Franklin's 4th of July schedule for Saturday, June 30

The schedule for the Franklin 4th of July celebration for Saturday, June 30

• 11:00 AM: Adult's Road Race 5K / registration and check in at 10:00 AM
• 11:45 AM: Children's Road Race (1.2m) / registration and check-in at 10:30 AM at the Gazebo
Races sponsored by the Franklin Recreation Department. Sign-up for the Adult race through RaceWire (https://my.racewire.com/event/5719) and for the Children's Road Race through the Recreation website (http://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/4th-july-road-race)

• 12-5 PM: Face painting, natural henna art and other crafts/vendors,
• 12-10 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRISTBANDS FROM 12-5PM -$30)
• 12:30 PM: Children's Bike Parade / meet at the Gazebo (Bike parade sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club)

• 3-5 PM: Flippo the Clown
• 5-7 PM: DJ Mike Rutkowski
• 7-10 PM: Duppy Conquerors (a Bob Marley tribute band)  https://duppyconquerors.com/





Food Booths:
Democratic Party — Pizza and water
Knights of Columbus — Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and Gatorade
Republican Party — Corn dogs, nachos and root beer floats
Rod and Gun Club — Fried dough and French fries
Temple Etz Chaim — Soft pretzels, fresh squeezed lemonade and a raffle board
4th of July Coalition — Soda, seltzer water and ice cream


View the full schedule or download a copy (PDF) here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ruYRILk6bmkiq32hDsndMPOiQSA6vJbL/view?usp=sharing

Visit the 4th of July website for updates  https://www.franklin4th.com/
Consider contributing to the nonprofit volunteer based organization that does all the work to put this event together. There is a donation button on the webpage.

amusement ride set up on the Town Common

Jim Smith: Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Fight

From the GoFundMe page created by Emilie Smith: 

"My uncle Jim, a father of two teenagers, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He is an incredible and humorous person who has spent the last 19 years caring for my two cousins as well as my sister and me. He has taught me about music and the bigger meanings in life since I was born. He still has two teens to put through college, as well as bills and this diagnosis has come at the worst time (job loss, financial struggles). 

This money will go into a non-profit my dad and I have created at EastBoca.org, and the money will pay for a variety of my uncles bills that he will struggle to pay. Any donations are extremely appreciated! All of you are so wonderful for helping!"

To contribute to this cause, visit the GoFundMe page 
https://www.gofundme.com/stage-4-pancreatic-cancer-fight

Jim Smith: Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Fight 

Via the Twitterverse

A Go Fund Me page has been set up for the Smith Family. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Please keep Jim, Susan, Katy and Hannah in your prayers.https://t.co/czo1fGz1i8

— Terry Nolan Fenton (@nolan1051) June 29, 2018

Fiscal Year 2019 First Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills

Fiscal Year 2019 First Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills will be mailed out on Friday, June 29, 2018. The due date for these bills is, August 1, 2018.

You can pay online at http://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/online-payments


Reminders:

• Payments received after the due date are charged 14% interest.
• If you are mailing in your payment, please be sure to include the remittance copy with your check.
• If you choose to use your Online Banking to pay your bills, please remember to reference the bill number(s) you are paying.

Fiscal Year 2019 First Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 6/29/18 - THU 7/5/18

FRIDAY 6/29/18
9:30am   Family Yoga @ Franklin Public Library
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Nonagenarian Celebration @ Franklin Senior Center
12-6pm   NO Farmers Market due to 4th of July festivities @ Town Common
1pm   Joe Landry’s Historic Slides and Videos - Franklin Pool @ Franklin Senior Center
6-10pm   Franklin’s 4th of July Celebrations @ Town Common

SATURDAY 6/30/18
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10:30am   Musical Yoga @ Franklin Public Library
11am-10pm   Franklin’s 4th of July Celebrations @ Town Common

SUNDAY 7/1/18
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1-10pm   Franklin’s 4th of July Celebrations @ Town Common

MONDAY 7/2/18
10:30am   Animal Affair @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Garden Storytime @ Franklin Public Library
6-10pm   Franklin’s 4th of July Celebrations @ Town Common

TUESDAY 7/3/18
All Day   Drop In Craft @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Family Book Tasting Event @ Franklin Public Library
6-10pm   Franklin’s 4th of July Celebrations @ Town Common
7pm   Friends of Franklin Library Book Group @ Franklin Public Library
9:30pm   Fireworks @ FHS

WEDNESDAY 7/4/18
All Day   Library Closed
12-5pm  Franklin’s 4th of July Celebrations @ Town Common

THURSDAY 7/5/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Pre-K Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

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

Franklin 4th of July schedule for Friday, June 29

The schedule for the Franklin 4th of July celebration for Friday, June 29

• 6-10 PM - Rides and food booths open
• 7-10 PM - Groove Doctors (a seven piece rock-soul-blues-funk whirlwind)

For more about the Groove Docotors http://www.groove-doctors.com/

the Groove Docotors http://www.groove-doctors.com/

Food Booths:
Democratic Party — Pizza and water
Knights of Columbus — Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and Gatorade
Republican Party — Corn dogs, nachos and root beer floats
Rod & Gun Club — Fried dough and French fries
Temple Etz Chaim — Soft pretzels, fresh squeezed lemonade and a raffle board
4th of July Coalition — Soda, seltzer water and ice cream


View the full schedule or download a copy (PDF) here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ruYRILk6bmkiq32hDsndMPOiQSA6vJbL/view?usp=sharing

Visit the 4th of July website for updates  https://www.franklin4th.com/
Consider contributing to the nonprofit volunteer based organization that does all the work to put this event together. There is a donation button on the webpage.

The big slide is set up near the Single Solder Monument

Anniversary: Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 - why does this matter?

Summer travel is here and the Mass Pike or i90 is one of the major gateways. The interstate highway system grew over the years but was actually born on June 29. From the US Census:

"June 29 marks the anniversary of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956. Observe this historic day with our activity “The Highway System” that uses an interactive data visualization to examine population density along Interstate 90."

Interactive data visualization
https://www.census.gov/dataviz/visualizations/031/

Anniversary: Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956

More info on the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Aid_Highway_Act_of_1956

MassBudget: Minimum wage increase would raise earnings of low- and middle-income families

Frequently asked questions

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. June 27, 2018 Minimum wage increase would raise earnings of low- and middle-income families In a well-functioning economy, people who work full time should be able to earn enough to support themselves and their families. That's important for families and for the overall economy, which relies on consumer spending to keep local businesses thriving. Last week, in response to a multiyear grassroots campaign, the Massachusetts Legislature enacted House Bill 4640, which, among other things, would increase the Massachusetts minimum wage from $11 an hour to $15 by 2023. The bill would also increase the minimum wage that employers are obligated to pay tipped workers from $3.75 to $6.75 by 2023. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) has published an analysis of the minimum wage provisions in the bill, which now awaits the Governor's signature or veto. The report, FAQ: The Massachusetts $15 Minimum Wage Proposal, finds the increase would raise the wages of about 840,000 Massachusetts workers, or 25 percent of the workforce. Of those who will be directly affected by a minimum wage increase, 90 percent are at least 20 years old, 56 percent are women, and 55 percent work full-time. Read the report here. 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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