Franklin TV: The Senior Writers Group – Book Launch - Sep 26 at 10 AM

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 09/24/2023

Oh yes, we did. Our third Writers Book will be officially launched at the Senior Center on Tuesday morning (09/26/23) at 10 AM.

Writings from the Senior Scribblers

Third Edition – by Scribblers Press

This time we arranged for our collected works to be beautifully printed and bound as a self-micro-published run of 100*. 

It’s a real book book – 77 pages of collected writings and storytelling. Simple stories? Personal adventures? Musings? Poems?

There’s something for every reader.

It’s not in The Library of Congress. You won’t find it on Amazon or Google Books. It’s available only at the Franklin Senior Center. Come to our great unveiling, Tuesday, Sept 26 at 10 AM.

Join us for selected readings and copies of our latest ‘best seller’. The N Y Times literary critic wasn’t extended a special invitation. Not even Oprah’s Book Club. Just you.

Do you have some stories and scribbles in you? You can be part of our next book. 

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

* Note - of the 100 copies, the contributors got their share and there are 45 available for first come, first serve at the book launch.

PROGRAMMING NOTE:

Our assigned Comcast channels have changed. Verizon is not affected.

Our Public All-Access TV channel has moved from 8 to 6. 

Our Franklin Pride School channel has moved from 96 to 8.

Our Town Hall TV Government channel has moved from 11 to 9.

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

Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for meeting - Sep 27 at 6:30 PM

Town of Franklin 

Master Plan Update Committee Agenda

September 27, 2023 - 6:30 PM

1. Subcommittee Updates

2. BETA and Barrett Update

3. Harvest Festival

a. Set up

b. Clean up

c. Manning the table

4. Draft Survey Review

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-_september_27_2023.pdf

Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for meeting - Sep 27 at 6:30 PM

FHS girls cross country take 1st at Franklin Park in the rain on Saturday

FHS girls cross country take 1st

Congrats on an awesome race today at the Franklin Park Invitational in Boston!!! The girls varsity won their race led by Alex Batla (4th) followed by Emma Pruitt (17th),  Fiona Morrison (18), Katie Sweeney (23th) who also earned a medals! The weather can’t stop Franklin 

https://twitter.com/FHS_girlsXC/status/1705763884785713345

The JV team also did amazing Kasey Brady (12th) and Grace Tucceri (13th) took home some medals  https://twitter.com/FHS_girlsXC/status/1705765063796101476

 

varsity girls 5K - 09/23/23

junior varsity girls 5K - 09/23/23

junior varsity boys 5K - 09/23/23

frosh boys 3K - 09/23/23

Results screenshots captured from -> https://live.mstca.org/meets/27800

The donation bin at the Franklin Food Pantry has a name -> "Purple People Feeder"

Six-year-old twins Addison and Gracelyn, winners of the donation bin naming contest, and their little sister visited with Tina Powderly, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry, to check out the "Purple People Feeder."  

Come visit the Purple People Feeder on The Pantry's loading dock and be sure to bring a non-perishable donation to feed our neighbors.  

For a complete tour of the pantry, sign up online at: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/new-building/

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Six-year-old twins Addison and Gracelyn, winners of the donation bin naming contest, and their little sister visited with Tina Powderly, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry

Town Council receives Elks donations, approves debt exclusion question for Tri-County school (audio)

FM #1066 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1066 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers. 

Quick recap:

• Three appointments to individual committees were unanimously approved.  a. Council on Aging - Collette Ferguson  b. Finance Committee - Heather Sanscoucy   c. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - Kimberly Mu-Chow 

• Franklin Elks Riders presented a donation of $1k, the Franklin Elks Bingo donated $10k to the Town of Franklin veterans services

• Council goals review, a long list of accomplishments, a list to be proud of

• The funds previously allocated for purchase of a new ambulance were authorized to be paid to the vendor to hold the contract and avoid a price increase - Resolution 23-54: Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation

• The Council discussed and approved placement of the debt exclusion to fund the Franklin portion of the Tri-County RVTHS new building. The question language approved was as follows: 

"Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town’s allocable share of the bonds issued by the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District to pay costs of designing constructing and equipping a new high school to be located at 147 Pond Street, in Franklin, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto?"

• The Open Space & Recreation Plan developed over the course of 15 months, muti[;e meetings and 3 public hearings was approved by the Council. IT will be submitted to the State and assuming their acceptance will also be part of the Master Plan Update now underway

• Town Administrators report provided updates on the migrant housing situation, the demolition delay report and a report on decommissioning a section of Spring Street.

