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Friday, March 18, 2022
Rockland Trust: Reminder: Small Business, Big Dreams $20,000 Grand Prize Contest
Do you know about our Chamber of Commerce Job Board?
Are you looking for a new employee or looking to hire a new employees?
We have a fabulous Job Board! An exclusive benefit for our member companies, our Job Board is a valuable tool for hiring managers looking to attract and find new talent. Currently, the following members have available positions: The Arc of Bristol County, School of Rock Attleboro, Paul Davis of Boston South, Metro West and Rhode Island, Attleboro Kitchen and Bath, and HMEA.
To view these jobs, visit unitedregionalchamber.org/job-board/. If you have a position to fill, please forward your job postings to jack@unitedregionalchamber.org .
We're looking forward to helping you fill your open positions.
Jack Lank, IOM
President & CEO
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce
310 South Street
Plainville, MA 02762
Phone: 508-316-0861
"People Do Business With People They Know"
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| Do you know about our Chamber of Commerce Job Board? |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Mar 18, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday
9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews
10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY
7:00 am Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safety on the Roads
8:29:00 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19
9:00:00 am Frank Presents: Greg Dowd
10:00 am Physician Focus: Unequal Treatment: Disparities in Health Care
11:00 am Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 2
11:30 am Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safety on the Roads
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones
12:30 pm Sandhya: Donuts
1:00:00 pm Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19
1:30:00 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5
3:00 pm The Black Box: Electric Youth 2022
7:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur
8:00 pm Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 2
8:30 pm The Black Box: Electric Youth 2022
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Winter Music 2021
8:30 am It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig
9:30 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 0-12-22
11:30 am FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Springfield Central 03-12-22
1:30 pm Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2
3:30 pm Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2021
9:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Hingham 03-08-22
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 01-27-22
11:00 am Joint Budget Subcommittee: 03-10-22
2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 01-27-22
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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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Not just for Newcomers: Meeting to feature Hellen and Ahern - March 23
We are pleased to announce that Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator, and Dr. Sara Ahern, School Superintendent, will be speaking at our March meeting. Our town budget, construction, commercial and residential development are just some of the topics that Jamie will address. There’s also a lot going on in the school system for Sara to discuss. There will be no shortage of topics . . . come bring your questions! It’s an informal meeting and a great opportunity to practically have a one on one conversation with these community leaders.
We welcome you to come join your friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends March Monthly Meeting. Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30, one week later than our usual 3rd Wednesday of the month. Hot and cold appetizers and beverages are provided. No need to be a newcomer to the area . . . and no need to RSVP.
Come join us and have fun while you make connections in your community. We are a multi-generational club offering a wide range of activities for all ages with an emphasis on fun and camaraderie. We are a member driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas.
Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. We run our meetings September through May, typically meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We also hold many fun and varied events throughout the year to stay connected.
Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information.
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub
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| Hellen and Ahern (with Miriam Goodman in the middle) presenting to the Joint Budget Subcommittee March 10, 2022 |
Library Book Sale - March 18-19
Book Sale
Friday, March 18, 1:00-5:00 PMSaturday, March 19, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, March 19, from 1:00-4:00 PM
- All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, March 19, from 1:00-4:00 PM
- Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
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| Library Book Sale - March 18-19 |
Youth Mountain Bike Team - Info Night - Mar 22 at 6 PM
Youth Mountain Bike Team - Info Night
Bellingham Public Library
Bellingham Public Library
March 22, 2022 - 6 PM
Minuteman Junior Cycling Club is hosting an info night 3/22 at 6 PM to kick off the 2022 season. Membership is open to kids from 5th -12th grade. We ride near Franklin, ranging from Walpole to Uxbridge.
All experience levels welcome.
Come find out more.
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| Youth Mtn Bike Team - Info Night - Mar 22 at 6 PM |
Download a copy of the flyer
Will you be at the opening night for Cave Dream? March 18 at 7 PM
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Reminder: Rail Trail Road Race 5K - May 7, 2022
The biggest fundraiser of the year for the the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC). We hope you will join us and the Tri-Valley Front Runners in support of the local SNETT rail trail.
Date: May 7, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shared from the Rail Trail page -> https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/event/11th-annual-fbrtc-5k-road-race/
Registration is open now!
https://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/11th-annual-fbrtc-5k-road-race-2022
https://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/11th-annual-fbrtc-5k-road-race-2022
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| Rail Trail Roadrace 5K - May 7, 2022 |
Boston Globe: "Think cheerleaders aren’t athletes? Think again, say those at the state championship"
"The vibe at the Massachusetts School Administrators Association Winter Cheerleading State Championship is spirited, and the music is pulsating.Where else do you get 800 high school student-athletes on 54 teams doing thousands of pyramids and tumbles and not hear a single boo from the large crowds?If you’re looking for pom-poms, you won’t find any here at Worcester State University.Although cheerleading is not officially a sport in Massachusetts schools, there’s no doubt that these are bona fide athletes. The days of cheerleaders being thought of as just pretty faces rooting on the boys’ teams are long over."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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| The Monomoy Regional team performs a synchronized leap at the recent MSAA Cheerleading State Championships at Worcester State.STAN GROSSFELD/GLOBE STAFF |
Franklin Elks Lodge #2136 Fundraiser For Veterans! - Apr 9
FRANKUN ELKS LOOGE #2136 FUNDRAISER FOR VETERANS!
