Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Town of Franklin: IFB - Concrete Sidewalk Construction and Repairs

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the purposes of constructing and repairing cement concrete surfaces at various locations within the Town of Franklin.

IFB - Concrete Sidewalk Construction and Repairs

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-concrete-sidewalk-construction-and-repairs

Town of Franklin: IFB - Concrete Sidewalk Construction and Repairs
Town of Franklin: IFB - Concrete Sidewalk Construction and Repairs


Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, June 12, 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)

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.
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)

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

7:30 am     Mental Health: Raeleen Sullivan
8:30 am     The Black Box: Newsies
10:00 am     Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media
11:30 am     Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
12:00 pm     Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad
12:30 pm     Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza
2:00 pm     New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2
3:00 pm     Candlepin New Generation: Show 7
3:30 pm     Celebrate with Pride: Sioo
5:30 pm     Veterans' Call: SHINE
6:30 pm     FHS Graduation 2024
9:30 pm     Circle of Friends: Garnet Rogers

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

8:30 am     Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021
10:00 am     SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins
11:00 am     All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra
12:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024
1:30 pm     Tri County Graduation 2024
5:00 pm     FHS Varsity Softball: v St. Paul Diocesan 06-01-24
8:30 pm     FHS Graduation 2024


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

8:00 am     Town Council 05-22-24
1:00 pm     Town Council 05-22-24
6:30 pm    Master Plan Public hearing LIVE 
86272623583
7:00 pm    School Committee LIVE 839197

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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Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Franklin Public Schools Message on Override Outcome 6/11/24

Dear Franklin Community,

Thank you to the Franklin voters who took the time to vote today. Unfortunately, the requested Proposition 2 ½ override did not pass, and we must implement program and service cuts as previously communicated.


While this outcome presents significant challenges, we remain dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education. We will continue to prioritize our resources and make the most of the approved budget to ensure our students have every opportunity to succeed.


Respectfully,


Lucas Giguere

Superintendent

Franklin Public Schools



If you didn't hear about the results, they can be found here -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/06/unofficial-results-franklin-ma-special.html


Franklin Public Schools Message on Override Outcome 6/11/24
Franklin Public Schools Message on Override Outcome 6/11/24



(Unofficial Results) - Franklin, MA: Special Election Prop 2 1/2 Override results - June 11, 2024 No by 236 votes

Town Clerk Nancy Danello release the unofficial override results Tuesday evening at Franklin High School.

Yes = 5542
No = 5778
Blanks = 5
Total = 11,325

Percent voters 45.5%
Total voters = 24,891
Total residents = 33,389






Franklin, MA: Special Election Prop 2 1/2 Override results - June 11, 2024
Franklin, MA: Special Election Prop 2 1/2 Override results - June 11, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, June 11, 2024?

Tuesday, June 11
6:00am - 8:00pm   Special Election ($6.8M Override)
5:00pm  Student Public Art Release - "The Traveling School of Fish" (Sculpture Park)
6:00pm  Family Game Night (Franklin Public Library)
7:00pm  Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House
7:00pm  Yankee Quilters Meeting: quilt artist Betsy Habich (Emma's Quilt Cupboard)

** Town Meetings today
 
  • Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting
Event Date:  Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 10:00am  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/municipal_affordable_housing_trust_june_11_2024.pdf

  • Design Review Meeting Agenda
Event Date:  Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 7:00pm (virtual meeting)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/drc_agenda_6-11-2024.pdf



What's happening today in Franklin?
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    

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

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

Special Election ($6.8M Override) today, voting at FHS up to 8 PM

One question:
"Shall the town of Franklin be allowed to assess an additional 6.8 million dollars in real estate AND personal property  taxes for the purposes of the operating budget for which monies from this assessment will be used for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024?"


The override collection of posts with information to help you cast an informed vote on or before June 11 8 PM -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/03/whats-this-about-possible-override-for.html

Special Election ($6.8M Override) today, voting at FHS up to 8 PM
Special Election ($6.8M Override) today, voting at FHS up to 8 PM

Student Public Art Installation scheduled for June 11 at 5 PM

Student Public Art Installation scheduled for June 11 at 5 PM
Student Public Art

 

 

"Please come out to welcome the student public art installation. They all have spent months creating, cutting and painting the fish.

We would love your support to thank them for beautifying our town and learning the value of art in public spaces."

 

Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Wednesday, June 12 at 11 AM

What is going on with .... ? 
What happened to ....? 
How come .... ?

Join Steve SherlockCommunity Information Director, for Franklin Matters & Franklin Public Radio (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.

Note: Usually the 3rd Wednesday of the month (that would be June 19) but because the Senior Center is closed for Juneteenth, we are a week earlier than normal.

When: Wednesday, June 12, 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/HB74knJdvL4zLh4p7

Download this flyer as a reminder or to share ->

Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Wednesday, June 12 at 11 AM
Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Wednesday, June 12 at 11 AM

Davis Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee seems to reach consensus on land lease, keeping building (video)

The Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee met on Monday, June 10, 2024 as scheduled. They had not met pending receipt of Expression of Interest in the building/property. Five were confirmed received by the due date, May 31. 

After much discussion including hearing briefly from 3 of the 5 who happened to be present, the committee reached consensus on keeping the building intact, exploring a lease arrangement for the land, liking the mixed use proposals that may include housing.

