brad Chaffee from Camford Property Group regarding the company's new downtown project.
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| Downtown Partnership - General Meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sep 7 at 8:30 AM |
Shared from the Downtown Partnership page ->
Franklin Public Schools, MA: No School on Friday, Sep 1 - Schools Reopen on Tuesday, Sep 5
"All Franklin Public Schools will be CLOSED Friday, September 1st, 2023 as well as Monday, September 4th, 2023 (Labor Day).
We will reopen on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023."
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1696961436541505678
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| Franklin Public Schools, MA: No School on Friday, Schools Reopen on Tuesday, Sep 5 |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Aug 31, 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 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday
8:00 am Veterans' Call: SHINE
9:00 am ArtWeek: John Christoforo
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese
12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: Flat Breads
1:00 pm Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine?
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8
3:00 pm Joe Landry: Restaurants & Bars
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker
5:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Ep 1
6:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2
7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 2 - Paul Kelly
8:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: James Johnston
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday
7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1
8:30 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-14-19
10:30 am U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19
1:00 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18
2:30 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23
7:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Feehan 04-18-23
9:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday
8:00 am Conservation Commission: 08-22-23
12:30 pm Economic Development: 08-16-23
1:30 pm Economic Development: 08-23-23
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 08-22-23
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Franklin Cultural District: Farmers Market and a relatively quiet Labor Day weekend
Wednesday, August 30
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (recording session at TV studio)
Thursday, August 31
6:00pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - International Overdose Awareness Vigil (Franklin Town Common)
Friday, September 1
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)
6:00pm - Laura May Duo (live Music) (La Cantina Winery)
Saturday, September 2
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
4:00pm - Emily & Nick (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Sunday, September 3
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Monday, September 4 = Labor Day
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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)
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! |
In this conversation with Supt Giguere we talk of the prep for the new school year and much more (audio)
FM #1051 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1051 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin School Superintendent Lucas Giguere. We had our conversation in person at Franklin High School on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
At a high level our topics were:
School year prep
One year anniversary as Superintendent
State funded free lunch
District hiring status
Budget analysis per Joint Budget Cmte underway
Comprehensive School Facility Planning about to begin process
Reminder on communications and when to escalate
The recording runs about 32 minutes so let’s listen to my conversation our school Superintendent Lucas Giguere. Audi file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1051-fps-supt-lucas-giguere-08-23-23
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Superintendent’s page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent
Free lunch notification -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/franklin-public-schools-letter-to.html
Back to School Letter & checklist -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/backtoschool_family_letter_2023-24.pdf
School budget -> https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget
EduSpeak glossary -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent/pages/eduspeak-glossary-educational-terms-acronyms
Communication guidelines -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/families/pages/communication-guidelines-fps-families
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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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| Franklin (MA) School Superintendent Lucas Giguere |
State Representative Jeffrey Roy Secures $50,000 for Franklin Food Pantry’s Capital Campaign
Massachusetts Legislature Allocates Funds to Address Food Insecurity in the Commonwealth
The Franklin Food Pantry, a private, nonprofit organization offering supplemental food assistance in Franklin, Massachusetts, and the surrounding community, was allocated $50,000 in the Massachusetts Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget. State Representative Jeffery Roy assisted in securing the much-needed funding for The Pantry’s capital campaign, which will support enhanced client programs and services, and subsidize the purchase, renovation, and maintenance of a new building located at 341 W Central Street in Franklin.
Since moving to its new location, The Pantry has seen a sharp increase in client visits. This past July, average weekly visits to The Pantry increased by 35 percent compared to the same month last year. Pantry staff attributes the increased client need to the continued high cost of food, housing, utilities, clothing, and other expenses.
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| Executive Director Tina Powderly with State Rep Jeff Roy at the Ribbon Cutting in June 2023 |
“The Franklin Food Pantry is essential to Franklin and surrounding towns, providing supplemental food assistance to more than 1,300 individuals each year,” said State Representative Jeffery Roy (D-Franklin). “The Pantry’s new building offers access to nutritious food in a dignified, modernized, larger space and I am pleased to advocate for such a worthy community partner.”
The state budget also designated funding for no-cost school meals for Massachusetts public school children in grades K-12, including the nearly 5,000 children enrolled in the Franklin Public Schools.
“The Franklin Food Pantry is committed to addressing child-level food insecurity, and we are extremely proud of our advocacy work with Project Bread and the Greater Boston Food Bank to ensure students are well nourished,” said Tina Powderly, Executive Director, Franklin Food Pantry. “We are grateful to Rep. Jeff Roy, Sen. Becca Rausch, Governor Maura Healey, and the entire Massachusetts Legislature for making universal school meals free for all and investing in our children and their future.”
