- This segment features my with Chris and Winslow from Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/06/we-talk-with-chris-winslow-to-get.html
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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, June 19, 2025
Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, June 19, 2025
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Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 ???
- Eat at Sante Fe - help Santa Foundation (Santa Fe Burrito Grill)
Town Council Meeting
Wednesday, June 18 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Town-Council-4/?#_06182025-1788
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Free Summer Lunches for Youth Return to Local Communities
• Memorial Elementary School – Milford12 Walnut Street, Milford, MAMonday through Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMJune 23 – August 15
• Bellingham Public Library100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MATuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMJune 24 – August 14
• Jackson Elementary School – Plainville68 Messenger Street, Plainville, MATuesdays & Thursdays | 12:15 PM – 1:00 PMJune 24 – August 14
(1) mail: U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410;(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.
School Committee reluctantly approves personnel & funding cuts to FY 2026 budget (audio)
FM #1460 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1460 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. 6 members participated in Council Chambers, 1 remote (Sompally).
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
The recording leaves out the executive session (replacing with a brief music interlude) Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1470-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-06-10-25/
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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)
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
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Breanna Atwood offers goal keeper training
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Breanna Atwood offers goal keeper training |
Breanna Atwood offers goal keeper training
"Hi everyone!
I’m offering one-on-one and small group goalkeeper training this summer and into the fall.
I just recently graduated from The University of Southern Maine where I was apart of the women’s soccer team for my whole college career.
If you’re interested don’t hesitate to message me for further details!"
The Franklin DPW hydrant painting contest comes around again
Franklin Food Pantry shared "The Cost of Hunger in MA" report from the Greater Boston Food Bank
Hunger on the Rise: 37 percent of Massachusetts households faced food insecurity in 2024, rising from 34 percent in 2023"The Cost of Hunger in MA" report
from the Greater Boston Food Bank- Nutrition and Health Disparities: 67 percent of food-insecure households reported having at least one chronic health condition
- Health Care Costs: 40 percent of food-insecure households reported forgoing necessary medical, dental, or prescription care
- Social Costs: For the first time, the 2024 study examined how hunger impacts social well-being and connectedness—finding, for example, that only 58 percent of food-insecure households voted in the 2024 election, compared to 82 percent of food-secure households.
Live music performances Friday, June 20 -> Frankie's Four, Jamie Barrett, Jennifer Tefft
Jamie Barrett LIVE @ Bog Iron Brewing THIS Friday, June 20th from 7:30-10:30 pm https://www.facebook.com/share/1ASWmqpQJd/
Franklin Youth Football: Paperwork Day is June 21
Location:
New England Chapel, 300 E Central St, Franklin
Dates/Times:
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Athlete’s Registration Grade Time Slots
Football Grade 8
8:30am - 9:30am
Football Grade 7 Blue and White
9:30am -11am
Football Grade 6
11am - 12pm
Football Grade 5
12pm - 1pm
Football Grade 4
1pm - 2pm
Football Grade 2/3
2pm - 3pm
Cheer 14u
8:30am - 10am
Cheer 10u
10am - 12pm
Cheer 8u
12-2pm
There is a detailed email on what to bring sent on May 22nd. You can also find the email in TeamLinkt app - instructions how to get there is included with the attached pictures.
All the answers to your questions are in the email. If you need it sent again, please let us know via DM.
Thank you and see you soon!
Reminder: Franklin Lions offering light kits again to "Light up Franklin" for the 4th of July
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Franklin Lions offering light kits again to "Light up Franklin" for the 4th of July |