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Friday, July 19, 2019
Dog Walk/Group Walk on the SNETT - July 19 - 9 AM
Franklin Library Book Sale - Jul 19 & 20
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, July 19, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 20, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag
Saturday, July 20, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
Friday, July 19, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 20, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag
Saturday, July 20, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
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| Franklin Library Book Sale - Jul 19 & 20 |
In the News: Governor more positive about MA budget; heat safety tips
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190718/baker-more-optimistic-about-budget-compromise
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https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20190718/mema-offers-health-safety-tips-during-extreme-heat
The full listing (with links for more info) can be found on the MA.gov page
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/extreme-heat-safety-tips
"With the state budget stalemate between Democratic leaders now spilling into the second half of July, Gov. Charlie Baker met privately with House Speaker Robert DeLeo in his office on Thursday morning and said he spoke with other legislators throughout the day, leaving him “more optimistic” that a compromise could be near.
Baker has not yet said whether he’ll heed the House speaker’s call for him to file another spending bill to fund the government through August, and told the News Service on his way to an event in Brighton on Thursday that he’d prefer not to have to file such a bill.
Baker was reluctant to discuss the specifics of his meeting with DeLeo, but said, “I’ve talked to a lot of people in the Legislature today about the budget and I’m feeling a little more optimistic than I was on Monday that this might all get resolved.”
Asked if he planned to file a second interim budget, Baker said, “No, not if I don’t have to.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190718/baker-more-optimistic-about-budget-compromise
"Hot temperatures combined with high humidity levels are expected to create dangerous heat conditions, with the most oppressive conditions expected Saturday. High temperatures Friday-Sunday are forecast to be in the 90s to lower 100s, and dew points in the low to mid 70s. Heat index values are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s Friday, 100 to 110 Saturday, and 97 to 105 Sunday, with the highest values occurring on Saturday in eastern Massachusetts and parts of the Connecticut River valley. The hot temperatures and high heat indices can lead to serious heat related-illnesses.
“MEMA urges residents to take precautions during the upcoming extreme heat. Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle, find an air-conditioned public space, cooling center, or other cool spot for relief, and watch for heat-related illnesses,” said Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Director Samantha Phillips. “Please check on your family, friends, or neighbors to make sure they are safe during the extreme heat.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20190718/mema-offers-health-safety-tips-during-extreme-heat
The full listing (with links for more info) can be found on the MA.gov page
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/extreme-heat-safety-tips
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Thursday, July 18, 2019
Elderly Resident Hot Weather Safety Announcement
Elderly Resident Hot Weather Safety Announcement
Given the excessive heat forecasted for Saturday, July 20, please be aware that the Franklin Public Library welcomes elderly residents on that date from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 PM.
If you need to access the Library but do not have transportation, you can call the Franklin Police Department at (508) 528-1212 to obtain a ride to the Library.
Hot weather safety tips:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/franklin_council_on_aging_-_elderly_residents_heat_safety.pdf
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| Elderly Resident Hot Weather Safety Announcement |
Shared via the Town of Franklin alert:
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/elderly-resident-hot-weather-safety-announcement
"Full water bans are rare in Franklin"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190717/franklin-officials-urge-compliance-of-water-ban
In spite of widespread efforts to get the word out about a full water ban that’s in effect, not everyone is getting the message.
Public works officials reported via the DPW’s Facebook page on Monday that more than 100 homes were identified Sunday night as still running irrigation systems.
Under the ban, town water customers may not do any outdoor watering - except for watering vegetable gardens and ornamental plants by hand-held hose - until further notice as part of emergency water conservation efforts to ensure adequate water for consumption and fire suppression.
The ban was put into effect July 7 after a mechanical failure at the town’s main treatment plant late on July 6 that caused heavy smoke and forced a shutdown of the facility, in addition to the town’s two largest and oldest wells that are associated with the plant.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190717/franklin-officials-urge-compliance-of-water-ban
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| auto sprinkler system watering the grass during 2016 drought |
The Solutions Extended Day Program is hiring:
Solutions Extended Day is hiring!
Solutions is the before and after school program of Franklin Public Schools that serves Kindergarten-7th grade students.
We are seeking individuals who would like to join our team.
- AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SITE ASSISTANT-SOLUTIONS EXTENDED DAY
- BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SITE DIRECTOR-SOLUTIONS EXTENDED DAY
- BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ASST. SITE DIRECTOR-SOLUTIONS EXTENDED DAY
For more info about the Solutions Extended Day Program, visit their Town of Franklin page http://franklinlifelonglearning.com/solutions_program/index.php
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Lifelong Learning: Kids' Summer Vacation Cooking Camp
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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
THE BLACK BOX Sings...Frozen - Aug 6
THE BLACK BOX will present a concert celebrating the music of the highest-grossing animated film of all time: Disney’s Frozen. The concert will feature a narrated telling of Elsa and Anna’s story with live performances of the film’s songs as well as new music written for the current Broadway production.
Enjoy the memorable songs of Kristen and Robert Lopez in concert on Tuesday, August 6 at 7:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for teens, $10 for youth 6-12, and $5 for kids 5 and under.
Katie Gray and Ali Funkhouser of New York, NY will sing the roles of Elsa and Anna respectively. Katie Gray graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy’s Integrated Conservatory. Originally from Milford, MA, she has toured France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and the U.K. with Electric Youth through the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. Her credits include Legally Blonde (Paulette), The Addams Family (Wednesday), Grease (Marty), and Fiddler on the Roof (Fruma Sarah).
Ali Funkhouser, originally from Franklin, has been seen in the national tours of Joseph...Dreamcoat and Evita. Her other credits include Disney’s Newsies (Katherine), Legally Blonde (Margot, u/s Elle), Puccini’s Suor Angelica (La Novizia), and more. She has a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University.
THE BLACK BOX Sings...Frozen will also feature Aaron Frongillo as Hans, Griffin Wilkins as Kristoff, Jason Barney as Olaf, Aida DiChiara as Young Anna, Laney Dragsbaek as Young Elsa, with narration by Nick Paone. The theater features a full bar and Franklin’s Intermission Cafe will be serving ice cream treats for the August 6 concert.
Modeled after the popular cabaret series “54 Sings” at Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC, THE BLACK BOX Sings… series celebrates the music of musicals, composers, and artists sung by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites.
For tickets and more information, call the box office at (508) 528-3370 or visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.
Enjoy the memorable songs of Kristen and Robert Lopez in concert on Tuesday, August 6 at 7:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for teens, $10 for youth 6-12, and $5 for kids 5 and under.
Katie Gray and Ali Funkhouser of New York, NY will sing the roles of Elsa and Anna respectively. Katie Gray graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy’s Integrated Conservatory. Originally from Milford, MA, she has toured France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and the U.K. with Electric Youth through the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. Her credits include Legally Blonde (Paulette), The Addams Family (Wednesday), Grease (Marty), and Fiddler on the Roof (Fruma Sarah).
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| Katie Gray and Ali Funkhouser |
Ali Funkhouser, originally from Franklin, has been seen in the national tours of Joseph...Dreamcoat and Evita. Her other credits include Disney’s Newsies (Katherine), Legally Blonde (Margot, u/s Elle), Puccini’s Suor Angelica (La Novizia), and more. She has a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University.
THE BLACK BOX Sings...Frozen will also feature Aaron Frongillo as Hans, Griffin Wilkins as Kristoff, Jason Barney as Olaf, Aida DiChiara as Young Anna, Laney Dragsbaek as Young Elsa, with narration by Nick Paone. The theater features a full bar and Franklin’s Intermission Cafe will be serving ice cream treats for the August 6 concert.
Modeled after the popular cabaret series “54 Sings” at Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC, THE BLACK BOX Sings… series celebrates the music of musicals, composers, and artists sung by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites.
For tickets and more information, call the box office at (508) 528-3370 or visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.
Franklin HIstorical Museum: Fashions of Downton Abbey - Aug 11
We're excited to bring you The Fashions of Downton Abby as our August Second Sunday Speaker Series presentation. Our guest is Karen Antonowicz of Spirits of Fashion. Karen returns to the museum with one of her most popular presentations.
Are you a fan of Downton Abbey? Would you love to know more about the fashions of the period? If so, join us for an informative presentation about the lives and fashions of the residents of Downton Abbey. Travel with us through time while we explore the styles of 1912, represented in Season 1 of Downton Abbey, through the 1920s, when major changes occurred both in fashion and in society.
