Artist Reception, Sunday, Sep 8 from noon to 2:30 PM. View the painting by Roon.
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| Art Wall at FUSF - Artist Reception, Sunday, Sep 8 |
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Saturday, September 7, 2024
Art Wall at FUSF - Artist Reception, Sunday, Sep 8
Upcoming Recognition Ceremony Dates for Fallen Heroes for September 2024
The Killed in Action (KIA) dates for upcoming remembrance ceremonies on the Veterans Walkway for Franklin's 45 Fallen Heroes.
This brief 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. (approx. 5 minutes)
Our hope is to keep the memory of these Fallen Heroes alive. Families, friends and neighbors of the 45 have attended some of the ceremonies so the word has gotten out, thanks to you!
September
9 - David Bullukian - WWII
18 - Levi Pieri - WWI
21- Lawrence E. Garron, Jr. - Vietnam
21 - Alfred L. Mucciarone - WWI
25 - Frank J. Smith - WWI
For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
The Franklin TV videos of each of the ceremonies during 2024 can be fond in oe YouTube Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbAODFjFPJ0zOqXRuHZ5-_LPf6UwmBNSA
Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway
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| Recognition Ceremony for Fallen Heroes |
Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction Update for the Week of Sept 9 - Sept 13, 2024
Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project
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| Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction Update for the Week of Sept 9 - Sept 13, 2024 |
Construction Update for the Week of September 9th!
Monday (9/9) - Thursday (9/12): The construction crew will be working on West Central St between Rt 140 and Forge Pkwy between the hours of 7 am - 4 pm. West Central St will be closed in both directions. Please follow posted detour signs for directions.
At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with excavation to get the final grade depth for the pump station foundation.
Please reference the interactive map below and posted signs for details and updates.
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| Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction Update for the Week of Sept 9 - Sept 13, 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-project
Washington Post has a "Deep Read" on Norfolk and the State prison shelter situation
"Here was the town where Kevin Roche grew up: empty sidewalks, a coffee shop, a pharmacy, two pizza parlors, two ambulances, two roundabouts and no grocery store. A small, quiet town, people in Norfolk said. Pleasant. Safe. Nothing much to do, and that meant nothing much changed from one morning to the next or the next, until this morning, when Kevin woke up and knew that the town would be different by the time the day was over.He got in his car and drove toward Main Street just before 7 a.m. Main Street ran from one end of Norfolk to the other, four miles in all, and it led to the auto repair shop where Kevin, 60, had worked since he was 12 years old, first for his father, and now alongside his own son. He passed the line of houses he saw every morning, which were the same, except for the ones that had new signs in the yard. “NORFOLK PRISON-SHELTER,” they read. “NOT SAFE FOR ANYONE.”At the east end of Main Street, razor wire was being removed from a chain-link fence around Bay State Correctional Center, an unused low-security state prison half a mile from Kevin’s shop. At the foot of the fence, rows of thick coil lay in the grass. Security guards stood at the front gates. Cribs and diaper kits sat on the floor of the prison gym. Clean, white sheets lay on the beds."
Continue reading via a gift subscription to this article -> https://wapo.st/3B5zO23
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| Washington Post has a "Deep Read" on Norfolk and the State prison shelter situation |
Still time to register for the next FREE "Stop the Bleed" Training Course - Sep 11
The Town of Franklin Health Dept. & Fire Dept. Present: STOP THE BLEED, a training course in how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control it. Become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.
Wednesday, September 11th from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Classroom located at Franklin Fire Headquarters, 40 West Central St.
Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-50725195-stop#/
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/stop-bleed-training-course-3
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| Still time to register for the next FREE "Stop the Bleed" Training Course - Sep 11 |
MetroWest Networkers Group: Guest Speaker - October 4
Stephen Melanson
Personal Branding: How to use 'Simplicity'
to differentiate, compete, and win
Friday, October 4th
If you're looking for your next professional role, you have to break away from the pack and be clear about your value. And if it's not simple enough, it won't work as well as you need.
