Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, June 30, 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

7:30 am     Matt York: Highway Men

9:00 am     Frank's Musings: Joe Biden

10:30 am Franklin Disability Expo

11:00 am Senior Connection: Joe Landry

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: Craft Roots

1:00 pm     The Only Cure Is Education

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

3:30 pm     Riffing with the President: Ep 1

4:30 pm     Memorial Day 2023

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Tracy Grammer

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

7:00 am     Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

8:30 am     It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

10:30 am FHS Varsity Softball: v Milford 05-22-23

12:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

1:30 pm     All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Needham 06-08-23

8:30 pm FHS Senior Awards Night 2020

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 06-22-23

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 06-22-23

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)

July at the Franklin Historical Museum

JIM JOHNSTON TO DISCUSS COLLECTING MANIA AT THE FRANKLIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

The July 9th speaker for our Second Sunday Speaker Series is James C. Johnston.  Current owner of the historic "Oliver Pond House,"  retired history teacher and historian, Jim has spent a life accumulating bits of knowledge, local lore, and a great many things which he has cataloged and curated.  In a talk that promises to showcase Jim's wit, formidable wisdom as well as a show and tell of some of his favorite objects, Jim will remind us of the "sparkle" of the shiny things that propel collectors of every sort.  

There will be a lot of audience interaction as Jim is inviting folks to bring material they may want identified including, but not limited to antiques, rare books, stamps, coins, art, bamboo fishing poles, toys, and anything else. Jim has spoken at hundreds of venues in his long career and never fails to both entertain and inform. 

The Second Sunday Speaker Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum. Doors open at 1:00, the talk will begin at 1:15.

And in our Gift Shop ... Christmas in July! 

 

One weekend only, July 8 + 9 , The Historical Museum's Gift Shop's special sale on the Christmas Ball Ornaments ( ladybugs, the library, the water trough)  1 for $16, or any 3 combo for $15 each.  A perfect little gift for any Franklinite , and it comes in its own velvet box for safe storage! 

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, is wheelchair accessible and entry is always free.

You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/   

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038

Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St 

Master Plan Update Committee gets update on Open Mtg law compliance (video)

The master Plan Update Committee met in the 3rd floor training room on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The room was newly outfitted to broadcast via Zoom, live stream to YouTube and to both cable channels (Comcast & Verizon).

Brief recap:

• Attorney Mark Cerel provides some background and insights in how to operate safely within the Open Meeting law. Nuances around quorum of the committee as a whole (7) and of the subcommittees (2 or 4), and what could happen if members of the main committee attend a subcommittee meeting they are not part of (watch & listen = ok; vs. actively participate = problematic).
• Subcommittees announced (not yet posted to Committee page nor part of agenda doc)
• discussion around the mission statement, potential for revision, send comments to Chair by July 19 for compilation and review at next meeting July 26
• discussion around draft timeline to be reviewed next time along with a draft outline for public engagement

Agenda link https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-_june_28th_2023.pdf 

My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting can be found in one PDF -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y533UJVzT9oQz5gNym4dvb9DtwIRBvOE/view?usp=drive_link

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/uLHDkS1FTRQ

Master Plan Update Committee met June 28, 2023 beginning at 6:42 PM

Youth & Open track meets scheduled for July 11, 18, & 25 - On your Mark! Set!

Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) tweeted on Tue, Jun 27, 2023:

"The Youth/Open track meets are back this summer! 

Join the Franklin and Tri-County track teams as they host three meets on July 11, 18, & 25th.

Entry fees are $5 for unlimited events with a $10 max for families. Use the link below to sign up early -> https://t.co/D015bvJllG

Shared from -> https://t.co/qaZ8buDt8B

Youth & Open track meets scheduled for July 11, 18, & 25 - On your Mark! Set! 

The FHS girls lacrosse 2023 season recap video is here (video)

"Here’s the ⁦⁩⁦@Fhsglax ⁩ & ⁦@fhsgjvlax ⁩ End of Season Video. A lot of great memories. 

Thanks to ⁦@bflynnphotos ⁩ for pulling this together."

Shared from ->  https://twitter.com/FHSLaxBooster/status/1674003865992060933

Video link -> https://youtu.be/uke-IdWAFNc

Did you see the July 4th Coalition Mailer ?

"The Franklin July 4th Coalition is made up of community volunteers.  Our sole mission is to preserve the annual celebrations for the town of Franklin.  We hope you come and enjoy yourselves.   

We rely entirely on fundraising events and donations to provide the fireworks, music and  events.  

We need your help.  A small tax deductible donation will help us reach our fundraising goal and allow us to keep the celebration an exciting town wide event."

July 4th Coalition mailer - sponsors

July 4th Coalition mailer - highlights

July 4th Coalition mailer - carnival & food

July 4th Coalition mailer - music schedule

Visit the page for updates and to donate -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

Town of Franklin: Grove Street Improvements, Phase 2 - Invitation to Bid

Grove Street Improvements, Phase 2

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the purposes of constructing approximately 5,900 feet of roadway and drainage improvements on Grove Street from Tobacco Road to Kenwood Circle and the construction of approximately 1700 feet of shared-use path along the west side of Grove Street from Tobacco Road to the SNETT trailhead, all within the Town of Franklin. Two additive alternates for extending the shared-use path an additional 4000 feet to Kenwood Circle are also included.

Additional Information:  Grove Street Improvements, Phase 2

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/grove-street-improvements-phase-2

Town of Franklin: Grove Street Improvements, Phase 2 - Invitation to Bid

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, June 29, 2023

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents

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

8:30 am     Veterans' Call: Steve Crouteau

9:00 am     Matt York: Highway Men

10:30 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: Craft Roots

1:00 pm     The Only Cure Is Education

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Joe Landry: The Railroad in Franklin

4:30 pm     Frank's Musings: Joe Biden

5:30 pm     Riffing with the President: Ep 1

6:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

7:00 pm     Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 6 - Swinging Steaks

8:00 pm Memorial Day Breakfast 2023

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

7:00 am     Public School Event: FHS Jazz Cafe 2023

8:30 am     All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

10:30 am FHS Senior Awards Night 2020

1:00 pm     FHS Chamber Music 2023

3:00 pm Tri County Community Meeting 06-15-23

7:00 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Westwood 06-09-23

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 06-15-23

12:00 pm OSRP: Public Meeting 06-20-23

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 06-15-23

7:00 pm Conservation Commission: LIVE, Chambers  814 2451 6189

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)

Franklin Cultural District: The July 4th Celebration dominates the schedule but it is not the only thing happening

Wednesday, June 28

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin TV Studio - recording session)

Thursday, June 29

6:00pm - Bus 14 (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Genealogy Club (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, June 30

6:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival - (Franklin Town Common)

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

6:00pm - Dom Debaggis (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - Duppy Conquerors (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

Franklin's July 4th Coalition has a great line up for 2023

Saturday, July 1

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

12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)

12:00pm - Blues Festival - Ed Peabody (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

1:45pm - Blues Festival - Neal & the Vipers (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

3:30pm - Blues Festival - Mikey Junior (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm - Kymberlee O’Brien Trio (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

5:15pm - Blues Festival - Mike Crandall (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:00pm - Blue Festival - Bruce Katz (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

8:45pm - Blues Festival - Sugar Ray & the Bluetones (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

10:00pm - Fireworks (Franklin High School)

Sunday, July 2

12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)

12:00pm - Padula Trio Plus One (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

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

2:00pm - Attleboro School of Rock (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm - The Zajac Brothers Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:00pm -Neon Wave (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

Monday, July 3

8:00am - Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)

7:00pm - Backyard Swagger (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

Tuesday, July 4 - Independence Day

12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)

12:00pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

1:00pm - Jamie Barrett (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

2:30pm - Hot Acoustics (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:30pm - Jesse Liam Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin Art Association Art Gallery

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

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 Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Changes to Downtown Parking Effective July 1, 2023

Effective July 1st, 2023, many parking regulations will change in downtown Franklin. As part of our communication to the public, we would like to remind the community to check all parking signs and street signs throughout the summer as they may continue to change. The Town will continue to communicate throughout the summer on any additional announcements or changes as they occur. Below is a short summary. 

Downtown Parking Lot Rates

Effective July 1, 2023

Depot Street Municipal Parking Lot & Ferrara's Municipal Parking Lot ONLY

Monday - Friday

Times listed below refer to when a customer arrives and begins parking. All parking is first come, first serve and payment can be done via phone app, debit/credit card and coins on a Flowbird payment kiosk. The quarterly lottery permit is not required. Parking rates are:

5:00 AM to 12:00 PM - $3.00 flat rate all day* 

12:00 PM to 6:00 PM - $2.00 flat rate 

6:00 PM through curfew is Free!

Please note there is no overnight parking allowed. Police take notice and violators will be susceptible to a $50.00 fine, per violation. *The Administration and Town Council are working to tidy up the parking bylaw that will make the parking lots effective at 5:00 AM for the first commuter train. The final enactment of this change is expected to be in effect for the beginning of August. The Police will not give tickets to those commuters between 5:00 to 6:00 AM during the month of July or until the bylaw is changed (signage will be posted appropriately and timely).

Saturday & Sunday

All daytime and evening parking on weekends is free! Please note there is no overnight parking allowed. Police take notice and violators will be susceptible to a $50.00 fine, per violation.

 

Downtown On-Street Parking Modifications

Effective July 1, 2023

• All street parking on residential side streets within the downtown, where allowed, has been merged from two zones into one consistent zone. Monday to Friday 8-2 2HR Parking on certain residential side streets. 
• The Central Business Corridor on East Central Street (Alpine PL to the Bridge) through Downtown Main Street (the Bridge to Emmons Street) has a new zone of regulations. 
  • Monday through Saturday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM 2 HR parking maximum. 
  • No overnight parking seven days a week from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM. 
• Some traffic violations have increased, notably a No Overnight Parking violation is $50.00. A new list of violations and tickets are Appendix A of the Franklin Town Code.

Additional Information

• Download the Flowbird Kiosk App for your phone. Kiosks have been installed at the Depot Street and Ferrara's Municipal Parking Lot to accept parking payment. The kiosks accept coin and card, mobile card processing is also available via the Flowbird Kiosk App.
• For online ticketing, please visit the Town's website. If you wish to appeal a ticket, please contact the Treasurer-Collector at 508-520-4950. 
• The Town is working toward developing materials to promote the new downtown parking availability and will be distributed after Labor Day. A portal has been created on the Franklin Police Department website. 
• There will be parking regulations in effect in the Davis-Thayer lot and the Library Parking lots. No overnight parking is allowed in either lot.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/changes-downtown-parking-effective-july-1st-2023

Changes to Downtown Parking Effective July 1, 2023

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, June 29

Please join us for the next meeting of the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Thursday, June 29, 7:00-9:00 pm.  We will meet on Zoom. 

PLEASE NOTE:  We typically meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month. However, this month we are also meeting on the 5th Thursday, June 29th.  We will NOT meet in July. Our next meeting after this week will be Thursday, August 3rd.

This week's meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81930304274?pwd=Tm9VdGxYcDFaVTVDUkwyT3YvUnlFdz09

Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274

Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

This week we will continue to discuss the status and action plans for our priority campaigns, Make Polluters Pay and Emissions Free Buildings.  

We will also review recent actions by 350 Mass' Climate Courage working group. These actions are part of a national campaign to pressure those banks that finance the fossil fuel industry and expansion of its coal, oil and gas operations. 

Read about other upcoming events in the 350 Mass Event Calendar, and in the Climate Weekly email (sign up for it here). 

Join our discussion about opportunities for actions in our Node's region.

Please try to join us for Thursday's meeting. If you have questions or items for the agenda, you can contact the Node coordinators,   carolyncbarthel@gmail.com  and / or  ralph.halpern@comcast.net.   

We will send a reminder on Thursday.

 

Thank you.

 

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017   

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

Join us at the 26th Annual Dean College President’s Cup Golf Tournament - Sep 18, 2023

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 26th PRESIDENT'S CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT Monday, September 18, 2023 Franklin Country Club  9:00 am shotgun start Lunch, awards, & networking opportunities For 26 years, the Dean College President's Cup Golf Tournament has had a profound and positive effect on the education of our students. Because of your support nearly 2 million dollars has been raised for the Dean College Scholarship fund. We invite you to advance this dynamic scholarship program with your support today. Please join us September 18, 2023, for the 26th Annual President's Cup Golf Tournament at the Franklin Country Club. Sponsorship Opportunities: If you are interested in either an individual or corporate sponsorship opportunity, please click here for more information. Golf with Dean! Register individually, as a foursome, or as Friend of Dean College supporter. Click here to be a part of the President's Cup experience. For more information regarding the President's Cup registration, sponsorship opportunities, volunteer opportunities, or lunch tickets, please contact Alyssa Norton at 508-541-1676 or by email at anorton@dean.ed​u Dean College | 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038 | 508-541-1676 Golf Tournament Website | Email Dean College 99 Main Street Franklin, MA 02038