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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Wine Barre 02038 scheduled for Feb 9 & 16 at Intermission
Join us for Wine Barre 02038 February 9 & 16 from 7:00 - 9:30 PM!
Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes!
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| Wine Barre 02038 scheduled for Feb 9 & 16 at Intermission |
Town of Franklin Water Dept sends a reminder to take steps to avoid frozen pipes
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CommonWealth Magazine Beacon Hill Recap: Healey files for shelter & school lunch programs; MA GOP changes leadership
"REVIVING DEBATE on an issue that lawmakers left untouched at the end of last session, Gov. Maura Healey on Monday filed a $282 million spending bill she said is necessary to manage a surge in demand for emergency shelter and prevent the free school meals program from running out of money.Healey called on top House and Senate Democrats to make quick work of her new supplemental budget bill, which would steer $85 million toward an emergency shelter “crisis,” allocate $130 million to keep expanded nutrition assistance in place for a few more months, and appropriate $65 million to ensure a universal school meals program remains afloat through the end of the academic year.Her bill (H 47) targets the same growing shelter strain, fueled in part by an influx of migrant arrivals to Massachusetts, that prompted Gov. Charlie Baker to unsuccessfully seek $130 million in November."
"AMY CARNEVALE of Marblehead won a second-ballot victory Tuesday night to become chair of the Massachusetts Republican arty, edging incumbent Jim Lyons by a margin of 37-34.Carnevale’s victory gives her control of a party that took a drubbing in November and faces a long road back to both financial and political relevance in Massachusetts. She is hopeful that Republicans who deserted the party under Lyons will now return with financial and political support. She said many have promised to do so."
"THE TWO DEMOCRATS on a three-member special House committee concluded that the chamber should officially seat Kristin Kassner, a Hamilton Democrat who topped five-term Republican Rep. Lenny Mirra by a single vote in a contested recount.Reps. Michael Day of Stoneham and Daniel Ryan of Charlestown submitted a majority report to the House clerk’s office recommending Kassner be declared “the properly elected and qualified Representative for the Second Essex District,” a move that would allow her to join the House nearly a month after the two-year term began and would spell the end of Mirra’s decade-long tenure."
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| The golden dome of the State House. (Photo by Andy Metzger) |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
- This slot features my conversation with Ted McIntrye as he helps me with "Making Sense of Climate #22 - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/from-clean-heat-report-to.html
This hour features my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen as we "Talk Franklin" https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/bring-on-february-in-this-talk-franklin.html
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Franklin Art Association scheduled to hear from Dennis Sardella - Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023
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| Dennis Sardella, author of the book Visible Image of the Invisible God - An introduction to Russian and Byzantine Icons |
Tri-County RVTHS proposing to replace their existing building, topic for Franklin Town Council Mtg - 2/1/23
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| Tri-County RVTHS proposing to replace their existing building |
Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Newsletter - February Meeting - Feb 2 at 6:30 PM!
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The newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view a full set of contents, visit this link -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/19KLr95mLJilUpNbKGHNvDvKAFZe-DZTI/view?usp=share_link
Franklin Downtown Partnership: General Meeting Thursday, February 2 at 8:30 AM
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Reminder: Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction
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| Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction |
Franklin Public Library: News & Events scheduled for February 2023
February 2023 Franklin Library News & Events
Library Hours
The Library's regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library will be closed on Monday, February 20th for Presidents Day.
Book Sale
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, February 17, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, February 18, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
From Friends of the Franklin Library
LAST CALL - Place your orders for our Valentine's Day Fudge Sale. Fudge orders are being accepted through Friday, February 3 rd . If you want to save a stamp and skip mailing in your form, feel free to drop off your order during our February 1st meeting between 7:00-8:00 pm in the Friends Meeting Room (1st Floor). CLICK HERE for the fudge order form!
Franklin Library Association Gift. Thank you to the Franklin Library Association for their years of service and their generous gift to us, 60 copies of their recently published book The Franklin Library Association: Building the Future of the Nation's First Public Library 1858-2022. Copies of the book are available now with a donation to the Friends of the Franklin Library. Interested in a copy? Reach out to us at fofl02038@gmail.com.