Why would an employer be crazy to not hire you? Do you know?
Can you verbalize it in about 5 seconds, or describe it in a few words?
Join us to learn how to establish a proper networking relationship. You'll learn:
• The rules for 'Simplicity' as a business tool
• What 'Verbal Branding' is, and how to use it
• How to differentiate and not commoditize yourself
• The mindset you need for selling yourself
Why you should attend: After you attend, you'll feel more comfortable presenting yourself, promoting yourself, and differentiating yourself from the other job seekers---to land the job you want.
Stephen Melanson has been a management consultant, speaker, trainer, Verbal Branding expert, and originator of the only 'Differentiation and Business Simplicity' platform of its kind. He has worked with individuals and small through Fortune 500 firms, and is currently a Multimedia professional and Brand Ambassador for the iconic Keene Sentinel in Keene NH.
MetroWest Networkers Group
1st & 3rd Fridays of the month: 10 am - Noon
24 Vernon Street, Framingham, MA 01701
At the offices of the First Parish in Framingham Unitarian Universalist Church
Ed Lawrence
CPRW; NCOPE
Certified Interview Coach
Authorized DISC Administrator
Member, CPRW Certification Committee |
| MetroWest Networkers Group: Guest Speaker - October 4 |
Friday, September 6, 2024
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, September 6, 2024?
Friday, September 6
10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
3:00pm Food Truck -> Travelin' Pizza (Franklin Town Common)
3:00pm Alec Cohen (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
5:15pm Reminiscents (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
6:00pm Meideros - @67 Degrees (live music)
7:30pm Movie: Inside Out (Franklin Town Common)
** No Town Meetings today **
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| 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:
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 Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - September 6 ???
We are glad you asked.
Thanks to the good folks operating the Franklin Farmer's Market, we have the answers to share.
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| What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - September 6 ??? |
Concerts on the Common end of summer schedule for Sep 6 on the Town Common
Concerts on the Common are back, and we're ending the summer with a bang! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to the Franklin Town Common this Friday, September 6, 2024, for an afternoon and evening full of fun, music, food, and entertainment!
Franklin Farmers Market: 2-6pm – Support local vendors and grab some fresh goodies!
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| Concerts on the Common |
3-5pm: Alex Cohen (sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council and Franklin Cultural Council)
5:15-7:15pm: The Reminisants
Movie Night: 7:30pm – Enjoy the heartwarming movie Inside Out under the stars.
Food Truck: Travelin’ Pizza will be serving up delicious eats to satisfy your cravings!
And don’t miss the FHS Mental Health and Well Being Task Force offering popcorn during the movie!
Mark your calendars, grab your blankets, and get ready for an evening of community fun and relaxation. See you there!
#FranklinMA #ConcertsOnTheCommon #EndOfSummerFun #CommunityEvent
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Town of Franklin: All about the sewer system, yes we have capacity for growth (audio)
Following on from the water system, we spent sometime on the sewer system. Doug Martin, Franklin’s Water and Sewer Superintendent and Jake Standly, the Assistant Water/Sewer Superintendent and spent time on the sewer flow from flush to Charles River Treatment. Also in a 3-part series that can be found on the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/news/franklin-matters-conversations-regarding-franklins-sewer-services-doug
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FM #1026 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1026 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Doug Martin, Franklin’s Water and Sewer Superintendent and Jake Standly, the Assistant Water/Sewer Superintendent.
We had our conversation in the Franklin Public Radio studios on Hutchinson St. This is one of three in a series exploring the status and operations of the Franklin’s Water & Sewer Division. During 2021, we did a 3-part series on the water supply. With the Beaver St interceptor project starting later this year, we decided to cover the sewer side of the business. A little more dirty talk although we do start out with some updates on water.
