Congressman Auchincloss invites you for a Virtual Update and Q&A - March 24

Hi neighbor, On Monday, March 24, I'll be hosting a Virtual Update and Q&A. This is an opportunity for you to raise questions and hear updates on what I'm doing to represent the district's values & priorities. Details about the Q&A are below. I hope you'll be able to join me. Virtual Update and Q&A with Congressman Jake Auchincloss Monday, March 24, 2025 7:15pm – 8:15pm RSVP for the Zoom link HERE *By registering for this event, you grant our office permission to send you future communications and updates. Sincerely, Jake Auchincloss WASHINGTON 15 Independence Avenue SE 1524 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5931 NEWTON 29 Crafts Street Suite 375 Newton, MA 02458 Phone: (617) 332-3333 ATTLEBORO 8 North Main Street Suite 200 Attleboro, MA 02703 Phone: (508) 431-1110

ALERT: Different Mar 20, 2025 meeting instead of 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node mtg

Hey, 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node members,

We're going to do things a little differently this Thursday's meeting time as it's the season for campaign launches!

This Thursday is the launch of the 350 Mass Save Money With Clean Heat campaign from 7:00-9:00pm on Zoom.

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

This is ordinarily our bi-monthly meeting only on Zoom anyway, so I think it's advantageous to use it to become familiar with the campaign.

Perhaps you saw in the Climate Weekly newsletter that the Make Polluters Pay campaign launch was last Sunday in Boston. Here is today's Climate Weekly:

Last Sunday, 350 Mass, Mass Power Forward and our whole coalition gathered to launch the 2025-2026 Make Polluters Pay campaign! For decades, big fossil fuel companies have made trillions of dollars while destroying our shared environment. It's time to make polluters pay. Thank you to the volunteers who planned the event and our speakers, including Iselle Barrios of the Massachusetts Youth Climate Coalition (MYCC) and Tristan Thomas of Alternatives for Community and the Environment (ACE).  Watch a recording of the launch and learn more about the campaign at the Polluters Pay website.

IN ANY CASE, I'd like to propose everyone register for and attend this Thursday's Save Money with Clean Heat launch instead of having a regular node meeting.

The registration for the Save Money with Clean Heat campaign launch Zoom is here. See you on Zoom!

With gratitude,

Carolyn

Boston Globe: "In re-filed bill, Healey takes second swing to allow cities and towns to raise taxes on hotels, meals, cars"

"Governor Maura Healey on Friday filed legislation geared toward cities and towns that would cement the option for hybrid public meetings, and allow local leaders to raise the tax rate on hotel stays, meals, and cars in their borders.

The sprawling proposal, which Healey previewed to municipal leaders at the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s annual conference in Boston last week, mirrors parts of legislation that Healey filed a year ago, which died in the Legislature.

Among those provisions she’s reintroducing are three tax proposals that her administration last year estimated could collectively generate more than $150 million in new annual tax revenue for towns and cities.

Boston Globe: "In re-filed bill, Healey takes second
swing to allow cities and towns to
raise taxes on hotels, meals, cars"

They include a provision that would allow towns and cities to collect a 1 percent tax on meals in restaurants and local stores, up from the current 0.75 percent maximum. Healey’s bill would also create an option for cities and towns to charge an additional 5 percent on the motor vehicle excise fee residents pay."

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required) ->

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/31/metro/healey-municipal-bill-taxes/

or 

Link to legislation document -> https://www.mass.gov/doc/healey-files-mea/download

Link to Gov Healey's press release -> https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-files-municipal-empowerment-bill-to-enhance-ability-of-local-leaders-to-deliver-high-quality-services-for-their-communities

Come to 350 Mass Greater Franklin node meeting Thursday, Nov 21 (virtual meeting)

Hi, everyone!

Our 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be tomorrow night at 7 PM! Our meeting will be a Zoom only meeting from 7:00-9:00pm. Please join us!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81930304274?pwd=Tm9VdGxYcDFaVTVDUkwyT3YvUnlFdz09

Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274    Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

Take a look at a full rundown of the climate bill that passed last week and we'll discuss at the meeting. 

We could also talk about a useful article in this authoritarian time. 

Come to 350 Mass Greater Franklin node meeting Thursday, Nov 21  (virtual meeting)

I'm not entirely sure what else we should talk about at tomorrow's meeting, so I want to encourage you to send me an email with suggestions.

Come learn what more you can do!  

For more news about ongoing and upcoming events, please sign up for the Climate Weekly email. Also, check out upcoming events on the 350 Mass website.

WE NEED YOUR THOUGHTS AND VOICES, JOIN US!

With gratitude,

Node Co-coordinators 

Carolyn Barthel and Steve Derdiarian

508-335-0848 Carolyn's cell

Town of Franklin Board of Health meeting agenda for scheduled session Nov 6 at 5 PM (virtual)

BOARD OF HEALTH 

AGENDA

November 6, 2024

The Board of Health will be conducting the Board of Health meeting on Google meet at 5:00 p.m. The Public has the option dialing into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by copying the link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required).