WHAT: Wrestling Match Fundraiser for OIL FOR VETS Program
WHEN: Saturday. Apr 9, at 7 PM
Doors open at 6:37 PMBell Time at 7:07 PM
WHERE: Franklin Elks Lodge #2136
1077 Pond St
Franklin, MA
Franklin, MA
COST: $2o per person
WHO: SHOWCASE PRO WRESTLING presents WWE Intercontinental Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion and WWE US Champion "Caribbean Cool Carlito"
SHOWCASE PRO WRESTLING offers family-friendly entertainment for all ages!
A portion of the evening's proceeds will be donated to the Elks OIL FOR VETS PROGRAM
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| Caribbean Cool Carlito |
"Indications within the United States support the idea that new wave is already getting started"
"When it comes to COVID, the United States specializes in denialism. Deny the human-to-human transmission of the virus when China’s first cases were publicized in late 2019. Deny that the virus is airborne. Deny the need for boosters across all adult age groups. There are many more examples, but now one stands out – learning from other countries.
In early 2020, with the major outbreak in the Lombardy region of Italy that rapidly and profoundly outstripped hospital resources and medical staffing, Americans expressed confidence that it won’t happen here. That it couldn’t happen here. And then it did.
Fast forward two years of the pandemic: the United Kingdom and Europe have provided five unmistakable warnings to America that a new surge was occurring. Within weeks, each time, the United States experienced a new wave, some not as severe (such as with the Alpha variant), some worse (Delta and Omicron variants). From this COVID track record over two years, it is palpable: what happens in the UK and Europe doesn’t stay in the UK and Europe."
Continue reading the editorial online (subscription may be required)
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| ‘Unfortunately, we have a mindset that the pandemic is over, which couldn’t be further than the truth.’ Photograph: Xinhua/REX/Shutterstock |
Country Gazette will cease printing, go full digital only
"The Country Gazette will cease publishing a print newspaper and will instead exclusively offer news online at www.wickedlocal.com/countrygazette, on social media, via digital newsletters and other platforms. The final print edition of The Country Gazette will be May 6, 2022. "
Continue reading the article online
https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/country-gazette/2022/03/16/country-gazette-focuses-digital-only-suspends-print-publication/7066280001/
https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/country-gazette/2022/03/16/country-gazette-focuses-digital-only-suspends-print-publication/7066280001/
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| Country Gazette will cease printing, go full digital only |
Reminder: The GoFundMe for Franklin resident Scott McLean who is recovering from stroke is short of its goal
"Hi , I’m Bonnie Fitzgerald and I’m fundraising on behalf of Scott McLean and family
On the morning of November 24th, the day before Thanksgiving, Scott McLean suffered a devastating ischemic stroke. Luckily at the time, his two boys, Derek and Jason, were home and able to call 911 saving his life. Scott underwent emergency surgery, but unfortunately, it was not successful. He was left paralyzed on his right side, unable to walk, speak or eat. He spent over 2 weeks in the ICU, overcoming several life-threatening complications before being able to transfer to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital where he fights every day to regain some of this lost function. He has made some progress, but Scott and his family still have a very long and difficult road ahead of them.
Many of you know Scott as a strong, independent and loving father and husband. You could always find Scott and his wife Becca on the sidelines cheering on their boys during their Franklin Pop Warner football and Bishop Feehan and Bridgton Academy lacrosse games. We are raising money to help the McLean family with Scott’s medical expenses and future care needs. We are grateful for donations of any amount. Thank you and please keep Scott, Becca and their boys in your thoughts and prayers."
Contribute to the McLean Family cause here via GoFundMe
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| GoFundMe for Franklin resident Scott McLean recovering from stroke |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Mar 17, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday
9:00a/12:00p/6:00p A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi
10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday
7:30 am Cooking Thyme: Appetizers
8:00 am Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment
9:00 am Franklin Farms and Gardens: Seeds
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones
12:30 pm Sandhya: Donuts
1:00 pm Physician Focus: Unequal Treatment: Disparities in Health Care
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5
3:00 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8
3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Appetizers
4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Ray Block
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Greg Dowd
5:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8
6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 4 - Dicenso Clark
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday
7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2
9:00 am U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19
11:00 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 0-12-22
1:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Catholic Memorial 03-08-22
3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Hingham 03-08-22
5:00 pm Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2021
6:30 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18
8:00 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-19-22
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday
8:00 am Conservation Commission: 03-03-22
11:00 am Finance Committee: 03-09-22
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 03-03-22
5:00 pm Joint Budget Subcommittee: 03-10-22
7:00 pm Conservation Commission: LIVE, Chambers
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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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Danielle Hopkins & Heath Nisbett talk Music Therapy with Cathleen Liberty in this episode of "The Topic"
Danielle Hopkins & Heath Nisbett, Music Therapy
Danielle is Director at the Franklin Senior Center. Heath is one of the instructors of the “Tune It Out“ guitar program for veterans. Both are Board certified music therapists.