Part 1 - approx. 25 minutes
PFAS - the EPA is looking to update their regulation
Mitigation of PFAS for Well 7 is costly and starting later this year
If the proposed regulations go through, it will be more costly as "60% of our water sources are currently above that (proposed) threshold"
Likely water rate increase coming in a future year (TBD)
New diagram shows lines of responsibility for water (and sewer) between Town and property owners
What to flush or not flush (3 P's - poop, pee & (toilet) paper)
Part 2 - approx. 42 minutes
We get into the core of the sewer system, historical design (or lack thereof)
Beaver St interceptor, construction overview and project plan
System capacity (both water & sewer), annual conservation measures
Oct 14 - Touch a Truck, hydrant painting, snow plow naming contest, and reveal of communication plan for the Beaver St construction project
Part 3 - approx. 27 minutes
We get to the sewer budget and rate increases approved for FY 2024, FY 2025, FY 2026
Review of the projects being completed or being worked, and planned for near term
Sahlin circle (final touches)
Monterrey Dr off Pleasant St (Jan/Feb - awaiting pump delivery)
Phase 7 lining - this summer
next level of I&I study
asset mgt grant
easement clearing & mapping
Good things about the community cooperation
Last but not least mention of the lead service connections (not supposed to be many)
The final section includes a budget recap which summaries as the following:
$500K for expenses,
approx. $1M for personnel
$3.4M for Charles River flow and assessment
$1M for project debt and interest payments
The show notes include links to the Franklin water & sewer division page
Audio Part 1 -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1026-tof-all-about-sewer-series-06-14-23-part-1-of-3
Audio Part 2 -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1027-tof-all-about-sewer-series-06-14-23-part-2-of-3
Audio Part 3 -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1028-tof-all-about-sewer-series-06-14-23-part-3-of-3/
The Beaver Street Interceptor Project will continue to run through 2026. You can get updates on the Town page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor-project
Town Council reopens hearing to approve the BJs-Pour Richard's transfer, hears of health care expense issue (video)
The Franklin (MA) Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, Sep 4 with 8 members participating (1 absent).
Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/eZ51XEq57_U?si=DnXqGMfyZU1OEX7S&t=89
Quick recap
- A few appointments to close out the annual round of appointments. As announced in the August 14 meeting with the primary set of appointments, a few were in the process of being finalized. This should complete the slate of appointments to renew and fill the open slots.
- Public hearing voted to re-open to review the prior BJs & Pour Richard's license transfers. The vote at the June 26 meeting was 6-3 to deny the approval. The denial was not based upon the 2 areas that such a denial could be made, hence the return for a review. Long story short, enough councilors got the message on the legal options and the transfers passed 5-3-1 (Cormier-Leger, Chandler, Dellorco voted no; Pellegri absent).
- Pete Fasciano, Executive Director of Franklin TV provided an update on the operations.
- The presentation deck can be found -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/10cRsmUL5lpDkpXoeZdsivJ0M2U-FDK98/view?usp=drive_link
- The wfpr.fm Advertising copy -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/10gbRqBrGymDvD7gFwFN6vqhZZCbGmUYB/view?usp=drive_link
- Discussion on Right of Refusal for the Maplegate Country Club property. We can't afford it but will gain some revenue as the deal closes completely since they were "under taxed" and the owners will need to 'catch up'. The Council still needs to accept a resolution to formal pass on the purchase option
- The Davis Thayer Reuse report was accepted by the Council. This will take time for the Council to work through the discussion to set up a possible RFP.
- Health care issue raised will be part of the budget discussions going forward, have seen increase in 6-8 percent range prior years, anticipated increase of about 13%
Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-09-04_town_council_agenda_0_0.pdf
My notes captured during the meeting and now in one PDF file ->
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| Maplegate Country Club |
Town of Franklin: State Primary - Official Results, September 3, 2024
The results of the 2024 State Primary are out!
