The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 261 - interview Len Presutti (audio)

In this episode Kim and Mark interview longtime respected Certified Wine Educator Len Presutti.

Welcome to another captivating episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)!  In this delightful interview, we sit down with the esteemed Len Presutti, a true connoisseur of the grape. Let's uncork the conversation and explore a bouquet of fascinating topics:

Episode 261 - interview Len Presutti (audio)

1. Wine and Temperature:

   - Len shares his insights on the impact of temperature on wine. From cellaring to serving, discover how the right temperature enhances your wine experience.

2. Serendipitous Encounters:

   - Kim and Mark reminisce about how we met Len. His passion for wine and generosity in sharing knowledge left an indelible mark on our careers. We owe much of our growth to his mentorship.

3. Sip, Swirl, Savor:

   - Len unveils his top wine tasting tips. From deciphering aromas to assessing flavors, these pro tips will elevate your tasting game.

4. Perfect Pairings:

   - We delve into the art of matching wine with food. Len's expertise shines as he guides us through harmonious pairings that elevate both the dish and the glass.

5. Education Uncorked:

   - Does wine education truly impact sales? Len weighs in on the value of wine knowledge for consumers and industry professionals alike.

6. Wine by Design with Len:

   - Tune in to Len's new radio show, Wine by Design With Len, airing on 1510 WMEX Boston.  Discover the stories behind the labels, the vineyards, and the winemakers. Len's passion for wine radiates through the airwaves.

Wine Buying tips Len shares his secrets to shopping for wine. 

So, grab your favorite glass, pour a generous splash, and join us as we raise our glasses to Len Presutti and the enchanting world of wine! 

You can reach Len by email Lenwmex@gmail.com

And find his show on www.wmexboston.com

Cheers,

Kim and Mark

#wine #thewonderfulworldofwine #franklinma #podcast #winebydesignwithlen #wineeducation 

Audio link -> https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-261-wine-by-design-len-presutti-cwe-interview

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 261-Wine By Design, Len Presutti CWE Interview

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Apr 15, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong hold a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

7:30 am Master Plan Committee Open House

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

9:00 am Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium 2023

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

10:00 pm Circle of Friends: Cheryl Wheeler

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Sharon 04-10-24

10:00 am Jazz Cafe 2019

11:30 am Public School Concert: FHS Chamber Music

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: Task Force

6:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Sharon 04-13-24

10:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board 04-08-24

12:00 pm Economic Development 04-10-24

2:00 pm Planning Board 04-08-24

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

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Chris Leverone is the first up in a new "Producers Series" as we go inside Franklin TV operations (audio)

FM #1171 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1171 in the series. 

Chris Leverone

This session shares my conversation with Chris Leverone “Levvy”. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Monday, April 1, 2024.

We talk about 

• The history of Silent movies, Magic lanterns

• Documentarian, sharing stories

• Zen Center “Pointing at the Moon” video podcasts

If you are interested in doing a project in video or audio, contact the studio with your idea. Info@Franklin.tv

The recording runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Chris. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1169-producer-series-chris-leverone-04-01-24

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Provide Zen Center -> https://providencezen.org/ 

Providence Zen Center video series -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_bcfzn6hkdTW4Vtxwt-Y8F7rPxqFKapu 

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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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Chris is hardly recognizable under the cover as he did camera work at the FHS Class of 2022 Graduation

Franklin.TV: Eclipse, It Happened!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 04/14/2024

Major networks covered the eclipse – live – from several locations across the U.S. TV stations along the path of totality had their own local news teams weighing in. Good coverage. Lots of fanfare and cheers. Then – on to the next news cycle.

Franklin.TV was also covering the eclipse – at the precise centerline of totality, four miles North of St. Albans, Vermont. Precise? Within a hundred feet or so, in the Champlain Country Club’s parking lot. This is where the more seasoned and serious eclipse trackers headed. For some, this was their third. Others, their fifth. We interviewed several as they set up computerized tracking systems. We learned much about eclipses, the science, and the humanity as well.

“Lots of folks headed to the park in downtown St. A’s . That’s gonna be a mosh pit. This is exactly where you want to be.” (Good advice.)

The experience of totality is quite literally other worldly.

While Sun and moon may be small against the sky, the vast scope of it completely envelopes you because the entire sky

A 360-degree wraparound ecliptic ‘sunset’

above becomes as dark as a new moon night. (Only a new moon can eclipse the Sun.) Then, the unexpected. We were on somewhat higher open ground at a golf course. While we were centered in the deep cone of totality, the far horizon all around us was still lit, and we experienced a glorious, 360-degree wraparound ‘sunset’ effect.

