ArtWALK events and FHS Playoffs on tap for today's schedule

In addition to the ArtWALK events today, there is also a sporting option. The FHS teams are scheduled for home playoff games.

ArtWALK events

Saturday, June 11 

Downtown StoryWalk!

9:30am - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation (St. Mary Church, lower level)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am - ArtWALK: Josh Funk and Kelly Light, story time and art (Escape Into Fiction)

10:30am - ArtWALK: LiveARTS performs (Historical Museum)

1:00pm - ArtWALK: Ammaya Dance and Drum (Town Common)

1:00pm - ArtWALK: Kids Painting Class (Expressions Enrichment - registration required)

2:00pm - The One Act Play That Goes Wrong (Franklin High School - ticketed event)

3:00pm - BANG BOOM BURN: Explosive True Crime Gun, Bombing, and Arson Cases from a Federal Agent’s Career with Author Wayne Miller (Franklin Library)

FHS Panthers

7:30pm - ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd"  (THE BLACK BOX  ticketed event)

FHS Playoff games

• Boys Lax at 3:00pm
• Girls Lax at 6:00pm
• Baseball at 7:00pm

ALL TICKETS MUST be purchased on GoFan

• GOFAN Ticket Website -> https://gofan.co/app/school/MA14576

Town Council Quarterbacking with Chair Tom Mercer - a recap of the June 8, 2022 meeting (audio)

FM #816 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 816 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council Quarterbacking session with Chair Tom Mercer on Thursday morning, June 9, 2022.  The Town Council meeting was held on Wednesday, June 8.

·        ok, what just happened? 

·        What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Proclamation - Franklin Flyers Youth Hockey Team

b. Proclamation - Franklin High School Theatre Company

License Transactions

a. License Modification: Change of Hours - PH Franklin, Inc. d/b/a Raillery Public House, Located at 280 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, MA 02038 

b. New Farmer Winery-Farmers Market License - Crave Mead, LLC d/b/a Crave Mead, Located at 7 Main St., Unit 1, Blackstone, MA 01504 

PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Presentation/Discussion: North Grove Priority Development Area Redevelopment Concept - Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel & MassDevelopment

LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 22-32: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official - Town Clerk

b. Resolution 22-30: FY22 Capital Plan Round 2 

e. Resolution 22-39: Authorizing the Additional Borrowing of Money to Pay Additional Costs of the Beaver Street Interceptor Replacement Project 

The conversation runs about 40 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Tom.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-816-town-council-quarterbacking-w-tom-mercer-06-09-22

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Meeting agenda =>    

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_6-8-22_0.pdf 

Presentation on the Nu-Style property -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/franklin_presentation.pdf 

My notes -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c3eKOj6mOCpr1fos7dvk_N4zcoh-DyO3/view?usp=sharing 

My photos taken during the meeting are in one album   https://photos.app.goo.gl/6Rkh1UGK3MJ5Yz6S7 

YouTube video of meeting -> https://youtu.be/xQgdpRxgGOU

Keep up with events in Franklin via the Community Calendar

https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.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"

Town Council Quarterbacking with Chair Tom Mercer 

FHS Unified basketball team brings home the Gold!

The FHS Unified Basketball team, representing Massachusetts at the Special Olympics games won the Gold Medal in the final of the High School Interscholastic Division B finals on Friday. The team topped Oregon 37-35 after reaching the finals by topping Connecticut on Thursday by a 27-26 score.

"We did it!! This team. GOLD! When you play as friends, with heart, and have fun, great things happen!. The continued support is overwhelming!"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/lburger81/status/1535293035197628416 

Special Olympics official results ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qPKFiHq532meRFCM5R6PoiaacReHslH9/view?usp=sharing

Results originated at the Special Olympics DropBox account ->   https://www.dropbox.com/sh/606e6o0vjgt6y7p/AAARIc23AwGJGbX4-umM_-i8a/USA%20Games%20Sports%20Results/Basketball/5v5%20Interscholastic%20Unified%20Finals%2010%20June.pdf?dl=0

FHS Unified basketball team brings home the Gold!

Support for Ukraine - Sunday, June 12 - 5 PM

"This Sunday evening at 5 PM there will be a Prayer Vigil/Service on the Town Common for the people of Ukraine. 

The Franklin Interfaith Council along with invited guests will be participating in the service. Please plan to come and stand with and for the Ukraine people, pray for them, and also the end of the horrible violence. You will notice that it is early evening so people may find it more convenient to attend. 

If it rains, we will use Saint Mary Church for the Service.

