What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, November 28, 2024 ???

Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Day

6:30am Turkey Trot register/packet pickup (91 Jordan Rd)

8:00am Franklin Turkey Trot (91 Jordan Rd)

10:00am FHS football vs King Philip (King Philip Regional High School)

The Thanksgiving game between FHS and KP is scheduled for broadcast via Comcast & Verizon subscribers as well as to YouTube on the Franklin TV education channel (Pride TV).

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel
• Comcast 8, Verizon 28
• Franklin Pride TV
• YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools

**  NO  Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Introducing "Stocking Stuffer Sunday" with a gift shop sale, music, and MRS. CLAUS! - Dec 1

Everyone knows about Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday ... but in Franklin we also now have STOCKING-STUFFER SUNDAY. 

The Gift Shop at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, is holding a special sale (half price on ALL books) -- and special hours -- on Sunday, Dec. 1, with something for anyone who lives (or has ever lived) in Franklin-- Stocking Stuffers and beyond!

We have little things for little kids, and things to please any adult...The Special Stocking Stuffer Sunday hours are from noon to 5 pm. Plus, with every $10 purchase you are eligible for a free drawing on Dec 8 to win a teddy bear! 

Bring the kids for a free photo-op with Mrs. Claus from 1-3 PM.

There will be seasonal music and, of course, the historic displays at the museum...

Can't make it? The Gift Shop at the Museum is also open during regular museum hours, 10-1 on Saturdays and 1 to 4 on other Sundays AND extended hours on Dec. 7...

Check out a preview at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.com (just click on the Gift Shop tab)* The shop is operated by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum, a 501(c)3.

Introducing "Stocking Stuffer Sunday" with a gift shop sale, music, and MRS. CLAUS! - Dec 1

Friday night West Coast Swing Lesson & Dance at the Elks Lodge - Dec 6

Join us for our next Friday night West Coast Swing Lesson & Dance! 100% of proceeds are donated to Boston Children’s Hospital!

Friday night West Coast Swing Lesson & Dance at the Elks Lodge

UPCOMING DATES:

• Friday, December 6, 2024
• Friday, January 10, 2025
• Friday, February 7, 2025
• Friday, March 7, 2025

What: First Friday* of the month: Beginner lesson & Social Dance!

When: 

• Lesson: 7-8 PM 
• Dance: 8-11 PM

Who: Instructors: Anna & Kevin Balcom and DJ Joe Mahoney!

Where: Franklin Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St. Franklin, MA ​

*Our lessons and dance are usually on the first Friday of each month; however, there are occasional exceptions. Please check back for updates and changes.​

Download the flyer as a reminder and/or to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ccxpOCeGh1tmGqm04RgDJ9YiiM4W1-3/view?usp=drive_link

My cause, my cleats 2024: Marcellas Dial Jr. choses SAFE Coalition

MY CAUSE, MY CLEATS 2024!

We are so excited and beyond thankful for New England Patriots Player, Marcellas Dial Jr. for choosing the SAFE Coalition for his cause of choice! 

@safecoalition we know how impactful stigma related to substance use can be, and we are SO PROUD to have Marcellas as a ally in this work. Our hope is to further the conversation around substance use, decrease barriers to care, and increase our communities response to those in need. 

TOGETHER WE CAN! 

GAME DAY: DECEMBER 1st

Marcellas is a cornerback, wearing #27

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bd1qjec9L/

For more about My Cause, My Cleats 2024 -> https://www.patriots.com/news/my-cause-my-cleats-your-patriots-chosen-charities2024

For more about SAFE Coalition, visit their page -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Reminder: FHS football vs KP broadcast info for Thanksgiving Day at 10 AM

The Thanksgiving game between FHS and KP is scheduled for broadcast via Comcast & Verizon subscribers as well as to YouTube on the Franklin TV education channel (Pride TV).

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel; Comcast 8, Verizon 28

Franklin Pride TV - YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools

FHS football vs KP broadcast info for Thanksgiving Day at 10 AM

wfpr.fm: Turntable Show 12 features "The Captain and Me" the third studio album by The Doobie Brothers

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

wfpr.fm: Turntable Show 12

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)" = Turntable Show 12 

Show 12 features "The Captain and Me" the the third studio album by The Doobie Brothers, released on March 2, 1973 and Doobie's Vibe Playlist.  The record features the Doobie's hits, "Long Train Runnin", "China Grove" and "Without You". 

