Franklin Matters

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 ???

Tuesday, December 10

Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

6:00pm Family Game Night (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

7:00pm FHS Chorus & Orchestra - Winter Concert (Franklin High School)

** Town Meetings today **

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting - Canceled

Event Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 10:00am

Franklin School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting (3rd floor training room)

Event Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 6:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_school_committee_policy_subcommittee_meeting_0.pdf

Joint Subcommittee-Land Use & Zoning and Housing & Economic Development (Room 106)

Event Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 6:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/20241210_landuse-zoning_and_housing-econdev_joint_agenda.pdf

Design Review Meeting Agenda (virtual meeting)

Event Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/design_review_meeting_12-10-2024.pdf

Franklin School Committee Meeting (Council Chambers & broadcast)

Event Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_school_committee_meeting_9.pdf

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

FPAC Holiday Productions to Present ‘Tis the Season! - 2 shows on Dec 21

On December 21 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, the holidays are jolly and bright as 'Tis the Season! returns to entertain audiences with great merriment, fanfare, and fun.

An original large cast musical first presented by FPAC Holiday Productions in 1995, 'Tis is an upbeat, jazzy extravaganza with contemporary arrangements of favorite holiday classics in musical styles ranging from R&B, gospel, and Motown to Rock, Pop, and Broadway.

FPAC Holiday Productions to Present ‘Tis the Season!; photo courtesy of Paul Vicario

‘Tis the Season! is directed by FPAC Artistic Director Raye Lynn Mercer with Music Direction by Hallie Wetzell. It also features exciting choreography by Mercer, Kellie Stamp, and Clyde Nantais.

FPAC Holiday Productions are presented at the Franklin High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. Follow Franklin Performing Arts Company and THE BLACK BOX on Facebook and Instagram for updates on programming.

Bethany shares lessons from her Olympic journey, to help moms with their wellness (audio)

FM #1334 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1334 in the series.

This session shares my conversation with Bethany Hart Gerry, owner/operator of Destined 2 Evolve Wellness. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV & Radio studio on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Bethany Hart Gerry

We talked about

Bethany short story on how we got to the studio
Her Olympic journey and lessons
Her work focusing on wellness for moms

The audio recording runs about 35 minutes. Let’s listen in -> Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1334-destined-2-evolve-12-03-24/

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Bethany’s contact info -> bethany@destined2evolvewellness.com

Destined 2 Evolve Wellness web page -> www.destined2evolvewellness.com

Instagram -> @destined2evolvewellness

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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
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And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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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Reporting by Walking Around: A Wreath of Franklin - Dec 7 (photo essay)

The first "A Wreath of Franklin" was held on Saturday Dec 7, 2024. I did my walking around to catch a few of the multiple events. My wife and I also came back (via car) to catch the Celtic & Christmas concert at the Library at 3 PM.

The wreaths are scheduled to be on display through December.

The story map of the wreath locations. A screen grab of the map is shown, the link takes you to the interactive map -> https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/aaa1de9182414b349cf62a16057b8a89

wreath outside Fire Station #1

Eddie Grant wreath at the Historical Museum

sock skating rink temporarily set up by the Children's Museum of Franklin

display of student art inside the former bookstore set up as a popup shop for the day

display of student art inside 2 the former bookstore set up as a popup shop for the day

wreath crafted by the Rise Up group (I did participate in a segment of the crafting)

A Wreath of Franklin booklet

If you missed picking up the booklet, I have a PDF copy available for download here -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/172dz2ZFH_7r7x_LVCtDL5G1yCOztJ-TO/view?usp=drive_link

Of note, the #ThinkFranklinFirst gifts are being revived. An info session will be held at Dean Bank in early 2025. I'll share the info details once I get it.

All the photos can also be found in one album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/F7ivkU97yCoCPLHaA

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction update for week of Dec 9, 2024

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project

BSI Construction Update for the Week of December 9th!

Thursday (12/12) - Friday (12/13): The construction crew will be working off the road on Pond Street @ Old West Central and within the Franklin Village Area.

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with concrete form placement and rebar tying for the last section of the pump station foundation walls.

Please reference the interactive map below and posted signs for details and updates.

