Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Newsletter - Meeting Feb 1 at the Library

Join us Thursday at 6 for our monthly meeting!

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance In this newsletter we include an invitation to our next meeting and community events, including our next book club discussion, and include more opportunities to get involved. You're Invited to our Upcoming Meeting    When: Thursday, Feburary 1st at 6pm!   Where: Franklin Public Library    What: Black History Month Trivia! CALL TO ACTION: Flying the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag in Franklin!    We encourage you to attend the town council meeting Wednesday at 7pm!   The town council will be discussing and voting on a town flag policy that would allow the town to fly a PRIDE flag in June. A flag flown during PRIDE would demonstrate the town's support of LGBTQ+ residents of Franklin.     This is a goal many in our community have been working towards for a long while. You can show your support by attending the council meeting, and by contacting your councilors and letting them know how you feel!   A few notes: Citizens will not be given the opportunity to comment on the flag policy during the council meeting, since it is already an item on the agenda. However, your presence in the audience will show the council just how many people this flag policy is important to. You can find email addresses for town councilors by following this link: https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council    As always, please be sure to be respectful of the town council, its procedures, its councilors, and others as you communicate. We may end up meeting other residents with different viewpoints about flying the PRIDE flag. Remember that even if we disagree we can still demonstrate civility in our interactions. Want to donate to the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance?  Click HERE or scan below to find our Givebutter! If you are not on our email list, sign up to receive future emails with this form.  View this email in your browser 90 Hayward Street Franklin, MA 02038

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Town of Franklin: Multi Year Road Line Painting - Invitation for Bids

Multi Year Road Line Painting

In accordance with MGL c.30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town to contract for services to perform Road Line Painting and Street Marking on various roadways in the Town of Franklin. 

Additional Information - Multi-Year Road Line Painting

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/multi-year-road-line-painting

Town of Franklin: Multi Year Road Line Painting - Invitation for Bids

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Jan 31, 2023

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features my conversation with Mitzi Gousie as she reveals the exciting events for February at the Public Library  ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/listen-to-how-excited-mitzi-is-about.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 with Marilee Bramhall of Iola Wines  ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode-255.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 session of the radio show the newest "Talk Franklin" Town Clerk Nancy Danello talks about elections in 2024 with Jamie, Amy & I -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/nancy-danello-joins-this-talk-franklin.html

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

8:30 am ArtWeek: John Christoforo

10:00 am Jake Auchincloss Town Tour

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Appetizers

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safe Prescribing

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Game Day Pizza

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

4:30 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Seth Glier

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

8:30 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

12:30 pm Girls Varsity Hockey

2:30 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling: v King Philip 01-17-24

4:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

10:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Oliver Ames 01-20-24

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

8:00 am Town Council 01-17-24

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 01-24-24

2:00 pm Town Council 01-17-24

5:45pm Economic Development:  LIVE, Chambers  892 2813 2023

7:00pm Town Council:  LIVE, Chambers  846 1642 0408

Planning Board Meeting is part of this session

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

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

The Nields are scheduled for the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - Feb. 10 at 8:00 PM

The Nields

The Nields February 10  8:00 PM - $25

Circle of Days is the twenty-first album by the folk-rock group, The Nields. That is remarkable in itself. How many other bands have been together for so long producing new material on a regular basis? What is most remarkable is that this album may be its best work yet. The versatile musicians on this album explore a variety of genres, from Appalachian folk ballad to gospel to some of the most rocking songs since the earliest incarnations of the band. The production beautifully balances each sister's vocals, bringing out the best in their individual vocal styles and then bringing them together in their exquisite harmonies.  The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Tickets for this show are $25. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please visit https://circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.   Upcoming Shows

Matt Nakoa, Garnet Rogers and Susan Werner!   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Nancy Danello joins this "Talk Franklin" episode to talk elections with Jamie, Amy and I (audio)

FM #1144 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1144 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares a new format for "Talk Franklin'' with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti. 

This episode features a conversation on the 2024 elections with Town Clerk Nancy Danello. We recorded our discussion in person in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Topics for this session

Quick news highlights

Franklin Ridge received $8.5M funding

Town Council goals set for next 2 years

Jamie elected as Vice-President of Mass Municipal Assoc (MMA)

Elections for 2024

Presidential Primary - March 5

State Primary - September 3

Presidential Election  - November 5

Quick outlook

Council Meeting - Jan 31

Finance Mtg - Feb 6

Council Mtg - Feb 28

Joint Budget Cmte - March 6

The recording runs about 47 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie, Amy & Nancy on Thursday, January 25, 2024 Audio link -> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin---A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office-e2f34do/a-aatdjc7

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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator

Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://open.spotify.com/show/6q76wsRAKGPuEZ8mzEGvP2 

Town Clerk page for Elections -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/pages/important-information-regarding-elections-voting 

