Cornhole Tournament scheduled for Oct 17, 2021

On October 17, 2021, the public is invited to join the Franklin Odd Fellows for an afternoon of fun and good cheer from 2 to 7:00 PM at the Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019.

The event will consist of teams of two players each with a registration cost of just $20 per person. Team pre-registration and pre-payment is encouraged, but not necessary to be able to participate.

After a difficult year in 2020 where all of our fundraising events were canceled due to COVID-19, William F. Ray Lodge #71 has remained active and continues with the renovation process of the building and with our annual donations to local and national charities.

This will be our 2nd social event for this year that will help us to continue the longstanding tradition of giving back to our local community - and have a good time while doing it! Our Charity will be the Massachusetts Arthritis Foundation, and it is noteworthy that Massachusetts Odd Fellows give more to the national foundation than any other state in the country.

Get your teams together and register today. Teams registering at the door on the day of the tournament will be integrated into event as long as there is space and boards available. The Sportsman Club will provide a cash bar for refreshments and a wide screen TV for the sporting fans that wish to keep abreast of the Sox and Patriots. The Odd Fellows will provide a light dinner of burgers & dogs at 3:30 PM from the grill. Many thanks to the Sportsman Club for the use of their facility for this event.

Register and prepay: http://www.franklinmassoddfellows.org/cornhole2021/ 

Download copy of flyer as a reminder:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eWk1nWaR34DZLenQ4HpUuo8H-GEwMN3d/view?usp=sharing

Cornhole Tournament scheduled for Oct 17, 2021

FM #609 - Community Preservation Committee Meeting - 09/21/21 (audio)

FM #609 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 609 in the series. 

This shares the Community Preservation Committee meeting that was held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid mode; committee members present were in the Council Chambers, along with some public participants and the Town Administration staff. Others were able to via the Zoom conference bridge. 

Links to the meeting agenda and my notes are in the show notes. The meeting recording runs about fifty minutes (~50 mins).  Let’s listen to the Community Preservation Committee  meeting for Sep 21

** Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/083c2b2f-c461-41ca-8e6a-0e7a3c453b74

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Meeting agenda  (including connection info) ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/agenda/cpc-agenda-4 

My notes captured via Twitter and shared here in summary form

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/recap-community-preservation-committee.html 

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Questions on housing being answered by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen

4th Annual Car Show - Sunday, Sep 26, 2021

The Rotary Club of Franklin MA is preparing for our 4th Annual Car Show, on Sept 26, 2021 at Dean College Campus Center. Auto Entry is $15 and Spectators can enter for FREE.

There will be music and plenty of different cars and trucks to see. Fun for the entire family.

Car show flyer ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iY9ctMfaOab0xz8_eowab-XNEsUmbUf5/view?usp=sharing

Rotary Club of Franklin MA - Car Show - Sunday 9-26-21

MA Public Health reminds us to practice self-care and support your mental health; Boston announces pilot program

"It's more important than ever to practice self-care and support your mental health. Relax, stay socially connected at a safe distance, and take a deep breath. 

If you're in a crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. #StopSuicide" https://t.co/745s6GoH8i

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MassDPH/status/1440380331077496835?s=03

Mass. Public Health reminds us to practice self-care and support your mental health

Franklin participates in a grant program with Medway to implement this support for 911 calls and now Boston is starting a pilot program.

"Amid a nationwide push to rethink policing strategies and reduce the use of force when possible, a new Boston program seeks to scale back police involvement in 911 mental-health calls.

Last month, Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced a pilot program encouraging greater use of mental-health workers, EMTs and trained community members during 911 mental health calls. In a city that received 10,000 such calls last year, officials are seeking to de-escalate fragile mental-health interactions while easing the strain on police resources.

“This mental-health response will help us evaluate how to deliver the best possible response for our residents when they are in crisis,” Janey said during an Aug. 5 press conference. “These investments will help connect residents and their families with the care they need. They will also help us send officers to where they are needed most.”

Continue reading online 
https://www.mma.org/boston-launches-pilot-program-to-address-911-mental-health-calls/

Grant announced in 2018
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/08/franklin-and-medway-police-receive-jail.html

Franklin Police in its Annual Report section for 2020 touted the program

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/08/franklin-annual-report-2020-police.html 

Franklin Cultural Council Grant Funding Opens for 2022

Now accepting applications for 2022 grant funding! 

View this email in your browser It's grant season again! The FCC is accepting applications now through October 15th, 2021. Please apply here: https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com Funding available for projects and events in the arts, humanities and sciences! All programming must benefit the community of Franklin, MA. Grant proposals should also include a letter of commitment from the venue (i.e. a letter from the Franklin Public Library stating they have spoken to you and agree to host you on XXX date).  We are looking forward to reading your proposals! Please email us with questions if needed!  Kaye Kelly Copyright © 2021 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Franklin Cultural Council 355 East Central Street Franklin, Ma 02038

Franklin United Methodist: Trunk or treat - Oct 30, 4 - 6 PM

"Franklin UMC is hosting a trunk or treat again this year.  Mark your calendars for October 30 from 4-6 m!  This is an outdoor event.

If you or your business or organization would like to decorate a trunk and handout candy, please message the church or call the church office (508-528-1092)."

Follow the event on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/events/246500124067920/

Franklin United Methodist: Trunk or treat - Oct 30, 4 - 6 PM

Franklin Turkey Trot - Nov 25, 2021 - Registration is Open

The 10th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot registration is OPEN! 

Please visit www.franklinturkeytrot.org for race information and registration. 

Free t-shirts to the first 100 to register.  Also, please let us know if you are interested in being a race sponsor.

Thanks!

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Krystal Whitmore

Race Director

www.franklinturkeytrot.org

Franklin Matter is proud to help sponsor this event 

Franklin Turkey Trot - Nov 25, 2021 - Registration is Open