Thursday, February 3, 2022

Ruta Sepetys visits HMMS virtually

"Books, balloons, and @RutaSepetys. These @HMMSLightning kids and this extraordinary author filled the auditorium with *wonderful*. 
There aren't enough words for this day. It means so, so much. #IMustBetrayYou #letthemread @PenguinClass @unlikelybkstore "
https://t.co/x96dQz1iHy  (follow link for additional photos)
Ruta Sepetys visits HMMS virtually
Ruta Sepetys visits HMMS virtually 


Shared from Twitter:   https://twitter.com/allinreading/status/1488935181692153859

Franklin DPW: Avoid Frozen Pipes



Dear Customer,
 
As New England is now well and truly into the winter months, with regular overnight temperatures staying well below freezing, the Water Department wanted to send out a reminder to stay vigilant for frozen pipes in your homes.  If you have concerns or a history of frozen pipes remember to leave a COLD faucet running at a trickle through the nights where temperatures fall well below 32 degrees, this continuous water movement will help to prevent your pipes from freezing.

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to the Water Department.

Thanks for caring about your water use,

Jake Standley
Assistant Water/Sewer Superintendent
Town of Franklin Water Dept.



HMEA Inc: Giggles for Good virtual comedy show - Feb 26

"Need a good laugh? @cyrussteele0613 has you covered! He has performed everywhere from @AGT to @ABFF. We're so excited to have him at this month's Giggles for Good virtual comedy show in support of HMEA's programs. "
Get your tickets here: https://t.co/PypJATEUdR

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/ehUcohxhBE


HMEA Inc: Giggles for Good virtual comedy show
 HMEA Inc: Giggles for Good virtual comedy show

Wicked Local: "On World Read Aloud Day, locals share their favorite stories"

Franklin area folks like Library Director Felicia Oti, State Rep Jeff Roy, Superintendent Sara Ahern, Cultural Council member Pushpa Jangareddi, Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo, and yours truly provided some stories that were their favorite read-aloud for this article put together by Heather McCarron:

"Often they begin with "Once Upon a Time," but there are other beginnings, too, like "Once there was a tree," and "All children, except one, grow up." 
No two are exactly alike, but they all have something in common: A way of creating memories of childhood and family traditions. 
Most people have special memories of being read aloud to -- moments spent in havens of love and comfort, immersed in  myriad stories where bears can talk, boys can fly, and frogs can turn into princes with a kiss. 
Today it's World Read Aloud Day, a world-wide effort started by the non-profit LitWorld 13 years ago as part of its mission "to strengthen kids and communities through the power of stories." Sponsored by Scholastic, World Read Aloud Day calls attention to "the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud," according to scholastic.com."

among the favorites: book one
among the favorites: book one

among the favorites: book two
among the favorites: book two


NWS Boston: webinars on the meteorology behind ocean effect snow and how weather forecast models work

"Interested in learning about the meteorology behind ocean effect snow? How weather forecast models work? Join us for our upcoming public webinars on February 3rd and 10th at 7pm! "
Register here: https://t.co/OWtW5yz19c ❄️💻

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/y8rDNAH7pH

NWS Boston: webinars on the meteorology behind ocean effect snow and how weather forecast models work
NWS Boston: webinars on the meteorology behind ocean effect snow and how weather forecast models work


How to tell if someone is using your identity




Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission
by Alvaro Puig
Consumer Education Specialist, Division of Consumer and Business Education

Taking steps to protect your personal information can help you minimize the risks of identity theft. But what if a thief gets your information anyway? 

Here are some of the ways thieves might use your stolen information and signs you can look out for. 

Read more >  https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2022/02/how-tell-if-someone-using-your-identity?utm_source=govdelivery


How to tell if someone is using your identity


 

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Feb 3, 2022

  • wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents 

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna
8:00 am Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment
9:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force
11:30:00 am SAFE Coalition: PSA
12:00:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles
12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons
1:00 pm Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine?
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 2
3:00 pm ArtWeek: Games
3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Lasagna
4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Morse Block
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Michael Walker-Jones
5:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 6
6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace

  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021
8:30 am Tri-County: Vaping Forum
11:00 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 0-12-22
1:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v King Philip 01-28-22
3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v King Philip 01-22-22
5:00 pm Public School Event: Jazz Cafe 02-07-20
9:30 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-19-22

  • Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 01-20-22
11:00 am Town Administrator Evaluation: 01-26-22
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 01-20-22
7:00 pm Conservation Commission: LIVE, Chambers

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf     

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

FSPA presents a student production of CATS, and "Kittens"

FSPA will present an all-student production of CATS February 11 and 12th at THE BLACK BOX!  The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.

FSPA presents a student production of CATS
FSPA presents a student production of CATS
Additionally, FSPA will present a youth production of "Kittens," a musical revue inspired by CATS, February 12th at 2 and 4 pm at THE BLACK BOX!

In-person AND live-stream tickets available for both productions! Visit FSPAonline.com or call the office at 508-528-8668.

 

FSPA will present a youth production of "Kittens"
FSPA presents a youth production of "Kittens"



CATS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. www.concordtheatricals.com 

Tickets for CATS -> https://www.fspaonline.com/news.php?id=1663

Tickets for "Kittens" -> https://www.fspaonline.com/news.php?id=1662

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thurs, Feb 3, 7:00 PM

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be this Thursday, February 3, 7:00-9:00 pm. (We schedule two hours to leave time for discussion and conversation, but feel free to leave early if necessary.)  

Here are the Zoom details.
Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Password: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

During the meeting, we will address climate bills being considered by the state legislature, actions to promote national changes, and local developments.

We will also continue to discuss the 350 Mass campaign, Building the Green New Deal, that promotes energy efficiency in houses and buildings, retrofitting and electrification of homes, updated building codes, and other actions by individuals, communities, and the Commonwealth. We'll consider opportunities we can pursue in our region.
 
We hope you can join us Thursday at 7:00. We'll send a reminder Thursday afternoon. 

Thank you for your commitment to the struggle for a transition to a just, equitable, and clean energy economy.

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
781-784-3839 (h)
339-203-5017 (c) 


350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thurs, Feb 3, 7:00 PM
350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thurs, Feb 3, 7:00 PM

Horace Mann Middle School collection for Franklin Food Pantry a success!

"Huge thank you to ⁦@HMMSLightning⁩ for all of the donations to ⁦@FranklinFoodPan⁩" https://t.co/M6WOOInTn7
Shared from Twitter  https://twitter.com/CDonahue48/status/1488641699425492996

Coincidentally, I was leaving Horace Mann after working on a story and walked out the door to witness the final load of the collection to the Food Pantry truck, Well done HMMS!

loading the truck
loading the truck

ready to load
ready to load

loading done, ready to return to class
loading done, ready to return to class