Farmers Market returns in June to the Franklin Town Common

Farmers Market returns

"Eye spy with my little Eye! Has anyone spotted our new signs with a list of the weekly vendors?

Thank you to @franklinrecreation for coordinating with us! Stay tuned for more updates"

Visit the Farmers Market page for updates ->  

https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/

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Jack's Abbey shares the listing of PorchFests in MA (including Franklin - June 1)

Via Jack's Abbey:

"We're gearing up to bring the fest to every porch, starting this Saturday in Somerville!

Here's how you can prepare for Porch Fest:

🎶Find out which Porch Fest you can attend

🎶Head to the link in our bio and give our Porch Fest playlist a listen  https://linktr.ee/jacksabbycraftlagers

🎶Check out where to get Porch Fest Summer Lager closest to you via our Lager Locator"  -> https://jacksabby.com/lager-locator/

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Jack's Abbey shares the listing of PorchFests in MA (including Franklin - June 1)

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, May 13, 2024

• 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

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

9:00 am Concerts on the Common: Ken DoRosario

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Marsala

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Fish

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment

5:00 pm Strawberry Stroll 2022

5:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Jamie Barrett

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 2

9:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

10:00 pm Circle of Friends: Brother Sun

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

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Foxboro 05-06-24

10:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

11:30 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Mansfield 04-29-24

10:00 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

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

8:00 am Planning Board 05-06-24

2:00 pm Planning Board 05-06-24

4:00 pm Police Station Bldg Cmte  LIVE Chambers  880 8746 4635

7:00 pm Finance Committee 05-06-24

7:00 pm Land Use & Zoning Cmte  ZOOM ONLY  860 2974 4683

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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What's happening in Franklin, Sunday, May 12, 2024?

Sunday, May 12 - Mother's Day

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)

4:00pm Collin Johnston (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

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 

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)

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for May 14, 2024 Meeting at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee

May 14, 2024  7:00 P.M

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Mr. McNeill

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. 8th Grade Grand Canyon Trip

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Grand Canyon Trip - Nick Goldman & Greg Rakovik

I recommend approval of the request of Nick Goldman & Greg Rakovik to take middle school students to the Grand Canyon from April 21-26, 2025 as detailed.

B. Comprehensive School Facilities Analysis Vote

I recommend approval of the Comprehensive School Facilities Analysis recommendation as detailed in the 2024 School Facilities and Educational Master Plan Report.

C. Foreign Exchange Students Vote

I recommend not accepting Foreign Exchange Student for the 2024-2025 School year as discussed per policy JFABB

D. BICO Board Appointment Vote 24-25

I recommend approval of the appointment of Lucas Giguere as the BICO Board representative for Franklin Public Schools for the 2024-25 school year.

E. ACCEPT Board Appointment Vote 24-25

I recommend approval of the appointment of Lucas Giguere as the ACCEPT Board representative for Franklin Public Schools for the 2024-25 school year.

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 April 30, 2024 School

Committee meeting as detailed.

B. FHS Lunch Account Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $15.00 from Diane Queally for the FHS Lunch account as detailed.

C. FHS Scholarship

I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Fernando P. Baglioni Scholarship fund for a Scholarship as detailed.

D. JFK Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,225.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips as discussed.

E. Districtwide Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $260.00 from BJ’s Marlborough for in-house enrichment as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

X. Executive Session

A. As per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for

negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel

XI. Adjournment

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_5-14-24.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for May 14, 2024 Meeting at 7 PM

Conversation with Jeff Nutting; how he is keeping busy these days & his insights on override and school's plan (audio)

FM #1200 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1200 in the series

This session shares my conversation with Jeff Nutting, former Franklin Town Administrator and now retired. Or really, having fun while ‘failing at retiring.’ We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He is keeping busy with interesting temporary municipal positions in a variety of communities.

Jeff Nutting

We talk about

●     His insights on the current Franklin situation

○     School redistricting plan

○     Override vote scheduled for June 11

○     Riding with Phat Tuesday in prep for his 18th Pan Mass Challenge

○     Various volunteer efforts

The recording runs about 47 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1200-conversation-with-jeff-nutting-05-07-24

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Jeff Nutting’s PMC fundraising page -> www.pmc.org/jn0077

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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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FHS baseball tops KP on Saturday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Saturday, May 11, 2024

