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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Rausch Report: Celebrating Women's Herstory (March 2024)
Easter Egg hunt at Franklin United Methodist - March 31
"On Easter Sunday, March 31, at 11:15 AM (following worship), children ages 12 and under are invited to hunt for Easter eggs behind the Franklin United Methodist Church.
Easter Egg hunt
This event is FREE. All are welcome. Candy and prizes will be provided.
Please bring your own basket or bag to put eggs in"
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/WSWT4Kyfy6EuuPnL/
Senior Connection Newsletter from the Franklin Senior Center for April 2024
Senior Connection Newsletter for April 2024
Click here for our April 2024 Senior Connection Newsletter for the Franklin Senior Center
A few changes to mention -
* The Pizza and Movie Night is NOT Poor Things but rather the movie "100 Foot Journey"
* Joe Landry will be doing a presentation on Industry in Franklin on Wednesday, April 3rd at 1:00 PM
Have a great rest of your day and looking forward to signing everyone up for programs on Monday, April 1st!
-Your Franklin Senior Center Family
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/april-2024-senior-connection-newsletter-franklin-senior-center
Senior Connection Newsletter from the Franklin Senior Center for April 2024 |
Fallen Hero Recognition: W. Franklin Lynch, World War I - March 30, 3024 9 AM
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
Fallen Hero Recognition: W. Franklin Lynch, World War I |
Friday, March 29, 2024
Franklin's Event Outlook: March 29, 2023 to April 4, 2024
Friday, March 29
1:00pm Mike Bent‘s AbraKIDabra Show
7:00pm Party for the Pantry (sold out)
Saturday, March 30
9:00am Fallen Hero: W. Franklin Lynch
10:00am Winter Farmers Market
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:30am Egg Hunt on the Library Lawn
Sunday, March 31 - Easter Sunday
Tuesday, April 2
6:00pm Franklin Garden Club - meeting
7:00pm Trivia Night
7:30pm Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International
Wednesday, April 3
10:00am Veterans Coffee Social
6:30pm Franklin Art Association
7:00pm Newcomers & Friends Meeting
Thursday, April 4
6:00pm Franklin LGBTQ Alliance
7:00pm Community Coffee Conversations: One Franklin
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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 School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Franklin's Event Outlook: March 29, 2023 to April 4, 2024 |
Friends of the Franklin Library looking for new Board Members
Board Members Needed! Friends of the Franklin Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Franklin Public Library. We have several Board Members stepping down in June and would like to invite interested community members to become Friends and to join our Board of Directors.
Please join us on Wednesday, April 3rd at 7:00pm in the Friends of the Franklin Library Community Room to learn more about becoming a Board Member.
If you cannot make this meeting, please email fofl02038@gmail.com for more information.
Friends of the Franklin Library looking for new Board Members
Town of Franklin, MA: Recycling Center last March weekend hours and Tuesday hours returns April 2, 2024
- FRI, MARCH 29 -- 8 AM TO 3 PM
- SAT, MARCH 30 -- 8 AM TO 3 PM
- SUN, MARCH 31 -- 9 AM TO 1 PM
- TUE, Noon to 3 PM
- FRI, 8 AM to 3 PM
- SAT, 8 AM to PM
- SUN, 9 AM to 1 PM
Town of Franklin, MA: Recycling Center last March weekend hours and Tuesday hours returns April 2, 2024 |
Senator Becca Rausch recognizes Tina Powderly for Women's History Month
Via Senator Becca Rausch:
"Today’s local leader shout-out goes to Tina Powderly of !
Tina is a proven food equity and nutrition champion. She serves as Executive Director of the , managing a team of nearly 300 active volunteers and staff.
Thank you, Tina!"
#mapoli #WHM2024
Senator Becca Rausch recognizes Tina Powderly for Women's History Month
Senior Connection: Spaghetti Bolognese (video)
Nan Rafter, Danielle Hopkins and Chef Ann of the Franklin Senior Center prepare Spaghetti Bolognese in this episode
Veterans Memorial Walkway Brick Orders for installation Memorial Day 2024 due by April 12, 2024
Reminder: Rotary Club of Franklin MA - 2nd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser, Saturday, April 20, 2024
“3 Comedian’s Walk into a bar…
well, not a bar,
but the Franklin Elks Lodge…”
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
Invitation for Bids (IFB) - Paper Products for the School Nutrition Program
Paper Products for the School Nutrition Program
In accordance with MGL c.30B, it is the intention of the Town to enter a contract for the 2024-2025 school year with a supplier and distributor of paper products for the school nutrition program for the Franklin Public Schools.
Additional Information: Paper Products for School Nutrition Program
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-paper-products-school-nutrition-program
Franklin Health Dept: Celebrates Whole Grain Day
Franklin Health Dept: Celebrates Whole Grain Day |
Make some simple swaps to better your health:
- White Bread to Whole Grain Bread
- White Rice to Brown Rice
- White Pasta to Whole Wheat Pasta
- White Flour to Whole Grain Flours such as Wholemeal Flour
- White Bread Roll to a Multigrain Bread Roll
For more information click here
Invitation for Bids (IFB) - Well 7/7A PFAS Treatment Facility
IFB - Well 7/7A PFAS Treatment Facility
The Town of Franklin, Massachusetts requests bids for construction of the Well 7/7A PFAS Treatment Facility project.
Sealed Bids for the General Contract for construction of the Well 7/7A PFAS Treatment Facility will be received by the Chief Procurement Officer, Municipal Building, Room 206, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts until 10:00AM, Wednesday May, 8, 2024 and at that time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Sealed Bids for the filed SubContracts designated herein will be received at the office of the Chief
Procurement Officer, Municipal Building, Room 206, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts until 10:00 AM, Wednesday April 10, 2024 and at that time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-well-77a-pfas-treatment-facility
Invitation for Bids (IFB) - Well 7/7A PFAS Treatment Facility |
Request for Expressions of Interest in the former Davis Thayer School Building (100 years old !)
Request for Expressions of Interest in the former Davis Thayer School Building (100 years old !) |
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Mar 29, 2024
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Franklin Garden Club Features Program on Ergonomic Gardening
Franklin Residents: Hydrant Flushing Begins April 1, 2024 (a coincidence, not an April Fools joke!)
Hydrant Flushing Begins April 1, 2024
Hydrant flushing begins the week of April 1, 2024.
Hydrant flushing is conducted annually to improve Franklin's water quality and fire flows. Some hydrants will be flushed in the evening hours on weekdays and in the morning on weekends, while others will be completed during the day. Hydrant flushing will continue depending on water availability and system pressures.
Residents may experience temporary water loss or discolored water while hydrants are being flushed in their area. Even though the water may be discolored, it is still safe for human consumption.
For daily updates on which areas are being worked on, click here.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/hydrant-flushing
Franklin Residents: Hydrant Flushing Begins April 1, 2024 |