Franklin Matters

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Franklin Matters information service updates

As part of the integration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) you likely have seen some changes to this home page and or to some posts.

Two additions

The daily schedule for Franklin TV and wfpr.fm is shared. This is in addition to the weekly post sharing the programming guide. We'll be watching the stats (such that are available) to see if this addition is making a difference.
"Ask Franklin Matters" is back in a top of fold web page spot. I had introduced this when we started the "Talk Franklin" radio interview series during 2020. This is a new year, hence a new opportunity. A couple of question have already come in so that is good. Hopefully, this feature will help answer your questions.

Two reminders

This is a daily digital newsletter and you have a chance to have your say (with a question - as noted above) or a comment/email. You should also know that the "Voices of Franklin" is really the same as a "Letter to the Editor". It has been used primarily during the election season but is a feature available any time you feel the need to write. Guidelines here -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html
The community calendar functions best when all the events are available to the community. Organizations with a Google calendar can integrate automatically. If you don't have one, you can use the form to submit the event -> https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6 If all else fails, send me an email. Be sure to include the basics of the event (who, what, when, where, etc.)

This Franklin news service (daily newsletter, podcast, Twitter, etc.) is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.

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Franklin Matters information service updates

Good time to find out all about the Franklin DPW - Jan 19 at Town Council meeting

The Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 19, 2022 is a great time to find out all about the Franklin DPW. The presentation doc is included here.

You have multiple options to participate in person or remotely:

In person - Municipal Building, 2nd floor - Council Chambers
Via cable - This meeting is shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29
Via live stream - https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/live-meetings-stream
Via Zoom - info changes per meeting

Franklin (MA) DPW Budget Overview from Franklin Matters

DPW Director "Brutus" Cantoreggi providing an update to the recent Town Council meeting

FHS boys hockey team posts win; girls hockey team skates to tie in OT on Monday

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Monday:

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 9 @ Foxboro, 1 – Final

– Foxboro scored a first period goal to cut Franklin’s lead in half at 2-1 after a period of play, but the Panthers scored seven unanswered over the final two periods to secure the win. Ben Jarosz and Adam Quinn each scored twice and recorded two assists apiece to pace the Panthers’ offense. Dylan Marchand added a pair of goals and an assist, Dom Lampasona scored once and had one helper, and eight other Panthers recorded one point. Franklin freshman Jack O’Connor made 14 saves for the win. Ben Ricketts scored for Foxboro off of an assist from Derek Axon.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Algonquin, 1 – Final (OT)

– Franklin scored with under a minute left in the third period to earn a comeback point against Algonquin. Down 1-0, the Panthers pulled the goalie and Ava Villella redirected a shot from Maggie McCaffrey with 5.9 seconds to go to pull even.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-01-17-22/

FHS Panthers

Did you know there is an App to help prevent food waste?

Brett Feldman (@BFeldmanEnergy) tweeted on Mon, Jan 17, 2022:

"App to prevent food waste launches in Providence"

Link to Boston Globe article (subscription maybe required) -> https://t.co/nROXMXMfGK

I did download the app and was pleased to find that the Fresh Start Market is listed. Hopefully, more businesses/food places will utilize this ...

Too Good To Go - app screengrab

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/BFeldmanEnergy/status/1483074849237049348

Missed the Franklin Art Assoc meeting? Catch up with the recording

"This introduction to photographic basics presented by Ronald Zincone at the Franklin Art Association's recent Zoom meeting was recorded and can be watched at the link below."

Direct YouTube link -> https://youtu.be/sJaI23zrlC4

Shared from the Franklin Art Associate Facebook post ->

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3079807748955897/

Reminder: Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Open House - Jan 22

"Open house for families interested in Montessori preschool/kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year.

Tour the classrooms, meet the staff and current parents, learn about Montessori "

Where: 31 Hayward St., Suite J2, Franklin

When: Saturday, Jan 22, 2022 from 11 AM to 1 PM

Visit their webpage for more about their programs

http://www.mysunrisemontessori.com/

Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Open House - Jan 22

Franklin Liquors: "Using Google To Learn About Your Wine"

An Upcoming Franklin Lifelong Learning Class Held In The Franklin Liquors Wine Room

Using Google To Learn About Your Wine “Hey Google tell me about this wine.” This is a sit down educational tasting event held in the Franklin Liquors wine room. Nutrition labels on food provide lots of useful information. For wine, important information is not so readily available. We will show you how to find industry secrets about your wine, exploring wine contents, availability, and locations using all Google offers.

Franklin Liquors: "Using Google To Learn About Your Wine"

FHS Jazz Night - Jan 19, 2022 - 7 PM

Franklin High School is pleased to invite you to our annual Jazz Concert scheduled for Wednesday, January 19 at 7:00 PM. Come hear our very own award-winning FHS Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mrs. Leaighanne Rudsit and Mr. Matthew Geisinger. There will also be two jazz combos performing music from all different genres to include swing, bebop, ballads, and funk.

A few big band titles to be performed are Ellington's "Such Sweet Thunder", "Black Butterfly", and "Smada" along with standards "Shiny Stockings", "The Jive Samba", and "Blues Brothers Review".

The event will take place at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 19 in the Franklin High School auditorium. A $5 donation is requested at the door, but it is not required.

FHS Jazz Night - Jan 19, 2022 - 7 PM

Franklin residents: ACTION ALERT to support Franklin Net Zero emissions goal

Hey, Franklin residents!

An exciting opportunity for local action to help advance Franklin's climate goals from the comfort of your own home!

This Wednesday, January 19 at 7:00 PM the Franklin Town Council will be voting to adopt the 2022/2023 Town Goals. Thanks to Cobi Frongillo, a Town Councilor, the following language in red has been included within the 'General Government' section:

"Continue to implement “Green Community” goals through the state approved Energy Reduction Plan. As part of the Green Community goals in 2022-2023, the Town will work with the state to investigate how a Net Zero emissions plan could be incorporated."

This is a major win for advocates of climate action! I ask that if you can, please attend the meeting to voice support for this goal!

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82629643659 Meeting ID # 826 2964 3659

Meeting agenda:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/tc_agenda_jan_19_2022.pdf

Franklin 2022-2023 Town Goals:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/10a._22-04.pdf
- FOURTH PAGE, RED TEXT is net zero language addition

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

COME TO THE MEETING: The Town Goals will be discussed at approximately at 7:30 so I encourage you to join the meeting then.