The 10th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot registration is OPEN!
Please visit www.franklinturkeytrot.org for race information and registration.
Free t-shirts to the first 100 to register. Also, please let us know if you are interested in being a race sponsor.
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| Franklin Turkey Trot - Nov 25, 2021 - Registration is Open |
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| Questions on housing being answered by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen |
FM #608 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 608 in the series.
This shares my conversation with candidate for Planning Board Beth Wierling.
This is one of a series of conversations with candidates for the Franklin Election on Nov 2, 2021. I do this to provide Franklin, MA voters with accurate and timely information that they can use to cast an informed vote. Publication of the answers or interview responses does not constitute an endorsement of this or any candidate.
We cover the candidate questions as previously developed with the community and shared with the candidates. Five of the questions are ‘general’ in nature, the sixth is specific to the role of the candidate. In this case, for the Planning Board.
Our conversation runs about 14 minutes, so let’s listen to my interview with Beth Wierling. ** Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/77621d30-6e5a-4e0b-a04e-29e5a9b710a1
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Candidate questions -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/election-2021-candidate-interview.html
Candidate page -> https://www.bethwierling.com/
Election Collection 2021 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/franklin-election-collection-2021.html
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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"
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| Beth Wierling (Twitter profile image) |
"Great First Win! FHS XC defeats Attleboro 20-40!Baton to Boozang for hard work, 30 second PR, and top 7 finish.Top 7 Finishers:Sieczkiewicz 18:18 Golden 18:34 Rontiris 19:09 Apicella 19:22 Farrow 19:26 Kucich 19:29 Boozang 19:31 https://t.co/sMLfVYt3z6"
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| Boys Cross-Country = Franklin, 20 @ Attleboro, 43 – Final |
Love your pet? Come to St. John’s Episcopal Church for a special Blessing of the Pets on Sunday, September 26 during the 10am worship service on the front lawn of the church ... in the pumpkin patch.
The Rev. Kathy McAdams will lead the Sunday service that includes a special blessing for all pets in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who is associated with the patronage of animals and the natural environment. Bring your dog, cat, bird, goat or whomever is your beloved pet (on a leash or in a carrier, please). Favorite stuffed animals and photos of pets are welcome too!
Everyone is invited. 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin, MA
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| Blessing of the Pets - Sunday, Sep 26, 2021 |
We are excited to have The Stacey Peasley Band with us on Friday for a kids sing-along.
There will be 2 shows, starting at 3:15 and 4:15 PM.
Sponsored by S&L Therapy
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| Farmers Market announces kids sing-along band to appear Friday, Sep 24 |
There are 846 miles of shared use paths in Massachusetts. Learn more about MassDOT's shared use path investments in the 2021 Bicycle and Pedestrian Update #SharedUsePaths https://t.co/PWmT5YCyWW
Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/mZC8EEkDmW
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| There are 846 miles of shared use paths in MA |
The @MassDOT Shared Streets & Spaces program encourages planners and local leaders to rethink how we use pavement. Prioritizing space for dining, parks and visual arts promotes economic development and quality of life in communities all across MA. #BuildBackBetter #mapoli https://t.co/5QsShVsYPWShared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/T4MASS/status/1440311515861565454?s=03
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| @MassDOT Shared Streets & Spaces program encourages planners and local leaders to rethink how we use pavement. |
“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”
I. Electronic Distribution of Approved Policies
1. none
II. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee
A. none
III. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item
A. EBCFA Masks-Face Coverings
B. Review of G policies: GBJ, GCA, GCBC, GCD, GCQF
C. Continued review of Policy Section G
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| Policy Sub Committee Meeting - Sep 22, 2021 |
Coming up!! Less than two days to register!! We especially want to encourage college students and young activists to register.
We have scholarships available to make this more accessible for all!!https://t.co/Z4RhM4DUrI
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| Mass Alliance: Grassroots Organizing Academy - registration is open |
FM #605-606-607 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 605-606-607 in the series.
This shares the three part audio segments of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel, the Police retirement and promotion individuals, along with their guest and family members were in the Council Chambers, some members of the public participated in person, some via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
I’ve split the just about two hours and forty-five minutes ( 2:45 total elapsed time) into three (3) logical segments:
First (#605) - covers the opening, citizen comments, Police retirement and promotions. The break after the police ceremonies was excluded from this audio. (~40 mins)
Second (#606) - covers three appointments, one license transaction and the SAFE Coalition presentation by Jennifer Knight-Levine (~ 58 minutes)
Third (#607) - covers the DelCarte invasive species update by Conservation Agent Jennifer Delmore, Legislation for Action, Council Comments and meeting close. (~ 58 minutes)
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda. Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Sep 15, 2021
Part 1 (#605) -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5563727f-a24f-4aa8-b4e2-9901951bd693
Part 2 (#606) -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ab9ec365-5692-4151-883f-04fe5e8014cd
Part 3 (#607) -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c0a7f4f2-5afb-4d2d-9daf-64422c92b1f1
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Agenda document
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/09-15-2021_town_council_agenda.pdf
My notes from the meeting ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/recap-introduction-retirement-promotion.html
Town Council Quarterbacking session (a short recap with Council Chair Tom Mercer) ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/fm604-town-council-quarterbacking.html
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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 www.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"
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| Slide from the SAFE Coalition presentation by Jennifer Knight-Levine |
The Town Administration and Town Public Works staff will be hosting a meeting to discuss the Town’s initial filing of its Complete Streets program with the state on October 1st.
If any member of the public wishes to attend this discussion, please feel free to attend.
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| What's with Complete Streets? |
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| FHS girls soccer and golf teams post wins on Monday |
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| Podcasts are up - at wfpr.fm |
Each year, the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church walks to bring awareness to the Franklin Community of the struggles some residents experience that impact their daily lives. For thirty years, SVdP has been helping people in need in regardless of race, religious beliefs or ethnic background. The SVdP members work closely with many charitable and government organizations in Franklin.
The SVdP members are all volunteers. Members assist people in a number of ways to help them retain their dignity and to help them to become self-sustaining. Some ways in which the SVdP society assists those in need include:
Last year we helped Franklin Families 345 times for $59,319.00
This year walk participants will follow a route around the town common. Participants may walk between one and three miles. One time around the common is a third of a mile. Registration opens at 8 AM. The walk begins at 9 AM.
If you would like to support our mission of helping residents of Franklin in need, you may make a financial donation in one of two ways.
If you have any questions, please call SVDP 508-918-2291. All donations stay in Franklin and all information is kept confidential.
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| Annual Friends of the Poor Walk - Sep 25 |
