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 *
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
`Cinema 80’ Feature Films Continue (Free) - " The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" - March 23
School Committee to hold FY 2025 budget hearing Tuesday, Mar 19 at 7 PM
F. FY25 Budget Open Hearing(presentation doc not posted but the full budget book is available -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fy25_complete_budget_book.pdf)
School Committee to hold FY 2025 budget hearing Tuesday, Mar 19 at 7 PM |
Jalapeño enhances flavors and starts our Making Sense of Climate episode this time (audio)
FM #1159 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1159 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist. We met to record in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
We continued making sense of climate on an almost extemporaneous discussion similar to what we recently had. The topic list:
- Pickled jalapeño, blueberry, strawberry, raisins, & flax seed added to steel cut oats
State of the Union, Inflation Reduction Act
Conservation land, rewilding to restore carbon balance
Gulf Stream, and implications of climate change
Boston Globe article on smart electrical panels
Stranded asset, reuse with geothermal possible
Total eclipse, April 8
This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while it helps me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well.
If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session.
The conversation runs about 47 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1159-making-sense-of-climate-40-03-12-24--------------
Boston Globe article on monitoring devices for electricity in the home
“Ministry of the Future” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ministry_for_the_Future
** See the page that collects all the “Making Sense of Climate” episodes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.html
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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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Master Plan Meetings lead this week to the Open House on Saturday, March 23 - 11 AM to 3 PM
Open House on Saturday, March 23 - 11 AM to 3 PM |
Jessica Lepe to make a visit to Escape into Fiction on Saturday, March 23, 4 PM
"Coming this Saturday!!! 3/23/24 at 3 PM
Meet and Greet for Jessica Lepe and her Debut book Flirty Little Secret!"
#JessicaLepe #FlirtyLittleSecret #MillisMA #franklinmassachusetts #NorfolkMA #WrenthamMA #Shopfranklin #Bookstore #Franklin #MilfordMa #Franklinma #MedwayMa #wrentham #reading #FinditinFranklin #mansfieldMa #foxboroMa #Foxboro #romance #Readers #AuthorEvent
Jessica Lepe to make a visit to Escape into Fiction on Saturday, March 23, 4 PM |
Big things happening at the Children's Museum of Franklin
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"Where's the Toast?" Memory Cafe on Wednesday, March 20 at 1 PM
"Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe |
The Hockomock Area YMCA Held Its Reach Out Annual Campaign At Gillette Stadium
Congressman Auchincloss (left) pictured with Hockomock Area YMCA Board Chair Farzin Karim and Hockomock Area YMCA CEO Jim Downs |
About Hockomock Area YMCA:The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit www.hockymca.org/our-cause/
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Mar 19, 2024
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY
Monday, March 18, 2024
Next Newcomers & Friends meeting features Hellen & Giguere - April 3 - Not just for Newcomers . . .
Join us at our next bi-monthly gathering on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
Please join us as we host Franklin’s Town Administrator Jamie Helen, and Franklin’s School District Superintendent Lucas Giguere. They’ll be updating us on what’s going on in our town and in our schools. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get answers firsthand … bring your questions!
We’re meeting a week earlier than usual to accommodate our speakers. This is one of our favorite events of the year … join us to learn new things, meet new friends and have fun in our community.
Next Newcomers & Friends meeting features Hellen & Giguere - April 3 - Not just for Newcomers . . .
We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. In addition to our bi-monthly meetings, we hold fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.
Look for us on social media for more information: https://www.meetup.com/franklin-newcomers-friends/ https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub
Sense and Sound Robotics team, based in Franklin, won the MA FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship
robot with the 1st place trophy |
Sense and Sound Robotics is a 501c3 organization. You can donate to the team or learn more about sponsorship at www.senseandsoundrobotics.org. You can read more about FIRST Tech Challenge at www.firstinspires.org.
What's this about a possible override for Franklin?
The first pass of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 2025) budget as presented to the Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting last week shows the Town of Franklin facing a $10.1 million deficit. The numbers will continue to be worked. As discussed during the meeting, breaking news that afternoon showed a reduction in the projected cost increase for health care that had just been received. That will be adjusted for future budget discussions.
The timeline for the budget development is as follows:
School Committee budget public hearing - March 19
School Committee votes on school budget recommendation - April 2
Town of Franklin FY 2025 budget scheduled for release - April 12
Joint Budget Subcommittee - (TBD - possible Apr 17?)
Finance Committee budget hearings - May 6, May 8, May 15 (vote)
Town Council budget hearings - May 22, May 23 (vote)
If there were to be an override, the decision on “When?” is as critical as “How much”? Election requirements call for 35 days notification of a vote on a ballot question. Hence, a vote scheduled for June would have to be decided no later than early May
Town budget page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-25-budget-materials
School budget page ->
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget/pages/1-fy2025-budget
Recent meetings/documents (most recent on top, scroll down for prior)
Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting - March 6
Joint Budget audio recap with Mercer, Conley & McNeill -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/03/tom-george-david-recap-joint-budget.html
Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D33RO5xYoUg
Meeting agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/joint_budget_subcommittee_meeting_agenda_-_march_6_2024.pdf
Presentation document link -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-03-06_fy25_budget_slides_jbsc.pdf
School Committee Superintendent’s budget - March 5
Chalkboard chat audio session recapping SchCmte meeting & Joint Budget meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/03/this-chalkboard-chat-recaps.html
Franklin TV's video recording of the meeting is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sEe-JcCn_k
The agenda doc can be found online -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_3-5-24.pdf
The packet folder containing other documents released for the meeting can also be found online -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/march-5-2024-school-committee-meeting