Franklin Liquor: Wine Tasting Event - June 19 at 7 PM

Exploring Merriam Vineyards

Franklin Wine Club Event

June 19 - 7PM

Host: Peter Merriam

This sit down wine tasting/education event will have Merriam owner Peter Merriam tasting with you.

These wines are produced from grapes grown on the estate vineyards at Merriam Estate and Windacre Vineyard in the Russian River Valley. From the beginning, they have been committed to sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship. In the vineyard, they allow the vines to thrive by keeping intervention to a minimum so as not to interfere in the natural growing process. The 21-acre estate is certified organic by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF).

Exploring Merriam Vineyards

About Peter:

Peter and Diana Merriam fell in love with Sonoma County when they first visited in 2000. They soon had the good fortune of purchasing the estate which at the time needed extra care in converting it into a sustainable farm. They immediately began the process of farming grapes with organic and sustainable practices in mind.

With a home in Maine and an office in Boston, the family enjoy a bi-coastal lifestyle, spending time in both New England and California. Peter and Diana have three sons and one daughter; Stefan, Nicolas, Evan and Danielle. Evan is involved in the day to day running of the estate.

The Merriams remain grounded in their vision of exceptional hospitality, sustainable farming, and producing wines inspired by French styles of winemaking.   http://www.merriamvineyards.com/

RSVP HERE:

https://www.meetup.com/franklin-wine-club/events/308043182/?

Massachusetts “No Kings” Rallies on June 14

Thousands of Protesters Will Take to the Streets to Stand Up to the Authoritarian Excesses of the Trump Administration In Boston and 90 other Massachusetts locales: 

On Saturday, June 14, Indivisible Mass Coalition (IMC), Mass. Indivisible Groups, and Allies will join forces with groups across the country to hold “No Kings” rallies to stand up against the authoritarian excesses of the Trump administration. IMC, Massachusetts 50501, and numerous Indivisible groups and allies will hold approximately 100 rallies across the Commonwealth in locations including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, Pittsfield, Hyannis, and many more, to oppose all the unconstitutional actions of the Trump administration.

MA “No Kings” Rallies on June 14

Donald Trump is appropriating Flag Day for a massive military parade that will waste $150 million of taxpayer dollars to support his authoritarianism. Meanwhile, Trump’s budget will cut $1 Trillion from Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP benefits, endangering the lives and health of millions of Americans. And Trump’s immigration forces continue to abduct law-abiding residents and even citizens and send them to prison. In response, Americans are fighting back against Trump’s attack on our institutions, our economy, our values, especially the U.S. Constitution, and our planet. Organizers for “No Kings” estimate that the combined crowds at the 1,700 nationwide events will surpass the numbers at the “Hands Off” protests in April. 

In Boston, IMC, Swing Blue Alliance, and Mass 50501 are folding their events into Boston Pride. IMC will be marching in the Pride Parade as part of “No Kings” and to support LGBTQ+ allies, and is hosting a booth at the festival on the Common. Across the state many groups have organized local marches and rallies. Events vary by location.

WHAT:  “No Kings” Rallies

WHO:  Indivisible Mass Coalition and many other Indivisible groups and allies.  

PLANS:  At the Boston Pride Parade B-Vocal is joining IMC in the march and singing,  and Swing Blue Alliance plans some creative resistance and street theater presentations. Elected officials such as Rep. Seth Moulton will be in Swampscott , and Rep. Lori Trahan will be in Chelmsford. At the many other rallies there will be marches, speakers, presentations, and completely peaceful actions.  

WHEN:  Saturday, June 14, 2025

WHERE:  Various locations across Massachusetts

REGISTER:  Boston:  https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible-ma/event/784589/

INFORMATION ON OTHER ACTIONS IN MASS.:  

Local actions in MA are HERE (scroll down for list).  

Mobilize links are HERE

Map of actions in MA is HERE  

Map of Nationwide actions is HERE  or  https://www.nokings.org/#map

Indivisible Mass Coalition (IMC) is an all-volunteer, statewide organization building grassroots activism to strengthen constituent power, fortifying and sustaining our American democracy with its constitutional rule of law, and upholding our rights and freedoms. IMC is committed to empowering and supporting Indivisible groups of grassroots activists across our Commonwealth and working collaboratively with allies. Join the movement at www.indivisible-ma.org and learn more. 

If you missed the PMC Kids ride this past weekend, you can still contribute to the cause!

(photo credit: David Marshak)

This past Saturday (June 7), 170 young riders participated in the PMC Kids Ride in Franklin, coming together to support the fight against cancer. 

Riders have already raised $35,000, 100% of which goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 

Donations can be made through September 1^st at this link (https://kids.pmc.org/franklin).

