Thursday, July 10, 2025
Where can we build?
via the Massachusetts Housing Partnership:
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| Where can we build? |
The CHD team worked through four project typologies to demonstrate how users can explore the data to identify an initial set of sites to explore that fit regional and community housing priorities.
These slides walk us through Scenario #1: Infill opportunities in neighborhoods with existing residential density
Read the full report -> https://www.mhp.net/news/2025/western-mass-development-opportunities
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DL2Z7ecMeNi/
Editor's Note: Yes, the details of the report focus on Western MA. The overall approach is not far off from any other area of MA.
Scenario 1: Infill opportunities in neighborhoods with existing residential density
Scenario 2: Accessory dwelling units near existing infrastructure
Scenario 3: Proactive investments to preserve affordable housing
Scenario 4: Diverse strategies and partnerships in Gateway Cities
Save the Date for Advocates Annual Gala - Nov 13. 2025 - 6 PM
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Would you like to join our Opening Celebration with a FREE CLASS during our Launch Week Thurs-Sun July 17-20
Hi Neighbor,
we are 8 days away from opening our new group strength and conditioning studio BFT Franklin Village on July 17th!
As part of my Moms Only Stroll contact list, I would love to invite you to take a free class and join us to celebrate this huge milestone that has been in the works since NOV of 2023!!!
👇Here's a link with class details or click the poll below!
| Would you like to join our Opening Celebration with a FREE CLASS during our Launch Week Thurs-Sun July 17-20? We offer 50-55min group strength and conditioning classes for all fitness levels and abilities! |
| YES! Send details |
| I have questions before I book |
| No thank you |
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(in the Stop and Shop/Marshalls Plaza -- in between Wild Birds Unlimited and Visionworks)
Karaoke Night this Saturday! La Cantina 7/12/25
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| Karaoke Night this Saturday! La Cantina 7/12/25 |
Don’t miss out, bring your friends and sing your heart out
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DL3nP1NRLD-/
New Legal Ad - Electric Vehicle Charging Station 07/23/2025
The Franklin Town Council will hold a second reading and final vote on the adoption of two Town Code Bylaw Amendments summarized as follows:
- Bylaw Amendment 25-936: Proposes to add a new subsection G. Electric Vehicle Charging Station Revolving Fund as a new Authorized Revolving Fund under Chapter 73, Section 73-5 of Franklin Town Code.
- Bylaw Amendment 25-937: Proposes to amend Franklin Town Code at Chapter 82, Section 82-6, Schedule of Service, Subsection A. Administration by adding a fee of 35 cents per kWh for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.
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| Electric Vehicle Charging Station |
Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) town calendar to review the agenda including full text of proposed bylaw amendments, and for up to date meeting information, on and after July 18, 2025.
Please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949 if you require further information or to make arrangements for translation services
Respectfully Submitted by,
Julie McCann
Veterans and caregivers: Recognize VA benefits overpayment scams
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Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, July 10, 2025
Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves.
It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.
Tune in to listen to the following:
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| Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday |
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events
- This segment repeats the episode where Kris Russell and I talk about the 15th Anniversary of The Drummers Studio https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/06/kris-russell-and-i-talk-about-15th.html
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour
Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"
The Turntable Show airs Sting's "Ten Summoner's Tales" album, his 4th studio album post the Police, Ten Summoner's Tales includes the award winning songs "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You" and "Fields Of Gold". As a solo musician and as a member of the Police, Sting has received 17 Grammy Awards and as a solo artist, he has an additional 10 GRAMMY Awards beyond his Police wins.
The Vibe Playlist Hour features live and studio cuts from Sting's solo career and a few surprise Police songs.
Enjoy Sting's creativity and masterful music productions!
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, July 10, 2025
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = THURSDAY
9:00 am Frank's Musings: Israeli Conflict
9:30 am Frank's Musings: Big, Beautiful Bill
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness Day 2024
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Pies
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1
3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams
4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2
5:00 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta
6:00 pm Horace Mann PSA
9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Abbie Gardner
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = THURSDAY
7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22
8:30 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra
10:00 am FHS Graduation 2025
2:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies
3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2
4:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Taunton 04-09-25
9:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = THURSDAY
8:00 am Conservation Commission 06-26-25
2:00 pm Conservation Commission 06-26-25
7:00 pm Conservation Commission CHAMBERS 921 2794 2877
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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| Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA |
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 ???
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| Library & Senior Center events |
1:00pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm Summer Patio Concerts: Kat Chapman (live music) (Franklin Public Library)
For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->
** Town Meetings today **
Historical Commission Meeting
Wednesday, July 9 Time: 6:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092025-1814------------
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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 Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
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