**Announcing** Young Artist Recital: Kingsley Chen at LiveARTS - April 6

Sunday, April 6th, at 3:00pm

LiveARTS is proud to present: Kingsley Chen Sunday, April 6th, at 3:00 PM First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA LiveARTS is delighted to welcome back the emerging young pianist Kinsley Chen for a recital including the music of Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Bartok, and Mozart. Join us SUNDAY, April 6th, at 3:00 PM Twelve-year-old Kingsley Chen was born in Hong Kong and began piano studies at the age of three. From the age of five, Kingsley started winning local, regional, and international competitions. When the family emigrated to the U.S. and settled in Las Vegas, Kingsley was instructed by famed Ukrainian virtuoso Mykola Suk, faculty at University of Nevada. The family then moved to the east coast and since 2020 Kingsley has been studying with Prof. Victor Rosenbaum and, most recently, with Victor Cayres at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School. Recent performances include recitals at NEC Jordan Hall along with college students of the conservatory, a feature in a video recital for the "Young Virtuoso Series" of the World Piano Teachers Association, a recital at the 13th SONORO PIANOFEST at Miami Dade College and a recital at Steinway & Sons in Miami, as well as a  concerto performance with a chamber orchestra conducted by Mr. Rosenbaum in a benefit Concert for Ukraine and Yemen. Kingsley's dream is to bring beautiful music to the world, and he believes that music is a dialogue of the soul.  "Chen emerged with the tune impressing us with unassuming natural musicality." The Boston Musical Intelligencer Tickets: Adults: $25.00 All students: free with ID Tickets available at the door Accessible parking and building Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information. Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038

LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts · 283 Prospect Street · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Rainbow Cafe at the Senior Center Tuesday, March 25 at 2 PM (with a remote option)

Hello All,

We hope that you will join us for our monthly Rainbow Cafe tomorrow, Tuesday March 25 at 2pm.  If you cannot join in person please join us via zoom (contact the Senior Center for the Zoom info).

Thank you and see you tomorrow,

Ariel

Topic: Rainbow Cafe
Time: Mar 25, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Ariel Doggett

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 508-520-4945

Fax: 508-520-4917

https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

  

  

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Deadline approaches 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 Scholarship Program 2025

Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council 1847

St Mary’s Parish c/o Michael Swan 

38 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 

Congressional Update and Q&A with Congressman Auchincloss scheduled for Sunday,March 30 in Attleboro

Hi neighbor, On Sunday, March 30, I'll be hosting a Congressional Update and Q&A in Attleboro This is an opportunity for you to raise questions and hear updates on what I'm doing to represent the district's values & priorities.  Details about the Q&A are below. I hope you'll be able to join me. Congressional Update and Q&A with Congressman Jake Auchincloss Sunday, March 30 2:00pm – 3:00pm Attleboro, MA Doors will open at 1:00pm  Location provided upon RSVP HERE Sincerely, Jake Auchincloss WASHINGTON 15 Independence Avenue SE 1524 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5931 NEWTON 29 Crafts Street Suite 375 Newton, MA 02458 Phone: (617) 332-3333 ATTLEBORO 8 North Main Street Suite 200 Attleboro, MA 02703 Phone: (508) 431-1110

CommonWealth Beacon: Codcast episode features Ed Augustus on housing (audio)

CommonWealth Beacon: Codcast episode

CommonWealth Beacon reporter Jennifer Smith sits down with Ed Augustus, Secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, to discuss how federal policy changes threaten state housing goals, the Commonwealth’s response, the tools it is using to meet those goals, and much more.

Listen to the Codcast ->   https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SplnsmLh9d1tictwrK45x?

Shared from -> https://commonwealthbeacon.org/the-codcast/sec-augustus-on-housing-policy-base-hits/

Construction Update to Beaver St. Interceptor Project for week of March 24 - 28

Monday (3/24) through Friday (3/28): The construction crew will be conducting the jack and bore trenchless installation of the new sewer under Rte. 140. The work will be occurring off the road at 38 Pond St. and within the Franklin Village Mall area. No traffic impacts are expected.

