FAA Info Night scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM

Franklin Arts Academy (FAA) Info Night scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 6 PM - 8 PM at the FHS Library/Media Center.

An evening for prospective students and families, who are seeking more information on the Franklin Arts Academy. Applications are open through February 19, 2024

Questions? Contact: Mr. Grossman:  grossmans@franklinps.net

FAA Info Night scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM

One Franklin "New Year's Resolution Event" scheduled for Jan 11, 2024 at 67 Degrees

Happy New Year One Franklin!!!

We have shared our New Year's Resolution Event on our Facebook Page, through Franklin Matters, and other channels, so hopefully most of you have saved the date!

One Franklin New Year's Resolution Public Event!

Thursday, January 11, 2024

67 Degrees Brewing, Franklin 

Help us fill that room One Franklin!! We invited the media, so please make it count.

All of our active volunteers will be there to launch our website & we will have lawn signs to take home too. Good drinks, good people and a New Year's Resolution worth fighting for... Franklin! This is a great chance to invite friends and neighbors to join!

We have invited elected leaders to answer questions. Many who have been supporting our efforts, working to educate residents that "the pot isn't big enough" and that it's up to the community to take action. 

We are pushing forward trying to get the override on the ballot just after budget hearings are finalized this May/June 2024. The public school number is a huge ask, and they must make sure they are responsibly addressing the call to close schools. Doing so will not solve the budget shortage, we saw little impact from closing Davis Thayer. Nevertheless, it's going to be a hot topic creating some pushback during override debates. 

The Superintendent has been asked to create a 5-10 year "vision" which is a massive undertaking and this is why they did not redistrict last year. The School Committee voted to thoroughly research all moving parts of the district, with updated enrollment numbers, understand specific facilities conditions, and produce a road map for the next 5-10 years.

However, we will have a good number to work with before that vision is complete because even at 'level services' we are well above the 2.5% expected in the standard budget increase. Once the school committee is able to bring forward their defined needs, the other departments should be ready to go. One Franklin has met with the Fire Chief and Union, Superintendent and Union, Police Chief, and DPW Director and Union thus far. Our Town Admin will add on Fire, DPW, Police, etc. and that's ultimately the number we will be working with to get the Town Council to approve for a vote. 

Please reply if you can make it, and if you want to help with food or decor, please don't hesitate to let us know at onefranklinvolunteers@gmail.com. Many hands make light work.

Thank you!!!

One Franklin "New Year's Resolution Event" scheduled for Jan 11, 2024 at 67 Degrees

It’s all on the line… and now it’s your turn = register for the Free Throw Contest, Jan 13

Contestants and Parents Join Us at This Year’s

FREE THROW CONTEST

Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024 - 9-11 AM 

Location: Hockomock YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road Franklin

 

Ages: Boys and Girls (9-14) Accompanied by A Parent

Register online -> https://kofc1847.org/basketball-free-throw-contest

Great fun for contestants and fans. Winners will be declared after shooting sessions and invited to participate at the District Competitions!

Do you have what it takes?  Join us for this fun and rewarding event!!!

It’s all on the line… and now it’s your turn

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KV-DFhjRIqfRZYolU5WyDJaNn_4j7RVf/view?usp=drive_link

Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for Jan 10, 2024 meeting

Town of Franklin 

Master Plan Update Committee Agenda

January 10, 2024 - 6:30 PM

1. Meeting Minutes: November 8 & 29, 2023

2. Subcommittee Updates

3. Survey Results

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-january_10_2024.pdf

Note: as this meeting originates in the 3rd Floor Training Room, you can find the video initially on the Franklin TV - Pride Channel. Usually, there is also a meeting in the Council Chambers the same night using the Town Hall YouTube channel.  The Zoom info doesn't change.

Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for Jan 10, 2024 meeting

Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter for January 2024

Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter January 2024

Start your new year off right and join us at the Franklin Senior Center for January programs you won't want to miss. 

Check out Franklin Senior Center's January 2024 Senior Connection Newsletter Here!

A few programs to highlight:

• Technology Classes are being offered all month long! 
  • Dating Your Device: On Monday January 8, start a 6-week beginner course for the iPhone (spots limited)
  • Let's Get Social: Come learn the pros and cons of social media on Thursday January 18
  • Google Bootcamps: Let's Talk Excel, a 2-part class on January 23 and 30
  • Protect your Bits: On January 29, Rockland Trust will provide a fraud prevention workshop
• Enjoy the new release of Oppenheimer at our Pizza and Movie Night on January 25 (Starts at 3:30pm this month!)
• Eat Around the World: Israel on January 26

Happy New Year! 

