Saturday, July 2, 2022

4th of July Celebration - schedule for Saturday, July 2, 2022 - 2nd Annual Blues Festival - No fireworks

Saturday, July 2

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

12:00pm - 4th July: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS 12-5 - save $ buy the wristband/card online -> https://www.franklin4th.com/)

12:00pm - 4th July: Padula Trio Plus One (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)

2:00pm - 4th July: Neal & The Vipers (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)

4:00pm - 4th July: Ed Peabody and the Big Blue Thang (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)

6:00pm - 4th July: Mike Crandall Bandblues (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)

8:00pm - 4th July: Sugar Ray & The Bluetones (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)

10:00pm - 4th July: fireworks CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER



4th of July Coalition home page   https://www.franklin4th.com/

Franklin July 4th Coalition

c/o Dean Bank

P.O. Box 307

Franklin, MA 02038


Download a copy of the recent Franklin 4th July mailer with the complete schedule of events  ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sALIW_iu5PT84eQ_p3kUCncZaUnJB0NM/view?usp=sharing

"Pharaoh's Fury" returns
"Pharaoh's Fury" returns



MMA: "Online maps illustrate progress of gas leak repair program"

"Massachusetts has one of the oldest natural gas systems in the country, with around 22% of the pipes under the ground considered “leakprone” in 2020, according to HEET, a Cambridge-based nonprofit dedicated to cutting emissions.

In 2014, Massachusetts created the Gas System Enhancement Program as a way for its six investor-owned natural gas distribution companies to accelerate the replacement of this leaking infrastructure by 2039.

Now, the public can view the location and estimated cost of each new planned gas pipe replacement project using pipe replacement maps created by HEET. Also available is HEET’s annually updated map of gas leaks across Massachusetts, along with estimated emissions."

Continue reading the article online at Mass Municipal Assoc (MMA)

The Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET)'s gas leak map ->  https://heet.org/gas-leaks/gas-leak-maps/

This link should drop you directly to the interactive Franklin section of the map ->

If the link doesn't drop you directly to Franklin, start here and search for Franklin ->  https://heet.org/gas-leaks/gas-leak-maps/

HEET's gas leak map focused on Franklin
HEET's gas leak map focused on Franklin

Spanish/English bilingual adaptation of "Don Quixote"

Summertime is a good time for outdoor performing arts. And when the location is the Waterplace Park in Providence for a performance by Trinity Rep, put it on the calendar! 

"Meet the cast of "La Mancha!" This Spanish/English bilingual adaptation of "Don Quixote" is part of Teatro en el Verano, produced by @rilatinoarts in association with Trinity Rep. It features local Latinx artists, and is completely free to attend.

"Don Quixote" runs at La GalerĂ­a del Pueblo in Central Falls July 15 - 24, with a special performance on the Waterplace Park  in Providence on July 28. 
For more information, visit trinityrep.com/lamancha."
Complete press release and performance schedule

(Yes, there is nothing wrong with Central Falls but the schedule for the Providence performance is better for me.)

Spanish/English bilingual adaptation of "Don Quixote"
Spanish/English bilingual adaptation of "Don Quixote"

New England Muzzle awards contain a local interest

"A Boston mayor who trampled on a religious group’s right to freedom of expression. A Worcester city manager who trampled on the public’s right to know about police misconduct. A New Hampshire state legislator who trampled on teachers’ rights by demanding that they take a “loyalty oath” promising not to teach their students about racism.

These are just a few of the winners of the 2022 New England Muzzle Awards."

The former Worcester city manager (Augustus) is now the Chancellor at Dean College. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/06/dean-college-announces-elmore-as.html


New England Muzzle awards contain a local interest
New England Muzzle awards contain a local interest

Friday, July 1, 2022

4th of July Celebration - schedule for Friday, July 1, 2022

Friday, July 1

6:00pm - 4th July: Rides and food booths open

7:00pm - 4th July: Duppy Conquerors (the quintessential testimonial to Bob Marley's spirit and his music)



4th of July Coalition home page   https://www.franklin4th.com/

Franklin July 4th Coalition

c/o Dean Bank

P.O. Box 307

Franklin, MA 02038


Download a copy of the recent Franklin 4th July mailer with the complete schedule of events  ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sALIW_iu5PT84eQ_p3kUCncZaUnJB0NM/view?usp=sharing

yes, a Ferris wheel
yes, a Ferris wheel


Stay tuned for word on Fireworks for Saturday

With the forecast currently for thunderstorms on Saturday, if that holds up, it is possible the fireworks will be canceled. The decision needs to be made by 2 PM on Friday.  Stay tuned to the Celebration page for an update.

