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 preparing existing cracks and furnishing and applying a crack sealant on properly prepared bituminous streets within the Town of Franklin.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-crack-seal
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| Town of Franklin: Invitation to Bid on Crack Seal Work |
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)
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| All Town MICCA Showcase Concerts -> March 12, 13 & 21 |
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| Franklin Food Pantry |
In one of his first thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock paints a picture of paranoia and suspicion with clever camerawork and editing, as a killer stalks the streets of London.
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| `Cinema 80’ Feature Films Continue (Free) - "The Lodger" - March 16 |
FM #1155 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1155 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Councilor Glenn Jones. Glenn is currently Chair for the Master Plan Update Committee. They have been working diligently for the past year to revise and update the “Master Plan” for Franklin.
The Committee is preparing for the Open House event, March 23. To be held at Dean College, 60 School St from 11 AM to 3 PM. Refreshments will be provided by Dean College.
We talk through the Master Planning process and what remains ahead of them.
The audio recording runs about 45 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Glenn on the Master Plan and come to hear more on March 23 at Dean College. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1155-master-plan-update-with-glenn-jones-03-05-24
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Master Plan Update Committee page ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee
Inventory Report (Updated) -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_master_plan_inventory_assessment-rev_03-07-2024_ia_with_maps.pdf
Event info for March 23 -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-franklin-master-plan-open-house-march-23-2024
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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?
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I hope you enjoy!
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| Glenn Jones talks about what the Master Plan Update Committee is doing and the Open House March 23 (audio) |
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| Summer Music Camp at Encore Music Academy |
"For those of you who are new to following @franklinculture, Welcome! This account is overseen by the Town of Franklin’s Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Director.
The Franklin Cultural District Instagram is here to help promote collaborative community wide programming; with a focus on local arts and culture.
Share your information with us by tagging @franklinculture, or help make our arts #artshappenhere grow!
Shout Out to @franklinhistoricalmuseum for sharing archival imagery of Franklin’s festivities. The photograph used here was from a 1980 Labor Day celebration"
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| Shout Out to @franklinhistoricalmuseum for sharing archival imagery of Franklin’s festivities. The photograph used here was from a 1980 Labor Day celebration |
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| Art Showcase and Open Mic Night |
"Hello everyone!
Our Art Showcase and Open Mic Night with Music Production Club is this Thursday, the 14, from 6 - 8 PM!
Any students may sign up using the QR codes and everyone is welcome to attend with an admission fee of a donation to the Franklin Food Pantry!
We hope to see you there!"
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| Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio |
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| Town Hall TV, home of government content for FranklinTV, Franklin, MA |
"I work with special needs students. There’s a little girl in my classroom that entered a fundraiser to win a bike to improve her quality of life.
I’m sending you the link to it in hopes that you can reach your followers and I’m hoping with your assistance we can win this child her first bicycle!
Donations aren’t necessary unless people feel inclined to! If she gets enough votes and places 1st in her bike category; she’ll receive one!
Pedaling our way to a victory! Please help us"Link -> https://www.greatbikegiveaway.com/paigeypie
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| Fundraising for Paige W's Worksman Side-By-Side Electric |
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