The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV5S5rdihD0

The agenda and links to the proposals and appraisal:

1. Property Appraisal Review
2. Expressions of Interest
a. Matthew Zajac  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/matthew_zajac_davis_thayer_music_mecca_proposal_1.pdf
b. Dean College  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/rei_davis_thayer_letter_of_interest_proposal_narrative_and_project_description_-_dean_college.pdf
c. Pennrose, LLC  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/pennrose.pdf
d. HFA and TMC Properties  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/tmc_hfa_davis_thayer_submission_email.pdf
e. Camford Property Group, Inc.  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/camford_property_group.pdf
 
Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee has 5 Expressions of Interest to consider - June 10 at 7 PM
Davis Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee has 5 Expressions of Interest to consider - June 10 at 7 PM

 

Franklin (MA) School Committee Special Meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Franklin Public Schools
Franklin School Committee
School Committee Special Meeting
June 12, 2024 - 7:00 PM


Municipal Building – 3rd Floor Training Room


A G E N D A
"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

● Call to Order
● FY25 Budget
● Adjourn



Franklin (MA) School Committee Special Meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Franklin (MA) School Committee Special Meeting scheduled for June 12, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Master Plan Public Hearing scheduled for June 12 at 6:30 PM

Town of Franklin - Master Plan Committee
June 12, 2024 6:30 PM

 
 
Public Hearing Outreach – Draft Goals
 


The agenda doc doesn't provide any more clues as to what the draft goals might be for discussion> it does provide info on remote participation for this session ->

Master Plan Public Hearing scheduled for June 12 at 6:30 PM
Master Plan Public Hearing scheduled for June 12 at 6:30 PM

WHY we (Ken Ojukwu) are voting YES for FRANKLIN! (video)

The next in the series of "WHY we are voting YES for FRANKLIN!" features Ken Ojukwu. He urges all to vote Yes 4 Franklin -> https://youtu.be/xP-0CtLEZ3g?si=bQdty17NdOVj8z2y

More information can be found on the One Franklin page ->    https://onefranklinma.com/


The "override collection" has been updated. You can review all the information shared to make an informed vote on June 11 -> https://buff.ly/3Vm2hJi


Superintendent's Evaluation Subcommittee schedules meeting - June 12 at 6 PM

Franklin Public Schools
Franklin School Committee
Superintendent’s Evaluation Subcommittee
June 12, 2024 - 6:00 to 7:00 PM
 
Municipal Building – 3rd Floor Conference Room (not training room)

A G E N D A
"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

 

● Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation Submissions of the School Committee Members
 
Agenda doc does not provide a remote participation option ->
 
Superintendent's Evaluation Subcommittee schedules meeting - June 12 at 6 PM
Superintendent's Evaluation Subcommittee schedules meeting - June 12 at 6 PM

Consider donating a blood sample for COVID research and earn some money

Consider donating a blood sample for COVID research and earn some money
COVID research

Via MRN Diagnostics

Read all about our COVID-19 research collection and others like it at www.mrndx.com/clinicalollections to see how you may qualify.

We talked with MRN Diagnostics CEO Dr. Greg Chiklis in October 2023 about the work his company (based here in Franklin) does. You can listen here -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/take-part-in-mrn-clinical-trial-to.html





Yoga on the beach: begins Sunday, June 30 at Beaver Pond

Free Yoga class on the beach
Free Yoga class on the beach


 

Franklin Recreation offers a Free Yoga class on the beach at Beaver Pond Sunday mornings beginning June 30, 2024.





Applause starts summer hours Tuesday, June 11

"We are opening the curtain to our SUMMER HOURS! 
Beginning tomorrow, June 11 we will be open Tuesday through Sunday, 12 PM to 8 PM. 
Come see us as you celebrate your end of school year or take an evening stroll for a post dinner gelato with the family! Summer has arrived and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!"
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C8Cvrjrx7P6/

Applause starts summer hours Tuesday, June 11
Applause starts summer hours Tuesday, June 11

50+ Networkers - Beginning of week events update


1) Practice Interviewing Session
    June 12th; 3pm - at the Framingham Public Library
   We meet on the lower level.

2) June 12th - Monthly meeting of my private peer to peer networking group
    New start time:  12 Noon. (1 hr)
    If interested in joining, just let me know and I will explain the cost and benefits.

3) Save the date:  Friday June 21st - Life Coach Kevin Dickie will present "Your Confident Mindset" at the Metrowest Networkers Group."

4) Save the date: August 26th.
    I will present for the Tewksbury Library Networking Group.


--

Ed Lawrence
CPRW; NCOPE
Certified Interview Coach
Authorized DISC Administrator
Member, CPRW Certification Committee

50+ Networkers - Beginning of week events update
50+ Networkers - Beginning of week events update


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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, June 11, 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     Once Upon A Town: Bob Catalano
9:00 am     Mental Health: Raeleen Sullivan
10:00 am     Frank Presents: Michael Videira
12:00 pm     Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad
12:30 pm     Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken
1:00 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza
1:30 pm     Fallen Heroes Pt 3
2:00 pm     New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2
3:00 pm     Candlepin New Generation: Show 7
3:30 pm     Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock
4:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024
5:30 pm     ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
6:00 pm     Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission
7:00 pm     The Black Box: Newsies
8:30 pm     Endless Konnections: Legrand Lindor
9:30 pm     Tri County Graduation 2024


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

7:00 am     Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19
9:00 am     Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021
10:30 am     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024
11:30 am     Tri County Graduation 2024
2:00 pm     Mental Health: Raeleen Sullivan
3:00 pm     FHS Senior Awards 2024
5:30 pm     All-Town Showcase 2024: Band
7:00 pm     FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Catholic Memorial 06-05-24
9:00 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Westwood 06-13-23


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

8:00 am     School Committee 05-28-24
12:00 pm     Master Plan Committee 05-29-24
2:00 pm     School Committee 05-28-24


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
Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA