In accordance with MGL c. 30B, §6, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin, to retain the services of a consultant for the development of a comprehensive facilities assessment and master plan for the Franklin Public Schools all located in Franklin, MA.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/request-proposals-comprehensive-school-facilities-assessmen
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| Request for Proposals ~ Comprehensive Facilities Assessment |
"A SPECIAL COMMISSION that spent close to three years analyzing the state seal and motto concluded its work on Tuesday by urging the Legislature to make a change while offering no specific recommendations on what that change should be.The current seal features an image of a Native American holding a bow and arrow and a sword hanging over his head. The Latin motto translates as: “By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty.”The special commission, created in the aftermath of the nationwide reckoning in 2020 over the symbols and names that harken to institutional racism, said it will forward its final report to the Legislature on Wednesday and urge lawmakers to create a second commission to actually hire a designer and come up with a final motto and seal incorporating symbols and terms that are aspirational and inclusive of diverse perspectives.Although the commission raised several possibilities for the seal and motto, the panel punted a decision to the Legislature. How that decision will be made is unclear at the moment."
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| CommonWealth Beacon: "State seal and motto commission punts to Legislature" |
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents
Wednesday, November 15
7:00am Yard Waste Curbside Pick up (on your trash day)
11:00am Franklin Q&A (hybrid event) (Senior Center)
1:00pm Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Senior Center)
6:00pm Brain Freeze Bonanza (Senior Center)
7:00pm RENT (sold out) (Dean College)
Thursday, November 16
7:00am Yard Waste Curbside Pick up (on your trash day)
8:30am Town Council Office Hours (Senior Center)
2:00pm Trek & Tales (Riverbend recreation)
6:00pm Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm RENT (sold out) (Dean College)
Friday, November 17
7:00am Yard Waste Curbside Pick up (on your trash day)
1:00pm Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm Dom DeBaggis (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm Kendo (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm RENT (sold out) (Dean College)
7:30pm Legally Blonde - The Musical (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
8:00pm Buyer & Cellar (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Saturday, November 18
8:00am Decorate Downtown Franklin for Winter (Downtown Partnership)
9:00am 48th Annual Franklin Newcomers & Friends Craft Fair (Tri-County)
9:00am Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
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| Craft Fair |
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Women Veterans Tea (Senior Center)
1:00pm Bag sale (books at $5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm Buyer & Cellar (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
4:00pm David Rak (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm RENT (sold out) (Dean College)
7:30pm Legally Blonde - The Musical (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
8:00pm Seth Glier (ticketed event) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)
8:00pm Buyer & Cellar (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Sunday, November 19
7:30am All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm Legally Blonde: The Musical (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
2:00pm Buyer & Cellar (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
7:00pm RENT (sold out) (Dean College)
7:00pm Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving Service (St John’s Episcopal Church)
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| Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
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| 48th annual Craft Fair at Tri-County High School - Nov 18 |
"Huge congratulations to varsity for first place at regionals today!! (11/12/23) so proud of this team!"
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| FHS Cheerleaders take first place at MSAA Regionals |
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| FHS Cheerleaders take first place at MSAA Regionals - D1 South |
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHScheer_/status/1723852442297671836
"Franklin junior Raena Crandall has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Nov. 6 through Nov. 12. Crandall is the 10th player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2023-24 school year.
Crandall has four goals, including two game winners, and four assists during Franklin’s playoff run, as the Panthers have rolled into their second state semifinal in the past three seasons. The five-time defending Kelley-Rex champions have outscored their three playoff opponents 14-0, maintaining their unbeaten record (20-0-1) this fall. Crandall was second in the Hock in scoring during the regular season, just one point behind Foxboro’s Mary Collins.
“Raena Crandall is a player I am extremely honored to coach,” said Franklin head coach Michelle Hess. “Raena gives 110% effort and energy every single game and practice. She is tenacious… hard to defend due to her ability to mix up her shots, her stick skills, and her speed.”
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| HockomockSports.com: Player of the Week -> Raena Crandall, Franklin Field Hockey |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81930304274?pwd=Tm9VdGxYcDFaVTVDUkwyT3YvUnlFdz09
Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923
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| 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting |
Campaign: Emissions Free Buildings Campaign. The goals are:
Planning and implementing the campaign is organized around teams with specific tasks (e.g., outreach, materials, coaching, and legislation). If you would like to help with the Campaign, please send an email to one of our co-coordinators, Carolyn and Ralph (emails listed below).
RSVP for Mass Power Forward's Decentralized Lobby Day. We need more climate and environmental justice policy state-wide! By December, we'll be closing in on the committee deadline for bills. Join us on Tuesday, December 5th to educate our legislators on crucial climate bills from winning better air quality to putting gas in the past to making polluters pay. You can connect with your legislators at the State House or in your district. RSVP here.
If you're new to the process, we'll give you everything you need to succeed. You can sign up for a training on Wed, Nov 15 at 5 pm or Wednesday, Nov 29 at 6 pm.
Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel, carolyncbarthel@gmail.com
Ralph Halpern, ralph.halpern@comcast.net
Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)
339-203-5017
The newly elected Franklin (MA) School Committee met for the first time on Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 and reorganized.
Superintendent Lucas Giguere opened the meeting and after soliciting nominations for the Chair, conducted the vote to confirm Dave Callaghan as the new Chair. Superintendent then turned the meeting gavel over to Chair Callaghan.
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| (L - R) Dr Paul Griffin, Dave McNeill, All Charles, Dave Callaghan, Erin Ford Gallagher, Ruthann O'Sullivan, KP Sompally |
A new Veteran yoga program with Warrior Within Yoga Project is coming to Franklin, MA starting December 7th and meeting Thursdays 6-7 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.
Warrior Within Yoga Project is a local nonprofit that specializes in accessible, evidence-based and trauma-informed yoga for military and first responder populations.
The class is free to all veterans, service members, first responders and their families/caretakers. The sessions are beginner friendly, taught at a slower pace and focus on improving mobility and decreasing stress.
Two talented yoga instructors will be leading sessions including US Army veteran Christopher Boehm along with Cathy Kilcoyne.
The class has rolling enrollment so drop in at any time. You are welcome to any or all sessions.
We encourage registering online in advance at www.warriorwithinyoga.org/schedule or by emailing WWYP's Program Coordinator Victoria Rojasss victoriar@warriorwithinyoga.org
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/warrior-within-yoga-project-pilot-program-starts-07-dec-2023-franklin-senior
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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)
