Community tips for calling 911

Via the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center (MECC)

Community tips for calling 911

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Mar 27, 2024

• 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 the National Art Honor Society episode  ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/03/talking-about-create-art-around-world.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  Kathy McCabe-PBS Dream of Italy ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/03/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 outlook of Library programs for April -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/03/listen-in-as-mitzi-and-i-preview.html

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

8:30 am Martin Luther King: Music and Spoken Word

10:00 am Jim Johnston: Ben Franklin and Martin Luther King, Jr.

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Grillin'

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies

12:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Valentine Cards

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: L. E. A. P.

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Dave Hencke

4:30 pm The Millis Berfield Band

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Joe Jencks

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

8:30 am Lifelong Music: Band

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Notre Dame Hingham 02-28-24

2:30 pm Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship

5:00 pm Hockomock League Swimming Championship 2024 Day 2

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

8:00 am  Town Council 03-13-24

12:00 pm  Master Plan Committee 03-06-24

2:00 pm  Town Council 03-13-24

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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FHS Senior Lola R. Richardson Selected as Finalist, 13 Commended by National Merit Scholarship Program

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Principal Joshua Hanna are pleased to announce that senior Lola R. Richardson has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, with an additional 13 seniors named Commended Students. 

As a finalist, Richardson will receive a Certificate of Merit attesting to her distinguished performance in the competition. Approximately 7,140 of the over 15,000 finalists will earn scholarships between March and June.

Lola R. Richardson

Richardson is described as a remarkable student whose teachers recognize her as an essential member of their classrooms. She has taken many Advanced Placement courses and is heavily involved in activities and programs at school. Richardson is a member of the 40% Club, works as a mentor and counselor at Franklin Summer Music Camp, plays the accordion, flute and piano, and holds a first degree black belt in Taekwondo.

"I am excited to be a finalist because I have worked very hard and put in consistent effort towards my studies throughout my life," said Richardson. "Being selected as a finalist feels like all of that hard work is being recognized, which is a rewarding feeling, regardless of whether or not I win a scholarship."

Richardson says that her most meaningful high school experience was her participation in the All-State music festival during the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. Outside of school, she works as a pianist at the Franklin United Methodist Church.

Richardson was accepted into Berklee College of Music and received a full tuition scholarship. She has not finalized her decision, but is likely to attend Berklee next year. 

The 13 Commended Students are recognized for their exceptional academic promise demonstrated by scoring among the 50,000 highest scorers nationwide on the 2022 Preliminary/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. They will receive letters of commendation from the district, and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which conducts the program.

Commended Students

The Commended Students include: Aayush Srinivas, Adithya Balagurumoorthy, Aditya Sharma, Andrew Van Marter, Anna David, Anton Sackley, Arnav Deshpande, Ava Reijmers, Brady Flynn, Charles Call, Christopher Bartlett, Jennifer Soohoo and Liana Warnakulasooriya.

"We are incredibly proud of Lola for becoming a finalist for the scholarship, as well as each of the Commended Students for this prestigious achievement," Superintendent Giguere said. "All of these students have worked incredibly hard to accomplish this, and they are very deserving of the recognition."

About National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)

Since its founding, NMSC has recognized over 3.4 million students and provided some 451,000 scholarships worth over $1.8 billion. The honors awarded by NMSC to exceptionally able students are viewed as definitive marks of excellence. Recipients of Merit Scholarship® awards, Achievement Scholarship® awards, and corporate-sponsored Special Scholarships have increased the nation's respect for intellectual accomplishments and have contributed significantly to its talent pool of future leaders.

Middle school program on Technology/Social Media at Horace Mann, Mar 26 at 6 PM

Technology/Social Media

"For parents of middle schoolers at HMMS (and I’m sure they’re happy to have all middle school parents interested).

Technology/Social Media Info Night with Officer Ayer, Tuesday 3/26 at 6pm

Officer Ayer and Principal Motte will be hosting an evening event for HMMS parents/guardians to learn more about the impacts of technology and social media on the lives of the middle school student. We will provide some information on what we are seeing in our roles as Principal and School Resource Officer, and will provide resources for parents to stay informed. 

