Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Administration, Senior Center, Charles River, & Facilities

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 - Town Administrator

Administrative Assistant - Senior Center

Wastewater Treatment Operator - Charles River Pollution Control District  

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department 

Updated 10/06/2023

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here .

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Administration, Senior Center, Charles River, & Facilities

Walking a labyrinth and diamond painting, tools for the toolbox to help with mental health (audio)

FM #1071 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1071 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Rick Rollingcross. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV Studio on September 21, 2023. 

Rick provides his short story, and as a retired psychologist advocates for additional tools in the toolkit to deal with time away from screens. He has a regular session at the Senior Center for “diamond painting” which he describes during our talk. He also advocates for walking a labyrinth. 

Sessions on diamond painting are available through Tri-County Continuing Education.

Our conversation runs about 16 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Rick recorded Sep 21, 2023

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1071-labyrinths-diamond-painting-09-21-23

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Tri-County Continuing Ed catalog for the Fall of 2023 -> https://a9m535.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BROCHURE-8.30edit1.pdf 

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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 your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Update: As this was prepared for publication, Rick added this update on his foundation:

"The Rollingcross Foundation has been given state and federal permission to operate as a non profit and I am in the process of setting up its account. Understanding that the school year has been off to a chaotic start with the unexpected arrival of 30 migrant students i waited until October before reaching out again to the schools. I have sent a letter with research that I hope will give us some traction to Assistant Superintendent Paula Marano"

The labyrinth at FUSF on a sunny day in 2016

Franklin TV: The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) is Back!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 10/08/2023

If you’re a parent of a student athlete then you are probably familiar with the MIAA and their important work with advancing and coordinating school sports and athletic programs across Massachusetts. If not, learn more on Franklin.TV.

(L to R) Franklin TV's Jay Horrigan, Pete Royce, MIAA’s Jim Clark, Dr. Bob Baldwin, and Steve Dubzinski

Our own Jay Horrigan and Pete Royce are back in our studio for another season of ‘Winning Ways’ with MIAA’s Jim Clark, Dr. Bob Baldwin, and Steve Dubzinski as they honor the sportsmanship and scholarship of winning students, along with the ins-n-outs of school athletics with coaches and athletic directors across the state.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

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Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

PROGRAMMING NOTE:

Our assigned Comcast channels have changed. Verizon is not affected.

• Our Public All-Access TV channel has moved from 8 to 6 
• Our Franklin Pride School channel has moved from 96 to 8
• Our Town Hall TV Government channel has moved from 11 to 9

Attention Middle and High Schoolers the sign up for the Food Elves is open

Middle and high schoolers! Join the 75 students who have already registered for The Food Elves-our largest fundraiser of the year! 

Last year we had over 200 Food Elves, we're about 1/3 of the way there. Let's make this our biggest year yet!

This is a fun and easy way to make the holidays brighter for our neighbors in need.

Click the link below to find out more and to sign up today:

https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/volunteer/franklin-food-elves/

Attention Middle and High Schoolers the sign up for the Food Elves is open 

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Franklin's Second Annual Fire Hydrant Painting Contest

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES BY LIKING THE PICTURES!!

In August the Department of Public Works announced the Town of Franklin's second annual fire hydrant painting contest. The project was designed to draw attention to the hydrants, promote upkeep and public awareness of the water system and foster engagement with the ultimate goal of encouraging a sense of pride in the infrastructure among residents.

From October 6, 2023 to October 12, 2023 residents can vote for their favorite fire hydrant art on the DPW's  Facebook Post . Winners will be announced at the DPW Touch a Truck event on Saturday October 14, 2023. 

Fire Hydrant Painting Contest

For pictures and locations please visit the Storymap -> 

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/440ac43851c74ad9ab58685fc40e9686

The pictures with the most likes between October 6, 2023 and October 12, 2023 will be awarded prizes in the following categories

• Under the age of 12 
• 12 to 17 years old
• 18 and over
• Judges’ Choice

Join us at the 25 Public Works Way from 10 AM to 2 PM on October 14, 2023 for family fun and food trucks.

Vote by "liking the photo" on the Facebook page ->   https://www.facebook.com/FranklinDPW/posts/pfbid02QYFQThEwPqM6HsNYQKnQ9Y3b2VUVNumqw7d3As7Ah2CCdaCN1CL9AY1dbDLhwjnml

La Cantina Winery is hiring to support their expansion

Via Bob Vozzella at La Cantina Winery:

"La Cantina Winery is currently seeking extraordinary individuals to form our tasting room team for our much-anticipated opening. As a member of our crush house team, you will be responsible for creating a fun, informative, and memorable experience for our guests who are like our friends and family.  

If you are personable, reliable, hard-working, professional, a good conversationalist, and above all else enjoy creating nothing but the best experience for others, we are interested in hearing from you!  

A variety of front of the house and back of the house positions are available including a chef! Stop by during our regular hours for an application."

