Economic Development Subcommittee gets an update on the Marketing and Branding efforts (video)

The Economic Development Subcommittee met as scheduled July 17, 2024 at 5:45 PM in Council Chambers. Three members were present (Frongillo, Chandler, Sheridan) and one absent (Hamblen).

Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti provided an update on the marketing and branding project to date as well as the draft RFP for the next step, hiring a consultant to do the work of creating a new town logo.

The Town of Franklin seal would remain in use for official documents but the new logo would consolidate and streamline all the other departmental communications efforts.

The Franklin TV video of the 27 minute meeting is available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNcdXFcX4Lg

The posted agenda document ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/edc_marketing_and_branding_materials.pdf

Photos capturing the slide presentation can be found in one album

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7JnERkfUUVHYx3q87

My notes captured during the meeting can be found in one PDF

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sfhkWb_ipEsV4MJUKuUK6-fG7L2i1T2L/view?usp=drive_link

Marketing and Branding efforts

Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee met to approve meeting minutes with 6-0-3 vote via roll call (video)

The Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee met as scheduled Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in Council Chambers with a hybrid quorum. 2 members in Chambers, 3 via Zoom, and one via phone call for a total of 6 members of the 9, three were absent.

The Franklin TV video broadcast of the session is available for replay ->    https://www.youtube.com/live/AiXAHBkF0sU?si=sE9Ygr4XdzO0vFLU&t=211

The agenda was to convene and approve the prior meeting minutes. All the minutes were approved by the same 6-0-3 vote via roll call. The 2 minutes for June 2024 were approved as amended to correct some name spelling for the Dean College participants.   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/dt_meeting_agenda_7.17.24.pdf

Davis Thayer Ruse Subcommittee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/davis-thayer-building-reuse-advisory-committee

My notes were captured during the meeting and contained in one PDF file https://drive.google.com/file/d/12g_QTbKXKluDaNWBJPhTmRiBg5hCx8zQ/view?usp=drive_link

Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee - agenda for July 17 meeting at 4 PM

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, July 18, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p Turntable – with Dave Butler and Paul Guarino
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

7:00 am Fallen Heroes Pt 4

7:30 am Veterans' Call: Matt Ching Pt. 2

9:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Twisted Sisters

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Garlic Bread

1:00 pm Strawberry Stroll 2024

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

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

3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

5:00 pm Chef Showdown

6:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 9 - Coronas

8:00 pm 4th of July Festivities

9:00 pm Endless Konnections Kitchen: Poached Pears

10:00 pm PorchFest Pt 1

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

7:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

8:30 am Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021

11:00 am FHS Graduation 2024

1:30 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

4:30 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Attleboro 04-26-24

8:30 pm PeterStarcatcher_060824

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 05-23-24

12:00 pm Davis Thayer Re-Use Advisory 06-25-24

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 05-23-24

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, July 17, 2024?

Wednesday, July 17

9:00am Fallen Hero: Gerald M. Parmenter (Veterans Walkway, Town Common)

10:30am Caravan Puppet Show: Timeless Tales! (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & hybrid)

1:00pm Where's the Toast? Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

3:00pm Animal Affair  (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm DIY Charcuterie Class (Little Shop of Olive Oils)

**   Town Meetings today

• Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee Meeting

Event Date:  Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 4:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/dt_meeting_agenda_7.17.24.pdf

• Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Event Date:  Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 5:45pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/edc_agenda_july_17_2024.pdf

• Town Council Meeting

Event Date:  Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_july_17_2024.pdf

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

Fallen Hero Recognition: Gerald M. Parmenter - World War II - July 17, 2024 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (7/17/24) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter, U.S. Army Air Corps. 

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history  may be available for that veteran.  This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

Fallen Hero: First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter, U.S. Army Air Corps

First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter, son of Ernest and Maud Parmenter, was born on October 18, 1917. Gerald lived at 466 King Street with his parents and a twin brother. He attended the Franklin Public Schools and was graduated from Franklin High School in 1935 and from Hill College in Woonsocket in 1937. Gerald did accounting work at local businesses and was associated with his father at the Red Mount Poultry Farm here in Franklin.  

