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Thursday, January 2, 2025
Peter Mulvey scheduled to perform at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, January 11, 7:30 PM
FAA meeting to feature Shilpa Aduri
The Franklin Art Association's 2025 season will begin with our Wednesday, January 8 meeting, when our Guest Artist will be Shilpa Adduri, who will be giving a fine art, water-based media demonstration.
Shilpa Adduri works in the technique called “One Stroke”, which combines shading, blending and highlighting in a single brushstroke. She is a Master Elite Director of this style, which is central to her teaching. Her lessons are aimed at helping others to uncover their art potential, while fostering joy and connection. Her approach offers creativity and moments of tranquility. She offers lessons locally.
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| Shilpa Adduri |
FAA meetings are held at the Franklin Senior Center at 6:30 PM, on the first Wednesday of each month and are always free and open to the public. Refreshments are served at the break.
There will be an ongoing sale of raffle tickets for our raffle of works donated by FAA members to raise money for our annual art scholarship, which goes to a student choosing to continue their education in the study of the arts.
Please come by to see the wonderful creativity of local artists as they demonstrate their skills and support our scholarship fund.
The FAA is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Franklin Cultural Council, Franklin Cultural District.
You can find us online at www.franklinart.org, on Franklin Matters, Facebook and Instagram.
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15hEmkafG6/
You can also listen to Shilpa talk about her Artsy Box work here ->
FHS' Haley Wernig has been selected as the 2024 HockomockSports.com Field Hockey Player of the Year
"Franklin senior Haley Wernig has been selected as the 2024 HockomockSports.com Field Hockey Player of the Year. The midfielder was one of the top scorers in the league this season, leading the Panthers to another unbeaten Hockomock campaign, a sixth straight Kelley-Rex division title, and another berth in the Div. 1 quarterfinal.
HockomockSports.com Field Hockey Player of the Year Wernig was third in the league in scoring during the regular season with 47 points. She scored 28 goals and dished out 19 assists, then added two more goals in the opening round win against Attleboro in the tournament and added the 100th goal of her career in the Sweet Sixteen win against Wachusett. The league’s coaches selected Wernig as the Kelley-Rex division MVP."
HockomockSports.com First Team
- Maddie O’Brien – Franklin – Defense
- Raena Crandall – Franklin – Midfield/Forward
- Ella Marzullo – Franklin – Midfield/Forward
- Haley Wernig – Franklin – Midfield/Forward
Continue reading the info on Haley's selection and all the others recognized for the 2024 HockomockSports.com Field Hockey awards
HockomockSports.com Volleyball Awards recognize FHS' Kuykendall, Daniels, & Delleo
The HockomockSports.com Awards were announced for the Winter 2024-2025 Volleyball season. The FHS Panthers recognized are listed here. The link below contains the full set of volleyball awards.
HockomockSports.com First Team
- Makayla Kuykendall – Franklin – Outside Hitter
HockomockSports.com Second Team
- Brooke Daniels – Franklin – Setter
- Emerson Delleo – Franklin – Outside Hitter
The full set of volleyball awards (subscription required)
Editor’s Note: The HockomockSports.com Awards are selected strictly by HockomockSports.com staff and have no affiliation to the official Hockomock League all stars. Please note players are listed alphabetically by position.
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Moms Only Strolls: Three updates to start 2025
Happy New Year mamas!! 3 Updates Coming your Way! Here we go!!
#1) 1st Moms Only Stroll of 2025 will be…….
When: Fri Jan 10th at 9am
Where: Holliston Rail Trail
Weather pending so keep an eye out for emails or post in the FB group for any last minute changes. Please sign up here so I can send you reminders and know who to expect.
#2) 💥HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT for those local to FRANKLIN!!
I am thrilled to announce that I've partnered with another local couple to bring
Body Fit Training - a cutting edge strength and conditioning studio - to Franklin Village in the Spring!! If you are looking to add strength training and fitness into your routine check this out!
✅50min group classes - all fitness levels welcome
✅8-10 progressive training blocks - track progress and optimize results
✅2-3 Highly accredited coaches per class - personal training in a group setting
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| Body Fit Training |
Founding Memberships go Live Jan 2nd, but spots are limited!
➡️Click here to learn more and secure your spot!
IG - @BFT_FranklinVillage
#3) ✨REMINDER✨
Coming in January!!
RESOLUTION RESET WORKSHOP
New Years can be a great time for a wellness reset.....but I know it can be hard to make those changes alone in the throes of motherhood!
Join this free workshop coming up, 2nd week of JAN!! All details and sign up at the link below:
➡️Destined to Thrive: Resolutions Reset in 2025
After a crazy holiday, pouring all of yourself into others, this is your chance to do something for you!! P.S. even if you don't set resolutions, this is for you!
Let's thrive in 2025!!
