Register now for Dean’s 26th Annual President’s Cup Golf Tournament

Register now for Dean’s 26th Annual President’s Cup Golf Tournament Monday, September 18, 2023 Franklin Country Club  9:00 AM shotgun start Lunch, Awards, & Networking Opportunities   Please join us for a day of golf and networking while supporting scholarships for Dean students at the 26th Annual President's Cup Golf Tournament at the Franklin Country Club. Sponsorship Opportunities: If you are interested in either an individual or corporate sponsorship opportunity, please click here for more information. Golf with Dean! Register individually, as a foursome, or as Friend of Dean College supporter. Click here to be a part of the President's Cup experience. Register to play or Sponsor the 26th Annual President's Golf Tournament! For more information regarding the President's Cup registration, sponsorship opportunities, volunteer opportunities, or lunch tickets, please contact Alyssa Norton at 508-541-1676 or by email at anorton@dean.ed​u Dean College | 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038 | 508-541-1676 Golf Tournament Website | Email Dean College 99 Main Street Franklin, MA 02038

Franklin Downtown Partnership shares date night suggestions for August - #ThinkFranklinFirst (photo essay)

Via the Franklin Downtown partnership: 

"Looking for some fun date night ideas for the month of August? We’ve got you covered!!  

Check out these great local spots and events coming to you this month!  

Summer is a great time to explore all that Franklin has to offer!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvc_VYpxh-P/

Franklin Downtown Partnership shares date night suggestions for August

FDP shares date night suggestions for August - Birchwood Bakery

FDP shares date night suggestions for August - La Cantina Winery

FDP shares date night suggestions for August - The Rome Restaurant

FDP shares date night suggestions for August - Franklin Nutrition

FDP shares date night suggestions for August - THE BLACK BOX

FDP shares date night suggestions for August - Teddie Gallagher's Pub

Shared from the FDP Instagram post -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvc_VYpxh-P/?img_index=1

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Aug 4, 2023

• 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

7:30 am     ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

9:00 am     Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

11:00 am Senior Connection: Council on Aging

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: Flat Breads

1:00 pm     Physician Focus: Alzheimer's

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

3:30 pm     Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

4:30 pm     The Black Box: Electric Youth 2023

8:30 pm 4th of July 2023: Padula Trio + One

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am     Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

8:30 am     It Takes A Village: Danny Lagarce

10:00 am FHS Varsity Softball: v Oliver Ames 04-04-23

12:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

1:30 pm     Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v St. John's 05-11-23

8:30 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 07-20-23

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 07-20-23

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 Food Pantry Announces Launch of Final Phase of Campaign

The Franklin Food Pantry announced today that it has reached more than 56% of its campaign goal of $3.5 million and is inviting the public to participate in the final phase of the campaign.

Ten years ago, the Pantry’s Board of Directors, anticipating that demand for its programs and services would continue to grow in the future, decided to purchase a building that would offer larger and more efficient space. The Pantry spent the next decade evaluating space options and preparing for the purchase of its first permanent home, including beginning the silent phase of its campaign in earnest in 2022. In December of 2023, The Pantry purchased the iconic former Edwin’s building at 341 W. Central St. Renovations were completed in May and The Pantry commenced offering services at its new location in June.

Having raised more than 56% of its campaign goal, The Pantry is now inviting the public to participate in the campaign.

Tina Powderly, Executive Director said, “Our new building is truly a dream come true for our community! So many people have supported us and helped us to design a truly warm, welcoming, and dignified space for our neighbors who need a little bit of support and love. We have said from the beginning, ‘It’s not about the building, it’s about what we will DO in the building that matters!’ 

“In recent months we have seen a dramatic increase in demand for our programs and services. In June of 2022, we served 298 households; this June, we served 367. Since moving into the new building, we have enrolled more than 45 new clients. While our new space increased refrigerator and freezer capacity by almost 200% (from 418 CF to 1192 CF), we need to fill those shelves with food to meet the staggering demand. We need the community’s help now more than ever.”

Suzanne Gendreau, Campaign Chair, said: “This campaign has always been about three things: the purchase and renovation of a building that would support serving more people in our community with the healthy food and other household goods they need; enhancing our programs and services; and securing funds to pay for future building expenses. We are grateful for the support we’ve received so far, and now we are asking everyone to pitch in to the best of their abilities to help our neighbors in need. This isn’t about doing good for someone else; it is about doing good for all of us!”

The Pantry is inviting the public in for scheduled guided tours beginning this month. To sign up, visit: https://tinyurl.com/4b7myjnj 

To make a campaign contribution, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/6cx926ef 

About the Franklin Food Pantry  

The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,300 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. As a private, nonprofit organization, we depend on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and other strategic partners. 

