COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic - Sep 15 -> 10 AM to 3 PM

The Town of Franklin will hold a vaccination clinic on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Davis Thayer Parking Lot (137 W. Central Street). 

This clinic falls on the 2nd dose date from our previous clinic on August 25,2021, however, 1st time doses are also available.

Registrations are available, however, walk ins are welcome.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/FranklinPUBLICVAX

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic - Sep 15 -> 10 AM to 3 PM

Franklin Art Association: art exhibit - Oct 2, 2021

The Franklin Art Association (FAA) will be having an art exhibition in conjunction with the Harvest Festival from 12 - 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 2, 2021

Franklin Art Association: art exhibit - Oct 2, 2021

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting, Sep 16, 7:00 PM

Hello to all from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Please mark your calendars for this week's  Node meeting, Thursday, September 16, 7:00 PM.  (As a reminder, we meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.)

Here are the the Zoom details.

Join on Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/544734092?pwd=N3hwYzZBazRYZG9ycHRsbmliVkMxZz09

Meeting ID: 544 734 092

Password: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

Our agenda will cover developments and actions in Massachusetts and nationwide, including legislation and the ongoing efforts to transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy.   

Our Greater Franklin Node wants to collaborate with groups and individuals from the region who share the same concerns, so all our cities and towns can benefit. Please join us to learn and contribute. 

If you cannot participate in the Node meeting on Thursday but have some information to share, e.g., notice about a community meeting or a recommended webinar, you can send it to ralph.halpern@comcast.net.

We'll send a reminder on Thursday.  Thanks for your participation and support.

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel

Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern

ralph.halpern@comcast.net

781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017 (c)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting, Sep 16, 7:00 PM

Q&A on Franklin Matters - Sep 16 at 1:00 PM (hybrid meeting)

 Get your Franklin MA questions answered on Thursday, September 16 at 1:00 PM. 

This is a hybrid event coordinated with the Senior Center = "Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock"

• Held at the Franklin Senior Center for those who want to meet in person
• A Zoom session is also available for remote participation

Zoom info

Topic: Franklin Matters Q&A

Time: Sep 16, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88223283552?pwd=UDd2N1ZuSlUwQXpwTmgzRFV0eEErZz09

Meeting ID: 882 2328 3552

Passcode: wfpr1029

One tap mobile

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*While we do use Zoom to help with the meeting facilitation, only the audio portion of the meeting is recorded for playback via podcast and/or wfpr.fm radio

Q&A on Franklin Matters - Sep 16 at 1:00 PM

Friction Farm Modern Folk Duo Performance at the Franklin Public Library - Sep 15

Friction Farm  - Modern Folk Duo Schedule 

Performance at the Franklin Public Library - Sep 15

Friction Farm Modern Folk Duo Performance at the Franklin Public Library - Sep 15

Modern-folk duo Friction Farm, is a husband and wife team of traveling troubadours. Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay, combine storytelling, social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes, and quirky observations. Their lyrically rich, harmony-driven songs earned them spots as Kerrville New Folk Finalists, Falcon Ridge Emerging Artists, and South Florida Folk Festival Songwriter winners. Friction Farm's latest CD, "Evidence of Hope", which reached #10 on the Folk Radio Chart, was written during that unplanned year at home during which they struggled to find hope in the most unlikely places. This performance is free and open to the public. For more information about Fiction Farm, please visit http://www.frictionfarm.com/ .

Shared from Town of Franklin ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/friction-farm-modern-folk-duo-performance-franklin-public-library

Lifelong Learning: Fall 2021 Art Classes Starting Soon

Watercolor, & Acrylics For Your Creative Senses

‌ Lifelong Community Learning Join a supportive community of fellow artists and artisans while developing and improving your skills. All classes are held at Franklin High School REGISTER NOW Fall Watercolor PLUS 10 week class - $115 Find your 'me' time and immerse yourself in your own creations! Beginning watercolorists will learn the basics while more experienced watercolorists can enhance their skill and style at their level of watercolor. Beginning Monday, September 20 The Art of Acrylic Painting 10 week class - $115 Just starting to paint? Or are you looking to continue to develop your painting skills? Well, this class is for you. Learn different painting techniques with acrylic paints using a toothbrush, cards, & more. Beginning Wednesday, September 22 For more class options & additional details visit: www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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FM #601 - Acting Town Clerk with things to know about Nov 2, 2021 - 09/10/21 (audio)

FM #601 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 601 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with acting Town Clerk Nancy Danello. We used a conference bridge to review the timeline and other key matters for the Franklin local election scheduled for Nov 2, 2021.

We cover the following key topics

• Candidate papers due Sep 14, Last day to withdraw Sep 30

• Ballots got to print Oct 1, Ballots available (TBD but likely by the end of the week of Oct 4)

• Early voting - (start TBD - depending upon ballots) 

• in Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours

• Sat Oct 23, Sun Oct 24 - time to be confirmed

• Absentee ballot applications available now

• Election Day - Nov 2, 2021

The show notes include links to the Town Clerk page and other election information.

Our conversation runs about 19 minutes, so let’s listen in to my conversation with Nancy Danello.  Audio File -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c793b405-fe66-4ee5-a1f1-c74d2e398216

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Town Clerk’s page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk 

Register to vote ->   https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/ 

Election timeline  ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2021_biennial_town_election_-_important_dates.docx.pdf 

Franklin Matter’s election collection for 2021 ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/franklin-election-collection-2021.html   

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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.

 

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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Acting Town Clerk with things to know about Nov 2, 2021