September Veterans VIRTUAL Coffee Social - Sep 2

September VIRTUAL Coffee Social

Join us! Wednesday, September 2 at 10:00 a.m.

HELLO VETERANS!

It's hard to believe summer is almost over!

We hope all of you are remaining healthy and safe by wearing face coverings and observing social distancing guidelines when you are out in public. Remember to wash your hands thoroughly after going to the store or appointments. Keeping hand sanitizer in your car is a good idea too!

We will once again be hosting our monthly coffee social via Zoom on Wednesday, September 2 at 10:00 AM.

We hope you can join us for veterans' updates and friendly conversation!

If you have not participated in a Zoom call yet, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your device before joining us.

Here is the log-in information for the September meeting only:

Join Zoom via URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83567071777
Call in number: 1-929-205-6099

Enter Meeting ID 83567071777 and press #

For more information, contact the Veterans Services Office at: (508) 613-1315.

We look forward to "seeing" you at the September Coffee Social!

September Veterans VIRTUAL Coffee Social - Sep 2

Lifelong Music Academy: Private Music Lesson Registration Open For 2020-2021!

There is still one fantastic activity people can do despite the pandemic – make music!

Lifelong Music Academy

The Lifelong Music Academy (https://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/music_academy/index.php) is pleased to announce our Private Music Lesson program is now open for registration! Any child, teen, or adult who would like to learn an instrument or improve their skills can sign up for weekly virtual lessons with one of our experienced and enthusiastic instructors. 

Residents from Franklin and other nearby towns are all welcome!

Here are highlights of our program. Please read our complete policies online (https://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/music_academy/private_music_lesson_program/important_policies.php).

Private Music Lessons (https://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/music_academy/private_music_lesson_program/index.php):

• Talented instructors give one-on-one weekly lessons.
• For all ages (children, teens, adults), and from beginner to advanced.
• Lessons will be virtual, via video chat, to start the year.
• Monday through Thursday afternoons and evenings.
• Lessons begin September 8th and enrollment is ongoing throughout the school year.
• Choice of 30, 45, or 60 minute lessons.
• Cost is $35, $50, or $65 per lesson.
• Instruments: Cello, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Guitar (acoustic, electric, ukulele), Low Brass (baritone, trombone, tuba), Percussion, Saxophone, Trumpet, Viola, Violin, Voice.

CLICK HERE to be taken directly to our registration system!

We look forward to seeing you this year!

Lifelong Music Academy = MusicAcademy@franklinps.net

Download your copy of the flyer info here

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Pq3INVmD59AryJp74_CUY7OYnq9LAQD/view?usp=sharing

Lifelong Music Academy:  Private Music Lesson Registration Open For 2020-2021!

Franklin Residents: Purchase Your FY 2021 Recycling Center Permit and Pre-Pay for Item Drop Off Online

Purchase Your FY21 Recycling Center Permit and Pre-Pay for Item Drop Off Here!

Attached is listing of accepted materials, hours of operation and fees

The Recycling Center is open regular hours for full services. No cash or checks will be accepted. 

1. All residents who wish to use the recycling center for item drop off will need to go online prior to pay the required fee(s). 
2. The online payment portal for recycling fees is on our Viewpoint site (https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1078).  If you do not have a Viewpoint account, please follow the instructions to create one.
3. A printed slip detailing the fees paid will be required to show proof of payment at the Recycling Center.
4. No material that includes a fee will be accepted at the Recycling Center without prior payment online with printed receipt.

Attached is a copy of materials accepted, fees and hours at the Recycling Center and Curbside costs.

For additional information or to purchase your Recycling sticker over the phone, please call the DPW Administration office during regular office hours at 508-553-5500.

Please observe social distancing guidelines.

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/purchase-your-fy21-recycling-center-permit-and-pre-pay-item-drop-here

Franklin Residents: Purchase Your FY 2021 Recycling Center Permit and Pre-Pay for Item Drop Off Online

Franklin Commuter Line: Commuter Rail to run regular Sunday schedule on Labor Day - Sep 7

All Commuter Rail lines will operate on a regular Sunday schedule on Labor Day, Monday September 7.

Please note that there is no Sunday service for the Stoughton and Needham lines.

Last Updated: Aug 24 2020 02:36 PM

Franklin Commuter Line: Commuter Rail to run regular Sunday schedule on Labor Day - Sep 7 

Response Rates | 2020 Census Franklin at 80.2% (beating 2010 response rate) !!!

We have reached a 80.2% response rate for Franklin!  Franklin actually did 79.9% in the 2010 Census.

"The 2020 Census is underway and more households across America are responding every day. Over 90 million households have responded to date, representing 76.5% of all households in America. Make sure that you and your friends and family are included in this once-a-decade count."

Visit the 2020 Census response rate map  https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html

The current results for Franklin (as of Sunday, Aug 23, 2020):

Response Rates | 2020 Census Franklin at 80.2%

FM #334 Economic Development Comm Meeting Not 8/20/20 (Audio)

FM #334 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 334 in the series. 
This session shares the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2020. The meeting was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Due to lack of quorum, the meeting never officially opened, all discussion was relevant but not official. The Chair, Melanie Hamblen, was present from the beginning along with multiple Town Administration staff. One other member of the committee (Jones) joined about 26 minutes into the recording but they still lacked one of the other two members (Earls, Bissanti) to make an official meeting.

The recording runs just about 48 minutes, so let’s listen to the discussion from the unofficial meeting of the Economic Development Subcommittee.

The agenda for the meeting can be found here
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/08-20-2020_edc_agenda.pdf

The next meeting is targeted for Sep 2 starting approx 5:00 or 5:30 PM effectively before the Town Council meeting, the same night.

Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H63FkD7K

 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
 
How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
 
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

screen grab of proposed schedule for listening sessions

Franklin Cultural District Committee - Agenda - Aug 24, 2020

 Monday, August 24, 2020

7:00 PM

Virtual Meeting

AGENDA

Due to the continued concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, we will be conducting a remote/virtual Cultural District Committee Meeting. In an effort to ensure citizen engagement and comply with open meeting law regulations, citizens will be able to dial into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by copying the link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required).

Please click on the link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82896306355 or call on your phone at 929-205- 6099, meeting # 82896306355.

Welcome

• Porch Fest & Other Ideas
• Brainstorming

Next Cultural District Meeting Dates

• Monday, August 31, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. with Anne Marie Tracey Monday, September 14, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. FCD & FDP Business Listening Session

Next Cultural District Partner Meeting Date

• Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourn

The listings of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

For Additional information, contact: 

Bryan W. Taberner, AICP, Director
Department of Planning and Community Development 

508-520-4907; btaberner@franklinma.gov

The agenda doc can be found on the Town of Franklin page

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/cultural_district_committee_agenda_august_24_2020.pdf

The Cultural District web page is https://www.franklinculture.org/

Franklin Cultural District Committee - Agenda - Aug 24, 2020