Rise Up scheduled for this Saturday, Nov 16 at 10 AM

Hi all,

Rise Up is this Saturday and I'm excited to see you!

Date: November 16

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: Franklin United Methodist Church, 82 West Central Street, Franklin (Parking and ramp/door on the left side)

Agenda: 

In addition to open social time, we will also have:

- free clothes shopping from the Church's Community Closet that will be brought down and made accessible (donated new or used clothing)

- crafting a wreath for "A Wreath of Franklin" event hosted by Franklin Cultural Council (Note: If you have any medical supplies that could help create our wreath, such as tape, tubing, caps, coban, etc, please bring it with you, as our wreath will be made from medical supplies with a wheelchair wheel as the circle. I have a wheel.)

You are welcome to participate in all of it, or pick and choose what you would like to do.

See you in a few days!

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This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Navigating life with disability? Check out the Rise Up group meeting Saturday at 10 AM to see if it is for you

Attention Middle and High School Students: Join Pantry Elves and Help Raise Funds for the Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry, which provides supplemental food and household necessities, invites middle and high school students to volunteer for the Pantry Elves campaign!  

Join Pantry Elves

Since 2005, hundreds of students have participated in this holiday-inspired campaign, which has evolved into one of The Pantry's largest fundraising events of the year. The annual campaign has been instrumental in raising funds to fight food insecurity during the holiday season and throughout the year.  

This year, Pantry Elves will fundraise electronically from their friends and family members and will not canvass neighborhoods. Donations, which will be used to purchase fresh produce, dairy, meats and proteins, and household necessities, will be sent directly to The Pantry.  

Pantry Elves registration is open through December 2, 2024, and volunteers will receive 12 hours of community service.

To register, visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/volunteer/pantryelves, or contact Jen Johnson, Development Associate Franklin Food Pantry, at jjohnson@franklinfoodpantry.org. 

Can you help with finding a new home for the Pinewood Derby?

"Cub Scout Pack 92 is in search of a location to host their Pinewood Derby this year. 

We are looking for a wide open, heated, indoor space that can accommodate our 45 ft. track and seating for 80-90 people.   

Our target date is Sunday February 9 2025.  If you know of any locations around town or surrounding towns that might be a good fit please reach out to franklinpack92@gmail.com."

Find more info about Cub Scout Pack 92 -> https://franklinpack92.org/

Can you help with finding a new home for the Pinewood Derby?

Master Plan Update: Implementation Program: Strategies and Actions - Traffic, Community Services, & Housing

Over the next couple of days, sections of the Master Plan Update "final draft" will be shared to prepare for the Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, Nov 14. 

The presentation and hearing will begin at 6:30 PM in the 3rd Floor Training Room of the Municipal Building. Franklin TV is scheduled to broadcast the event (and record for future viewing).

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Key Issues and Opportunities

This document outlines the major challenges currently faced by the Town of Franklin. These key issues, along with potential opportunities, are instrumental in understanding and shaping the Town’s Master Plan update. Additionally, they contribute to the formulation of the town’s vision, goals, and strategies for the next ten to twenty years.

PDF for this section:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BZ_xY4ypsvRl1esW3dmJe5zrMajEgCer/view?usp=drive_link

Implementation Program: Strategies and Actions

Master Plan Strategies are intended to inform decision-making and ensure that community development aligns with the goals of the master plan. These strategies are crafted through an assessment of current conditions, emerging trends, and future projections for the community. Once established, these strategies serve as a framework for decisions related to land use, zoning regulations, transportation infrastructure, and various elements of community development.

Master Plan Action Items represent specific tasks required to achieve the goals and objectives detailed in the master plan. They are individual steps necessary to implement the guiding strategies and achieve the desired outcomes.

Given the complex table structure of the detailed implementation plans, I have broken out each section in a single PDF for easier reading by topic.

Traffic

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B7fN-FnlbtB8rooBt4QkfWdpOIY-h1gX/view?usp=drive_link

Community Services

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BFiwFUTZ9C9_ldaav7OajhJBg4t7g5FW/view?usp=drive_link

Housing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BJRdd-8ttKp_O-pKHlZcGEIk4kycjzGI/view?usp=drive_link

The last 3 sections will be shared tomorrow

The full Master Plan Update final draft report can be found on the Town page ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_master_plan_final_draft_report-nov2024.pdf

Master Plan Update: Implementation Program: Strategies and Actions - Traffic, Community Services, & Housing

Request for Qualifications - General Contractor and Subcontractor Prequalification for Fisher Street Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

The Town of Franklin, through the Purchasing Department, invites sealed responses for: General Contractor & Subcontractor Prequalification for the Fisher Street Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

Additional Information:  Request for Qualifications for General Contractor and Subcontractor Prequalification for the Fisher Street Water Treatment Plant Upgrades.

