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Monday, July 8, 2024
Reminder: Register for the Self-Defense Class 7/15 or 7/22 via Lifelong Learning
Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail: July 2024 Monthly Meeting, July 9
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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
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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Sunday, July 7, 2024
4th of July Celebration - 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/
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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
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| 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.”
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| 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
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| 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
Saturday, July 6, 2024
4th of July Celebration - 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/
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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 AgendaB. Payment of Bills Mr. CallaghanC. Payroll Mr. McNeillD. FHS Student Representative CommentsE. Superintendent’s Report
II. Guests/Presentations
A. none
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. none
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. FY25 Budget UpdateB. School Reorganization - Phase 1 Update
V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee ReportsB. School Committee Liaison Reports
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the minutes from your June 18, 2024 School Committee Meeting as detailed.
B. Girl’s Basketball Tournament TripI 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
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| 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 |
Franklin Faith Forum - WFPR: 038 - The Sabbath (audio)
In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about upcoming events this summer for each faith, the definition of Sabbath, what day to celebrate the Sabbath, how the meaning has changed throughout time, and the retirement of Rabbi Alpert.
If you would like to reach out with any questions, concerns or future discussion topics you can contact franklinfaithforum@gmail.com
You can keep up to date with the Franklin Interfaith Council here -> https://www.facebook.com/FranklinInterfaithCouncil
Audio link -> https://franklin-faith-forum.captivate.fm/episode/038-the-sabbath
Find all the episodes online (or on your favorite podcast app) https://franklin-faith-forum.captivate.fm/
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Franklin DPW Hydrant painting contest opens up for 2024
It's time for the Franklin DPW's 2024 Hydrant Painting Event!
For more information, including event rules, application and frequently asked questions, please visit: https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/news/franklin-dpws-2024-hydrant-painting-event
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| Franklin DPW Hydrant painting contest opens up for 2024 |
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Healing the Hurt: Finding Resiliency through Mindfulness - July 17
Join the SAFE Coalition for an evening designed to promote resilience and healing for those impacted by a loved ones struggle with mental health and substance use concerns.
* Learn about the neurobiology of stress
* Understand the impacts of how trauma impacts the body
* Develop practical ways to mitigate daily stressors and manage family relationships
Registration is required. To sign up please click the "Find Tickets" button in the event post.
This program is 100% grant funded and is at no cost to the participant.
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Friday, July 5, 2024
4th of July Celebration - Friday, July 5, 2024
The Franklin 4th of July Coalition schedule of events for Friday, July 5, 2024.
Carnival
- MEGAPASS: 2 - 10 PM
- Ride Wristbands: 2 - 6 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
- 2:00 - Padula Trio Plus One
- 3:30 - Two Guys Who Like Sharks
- 4:30 - Attleboro School of Rock
- 7:00 - Neon Wave
The 4th of July Celebration is totally supported by donations, consider contributing to the cause -> https://www.franklin4th.com/
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On Being: Ada Limón “To Be Made Whole” (audio)
"An electric conversation with Ada Limón’s wisdom and her poetry — a refreshing, full-body experience of how this way with words and sound and silence teaches us about being human at all times, but especially now. With an unexpected and exuberant mix of gravity and laughter — laughter of delight, and of blessed relief — this conversation holds not only what we have traversed these last years, but how we live forward.It unfolded at the Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis, in collaboration with Northrop at the University of Minnesota and Ada Limón’s publisher, Milkweed Editions."
podcast links -> https://onbeing.org/programs/ada-limon-to-be-made-whole/
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| On Being: Ada Limón “To Be Made Whole” (audio) |
Celebration of the Arts (video)
Want to catch up to the Celebration of the Arts held at Dean College on April 4, 2024? Thanks to Franklin TV, you can.
Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L_kFWYDRxw&t=22s
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