Horace Mann Day - May 3

The Franklin Historical Commission will celebrate 'Horace Mann Day' on Sunday, May 3, 2015 with a special presentation, HORACE MANN AND HIS WORLD, featuring writer and commentator Peter Golden.


Franklin's most famous son, Mann was a lawyer, politician, abolitionist,  the first Secretary of Education and is most often referred to as the 'Father of Education'.  The museum will unveil the Horace Mann exhibit, which will become
a permanent exhibit.


Invitations are going out to History and Social Study teachers in town.  The public is invited to attend the lecture and enjoy refreshments, including birthday cake in celebration of Mann's Birthday, which falls on Monday, May 4th.

Peter Golden

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin, and is open 

• Sunday 1:00PM-4:00PM, 
• Thursday 5:00PM-8:00PM 
• Saturdays 10:00AM-1:00PM  

The museum is handicap accessible.

LiveARTS String Quartet - Sunday - Apr 12 - 3:30pm

Our season’s climax and finale is presented by our own LiveARTS String Quartet. Six seasons ago LiveARTS learned about a group of four immensely talented string players who had been playing together but had not yet given a public performance as an ensemble. 

They were enthusiastically invited to share their artistry on the LiveARTS series of Sunday concerts. So special was the mix of musical talent and insight in this premiere performance that a permanent identity was inevitable: LiveARTS immediately offered its name and a residence haven so that this group would continue. And continue it has--appearing every season since. 

The LiveARTS audience has taken this ensemble to its heart, enjoying profoundly some exquisite performances that have approached the pinnacle of chamber artistry.

LiveARTS String Quarter (LiveARTS image)

All Concerts on Sundays, 3:30 pm at the 

Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in 

Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street

Doors open at 3 pm. Open Seating. Handicapped accessible.

Additional inforamtion including ticket pricing can be found at http://liveartsma.org/

New Hope 5K & Family Fun Walk - June 6

Event Information:

The New Hope 5K and Family Fun Walk is a community celebration of healthy lifestyles, healthy relationships and healthy communities.

When: 

Saturday, June 6^th, 2015

Where: 

Remington/Jefferson School – 628 Washington Street Franklin, MA 02038

Time:

• 7:45 am Registration opens 
• 9:00 am 5K Race Starts 
• 9:00 am Family Health Fair 
• 9:30 am Family Fun Walk Starts 
• 10:30 am Awards

new hope 5K and family fun walk

Website:

www.new-hope.org

Registration:

http://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/new-hope-5k-and-family-fun-walk-2015

Opportunity to Display Local Art in Franklin Businesses

Dear Franklin Downtown Partnership Businesses:  

This summer businesses will have a unique opportunity to support the Franklin Art Association by partnering with local artists to display their work.   Please read the letter below and contact the Art Association if you would like to partner with a local artist.

The Franklin Cultural District Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the first Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2, 2015.  

The Celebration will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: The Black Box Theater (inside and outside on its stage) and Historical Museum, in locations along Main Street that may include but are not limited to The Cake Bar, Dean College, the Public Library, the Town Common, the Senior Center and the Horace Mann Middle School, and in other locations (businesses, restaurants, etc.) The programming will include fine arts, musicians, performers, actors, dancers, poets, culinary artists and photographers.

The Franklin Art Association is interested in doing a joint venue with the FDP.  We would like to get a sense of whether any members of the Downtown Partnership would be willing to allow artists to display work on their walls and or window, during the festival, possibly  having the artist setup inside or out and paint.

Our belief is the pairing of artists and businesses will be beneficial to both. If you have an interest in this joint venue with the Franklin Art Association, please contact Daydre Hamilton, committee chairperson.

Thank You,  Daydre Hamilton  irresistibles@comcast.net  H- 508-528-4421

In the News: Pellegri to retire, Dean focuses on respectful community

Longtime town clerk Deborah Pellegri announced that she would not be seeking re-election this November, marking an end to 30 years on the job. 

Pellegri made the announcement shortly before swearing in Teresa Burr as assistant town clerk Thursday morning. 

"(Burr) has worked in the office for the last five years as assistant to the town clerk," Pellegri said. "We felt now was the time (to make her assistant town clerk). She has the experience, and is ready to take on the responsibility." 

Burr will be the first person to hold the assistant town clerk title for several years.

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150410/NEWS/150419537/1994/NEWS

Dean College this week contributed to the national effort to stop cases of sexual assault on college campuses, hosting a series of anti-violence events focused on creating a more respectful community. 

The college recognized NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education's campaign, “Enough is Enough” - which aims to promote peace and reduce violence among students. Dean has taken part in “Enough is Enough” week (April 6 through April 10) since 2010. 

The campaign touches on all forms of violence, but the rise of college sexual assaults has brought the issue to the fore.

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150410/NEWS/150419559/1994/NEWS

Downtown Project Update - April 8, 2015

From Town Administrator Jeff Nutting:

We met with Anthony Tavalone the MASS DOT employee in charge of the project, a representative of the contractor, Brian Kelly from Dean College, Lisa Piana from the Downtown Partnership, and representatives from the Franklin DPW. 

The contractor stated he is going to split the project into two phases leaving the reconstruction of Main Street from the Bridge to Emmons Street until to 2016. The contractor indicated he would most likely begin around April 20th starting up near the Red Brick School and working towards Emmons Street over the next couple months. He also will be completing the remaining drainage work on the project (except Main Street) and installing the light bases for the new street lights along the project during that time period. 

Once he completes Main Street from the Red Brick School to High Street to Emmons, he plans to work on Emmons then West and East Central Street during this construction season. This work is likely to take place over the summer and fall. 

We plan to meet in two weeks and will update the community on a regular basis. If anyone has a question please feel free to reach out to the DPW Director, Brutus Cantoreggi or Town Engineer Michael Maglio at 508-553-5500 or my office at 508-520-4949.

Construction on Main St during 4Q - 2014

Franklin Cultural Festival – Summer 2015

The Franklin Cultural District Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the first Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2, 2015. 

The Celebration will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: The Black Box Theater (inside and outside on its stage) and Historical Museum, in locations along Main, Daniel McCahill and Oak Streets that may include but are not limited to The Cake Bar, Dean College, the Public Library, the Town Common, the Senior Center, and the Horace Mann Middle School, and in private business locations (banks, restaurants, etc.) within the district footprint. 

Franklin Town Common bandstand

Significant streetscape work is planned for downtown Franklin during summer 2015. The Cultural District Committee hopes to have a better understanding of space restrictions resulting from construction sometime during the month of April. At that time it should be able to specifically name the available spaces for events and performances.

The Franklin Cultural Festival Committee will supervise and facilitate the performances and fine arts/culinary arts events from Wednesday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2. Individuals, businesses, and organizations may wish to have events/performances before or after the Festival dates. 

While the Festival Committee’s work is limited to these five (5) days, it will include other cultural events/performances in program materials. To be included in the Festival, as well as in the program materials, the information needs to follow the submission guidelines and all information needs to be submitted by April 17, 2015 at 5:00 PM.

Applications to participate in the fine arts, performing arts, or culinary arts events associated with the Festival may be obtained from the Cultural District Steering Committee members or requested by email. 

The Franklin Cultural District Steering Committee includes: Alan Mercer, Roberta Trahan, Sue Sheridan, Jim Schultz, and Pandora Carlucci. If you would like to receive a copy of the participation application packet, please email the Cultural District Steering Committee at franklinculturaldistrict@gmail.com. 

 If you are interested in learning more about the Franklin Cultural Festival please attend our next meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 PM at The Black Box



The application is also available here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-cultural-festival-application.html