Wednesday, July 8, 2020

THE BLACK BOX Outdoor Concerts to Begin THURSDAY

The shows will take place in the venue's parking lot. 

Masks and social distancing are required in the lobby; typical gathering in the lobby is currently not allowed. 

Two people will be allowed at a time in the rest rooms; please wait six feet apart if there is a line. 

Table groupings will be limited to six. 
Patrons are asked to purchase tickets for their table group in one transaction. 

Patrons will only be seated with family or those with whom they are comfortable socializing. 

Advance ticketing and payment encouraged. 
The Bar will be table service only. 
Shows are one hour.

THE BLACK BOX Outdoor Concerts to Begin THURSDAY
THE BLACK BOX Outdoor Concerts to Begin THURSDAY

St John's Episcopal Church - Outdoor Service - July 19

St John's Episcopal Church to re-gather for Outdoor Worship THIS Sunday, July 12th
St John's Outdoor worship postponed till July 19
We need a little more time to pull together the details. Bring your chair and mask NEXT Sunday (7/19/20) at 10 AM

Bring your own chair and mask for worship on our front lawn.

See you Sunday at 10 AM. We'll still be live streaming on Facebook, as well.


St John's Episcopal Church - Outdoor Service - July 12
St John's Episcopal Church - Outdoor Service - July 12


Purchase Your FY21 Recycling Center Permit and Pre-Pay for Item Drop Off


The Recycling Center is open regular hours for full services. No cash or checks will be accepted.

All residents who wish to use the recycling center for item drop off will need to go online prior to pay the required fee(s). 

The online payment portal for recycling fees is on our Viewpoint site. https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1078 If you do not have a Viewpoint account, please follow the instructions to create one.

A printed slip detailing the fees paid will be required to show proof of payment at the Recycling Center.

No material that includes a fee will be accepted at the Recycling Center without prior payment online with printed receipt.

For a
copy of materials accepted, fees and hours at the Recycling Center and Curbside costs: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/news/recycling_center_and_curbside_fees_fy21.pdf

For additional information please call 508-553-5500, leave a message and someone will promptly call you back.

Please observe social distancing guidelines.


https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/fy-20-recycling-center-permit-expiration-extended-july-31-2020
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/fy-20-recycling-center-permit-expiration-extended-july-31-2020



Southeastern MA Veterans' Service Officers Association $500 Scholarship!

Veterans and Family Members Apply Before July 31, 2020

Please find the application for the scholarship here https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/scholarship_application.pdf

The Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans’ Services Officers Association (SMVSOA) will grant a $500.00 scholarship to be used to help defray education expenses if the following criteria is met:
  • Applicant is a Veteran, the spouse or widow of a Veteran, the child of a Veteranor the grandchild of a Veteran–DD214 required for verification
  • The Veterans’ Service Officer who is sponsoring the nomination is a current member of the SMVSOA
  • Application must be typed and submitted by hard copy; email not accepted
  • Application to include a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or employer
  • Official high school, trade school or college transcript
  • Application is post marked by July 31 of the current year and mailed to Lisa Potts, 210 Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043

Contact Dale Kurtz, Franklin VSO, at (508) 613-1315 for more information

Southeastern MA Veterans' Service Officers Association $500 Scholarship!
Southeastern MA Veterans' Service Officers Association $500 Scholarship!

Franklin Residents: Job Opportunity - Stormwater and Environmental Affairs Superintendent

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.  

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.


To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here (https://www.franklinma.gov/subscribe).

Franklin Residents: Job Opportunity - Stormwater and Environmental Affairs Superintendent
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunity - Stormwater and Environmental Affairs Superintendent

Franklin (MA) School Committee: July 2020 Newsletter

Read the latest "Franklin School Committee News" at this link:

https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/newsletters

Franklin (MA) School Committee: July 2020 Newsletter
Franklin (MA) School Committee: July 2020 Newsletter



Franklin Residents: Community Outreach Hearing - 164 Grove Street - July 16

Community Outreach Hearing - 164 Grove Street
PharmaCannis Massachusetts Inc. (dba Verilife)

Subject: Proposed Marijuana Establishment
Date: 7/16/2020
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom at the following web address https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87564277718

Presented by:​ PharmaCannis Massachusetts Inc. (dba Verilife)
Proposed address for retail establishment:​ 164 Grove St, Franklin MA 02038

There will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions. To join the online community outreach meeting enter the above listed web address into the address bar at the top of your internet browser and follow the listed instructions on the provided website.



For additional info on the company, visit their webpage https://www.verilife.com/ma

From the Cannabis Control Commission
https://mass-cannabis-control.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MPL-EXECUTIVE-SUMMARY-PHARMACANNIS-v3.pdf

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/legal-notices/agenda/community-outreach-hearing-164-grove-street-0