Franklin Library and Town offices closed for holiday

The Franklin Public Library is closed Sunday, April 16 to honor Easter Sunday. The Library and Town of Franklin offices will be closed on Monday, April 17 for Patriot's Day.

Library closed Sunday and Monday, April 16-17

For additional updated from the Franklin Library
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/04/library-closed-sunday-april-16-and.html

And for updates from the Town of Franklin
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-offices-will-be-closed-monday-april-17th-observance-patriots-day

DelCarte Open Space: Story Walk today, bring guide book to help explore

The Franklin Public Library is partnering up with the Franklin Parks and Recreation Department to bring you a fun unique blend of story time and physical activity in the great outdoors! 

A Story Walk is a fun, educational activity that places a children’s story (literally a book taken apart) along a popular walking route, in this case, at DelCarte Park! 

The Story Walk is scheduled for 10:30 AM Saturday. It will be available after.

• http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/04/story-walk-at-delcarte-park-saturday.html

Bring along the guide book to explore DelCarte after you do the Story Walk, or use it the next time you go. 

If you haven't been, I encourage you to make a visit. It is well worth it. 

Yes, the playground is temporarily out of service but there are paths and real trees to play in and around.

The guidebook was put together by the Conservation Commission which has oversight responsibility for the area.




Videos that I have recorded over time give a sense of the natural and changing views at DelCarte
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/11/delcarte-open-space-111216-video.html

even on a grey day in March, there is a quiet beauty at DelCarte

“I think a good use of public money is to fund innovation”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Award-winning author and illustrator Peter Reynolds toured the Franklin High School’s arts academy this week and spoke to its students about approaching challenges creatively. 

Reynolds, the author of such children’s books as “The Dot” and “Ish,” visited the Franklin Arts Academy - a program within the high school that approaches education through an artistic lens - on Thursday. 

Reynolds said he appreciated the arts academy’s approach to instruction, noting that he was often bored in school and would turn to drawing as a way to entertain himself. He said he was inspired by a math teacher who noticed him drawing in class and urged him to use his art as a way to explain math concepts to his fellow students. A comic book came out of that effort, and the teacher further encouraged him to develop it into animation."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170414/artist-author-peter-reynolds-visits-franklin-high-school

author and illustrator Peter Reynolds (Rep Jeff Roy Photo)

For additional photos from Representative Jeff Roy
https://www.facebook.com/jeffreyroy/media_set?set=a.10158452788370034.1073741873.534850033&type=3&pnref=story.unseen-section

MBTA: Marathon Monday - Bus, Commuter Rail and Subway notice

Bus, Commuter Rail, and Subway Notice: 

Due to congestion, bikes (including folding bikes) are not allowed on any MBTA vehicles on Patriots' Day, Monday, April 17, 2017.

Last updated: Apr 10 2017 01:33 PM

Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/events/
Sent by the MBTA

MBTA Commuter rail will not allow bikes on Monday, Apr 17

Homebuyers’ Seminar - Apr 25

Tuesday • April 25, 2017 

Dean College, Alden Center, S11

55 Emmons Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Registration: 5:45 pm 

Seminar: 6:00 pm

Finish: 8:00 pm

Megan E. Kelly
Loan Originator
NMLS ID #1560941
Direct: 781-355-7424
Cell: 781-493-2977
Email: megan.kelly@dedhamsavings.com


This free seminar can lead the way to your new home!

Buying a home can seem daunting. We can help simplify the process and show you how to pre-qualify for a loan, understand your closing costs, find the best products and the most competitive interest rates!


RSVP to Julie Lennon = julie.lennon@dedhamsavings.com

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 4/14/17 - THU 4/20/17

FRIDAY 4/14/17
9-10:30am   Peter Cottontail EGGcellent Adventure @ FHS
12pm   Good Friday ‘Cross Walk’ @ Franklin Town Common
8pm   James Montgomery @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 4/15/17
8am-12pm   Recycling Event: Cans, Bottles, Electronics, Appliances @ Elks Lodge (supports FHS Softball)
9-10am   Rep Roy Open Office Hour @ Galante Restaurant in Medway
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10:30-11:30am   StoryWalk @ DelCarte Conservation Area
2-4pm   Beauty and the Beast Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library

SUNDAY 4/16/17
All Day   Library Closed for Easter
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 4/17/17
All Day   Library Closed for Patriot’s Day
7-8:30pm   Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 4/18/17
10:30am   Dino Discovery Animal Program @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   Dino Egg Hunt @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 4/19/17
9:30am   Wally the Green Monster Visits @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   Slime Time! @ Franklin Public Library
5pm   Army CORP Master Plan Input/Review @ Millis Public Library
5pm   Page Turners Tween Bookclub @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Doggie Tales (registration required, grades 2 and up) @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 4/20/17
10am   Alchemy Laboratory! @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   Memory Cafe for Caregivers and their Loved Ones @ Franklin Senior Center
3:30pm   Life-size Board Game @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Family Coloring Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7pm   Franklin Cultural District Formation Meeting @ Franklin Municipal Building
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm   Dean College Presents: Five Women Wearing The Same Dress @ Dean College
7:30pm   Stony Brook Camera Club @ Anglican Church of the Redeemer (31 Hayward St)

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this form
https://goo.gl/forms/7Pr1iBuAiIna7cUo2

Live reporting: Land Use Planning Workshop - April 13

I took notes via Twitter for the workshop conducted by Town Council with participation by Town Administration, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and members of the community. Lots of discussions and viewpoints shared, some consensus seemed to have been reached on "inclusionary zoning". Work would be required to draft the bylaw language for further review and discussion through the Planning Board before the Town Council would make a decision.



(be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to review all the entries)

The poster boards referenced during the meeting

Franklin map with MultiFamily dwellings highlighted

Franklin map  where the area is 5 acres or more (parcels in purple)

Franklin map  showing the different zoning districts

view from the back of the Council Chamber