The good weather Thursday got the 4th of July Celebration off to a good start. Hopefully, that will hold for Friday and then after the storms pass on Saturday, allow for good weather on Sunday and Monday.

Stay tuned for word on Fireworks for Saturday
Stay tuned for word on Fireworks for Saturday

4th of July Coalition home page   https://www.franklin4th.com/

Franklin July 4th Coalition

c/o Dean Bank

P.O. Box 307

Franklin, MA 02038


Download a copy of the recent Franklin 4th July mailer with the complete schedule of events  ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sALIW_iu5PT84eQ_p3kUCncZaUnJB0NM/view?usp=sharing

CommonWealth Magazine: "State sets carbon targets for 2025, 2030"

 
"Hours after the Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to the national climate effort, Massachusetts released an aggressive new blueprint that speeds up efforts to slash emissions by electrifying buildings and vehicles and transitioning the electricity supply rapidly from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. 
The new plan offers a detailed path for what the state must achieve by 2025 and 2030, presenting a vision for accelerating climate action in Massachusetts. 
“The Clean Energy and Climate Plan is a comprehensive and balanced plan that will serve as a guide for Massachusetts as we work to achieve ambitious emissions goals and reach Net Zero in 2050 in an equitable and affordable manner,” Governor Charlie Baker said in a statement."
Continue reading the Boston Globe article






CommonWealth Magazine also provides coverage on the updated net zero plan


Ted McIntyre and I have a series on "Making Sense of Climate." As it is based upon how the state is doing on meeting goals of the roadmap, this new update will be part of future discussions. You can listen to the prior episodes here

CommonWealth Magazine: "State sets carbon targets for 2025, 2030"
CommonWealth Magazine: "State sets carbon targets for 2025, 2030"

Attention Franklin: The curbside pickup schedule for the new fiscal year beginning July is in the mail

If you accidentally tossed it out, you can get a download a copy to keep handy from here ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t0rZzPPIsgdN3EgGRAT6e3Y1RSxKArnN/view?usp=sharing

For example, with the 4th of July falling on Monday, next week will be a one day delay in the normal trash/recycling schedule. If normally Monday, now Tuesday and so forth...

Additional info can be found on the Recycling & Solid Waste page


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t0rZzPPIsgdN3EgGRAT6e3Y1RSxKArnN/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t0rZzPPIsgdN3EgGRAT6e3Y1RSxKArnN/view?usp=sharing


MA Senate sends multiple legislative items to the House for their consideration

Please find four press releases related to legislation passed by the Massachusetts State Senate today. All the legislation referenced now goes to the House for their consideration.

Criminal Justice Bills: Civil Asset Forfeiture, Juvenile Diversion, Juvenile Bail

DCF Bills_Safeguards4Children, Foster Parents Bill of Rights

PrEP

Archaic Laws

Boston Globe coverage on the archaic law legislation (subscription maybe required)

MA Senate sends multiple legislative items to the House for their consideration
MA Senate sends multiple legislative items to the House for their consideration

MA Attorney General asks DPU to dismiss request for 'renewable' natural gas

Via Priya (https://twitter.com/priyainmasswho is a clean energy attorney @CLF  Massachusetts, we share the following Twitter thread:

"Good news: @MassAGO has asked the Department of Public Utilities to dismiss Liberty Gas’ request for approval to receive so-called “renewable” natural gas (aka biomethane, yet another dangerous, polluting fuel) for the next 20 years. A thread: 1/6 #MAPoli

Right now, the DPU is considering what the role of gas companies will be in our clean energy future, which requires utility companies to present plans for their energy supply. (Spoiler: an ideal plan doesn’t include any climate-damaging, polluting fuels: just clean energy). 2/6

 

Much to no one’s surprise, utility companies presented plans that were fancy pretenses for business as usual. Liberty Gas was one of these companies, and like others, its plan relied heavily on using biomethane in its fuel mix. 3/6

