Boston Globe: Measles is resurging across the country. Here are the New England towns most vulnerable to an outbreak (map)

"After decades of control, measles is resurging across the United States, pushing the country closer to losing its elimination status. While Massachusetts and other New England states remain well-protected because they have high vaccination rates, Boston researchers have found a new way to identify small pockets that are surprisingly vulnerable to outbreaks."

Boston Globe: Measles is resurging across the country. Here are the New England towns most vulnerable to an outbreak (map)

Shared from -> https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/23/metro/measles-cases-outbreak-massachusetts/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

New map shows how to spot the measles risk level in your ZIP code - ABC News

For the first time, a map has been created that allows people to type in their ZIP code and see an estimated percentage of their neighbors who have been vaccinated against measles.

New map shows how to spot the measles risk level in your ZIP code - ABC News

Shared from -> https://abcnews.go.com/Health/new-map-shows-spot-measles-risk-level-zip/story?id=129179712

Halloween decoration winners announced

The Franklin Lions Club announce decoration winners:

"Thank you to everyone who entered the 5th Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest! All of the displays were amazing and such a joy to observe.

Thank you to all of our judges as this was not an easy task! Score sheets are in, calculated, and we have the winners! 

I will announce the top 10 displays here. First, second, and third place winners will receive an email outlining the award presentation. 

Top 3 winners will receive a yard sign to display with pride and a declaration from State Representative Jeffrey Roy!

1.. 404 Martello Rd: Raven's Hallow Cemetery and The Poison Garden

2.. 2 Overlook Drive: Bruce Wonka’s Haunted Candyland

3.. 35 Meadowlark Lane: Pumpkin Patch of the Dead

4. 65 Summer Street: REDЯUM MANOR

5. 6 Hayden lane: Rumble in the graveyard

6. 65 Pond St: Everything scary

7. 3 Ashbury Drive: Haunted House at 3 Ashboo-ry Drive

8. 674 Pleasant Street: Jimmy “bones” Buffett Tribute

9. 787 Lincoln St: Disney’s Haunted Mansion

10. 6 Anchorage Road: Graveyard Playground

Community Vote: Thank you to everyone who saw each display and voted for your favorite. This years’ Community winner is: 35 Meadowlark Lane: Pumpkin Patch of the Dead 

If you haven’t already, please go out and see all of the creative and fun displays the Franklin Community has to offer!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/kVPZhQna8q2owCqq/

The Franklin MA Lions Club shares the 2024 Halloween house decorating contest Community Map

The Franklin Lions Club shares: 

"The 2024 Halloween house decorating contest Community Map is here! 

The Franklin MA Lions Club

All of the entries have been compiled into a Google map complete with the display name and address. 

Click here to open the map -> https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1FHbsUZhmtL_D19wNXBbVPzx5PQ6Kzsw&ll=42.10077812533128%2C-71.40827025&z=13"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/iJzQDn1euMrpGK5S/

Franklin Lions Halloween house decorating contest map of locations

The 2022 Halloween house decorating contest Community Map is here! 

All of the entries have been compiled into a Google map complete with the display name,  address,  and when the best time to view is.   

Click here to open the map: tinyurl.com/a3ektuvd

 

Franklin Lions Halloween house decorating contest map of locations

Visual Capitalist: maps with background info on Ukraine and Russia

Visual Capitalist: Map explainer on Ukraine -> https://www.visualcapitalist.com/map-explainer-ukraine/

Visual Capitalist: Map explainer on Ukraine -> https://www.visualcapitalist.com/map-explainer-ukraine/

Also from Visual Capitalist: 4 Historical Maps that Explain the USSR ->   https://www.visualcapitalist.com/4-historical-maps-that-explain-the-ussr/

4 Historical Maps that Explain the USSR - 1930's

The Halloween Decoration Contest Map is ready

via the Franklin Cultural Council

"It's been a mad rush to get this all ready to share! Kudos again to ALLEGRA PRINT & MARKETING in Franklin for helping us push this through quickly!
Judges will be out tonight and tomorrow night picking the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners!

You can pick up a HARDCOPY of this map at the library this weekend. Pick up at the ramp entrance of the library on Saturday from 9-5pm or Sunday from 1:30-5pm. Thank you, Allegra Print and Marketing!

— at Allegra Design Print Mail."

Shared from Facebook:

https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=205728321673283&id=100067083505968

The Halloween Decoration Contest Map is ready

FM #346 Stormwater Ad hoc SubComm Mtg - 9/09/20 (Audio)

FM #346 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 346 in the series.

This session shares the Stormwater Ad-hoc Subcommittee meeting held on Wednesday, Sep 9, 2020. The meeting was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Chair Melanie Hamblen officially opened the meeting.

• One of the key questions for the proposed stormwater utility fee is “What is impervious area? “ The DPW has updated one of the GIS Franklin maps with the calculation per property.
• The new web page highlighted during this meeting is a great start. How to calculate the fee based upon your impervious area needs to be added. What credits are available also need to be added.
• The utility fee proposal now moves to the Town Council for further discussion. There will be more info coming on this as it continues to develop for an implementation in July 2021.

The show notes contain links to the agenda doc, the Stormwater Division page, the new impervious area map, and my notes from the meeting. 

The meeting itself runs about just under an hour, so let’s listen to the Stormwater Ad-hoc Subcommittee meeting.  Audio file =   https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HXb02rPK

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Stormwater Division page
https://www.franklinma.gov/stormwater-division

Impervious Area Map
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e45452a3047e4c83b27170a8f4f79aa5 

My meeting notes
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/09/stormwater-ad-hoc-committee-recap-sep-9.html

The meeting agenda
https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/2020-09-09_stormwater_ad_hoc_committee_0.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 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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FM #346 Stormwater Ad hoc SubComm Mtg - 9/09/20 (Audio)

FM #319 Town Council - MAPC Market Study - 7/29/20 (audio)

FM #319 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 319 in the series.

This session shares a key segment of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The meeting was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Chair Tom Mercer opened the meeting on schedule at 7:00 PM. After running through several appointments, the agenda gets to the item for the presentation and discussion on the Market Study prepared by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Raul Gonzalez, Senior Planner leads the presentation after an introduction by Bryan Taberner, Director of Planning and Community Development.

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to the individual documents referenced.

This meeting segment runs just about 44 minutes, so let’s listen to the presentation and discussion on the Market Study.

Audio file:  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-319-town-council-mapc-market-study-7-29-20

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Town Council agenda
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-july-29.html

Market Study Report
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-franklin-market-study

Market Study presentation
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/mapc_franklin_market_analysis_102219.pdf

My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/town-council-recap-reluctantly-approves.html


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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/
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"

FM #319 Town Council - MAPC Market Study - 7/29/20  (audio)