Deadline extended for Call to Artists; now due September 10

Deadline extended for Call to Artists; now due September 10

Too many of you are (rightfully) soaking up summer vacation vibes — so we’re giving artists a little more time!⁠
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New deadline: September 10 to apply for our Call to Artists.⁠

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your work at the Arts & Culture Symposium.⁠
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Additional details -> https://www.franklinma.gov/1107/Call-for-Visual-Artists

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Register Today !! Flu Clinic at Franklin Senior Center - Sep 25

Register Today !! Flu Clinic at Franklin Senior Center - Sep 25

Save the Date!

Register today!! 

The Franklin Health Department is hosting a flu vaccine clinic for adults at the Franklin Senior Center on September 25th from 9:30 am -12:30 pm.

Sign up Here:

https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=franklin-flu-clinic

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Save the date: 5th Annual Mexican Independence Day Fiesta on Saturday, September 20

SAVE THE DATE! 

Save the date: 5th Annual Mexican
Independence Day Fiesta on Sat, Sep 20

Join us for our 5th Annual Mexican Independence Day Fiesta on Saturday, September 20th 

Open 12–10 PM

For the FIRST time ever, enjoy live Latin rhythms with Champola Band from Boston performing 7–10 PM!

Authentic Mexican tacos• tapas & Wine • Fiesta vibes all day long!

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate with us at La Cantina Winery!

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Trunk or treat, Oct 24 at Franklin TV & Radio Studio

Trunk or treat, Oct 24 at Franklin TV & Radio Studio

Come join us at the Franklin TV Station for some Trunk or treating, kid friendly activities and Halloween backdrops for photo opportunities!

You can meet the staff and tour the studio

Friday October 24 from 4 - 7 PM!

See you then!

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What (if any) life skills would you add to this listing ??

"Some things never go out of style — and they shouldn’t.

Because while the world keeps speeding toward “instant” and “automated,” there’s a different kind of confidence that comes from knowing you can actually do things for yourself.

It’s not about being old-fashioned.

What (if any) life skills would you add to this listing ?? 

It’s about being capable, resourceful, and ready for real life.

Share this if you agree"

I have shared this and did so for 2 reasons:

1 - on the initial read it all seems good

2 - maybe you would add something to this listing?

Comment, or email me with a suggestion to add to this listing

Thanks

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Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, August 28, 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 Chair with School Committee Chair  Dave Callaghan  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/dave-condenses-school-committee-meeting.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 our local band Boston and their wildly successful debut vinyl record.  Released in 1976, the self-titled Boston album was the best-selling debut record of its time, and has sold over 17 million copies to date, the 9th best selling record, ever.   

The Vibe Boston Playlist hour continues with a fun mix of more Boston hits from all albums and some live gems!  Enjoy the unique sound of Boston!

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, August 28, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Fish

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Meatballs

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

5:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

6:00 pm Horace Mann PSA

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

9:00 pm Celebrate with Pride 2025: Queens of the South Coast

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

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

8:30 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

10:00 am FHS Varsity Softball v Taunton 04-09-25

2:00 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

4:00 pm Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship 2025

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 08-21-25

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 08-21-25

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals  CHAMBERS  944 4560 2501

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: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 ??

Wednesday, August 27

1:00pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session) (Franklin Senior Center)

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

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

** Town Meetings today   **

Franklin Agricultural Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272025-1873 

Police Station Building Committee

Wednesday, August 27 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272025-1881

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

James Montgomery Band with The Daybreakers - Sep 13 at THE BLACK BOX

When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he “brings it on home.” Whether it’s recording with Kid Rock, sitting in with Gregg Allman, or fronting his hot band of thirty years, Montgomery plays with authority. While growing up in Detroit he, learned first-hand from the masters – James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, and Jr. Wells – at the legendary “Chessmate.” Over the years, he’s carried on in the tradition and continues to be a vital presence in Blues as one of the most dynamic performers on the scene.

James Montgomery Band with
The Daybreakers - Sep 13 at THE BLACK BOX

In 1970, while at Boston University, James Montgomery formed the James Montgomery Band. His electrifying stage presence and unique harmonica style quickly made the band a staple of the New England music scene, earning them a multi-album deal with Capricorn Records alongside acts like J. Geils and Aerosmith.