-Franklin Senior Center Staff

Direct link to newsletter (PDF) ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_connection_january_2024.pdf

Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter January 2024

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Jan 4, 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 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday

8:00 am Veterans' Call: Dave Hencke

9:00 am Celebrate with Pride: Second Son

10:30 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Candy Apples

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James McLaughlin

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes October November

4:30 pm Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill

6:30 pm Winter Wonderland: Elvis Presley

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 2

9:00 pm Frank's Musings: Israel

9:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

8:30 am Public School Event: FHS Chorus & Orchestra 2023

10:00 am FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-24-23

1:00 pm Public School Concert: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2023

2:30 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

3:30 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

6:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Mansfield 12-20-23

8:00 pm Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

9:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball v Foxboro 12-20-23

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 12-14-23

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

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 12-14-23

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE, Remote  957 8694 6582 

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

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

Franklin Cultural District: Bright Star performances, Winter Farmers Market & Train Town as #artshappenhere

Wednesday, January 3

Trash-Recycle Pickup Delayed 1 day

10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm Franklin Art Association (Franklin Senior Center)

Thursday, January 4

Trash-Recycle Pickup Delayed 1 day

Friday, January 5

Trash-Recycle Pickup Delayed 1 day

7:30pm BRIGHT STAR (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

BRIGHT STAR

Saturday, January 6

Trash-Recycle Pickup Delayed 1 day

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

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

10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

7:00pm 2nd Chance Band (live music) (Raillery Public House)

7:30pm BRIGHT STAR (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Train Town Franklin; Part 2

Sunday, January 7

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Train Town Franklin; Part 2  (Franklin Historical Museum)

2:00pm Bright Star (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Tuesday, January 9

7:00pm FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)

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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!

Shilpa, Jeni, & Julia talk about their work on the Artsy Box Project (audio)

FM #1123 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1123 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversations with Shilpa Adduri, Jeni LaBollita, and Julia Dwinell. These three are among the artists who were selected for the Franklin Cultural District Artsy Box Project. 

Yes, the Artsy Box Project is now fully visible around downtown Franklin. These 3 conversations were recorded in April 2023 before the painting had actually begun.

This is the first of a 2 part series. The second part is my conversation with Molly Dee. Molly and I did get to record after the Artsy Boxes were completed (June 2023). 

In the conversation, each artist provided some of their background, about their work, and in particular on their Artsy Box project. 

The show notes contain links to the photos showing the before, in process, and finished works.

It was good to talk with Shilpa, Jeni, and Julia. I hope you learn something about their art and appreciate a little more about the role art can play here in Franklin.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1123-artsy-box-project-shilpa-jeni-julia

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Shilpa Adduri

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SereneArtsNCrafts 

YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/@SereneArtsNCrafts

Jeni LaBollita

Profile page - https://festivalnet.com/Jeni-Labollita-Art/info 

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079144445377 

Julia Dwinell 

website - https://juliadwinellart.com/ 

Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/juliadwinellart/  

Photo album

https://photos.app.goo.gl/jsb9UJfHbzpA13qp6 

Franklin Cultural District -> https://www.franklinma.gov/cultural-district-committee

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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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The Rotary Club of Franklin MA is planning their 5th Annual Valentine’s Brunch, slated for February 10, 2024

The Rotary Club of Franklin MA is proud to announce that their 5th Annual Valentine’s Brunch is slated for February 10, 2024, from 10-:30 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Franklin Housing Authority Hall, located at 1000 Central Park Terrace, Franklin, MA 02038.

All Franklin Senior’s and residents of Franklin Housing Authority are welcome to join the Rotary Club as their special guests, where all will be treated to a delicious, homemade Valentine’s brunch. Feel free to show your love and wear your red!

Seniors are urged to enter their names on a sign-up so that no one is left out. Sign-up sheets may found at the following locations: 

• Central Park Terrace, 1000 Central Park Terrace, Franklin, MA

• Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA

The Rotary Club International is a non-profit organization made up of a diverse group of men and women “who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world.” https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary

If you would like more information about our organization or interested in attending a meeting, please contact Diane Padula at padularotary@gmail.com, and she will make arrangements for you to be a guest at one of Rotary’s upcoming meetings. Rotary members meet the first and third Tuesday’s of each month, 5:30pm – 7:30pm at The Rome Restaurant, 4 East Central Street (Rte. 140), Franklin, MA. 