 

According to @MassAGO, the DPU can’t approve Liberty’s request while it’s still investigating the “future of gas” And, by requesting DPU’s approval WHILE the investigation is happening, Liberty is trying to bypass thorough review of biomethane’s impacts. 4/6

 

We agree with the AG. Reality check: Biomethane used for home heating still pollutes our climate while clogging and dirtying our air. This isn’t a climate solution, this is a cover for maintaining the status quo. 5/6

 

Now, we wait to see what the DPU will do. Utility companies’ claims, especially regarding biomethane, are highly doubtful. And it won’t help MA reach our climate goals which, at this point, is a matter of our lives. Stay tuned for what the department decides. 6/6"


The thread can be found in the ThreadReader App

or at the start of the Twitter thread -> https://twitter.com/priyainmass/status/1542140059436064768


The Hill: "No miracle tech needed: How to switch to renewables now and lower costs doing it"

"The world is experiencing unprecedented fuel price increases, energy blackmail between countries, up to 7 million air pollution deaths per year worldwide and one climate-related disaster after another. Critics contend that a switch to renewable energy to solve these problems will create unstable electricity grids and drive prices up further. However, a new study from my research group at Stanford University concludes that these problems can be solved in each of the 145 countries we examined — without blackouts and at low cost using almost all existing technologies."
Continue reading the article on the report released

From the Opening of the report:

"Global warming, air pollution, and energy insecurity are three of the greatest problems facing humanity. Roadmaps are developed and grid analyses are performed here for 145 countries to address these problems. The roadmaps call for a 100% transition of all-purpose business-as-usual (BAU) energy to wind-water-solar (WWS) energy, efficiency, and storage, ideally by 2035, but by no later than 2050, with at least 80% by 2030. Grid stability analyses find that the countries, grouped into 24 regions, can exactly match demand with 100% WWS supply and storage, from 2050–2052. Worldwide, WWS reduces enduse energy by 56.4%, private annual energy costs by 62.7% (from $17.8 to $6.6 trillion per year), and social (private plus health plus climate) annual energy costs by 92.0% (from $83.2 to $6.6 trillion per year) at a present-value cost of B$61.5 trillion. The mean payback times of the capital cost due to energy- and social-cost savings are 5.5 and 0.8 years, respectively. "
Download and read the full report ->

No miracle tech needed: How to switch to renewables now and lower costs doing it
No miracle tech needed: How to switch to renewables now and lower costs doing it

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, July 1, 2022

  • wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY


7:30 am ArtWeek: FHS Jazz & Kenny Hadley Band

9:00 am Frank Presents: Kathy McAdams

10:00 am Physician Focus: Telemedicine

11:00 am Senior Connection: Dementia

11:30 am Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Fire Safety

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa

12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes

1:00:00 pm Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19

1:30:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 show 4

3:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur

4:00 pm Senior Connection: Dementia

4:30 pm FHS: Senior Awards Night 2022

7:00 pm Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium


  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY


7:00 am All-Town Showcase: Band

8:30 am It Takes A Village: Gretchen Scotland

9:30 am FHS Oskey 2022

11:30 am FHS Varsity Softball v Newton North 06-04-22

1:30 pm Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Brett Feldman

3:30 pm FHS: Senior Awards Night 2022

7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Lincoln-Sudbury 06-14-22

9:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: State Finals v Taunton 06-18-22


  • Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY


8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 06-16-22 

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 06-16-22

 

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Thursday, June 30, 2022

4th July Celebration - schedule for Thursday, June 30, 2022

Thursday, June 30

6:00pm - 4th July: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS 6-10 - save $ buy the wristband/card online -> https://www.franklin4th.com/)

7:00pm - 4th July: Mo Bounce (Boston's uncut Funk, Soul and R&B party band)



4th of July Coalition home page   https://www.franklin4th.com/

Franklin July 4th Coalition

c/o Dean Bank

P.O. Box 307

Franklin, MA 02038


Download a copy of the recent Franklin 4th July mailer with the complete schedule of events  ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sALIW_iu5PT84eQ_p3kUCncZaUnJB0NM/view?usp=sharing

the Fun Slide is back
the Fun Slide is back