What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, January 2, 2025 ???

Thursday, January 2

• Fiber Art Installation Franklin Public Library

7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (First Universalist Society Franklin)

**   Town Meetings today   **

CSFC Subcommittee Meeting (Master Plan Subcmte) (virtual meeting)

Event Date:  Thursday, January 2, 2025 - 6:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/csfc_subcommittee_agenda_-_january_2nd_2025.pdf

Franklin Commission on Persons with Disabilities (Central Park Terrace)

Event Date:  Thursday, January 2, 2025 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/agenda_-_01-02-2025_-_franklin_disability_commission_meeting.pdf

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting  (virtual meeting)

Event Date:  Thursday, January 2, 2025 - 7:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/1.2.25_zba_agenda_0.pdf

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Franklin Senior Center: Connection Newsletter for January 2025

Newsletter January 2025

View the Franklin Senior Center's Monthly Newsletter: January 2025

Don't miss some of our January Highlights:

Connection Newsletter for January 2025

January 8: Mobile Food Pantry

January 16: Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials

January 16: Pizza & Movie Night: Fly Me to the Moon

January 17: Eat Around the World: Switzerland

January 20: Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day

January 23: GATRA Public Meeting

January 24: Monthly Party: Franklin Police Department Turkey Dinner

January 27 through 31: Update your info week! 

 

Download the PDF ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/january_2025_newsletter.pdf

Find prior monthly newsletters -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-monthly-newsletter

Peter Mulvey scheduled to perform at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, January 11, 7:30 PM

Peter Mulvey

Peter Mulvey With Jenna Nicholls January 11, 2025  7:30 PM $25

Singer-songwriter, guitarist and Milwaukee native Peter Mulvey began his musical career busking on the streets of Dublin, Ireland, more than two decades ago,  Mulvey, whose music is influenced by Americana, jazz and folk music, has had a productive career, which has included eighteen studio albums, numerous national and international tours, a children's book and teaching music and writing workshops across the United States. Opening for Peter will be singer-songwriter Jenna Nicholls. More artist information is available at https://www.petermulvey.com/  and https://jennanicholls.com/  Circle of Friends schedule and ticket information is available at https://circlefolk.org/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 7:30 PM; doors open at 7:00 PM. Tickets for this show are $25. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please visit circlefolk.org for tickets and more information. Upcoming Shows

Tracy Grammer and Jim Henry, Feb. 8th Joe Crookston, March 8th The Kennedy's, April 5th John Gorka, May 17 Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

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. 

Shilpa Adduri

Wanting to be inspirational, Shilpa says, “My art captures the beauty and serenity I find in the world, expressed through acrylics and watercolors.”

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 ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/shilpa-jeni-julia-talk-about-their-work.html

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

https://hockomocksports.com/awards/field-hockey/2024-2/

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)

https://hockomocksports.com/awards/volleyball/2024-2/

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.

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. 

STROLL RSVP HERE 

#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

Body Fit Training

If you are interested in learning more and locking in the deepest discount we will ever offer, along with enjoying other exclusive VIP member benefits, respond to this email or fill out the contact form below:

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)

www.destined2evolvewellness.com

BFT Franklin Village

250 Franklin Village Dr. Suite 26

Franklin, MA

bethany.gerry@bodyfittraining.com

@BFT_FranklinVillage

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.

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

With this additional time we would like all to view the YouTube video of the meeting in advance and take notes on questions and comments you come away with to input our group discussion at our meeting.  This will allow us to expedite viewing of the otherwise 2 hour long video in our meeting, allowing us to simply focus on those portions of greatest import. Here is  a link to the YouTube presentation.

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

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!

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 ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ccxpOCeGh1tmGqm04RgDJ9YiiM4W1-3/view?usp=drive_link

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:

"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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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?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

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

Welcome to 2025 - What will your top topic be for this year?