Immerse yourself in Downton Abbey, where we will explore all of the changing fashions of this intriguing period. Karen received her Masters Degree in textiles, fashion merchandising and design. With a concentration in historic costumes from RISD. Karen pours her passion for fashion to this presentation which includes a slide show, clips from the show, costumes and accessories from the Edwardian Era through the 1920s.
This special presentation is on Sunday, August 11th at 1:10 PM. Arrive on time, seating is limited. The Second Sunday Speaker Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum.
Our summer exhibit, VICTORIAN SECRETS, a look at Victorian era undergarments from corsets to petticoats, is available for viewing through Saturday August 10. Come in and learn about the many layers that well dressed Victorian ladies wore to help shape and conform their figures to support the beautiful fashions of the day.
Stop by our gift shop for that perfect gift for anyone who loves Franklin or who is new to town. We have 3 editions of the Cat's Meow collectables, the Brick School, the town Library and the Train Station for $18.00 each. We have re-stocked our supply of Town Common Gazebo Christmas ornaments which sold out quickly last year. Get yours before the Christmas rush.
Do you love Franklin and our History? We're looking for locals interested in hosting at the museum once a month. Training would be provided and schedules are flexible. If you're interested or know someone who might be, email us at franklinmuseum1778@gmail.com.
The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street. We are ADA compliant and admission is always free. Hours of operation are Saturdays 10 AM-1 PM, Sundays 1 PM-4 PM and Thursday evenings 5 PM-8 PM. Come in and discover your history.
Are you a fan of Downton Abbey? Would you love to know more about the fashions of the period? If so, join us for an informative presentation about the lives and fashions of the residents of Downton Abbey. Travel with us through time while we explore the styles of 1912, represented in Season 1 of Downton Abbey, through the 1920s, when major changes occurred both in fashion and in society.
Immerse yourself in Downton Abbey, where we will explore all of the changing fashions of this intriguing period. Karen received her Masters Degree in textiles, fashion merchandising and design. With a concentration in historic costumes from RISD. Karen pours her passion for fashion to this presentation which includes a slide show, clips from the show, costumes and accessories from the Edwardian Era through the 1920s.
This special presentation is on Sunday, August 11th at 1:10 PM. Arrive on time, seating is limited. The Second Sunday Speaker Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum.
Our summer exhibit, VICTORIAN SECRETS, a look at Victorian era undergarments from corsets to petticoats, is available for viewing through Saturday August 10. Come in and learn about the many layers that well dressed Victorian ladies wore to help shape and conform their figures to support the beautiful fashions of the day.
Stop by our gift shop for that perfect gift for anyone who loves Franklin or who is new to town. We have 3 editions of the Cat's Meow collectables, the Brick School, the town Library and the Train Station for $18.00 each. We have re-stocked our supply of Town Common Gazebo Christmas ornaments which sold out quickly last year. Get yours before the Christmas rush.
Do you love Franklin and our History? We're looking for locals interested in hosting at the museum once a month. Training would be provided and schedules are flexible. If you're interested or know someone who might be, email us at franklinmuseum1778@gmail.com.
The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street. We are ADA compliant and admission is always free. Hours of operation are Saturdays 10 AM-1 PM, Sundays 1 PM-4 PM and Thursday evenings 5 PM-8 PM. Come in and discover your history.
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| VICTORIAN SECRETS, a look at Victorian era undergarments from corsets to petticoats, is available for viewing through Saturday August 10 |
Girls Who Code is Coming to Franklin Public Library this Fall
Girls Who Code is Coming to Franklin Public Library!
"We are already hard at work on the fall schedule and we want your input!
For Girls going into Grades 6 - 12, Girls Who Code is a special club all about building up girls in technology! This club will meet on Saturdays 15 times over the course of the school year to create coding projects that inspire Bravery, Resilience, Creativity, & Purpose!
Before we get sign ups rolling, please answer these quick questions to help us make this the best club we can from day one!
If you have questions please go to: https://girlswhocode.com/ or ask at the end of the survey form!"
Respond to the survey here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOGanH2k-PlGs4Xe4IHAxumRh2ovU6h_gObd5nM9PmKlJGqg/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOGanH2k-PlGs4Xe4IHAxumRh2ovU6h_gObd5nM9PmKlJGqg/viewform
Learn more about the I-90 Allston Project’s Impacts on MetroWest - Thursday, July 18
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