What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, November 8, 2024 ???

Friday, November 8

7am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library) 

10am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

2pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church) 

7pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Raillery Public House)

** NO  Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Master Plan Update Committee Meeting - November 14, 2024 - Your input is critical. Do you approve of the proposed changes?

The Master Plan Committee will be meeting on November 14, 2024 in the third floor training room at 6:30PM.

Master Plan Update Cmte Meeting - Nov 14, 2024

What will the future of Franklin be like? How will we deal with traffic, new buildings ... 

The Master Plan as drafted sets out the goals and objectives for the Town of Franklin to implement over the next 10 years. 

Your input is critical now. Do you approve of the proposed changes?

Come review the draft of the Master Plan and tell us what you think!

Download the Master Plan ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_master_plan_final_draft_report-nov2024.pdf

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/master-plan-committee-meeting-november-14-2024

CINEMA 80: Silent Saturday - "The Big Parade"

After a well-received experimental run from January to May at the Franklin Historical Museum, Cinema 80, captained by videographer and cinephile Chris Leverone, is back for another season of amazing free `Silent Saturday’ silent film entertainment on Saturdays at 6pm. The program is free but donations are encouraged.  

The Big Parade

The lineup for October includes:

• The Big Parade – With a showing timed for proximity to Veteran’s Day, The Big Parade a 1925 American drama has been praised as one of the best and most realistic films about World War I. 

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM and Sunday afternoons from 1:00PM-4:00PM. 

When visiting the museum, please consider donating a non-perishable item for the Franklin Food Pantry.    Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786.

   

Visit us online at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.com

Raye Lynn talks about the FSPA 40th Anniversary & the FPAC season underway at THE BLACK BOX (audio)

FM #1308 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1308 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Raye Lynn Mercer, founder and director of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) and Artistic/Executive Director of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC). We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

 

Our conversation covers 

• 40th anniversary of Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA)

• Franklin Performing Arts Company’s new season

• Fundraising efforts (The Gala, Culinary Cabaret, Golf Tournament, etc.)

• The role of arts & culture in the Franklin economy

The recording runs about 39 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1308-fspa-40th-the-black-box-season-10-23-24/

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Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) -> https://www.fspaonline.com/ 

Visit Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) online at -> https://fpaconline.com/ 

The audio recording mentions: 38 Years at 38 Main -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/raye-lynn-mercer-shares-some-stories-of.html 

Fun pathways with Raye Lynn & Susana Cordon -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/talking-about-fun-pathways-at-fspa-with.html

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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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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"

Raye Lynn talks about the FSPA 40th Anniversary & the FPAC season underway at THE BLACK BOX (audio)

MBTA Franklin/Foxboro Line: the new Fall/Winter Scheduled effective November 18, 2024

The new Fall/Winter Commuter Rail schedules go into effect on Monday, November 18th with seasonal and on-time performance adjustments. Schedules will be available online and in stations soon. Visit MBTA.com for more information.

- The ski train will be back on the Fitchburg Line. Wachusett Mountain ski area operates a shuttle between the ski area and Wachusett station during Winter months to connect to these trains which feature a specifically modified coach equipped with racks for ski and snowboard equipment. Update to when the Ski Trains will be in effect will come out soon.

- Holiday service: On Thursday, November 28th, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day), Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 (Christmas Day), Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 (New Year's Day), and Monday, February 17th, 2025 (President's Day) all lines will operate on a weekend schedule. On Monday, January 20th, 2025 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), and Monday, April 21st, 2025 (Patriot's Day), all lines will operate on a regular weekday schedule.

Affected lines: Newburyport/Rockport Line Lowell Line Fitchburg Line Framingham/Worcester Line Needham Line Franklin/Foxboro Line Fairmount Line Providence/Stoughton Line Middleborough/Lakeville Line Kingston Line Greenbush Line

Download the Franklin Line new Fall/Winter schedule ->   https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/batch_7237/2024-11-18-cr-fall-winter-franklin-foxboro-line-schedule.pdf

MBTA Franklin/Foxboro Line: the new Fall/Winter Scheduled effective November 18, 2024 

Want to do a food or fund drive for the Food Pantry? Here's how

Looking to do good and feel good?

How about making a positive impact by supporting The Pantry with a food or fund drive?

Food and fund drives are easily executed and stock The Pantry shelves with essential groceries and healthcare items. Food and fund drives can be done as an individual or group, and with people of all ages and abilities.

Here's how it works:

1.) Register your drive with The Pantry

2.) Promote in your community

3.) Collect your donations

4.) Schedule a drop off at The Pantry!

Complete details available online: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/food-and-fund-drives/?

Want to do a food or fund drive for the Food Pantry? Here's how

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/188vyapsVL/

Boston Globe: "Drought reaches ‘critical’ level in Massachusetts"

"The latest drought reports released Thursday show the severe drought in Massachusetts has reached a “critical” phase and is worsening, expanding beyond Greater Boston to now include central and western portions of the state, due to a lack of any significant rainfall. Rhode Island, Maine and Connecticut are also experiencing increased drought conditions.

“Severe drought” conditions now exist in eight counties or about 32 percent of the state, up from 14 percent just last week, according to the US Drought Monitor.

“Most stream flow rates across interior Southern New England are below normal or at their all-time lowest,” said Matthew Belk, lead meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Norton."

