Franklin Cultural District: Concert Band, Vendor show, scavenger hunt. & more as #artshappenhere

Wednesday, December 20

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & remote)

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

6:30pm Musical BINGO: Carols Edition! (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Southeastern MA Community Concert Band (Franklin Senior Center)

Thursday, December 21

8:30am Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)

5:00pm 4 Vendors (La Cantina Winery)

Friday, December 22

8:00am Gingerbread Character Scavenger Hunt! (Franklin Public Library)

Saturday, December 23

8:00am Girls Scout Cookies 4 Sale (outside King St Dunkin Donuts)

8:00am Gingerbread Character Scavenger Hunt! (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)  

Train Town Franklin; Part 2

10:00am Train Town Franklin; Part 2  (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:30am Pancakes and Pajamas! (and Jamie Barrett) (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm Piano Steve (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Sunday, December 24  Christmas Eve

10:00am Christmas Eve Services (New England Chapel)

Monday, December 25  Christmas Day

Tuesday, December 26

8:00am Gingerbread Character Scavenger Hunt! (Franklin Public Library)

10:30am Scott Martell Magic Show (Franklin Public Library)

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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)

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 Library calendar of events ->    http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/F/FRANKLIN/ekp.cfm?curOrg=FRANKLIN&curMode=LOGOUT&curHelp=&woof&CFID=23662954&CFTOKEN=d411d9e119c07574-BBA36F88-D4AE-528A-5350C00C60ACA17E

The Senior Center calendar of events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

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!

"We're not going to overcome this deficit anytime soon just building single-family housing."

Jonathan Berk (@berkie1) posted  Sun, Dec 17, 2023:

America's Housing Shortage Explained In One Chart 🏠

"We're not going to overcome this deficit anytime soon just building single-family housing."

"There aren't enough homes to keep up with the increase in households"

From the article quoted:

Why it matters: There aren't enough homes to keep up with the increase in households.

• Other estimates also put the size of the country's housing shortage in the millions. 

What they're saying: "We're not going to overcome this deficit anytime soon just building single-family housing," Hines managing director Ryan McCullough tells Axios.

• Between the lines: Apartment construction surged in recent years.

Yes, but: Most newly built housing is high-end, and not widely affordable.

Link to article -> https://t.co/kGUhvcuQLC   or https://www.axios.com/2023/12/16/housing-market-why-homes-expensive-chart-inventory

Shared from -> https://t.co/PJv2oBkbOh

Shared from Jonathan Berk  "Supporting a new generation of walkable neighborhoods with housing abundance, active public realms, & thriving small business ecosystems. Founder: 

@remainplaces"

MA Southeastern Community Band Holiday Concert - NEW DATE - WEDNESDAY, DEC 20 at 7 PM

MA Southeastern Community Band Holiday Concert 

- NEW DATE- WEDNESDAY, DEC 20 at 7pm

Come on out, Wednesday, December 20 at 7pm to enjoy some holiday music with the Southeastern MA Community Concert Band (postponed from Monday due to weather). At the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Shared from -> 

MA Southeastern Community Band Holiday Concert - NEW DATE - WEDNESDAY, DEC 20 at 7 PM

Beaver Street Interceptor - construction pause from Dec 21, 2023 through Jan 7, 2024

Beaver Street Interceptor

 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

Beaver Street Interceptor Project construction will pause
Thursday Dec. 21st  through Sunday Jan. 7th.
Wishing our crews and community Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year!

 

Please visit our interactive construction map for details 
https://apexmapping.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=8aa942ac0c4c4942826c3bf83ef253ae 
We will update and communicate regularly via social media,
our dedicated email list, and the construction map.

Please see our interactive map below for more details.

BEAVER STREET INTERCEPTOR HOTLINE: 508-553-5526
(PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL)
EMAIL: BSI-info@franklinma.gov

 

 

Beaver Street Interceptor Rehabilitation/Replacement Project

This project consists of the replacement and repair of Franklin's largest piece of sewer infrastructure,
originally constructed in 1914

 

Beaver Street Interceptor - construction pause from Dec 21, 2023 through Jan 7, 2024 

 

This site and map will be updated on a weekly basis to convey upcoming construction activities for the Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Construction project.

Interested in receiving email updates regarding the
Beaver Street Interceptor Rehabilitation/Replacement Project?
Please subscribe here (select Beaver Street Interceptor from the list).