• Show 12 Playlist ->   https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

First hour -> https://soundcloud.com/wfpr/the-turntable-show-episode-12-the-doobie-brothers-hour-1?in=wfpr/sets/the-turntable-show

Second hour -> https://soundcloud.com/wfpr/the-turntable-show-episode-12-the-doobie-brothers-hour-2?in=wfpr/sets/the-turntable-show

Job Opportunities with the Town of Franklin in Fire Dept, Public Works, Police Dept & Assessors

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. 

Firefighter/Paramedic - Franklin Fire Department

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works 

Crew Leader / Lead Pesticide Applicator (Tuesday - Saturday) - Department of Public Works

Patrol Officer (academy trained) - Franklin Police Department

Appraiser - Board of Assessors

Updated 11/26/2024

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

Job Opportunities with the Town of Franklin in Fire Dept, Public Works, Police Dept & Assessors

FHS Hockey Alumni Game Friday night - Nov 29

FHS Hockey Alumni Game Friday night - Nov 29

Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) posted Wed, Nov 27, 2024:

FHS Alumni Game Friday night.  

Arrive early and check in. https://t.co/Jc25yUnCrs

IRS provides transition relief for third party settlement organizations; Form 1099-K threshold is $5,000 for calendar year 2024

The Internal Revenue Service today (11/26/24) issued Notice 2024-85 PDF providing transition relief for third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs), also known as payment apps and online marketplaces, regarding transactions during calendar years 2024 and 2025.

Under the guidance issued today, TPSOs will be required to report transactions when the amount of total payments for those transactions is more than $5,000 in 2024; more than $2,500 in 2025; and more than $600 in calendar year 2026 and after.

Notice 2024-85 also announces for calendar year 2024, that the IRS will not assert penalties under section 6651 or 6656 for a TPSO’s failure to withhold and pay backup withholding tax during the calendar year.

TPSOs that have performed backup withholding for a payee during calendar year 2024 must file a Form 945 and a Form 1099-K with the IRS and furnish a copy to the payee.

For calendar year 2025 and after, the IRS will assert penalties under section 6651 or 6656 for a TPSO’s failure to withhold and pay backup withholding tax.

For additional info -> https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-provides-transition-relief-for-third-party-settlement-organizations-form-1099-k-threshold-is-5000-for-calendar-year-2024

IRS PDF link -> https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-24-85.pdf

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Nov 28, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)" = Turntable Show 12 

Show 12 features "The Captain and Me" the third studio album by The Doobie Brothers, released on March 2, 1973 and Doobie's Vibe Playlist.  The record features the Doobie's hits, "Long Train Runnin", "China Grove" and "Without You". 

• Show 12 Playlist ->   https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Notable Local Conversations

 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:00 am Fallen Heroes Pt 8

7:30 am Veterans' Call: Tune It Out

9:00 am Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2024

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Stuffing

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Katherine Kennedy

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:00 pm Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter

6:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Christel Akouri

8:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rod & Gun Club

9:00 pm Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2023

10:30 pm Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium 2023

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

4:30 am FHS Varsity Swimming v Attleboro 01-12-24

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Winter Music 2021

8:30 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

1:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Stoughton 09-23-24

6:30 pm FHSTC: Peter and the Starcatcher

9:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 09-18-24

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 11-14-24

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 11-14-24

6:00 pm Master Plan Committee 11-14-24

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

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 ???

Wednesday, November 27

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)

5:00pm Weekly Trivia Night (GlenPharmer Distillery)

7:00pm Turkey Trot race packet pickup or registration (91 Jordan Road)

7:00pm Laura May Band (La Cantina)

**  NO  Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

---------------

Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

THE BLACK BOX presents The Zajac Brothers Band: The Last Waltz - Nov 30

THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premier music, theater, and event venue, is excited to present the Franklin-based Zajac Brothers Band on Saturday, November 30 at 8:00pm. 

The Zajac Brothers Band: The Last Waltz - Nov 30

“The Band” and their surrounding cast of legends has played in the soundtrack of many hearts for almost 60 years now. In honor of the late Robbie Robertson, The Zajac Brothers Band began paying homage to the night that was The Last Waltz and has assembled a veritable powerhouse of musicians to recreate the songs from the famed occasion. Guests and horns will join The Zajac Brothers Band to help bring these songs to Franklin.

The band will play two 55 minute sets.