We hope this can be an opportunity to share our experiences, raise awareness, and identify ways we can work together to help our middle schoolers live healthy lives. This event will take place in the HMMS Library."

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Notice of Intent - Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School - Conservation

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (Wetlands Protection Act), the Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 7:07 PM for a Notice of Intent filed by Stephen Powers of Samiotes Consultants, Inc., Framingham, MA, on behalf of Karen Maguire, School Superintendent of Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, Franklin, MA. The project proposes the dismantling of an existing solar array and the construction of a new Vocational Technical High School and athletic fields, with associated parking, stormwater, drainage, and grading. Approximately 4,906 square feet of work is proposed within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW) and/or Isolated Vegetated Wetlands (IVW), with 28,865 sf of work occurring within the 25- foot “No Disturbance” zone of BVW and/or IVW, 40,767 sf of work occurring within the 25- to 50-foot Buffer Zone to BVW and/or IVW, and 137,105 sf of work occurring within the 100-foot Buffer Zone of BVW and/or IVW.

The Project is located at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond Street, Map 259, Lot 4, within the Rural Residential II Zone.

The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion. This meeting will be done remotely via the “ZOOM” platform and “In-person” in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street. Residents can visit the Town Website (www.franklinma.gov) and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on how to access the meeting.

All records and files for this project can be viewed at the Conservation Office located on the first floor of the Franklin Municipal Building.

Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. The hearing location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you require a translator or accommodations for a hearing impairment, contact the Conservation Department at the Municipal Building or by calling (508) 520-4929.

Jeff Livingstone 

Conservation Chair

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Notice of Intent - Tri-County

Riffin' on Main Street: Fatima Wojohat (video)

Kenneth "Ken" Elmore, the President of Dean College, has a series of video interviews called "Riffin' on Main St."  In this episode, he has a wonderful conversation with Dean College student, Afghanistan native and artist Fatima Wojohat 

video link -> https://youtu.be/WtyOacpvSnM?si=n6AdTJucmiWmPiwO

Holi Festival scheduled for Library lawn April 13

"Join the Franklin Public Library and Dean College for a special celebration of the Holi Festival, outside on the library lawn/Dean Grove! 

Music, activities, and of course, COLOR!! Wear something that you don't mind getting messy! 

In the event of inclement weather, the Rain date will be Saturday 4/27"

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Holi Festival scheduled for Library lawn April 13

Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration - March 29 at 11 AM

Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration

Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration

Friday, March 29, 11:00 AM to Noon - VA Jamaica Plain Lobby

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Lifelong Learning has a variety of Yoga classes for Spring

Lifelong Learning posted on Mon, Mar 25, 2024:

From beginner to more advanced, you'll find a Spring yoga class that's right for you from Community Learning. 

Register at https://t.co/RgCxWb8agp.

#fpslifelong #fpslifelongcommunity https://t.co/E1gP4Jr59x

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Lifelong Learning has a variety of Yoga classes for Spring

Massachusetts migrant shelters hardly impact community life, neighbors say

"Perry Eaton’s neighbors warned that migrants moving into Dedham would cause trouble. Last month, someone passed fliers around the neighborhood, which is nestled between a pair of hotels converted into state overflow shelters, warning that expanding services for the migrants would create “catastrophic” traffic and “inevitable” loitering, and leave the community’s security “compromised.”

But weeks later, Eaton and other neighbors said those fears haven’t materialized.

On a recent weekday morning, Eaton said traffic in and around his horseshoe-shaped neighborhood on Robinwood Road has remained consistent since the shelters opened weeks ago.

“It’s hard to tell any real difference in the day to day,” Eaton, 34, said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) ->   https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/03/23/metro/massachusetts-migrant-shelters-community/

Five year-old friends who were born in Chile to Haitian parents colored at the Valente branch of the Cambridge Public Library. JESSICA RINALDI/GLOBE STAFF

Notice of Public Hearings - (1) Modification of a Section 15 License & (2) New Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages License - April 10, 2024

• Notice of Public Hearing - Modification of a Section 15 Wine & Malt Beverages Package Store License - Table & Vine, Inc.

