Mass Audubon shared the Outdoor Almanac for August

via Mass Audubon:

"Hello, August!

This new month brings Ghost Pipes in the woods, Monarch Butterflies on milkweed, coyotes howling, and more.

Download, print, and screen read here: massaudubon.org/almanac"

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19HCtUwGbA/

Franklin Almanac - Episode 14 (video)

Catching up to post the Franklin Almanac - Episode 14 (video). Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.


Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 14 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on


Introduction- 00:00-00:37
Franklin's new Treasurer Collector- 00:38-12:48
#2069 Erasing the stigma rally- 12:49-21:24
Election Day 2017- 21:25-27:00
Final Thoughts- 27:01-28:07

https://youtu.be/-Q2UQYi0BUg




The Election Collection for 2017 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/election-collection-2017.html

September 4, 2018 will be the State Primary
November 6, 2018 will be the MA State election

Additional information will be posted as the election campaigns get active after primary day.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/07/election-information-for-sep-nov-2018.html

and
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/08/election-information-for-franklin-2018.html

September 4, 2018 will be the State Primary

Franklin Almanac - Episode 13 (video)

Catching up to post the Franklin Almanac - Episode 13 (video). Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.


Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable last year, you can catch up to Episode 13 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

Introduction- 00:00-00:37
Unified Basketball, Coach Leighton- 00:38-08:06
Harvest Festival 2017- 08:08-14:48
Sext Ed Forum- 14:50-23:20
Final Thoughts- 23:21-24:38

https://youtu.be/XUYBnpYUcpM

Franklin Almanac - Episode 12 (video)

Catching up to post the Franklin Almanac - Episode 12 (video). Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.


Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable last year, you can catch up to Episode 12 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

Introduction- 00:00-00:39
Susan Rosen- 00:40-08:33
FSPA- 08:34-14:20
Massachusetts Green Communities- 14:21-22:50
Berry Insurance Halloween Costume Drive- 22:51-27:40
Final Thoughts- 27:41-29:05



https://youtu.be/lLDnNegiQ3Q



Visit www.FSPAonline.com for more information, including the FSPA catalog, summer brochure, and fall class schedule.

Franklin School For The Performing Arts

Franklin Almanac - Episode 11 (video)

Catching up to post the Franklin Almanac - Episode 11 (video). Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.


Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 11 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

Introduction- 00:00-00:40
St.Rocco's Festival- 00:41-6:25
#2069 Opioid crisis- 6:26-16:35
Thomas Angelo, Athletic Director- 16:36-25:13
Final Thoughts- 25:14-26:37

https://youtu.be/sQWmK4VklCs



Just what is #2069?
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/09/just-what-is-2069.html

The SAFE Coalition provides support for individuals and family and friends of those suffering from substance abuse.  http://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Franklin Almanac - Episode 11 (video) 

Franklin Almanac - Episode 10 (video) - from the archives

Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 10 (video) from the archives in August 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.


Franklin Almanac Episode 10 with Host Polikseni Manxhari was originally broadcast on Aug 14, 2017.

• Introduction- 00:00-00:36
• Sara Ahern, Superintendent of Franklin Public Schools- 00:37-09:52
• Franklin Cultural Festival-09:53-15:17
• Operation Chill-15:18-21:00
• DARE Program-21:01-27:05
• Final Thoughts-27:06-28:30

Note: you might recognize someone as he talks about letting "magic happen" at the end of the Franklin Cultural Festival segment

https://youtu.be/7sDrKRgzaNw

Electric Youth and Future Shock pleased the crowd at the Town Common
on the opening night of the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival

Franklin Almanac - Episode 9 (video) - from the archives

Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 9 (video) from the archives in July 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.


Franklin Almanac Episode 9 with Host Polikseni Manxhari was published on Jul 24, 2017. It is available for replay on YouTube after being broadcast on the local Verizon and Comcast cable channels.

• Introduction- 0:00-0:35
• Franklin Legion 5k- 0:36-3:51
• Housing Threshold- 3:52-11:25
• Algonquin Pipeline- 11:26-18:54
• Franklin Farmers Market- 18:56-23:51
• Final thoughts and closing-23:52-25:20

https://youtu.be/2T9AmqOCIo8

two rows of vendors at the Franklin Farmers Market

Franklin Almanac - Episode 8 (video) - from the archives

Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 8 (video) from the archives in July 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.

