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Should be a shorter Council MEETING TONIGHT, as we receive updates and complete some standard business. Will be keeping my eye on the affordable housing discussion.

Full agenda and Zoom info:
franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_meeting_october_30_2024_packet_2.pdf

GATRA Regional Public Meeting is Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 2:30PM to 3:30PM. Agenda items will include:
update on feedback from past meetings, update on potential changes to existing routes, other topics as needed, comments accepted from the public about GATRA's services and update on any future plans.
Participate via a live stream at the following locations:
GATRA Bus Terminal, Attleboro Council on Aging, Marshfield Council on Aging, Center for Active Living in Plymouth, Duxbury Senior Center, Franklin Senior Center or Wareham Council on Aging.
Can't attend the meeting?
Feedback about GATRA services can be given in the following ways:
Call 800-483-2500
Email [email protected]
message us on Facebook or Instagram

Check out this article from the Community Preservation Coalition!

Franklin's Red Brick Schoolhouse was one of the latest showcases of Community Preservation Act success stories. The Red Brick Schoolhouse has called Franklin home for nearly two centuries and will continue to do so for many years to come thanks to the CPA!

https://www.communitypreservation.org/cpa-success-stories/news/cpa-continues-tradition-local-support-franklin%E2%80%99s-red-brick-schoolhouse

In light of recent incidents, including at St. Mary's...

Franklin Celebration of Love and Diversity:
Responding to violence with compassion and unity

TODAY, October 27 at 4pm

Franklin Common

Sponsored by Franklin Freedom Team & Franklin Interfaith Council

Big MEETINGS TONIGHT on the future of Franklin!

Full agendas and Zoom info:
Master Plan - franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-_october_23_2024_-_new_time_and_minutes.pdf
Budget - franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/jbsc_agenda_revised_oct_23_2024.pdf

Meetings TONIGHT! The Economic Development Committee (5:45) will discuss the branding update before presenting to the full Council.

Also, Schmidt's Farm and Maple Hill have a public planning session at the Senior Center 4-6:30pm!

Council agenda & Zoom info:
franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/october-16-2024-town-council-meeting-agenda

The Town of Franklin has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corp, to provide FREE textile recycling to residents. Home pick-up can be scheduled online at www.helpsy.com/franklinma or by calling l-800-244-6350. If you prefer, drop off bins are available at the DPW Administration office (257 Fisher St.) and the Beaver St. Recycling Center (455 Beaver St).

We want you to participate!

The Town of Franklin is developing Master Plans for Schmidt's Farm & Maple Hill. Please join us for an in-person meeting with cider and donuts!

Where: Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin MA

When: October 16, 2024 from 4:00PM to 6:30PM

ICYMI, Senator Becca Rausch is hosting a Town Hall TONIGHT (6pm) at the Senior Center!

Come see us this Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Franklin Fall Health Fair! 3–6 p.m. at the Franklin Public Library

We are hiring!
See our website at www.GATRA.org for a list of open positions and job descriptions.
Here they are at a glance:
GATRA - Medical Transportation Customer Service Representative
GATRA - Transit Operations Assistant
Kiessling of Attleboro - Drivers in Taunton, Plymouth and Bellingham

🍂Save the date the 21st Annual Franklin Harvest Festival!🍂

Stop by for live music and over 150 vendors, crafts, and food booths!

When: Saturday September 28th from 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Where: Downtown Franklin - In the center of the Cultural District

A BIG win for equity last night. Huge thanks to Max for his continued advocacy!

This a big win for low income residents of Franklin! Thanks to the Town Council, and Assistant Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti for putting a lot of time and energy into making this happen! The Town also decided to eliminate late fees for the library which can disproportionally impact low income residents. I hope to keep on advocating for the needs of low income residents, as well as all residents who feel like they need a stronger voice in the process.

Another MEETING NIGHT tonight with Economic Development Committee at 5:45 and full Council at 7.

Agenda and Zoom:
franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_9.18.24.pdf

Learn how you can take action!!! Every day, millions of people in the United States struggle to access food while millions of tons of perfectly good groceries go to waste. See how The Pantry is working with Spoonfuls, Inc. to address this issue. Come to our Hunger Action Month Special Event on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 7 p.m. at First Universalist Society in Franklin. The event is free an open to the public. Please register here: https://forms.gle/UWzKdxogZRAfQkm79

More MEETINGS TONIGHT as we get back into our normal pacing.

The Economic Development Committee meets at 5:45pm, before Town Council, to discuss the ongoing branding study.

For full agendas and Zoom info, visit:
franklinma.gov/calendar

Final reminder to fill out our Community Branding Survey!
The Town of Franklin is developing a new brand and logo to represent Franklin’s unique strengths and assets as well as the community’s vision for the future.
We need your input to help create a stronger, viable and relatable image with a unified message. Please take a few moments to take the survey:
https://forms.gle/mER4TWcZmEtjHMei6
Please note: The deadline to take the survey is August 30, 2024

Best Rail Trails In Massachusetts: Ranking The Good, Great, God Tier If you like taking little walks, hikes and bike rides, find out which Massachusetts rail trail might be best for you.

Tomorrow is the big day! Join us on Franklin Town Common at 6:00 PM to welcome Kristi Kirshe back from the Paris Olympics and celebrate her bronze medal in Women's Rugby.

Didn't get an agenda post out in time, but we had a productive meeting Wednesday!

And a great reminder that ALL meetings can be found on YouTube:
youtube.com//streams

We’re still looking for volunteers to help place memorial flags for International Overdose Awareness Day in Plainville, Wrentham, Norfolk, and Millis.

We’ll begin placing flags at 10 a.m. on August. 28 in Wrentham, Norfolk, and Millis, and we’ll place flags in Plainville starting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 31.

Those interested in helping can sign up here: forms.office.com/r/pXtEQrKpTi or email [email protected]

Thank you for helping us remember and honor those we have lost to overdose! Healthy KP

➡ Check out our latest posting and feel free to share to your network

🔎 Do you know someone who could add their talents to our magnificent management team; or, are you the person we are looking for?

❔ Have questions? Check out the posting or reach out: https://lnkd.in/ey8JY_dD

☑ Ready to submit?
Send your materials (cover letter / resume) to [email protected] by priority deadline of August 16, 2024.