Our new friends – the eclipse chasers went silent, some had tears of joy. We were all totally together in the moment. They’re also providing some additional images. Our eclipse special will be completed later this year. What might we reveal? For now, we’ll just have to keep you in the dark.

Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm. 

And – as always – thanks for watching.

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

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Economic Development moves proposal to reduce parking minimums to Town Council (audio)

FM #1170 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1170 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares Franklin, MA Economic Development Subcmte meeting held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in the Council Chambers. All 4 members participated; (3 in Chambers, 1 remote (Frongillo).

Quick meeting recap:

• Bryan Taberner provided an update on moving to compliance with the MBTA requirements and per the update from MAPC, changing the commercial mixed use parking requirements would provide sufficient units to become compliant

• The initial proposal would be to remove commercial parking minimums for mixed use, keeping residential parking minimums. This would not change the other single use commercial requirement for parking minimums. The calculation would produce enough units to be compliant with MBTA community requirements. It would also require a definition of "mixed used", something already recommended from the Franklin For All project

• The ensuing discussion revolved around removing parking minimums (period). arguments put forward on both sides, ultimately agreeing to move the proposal as amended to remove all parking minimums for discussion at the Town Council and if consensus to further the process by referring to the Planning Board, etc.

My notes captured via Twitter are in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZBuN7285kwDl9mt_RnGF3PfkCk36saMm/view?usp=drive_link 

The meeting recording runs about 60 minutes.    Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1170-franklin-ma-economic-development-subcmte-mtg-04-10-24

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The Franklin TV video is available for replay on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztRXEC8UgQw

The meeting agenda and supporting documents for this session -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/april_10_2024_edc_meeting_agenda_final_fixed.pdf

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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 www.franklin.news/ or  www.Franklinmatters.org/ 

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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Economic Development moves proposal to reduce parking minimums to Town Council (audio)

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Apr 12, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel         (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

8:30 am Frank Presents: Corey Shea

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: Jacob Juncker

11:00 am Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Marry Me Chicken

1:00 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason

6:30 pm Joe Landry: Grocery Stores and Markets

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Ellis Paul

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel          (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

8:30 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

10:00 am Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship

12:30 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

1:30 pm Jazz Cafe 2019

6:30 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

10:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am  Zoning Board of Appeals 03-28-24

2:00 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals 03-28-24

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

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Apr 11, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister, and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:00 am Franklin Fallen Heroes Pt 2

8:00 am Veterans' Call: Robert Pierson

9:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Marry Me Chicken

1:00 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Jacob Juncker

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:00 pm Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill

6:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 11 - Kemp Harris

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Corey Shea

9:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

9:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

10:00 pm Franklin Art Association: Vincent Crotty

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

8:30 am Jazz Cafe 2019

10:00 am FHS Varsity Baseball v Oliver Ames 04-01-24

2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

3:30 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

4:30 pm Public School Concert: FHS Chamber Music

6:00 pm Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

7:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Stoughton 04-04-24

9:30 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission 04-04-24

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 04-04-24

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals  LIVE-Remote  996 2896 0342

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

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In this Talk Franklin episode, some updates, and then its all budget talk, until we lighten up with the Top 20 songs about schools (audio)

FM #1168 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1168 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti, School Superintendent Lucas Giguere, and Asst Superintendent Dr Tina Rogers on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.    

We get a brief recap of current events and the dive into the major discussion of the budget and the timeline around its final development. Information on the key questions that remain to be answered are discussed. 

Budget timeline:

• April 9 - School Committee votes on school’s budget

• April 12 - Town FY 2025 budget released

• April 17 - Finance Committee meeting

• April 24 - Joint meeting of School Committee & Town Council at FHS Auditorium

• May 6, 8, and 15 - Finance Committee budget hearings

• May 22, 23  - Town Council budget hearings

We close on a lighter note with discussion and laughter around the Top 20 songs about schools .https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AEq1QElhBShhGAMjH-S_uEceAfNPftlC/view?usp=drive_link 

Our conversation runs about 55 minutes.    Audio link -> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin--A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office---April-3--2024-e2i7jh3/a-ab5fial

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Contact info: for Jamie & Amy -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator 

Contact info for Lucas ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent 

and Tina ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/office-teaching-and-learning 

Town Budget page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-25-budget-materials 

School Budget page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget/pages/1-fy2025-budget 

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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 www.franklin.news/ or  www.Franklinmatters.org/ 

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"

In this Talk Franklin episode, some updates, and then its all budget talk