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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Franklin Public Schools to Host BT/ALC Big Band at Franklin High School - April 25
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse schedule for the Fall of 2024; Runa, Abbie Gardner, & David Francey start the season
Runa, Abbie Gardner, & David Francey start the season |
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/MbM7rF5vJ17iZ27a/
Town Council and School Committee hear from residents for or against an override, for June, or for Nov (video)
Town presentation
School presentation
- Town Administrator Jamie Hellen presented town side of the FY 2025 budget and financial outlook
- School Superintendent Lucas Giguere accompanied by Dr Dutch, Business Administrator, presented the school budget summary and cost drivers as well as potential cuts if the proposed override does not come to pass
- Town Council Chair Tom Mercer then opened the floor for resident comments. They lined up individually at one aisle or the other to raise a question or make their comment.
- The Town Council will take this information to their May 1 meeting and decide on IF, when, and What the $ amount would be. From that set of decisions, additional info can be prepared on both side as to what the override would bring us, and what failure to pass would mean
- The budget hearings by the Finance Committee (May 6, May 8 & May 15) as well as the Town Council (May 22, & May 23) would still happen to work out the details of the budget.
TA Jamie Hellen, School Supt Lucas Giguere |
FHS baseball, softball, and boys tennis teams post wins on Wednesday
FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Get your Empty Bowls T-shirt and help the Empty Bowls fund raising efforts!
"Get your Empty Bowls T-shirt! Designed by a Club member, t-shirt proceeds help with costs to create pottery auctioned at the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Fundraiser.
Shirts will be distributed at the fundraiser on May 23, 2024.
Please note that a separate ticket is required to attend the event. Purchase in advance at www.franklinfoodpantry.org ->https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=86
Get your Empty Bowls T-shirt and help the Empty Bowls fund raising efforts! |
Franklin Food Pantry recognized for service to the community with Tree of Life Award by Temple Etz Chaim
From the Franklin Food Pantry Facebook posting:
"From an idea over 30 years ago, The Pantry has blossomed into a beacon of hope, nourishing over 660 households last year - and Temple Etz Chaim has been there from the beginning. We are humbled by their unwavering support and deeply honored to receive the Tree of Life Award for service to the community.
Photo: Rachel Flum, Chair, Board of Directors (R) accepts the Tree of Life Award on behalf of the Franklin Food Pantry alongside Isaac Chartoff (L) who was also awarded for his individual service."
Franklin Food Pantry recognized for service to the community with Tree of Life Award by Temple Etz Chaim |
Comment period open until May 31 for the MassDOT "Beyond mobility" plan
Thank you for your interest in Beyond Mobility, MassDOT's next Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan. This email provides an update on the plan progress and new information available on the Plan website.
Extension of Public Comment Period
Thank you for the comments you have provided on the Beyond Mobility plan so far. Since the start of the comment period, we have already received many comments. This feedback will be reviewed and incorporated into the final plan as appropriate.
Comment period open until May 31
With this update, we are sharing that the public comment period is being extended to 60 days and will now end on May 31st, 2024. With this extension, we hope to provide you with more time to review the plan and provide feedback.
The press release on the extension of the comment period is available on the MassDOT website. Secretary Tibbits-Nutt's quote in the press release states that “We have extended the public comment period from 30 to 60 days to make sure people have ample opportunity to review this incredibly comprehensive but very important document.”
The full Beyond Mobility plan and the executive summary are available for review on the plan website.
How to Provide Feedback
Comments on any part of the document will be accepted during the comment period through the online comment form. You may also email any comments to BeyondMobility@dot.state.ma.us
"Beyond Mobility is the next Statewide Long Range Transportation Plan. The plan is structured by six Priority Areas: Safety, Reliability, Supporting Clean Transportation, Destination Connectivity, Resiliency, and Travel Experience. These Priority Areas, informed directly by over 5,000 pieces of unique public feedback received as part of the development of the plan, serve as the backbone of Beyond Mobility.
Over 100 action items across these priorities have been identified within the plan for MassDOT and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to take to achieve a safer and more equitable, reliable, and resilient network.
For more information on Beyond Mobility please visit the Plan website.
Did a celebrity really endorse THAT? Maybe not
Did a celebrity really endorse THAT? Maybe not |
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Apr 25, 2024
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Franklin High School is where it is at on Wednesday, April 24: Art around the world & Joint Meeting on Possible Override
- Joint Town Council & School Committee Mtg for an Operational Override Discussion April 24, 2024 - 7:00 PM until ??
a. Town Administrator, Jamie Hellen and Superintendent of Schools, Lucas Giguere
a. To discuss the public opinion of an operational override
- Comcast 9
- Verizon 29
- YouTube -> http://bit.ly/43lBwVE
Voices of Franklin: Gretchen Donohue - "supporting the necessary override for public school funding"
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html
Franklin Police leadership team receives FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award
Pictured above: Deputy Chief West, Chief Lynch, Chief McNamara, Lt. Zimmerman. Not pictured: Lt. Ryan & Lt. Reilly |
FHS girls & boys lacrosse, and girls track teams post wins on Tuesday
FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
“Footloose: Youth Edition” scheduled for May 10 & May 11, at 7:00 PM
“Footloose: Youth Edition” |
Tickets are now available! Please go to the Franklin Footlighters Footloose website to purchase tickets. Save time and money at the door and buy them online! Each ticket bought on the day of the show costs $2 more than buying tickets ahead of time.
Please email MusicAcademy@franklinps.net with any questions. See you at the show!
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Library, Facilities, DPW, & Finance -> could one of these positions be right for you?
Job Opportunities
To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.
Deputy Library Director - Franklin Public Library
Junior Building Custodian - Facilities Department
Summer Custodians - Facilities Department
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department
Chief Financial Officer - Finance Department
Budget and Fiscal Analyst - Finance Department
Mechanic/Motor Equipment Repair Person - Department of Public Works
Summer Employment - Department of Public Works
Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department
Updated 04/23/2024
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Library, Facilities, DPW, & Finance |
SAFE Coalition schedules DEA Medication "take back" day - Saturday, April 24, 2024
Senior Center hosts psychic medium Cathy Ripley Greene - April 26 at 6:30 PM
"Tickets on sale now!
Join us this Friday at 6:30 as we host psychic medium Cathy Ripley Greene. You don’t want to miss this great event! Tickets $25"
Senior Center hosts psychic medium Cathy Ripley Greene - April 26 at 6:30 PM |
South Street Six performs at La Cantina - Apr 27 from 7 to 10 PM
"The grand opening of the new La Cantina location is finally here! We're incredibly excited to be helping Bob, Ana, and the La Cantina team christen their beautiful new space with a night of wine, food, music and fun! "
South Street Six performs at La Cantina - Apr 27 from 7 to 10 PM |