1. JLCD - Administering Medicines to Students2. JLCD-1 - Anaphylaxis Procedure3. EBCD - Emergency Closings4. GBI - Political Activities of Staff
A. School Committee Sub-Committee ReportsB. School Committee Liaison Reports
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1. JLCD - Administering Medicines to Students2. JLCD-1 - Anaphylaxis Procedure3. EBCD - Emergency Closings4. GBI - Political Activities of Staff
A. School Committee Sub-Committee ReportsB. School Committee Liaison Reports
FM #911 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 911 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation about the Hockomock Area YMCA celebrating its 50th Anniversary. We had our conversation via the Zoom conference bridge on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
At a high level our topics were:
Introductions and background on their Franklin or Y ‘story’
Scott Martin, Executive Director
Jim Downs, President & CEO of Hockomock Area YMCA
Mary Clermont, Franklin resident & critical volunteer with multiple roles over the years
Capital campaign and growth of services
COVID response with Food distribution first responders day care
Good stories of folks growing with the Y
The recording runs about 44 minutes. Let’s listen in to the discussion about the Hockomock YMCA’s 50 years. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-911-hockomock-area-ymca-50th-anniv-12-20-22
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Hockomock YMCA homepage -> https://www.hockymca.org/
Bernon branch in Franklin -> https://www.hockymca.org/franklin/
50th Anniversary page -> https://www.hockymca.org/50-years/
Membership page -> https://www.hockymca.org/ymca-membership/
Donation are welcomed -> https://www.hockymca.org/franklin/social-responsibility/giving/
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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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FHS Panthers |
Residents are encouraged to subscribe to the Town's Regroup public safety notification system!
Visit the link to subscribe and become aware -> https://franklintown.regroup.com/login
"Emerging from her initial Cabinet meeting as governor, Maura Healey on Friday issued an executive order cementing a Cabinet-level climate chief in her administration and reappointed her predecessor’s public safety secretary, marking some of her first acts in office.The executive action, officially order No. 604, makes official a campaign promise to create the first-of-its-kind position within Healey’s inner circle in a bid to create a “whole-of-government response” to climate change in Massachusetts."
"Today, I filed an executive order creating the country's first Cabinet-level climate chief." |
New Year Duck Hunt!
Bookish Duckies have set up shop throughout the Library! Follow us on our social media channels to get clues to where they might be! When you find a duck bring a picture of it and where you found it to the circulation desk and fill out a quick slip of paper to be entered into the Duck Hunt raffle at the end of the month!
Stop at the Franklin Library, find a "Bookish duck" and get an entry for prizes at the end of the month |
January is Winter Safety Month.
Follow these tips to keep yourself safe and healthy as the weather turns cold: www.cdc.gov/nceh/features/winterweather/
Friday, January 6
5:30pm - Gay Perkoski (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - The Wolves (FPAC performance) (THE BLACK BOX)
Saturday, January 7
5:30pm - David Penza (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - The Wolves (FPAC performance) (THE BLACK BOX)
Sunday, January 8
1:15pm - Joe Landry History of Trains in Franklin (Franklin Historical Museum)
2:00pm - The Wolves (FPAC performance) (THE BLACK BOX)
Monday, January 9
7:00am - Christmas tree pickup scheduled (on regular trash day)
Tuesday, January 10
7:00am - Christmas tree pickup scheduled (on regular trash day)
7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - Yankee Quilters (Emma’s Quilt Cupboard)
7:00pm - Democracy Talks: Immigrants' Rights (Virtual Event) (Franklin Public Library)
Wednesday, January 11
7:00am - Christmas tree pickup scheduled (on regular trash day)
11:00am - Mobile Monthly Food Pantry (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group (virtual meeting) (St Mary’s Parish)
Thursday, January 12
7:00am - Christmas tree pickup scheduled (on regular trash day)
Community Calendar |
FM #912 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 912 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of my conversation with Ted Cormier-Leger. We met in the Franklin TV Studio on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022.
Ted is a realtor here in Franklin as well as a Town Councilor. Our discussion uses a key real estate statistic he shared with me as a starting point for our conversation on housing in Franklin.
The recording of our conversation on housing runs about 40 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-912-real-estate-inventory-statistic-shock-12-21-23
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Ted’s realtor page on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/TCLRealtyMass/
Ted’s LinkedIn profile page -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-cormier-leger-211aa351/
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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"
The National Register of Historic Districts lists 2 in Franklin, MA (video) |
FM #909 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 909 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. All three board members participated, 2 in room, 1 remote (hence roll call votes). Health Dept staff present were in the 3rd floor training room.
Quick Recap:
Public hearing on proposed reflexology regulations held as scheduled, regulations approved, to be effective in 30 days to allow for posting, communications, etc.
Reorganization of committee resulted in B Sweet remaining as Chair, and T Cochrane taking role as Vice-Chair
Capture of food waste pilot program made another appearance on TV, is continuing to be expanded to other schools
Inspector’s report, Nurse’s report, Epidemiologist report all touting volume and some issues but nothing major
Homeless data gathered for report to CHANA6 region (of which we are part)
Development of new OPIOID dashboard almost complete, updates to COVID dashboard ongoing, new Flu dashboard also nearing competition status
The meeting runs about 30 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting Jan 4, 2022. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-909-town-of-franklin-board-of-health-mtg-01-04-23
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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/1-4-23_0.pdf
Reflexology regulations as proposed
My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y-9VCBjQzNIFo5couL4nsGDvTxRqRQz2/view?usp=share_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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"