Official results by precinct -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/13wUEkbVKjt0gGo2a1Iqr1-yQJT64Nyx3/view?usp=drive_link
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
Official Certified Results - Franklin, MA: Special Election Prop 2 1/2 Override results - June 11, 2024 "No by 236 votes"
THE BLACK BOX Sings this Summer
🥧 THE BLACK BOX Sings… WAITRESS on June 28th at 8:00pm starring Emily Koch (Broadway’s Waitress, WICKED, Kimberly Akimbo) and Jim Hogan (Waitress on tour, Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo) with Ali Funkhouser, April Lisette, Dan Callaway, Robbie Rescigno, Nick Paone, and an ensemble of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites. Join TBB for a celebration of the beloved Sara Bareilles score.
❄️ THE BLACK BOX Sings… FROZEN on August 3rd at 7:00pm celebrating the music of the highest-grossing animated film of all time: Disney’s Frozen. The concert will feature a narrated telling of Elsa and Anna’s story with live performances of the film’s songs as well as new music written for the Broadway production. Enjoy the memorable songs of Kristen and Robert Lopez in concert outside at THE BLACK BOX!
🎤 THE BLACK BOX Sings… TAYLOR SWIFT on August 11th at 7:00pm with a cast of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites who will pay tribute to the most-streamed artist on Spotify: Grammy Award-winner Taylor Swift!
🧹 THE BLACK BOX Sings… WICKED on August 17th at 8:00pm. Pianist Austin Davy from the Wicked tour accompanies an FPAC all-star cast featuring Katie Gray, Ali Funkhouser, Nick Paone, Hallie Wetzell, and Tim Ayres-Kerr. Join us at TBB for a celebration of the music of WICKED and the story of the Witches of Oz.
ℹ️ Table seating and general seating are available. In case of inclement weather, the events will be moved inside. Modeled after the popular cabaret series “54 Sings” at Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC, THE BLACK BOX continues THE BLACK BOX Sings… Series this summer. The series celebrates the music of musicals, composers, and artists sung by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites.
June 12, 2024 Master Plan Committee Postponed to July 10, 2024
June 12, 2024 Master Plan Committee Postponed
The June 12, 2024 Master Plan Committee meeting has been postponed. The new date for the hearing will now be July 10, 2024 at 6:30PM.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/june-12-2024-master-plan-committee-meeting-postponed-updated-meeting-date
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June 12, 2024 Master Plan Committee Postponed to July 10, 2024 |
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, June 13, 2024
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday
Our 2-hour deep dive into the great albums
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Notable Local Conversations
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday
8:00 am Veterans' Call: SHINE
9:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken
1:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2
3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock
4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024
5:00 pm Celebrate with Pride: Sioo
6:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace
8:00 pm Frank Presents: Michael Videira
8:30 pm Frank Presents: Corey Shea
9:00 pm Endless Konnections: Legrand Lindor
10:00 pm Tri County Graduation 2024
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday
8:30 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band
10:00 am FHS Graduation 2024
1:30 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos
2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024
3:30 pm FHS Varsity Softball: v St. Paul Diocesan 06-01-24
8:30 pm FHS Senior Awards 2024
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday
2:00 pm Conservation Commission 05-30-24
7:00 pm Conservation Commission - LIVE - Chambers 963 9679 9942
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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, June 12, 2024?
- Franklin Public Schools Superintendent's Evaluation Subcommittee Meeting - 3rd floor conf room (not trng room)
Master Plan Public Hearing - Council ChambersPostponed toJune 26July 10
- Franklin Historical Commission Meeting - Historical Museum
- Finance Committee Meeting - CANCELED
- Canceled = Franklin Public Schools School Committee Special Meeting (
changed to Council Chambers)
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
The first Franklin Porchfest seeks your feedback via Survey!
We need YOUR feedback! Franklin Porchfest Survey
It's been one week from Franklin's inaugural PorchFest - and we'd like YOUR feedback - whether you attended the event hours, just saw clips on Instagram (or another social site); we'd love to hear your engagement in how we can make this event the best it can be.
Take a moment to take our community survey linked here. Feedback will be shared with cultural committees/council and volunteer groups to better plan music festivals throughout Franklin!
And another special SHOUT OUT to the volunteer group that made the magic happen: John LoPresti, Beth Wierling, Sue Rohrbach, Ryan Jette, Roberta Trahan, Karilyn Hammer and Karen Kearns. Thank you for coming together to create an accessible community event celebrating music in Franklin.
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The first Franklin Porchfest seeks your feedback via Survey! |
Fallen Hero Recognition: Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis, U.S. Army - June 12, 2024 - 9 AM
Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis, U.S. Army, born on December 8, 1921, was the son of Charles and Margaret Ellis, of 730 Union Street. For many years, Lloyd made his home here in Franklin with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thayer of Fales Street. Lloyd attended the Franklin Schools and was graduated from Franklin High School in 1939 where he was a popular and talented member of his class.
On November 14, 1942 Lloyd married the former Dorothy Brown of Franklin and he was employed as a machinist up until the time he entered the service of his country on September 13, 1943. After training, PFC Lloyd M. Ellis was sent overseas for combat in March of 1944.
Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis was killed in action in France on June 12, 1944 during the height of the battle following the American invasion of that country.
Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis was 22 years old at the time of his death during the invasion of France against the German forces.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
Sean Sullivan earns an award for short film at the 22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024
State Representative Jeff Roy: What's happening in the district - June 2024
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Hockomock YMCA shares extensive resource guide (PDF)
"Our Y is committed to connecting people to available local resources and social support services as part of our resource guide is also available for download: hockymca.org/shared/docs/SAS-Community-Resources.pdf
#MentalHealthMatters"
Franklin Rotary schedules Annual Pasta Dinner for senior citizens on June 20
The Rotary Club of Franklin, MA is excited to host their 32nd Annual Pasta Supper on June 20, 2024, and extend an invitation to all senior citizens of Franklin and residents of Franklin Housing Authority to join in on the festivities.Please RSVP at the Senior Center or FHA.
Franklin (MA) Elections Voter Turnout History: from 2003 - 2023 (updated for 6/11/24)
Town of Franklin: IFB - Infrared Pavement Repairs
IFB - Infrared Pavement 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 performing asphalt pavement repairs using the infrared pavement repair process at various locations within the Town of Franklin.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-infrared-pavement-repairs
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Town of Franklin: IFB - Infrared Pavement Repairs |