Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Election Information for Franklin 2018

State Primary

Tuesday, September, 4, 2018 
Franklin High School, Oak Street
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Last day to register to vote or change party affiliation Wednesday, August 15, till 8:00 PM 
Town Clerk’s Office or online at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/

State Election

Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Franklin High School, Oak Street 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Last day to register to vote or change party affiliation Wednesday, October 17, till 8:00 PM
Town Clerk’s Office or online at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/


Download a copy of 2018 election info
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdG9PWHJFTndvekV4MnVSd1hKSW1TQjRtZkNJ/view?usp=sharing

Download a copy of the Absentee ballot info
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRGIxa0EyblRYRXpNcDVwRlhILTcwYVFkQjYw/view?usp=sharing

Election Information for Franklin 2018
Election Information for Franklin 2018

Remember when: Aug 8, 2014

Friday, August 8, 2014


Fieldhouse is gone

It didn't take long to demolish the field house. Half was taken down on Wednesday and at the end of the day Thursday, there remained only piles.

The remaining wall is for the small gym. It shows the arc of where the field house was
The remaining wall is for the small gym. It shows the arc of where the field house was

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/08/field-house-is-gone.html


Franklin Almanac - Episode 13 (video)

Catching up to post the Franklin Almanac - Episode 13 (video). Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.


Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable last year, you can catch up to Episode 13 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

Introduction- 00:00-00:37
Unified Basketball, Coach Leighton- 00:38-08:06
Harvest Festival 2017- 08:08-14:48
Sext Ed Forum- 14:50-23:20
Final Thoughts- 23:21-24:38

https://youtu.be/XUYBnpYUcpM




Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Opportunity For Sponsorships: Harlem Wizards Vs. Franklin Public Schools - Nov 16

Harlem Wizards Vs. Franklin Public Schools 
(“TEAM FPS”) 
A Community Basketball Event and Fundraiser 
To Benefit Franklin Education Foundation
Opportunity For Sponsorships

WHEN: Friday, November 16, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

WHERE: Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Gymnasium, Franklin, MA

WHAT: The Harlem Wizards will bring their team to Franklin to compete against “Team FPS” for a 2-hour tournament. The Harlem Wizards brand of “Trick Hoops & Alley Oops” entertainment basketball has been packing gyms across the globe for over 50 years! Their show includes amazing slams, world-class tricks, precision teamwork and humor.

WHO: “Team FPS” will include teachers and staff from Franklin Public Schools. We sell out every year with a crowd of 1,200 students, parents and children!

WHY: FEF fundraisers have raised over $350,000 which has been distributed to Franklin Public Schools in the form of special grants. All Franklin Public School staff members are eligible to submit creative, innovative ideas for programs or activities that would not traditionally be funded by tax dollars. To see a list of programs FEF has funded over the years, visit http://www.franklined.org/grants.

OPPORTUNITY FOR SPONSORSHIPS: This is FEF’s largest and most visible fundraiser of the year. Your sponsorship will highlight that your business supports Franklin Public Schools and the larger Franklin community. We have numerous opportunities at various levels to support the fundraiser and promote your business to the Franklin community. The attached flyers provide more details about the event and sponsorship levels. Thank you for considering supporting FEF and FPS!

Sincerely,
Franklin Education Foundation


Download a copy of the sponsor info here or use the PDF shown below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczYnNMbGU2SzJZWXZvSk43SnRlRjlwbmVpWDln/view?usp=sharing

Opportunity For Sponsorships: Harlem Wizards Vs. Franklin Public Schools - Nov 16
Harlem Wizards Vs. Franklin Public Schools - Nov 16




Concerts on the Common: Matt Zajac and Friends - Elaine Kessler - Story Teller - Aug 8

August 8
Matt Zajac and Friends 
Elaine Kessler - Story Teller


The main program is scheduled to run on Wednesday from 6:30 PM  - 8:30 PM. The Children's Programs from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM.

You can download a copy of the schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oG2-XOINB4ziJgVbf_4N0B6MNJCrG_SJ/view?usp=sharing


Concerts on the Common: Matt Zajac and Friends -  Elaine Kessler - story Teller - Aug 8
Concerts on the Common: Matt Zajac and Friends -  Elaine Kessler - story Teller - Aug 8

The concerts will use the new stage. Franklin's Town Council authorized the purchase last year and it has arrived in time to be used this summer.


full stage view
full stage view

Franklin Almanac - Episode 12 (video)

Catching up to post the Franklin Almanac - Episode 12 (video). Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.


Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable last year, you can catch up to Episode 12 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

Introduction- 00:00-00:39
Susan Rosen- 00:40-08:33
FSPA- 08:34-14:20
Massachusetts Green Communities- 14:21-22:50
Berry Insurance Halloween Costume Drive- 22:51-27:40
Final Thoughts- 27:41-29:05



https://youtu.be/lLDnNegiQ3Q



Visit www.FSPAonline.com for more information, including the FSPA catalog, summer brochure, and fall class schedule.


Franklin School For The Performing Arts
Franklin School For The Performing Arts

Remember when: Aug 7, 2013

Wednesday, August 7, 2013


Master Plan: Zoning

"The draft Master Plan 2013 for Franklin is chock full of great information. Zoning plans an important role in how Franklin operates and grows. Look around town, there are commercial zones and residential areas. These are all by design. The design can be changed via the zoning process and the overall guidelines to the design come from the Master Plan. The full plan document runs over 90 pages but should be required summer reading for each Franklin resident and voter.

You can participate in the Public Hearing on this draft on Saturday at the Library at 10:00 AM"

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Continue reading about the Master Plan as the review of the draft occurred during August 2013. The plan was accepted and approved by the Town Council and still provides guidance today.

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/master-plan-zoning.html

The 1997 and the current (as published in 2013) Master Plan documents can be found on the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/planning-community-development/pages/master-plan

development of the SNETT Trail is an action item in the Master Plan
development of the SNETT Trail is an action item in the Master Plan