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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 *
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Franklin Police: Weekly Recap for June 18 to June 24, 2023
"WEEKLY RECAP
The attached google drive link has the Weekly Recap from June 18 - June 24. This recap provides some greater detail about the calls we responded to: https://t.co/BHzrvGia1u"
Shared from -> https://t.co/W60RE58UEI or https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1673867627268120576
Franklin Police: Weekly Recap for June 18 to June 24, 2023 |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, June 28, 2023
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
- This slot features the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee as they preview the branding and marketing plan -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/economic-development-subcommittee_25.html
- In this episode hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi interview Ann Reynolds. Ann is an expert in wine compliance and runs the Wine Compliance Alliance -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/wonderful-world-of-wine-www-wfprfm.html
- This slot features the What you Need to Know About Stormwater session we conducted in March to prepare for the stormwater fee beginning July 1, 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-stormwater.html
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Making Sense of Climate #27 - Dave helps us understand how energize Franklin works! (video)
This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while it helps me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well.
If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session.
Video link -> https://youtu.be/myUzRaFXpsI
Making Sense of Climate #27 - Dave helps us understand how energize Franklin works! (video) |
"What does the School Committee do?"
With a little over a month until its time to pull nomination papers (where does time go?), I thought I would once again share "What does the School Committee do?" and "just how much of a time commitment is this?" https://t.co/epya1uEEGL
The School Committee provides oversight & direction to the operation of the District. The committee's role, responsibilities & high level operating procedures are established in the context of Chapter 71, section 37 of the general laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Our primary responsibilities are to approve the budget, establish policies, and hire/evaluate the Superintendent. The implementation and achievement of these goals lies with the Superintendent and the administrative team.
School Committee meets twice a month, however December & July we usually only meet once, for the regular meeting. These run anywhere from 2 - 3 hours (generally). You receive the materials in advance so you have time to thoroughly prepare for each meeting.
The School Committee also has several subcommittees and liaison roles (you can find a full list here: https://franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/subcommittees-and-liaisons) and you are required to participate. Each committee/liaison role varies in time commitment.
There are also joint budget subcommittee meetings, town council meetings, finance committee meetings, town events, school events, etc etc that we attend. This is not a small commitment. I am available to answer any questions for folks looking for further information!
TLDR: The role of School Committee is not to run the schools, but rather to establish the policies by which the schools are run & to oversee their maintenance in a broad sense... it is also not a "light lift", it is a lot of work, requires time from family, but is rewarding
Twitter thread started here -> https://twitter.com/DSpencerFSC/status/1673316652019077120
"What does the School Committee do?" |
Franklin Department of Public Works - 2nd Annual Hydrant Painting Contest - submit designs by Aug 11, 2023
"The Franklin Department of Public Works is hosting their 2nd annual Fire Hydrant Painting Contest! Residents are encouraged to submit their designs by 8/11/2023.
Learn more and access the application here: https://t.co/F2EHshXyaM"
Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/pWIhYnZSko
2nd Annual Hydrant Painting Contest - submit designs by Aug 11, 2023 |
Pick up schedule changes for the 4th of July week
Rainbow Café - Tuesday, June 27 at 2:30 PM
Town of Franklin, MA: Announces Diane Montanez as HR Benefits Coordinator
"Welcome HR Benefits Coordinator Diane Montanez! She has over 20 years of experience in HR at the City of Marlborough & Mass Container Corp.
In her role, she will support management of benefits & records for town, school, & retired employees.
Fun fact, she is fluent in Portuguese! https://t.co/I6KTgKPHft"
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1673813211328512000
Town of Franklin, MA: Announces Diane Montanez as HR Benefits Coordinator |
Reminder: Little Women at THE BLACK BOX on Tuesday, June 27 - 7 PM
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, June 27, 2023
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)
Monday, June 26, 2023
Franklin's July 4th Coalition has a great line up for 2023
Friday, June 30
6:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival
Carnival Hours: 6PM - 10PM
MEGAPASS: Not Available
Wristbands: 12PM - 10PM
7:00pm - Duppy Conquerors (live music)
Saturday, July 1
12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival
Carnival Hours: 12PM - 10PM
MEGAPASS: 12PM - 10PM
Wristbands: 12PM - 5PM
12:00pm - Blues Festival - Ed Peabody (live music)
1:45pm - Blues Festival - Neal & the Vipers (live music)
3:30pm - Blues Festival - Mikey Junior (live music)
5:15pm - Blues Festival - Mike Crandall (live music)
7:00pm - Blue Festival - Bruce Katz (live music)
8:45pm - Blues Festival - Sugar Ray & the Bluetones (live music)
10:00pm - Fireworks
Sunday, July 2
12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival
Carnival Hours: 12PM - 10PM
MEGAPASS: 12PM - 10PM
Wristbands: 12PM - 6PM
12:00pm - Padula Trio Plus One (live music)
2:00pm - Attleboro School of Rock (live music)
4:00pm - The Zajac Brothers Band (live music)
7:00pm - Neon Wave (live music)
Monday, July 3
2:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival
Carnival Hours: 2PM - 10PM
MEGAPASS: 2PM - 10PM
Wristbands: 2PM - 6PM
7:00pm - Backyard Swagger (live music)
Tuesday, July 4
12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival
Carnival Hours: 12PM - 6PM
MEGAPASS: 12PM - 6PM
Wristbands: 12PM - 4PM
12:00pm - Matt Zajac (live music)
1:00pm - Jamie Barrett (live music)
2:30pm - Hot Acoustics (live music)
4:30pm - Jesse Liam Band (live music)
Food booths (Open during carnival hours)
Pizza, hotdogs, water, ice cream Franklin Democrat Town Committee
Soda, ice cream sandwiches Franklin July 4th Coalition
Fried doughs, French fries Franklin Rod & Gun Club
Corn dogs, nachos, root beer floats Republican Town Committee
Lemonade, yogurt parfait Temple Etz Chaim
Celebrating with Pride (poetic photo essay)
White pickup truck, moving slow revved powerfully,
Second Son opened the musical entertainment |
jamele with an impromptu Pride recognition |
Sioo performing |
Amy Adams, aka "Painting Venus" busy about her art |
The Freedom Trail Band closed out the musical performances |
Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) - wfpr.fm: Episode 240 - Ann Reynolds Interview - Wine Compliance & Labels (audio)
Episode 240 - Ann Reynolds Interview - Wine Compliance & Labels |