Tracey's story, to blog or not to blog

Via Tracey at The Little Shop of Oils starts a blog called "The Little Corner"

A special note from me…🧡

Hey everyone, Tracey here. I’ve been working on something deeply personal and important to me, and today, I’m both excited and terrified to share it with you.✨

To blog or not to blog…that’s been the question for a long time.🤔

I’ve kept this part of my story tucked away, hidden behind the scenes, but now, I’ve realized that vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. So, despite the twisting in my stomach, I’m taking a leap of faith.✨

My first blog dives into a journey close to my heart – navigating life with MS while running The Little Shop. It’s my story of challenges, triumphs, and the raw realities of balancing health and entrepreneurship…

To read my full blog, click the link in bio or for our Facebook friends, click the link below. 👇🏻

https://www.shopevoo.com/blogs/the-little-corner/to-blog-or-not-to-blog-that-is-the-question?

Thank you so much for following along and for your endless support …it means the world to me ❤️

Tracey"

#livingwithms #multiplesclerosis #msstrong #MSstrong #femaleentrepreneur #smallbusinessowner #mswarrior

Tracey's story, to blog or not to blog

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Safe Coalition teen summer programs begin this week

Safe Coalition teen programs

 

We are OPEN this week! 

SAFE SUMMER PROGRAMS are open for any teen age 13 to 18. 

Looking to learn more? Email us! 

Info@safecoalitionma.org

🟢 Sign up here! tinyurl.com/safeteenreg

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Franklin Senior Center events for week of July 8 - 13

"Here’s what is happening this week at the Franklin Senior Center. 

Come on down and join in the fun! #seniorcenter #franklinma

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Franklin Senior Center events for week of July 8 - 13 

Community Closet hours - July 16; volunteers needed

Community Closet hours

 

The Community Closet is settling into regular hours on the first and third
Tuesdays of each month from 11a-1p AND at other times by appointment. 

In addition to shopping, we are looking for volunteers to help sort donations. 

Click the link to read the latest update and signup to help: https://franklinumc.org/2024/07/01/community-closet-franklinumc-july-2024-update/.

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Reminder: Register for the Self-Defense Class 7/15 or 7/22 via Lifelong Learning

How to register inside...

Spend one night this summer learning to protect yourself and stay safe! For information and to register, visit: Workshops and Special Events

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail: July 2024 Monthly Meeting, July 9

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

View this email in your browser Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee

July 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. There is still time to complete the Committee Focus Survey.  We will be reviewing the early results this week. 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

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, July 8, 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 - Frank’s Music – with Frank Falvey

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

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

9:00 am Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Italian Sausage

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 9

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

4:30 pm PorchFest Pt 1

7:00 pm 4th of July Festivities

8:00 pm Endless Konnections Kitchen: Poached Pears

9:00 pm 4th of July 2023: Duppy Conquerors

 

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

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Mansfield 05-17-24

10:00 am Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021

11:15 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Lawrence 06-02-24

7:00 pm FHS Graduation 2024

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

8:00 am Planning Board 06-17-24

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 06-26-24

2:00 pm Planning Board 06-17-24

7:00 pm Planning Board  CHAMBERS  980 9185 8252

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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4th of July Celebration - Sunday, July 7, 2024

The Franklin 4th of July Coalition schedule of events for Sunday, July 7, 2024.

Carnival

• Ride Wristbands: 12 - 5 PM

Food

• pizza, hot dogs, water - Franklin Democratic Town Committee
• ice cream sandwiches, cold soft drinks - 4th of July Coalition
• French fries, fried dough - Franklin Rod & Gun Club
• root beer floats, nachos, corn dogs - Franklin Republican Town Committee

Music

• 12:00 - Zajac Brothers Band
• 2:00 - Brandt Taylor Band
• 4:00 - Gary Hoey

The 4th of July Celebration is totally supported by donations, consider contributing to the cause -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

4th of July Celebration

Master Plan - Agenda for July 10, 2024 Public Hearing at 6:30 PM

Town of Franklin

Master Plan Committee 

July 10, 2024 - 6:30 PM

Town Council Chambers - 2nd Floor

Agenda 

 1. Public Hearing Outreach - Draft Goals

Agenda doc contains remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-_july_10_2024.docx.pdf

Master Plan - Agenda for July 10, 2024 Public Hearing at 6:30 PM

Franklin TV: Breakfast Anytime!

We’re in the kitchen with Linda Waters.

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 07/07/2024 

The advertising world claims that:

“ Breakfast –

It’s the most important meal of the day.”

Linda Waters

Uh-huh. Hence, the Pop-tart ? We can do better, people.

That is precisely what Linda Waters did during our recent day in the kitchen. She made breakfast magic with some new twists on bacon (literally).

And, her take on pancakes and potatoes? Yes! They were totally to die for.

We must note, incidentally, that there is no difficulty scheduling our staff to work on our cooking shows.

