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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
You're Invited! #ThinkFranklinFirst (2/26), Community Conversation (3/5) FY2025 Grant recipients (3/13)
FHS boys swim team takes 6th place at State meet with 4 swimmers
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| FHS boys swim team |
"Beyond proud of Brendan, Owen, Zack & Ollie representing Franklin High School at the Division 1 State Swim meet today (2/23/25).
They placed 6 overall in the State! An incredible feat for a team of only 4 swimmers! Congratulations on all your hard work and your accomplishments!
9 School records broken this season!"
The full set of boys swim results for the State meet -> https://www.miaa.net/sites/default/files/2025-02/d1-boys-final-results.pdf
Mental Health - Crisis in our Time: Joanne Spillane on reading literacy (video)
Dr Anne Bergen:
"Welcome to Mental Health, the crisis of our time.
My name is Anne Bergen. I am the host of this series of programs brought to you by Franklin TV whose mission is really to bring important topics relevant to the community out so we can inform the residents aware of issues that are very very important.
The issue we have to address is mental health."
Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ32qDwIu3E
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| Mental Health - Crisis in our Time: Joanne Spillane (video) |
It is time to apply for the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program 2025
The Knights of Columbus 1847 St Mary Parish Franklin is accepting applications for The Robert Simmler PGK, Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council Scholarships. They are offering two scholarships, one in the sum of $3000 and the second $1000 scholarship.
The applicants must be a registered member of St Mary’s Parish in Franklin and must be graduating from High School in Spring 2025 and progressing onto their first year of study at a 2- or 4-year college/university. All interested applicants please submit a completed scholarship application postmarked on or before the application deadline of March 28, 2025
The application form is available from the banner on the St Mary parish website www.stmarysfranklin.org or on the Knights of Columbus website https://www.kofc1847.org/
Please fill in ALL information accurately and clearly, and then submit the completed application to
Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 1847
Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program 2025 St Mary’s Parish c/o Michael Swan38 Madison Ave.Franklin MA 02038
The scholarship recipients will receive payment upon completion of their 1st semester of studies and upon proof of enrollment in the 2nd semester.
If more information is needed, please contact Mike Swan: 508-404-4792
United Regional Chamber of Commerce schedules Cornhole Tournament, and Social Networking for March 13, 2025
United Regional Chamber of Commerce Member (UCCC) and Chairman’s Circle member Plainridge Park Casino will be hosting the chamber’s second Cornhole Tournament and Social Networking event on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with registration starting at 5:00 p.m. The event will be held on the second floor of the casino’s racetrack. Plainridge Park Casino is located at 301 Washington Street in Plainville.
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| Cornhole Tournament |
This event is sponsored by Plainridge Park Casino.
If you are interested in playing cornhole or networking, contact URCC President Jack Lank at jack@unitedregionalchamber.org of 508-316-0861. All entries are due by March11th.
Plainridge Park Casino has over 900 slot machines, 420 different games, classic reels, the latest video slots, and cutting-edge technology. There are 59 electronic table games (including Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps) and 58 video poker machines.
The URCC, conveniently located on Route 1 in North Attleboro, advocates and supports the thousands of businesses in, and the citizens of, the 16 communities it represents. Their goal is to provide members with outstanding opportunities to connect with each other, build new relationships, prosper, and grow.
Rainbow Cafe, Tuesday in person or remote at Senior Center, Feb 25 at 2 PM
Hello All,
I am looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday Feb. 25th at 2 PM for our monthly Rainbow Cafe.
Please attend in person if you can or join us via zoom.