Franklin Almanac Episode 8 With Host Polikseni Manxhari is available for replay on YouTube. The show was originally posted on Jul 5, 2017

• Intro - 00:00-00:42
• Strawberry Stroll - 00:43-06:30
• Interview with Nan Rafter - 06:31-14:52
• Plaque dedication for Harvey Nasuti - 14:53-20:00
• LED streetlights - 20:01-27:40
• Final Thoughts - 27:41-29:57

https://youtu.be/WXiOH-zu9cs

Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 1

Franklin Almanac - Episode 7 (video) - from the archives

Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 7 (video) from the archives in July 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.

Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 7 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

1. Opening- 00:00- 00:43
2. Healthy Kids Day- 00:44-05:47
3. Franklin Beautification Day- 05:48-10:17
4. HMEA 5K- 10:18-15:17
5. Franklin Fourth of July Celebration- 15:28-22:40
6. In Memory of Michael Doherty- 22:42-25:15
7. Final Thoughts- 25:16- 27:18

https://youtu.be/GjmFaucLr_s




For more about the Franklin Downtown Partnership
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

For more about the HMEA   https://hmea.org/

By way of disclosure, I am a citizen member of the Downtown Partnership and a regular volunteer to help the HMEA conduct the 5K road race.

Rep Jeff Roy and HMEA CEO Mike Moloney pushing their HMEA partners in the 5K road race held on May 21, 2017. I provided the 2 mile splits to the runners and captured this photo on Upper Union St

Franklin Almanac - Episode 6 (video) - from the archives

Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 6 (video) from the archives in early 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.

Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 6 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

1. Opening/intro- 00:00-00:43
2. Empty Bowls Dinner- 00:43-6:48
3. "Hate has no home here" campaign-6:48-11:05
4. Safe Coalition 5k- 11:06-17:28
5. Horace Mann Statue- 17:29- 26:34
6. Final Thoughts- 26.35- 28:53

https://youtu.be/tXozpG_livQ




Local source for Hate has No Home signs
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/people-are-really-looking-for-way-to.html

More about the Safe Coalition can be found http://safecoalitionma.com/

The audio recording of the Horace Mann Statue Unveiling ceremony is available here  http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/fm-130-audio-recording-of-horace-mann.html

the Horace Mann statue stands to welcome folks to downtown Franklin

Franklin Almanac - Episode 5 (video) - from the archives

Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 5 (video) from the archives in July 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.


Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 5 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

1. Intro- 0:00-0:31
2. Spectra Access Northeast Pipeline- 0:31-8:35
3. Madalene Village interview 8:36- 21:48
4. Madalene Village resident feedback-21:48-23:43
5. Distracted Driver Simulation- 23:51- 28:34
6. Earth Day-28:35-29:14
7. Final thoughts-29:15-31:06

https://youtu.be/Qusc54gjiRU

Franklin Public Access Studio, 23 Hutchinson Street

Franklin Almanac - Episode 4 (video) - from the archives

Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 4 (video) from the archives in early 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.

Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 4 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

• Relay for Life (Franklin, Bellingham, Wrentham)
• Empty Bowls - FHS fund raising for the Franklin Food Pantry
• Blood drives for Boston Children's Hospital

More about the Empty Bowls program and to donate to the Franklin Food Pantry
https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/give-help/volunteer/empty-bowls/

More about the Sabini-Leite twin's blood drives
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/blood-drive-march-4-hockomock-ymca.html

Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School
coordinate blood drives for the Boston Children's Hospital

Franklin Almanac - Episode 3 (video) - from the archives

Re-posting the Franklin Almanac - Episode 3 (video) from the archives in early 2017.


Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 3 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

• Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA)
• Franklin AAA office offers RMV services to members
• the Franklin Chapter of Neighbor Brigade
• Franklin's new WFPR 102.9 FM

Find out more about each of the organizations featured in this episode

• Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA)  https://hmea.org/
• Franklin AAA office offers RMV services to members   https://www.southernnewengland.aaa.com/branches/franklin-branch-office
• the Franklin Chapter of Neighbor Brigade  https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/d344e590-7541-488a-8594-34b5f451db96/1
• Franklin's new WFPR 102.9 FM  http://www.franklin.tv/

Polikseni Manxhari hosts Franklin Almanac Episode 3

Episode 2 of the Franklin Almanac (YouTube) from the archives

A re-post of Episode 2 of the Franklin Almanac from the archives in 2017.