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction update for week of Dec 9, 2024

We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will
continue to communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map below as work progresses.

BEAVER STREET INTERCEPTOR HOTLINE: 508-553-5526
(PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL)
EMAIL: BSI-info@franklinma.gov

Beaver Street Interceptor Rehabilitation/Replacement Project

This project consists of the replacement and repair of Franklin's largest piece of sewer infrastructure, originally constructed in 1914.

Comment Period Opens on Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (#ADU) regulations for Mass

Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (#ADU) regulations for Mass

Secretary Ed Augustus Jr. (@MA_EOHLC) posted Mon, Dec 09, 2024:

#EOHLC is excited to invite you to comment on proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (#ADU) regulations.

We look forward to engaging with stakeholders on this important tool to help meet our growing #housing needs.

Please visit https://t.co/5BJc6SsKWX for more information.

Shared from -> https://t.co/EX15aa5rTx

For more info on ADUs -> https://www.mass.gov/info-details/accessory-dwelling-units

USA Facts: How much money do people spend in December?

If you can’t tell it’s the winter holiday season from the festive commercials and lights, you might be able to tell by your dwindling bank account balance. Unsurprisingly, retail spending amps up in this final month of the year. Here’s the data to put it into perspective.

USA Facts: How much money do people spend in December?

Americans spent an estimated $586.98 billion on retail in December 2023, or about $1,750 per person. For comparison, people spent an estimated $532.85 billion in November that year.
February is usually the lowest sales month of the year, with an average spending of $320 billion. Sales tend to increase incrementally towards the end of the year, rising 4.5% from September to October, 4.7% from October to November, and 18.9% from November to December.
December spending reached a recent peak in 2021 at $593.34 billion. That was up 9.0% compared to 2020 and 1.1% higher than in 2023.

For more on this topic visit this page -> https://usafacts.org/articles/how-much-money-do-americans-spend-on-holiday-shopping-2023/?

USA Facts: USAFacts is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic initiative making government data easy for all https://usafacts.org/about-usafacts/

Watch "Coldplay - ALL MY LOVE (Official Video) (Directors' Cut)" on YouTube

For anyone who watched Dick Van Dyke on TV or in Mary Poppins or nay number of his other performance, you'll appreciate this.

Video link -> https://youtu.be/o4OlL0OpbW8

Dick Van Dyke

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024

wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines

2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder

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

7:30 am Joe Landry: Industry

9:00 am Mental Health: Susan Dunshee & Allison Tambolleo

10:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Garlic Mashed Potatoes

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

5:30 pm Mrs. Claus Storytime

6:00 pm Fallen Heroes Pt 8

6:30 pm Winter Wonderland: Elvis Presley

9:00 pm Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2024

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18

9:00 am Public School Concert: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2023

10:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

11:30 am FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-25-24

2:00 pm Mental Health: Susan Dunshee & Allison Tambolleo

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v Catholic Memorial 03-12-24

5:30 pm FHS Winter Chorus & Orchestra 2022

7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Bishop Feehan 02-07-24

9:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:00 am School Committee 11-26-24

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 12-04-24

2:00 pm School Committee 11-26-24

7:00 pm School Committee CHAMBERS 898 9656 8982 Code 169706

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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Monday, December 9, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, December 9, 2024 ???

Monday, December 9

Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

5:00pm Cindy Lou Who & Grinch (Raillery Public House)

7:00pm Sondheim Showcase (Franklin Public Library)

** Town Meetings today **

Franklin Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting (Central Pk Terrace)

Event Date: Monday, December 9, 2024 - 4:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_housing_authority_board_of_commissioners_meeting_3.pdf

Planning Board Meeting (Council Chambers & broadcast)

Event Date: Monday, December 9, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/december_9_2024.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin?

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Why are there multiple calendars?

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

Dean students to perform Sondheim Showcase at Library at 7 PM

The Sondheim Showcase is a tribute show to one of the most influential musical theater composers in the world.

This piece is song cycle directed by Dean College senior Avery Sullivan. With the help and talent from multiple Dean College Performing Arts Students, this showcase is to share and celebrate Stephen Sondheim's music in a fun an educational way.

No Registration Required

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/sondheim-showcase