Prior to the war Gerald, who was very enthusiastic about aviation, obtained his license as a civilian pilot. Gerald enlisted in the Army Air Corp in August of 1942 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1943 at Yuma, Arizona. First Lieutenant Parmenter served as a pilot in the air transport ferrying command, piloting planes built in this country to the British Government in Nassau.  

First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter died from injuries received in an air crash while in the line of duty near Ramsar, India in the Asiastic Theatre. 

First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter was 26 years old at the time of his death on July 17, 1944 while serving his country during WWII.

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/fallen-hero-first-lieutenant-gerald-m.html 

For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway

https://photos.app.goo.gl/oRGdmq9krLNEBnjJ7

Fallen Hero: First Lieutenant Parmenter

Town of Franklin: Meetings Taking Place - Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Tomorrow there will be three different meetings taking place at Town Hall!

The Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee will meet at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers.  Agenda ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/dt_meeting_agenda_7.17.24.pdf

This will be followed by the Economic Development Subcommittee at 5:45 PM in the Council Chambers  ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/edc_agenda_july_17_2024.pdf

Finally, the night will end with the Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_july_17_2024.pdf

Town of Franklin: Meetings Taking Place - Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/meetings-taking-place-tomorrow-wednesday-july-17-2024

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting Thursday, July 18 at 7 PM

Happy Hot July, everyone! Stay cool!

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting is this Thursday, July 18! 

It will be HYBRID: both by Zoom AND in person at First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, 7:00-9:00pm!

We're coming down to the wire for a climate bill as this legislative session ends July 31! The Senate came out with their strong version in late June and the House is supposed to submit theirs today. 

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting

Here's a photo from our Mass Power Forward march from Boston Common to the State House on Sunday: 

WE CHALKED THE SIDEWALK WITH MESSAGES TO OUR LEGISLATORS TO SEE MONDAY!

WE CHALKED THE SIDEWALK WITH MESSAGES

We'll focus on what the rest of the legislative process is and what important actions we can take before the end of the session in two weeks, ESPECIALLY as Rep. Jeff Roy is so critical to the future of this climate bill as the House Chair of the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee (TUE) and a necessary member of the Joint Conference Committee.

Come learn what you can do!  

THESE LAST TWO WEEKS ARE WHEN THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD IN A SPRINT TO THE FINISH, FOLKS! We must implement phasing out gas, and facilitate fair siting and permitting for electrical transmission infrastructure to get off gas, and pass other major climate actions this legislative session. TIME IS UP! 

For more news about ongoing and upcoming events, please sign up for the Climate Weekly email. Also, check out upcoming events on the 350 Mass website.

WE NEED YOUR VOICES TO PUSH FOR A STRONG BILL! JOIN US!

With gratitude,

Node Co-coordinators 

Carolyn Barthel and Steve Derdiarian

The summer is better with music at Birchwood Bakery, Thursday, July 18

Join us for live music this Thursday Come by this Thursday, July 18 between 6 and 9 PM! Michael Rivelis and his guitar will be performing on our patio. Enjoy a craft cocktail, a glass of wine or any of your favorite drinks, maybe accompanied by a charcuterie board or a pastry while listening to Michael's music. Michael Rivelis Online Menu Birchwood Bakery 17 E Central St, Franklin, MA, 02038 Square Buyer Features Privacy Policy

Changes To Past Relevant Work and Disability Determinations

Via Social Security Administration: 

"In general, Social Security finds adult applicants to be disabled only if they have a severe medical condition that either prevents them from doing any substantial work for at least 1 year or is expected to result in death.

Based on this strict definition of disability for both SSDI and SSI, it’s not surprising that Social Security’s disability application focuses on a person’s illnesses and injuries, limitations, treatment, and work history.

But recalling the details of 15 years of employment – job titles, duties, dates, etc. – can be a major challenge. At the Urban Justice Center, our clients often struggle to provide accurate information from their past. To improve their work history narrative while their disability application is pending, we routinely help them to update and clarify information about their previous jobs."