 

History
The Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) was originally constructed in 1914 and discharged to the former Franklin Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pond Street (aka, the sewer beds). Currently, the BSI conveys over 70% of the Town's sewage with an average daily flow (ADF) of approximately 1.5 million gallons per day (MGD) of sewage flow through the pipeline. The interceptor includes 59 manholes and approximately 2.3 miles (11,932 LF) of 16-inch to 24-inch cast iron (CI) pipe, reinforced concrete (RC) pipe, and vitrified clay (VC) pipe. The BSI extends from the intersection of Cottage Street and Union Street to the easement behind Pond Street, near the Interstate 495/Route 140 interchange, where it discharges to the Mine Brook Interceptor. Due to its age, the risk and consequence of failure, and the percentage of the Town's sewer flows conveyed by the interceptor, the BSI is considered Franklin's most critical sewer asset.

The BSI, constructed in 1914, has been in continuous service for 108 years. Other than routine maintenance, no improvements to the interceptor have been made since its construction. Since 2003, the Town has contracted for cleaning, internal investigation, and condition assessment of the BSI on a recurring 5-year basis. Extensive manhole inspections and cleaning and closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection of the pipes were last completed in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Results of these investigations have shown signs of increasing deterioration and worsening conditions of the pipes and manholes, most notably increased tuberculation, cracks, manhole and pipeline infiltration, and root intrusion.

Rehabilitation/Repair Project Description
The Project is located in the Town of Franklin, MA in Norfolk County. The current interceptor is in need of replacement. Therefore, the Town proposes rehabilitation, replacement, and general improvements to the interceptor as well as a new pump station on the property at 275 Beaver Street, Franklin, MA. The proposed project provides the most cost-effective, long-term solution to the BSI's capacity and structural deficiencies, human health and environmental risks, accessibility and operation and maintenance challenges, by abandoning and rerouting sewers in the most risk-prone and problematic, inaccessible areas. The work of the Project to reroute sewers is being undertaken, in part, to move sewers out of wetland resource areas at the same time as making other improvements. 

The Project includes the following key components:

• New 6 MGD Beaver Street Pump Station and 4,000 LF of 18-inch Force Main from the pump station to discharge at Pond Street.
• Rehabilitation of 6,100 LF of BSI using Cured in Place Pipe Lining (CIPPL)
• Installation of 6,000 LF of new gravity sewers
• The work will take place at 5 MBTA/Keolis Railroad Crossings including 3 pipe replacements using jack and bore technique and 2 pipe rehabilitation locations using CIPPL.
• Abandonment of BSI from Panther Way to Franklin Village Plaza and Route 495 crossing

For additional information see links below:

Alternative Analysis:
Beaver St Interceptor Alternatives Analysis
Appendix A-Manhole Inspection Logs-May 2013
Appendix B-CCTV Inspection Logs-August 2014 to September 2014
Appendix C-Hydraulic Model Technical Memorandum
Appendix D-BSI Replacement-Franklin Town Council Meeting Presentation-10/21/20
Appendix E Project Cost Estimates

Presentations:
Beaver Street Interceptor Public Outreach Meeting October 26, 2023
Interceptor Town Council Presentation Update June 2022
Interceptor Alternatives Analysis Town Council Presentation 10/21/20

Notice of Intent-Conservation Commission:
Notice of Intent Packet-Franklin Conservation Commission Submittal
Project Site Overview Figure

Media Coverage:
What is the Beaver St Interceptor? Why does it need to be replaced? -TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022 (https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor )

Schedule:
December 21, 2022 - Advertise for Bids
https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/beaver-st-interceptor-rehabilitationreplacement-and-new-beaver-st-pump-station)

(https://www.milforddailynews.com/public-notices/notice/12/21/2022/bids-beaver-street-pump-station-legal-2022-12-21-the-milford-daily-news-massachusetts-0cc175) 

March 8, 2023 - Bid Opening

June 15, 2023 - Anticipated Contact Award

Fall/Winter 2023 - Anticipated Construction Start

Summer 2026 -  Anticipated Construction Completion

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor

FHS girls indoor track team tops Milford on Tuesday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023. 

Wrestling = Franklin, 9 @ Taunton, 65 – Final 

Girls Indoor Track = Milford @ Franklin (no score, incomplete results)

– Franklin ‘s Ella Chandaria won both the 55M hurdles and the 55M dash to lead the charge in the Panthers’ win. Sarah Dumas won the long jump and the 600M while the Panthers also got wins from Meghan Griffith (1 Mile), Gwen Holland (1000M), Maddie Bruno (300M), Lily DeForge (shot put), and Cailyn Bruno (high jump). Milford’s Lauren Flanagan took first in the 2 Mile. 