We are grateful for our many partnerships, including that with the Greater Boston Food Bank, that allow us to achieve greater buying power and lower our costs. Donations and grants fund our food purchases, keep our lights on, and put gas in our food truck. Programs include home delivery, a weekend backpack program for Franklin school children in need, mobile pantries, emergency food bags and holiday meal packages. 

The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin on Route 140. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information. 

 

Franklin Food Pantry Announces Launch of Final Phase of Campaign

Franklin Food Pantry Launches Final Phase of Fund Raising Campaign (audio)

FM #1031 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1031 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Tina Powderly, Executive Director, Franklin Food Pantry. We had our conversation in the new location of the Franklin Food Pantry at Edwin’s. 

We talk about the happy news that the Food Pantry has their own home, finally. While they are appreciative of the space Rockland Trust has let them use for many years, their needs had outgrown the space. 

Disclosure: during the conversation you will hear about my background with the Food Pantry and that I have committed to this capital campaign.

The recording runs about 25 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Tina.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1031-franklin-food-pantry-launches-building-campaign

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The Franklin Food Pantry is here for you. If you need us, we are here with not only food, but useful programs and resources for individuals, seniors and families struggling with food insecurity. If you can support us, we thank you - visit franklinfoodpantry.org to explore volunteering, donating funds, donating food, or supporting our Capital Campaign to keep the lights on and the programs, from food elves to weekend backpack stuffing. It truly takes a village to keep our food pantry running and supporting the increasing demand, supporting our Franklin neighbors.

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

 

For additional information, please visit www.franklin.news or www.Franklinmatters.org/ 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Franklin Food Pantry Launches Building Campaign (audio)

Sunday's service at FUSF: Nurturing the Fruits of Mindfulness - Aug 6

The description for this coming Sunday's lay-led summer service "Nurturing the Fruits of Mindfulness" at the First Universalist Society of Franklin (FUSF).

Sue Savoy and Ann Willever

Experience mindfulness practices based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Master.  Come into the present moment and share in the joys of being together as a sangha, a community of friends growing in awareness.  All are welcome to share in walking, sitting, and singing, regardless of experience with meditation.

Sunday's service at FUSF: Nurturing the Fruits of Mindfulness - Aug 6

The service is set for 10:00 AM on Sunday, August 6 at the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF), at 262 Chestnut Street. 

FUSF is a Unitarian Universalist LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Congregation. 

For more information about the FUSF, please visit our website: www.FUSF.org or call the Office at 508-528-5348. 

Schedule of Spiritual Practices Sundays at FUSF:

August 13: Respect for all living things

August 20: Trees: Bridges to Spirit  

August 27: Everyday Spiritual Practices

Franklin School Committee Member Dave McNeill Running for Reelection

Today, August 2nd, Franklin School Committee Member Dave McNeill pulled papers to seek reelection for the 2023-2025 term. Dave will be completing his first term on the school committee and has served as the chair of the Budget Subcommittee for the past two years.

"It has been a privilege to serve my home town, as a school committee member, and I would like to continue the work that my fellow members and I have been doing, these past two years," said Dave. "As a school district and town, we will be facing some significant challenges ahead, and I hope to apply my experience from this past term towards helping Franklin move forward in the best way possible."

Franklin School Committee Member Dave McNeill Running for Reelection

SAFE Radio (wfpr.fm): Rob Draper Interview (audio)

In this episode, Jim Derrick and Anne Bergen sit down with Rob Draper, SAFE member and recovering addict, to talk about his early life, trauma, how one uses addiction to cope with trauma and how sharing stories helps lift others up.

Audio link -> https://safe-coalition.captivate.fm/episode/rob-draper

SAFE Radio (wfpr.fm): Rob Draper Interview (audio)

What is SAFE Radio?

SAFE Radio (a product of the SAFE Coalition) will examine the disease of Substance Use Disorder. Each week the program will feature guests that are subject matter experts covering topics such as treatment options, coping strategies and recovery. The SAFE Coalition exists to provide pathways for support, education, coping mechanisms and treatment options for Substance use Disorder.

