Showing posts with label YouTube. Show all posts
Showing posts with label YouTube. Show all posts

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Samantha Piette talks about floral arrangements, pop ups, workshops & Valentine's Day (Video & audio)

FM #1626 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1626 in the series. 


We sat with Samantha Piette, entrepreneur creating Piette Petal Co, an artisanal florist operating on the internet and in pop up shops for now. 


We talked about her road to floral arrangements, the build up to Valentine’s Day and all that she offers. We recorded this virtually via Zoom on Monday, December 29, 2025.


The recording runs about 22 minutes


Audio link -> 
https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1626-piette-petal-co-12-29-25/




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Piette Petal Co can be found -> https://piettepetalco.com/


Follow Samantha on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/piette.petal.co.floral/ 


Taco Tuesdays at Maya Mexican Cocina (from spring to fall)  -> https://mayamexicancocina.com/




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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

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


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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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Incident Report on Town Council (Dec 3) & ZBA (Dec 4) meetings

Incident Report on Town Council (Dec 3) & ZBA (Dec 4) meetings
Incident Report on Town Council (Dec 3) & ZBA (Dec 4) meetings 
The following “incident report” was prepared by Steve Sherlock in coordination with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Franklin TV Executive Director Peter Fasciano.




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** The Dec 3, 2025 Town Council meeting issue:


Franklin TV equipment in Council Chambers took a power surge during the storm Tuesday night causing the loss of some critical equipment. Studio personnel worked Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Friday’s work seems to have brought the systems back to operational status. Additional testing will be done before the meetings next week


Action:

  • The Town Council Dec 3, 2025 meeting needs to be reconstructed from the Zoom recording and Council Chamber recording. This will take time but will be shared once ready. 

    • Processing underway by Franklin TV

  • The studio equipment is Franklin TV responsibility; the studio location in Council Chambers is powered by the Town. Power management from the Town is optimal.  A few years ago backup power was revised to distribute to 'mission critical' service points throughout the building in an emergency.  It's referenced as red-socketing.  You see red wall sockets in hospitals and anywhere that power must be maintained under all conditions.  It answers the question:  If power goes away, what points must we maintain?  It divides the building into "must do, like to do".  The Franklin TV control room is included. The implementation was smartly accomplished. The issue that arose in this case was a failure in the Franklin TV UPS - (uninterruptible power supply) the one thing that should have protected the system.  

    • The UPS is effective and necessary, but not absolutely guaranteed. Franklin TV to replace the UPS


** Thursday’s Dec 4, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting issues:


The Thursday Zoning Board of Appeals meeting had less of a technical glitch and more of a resource issue to manage the meeting. The technical glitch occurred prior to the meeting start and the check to resolve was not completed before the meeting started. The meeting was recorded, and immediately upon conclusion, made available to YouTube.

  • All meetings scheduled for broadcast start on Zoom.

  • The Town manages the meeting or webinar format, setting time, permissions, and managing the attendees (admitting, muting/unmuting, etc.). 

  • One of the key steps is for the Town to permission the Franklin TV account to record the meeting. This recording is then fed through the Franklin TV network to feed the Comcast and Verizon cable subscribers as well as to YouTube. 

The technical glitch on Thursday was an update to the YouTube feed controller. Comcast and Verizon broadcast feeds were handled properly. The YouTube feed was fixed immediately after the meeting ended and the meeting was public at that time.


The management glitch was in Town administration of the meeting. A new person was at the controls and unaware of the lack of the feed to YouTube. Once made aware, then the general public were added to the session (beginning approx. 7:00 PM).


Action:

  • Franklin TV to confirm feed configurations are proper and operational before next week's meetings.

    • As noted in the Town Council issue, Franklin TV will be conducting additional testing to confirm both the Chamber studio and feed configurations are operational

  • There needs to be a backchannel for those conducting the meeting to communicate other than through the open meeting, especially when the open meeting itself is an issue. The backchannel process needs to be defined, process and communications confirmed to better manage future meeting issues. (Note: this backchannel is much more important for Remotely Only meetings, generally, folks are together in the Council Chambers or 3rd floor training room and can address the issues and determine a communication plan if needed)

    • Town Administrator Jamie Hellen acknowledges and will coordinate appropriate parties



Monday, December 8, 2025

USA Facts video series - well worth binging !! (video)

The 6 part series by Steve Ballmer and USAFacts is worth binging. Each episode is between 6 and 10 minutes.

USA Facts video series - well worth binging !!
USA Facts video series - well worth binging !!


It is recommended to start with episode 1

You can also go directly to the USAFacts page and try their interactive version which is still in beta test.  https://usafacts.org/just-the-facts/

Why share these? The terminology and principles also apply here in Franklin.