The Franklin Girls Track and Field Team defeated Milford High School. In the win Franklin won 12 events. Multiple winners were Ella Chandaria and Sarah Dumas. First time winners included Cailyn Bruno and Meghan Griffith. The Panthers had an outstanding meet.

https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1737325457467486627

FHS v Milford.  FHS girl throwers swept the shot put!  @lilydeforge11  @elizabe82032317 and 

@sarah_dumas_ takes .  Along with @darbynicholson_  and @allierbrown07  Franklin has 5 of the top 7 throws in the Hock! 

https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1737244366450631025

Boys Indoor Track (no score, incomplete results)

Boys 4x200 (Hardt, Reed, Yetman, & Dragsbaek) set a new school record with a time of 1:32.18

https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1737277687025004824

FHS v Milford.  FHS boy throwers swept the shot put too!  

@ColeSidwell_ and  cracks 40’. Jack Yeulenski  with a big PR and  @JacobBowser7  

https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1737263788384993385

Updated 12/20/23 - 10:00PM

via https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack

• Congrats to the girls on a big win over Milford 93-6. Event winners: Ella Chandaria 55H/55M, Sarah Dumas 600M/LJ, Meghan Griffith 1Mile, Gwen Holland 1000M, Maddie Bruno 300M, Lily DeForge SP, Cailyn Bruno HJ
• And for the girls relays: 4x2 (Alex Pond, Sophie Cuneo, Olivia Costa, Jossie Camp) and 4x4 (Gwen Holland, Maddie Bruno, Callie Joyce, Anna Cliff)
• Congrats to the boys on a big win over Milford 75-25. Event winners: Quinten Hardt 55H/HJ, Stephon Reed 55M, Brad Morin 600M, Jack Halter 1000M, Jonathan Pink 2Mile, Cole Sidwell SP, Aidan Thorne LJ
• And for the boys relays: 4x2 (School Record - Quinten Hardt, Stephon Reed, Theo Yetman, Bryce Dragsbaek) and 4x4 (Brad Morin, Jack Halter, Henry Halter, Jimmy Hopkins)

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-19-23/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Still time to support the Franklin Food Pantry Food Elves campaign

Didn't receive a purple envelope from the Food Elves? 

You can still donate and support us online. 

 

Link to contribute here ->   http://weblink.donorperfect.com/FranklinFoodPantry/FranklinFoodElves2023

Still time to support the Franklin Food Pantry Food Elves campaign

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C1ALxwZRKvR/

Girl Scout Cookies are available for sale Saturday (Dec 23)

What goes well at holiday time? 

Girl Scout Cookies!

A very reliable source lets us know that there are cookies in Franklin this weekend!

• Saturday 12/23: King St Dunkin Donuts  8:30 AM-12:00 PM

Girl Scout Cookies are available for sale Saturday (Dec 23)

The La Cantina Winery schedule of events for this weekend

The La Cantina Winery schedule of events for this weekend

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C1BQHcqtizz/

Notice of Public Hearing - New Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License - L Truaxx King Street Cafe Inc. dba King Street Cafe

The Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on an application by L Truax King Street Cafe Inc. d/b/a King Street Cafe, located at 390 King St., Franklin for a new Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License. 

This hearing will take place during the Town Council Public  meeting beginning at 7:00 PM on January 3, 2024 and will provide an open forum for discussion. Location: Municipal Building, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central St., Franklin and will also be available via the “ZOOM” platform. 

Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) calendar on and after December 29, 2023 for updated meeting information. 

Please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949 if you require further information.

Submitted by,

Julie McCann 

Notice of Public Hearing - New Section 12 All Alcoholic Beverages License - L Truaxx King Street Cafe Inc. dba King Street Cafe

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-01-03_-_king_st._cafe_new_license_-_legal_ad_online.pdf

The News Literacy Project breaks down 2023 in #misinformation to prepare for 2024

The News Literacy Project (@NewsLitProject) posted Tue, Dec 19, 2023:

"Our #TikTok video breaks down the year in #misinformation, with a #NewsLiteracy takeaway for each trend to help you stand up for facts in 2024."

"From cheapfakes to deepfakes, to misleading subtitles & more, here are 5 trends in misinfo that stood out in 2023: 1. AI falsehoods 2. Israel-Hamas war rumors 3. Musk, X & platforming misinfo 4. Subtitles & subterfuge  

5. Climate disinfo campaigns "

Watch / subscribe: https://t.co/GH2EqrHoKj

Shared from -> https://x.com/NewsLitProject/status/1737231268620951809

The News Literacy Project breaks down 2023 in #misinformation to prepare for 2024

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Dec 20, 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 my recent conversation "Making Sense of Climate" with Ted McIntyre  - >  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/making-sense-of-climate-36-gets-into.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer point.

