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| FSPA schedules Saturday music sessions |
"Hey Franklin and local friends, if your kids are into music and looking to be taught, as well as be inspired, check out the flyers below.
As a season sponsor of FPAC, I am incredibly proud that they are expanding their youth offerings."
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| Show your support for the Franklin Food Pantry - Store open through Sep 30, 2024 |
"Announcing a new event!!Come join us for Queer Game Night!Co-hosted by Pete’s Nerd Emporium and Fiona Shade Stories.We’ll be at Pete’s from 6-9:30pm on Saturday.See you there!!"
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| LGBTQ game time 1st Saturday of the month at Pete's Nerd Emporium - Sep 7 |
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| Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA |
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
This shares my conversation with Town of Franklin Finance Director/Comptroller Chris Sandini and Treasurer/Collector Kerri Bertone. We had this conversation in the Franklin studio on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
We cover the following key topics
A typical day for Finance Director/Comptroller
A typical day for Treasurer//Collector
The budget cycle, and fiscal year (July to June)
Three financial years; past, current, and future all in the mix
Our conversation runs about 62 minutes. Links to the documents referenced during this meeting are included in the show notes. Let’s listen to this recording of my conversation with Kerri and Chris.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-780-town-of-franklin-budget-cycle-finance-terms-04-14-22
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| Town of Franklin budget cycle |
Note: As Chris Sandini has now retired, there are plans to update this with Treasurer/Collector Kerri Bertone and School Business Administrator Jana Vasconcelos-Melotti.
The Updated audio with Chief Finance Officer Kerri Bertone and School Business Administrator Jana Vasconcelos-Melotti can be found -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/12/kerri-jana-share-finance-town-school.html
FM #1270 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1270 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Sarah Amaral, Director, and Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studio on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
We talk about
Spirit week - Sep 9 to 13
Social security session on Sep 10
Remembrance on Sep 11
Low vision support group Sep 12
Monthly party “Broadway” - Sep 13
Medical marijuana - Sep 17
Still thinks he is funny - Sep 25
Movie night - “Thelma” - Sep 26
Eat around the World features India - Sep 27
Chromebook units to check out
And many other aspects of the very busy and fun place that the Senior Center is for the whole community, not just seniors!
The show notes include links to the Senior Center page ,the calendar of events and to subscribe to the once a month newsletter
The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1270-franklin-senior-center-sept-2024-highlights-08-29-24/
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Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc
September newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/september_2024_newsletter.pdf
Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945
September 2024 Calendar of Events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2024-09
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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| Cultural Council grants available |
1. Engaging Our Community:- Held in the Town of Franklin or actively involves Franklin residents.- Occurs within the boundaries of the Franklin Cultural District, the vibrant, walkable area that surrounds Downtown Franklin. For a map of the FCD, visit franklinculture.org.2. Uplifting our Neighbors: Links the arts to the emotional well-being of Franklinites and contributes to personal and community resiliency and joy.3. Promoting Cultural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Elevates the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups to create a more inclusive culture sector in Franklin.4. Preserving Cultural Heritage: Commemorates Franklin’s local history and celebrates our new traditions.5. Removing Barriers: Makes cultural experiences accessible to all, regardless of physical or economic constraints.6. Supporting the Next Generation of Artists: Educates and/or supports school age children (grades K-12) in music, theatre or art programs.
1. The applicant's project should elevate the rich cultural life of our community by expanding access, improving education, promoting diversity, and encouraging participation in and appreciation of the arts, humanities, civics, history or social sciences.
2. The applicant’s project must provide adequate public access for all and should be documented in the grant application.
3. Applicants must have a clear, written commitment from the sponsoring organization or venue.
4. Franklin Cultural Council funds are not intended to be used as the sole source of funding for projects.
5. Ticket prices for events will be taken into consideration during the grant approval process and must be included in your application.
6. Applicants must take into consideration local and state public health guidelines in place at the time of their event.
Year after year, Franklin continues to lose some of the top players in the Hockomock League to graduation but these Panthers seem to find a way to reload each fall.Emily Carens takes over at the helm for the season after spending the past two seasons on Sam Redmond’s staff. Carens was a standout player at Worcester State and was selected to the MASCAC All-Conference First Team three times in her career. While the Panthers will have to find replacements for a handful of key players, like four-year starter Taylor Lacerda, Carens has a strong pool of talented players back in the mix for the 2024 season. Junior Makayla Kuykendall already has two years of varsity experience and has established herself as one of the best all-around players in the league. Junior middle Olivia Alberti is coming off a breakout season and gives Franklin a legitimate threat at the net both offensive and defensively.Carens also has a strong senior class in Brooke Daniels, Olivia Valante, and Faith Edgehill. That trio of players brings a wealth of varsity experience and their leadership of a team that will feature some new faces will be vital in Carens’ first year at the helm.“One strength is our balance,” Carens said. “We are focusing on ‘One Team’ mentality this year. Everyone will positively contribute both offensively and defensively.”
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FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Is your daughter looking for a great way to get ready forseason?Join the FHS Girls Basketball team for a fun-filled basketball clinic.Be sure to register today‼️!
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| Register now for the Girls Fun-filled basketball clinic scheduled for Sep 9 |
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| 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting - Thursday, Sept 5 at 7 PM |
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| Senior Center menu for week of Labor day |
"Feeling hungry?!
Check out our weekly specials at the Common Grounds Cafe at the #franklinseniorcenter"
Weekly Trivia Nights starting Wednesday, September 4th on our second floor event space!
Doors will open at 5 PM and Trivia will be from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
Come join us for food, beer, wine and cocktails!
No reservations needed, just pencil us into your calendar
