Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Aug 26, 2022

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

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

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

7:30 am Care For Ukraine

9:00 am Frank Presents: Eric Lesser

10:00 am Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine?

11:00 am Senior Connection: COVID Updates

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Sandhya: Homemade Cheez-Its

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 8

3:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

4:00 pm Senior Connection: Danielle Hopkins

4:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Northeast Groove

7:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Repeat Offenders

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-14-19

8:30 am It Takes A Village: 40 Percent Club

9:30 am FHS Oskey 2022

11:30 am FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Lynn Classical 11-05-21

1:30 pm Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

3:30 pm Cultural District: Brent Selby

6:00 pm Battleship Cove: 3D Print Lab

7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v King Philip 10-06-21

9:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Central Catholic 11-09-21

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 07-28-22

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 07-28-22

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)

Veterans Memorial Walkway; Order your brick by Sep 15 for placement in November 2022

Honor your special veteran with an engraved brick this Veterans' Day! 

The deadline for purchasing engraved bricks for the Veterans Memorial Walkway on the Franklin Town Common is September 15 for the November 2022 brick installation. 

Bricks may be purchased to pay tribute to anyone who served or is currently serving in the U.S. military. Brick order forms are available in the Town Hall and Senior Center lobbies and on the Veterans' Services page on the Town website. 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/brick_order_form_with_shannons_name.pdf

Thank you to all who have supported this project

Debra Martin

Franklin Veterans Services

10 Daniel McCahill Street

Franklin, MA 02038

Email: dmartin@franklinma.gov

T: 508.613.1315

Veterans Memorial Walkway; Order your brick by Sep 15 for placement in November 2022

Veterans Service Office page on Town of Franklin  https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services 

Veterans Walkway brick order form   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/brick_order_form_with_shannons_name.pdf

Veterans Walkway Database of the honored names and their brick locations

https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/pages/veterans-memorial-walkway-brick-database 

Yankee Quilters schedule meeting Sep 13, welcomes all quilters

Curious about how to make a quilt?

All Quilters Welcome September 13^th Yankee Quilters Meeting

All quilters and area residents interested in learning this beautiful craft are invited to the September 13 meeting of Yankee Quilters Guild in Franklin. The group meets at Emma's Quilt Cupboard in the Horace Mann Plaza, East Central Street at 7:00 PM.

Projects, quilting challenges, trips and plans for the year will be discussed. A "show and tell" of work completed over the summer by members will close the meeting. Beginners who are interested in learning more about quilts are welcome. First meeting for nonmembers is always free; annual membership is $35 for the initial year.

Throughout the year, the organization's members make "comfort quilts" for those in need. In the past year, volunteers have completed dozens of comfort quilts which have been donated to local service agencies, relief efforts in Kentucky and Colorado, and individuals facing personal challenges. Anyone with basic sewing skills can help with these charity quilts throughout the year. The guild also supports other charitable work, provides educational programs on the art and craft of quilt making and provides a supportive network for quilters.

For more information about the organization, please follow Yankee Quilters' Facebook page.

Yankee Quilters Guild is a 501-c-3 charitable organization based in Franklin with members throughout the region. The Guild meets on the second Tuesday each month at Emma's Quilt Cupboard in Franklin, Horace Mann Plaza, East Central Street, Franklin in space generously donated by the store. Donations to the Guild are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by current law.

Local Quilters Raise Funds For Ukrainian Refugees in April 2022

Town of Franklin voting machines pass processing test on Wednesday

"An election ritual in Franklin and other communities that use automated ballot tabulating machines, is bringing them "out of the closet" and testing them to make sure they process ballots properly.

That was the task in mind when Town Clerk Nancy Danello and a team of helpers set up the machines in the Council Chamber of the municipal building on Wednesday morning and commenced to run batches of Republican and Democrat primary ballots through them. The activity, open to the public, attracted a handful of spectators -- some with questions about the process and about voting security in general."

Continue reading the article at the Franklin Observer

https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/118545/town-tabulators-tested

In advance of the State Primary, Sep 6, 2022 (early voting opens Aug 27, 2022), I had two conversations with Town Clerk Nancy Danello to talk about the preparations for the Primary as well as the overall election process

  (1) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/07/multiple-updates-discussed-with-town.html   (2) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/08/nancy-danello-franklin-town-clerk-talks.html

Town of Franklin voting machines pass processing test on Wednesday (Franklin Observer photo)

State Rep Jeff Roy: What's happening in Franklin and Medway for August

View this email in your browser Clean energy and wind bill signed into law An Act driving clean energy and offshore wind was signed into law by Gov. Baker on August 11, 2022. The legislation is a sweeping clean energy bill that bolsters green transportation, green buildings, and clean power production, including offshore wind, solar, storage and networked geothermal, while creating thousands of new jobs and economic benefits in the process. This bill builds upon the Next Generation Climate Roadmap bill, which was passed earlier this legislative session and overhauled the state's climate laws by putting Massachusetts on a path to reach net-zero limit on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In his role as House Chair of the Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy, Rep. Roy was one of the principal authors of the legislation, presented it on the House floor, and led the conference negotiations, along with Senate Chair Mike Barrett, to finalize the language, and place it on the Governor's desk for his signature. "Massachusetts has an opportunity to meet the urgency of the climate crisis through our nation-leading innovation, workforce, and energy resources," said Rep. Roy. "This timely and comprehensive piece of legislation is carefully calibrated to provide a portfolio of robust clean energy, including offshore wind, and decarbonize our largest-emitting industries, all while attracting a world-class supply chain, intensive workforce training initiatives, and the investment necessary to prepare our electric distribution system for the energy needs of the future." You can learn more about the new law by clicking here and view Rep. Roy's floor remarks on the bill by clicking here and here (or clicking the image above). This newsletter was shortened for publication here. To review the full set of contents, follow this link ->  https://mailchi.mp/db5f3d856920/march-2021-newsletter-7279185

"Until we feel we have an adequate level of staffing"

"T riders, be warned.