• In this episode hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi  interview Ciro Pirone and talk about Italian Holiday Food, Wine, and Traditions ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This slot features the DPW snow update to the School Committee meeting Dec 12, 2023 ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/dpw-provides-snow-update-for-franklin.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am Mental Health: Raeleen Gallivan

8:30 am Celebrate with Pride: Second Son

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Wrentham 350

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Centerpieces

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Mrs. Claus Storytime

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safe Prescribing

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: John Milot

4:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Frank Padula Band

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Ellis Paul

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

8:30 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Leominster 02-07-23

2:30 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 05-29-21

4:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Marshfield 03-04-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council: 11-21-23

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee: 12-13-23

2:00 pm Town Council: 11-21-23

7:00 pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers  810 7143 0965

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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Town of Franklin, MA: update for Tuesday, Dec 19

Good Morning folks:

The good news is National Grid restored almost 4,000 households over night. There are still about 2,000 without power and conditions look favorable today. Our hope is full restoration today, except some possible isolated areas with severe tree or wire issues that affect limited households.

Kennedy School is back with power and the Superintendent closed Parmenter today as there is no power there.

Town Hall had power all day yesterday, but does not have it this morning. I have delayed the opening of the Muni until at least 10:00AM and until further notice. (Updated 10:00 AM: Municipal Building is open for business with power.)

As we all know, the state got pounded quite hard from the last 48 hours and all crews are working to get everything up and going.

Jamie Hellen
Town Administrator

Town of Franklin, MA: update for Tuesday, Dec 19

Memory Cafe - Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 1 PM

Hello All,

 

We hope that you will join us on Wednesday, December 20 at 1 PM for our "Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe at the Franklin Senior Center.  

 

We will be entertained by the KO Trio!  

 

Memory Cafe - Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 1 PM

Please feel free to share this email and flyer with anyone you think might be interested in attending.

 

See you soon,

 

Ariel

--

Ariel Doggett

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 508-520-4945

Fax: 508-520-4917

https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Reminder: NationalGrid outage reporting helps

There are a number of power outages around Franklin as of the result of the storm Sunday/Monday. Trees were a common cause.

Outage map as of 12/18/23 approx. 9:30 PM

There was considerable improvement overnight as the status this AM shows 12/19 - 7 AM

It is good to log into your NationalGrid account and report the outage for your location. That sets you up for individual updates and notifications on the outage specifically for your location. 

Reminder on estimated time to restore

Link to outage map (The map updates every 5 minutes) https://outagemap.ma.nationalgridus.com/?_gl=1*1dbqlj0*_ga*MTczNjU2ODI0My4xNzAyOTM4MzQy*_ga_FH50R0D4B4*MTcwMjk1MTk3Ni4zLjEuMTcwMjk1MzY5OS42MC4wLjA.

Have you replied to the survey to help "Form Franklin's Future"?

"Form Franklin's Future" Survey - Help us to form Franklin's Future! 

Your participation in this survey is critical as we establish a vision for Franklin's future.  Those who complete the survey can enter for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to local establishments!  Please see the attached flier or access the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3T7jshULa1s5NJUeYLW2mzE2EZ3nNBkJKJVFzJ7fvNxRTIQ/viewform

Surveys are due by January 3, 2024

Have you replied to the survey?

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/form-franklins-future-survey-updated

FHS boys basketball tops Dartmouth on Monday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, Dec 18, 2023.

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 52 @ Dartmouth, 49 – Final

Photo gallery (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Winter-2023-2024/Franklin-Dartmouth-Boys-Basketball-12-18-23/

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-12-18-23/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Both Franklin Subway locations to do fund raising for Franklin Food Pantry

From December 20 through January 2, Subway will donate 5% of their sales to the Franklin Food Pantry. 

Both Franklin Subway locations to do fund raising for Franklin Food Pantry 

Free Hands Only CPR Class - Jan 16, 2024 - register now!

FREE Hands-Only CPR class for the public presented by Laurie Kaye and myself on January 16th at 2 PM. 

LINK TO SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-46898760-hands

Free Hands Only CPR Class  - Jan 16, 2024 - register now!

Thank you, happy holidays!!

--

Alisha Sullivan RN, BSN

Public Health Nurse

Town of Franklin

Office: 508-613-1334

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/news/free-hands-only-cpr-class-public-january-16-2024