Construction Update to Beaver St.
Interceptor Project

Monday (3/24): The contractor will be clearing trees/brush along West Central St. and Corporate Drive, one lane road will be in effect with a police detail present. No road closures or detours expected.

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with excavation of the launching chamber, civil work within the site, and mechanical work within the pump room.

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

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 as work progresses.

Additional project info can be found on their page -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project

Franklin Bellingham RailTrail Committee will be at the Bellingham Business Expo Apr 5

Bellingham Business Expo Apr 5

 

"We will be at the Bellingham Business Expo on April 5!  

Stop by and say hello!"

Shared from ->   https://x.com/FBRTC/status/1903907407354294706?

For more about the Rail Trail Committee visit their webpage -> https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

For more info about the Business Expo ->   https://www.bellinghambusinessassociation.org/news

“The path back to trust is going to happen at the local level”

"At a time when public trust in every major institution except local public libraries is below 50%, local television news has some advantages that other forms of media lack.

That was the message from Seth Geiger, president and co-founder of SmithGeiger Group, a consulting firm that works with media organizations. Geiger spoke Friday at “Reinvent: A Video Innovation Summit” at Northeastern University.

According to survey data that Geiger presented, local television news is trusted by about 41% of the public — lower than in previous years, but far ahead of the 29% who say they trust national television news. Ironically, he added that social media is the most used platform for news even though it is the least trusted.

“The path back to trust is going to happen at the local level”

“Usually if you don’t trust something, you don’t use it. But that’s not how this functions. That may feel like a woe-the-republic moment for you,” he said, observing that social media is the top go-to for news among every age group except those between 55 and 64. (Presumably that would hold true for those older than 64 as well, but that demographic was not included in his charts.)"

Continue reading the article online -> 

https://dankennedy.net/2025/03/24/with-trust-tanking-local-tv-news-has-an-advantage-over-other-forms-of-media/?

You can find the survey presentation -> https://www.rtdna.org/news/rtdna-publishes-study-on-trust-in-local-news-elections-coverage

Teachers get a free entrée or small flatbread at Rail trail Flatbread - May 7

To show our appreciation for all the incredible educators out there, Rail Trail Flatbread is treating teachers to a free entrée or small flatbread at either of our locations! 

Stop in, relax, and enjoy a well-deserved meal—our way of saying thanks for all you do.

📅 Date: May 7th

📍 Locations: Hudson & Milford

🍕 Offer: Complimentary entrée or small flatbread for teachers

🪑 Dine-in only

Teachers get a free entrée or small flatbread at Rail trail Flatbread - May 7

Reservations are strongly encouraged, as they fill fast! Book your table now: https://www.railtrailflatbread.com/reservations

wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - Franklin Public Radio

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It ia available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - Franklin Public Radio

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

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, March 25, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:30 am Joe Landry: Industry

9:00 am Mental Health : Amanda Ayer & David Gove

10:00 am Care For Ukraine

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Meatballs

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 12

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Tom Mercer

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

6:30 pm Franklin Art Association: Christine West

8:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25

9:00 am Public School Concert: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2023

10:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

11:30 am Mental Health : Amanda Ayer & David Gove

12:30 pm Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Attleboro 02-05-25

4:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball State Finals 2025

9:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

8:00 am School Committee 03-11-25

2:00 pm School Committee 03-11-25

7:00 pm School Committee  CHAMBERS  892 7028 7034  Passcode 912821

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

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, March 24, 2025 ???

Monday, March 24

* "Look Up" Gallery (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->     
https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** Town Meetings today   **

Library Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, March 24th Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Library-Board-of-Directors-20/?#_03242025-1646 

Planning Board Meeting

Monday, March 24th  Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/331?fileID=4217 

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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/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