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Listen to the conversation I had with Bob Vozzella earlier this year. We discussed wine and doing business in Franklin and about his expansion plans.

The conversation runs about 40 minutes. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-928-lacantina-winery-bob-vozzella-01-17-23

The former automotive shop will become La Cantina Winery's expanded operations. Lot ready for paving

Putting for Patients - Pediatric Cancer Research Fund Raiser to honor Nick Gaspar - Oct 14

Come support @fhs_c4c   Putting for Patients, in support of Nick Gasper.

This event will be taking place October 14th in the FHS GYM 11-2. 

Come see if you can beat an FHS Golfer! We will be there will you?

All proceeds go to pediatric Cancer research #1nickstrong18

Putting for Patients - in honor of Nick Gaspar - 18-hole mini golf tournament,
Hole in one contest, food, and More!

October 14 11 AM - 2 PM 

$10 for children/students And $20 for adults

Franklin high school gym open to the public

https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1710323115127935324

Putting for Patients - Pediatric Cancer Research Fund Raiser to honor Nick Gaspar - Oct 14

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 at 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

October 11, 2023 - 7 PM

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask

the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. September 6, 2023   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._september_6_2023_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Discussion: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._1_-_discussion_memo_-_bylaw_amendment_23-902_-_snow_removal_.pdf

i. Legislation for Action Item #9a.  

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-902 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._23-902_-_snow_removal_bylaw.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Budget Subcommittee

d. Master Plan Committee

e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee

f. Police Station Building Committee

g. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The agenda doc contains remote participation info -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_oct_11_2023.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 at 7 PM

Franklin, MA: Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting - Oct 11 at 5:30 PM

Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting

(Members of the Town Council, School Committee, and Finance Committee)

October 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Agenda

1. FY24 Budget Update - Town Administrator and Superintendent of Schools

The agenda doc contains remote participation info ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/joint_budget_subcommitee_agenda_-_oct_11_2023.pdf

Note: FY24 is the current budget we are operating under. FY25 would be next years budget. The Budget year is fiscal, beginning July 1 and running through Jun 30. The year when June 30 occurs is the "fiscal year" for the budget. Hence, next June 30 is 2024 and the budget year is FY24.

The FY24 budget materials can be found -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-24-budget-materials

Shared from the Town budget page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget

Davis Thayer Open House scheduled twice: (1) Oct 20 & (2) Oct 21

Please join us for a tour of the Davis Thayer School!  

There will be two opportunities in October to view the school - on both 

• October 20 from 2 - 5 PM 
• October 21 from 10 AM - 2 PM

Please note that there is no elevator in the school and upper level access is only available via the stairs.  

Please find an invitation below and attached. Feel free to share this information with others, as this event is open to the public. 

Davis Thayer Open House scheduled twice: (1) Oct 20 & (2) Oct 21

#LOVEfranklin: quick update RE: the emergency shelter in Franklin

To those who #LOVEfranklin:

Here’s your quick update RE: the emergency shelter in Franklin. A few more families have arrived. The Franklin Interfaith Council (FIC) is beginning to think long-term hospitality and distribution of donations. 

All persons placed at the shelter are being signed up for SNAP benefits, Mass Health, and school quickly. The Town staff has worked hard to hone this process and it is working smoothly. 

As people are signed up for essential services, our focus is shifting to welcome, hospitality, and community—social well-being. We are continuing to organize volunteers for an after-school program. Contact Rev. Kathy McAdams for details.

Also in the works from the FIC are Intake/Hospitality bags (to meet the   immediate needs of people when they arrive), a discretionary fund for   transportation via GATRA, and a weekly communal meal. We’ll release more
information about these opportunities once details are firmed up and we
get the final go-ahead from the town.

Attached to this email you will find the updated donation/volunteer flyer (.pdf and .jpeg versions). 

NOTE: we’ve provided more details about where to drop off donations as there has been some confusion. Clothing can be dropped off on the back porch of the parsonage of Franklin Federated Church (183 Main Street); and, for those who don’t know, St. Rocco Square is the side entrance (off of Church Street) to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Thank you for being part of this long-term effort to support the evolving needs of those being placed in the Emergency Shelter in Franklin! 

Feel free to share this information; and, if others would like to be added to this distribution list, have them email  info@franklininterfaith.org.

Peace
Jacob



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Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Juncker
Pastor, Franklin United Methodist Church
President, Franklin Interfaith Council

#LOVEfranklin: quick update

PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VWMSNFBjGb5_-UCz8dIQIlQWBkHTfyn6/view?usp=drive_link

#LOVEfranklin: quick update RE: the emergency shelter in Franklin

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee

October 10, 2023  7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order      Ms. Spencer

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. McNeill

C. Payroll Ms. Spencer

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. ECDC School Improvement Plan

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. ECDC SIP

I recommend approval of the ECDC School Improvement Plan as presented.