Everyone is welcome. You may wish to bring a “beach chair” to sit on. "

Shared from the St Mary's Facebook page

Support for Ukraine - Sunday, June 12 - 5 PM

Town of Franklin & Franklin Public Schools - COVID-19 Dashboard updates as of June 9, 2022

The FPS weekly COVID-19 dashboard is now available to view here: https://buff.ly/3pQh91e

weekly FPS COVID-19 Dashboard

The Town of Franklin COVID-19 dashboard was updated as of June 9, 2022 and can be found online ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/webforms/covid-19-dashboard-portal

Town of Franklin & Franklin Public Schools - COVID-19 Dashboard updates

NY Times: "As the Great Salt Lake Dries Up, Utah Faces An ‘Environmental Nuclear Bomb’"

If the Great Salt Lake, which has already shrunk by two-thirds, continues to dry up, here’s what’s in store: 

The lake’s flies and brine shrimp would die off — scientists warn it could start as soon as this summer — threatening the 10 million migratory birds that stop at the lake annually to feed on the tiny creatures. Ski conditions at the resorts above Salt Lake City, a vital source of revenue, would deteriorate. The lucrative extraction of magnesium and other minerals from the lake could stop. 

Most alarming, the air surrounding Salt Lake City would occasionally turn poisonous. The lake bed contains high levels of arsenic and as more of it becomes exposed, wind storms carry that arsenic into the lungs of nearby residents, who make up three-quarters of Utah’s population. 

“We have this potential environmental nuclear bomb that’s going to go off if we don’t take some pretty dramatic action,” said Joel Ferry, a Republican state lawmaker and rancher who lives on the north side of the lake."

Continue reading the NY Times article online (subscription may be required) ->

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/07/climate/salt-lake-city-climate-disaster.html

 

Left: A satellite view of the Great Salt Lake captured in September 1987.Credit...EROS Center, U.S.G.S. - Right: The Great Salt Lake in May 2021.Credit...EROS Center, U.S.G.S.

MA Senate Passes Legislation Authorizing Chapter 90-Plus Funding

The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday (06/09/22) passed a bill that would approve the authorization of $350 million towards transportation needs in the Commonwealth, including $200 million for Chapter 90 funds, which provides cities and towns with a funding source for investments in local transportation-related projects, including road and bridge repairs.

 

“Transportation infrastructure is a public good, and an example of an important and successful partnership between multiple levels of government,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “By incorporating decisions made by both state-level and local leaders, Chapter 90 funding ensures that many voices are heard and that new transportation projects function well at all scales of distance. I thank Chairs Crighton and Rodrigues for their work to ensure that transportation projects throughout the Commonwealth are fully funded and done so in a fiscally responsible way.”

 

“Chapter 90 funding is one of the most important resources we have to directly invest in our cities and towns, ensuring critical funds to improve the quality of our roads, increase access to public transit and enhance pedestrian safety,” said Senator Michael J. Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “I applaud Senate President Spilka and Senator Crighton for their leadership, and my colleagues for passing this bill today that infuses $350 million in funding to meet the local transportation needs of our communities and our Commonwealth.”

 

“The Commonwealth’s overall transportation system relies on the health of our roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure,” said Senator Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn), Chair of the Senate Committee on Transportation. “The bill we passed today represents a $350 million investment that will help cities and towns make the improvements they need so that residents can travel safely and efficiently.”

 

This legislation also authorizes $150 million in grant-based programs that will assist municipalities with various transportation-related projects. This includes $30 million for the municipal small bridge repair program, $30 million for the Complete Streets grant program, $25 million for bus-related projects, $25 million for increased access to mass transit and commuter rail stations, and $40 million for pavement and surface area improvements to non-federally aided roadways.

 

Having previously been passed in the House of Representatives, the bill will be sent to the Governor after enacting votes in each chamber.

MA Senate Passes Legislation Authorizing Chapter 90-Plus Funding

Franklin's Event Outlook: June 10, 2022 to June 16, 2022

June is a busy month for Franklin with so many choices of indoor and outdoor activities. This weekend in particular kicks off the action with the Strawberry Stroll and ArtWALK. Something for everyone as #artshappenhere!

Friday, June 10 

Downtown StoryWalk!

2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common)

4:00pm - ArtWALK: Franklin Art Association Gallery (Escape Into Fiction)

4:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

4:00pm - ArtWALK: Franklin Library StoryWalk, "Show the World!" (Main Street store windows)

4:00pm - Strawberry Stroll presented by Franklin Downtown Partnership (downtown Franklin)

4:00pm - Dom DeBaggis performs (Birchwood Bakery patio)

4:00pm - Smokey the Bear & 1949 ladder truck (downtown fire station)

4:30pm - 'Dancing on Dean' featuring Scott Brown and the Diplomats (corner Dean/Main Sts)

6:00pm - ArtWALK: FDP Ladybug Trail unveiled (dancing stage)

6:15pm - Heath Nesbitt performs (Birchwood Bakery patio)

7:00pm - The One Act Play That Goes Wrong (Franklin High School - ticketed event)

7:30pm - ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd"  (THE BLACK BOX - ticketed event)

Saturday, June 11 

Downtown StoryWalk!

