Saturday, January 4, 2025

FHS' O'Connor & Lovell recognized for 2024 HockomockSports Girls Soccer Awards

The HockomockSports.com Awards were announced for the Fall 2024-2025 Girls Soccer season. The FHS Panthers recognized are listed here. The link below contains the full set of Girls Soccer awards.


Best XI
Kelly O’Connor – Franklin – Forward

HockomockSports.com Second XI
Morgan Lovell – Franklin – Midfield



The full set of girls soccer awards (subscription required)
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/girls-soccer/2024-2/


FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com
FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Beaver Street Interceptor Project

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project

 
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Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Construction Update for the Week of January 6th!

Monday (1/6) - Friday (1/10): The construction crew will be preparing for and starting the jack and bore 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. 

Wednesday (1/8) - Friday (1/10):  The construction crew will be conducting test pits and preparatory work for the future jack and bore locations on Fisher Street and Grove St.  Limited traffic impacts are expected.  Motorists are asked to please follow the directions of the detail officers.

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with concrete placement.

Please reference the interactive map below and posted signs for details and updates.

Construction Update for the Week of January 6
Construction Update for the Week of January 6

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


The Spring 2025 Rain Barrel Program is now open for Franklin residents

Interested in Purchasing a Rain Barrel?


Deadline for ordering is April 27th and pickup will be at the DPW Admin Building (257 Fisher St) on May 7th from 4-6 pm. 

Questions regarding the rain barrel program can be emailed to Kate Hinckley at khinckley@franklinma.gov.


https://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/ (Select "Massachusetts" and then "Franklin" from the drop down menu)





Yoga and Dance Fitness start next week


Dance Fitness and Yoga

Do you have fitness goals for 2025? Lifelong Community Learning has you covered with Dance Fitness and multiple yoga classes starting next week. Plus, there are group sports and other options available in February and beyond. Click the link below for all the info.

For information and to register, visit:

Community Learning Exercise & Wellness Classes

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Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US


Constant Contact

Friday, January 3, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, January 3, 2025 ???

Friday, January 3
  • Fiber Art Installation Franklin Public Library 
  • Trash/Recycle delayed one day (normal Thursday, gets picked up today)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
2:30pm Bottle/Can Drive (FHS Class of 2025 fundraiser)(Franklin High School)
7:00pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (AvaLena’s)
7:30pm Electric Youth debut concert (THE BLACK BOX)
9:00pm Dom DeBaggis (live music) (3 Restaurant)


**   NO  Town Meetings today   **


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Why are there multiple calendars?
What's happening today in Franklin?
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

FRANKLIN ECDC: New Student Open House scheduled for Jan 17

Franklin Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)
New Student Open House!
January 17th 9:00 am - 11:00 am

  • Do you live in Franklin?
  • Are you looking for a preschool program for your child?
  • Is your child going to be 3 by August 31st and not yet eligible for kindergarten in the fall of 2025?
FRANKLIN ECDC: New Student Open House scheduled for Jan 17
New Student Open House scheduled for Jan 17

Parents and children are invited to join us at ECDC for a tour of the school, to meet our teaching team and learn about our wonderful preschool program!

If you are unable to attend the OPEN HOUSE, you can contact Julie Felton to schedule a tour: Email: feltonj@franklinps.net Phone: 508-541-8166

PLEASE CLICK HERE to register for the Open House.

Applications for the 25-26 school year will be available as of January 21st on the ECDC website. (https://www.franklinps.net/ecdc)

Applications can also be picked up at the Franklin Superintendent’s office and ECDC at 224 Oak Street (rear) after January 20th.

Sarah & Ariel join me in reviewing the Senior Center event highlights for January 2025 (audio)

FM #1347 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1347 in the series. 


This session shares my conversation with Sarah Amaral, Director and Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

 

We talk about 

  • Key special events throughout January, 2025

  • Key statistics from the past 12 months


And many other aspects of the very busy and fun place that the Senior Center is for the whole community, not just seniors!


The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. 