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• Notice of Public Hearing - New Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License - Shikshapatri Corporation d/b/a Dacey's Market & Deli

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Notice of Public Hearings

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Mar 26, 2024

• 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

7:30 am Joe Landry: Hurricane of 1938

9:00 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

10:00 am Frank Presents: Corey Shea

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies

12:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Valentine Cards

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Katherine Kennedy

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Oral Health

6:00 pm Senior Connection: Spaghetti Bolognese

7:00 pm Martin Luther King: Music and Spoken Word

8:30 pm Fallen Heroes Pt 2

9:30 pm Franklin Art Association: Dave Kaphammer

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

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Jazz Cafe 2023

9:00 am Lifelong Music: Band

11:30 am Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship

2:00 pm Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

4:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball v Andover 02-29-24

6:30 pm All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

8:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Xaverian 03-07-24

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

8:00 am School Committee 03-19-24

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 03-20-24

2:00 pm School Committee 03-19-24

7:00 pm  School Committee  LIVE, Chambers  832 4990 8868 Code 537009

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 Husband and Wife Teach Dance for a Good Cause

With Spring in full bloom, Kevin and Anna Balcom are teaching dance to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital. Dance4Dreams, an 8-week introductory West Coast Swing dance series, will be held on Tuesdays beginning April 16  from 7:00 - 8:30 PM through June 4 at the Franklin Elks Lodge located at 1077 Pond Street, Franklin, MA 02038. 100% of proceeds will benefit Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dance Instructors: Anna & Kevin Balcom, with their son Zachary.

Anna Balcom and Kevin Balcom have been dancing collectively for over 40 years. Anna, a Franklin resident, dances Classical, Contemporary Ballet, Salsa, Latin Ballroom, Modern Jive, and West Coast Swing. Kevin, a lifelong MA resident, started his dance journey in Country Line Dancing, and rapidly became exposed to many other styles, with a competitive and educational focus on West Coast Swing.

This event combines their passion for dance with their deep appreciation for Boston Children’s Hospital. For over 150 years: 

“Boston Children’s Hospital has been dedicated to improving and advancing the health and well-being of children  around the world through its life-changing work in clinical care, biomedical research, medical education and community engagement. Boston Children's is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. 

It is home to the world's largest pediatric research enterprise, and it is the leading recipient of pediatric research funding from the National Institutes of Health. It is the primary pediatric teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School. Boston Children’s treats more children with rare diseases and complex conditions than any other hospital.” -Boston Children’s Hospital.

Anna encourages all to join, “whether you are a beginner or an expert, swing on over for a good cause!”

Ages 16+ are welcome. No prior dance experience or partner required. $15/person per class. Cash preferred. No advance registration required.

For inquires or questions, contact Anna Balcom at 508-808-4675 or visit www.dance4dreams.com.

Franklin Husband and Wife Teach Dance for a Good Cause

Check out the Senior Center event outlook for this last week of March 2024

"Ain’t no stoppin’ us at the Franklin Senior Center. 

There are tons of activities to choose from this week! 

Have an idea for a program or class?! Let us know what you’d like us to add!"

#franklinma #seniorcenter #aintnostoppingusnow #franklinseniorcenter

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For details on these highlight events, or on the regular daily schedule, please visit the Senior Center online at -> https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Senior Center event outlook for this last week of March 2024

Reminder: School Committee schedules Special Meeting to hear Comprehensive School Facilities Assessment Update

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee

School Committee Special Meeting

March 26, 2024 - 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Comprehensive School Facilities Assessment Update

● Locke & Associates

o Portrait of a Graduate & Educational Visioning Report

● Adjourn

The agenda doc contains remote participation info - https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/sc_special_mtg._agenda_-_3_26_24.pdf

Special School Committee Meeting - March 26 at 7 PM

Tri-County Regional: This episode of Talkin' TC features Graphics instructor Ms. Brianna Boothe (video)

Tri-County Regional (@TriCountyRVTSD) posted Sat, Mar 23, 2024:

In the latest episode of Talkin' TC, we hear from one of our own, Graphics instructor Ms. Brianna Boothe. Ms. Boothe shares some great wisdom and advice. Come along on her journey by listening. #TalkinTC  Video link -> https://t.co/j1dYP8Q8LB

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Reminder: detour starting Monday, March 25 for Beaver St interceptor construction

Reminder: detour starting Monday, March 25 

Starting Monday, March 25 a detour through Tri-County Drive will be in place.