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/07/metro/massachusetts-drought-worsens-new-england/ 

https://www.drought.gov/states/massachusetts

"The U.S. Drought Monitor depicts the location and intensity of drought across the country. The map uses 5 classifications: Abnormally Dry (D0), showing areas that may be going into or are coming out of drought, and four levels of drought (D1–D4). The map is jointly produced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,  U.S. Department of Agriculture, and National Drought Mitigation Center. Authors from these agencies rotate creating the map each week, using both physical indicators and  input from local observers.

This map is used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to trigger some disaster declarations and loan eligibility. Individual states and water supply planning may use additional information to inform their declarations and actions. " 

Learn more -> 

https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/About/WhatistheUSDM.aspx

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Nov 8, 2024

• 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 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

7:00 am Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini

8:30 am Frank Presents: Christel Akouri

10:00 am Riffing on Main Street: Michael Walker Jones

11:00 am Senior Connection: Senior Expo 2024

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Green Bean Casserole

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 3

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

4:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Kevin Barthelemy

9:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rod & Gun Club

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

8:30 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

9:30 am MSAA Open Meeting 10-17-24

11:00 am FHS Track and Field: v Attleboro 04-04-23

2:00 pm Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

4:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

8:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am  Zoning Board of Appeals 10-24-24

12:00 pm  Economic Development 10-16-24

2:00 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals 10-24-24

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, November 7, 2024 ???

Thursday, November 7

7am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

8am Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting (Dean college)

9am Fallen Hero: Lawrence J. Clark (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

4pm Artsy Afternoons (Franklin Public Library)

5pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

5pm Barefoot Ballet (Franklin Public Library)

6:3pm Knife Skills with Chef Tom (Franklin Public Library)

7pm Musical Bingo: Dean POM Team vs Teddy Gallagher's (Teddy Gallagher's Pub)

7pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (FUSF) 

7pm LGBTQ Monthly meeting (Franklin TV and Radio Studio) 

9pm David Weber (live music) (3 Restaurant)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Commission on Persons with Disabilities agenda (Central Park Terrace)

Event Date:  Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/agenda_-_11-07-24_-_franklin_disability_commission_meeting.pdf

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting  (remote meeting)

Event Date:  Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 7:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/11.7.24_zba_agenda.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Fallen Hero Recognition: Lawrence J. Clark - November 7, 2024 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (11/07/24) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Lawrence J. Clark. 

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history  may be available for that veteran.  This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

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Lawrence J. Clark PVT. U. S. Army WWI

WWI doughboy memorial

Lawrence Clark was born in1888, the son of John and Mary Jane Clark, along with 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

For eight years he was a Massachusetts resident, working for the American Felt Company before entering the service.

He was said to be one of Franklin's most ardent sportsmen. He was noted for his golfing ability having won the Franklin Country Club Round Robin twice, before answering the call to colors.

He entered the Army on October 45, 1917 joining Company 1, 302 Infantry Regiment, 76th Division,.  He transferred on Feb 4, 1918 to Company L, 61st Infantry Regiment 5th Division and departed for Europe on April 16th 1918.

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For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway

https://photos.app.goo.gl/oRGdmq9krLNEBnjJ7

The video series of recognition ceremonies for 2024 (YTD) 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/07/fallen-hero-recognition-ceremonies-for.html

Second Sunday Speaker Series: The Story of the Boston Floating Hospital - Nov 10

Franklin’s own John Kulig, MD MPH, Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus at Tufts University School of Medicine, will share the remarkable story of the “Boston Floating Hospital,” which literally took its first trip around the harbor back in 1894, providing fresh air and medical care to poor, sick children. That beginning eventually led to an on shore hospital and remarkable research, including the development of life-saving ‘formula’ for children unable to get mother’s milk. 

Through research, ingenuity, and attention to the needs of ailing children and their families, the hospital grew into a scientific leader, pioneering pediatric medicine.

Kulig not only practiced at “Floating” he also was involved in the effort to write the history of the institution, which benefited not only Boston but many, many Franklin area children, over the years.

By Internet Archive Book Images - https://www.flickr.com/photos/internetarchivebookimages/14777891004/Source book page: https://archive.org/stream/harvardmedicalsc00parkuoft/harvardmedicalsc00parkuoft#page/n63/mode/1up, No restrictions, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43695820

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and Sunday afternoons from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. 

When visiting the museum, please consider donating a non-perishable item for the Franklin Food Pantry.    Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786. 

  

Visit us online at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.com

Ariel & Emily reveal the Senior Center event highlights for November 2024 (audio)

FM #1307 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1307 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator, and Emily Dellorco, Administrative Assistant with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

 

We talk about 

• Key special events throughout November

• Ribbon cutting for the New van - Nov 12

• Right after we recorded this, the date changed. We don’t have a new one yet so stay tuned for Senior Center updates on when it will be

And many other aspects of the very busy and fun place that the Senior Center is for the whole community, not just seniors!

The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. 

The recording runs about 27 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1307-franklin-ma-senior-ctr-event-highlights-for-november-2024-10-31-24/

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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc 

November newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/november_2024_newsletter.pdf 

Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945

November 2024 Calendar of Events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming 

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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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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"

Ariel & Emily reveal the Senior Center event highlights for November 2024 (audio)