B. Establish Activity Accounts

I recommend approval of establishing activity accounts, for the purpose of

fundraising, for the following current clubs: Model UN, Southeast Asian Club,

and Board and Games Club as discussed.

C. MASC Delegate Nomination

I recommend nominating Mr. Al Charles to serve as the MASC delegate for the

Franklin School Committee as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your September 26, 2023 meeting as

detailed.

B. JFK Gifts

I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,466.27 from the JFK PCC as

follows:

$1,225.00 JFK PCC Field Trips

$ 241.27 Christina Pamarico Supplemental Supplies

C. Parmenter Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,933.10 from the Parmenter PCC for

supplemental supplies as detailed.

VI. Good of the Order

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session

A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) for the purpose of discussing

strategy as it relates to collective bargaining with the Franklin Cafeteria Union, as

an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the

Committee, as declared by the Chair.

X. Adjournment

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_10-10-23.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023 at 7 PM

FHS Boys soccer tops Milford 7-1 on Friday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, Oct 6, 2023. 

Boys Soccer = Franklin @ Milford,  (@ NEFC Mendon Fields)

– Franklin’s offense roared to life to the tune of seven goals in a key division win over Milford. Senior center back Rex Cinelli bagged a brace and five other Panthers found the back of the net in the big win for Franklin, which led 3-1 at the break. Cinelli got Franklin on the board from the penalty spot while Wyatt Hernandon (from Andrew O’Neill) and Garrett Scagliarini (from Josh Rappa) added first half goals. Noah Cain (from Herndon), Cinelli (from Cain), Brad Morin (penalty), and Gianni Pazvakavambwa (from Alex Connell) all scored in the second half. 

Commanding 7-1 win over Milford today. Goals by Rex, Wyatt (from Andy), Garrett (from Rappa), Noah (from Wyatt), Rex (from Noah), Brad, and Gianni (from Alex). Juice goes to Noah Cain. Next game on Wednesday against Stoughton.

https://twitter.com/_FranklinSoccer/status/1710442009301807438

Golf = Franklin vs. BC High, 

Panthers lose a tough one to BC High 236-237 at FCC.

CJ Steel 37

Liam Lewandowski 38

Jack Nelson & Tyler O'Brien 39

Ben Paterson 41

Cam Labrie 43

https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1710434051704643602

For other results around the league (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-10-06-23/

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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.

To subscribe to HockomockSports.com ->

https://hockomocksports.com/sign-up/#utm_source=HockomockSports&utm_medium=HomepageDesktop&utm_campaign=20232024

FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com

NETA, MA largest medical cannabis operation is based here in Franklin

New England Treatment Access, NTEA, based here in Franklin is the Largest of the Medical Cannabis Companies in Massachusetts via Boston Business Journal.

"Information for this list was obtained from business representatives, and, in some cases, was obtained from data provided by the state's Cannabis Control Commission. That data is subject to change. All employees working in cannabis companies must register as an agent with the state. A single employee can have multiple agent registrations across licenses and locations - which is what the list's ranking metric reflects."

Shared from -> 

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/subscriber-only/2023/10/04/the-largest-medical-cannabis-companies-in-massachusetts.html

NETA, MA largest medical cannabis operation is based here in Franklin

Creative Corner creates a "Magical Mystified Paint Night" at 67 Degrees - Oct 19

67 Degrees and Creative Corner Paint - Brew - Medium Reading "Magical Mystified Night"

Register online -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/booking-calendar/magical-mystified-night

Creative Corner creates a "Magical Mystified Paint Night" at 67 Degrees - Oct 19

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Candidate Interview: Dave McNeill, incumbent candidate for School Committee (video)

Frank Falvey and Steve Sherlock are collaborating this year on the candidate interviews for a couple of reasons. 

One, to provide a video, audio, and transcript out for all interviews. Two, to help with scheduling for all our sakes in this election season. Three, interviews are no more than 30 minutes

The third in the series of interviews is Dave McNeill, incumbent candidate for School Committee

video link -> https://youtu.be/HnTUjWd56LQ

Candidate Interview: Dave Callaghan, incumbent candidate for School Committee (video)

Frank Falvey and Steve Sherlock are collaborating this year on the candidate interviews for a couple of reasons. 

One, to provide a video, audio, and transcript out for all interviews. Two, to help with scheduling for all our sakes in this election season. Three, interviews are no more than 30 minutes

The second in the series of interviews is Dave Callaghan, incumbent candidate for School Committee.

video link -> https://youtu.be/bOSiO9SGkW0

Candidate Interview: Charles Bailey, candidate for Town Council (video)

Frank Falvey and Steve Sherlock are collaborating this year on the candidate interviews for a couple of reasons. 

One, to provide a video, audio, and transcript out for all interviews. Two, to help with scheduling for all our sakes in this election season. Three, interviews are no more than 30 minutes

The first in the series of interviews is Charles Bailey, candidate for Town Council.

video link ->  https://youtu.be/waf5Vzh1g-o