"Finding Easy Walks Wherever You Are" with Marjorie Turner Hollman Friday May 21st at 12:30

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Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Marjorie Turner  Hollman

Kitchen Table Art Workshops: Altered Book Box, Sunday, June 6, 4:00 PM

Kitchen Table Art Workshops: 

Altered Book Box, Sunday, June 6, 4:00 PM

Kitchen Table Art Workshops: Altered Book Box, Sunday, June 6

Beautifying Old Discarded Books - Altered Book Box, June 6, 4-6 PM Zoom. 

Registration deadline June 2.

We will hollow out a no longer used book so it is now a useful and fun box to hold your secrets and more! We will also explore ways to repurpose the remaining book sheets as art objects.  

Presented on Zoom by Jacqueline Volpe, The Creativity Curator at jbvdesignstudio. You must sign up to be emailed the Zoom link. Kits providing materials and tools to be used in the workshop will be provided for the first 12 Franklin residents. 

Shortly before the workshop, instructions to pick up your kit at the library and the zoom link will be emailed to you. Anyone who registers but does not receive a kit will be emailed a supply list to gather materials for the project and the zoom link. 

To register please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at 508-520-4941, or email her at kshipala@minlib.net . For more information, visit Jacqueline at www.thecreativitycurator.com and email questions to her at Jacqueline@thecreativitycurator.com. 

This program is funded by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council.

 

Shared from the Library page  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/kitchen-table-art-workshops-altered-book-box-sunday-june-6-400-pm

Boston Globe: "On unemployment in Mass.? You’ll soon be required to look for a job"

"As the state edges closer to a full reopening, the Baker administration on Thursday announced it will reinstate a requirement that anyone receiving unemployment benefits actively search for a job, effective June 15.

Searching for a job was long required of those on unemployment until the pandemic struck, forcing the closings of many businesses and workplaces and wiping out hundreds of thousands of jobs.

The requirement was dropped last spring in recognition to how futile it would be as the state continued to lose jobs.

But the picture has improved since a year ago, when more than 500,000 people were on unemployment."

Continue reading the article online  (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/20/business/unemployment-mass-youll-soon-be-required-look-job/

Dark Sky Park in Maine, first in New England

"A vast expanse of forestland in Maine was designated New England’s first “dark sky park” this week.

A dark sky park is defined as “a land possessing an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment that is specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural heritage, and/or public enjoyment,” according to the International Dark-Sky Association. The North Maine Woods, where the designated area is located, is one of the darkest areas on the East Coast. The property is owned by the Appalachian Mountain Club.

“While the [Appalachian Mountain Club] North Maine Woods region retains its rugged character defined by the enormity of the forest here, it stands on the advancing edge of development that brings with it the end of the dark night sky,” said Dark Sky Park Superintendent Steve Tatko. “I see this designation as a way for the people of this area to re-envision the immense importance of this forest in a way that makes tangible the intrinsic beauty of the night sky we all cherish.”

Continue reading the article online  (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/19/metro/maine-park-becomes-first-dark-sky-park-new-england/

Visit the International Dark-Sky Association online at -> https://www.darksky.org/

The International Dark-Sky press release can be found here

https://www.darksky.org/amc-maine-woods-announcement/

Town of Franklin acquires 2 electric vehicles with grant

"The TOF was recently awarded $15K in Green Communities Grant funds to purchase 2018 Nissan Leafs! These electric vehicles will be used by the assessors, building dept and health dept staff. They are the 1st electric cars in our fleet. Our plan is to continue replacing gas cars... 

... with electric vehicles to become a more environmentally friendly community! We also installed EV charging stations at the Library and Town Hall and plan to add more at the DPW. Watch for these cars around town! #GoingGreenisKey #franklingoesgreen"

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https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1395377707039461381

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https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1395377712806744066

Town of Franklin acquires 2 electric vehicles with grant

This Saturday: Job Fair at URCC Member Plainridge Park Casino

Register Now

Job Fair at URCC Member Plainridge Park Casino This Saturday Register Today May 20, 2021 Plainridge Park Casino 301 Washington Street Plainville Register for the Job Fair Here https://careers-pngaming.icims.com/connect?eventId=163289

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Spring Beautification Volunteers & Sponsors Needed - Today!!!

Planting May 21

VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS NEEDED The Franklin Downtown Partnership is seeking volunteers and sponsors for its annual Beautification Projects in downtown Franklin. On May 21, members of the FDP, Franklin Garden Club and other volunteers will plant colorful mini-liquorice, purple and white wave petunias and pink gaura flowers in barrels and boxes throughout the downtown area.  Volunteers will meet at 2 p.m. on Fri., May 21 at Fairmount Fruit Farm to pick up the plants and transport them downtown. Then volunteers will plant the barrels in front of various businesses, and finally, the boxes and barrels at the bridge in downtown Franklin. If you can help with the spring planting, please email Eileen Mason. Sponsors are also needed. To see the sponsorship opportunities available, please click here. Then, fill out the sponsorship form here. Franklin Downtown Partnership • 774-571-3109 • FranklinDowntownPartnership.org

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