The Newcomers & Friends April Meeting features updates from Jamie Hellen & Lucas Giguere

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club April Meeting.

To accommodate one of our favorite speakers, we made a date change. Join us on Wednesday, April 5th at 7:00 PM to hear updates from our Town Administrator, Jamie Hellen. We're hoping to also have our School Superintendent, Lucas Giguere, but are awaiting confirmation from him. Don’t miss this opportunity; bring your questions!

Join us at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street, Franklin at 7:00. Light refreshments will be served. Come early and browse/shop the store or grab a bite beforehand nearby. No need to be a newcomer to the area, come make connections in your community.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization, offering a wide range of activities, and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us.

We are so thankful for the generosity and kindness that April Rock, Owner, Escape Into Fiction, has bestowed on us this year. She’s more than humble so it might not be known to you how generous she is to our community. Teachers especially should know that she keeps a Teacher Wish List at the register. All Teachers are welcome to sign up. If you are a teacher, April is an amazing resource for you and your classroom.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information. https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub

The Newcomers & Friends April Meeting features updates from Jamie Hellen & Lucas Giguere

Dean College: Choreographers' Concert - March 31 & April 1

The Joan Palladino School of Dance Presents Choreographers' Concerts on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1, 2023. 

Student Choreographers will have selected works showcased and adjudicated by renowned industry professionals in this two-night opportunity. You will have the chance to see the creative talents of emerging student choreographers in a full production setting. 

Friday evening’s presentation will feature live commentary from the guest artists following each work, while the program will be reprised as a regular concert on Saturday evening.

Tickets available online -> www.dean.edu/choreographer22

Dean College:  Student Choreographers Performances - March 31 & April 1

Space Needs Subcommittee decides to make recommendation for redistricting in 2024 (audio)

FM #966 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 966 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the School Committee - Space Needs Subcommittee meeting held hybrid, some in the 3rd floor conference room on Monday, Mar 27, 2023, other virtual via Zoom webinar. (P-present, R-remote)

SubCmte Chair - Al Charles (R); committee members - Denise Spencer (P), Elise Stokes (R); Central office support - Supt Lucas Giguere (P), Business Manager Miriam Goodman (P) Recording by Sherlock (R)

Brief recap: (caution, albeit brief I believe I have the gist of the discussion  - the audio is available to listen to all the nuances and final options)

• Received an update from Supt Giguere on status with KBA

• Group listened, discussed each individual's preference for their recommendation, two were somewhat close, then as discussion ensued, and clarifications arose things seemed to change on who was where; fortunately as time permitted, they did clarify an option, then a second, and an ‘amendment’ to that one, ultimately it came to two options for vote as recommendation

First, buffer for Sep 2023, expanded to including incoming K students, redistricting per storymap in 2024

Second, same as first but allow DT families to choose where they would go beyond 2024

• Vote was 2-1 in favor of the first option 

• Consider the recommendation to be redistricting for 2024 with an option for those in the ‘buffer’ per the storymap, to opt to move early to where they would end up. For example, a DT student now at Keller but would per redistricting would go to Oak/Horace Mann, could choose to go early (2023) rather than wait until 2024

• details on recommendation to be finalized by subcommittee and released before April break

• The current schedule holds for the presentation on the recommendation at the April 25 meeting with a School Committee vote at their May 9 meeting.

The recording runs about 1 hour and 35 minutes, so let’s listen to the Space Needs discussion on Mar 27, 2023.  

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-966-fps-space-needs-subcmte-03-27-23

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Meeting agenda =>   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/spaceneedssubcom-3_27_23.pdf

  

My notes for the meeting =>  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jgXOBBOiLb36JIyvv4-bV8nAd1t4CSP_/view?usp=share_link 

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

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Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Subcommittee - March 27, 2023 at 5:45 (hybrid)

FHS Newsletter for week of March 27, 2023

FHS Newsletter for week of March 27, 2023 https://https://www.canva.com/design/DAFdGMR2MdA/Lgh_DrVvLqG04R4ZvUrvoA/view#1 

@FranklinPSNews

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinHS/status/1640372819132313600

FHS Newsletter for week of March 27, 2023

Visit Fiori & Fern April 1 & 2 and a portion of sales will help the Franklin Food Pantry

Via the Franklin Food Pantry:

"Our friends at Fiori and Fern are generously partnering with the Pantry!

