Still time to support the Franklin Food Pantry Food Elves campaign

Didn't receive a purple envelope from the Food Elves? 

You can still donate and support us online. 

 

Link to contribute here ->   http://weblink.donorperfect.com/FranklinFoodPantry/FranklinFoodElves2023

Still time to support the Franklin Food Pantry Food Elves campaign

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Girl Scout Cookies are available for sale Saturday (Dec 23)

What goes well at holiday time? 

Girl Scout Cookies!

A very reliable source lets us know that there are cookies in Franklin this weekend!

• Saturday 12/23: King St Dunkin Donuts  8:30 AM-12:00 PM

Girl Scout Cookies are available for sale Saturday (Dec 23)

The La Cantina Winery schedule of events for this weekend

The La Cantina Winery schedule of events for this weekend

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Notice of Public Hearing - New Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License - L Truaxx King Street Cafe Inc. dba King Street Cafe

The Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on an application by L Truax King Street Cafe Inc. d/b/a King Street Cafe, located at 390 King St., Franklin for a new Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License. 

This hearing will take place during the Town Council Public  meeting beginning at 7:00 PM on January 3, 2024 and will provide an open forum for discussion. Location: Municipal Building, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central St., Franklin and will also be available via the “ZOOM” platform. 

Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) calendar on and after December 29, 2023 for updated meeting information. 

Please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949 if you require further information.

Submitted by,

Julie McCann 

Notice of Public Hearing - New Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License - L Truaxx King Street Cafe Inc. dba King Street Cafe

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The News Literacy Project breaks down 2023 in #misinformation to prepare for 2024

The News Literacy Project (@NewsLitProject) posted Tue, Dec 19, 2023:

"Our #TikTok video breaks down the year in #misinformation, with a #NewsLiteracy takeaway for each trend to help you stand up for facts in 2024."

"From cheapfakes to deepfakes, to misleading subtitles & more, here are 5 trends in misinfo that stood out in 2023: 1. AI falsehoods 2. Israel-Hamas war rumors 3. Musk, X & platforming misinfo 4. Subtitles & subterfuge  

5. Climate disinfo campaigns "

Watch / subscribe: https://t.co/GH2EqrHoKj

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The News Literacy Project breaks down 2023 in #misinformation to prepare for 2024

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Dec 20, 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 my recent conversation "Making Sense of Climate" with Ted McIntyre  - >  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/making-sense-of-climate-36-gets-into.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  interview Ciro Pirone and talk about Italian Holiday Food, Wine, and Traditions ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-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 DPW snow update to the School Committee meeting Dec 12, 2023 ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/dpw-provides-snow-update-for-franklin.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am Mental Health: Raeleen Gallivan

8:30 am Celebrate with Pride: Second Son

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Wrentham 350

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Centerpieces

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Mrs. Claus Storytime

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safe Prescribing

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: John Milot

4:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Frank Padula Band

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Ellis Paul

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

8:30 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Leominster 02-07-23

2:30 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 05-29-21

4:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Marshfield 03-04-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council: 11-21-23

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee: 12-13-23

2:00 pm Town Council: 11-21-23

7:00 pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers  810 7143 0965

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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Town of Franklin, MA: update for Tuesday, Dec 19

Good Morning folks:

The good news is National Grid restored almost 4,000 households over night. There are still about 2,000 without power and conditions look favorable today. Our hope is full restoration today, except some possible isolated areas with severe tree or wire issues that affect limited households.

Kennedy School is back with power and the Superintendent closed Parmenter today as there is no power there.

Town Hall had power all day yesterday, but does not have it this morning. I have delayed the opening of the Muni until at least 10:00AM and until further notice. (Updated 10:00 AM: Municipal Building is open for business with power.)

As we all know, the state got pounded quite hard from the last 48 hours and all crews are working to get everything up and going.

Jamie Hellen
Town Administrator

Town of Franklin, MA: update for Tuesday, Dec 19

Memory Cafe - Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 1 PM

Hello All,

 

We hope that you will join us on Wednesday, December 20 at 1 PM for our "Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe at the Franklin Senior Center.  

 

We will be entertained by the KO Trio!  

 

Memory Cafe - Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 1 PM

Please feel free to share this email and flyer with anyone you think might be interested in attending.

 

See you soon,

 

Ariel

--

Ariel Doggett

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 508-520-4945

Fax: 508-520-4917

https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Reminder: NationalGrid outage reporting helps

There are a number of power outages around Franklin as of the result of the storm Sunday/Monday. Trees were a common cause.

Outage map as of 12/18/23 approx. 9:30 PM

There was considerable improvement overnight as the status this AM shows 12/19 - 7 AM

It is good to log into your NationalGrid account and report the outage for your location. That sets you up for individual updates and notifications on the outage specifically for your location. 

Reminder on estimated time to restore

Link to outage map (The map updates every 5 minutes) https://outagemap.ma.nationalgridus.com/?_gl=1*1dbqlj0*_ga*MTczNjU2ODI0My4xNzAyOTM4MzQy*_ga_FH50R0D4B4*MTcwMjk1MTk3Ni4zLjEuMTcwMjk1MzY5OS42MC4wLjA.

Have you replied to the survey to help "Form Franklin's Future"?

"Form Franklin's Future" Survey - Help us to form Franklin's Future! 

Your participation in this survey is critical as we establish a vision for Franklin's future.  Those who complete the survey can enter for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to local establishments!  Please see the attached flier or access the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3T7jshULa1s5NJUeYLW2mzE2EZ3nNBkJKJVFzJ7fvNxRTIQ/viewform

Surveys are due by January 3, 2024

Have you replied to the survey?

