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, May 23, 2023
Update on Y pool fire - not to open this year
Monday, July 12, 2021
"Swimply has 43 pools 'live' on its platform in Massachusetts, and another 170 are on a waitlist pending approval"
"If you order an Uber, you’ll ride in someone else’s car, and if you book an Airbnb, you’ll sleep in someone else’s home. Now, with an app called Swimply, you can stay cool in other people’s pools.Erin Moriarty, a teacher who lives in Waltham, heard about the swimming pool app when a friend asked her to download it so he could rent her backyard oasis for his wife’s upcoming birthday party. Moriarty decided to give it a try, but she didn’t expect the flood of interest in her backyard that followed.“I listed my pool on a Saturday, and when I woke up the next day, I had 10 bookings,” she said. “I’m surprised how many people know about the app.”
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Franklin, MA: The Joseph G. Ray Swimming Pool (video)
This video highlights the Joseph G. Ray Swimming Pool, better known as "the town pool".
Video link = https://youtu.be/HCKADURmr44
Thursday, February 11, 2021
FM #460 - School Committee Meeting (P3 of 3): Pool testing to meeting close (audio)
This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a virtual format: all of the School Committee members, Central Office personnel, along with the public were remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
I’ve split the just over two hour and twenty minute meeting into three logical segments:
- First - covers the opening through the Annie Sullivan presentation (approx. 41 minutes)
- Second - Discussion - Action items covering the Davis Thayer closing discussion and vote (approx. 43 mins)
- *** Third *** from Discussion Only items (pool testing) through to the end of the public meeting (approx. 59 minutes)
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes. The meeting packet folder will hold the other documents released for the meeting (as we go to press, the Superintendent’s Report is not yet nor is the pool testing outline)
Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting of Feb 9, 2021
Audio file = https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f99f9ae6-ea6d-44c8-a3d1-d3b34de0779e/fm-460-schoolcomm-mtg-20210209-p3of3.mp3
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Meeting packet folder
https://franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/february-9-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet
My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/02/school-committee-votes-to-close-davis.html
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).
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.
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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.
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FM #460 - School Committee Meeting (P3 of 3): Pool testing to meeting close (audio) |
Saturday, January 30, 2021
FM #447 School Committee Mtg - P2 of 2 - 01/26/21 (audio)
FM #447 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 447 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Jan 26, 2021.
The
meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee
and Central Office personnel were in the Council Chambers, the remainder
of the Committee was remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the
‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
I’ve split the just over two hour meeting into two logical segments:
- First - covers the opening through the Horace Mann Middle School update (approx 1 hour)
- ** Second ** - picks up from the FHS Program of Studies update through to the end of the public meeting as they entered Executive Session (not to return to public meeting) (approx 67 minutes)
The
show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes. The
meeting packet folder will hold the other documents released for the
meeting (as we go to press, the Superintendent’s Report is not yet
updated)
Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting of Jan 26, 2021. Audio = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HB7whP2S
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Quick Recap:
- Update from Horace Mann Middle School on what they are doing and how they are doing in these pandemic days. Exciting to see.
- Update from Franklin High School on program of studies, some changes to class offerings to better follow "Portrait of a Graduate" and meet needs of students.
- Reopening status update, challenges remain with staffing and keeping schools hybrid. Case counts are rising, still working on K-1 improvements but less likely to get them in school with current situation (case counts) and previously expressed concerns.
- Pool testing reviewed, formal application has not yet been made
- School calendar approved for first look at 2021-2022 school year. Additional info and dates (half days/professional development) to be updated in second pass TBD.
Photos captured during the meeting can be found in one folder
https://photos.app.goo.gl/78XYK77JhzZUWNxX7
Agenda doc
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_1-26-2021.pdf
Meeting packet folder
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/january-26-2021-school-committee-packet
My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/01/school-committee-meeting-recap-jan-26.html
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).
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/
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"
FM #447 School Committee Mtg - P2 of 2 - 01/26/21 (audio) |
Thursday, April 11, 2013
"this will revive it"
The park’s grand opening will take place in the fall, Kabat said. Depending on available space, the center would like to display between 10 and 15 sculptures, rotating new ones in whenever possible.
"Some of the sculptures will have containment areas, and some we are going to hide in the trees," said Kabat, adding that the center will accept art from students and professional artists.
After the park is established, Kabat said he would like to hold art classes there, through the center and the new high school.
The Department of Public Works has to install fences and create paths, Nutting said. He noted that the park will be handicap-accessible.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1148861843/Art-to-breathe-new-life-into-former-swimming-spot-in-Franklin#ixzz2Q98g1LMm
the old town pool |
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Franklin Sculpture Park - imagine the future
storm water catch basin |
You can see the Police Station in the distance beyond the storm water catch basins. These were added to remove phosphorus from the storm water before it gets into Mine Brook.
trees and shrubs have overgrown the pool |
pool wall |
opposite end of the pool |
water control |
A water control point along the wall
pool overgrown by nature |
At the back of the old pool looking towards Panther Way. The police station is to the right.
View Larger Map
You can navigate within this map pinned to the Police Station to see the water flow from the pond to the pool and eventually across RT 140 to Mine Brook.
For more information about the sculpture park, please visit the Franklin Art Center page here
http://franklinartcenter.com/park.html
You can contribute financially or buy a paving brick to help the cause!