The Mobile Museum is back this Sunday, October 13! at Annie Sullivan Middle School

The Mobile Museum is back this Sunday, October 13

 

"Missed this? Us, too!  

The Mobile Museum is back next Sunday, October 13 for family-friendly interactive play. We can’t wait to see the joy pouring through the doors

Gather your group and register on our website at: childrensmuseumfranklin.org/register

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Oct 9, 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 features my conversation with Mitzi Gousie ass we discuss all the vents at the Library in October -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/from-spooky-slime-to-paranormal.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 points.

• Mark & Km talk with Jennifer Simonson-Pairing Books with Wine -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/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 segment features the Mast Plan Update Cmte Meeting of Oct 2, 2024 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/master-plan-update-cmte-discusses_01152640036.html

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Shannon Nesbitt

8:30 am Franklin Art Association: Joyce McJilton Dwyer

10:00 am Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Crescent Rolls

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3

3:30 pm Becca Rausch Town Hall

6:30 pm Historical Museum: Randy LaRosa and Krishna Swain

9:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Jamie Barrett & Jesse Liam

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

8:30 am MICCA Festival 2019

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur

11:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 1 01-28-19

12:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Bishop Feehan 10-02-24

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 09-18-24

8:00 pm FHS Track and Field: v Attleboro 04-04-23

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

8:00 am Town Council 09-18-24

2:00 pm Town Council 09-18-24

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: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 ???

Tuesday, October 8

7:00am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

6:00pm Family Game Night (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV Studio)

7:00pm 10th Norfolk District Candidate Debate (Medway Middle School & broadcast)

**  Town Meetings today   **

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting  (virtual meeting)

Event Date:  Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 10:00am

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/october_8_2024_0.pdf

Policy Subcommittee agenda (3rd floor training)

Event Date:  Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 6:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/10-8-24_policy_subcommittee_agenda.pdf

Design Review Meeting - Canceled

Event Date:  Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 7:00pm

School Committee agenda (Council Chambers & broadcast)

Event Date:  Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/scagenda_10-8-24.pdf

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

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

Abbie Gardner, scheduled for the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Oct 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Abbie Gardner October 19,2024  7:30 PM $25   Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana harmony trio Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss, both gritty and sweet, are propelled by her impeccable lap style slide guitar playing.  Solo performances feature the dobro as a solo instrument, bouncing between a solid rhythmic backbone and ripping lead lines, all in support of her voice and songs. Her latest recording DobroSinger was released May 13, 2022. It's intimate, real and raw – her dobro and voice recorded at the same time at home, without a band or any studio tricks to hide behind. You can hear every breath, every chuckle, as if you are in the room with her. (passim.org) The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 7:30 PM; doors open at 7:00 PM. Tickets for this show are $25. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please visit circlefolk.org for tickets and more information. Upcoming Shows David Francey, November 16th Heather Pierson Trio - Charlie Brown Christmas, Dec. 7th Peter Mulvey, January 11th

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

A Note from Congressman Auchincloss Marking One Year Since the Terrorist Attack on October 7, 2023 The terrorism of 7 October 2023 was an attack against Israel's right to exist. Israel, though, was not its only target. The barbarity was meant to make Jews of all nations afraid. To Jews here in Massachusetts, it was an earthquake that still reverberates in ways both personal and political.  The ongoing response of the free world to October 7th must encompass both international and domestic policy. On the international front, the United States must endeavor to lead the world in supporting Israel as it defends itself against the ring of fire encircling it: Hamas to its south, Hezbollah to its north, proxy terror groups in Iraq and Syria to its east, all fueled by the Islamic Republic of Iran. That support will take various forms – diplomatic, military, counsel – but always, it is deeper than personalities and politics. It draws on shared values and the common conviction that Israel and America are on the same side in the fight for freedom, democracy, and peace.  World leaders should forgo false moral equivalency and commit to the side of peace, for the sake of the Israeli people as well as the Palestinian, Lebanese, and Iranian people – and millions more who have been immiserated by the Islamic Republic of Iran's 50-year campaign of fanaticism and strife. On the home front, the United States and every nation must not allow fear to take hold. Antisemitism must be given no quarter in our politics, our education, our society. Jews will need allies in this effort. October 7 apologism, including the despicable dismissal of sexual violence against women, grows in the same illiberal soil that nourishes violence and bigotry in all its hateful forms. All who believe in social justice must uproot all forms of hate, including antisemitism. This anniversary arrives during the Jewish High Holidays. In our reflection and remembrance, let us hold close the hostages and their families. The hostages have been brutalized for a year, their families tormented. They must be returned, and there must be justice. Sincerely, Jake Auchincloss WASHINGTON 15 Independence Avenue SE 1524 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5931 NEWTON 29 Crafts Street Suite 375 Newton, MA 02458 Phone: (617) 332-3333 ATTLEBORO 8 North Main Steet Suite 200 Attleboro, MA 02703 Phone: (508) 431-1110

Music Boosters ad book being developed, should your business be there?

Dear Music Supporter,

The budget crisis in Franklin has led to devastating cuts to the performing arts program in our schools. Despite the challenges, the skeleton crew of music teachers remaining this year are dedicated to maintaining the standards of excellence that have created award-winning ensembles. We are motivated to enthusiastically support our teachers and student musicians as best we can and hope that you will once again join us in this endeavor.

