Franklin TV: Our Open Board Meeting - It’s Happening; August 17 at Our Studio

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 07/14/2023

This year our Annual Open Board Meeting will take place as part of a neighborhood block party at our 23 Hutchinson St. studios.

Join us, Saturday, August 17 at 3:00 PM. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by August 9 to: info@franklin.tv

It’s open to all Franklin businesses and residents. We’ll meet-and-greet and enjoy the day starting at 3:00 PM. Come hungry and enjoy some great food and music. You can also tour our studios and learn about Franklin●TV and wfpr●fm. We’ll also review the past year’s progress and plans for the future. At our meeting you may cast a vote for new and/or renewing board positions.

Excerpt from FCCA bylaws: (Available on our website.)

Section 15. Election of Director by the Membership 

(a) Members shall be notified by the Clerk of the election of a director by the Membership at the Annual Meeting. Said notice shall be in accordance with the notice provisions of Section 4 of this Article IV. 

(b) Any eligible voting Member may be nominated for election to the position of Director by: 

(i) Written notification to the Clerk no later than seven (7) days prior to Annual Meeting; or (ii) By nomination from the floor of the Annual Meeting made and seconded by no less than three (3) eligible voting members.

Thanks to our board members who contribute their time and energy to help make Franklin●TV all that a public access TV studio can be. If you would like to become involved either as a volunteer or to create your own TV or radio programs at Franklin●TV and wfpr●fm, just send an email to: info@franklin.tv with your contact information. You can also call us to discuss and explore your ideas. 508-541-4118.

Please join us at our Franklin●TV event. Again, it’s Saturday, August 17 starting at 3:00 PM. Our brief open board meeting begins at 4:00 PM. 

Come meet, greet, chow down, have fun, and learn all about local TV and radio in Franklin.

See you then.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

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

Globe All-scholastic for spring 2024 recognize: FHS' Corvi, Deforge, Dumas, Shaughnessy & Travato

In the Boston Globe All-Scholastics announced in today's edition of the newspaper, Franklin High School has several athletes and one coach recognized.

Baseball - Honorable Mention

• Jake Shaughnessy, senior, Franklin

Boys Lacrosse - Honorable Mention

• Matt Corvi, senior, Franklin

Girls Outdoor Track - All-scholastic

• Lily Deforge - FRANKLIN | SENIOR

Also an indoor All-Scholastic, the senior won discus (133 feet, 9 inches) and was third in shot put (41-3) to help Franklin to its first-ever Div. 1 state title. At the Meet of Champions, she was second in discus (123-4).

Girls Outdoor Track - All-scholastic

• Sarah Dumas - FRANKLIN | SENIOR

The Penn-bound senior led Franklin to the Div. 1 state title behind wins in the 400 hurdles (1:03.16), 100 hurdles (14.27), and pentathlon (2,716). At New Balance Nationals, she was third in the heptathlon (4.825) in a personal best.

Girls Outdoor Track - Coach of Year 

• Paul Trovato - DIVISION 1: FRANKLIN

Trovato, who has coached Franklin since 1984, led the Panthers to the program’s first-ever Div. 1 state title behind a group of talented seniors. An MSTCA Coaches Hall of Fame inductee in 2009, Trovato has complied an 188-82 career record.

For the full listing of All-Scholastics (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/all-scholastics/

Globe All-scholastic for spring 2024 

Save the Date: Veterans Coffee Social scheduled for August 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM

The next Veterans Coffee Social will be held on Wednesday, August 7 at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center.

All Veterans are welcome to join us!

Save the Date: Veterans Coffee Social scheduled for August 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/no-july-2024-coffee-social

Hold the date: The Dog Project is scheduled for August 24 on the Town Common from 11 AM to 2 PM

The Franklin MA Lions Club will be holding an event on the Franklin Town Common to showcase our canine companions, DOGS!

We want to highlight all the ways they help us and how we can help them.

If you are a vendor with a dog service, you can sign up here (by August 1 please!) -> https://forms.gle/u6seFFQCB1ra2a9x8

Hold the date: The Dog Project is scheduled for August 24 on the Town Common from 11 AM to 2 PM

6th Annual Cornhole Tournament - August 18

On August 18, 2024, the public is invited to join the Franklin Odd Fellows for an afternoon of fun and good cheer starting at 1 PM at the Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019.  

This will be a fundraiser event with profits going to the Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.  

Teams will consist of two players each with a registration cost of $25 per player.  Team pre-registration is encouraged, but not necessary to be able to participate as cash payment will be collected at the door.  

Tournament formatting will be round robin play to establish seeding for a double elimination tournament.  Last year’s event went well, but we’re looking for more teams this year.  Get your teams together and register today!  

The Sportsman Club is an outdoor venue with an indoor lounge, cash bar and TV.  The Odd Fellows will provide a buffet lunch and a cash payout to the winning team/teams. Many thanks to the Sportsman Club for use of their facility for this event.  

Register and prepay at: https://franklinmassoddfellows.org/cornhole2024/

Download the flyer as a reminder of to share ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TQmhCto6NfWj2Cv4Vy_FitgPu3m-pxaw/view?usp=drive_link

6th Annual Cornhole Tournament - August 18

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, July 13, 2024?

Saturday, July 13

10:00am Bridal Gown Exhibit, Something Old and Something New (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:30am Toe Jam Puppet Band (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Fairytale Fun (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Maker Moment (Adults) (Franklin Public Library)

8:00pm Karaoke Night (La Cantina)

**  NO Town Meetings today

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://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

📰 BEN's Bulletin: New Format, MBTA Communities

Key meetings, events, and resources!

