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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Maybe you can help support the Amego School Prom April 7, 2023
.png?width=1120&upscale=true&name=Prom%20Night%20School%20(2).png "Amego School Prom April 7, 2023")
Applause: Gelato and one of a kind gift shop to open next month in Franklin
Franklin residents are in for a sweet addition to their downtown Main Street this Spring. Applause, a Gelato Shop and Unique Finds gift store is set to debut at 34 Main Street, the former location of The Spotlight Shop.
This is the first Gelateria to be offered in Franklin, and the only one within a 20-mile radius of the downtown area. The aim is to offer a true artisan Italian-style Gelato shop in Franklin, featuring flavors that deliver unparalleled texture and taste. In keeping with Italian tradition, Applause Gelato will offer authentic Gelato perfection in every bite with the use of the finest ingredients from around the world including Real Belgium Chocolate, Italian Nut Paste, Argentine Dulce de Leche, Alphonso Mangos from India, Sicilian Blood Oranges, Madagascar Vanilla, and more.
The shop will offer eight flavors in rotation including vegan options. Customers can expect to see classics like Chocolate, Birthday Cake, Cookies and Cream, and Coffee gelato, but also more complex flavor profiles, such as Bourbon Vanilla Apple Crisp, Roasted Banana Dolce de Leche, and Maple Roasted Butter Pecan.
Founder and Franklin resident Raye Lynn Mercer, who is the Director of the neighboring Franklin School for the Performing Arts, is an avid traveler with an affinity for European Culture. Her 20+ years of annual travel to Europe with her teen sensation music ensemble, Electric Youth, was the impetus for her unique vision to offer an authentic, European dessert experience in the heart of our downtown. “I hope Applause provides a unique experience for patrons and helps draw visitors to Main Street,” says Mercer.
Perhaps what makes this experience different from any other, is its fusion of artisan Gelato with artisan gifts within a one of kind retail space; a space which incorporates bold colors, eclectic exuberance, and European tradition with a modern flair. From copper ceiling and stools, to modern pendants and beautiful live edge counters, the shop features classic interiors that have been beautifully reimagined for today's taste, with a vibrant traditional European look.
The concept and design of the space and management of the renovation has been under the direction of Marcie DiChiara and Kylie Bodiya of Franklin. “It has been a thrilling opportunity to be a part of the creative design team for Applause,” DiChiara notes. From inception to the final finishing touches, we really strived to created a particularly unique and inviting aesthetic. I think Franklin residents will be excited to have this new addition in the heart of their downtown.”
Mercer adds, “Our goal is to marry the concept of a Gelateria with a unique, one of a kind global treasures gift shop. The product offerings in our retail space will be made up of one off, custom curated, and hand-crafted pieces, specially selected for Applause.” Inspired by her global adventures, her aim is to offer gifts such as jewelry, apparel, home accents and art pieces that are one of a kind, and never duplicated. Mercer also plans to incorporate some local flair into the mix as well, drawing from local artists and creators who offer unique giftables and artisan treasures.
Applause will celebrate with a formal ribbon cutting by invitation on April 6th and will be featured at the annual Culinary Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX on April 7th. Doors will open to the public on Saturday, April 8, noon – 4:00 p.m.
Preliminary spring hours of operation will be Wednesday – Friday, 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 12:00-4:00 p.m. When you are welcomed into Applause, whatever you do… don’t call it ice cream!
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| rendering of "Applause" the new gelato shop downtown |
Lifelong Community Learning looking to hire a part-time Program Manager for Community Learning
"We’re looking for an energetic people-person to create local partnerships and plan programs and events for the Lifelong Community Learning department.
For details, go to bit.ly/3JpLRaX."
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FPSLearning/status/1636451999968374786
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| Lifelong Community Learning looking to hire a part-time Program Manager for Community Learning |
Photos from the FHS Cheerleaders 1st place in New England
Thanks to the Zubs for creating the folder and sharing the album of photos of the FHS Cheerleaders team
Folder -> https://www.thezubs.photos/2023/2022-23-FHS-Cheer/2023-03-18-New-Englands-FHS-Varsity-Cheer/
Shared from Instagram (by following the links accordingly) -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEoRwvKoAK/
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| Photos from the FHS Cheerleaders 1st place in New England |
What do you want to tell the Survey about Arts & Culture in Franklin?
The survey to provide input on arts & culture in Franklin is open -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4AWODps2aVQd_tzHIGfcJBRwUdpvYB9jK3hgfxploSWc7zw/viewform
Or use the QR Code in the image to get to the survey ->
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| The Arts & Culture Survey is open for your input! |
You
can also participate in the Listening Tour; next stop Apr 28 at the
Franklin Library. Additional details on the tour stops -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/youre-invited-franklin-arts-culture-listening-tour
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| The Arts & Culture listening tour |
Behind the scenes with the Dean College cast of "Pippin"
It’s opening night for the School of the Arts production of "Pippin"! 🎠Cast members Victoria S. ’23, Heather D. ’23 and Aiden D. ’26 take us behind the scenes to show us how they've been preparing for the performance!
Visit the link in our bio to learn more -> https://www.dean.edu/news-events/dean-college-blog/story/we-ve-got-magic-to-do-q-a-with-the-cast-of-pippin/
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| Behind the scenes with the Dean College cast of "Pippin" |
Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGA041OUyj/
Sustainable Edible Landscaping - virtual event - March 25 - 11 AM
"Join Naturalist and Landscaper John Root to learn about the variety of beautiful and edible plants that are hardy for our region of the world.
