Franklin's Event Outlook: May 5, 2023 to May 11, 2023

Rain, rain, go away, all of Franklin wants to get out and play... Seems like that will actually happen this weekend. 

With a clear, dry and warm forecast, you can get out for a walk & talk about Franklin and have time to walk the labyrinth on Saturday. Or catch a Jamie Barrett concert at the Library. 

Your choices are listed below (and on the community calendar) as #artshappenhere in Franklin.

Friday, May 5 - Cinco de Mayo

5:00pm - Cinco de Mayo Fiesta (sold out) (LaCantina Winery)

6:00pm - Criminals & Beauty Queens (67 Degrees Brewery)

Saturday, May 6

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am - Jane Jacobs Neighborhood Walk (start at Franklin Town Common)

10:30am - Jamie Barrett Concert (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am - Class of 2023 Commencement (Dean College)

12:45pm - World Labyrinth Day - Walk for Peace (First Universalist Society of Franklin)

4:00pm - Laura May duo (live music) (LaCantina Winery)

6:00pm - Sudden Odd Behavior (67 Degrees Brewery)

Sunday, May 7

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

7:00pm - Interfaith Teen Climate Change Meeting (St John’s Episcopal Church)

Tuesday, May 9

1:00pm - Dean College Lecture Series: Creative Writing (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm - Yankee Quilters (Emma's Quilt Cupboard)

Wednesday, May 10

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm - FHS POPS Night/8th Grade Side by Side Concert (Franklin High School)

7:00pm - Franklin Newcomers & Friends (Escape Into Fiction)

7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group (virtual)

Thursday, May 11

10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction)

6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (LaCantina Winery)

7:00pm - Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Laws Workshop (Virtual)

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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 

Franklin's Event Outlook: April 21, 2023 to Apr 27, 2023

Finance Committee: FY 2024 Budget Hearings Scheduled - May 8, May 10, & May 11, 2023

Finance Committee Meetings - May 8, May 10 and May 11 of 2023

The Finance Committee will hold a series of meetings May 8, 2023 - May 11, 2023. 

These meetings will review various aspects of the FY2024 Town Administrators Operating Budget.

You may access the agenda and links for the following meetings below....

• Monday, May 8th, 2023 Agenda and Links
• Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 Agenda and Links
• Thursday, May 11th, 2023 Agenda and Links

All meetings will commence at 7:00pm in the Municipal Chambers and via the Zoom platform.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/finance-committee-meetings-may-8th-may-10th-and-may-11th-2023

Finance Committee: FY 2024 Budget Hearings Scheduled - May 8, May 10, and May 11, 2023

Weather reschedules tennis & softball; doesn't stop baseball from topping Milford on Thursday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, May 4, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Baseball = Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 10 – Final (6 inn.) 

– Locked in a one-run game through 4.5 innings, Franklin’s offense roared to life with a six-run fifth inning followed by three more in the sixth to earn a big win over Milford. The Panthers scored in the first when Eisig Chin reached on an error and Ryan Gerety (walk) scored but the Hawks escaped a bases-loaded situation with no outs to limit the damage. The game stayed 1-0 for the next three innings and Alfred Mucciarone escaped a bases loaded jam for the Hawks, inducing a ground ball to second baseman Luke Sidwell, who started a 4-6-2 double play to end the threat and the inning. Chin ignited the offense again in the fifth with a lead off double, Henry Digiorgio followed with a single and the Panthers’ offense rolled from there. Ethan DePaolo had a big day for Franklin, going 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, and two runs scored. Ben Jarosz also had a double, an RBI, and two runs for Franklin. Mucciarone got the win, allowed just one hit and one walk, striking out nine in six scoreless innings.

Softball = Franklin @ Milford – Postponed to Wednesday, 5/24 at 3:45.

Boys Tennis = Milford @ Franklin – Postponed to TBD.

Girls Tennis = Franklin @ Milford – Postponed to TBD.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-04-23/

FHS Panthers

PantherNews for May 5, 2023 (VIDEO)

"On this week's Panther News: we've got a great interview with

@FHS_EmptyBowls

about their upcoming fundraiser, along with info on Spirit Week!"

Video link -> https://youtu.be/_rcGA5XvP3Y

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1654186959844044800

Fundraiser for Nick Gaspar Day, May 10 at George's Pizza

"Take out at George's Pizza Franklin Wednesday May 10 and % of proceeds will be donated to the Gaspar family!"

https://twitter.com/FHSlax_boosters/status/1653918231860486146

Fundraiser for Nick Gaspar Day, May 10 at George's Pizza 

Economic Development Subcmte reviews and sets priorities for remainder of year (audio)

FM #989 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 989 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in the Council Chambers with all 4 members participating in the Council Chambers.

