350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting, Thursday, Nov 18, 7:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. 

Next Meeting: Thursday, November 18, 7:00 PM

Hello to all once again from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Please mark your calendars for this week's Node meeting 

Here are the the Zoom details

https://zoom.us/j/544734092?pwd=N3hwYzZBazRYZG9ycHRsbmliVkMxZz09

Meeting ID: 544 734 092

Password: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

We welcome you to join us, whether or not you've attended previous meetings. We need to take action and keep up the pressure on elected officials in Washington and Boston, and on banks and insurers who enable fossil fuel infrastructure. We'll discuss opportunities to learn about the climate crisis reading and watching webinars, and strategies for change and ways to make our voices heard, collectively and individually.  

If you'd like to chat or meet with one of us, please reply to this email and we will find a time to explore with you how you can get involved in our multi-faceted organization. Our Greater Franklin Node wants to collaborate with groups and individuals from the region who share the same concerns, so all our cities and towns can benefit. Please join us to learn and contribute. 

Also, you should have received an email yesterday (Monday), with Subject Line: Your Input Needed: A Brief Survey from the Greater Franklin Node of 350 Mass. The survey takes only a few minutes, and your responses will help us plan for the future.

Visit the 350 Mass website to learn about opportunities to add your voice for a just transition for a climate-safe world.  Sign up for updates. 

We'll send a meeting reminder on Thursday. Thanks for your participation and support.

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel

Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern

ralph.halpern@comcast.net

781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017 (c)

Strong Towns Event @ THE BLACK BOX - 11/15/21 (audio)

FM #661 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 661 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Strong Towns Town Hall event with Congressman Jake Auchincloss, State Rep Jeff Roy, Franklin Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo, and Charles Marohn from Strong Towns. 

The event was held at THE BLACK BOX and broadcast via Franklin TV and Zoom. 

After a round of opening remarks, there is a question and answer period with audience participation. Each question asker identifies themselves so you should be able to follow along.

 

The recording runs about 1  hour and 14 minutes, so let’s listen to the Strong Towns Event on Nov 15, 2021. Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9af1799e-c16d-4b73-8329-74515b343b2f

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My notes from the session

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/11/recap-strong-towns-event-fostering.html 

More about Strong Towns can be found online -> https://www.strongtowns.org/

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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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FHS field hockey end season in final four loss to #1 seed Andover

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the recap for Franklin's field hockey final four match vs. Andover. The season ends with a 5-0 loss.

"Andover had been in the state semifinal in three of the past four seasons and won the 2017 state title. With nine seniors on the roster, the Golden Warriors had plenty of experience to call on, particularly at this late stage of the season. In contrast, Franklin started four freshmen and were making the Panthers were making their first state semifinal appearance.

Experience paid off in Tuesday night’s semifinal at Burlington High, as top-seeded Andover booked a return to the final with a dominating 5-0 win. The Golden Warriors will face No. 2 seed Walpole. It wasn’t the ending that Franklin (20-2-0) had hoped for, but while head coach Michelle Hess was speaking after the game, in the background the Panthers were reminding themselves that this was a historic run, and one to build on for the future.

“They’re very highly skilled,” Hess said of Andover. “We knew coming in that they were going to be skilled and fast, super fast. I think the one thing that I was a little disappointed in was they were able to get us frazzled and we weren’t able to play our game and execute and I think the frustration level got a little high for us.”

Continue reading the match recap ->

https://hockomocksports.com/historic-tourney-run-ends-in-semifinal-for-franklin-field-hockey/

For a photo gallery from this game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2021-2022/Fall-2021/Franklin-Andover-Field-Hockey-11-16-21/

Franklin field hockey saw its tournament run in the state semifinal after a 5-0 loss to top seed Andover. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Franklin Public Schools: District Newsletter - November 2021

Plenty to be Thankful for: Keep up with what is happening in Franklin Public Schools!

Franklin Public Schools District Newsletter November 2021 Food Services District Calendar School Committee Transportation 21-22 School Calendar There will be no school November 24th-26th Mamma Mia! The cast and crew of the Franklin High School Theatre Company delivered an outstanding performance of Mamma Mia! Thank you to all who came out to support. Mamma Mia was nothing short of unforgettable. I am so honored I was able to share this experience with such a talented and professional cast.  - Sarah Dumas, 2024 (Donna Sheridan) Performing in the musical Mamma Mia was a challenging yet thrilling experience for me. I had so much fun bonding with the cast and jumping into the role, It was truly the highlight of my high school experience thus far.  -Linnea Remillard, 2022, Tanya Chesham-Leigh Throughout the rehearsal process, Mamma Mia was referred to as "a party on stage." This is a party I never wanted to end, a home I never want to leave, and a family I never want to say goodbye to. Joe Maple, Class of 2022, Harry Bright Parmenter Mural Unveiled Parmenter School's Artist in Residence Bren Bataclan has worked with students and staff to create a colorful and unique mural that visually expresses Parmenter's core values of caring, inclusion, respect, courage, leadership, and effort. Together, they have conceptualized and created various symbols to represent our school's values and our community as a whole. Bren will be back in Franklin in December for a mural residency at Jefferson Elementary School. Special thanks to Mrs. Vulfovich and Ms.Whelan for their work on this project! Panther Pride: Sports Spotlight Franklin athletics are on fire! Our student athletes & athletic staff have been hard at work. Congratulations to all our Fall Sports teams on an great season thus far! Upcoming games Franklin Football - Final Four - vs. Springfield Central 11/20, 11am @ Shrewsbury High Volleyball - Final Four - vs. Needham 11/17, 5pm @ Milton High Field Hockey - Final Four -next game vs. Andover 11/16, 7pm @Burlington High Varsity Cheer - 2nd at regionals - State Meet 11/21,10am @ Worcester State Show up and show out! Note that tickets will no longer be sold at the door. Purchase your MIAA tickets to electronically via GoFan here. Coffee & Conversation is back! FPS Families are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Sara Ahern for a morning coffee and conversation this Wednesday, Nov. 17th at 7am. Access event details here. Our Interventionists provide classroom and small group instructional support to students as planned and directed by literacy and math specialists. Their specialized interventions are based on data analysis and targeted for specific learning needs. Thank you for all that you do! Critical Conversations: Identifying and addressing mental health and substance use among families and within our community The Substance Abuse Task Force has partnered with the Safe Coalition to host a panel centered around mental health and substance use. Following the panel discussion will be a Q&A, breakout sessions and a "hidden in pain sight" exercise. Learn more about our panelists here. As always, we are thankful to have our FPS Families, Faculty, Staff and Franklin Community! Franklin Public Schools www.franklinps.net