9:30am - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation (St. Mary Church, lower level)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am - ArtWALK: Josh Funk and Kelly Light, story time and art (Escape Into Fiction)

10:30am - ArtWALK: LiveARTS performs (Historical Museum)

1:00pm - ArtWALK: Ammaya Dance and Drum (Town Common)

1:00pm - ArtWALK: Kids Painting Class (Expressions Enrichment - registration required)

2:00pm - The One Act Play That Goes Wrong (Franklin High School - ticketed event)

3:00pm - BANG BOOM BURN: Explosive True Crime Gun, Bombing, and Arson Cases from a Federal Agent’s Career with Author Wayne Miller (Franklin Library)

7:30pm - ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd"  (THE BLACK BOX  ticketed event)

Sunday, June 12 

Downtown StoryWalk!

10:00am - HMEA's incredABLE Day 2022 (King St Memorial Field)

12:00pm - Disc Golf Tournament (Dacey Field)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm - ArtWALK: 150 Year History of the Franklin Fire Department (Historical Museum)

2:00pm - ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd" (THE BLACK BOX  ticketed event)

2:00pm - ArtWALK: local authors books for sale  (Escape Into Fiction)

3:00pm - LiveARTS String Quartet Concert (FUSF, 262 Chestnut St - ticketed event)

5:00pm - Care for Ukraine (Town Common)

Tuesday, June 14

Downtown StoryWalk!

7:00pm - Herb Gardening with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens (Franklin Library)

Wednesday, June 15

Downtown StoryWalk!

11:00am - Franklin Matters Q&A (hybrid)

Thursday, June 16

Downtown StoryWalk!

8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Senior Center cafeteria)

7:00pm - 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node (virtual meeting)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

CBSNews: "Franklin High School's Unified Basketball team competes in Special Olympics in Florida" (video)

"A very special opening ceremonies at the Special Olympics in Orlando, Florida included a team from Massachusetts. 

Franklin High School's unified basketball program is the first from Massachusetts to qualify for the Special Olympics. 

And they are as special as it gets. 

"They have come here and they have shown everybody what they're made of; their compassion, their 'supportsmanship,' their abilities on that court. There are no words to express how fantastic this group of 10 really is," coach Lisa Burger told WBZ-TV."

Continue reading the article on view the video online -> https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/franklin-high-school-unified-basketball-team-gold-medal-games-special-olympics-orlando-florida/ 

FHS girls lacrosse win to continue to advance in playoffs

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS spring sports playoff action on Thursday: 

Girls Lacrosse - Division 1 = #27 Newton North, 4 @ #6 Franklin, 17 – Final 

– Franklin dominated the first half to the tune of a double digit lead and never looked back in a win over visiting Newton North. The Panthers were on a roll offensively from the start while only surrendering one first half goal, building an 11-1 advantage by halftime. Stella Regan paced the offense with three goals and three assists, adding eight draw controls as well. Kate O’Rourke added four draw controls to go with four goals and two assists, Katie Peterson scored three goals with one helper, and Kaitlyn Carney scored four times. Jackie O’Neil, Maura Cogavin, and Katie Ryan each scored once in the win, and both Payten Crandall and Sophia Sacchetti played well defensively in front of Brigid Earley (five saves)

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-06-09-22/

FHS Panthers

Panther News for Friday, June 10, 2022 (video)

Panther News for Friday, June 10, 2022

YouTube link ->  https://youtu.be/aeIS2nJAIBs

 

Shop for Christmas in June? Why not, it is the new Ladybug ornament!

This year's Christmas Ornament is available at the Franklin Historical Museum Gift Shop. In keeping with the popular Ladybug theme, the ornament is adorned with adorable ladybugs just in time for the Ladybug Trail dedication. 

The museum will be open special hours Friday June 10th for the annual Strawberry Stroll 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Come in and be one of the first to own this beautiful ornament. 

The museum gift shop is run by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum. 

Shop for Christmas in June? Why not, it is the new Ladybug ornament!

Recall that the Historical Museum will host a LiveARTS concert Saturday morning and the Second Sunday Speaker Series on Sunday as part of the weekend ArtWALK activities!  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/06/franklin-cultural-district-artwalk.html

Town Council hears of way to proceed with Nu-Style property, approves Town Clerk salary, authorized updated cost for Beaver St interceptor (audio)

FM #815 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 815 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in hybrid format on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. 

• Chair: T Mercer, M Hamblen, C Frongillo, G Jones (remote), P Sheridan, D Pellegri (clerk for meeting with Jones remote), R Dellorco, T Cormier-Leger, B Chandler
• Town Administration: J Hellen, A Alleyne, M Cerel, et al

The recording runs two hours and twenty minutes (excluding the recess), so let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on June 8, 2022.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-815-town-council-mtg-06-08-22

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Meeting agenda =>    

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_6-8-22_0.pdf 

Presentation on the Nu-Style property -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/franklin_presentation.pdf 

My notes -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c3eKOj6mOCpr1fos7dvk_N4zcoh-DyO3/view?usp=sharing 

My photos taken during the meeting are in one album 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/6Rkh1UGK3MJ5Yz6S7 

YouTube video of meeting -> https://youtu.be/xQgdpRxgGOU

--------------

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!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Franklin Flyer youth hockey team with Town Council

FHS theatre group with Town Council