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Join us for our monthly meeting AND book club discussion!
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Saturday, April 22, 2023
Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Newsletter - April 21, 2023
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Friday, April 21, 2023
Franklin's Event Outlook: April 21, 2023 to Apr 27, 2023
The Library book and bag sale is not affected by the potential for rain which had claimed the Sunday Earth event at DelCarte. It will be rescheduled for another date TBD. There is also a film show pilot commencing Tuesday night at THE BLACK BOX recently added to the full line up of events around town as #arthappenshere.
Friday, April 21
8:00am - Networking breakfast - Downtown Partnership (Dean College)
1:00pm - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm - Mobile Mini Golf (Franklin Public Library)
5:30pm - David Penza (67 Degrees Brewery)
Saturday, April 22
9:00am - Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
9:00am - Earth Day Clean up (Beaver Pond)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:30am - Music at the Blissful Concert (Franklin Public Library)
11:00am - Silent Saturday (free silent movie showing)
1:00pm - Bag Sale ($5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm - Elastic Five (Live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Rotary Comedy Night (fundraiser, ticketed event) (Franklin Elks)
7:30pm - Confounded Bridge (live music) (THE BLACK BOX)
Sunday, April 23
9:00am - Earth Day Celebration CANCELED - new date not yet available
12:00pm - The Kenny Hadley Big Band Brunch (live music) (THE BLACK BOX)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Tuesday, April 25
7:00pm - “Aftersun” film (tickets at the door) (THE BLACK BOX)
Wednesday, April 26
1:00pm- Senior Scribblers (writing group)
7:00pm - Executive Function Strategies Workshop (Virtual)
Thursday, April 27
10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space
5:00pm - FHS Softball Boosters Fund Raiser
6:00pm - Open Mic Night
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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
Find the full Community event calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar
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
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Lace Up and Join the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K Run and Walk on May 13
Get ready for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community, and celebration at the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K! Scheduled for 9:00 AM on May 13th, this exciting event promises to be a memorable experience for all participants. All proceeds will benefit the SNETT trail maintenance and expansion. Parking will be available at 210 Waters Corporation, making it convenient and accessible for everyone to join in the festivities.
The Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K is a unique race that starts and finishes at the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) Grove St Trailhead, and takes participants on a picturesque journey along the scenic rail trail, showcasing the natural beauty of the area. Whether you're an experienced runner or a walker, this event welcomes all fitness levels and ages, making it a perfect opportunity for families, friends, and community members to come together in a healthy and enjoyable way.
But the fun doesn't stop at the finish line! After the race, all participants are invited to a post-race party at 67 Degrees Brewing, located conveniently near the finish line. Here, you can celebrate your accomplishment with fellow runners, indulge in delicious food and beverages, and join in an exciting raffle for a chance to win some amazing prizes.
As a special memento, with a limited quantity, each participant will also receive a race beer glass and a coaster as a token of appreciation for their participation in the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K. This unique keepsake will serve as a cherished reminder of your accomplishment and a fun addition to your collection.
"We're thrilled to host the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K and bring our community together for a morning of fitness and fun," said the race organizers. "It's a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the rail trail, connect with fellow runners, and celebrate our shared love for an active lifestyle. We look forward to seeing everyone at the start line!"
Registration for the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K is now open, and participants are encouraged to sign up early to secure their spot in this exciting event. To register and learn more about the race, please visit the event website at https://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/12th-annual-fbrtc-5k-road-race-2023
Join us on May 13 at 9:00 AM for the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K and make memories that will last a lifetime!
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| Lace Up and Join the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K Run and Walk on May 13 |
Celebrate Earth Day This Saturday (note to due weather forecast, event on Sunday has been rescheduled)
Celebrate Earth Day This Weekend!
Join the Franklin Recreation Department for their 2023 Earth Day Clean up event on Saturday, April 22nd from 9 AM - 12 PM at Beaver Pond Turf Complex Parking Lot (450 Beaver Street, Franklin, MA).
Attendees can bring their own gloves if they have them, disposable gloves will be provided for those who need them. Town staff will provide garbage bags and direct folks to the designated clean up areas. You can register for the event online or the day of the event. Register here: https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29880
Please note, the Earth Day celebration at DelCarte for Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 has been postponed due to rain, rain date is forthcoming.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/celebrate-earth-day-weekend
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| Celebrate Earth Day This Saturday (note to due weather forecast, event on Sunday has been rescheduled) |
School Committee member Dave Callaghan & I talk about the school budget situation - 04/18/23 (audio)
FM #975 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 975 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee member Dave Callaghan. We had our conversation in person in the Franklin TV Studio on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Our primary topic was the school budget. Dave also spent a few minutes talking about the forthcoming Critical Conversations scheduled for April 26 at Franklin High School at 7 PM.
The recording runs about 65 minutes so let’s listen to my conversation with Dave Callaghan. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-975-school-cmte-member-dave-callaghan-04-18-23
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School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
School budget -> https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget
Town Administrator’s budget ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-24-budget-materials
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
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.
I hope you enjoy!
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| School Committee member Dave Callaghan & I talk about the school budget situation - 04/18/23 (audio) |
Franklin Library - spaces available for Chocolate Talk and Tasting - Apr 22 at 1 PM
There are spaces open for Free Chocolate at the Chocolate Talk and Tasting this Saturday at 1:00 PM!!
Everyone is welcome to join, but if you want chocolate while we talk chocolate RSVP here: https://t.co/mGzX81fnXT
@FranklinMatters @TOFranklinMA @FriendsFranklin @FranklinSrCntr https://t.co/wBCWNnlh6r
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| Franklin Library - spaces available for Chocolate Talk and Tasting - Apr 22 at 1 PM |
CommonWealth Magazine: jury greenlights transmission line; Boston combines library branches and affordable housing
Maine jury delivers hydro relief for Mass
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/the-download/boston-pitches-libraries-affordable-housing-as-perfect-match-2/
"BAY STATE and many New England policymakers breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday after a jury in Maine voted 9-0 to green light the completion of a Massachusetts-financed transmission line carrying hydroelectricity from Quebec into New England.
The transmission line and the power it will carry are of pivotal importance if Massachusetts is going to reach its climate change goals, but the project has been in legal limbo since 2021 when 59 percent of Maine voters approved a ballot question that retroactively killed it."
Continue reading the article online ->
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/energy/maine-jury-delivers-hydro-relief-for-mass/
Boston pitches libraries, affordable housing as perfect match
"In three Boston neighborhoods, home could soon be where the stacks are.Continue reading the article online ->
The city is set to join a handful of other places that combine public libraries with affordable housing, a popular pairing that addresses increasingly pricey housing markets and limited land for new development."
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/the-download/boston-pitches-libraries-affordable-housing-as-perfect-match-2/
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| The Fields Corner branch of the Boston Public Library. (Photo by Michael Jonas) |
Discover the Delicious Possibilities of Wright Old School Chocolate Nibs!
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Night Owl Farm: Gardening Workshop on April 29
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Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - Youth Sports Safety Month
It's Youth Sports Safety Month.
Help your kids enjoy their favorite sports safely.
Explore some tips from the CDC to get you started: cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports
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| Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - Youth Sports Safety Month |
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