The Franklin Food Pantry also partners with the Franklin Public Schools to provide meals and snacks to children over the weekend. As with all services at The Pantry, the Weekend Backpack Program is free to clients and depends on support and donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other strategic partners. To support the Franklin Food Pantry’s programs and daily operations, or to provide support for the new building campaign please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org.
About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,300 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. We are grateful for our many partnerships, including that with the Greater Boston Food Bank, that allow us to achieve greater buying power and lower our costs.
Donations and grants fund our food purchases, keep our lights on, and put gas in our food truck. Programs include home delivery, a weekend backpack program for Franklin school children in need, mobile pantries, emergency food bags, and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin, Massachusetts on Route 140. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
Franklin Senior Center: The Connections Newsletter for September is ready for you
"The September 2023 Senior Connection Newsletter is out! Will start taking reservations for programs on Friday, September 1stShared from -> https://t.co/Qx9rAxK53x
Check out all the fun programs and events planned for September: https://t.co/UYeu7wxVgN"
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| Franklin Senior Center: The Connections Newsletter for September is ready for you |
Call the Senior Center to get your copy via email or mailed to you
Find a copy online at the Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter
Entertainment schedule for La Cantina Winery for 8/29 - 9/02
The entertainment schedule for La Cantina Winery features music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. With good beer and wine available all the time. (Yes, I did make a visit on Sunday to stock up on some good red wines)
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CwgmE8IxF4V/
Visit La Cantina Winery at 357 Union Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 or on the internet at -> https://lacantinawinery.com/
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| Entertainment schedule for La Cantina Winery for 8/29 - 9/02 |
More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 90 - The Police Raided A Small Kansas Newspaper (audio)
In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the Police Raid of a small Kansas newspaper, freedom of the press, the First Amendment and more.
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| wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio) |
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host 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.
Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes or subscribe with your favorite podcast app
FSPA auditions scheduled for September
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) has scheduled several AUDITIONS!
Give us a call at 508.528.8668 for specific requirements and more info - we hope to see you there!
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| FSPA auditions scheduled for September |
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| FSPA auditions scheduled for September - dance ensambles |
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| FSPA auditions scheduled for September - glee club |
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| FSPA auditions scheduled for September - musical theater |
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CwfmvOcLCrm/
Did you respond to the Community Survey on Public Safety & Law Enforcement?
The Franklin, MA Police Department (FPD) invites you to take this "Community Survey on Public Safety & Law Enforcement." It will take approximately five minutes of your time and is completely confidential.
Survey link: https://t.co/EXVsseXInW
Your participation will help the police department improve its services, processes, and reputation.
The survey is designed for a law enforcement agency to gather opinions and experiences from members of its community. The survey assesses five key components that involve the FPD
- Community involvement
- Safety
- Procedural Justice
- Performance
- Contact and satisfaction
You may come into contact with multiple law enforcement agencies, but please answer the questions thinking only about the Franklin, Massachusetts Police Department.
Please indicate your response to each item by selecting the appropriate answer based on your feelings, opinions, and experiences. You may skip any survey items you do not feel comfortable responding to or know how to answer, but we encourage you to respond to as many items.
Shared from Twitter -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q-0rNJf2s7DgNd1nG7bmQ_oUTF4K8o4L/view?usp=drive_link
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023
- 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 another in the Making Sense of Climate series with my guide Ted McIntyre -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/in-this-making-sense-of-climate-we-find.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 Wine Scores -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/wonderful-world-of-wine-wfprfm-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 new Talk Franklin episode with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/in-this-talk-franklin-episode-we-start.html
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am It Takes A Village: Danny Lagarce
8:30 am Franklin Art Association: Joyce McJilton Dwyer
10:00 am ArtWeek: John Christoforo
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese
12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: Flat Breads
1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Fire Safety
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2
4:00 pm Veterans' Call: SHINE
5:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Bus-14
7:30 pm 4th of July 2022: School of Rock
8:53 pm 4th of July 2022: Matt Zajac
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
7:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22
8:30 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-14-19
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini
11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2
12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Feehan 04-18-23
2:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v King Philip 09-12-22
5:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Weymouth 11-04-22
9:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
10:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v North Attleboro 09-22-22
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council: 08-16-23
12:30 pm Economic Development: 08-16-23
1:30 pm Economic Development: 08-23-23
2:00 pm Town Council: 08-16-23
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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