Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Town of Franklin: IFB - Wood and Brush Grinding and Hauling from Town's Recycling Center

IFB - Wood and Brush Grinding and Hauling from Town's Recycling Center

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a firm to provide wood and brush grinding and hauling services.

Additional Information:  IFB - Wood and Brush Grinding and Hauling Services

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-wood-and-brush-grinding-and-hauling-towns-recycling-center

Town of Franklin: IFB - Wood and Brush Grinding and Hauling from Town's Recycling Center
Town of Franklin: IFB - Wood and Brush Grinding and Hauling from Town's Recycling Center


Instrument Rental Night Training for music teachers at the Franklin Library - Aug 20

Mrs. Plouffe (@FranklinHSOrch) posted on Mon, Aug 19, 2024:
"If you are free on Tuesday, 8/20 from 7-8PM, join us at the Franklin Public Library for an instrument rental night training
David French Music will provide our teachers with $75 of music supplies for each person in attendance. "
@FHSPantherbook @FranklinHSMusic @MusicBoostersFr https://t.co/wPgCMeHNaM

 

Instrument Rental Night Training for music teachers at the Franklin Library - Aug 20
Instrument Rental Night Training for music teachers at the Franklin Library - Aug 20

GlenPharmer Distillery is looking for Hosts and Bussers

Via GlenPharmer Distillery

With the summer season coming to an end, GlenPharmer Distillery is looking for Hosts and Bussers to join our team Part time and Full time opportunities available! 
GlenPharmer offers competitive pay! Full time positions include benefits.  
Please apply in person or via email: info@glenpharmer.com
GlenPharmer Distillery is looking for Hosts and Bussers to join our team Part time and Full time opportunities available
GlenPharmer Distillery is looking for Hosts and Bussers to join our team Part time and Full time opportunities available



Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Aug 20, 2024

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen 
Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

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

7:30 am     Joe Landry: The Railroad in Franklin
9:00 am     Mental Health: Max Morrongiello
10:00 am Frank Presents: Lola Richardson
10:30 am Frank Presents: Michael Videira
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Breakfast
1:00 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts
1:30 pm     Fallen Heroes Pt 5
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 12
3:30 pm     Riffin' on Main Street: Pauline Spender
4:30 pm     Panther Pride: Todd Kiley
5:30 pm     The Only Cure Is Education
7:00 pm     Addressing Hate in School Sports
8:30 pm Endless Konnections: Chef The Rose
9:30 pm     The Black Box: Rising Stars Cabaret

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

7:00 am     All-Town Showcase 2024: Band
9:00 am     Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19
10:30 am Panther Pride: Todd Kiley
11:30 am Track and Field: v Taunton 05-18-21
2:00 pm Mental Health: Max Morrongiello
3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v King Philip 04-25-24
5:30 pm     Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1
7:00 pm     FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Attleboro 04-02-24
9:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

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

8:00 am School Committee 08-13-24
12:00 pm Economic Development 08-14-24
2:00 pm School Committee 08-13-24
7:00 pm     Community Preservation Committee  CHAMBERS   852 5638 1372
    

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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Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

Monday, August 19, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, August 19, 2024?

Monday, August 19
10:30am Music at the Blissful
4:00pm Cruise Night in Franklin


**   Town Meetings today   **


  • Planning Board Meeting
Event Date:  Monday, August 19, 2024 - 7:00pm (in Council Chambers with broadcast options)


What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?
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:

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/upcoming

Max shares his journey with Dr Bergen in this episode of Mental Health (video)

Dr Anne Bergen: 

"Welcome to Mental Health, the crisis of our time. 
My name is Anne Bergen. I am the host of this series of programs brought to you by Franklin TV whose mission is really to bring important topics relevant to the community out so we can inform the residents aware of issues that are very very important. 
The issue we have to address is mental health."

