Winter Farmers Market at Fairmount Fruit Farm, Saturday, Dec 7 - 10 AM to 2 PM

This Saturday is our second Winter Farmers Market, 10 AM - 2 PM! 

Winter Farmers Market at Fairmont Fruit Farm

Enjoy a stroll through our heated greenhouses for fresh baked goods, holiday decor, and more. 

We will have treats from Eight Elms Farm, so bring your dogs! We are a dog-friendly farm, we just ask that you pick up after them. 

If you haven't heard already, Christmas trees are available! 

Sl'hay' rides run from 4pm-7pm, grab tickets on our Evenbrite.

See you there! 

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Board of Health gets update on housing condemnation in process, monthly report in short session (audio)

FM #1332 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1332 the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024. The meeting agenda listed it being conducted via Google meet and with no location shown, it was assumed to be virtual. However, the 2 members of the Board (1 absent, Sweet) and Health Dept members were present together. 

Quick Recap:

• The meeting audio quality improves considerably after the first minute

• Meeting schedule for 2025, motion to approve, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 absent)

• Oakland Pkwy condemnation discussion, unsanitary conditions, hole in roof, no working bathrooms, etc. House was placarded, owner/occupants refused to leave, multiple agencies worked with them to get them elsewhere. Fire occurred on 2nd floor, insurance provided a trailer. One permit was pulled but work has not yet been started or completed. Been over a year without movement by owner, visit being scheduled, could take track with the Attorney General's office to get movement to get a resolution. Will provide additional info next time. Hard situation as there has been lack of compliance in this case. Insurance money not being used for repairs.

• Moving on to Kerri, health agent covers report, (hard to hear via bridge) 6 re-inspections today.

• Alecia, health nurse report, only 10 COVID cases, test kits Available at Senior Center, is flu season but only 5 confirmed cases thus far. Food recalls, cucumbers (Sunset brand), Central Park terrace food pantry monthly, clinics, classes, etc. food board illness training for Tri-County; webinar and trainings continued.

• No citizen comments

Motion to adjourn, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 absent)

The meeting runs about 22 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting Dec 4, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1332-franklin-ma-board-of-health-mtg-12-04-24/

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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/december_4_2024_agenda.pdf 

My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mTuCZJasT2c3Ys4bAzwnGNiAwP-osNLS/view?usp=drive_link 

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Board of Health gets update on housing condemnation in process, monthly report in short session (audio)

Franklin Public Schools, MA: School Committee shares newsletter for Dec 2024

Franklin Public Schools, MA (@FranklinPSNews) posted  Thu, Dec 05, 2024:

School Committee Newsletter - December 2024 ->   https://t.co/2JbDW5sdz6

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Franklin Public Schools, MA: School Committee shares newsletter for Dec 2024

Did you get your tickets to the Very Special Holiday Concert & Dinner at GlenPharmer ??

is once again very pleased to present for our 3rd annual holiday concert and dinner event! Friday, December 13, 2023 Get in into the Holiday spirit with a 90-minute holiday concert by acclaimed artists Martin & Kelly with a 4-course prix fixe dinner by Chef Kevin and his team.   The incredibly talented duo consisting of Jilly Martin and Ryan Brooks Kelly have become the next must-see act from New England to Nashville and beyond. Over the years, they've been featured as support acts for Willie Nelson, Chris Janson, Little Big Town, The Bacon Brothers, Brad Paisley, Chris Stapleton, The Brothers Osborne, Bonnie Raitt, Phil Vassar, Alison Krauss, Deana Carter, Rodney Atkins, The Band Perry, Keith Urban, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Justin Moore, LOCASH, Sara Evans and more!  This special menu includes station and passed appetizers (6pm-7:30pm) followed by a special dinner and concert (starting at 7:30pm).  Dinner includes salad, choice of entree, dessert, and your first drink! $130. per person (+ tax and gratuity)  Ticket Price includes your first beer, glass of wine, or cocktail. A cash bar will be available thereafter.  Tax and gratuity will be added to each ticket. Seating is communal and multiple parties may be seated at the same table. Happy Holidays from our Family to Yours!   Make Your Reservation Visit our Website Copyright © 2024 GlenPharmer Distillery, LLC, All rights reserved.

Do you want to read the Franklin High School newsletter ??