Gee! I wonder why.

They already have their sights (and their taste buds) set on Linda’s next scheduled production in mid-July.

If you have talent in the kitchen and a desire to share your skills – know that our hungry crew is highly motivated to make your cooking show dreams come true. Just give us a call. We will make it happen.

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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Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 066 - Moose, Costume Balls, Flowers, Love (audio)

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group (scribblers) share stories, poems, and writings about moose, a chapter of a story similar to one of our other writers about a costume ball, stories of picking flowers, poems of love, and much more.

Audio link ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-066-moose-costume-balls-flowers-love-poems-and-more

Senior Story Hour - WFPR:  Episode 066 - Moose, Costume Balls, Flowers, Love (audio)

Free Public Skating Event at Pirelli Veteran's Arena in July

Pirelli Veteran's Arena will be hosting a Free Public Skating event to benefit The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from July 15th to July 26th, 2024. 

Skating is open to the public and admission is free. 

We are looking for a suggested donation equal to admission fee or whatever you comfortable to The Jimmy Fund.

If you are interested in coming or sharing the event free Public Skating times will be listed below!

FREE PUBLIC SKATING TIMES

Monday 7/15 & Wednesday 7/17 -> 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Tuesday 7/23 & Thursday 7/25 -> 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Rink web site ->  https://fmcicesports.com/rink/franklin-veterans-skating-arena/#arena-amenities

4th of July Celebration - Saturday, July 6, 2024

The Franklin 4th of July Coalition schedule of events for Saturday, July 6, 2024.

Carnival

• MEGAPASS: 12 - 10 PM
• Ride Wristbands: 12 - 5 PM

Food

• pizza, hot dogs, water - Franklin Democratic Town Committee
• ice cream sandwiches, cold soft drinks - 4th of July Coalition
• French fries, fried dough - Franklin Rod & Gun Club
• root beer floats, nachos, corn dogs - Franklin Republican Town Committee

Blues Festival

• 12:00 - Jr Krauss & The Shakes
• 1:45 - Neal & The Vipers
• 3:30 - Professor Harp
• 5:15 - Mike Crandall Tribute Band
• 7:00 - Bruce Katz
• 8:45 - Delta Generators

Fireworks

• 10:00 - Fireworks at Franklin High School

The 4th of July Celebration is totally supported by donations, consider contributing to the cause -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

4th of July Celebration

Franklin School Committee meeting: Agenda for July 9 meeting at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 

July 9, 2024 -  7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Agenda

“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 Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

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. none

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. none

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. FY25 Budget Update

B. School Reorganization - Phase 1 Update

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 June 18, 2024 School Committee Meeting as detailed. 

B. Girl’s Basketball Tournament Trip

I recommend approval of the request of John Leighton to take the Girl’s Basketball team to Augusta and Portland, ME for two tournaments from December 27 through 29, 2024 as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

X. Adjournment

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_school_committee_meeting_5.pdf

Franklin School Committee meeting: Agenda for July 9 meeting at 7 PM

Franklin 4th of July Fireworks info - no rain date

Via the Franklin Police Dept:

***FRANKLIN FIREWORKS***

Tomorrow (Saturday, July 6) night the fireworks are set to return to the high school weather permitting. If you’re out exploring Franklin you’ll see no parking signs throughout town (Panther Way, Oak Street by the schools, Daniel McCahill Way, and Main Street by the old Charter School and up to Main Street). Just so we’re all on the same page, no parking means no parking. There will be plenty of parking at the schools, ice rinks, and elsewhere around the common. Don’t forget about the carnival up at the common.

Around 9 pm we’ll begin to close roads. Expect closures of Church Square, Beaver Street at 140, all of Oak Street, the Highland/Lexington/Concord neighborhoods, and Union Street at 140.

Once the fireworks conclude traffic all traffic leaving the High School, Horace Mann, Oak Street, and ECDC will be directed towards Oak Street and Pond Street. No traffic will be allowed towards the common. Traffic coming from the ice rink will be directed towards 140.

There will be cones and saw horses out blocking roads. Just so we’re all on the same page again, if the road looks blocked…it’s probably blocked. Don’t drive around it, don’t move the barriers, and don’t run over the cones.

Other than that you can expect a FPD and FFD presence at the event. If you need anything give us a call or flag us down. We’ll see you tomorrow!

Lastly…there is no rain date for the fireworks!

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Franklin 4th of July Fireworks info - no rain date

Jordan Rd Closed for Road Work Tuesday July 9, Weather Permitting

Jordan Rd Closed for Road Work Tuesday July 9, Weather Permitting

Next Week! 

We will be milling Jordan Road from Rt 140 to Dutchess Rd.

Notifications for paving operations will be posted the following week.

Please plan accordingly.

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Jordan Rd Closed for Road Work Tuesday July 9, Weather Permitting