The recording runs 2 hours and 16 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on Sep 20, 2023.  Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1066-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-09-20-23

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Town Council agenda doc ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_sept_20_2023.pdf 

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provided an update. This audio segment of the meeting was shared separately. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/town-administrators-report-on-migrant_20.html  

The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/bF13Dgn_6qs   

My full set of notes captured via Twitter during the meeting are collected in a single PDF for easier reading  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1khvMQCoANrW3vZxzRHMYP1pPlrpfAfP4/view?usp=drive_link  

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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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Mark Ellis presenting the $10,000 check from bingo

Elks riders presenting the check for $1000

La Cantina Winery has several special events scheduled for Oct 2023

La Cantina has some special events scheduled for October. You can buy your tickets here:  https://lacantinawinery.com/calendar-events/

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CxfrPtNr2Zj/

La Cantina Winery has several special events scheduled for Oct 2023

A Regional Collaboration - Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC)

A Regional Collaboration

Charles River Climate Compact Municipal Member Since 2019

Did you know that Franklin has been a member of the Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC) since its creation in 2019? 

The CRCC is a regional collaborative effort to increase climate resilience for the people and natural ecosystems in the Charles River watershed by implementing climate adaption and mitigation solutions. 

We work monthly with our neighboring communities to achieve these goals. Participating communities include Arlington, Bellingham, Belmont, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Dedham, Dover, Holliston, Hopkinton, Lincoln, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Natick, Needham, Newton, Norfolk, Sherborn, Somerville, Walpole, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, Westwood, and Wrentham. 

For more information on the work we do, visit https://www.crwa.org/climate-compact.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/regional-collaboration

Franklin has been a member of the Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC) since its creation in 2019

Riffing on Main Street: President Ken Elmore talks with Steve Sherlock (video)

Dean College President Ken Elmore talks with me, yes, we have a wonderful and fun conversation in this "Riffing on Main Street" episode =>    https://youtu.be/QhwVdEZqRyo?si=8hvHVVLK-3__0pja

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda - Sep 26, 2023 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee

September 26, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order Ms. Spencer

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. McNeill

C. Payroll Ms. Spencer

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. K-5 School Improvement Plans

B. 6-12 School Improvement Plans

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. K-5 School Improvement Plans

I recommend approval of the K-5 School Improvement Plans as discussed.

B. 6-12 School Improvement Plans

I recommend approval of the 6-12 School Improvement Plans as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. ACCEPT Quarterly Report

B. BICO Quarterly Report

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your September 12, 2023 School Committee Meeting as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_9-26-23.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda - Sep 26, 2023 at 7 PM

FHS boys & girls soccer post wins, field hockey gains a tie on Friday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, Sep 22, 2023.

Football = Franklin 13  @ Duxbury 42 - Final

Boys Soccer = Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 4 – Final 

– Franklin scored once inside the final 10 minutes of the first half and once inside the opening 10 minutes of the second half to earn a big win over visiting Sharon. Hansy Jacques (from Wyatt Herndon) opened the scoring in the 33rd minute and Garrett Scagliarini (from Sean O’Leary) doubled the lead just before the break with a goal in the 37th minute. In the second half, Jacques returned the favor to Herndon for a 45th minute tally. Senior Rex Cinelli capped the scoring in the 61st minute.

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 8 @ Sharon, 0 – Final

– After opening her account for the season on Tuesday, Olivia Costa had a hat trick and an assist to lead the Panthers to their second straight 8-0 victory. Kelly O’Connor had a brace and dished out an assist and Anya Zub scored once and set up another. Selene Hammad and Gwen Holland both found the back of the net for Franklin. Morgan Lovell, Vera Hansen, Meghan Griffith, and Cailyn Bruno each had assists and Rachel Welch and Jill Hamilton split time in goal to secure the clean sheet.

Another 8-0 win @ Sharon Goals by Liv x3, Kelly x2, Anya, Gwen, and Genie G2 goes to Liv for a HATTY Onto the next, Tuesday @ N. Attleboro 3:45

https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/status/1705348226612634032

Field Hockey = Franklin, 2 vs. Bishop Feehan, 2 – Final

– Franklin scored once in each of the first two quarters to stake a lead at halftime but Feehan rallied in the second half to tie the game. Emily Carney opened the scoring at 9:41 off of an assist from Haley Wernig while Sophia Cuneo scored an unassisted goal at 8:25 of the second quarter to make it 2-0. Devon Barry made four saves in net for the Panthers. Franklin head coach Michelle Hess praised the efforts of Cuneo, Wernig, and Lindsay Dennett.

For other results around the league (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-09-22-23/

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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.

To subscribe to HockomockSports.com ->

https://hockomocksports.com/sign-up/#utm_source=HockomockSports&utm_medium=HomepageDesktop&utm_campaign=20232024

FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com

Town Council receives Elks donations, approves debt exclusion question for Tri-County school (video)

The Franklin (MA) Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023. There was a full and varied agenda accomplished in the 2 hour 16 minute meeting. All nine members were present in Council Chambers.

