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| FHS' Haley Wernig named Kelley-Rex Division Field Hockey MVP for 2024 |
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| Fallen Heroes' Remembrance Ceremonies on Town Common: January - March 2025 |
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| Franklin High School's varsity cheerleading team won the MSAA Div. 1 2024 Fall Cheerleading State Championship held at Worcester State University on Nov. 24, 2024. The win capped off an undefeated season for the Panthers, who also took first place at the Hockomock League Championship and the MSAA Div. 1 South Regionals. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools) |
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| Jamie Barrett performance schedule for Saturday, Dec 14 |
"It’s Pajamas @ Pancakes at Franklin Public Library @ 10:30 am on Saturday morning,then to Cedar House Saturday night from 8:00-11:00! Sure would be great to see you this weekend!"
BSI Construction Update for the Week of December 16th!
Monday (12/16) - Friday (12/20): The construction crew will be preparing the jacking and receiving pits for the trenchless installation of the sewer under Rt. 140. The work will be occurring off the road at 38 Pond Street and within the Franklin Village Mall Area. No traffic impacts are expected.
At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor
Pump Station will continue with concrete form placement and rebar tying for the last section of the pump station foundation walls.
There will be limited work occurring the week of 12/23 & 12/30 for the Christmas and New Years holiday weeks. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Please reference the interactive map below and posted signs for details and updates.
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| Beaver Street Interceptor Project: Construction Update for the Week of December 16 |
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
Fall/Winter 2023 - Anticipated Construction Start
Summer 2026 - Anticipated Construction Completion
Read more -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor-project
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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| SAFE Coalition |
• One-on-one support planning with staff social worker. Housing insecure individuals receive guided assistance assessing needs, connecting with resources, wellness checks, and creating a 90-day plan to execute their goals• Welcomed the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC) into parttime office space at SAFE HQ, connecting people with federal housing vouchers• Skill-supported pipeline for helping people apply for state-aided, subsidized housing system CHAMP, health insurance, SSI, SSDI• Transportation access to help people reach emergency housing and shelters• Rental assistance program for housing-precarious families
FM #1335 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1335 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024. 6 of the 7 members participated (5 in Chambers, 1 remote, 1 absent).
Quick recap:
Lifelong Learning Presentation - find the photo album of the slides presented -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/omNCc8A4rfPxAHtt9
Reorganization Level-Based Presentation - find the photo album of the slides presented -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/xR1omYuPvXTHSciP6
Japan 2026 Field Trip Request & Hawaii 2026 Field Trip Request - a combined presentation and the slides captured in one album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/HZw9TKfELZPPLRRS9 Both trips were approved by the same 6-0-1 (1 absent) vote via roll call
Policy – Second Reading/Adoption
ACA – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex
ACA-R – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex under Title IX Including Sex-Based Harassment approved by 6-0-1 (1 absent) vote via roll call
Committee voted to enter Executive Session, not to return to open meeting by 6-0-1 (1 absent) vote via roll call
The recording runs about 2 hours & 35 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1335-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-12-10-24/
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Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0JNS07rsB4
The agenda doc -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5082504/SCAGENDA_12-10-24.docx.pdf
Meeting packet (other docs as they are released after the meeting will get posted here) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/december-10%2C-2024-sc-meeting-packet/730521
My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JnjmLo3gEfEVC1odtP4MnJLox38RYtGA/view?usp=drive_link
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
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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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| Franklin School Committee gets updates on Lifelong Learning & Redistricting, approves FHS trips for 2026 (audio) |
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| FHS representatives on the 2024 Hockomock League Volleyball & Golf All Stars |
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| FHS representatives on the 2024 Hockomock League Girls & Boys Cross Country All Stars |
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| Rod & Gun Club All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast |
"Our famous all-you-can-eat breakfast is back this Sunday, Dec. 15th.
Come to 53 Florence St. in Franklin from 7:30-11 am and pay just $10 ($5 for kids 12 and under) to get all-you-can-eat eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, corned beef hash, home fries, baked beans, and coffee/juice.
We even have a brand new stove in the fireplace so we'll keep you extra warm and toasty.
Come enjoy the best deal (and food) in town!"
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