Top 10 billboard hits on voting

https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/election-themed-songs-james-brown-alice-cooper-hits-7572297/

10. Paula Webb, “Please, Mr. President” (No. 60, 1975)

9. Black Sheep, “The Choice Is Yours” (No. 57, 1992)

8. Jeezy feat. Nas, “My President” (No. 57, 2008)

7. The Radiants, “Voice Your Choice” (No. 51, 1965)

6. Johnnie Taylor, “I Could Never Be President” (No. 48, 1969)

5. James Brown, “Funky President (People It’s Bad)” (No. 44, 1974)

4. Johnny Sea, “Day For Decision” (No. 35, 1966)

3. Alice Cooper, “Elected” (No. 26, 1972)

2. Re-Flex, “The Politics of Dancing” (No. 24, 1984)

1. Arcadia, “Election Day” (No. 6, 1985)

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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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Nancy Danello joins this "Talk Franklin" episode to talk elections with Jamie, Amy and I (audio)

Franklin High School newsletter for Week of Jan 29, 2024

Franklin High School (@FranklinHS) posted Mon, Jan 29, 2024:

FHS Newsletter https://t.co/Dv0lAS1YAz @FranklinPSNews https://t.co/3KwJn5x8zN

https://twitter.com/FranklinHS/status/1751958041912586449

Franklin High School newsletter for Week of Jan 29, 2024

Franklin Library News & Events February 2024 for Teens

Weekly/Monthly Events for Teens
 

Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids & Teens! Mondays, @ 4:00-6:00PM (Ages 7+)
Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets! (Dungeon Masters must be ages 12 and up). Teens looking for volunteer hours can earn them being a Dungeon Master. For more information, or if you are interested in joining, contact Miss Mitzi at mgousie@minlib.net.

C0de C1ub, Tuesdays 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Grade 3-8)
Welcome to Code Club!
This is an after school hour of code for grades 3 - 8 focusing on exploration of computer programming through play. This is not a classroom. This is a playground where Coders have access to: optional tutorials & walk-throughs, monthly challenges, and mentoring in their coding journey.

All levels of skill are welcome and personal projects are encouraged! This can be a great way to dip your toes in the pool of Computer Programming and see what learning to code can do for you!

Sign up here to let us know you are coming and if you need any technology from the library!

Teen Advisory Board! 2^nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30PM
Join us each month for Teen Advisory Board! The Teen Advisory Board is a GREAT opportunity to get involved here at the library! You'll help plan events and programs, create displays and decorate the teen space, and help drive decisions around the kinds of materials we bring to the YA collection, from books and beyond, all while eating snacks and getting volunteer hours! It's a win-win-win!

Game Bytes! Thursdays @ 4:00PM
No registration required!
Bring a snack and let's play! Bring your own devices or try a retro game while we talk shop about the latest and greatest in Video Games! New Releases, Events, Streamers, Speed Running and more!!

Board Game Group, Tuesday, February 20^th @ 6:00 PM
No Registration Required.
Try a new game! Introduce your favorite! Most importantly... Play games!
This a monthly group dedicated to the great board games out there and a space to find some new people to play with! All ages welcome!

Special Events for Teens
 

Teen Take & Makes: I (Heart) U Blocks! Available Thursday, February 1^st
Starting Thursday, February 1st stop by the library to pick up your very own I    U Kit! Kits include supplies and instructions for making your very own Valentine's Day decor! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED! * To keep things equitable, teens must be present when picking up this craft.

Paint-Teens! Friday, February 2nd @1:00PM
Teens! Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of shiny heart-shaped balloons! This paint party is a great fit for teens ages 12+! All materials will be provided, and REGISTRATION is required!

Tricky Trivia Thursday, February 15^th @ 6:30 PM
No Registration Required!
Are you ready to prove your trivia knowledge is more than trivial? Do you have the facts to fight for the title of Franklin's Trivia Master? Join us for snacks and a Family Trivia Challenge at the Library!
Play as a team or go solo for ultimate bragging rights!

Teen Pirate Mystery Party! Wednesday February 21^st @5:30PM
Welcome aboard the pirate ship Revenge, the most feared ship on the water! Captain Meed has been found dead in his quarters, and his murderer could have only been a member of the crew! Now everyone aboard is a suspect in his murder, and the mutineer must be discovered and face his judgment by Davy Jones himself.

Tinkercad Workshop Friday, February 23^rd @ 1Pm-4pm

Register Here

Learn 3D design basics with Tinkercad. For Grade 5+

Discover the basics of 3D designing with Tinkercad in our beginner-friendly workshop. We'll cover everything from setting up an account, to exporting, to modeling some pretty nifty stuff! You must bring your own chromebook/laptop to the workshop. No Prior Experience is Necessary

Get the full February listing of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/february-2024-franklin-library-news-events

Franklin Library News & Events February 2024  for Teens