Service Dog Graduation Ceremony - Saturday, June 14 - MasterPeace Dog Training

Service Dog Graduation Ceremony -
Saturday, June 14 - MasterPeace Dog Training

This Saturday, June 14 at 11:30 AM, MasterPeace Dog Training will be hosting its first-ever Service Dog Graduation Ceremony. We’ll be celebrating the incredible journey of our first two graduates, Luna and Nalah, who have completed over two years of intensive training and are now fully certified service dogs.

This event also commemorates the life and legacy of Mike Masters the co-founder of MasterPeace Dog Training who was a disabled man with a service dog. This ceremony marks the 10th anniversary of his passing, and we are honored to dedicate it in his memory.

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Protecting your personal information: Which documents to keep and which to shred

Protecting your personal information: Which documents to keep and which to shred By BCP Staff When it comes to protecting your identity, you might think about keeping usernames to yourself, using strong passwords, and reviewing your statements. That's all great. But it's also important to think about what you do with documents or digital files that contain your financial information.  So, let's look at what you should keep and lock up, and what you should shred or delete. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/06/protecting-your-personal-information-which-documents-keep-and-which-shred?utm_source=govdelivery

Protecting your personal information: Which documents to keep and which to shred

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, June 12, 2025

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 is 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:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events 

• This segment features my Chalkboard Chat with School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/this-chalkboard-chat-condenses-may-13.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

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)"  

The Turntable Show album hour features the "The Rising" double album by Bruce Springsteen and a Vibe playlist hour including live Bruce music from Songs of Introspection.   

"The Rising", released July 30, 2002, is Springsteen's 12th studio album and is based on his reflections in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.  A big success and his first album to top the US Billboard 200 in 15 years winning two Grammy Awards.  It marked the return to the studio after almost two decades with the famous E Street Band.  Includes the hits: "The Rising" ,  "Lonesome Day", and "Waitin' on a Sunny Day". Enjoy The Boss!

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

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

Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, June 12, 2025

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

9:00 am Frank Presents: Jamie Barrett

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness 2024

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Mac 'n' Cheese

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 8

3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

5:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Boston Floating Hospital

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Joe Crookston

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

7:00 am Parmenter School Memorial Day Celebration

8:30 am Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Strings School

10:00 am FHS Senior Awards Night 2025

2:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

4:00 pm FHS Graduation 2025

9:00 pm Tri County Graduation 2025

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 05-29-25

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 05-29-25

7:00 pm Conservation Commission  CHAMBERS  912 7148 1718

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, June 11, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Wednesday, June 11

9:00am Parmenter 5th Chorus Concert/Celebration (Gerald M. Parmenter Elementary School)

1:00pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)

2:00pm Franklin Middle School Summer Reading Kickoff Book Fair (An Unlikely Story)

3:00pm Love your brain - Healthy Brain Initiative (Franklin Senior Center)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

Charles River Pollution Control Meeting

Wednesday, June 11 Time: 3:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112025-1778

Historical Commission Meeting

Wednesday, June 11 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112025-1782

Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, June 11 Time:  7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112025-1781

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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 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-calendar

School Committee reluctantly approves personnel & funding cuts to FY 2026 budget (video)

The Franklin (MA) School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. 6 members participated, 1 remotely, 1 did not (although has participated in the prior Budget subcommittee meeting).

Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYQVNOKqqR8

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102025-1780

The meeting packet folder (all the docs released before or after the meeting)

https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/june-10%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/814634

Quick recap:

• A brief executive session was held before approving the new teacher contract for a 3 year term. Details of the amount approved were not shared, however, members of the negotiation subcommittee spoke highly of the collaboration and cooperation that resulted in a good deal for the district and the Town. The vote was unanimous and included Town Administrator Jamie Hellen (7-0-1) (1 absent)
• The budget adjustment reducing the proposed budget by $2M was previewed in a subcommittee meeting before the full committee meeting. 12 personnel are added to the 29 that were reduced by redistricting. Additional expenses were cut to bring the budget into balance per revised Town funding due to the failed override
• Bus fee will remain at $387, Sports fees will remain high at this year's levels for next year. A full analysis of the fees and participation will be conducted next year as part of the FY 2027 budget to see what can be done given the lower funding from the Town
• The Superintendent evaluation was approved as "Exemplary". A fair results given the multiple threads of work, budget, override, redistricting and oh, conducting school for the district at the same time

My full set of notes ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rqv1NSxrFjWZdzwpeo2WJwq3H7FIwujA/view?usp=drive_link

Pictures of the budget revisions can be viewed here ->    https://photos.app.goo.gl/YnKXoUH5NncMo2Wk6

The presentation doc will be posted to the packet folder (see link above sometime Wednesday).

School Committee reluctantly approves personnel & funding cuts to FY 2026 budget (video)