The Franklin TV video replay is available ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/bF13Dgn_6qs

Quick recap:

• Three appointments to individual committees were unanimously approved.  a. Council on Aging - Collette Ferguson  b. Finance Committee - Heather Sanscoucy   c. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - Kimberly Mu-Chow 
• Franklin Elks Riders presented a donation of $1k, the Franklin Elks Bingo donated $10k to the Town of Franklin veterans services
• Council goals review, a long list of accomplishments, a list to be proud of
• The funds previously allocated for purchase of a new ambulance were authorized to be paid to the vendor to hold the contract and avoid a price increase - Resolution 23-54: Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation
• The Council discussed and approved placement of the debt exclusion to fund the Franklin portion of the Tri-County RVTHS new building. The question language approved was as follows: 

"Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town’s allocable share of the bonds issued by the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District to pay costs of designing constructing and equipping a new high school to be located at 147 Pond Street, in Franklin, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto?"

• The Open Space & Recreation Plan developed over the course of 15 months, muti[;e meetings and 3 public hearings was approved by the Council. IT will be submitted to the State and assuming their acceptance will also be part of the Master Plan Update now underway
• Town Administrators report provided updates on the migrant housing situation, the demolition delay report and a report on decommissioning a section of Spring Street.

The Council agenda doc including supporting documents

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_sept_20_2023.pdf

My notes captured during the meeting in one PDF for easy reading

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1khvMQCoANrW3vZxzRHMYP1pPlrpfAfP4/view?usp=drive_link

Mark Ellis presenting the $10,000 check from bingo

Elks riders presenting the check for $1000

Did you know that there is a Conservation Commission Vacancy - Time to Apply is Now!

Conservation Commission Vacancy - Apply Now!

Do you have an interest in conservation, wildlife, wetlands, and the environment? 

Do you see yourself as a leader in Franklin for green initiatives and open space planning? 

Would you like to a part of decision making processes for the growth and development around Town? 

Then what are you waiting for? Apply to the Franklin Conservation Commission today!

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Land planning, environmental science, engineering, or construction experience a plus, but not required. 

Training and continued education provided upon appointment. Applications can be submitted online at https://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php. For more information about the vacancy, please contact Breeka Li Goodlander via email at bgoodlander@franklinma.gov or via phone at 508-520-4847.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/conservation-commission-vacancy-apply-now

Did you know that there is a Conservation Commission Vacancy - Time to Apply is Now!

Franklin Food Pantry grateful for our community partners including Officer Gove

"We're grateful for our community partners including Officer Gove of the @franklinmapolice who assists The Pantry with home delivery to our neighbors in need. #grateful #community #gooddog" https://t.co/gABOvr40M0

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FranklinFoodPan/status/1704542779907375410

Franklin Food Pantry grateful for our community partners including Officer Gove

Community Relations Subcommittee at Harvest Festival - Sep 30

Community Relations Subcommittee at Harvest Festival

Downtown Franklin

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/community_relations_harvest_festival_posting_2023.pdf

Note: one of the requirements of Open Meeting Law is to declare an agenda for a posted meeting where the committee members will be gathering for this kind of public event.

Community Relations Subcommittee at Harvest Festival - Sep 30

"Student podcasters share the dark realities of middle school in America"

"School shootings, social media, beauty standards. 

13-year-olds Erika Young and Norah Weiner delve into what middle school looks like today in their award-winning podcast. 

@sequoiastweets @NPR https://t.co/hVyBB74v7G"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/MindShiftKQED/status/1705054313498734628

"Student podcasters share the dark realities of middle school in America"

Children’s Health Insurance Program: Spot the scam

Finding and keeping health insurance for your family can be stressful and expensive. During the pandemic, your state’s Medicaid Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) might have helped — but with the end of the pandemic, states may be reaching out to update your family Medicaid enrollments. Except scammers might try to get to you first. So how can you spot them?

First, while the process to renew may differ from state to state, nobody legit will ask for your personal information over the phone or demand that you pay to renew. Medicaid won’t. CHIP won’t. But scammers will.

Continue reading ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/09/childrens-health-insurance-program-spot-scam

Children’s Health Insurance Program: Spot the scam

REMINDER - Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT - Saturday, 9/23/23 at 10 AM

Join us on September 23rd, 2023, at 10:00 AM when we'll be holding the The "Honoring Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT

View this email in your browser Honoring Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT At quick reminder that tomorrow, at 10:00 AM we'll be holding the The "Honoring Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT" will take place commencing from the Grove St Franklin trailhead. Stephen Green, a fervent advocate for the preservation and enhancement of the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of passion, commitment, and community spirit. The memorial walk aims to celebrate his contributions while also raising support for a cause that was close to his heart - the Franklin Food Pantry. To donate go to: https://www.justgiving.com/page/fbrtc-stephen-green/ Join us in paying homage to Stephen Green's dedication to creating a better community through his tireless efforts on the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee. Lace up your sneakers, gather your family and friends, and come together for a morning of remembrance, gratitude, and giving back. Warm regards, Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Copyright © 2023 Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have opted in to stay informed about the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038