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| Looking to hire an Appraiser |
Do you see the value in everything?
Do you want to add value to our team?
We are looking for our next appraiser; Submit your application materials by 11/15/24 to apply@franklinma.gov
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Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti
8:30 am FUMC: Cathy Cargill Koch
10:00 am Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Green Bean Casserole
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 3
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4
5:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture
6:30 pm Historical Museum: Randy LaRosa and Krishna Swain
9:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rod & Gun Club
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council 10-30-24
12:00 pm Police Station Building Committee 10-30-24
2:00 pm Town Council 10-30-24
5:45 pm Economic Development Committee CHAMBERS 892 0404 6168
7:00 pm Town Council CHAMBERS 826 9845 5573
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| St. John’s Christmas Fair Set for December 7 |
FM #1312 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1312 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Erin Campbell, Franklin Turkey Trot organizer and with Jen Johnson, Franklin Food Pantry Development Associate. We had our conversation at the Franklin Food Pantry at Edwin’s.
We talk about the Turkey Trot coming up on Thanksgiving morning.
We talk about how the race has evolved, sponsorship opportunities, the community event itself, free raffle prizes in addition to awards by race age category & more.
Disclosure: during the conversation you will hear that I am happy to be a sponsor of this event, and that the recording is separately part of my overall public service effort for Franklin.News/Franklin Public Radio.
The recording runs about 21 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Erin and Jen. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1312-franklin-turkey-trot-2024-10-23-24/
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Turkey Trot webpage (register online through Tuesday, and in person Wednesday night (7 - 9 PM) or Thursday morning (from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM)) http://franklinturkeytrot.org/
Food Pantry current needs page -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/pantry-needs/
Amazon wish lists -> https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SIL7UR08ZZUC?ref_=wl_share
Schedule a food & fund drive page -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/food-and-fund-drives/
The Franklin Food Pantry is here for you. If you need us, we are here with not only food, but useful programs and resources for individuals, seniors and families struggling with food insecurity. If you can support us, we thank you - visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org to explore volunteering, donating funds, donating food, or supporting our Capital Campaign to keep the lights on and the programs, from food elves to weekend backpack stuffing. It truly takes a village to keep our food pantry running and supporting the increasing demand, supporting our Franklin neighbors.
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).
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?
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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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| Run, walk, or stroller, the Franklin Turkey Trot is a win-win for the community (audio) |
Your 2024 Fall Hockomock League Champions!
Congratulations to JV and Varsity for TWO first place finishes awarded to the program today
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| Franklin Cheerleading takes Hockomock League Fall Championships for 2024 |
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"The Franklin Art Association is pleased to be offering a collage workshop with Lenny Moskowitz Saturday Dec. 7th 10-3:30 at Franklin TV Studio."
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| Franklin Art Association schedules a Collage Workshop Dec 7th - sign up now!! |
Fundraiser calendar for December 2024
"Please help support Franklin Special Olympics by purchasing a ticket to the Special Olympics Massachusetts calendar raffle! Each $10 ticket directly supports our program and gets you a chance to win one of 31 awesome prizes!You can buy tickets online at https://www.specialolympicsma.org/calendarraffle and be sure to choose Franklin as the program you are supporting.Thank you so much!"
Housing Diversity Complete Neighborhoods Neighborhood Connectivity Vibrant Downtown Natural/Historic Conservation and Accessibility Resource Efficiency
1. Work to revitalize Franklin’s Downtown core and adjacent neighborhoods.2. Support the creation of mixed-use Neighborhood districts throughout Town that integrate small commercial uses near residential areas.3. Boost tourism by highlighting, enhancing, and expanding amenities, events, and attractions.4. Build organizational capacity to support and strengthen the Town of Franklin’s business retention and attraction initiatives, activities, and strategies.5. Encourage the redevelopment of underutilized properties and otherwise explore opportunities to expand Franklin’s commercial and industrial bases.6. Adopt strategies that will promote workforce development, attract skilled workers to the region and increase employment options for the Town’s current residents.
1. Increase Housing Diversity to encompass a range of housing types, sizes, and price points to accommodate the diverse needs and preferences of residents, including Innovative housing solutions, such as tiny homes, co-housing communities, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and co-living arrangements, to offer housing options suited to specific needs or lifestyles within the community.2. Expand and Enhance the Downtown and Neighborhoods by prioritizing them for housing development and investments in neighborhood character that include improving infrastructure, amenities, community engagement, and quality of life for residents.
LAND USE
1. Preserve and enhance existing unprotected natural and open space resources in Franklin.2. Encourage development of diverse housing options in areas of Town where property is underutilized or needs redevelopment, and where public transit is available.3. Promote mixed-use development in appropriate areas.4. Encourage expansion and retention of current businesses and attraction of new businesses in appropriate locations.5. Provide guidelines on Franklin character and develop a more clearly defined review process.6. Make the permitting process more transparent, streamlined and in alignment with overarching Town goals.
1. Protect, preserve, and enhance Franklin’s natural environment and biodiversity through land and water management, regulation, and public education.2. Provide quality arts and cultural resources as a vital part of the creativity and growth of our community.3. Preserve and protect community historic resources while respecting and planning for future growth.4. Advocate for the preservation and protection of Franklin’s natural, cultural and historic resources.5. Implement growth management, sustainable development and low impact development techniques to preserve, protect, and enhance the Town's natural, cultural, and historic resources.
1. Increase public awareness of and access to open space and recreational resources.2. Preserve and enhance existing unprotected natural and open space resources in Franklin.3. Provide opportunities for inclusive and accessible passive and active recreation to meet the community’s evolving needs.4. Implement sustainable practices in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Franklin’s public parks and playgrounds.5. Work to obtain the funding and other resources necessary to implement the open space and recreation goals, objectives and actions outlined above.
1. Regularly reference and use the Master Plan in developing annual budgets and prioritizing capital improvements, programs and services.2. Obtain sufficient resources to implement the Master Plan’s priority capital improvements, programs and services.3. Maintain, update and expand the Town’s utilities, infrastructure and facilities to satisfy the demands of the Town into the future in alignment with previously established plans for conservation or preservation.4. Superb delivery of public services.5. Maintain the quality of Franklin’s municipal buildings, public school facilities, and all other town owned properties, and utilize facilities as effectively as possible.6. Ensure the superb delivery of public education, from Pre-K through adult.
1. Make the Town increasingly more walk-able and bike-able by creating and maintaining safe interconnected pedestrian and bicycle routes between key destinations within Franklin, including residential areas, Downtown, employment centers, commuter rail stations, schools, parks and recreation facilities, and commercial areas.2. Work to improve existing, and develop new, public transportation for the Town's residents and visitors, as well as the business community and their employees.3. Improve and maintain the Town's public roadway system to assure adequate service, maximize public safety, accommodate desirable growth, and serve existing and future land use patterns.4. Improve vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation in the Downtown and neighborhood areas.
1. Decarbonize all Town/school buildings and facilities.2. Adopt and support sustainable development policies and practices.3. Support and encourage sustainable practices among residents and businesses.4. Strengthen resilience to climate change impacts.5. Support programs to reduce waste.
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| Master Plan Update: Community Mission Statement, Vision, & Goals |
