The 20th Annual Strawberry Stroll is ready to go. This town favorite is set for Friday, June 7 from 4 to 8
PM. The rain date is Saturday, June 8, from 4 to 8 PM. The stroll is
held on Main Street which will be closed to traffic so visitors can
easily and safely walk. Come to downtown Franklin to start your summer!
Dean
Bank’s staff will be serving the signature strawberry shortcakes under
tents in front of the bank. Fresh strawberries donated and cut by Dean
College will top hundreds of shortcakes and be completed with whipped
cream. Proceeds from strawberry shortcake sales are allocated to the
Downtown Partnership to help fund the event.
Here’s what else you can expect:
Franklin's Strawberry Stroll
Booths
will have fun activities for children, a variety of giveaways,
delicious food, information about organizations and businesses, and
fabulous strawberry shortcake.
Musical entertainment by Heath
Nisbett playing acoustic guitar, 4 pm to 6 pm; Dom DeBaggis playing
acoustic guitar, 6 pm to 8 pm; Feet in Motion Dance Studio offering two
performances during the afternoon/evening. Radio station MyFM 101.3 will
broadcast from 4 PM to 8 PM. Franklin Fire Department will have Touch A
Truck, Sparky, and fire safety information; and Franklin Historical
Museum will be open.
“Year after year this event attracts more
visitors and vendors. It's always an exciting day to see so many people
enjoying themselves and some strawberry cake,” said Kevin Johnson, Strawberry Stroll Chairman. “What better way to kick off the summer than joining others and listening to live music on Main Street.”
Event
organizer Franklin Downtown Partnership is grateful for the financial
support from community businesses. This year’s stroll is made possible
by the support of the following sponsors. Platinum Sponsor: Dean
College. Gold Sponsors: Camford Property Group, Inc., Dean Bank, The
Enclave of Franklin Senior Living, Glen Meadows Apartments, Middlesex
Savings Bank. Silver Sponsor: Notturno Home Services. Bronze Sponsors:
Beaux Regards Photographic Art, Chestnut Dental, DCU, Eagle Stainless
Tube & Fabrication, Fenton Financial Group, LeafFilter Gutter
Protection, Peel Microspa.
Follow the Franklin Downtown Partnership on:
https://www.instagram.com/franklindowntownpartnership/ and
https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/
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 are welcome to 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, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
FM #1221 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1221 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
We talk about
Reviewed the regular open hours, and month ending holiday times
Switching to summer hours, meaning they are closed on Sundays (until Sept)
Closed on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth
Book sale weekend June 14 & June 15
Community read The Humans by Matt Haig http://www.matthaig.com/books/thehumans/
Library events for June 2024
Special events
Kiddos, or “littles”
Family
Adults
The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended..
The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1221-fpl-june-2024-event-highlights-05-22-24
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Mitzi Gousie’s email -> mgousie@minlib.net
Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library
Library Calendar of Events -> http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/F/FRANKLIN/ekp.cfm
Correction, “June is busting out all over” is from Carousel not Oklahoma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khL3AVmPj24
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
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 Franklinmatters.org/
or www.franklin.news
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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Library events for June feature Spring Health Fair, Shavuot, Summer Reading, Juneteenth, & more (audio) |
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
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| Frank Presents: Heath Nisbett (video) |
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| Franklin Public Schools Appoints Todd Kiley as New Head Varsity Football Coach |
"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."
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| FPS: Superintendent's Evaluation Subcommittee - June 12, 6 PM |
The Town of Franklin's website is getting a makeover!
The administrative team is working on constructing a new more accessible website for the Franklin community. As part of this project, we're seeking photographers to populate our website pages with imagery of our town and community members.
We seek talented photographers to help bring our vision to life through compelling visuals. The photographs will be used across various platforms, including our website, social media channels, and print materials.
For more information, click here: https://www.franklinculture.org/calling-all-photographers
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/calling-all-photographers-help-populate-new-town-website-imagery-franklin
Calling All Photographers! - Help Populate the new Town Website with imagery of Franklin
One day per week outdoor watering. Outdoor watering using sprinklers or automated irrigation systems is restricted to the water user's trash day. If the user does not have Town trash service, the user should water on the same day as the nearest Town trash customer.
Outdoor watering is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
No Holiday Delays for watering.
No lawn watering is permitted on other days of the week.
Hand watering is permitted anytime.
Please see our website for more information: https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/water-conservation
Thank you for your cooperation!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/franklin-residents-accordance-town%E2%80%99s-water-management-act-permit-water-conservation
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| Water Conservation Measures Go In To Effect, Monday, June 3, 2024 |
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| Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA |
Meet Local Employers
Align Opportunity and Need
Tuesday June 4th
At the Natick Community & Senior Center
117 E Central St
2 – 3:30 pm
Join us to meet and chat with some area employers. Hear their perspectives on the current market and learn what skills are in demand. Ask questions and learn what they say you must do to impress employers.
Why you need to attend this session: In this competitive market you need every edge you can gain. Who better to learn from than the companies that are hiring!
Currently Scheduled to Appear:
· AFLAC
· Michael J. Connolly & Sons
· MassHire
· MilliporeSigma
· Town of Natick
· United States Army Garrison – Natick
New to the program? Register at: https://50plusjobseekers.org/register/
For more information email: 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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| These signs are now showing Porchfest locations |
FM #1220 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1220 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the conversation with my Franklin TV & Radio colleague Frank Falvey. We are joined by Franklin’s Recreation Director Ryan Jette who wears 2 more hats for this discussion. Ryan plays as a member of the South Street 6 band scheduled for Franklin’s PorchFest, June 1. Ryan is also on the PorchFest Committee.
Our conversation starts with South Street Six, gets into PorchFest, meanders along to other cultural events in Franklin during the summer, and then comes back to finish with PorchFest.
We met to record this conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio studios on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
PorchFest is a free event supported by the Franklin Cultural District.
The conversation runs about 27 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Frank and Ryan. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1220-porchfest-preview-south-street-six-05-21-24
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Franklin PorchFest is scheduled for June 1 from noon to 6 PM (rain date Sunday, June 2)
PorchFest schedule and information -> https://franklin.porchfest.info/map/#schedule
South Street 6 -> https://www.facebook.com/southstreetsix
Volunteer PorchFest Resident Committee: John LoPresti, Karilyn Hammer, Caryn Kearns (?), Susan Rohrbach, Roberta Trahan, Beth Wierling, and Ryan Jette
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Franklin's PorchFest Preview with Ryan Jette - one of the South Street Six (audio) |
