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"Aging Boldfully is about living your next chapter outside of your comfort zone—fully embracing the uniqueness of you.
For many of us, the idea of aging doesn’t appear on our radar until we approach our 60s, when retirement begins to loom. During this time, our attention often narrows to one critical goal: ensuring financial independence. While that focus is important, it can distract us from an equally vital question: What am I going to do with the rest of my life?
Each of our journeys is unique. Rather than clinging to the tired concept of “retirement,” we have the chance to rethink and redesign this new chapter. What will life look like now that we are the CEO of our own story?
Aging Boldfully will explore the themes that matter most as we step into this phase—purpose, relevance, resilience, physical health, mental well-being, intentional living, and mindfulness. It will showcase members of our community who are finding meaning, living with purpose, and overcoming obstacles—real examples of what it means to age not just gracefully, but boldfully."
Flu shots will be available for all ages, including high-dose vaccines!
We would greatly appreciate your help sharing the attached flyer with your staff, clients, families, and community members. By spreading the word, we can help encourage our community to get vaccinated and stay healthy this flu season.
To schedule an appointment, please use the registration link: https://home.color.com/
Download the flyer as a reminder or to share - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DR0KLlMU_nPMwo44f2Bb8zxZeyx6VOgd/view?usp=drive_link
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.
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events (Repeats Saturday at 3:00 PM)
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = THURSDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = THURSDAY
Board of Health Meeting
Wednesday, September 2 Time: 5:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09022026-2480
Police Station Building Committee Meeting (as part of the Town Council meeting)
Wednesday, September 2 Time: 6:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09022026-2481
Town Council Meeting
Wednesday, September 2 Time: 6:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09022026-2482
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for only $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, green space, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
Steve Sherlock visits with Lauren and Ryan Maloney as we explore the Maloney Farm and Forest. They operate the farm to house and care for rescue farm animals, many of whom we met during our visit.
If you want to help them fulfill the needs of their animals, you can visit their Maloney Farm and Forest Amazon wishlist - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3O992Z7KJZ1K?ref_=wl_share
Follow them on Facebook to see when & how to visit - https://www.facebook.com/groups/451791747842671
b. Discussion/Presentation: Town Owned Properties & siting of a new Police Station
i. Town
Administrator Memorandum
ii. Town Owned Properties - Director of GIS, Kate Hinckley
iii. Director of Public Facilities Memorandum re: Parmenter
iv. Police Station Building Committee website
v. Director of Planning & Community Development Memorandum
vi. Draft Request
for Proposals (RFP) for Davis-Thayer property
vii. Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for 275 Beaver Street (sell)
viii. Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for 275 Beaver Street (lease)
