Via the Franklin Fire Dept Twitter account:
"The Franklin Fire Department conducted a dive drill today (7/11/24) at Chilson Beach - Beaver Pond with the Bristol North Dive Team. We have three members assigned to this team."
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| Fire Dept dive drill conducted at Chilson Beach Thursday, July 11 |
"My Name Is Maxwell Morrongiello. I live at 127 Central Park Terrace
Imagine a not too distant future, where you are in an area with bustling storefronts, a vibrant local economy, and transit oriented housing near a commuter rail and easy access to the highway.
This, in fact, is not Franklin's downtown, but a revitalized and completely reimagined Forge Park 2 Miles to the west. This Master Plan Committee can lay the groundwork to make this future a reality.
Forge Park should be reimagined to have the following features:
· Transit Oriented Mixed Use Development with easy access to 495 and the commuter rail
o Think Assembly Row in Somerville
o Limited traffic disruption to the rest of town
· Connection to the Rail Trail
· The Town should explore private and public bus options including
o Implementing a Logan Express Bus Service
o Direct Bus service to Worcester
o Direct Bus Service to Providence
o A joint agreement with RIPTA and MASSDOT to provide connection to RIPTA in exchange for increased commuter rail service
o GATRA Fixed Route service
· Zipcar and other car rental options
o Would be utilized by reverse commuters from Boston,
o Utilized by Franklin residents who don't often need a vehicle
During the Master Plan process Franklin Downtown has received a bulk of the attention. Don't neglect implementing a bright and bold vision for Forge Park!"
The Franklin TV link should bring you directly to Max's comments -> https://www.youtube.com/live/qK0miWgTjaU?si=SdA9QWEeoy3VD3U-&t=2547
Via TED Talks
"In a scorching talk, marketing professor and podcaster Scott Galloway dissects the data showing that, by many measures, young people in the US are worse off financially than ever before. He unpacks the root causes and effects of this "great intergenerational theft," asking why we let it continue and showing how we could make it end. (Note: This talk contains mature language.)"
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| The next Veterans Council Meeting is August 15, 2024 |
In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a tree removal, stump grinding and tree trimming firm.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-tree-trimming-and-removal
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| Town of Franklin: Invitation For Bid on Tree Trimming and Removal |
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| Summer Sunday Worship Series: The Artist Within - July 14, 2024 |
The First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at fusf.org or contact our Interim Minister, the Reverend Beverly Waring at 508- 528- 5348 or minister@fusf.org.
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| Master Plan Update Cmte conducts public hearing, gets feedback to consider (video) |
Support the Franklin Food Pantry’s Falmouth Road Race Team by attending a fRUNdraiser at La Cantina Winery 230 Cottage St. in Franklin on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include live music, door prizes, choice of beverage, and small bites.
All proceeds benefit The Pantry. Tickets are limited and can be purchased online at: https://bit.ly/45XZ7OZ
The 52nd running of the Falmouth Road Race takes place on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Volunteer and Board Member Amber Baur leads The Pantry’s team of six runners as they take on the iconic 7-mile seaside course and raise money to fight food insecurity in our community.
For more information, visit The Pantry’s website at www.franklinfoodpantry.org/
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| La Cantina fRUNdraiser to Support Franklin Food Pantry’s Falmouth Road Race Team - July 19 |
"Millions of Massachusetts voters will hit the polls in November to cast a presidential ballot. They also could rewrite state laws in ways unseen in decades.Unions, advocates, and out-of-state groups are pushing to put five ballot questions before voters this fall, creating what would be the largest single slate in 24 years. The breadth of the lineup appears likely to spur one of the most expensive ballot question campaigns in Massachusetts history, with groups collectively having spent millions of dollars before the ballot has even been finalized.
Possible ballot questions For voters, that not only could mean enduring an onslaught of political advertising, but also wrestling with weighty policy decisions. Should the state scrap MCAS exams as a graduation requirement, reversing years of educational standards? Should it legalize psychedelic mushrooms? Should ride-share drivers be allowed to unionize?"
Dept. of Arts, Culture and the Creative economy has launched the Franklin Creative Database to centralize artist and creative information for our community.Fill out our quick survey (linked in our profile) to share what creative practices you’re involved in and what opportunities you’re looking for! And we’ll make the magic happen 🪩💕Have questions? Reach out to Cory Shea (cshea@franklinma.gov)
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| Creative practice database opens for artists and creatives to share info |
FM #1243 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1234 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. 6 members participated, 5 in chambers, one remote (Gallagher), one was absent (Sompally).
Quick recap:
FY 2025 budget update - provided status on the hiring process, 29 open positions, multiple moving parts, jobs posted, recruiting active, some already hired (# not specified).
Awaiting word on possible move of the Town Council to add another $1M at their meeting July 17. These funds, if approved, would be used for non-personnel restoration of programs, supplies, etc.
Redistricting status update - work progressing, principals announced, asst principals announcement forthcoming, work on the district alignment progressing, still working toward a release target of Sept/Oct. Date likely to be available later this summer. The info would go to the School Committee for review.
New website published as of July 1. Mobile client available for download to Apple or Android devices. Links still being fixed, content generally there and items being added as identified.
The recording runs about 70 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1243-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-07-09-24
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The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEwItlrKSTE
Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_school_committee_meeting_5.pdf
Meeting packet folder -> (other docs released for this meeting, some of them available after the meeting) https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2023---24-meeting-packets/june-18%2C-2024/653629
My notes in one PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MyqmefrU9Uc0hDTPGUs1Jm8sulLGFybI/view?usp=drive_link
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