Franklin Matters
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 *
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 |
School Committee gets an update on the Comprehensive School Facilities Planning underway in Special Meeting Tuesday (audio)
FM #1163 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1163 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Franklin MA School Committee Special Meeting conducted March 26 to provide committee members and the community with an update on the Comprehensive School Facilities Planning underway. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers. All seven of the School Committee members were present.
Quick recap:
Supt Giguere set up for Dr Fran Locker to provide her insights and findings as part of the workshops, she has facilitated
Capturing the slides with photos (as they were shared), the presentation copy should be posted to the School page in the next day or so. When I find it, I’ll add the link here
The meeting runs about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Let’s listen to the School Committee Special Meeting held on March 26, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1163-franklin-ma-special-school-committee-mtg-03-26-24
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School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
Meeting Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/sc_special_mtg._agenda_-_3_26_24.pdf
Supt Giguere overview -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/csfc_march_2024_update.pdf
Photo album of the meeting & those slides Dr Locker shared -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/GasFSL4EuKTwduid9
My notes captured during the meeting via Twitter in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ahFGCJkEf71dEhqzWJgV6e01tP1Hx70z/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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Comprehensive School Facilities Community Forum - April 8 at 6 PM
- Comprehensive Facilities Planning Community Forum
Rep. Jeff Roy worked with Empty Bowls on a Silent Auction item
Yesterday Rep. Jeff Roy worked with Empty Bowls making a ceramic tray for the annual fundraiser on Thurs. May 23rd, 6-8pm in the FHS cafeteria.
Tickets go on sale Monday through the pantry’s website.
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/johnsonb_ms/status/1773168494613323797
Ticket for Empty Bowls -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/emptybowls/
Rep. Jeff Roy worked with Empty Bowls on a Silent Auction item |
Riffin' on Main Street: James McLaughlin (video)
Celebration of Arts and Culture: A Recognition of Grants and Funding Recipients - April 4, 2024 - 7 PM
Celebration of Arts and Culture:
A Recognition of Grants and Funding Recipients
Franklin Cultural Council and Franklin Cultural District Committee would like to invite you to the Celebration of Arts and Culture: A Recognition of Grants and Funding Recipients!
Join for Music and Dance Performances, Congratulatory Remarks, Light Refreshments, and Networking Opportunities!
April 4, 2024 at 7:00PM
Alumni Memorial Hall, Dean College*
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/celebration-arts-and-culture-recognition-grants-and-funding-recipients-april-4-2024
Celebration of Arts and Culture: A Recognition of Grants and Funding Recipients - April 4, 2024
One Franklin could use some "Lit volunteers" for their Literature Campaign
"Are you a parent/grandparent/caregiver for a school aged child in Franklin?
Do they take the bus?Do they play a sport, play in the jazz band? Are they in a club? Are you?Do you want to help spread awareness about this budget deficit, but have no time to give?Our team is looking for those with no time to give for 'Lit(e)' work by creating a team of "Lit Volunteers" to drop off literature (see what we did there?) Their purpose will be to drop off information to fellow parents/caregivers, friends and neighbors.
People who you probably already see at the bus stop, playground, soccer field, etc... or perhaps you could help by dropping some literature off to your child's classmates or neighborhood (no door knocking, just door hangers). We drop the printed materials right to your home when they're ready to go out.
Many hands make light work, come be a part of the solution! Please fill out the form below if you want to help. "
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Mar 28, 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, March 27, 2024
Franklin Cultural District: Speaker, juggler, magician, egg hunt and more as #artshappenhere
Wednesday, March 27
1:00pm Senior Scribblers (recording session at Franklin TV/Radio Studio)
5:30pm Kenyatta Berry (Dean College)
7:00pm Laugh Boston Stand-Up Comedy Show (Glen Pharma)
Thursday, March 28
1:00pm Henry the Juggler (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm Franklin Art Association Opening Reception (Escape Into Fiction)
Friday, March 29
1:00pm Mike Bent‘s AbraKIDabra Show (Franklin Public Library)
7:00pm Party for the Pantry (sold out)
Saturday, March 30
9:00am Fallen Hero: W. Franklin Lynch (Veterans Walkway, Town Common)
10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:30am Egg Hunt on the Library Lawn (Franklin Public Library)
Sunday, March 31 - Easter Sunday
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Tuesday, April 2
6:00pm Franklin Garden Club - meeting (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm Trivia Night (Raillery Public House)
7:30pm Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International (Franklin TV/Radio Studio)
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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 Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Comprehensive School Facilities Assessment - Status Update March 26, 2024
Comprehensive School Facilities Assessment - Status Update March 26, 2024 |
Dave & I recap the School Committee budget public hearing and prep for vote on April 9 (audio)
FM #1162 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1162 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio studio on Monday, March 25, 2024.
The School Committee had their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. We recap that meeting in our discussion. The major item of the meeting was the public hearing on the school budget. We spend time on that as well as the Comprehensive School Facilities Planning work also underway which has long term budget implications.
Topics:
Superintendent Recommended Budget for FY 2025
Comprehensive School Facilities Planning
School budget vote scheduled for April 9
The recording runs about 35 minutes so let’s listen to my “chalkboard chat” with School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1162-chalkboard-chat-03-25-24
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan callaghand@franklinps.net
School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
Superintendent’s Recommended budget -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/files/recommended-fy25-budget
Budget book ->
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fy25_complete_budget_book.pdf
03/19/24 meeting Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_3-19-24.pdf
Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/march-19-2024-school-committee-meeting
Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YXw4dnXUqk
Franklin.News summary (with audio link) -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/03/school-committee-gets-details-on_01811056112.html
The “Chalkboard Chat” image was the result of a joint collaboration with Mickayla Callaghan. Thank you!
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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"