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRjYB7bhR6c

Max shares his journey with Dr Bergen in this episode of Mental Health (video)
Max shares his journey with Dr Bergen in this episode of Mental Health (video)

Kim & Mark talk about "Shelf Life Secrets!" in this Episode 270 of The Wonderful World of Wine (audio)

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! 

This week, we're diving deep into the world of shelf life! Kim will be sharing her exciting news – her recent beer certifications We'll crack open the mysteries of beer storage and explore:
  • Does beer actually expire? Is it safe to drink that dusty six-pack in the back of the fridge?
  • Can storage make a difference? We'll discuss the best ways to keep your beer tasting fresh, whether it's bottled or canned.
Then, we'll move on to the harder stuff (literally). Mark will be tackling the question of liquor storage:
  • How long does liquor last once opened? Are there any special storage considerations for different types of spirits?
  • Tips for keeping bottle caps clean 
Finally, we'll answer some of your burning wine questions:
  • Is it safe to drink week-old wine? What signs should you look for to know if your wine has gone bad?
  • How long does champagne last after opening? Can you save that celebratory bottle for another day?
Join us for an informative and fun episode as we explore the fascinating world of shelf life! We'll have some great tips to help you get the most out of your favorite beverages.

Remember, you can send us your questions and comments on social media!

Cheers 

Kim and Mark


#thewonderfulworldofwine  #wine #franklinma #shelflife 

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 270 - Shelf Life Secrets! (audio)
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 270 - Shelf Life Secrets! (audio)

Register O'Donnell Reveals the County's Top Real Estate Sales of 2024's 2nd Quarter

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reported that during the second quarter of 2024, ten properties, a mix of commercial and residential, sold for more than $16,000,000, with an average price of $31,044,300.

The prices on the properties to follow concern real estate sales from April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024.

Register O'Donnell Reveals the County's  Top Real Estate Sales of 2024's 2nd Quarter
Register O'Donnell Reveals the County's  Top Real Estate Sales of 2024's 2nd Quarter

The ten properties were:

  1. 34-50 Central Street, Wellesley, a collection of three boutique mixed-use retail units with a total area of 40,860 square feet, was sold in May for $16,000,000;
  1. Braintree Manor, a 177-bed senior living facility located at 1102 & 1106 Washington Street, sold for $22,000,000 in April;
  1. 715-795 Bridge Street, Weymouth, known as Riverway Plaza, a 250,000-square-foot retail center, sold in June for $23,000,000;
  1. 65 Walnut Street, Wellesley, a five-floor, 67,500-square-foot, multi-clinic medical outpatient building sold in June for $24,300,000;
  1. 1400 Providence Highway, Norwood, the three-building, 155,912-square-foot mixed-use office space, and research and development facility known as the Norwood Business Center, sold in June for $24,500,000;
  1. The Southfield Redevelopment Authority purchased property on Memorial Grove Avenue, Weymouth, 368,270 square feet of land on the site of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station in June for $25,000,000;
  1. 1 Richard A Stratton Way, Quincy, the five-floor, 89,507-square-foot Holiday Inn hotel, sold in May for $30,498,000;
  1. 1280-1300 & 1330 Boylston Street, Brookline, a 5.34-acre office park comprised of four commercial buildings totaling nearly 120,000 square feet, sold in May for $41,000,000;
  1. 122 & 130-132 Granite Street, Quincy, the 100,000-square-foot retail shopping plaza known as Granite Place, sold in May for $41,500,000;
  1. 655 Washington Street, Weymouth, the 4-story, 160-unit luxury apartment complex known as Helix Apartments, sold in May for $62,645,000.

The top sales appear to have been a combination of apartment complexes, retail, and office space. Excise taxes from these 10 sales totaled more than $1,415,620 for the state and county.

"The variety in these real estate transactions bodes well for the Norfolk County economy, with high-value properties selling in both commercial and residential sectors," stated Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell. "This also indicates that Norfolk County is not only a desirable place to both live and work but is also a magnet for business, industry, and trade."