Bethany Hart Gerry, CSCS, FDN-P
U.S. Olympian
Founder Destined2Evolve Personal Training & Wellness
Co-Owner Body Fit Training Franklin Village
D2E Personal Training and Wellness
203-494-1261 (c)
BFT Franklin Village
350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting scheduled for January 2 at 7 PM
Hi all,
Our 350 Mass Greater Franklin node meeting will be held tomorrow (Thursday) night at 7 PM.
This will be both in-person and by Zoom, with the in-person meeting taking place at First Universalist Society in Franklin at 262 Chestnut Street at 7 PM. The purpose of the meeting will continue to be to review and discuss Monday's Statewide Campaign presentation to help guide us in determining our campaign focus for the foreseeable future.
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| 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node |
We will share a screen in Zoom to show the YouTube presentation for everyone during our showing, allowing us to pause to discuss points. Sometimes Zoom running a YouTube video can be a bit choppy. If it doesn't work for you, you can run the recording directly using the link we've provided.
If you can come but you'll be late, that's OK. We'd rather you come if you can. And while the meeting will be hybrid, both in-person and Zoom, it is preferable to be in person for a full-fledged discussion.
Meeting Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81930304274?pwd=Tm9VdGxYcDFaVTVDUkwyT3YvUnlFdz09
Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274 Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923
Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274 Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923
We will hold our Holiday Party on our Thursday, January 16 meeting, at which time we will finalize our feedback to the Statewide Steering Team for their Wednesday, February 5, meeting to vote on statewide campaign(s).
We hope this works for you all.
Please join us Thursday 7 PM!
With gratitude,
Carolyn and Steve
Friday night West Coast Swing Lesson & Dance at the Elks Lodge - Jan 10
Join us for our next Friday night West Coast Swing Lesson & Dance! 100% of proceeds are donated to Boston Children’s Hospital!
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| Friday night West Coast Swing Lesson & Dance at the Elks Lodge |
UPCOMING DATES:
- Friday, January 10, 2025
- Friday, February 7, 2025
- Friday, March 7, 2025
What: First Friday* of the month: Beginner lesson & Social Dance!
When:
- Lesson: 7-8 PM
- Dance: 8-11 PM
Who: Instructors: Anna & Kevin Balcom and DJ Joe Mahoney!
Where: Franklin Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St. Franklin, MA
*Our lessons and dance are usually on the first Friday of each month; however, there are occasional exceptions. Please check back for updates and changes.
Download the flyer as a reminder and/or to share ->
Invisible People ➤ "From Abundance to Crisis: The Collapse of Affordable Housing in America"
Invisible People ➤ Imagine Everyone With a Home (@invisiblepeople) posted on Mon, Dec 30, 2024:
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| "The Collapse of Affordable Housing in America" |
🏠 Once, America had a surplus of affordable housing.
Today, we're 7.3 million units short.
How did we get here, and what must change to solve this crisis? -> https://t.co/x4bWw0ePUN
Shared from -> https://x.com/invisiblepeople/status/1873595245155188993
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Jan 2, 2025
wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday
9:00a/12:00p/6:00p Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"
- This week's Show 14 features Pink Floyd and their "Dark Side of the Moon" album. Dark Side of the Moon is an amazing concept album with a brilliant recording and has sold over 45 million copies. As of the 50th anniversary in March 2023, ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ has spent 972 weeks on the Billboard 200 charts. Pink Floyd is considered one of the greatest progressive rock bands ever.
- Playlist -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/16NrPTTXGRaXT00CRfYd2b_i9EXAA5w_F/view?usp=drive_link
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Notable Local Conversations
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday
7:00 am Fallen Heroes Pt 8
7:30 am Veterans' Call: SHINE
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Centerpieces
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Quiche
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6
3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James McLaughlin
4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
5:00 pm Franklin Art Association: Vincent Crotty
6:30 pm Mrs. Claus Storytime
7:00 pm Frank Presents: Jim Derick
9:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Boston Floating Hospital
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday
4:30 am FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-24-23
7:00 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18
8:30 am FHS Winter Music: Chorus and Orchestra 2024
1:30 pm Universe of Adolescent Sleep
2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
4:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Catholic Memorial 12-18-24
6:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella
9:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Stoughton 12-18-24
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday
8:00 am Conservation Commission 12-12-24
12:00 pm Community Preservation 12-18-24
2:00 pm Conservation Commission 12-12-24
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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Wednesday, January 1, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 ???
Wednesday, January 1 = New Year's Day
- Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am 4th Annual Polar Plunge (Beaver Pond)
5:00pm Weekly Trivia Night (GlenPharmer Distillery)
** NO Town Meetings today **
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Why are there multiple calendars?
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
Welcome to 2025 - What will your top topic be for this year?
What will your top topic be for 2025?
I suspect that a few of the “Watch List” items from last year will return:
The budget for FY 2026 is one of the top ones. We start with about a $4M deficit and unless there is an override, balancing the budget means significant cuts to people and services.
Housing and managing our growth smartly needs to be front and center. This goes hand in hand (or pocket to pocket) with the budget.
