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Thursday, August 2, 2018
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Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Reminder: St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul 24th Annual Backpack Collection
The St. Mary's Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is excited to announce its 24th annual collection of back-to-school supplies to help children prepare for a wonderful school year.
If you would like to participate, please buy a school backpack, and fill it with back to school supplies. Please label the backpack either Grades K-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, or Grades 9-12. The backpacks should not be specific for either a boy or a girl.
The backpacks may be dropped off inside the front of the church in the designated boxes on the weekend of August 18/19 and on Monday, (August 20th) until noon.
Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be distributing backpacks to families in town with school-aged children starting on Tuesday, August 21st. We are also hoping to have enough backpacks to offer them to families living in area shelters.
Last year, 133 children and teens benefited from your generosity. It is so important for children and youth to see the goodness in the world.
Thank you in advance for your participation in this year’s drive!
Suggestions for supplies may be found on our website:
http://www.stmarysfranklin.org/uploads/docs/backpacksupplylist2018.pdf
or here:
If you would like to participate, please buy a school backpack, and fill it with back to school supplies. Please label the backpack either Grades K-3, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, or Grades 9-12. The backpacks should not be specific for either a boy or a girl.
The backpacks may be dropped off inside the front of the church in the designated boxes on the weekend of August 18/19 and on Monday, (August 20th) until noon.
St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul 24th Annual Backpack Collection |
Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be distributing backpacks to families in town with school-aged children starting on Tuesday, August 21st. We are also hoping to have enough backpacks to offer them to families living in area shelters.
Last year, 133 children and teens benefited from your generosity. It is so important for children and youth to see the goodness in the world.
Thank you in advance for your participation in this year’s drive!
Suggestions for supplies may be found on our website:
http://www.stmarysfranklin.org/uploads/docs/backpacksupplylist2018.pdf
or here:
Franklin Almanac - Episode 6 (video) - from the archives
Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 6 (video) from the archives in early 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.
Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 6 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on
https://youtu.be/tXozpG_livQ
Local source for Hate has No Home signs
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/people-are-really-looking-for-way-to.html
More about the Safe Coalition can be found http://safecoalitionma.com/
The audio recording of the Horace Mann Statue Unveiling ceremony is available here http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/fm-130-audio-recording-of-horace-mann.html
Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 6 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on
- Opening/intro- 00:00-00:43
- Empty Bowls Dinner- 00:43-6:48
- "Hate has no home here" campaign-6:48-11:05
- Safe Coalition 5k- 11:06-17:28
- Horace Mann Statue- 17:29- 26:34
- Final Thoughts- 26.35- 28:53
https://youtu.be/tXozpG_livQ
Local source for Hate has No Home signs
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/people-are-really-looking-for-way-to.html
More about the Safe Coalition can be found http://safecoalitionma.com/
The audio recording of the Horace Mann Statue Unveiling ceremony is available here http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/fm-130-audio-recording-of-horace-mann.html
the Horace Mann statue stands to welcome folks to downtown Franklin |
Franklin Cultural District Update
Dear Cultural District Partners and Friends,
It was great to see so many of you in attendance for our first Cultural District partners' meeting. Many wonderful ideas for collaboration were discussed.
· The Downtown Partnership is planning to create murals in 3 of the alleyways downtown and is looking for artists to help them complete them
· Franklin TV is looking to organize shows, both on TV and FM radio. Podcasts could be recorded in advance, often at your place of business. They would also like to support twenty-second spots (3-4 typed lines at 12 pt font) for announcing events on the radio.
Various "walks" were discussed, including:
· Scavenger hunts—it would be good to find topics that would be interesting to children helping them to get outside and active
· Ghost tours ending at the cemetery with perhaps a production by Dean College theater department on the lives of those buried there.
· "Art Trail" or "Ladybug Trail" (a tour to see the ladybug statues created by the Franklin Cultural Council)
· Taste of Franklin, perhaps organized as a progressive dinner
· Topic-based tours, such as History of Franklin (including a stop at the Historical Museum, Library to see the Ben Franklin books, etc), Historical Sites of Franklin (old houses, etc), Play Areas of Franklin, etc. Again, finding ones that interest children would be beneficial
Since our June meeting, we have continued our work of reaching out to partners and businesses in the Franklin community. As you know, we submitted the Cultural District application to the State in June. At this time, we are waiting to hear back regarding the next stage of the application process—the site visit, when a team from the state will come to tour the proposed Franklin Cultural District and to meet the Franklin Cultural District partners. We would like many of you involved in that tour. As soon as we know the date of this visit, we will share this information with all of you.