Polikseni Manxhari covers four stories in the new episode of Franklin Almanac now available from Franklin TV. Broadcast on Franklin cable channel at noon and 7:00 PM. You can also view the show via YouTube.

• Make Change for Change
• The 40% Club at Franklin High School
• Milford new radio station MyFM 101.3
• The story behind the new video for Jamie Barrett's song "The City called the Town of Franklin" produced by Chris Flynn

Jaime Barrett

Franklin Almanac Episode 10 (YouTube)

Franklin Almanac Episode 10 with Host Polikseni Manxhari was originally broadcast on Aug 14, 2017.

• Introduction- 00:00-00:36
• Sara Ahern, Superintendent of Franklin Public Schools- 00:37-09:52
• Franklin Cultural Festival-09:53-15:17
• Operation Chill-15:18-21:00
• DARE Program-21:01-27:05
• Final Thoughts-27:06-28:30

Note: you might recognize someone as he talks about letting "magic happen" at the end of the Franklin Cultural Festival segment

Electric Youth and Future Shock pleased the crowd at the Town Common
on the opening night of the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival

Franklin Almanac Episode 9 (YouTube)

Franklin Almanac Episode 9 with Host Polikseni Manxhari was published on Jul 24, 2017. It is available for replay on YouTube after being broadcast on the local Verizon and Comcast cable channels.

• Introduction- 0:00-0:35
• Franklin Legion 5k- 0:36-3:51
• Housing Threshold- 3:52-11:25
• Algonquin Pipeline- 11:26-18:54
• Franklin Farmers Market- 18:56-23:51
• Final thoughts and closing-23:52-25:20

two rows of vendors at the Franklin Farmers Market

Franklin Almanac Episode 8 (YouTube)

Franklin Almanac Episode 8 With Host Polikseni Manxhari is available for replay on YouTube. The show was originally posted on Jul 5, 2017

• Intro - 00:00-00:42
• Strawberry Stroll - 00:43-06:30
• Interview with Nan Rafter - 06:31-14:52
• Plaque dedication for Harvey Nasuti - 14:53-20:00
• LED streetlights - 20:01-27:40
• Final Thoughts - 27:41-29:57

Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 1

Franklin Almanac - Episode 7 (video)

Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 7 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

1. Opening- 00:00- 00:43
2. Healthy Kids Day- 00:44-05:47
3. Franklin Beautification Day- 05:48-10:17
4. HMEA 5K- 10:18-15:17
5. Franklin Fourth of July Celebration- 15:28-22:40
6. In Memory of Michael Doherty- 22:42-25:15
7. Final Thoughts- 25:16- 27:18

For more about the Franklin Downtown Partnership
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

For more about the HMEA   https://hmea.org/

By way of disclosure, I am a citizen member of the Downtown Partnership and a regular volunteer to help the HMEA conduct the 5K road race.

Rep Jeff Roy and HMEA CEO Mike Moloney pushing their HMEA partners in the 5K road race held on May 21, 2017. I provided the 2 mile splits to the runners and captured this photo on Upper Union St

Franklin Almanac - Episode 6 (video)

Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 6 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

1. Opening/intro- 00:00-00:43
2. Empty Bowls Dinner- 00:43-6:48
3. "Hate has no home here" campaign-6:48-11:05
4. Safe Coalition 5k- 11:06-17:28
5. Horace Mann Statue- 17:29- 26:34
6. Final Thoughts- 26.35- 28:53

Local source for Hate has No Home signs
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/people-are-really-looking-for-way-to.html

More about the Safe Coalition can be found http://safecoalitionma.com/

The audio recording of the Horace Mann Statue Unveiling ceremony is available here  http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/fm-130-audio-recording-of-horace-mann.html

the Horace Mann statue stands to welcome folks to downtown Franklin

Franklin Almanac - Episode 5 (video)

Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 5 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

1. Intro- 0:00-0:31
2. Spectra Access Northeast Pipeline- 0:31-8:35
3. Madalene Village interview 8:36- 21:48
4. Madalene Village resident feedback-21:48-23:43
5. Distracted Driver Simulation- 23:51- 28:34
6. Earth Day-28:35-29:14
7. Final thoughts-29:15-31:06

Franklin Public Access Studio, 23 Hutchinson Street