- Total Votes Cast - 4739
- Total Reg. Voters - 25,292 - 18.7%
Please click the link below to view the results.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/state-primary-official-results
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| Town of Franklin: State Primary - Official Results, September 3, 2024 |
FHS girls soccer team & golf team post wins on Thursday
Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, September 5, 2024
Football = Franklin, 14 @ Central Catholic, 21 – Final
1Q: (CC) Caden Smith 23-yard rush, Drew O’Keefe XP good.
2Q: (CC) C. Smith 25-yard rush, D. O’Keefe XP good.
3Q: (F) Will Tirrell 5-yard rush, Owen Essam XP good.
4Q: (CC) C. Chase 9-yard rush, D. O’Keefe XP good; (F) Cole Sidwell 22-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.
Franklin TV video of the game -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nB8AexkrcU
Boys Soccer = Oliver Ames, 2 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game. https://hockomocksports.com/oliver-ames-boys-soccer-fends-off-franklin-in-season-opener/
Franklin TV video of the game -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGq5yJKDV64
Girls Soccer = Franklin, 3 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final
– Click here for a Recap and Photo Gallery from this game. https://hockomocksports.com/strong-debuts-spark-franklin-girls-soccer-to-comeback-win-at-oa/
Golf = Franklin, 144 @ Taunton, 168 – Final
Great second win for the panthers‼️ Took down Taunton on the road 144-168 Jack Nelson with a great round 3 under par #mint #pure #butter #jigglesJack Nelson: 33 (-3)Caden Sullivan: 36 (E)Cam Labrie: 37 (+1)Liam lewandowski: 38 (+2), https://x.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1831828177330790602
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
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FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
FHS Girls Soccer Boosters announce Community Night - Sep 13
FHS Girls Soccer Boosters (@boosters_fhs) posted Wed, Sep 04, 2024:
COMMUNITY NIGHT—9/13!!
Come celebrate all of Franklin Soccer! Join us for an evening of raffles, auctions, and fun.
Cheer on the FHS Varsity girls at the stadium (6pm start).
Bring a donation for @FranklinFoodPan and get a ticket you can drop into one of our raffles. 💜 https://t.co/Xla7LnuY0G
Shared from -> https://x.com/boosters_fhs/status/1831382257174769868
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| FHS Girls Soccer Boosters announce Community Night - Sep 13 |
Annual Community Fall Town Halls scheduled by Senator Becca Rausch
Senator Becca Rausch (D-Needham) will host her annual community Fall Town Halls this month.
During these town halls, Senator Rausch will provide updates on recent legislation, share local and statewide budget victories, and offer residents an opportunity to share their questions, concerns, and challenges.
"Civic engagement is an essential part of our democracy," said Senator Rausch. "Listening to the perspectives of my constituents informs my legislative work on Beacon Hill. I look forward to hearing from residents and collaborating with them to further support our families, communities, and businesses." She will be joined by partners in the House of Representatives and local government.
Annual Community Fall Town Halls scheduled by Senator Becca Rausch
Senator Rausch will host two community town halls throughout the district, as follows:
Northern Region
Monday, September 9, 2024, 6 PM
Needham Town Hall, 1471 Highland Ave
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Southern Region
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 6 PM
Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St
These town halls are open exclusively to residents of the towns comprising the Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex District: Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, and Wrentham. Residents of any part of the district are welcome to attend whichever town hall is most convenient for their schedules.
For more information, please visit www.beccarauschma.com/townhalls.
FHS Homecoming Week Activities Sep 16 through Sep 21
"Homecoming week is full of activities, be sure to come out and show your school spirit‼️
The link for homecoming tickets will be out soon"
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C_i3wSFOgRa/
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| FHS Homecoming Week Sep 16 through Sep 21 |
Reminder: Open House scheduled at Creative Corner for Saturday, Sep 7
Free Arts and Crafts Open House from noon to 2 PM
For more info about Creative Corner visit -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/
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| Open House scheduled at Creative Corner for Saturday, Sep 7 |
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