The Rotary Club of Franklin MA is planning their 5th Annual Valentine’s Brunch, slated for February 10, 2024

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, January 4, 2024

The 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node will hold our first meeting of the new year, Thursday, January 4, 2024, 7:00-9:00 PM. 

This will be a HYBRID meeting: you can attend in person, or join on Zoom.  

Those of us who have been meeting in Franklin have enjoyed the chance to come together. We hope others will do the same. 

 

·    Location of the in-person meeting: First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

 

·    OPTION:  Join on Zoom   

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

Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274

Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

 

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, January 4, 2024

With the start of the new year, 350 Mass and all the regional nodes are making plans to continue the work on the two major 350 Mass' campaigns: Make Polluters Pay and Emissions Free Buildings. Read about them here.  Then join our meeting to discuss options for activities across and within the communities that comprise the Greater Franklin region. This is your chance to make a difference in 2024 and take on the challenges that we face in climate and energy.

350 Mass invites everyone to two January events, listed here. 

• First, on this coming Sunday, January 7, the Make Polluters Pay Campaign will have an afternoon of strategizing and socializing to go over our accomplishments from 2023 and plan out our campaign strategy for 2024 over tea and cookies.
• Second, on January 17 join Climate Cafe. a supportive place to talk over your reactions to climate change, possible solutions, or climate activism.

If you haven't already done so, please sign up for the Climate Weekly email. Also, check out upcoming events on our website. 

Please try to join us for Thursday's meeting. We will maintain our schedule of meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. 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   

FHS girls basketball team loses to South High 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, Jan 2, 2024. 

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 36 vs. South High, 66 – Final 

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-02-24/

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

Franklin Public Schools Celebrates Successful Fall 2023 Athletics Season

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Athletic Director Karrah Ellis congratulate Franklin High School’s student-athletes and athletic staff on a successful fall athletics season.

“I’m so proud of our hard-working, dedicated athletes,” said Director Ellis. “Receiving MIAA recognition is a testament to our student-athletes who have displayed great sportsmanship throughout the entire season.”

Hockomock League Champions Fall 2023

Franklin High School teams compete in the Hockomock League as part of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA). FHS athletics finished the fall season with the most wins across all teams within the Hockomock League. 

FHS sports teams recognized include: Boys’ Soccer, Girls’ Soccer, Golf, Boys’ Cross Country with Volleyball and Field Hockey placing in the Final Four for the Division 1 State Tournament. 

The FHS cheer team won its 10th consecutive Hockomock League title, the Division 1 South Regional Championship, and the Division 1 State Championship with the highest score in the state.

FHS also won the Hockomock League Val Muscato All-Sports Award for fall 2023, tallying the highest average of earned points from league standings in all sports this year.

Boston Globe Dalton Award

Franklin High School athletics secured the Boston Globe Dalton Award for the fifth year in a row, winning 74.7 percent of its games for an overall record of 251-83-6.

MIAA Coach of the Year Award

The MIAA recognized three FHS head coaches as Coach of the Year including Baseball coach Zach Brown, Unified Basketball coach John Leighton and girls’ Lacrosse coach Kristin Igoe, who was also honored as the National Federation of High School Sports Section 1 Coach of the Year.

All-Scholastic Awards

Several FHS student-athletes won individual year-end accolades from Boston media:

Boston Herald All-Scholastic

Emily Carney (Field Hockey)

Raena Crandall (Field Hockey)

Rex Cinelli (Boys’ Soccer)

Anya Zub (Girls’ Soccer)

Boston Globe All-Scholastic

Rex Cinelli (Boys’ Soccer)

Raena Crandall (Field Hockey)

Emily Carney (Field Hockey)

Kelly O’Connor (Girls’ Soccer)

Taylor Lacerda (Volleyball)

“Congratulations to our Athletic Department, coaches and talented student-athletes on their many accomplishments,” said Superintendent Giguere. “I am continuously impressed by each athlete’s determination, grit and steadfast commitment to their chosen teams, always displaying the highest level of sportsmanship.”

Shared from -> https://jgpr.net/2024/01/02/franklin-public-schools-celebrates-successful-fall-2023-athletics-season/

Franklin Public Schools Celebrates Successful Fall 2023 Athletics Season