The Zajac Brothers Band features songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Zajac as the voice of the band — along with his brother Matthew Zajac on drums. Together they’ve collaborated on writing and recording their original music and assembling a versatile group of additional instrumentalists to achieve their modern vintage sound. Often paying tribute to their favorite acts of the past, the brothers enjoy extending the jams and putting their own twist on familiar classics. The Zajac Brothers Band touring ensemble currently features Kyle Curran on lead guitar and Dan Bishop on bass, now performing songs from the group’s debut original album “Fleeting Memoirs”.

Tickets and more information are available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central Street in downtown Franklin, MA.

School Committee gets MCAS update, FHS theatre update, approves capital budget & varsity ski co-op (video)

The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, Nov 26 ay 7 PM. 6 of the 7 members participated in Council Chambers (Griffin was absent).

Franklin TV video is available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/__1gVQEZ10M?si=1GxkAYdlZPEpCOeB&t=68

Agenda for this session -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5044643/SCAGENDA_11-26-24.pdf

Meeting packet (other docs as they are released after the meeting will get posted here) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/november-26%2C-2024-sc-meeting-packet/726241

Quick recap:

• 3 coaches recognized as MIAA coaches of the year, (basketball, unified track, & swim coach); Ice hockey players down across states, approved for 8th grade waiver for varsity program, For the girls, to be clear, not boys, 13 skaters and 2 goalies currently
• Review of free/reduced application with a Franklin threshold, folks could apply, especially for winter sports if they have not participated in fall sports
• On guest presentations, theater program at FHS - Virginia Bernstein speaking to the student program (Outsiders, first show); Yellow Boat, a competition show, part of the annual program. 13 teachers volunteered to help out, Not just about putting on a play, grit plus. "Theater is not a luxury it is a vital part of the educational program" Thanks around from Cmte members and to the volunteer teachers! "This is a portrait of a graduate! She is articulate and advocating for her program"
• Dr Rogers, Dr Frazier, Mr Stark present an update on the MCAS results for the District. Difference between formative and summative data points. 1 slides is full of logos an indication of the investments made in the academic support tools used in the schools; Sullivan and Jefferson met/ exceeded standards. And an opportunity to remind that MCAS is not going away, it will remain, the vote did take away MCAS as a graduation requirement. How does the data play into the curriculum refresh cycle? It does play. For instructional directions for sure, and may for curriculum decisions, depending upon timing and budget.
• Discussion Action Items - I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:
• ● ACA – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex
• ● ACA-R – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex under Title IX Including Sex-Based Harassment; Moved to second reading, passes 6-0-1 (1 absent)
• Varsity Ski Co-Op - I recommend approval of the request of FHS Athletics for a Co-Op Varsity Skiing with Nipmuc Regional High School as detailed. Parent participating as volunteer for this trial co-op program. Motion to approve, second, passes 6-0-1 (1 absent)
• Capital Requests - I recommend approval of the Capital Requests as detailed. Previewed in the budget subcmte meeting earlier today, these are initial, could be modified and prioritized as needed; also a further iteration will have refinement for this figures. Finally, a vote on the capital request as detailed, motion to approve, passes 6-0-1 (1 absent)
• Student handbook review with DESE, self assessment prior, minor revisions and information for parents for code of conduct infractions, motion to approve second, passes 6-0-1 (1absent)
• Discussion only item, inclement weather update, on the schools page, reminding what we'll do during this winter, safety at the forefront, it may be a challenge for families but is is acknowledged, usually would make by 5:30 AM, try to do so the night before if possible
• Committee entered Executive Session for contract negotiation strategy not to return to open meeting

My notes in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kq3_uhkW1YicIGxzV01n7EfGeSnhDwAg/view?usp=drive_link

Photo album of the MCAS slides shared ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/pfBg1HiVMKfPduAb9

1 slides is full of logos an indication of the investments made in the academic support tools used in the schools

Talking fitness training for life with MC Alexander of Timeless Crossfit (audio)

FM #1325 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1325 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with MC Alexander, Owner & Head Coach at Timeless Crossfit Franklin and Pete Murray, one of her longtime fitness customers. We had our discussion in person at the Timeless Crossfit facility on Friday, November 22, 2024.

MC Alexander

We talk about 

• MC’s approach with Crossfit, training for life

• Pete’s story of success from physical challenges

The show notes include links to the Timeless website with hours, contact info, etc. Feel free to reach out to MC to schedule and try a class or session.

The recording runs about 31 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1325-timeless-crossfit-11-22-24/

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Timeless Crossfit Franklin -> https://www.timelesscrossfit.com/ 

Location -> 90 Hayward St, Franklin, MA 02038

MC’s email -> MC@TIMELESSCROSSFIT.COM 

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