Residential traffic only on Pond St., Rolling Ridge Rd., Hilltop Rd. and part of Old West Central St. The detour will be in place Monday thru Thursday from 7:30 AM until 5:00 PM.

During this construction phase, the adjacent medical building remains accessible, though Starbucks will be accessible via 140 only. Access to this area may look different as work continues. We are working with school staff to ensure safety.

Please visit our interactive construction map for details

https://apexmapping.maps.arcgis.com/.../sid.../index.html...

We will update and communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map.

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Register O'Donnell’s “Suits for Success” Expands Partnership

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently partnered with The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity of Boston to donate more than 300 articles of smart casual clothing, business attire, and suits for the 2024 City of Boston Youth Jobs & Resource Fair.

For individuals just starting out on the road to success, the high price of a suit can be an insurmountable obstacle, and it can represent a missed opportunity.

 Register O'Donnell’s “Suits for Success” Expands Partnership

“It is my great pleasure to donate these men's and women's suits and dress clothes on behalf of the residents of Norfolk County, and I hope that by partnering with the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity, we can help to eliminate some of the barriers for young job seekers, empowering them to present themselves confidently in interviews,” stated Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell.

The goal of the 2024 City of Boston Youth Jobs & Resource Fair is to connect young job seekers with over 150 employers. The event features job placement opportunities, and career development workshops. For more information contact the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity at https://www.boston.gov/departments/youth-employment-and-opportunity or email them at Youthline@boston.gov.

“It’s a great partnership for the future because sometimes we don’t have access to a lot of suits,” said Jasmin Argueta, Youth and Career Development Coordinator for the Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity. “A donation like this allows for the youth to have access to clothes that they need for interviews or to have clothes for when they get a job in the future.”

Since the Registry started the “Suits for Success” program in February 2009, it has distributed more than 12,000 articles of clothing to local charitable organizations.

“During the past decade and a half, we have learned that programs like ‘Suits for Success’ work,” said O’Donnell. “This program has given many people a valuable resource to help them on the path to success. It is rewarding just to help others in our community who may be looking to take that next step in a search for a job.”

The Youth Engagement and Opportunities Program finds job prospects, develops, and engages Boston's youth. Their mission is to prepare young individuals to enter the workforce by supplying them with the necessary tools to do so, including training, clothing, and networking.

“Coming to job fair and finding out that they are able to have access to professional clothing that they might not have at home can play a lot with someone’s confidence, knowing that they are able to show up to a job interview in a nice suit,” said Argueta.

The “Suits for Success” program, developed by Register O’Donnell, partners with groups like Interfaith Social Services of Quincy, Father Bill’s & MainSpring of Quincy, the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System Voluntary Service Program, Needham community council, Circle of Hope in Needham, United Parish’s Thrifty Threads, St. Vincent de Paul in Plainville, St. Francis House in Boston, Suits and Smiles in Jamaica Plain, InnerCity Weightlifting, New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts in Walpole, and The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity of Boston to assist those who are in need of clothing as well as household items. The mission of “Suits for Success” is to collect donations of suitable clothing to be distributed to individuals who may need appropriate attire for employment interviews.

“I want to thank the individuals of Norfolk County and the surrounding communities who have taken the time and effort to donate to the “Suits for Success” program making, the partnerships we have with nonprofit organizations throughout Norfolk County and beyond possible,” stated O’Donnell.

If you would like to stay up-to-date on upcoming Registry of Deeds events, programs, and real estate information, you can sign up for our Registry email updates at www.norfolkdeeds.org, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/norfolkdeeds, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/norfolkdeeds.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities, and others with a need for secure, accurate, and accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website, www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.