Come meet with the Sustainability and Land Use Subcommittees on March 2nd! From 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
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| Land Use Master Plan Subcmte |
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| Sustainability Master Plan Subcmte |
"Please join us at the Franklin Senior Center tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28 at 4:30 PM for a Film Screening.
Join us for a screening of five short local history documentaries produced and edited by Dean College students in an innovative digital history course overseen by Prof. of History David Dennis in collaboration with Prof. of Communication, Gregg Seibert. Each film runs 5-8 minutes. Students will be at the screening to answer questions.
Sponsored by Dean College’s Humanities in Action initiative."
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| Dean Student's Film screening at the Senior Center, Weds Feb 28 at 4:30 PM |
Good Deeds: History Comes Alive, Franklin Public Library https://t.co/A98m9NOrFL via @YouTube or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHCJUQDye2Y
Shared from -> https://t.co/eKCN8v8snC
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| a view of some of the books from Benjamin Franklin |
Cruisin' Bruce Palmer is no stranger to the world of broadcasting, boasting an impressive
Marissa Rigatti
Marissa Rigatti brings her own unique flair to MyFM 101.3, captivating audiences with her engaging personality and lively presence on the airwaves. With her infectious energy and dedication to delivering quality entertainment and community news and information, Marissa is sure to become a favorite among listeners throughout the MyFM coverage area "In the Heart of It All."
"We are thrilled to welcome Cruisin' Bruce and Marissa to the MyFM 101.3 family," said MyFM President Tom McAuliffe. "Their wealth of experience, passion for radio, and commitment to serving our community make them invaluable additions to our team. We look forward to the exciting journey ahead as we continue our pledge to inform, engage, and entertain our listeners, fans and followers."
Tune in to MyFM 101.3 starting March 4th to catch Cruisin' Bruce Palmer from 2pm to 7pm and Marissa Rigatti from 9am to 2pm as they bring their unique talents to the airwaves and join us in welcoming them to the MyFM 101.3 family!
For more information, please contact: Ray Auger – ray@myfm1013.com
MyFM 101.3 Welcomes Legendary Broadcaster Cruisin' Bruce Palmer and Marissa Rigatti to the Local Airwaves
Do you have an interest in conservation, wildlife, wetlands, and the environment?
Do you see yourself as a leader in Franklin for green initiatives and open space planning?
Would you like to a part of decision making processes for the growth and development around Town?
Then what are you waiting for?
Apply to the Franklin Conservation Commission today!
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Land planning, environmental science, engineering, or construction experience a plus, but not required. Training and continued education provided upon appointment.
Applications can be submitted online at https://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php. For more information about the vacancy, please contact Breeka Li Goodlander via email at bgoodlander@franklinma.gov or via phone at 508-520-4847.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/conservation-commission-vacancy-apply-today
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| Conservation Commission Vacancy - Apply Today! |
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
"In this episode, we talk public works with the folks in the DPW who manage the infrastructure we don't usually see, and the roads/grounds we do see, and everything else in between! Plus a little fun with music and top hit songs about roads."
FM #1147 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1147 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares a new format for "Talk Franklin'' with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti.
This episode features a conversation with many of the key folks from the Department of Public Works. We recorded our discussion in person in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Topics for this session
Water & Sewer
Beaver Stream Interceptor
PFAS mitigations
Stormwater
New fee abatement cycle opens April 1
Trash & recycling
Composting coming
GIS (graphical information service)
The storymaps and the “data”
Fleet management
Over 200 registered vehicles
Another 80 unregistered devices (large & small)
Always looking for efficiencies
Engineering
Baron Road out to bid for work this year (ARPA funded)
Highway/ & Grounds
The most visible working section of the DPW
The recording runs about 96 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie, Amy & the DPW group on Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin
DPW top page https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works
Water & Sewer https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division
Stormwater https://www.franklinma.gov/stormwater-division
GIS https://www.franklinma.gov/gis-department
Engineering https://www.franklinma.gov/engineering
Highway & Grounds https://www.franklinma.gov/highwaygrounds-division
A new “Talk Franklin” version of “Family Feud”
Sparked some discussion, laughter, and “why was that left out?”
https://drive.google.com/file/d/111umQfHbvRTcxCAQaLmjZhXMHIm6kYMR/view?usp=drive_link
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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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
In this Talk Franklin episode, we talk public works with the folks in the DPW (audio) - 02/22/24
Knights of ColumbusSacred Heart Council 1847St Mary’s Parishc/o Michael Swan38 Madison AveFranklin, MA 02038
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| Children's Museum schedules to hold their Indoor Mobile Museum March 5 & March 16 at the Franklin Public Library |
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| Franklin High School newsletter for week of Feb 26, 2024 |
Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids & Teens! Mondays, @ 4:00-6:00 PM (Ages 7+)
Kids
are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The
library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets!
(Dungeon Masters must be ages 12 and up) Email mgousie@minlib.net for registration and more information.
Code Club! Tuesdays @ 4:00 PM (3rd-8th Grade)
This
is an after school hour of code focusing on exploration of computer
programming through play. This is not a classroom. This is a playground
where Coders have access to: optional tutorials & walkthroughs,
monthly challenges, and mentoring in their coding journey. All levels of
skill are welcome and personal projects are encouraged! This can be a
great way to dip your toes in the pool and see what learning to code can
do for you! Sign up on the Library website to let us know you are coming and if you need any technology from the library!
Teen Advisory Board! 2nd Wednesday of the Month @ 6:30PM
Join
us each month for Teen Advisory Board! The Teen Advisory Board is a
GREAT opportunity to get involved here at the library! You'll help plan
events and programs, create displays and decorate the teen space, and
help drive decisions around the kinds of materials we bring to the YA
collection, from books and beyond, all while eating snacks and getting
volunteer hours! It's a win-win-win!
Game Bytes! Thursdays @ 4:00PM
No registration required!
Bring
a snack and let's play! Bring your own devices or try a retro game
while we talk shop about the latest and greatest in Video Games! New
Releases, Events, Streamers, Speed Running and more!!
Board Game Group, Tuesday, March 19th @ 6:00 PM
No Registration Required.
Try a new game! Introduce your favorite! Most importantly... Play games!
This
a monthly group dedicated to the great board games out there and a
space to find some new people to play with! All ages welcome!
Tricky Trivia Thursday, March 14th @ 6:30 PM
No Registration Required!
Are
you ready to prove your trivia knowledge is more than trivial? Do you
have the facts to fight for the title of Franklin's Trivia Master? Join
us for snacks and a Family Trivia Challenge at the Library!
Play as a team or go solo for ultimate bragging rights!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/march-2024-franklin-library-news-events
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| Franklin Public Library: News & Events for teens scheduled for March 2024 |
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| Veterans Coffee Social with Senator Rausch, Rep Roy, & Secretary Santiago at the Franklin Senior Center - March 6 at 10 AM |
"Welcome to Mental Health, the crisis of our time.
My name is Ann Bergen. I am the host of this series of programs brought to you by Franklin TV whose mission is really to bring important topics relevant to the community out so we can inform the residents aware of issues that are very very important.
The issue we have to address is mental health."
Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gXvUrzkRMo
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| Mental Health: Kallie Montagano and Sonja Wagner (video) |
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| Rainbow Cafe at the Franklin Senior Center Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 2:30 PM |
"All people are born free and equal and have certain natural, essential and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness. Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed or national origin."
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| MA Constitution "Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed or national origin." |