After months of slowdowns, shutdowns, and nearly unprecedented federal intervention, the MBTA said on Wednesday that summer service cuts on the Red, Blue, and Orange Lines are being extended into the fall. The transit agency also said Green Line service will be reduced and bus service will be trimmed further starting Aug. 28.

The moves mean T riders will have to endure more infrequent trains and buses just as students are starting classes and many workers are considering, or being required to make, a post-Labor Day return to downtown offices."

Continue reading the Boston Globe article online (subscription maybe required)   https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/24/metro/subway-service-cuts-will-remain-place-through-fall-bus-service-be-further-reduced-t-says/ 

Orange line shut down guide ->  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/19/metro/mbta-orange-line-shutdown-guide-shuttles-boston/

CommonWealth Magazine coverage ->    https://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/reduced-frequency-on-subways-will-continue-through-fall/

MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak on the commuter rail platform at Ruggles Station. (Photo by Bruce Mohl)

Legal Notice: Bylaw Amendment 22-883

LEGAL NOTICE - FRANKLIN, MA

The Franklin Town Council will hold a second reading and take a final vote on the adoption of Bylaw Amendment 22-883:

Chapter 179 §179-9.1. Water System Map Exhibit A (Map): be amended by adding as an eligible location the following:

§ 179-9.1 Water System Map.

Exhibit A: Extending a water service line from 20 Ridgeview Road for a single water service connection to the existing main on Old Farm Road.

This bylaw amendment shall not become effective until all conditions agreed to between the property owner and the Franklin DPW are satisfied.

This action will take place during the Town Council’s public meeting on September 7, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM and will provide an opportunity for public input. Location: Municipal Building, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central Street, Franklin, and also via the “ZOOM” platform. Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) town calendar to review the proposed bylaw amendment, including the proposed map, and for up to date meeting information, on and after September 2, 2022. Please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949 if you require further information or to make arrangements for translation services.

Submitted by,

Julie McCann

Legal Notice: Bylaw Amendment 22-883

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Aug 25, 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: Grillin'

8:00 am Veterans' Call: Dale Kurtz

9:00 am ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Sandhya: Homemade Cheez-Its

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine?

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 8

3:00 pm Battleship Cove: 3D Print Lab

3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Grillin'

4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Gas Stations

4:30 pm Frank Presents: Eric Lesser

5:30 pm FAA: Art From The Heart

7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 6 - Swinging Steaks

8:00 pm Lessons For Littles

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2

9:00 am Cultural District: Brent Selby

11:30 am FHS Oskey 2022

2:00 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

3:40 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Central Catholic 11-09-21

6:10 pm Battleship Cove: 3D Print Lab

7:00 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

8:00 pm FHS Varsity Football: v Attleboro 10-22-21

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 08-18-22

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 08-18-22

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE, Remote, 868 7508 4780

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 Cultural District: #artshappenhere - Farmers Market & Franklin TV Block party among highlights

The Farmers Market resumes its busy self this Friday. Franklin TV hosts a 'block party" on Saturday. La Cantina & 67 Degrees provide music & liquid refreshments as #artshappenhere continues within the Cultural District this weekend.

Note: Franklin author Susan K Hamilton has her book launch at Escape Into Fiction on Tuesday.

 
Thursday, August 25
6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Friday, August 26
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)  

Town Common

4:30pm - Riana's Plate (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

Saturday, August 27
11:00am - Yoga in the Taproom (ticketed event) (67 Degrees Brewery)
9:00am - State Primary - In Person Early Voting (Franklin High School)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm - South Street Six (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
3:00pm - Franklin Cable Block Party (Franklin TV Studios Hutchinson St)
4:00pm - Franklin Cable Annual Meeting  (Franklin TV Studios Hutchinson St)

Sunday, August 28
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)  

Main St sign for "Escape Into Fiction"

Monday, August 29
9:00am - State Primary - In person early voting (Franklin High School) 

Tuesday, August 30
9:00am - State Primary - In person early voting (Franklin High School)

5:00pm - Author Susan K Hamilton book launch for "Stone Heart"  (Escape Into Fiction)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere

Franklin Public Schools: Space Needs Subcommittee - Aug 25 at 2 PM

Franklin Public Schools 

Franklin School Committee

Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub Committee

August 25, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.

Municipal Building - 3rd Floor Training Room

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."

• Call to Order
• Recap of Events
• Review RFP process and Timeline
• Advisory Committee Planning
• Adjourn

Complete agenda including remote connection info ->

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/spaceneedssubcom-8_25_22.pdf

Franklin Public Schools: Space Needs Subcommittee - Aug 25 at 2 PM