Franklin's Cultural District Notes - November 2020

Welcome from The Chair ... Nancy Schoen

We are now almost halfway through November and are approaching the holiday season. Like many other things in 2020 our holidays will be very different than they have been in the past. Due to the rising numbers of Covid-19 cases, many holiday gatherings, performances and celebrations will be held virtually. In response to the high number of cases, Massachusetts Governor Baker has issued some new guidelines for businesses, restaurants and performance venues. These new guidelines are designed to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus and to hopefully prevent the need for another lockdown in our state.

Although the cooler weather and additional restrictions are a challenge it is amazing to see the creativity in the Franklin community. Several Franklin restaurants are now moving most of their dining indoors, rearranging indoor spaces to accommodate social distancing requirements. Others are continuing to offer outdoor dining in tents with outdoor patio heaters. The recent warm weather enabled many more diners to enjoy a lovely outdoor meal.

The Franklin Public Schools community was excited to see the students gradually return to school. The Franklin elementary and middle schools began “in person” instruction in October. The high school students are continuing to attend school remotely, but will hopefully begin the “hybrid model” of instruction on November 16th. The high school music students produced a Chamber Music concert on November 5th which was broadcast via livestream. Seventy middle school band students from all three middle schools practiced together remotely and then performed a mini concert virtually.

As you begin your holiday preparations and shopping please remember to “Keep it Local” and support the many wonderful businesses right here in Franklin!

 

For the complete newsletter and prior newsletter archives, please visit

https://www.franklinculture.org/about/pages/newsletter

 

Franklin's Cultural District Notes - November 2020

 

FM #391 Health Dir Cathleen Liberty - 11/12/20 (audio)

FM #391 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 391 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin, MA Health Director Cathleen Liberty. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about how she is keeping her head above water on the COVID-19 pandemic, all the recent changes and what remains the same, especially as we head into this holiday season.

The recording runs about 24 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Cathleen   Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HyBwn4CS

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Health Dept page  https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department 

Town of Franklin Coronovirus portal  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/coronavirus-information-portal 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

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If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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FM #391 Health Dir Cathleen Liberty - 11/12/20 (audio)

Franklin Historical Museum: December Schedule & tree Ornaments for sale

The Franklin Historical Museum is open once again with a limited schedule.  We will be open on Sundays only until further notice, 1:00PM-4:00PM.  

 

In keeping with the present COVID-19 protocols masks are required and social distancing is monitored. 

 

We invite you visit our newly revamped Gift Shop with many new items with a Franklin theme.  Our popular tree ornaments are back, this year with two designs. Don't miss your chance to purchase the Franklin Library ornament and the Downtown Water Trough ornament before they sell out. 

 

From all of us at the Franklin Historical Museum we wish you an your families safe and Happy Holidays. Visit us at 80 West Central Street, Franklin MA. The museum is ADA compliant and admission is always Free. Donations are gratefully accepted.

 

 

December Schedule & tree Ornaments for sale

FHS girls soccer fall to Mansfield to close out season

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the fall sports results for Franklin High School on Monday, Nov 16

 

Girls Soccer = Consolation Rounds = Mansfield, 1 @ Franklin, 0 – Final 

– Cathryn Cooney won the game and completed a season sweep for the Hornets, scoring from the penalty spot with 12 minutes left in the game. Franklin coach Tom Geysen called it a well-played, physical game from both teams. 

For other results around the Hockomock League  

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-16-20/

FHS girls soccer fall to Mansfield to close out season

Final results of the Nov 3, 2020 election for Franklin voters

With the 20552 votes cast, this was the largest single total in Franklin, MA history. However, they represent 83% of the registered voters and in the Presidential election of 2016, we turned out 86%.

 

Download a copy here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NkMBu-tkFhDzIIpP6TiefQQm9wnA-D44/view?usp=sharing

 

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Final results of the Nov 3, 2020 election for Franklin voters

 

Keep It Local - Support Franklin Businesses

Keep an eye open for the new Keep It Local signs in the windows and on the doors of many Franklin businesses. The Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) has been distributing the signs to remind people of the importance of continuing to support our local establishments who have been hit so hard by the pandemic. Residents and businesses are invited to take photos with the signs and post them on Facebook and Instagram. Tag the FDP on those posts and the FDP will share them on its social media.

"We need to keep the focus on our local businesses, not only during the holiday season, but throughout the winter,” said FDP Executive Director Lisa Piana. “The Partnership reminds members of the community to spend locally whenever possible.“

If you would like to support local Franklin businesses, join the FDP as a resident member for only $25 a year. Visit the FDP website or email downtown.franklin@yahoo.com for more information.

The FDP is a non-profit 501©3 organization made up of nearly 300 residents, business owners and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org

 

Keep It Local - Support Franklin Businesses

Simplicity and Differentiation Workshop for job-seekers - discount code

Via Ed Lawrence:

I have an update for the workshops I previously posted; a discount code for you.
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More details and to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/simplicity-and-personal-brand-for-job-seekers-tickets-128648026711

Simplicity and Personal Brand for Job Seekers
by Stephen Melanson, President of Melanson Consulting

In this 2-session package, learn Simplicity, Personal Brand, Differentiation, and the confidence that comes from focus and clarity.

Thursday December 10th;  1pm - 2pm EST

*****Save $10 - At registration, use Code:  December     ********

Stephen Melanson, the corporate branding specialist, has announced a two-session workshop for job-seekers.

Dec 10 and 17 - 1-2:00 PM ET

If you're looking for your next professional role, you have to break away from the pack and be clear about your value. And if it's not simple enough, it won't work as well as you need.

Why would an employer be crazy to not hire you? Do you know? Can you verbalize it in about 5 seconds, or describe it in a few words?

In this two-session package, we'll cover:

• The rules for 'Simplicity' as a business tool
• What 'Verbal Branding' is, and how to use it
• How to differentiate and not commoditize yourself
• Building a strategy for job seeking that works
• Viewing the effort to sell yourself
• How to be more effective in less time
• The scary, critical truth about being memorable
• Confidence and a little courage

Register via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/simplicity-and-personal-brand-for-job-seekers-tickets-128648026711

TESTIMONIAL QUOTE: Conference Speaker for Top 5 Asset Management firm worldwide: Annual Summit, 2019 "Yours was the only session to get a perfect score from the audience."

NOTE: There are no refunds for this package. Please be sure you can attend before signing up.

To learn more about Stephen Melanson:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmelansonconsulting/

 

Job Search Workshop: "Simplicity and Personal Brand for Job Seekers"