Affordable being a key term. In the discussions I have at the Senior Center (and elsewhere), I always qualify "affordable" as Capital A - that defined by the Federal and State process, or little "a" - the affordable that can be covered by what is in our wallet or income reach.

Monday, November 3, 2025

Town Council Candidate Summaries (photo album)

The folks at One Franklin took the dozen video interviews I conducted with the help of the Town Council candidates, and summarized them in a cool 5 slides per candidate layout. 

You can view the full set of pictures/slides here ->  

or scroll through the photo album here ->

2025-Franklin-MA-TownCouncil_CandidateSummaries


The complete set of 25 candidate interviews (including the 12 summarized here) can be found in one YouTube playlist ->  bit.ly/2025-ElectionCollection

Thursday, September 18, 2025

"Progressive reforms often include concessions such as hold harmless clauses for political feasibility" (video)

Tracy O'Connell Novick (@TracyNovick) posted Mon, Sep 15, 2025:
"Progressive reforms often include concessions such as hold harmless clauses for political feasibility, which can limit their potential equalizing effects."

#amreading
Shared from -> https://t.co/PMOzfQoyKK 


Video brief from article co-author -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDz2cse0WnU



Tuesday, September 9, 2025

FHS sports schedule for broadcast this week

FHS sports schedule for broadcast this week
FHS sports schedule for broadcast this week
Schedule for sports for the week!

Checkout Franklin Pride TV on YouTube for live streams


Or use Franklin Pride TV - YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools





Monday, September 1, 2025

ReThinking: Jacinda Ardern on leading with empathy and overcoming self-doubt (video)

ReThinking: Jacinda Ardern on leading with empathy and overcoming self-doubt (video)
Re:Thinking with Adam Grant
"When Jacinda Ardern was thrown into the race for New Zealand’s prime ministry just months before the general election in 2017, she had no intention of even running for the position—but she knew it was her responsibility to become the leader her country needed. 

In this episode, Adam and Jacinda reflect on strategies for closing confidence gaps, discuss the importance of compassion in leadership, and break down a phenomenon that New Zealanders call “tall poppy syndrome.” 

They also look back on Jacinda’s most pivotal decisions, from steering the country through the COVID pandemic to stepping down as Prime Minister."



Sunday, August 31, 2025

FHS Fall Sports Resume this week (and so does the Franklin TV broadcasts)

FHS Fall Sports Resume this week (and so does the Franklin TV broadcasts)
FHS Fall Sports Resume this week
(and so does the Franklin TV broadcasts)
FHS FALL SPORTS START NEXT WEEK!

Franklin Pride TV on YouTube to watch Live streams of all home games!

For Football all home & away games!

YouTube link -> https://www.youtube.com/@franklinpridetv7819

OR


Franklin Pride TV - YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools 





Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, August 27, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti
8:30 am FUMC: Cathy Cargill Koch
10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Clark, Cutler and McDermott
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Fish
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Meatballs
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11
3:30 pm 4th of July 2025: Jamie Barrett
5:30 pm More Perfect Union: Teachers Unions
8:30 pm Celebrate with Pride 2025: Queens of the South Coast

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

7:00 am Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25
8:30 am Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports
11:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22
12:30 pm Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship 2025
3:30 pm Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship 2025
6:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Taunton 04-09-25
8:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Oliver Ames 03-31-25

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

8:00 am  Town Council 08-13-25
2:00 pm  Town Council 08-13-25

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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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, August 26, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am Joe Landry: Hurricane of 1938
9:00 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti
10:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Meatballs
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11
3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock
4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
6:00 pm Horace Mann PSA
6:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture
7:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 2
8:00 pm 4th of July 2025: Jamie Barrett

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

7:00 am Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25
8:30 am Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021
10:00 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti
12:30 pm Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22
2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Oliver Ames 04-02-25
4:30 pm Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship 2025
8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde

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

8:00 am School Committee 08-12-25
12:00 pm Finance Committee 08-11-25
2:00 pm School Committee 08-12-25
7:00 pm School Committee  CHAMBERS  832 6423 2582  Word 929570

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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Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

Monday, August 25, 2025

Franklin TV schedule for Monday, Aug 25, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY
7:00 am Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock
8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports
9:00 am 4th of July 2025: Jamie Barrett
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Fish
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Meatballs
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4
3:02 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11
4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
5:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture
6:30 pm Horace Mann PSA
7:00 pm Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1
8:30 pm Celebrate with Pride 2025: Queens of the South Coast

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

8:30 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports
9:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
10:30 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22
12:00 pm Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22
1:30 pm Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25
3:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Oliver Ames 03-31-25
6:00 pm Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship 2025
9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde

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


8:00 am Planning Board 07-28-25
12:00 pm Finance Committee 08-11-25
2:00 pm Planning Board 07-28-25
7:00 pm Planning Board  CHAMBERS  816 6919 3330

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