The newsletter for Franklin High School is now posted ->   https://www.canva.com/design/DAGW13O66Y0/BAMGZ81V-ZXPngHsduFw-g/view?

Do you want to read the Franklin High School newsletter  ??

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That random text offering you a job? It’s probably a scam

That random text offering you a job? It's probably a scam By Andrew Rayo If you need a job, that text messaging offering a full- or part-time position you didn't apply for might seem great.  You might be thinking, why not check it out? Unfortunately, it's likely a job scam. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/11/random-text-offering-you-job-its-probably-scam?

That random text offering you a job? It’s probably a scam

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Dec 6, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

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

7:00 am  Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rod & Gun Club

8:30 am  Frank Presents: Christel Akouri

10:00 am  Riffin' on Main Street: Katherine Kennedy

11:00 am  Senior Connection: Spaghetti Bolognese

12:00 pm  Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad

12:30 pm  Cooking with Linda: Stuffing

1:30 pm  Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm  New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm  Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

4:00 pm  Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter

5:30 pm  Veterans' Call: Tune It Out

8:00 pm  Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2023

9:30 pm  Circle of Friends: Joe Jencks

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

7:00 am  Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

8:30 am  Mental Health: Rion James

9:30 am  Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2021

11:00 am  FHS Varsity Swimming v Attleboro 01-12-24

2:00 pm  All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

3:30 pm  FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

4:30 pm  FHS Varsity Football v Natick 11-14-24

7:30 pm  FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 09-18-24

9:30 pm  FHSTC: Peter and the Starcatcher

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

8:00 am  Zoning Board of Appeals 11-21-24

2:00 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals 11-21-24

5:00 pm  Master Plan Committee 11-14-24

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: Thursday, December 5, 2024 ???

Thursday, December 5

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

3:00pm Wicked Themed Paint Night (Creative Corner Art Studio)

4:30pm Dean College Tree Lighting Ceremony (Dean College)

5:00pm Teddy Gallagher's Closed for Private Event

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

6:00pm Horace Mann MS Winter Concert (Horace Mann School)

6:15pm Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale Reception (Norfolk Public Library)

6:30pm Franklin LGBTQ Alliance monthly meeting (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

7:00pm Faculty Dance Works (Dean College)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Franklin Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting CANCELLED

Event Date:  Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 7:00pm

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting CANCELLED

Event Date:  Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 7:30pm

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

Hillside Nursery & Florist: Christmas fun & Open House - Saturday Dec 7

Christmas fun & Open House - Saturday Dec 7

Join us this Saturday for The Blooming Artisan and Hillside Nurseries’ open house! Santa and Mrs. Clause will be here along with Holiday music from DJ Bobby Costello! 

Join us for a festive holiday celebration at our Open House! Saturday December 7th, from 12 PM - 3 PM!!

Sip on delicious hot chocolate, snap a memorable photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy the beauty of the season in our floral wonderland, plus so much more! 

Don’t miss the fun—see you there! 

Hillside Nurseries & Florist

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THE BLACK BOX presents The Rescignos Holiday Comedy Show: Franklincense - Dec 14

THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premiere concert, theater, and event venue, will present The Rescignos: Franklincense, a brand new iteration of Paul Rescigno and Robbie Rescigno’s acclaimed holiday comedy show on December 14 at 8:00pm.

Rescignos Holiday Comedy Show: Franklincense

For over a decade the Rescigno brothers have performed a brand new holiday show in NYC, and this year they are bringing another new holiday show to Franklin. Critic Roy Sander writes of the show, "Brilliant...I would be hard put to think of anyone I would rather be entertained by for an hour than The Rescignos." Cabaret Scenes' Rob Lester says, "The Rescigno twins raise sibling squabbling to an art form." Paul and Robbie add, "We also look pretty good in our sweater vests." This show is rated PG-13.

In addition to their theater, film, and TV credits, Paul and Robbie have appeared together on THE BLACK BOX stage in the Franklin Performing Arts Company productions of The Drowsy Chaperone, Sweeney Todd, and Something Rotten!. Additionally, Paul starred in Buyer & Cellar and Robbie in Bright Star, Proof, and Violet. While performing in Franklin, the Rescignos have guest taught classes for the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and Dean College. 

Tickets are available at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin.