"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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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Boston will soon allow ‘retail residential kitchens’ - maybe something Franklin could consider?
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
Housing Choice in Your Community - Webinar - May 6 |
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
FM #524 - Talk Franklin - 04/23/21 (audio)
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
- 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
- Mask, hygiene reminders
- Rabies clinic info coming May 1
- Pop up teaser
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Franklin Schools budget page https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget
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Lifelong Music Academy: 2021 Summer Music Program
Lifelong Music Academy
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.
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 |
FHS Cheerleaders -> 2021 Hockomock Champions
2021 HOCKOMOCK CHAMPIONS!!! Congratulations!!!!
FHS Cheerleaders -> 2021 Hockomock Champions |
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE by our CHEER TEAM in the (Virtual) Hockomock Championship Meet! pic.twitter.com/jobvMJKRs5
— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 24, 2021
FHS "Adopt A Senior for 2021" active now
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.
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FHS "Adopt A Senior for 2021" active now |