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Reminder: Franklin Interfaith Council schedules Thanksgiving Service - Nov 21

The Franklin Interfaith Council announces its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service for the community. Everyone is welcome! Please join us on Sunday, November 21 at 7 PM at St Mary’s Catholic Parish, 1 Church Square (masks required) and live streamed at stmarysfranklin.org, then  click Live-stream Masses.

This year, the service features preacher Rev. Dr. Marylayna Schmidt, Interim Minister at Franklin Federated Church, and live performance by the Interfaith Choir, directed by Mary Diehl of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection will benefit Gilly’s House addiction treatment center in Wrentham (gillyshouse.com).

The Franklin Interfaith Council is an organization whose membership is composed of faith communities in the town of Franklin, Massachusetts. It addresses the various needs of its community by recognizing the power of faith as defined by the individual spiritual traditions.  However, it is these same traditions that unite us in the common goal to initiate and sponsor activities that enrich and challenge the citizens of Franklin. 

The intent of the council is to sensitize the Franklin community to issues of deprivation and social injustice, and to promote tolerance and understanding through shared worship, programs, performances, and publications, and to bring the understanding of our faith traditions to bear on these issues. Additionally, through these same devices, the council seeks to acknowledge and celebrate both the diversity and the common values existing within the community. The council is a nonprofit organization that has as its primary purpose the betterment of the community it serves.

Participating Houses of Worship :

●      First Universalist Society in Franklin

●      St. John’s Episcopal Church

●      Temple Etz Chaim

●      St. Mary’s Catholic Parish

●      Franklin Federated Church

●      Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

●       Franklin United Methodist Church

For more information, go to www.FranklinInterfaith.org or on Facebook:  Franklin Interfaith Council. 

Franklin Interfaith Council schedules Thanksgiving Service - Nov 21

Get your Franklin questions answered - Franklin Matters Q&A - Nov 18

Event Date:  Thursday, November 18, 2021 - 1:00 PM

Join Steve Sherlock at the Franklin Senior Center or on Zoom as he discusses all things Franklin. Bring your questions! To join via Zoom: 

Join Zoom Meeting  ->  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89150444140?pwd=cytEcDRhTjVVMDJnUk1sZ0pPbW5UUT09

Meeting ID: 891 5044 4140
Passcode: wfpr1029 

Get your Franklin questions answered - Franklin Matters Q&A - Nov 18

Urgent: Public Disclosure of the new FY 2022 Real and Personal Property Valuations - PENDING PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATION

Public Disclosure of the new FY 2022 Real and Personal Property Valuations - PENDING PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATION

Please see the following notice from the Board of Assessors:

The Town of Franklin has completed a revaluation as required by the Department of Revenue and has received permission to disclose the proposed values pending preliminary certification from the DOR.  The Fiscal Year 2022 values are based on the value of property as of January 1, 2021 and were developed analyzing Calendar Year 2020 sales and also income and expense information received for apartment, commercial and industrial properties.  The analysis by the Assessors' Department indicates that over the prior year assessments, single family properties increased in value by about 8%, residential condominiums increased by about 7%, residential vacant land stayed about the same overall, apartments increased by about 22%, commercial property increased by about 11% and industrial property increased by about 10%.

These are preliminary statistical averages.  Some properties increased in value, some properties remained essentially the same in value and some properties decreased in value.  Some properties have a substantial increase in value due to additions and/or renovations to the property or due to corrections in the property data descriptions resulting from a review, a re-measure and/or a re-inspection in the course of our town-wide cyclical review and revaluation programs.

From November 17, 2021 to November 23, 2021 real and personal property values are available for review at the Franklin Municipal Building during normal business hours from 8 AM to 4 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 AM to 6 PM on Wednesday, and 8 AM to 1 PM on Friday.  A listing alphabetically by street address is available.  Real property values by Location, Owner or Parcel ID are available on the Town's website at www.franklinma.gov under Departments, then Board of Assessors and then select FY 2022 Proposed Real Estate Assessments.

Any taxpayer who is concerned with the accuracy of the valuation of their property should contact the staff at the Assessors' Office at the Franklin Municipal Building (508) 520-4920. Remember in accordance with Massachusetts General Law that these assessed values represent property values as of January 1, 2021 based primarily on Calendar Year 2020 actual market data and not the current or any projected future property market indicators.

At the end of the public disclosure period, we will request final certification of the FY 2022 revaluation assessment program from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Please note that this is pending Preliminary Certification from.

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/alerts/franklin_fiscal_year_2022_public_disclosure_-_press_release.11.16.2021.docx.pdf

Visit the Town of Franklin Assessors page to inquire on your property ->  http://franklin.patriotproperties.com/default.asp?br=exp&vr=6

Urgent: Public Disclosure of the new FY 2022 Real and Personal Property Valuations