The Master Plan is up for approval to guide our next 10 years. This is another way of looking at the budget and growth issues as the Master Plan prescribes how we'll grow.
The school district will continue to develop the implementation plan for the redistricting that begins in September 2025. While there is minimal budgetary savings this year, it is supposed to better position the district to be more effective going forward. Reducing from 9 schools to 7 schools (in 5 buildings) brings economies not available in the prior structure.
What else would you put on this listing of items to watch (and engage with) this year?
https://forms.gle/vo8QPEi1Aq2YTH6M6
Do you have tickets to the Electric Youth debut concert scheduled for Friday, Jan 3 at 7:30 PM ??
Electric Youth and the Boston Show Band 2025 debuts at THE BLACK BOX, offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock and country hits.
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| Electric Youth debut concert |
The EY singer-dancers are backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations and Van Morrison.
Don’t miss this exciting evening of timeless hits and non-stop entertainment!
Tickets can be purchased online -> https://theblackboxonline.com/electric-youth-2025-debut-concert/
FHS boys hockey team posts win vs Newburyport on Tuesday
Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 2 vs. Newburyport, 1 – Final
Franklin 2 Newburyport 1. Wernig 🚨, Lewandoski first varsity 🚨, Balducci 🍎, Ariente 🍎, Fletcher 🍎. OC stands on his head in net. POG Lewy https://x.com/FHS_PuckCoach/status/1874213718961393713
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-31-24/ |
| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
FHS Gymnastics posts first win of season
FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) posted on Tue, Dec 31, 2024:
First win of the season. FHS 118.25 North Attleboro 117.8. Fun meet great crowd!! @FHSSports @fhsgymboosters @FranklinMatters @HockomockSports @MetroWestSports @FHSGirlsSports https://t.co/acm8c0vzGi
First win of the season. FHS 118.25 North Attleboro 117.8. Fun meet great crowd!! @FHSSports @fhsgymboosters @FranklinMatters @HockomockSports @MetroWestSports @FHSGirlsSports https://t.co/acm8c0vzGi
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| Pictured are all the athletes who compete in the same gym or workout together in the off season in some capacity |
"Franklin had their second meet of the season tonight and came up with a W!!
We had such a blast competing against North Attleboro great team energy great crowd and fun atmosphere!! North was also competing against KP and having all the teams there especially where so many of them workout in the same club or during off season together, made it even more fun cheering each other on!! Final score FHS 118.25 NAHS 117.8 such a close match!!Kendra Love was a strong AA putting up 3 of the teams highest scores in Bars, Beam and Floor. Ciara O'Brien debuting as an AA, putting up the second highest in 3 of her 4 events in Vault, Bars and Floor. First year Veronica Pimentel still proving to be consistent with her scores counting on both Floor and Vault. First year Chrissy Beaupre also made her debut coming back from injury competing strong and clean on beam with her score counting towards our team score. Senior Captains Molly Chandler and Bella Jacoby continue to do their job landing their skills being consistent and contributing their scores to our overall team score. Highlight scores tied on Vault Ciara and Molly C with 8.3, Kendra on Floor with an 8.35.The team continues to come together, working hard and making progress. Pictured below are all the athletes who compete in the same gym or workout together in the off season in some capacity."
Shared from -> https://x.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1874150312103268505
Pleasant St near Country Way road closure on Thursday, Jan 2
Via the DPW:
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| road closure on Thursday, Jan 2 |
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| Pleasant St near Country Way |
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/15NZJx4SeA/
Secretary Ed Augustus Jr. stopped to visit the Franklin Housing Authority on Monday
Secretary Ed Augustus Jr. (@MA_EOHLC) posted on Mon, Dec 30, 2024:
"Today, I visited three of our local housing authorities in Medfield, Millis and Franklin.
This makes 95 visits to see first-hand the challenges of our public housing and how the investments in the Affordable Homes act will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. "
Shared from -> https://t.co/nhQesFcB9L
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| (L-R) unidentified, Lisa Audette, Ed Augustus, Janie Hellen, Tom Mercer |
Boston Globe: "State spent $8 million on mail-in voting"
"Just less than half of the roughly 3.5 million voters who cast a ballot in November’s elections here did so in person on Election Day, Secretary of State William Galvin’s office said in a new report on the roughly $8 million costs associated with the popular vote-by-mail option.The report filed with the Legislature this month details many of the costs connected to Galvin’s responsibilities as chief elections officer for the state, and the requirements of the 2022 law that allows voters to cast their ballots by mail or during a dedicated early voting window.Not counting the costs of printing ballots and envelopes, assembling ballot kits and reimbursing local election officials for unfunded mandates, Galvin said the vote-by-mail effort cost a little more than $8 million ($8,005,676.43 to be precise), including nearly $2 million in postage for voters to return ballots, for the September primaries and November’s general election."
Continue reading the article at the Boston Globe -> (subscription maybe required)
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