Ariel Doggett is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Rainbow Cafe
Time: Feb 25, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
If you want the Zoom info contact me (Steve Sherlock)
Meeting ID: 814 8596 5965
Passcode: gt4kn1
Topic: Rainbow Cafe
Time: Feb 25, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
If you want the Zoom info contact me (Steve Sherlock)
Meeting ID: 814 8596 5965
Passcode: gt4kn1
Ariel Doggett
Programming / Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 508-520-4945
Fax: 508-520-4917
"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll
There is no act of kindness too small
Wit & Wisdom: Vol 3 Masterclass Pinot Noir - March 13
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| Wit & Wisdom: Vol 3 Masterclass Pinot Noir - March 13 |
Masterclass Series.
Wit & Wisdom with a singular purview. First one: Pinot Noir. A lifelong obsession. We’ll deep dive into California, Oregon, and Burgundy - and of course, add a few wildcards to open some minds and palates.
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DGbdn_IzuJ9/
This week (Feb 24 - Mar 1) at the SAFE Coalition
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| This week (Feb 24 - Mar 1) at the SAFE Coalition |
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Up in Smoke 3-day course for teens, SAFE. Referral required: safecoalitionma.org/up-in-smoke
• 6:30–8:30 p.m. Families Anonymous support group. SAFE, virtual.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26
• Noon–1:30 p.m. Postpartum Support Group. YMCA. Registration required: safecoalitionma.org/postpartum-group
• 6–7 p.m. SAFE at Community Resource Fair. KP Middle School, Norfolk. Registration required.
THURSDAY, FEB. 27
• 6:30–7:30 p.m. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. YMCA.
• 7–8 p.m. Sober Moms Club. SAFE. Registration required: tinyurl.com/safemoms
FRIDAY, FEB. 28
• 8:30 a.m. to noon SAFE Cafe drop-in coffeehouse. SAFE
SATURDAY, MARCH 1
• 8:30–9:30 a.m. Saturday Solace mindfulness & stretching. SAFE. Registration required: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/saturday-solace
• 6:30–9 p.m. SAFE Cafe After Dark featuring Chad Hollister and Primo. SOLD OUT. Join the waitlist here: tinyurl.com/31safecafe
Learn more about SAFE's support services and programs at www.safecoalitionma.org
Contact SAFE at info@safecoalitionma.org or (508) 488-8105
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DGdNT1Atn9E/
wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 - Franklin Public Radio
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM radio dial
Tuesday
SAFE Radio – Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder
Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines - An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era
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| wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025 - Franklin Public Radio |
Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY
7:30 am Joe Landry: Hurricane of 1938
9:00 am Mental Health: Diane Plouffe & Jamie Barrett
10:00 am Frank Presents: Michael Soter & Jeff Roy
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Monkey Bread
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer '19 Show 2
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11
3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Michael Walker Jones
4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Pt 2 01-16-25
5:30 pm Martin Luther King: Music and Spoken Word
6:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Freedom Trail
8:00 pm Shelley Otis: Harpist
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY
7:00 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 3 01-15-19
9:00 am Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2022
10:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Pt 2 01-16-25
11:30 am Mental Health: Diane Plouffe & Jamie Barrett
12:30 pm Lifelong Music: Band & Elementary Glee
2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Attleboro 02-05-25
4:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v New Bedford 02-17-25
9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY
8:00 am School Committee 02-11-25
2:00 pm School Committee 02-11-25
7:00 PM Police station Bldg Committee CHAMBERS 811 5767 2499
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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Monday, February 24, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, February 24, 2025 ???
Monday, February 24
9:00am Fallen Hero Recognition: David Laughlan III - WWII (Veterans Walkway - Franklin Town Common)
6:30pm Legislative Forum (Franklin High School)
** Town Meetings today **
6:30 PM - Franklin School Committee Meeting (Legislative Forum @ FHS)
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1582
7:00 PM - Franklin Agricultural Committee (not broadcast) https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1591
7:00 PM - Library Board of Directors Meeting (not broadcast)
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Library-Board-of-Directors-20/?#_02242025-15937:00 PM - Recreation Advisory Board (not broadcast)
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1535
7:00 PM - Planning Board
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1594
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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/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
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
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