Baseball = Franklin, 9 @ King Philip, 3 – Final 

– Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game. Franklin scored four times in the second inning and four times in the seventh to sweep the season series with the Warriors. Austin Campbell picked up the win, striking out 13 and allowing three hits and three runs over six innings. He struck out the side in the first and fifth innings and struck out two batters in the second, fourth, and sixth. The Panthers got off to a good start, loading the bases with no outs in the first. Ben Yuknis hit into a 6-4-3 double play, but it brought in Dom Caccavelli (3-for-4, three runs) with the opening run. Franklin broke things open in the second. Zach Winer started the rally when he was hit by a pitch with one out. Mike Davide ripped a double to left center that scored Winer. With two outs, Caccavelli singled and Henry Digiorgio (2-for-3) singled to score courtesy runner Brad Morin. After Rex Cinelli (2-for-3, two bunt singles) walked, an error brought in two unearned runs to make it 5-0. KP got two back in the fourth. Drew Herlin drew a one-out walk and came around to score on an Aiden Astorino double to left. Astorino took third on the throw into the infield and scored on a wild pitch. In the fifth, Leo Dowling singled with one out and courtesy runner Cole Kotkowski stole second. Max Robison came through with two outs, dropping a single into shallow right to cut the deficit to just two runs. Franklin sealed the win with a four-run seventh. Caccavelli started the rally with an infield hit and Digiorgio drew a walk. Cinelli pushed a bunt past the mound for a hit to load the bases. Yuknis hit a grounder to third that brought in a run. Cole Sidwell lined a single to right to score a second and Lukas Phillip doubled to left to bring in another. Winer would single as well, scoring Phillip with the ninth run. Matt Miller gave up a pair of hits in the bottom half, including a double from pinch-hitter Alex Lufty, but got through the inning without allowing a run.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 7 @ Medfield, 14 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-11-24/

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

Franklin TV: Summer Days Ahead

Horological Summer is here – 90 longest days 

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/12/2024

Memorial Day weekend is touted as the unofficial start of Summer across the U.S., but the official start of the season? It depends. The Summer solstice occurs on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 4:51 P.M. EDT. This is when Astronomical Summer begins. Some finer points to note – The Sun actually rises at its earliest about a week before and sets at its latest about a week after. This is because of the Earth’s slightly elliptical orbit. (Google: analemma)

Horological (Solar) Summer refers to the 90 longest days of the year from May 6 to about August 5. So – Solar Summer is already here, and ushering in:

Meteorological Summer – which is fast approaching. This is the 91-ish days of the year containing the warmest weather – from June to August. The time difference between Horological and Meteorological Summer is about 3 to 4 weeks, give-take. This is the typical lag in the worldwide weather system and the Sun’s local effects.

Franklin TV: Summer Days Ahead

The hottest day of the year on average – is July 21st. The ‘hottest day’ in any year can occur at any time between late June and most of August, depending on the weather and location. The hot ‘Dog Days of Summer’ run from Jul 3 to Aug 11- ish. This year, with El Nino still in effect, we might see some records broken – again. The last two Summers were recorded by NOAA as the hottest yet.

Perhaps call the HVAC folks to run a health check on your air conditioning? 

Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm.

And – as always – thanks for watching.

 

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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FRBTC: Monthly Meeting - May 14, 2024

Meeting Tuesday night at Franklin.TV. We'd love to see you there

View this email in your browser May Monthly Meeting Hello!   Tuesday night we will have our monthly meeting at Franklin.TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin at 7pm. The meeting will be BYOB.  We'd love to see you there! The minutes from our previous meeting can be found here on our web site. The agenda for this month's meeting is here. Warm regards, Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Copyright © 2024 Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have opted in to stay informed about the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038

Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Wednesday, May 15 at 11 AM

What is going on with .... ? 

What happened to ....? 

How come .... ?

Join Steve Sherlock, Community Information Director, for Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm,  for an informal and informative Q&A session. 

What is the session about?

• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have.

When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM  

Where:  via Zoom or in person at the Senior Center

If you want the Zoom link, please use this form or check with the Senior Center front desk:      https://forms.gle/guFMYoD7ppn1aPdJ6

Download this flyer as a reminder or to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HYcRukMTDvvSUdb6erh34IjAxNlC7Pt7/view?usp=drive_link

Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Wednesday, May 15 at 11 AM

Exquisite ‘glass negative’ images to be shared at Historical Museum, Sunday at 1:15 PM

The Second Sunday Speaker Series at the museum continues on May 12, 2024 with an intimate look at Franklin early in the 20th century through the exquisite ‘glass negative’ images of homes, businesses and people taken between about 1910 and 1920. 

Historical Commission Vice Chair Mary Olsson will be your tour guide to yesteryear. 

Doors open at 1 and the presentation begins at 1:15 at Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin, MA. FREE

If you haven't already had the chance, visit the museum, located in downtown Franklin. The museum is open Saturdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Sundays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.   

Handicap access is available at the back of the building.  

Come by and discover Franklin's history, where our story began.

Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St