Continue reading about this important change -> 

https://blog.ssa.gov/changes-to-past-relevant-work-and-disability-determinations/

Related Press Release copy -> https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2024/#6-2024-3

Changes To Past Relevant Work and Disability Determinations

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, July 17, 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)

• This slot features  my conversation with Mitzi Gousie as we talk of the highlight events at the Library in July 2024 ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/06/event-highlights-for-july-2024-at.html

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.

• In this episode hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi talk about engaging millennials with wine    ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/07/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html

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)

• This slot features the latest Town Council Quarterbacking session as we condense the June 26 session to less than 30 minutes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/06/in-this-quarterbacking-session-we.html

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Raeleen Sullivan

8:30 am Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Twisted Sisters

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Garlic Bread

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 Chef Showdown

5:00 pm Veterans' Call: Matt Ching Pt. 2

6:30 pm Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter

9:30 pm 4th of July 2023: Padula Trio +

• 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: Kyle Brodeur

11:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2

1:30 pm Tri County Graduation 2024

3:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Attleboro 04-26-24

5:30 pm FHS Graduation 2024

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

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

8:00 am Town Council 06-26-24

2:00 pm Town Council 06-26-24

4:00 pm Davis Thayer Bldg Reuse Committee CHAMBERS 846 1456 4848

5:45 pm Economic Development Subcommittee CHAMBERS 898 9308 9374

7:00 pm Town Council CHAMBERS 836 2420 1068

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, July 16 2024?

Tuesday, July 16

6:00pm Table Top

7:00pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House) 

7:30pm Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International (Franklin TV Studio)

**  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

Where's The Toast Memory Cafe Wednesday, July 17 at 1 PM

Where's The Toast Memory Cafe

Please join us at the Franklin Senior Center for our monthly "Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe.  

Wednesday July 17th at 1pm.  

Please RSVP to let us know you will be attending. 508-520-4945. 

We look forward to seeing you, 

Ariel

--

Ariel Doggett

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

🌄 Rise Up with Special Events this Saturday July 20

Hi friend!

I'm so excited for Rise Up this Saturday, with two special happenings, including free clothes!!

Here are the details:

- Date: Saturday, July 20

- Time: 10-11 AM

- Location: Franklin United Methodist Church

82 West Central Street, Franklin (parking and entrance on left side) 

Agenda:

  - Open social time as people come in

  - Group introductions and special visit with Lisa Drennan from Merge Consulting, about community inclusion

  - More open social time and free clothes shopping from the church's Community Closet (we are having an accessible shopping experience where we meet on the first floor, as the clothing is usually located on the second floor, but volunteers will be bringing some down for us) ***

***If you have any particular clothing items you would be looking for, please reply by Wednesday evening with your item and size preferences, so the church can pull some items down for you

Example: size small women's tank tops or size large men's shorts

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This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Rise Up with Special Events this Saturday July 20

HVAC companies looked for by Tri-County for student career fair

Tri-County student career fair

Via Tri-County RVTHS

 

"We're hosting a career fair on August 5 for our Zero-Cost Training HVAC students who will be completing their program.  

We are looking for local businesses in the HVAC field to attend!  

For more information, please call our office at (508) 528-5400 x117, x120  

-Thank you!

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/AJNA5zHYm6kGNYVZ/

Franklin Food Pantry wins grant from Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation (BCSCF)

"Bristol County Savings Bank’s Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation (BCSCF) awarded grants totaling $531,975 to 58 non-profit organizations in the Taunton/Attleboro, New Bedford-Dartmouth/Fall River and northern Rhode Island regions during a ceremony today at White’s of Westport in Westport, Massachusetts.  

Since the Foundation was formed in 1996, more than $32 million has been committed to hundreds of different non-profits in the communities the Bank serves.  In 2023, the Foundation awarded a record $2.3 million to various 501(c)(3) organizations"

Among the grant winners were the Franklin Food Pantry Incorporated ($10,000)

Shared from -> https://www.bristolcountysavings.com/news/bcscf-awards-$531,975-in-grants-to-58-non-profits

Franklin Food Pantry wins grant from Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation (BCSCF)