FSPA to host Open House - Aug 21 and Sep 7

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold an Open House for prospective students and families at 38 Main Street. The community is invited to tour the facilities, observe classes, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance, and drama, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study.

The open house will be held on Wednesday, August 21 from 10 am - 7 pm with an additional open house on Saturday, September 7 from 10 am - 4 pm.

Proudly serving more than 500 students annually from 45 communities in Massachusetts’ Metro West region, the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) is committed to quality education in the arts with exceptional curriculum, outstanding professional faculty and unwavering dedication to each and every student enrolled. 
 

FSPA to host Open House

Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA is a unique place where students of all ages and levels of ability participate in an array of music, dance, and drama programs with professional instruction and extraordinary performing opportunities. With broad-based and varied curricula, FSPA guides students in the development of technique, creativity, and artistic expression to last a lifetime. 

FSPA’s faculty boasts outstanding professional artists, performers, and teachers. Their impressive credentials are indicative of the excellent instruction available in all programs. FSPA instructors strive to meet the individual needs of each student, working to develop each student’s abilities to his or her own potential.

Performance is an integral part of an FSPA education and the school offers unrivaled performing opportunities for students throughout the year. On the calendar annually are student recitals, concerts by faculty and guest artists, master classes, student showcases, holiday shows, the school’s signature Spring Concert, and summer camps and intensives. In addition, for students whose level of interest is more focused, there are special performing ensemble opportunities available by audition. 

THE BLACK BOX, home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), a 200-seat flexible theater located behind FSPA, provides a professional venue for FSPA student productions, while FPAC offers opportunities by audition for student performers.

For more information about FSPA and its programs, visit www.FSPAonline.com, call 508-528-8668, or stop by 38 Main St. in Franklin. You can follow FSPA on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Franklin Election 2019: What does the Town Clerk do?

From the Town Clerk's page:

"Welcome to the Franklin Town Clerk’s webpage.  It is a pleasure and honor to serve the Town of Franklin.

Our office handles many critical municipal functions, including all local, state and federal elections, dog licensing, vitals (birth, marriage death records), business certificates, and we host all of the permanent records for the Town of Franklin dating back 200 years.  The Town Clerk’s office also is a central repository for all agendas and minutes of boards and committees."

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

The Town Clerk is elected for a four year term. In 2015, Teresa Burr won for the first time in the contested election after former clerk Deborah Pellegri stepped down.

Annual Report for 2018
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/franklin-annual-report-2018-town-clerks.html

Election Collection for 2015
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/election-collection-nov-3-2015.html

Find more information on the Franklin Election Nov 5, 2019 in the "election collection"  
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

 

Franklin Election 2019: What does the Town Clerk do?

Reminder: Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - Aug 14

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Municipal Building

355 East Central Street, 3rd Floor Training Room

Franklin, MA

August 14, 2019 - 5:30 PM
REVISED

Announcements: This meeting may be recorded by audio or video.

Discussion:

1. Plastic Bag Ban Proposal
2. Potential project at the former Keigan’s dealership - East Central Street

The agenda can be found at the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/2019-08-14_edc_agenda.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - Aug 14

The Washington Post has an article today about Pakistan banning plastic bags
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/pakistan-moves-to-ban-single-use-plastic-bags-the-health-of-200-million-people-is-at-stake/2019/08/12/6c7641ca-bc23-11e9-b873-63ace636af08_story.html

Franklin Election 2019: Important Dates

Important Dates To Remember

Biennial Town Election - November 5, 2019

Nomination Papers available 
Thursday, August 1, 2019 (Town Clerk’s Office)

Last day to obtain Nomination Papers 
Friday, September 13, 2019 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) 

Last day to submit Nomination Papers to the registrars for certification (Town Clerk’s Office) Tuesday, September 17, 2019 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Last day to object or withdraw 
Thursday, October 3, 2019 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Last day to register to vote 
Wednesday, October 16, 2019  (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Election Day 
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 (6:00 AM – 8:00 PM)


Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office with any questions.
Teresa M. Burr, CMC
Town Clerk
tburr@franklinma.gov
(508) 520-4900

Download your copy of the important dates
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O22mMWx3HMdjB5RH2eNrbPN9zPcmH-wc/view?usp=sharing


Find more information on the Franklin Election Nov 5, 2019 in the "election collection"  
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html 

Franklin Election 2019: Important Dates

Zipline for kids at King St Memorial Park (video)

A new zipline for kids 5 to 12 years old was installed recently at the King St Memorial Park. On one of my visits to my plot at the Community Garden I captured this video.

Oh to be 11 again! (at least to try this out!)

zipline chair at end of line - more mulch seems to be going to be added at the end of the line

yes, it is restricted to 5-12 year olds with parent supervision

a new climbing rope pyramid was also installed recently

the slide combo was already at the same playground at the King St Memorial Fields

MBTA Commuter Rail notice - Franklin Line not stopping at Ruggles

Due to downed catenary wires all Needham, Franklin, Providence, and Stoughton trains will not stop at Ruggles. Passengers may use the Orange Line at Back Bay to connect to Ruggles.


Last Updated: Aug 12 2019 05:36 AM
https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/alerts?alerts_timeframe=current

MBTA Commuter Rail notice - Franklin Line not stopping at Ruggles

Franklin Election 2019: What does the Planning Board do?

From the Town of Franklin Planning Board webpage we can share:

"The Planning Board, established under Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 41, Section 81A, is an elected board comprised of five members, each with a four year term and one appointed associate member.

The Planning Board’s primary responsibilities are to administer the Subdivision Control Law pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41 and to issue certain special permits and site plan approval under the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws in order to ensure the public safety, interest and welfare of the residents of the Town. State and local laws and regulations governing procedures for these approvals are MGL Chapter 40A (the Zoning Act); MGL Chapter 41, Sections 81K - 81GG (the Subdivision Control Law); Chapter 300 of the Franklin Town Code Subdivision Regulations; and the Town of Franklin Zoning Bylaws Chapter 185.

The Board conducts meetings and public hearings in compliance with Town of Franklin General Laws to review and consider preliminary and definitive subdivision plans, Site plans and Special Permits, Approval Not Required (Form A) plans, and Certificate of completion applications.

The Planning Board also considers and prepares amendments to the Town of Franklin Zoning By-laws and the Town of Franklin Subdivision Regulations. The Board conducts public hearings on amendments created by the Board and on zoning amendments that are submitted to the Board by way of citizen petition or by landowners or other town boards through the proper procedures for submitting to Town Council.

All material received by the Planning Board in connection with applications is considered public information and can be seen during posted office hours."

The Planning Board Project project page on the Town of Franklin site lists the approved projects and the projects currently in the approval process.
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/pages/projects

Find more information on the Franklin Election Nov 5, 2019 in the "election collection"  
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html 

Franklin Election 2019:What does the Planning Board do?