Special Guest Franklin Conservation Agent scheduled for Franklin Q&A on Weds, Jan 18 at 11 AM -(hybrid event)

For the first time in 2023, your Franklin questions can get answered in this hybrid session. Either in person at the Senior Center or viz Zoom.

What is going on with .... ?

What happened to ....?

How come .... ?

With a whole lot scheduled to happen in the Town of Franklin this year, we have a special guest to kick off the session. Franklin Conservation Agent Breeka Li Goodlander will join us to talk about the update to the Open Space and Recreation Plan just getting underway. 

• If you want the Zoom link, please use this form or check with the Senior Center front desk:      https://forms.gle/kferg18KxVKGBAk56  
• Download this flyer as a reminder -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XE8-F_whVzmrihqsVvZ-sDJ7V8woWrYZ/view?usp=share_link

Franklin Q&A scheduled for Weds, Jan 18 at 11 AM - Special Guest Franklin Conservation Agent

Franklin Matters is leaving Facebook; your alternatives to consider to remain "in the know" (part 1)

Effective Nov 30, 2021 the Franklin Matters Facebook page will go away. You are given notice to find one of the other options to obtain the valuable information shared but not longer directly by me on Facebook.

• You can subscribe via email to the daily update (an easy way)  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/welcome.html
• You can subscribe via RSS and get everything as it posts (actually the best way)  The 7 best RSS Readers for 2021 (I personally use Feedly)   https://bloggingwizard.com/free-rss-feed-readers/
• You can follow Franklin Matters on Twitter    https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters

Someone can also set up a way to take what I share and share it themselves to Facebook. I have no way to stop that. Folks occasionally do so on their own today.

My personal account will remain on Facebook to maintain my family and network connections. I have limited what is posted and shared in that way and am willing to take the risk to maintain those family connections.

I can no longer take the risk exposing your information in this way. Facebook needs to change and only actions like this will get their attention to do so.

Why Nov 30?

The Franklin election is important and as divisive as Facebook is, for those who depend upon it for info, I will provide some time for them to begin to make their move to one of the alternatives.

Need or want Help

If you need or want help setting up email or RSS, I've scheduled a few Zoom sessions to walk through the options to subscribe (other than Facebook). 

** Please sign up here -> https://forms.gle/x4gWma8PgrmDD1i66

Reference points on Facebook data leaks

• Franklin Matters attempt to shut down in 2018 was announced with this post ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/04/fixing-companys-problems-will-take-years.html
• Data leak reported in April 2021 (actually occurred during 2019) ->  https://blog.mozilla.org/en/privacy-security/facebook-data-leak-explained/
• Data leak in 2017 ->  https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/28/everything-you-need-to-know-about-facebooks-data-breach-affecting-50m-users/
• Cambridge Analytica aftermath -> https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/25/cambridge-analyticas-former-boss-gets-7-year-ban-on-being-a-business-director/

Mark Hurst's Good Report also has a listing on RSS Readers to add to what I shared here.  https://goodreports.com/post/rss-reader.html

Mark also went to so far as to urge community organizations to get off Facebook

https://creativegood.com/blog/21/leave-facebook-now.html

Franklin Matters is leaving Facebook; your alternatives to consider to remain "in the know"  (part 1)

Previously announced Oct 4, 2021  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/60-minutes-betrayal-of-democracy-leads.html  

Franklin Matters Q&A - Oct 21 at 1:00 PM (hybrid meeting)

 Get your Franklin MA questions answered on Thursday, October 21 at 1:00 PM. 

This is a hybrid event coordinated with the Senior Center = "Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock"

• Held at the Franklin Senior Center for those who want to meet in person
• A Zoom session is also available for remote participation

Zoom info

Stephen Sherlock is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Franklin Matters Q&A

Time: Oct 21, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87319833170?pwd=QkxKbE94d0llOFhFK0s5MDNHeHN3QT09

Meeting ID: 873 1983 3170

Passcode: wfpr1029

One tap mobile

+13126266799,,87319833170#,,,,*62622783# US (Chicago)

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*While we do use Zoom to help with the meeting facilitation, only the audio portion of the meeting is recorded for playback via podcast and/or wfpr.fm radio

Franklin Matters Q&A - Oct 21 at 1:00 PM (hybrid meeting)

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Oct 20 and Oct 23, 2021

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio schedule for this week: Wednesday, Oct 20 and Saturday, Oct 23, 2021:

• Two candidate interviews are combined for airplay on Wednesday at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM => School Committee candidate - Al Charles and Town Council candidate Patrick Sheridan
• The recent "Talk Franklin" episode is combined with Town Council candidate Melanie Hamblen for airplay on Wednesday at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM 

On Saturday both shows replay

• 9:00 AM => School Committee candidate - Al Charles and Town Council candidate Patrick Sheridan
• 3:00 PM => "Talk Franklin" episode is combined with Town Council candidate Melanie Hamblen

Where can I listen to wfpr.fm?

• wfpr.fm is available anywhere in your internet browser at wfpr.fm and in the local Franklin, MA radio dial on the FM band at 102.9.

And if you can't listen to the radio schedule, the podcast (or on-demand) version is available. Individual audio files:

• School Committee candidate Al Charles  -  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/school-committee-candidate-al-charles.html
• Town Council candidate Patrick Sheridan -  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/town-council-candidate-patrick-sheridan.html 
• "Talk Franklin" with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen -   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/the-latest-talk-franklin-episode-is.html
• Town Council candidate Melanie Hamblen - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/015-frank-presents-melanie-hamblen-audio.html

You can also find all episodes at https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/fm-podcasts.html  or within your favorite podcast player

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Oct 20 and Oct 23, 2021

 

Q&A on Franklin Matters - Sep 16 at 1:00 PM (hybrid meeting)

 Get your Franklin MA questions answered on Thursday, September 16 at 1:00 PM. 