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

● October 2, 2024

NEW BUSINESS

● Vote on IMA for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant

● American Heart Association blood pressure kits discussion

● Franklin community coat drive discussion

● Metacomet shared service grant regional inspector

● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report

CITIZENS COMMENTARY

ADJOURNMENT

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/11-6-24.pdf

Town of Franklin Board of Health meeting agenda for scheduled session Nov 6 at 5 PM (virtual)

Senator Becca Rausch schedules a Virtual Youth Town Hall - Oct 21

via Senator Rausch:

"Coming soon: my team and I will be hosting a Virtual Youth Town Hall on Monday, October 21 at 6 PM. This Youth Town Hall is a unique opportunity for students from across our district to participate in the democratic process and discuss the issues they care about the most. 

This not only provides a real engagement opportunity for youth, but also helps to inform my legislative work.   

Our Youth Town Hall is open exclusively to students in grades 8-12 living or studying in Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, or Wrentham. Please share this link with any students interested in politics or community engagement. 

If you have any questions, please email my Communications Director, Adrian Pforzheimer, at adrian.pforzheimer@masenate.gov. "

Sign up for the Youth Town Hall -> https://beccarauschma.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09452b4d597ce95fe20563af4&id=dddb2eca91&e=409dce3a6f

Shared from the recent Rausch Report newsletter ->    https://mailchi.mp/masenate/monthlynewsletter-18243022

Senator Becca Rausch schedules a Virtual Youth Town Hall - Oct 21

Board of Health scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Sep 4 at 5:00 PM

BOARD OF HEALTH 

AGENDA

September 4, 2024 - 5:00 PM

(likely only virtual due to renovations at Municipal Bldg)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

● June 2024

NEW BUSINESS

● Sunshine Lily Spa closure-hearing request

● Local upgrade request or 9 Julie Dawn Drive

● Fall health fair update

● Metacomet shared service grant regional inspector

● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report - August

CITIZENS COMMENTARY

ADJOURNMENT

Agenda doc lists only the remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/9-4-24_-_agenda.pdf

Board of Health scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Sep 4 at 5:00 PM

Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee schedules virtual meeting Aug 29 at 7 PM

Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee

August 29, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM

Agenda

1. Review 8/26 Draft Implementation Plan

2. Next steps

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/landusezoningagenda_-_2024-08-29.pdf

 

Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee schedules virtual meeting Aug 29 at 7 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting scheduled for Thursday, Aug 15 (virtual only)

Greetings all!

Our 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting is this Thursday (Aug 15th) evening at 7 PM! 

It will be Virtual only, by Zoom from 7:00-9:00 PM!

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting scheduled for Thursday, Aug 15 (virtual only)

We will be continuing to delve into the Commonwealth's legislature failing to pass climate legislation.  In particular we will be discussing what constructive strategies and actions our Node can take both on its own and in concert with 350Mass and other allied environmental groups to leverage their doing so during the legislature's current informal session and going forward.

 

We will additionally be discussing strategies for reforming the current endemic dysfunctional behaviors of the legislature.  Please read these articles on some of the causes of this.

 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/08/12/opinion/wrong-way-boost-legislative-pay/?p1=BGSearch_Overlay_Results

 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/08/05/metro/massachusetts-house-stipends-leadership-pay/ 

 

And we can also revisit the Letters to the Editor Toolkit introduced at our larger group meeting the evening after close of session:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11cXe6KKquSE64cg-aX1XWESedywUDxBsjSMdBL-lPOw/edit

Come learn what you can do!  

For more news about ongoing and upcoming events, please sign up for the Climate Weekly email. Also, check out upcoming events on the 350 Mass website.

WE NEED YOUR VOICES TO PUSH FOR A STRONG BILL! JOIN US!

With gratitude,

Node Co-coordinators 

Carolyn Barthel and Steve Derdiarian

Thursday, August 15th, evening at 7-9 PM

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, August 13, 2024?

Tuesday, August 13

12:00pm Tayler Swift Party (Raillery Public House)

7:00pm Musical Bingo  (Raillery Public House)

7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV Studio)

**  Town Meetings today   **

• Design Review Meeting Agenda (Virtual meeting)

Event Date:  Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/design_review_8-13-2024.pdf

• Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee Meeting (virtual meeting)

Event Date:  Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/landusezoningagenda_-_2024-08-13.pdf

• Franklin School Committee Meeting (Council Chambers, Zoom, & YouTube)

Event Date:  Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_school_committee_meeting_6.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting - Agenda for June 24 virtual only meeting

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee

Community Relations Subcommittee

June 24, 2024 - 5:00 PM

Virtual Only

A G E N D A

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

● New FPS Website

● FY25 Communication Planning

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/community_relations_subcom_agenda_-_6_24_24.pdf

Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting - Agenda for June 24 virtual only meeting

Sustainability Subcommittee scheduled to meet virtually June 5 at 5 PM

Sustainability - Master Plan Subcommittee - Agenda
June 5, 2024 - 5:00 PM
Meeting will be on Zoom only

1. Discuss Sustainability goals and objectives

 

 

Agenda doc and remote info ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/sustainability_-agenda_2024-6-5.pdf

 

Sustainability Subcommittee scheduled to meet virtually June 5 at 5 PM

Franklin School Committee: Community Relations Subcommittee - May 23 - 6 PM - Virtual Only

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee

Community Relations Subcommittee

May 23, 2024 - 6:00 PM

Virtual Only

A G E N D A

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

● Strawberry Stroll Planning

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/community_relations_subcom_agenda_-_5_23_24.pdf

Franklin School Committee: Community Relations Subcommittee - May 23 - 6 PM - Virtual Only

Master Plan Subcommittee: Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources - May 14 (virtual meeting)

Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources

Master Plan Subcommittee

May 14, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held virtually

Agenda

1. Role Call

2. Discussion and edits of Open Space and Recreation & Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Goals and Objectives in light of additional public input

Agenda doc with virtual participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/osrp_and_nchr_subcommittee_agenda_-_may_14th_2024.pdf

Master Plan Subcommittee: Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources - May 14 (virtual meeting)

Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Jan 17 at 11 AM

What is going on with .... ?

What happened to ....?

How come .... ?

Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm Community Information Director (volunteer), for an informal and informative Q&A session. 

What is the session about?

• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have

Steve will also be interested to find out what you think should be on the "watch list" for 2024? 

When: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM  

Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom

If you want the Zoom link, please use this form (https://forms.gle/yPGvpaJJbdu4Q6yu6), or check with the Senior Center front desk, or email me.  

Download this flyer as a reminder or to share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q2FcXBb3xYclaE4tW8sXoObMsAYuQ4cy/view?usp=drive_link

Get your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Jan 17 at 11 AM

Franklin Public Library: All that Glitters is Gold: Gustav Klimt - 7 PM

"Hybrid Program | Register Here for Virtual option

When you think of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt you may think of Art Nouveau or Symbolism, or Gold!

Join Jane Oneail of Culturally Curious for an introduction to this idiosyncratic artist while we review Klimt’s famous gold paintings and his lesser known works. This program is available live in the Library and virtually over zoom.

Brought to you by Ashland Public Library, Belmont Public Library, and Franklin Public Library"

Register for remote participation ->   https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8016757062025/WN_zXvOkATxRziOWqKNM3nmig

Franklin Public Library: All that Glitters is Gold: Gustav Klimt - 7 PM

Franklin Library: Virtual Baking Demo & Discussion with Chef Erin Jeanne McDowell - Dec 5 at 7 PM

"It's December already! 

Add a new baked treat to the festivities! 

Dec. 5 @ 7:00 PM over Zoom! https://t.co/iMNOYqQ0e7

Register here ->  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4216958428196/WN_Gr1EaePCTwSvjkf1fNcxCw

Franklin Library: Virtual Baking Demo & Discussion with Chef Erin Jeanne McDowell - Dec 5 at 7 PM

Your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Nov 15 at 11 AM

What is going on with .... ?

What happened to ....?

How come .... ?

Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm Community Information Director (volunteer), for an informal and informative Q&A session. 

What is the session about?

• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have

When: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM  

Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom

If you want the Zoom link, please use this form, or check with the Senior Center front desk, or email me:  https://forms.gle/mPQThUvULbRKttYs8  

Download this flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d-kATqBmV3jb8wW9Pezya2kNk0czLzsh/view?usp=drive_link

Your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Nov 15 at 11 AM

Reminder: Virtual Youth Town Hall on Monday Night, Nov 12 scheduled by Senator Rausch

View this email in your browser A quick reminder for 8th grade and high school students to please join me and my team at our virtual Youth Town Hall this coming Monday, November 13 at 7pm.  This Youth Town Hall is a unique opportunity for young people in our district to discuss their top-of-mind issues directly with me and my staff. This not only provides a real opportunity for youth to engage in the democratic process, but also helps to inform my legislative work.   When: Monday, November 13, 2023 at 7pm Where: Zoom | REGISTER HERE This event is open exclusively to 8th grade and high school students living or studying in Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, and Wrentham. Know any students interested in politics or community engagement? Please invite them! If you have any questions, please email Aidan Doherty, District Director, at aidan.doherty@masenate.gov Yours in service,  ​   Senator Becca Rausch    Sign up for a 15-minute appointment here Our mailing address is: The Office of Senator Becca Rausch Massachusetts State House, Room 215 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133