Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Boston will soon allow ‘retail residential kitchens’ - maybe something Franklin could consider?

"Boston food entrepreneurs will get a boost beginning on Friday, April 30, when a retail residential kitchens ordinance goes into effect. This allows home cooks to prepare shelf-stable foods in their homes for resale at farmers’ markets, online, and through the mail. They can make up to $25,000 per year.

Boston City Councilor at Large Julia Mejia introduced the ordinance after a conversation with Andree Entezari, who had relocated to Boston from Los Angeles, where he ran a fruit leather business from home. He wanted to do the same here.

“This is a way to test products that aren’t cost-prohibitive,” he said. “Working out of your home reduces start-up costs and engages you in your local community. It allows you to meet others in a special way, through food.”
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Housing Choice in Your Community - Webinar - May 6


"#HousingChoice: what are the details of the law, what state guidance has been shared, what decisions still need to be made - join us, @MAPCMetroBoston, and @mhphousing on May 6th for answers to these questions and more!"
Register here -> https://t.co/Iwjpmsn4MN 

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Housing Choice in Your Community - Webinar - May 6
Housing Choice in Your Community - Webinar - May 6


Tuesday, April 27, 2021

FM #524 - Talk Franklin - 04/23/21 (audio)

FM #524 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 524 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Anne Marie Tracey. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about: 
Earth Day
  • Not just Apr 22, and out about Apr 24 with clean up efforts
  • Climate and repercussions
Budget hearings
  • Apr 27 - Town (Administration, Clerk, Library, Senior Center, etc.)
  • Apr 28 - Safety (Police, Fire, MECC)
  • Apr 29 - DPW (also enterprise accounts for water, sewer, trash/recycle and stormwater fee proposal)
  • May 4 - Schools
Re-opening 
  • Mask, hygiene reminders
  • Rabies clinic info coming May 1
  • Pop up teaser
Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 31 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Anne Marie.  Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b56e5119-12cf-43e6-9ed8-c2bbd1e018af 

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Town of Franklin COVID-19 page = https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/vaccination-and-covid-19-data 

Town of Franklin budget page  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget 
Franklin Schools budget page  https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 
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.
For additional information, please visit   Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news/
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 #524 - Talk Franklin - 04/23/21 (audio)
FM #524 - Talk Franklin - 04/23/21 (audio)


Lifelong Music Academy: 2021 Summer Music Program


Lifelong Music Academy

Summer 2021 Music Programs

July 19 – 30, 2021

8:30 am – 12:30 pm

$350 per program

Franklin High School

 

40 hours of musical instruction over two weeks!  Ensemble rehearsals, recreational time, spirit days, and more. Students will end the two weeks with a performance*.

 

  • SUMMER SYMPHONIC BAND – Entering 7th–9th grades with 1 or more years of playing experience

  • SUMMER SYMPHONIC STRINGS – Entering 7th–9th grades with 1 or more years of playing experience

  • SUMMER GLEE – Entering 7th–9th grades, no experience necessary

 

*Performance will be recorded and sent to families via email.

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

https://reg.learningstream.com/view/view_month.aspx?as=79&wp=419&aid=FPSLLI

 

Plus, we have a 6-week summer session of PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS for students entering 3rd–12th grades, and adults. July 6 – August 11, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, depending on the instrument. Choose 4, 5 or 6 weeks that fit your schedule. $35 for 30-minute lessons, $65 for 60-minute lessons. Click the link above to register.

 

QUESTIONS?  Email MusicAcademy@franklinps.net.


Lifelong Music Academy
Lifelong Music Academy

FHS Cheerleaders -> 2021 Hockomock Champions

FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) tweeted on Mon, Apr 26, 2021:

2021 HOCKOMOCK CHAMPIONS!!! Congratulations!!!!

FHS Cheerleaders -> 2021 Hockomock Champions
FHS Cheerleaders -> 2021 Hockomock Champions 




FHS "Adopt A Senior for 2021" active now

To all FHS Senior families:
A fun Facebook page was created last month by a few Senior parents, called FHS Adopt A Senior. Hope you’ve joined the page & have started helping these Seniors celebrate their upcoming graduation. This is a great Senior class!! 
2021 Lawn Signs: 
Also, on that Facebook page is information if you want to order lawn signs that you may be seeing popping up all over Franklin. Just wanted to share, in case you are looking for the info. Updates are regularly posted on the FHS Adopt A Senior Facebook page, for orders & pickup details.

Adopt a Senior -> It is a private group    https://www.facebook.com/groups/425922005162988

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Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting - Apr 28

Franklin Public Schools
Franklin School Committee

Community Relations Subcommittee

Wednesday April 28, 2021 = 3:30 PM

Virtual Meeting

Agenda:
  • Budget Flyer / Video distribution
  • Generate ideas to support two way communication within community

Full agenda doc contains connection info

Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting - Apr 28
Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting - Apr 28