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Monday, July 4, 2022
Census Bureau Profile America Facts for Features: The Fourth of July - 2022
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, July 4, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews
Representative Jeff Roy and Dr. Natalia Linos
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
7:00 am All-Town Showcase: Band
8:30 am FHS Varsity Softball: v Mansfield 04-22-22
10:30 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22
12:30 pm Public School Concert: Horace Mann Spring Music '22
2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur
4:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v King Philip 05-07-22
6:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Moses Brown 05-24-22
8:30 pm FHS PCC: Vaping Panel
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY
8:00 am Planning Board: 06-27-22 2:00 pm Planning Board: 06-27-22
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Sunday, July 3, 2022
Franklin TV: July 4th = Democracy So many fought for it. Let’s keep it.
Consider this think-tank analysis: The socioeconomic stability of any country is maintained when the income for the upper 2% of society is not more than10 times the income for the average citizen. This statistic indicates that a 10x income disparity defines a threshold for triggering populist unrest. It’s the widening divide between the haves and the have nots. It marks the edge of revolution. We’re there. Another tenet holds that democracy maintains its stability through revolution at the ballot box. We avoid physical revolution because we vote the bad actors out that don’t advance equitable public policies. That’s how voting is supposed to work. It presumes that votes are reasoned decisions. Sadly, too often they’re not.
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| Democracy So many fought for it. Let’s keep it |
Other pandering pols blast ‘dog whistles’ over contrived social evils. They harvest votes from all that aimless anger. Anger = votes. We, the People – are being played. The essential quality that is completely absent on this grand stage? It’s integrity. If our elections are to save us, we must save our elections. They’re not broken or fraudulent, but there are those who claim that they are. Why? They want control. They believe that it’s not the votes that count. It’s those who count the votes. They want that job. Hence, they foment false revolution. It is high irony that they are socially engineering democracy to kill itself at the ballot box. We must identify, support and vote for candidates who hold a steadfast commitment to our Constitution with integrity in thought and deed and who have the courage to act.
Vote – Smart – Now! Vote – Smart – Now! https://justfacts.votesmart.org/
And – as always –
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
4th of July Celebration - schedule for Sunday, July 3, 2022
Sunday, July 3
1:00pm - 4th July: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12‐5 - save $ buy the wristband/card online -> https://www.franklin4th.com/)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - 4th July: Attleboro School of Rock
3:00pm - 4th July: Michael Ravelis
4:30pm - 4th July: Matt Zajac
7:00pm - 4th July: Backyard Swagger (high energy country rock show covering hits by top artists)
4th of July Coalition home page https://www.franklin4th.com/
Schedule -> https://www.franklin4th.com/carnival-hours
Music line up -> https://www.franklin4th.com/schedule-of-events
Food -> https://www.franklin4th.com/food
Donation info -> https://dashboard.atpay.com/giving_portal/org_hSjdZIXVngDI7KDJ_AeUeQ
Mail to
Franklin July 4th Coalition
c/o Dean Bank
P.O. Box 307
Franklin, MA 02038
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| one of several rides for smaller folks |
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| the nonprofit food tent lineup |
State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy receives John “Jack” Healy Leadership Award
Representative Roy received the award in recognition of his dedication to and support of Massachusetts Manufacturing. Currently the House Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy, he is also the House-Chair of the Manufacturing Caucus, which promotes and encourages “Making It” in Massachusetts.
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| State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy |
“I was honored, humbled, and deeply touched to be the recipient of the Jack Healy Award from MassMEP,” said Representative Roy. “Under the leadership of Speaker Ron Mariano, Massachusetts has assembled an unparalleled support system and is fully committed to a thriving manufacturing sector. I have been delighted to play a small role in the efforts to help companies make it in Massachusetts and look forward to seeing more moving here.”
“No one deserves this award more than Representative Roy,” said Dennis Leonard, Chairman of the Board, MassMEP. Representative Roy’s efforts have fostered innovation and created opportunities for economic growth in Massachusetts. He has been a steadfast supporter of the MassMEP, requesting funding for the program every year. We as a manufacturing community are in a better place because of him.”
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| L-R: Rep Roy, Mark Schmit of NIST and Tom Andrellos of MassMEP |
In 2016, MassMEP created the John “Jack” Healy Leadership Award to recognize excellence within manufacturing companies and honor individual manufacturing leaders who are shaping the future of global manufacturing. This award is in honor of MassMEP's former President and leader, John "Jack" Healy. Jack was the leader of MassMEP from 1997-2016. During his tenure he changed the way manufacturing is perceived and was often referred to as the "Voice of Manufacturing." His role with MassMEP and his passion for the industry were the catalysts in shaping the direction of manufacturing in Massachusetts.
Past recipients of the John “Jack” Healy Leadership Award include Speaker Robert DeLeo and Congressman Jim McGovern.
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One day delay in the normal trash/recycle schedule for the 4th of July week
With the 4th of July falling on Monday, there will be a one day delay in the normal trash/recycle pickup schedule. If your schedule is normally on Monday, then it is Tuesday, if Tuesday, it is now Wednesday, and so forth.
Note the next one day delay in the normal schedule will be in September for Labor Day.
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| Franklin trash and recycle bins or totters |
Saturday, July 2, 2022
4th of July Celebration - schedule for Saturday, July 2, 2022 - 2nd Annual Blues Festival - No fireworks
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - 4th July: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS 12-5 - save $ buy the wristband/card online -> https://www.franklin4th.com/)
12:00pm - 4th July: Padula Trio Plus One (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)
2:00pm - 4th July: Neal & The Vipers (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)
4:00pm - 4th July: Ed Peabody and the Big Blue Thang (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)
6:00pm - 4th July: Mike Crandall Bandblues (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)
8:00pm - 4th July: Sugar Ray & The Bluetones (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)
10:00pm - 4th July: fireworks CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
4th of July Coalition home page https://www.franklin4th.com/
Schedule -> https://www.franklin4th.com/carnival-hours
Music line up -> https://www.franklin4th.com/schedule-of-events
Food -> https://www.franklin4th.com/food
Donation info -> https://dashboard.atpay.com/giving_portal/org_hSjdZIXVngDI7KDJ_AeUeQ
Mail to
Franklin July 4th Coalition
c/o Dean Bank
P.O. Box 307
Franklin, MA 02038
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| "Pharaoh's Fury" returns |
MMA: "Online maps illustrate progress of gas leak repair program"
"Massachusetts has one of the oldest natural gas systems in the country, with around 22% of the pipes under the ground considered “leakprone” in 2020, according to HEET, a Cambridge-based nonprofit dedicated to cutting emissions.
In 2014, Massachusetts created the Gas System Enhancement Program as a way for its six investor-owned natural gas distribution companies to accelerate the replacement of this leaking infrastructure by 2039.
Now, the public can view the location and estimated cost of each new planned gas pipe replacement project using pipe replacement maps created by HEET. Also available is HEET’s annually updated map of gas leaks across Massachusetts, along with estimated emissions."
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| HEET's gas leak map focused on Franklin |
Spanish/English bilingual adaptation of "Don Quixote"
Summertime is a good time for outdoor performing arts. And when the location is the Waterplace Park in Providence for a performance by Trinity Rep, put it on the calendar!
"Meet the cast of "La Mancha!" This Spanish/English bilingual adaptation of "Don Quixote" is part of Teatro en el Verano, produced by @rilatinoarts in association with Trinity Rep. It features local Latinx artists, and is completely free to attend."Don Quixote" runs at La GalerÃa del Pueblo in Central Falls July 15 - 24, with a special performance on the Waterplace Park in Providence on July 28.
For more information, visit trinityrep.com/lamancha."
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| Spanish/English bilingual adaptation of "Don Quixote" |
New England Muzzle awards contain a local interest
"A Boston mayor who trampled on a religious group’s right to freedom of expression. A Worcester city manager who trampled on the public’s right to know about police misconduct. A New Hampshire state legislator who trampled on teachers’ rights by demanding that they take a “loyalty oath” promising not to teach their students about racism.
These are just a few of the winners of the 2022 New England Muzzle Awards."
The former Worcester city manager (Augustus) is now the Chancellor at Dean College. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/06/dean-college-announces-elmore-as.html
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| New England Muzzle awards contain a local interest |