About The Daybreakers — Blending folk-rock melodies with blues guitar muscle and rock and roll grit, the Daybreakers have earned their stripes over four years of consistent gigging throughout New England. The band has played many of Boston and Cambridge’s most revered rooms, sharing the stage with some of the region’s best roots rockers, such as Entrain and the Silks. The band has also performed as an opener at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA for three years running, opening for Three Dog Night, The Beach Boys, and Bret Michaels.

TICKETS $25 pre-sale $30 at door *doesn’t include processing fees 

Tickets online -> https://theblackboxonline.com/james-montgomery-band/

School Committee approves handbooks, gets updates on opening, approves Horace Mann Campus name (video)

The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, August 26 in Council Chambers. All 7 members were participated in person.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/EWVb7O-b_ag?&t=67

Meeting agenda ->  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5979277/SCAGENDA_8-26-25.pdf

Meeting packet folder (items released for the meeting, in some cases posted a day or two after the meeting) ->   https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/august-26%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/846929

Quick recap

• Excitement among the teachers and school personnel as they all make the final preparations for the redistricting to open with schools on Tuesday, Sep 2. Minor tweeks to some of the bus routes, stops will be notified shortly. 56 personnel hired this summer, 2 teacher openings, 13 ESP's openings remain and sone nonunion positions too, work is still underway attempting to fill the positions
• Handbook significant changes, only a few were discussed. There is only one elementary handbook now for the 4 schools in the 2 buildings. All the handbooks were approved unanimously in separate votes (ECDC, elementary, middle and high school)
• Voted to create a subcommittee to expand upon how to honor the legacy of Horace Mann, beyond the naming of the campus where ECDC, the Middle School and High School are now located on Oak St. The campus naming was a second vote as the two items were related and there was good discussion among the committee as to the scope and objectives of the proposed (now approved) committee. Member of the full SchCmte will notify the Chair of their interest. The Chair will confirm, the subcommittee will craft a scope and objectives doc for the full committee to approve. Members of the community including the Historical Commission and other such stakeholders will be involved.

My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/14VB3GuDdCAG-U80a3pT3nIp5GSZZhUSJ/view?usp=drive_link

 

Tri-County Regional Voc Tech High School Hiring

WE ARE HIRING!

Tri-County Regional Voc Tech High School Hiring

Joining our team means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community that values innovation, collaboration, and a genuine passion for education.

We offer a positive and inclusive work environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives every day.

With a strong culture of teamwork, modern resources, well-being, and a commitment to both academic & vocational excellence, our school is an inspiring place to teach, learn, and grow!

Visit our web page to apply and for more information: www.tri-county.us

We are hiring!

Metal Fab Instructor - https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5350648

Electrical Instructor - https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5350658

HVAC Instructor- https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5345230

Facilities Management Instructor- https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5331007

Plumbing Instructor- https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5325679

Vocational Paraprofessional - https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5325672

Summer is not done yet at the Library

Check out the events today and this week!!

Summer is not done yet at the Library

Check out the events today and this week!!

Check out the Library event calendar for additional details ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Final week for "F" driveway logo fund raiser

Final week for "F" driveway logo fund raiser

Sign up form -> https://forms.gle/15ivENKQCWAHFDg17

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Jake Auchincloss takes WSJ to Fall River

Jake Auchincloss takes WSJ to Fall River

Jake Auchincloss (@JakeAuch) posted Tue, Aug 26, 2025:

"The Wall Street Journal came to Fall River with me to talk about Democrats' future in a city we lost for the first time in a century.

https://t.co/pvGJhFJxIe  or -> https://jakeauch.substack.com/p/simple-but-not-easy-20"

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Worthy advice !!

via Ali Rheaume

"These are great things to put into practice as you continue to engage with people, both in person and on media!

»

Go ahead and save it for future reference! "

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That social media ad with super low prices on well-known brands could be a scam

That social media ad with super low prices on well-known brands could be a scam By BCP Staff See an eye-catching "deal" on your social for a brand-name product at a big discount? Don't click — it could be a scam. Here's what to know. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/08/social-media-ad-super-low-prices-well-known-brands-could-be-scam?utm_source=govdelivery

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 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:

 

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

Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

• This segment features my Town Council Quarterbacking session with Council Chair Tom Mercer -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/town-council-chair-tom-mercer-condenses.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone  All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

• This segment features their conversation "From Packie to Sonoma: The Peter Merriam Story"  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_01886452917.html

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