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Daily update ⋅ July 7, 2014
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2014 US Para-Rowing Team Named Monday at Trials
Community Rowing, Inc.'s Jaden Thoennes (Bloomington, Ill.) and Callum Borchers (Franklin, Mass.) won the trunk and arms mixed double sculls final ...
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Callum Borchers makes 2014 Para-Rowing Team
Monday, July 7, 2014
Downtown Construction Project meeting - Jul 10 - 6:30 PM
The downtown construction project work will soon begin. Yes, you have heard that before but it is finally here. Get the latest insights on the schedule at the meeting Thursday, July 10th at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the Piece Science Building on the Dean College campus.
Directions to the building are included in the notice below:
Directions to the building are included in the notice below:
Dean College - main entrance |
Franklin Library: Medieval Mania
A workshop on medieval history and weaponry for students in grades 6 through 12 will be held at the Franklin Public Library, Tuesday, July 8th at 2:30 PM.
This was shared from the Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/07/medieval-mania-for-teens.html
medieval mania for teens |
This was shared from the Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/07/medieval-mania-for-teens.html
Zentangle Class Wednesday July 16th at Jane's Frames
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Sunday, July 6, 2014
Franklin's 4th of July - events today
Sunday, July 6th:
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
- 1pm-7pm Food Booths and Amusements Open
- 2pm-3:30pm PARADE
- 3:30pm Tyler Zajac Solo
refreshments will open at 1:00 PM Sunday |
the rides will open at 1:00 PM Sunday |
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
Franklin Historical Museum: The Wedding Dresses are back. Now through the end of July
A display of wedding dresses from the museum's collection as well as gowns on loan fill the museum with beauty, elegance and nostalgia. Learn a little bit about the history of the wedding gown style and when a famous royal greatly influenced style, making white the color of choice for brides.
The ever popular Parachute dress made from a Japanese parachute sent home to the bride Emma Veluti by her groom Edward Rabioli during WWII. This 1940's gown designed by Ida Santoro features a beautiful 15ft court train.
A new gown on display this year was worn by Stella Kehoyas in 1956 when she married Nicholas Jeon. Many Franklin residents will remember that Stella and Nick Jeon ran 'Jimmies' uptown, on the bridge for many years. Stella went on to entertain with her thoughtful interviews of notable Franklin residents.
Another new gown in the exhibit represents the beautiful detail of the modern age and was worn by the late Cheryl Getchell at her 1993 wedding to Michael Vendetti.
The oldest gown in the collection, made with whalebone stays in the lace trimmed bodice, is the 1890 dress worn by Julia Clausmeyer when she married her groom John Daesen. Lace from this gown was used 45 years later to make the hat that completed the outfit of Mrs. Daesen's daughter, Florence May Daesen at her 1935 marriage to Edward Murphy.
The delicate white chiffon dress worn by Jeannett LaBastie on the day she wed Edmund Pisani is also part of the display.
The gowns are accompanied by photos, stories and memorabilia that complete the picture of the dresses and the brides that wore them.
one of the wedding gowns on display |
Visit the museum
- Thursday evenings from 5:00PM to 8:00PM
- Saturdays from 10:00AM to 1:00PM
- Sundays from 1:00PM to 4:00PM.
The Franklin Historical museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Route 140.
Updated Curbside Flyer
The updated curb side recycling and trash information arrived in the mail this week. The listing of holidays that alters the pickup schedule is one of the key items in the flyer. Our normal pick up is Wednesday and knowing if this week is 'normal' or not helps.
You can view a copy here
or here as the Franklin DPW did post this to the webpage here (PDF)
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/WM_00279_Franklin%206pg%202014_rF2.pdf
recycle and trash bins |
You can view a copy here
or here as the Franklin DPW did post this to the webpage here (PDF)
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/WM_00279_Franklin%206pg%202014_rF2.pdf
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Franklin's 4th of July - events today
Saturday, July 5th:
UPDATED: Laser Light Show July 5th 10 PM at the Town Common
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
- 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
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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:
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
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
Friday, July 4, 2014
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
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:
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
- 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?
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.
Let me remind you that
Thank you for reading. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
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.
Let me remind you that
- 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!
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Today on the Town Common
Thursday, July 3rd:
• 6pm-10pm Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 7pm-10pm Loose Salute (Mike Nesmith and the Monkees and others )
• 10pm LASER LIGHT SHOW
Super Slide |
Swampgator |
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/franklins-4th-of-july-schedule.html
red, white, and blue
The Franklin Downtown Partnership found the proper mix of flower blossoms this year. The mix of red, white, and blue blossoms gives the downtown a patriotic color.
Individual citizens can join the Partnership for only $25/year. For additional information about the Franklin Downtown Partnership visit their webpage http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
red, white, and blue downtown colors |
red, white, and blue downtown colors 1 |
red, white, and blue downtown colors 2 |
red, white, and blue downtown colors 3 |
Individual citizens can join the Partnership for only $25/year. For additional information about the Franklin Downtown Partnership visit their webpage http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
Yoga on the Beach (Chilson Beach)
One of the Franklin Recreation programs that caught my eye:
Sunday mornings beginning July 6 and running through Aug 24 (no class on 7/20 or 8/17)
Other summer programs for the Recreation Department can be found in this program:
Registration can be done online: http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recreation/index
Let go of your busy week and gift yourself an hour of yoga on the beach. While surrounded by the vastness of the sky and the sound of water, let stress flow away and clear your mind.
Learn how to regulate breathing and activate a feeling of serenity at the same time as you strengthen and tone your body through gentle yoga asana.
All levels welcome. This class will be held at Beaver Pond.
If you have any questions please contact the instructor, Jo Ann at lalibert1@verizon.net
Sunday mornings beginning July 6 and running through Aug 24 (no class on 7/20 or 8/17)
Chilson Beach on Earth Day 2014 |
Other summer programs for the Recreation Department can be found in this program:
Registration can be done online: http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recreation/index
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Today on the Town Common
Wednesday, July 2nd:
• 6pm-10pm Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 7pm-10pm Matt Zajac's Band
Berry Go Round |
Convoy Race |
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
Road updates
Several side streets off Union that had been crack sealed are now 'chip sealed' (I think that is the term). The walk on Sunday revealed Delta Dr, Odyssey Lane and Parmenter Way as newly coated.
Parmenter Way |
Odyssey Lane |
Delta Drive |
There will be a dedicated override on the ballot for the November election.for the Franklin voters to decide on raising additional funds to help cover road repairs.
The override question text
Reporting from the Town Council meeting to approve the question
Mosaic made on the Blueberry Lane crack seal
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