This is a hybrid event coordinated with the Senior Center = "Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock"

• Held at the Franklin Senior Center for those who want to meet in person
• A Zoom session is also available for remote participation

Zoom info

Topic: Franklin Matters Q&A

Time: Sep 16, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88223283552?pwd=UDd2N1ZuSlUwQXpwTmgzRFV0eEErZz09

Meeting ID: 882 2328 3552

Passcode: wfpr1029

One tap mobile

+13017158592,,88223283552#,,,,*25616176# US (Washington DC)

+13126266799,,88223283552#,,,,*25616176# US (Chicago)

*While we do use Zoom to help with the meeting facilitation, only the audio portion of the meeting is recorded for playback via podcast and/or wfpr.fm radio

Q&A on Franklin Matters - Sep 16 at 1:00 PM

If you have a question about Franklin, I may have the answer

You get an opportunity to join a ZOOM session on Thursday, November 19 to ask your question and talk "Franklin Matters" with me. 

• To join, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov

Event Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020 - 1:00 PM

 

 

talk "Franklin Matters"

 

Franklin Matters - Questions and Answers via Zoom - Oct 21

On Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 10:00 AM via Zoom. This is an opportunity to get information and your questions answered.

 

Talk Franklin Matters With Steve Sherlock 

 

To join us, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov.

 

Franklin Matters - Questions and Answers via Zoom - Oct 21

 

 

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 9/14/18 - THU 9/20/18

FRIDAY 9/14/18

9am   Franklin School Committee Community Coffee @ Franklin Senior Center

10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library

12-6pm   Farmers Market @ Town Common
5-8pm "Dancing at Dean" corner of Dean Ave and Main St

SATURDAY 9/15/18

9am-3pm   Book Sale @ Franklin Public Library

9:30am   Family Yoga Adventure @ Franklin Public Library

10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

7:30pm   Black Box Cabaret: Disney Songbook @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 9/16/18

9am-12pm   Bag Sale @ Franklin Public Library

11am-3pm   Franklin Rotary: Car Show @ Dean College

1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

2pm   Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library

MONDAY 9/17/18

10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library

11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library

3-5pm   Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library

7-8:30pm   High School Fair (all 8th graders and parents/guardians welcome) @ BFCCPS

TUESDAY 9/18/18

9:30am   Cool Cruisers @ Franklin Public Library

10:30am   Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 9/19/18

10:30am   Teriffic Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library

11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library

4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library

5pm   Book Bites @ Franklin Public Library

7pm   Town Council Meeting @ Municipal Building

THURSDAY 9/20/18

9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library

10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library

5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

5-7pm   Medway to Walpole Reliability Projeect Open House @ Franklin Senior Center

7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

7pm   Franklin SEPAC: Introduction to Special Ed in Franklin - Parent Rights and Regulations @ Municipal Building

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 9/7/18 - THU 9/13/18

FRIDAY 9/7/18

9:30am   Mommy Real Talk @ Franklin Public Library

10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library

12-6pm   Farmers Market @ Town Common

5-8pm   Back2School Open House @ Russian School of Math

8pm   New England Artist Series: Alex Lee-Clark and the 8tet @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 9/8/18

10am-2pm   FSPA Open House @ FSPA

10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1-4pm 2nd Annual Norfolk County Farm Bureau FUNdraiser @ Pour Richard's

2pm   OCC Concert: Notable Blend Show @ OCC, Wrentham
2-10pm Team Remission Commission Pub Crawl Fundraiser (Jimmy Fund Walk) @ Franklin

8pm   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Chris Smithers @ FUSF

SUNDAY 9/9/18

1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

1:15pm   Second Sunday Speaker Series @ Franklin Historical Museum

2-5pm   Open House @ Encore (both locations: Franklin and Millis)

MONDAY 9/10/18

10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library

11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library

3-5pm   Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 9/11/18

9:30am   Cool Cruisers @ Franklin Public Library

10am   Franklin Veteran’s Walkway Groundbreaking (rain or shine) @ Town Common

10:30am   Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library

6:30pm   Yankee Quilters Meeting @ St. John’s Episcopal Church

6:30pm   Medieval and Spanish Blues Guitarist Claude Burbon @ Franklin Public Library

7:30pm   Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Meeting (public welcome) @ Franklin YMCA

WEDNESDAY 9/12/18

10:30am   Teriffic Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library

11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library

4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library

6:30pm   Teen Advisory Board @ Franklin Public Library
7:30pm Let's Laugh Today - laughter yoga @ FUSF

THURSDAY 9/13/18

9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library

10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library

5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 8/31/18 - THU 9/6/18

FRIDAY 8/31/18

10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library

12-6pm   Farmers Market @ Town Common

SATURDAY 9/1/18

10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

10:30am   Baby Sensory @ Franklin Public Library

SUNDAY 9/2/18

All Day   Franklin Public Library Closed

1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 9/3/18

All Day   Franklin Public Library Closed

TUESDAY 9/4/18

7pm   Friends of the Franklin Library Book Group @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 9/5/18

6:30pm   Woke: A YA Book Club @ Franklin Public Library

7pm   Town Council Meeting @ Municipal Building

7pm   Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 9/6/18

8:30am   Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting @ Dean College (Campanella Room)

5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM