"Congratulations to Officer Christopher Gulla who graduated from the Boylston Police Academy today. Graduation was held at the Franklin High School. Officer Gulla will begin his 12-week FTO and then join the patrol division. Welcome to the FPD!
Pictured left to right: Academy Drill Instructor Detective Leanne Baker, Officer Andressa Rosa, Academy Drill Instructor Deputy Chief James West, Officer Christopher Gulla, Chief Thomas Lynch, Lieutenant Jason Reilly, Lieutenant Eric Zimmerman"
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Saturday, December 31, 2022
Franklin Police Officer Gulla celebrates graduation from Boylston Police Academy
FHS girls hockey and boys basketball teams post wins on Friday
Huge 3-2 win today for @fhsvgockey !! Julie Flynn with the hat trick!! L. Atkinson with 2 assists ! “Brickwall” Brown amazing game!Great team effort in a very intense and physical game! Coming together girls!!
Devistating loss to Ashland 51-24 pins from Winiker, Sauer, Carlucci, Foley
FHS Panthers |
New York Times: "Epidemics That Weren’t: How Countries Shut Down Recent Outbreaks"
It is important to acknowledge the instances globally in which the public health system worked as it was designed — outbreaks that were mitigated and prevented through community trust, rapid vaccine deployment and an effective public health workforce. https://t.co/JVADQ0hJhe
"While cutting-edge vaccine technology and genomic sequencing have received lots of attention in the COVID years, the interventions that helped prevent these six pandemics were steadfastly unglamorous: building the trust of communities in the local health system. Training local staff in how to report a suspected problem effectively. Making sure funds are available to dispense swiftly, to deploy contact tracers or vaccinate a village against rabies. Increasing lab capacity in areas far from the main urban centers. Priming everyone to move fast at the first sign of potential calamity."
Volunteers received training on how to conduct safe and dignified burials for Ebola victims in Mubende, Uganda, in October.Credit...Luke Dray/Getty Images |
Franklin Municipal Building CLOSURE - January 2, 2023
The Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Monday, January 2nd, 2023 in observance of the New Year's Day Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.
Reminder: Curbside trash/recycling pickup will operate on a regular schedule during the week of the New Year's Day holiday (January 2nd - 3rd, 2023).
- Saturday, December 31st: 8 AM - 1PM
- Sunday, January 1st: CLOSED
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/franklin-municipal-building-closure-january-2nd-2023
Franklin Municipal Building CLOSURE - January 2, 2023 |
Janie Avenue Neighborhood Waterline Improvements Project - Invitation for Bids
"In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the purposes of constructing approximately 4,250 feet of waterline improvements in the Janie Avenue Neighborhood in the Town of Franklin."
Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/janie-avenue-neighborhood-waterline-improvements-project
Janie Avenue Neighborhood Waterline Improvements Project - Invitation for Bids |
Register for your spot in the Creative Corner Art Studio Winter schedule
Via Creative Corner Art Studio:
January/February Winter Art Sessions for all ages! Register to save your spot
Friday, December 30, 2022
Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 30, 2022 to Jan 5, 2023
Friday, December 30
5:30pm - David Penza (67 Degrees Brewery)
Saturday, December 31 = New Year's Eve
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
11:00am - Noon Year's Eve Party! (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - The Library will be closing at 2 pm
5:00pm - Labyrinth Walk (First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF))
Sunday, January 1, 2023 = New Year's Day
Library closedMonday, January 2, 2023
Library closed
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
7:00pm - Franklin Art Association (Franklin Senior Center)
Thursday, January 5, 2023
6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance - monthly meeting (Franklin Public Library)
7:00pm - Author Janis Robinson Daly (Franklin Public Library)
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Community Calendar |
More Perfect Union: 067 - 2022 Reprise Episode (Part One)
Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio) |
Night Owl Farm awarded $46K grant from MA Dept of Agricultural Resources
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $1,000,000 in grants to 23 Massachusetts farms to implement practices that improve food safety within their operations. The Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP), administered by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), is a competitive grant program that allows produce and aquaculture operations to address food safety on their farms, enabling the operations to meet buyer demands, increase consumption of local food, and protect public health by reducing food safety risks.“The Commonwealth’s agricultural industry continues to grow and upgrade its practices to both meet marketplace demands and regulatory requirements,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “These grants underscore our Administration’s commitment to helping farmers implement important upgrades within their operations to ensure that food safety risks are managed, that their marketplace needs are addressed, and their businesses continue to grow.”“Improving food safety practices is important for Massachusetts’ farmers in order to provide the highest quality produce and protein sources for consumers across the Commonwealth and beyond,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “These food safety grants provide a proactive approach for the sector to upgrade their practices to help ensure safe local food production continues for years to come.”
Night Owl Farm awarded $46K grant from MA Dept of Agricultural Resources |
FHS girls hockey drop game to Longmeadow on Thursday
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 vs. Longmeadow, 4 – Final
Final 4-1, Lancers score on PP in 3rd and end it with an empty netter
Home again tomorrow V Dedham @ 2:30!
https://twitter.com/FHSGirlsPuck/status/1608580802836824065
FHS Panthers |
Franklin LGBTQ Alliance: (Re)gift at our Upcoming Meeting - January 5, 2023
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Noon Year's Eve Party! at the Franklin Public Library Dec 31 - noon time
"Let’s send off 2022 in style! Join us for an end of the year bash as we ring in 2023 early!
We’ll have snacks, games, and a super new year’s celebration!
See you there!"
Happy New Year's Eve - Uploaded by JamieFlower |
Franklin DPW: Christmas tree pick up is scheduled for the week of Jan 9, 2023
Christmas tree collection will run the week of January 9, 2023.
Franklin DPW: Christmas tree pick up is scheduled for the week of Jan 9, 2023 |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Dec 30, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Franklin Art Association meeting features Demo Artist painter Katie Kindilien - Jan 4, 2023
Franklin Art Association meeting features Demo Artist painter Katie Kindilien - Jan 4, 2023 |