BEN's Bulletin (07/08/24)   We've launched and now we're shaping up! This is the new format of our newsletter, where we'll be sharing information on key meetings, events, and resources. Please feel free to provide feedback. As always, we meet every THIRD THURSDAY at Franklin TV (unless otherwise noted). Our next meeting is July 18 at 7 PM. All are welcome! Our agenda and previous minutes will be shared in advance of the meeting. Key Agenda Items It'll be a relatively quiet season for meetings, but BEN's keeping an eye on MBTA Communities Act compliance and the Master Plan.  For live links and photos, see the items on our Google Doc. What We're Reading Starter homes begin with starter lots (Commonwealth Beacon) How Creative Design Can Turn Strict Zoning Codes Into Success Stories (Strong Towns) The senior struggle to age in community (Commonwealth Beacon) Reach out with any comments or questions. Thanks! The BEN Brigade Know someone else who may be interested in this content? Please share! Newsletter Sign Up Ben 4 Franklin, https://ben4franklin.org/ Send free email today

Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Wednesday, July 17 at 11 AM

What is going on with .... ? 

What happened to ....? 

How come .... ?

Join Steve Sherlock, Community 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.

When: Wednesday, July 17, 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/46H3gb4FZ4HSvwQJ6

Download this flyer as a reminder or to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TtkaAUuDNWXSPuEymSFFRUtQ3br-Y4UE/view?usp=drive_link

Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Wednesday, July 17 at 11 AM

Lowell Folk Festival brings a wide variety of folk music from around the world to Lowell, oh and for FREE!

via the Lowell Folk Festival

2024 Lowell Folk Festival Announces Full Performance Schedule - Music, Food, and Crafts From Around the World Showcased Throughout Lowell, MA  July 26-28 #lowellfolk 

LEARN MORE: https://t.co/kmTYf6WgMD  or ->   https://lowellfolkfestival.org/

Shared from -> https://t.co/3y6TNI2VIw

Friday's Concerts on the Common rescheduled to Sept 6, 2024

The weather on Friday did change the plans for Concerts on the Common. They posted an update to Facebook at 1 PM that apparently didn't get caught by some folks (yup, we didn't see it until later).

"CONCERTS ON THE COMMON UPDATE:

Due to this evenings weather we will be canceling the Reminicents concert and Back to the Future Movie. We will hold a makeup day on September 6th

Mike Tarrara will still play tonight from 3-5PM"

So friendly reminder: for day of updates, check for the host organization first. Given the Facebook algorithm, there is no guarantee I'll get it in time. 

Concerts on the Common updates by Franklin Recreation ->   https://www.facebook.com/FranklinRecreationDepartment

Franklin Farmers Market - >   https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFarmersMarketMA

Friday's Concerts on the Common rescheduled to Sept 6, 2024

Beaver Street Interceptor: Construction updates for week of July 15 - 19, 2024

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI)

 

 

 

BSI Construction Update for the Week of July 15!

Monday (7/15) - Friday (7/19) the construction crew will continue work on Rt. 140 at the Grove Street intersection between the hours of 7am - 4pm. Expect lane closures as the work progresses.

Continuing on Monday (7/15) thru Wednesday (7/17) between 7am to 5pm, the cleaning and lining of the existing Beaver Street Interceptor will be occurring on Hayward Street from Fisher Street to the Moseley Mill. During this time by-pass pumping will be set up and those affected will be notified.

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with excavation of the pump station within the sheet pile area. 

Please reference the interactive map below and posted signs for details and updates.

Beaver Street Interceptor: Construction updates for week of July 15 - 19, 2024

We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will
continue to communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map below as work progresses.

BEAVER STREET INTERCEPTOR HOTLINE: 508-553-5526
(PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL)
EMAIL: BSI-info@franklinma.gov

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor

Sheriff's Summer Safety Fest in Plainville - July 20

We're excited to announce our first Sheriff's Summer Safety Fest of the summer! On Saturday, July 20th, join us at Telford Park (142 South Street in Plainville) from 1-4pm for a fun, free, and family-friendly afternoon with activities, summer safety resources, inflatables and more!

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US

Reminder: Pokémon card show on July 14

We are hosting a Pokémon card show on July 14th 2024 from 11 AM - 4 PM at 15 Main St. Franklin MA inside Depot Plaza.

Vendor tables are sold out. We typically carry 15-20 dealers at the show. No admission fee, Free parking and lots of fun!

Pokémon card show on July 14

Pokémon Trainers Universe has been hosting this event for just a little over 3 years and we were the first show to host only Pokémon cards, this is an exclusive card show meaning no sports cards. We have dealers from all over New England who show up. The people going to the show can get cards appraised, buy cards and sell cards and related memorabilia.

Pokémon Trainers Universe is one of our two stores within the building. PTU carry’s the largest inventory of single cards in New England and is becoming a destination for collectors. We specialize in rare and hard to find quality cards. Open Monday-Saturday. Closed Thursdays and Sundays. Sign up on our mailing list to be notified of all future events!

We also have a Pokémon club on the first Monday of every month on site from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

Poke Trainers Universe | Pokemon | Franklin, MA, USA (pokemontrainersuniverse.com) Sincerely, Rod Crochiere

15 Main St. Franklin, MA 02038

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, July 12, 2024?

Friday, July 12

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

12:00pm Eat Around the World: Germany (Franklin Senior Center - ticketed)

1:00pm Henry the Juggler (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Mike Tarara (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm Reminiscents (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:30pm Jack Cappadona (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

8:30pm Movie: Back to the Future (Franklin Town Common)

**  NO Town Meetings today

What's happening today in Franklin? 

---------------

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://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

What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - July 12, 2024 ??

We are glad you asked.  

Thanks to the good folks operating the Franklin Farmer's Market, we have the answers to share. 

Concerts on the Common also has some musical entertainment and closes out the day with a movie for the family "Back to the Future"

Farmer's Market today - July 12, 2024