Quick recap:

• Healthy discussion on the next steps for each of the outstanding remaining goals on the list:

• 40r was the #1 priority for MAPC, within which the specified design standards and dimensional standards (lot coverage, stories, setbacks, etc.) really need to be addressed whether we do 40r or not

• Shared parking policy (maybe some incentives to entice coordination for private space)

• Review sidewalk snow removal bylaw (review map put together by Brutus)

• Research changes to the home occupation business bylaw (interested in but will take time to do properly)

• Review the marijuana overlay district (some adjustments needed, Kenwood Circle, Amgeo on Washington St, etc.)

• Review the cell phone tower overlay district and consider a 5G local permitting bylaw (maybe just research required)

Resulting priorities

1. GR 5 impervious coverage

2. Cannabis overlay district

3. Design stuff - Barrette contract product output

4. Snow removal on sidewalks (Brutus’ map)

The recording of the meeting runs just under 1 hour.   

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-989-economic-development-subcmte-mtg-05-03-23

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The agenda doc also includes remote participation info ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2023-05-03_edc_agenda__0.pdf 

Franklin TV YouTube video ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/IEFqlGhx-ho 

My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting (in 1 PDF file)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ROvOLHRTDdYrqJ49AYdRk6S7naue3Ylb/view?usp=share_link 

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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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Economic Development Subcommittee - May 3, 2023 - Agenda

The Franklin Meals on Wheels office could use some help. Maybe that can be you?

The Franklin Meals on Wheels office needs volunteers to pack meals.  We also have volunteer delivery driver positions available.  

Volunteer drivers receive $0.56 per mile.  We provide a hot lunch to homebound seniors in Franklin, Medway, Bellingham & Blackstone.  

If you have a couple of hours to chip in and help out, please call Jeanne at 508.520.1422 for further information.

The Franklin Meals on Wheels office could use some help. Maybe that can be you?

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, May 5, 2023

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

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

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

9:00 am     Frank Presents: Chris Woolf

11:00 am Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 1

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm     Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Fall 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

5:30 pm     The Black Box: Electric Youth 2023

7:00 pm     The Black Box: A Magical Night of Disney Classics

8:30 pm School Committee Legislative Forum 2023

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

7:00 am     FHS Jazz Cafe 2023

8:30 am     It Takes A Village: Dementia

11:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Hopkinton 05-20-22

1:30 pm     Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Longmeadow 04-28-23

5:00 pm ArtWeek: Art + Music

8:30 pm School Committee Legislative Forum 2023

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 04-13-23

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 04-13-23

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 Empty Bowls Club talks about awareness of food insecurity and how the ceramic bowls help (audio)

FM #984 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 984 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with members of the FHS Empty Bowls Club. Brenna Johnson, FHS ceramics teacher, and club advisor. The Empty Bowls students introduce themselves as we around:  Katie Sawyer (President of the Club), Caroline Bruso (Vice-President), Hannah Tory, Samantha Taylor, Annabel Perez-Kocis, and Julia Spanek.

L-R Sherlock, Tory, Johnson, Bruso, & Sawyer

We had our conversation in the ceramics studio where the Empty Bowls are created. Three of the students actively took part in the conversation, three others were busy working on various projects. It is crunch time to get it all done for May 18. We talk about the nature of this event, creating awareness for food insecurity, and making bowls to help remind folks. 

Let’s listen to this conversation about Empty Bowls and raising awareness of food insecurity here in Franklin. 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-986-empty-bowls-2023-04-27-23

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Get your tickets for Empty Bowls ->   bit.ly/EmptyBowls2023 

The Empty Bowls dinner benefits from a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council & Mass Cultural Council

Food Pantry page-> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/ 

The poem for the FHS Empty Bowls Club as mentioned

https://www.quietpoet.com/2023/03/please-should-not-be-needed.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Disclosure: I am a proud sponsor of the Empty Bowls event and a long time supporter of the Franklin Food Pantry.

A set of avocado inspired vases will be for sale at the Empty Bowls Silent Auction, Thurs. May 18th, 6-8pm in the FHS cafeteria

Spring Health Fair at the Franklin Public Library - May 24 from 3 to 6 PM

Spring Health Fair, May 24, 3:00 PM 

Join us for Local Vendors • Petting Zoo • Farm Stand • Refreshments • Health Services • Face Painting • Raffles & Give-a-ways • Kids Zone • Activities • Education for all ages • and More!

The Petting Zoo is by registration.  RSVP HERE: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=FRANKLIN&curName=2023/05/24_Spring_Health_Fair

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share with friends and neighbors

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dEKt7sJjUDdK76sTeJYipGXLDqnkyOE5/view?usp=share_link

Spring Health Fair at the Franklin Public Library - May 24 from 3 to 6 PM