Last year was outstanding with several excellent performances. FHS Monday Night Jazz placed Gold at MAJE and was subsequently invited to perform at Boston’s Hatch Memorial Shell. Performances at MICCA led to Silver ratings for 6 ensembles and Gold ratings for both the Combined MS Orchestra and FHS Wind Ensemble. The annual Jazz Café was a packed house celebration. And the BT ALC Big Band was brought in to provide an amazing clinic for our jazz students along with a free concert for the town.

Music Boosters ad book

We are currently generating our 2024-25 Concert Series Ad Book, which will be freely distributed to attendees at our middle and high school performances. Your participation will help provide instruments and equipment for the classrooms, visits by professional musicians, scholarships for students taking private music lessons and graduating seniors, accompanists at concerts, fun social experiences,

unexpected needs, and more. We are thankful for our consistently generous music family as community involvement remains essential to a successful and vibrant music program in Franklin.

Please complete the included contribution form at your earliest convenience prior to the end of October. Feel free to reach out to me at vlincourt@gmail.com with any questions. As always, your contribution is much appreciated and will be put to good use!

Sincerely,

Valerie Lincourt

Treasurer, Franklin Music Boosters, Inc.

Ad book form -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1099UmN92ZDCJiyu-wJ4nre3ih2IK_nRK/view?usp=drive_link

Disclosure: I happily contribute to this cause.

FHS field hockey & volleyball teams post wins on Monday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, October  7, 2024

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Bishop Feehan, 4 – Final

Volleyball = Mansfield, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final

– Mansfield kept the match alive with a win in the third set but Franklin bounced back to win the fourth and the match, 3-1 (25-17, 25-16, 19-25, 25-16). The Panthers had a strong defensive showing highlighted by 20 digs from Emerson Delleo (eight kills), 16 digs from Makayla Kuykendall (14 kills, three aces), and 12 digs from Faith Edgehille. Brooke Daniels ran the show offensively for the hosts with 33 assists. Mansfield’s Olivia Richard and Riley Austin each landed eight kills, Gabrielle Moore registered 15 digs, and Tessa Blacquier had 20 assists for the Hornets

Franklin TV video of match -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q7EBXe8ho4

Field Hockey = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 7 – Final

– Franklin broke the scoreless deadlock with less than a minute to go in the first half and then erupted for six strikes in the third quarter in what turned out to be a big win over Mansfield. Haley Wernig got the Panthers on the board at 14:20 of the second quarter off an assist from Marzullo to give the hosts a 1-0 lead at the break. Marzullo added the first two goals of the second half inside the first four minutes while Cayden Canavan, Raena Crandall, Jossie Camp, and Maddie O’Brien each scored once over the next 10 minutes. Mansfield goalie Sakina Krieche made 22 saves in the cage while Annalise Bilodeau and Riley Mattson both played well defensively for the Hornets.

Golf = Franklin @ King Philip – Postponed to Tuesday, 10/8 at 3:00

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-10-07-24/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Cultural Council grant application deadline approaching - they are due October 16, 2024

The FY25 Local Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant Applications are now available. Learn more and create your account and submit your grant application at:

https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/application-process/

• Application Opened: September 1, 2024
• Application Deadline: October 16, 2024

Cultural Council grants available

Franklin Cultural Council Funding Priorities for FY25 are:

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.

Franklin Cultural Council Funding Guidelines for FY25 are:

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.

Apply today!

Spread the word to people and organizations who fit these priorities and guidelines!

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Schmidt's Farm & Maple Hill Planning Session scheduled for Oct 16

Schmidt's Farm & Maple Hill Planning Session

We want you to participate!

Schmidt's Farm & Maple Hill Planning Session

Come join us at the Franklin Senior Center (10 Daniel McCahill Street) on Wednesday, October 16 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM to see preliminary concept designs, existing conditions, and speak to Town staff and our consulting planners for Schmidt's Farm and the Maple Hill Conservation Area. Light refreshments will be provided. Be sure to bring your input!

Not able to attend? No problem! Please utilize this form to view the draft concept designs and provide feedback: https://forms.gle/p68XWq4c13Bf2jrx8

Feedback must be submitted by 1 PM on Friday, October 18.

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Early bird registration ends Oct 12. Get yours now !!

A race day participant dresses the part at the
2023 Turkey Trot to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry

Register for the 13th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot taking place on Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 8 AM. 

The family-friendly event starts and ends at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 91 Jordan Rd., Franklin, Massachusetts and is for individuals of all ages and abilities. 

Category medals will be awarded, and there will be raffle prizes and a free breakfast for race participants.

Early bird registration is $25 per person (age 5 and up) and lasts through October 12, 2024. Registration increases to $30 per person starting October 13, 2024. 

Children aged 5 and under run for free (but do not receive a bib). Race shirts are available for purchase online through October 30, 2024, or in-person at bib pick-up and on race day (while supplies last).

Early bird registration ends
Oct 12. Get yours now !!

To register, visit www.franklinturkeytrot.org or visit Franklin Food Pantry’s website at www.franklinfoodpantry.org/turkeytrot.

Sponsorships opportunities are available starting at $100 and available by visiting the Franklin Food Pantry website www.franklinfoodpantry.org/turkeytrot.

See you at the start line!