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FHS boys basketball tops Dartmouth on Monday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, Dec 18, 2023.

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 52 @ Dartmouth, 49 – Final

Photo gallery (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Winter-2023-2024/Franklin-Dartmouth-Boys-Basketball-12-18-23/

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-12-18-23/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Both Franklin Subway locations to do fund raising for Franklin Food Pantry

From December 20 through January 2, Subway will donate 5% of their sales to the Franklin Food Pantry. 

Both Franklin Subway locations to do fund raising for Franklin Food Pantry 

Free Hands Only CPR Class - Jan 16, 2024 - register now!

FREE Hands-Only CPR class for the public presented by Laurie Kaye and myself on January 16th at 2 PM. 

LINK TO SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-46898760-hands

Free Hands Only CPR Class  - Jan 16, 2024 - register now!

Thank you, happy holidays!!

--

Alisha Sullivan RN, BSN

Public Health Nurse

Town of Franklin

Office: 508-613-1334

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Celebrate with Pride: Sioo

9:00 am Mental Health: Raeleen Gallivan

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 1

11:00 am Frank's Musings: Israel

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Mrs. Claus Storytime

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8

4:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Erin Gallagher

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Telemedicine

6:00 pm Senior Connection: Shannon Nesbitt

7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 11 - Kemp Harris

8:30 pm FHSTC: Legally Blonde

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

9:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

11:30 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 05-29-21

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:00 pm Menthal Health: Donna Grady

3:00 pm Public School Concert: FHS Chorus & Orchestra 2023

4:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Attleboro 02-14-23

8:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Marshfield 03-04-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee: 12-12-23

12:00 pm Finance Committee: 12-13-23

2:00 pm School Committee: 12-12-23

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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Franklin Food Pantry info on Winter Meal Kit distribution scheduled for Dec 18

Attention Pantry Clients who are registered for a Winter Meal Kit: 

Winter Meal Kit curb-side distribution will take place as scheduled on Monday, December 18. Pick-up time for last names A-M is 3-4:30 PM, and last names N-Z is 4:30-6 PM.  

Please come at your assigned time for traffic and pedestrian safety.  

If you cannot pick up your Winter Meal Kit due to weather, please call The Pantry at 508-528-3115 and leave a message with your name and phone number by 7 PM on Monday, December 18.

Franklin Food Pantry info on Winter Meal Kit distribution scheduled for Dec 18

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Winter Wonderland was a spectacular time!

Catching up to sharing photos of the Winter Wonderland which was held at the Senior Center on Thursday, December 14, 2023. 

I go to the Senior Center regularly (breakfast or lunch is a great bargain) and the activities there are plentiful and busy. However, never quite so busy as the Winter Wonderland. It was also great to see so many little ones! 

The joy of a happy gathering was prominent. Elvis' impersonator was crooning Christmas carols. Folks were enjoying hot chocolate, cookies, or waiting anxiously for the fresh batch of popcorn!

The decorations were varied and colorful Franklin TV was there to record the festivities. I'll share as soon as it is ready. In the meantime, enjoy the photos of the different Christmas trees decorate by local Franklin groups/organizations.

Photo album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/cfeAAY9jLPdDcuJf6

Winter Wonderland a spectacular time!

[ActonNetworkers] SUPPORT - In-person - Working with Recruiters - Dec 19 & Dec 20

50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups presents...

In-Person: Working with Recruiters
Tues, Dec 19th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm: Natick Senior Center/Ed Lawrence
Wed, Dec 20th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm: Worcester Senior Center/Melody Beach

The three main ways people look for jobs are by applying online, networking, and working with a recruiter. Most job seekers talk to a recruiter, apply, and then wait for an answer. But, is that best practice? Of course not–You can't simply give a recruiter your resume and expect them to find you a job you covet.

Join us as we discuss all things recruiter: types of recruiters, each party's responsibilities, and best practices for ensuring a long-term relationship.

• Are all recruiters the same? What are the kinds of recruiters?
• How do I find a great recruiter?
• How do I know a recruiter is a really good one?
• How should I communicate with them?

Why you need to know about this: After networking, the next best strategy for landing a role is to work with a recruiter. If you want the recruiter to really help you, you should learn how to best help them help you. It is vital for you to present your best self, know your responsibilities, and understand the responsibilities of the recruiter. #networking #jobseekers #recruitertips

To attend this event, please register/login:
https://lnkd.in/eXW4TvMx

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Ed Lawrence

www.getstart-ed.com

CPRW; NCOPE

Certified Interview Coach

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee

[ActonNetworkers] SUPPORT - In-person - Working with Recruiters - Dec 19 & Dec 20

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Dec 18, 2023

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong hold 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.

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

9:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

10:30 am Physician Focus: Telemedicine

11:30 am Santa On The Common 2023

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Mrs. Claus Storytime

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Centerpieces

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: John Milot

4:30 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safe Prescribing

5:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

5:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 11 - Kemp Harris

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 1

8:30 pm Frank's Musings: Israel

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Ellis Paul

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Leominster 02-07-23

10:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Chorus & Orchestra 2023

11:30 am All-Town Showcase 2022: Band

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

4:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Attleboro 02-14-23

6:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

8:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Oliver Ames 12-12-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board: 12-04-23

12:00 pm Finance Committee: 12-13-23

2:00 pm Planning Board: 12-04-23

7:00 pm Planning Board: LIVE, Chambers  946 7675 4652

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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