Congratulations, Gwenne! As we previously announced, Gwenne Balcius was the 2022 recipient of the Friends of the Franklin Library Scholarship in Memory of Wilma Winters. We had the pleasure of presenting Gwenne with her scholarship check for $1,000 at our January meeting. Even better, we heard about how she is loving her first semester at Clark University where she majors in Community, Youth and Educational Studies. Gwenne's future plans include a graduate degree in library science with a goal to one day become a librarian as inspiring as the ones who were so influential in her own life. The Friends wish Gwenne all the very best in her studies and beyond!
I Love My Local Library! February is National Library Lover's Month and what better way to show your love for the Franklin Public Library than by becoming a member of the Friends. Join us at an upcoming meeting (7pm on Wednesday, February 1 st or Wednesday, March 1 st ) to find out how you can get involved. Don't have time to attend meetings? No worries, you can still support our mission and your library by making a direct donation to the Friends. Membership dues and donations are both tax deductible. CLICK HERE for our brochure. We hope to see you soon!
Volunteer Tutors Needed for ESL & Adult Literacy Program
The Franklin Public Library has started an English as a Second Language and Adult Literacy Program to serve Franklin and its surrounding communities. If you have the time and interest to help adult learners improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening, please consider volunteering!
To volunteer, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, have patience, and be able to speak English clearly. Prior teaching experience is not required. Volunteer Tutors will be given training and all supporting materials will be provided. The time commitment is 18 hours of tutor training, and to meet with your student 2 hours per week for one year. Volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please contact Deputy Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net, or fill out the registration form on the library's website .
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
SITE IS OPEN - By Appointment Only!
Register for an appointment on the Library Calendar of Events!
The Franklin Public Library VITA site is by Appointment only and is certified for Basic returns. The VITA program has operated for over 50 years. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:
- People who generally make $60,000 or less
- Persons with disabilities; and
- Limited English-speaking taxpayers
Before going to a VITA or TCE site, see Publication 3676-BPDF for services provided and check out What to Bring to ensure you have all the required documents and information our volunteers will need to help you.
Learn more here: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifyi...
Massachusetts Center for the Book 2023 Reading Challenge
February: A book set in your home town/ city or state
Do you have a cozy reading corner you've been wanting to spend more time in? Do you have a group of friends who like to select books together? Maybe a little constraint helps you choose what to read next.
If you are looking for a fun, unique reading challenge to take on in 2023, Massachusetts Center for the Book has you covered.
Check it out today! https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge
The full listing of events for February -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/february-2023-franklin-library-news-events
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| Franklin Public Library: News & Events scheduled for February 2023 |
In case you missed it - 2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Municipal Recreation Facilities and Parks (ADA Compliance Included)
The next focus group meeting is titled "School Recreation Facilities and Parks (ADA Compliance Included)" and is scheduled for Thursday, February 9 from 6-7p in Council Chambers at Town Hall. In an effort to ensure citizen engagement, residents will also be able to attend the meeting via Zoom. Zoom login information can be found here.
As always, residents are welcomed to provide feedback on any topic throughout the entirety of the OSRP process. Ideas and comments can be submitted through this Google Form or by emailing bgoodlander@franklinma.gov.
Thanks for helping grow the Franklin Community and we look forward to seeing you on February 9!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/case-you-missed-it-2023-osrp-focus-group-meeting-recording-municipal-recreation
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| 2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting |
Space Needs Subcommittee scheduled to meet virtually - Feb 1 at 5:30 PM
Space Needs Subcommittee Meeting
Virtual Meeting (Link in agenda)
"The listing 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."
● AppGeo Working Session Update
● Planning for 2/7 Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting
● Adjourn
Agenda doc for this virtual meeting -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/spaceneedssubcom-2_1_23.pdf
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| Space Needs Subcommittee scheduled to meet virtually - Feb 1 at 5:30 PM |