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Saturday, July 13, 2019
FTC shuts down student loan debt relief scheme
Friday, July 12, 2019
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jul 12 to THU - Jul 18
Friday, July 12
10:00am
10:30am
12:00pm
1:00pm
8:00pm
Saturday, July 13
10:00am
1:00pm
3:00pm
Sunday, July 14
1:00pm
Monday, July 15
10:30am
1:00pm
Tuesday, July 16
9:30am
1:00pm
4:00pm
6:30pm
Wednesday, July 17
10:30am
11:00am
12:00pm
4:00pm
5:00pm
Thursday, July 18
9:30am
3:30pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
6:30pm
For the interactive version, please visit
For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar
https://www.franklinma.gov/calendarSubmit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link
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| Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jul 12 to THU - Jul 18 |
"The least you can do is give us an on-going personal finance education"
Hat tip to Ron Taylor for sharing this article via Twitter from Anastasia Basil. Well worth the read.
https://humanparts.medium.com/dear-school-eff-your-f-e61971ece228
"For a long time you will say I am not listening, not paying attention. You will insist I do not care, that I am lazy. At best, a daydreamer.Continue reading the article online
A neurological explanation will be found. You will give me cures: Here is extra time to complete the test. And a calculator. And medicine for your daydreaming brain. You will feel good about yourselves: See how we have accommodated, how kind we are, how helpful and understanding?
And I will wonder how very awful I must be. They gave me extra time, gum to chew, notes to view and still, I can’t do better than before. Where there was only suspicion (Am I stupid?) now there is proof: my scarlet letters, Ds and Fs. You don’t make me wear these as an armband or sewn onto my shirt, but I can’t take them off, either. They’re mine for good.
"Try harder. Work harder. Pay attention. Sit still. Stop drawing. Stop humming. Begin again," you say."
https://humanparts.medium.com/dear-school-eff-your-f-e61971ece228
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| Photo: Florian Gaertner/Getty Images |
“We’re getting robbed of something culturally and financially”
From the Boston Globe, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/rhode-island/2019/07/11/pawsox-fans-bitter-worcester-breaks-ground-new-stadium/k5RnS2tesTMxssjatstsQM/story.html
I grew up in Pawtucket, just down the street from McCoy Stadium. I played pick up baseball on the fields outside the park that are now parking lots. I will still go to games at McCoy before they leave for Worcester. It is an easy ride, free parking and a relatively reasonable night out. The starting lineup for the PawSox will usually have one or more players who had been called up to Boston, if not a regular who is down for rehab before getting back to Boston. I wasn't close enough to the wheeling and dealing to get a deal done but it will be a sad day when the team leaves.
"An artist’s rendering showed a shiny new ballpark filled with Red Sox fans. State officials called it a historic moment. City officials hailed a “spirit of optimism.” Business leaders vowed to build restaurants and offices nearby.
There was even a polar bear mascot on hand.
It was a moment many imagined happening in Rhode Island over the past few years as the Pawtucket Red Sox considered moving from the old McCoy Stadium to Providence or, perhaps, a new Pawtucket ballpark."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/rhode-island/2019/07/11/pawsox-fans-bitter-worcester-breaks-ground-new-stadium/k5RnS2tesTMxssjatstsQM/story.html
I grew up in Pawtucket, just down the street from McCoy Stadium. I played pick up baseball on the fields outside the park that are now parking lots. I will still go to games at McCoy before they leave for Worcester. It is an easy ride, free parking and a relatively reasonable night out. The starting lineup for the PawSox will usually have one or more players who had been called up to Boston, if not a regular who is down for rehab before getting back to Boston. I wasn't close enough to the wheeling and dealing to get a deal done but it will be a sad day when the team leaves.
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| sunset at McCoy in June, 2019 |
"called the use of such bags 'an inordinate amount of waste'"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190711/big-y-moves-up-plastic-bag-ban-to-aug-1
The MDN article referenced this brief video released by Big Y on how to clean the re-usable bags.
I'll need to re-think about where I keep my supply of bags (curretnly in the car).
As of Aug. 1, if you don’t bring your own bags to Big Y supermarkets in Massachusetts and Connecticut, prepare to break out your coin purse.
Big Y Foods, Inc. announced Thursday afternoon that it moved up its planned elimination of single-use plastic bags at check-out counters, from 2020 to August 2019. Customers without their own bags can pay for paper bags at checkout at 10 cents a pop.
The company owns 80 supermarkets and specialty stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut, including one each in Franklin and Milford.
“Big Y has been complying with single-use plastic bag bans in several Massachusetts communities since 2014,” a press release announcing the change said. “Coming off of recent changes to laws in various towns across the New England region, Big Y has moved up its 2020 timeline to eliminate single-use plastic at checkouts in all of its locations in order to streamline operations and to do its part to support sustainability.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190711/big-y-moves-up-plastic-bag-ban-to-aug-1
The MDN article referenced this brief video released by Big Y on how to clean the re-usable bags.
I'll need to re-think about where I keep my supply of bags (curretnly in the car).
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Actions Taken by Town Council - June 26, 2019 meeting
I missed the June 26, 2019 Town Council meeting. The "Actions Taken" document was just released to confirm the votes taken during the meeting. We'll need to wait for the video to be released by Franklin TV and or the full minutes of the meeting to find out the additional details covered during the session.
When the video is available it will be posted here. Currently, meetings through June 12, 2019 are available https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/live-meetings-stream
In the meantime, here is the "Actions Taken" doc:
Town of Franklin file location
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_june_26_2019.docx.pdf
Franklin Matters file location
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVqTU3ggNoZzTGMlKHNYP-G_yWKcY8_u/view?usp=sharing
When the video is available it will be posted here. Currently, meetings through June 12, 2019 are available https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/live-meetings-stream
In the meantime, here is the "Actions Taken" doc:
Town of Franklin file location
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_june_26_2019.docx.pdf
Franklin Matters file location
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVqTU3ggNoZzTGMlKHNYP-G_yWKcY8_u/view?usp=sharing
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| Actions Taken by Town Council - June 26, 2019 meeting |
Farmers Market: Library Market Fun and Music at the Market - Friday, Jul 12
After taking a one week break due to the 4th of July Celebration occupying the Town Common, the Farmers Market returns this Friday, July 12. There are two additional features for this market.
The Library:
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/events/209203
Music at the Market - The Bad Apples: (from 3 to 6 PM)
Shared from the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/632895430548502/
The Library:
- Farmer’s Market Fun! Fridays, July 12 and 26, 1:00 PM
Join the Franklin Public Library in a special collaboration with the Franklin Farmer's market! Enjoy special themed events each week, from storytimes, to scavenger hunts, to craft events and beyond!Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/events/209203
Music at the Market - The Bad Apples: (from 3 to 6 PM)
"Join local musicians, Katelyn Hinds, Kevin Sawyer and Bob Adams, for a live performance at the Farmers' Market.
These locals began getting together in the past year to share their love of music and The Bad Apples were born! The group covers a variety of musical styles from folk, country and classic rock as well as some original songs. The Bad Apples are excited to be bringing music to the Franklin Farmer's Market and look forward to other opportunities to share their passion for music with the community!
Performance on Friday 7/12 will also feature a solo acoustic guitar performance from special guest Tim Mac of Franklin."
Shared from the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/632895430548502/
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| Franklin Farmers Market MA Music at the Market - The Bad Apples |
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