Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Reminder: 7 More days to apply for the new Cultural District Committee Volunteer Openings

7 More days to apply for the new Cultural District Committee Volunteer Openings!!

Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/135003

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The Town of Franklin recently established a new committee called the Franklin Cultural District Committee. The Town encourages all residents who are interested in volunteering for the Cultural District Committee to apply now for the first round of committee appointments. 

The Franklin Cultural District Committee has been created to attract artists and cultural enterprises, encourage business and job development, establish the district as a tourist destination, preserve and reuse historic buildings, enhance property values, and foster local cultural development. 

The Committee will consist on 7 Members with 3-Year terms after the initial staggering of the appointments. 

To create staggered terms for the initial (first) appointments will be as follows: 
  • 3 members will be appointed for a 3-year term; 
  • 2 members will be appointed for a 2-year term (at annual re-appointments member can renew for a 3 year term); and 
  • 2 members will be appointed for a 1-year term (at annual re-appointments member can renew for a 3 year term). 

To apply please visit the Town’s website and fill out the online volunteer form at: http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php 

The Application period will begin on Monday, July 10th and the deadline for applying will be Monday, August 7th by the close of business at 4:00 PM. 

Any interested party may also apply in person in the Town Administrator’s Office at 355 East Central Street in the Municipal Building. 

For more information or questions about a Board or Committee, please visit the committeewebsite or contact the Town Administrator’s Office, at 508-520-4949. 

the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival will fill the stage with performances for three days July 26-29
the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival will fill the stage with performances for three days July 26-29

Chilson Beach: water testing results

Chilson Beach is tested weekly throughout the summer every Monday. The results are posted immediately at: http://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-departme…/…/beaver-pond  
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the office. We want to make sure all residents have the facts about water quality. 508-613-1666 
Also, the new turf field will be ready by September 1st.




Chilson Beach - August 2016
Chilson Beach - August 2016

"it’s about protecting your peers"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"This summer when a Franklin cop says “freeze!” they’re not always going in for an arrest. 
But they may be about to issue a “ticket” to a minor. 
Officers Leeanne Baker and Paul Fiorio have given out several “positive tickets” to do-gooder children as part of Operation Chill. The officers carry stacks of coupons for a free 12-ounce Slurpee to give to children they see practicing safety and following the rules.. 
The program, sponsored by 7-Eleven mini-marts and gas stations, is not just an attempt to get children to behave, but also to give police officers a more positive image."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170801/franklin-police-give-out-tickets-to-kids-for-good-deeds

Operation Chill was announced by the Franklin Police in July
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/07/franklin-police-participate-in.html

Franklin Police participate  in "Operation Chill"
Franklin Police participate 
in "Operation Chill"

In the News: FY 2018 first month revenues; possible sale tax cut for ballot question

Two articles related to the State budget. One on the revenues generated in the first month of the new fiscal year (FY 2018) and the second on a possible ballot question put forward by retailers to reduce the sales tax in MA. From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:


"The Massachusetts Lottery surpassed the $1 billion mark in net profits for the first time in its history, raking in $1.035 billion in fiscal 2017 despite declining sales, officials announced Monday. 
Estimated sales of $5.093 billion for the fiscal year that ended June 30 dropped below the $5.233 billion in sales the previous year, which marked an all-time high, Lottery executive director Michael Sweeney said Monday at a Lottery Commission meeting. 
The Lottery reported a record high of $915 million in Keno sales, attributing it in part to a continued expansion of agents offering the game. Meanwhile, Powerball sales fell by $47.2 million from fiscal 2016 and instant ticket sales dropped 2.7 percent to $3.5 billion."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170801/sales-and-payouts-down-profits-up-at-state-lottery



"Massachusetts voters in November 2018 may have a major tax cut on their ballot to go along with a proposed surtax on high income households. 
Retail industry officials are poised to file initiative petitions that would reduce the 6.25 percent sales tax rate to either 5 percent or 4.5 percent, the News Service has learned. 
“Massachusetts small businesses that employ thousands of workers are significantly disadvantaged when competing with stores in tax-free New Hampshire and big online retailers,” Jon Hurst, president of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, said in a statement. “Reducing the state sales tax will help small business remain competitive, while also putting money back in the pockets of those who need it most including seniors on fixed incomes and working class families.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170801/retailers-will-file-sales-tax-cut-ballot-question

For reference


Governor Baker signs the FY 2018 budget
http://www.mass.gov/governor/press-office/press-releases/fy2018/governor-baker-signs-fiscal-year-2018-budget.html

Franklin Town Council 2nd budget hearing for FY 2018 
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/05/franklin-ma-town-council-budget-hearing.html

Franklin Town Council approves FY 2018 budget
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/live-reporting-town-council-budget.html

new turf field surfaces were the result of several years of saving for the eventual replacement to avoid the one time cost
new turf field surfaces were the result of several years of saving
for the eventual replacement to avoid the one time cost  


Tuesday, August 1, 2017

LiveARTS: 2017-2018 Concert Series


SUNDAY September 17, 2017 Benefit Concert
Victor Rosenbaum, world renowned pianist
Tickets: $40 Adults, $30 Seniors, $75 Family with children, Students under 18 by donation

SUNDAY October 22, 2017
Live Arts String Quartet
Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Seniors, Students under 18 free

SUNDAY February 25, 2018
Boston Trio
Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Seniors, Students under 18 free

SUNDAY April 8, 2018
Keisuke Weikuko, Oboe Trio, Boston Symphony
Tickets: : $20 Adults, $15 Seniors, Students under 18 free

All concerts are given at the Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA at 3:00 p.m.

www.liveartsma.org

LiveARTS is supported in part by grants from the Franklin, Norfolk and Wrentham Cultural Councils which are sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

LiveARTS is an affiliated organization of First Universalist Society, Franklin, MA

LiveARTS: 2017-2018 Concert Series
LiveARTS: 2017-2018 Concert Series

New turf field at Franklin High School being installed

After several years of saving and a bunch of discussion on what type of infill to use, the new turf fields at Beaver St and the high school are being installed. The installation was timed for the summer ad to be ready for the opening of the school year.

new turf field install underway at the high school
new turf field install underway at the high school

while crumb rubber was chosen as the infill, this is coated with an epoxy finish
while crumb rubber was chosen as the infill, this is coated with an epoxy finish

“We’re going to pull up our tents, so to speak”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"After almost 40 years, St. Mary’s Parish will hold its second to last Feast of St. Rocco festival starting on Sunday. 
“We’re going to pull up our tents, so to speak,” co-chairman of the event, Peter Brunelli said. “It’s getting hard to get people to keep committing to do this.” 
Until that time, however, Brunelli said everyone is welcome to the annual event and that he hopes to see as many in attendance as possible. 
The 39th annual event, which celebrates St. Rocco who is seen as a protector against sickness, will be held Aug. 6-13 at One Church Street. The celebration will be host to various events including live music, rides, food and more."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170731/st-roccos-festival-starts-sunday-in-franklin

Fr Brian Manning's letter to the parish on St Rocco's
http://stmarysfranklin.org/media/1/23/2017StRoccoLetter.PDF




St Rocco's Festival
carousel detail from St Rocco's 2012