Brian Schreck is the music therapist Heath was referring to about "heartbeat" music therapy https://www.thebeatoftheheartmovie.com/
American Music Therapy Association https://www.musictherapy.org/
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).
For additional information, please visit the Health Dept page at www.Franklinma.gov
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at cliberty@franklinma.gov
The music for the intro and exit is called “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes Music and is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
Scott Holmes Music => https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes
You can also subscribe and listen to "The Topic" audio on your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "The Topic"
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| Danielle Hopkins & Heath Nisbett talk Music Therapy with Cathleen Liberty in this episode of "The Topic" |
Critical conversations: The Impact of Social Media - Mar 24, 2022
We are excited to host our next installment of our Critical Conversations series.
Join us March 24, 2022 from 6 PM - 8 PM at the FHS Auditorium or via Zoom as we discuss the impact of social media on social emotional wellbeing.
Social media plays a significant role in our students’ lives, it's designed to. Identifying strategies to establish a healthy relationship with social media that maximizes the benefits and mitigates the negatives is nothing short of a critical conversation.
We invite you to join us for an evening of listening, learning, and engaging with esteemed tech journalist, Georgia Wells from the Wall Street Journal as she quarterbacks a conversation on the state of social media. Our local panelists will consist of key community stakeholders and individuals well versed in the various stages of raising children.
The evening will include:
- Welcome and Opening remarks
- Keynote Facilitated Conversation
- Panelist Discussion
- Audience Q&A
- So Now What? Session will provide strategies for parents of elementary, middle and high school students to foster mindful social media habits.
- Breakout sessions with each Panelist as well as a Hidden in Plain Sight facilitated by our Substance Abuse Task Force (SATF) Student Representatives
Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3qpFWub
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1503411142819033090
Download the flyer as a reminder or to share -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XkC0eEKZGj80rpKf2i_qajE12CCOISx4/view?usp=sharing
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| Critical conversations: The Impact of Social Media - Mar 24, 2022 |
All Night Party returns for Class of 2022
March 13, 2022
Dear Franklin Families,
The Franklin HS All Night Party is a tradition started in 1990 that has provided our graduated seniors a safe and fun event to celebrate their high school experience one last time as classmates. The graduates enjoy a fun-filled night that includes games, prizes, food, DJ, and a hypnotist show. Due to the pandemic, we unfortunately have not been able to hold this event for the past two years, but the All Night Party (ANP) Committee is ready to bring this incredible event back for our upcoming Class of 2022 graduates and future FHS graduating classes.
The All Night Party Committee would like to welcome families of new and returning students to join our team. Whether your son or daughter is an elementary or middle school student, Freshman, Sophomore or Junior the All Night Party committee needs you now. Your involvement contributes to the support of the present senior class and guarantees the continuation of this tradition for your future seniors.
Once again we will be transforming the Horace Mann Middle School into a magical experience. To do this it takes the hard work of numerous volunteers and the support of the school community and business partnerships to make this event a success. The party takes place after the seniors finish their graduation starting at 11pm on June 3rd.
We will be holding a VIRTUAL informational and initial planning meeting for all interested volunteers at 7PM on MARCH 31, 2022 via Google Meet. Following this informational meeting there will be a volunteer and donation form shared with the community.
- Google Meet Link for 3/31 at 7pm: https://meet.google.com/ohs-jswj-zjx
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/franklinallnightparty
This event is one of the great traditions of the Franklin Community. We can’t hold this event without the support of all of our community partners and residents. We hope that you are able to join us at 7pm, MARCH 31st to hear about how we can make this year special for the 2022 graduates and graduates to come.
Thank you,
Franklin All Night Party Committee
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHS_PCC/status/1503543779009126404
View the message online -> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OvOBBezBfuSAbmwn1mL9ZAB-sNjtqPqnhuLTLh0SV4k/edit?usp=sharing
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| All Night Party returns for Class of 2022 |
"Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe' - Wednesday, March 16 - 1 PM
The Franklin Senior Center invites you to join us this Wednesday, March 16th, at 1 PM for our in person "Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe'. This month Lenny Zarcone will be entertaining us with a wonderful mix of your favorite songs.
Please RSVP 508-520-4945 or adoggett@franklinma.gov
We look forward to seeing you there!
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| "Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe' - Wednesday, March 16 - 1 PM |
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