To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, "like" us on Facebook at facebook.com/norfolkdeeds. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @norfolkdeeds.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities, and others with a need for secure, accurate, and accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website, www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.

Eat out on "back to school eve" and help the Music Boosters !!!

Eat out on "back to school eve" and help the Music Boosters !!!
Eat out on "back to school eve" 

 

"Save the date! 8/27! 
Grab some yummy food and feel good!"



MECC Now Hiring Public Safety Telecommunicators

Via the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center 
MECC Now Hiring Public Safety Telecommunicators
MECC Now Hiring Public Safety Telecommunicators

"Now Hiring Public Safety Telecommunicators
 
Are you looking for a fast paced and rewarding career, or know someone looking to get into public safety? We are hiring full-time positions and no experience needed, but it is preferred.  
Our center offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, along with chances for professional growth and continuous personal development. At our center YOU can make a big difference and positive impacts within our local communities! "

Economic Development Subcommittee holds listening session (audio)

FM #1262 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1262 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee (EDC) held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 in the Council Chambers. 


All four members of the subcommittee were present in Chambers (Hamblen, Chandler, Sheridan & Frongillo).


Listening Session with Economic Development Partners

a. 5:05 PM: 495 MetroWest Partnership

b. 5:20 PM: MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau

c. 5:35 PM: Tri Valley Chamber of Commerce

d. 5:50 PM: Franklin Downtown Partnership


The recording of the meeting runs about 95 minutes.   Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1262-town-of-franklin-edc-mtg-08-14-24/



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Agenda document ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-08-14_edc_agenda_1.pdf  


Franklin TV recording -> https://www.youtube.com/live/5sWJsjS7o44?si=1n0VZ3CxD4mqT98M&t=130 


Slides from 495 MetroWest Partnership -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/YJMqhE8A7YvxJiCQA 


Slides from MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/3MdnTwrkz5Tqo9Zb9  


My notes captured via Twitter/X during the meeting ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zeYxvDrjguIbC_tq-9McqDlMCB0DPTkM/view?usp=drive_link 


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495 MetroWest Partnership
 495 MetroWest Partnership

MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau
MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Aug 19, 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 Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament
9:00 am         Concerts on the Common: Frank Padula Band
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Breakfast
1:00 pm     Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 12
3:30 pm     Panther Pride: Todd Kiley
4:30 pm         The Black Box: Rising Stars Cabaret
7:00 pm     Frank Presents: Lola Richardson
7:30 pm     Frank Presents: Michael Videira
8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Chef The Rose
9:00 pm 4th of July 2024: Neon Lighthouse

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

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v King Philip 04-25-24
10:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1
11:15 am Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18
1:00 pm     Panther Pride: Todd Kiley
2:30 pm     Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament
3:30 pm     FHS Varsity Baseball v Oliver Ames 04-01-24
7:00 pm     FHS Varsity Swimming v Attleboro 01-12-24

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

8:00 am Planning Board 07-22-24
12:00 pm Economic Development 08-14-24
2:00 pm Planning Board 07-22-24
7:00 pm     Planning Board  CHAMBERS  960 4012 0899


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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Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

Sunday, August 18, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, August 18, 2024?

Sunday, August 18
7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)
10:00am UU Values: An Expression of Love (First Universalist Society of Franklin)
1:00pm 6th Annual Cornhole Tournament (Bellingham Sportsman Club)
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)


**  NO  Town Meetings today   **



What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Why are there multiple calendars?
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:

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/upcoming

Community Preservation Committee - Agenda for Meeting Aug 20 at 7 PM

Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
August 20, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
355 East Central Street

Agenda:

1. Film Preservation & Digitization Project - the CPC will consider a request for funding for preservation of old film from the Rod & Gun Club.

2. Adjourn


The agenda doc includes remote participation info

Community Preservation Committee - Agenda for Meeting Aug 20 at 7 PM
Community Preservation Committee - Agenda for Meeting Aug 20 at 7 PM