Please visit their gorgeous shop on April 1st & 2nd and 10% of all sales will be donated to the Pantry to help our neighbors fight food insecurity. Fiori & Fern offers fresh flowers, home decor, curated gifts, and more! As an added bonus, their shop always smells amazing!

You can also donate non-expired items as well which are greatly appreciated and needed.

Thank you so much to Fiori and Fern for this fun event to Shop & Support!"

Shared from Facebook ->   https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry/posts/pfbid0fvH2NH3C2fAVHkxiHNEYiZW2EoUnTDd5GeQpu1soKC3woBYUF6y54YmgNuc5XYLrl 

Visit Fiori & Fern April 1 & 2 and a portion of sales will help the Franklin Food Pantry

Franklin Art Association welcomes multi-media artist Kim Morin Weineck for April 5 meeting

The Franklin Art Association (FAA) is excited to announce that multi-art media artist Kim Morin Weineck will be presenting at the upcoming 6:30 PM, April 5 monthly meeting at the Franklin Senior Center.  The public is invited to attend this exciting presentation.

Kim Morin Weineck 1

Kim is an artist working in all fine art mediums. She belongs to local art associations and is a Signature Member of the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod (PPSCC).  Kim's work is widely collected, and she has won numerous awards, most notably for excellence in landscape at For Pastels Only for 2020 and 2018 and Best in Show for the PPSCC 2018 annual juried exhibit. 

Kim Morin Weineck 2

A graduate with distinctions from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Kim enjoys teaching classes and workshops around the country. Her work can be found at Gallery 9 in Norwood, MA, Zullo Gallery in Medfield, MA, the Design Center at the Franklin Mill Store in Franklin, MA as well as other changing venues. She lives in Norfolk, MA with her husband and two daughters and is often inspired by her local landscape.  For more examples of her work see www.kimweineck.com.

The Franklin Art Association is supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Franklin Cultural Council and the Franklin Cultural District.  www.franklinart.org, and on Facebook and Instagram.

Reminder: Interfaith Teen Climate Change group next meeting - Apr 2

Join us on the first Sunday of each month at 7 PM. On April 2, we’ll continuing planning our Earth Day celebration. We are specifically focused on Climate Justice (mitigating the effects of Climate Change on the poorest people of the world and our community). 

All young people are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation.

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin.

For more information:
Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook  and Twitter
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org    

 

St John's Episcopal Church

Rainbow Café scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Hello All,

We hope that you will join us tomorrow for our Rainbow Café.  We will be meeting at 2:30 at the Franklin Senior Center.

We have the opportunity to watch the Cambridge Documentary "Pink Triangles" if the group is interested.  Running time is 33 minutes.  

Below is the description:

A study of prejudice against lesbians and gay men, "Pink Triangles" was one of the very first films to confront the growth of homophobia in American life and served to alert audiences to the danger of scapegoating and violence that can occur in any society. Best Documentary, San Francisco Int'l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival *Screened at the London Film Festival * (among others)

I look forward to seeing you all in friendship and conversation.

Ariel

--

Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Rainbow Café scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 2:30 PM 

Town of Franklin: Announces new Senior Center Deputy Director, Sarah Amaral

"Introducing our new Senior Center Deputy Director, Sarah Amaral! 

She is skilled in managing volunteers, fundraising, emergency services and more! She is ecstatic to take on this new role, that embodies so many of her passions into one. 