The recording runs about 42 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1347-franklin-senior-ctr-jan-2025-highlights-12-18-24/


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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc 


January 2025  newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/january_2025_newsletter.pdf 


Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945


January 2025 Calendar of Events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/2025-01/2025-01?page=0 



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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 


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

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


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


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Sarah & Ariel join me in reviewing the event highlights for January 2025 at t he Senior Center (audio)
Sarah & Ariel join me in reviewing the event highlights for January 2025 at t he Senior Center (audio)

FHS' Fraulo, Tirrell, Rampino, & Weber recognized for 2024 HockomockSports Football Awards

The HockomockSports.com Awards were announced for the Winter 2024-2025 Football season. The FHS Panthers recognized are listed here. The link below contains the full set of Football awards.


Hock 5 Running Backs
  • Andrew Fraulo – Franklin – Senior

Hock 5 Athletes
  • Will Tirrell – Franklin – Senior

Hock 5 Defensive Line
  • Julian Rampino – Franklin – Senior

Hock 5 Linebackers
  • Alex Weber – Franklin – Junior

The full set of football awards (subscription required)


FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com
FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Curbside tree pickup scheduled for Franklin residents during week of January 6, 2025

The Franklin Dept of Public Works remind us all that the curbside tree pickup is scheduled for Franklin residents during week of January 6, 2025. Trees should be out on the normal trash/recycling pick up day.


Shared from -> 

For a copy of the curbside flyer ->  

National Community Survey to launch in January to a random sample of Franklin households

Hello neighbors! 
National Community Survey to launch in January
National Community Survey to launch in January

In just a few days, Franklin will launch The National Community Survey. Randomly selected households will receive mailed survey invitations over the next few weeks. If you receive an invite, please follow the instructions and share your input! Your feedback will help us make important plans for our future. 

If you aren't selected for this initial survey effort, we'll also share a community-wide survey soon. To become a member of Franklin's digital sounding board and get notified when this community-wide survey is available, follow this link and register for a Polco profile: polco.us/n/res/signup

For additional information, follow this link: https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/webforms/national-community-survey

Thank you for helping to create a better community for all!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/national-community-survey

New Year, New Start — Declutter Now!

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Boston Globe: "Massachusetts shifts gears: New Mass Save plan targets rental units for green upgrades"

"Now, a new, three-year plan from Mass Save is poised to change that. The state program is funded by ratepayers through a surcharge on their gas and electric bills, and every three years, it releases a new plan that governs how much it will spend and what kind of incentives it will offer. The latest iteration increases funding for energy efficiency by 25 percent, to $5 billion over three years. 


The new Mass Save plan, which is under review by the state Department of Public Utilities and expected to be finalized early this year, includes incentives for owners of rental units in 21 so-called designated equity communities, which have high percentages of renters and low- and moderate-income residents. Those include Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and Fall River.

New rules would cover the entire costs of weatherization, such as adding insulation or sealing windows to keep in heat, instead of providing only partial reimbursements, as long as at least half the building is rental units. For those buildings, Mass Save will also address legacy issues including the presence of asbestos or knob-and-tube wiring."
Continue reading the Boston Globe article (subscription maybe required)

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Jan 3, 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 The Black Box: Tappy Christmas 2019
8:30 am Frank Presents: Jim Derick
10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: James McLaughlin
11:00 am Senior Connection: Traditions
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Quiche
1:00 pm Santa On The Common 2024
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6
3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
4:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Boston Floating Hospital
5:30 pm Veterans' Call: SHINE
6:30 pm Historical Museum: Greenwich Bay Brass Band
9:30 pm FPAC Holiday Special: Tis The Season

  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
7:00 am Middle School Winter Music 2024
8:30 am Mental Health: Raeleen Sullivan
9:30 am FHS Winter Music: Band 2024
11:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Stoughton 12-18-24
2:00 pm FHS Winter Music: Chorus and Orchestra 2024
3:30 pm Varsity Football: Franklin v King Philip 11-28-24
8:30 pm Universe of Adolescent Sleep
9:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

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

12:00 pm  Community Preservation 12-18-24

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


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