Sincerely,
The Franklin Cultural District Committee
It was great to see so many of you in attendance for our first Cultural District partners' meeting. Many wonderful ideas for collaboration were discussed.
· The Downtown Partnership is planning to create murals in 3 of the alleyways downtown and is looking for artists to help them complete them
· Franklin TV is looking to organize shows, both on TV and FM radio. Podcasts could be recorded in advance, often at your place of business. They would also like to support twenty-second spots (3-4 typed lines at 12 pt font) for announcing events on the radio.
Various "walks" were discussed, including:
· Scavenger hunts—it would be good to find topics that would be interesting to children helping them to get outside and active
· Ghost tours ending at the cemetery with perhaps a production by Dean College theater department on the lives of those buried there.
· "Art Trail" or "Ladybug Trail" (a tour to see the ladybug statues created by the Franklin Cultural Council)
· Taste of Franklin, perhaps organized as a progressive dinner
· Topic-based tours, such as History of Franklin (including a stop at the Historical Museum, Library to see the Ben Franklin books, etc), Historical Sites of Franklin (old houses, etc), Play Areas of Franklin, etc. Again, finding ones that interest children would be beneficial
Since our June meeting, we have continued our work of reaching out to partners and businesses in the Franklin community. As you know, we submitted the Cultural District application to the State in June. At this time, we are waiting to hear back regarding the next stage of the application process—the site visit, when a team from the state will come to tour the proposed Franklin Cultural District and to meet the Franklin Cultural District partners. We would like many of you involved in that tour. As soon as we know the date of this visit, we will share this information with all of you.
Sincerely,
The Franklin Cultural District Committee
Franklin Cultural District |
Event Invitation: Night to Honor the 2018 FHS State Champion Team - Aug 7
Night to Honor the 2018 FHS State Champion Team.
Held in the Auditorium. Help Franklin TV honor the 2018 State Championship Baseball Team. We will being showing highlights of all 4 Super 8 games as well as talking to the players and coaches.
Tuesday, August 7 at 6 PM EDT
Franklin High School (Franklin, Massachusetts)
Follow the event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/271317116979154/
Night to Honor the 2018 FHS State Champion Team |
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
SAFE Coalition - Monthly Meeting - Aug 1
The monthly meeting of the SAFE Coalition is scheduled for Wednesday evening, August 1, beginning at 7:00 PM.
The meeting will be held in the 3rd floor meeting room of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central St.
This was shared from the Facebook posting:
https://www.facebook.com/725586407571568/posts/1335302739933262/
For more information about the SAFE Coalition, visit them on the web at
http://www.safecoalitionma.org/
The meeting will be held in the 3rd floor meeting room of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central St.
SAFE Coalition - Monthly Meeting - Aug 1 |
This was shared from the Facebook posting:
https://www.facebook.com/725586407571568/posts/1335302739933262/
For more information about the SAFE Coalition, visit them on the web at
http://www.safecoalitionma.org/
Concerts on the Common: DJ Mike Rutkowski - Aug 1
August 1
DJ Mike Rutkowski
You can download a copy of the schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oG2-XOINB4ziJgVbf_4N0B6MNJCrG_SJ/view?usp=sharing
The concerts will use the new stage. Franklin's Town Council authorized the purchase last year and it has arrived in time to be used this summer.
DJ Mike Rutkowski
The main program is scheduled Wednesday from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
The Children's Programs from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM.
You can download a copy of the schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oG2-XOINB4ziJgVbf_4N0B6MNJCrG_SJ/view?usp=sharing
Concerts on the Common: DJ Mike Rutkowski - Aug 1 |
full stage view |
Franklin Almanac - Episode 5 (video) - from the archives
Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 5 (video) from the archives in July 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.
Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 5 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on
Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 5 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on
- Intro- 0:00-0:31
- Spectra Access Northeast Pipeline- 0:31-8:35
- Madalene Village interview 8:36- 21:48
- Madalene Village resident feedback-21:48-23:43
- Distracted Driver Simulation- 23:51- 28:34
- Earth Day-28:35-29:14
- Final thoughts-29:15-31:06
Franklin Public Access Studio, 23 Hutchinson Street |
Minuteman Library Crawl - Wednesday, August 1
The Franklin Library is taking part in the Minuteman Library Crawl on Wednesday, Aug 1, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
What library are taking part?
http://minutemanlibrarycrawl.org/librarycrawl/libraries
Additional info on the library crawl
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/pages/librarycrawl2018_7-13-2018.pdf
"A “crawl,” or tour, is a fun way to visit multiple libraries in your area. You can travel from library to library, meet the friendly staff and learn more about what the libraries around have to offer! This is your passport to a day full of fun and adventure.
We have many different libraries on the crawl. The challenge is to visit as many as you can and take a picture of yourself with a designated item in each library – it’s a 21st century scavenger hunt! Then, please post your pics and tag the library.
If you get to at least 5 libraries, you’ll get a highly coveted prize (one prize per group). Just show your pics to the librarians.
And, check out the Web App for it: http://minutemanlibrarycrawl.org/"
Minuteman Library Crawl, Wednesday, August 1 |
http://minutemanlibrarycrawl.org/librarycrawl/libraries
Additional info on the library crawl
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/pages/librarycrawl2018_7-13-2018.pdf
Pour Richard's Wine: The Whole Pour - Pennywise Aug 26
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Monday, July 30, 2018
Save the Date: 2nd Annual Massachusetts Farm Bureau FUNdraiser - Sep 8
"A visit to the Farmer's Market in high summer is an exercise in flat-out hedonism. Mmm... fresh basil, that's smells amazing! The local tomatoes are starting to come in-I need some of those. Corn. I definitely need corn. Peaches! Do I have time to make peach cobbler? Or I could just bite into one right now....Blueberries! Can't forget those. Cucumbers. Snap peas. Fresh salad greens. Local cheese. I really should have brought more shopping bags.
These delights are brought to you courtesy of your local farmers, whose hard work produces delicious food which nourishes both body and spirit. And land devoted to farming preserves open space, a precious commodity when new condo developments are popping up all over town. Local farms are a wonderful asset to our town and region. Shopping at the Farmer's Market is an easy way to support them, but we could- and probably should-do more.
So when our fabulous customer Liz Smith approached us about holding a MA Farm Bureau event, we said, 'Absolutely! Count us in'. And the Pour Richard's Massachusetts Farm Bureau FUNdraiser was born.
Last year's event featured local produce, local cheese, local ice cream, local craft beer, organic wines, and a whole pig(!). Chef Daniele Baliani, of Waltham's La Campania, created an incredible feast, and a rollicking good time was had by all. We immediately started planning a sequel.
This year's MA Farm Bureau FUNdraiser will take place on Saturday, September 8, from 1-5 PM. Chef Daniele will be back. So will the ice cream, the beer, and the killer produce. Another pig is on the menu. And this year, we're featuring winemaker Roberto Gianelli, from Tuscany's San Filippo Estate, pouring his lovely organic Rosso and Brunello di Montalcino. All ticket proceeds will benefit the Farm Bureau's scholarship fund. We will also donate a percentage of our sales.
Save the date, and definitely save up your appetite. Help us support our local farms. Because no farms= no food."
This was shared from the Pour Richard's page
http://pourrichardswine.com/content/no-farms-no-food
No farms, no food |
2nd Annual Massachusetts Farm Bureau FUNdraiser - Sep 8 |
Franklin Almanac - Episode 4 (video) - from the archives
Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 4 (video) from the archives in early 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.
Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 4 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on
More about the Empty Bowls program and to donate to the Franklin Food Pantry
https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/give-help/volunteer/empty-bowls/
More about the Sabini-Leite twin's blood drives
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/blood-drive-march-4-hockomock-ymca.html
Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 4 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on
- Relay for Life (Franklin, Bellingham, Wrentham)
- Empty Bowls - FHS fund raising for the Franklin Food Pantry
- Blood drives for Boston Children's Hospital
More about the Empty Bowls program and to donate to the Franklin Food Pantry
https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/give-help/volunteer/empty-bowls/
More about the Sabini-Leite twin's blood drives
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/blood-drive-march-4-hockomock-ymca.html
Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School coordinate blood drives for the Boston Children's Hospital |
MassBudget: Summary of the Governor's vetoes to the FY 2019 budget
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