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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Rausch Report: Earth Month Recap (April 2023)
Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) Event - Resume Feedback - May 2
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Panther TV: Panther news for April 28 (video)
"Panther News: Friday, April 28, 2023
@FHScheer_ @FranklinMatters @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinPSNews @FHSPantherbook"
https://t.co/37dXYprRyk via @YouTube
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1651931068017041408
Friday, April 28, 2023
Franklin Police road closure alert for Saturday (4/29/23) morning - FRANKLIN LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE
Tomorrow (Saturday) morning (weather permitting) the Franklin Youth Baseball Organization has its annual little league parade.
Starting around 9 AM you can expect temporary road closures on West Central St by the Davis Thayer School, Cottage St, and Peck St.
https://t.co/ZpNQXvPIzt
Franklin's Event Outlook: April 28, 2023 to May 5, 2023
Friday, April 28
9:00am - Arts & Culture Listening Tour - Session 2 (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm - Northeast Groove (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - Dean Dance Company (Ticketed performance) (Dean College Main Stage)
Saturday, April 29
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - Favorite Poem Project (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Dean Dance Company (Ticketed performance) (Dean College Main Stage)
6:00pm - Corner 2 Corner (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - Dean Dance Company (Ticketed performance) (Dean College Main Stage)
7:30pm - Electric Youth 2023 (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
8:00pm - John Gorka (ticketed event, masks required) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)
Sunday, April 30
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Dean Dance Company (Ticketed performance) (Dean College Main Stage)
Wednesday, May 3
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm - Franklin Art Association (monthly meeting) (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm - FHS Jazz Concert (Franklin High School)
Thursday, May 4
10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction)
2:00pm - What is wrong with my Houseplants? (virtual) (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm - Ken Barney (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Papilia's Wood Fired Pizza (food truck) (La Cantina Winery)
6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance (monthly meeting) (Franklin Public Library)
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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 School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Reminder: Read your Favorite Poem at the Franklin Library, Saturday, April 29 from 12 to 3 PM
Favorite Poem Project™ with Steve Sherlock and Camille Napier BernsteinChoose a favorite published poem that you have long treasured or recently discovered. Read it for a recording celebrating National Poetry Month for later inclusion on Steve’s podcast.Note: Poems may not be ones you or family members or friends have written.
Limit: Five minutes reading time.
There were 2 events scheduled, only 1 remains - Saturday, April 29, from noon to 3 PM |
Franklin's Beautification Day Set for May 20
- Platinum sponsors: Camford Property Group, Inc., Elizabeth’s Bagels, Eileen Mason-REMAX, Maven Hair Company, Middlesex Savings Bank, R.I. Motorsports. Gold sponsors: Dean Bank, Notturno Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., PhysicianOne Urgent Care, D.G. Ranieri Real Estate.
- Silver sponsors: Fenton Financial Group, Charles F. Oteri Funeral Home, Safford AXIA Insurance.
- Bronze sponsors: Keefe Insurance Agency, Vet Med Pet Supplies.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501©3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for only $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects.For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
Volunteers Wanted for May 20 Downtown Beautification Day (photo from 2018) |
School Committee hears about the "Power of Moments", then spends time questioning the redistricting proposal (audio)
FM #979 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 979 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares part of the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: all of the School Committee members, school district personnel along with some of the public were in the Council Chambers. Some members of the public participated via Zoom conference bridge.
Quick recap:
Heard from an update from Remington on their “Power of Moments” approach
Listened to and questioned the proposal for redistricting effective in Sep 2024 with an option for some affected by it to move to their ‘new’ school in Sep 2023. The Committee is scheduled to vote on the proposal at their May 9 meeting
Approved the middle school trip to the Grand Canyon and nearby national parks scheduled for April 2024
Approved the consent agenda
Entered executive session to continue negotiation with ESP/LPN bargaining unit and did not return to open session
Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. The link to my notes taken during the meeting is also provided.
Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting April 25, 2023
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-979-franklin-ma-school-committee-mtg-04-25-23
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Agenda document ->
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_4-25-23.pdf
Remington’s presentation document
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/remington_school_committee_update.pdf
Redistricting Analysis Report
Packet folder contains the documents released for this meeting
My notes captured during the meeting (in one PDF file)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pV6xJrcvwMGU1jMVzWjckHnVz1Abg37k/view?usp=share_link
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I hope you enjoy!
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May 2023 Franklin Library News & Events
Library Hours
The Franklin Public Library will be closed Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. 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.
Featured Databases
Universal Class offers free and unlimited access to over 500 online courses. Interested in continuing your education, expanding your horizons or just learning something for fun? Choose from a diverse range of subjects including computer training, resume writing, home and garden, health and medicine, hobbies, self-help and more. Universal Class virtual classrooms are extremely easy to use and they are available any time, anyplace with an internet connection. To get started you'll need an email address and your library card. Universal Class is also available through the Libby App!
Transparent Language Online for Libraries empowers anyone to learn 110+ languages anytime, anywhere, on any device — with unlimited simultaneous usage. Creating an account will let you save your progress and learned vocab, as well as access the mobile apps!
Check out the latest additions to the library's collection!
Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, May 19, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, May 20, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
Franklin Library 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. 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.
Massachusetts Center for the Book 2023 Reading Challenge
May: A nonfiction book on a subject new to you
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 newsletter of May events is too long for publication here. Please visit the Library page for the listing of events in May 2023 https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/may-2023-franklin-library-news-events
May 2023 Franklin Library News & Events |
The 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey is CLOSING APRIL 30, please respond (if you haven't already!)
So what are you waiting for? If you haven't yet taken the survey, the time is now.
If you have taken the survey already - we thank you! Please continue to share the survey with your friends and family. Community builds unity and now is the time to be heard.
The 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey closes this Sunday, April 30.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-open-space-and-recreation-plan-survey-closing-april-30
The 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey is CLOSING APRIL 30, please respond (if you haven't already!) |
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