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Saturday, December 24, 2022
New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk at First Universalist Society of Franklin (FUSF)
Franklin author Susan K Hamilton talks about her new book "Stone Heart" (audio)
FM #903 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 903 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin author Susan K Hamilton. Susan has just published her third novel Stone Heart.
We briefly talk about Susan’s Franklin story. Folks may recall we talked about her two most recent books the last time Susan and I spoke in 2021. We pick up from that conversation and talk about her new work and what might come after.
The recording runs about 23 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Susan. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-903-susan-k-hamilton-12-14-22
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Susan K Hamilton’s web page https://www.susankhamilton.com/
Stone Heart -> https://smile.amazon.com/Stone-Heart-Susan-K-Hamilton/dp/1737353687/
The Devil Inside -> https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Inside-Susan-K-Hamilton/dp/1950301206/
The Shadow King -> https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-King-Susan-K-Hamilton/dp/1947848984
Our conversation from 2021 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/fm-579-franklin-author-susan-k-hamilton.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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Franklin author Susan K Hamilton (courtesy photo) |
More Perfect Union: 066 - Apprenticeships (Part Two) (audio)
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Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio) |
Congressman Jake Auchincloss: An Update for Dec 12 to Dec 23, 2022
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IRS: delay announced for implementation of $600 reporting threshold for third-party payment platforms
"The Internal Revenue Service said on Friday that it was delaying by one year a new tax policy that will require users of digital wallets and e-commerce platforms to start reporting small transactions to the tax collection agency.The delay followed bipartisan backlash from lawmakers and an uproar from small-business owners, who only recently became aware of the tax change.The I.R.S. said the delay was intended to provide a smooth transition period for taxpayers to comply with the policy, which was part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 and was supposed to take effect this year. Many users of services such as Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, Cash App, StubHub and Etsy only recently became aware that they would be receiving I.R.S. tax forms associated with their transactions, sowing fears of surprise tax bills."
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The Etsy Inc. website on a laptop computer arranged in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands on Feb. 19, 2021.GABBY JONES/BLOOMBERG |
Friday, December 23, 2022
Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 23, 2022 to Dec 29, 2022
5:30pm - John Demers (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
Saturday, December 24 = Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 25 = Christmas Day
Monday, December 26 Library and Town buildings closed Tuesday, December 27 10:30am - Pumpernickel Puppets (Franklin Public Library) Wednesday, December 28 10:30am - Trevor the Games Man! (Franklin Public Library) 3:00pm - Box City (Franklin Public Library) Thursday, December 29 10:30am - Music at the Blissful! A Fun Family Concert! (Franklin Public Library) 2:00pm - Teen Murder Mystery Party (Franklin Public Library)
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
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Community Calendar |
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse adds three shows in Feb & Apr 2023
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FHS girls hockey top Boston Latin 2-1 on Thursday
"Meet at Milford 12/23 is POSTPONED... reschedule is TBDNO practice 12/23Happy Holidays"
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FHS Panthers |
FHS' Davis named MVP; Lackey, Lyons, Johnson recognized as Football All-stars; Quintina with Honorable Mention
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FHS Panthers |
FHS' O'Brien, Hagerty, Steele recognized as Golf All-stars; Collins with Honorable Mention
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FHS Panthers |
Redistricting Advisory Committee meets in hybrid format to review building block components (audio)
FM #902 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 902 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Public Schools Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting held in hybrid format with folks at the FHS Media Center on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 as well as some members who participated remotely.
Given this was a working session, the major whole group sections of the meeting audio is what is shared here. There is one break in the audio when
The breakout discussion was held at each table
The break is indicated by a about 5 seconds of music (replacing about 25 minutes of table discussion) then the group discussion resumes
The edited meeting audio recording runs about 58 minutes. Let’s listen to Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting
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Dec 20 meeting agenda -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/redistricting_advisory_subcom_12_20_22.pdf
Presentation doc shared during the meeting ->
My notes in one Twitter threader document https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qWEoyejx9_i_LDuDAOVUys8OH1EGhl3i/view?usp=share_link
The photo album shared via Twitter of the pix taken of the meeting and presentation slides https://photos.app.goo.gl/QyKb2wkFHtqryhC18
Redistricting Advisory Committee page ->
https://www.franklinps.net/school-committee/2023-redistricting-advisory-committee
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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"