Remember when - August 4, 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Bill Glynn - sit and chat summary

In his lawn chair, one man was reading near the bandstand on the Town Common. The concerts are scheduled for Weds. Was he waiting for the concert? No, Bill Glynn was waiting for folks to show up for the "Sit and Chat".

They did come. By ones and twos, a total of seven. A mother with her children in Franklin schools who also works as a teacher. A father with children in the school whose wife is a teacher. She was at the boys baseball game, so he came. Two more mothers, coordinators for one of the school PCC organizations. Another mother with two little ones just getting into the school system, curious to understand what their future in the schools might be like. Another mother (also a teacher) brought her son who will be a senior at Franklin High in September (yes, he did want to come along).

Continue reading about the "Sit and Chat" session that Bill, a first year member of the School Committee, held back in 2010.

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2010/08/bill-glynn-sit-and-chat-summary.html

Remember when - August 4, 2010

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 8/3/18 - THU 8/9/18

FRIDAY 8/3/18

9:30am   Family Yoga @ Franklin Public Library

10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library

10:30am   Malik the Magic Guy @ Franklin Public Library

12-6pm   Farmers Market @ Town Common
8pm FPAC presents: Shakespeare's Macbeth @ Franklin Town Common

SATURDAY 8/4/18

10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
11am Goat Yoga (registration required) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm

10:30am   Pumpernickel Puppets @ Franklin Public Library
8pm Whatever Theater Festival 2018: The Game Show of All Game Shows + The Soiree! @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 8/5/18

8am   FREE Yoga at the Beach @ Chilson Beach, Beaver Pond  

10:30am   40th Feast of St. Rocco’s Festival - Opening Mass @ St. Mary’s Parish

1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 8/6/18

9am-6pm FSPA Open House @ 38 Main Street
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library

1pm   Garden Storytime @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 8/7/18

All Day   Drop In Craft @ Franklin Public Library

1pm   Pajama Dance Party @ Franklin Public Library

7pm   Friends of the Franklin Library Book Group @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 8/8/18

1pm   Ted Talks @ Franklin Senior Center

6pm   Concert on the Common: Matt Zajac and Friends @ Franklin Town Common

6pm   Movie Night @ Franklin Public Library

6:30pm   Friends of the Library Meeting @ Franklin Public Library

7pm   Town Council Meeting @ Municipal Building

7:30pm   Let’s Laugh Today (laughter yoga) @ FUSF

THURSDAY 8/9/18

9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library

10:30am   Pre-K Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library

5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

5-10pm   40th Feast of St. Rocco’s Festival (rides open) @ 195 Main St.

7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Town of Franklin kicks off study of Charles River Meadowlands with funding from DCR

Charles River Meadowland Initiative has announced an effort to secure the services of a consulting firm to undertake a study of more than 500 acres of lands in the towns of Franklin, Bellingham, and Medway currently under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The purpose of the study is to assess conservation and passive recreation opportunities available on those lands and adjacent town lands.

The $25,000 grant made available through the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) was facilitated by state representative Jeffrey Roy, representing Franklin and Medway, state representative Kevin Kuros, representing Bellingham, as well as former state representative John V. Fernandes of Milford.

According to Franklin Director of Planning, Bryan Taberner, the immediate goal is to identify a qualified firm and work to a timeline that will produce a report by the first half of 2019. “We expect that process should identify a few key areas for focus as well as general long-term goals,” he said. The work will be managed by a Working Group consisting of volunteers from the three communities, he added.

As part of the process, the Meadowlands Initiative Working Group and the consultant will be planning and hosting public hearings in Franklin, Bellingham, and Medway to identify ideas and concerns from townspeople, abutters, local officials, and others interested in the project. Feedback from that process will eventually become part of the report.

“This is a great step forward for the Charles River Meadowlands Initiative and is a credit to the many volunteers, our dedicated local legislators, and our local officials who have generously shared their time and ideas,” said Alan Earls, founder of the organization.

About the Charles River Meadowlands Initiative

The towns of Bellingham, Franklin, and Medway play host to more than 500 acres of land protected by the US Army Corps of Engineers as part of the Charles River Natural Valley flood control project. Organized in 2015 with guidance from Metacomet Land Trust, Charles River Meadowlands Initiative is an effort among citizens and local officials to work together and to work with Federal and State officials, to improve access to and management of this beautiful natural resource. 

For more information visit www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org

For questions about the Meadowland Initiative, please contact Alan Earls: alan.r.earls@gmail.com

For questions about the specific project parameters and requirements, contact Byran Taberner: btaberner@franklinma.gov

Oct. 28. 2017, 20 walkers explored between Oak St. Extension and White Ave in Franklin. (courtesy photo)

Remember when - August 3, 2009

Monday, August 3, 2009

Franklin: Walgreens Conveyor

Quite busy at the Walgreens (former Four Corners Bldg) site. The foundation appears to be nearing completion.


Franklin_WalgreensConveyor, originally uploaded by shersteve.

Continue reading from the archives of 2009

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2009/08/franklin-walgreens-conveyor.html

Franklin Almanac - Episode 8 (video) - from the archives

Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 8 (video) from the archives in July 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.

Franklin Almanac Episode 8 With Host Polikseni Manxhari is available for replay on YouTube. The show was originally posted on Jul 5, 2017

• Intro - 00:00-00:42
• Strawberry Stroll - 00:43-06:30
• Interview with Nan Rafter - 06:31-14:52
• Plaque dedication for Harvey Nasuti - 14:53-20:00
• LED streetlights - 20:01-27:40
• Final Thoughts - 27:41-29:57

https://youtu.be/WXiOH-zu9cs

Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 1

In the News: wreath on the tomb; absentee ballots available

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

"There is one organization that has endured since the Revolutionary War in America, drawing its roots from the Sons of Liberty themselves – The Improved Order of Red Men. 

Last weekend, Franklin resident Anthony Gromelski, national president of the Order of Red Men and a Vietnam veteran, joined state Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin, in placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. 

Gromelski placed the wreath for the final time as the Order’s president, a position also known as Great Incohonee. It was an honor he felt will last a lifetime, he said. 

“We’ve been doing this for 56 years,” he said. “It’s in the history books, and it’s to honor the Unknown Soldier.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180802/franklin-resident-places-wreath-on-tomb-of-unknown-soldier

"Secretary of State William Galvin announced Thursday that absentee ballots are now available in every city and town for the state party primaries scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 4. 

“With the absentee ballots now in the city and town halls, college students who will be heading back to school can obtain their ballots and cast them before they leave,” Galvin said in a statement. “Anyone who expects to be away or otherwise unable to get to their precinct on September 4th should apply for an absentee ballot as soon as possible.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180802/state-primary-absentee-ballots-are-available

THE BLACK BOX Sings… Frozen - Aug 8

THE BLACK BOX will present a concert celebrating the music of the highest-grossing animated film of all time: Disney’s Frozen! The concert will feature a narrated telling of Elsa and Anna’s story with live performances of the film’s songs as well as new music written for the current Broadway production. 

Enjoy the memorable songs of Kristen and Robert Lopez in concert on Wednesday, August 8 at 7:30 pm at THE BLACK BOX located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin. 

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for teens, $10 for youth 6-12, and $5 for kids 5 and under.

Modeled after the popular cabaret series “54 Sings” at Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC, THE BLACK BOX launches its new THE BLACK BOX Sings… Series with the songs of Disney’s Frozen. The series will celebrate the music of musicals, composers, and artists sung by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites.

For more information, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.

THE BLACK BOX Sings… Frozen - Aug 7