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| FHS ' Dumas named MVP for girls outdoor track Hockomock League All Stars |
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| FHS' Mucciarone named MVP for 2023 Hockomock Baseball All Stars |
FM #1017 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1017 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the third and final Public Hearing held to gather input on the Town of Franklin Open Space & Recreation Plan (OSRP).
The hearing covered some of the details around the process:
The draft has been issued for comment
Comments are open through July 12
Additional detail on the survey results are being formatted to add to the draft. This won't change the goals or objectives, just provide the additional supporting evidence for such.
The conversation runs about 70 minutes. Let’s listen to the OSRP Public Hearing #3 Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1017-open-space-recreation-plan-public-hearing-3-06-20-23
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Conservation page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation
The draft plan can be found online -> https://www.franklinma.gov/system/files/uploads/2023_osrp_draft_for_comment_0.pdf
Comments on the plan can be submitted ->
https://forms.gle/SJZKH43xj6JkAVPX8
The summary of the plan -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/2023-open-space-recreation-plan-summary.html
The goals & objectives -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/2023-open-space-and-recreation-plan.html
The public hearing video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/wbA8tRvhO6M
My notes captured via Twitter and found in one PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MYo-a8rFxsoyCa8XVnbVnfSRmwMeVSqy/view?usp=drive_link
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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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| Open Space & Recreation Plan - Summary |
"THE STATE WAS already swimming upstream against the opioid epidemic, but new numbers showing record high opioid-related overdose deaths brought an undercurrent of despair to Healey administration discussion of how to stem the toll.There were 2,357 confirmed and estimated fatal opioid-related overdoses in Massachusetts last year, or 33.5 deaths per 100,000 residents, according to the Department of Public Health. The figure marks a 2.5 percent increase from 2021 and a 9 percent jump from 2016’s pre-pandemic peak, which itself capped a startling rise in deaths over the prior five years. Populations of color and rural areas have seen the largest jumps in opioid overdose deaths.....Public health officials warn that drug dealers mixing synthetic opioids like fentanyl and other substances into their offerings have created an extremely dangerous cocktail.“We have a toxic drug supply,” said Deirdre Calvert, director of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. “And it doesn’t matter if you’re using opiates or not. You’re at risk if you’re using drugs that are bought illicitly.”
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| CommonWealth Magazine: "2022 numbers paint bleak picture, with renewed calls for supervised injection sites" |
"The Healey-Driscoll administration announced today (06/22/23) a new five-year, $14 billion capital investment plan that includes more than $1.5 billion in housing-related spending and a new program to incentivize the creation of more affordable housing.The administration’s plan, covering fiscal years 2024 through 2028, includes $97 million a year for the new HousingWorks program, which aims to encourage the production of 200 to 300 units of affordable housing each year. In addition, the spending plan also includes $90 million annually for housing acquisition, development and rehabilitation, and $120 million a year to preserve the state’s more than 43,000 units of public housing.Besides housing, the spending plan focuses on advancing climate and economic development goals, and administration officials said it will help preserve and modernize the state’s infrastructure, invest in cities and towns, and make government more effective."
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| Healey-Driscoll administration releases "$14 Billion Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2028" |
Friday, June 23
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
3:00pm - Cousins Maine Lobster (food truck) (Franklin Town Common)
3:30pm - Mike Tarara (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
6:00pm - Bigelow Station (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Jesse Liam Band (live Music) (Franklin Town Common)
Saturday, June 24
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
4:00pm - The Fourtet (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
5:30pm - Community Cookout (Franklin Methodist Church)
6:00pm - Elastic Five (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
8:00pm - Radio Daze featuring Paul Souza (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Sunday, June 25
12:00pm - Franklin’s LGBTQ+ Community Pride Celebration (Franklin Town Common)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Tuesday, June 27
2:30pm - Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm - Cinema Zeotrope: "Little Women" ($5 donation suggested) (THE BLACK BOX)
7:00pm - Library Book Club (Franklin Public Library)
Wednesday, June 28
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin TV Studio & remote - recording session)
Thursday, June 29
6:00pm - Charlie Rock (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:30pm - Genealogy Club (Franklin Public Library)
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| Amy M. Frigulietti |
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| Amy M. Frigulietti introduced as Deputy Town Administrator, starts July 3, 2023 |
Amy M. FriguliettiMs. Frigulietti has nearly 20 years of experience in administrative and professional management and brings expertise in economic development, public policy, and community outreach in the public sector. A Massachusetts native, Amy most recently worked as the Assistant Executive Director of General Government Services for the Town of Wellesley.As Wellesley’s Assistant Executive Director, Ms. Frigulietti managed all aspects of town government operations, overseeing economic development projects, and collaborating with numerous Town boards and departments on issues impacting local government, including housing, transportation, and public health and safety.In this role, Ms. Frigulietti served as Wellesley’s Health Insurance Representative for the West Suburban Health Group, and on the Wellesley Business Alliance as part of the Charles River Chamber of Commerce. Amy was also a member of Wellesley’s Traffic & Parking Committee, Mobility Committee, Housing Task Force, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force. She also volunteered her time as a founding member of the Wellesley Freedom Team and the Wellesley Civil Discourse Initiative. She was Wellesley’s lead as Norfolk County Representative, Norfolk County Finance Committee member, State legislative liaison and, during the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, was on the Advisory Board of the Community Fund for Wellesley COVID-19 Relief Fund.Prior to working in Wellesley, Ms. Frigulietti served in several capacities in state, county and local government, including in the General Court of the State Legislature, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, and for the Boston City Council.Ms. Frigulietti is a member of the Massachusetts Municipal Association as well as the Massachusetts Municipal Managers Association. She received her Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the John W. McCormack School of Public Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston, concentrating her studies in municipal management. She was the 2018 recipient of the MPA Public Service Award and is a member of Pi Alpha Alpha, Global Honor Society for Public Affairs Administration. She received her undergraduate degree in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The second annual Celebrate with Pride is on Sunday, June 25, noon-4pm on the Franklin Town Common. This family-friendly event is organized by a grassroots, volunteer run non-profit, the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance. Come enjoy performers, vendors, food trucks, LGBTQIA+ organizations, crafts, games, and vendors!!! We can truly Celebrate with Pride.
Franklin LGBTQ Alliance relies on the generosity of our community to help fund the event. These funds are then used to pay performers, promote the event, and purchase/rent equipment needed for the event.
We are excited to Celebrate with Pride with you this weekend!
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| Celebrate with Pride - Sunday, 12 to 4 PM on the Franklin Town Common |
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| FHS Daniels, Tolonen, & Georges selected for girls & boys tennis Hockomock All Stars |
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| FHS Peterson & Davis selected as MVPs for Hockomock League Lacrosse All Stars |
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| Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for June 21, 2023 Meeting |
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| Public Hearing Notice: 5 Hemlock Lane - Site Plan and Special Permit Application - Planning Board |
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| Commuter Rail notice for Franklin Line - to run a weekend scheduled on July 4, 2023 |
June is Men's Health Month! Men die an average of 5 years earlier than women. Many diseases that disproportionately impact men, like heart disease and cancer, are preventable through regular doctor's visits and healthy lifestyle choices.
Learn more: https://www.uhc.com/health-and-wellness/health-topics/mens-health
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| Town of Franklin: Wellness Update - Men's Health Month |
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