Franklin's 4th of July - events today

Saturday, July 5th:

• Children's Day 
• 12pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 12 noon   Children's Parade
• 1pm-2pm   Vics and Sticks (Family Entertainment)
• 2pm-3pm   Jamie Barrett
• 3pm-4:30pm   Flippo the Clown (Juggling and Balloon Artistry)
• 4pm-7pm   Franklin Idol Contest
• 7pm-10pm   Groove Doctors Band (local musicians)

UPDATED: Laser Light Show July 5th 10 PM  at the Town Common

Toy Story

Twister

The complete schedule of events for Franklin's 4th of July can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/franklins-4th-of-july-schedule.html

MassBudget: Analyzing the Legislature's FY 2015 Budget

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Analyzing the Legislature's Budget for FY 2015 On June 30th the Legislature enacted the state budget for the fiscal year starting July 1st 2014. While the Governor, House, and Senate had some different priorities and each introduced new initiatives, there was significantly more agreement throughout this year's process than last year. With the limited revenue available, there was a consensus on the need to keep commitments made last year:  to make needed investments in our transportation systems; to  continue restoring some of the deep funding cuts made to the state's higher education system during the 20000's; and to fund reforms of the system for paying human service providers.  The final budget also reflects a shared commitment to begin to strengthen the capacity of the state Department of Children and Families and to make new investments in substance abuse treatment and prevention. The Governor now has ten days from the enactment of the budget to sign it and veto any outside sections, line items, or portions of line items. The budget then returns to the Legislature which can either let vetoes stand or override them with a two thirds vote of the House and Senate. The Budget Monitor at this link describes funding levels and initiatives throughout the state budget and compares them to years past. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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FHS Last Tour: Cafeteria - Student Art Work (photos)

Continuing the walk among the corridors of the current Franklin High School and capturing photos as I walked.

cafeteria wall 1

cafeteria wall 2

cafeteria wall 3

cafeteria wall 4

cafeteria wall 4 - painted by

cafeteria wall 5

cafeteria wall 6

cafeteria wall 7

Photos shared earlier can be found here:

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_30.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_29.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-welcome-to.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-small-gym.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-photos.html


Note: all the photos will be posted to Facebook and to Flickr for anyone to view in a single place. The locations are already established and photos will be added to them over time.

Facebook album       Flickr album

"River Runs Through"

From the Pour Richard's Newsletter:

This mural, created by the Franklin community at last year's Harvest Festival, has been donated to the Franklin Food Pantry. It is being exhibited at different locations around town this summer, and right now, it's at Pour Richard's! 

Stop in to view the mural, and while you're here, please consider purchasing a raffle ticket. The winning ticket will be drawn at this fall's Harvest Festival, and the winner can decide to take the mural home or donate it to an appropriate public space: Town Hall, a school, the library, etc. 

Many thanks to Jane Curran of Jane's Frames for initiating this great project!

"River Runs Through"

You can visit Pour Richard's to purchase a raffle ticket (or two). Tickets are $5 each.
http://pourrichardswine.com/

More about the community painting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/12/a-river-runs-through.html

and here
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2013/12/community-mural-project-at-janes-frames.html

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/4/14 - THU 7/12/14

FRI 7/4   HAPPY 4th of JULY!
FRI 7/4  12-6pm   Farmers Market at Franklin Common
FRI 7/4   12-10pm 4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Amusements and Food Booths Open
FRI 7/4   1-4pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Tyler Zajac’s Band
FRI 7/4   4-10pm 4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Impersonators: 4-6pm Frank Sinatra, 8-10pm Michael Jackson


SAT 7/5   12-10pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Amusements and Food Booths Open
SAT 7/5   12pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Children’s Parade
SAT 7/5   1-2pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin:  Vics and Sticks Family Entertainment
SAT 7/5   2-3pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Jamie Barrett
SAT 7/5   3-4:30pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Flippo the Clown
SAT 7/5   4-7pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Franklin Idol Contest
SAT 7/5   7-10pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Groove Doctors Band
SAT 7/5   9:30pm Bellingham Fireworks at Bellingham HS
SAT 7/5   10pm   Milford Fireworks, Fino Annex - Granite Street
SAT 7/5   10pm Laser Light Show in Franklin at Town Common

SUN 7/6   1-7pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Amusements and Food Booths Open
SUN 7/6   2-3:30pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Parade
SUN 7/6   3:30pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Tyler Zajac Solo
SUN 7/6   9:30pm   Walpole Fireworks (parade starts at 6pm)

MON 7/7   6:30pm   Family PJ Storytime at Franklin Public Library

TUE 7/8   2:30pm   Medieval Mania (teen program) at Franklin Public Library
TUE 7/8   4pm   Lego Club and Games for all ages at Franklin Public Library

WED 7/9   3pm   Animal World Experience at Franklin Public Library
WED 7/9   6pm   Concerts on the Common in Franklin: storyteller Elaine Kessler followed by the Roy Scott Big Band

THU 7/10   3pm   Art and Science of Puppets at Franklin Public Library. 3-part workshop, registration required.

For more on 4th of July Celebrations in Franklin click HERE.

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

Franklin's 4th of July Schedule

Friday, July 4th: 

• 12pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 1pm-4pm   Tyler Zajac's Band
• 4pm-10pm    Impersonators
• 4pm-6pm   Frank Sinatra (Mike Kelly's Favorite)
• 8pm-10pm   Michael Jackson

swinger

Tooterville

The complete schedule of events for Franklin's 4th of July can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/franklins-4th-of-july-schedule.html

Through the years with Franklin Matters on the 4th of July

There are many new readers this year so stepping back into the time capsule will help the new readers and maybe shine some light on something others have missed. 

What has Franklin Matters posted on the 4th of July?

Franklin Matters

2012 - "We, the people"

2011 - Family tradition

2010 - Links of Interest on the 4th of July

2009 - Happy 4th of July

2008 - there was no posting on the 4th, however you can cruise among the archives for the month here:  http://www.franklinmatters.org/2008_07_01_archive.html

2007 - Franklin Matters was 'born' during this year as I was posting on my personal blog and this site didn't become real until November 2007. 



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• If you like what I am doing here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don’t like something, please tell me

Thank you for reading. Enjoy your holiday weekend!