For more about the SAFE Coalition ->  https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Find more SAFE Radio episodes in your favorite podcast app or online at ->    https://safe-coalition.captivate.fm/episodes

FSPA Senior Voice Recital scheduled for Sunday, Aug 6 at 4 PM

"You are cordially invited to the Senior Voice Recital of 

• Tzintli Cerda @tzintli.cerda, 
• Tatiana McAlpine @tatianamcalpine_, and 
• Audrey Miningham @audrey.miningham!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvam_xCRev8/

FSPA Senior Voice Recital scheduled for Sunday, Aug 6 at 4 PM

67 Degrees schedules a "fun family feud type" Trivia Night - Friday, Aug 4

"Join us this Friday 8/4 with Crazy Harry Productions for Trivia Night. 

No wrong answers, just a good time in great company and a chance to win some prizes. 

BYOF or order from our local food vendors. 

Cheers!"

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cva1r0ttbXd/

67 Degrees schedules a "fun family feud type" Trivia Night - Friday, Aug 4

Franklin residents encouraged to participate in Community Health Survey

The @MassDPH has launched a Community Health Equity Survey to help learn more about community health needs so they may strengthen their offerings throughout the Commonwealth. 

Access the survey here: https://t.co/6fbtpHBTVa 

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1686814260691623936

Franklin residents encouraged to participate in Community Health Survey

Joint Budget Subcommittee starts process, hears of urgency to do so (video)

The Joint Budget Subcommittee met on Wednesday, Aug 2, 2023 for almost 3 hours. The Council Chambers were at capacity, another 80+ connected via Zoom, another 60+ viewed the YouTube live stream.

Briefly

• Chair Tom Mercer opened meeting setting the stage for the process
• An overview of the 5 year forecast was provided by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen
• Town Council meeting of Aug 16 will include more details on the override process, including the Campaign and Political Finance rules and regulations that need to be followed (note that Brookline recently failed in compliance with these matters in their own process)
• Police Chief Lynch, Fire Chief McLaughlin, DPW Director Cantoreggi, School Superintendent Giguere answered some questions provided insights into their operational cost drivers 
• Next step to committee meet again in October, Town and School to work on a more detailed update to the forecast for review and discussion by the Committee
• Resource constraints among Town and School personnel were acknowledged in getting to the next level of detail, it will take time to do it right
• Urgency in this matter was recognized
• Ultimately, the total wish number needs to be developed, and from that a practical number developed for a proposal to the Town Council for an operational override. On this timeline, it would be scheduled for 2Q 2024.

Franklin TV video replay link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/1bSbFZWQzu4

You may access the agenda and links for the meeting here:   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/august_2_2023_joint_budget_subcommittee_agenda.pdf

My notes captured during the meeting via Twitter can be found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ugnuaPrBFr6TrQdYjOgyTuJHgENDxSrm/view?usp=drive_link

Photos captured during the session can be found in one album ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xUZwVAByarJaCSCv9

Joint Budget Subcommittee starts process, hears of urgency to do so (video)

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Aug 3, 2023

• 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

8:00 am Veterans' Call: John Milot

9:00 am     ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: New Facility

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: Flat Breads

1:00 pm     Physician Focus: Alzheimer's

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Joe Landry: Shoe Stores

4:30 pm     Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

5:30 pm     Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

6:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

7:00 pm     Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 3 - Hipnotics

8:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Ingrid Grenon

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am     Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18

8:30 am     Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

10:30 am Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

1:00 pm     Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021

3:00 pm Tri County Community Meeting 06-15-23

7:00 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Guertin 05-23-23

9:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 07-27-23

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee: 07-26-23

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 07-27-23

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 Cultural District: Farmers Market and 'Concerts on the Common' with food truck & movie night!

Wednesday, August 2

10:00am - Veteran's Coffee Social (monthly gathering)l (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

Thursday, August 3

6:00pm - Ken Barney (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance (monthly meeting) (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, August 4

Franklin Farmers Market

2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)

3:00pm - Cousin's Maine Lobster (food truck) (Franklin Town Common)

3:30pm - Steve Poirier (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

6:00pm - Frank Padula Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:00pm - Game Night (family feud type trivia) (67 Degrees Brewery)

8:00pm - Movie Night: "Back to the Future" (Franklin Town Common)

Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen

Saturday, August 5

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm - Science Workshop (middle school/teens) (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - The Highwayman performed by Matt York (live music) (Franklin Public Library)

5:00pm - Michael Rivelis (live music) (Birchwood Bakery & Restaurant)

Sunday, August 6

10:00am - FUSF Service "Nurturing the Fruits of Mindfulness" (First Universalist Society of Franklin)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

4:00pm - FSPA Senior Voice Recital (THE BLACK BOX)

Tuesday, August 8

10:00am - FSPA Open House (Franklin School for Performing Arts)

11:00am - Books to Go (Horace Mann Middle School)

7:00pm -  FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin Art Association Art Gallery

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:   https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!