Begin your more sustainable, eco-friendly yard adventure here!"
Remote Option (registration required): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvce2hpzsvGdAYfC4LeBhclAZbJ6nQCuje
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| Sustainable Edible Landscaping - virtual event - March 25 - 11 AM |
Shared from the Franklin Library -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/sustainable-edible-landscaping-march-25-1100-am
Massachusetts Department of Revenue - Tax Assistance for Veterans
Massachusetts Department of Revenue - Tax Assistance for Veterans
State Taxes Only
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/free-tax-preparation-qualified-veterans
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| Massachusetts Department of Revenue - Tax Assistance for Veterans - State Taxes Only |
Norfolk Deeds reveals Top 10 real estate sales in 2022 (video)
"Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reveals the top ten real estate sales in 2022.
Properties from real estate sales from January 1st, 2022, to December 31st, 2022.
Watch it on YouTube here: https://t.co/Lf9qBUA1jY
#RealEstate #housingmarket #MassHousingMarket"
Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/IiyBqbhJ5o
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| Norfolk Deeds reveals Top 10 real estate sales in 2022 (video) |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Mar 23, 2023
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday
9:00a/12:00p/6:00p A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi
10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday
7:30 am Veterans' Call: John Milot
9:00 am Matt York: Highway Men
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: New Facility
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Candy Apples
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies
12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes
1:00 pm Drink Responsibly: La Cantina
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 6
3:00 pm Joe Landry: Service Stations and Car Dealerships
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo
6:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes
7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 2 - Paul Kelly
8:00 pm Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday
7:00 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021
8:30 am Public School Event: School Committee Re-Districting Analysis
10:30 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022
12:00 pm Universe of Adolescent Sleep
1:00 pm Public School Event: FHS Winter Music 2021
2:30 pm Tri County Vaping Forum
7:00 pm FHS Oskey 2022
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday
8:00 am Conservation Commission 03-09-23
2:00 pm Conservation Commission 03-09-23
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Franklin Cultural District: #artshappenhere Dean students perform "Pippin", last Winter Farmers Market & more
Wednesday, March 22
11:00am - Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center)
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin TV Studio)
5:00pm - Franklin Downtown Partnership Members Networking Party (Escape Into Fiction)
7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College) 
"Pippin"
Thursday, March 23
10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction)
3:00pm - Open House - SAFE Coalition
6:00pm - Open Mic Night (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)
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| Rock ‘n Roll Night |
5:30pm - Heather Deary (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
5:30pm - NAHS - Night of the Arts (Franklin High School)
7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)
8:00pm - Rock ‘n Roll Night (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Saturday, March 25
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farms)
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| Winter Farmers Market |
11:00am - Yoga in the Taproom (ticketed event) (67 Degrees Brewery)
2:00pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)
4:00pm - Raina’s Plate (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
5:30pm - Mike and Missy Unplugged (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)
Sunday, March 26
12:30pm - One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop (First Universalist Society of Franklin)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)
4:00pm - Resonant Reflections (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
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| Franklin Art Association Art Gallery |
Find the full Community event calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
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
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| Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Franklin School Committee explores details within the Superintendent's recommended budget for FY 2024 (video)
The Franklin School Committee got their look into the details of the Superintendent's Recommended Budget for the FY 2024 fiscal year at their meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. They also spent time just before the budget hearing updates from the Parmenter School which coincidentally highlighted some of the students needs some of which are planned for the budget some of which had not made the cut to get into the budget.
The formal budget hearing is scheduled for their next meeting Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
The Franklin TV video replay is available here -> https://youtu.be/h2SITbmEoG8
(Video Link updated without licensed music)
My notes taken during the meeting are here. My full recap and the audio will be ready in a couple of days -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M6IGtXDw0VLVnIMOjr4XvMpAguwCEGWg/view?usp=share_link
Photos of the Parmenter presentation can be found in one album ->
Photos of the school budget presentation can be one found in one album ->
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| Franklin School Committee explores details within the Superintendent's recommended budget for FY 2024 (video) |
You're invited to the SAFE Coalition Open House! - Thursday, March 23 from 3 to 8 PM
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Reminder: Accessory Dwelling Units legislation up for discussion at the Economic Development Subcommittee Plus meeting - March 22 at 6 PM
One of the ways we can help our housing and affordable housing situation is with accessory dwelling units. The discussion at the meeting Wednesday night will review the proposal for recommendation to the Town Council that could change the zoning and regulations around accessory dwelling units.
Economic Development Subcommittee + Steering Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
March 22, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Agenda:
1. Accessory Dwelling Units legislation
The agenda doc also includes remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/edc_agenda_-_march_22_2023.pdf
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| Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - March 22, 2023 |
Reminder: One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM
One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop
Sunday, March 26, 2023: 12:30 PM -3:00 PM
First Universalist Society in Franklin
262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Walking a labyrinth quiets the mind and reduces stress. Some labyrinths are walked with your feet while others are “walked” with your finger. Please join us for a labyrinth workshop where we’ll hear a brief history of the labyrinth, learn the difference between a labyrinth and a maze, experience the labyrinth firsthand, and share our experiences on the labyrinth. Workshop participants can choose to either walk an indoor canvas labyrinth with their feet or “walk” a handheld labyrinth with their finger.
Please wear or bring socks to protect the canvas labyrinth. Booties that cover footwear will be provided for those who need shoes to walk.
This workshop is FREE of charge. Please pre-register by emailing Bobbi Tayne Gerlits: bobbigerlits@icloud.com; 508-446-5131. Contact her with any questions.
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| One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop - Mar 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM |
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