Read more -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/request-qualifications-general-contractor-and-subcontractor-prequalification-fisher

Request for Qualifications - General Contractor and Subcontractor Prequalification for Fisher Street Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

Town of Franklin, MA: Looking to hire an Appraiser, application due Nov 15

Looking to hire an Appraiser

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) posted Tue, Nov 12, 2024:

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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Planet Fitness Clubs in Brockton, Franklin, Norton & Taunton Host Holiday Gift Drive for Local Boys & Girls Clubs

WHAT: Gym-goers can help Planet Fitness bring the holiday magic to local children and teens this holiday season.

Planet Fitness locations throughout Massachusetts will begin  collecting unwrapped gifts for area Boys & Girls Clubs on November 18. 

Giving Trees are on display at each club location through Monday, December 9. Each tree features wish tags of children served by The Boys & Girls Club. Planet Fitness members are invited to fulfill a wish by selecting a tag and purchasing the item listed to help make the holidays brighter for the child in need. 

Planet Fitness is proud to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America as part of the brand's national philanthropic initiative, The Judgement Free Generation®, designed to help build youth self-confidence through fitness and spread inclusivity and kindness.

Together with its franchisees, members and partners, Planet Fitness has contributed more than $9.5 million to support  pro-kindness initiatives.

WHEN:  November 18 through December 9 

WHERE:  Select Massachusetts Locations 

Planet Fitness – Brockton (two locations) 

715 Crescent St

Brockton, MA 02302

   or

200 Westgate Dr

Brockton, MA 02301

Planet Fitness – Franklin

166 Grove St

Franklin, MA 02038

Planet Fitness – Norton

175 Mansfield Ave

Norton, MA 02766

Planet Fitness – Taunton

690 County St

Taunton, MA 02780

About Planet Fitness -> https://www.planetfitness.com/

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness clubs in the world by number of members and locations. As of September 30, 2024, Planet Fitness had approximately 19.6 million members and 2,637 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Nov 13, 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 the Franklin Turkey Trot promotional episode -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/run-walk-or-stroller-franklin-turkey.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 & Kim talk with Drew Bledsoe "From the Gridiron to the Grapevine" -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/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 back-to-back Chalkboard Chat episodes with Dave Callaghan and Dave McNeill -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/chalkboard-chat-reviews-redistricting.html and https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/this-chalkboard-chat-recaps-joint.html

• 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

8:30 am     Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

10:00 am     SAFE Coalition: Task Force

11:00 am     MSAA Open Meeting 10-17-24

12:30 pm     FHS Varsity Volleyball v Belmont 11-06-24

3:00 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

4:00 pm     FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Walpole 11-09-24

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 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

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 ???

Tuesday, November 12

7am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library) 

10:30am CANCELED - new date TBD - Ribbon Cutting for Senior Center new Van

11am Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6pm Family Game Night  (Franklin Public Library) 

7pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM) 

7pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House) 

**  Town Meetings today   **

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting (virtual meeting)

Event Date:  Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 10:00am

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/november_12_2024_agenda.pdf

School Cmte: Policy Subcommittee agenda  (3rd floor training room)

Event Date:  Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 6:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/11_12_24_policy_subcommittee_agenda_.pdf

Design Review Meeting Agenda  (virtual meeting)

Event Date:  Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/design_review_11-12-2024.pdf

Franklin School Committee Meeting  (Council Chambers & broadcast)

Event Date:  Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/fps_meeting_1.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

St. John’s Christmas Fair Set for December 7

St. John’s Christmas Fair Set for December 7

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair is set for Saturday, December 7, from 9 AM to 2 PM at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. 

 

Do your holiday shopping in one stop: Buy gift cards from popular restaurants and stores; silent auction and raffle items. Check out gift baskets with themes like sports; spa, health and wellness, and pet items. Give the gift of food, wine, coffees, or teas.  Appreciate unique, hand-made crafts? You’ll love the beautiful fresh wreaths and greens, as well as cozy scarves, mittens, and hats.  

Choose delicious treats like cookies, fudge and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Snacks and drinks can be purchased during the fair. 

 

For more information: 

Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church 

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Call 508-528-2387 

Run, walk, or stroller, the Franklin Turkey Trot is a win-win for the community (audio)

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?

• 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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

 

For additional information, please visit www.franklin.news or www.Franklinmatters.org/ 

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Run, walk, or stroller, the Franklin Turkey Trot is a win-win for the community (audio)

Franklin Cheerleading takes Hockomock League Fall Championships for 2024

Yes, I am catching up to the Franklin Cheerleading (@FHScheer_) who posted on Sun, Nov 10, 2024:

Your 2024 Fall Hockomock League Champions! 

Congratulations to JV and Varsity for TWO first place finishes awarded to the program today 

Franklin Cheerleading takes Hockomock League Fall Championships for 2024

Shared from ->  https://t.co/xpnZpRQXla

Franklin Art Association schedules a Collage Workshop Dec 7th - sign up now!!

"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."

Please see this flier for details.

Spots are limited, sign up now by contacting Susan Plume @susan_plume@yahoo.com or text 508-846-2589.  ($65 cost is a member price, membership must be current to participate.)

 

Franklin Art Association schedules a Collage Workshop Dec 7th - sign up now!!

Special Olympics Fundraiser calendar for December 2024

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!"

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