Welcome to Franklin! https://t.co/kOA5zpZqv0"

https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1640443700344922136

Senior Center Deputy Director, Sarah Amaral

Franklin Police shared recap for week ending March 25, 2023

WEEKLY RECAP

The attached google drive link has the Weekly Recap from March 19 - March 25. This recap provides some greater detail about the calls we respond to: https://t.co/Zm3UMNJUsE

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1640465205670068224

   

Franklin Police shared recap for week ending March 25, 2023

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 051 - March, St. Patrick's Day, Valentines Day, "Fifty Ways To Love Your Lover" (audio)

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, obituaries, is it Memorex? and much more.

This episode aired on Franklin Radio for March 2023.

Audio file -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-051-march-st-patricks-day-valentines-day-fifty-ways-to-love-your-lover

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Senior Story Hour - WFPR

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023

•  wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am     Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini

9:00 am     It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

10:00 am Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

11:00 am Senior Connection: Other Activities

12:10 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:40 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

3:30 pm     Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 2

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes

4:30 pm     Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 9 - Coronas

5:30 pm     Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery

6:00 pm Circle of Friends: Tracy Grammer

8:30 pm ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am     Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021

9:00 am     Public School Concert: FHS Concert Night 2019

10:30 am FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Mansfield 01-24-23

12:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Leominster 02-07-23

7:30 pm     All-Town Showcase: Band

9:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Milford 01-27-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee: 03-21-23

12:30 pm OSRP: 03-22-23

2:00 pm School Committee: 03-21-23

7:00 pm     School Committee: LIVE, Chambers 857 3809 6264 Code: 878385

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

The 1st Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is scheduled for April 15

The Franklin Downtown Partnership’s 1st Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 15 (rain date April 16). 

Celebrate spring by coming to downtown Franklin and walking the Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail. 

Stop by the Franklin Historical Museum or Escape Into Fiction for a Ladybug trail map and ladybug merchandise.

Shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page ->   https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2023/03/ladybug-trail-spring-wal.html

For more about the Downtown Partnership ->   https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Ladybug Trail Spring Walk scheduled for April 15

Reminder: free, yes, free registration to participate in the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium scheduled for March 30, 2023

If you haven't registered for the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium, 2023, please register. 

The Franklin Cultural Council's symposium, "Uplifting the Arts: the Intersection of Culture and Economy" is scheduled for Thursday, March 30, at Dean College in the Guidrey Center. 

The featured speaker is Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. 

The panelists include Edward M. Augustus, Jr., Chancellor, Dean College; Carolyn Cole, Program Officer, Mass Cultural Council; and Erin Lynch, Executive Director, MetroWest Visitors Bureau. The moderator for the evening is Kaye Kelly, Professor, Berklee College of Music.

 

The event is open to all and is free. Light refreshments will be available.  Doors open at 6:00 pm and the program begins at 6:30 pm. Please register so we know that you are coming. Register online ->  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrowest-arts-and-culture-symposium-tickets-513532669037

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Franklin Cultural District Committee

Franklin, MA

franklinculture.org

Register for (free) to participate in the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium scheduled for March 30, 2023

Franklin SEPAC presents a workshop on the science of reading and IDEA Law (virtual) - April 12

Reading Goals: Shining A Light On The Science Of Reading And Idea Law As A First Step To Valid Reading Goals

As a volunteer for over 10 years, Nancy Duggan is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Decoding Dyslexia Massachusetts. Most of this work is directly helping thousands of parents in Massachusetts and across the country with free information and advice concerning dyslexia and the IEP process, by reading and explaining student assessments, explaining IDEA laws, the IDEA essential components of reading, and the standards of federally defined scientifically based reading research to parents and educators. Work also aims at driving policy changes through legislative and grassroots engagement.

Register for this virtual workshop ->    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeZT1m7NwW2i0XOPpXTIvf5mha2hr2X4l3L_T8iIjo8xuHfQ/viewform

More about Franklin SEPAC -> http://www.franklinsepac.org/ 

Franklin SEPAC presents a workshop on the science of reading and IDEA Law