Spot impersonator scams and share what you know

Spot impersonator scams and share what you know By Jim Kreidler During Hispanic Heritage Month, let's take a moment to look at impersonator scams, which are the issue reported most to the FTC by people living in majority Latino communities.  These scams happen when someone pretends to be someone they're not — say, from a government agency or a well-known business — and tries to get you to pay or give them sensitive information. And if you don't, they say something bad will happen. But it's a scam. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/09/spot-impersonator-scams-and-share-what-you-know

Spot impersonator scams and share what you know

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Sep 23, 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 Franklin Art Association: Vincent Crotty

9:00 am Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

10:00 am Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine?

11:00 am Senior Connection: COVID Updates

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

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

6:30 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safe Prescribing

7:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Reminisants

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

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18

8:30 am It Takes A Village: Gretchen Scotland

9:30 am Universe of Adolescent Sleep

11:30 am FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Attleboro

1:00 pm All-Town Showcase: Band

2:40 pm FHS PCC: Vaping Forum

6:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Youth Sports

9:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v King Philip 09-12-22

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 09-08-22

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 09-08-22

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

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Dr. Charles Steinberg to open Fall Dean Leadership Institute Speaker Series - Sep 29

Dean College is pleased to welcome Dr. Charles Steinberg, president of the Worcester Red Sox, as the first speaker of the Dean Leadership Institute (DLI) Fall Speaker Series. 

Dr. Charles Steinberg joined the Worcester Red Sox, known as the Pawtucket Red Sox at the time, as president on November 5, 2015 after many years as Executive Vice President of the Boston Red Sox. In a vast career in which he has also worked with the Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig, "Dr. Charles" has helped revamp and re-energize the WooSox front office while leading the effort to aggressively reach out to the community to restore and enhance bonds of connection. He has also been instrumental in the community engagement of Central Massachusetts, including the development of Worcester’s Polar Park and the relocation of the franchise to the city in 2021.

The program is FREE and open to the public. RSVP to attend the Dean Leadership Institute event on September 29, 2022 (https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=4b46fee6-5f34-4a3c-afe8-1a4ac93373e2&envId=p-znTBbqSjmkypIjo1twnSVg) . 

Dr. Charles Steinberg to open Fall Dean Leadership Institute Speaker Series - Sep 29

Economic Development Committee - Sep 21 - video replay available

The Economic Development Subcommittee meeting met on Wednesday, Sep 21. The video recording is available for replay here.

Agenda:

1. Discussion: “Franklin For All” MAPC Study Conclusion & Committee Recommendations

a. Staff Memo Implementation Timeline

b. Franklin For All Executive Summary and Final Report -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/franklin_for_all_executive_summary_summary_memos.pdf

c. Franklin - DHCD Approved Housing Production Plan -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/franklin_housing_production_plan_-_final_with_approval_ltr.pdf

2. Downtown Parking Lot Proposal

a. Downtown Parking Lot Town Administrator Memo

b. Downtown Parking District Maps Current vs. Proposed

c. Traffic Fines Bylaw materials

d. Downtown Parking Bylaw Parking Rates Proposal

Agenda doc and remote information -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/09-21-22_edc_agenda.pdf

YouTube link ->  https://youtu.be/0juF7Nd2ngk

My notes captured during the meeting via Twitter can be found in one PDF doc

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V880A9wPIyLuq-GjD9f6AJ0mYbGIzwrs/view?usp=sharing

 

Bryan Taberner addressing the EDC

FHS golf, volleyball, and both girls and boys soccer teams post wins on Wednesday

HockomockSports.com posted the results of Hockomock League competition on Wednesday, Sep 21, 2022. We share the FHS results here and provide the link to the full set below. We also include a couple of updates from the FHS sports booster Twitter accounts.

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 3 @ Sharon, 0 – Final 

– After staking a one-goal lead at halftime, Franklin put away two more in the second to earn an impressive 3-0 decision on the road at Sharon. Sophomore Garrett Scagliarini put the visitors ahead with a goal in the opening half, finishing off an assist from Hansy Jacques. Jacques then got one of his own in the second half to double the Panthers’ advantage, linking up with Andrew O’Neill to make it 2-0. Will Kryzak then recorded an assist for the third straight game, setting up Wyatt Herndon for his first career goal.

3-0 win against Sharon to continue to 4-1-1 on the season (Still only ranked 5th in the hock though). Goals scored by Gary (from Hans), Hans (from Katie O’Neill’s brother), and Wyatt (from unknown). Juice to Gary for beating defenders left and right. Next game Friday at North.  https://twitter.com/_FranklinSoccer/status/1572708766898061313

Girls Soccer = Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final 

– Olivia Costa scored a pair of goals to lift Franklin to a home win that moves the Panthers a half-game ahead in the division. Kelly O’Connor and Tori Carmignani each scored once and each assisted on another goal. Norah Anderson’s header capped the scoring for the Panthers, who also got a pair of assists from Anya Zub and an assist from Katie Ewald. Sharon faced the Kelley-Rex leaders without a pair of starters and struggled to get the attack going against Franklin’s defense. Jordanna Morris and Sally Brouhard both had strong games in defense for the Eagles.

Volleyball = Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 

– Franklin continued to roll against league opponents, this time with an impressive 3-0 sweep (25-14, 25-14, 25-11) of visiting Sharon. Juniors Grace Lacerda and Taylor Lacerda (five aces) paced the offense with 12 kills apiece. 

Golf = Franklin, 149 @ Sharon, 172 – Final

Panthers bounce back and clinch sectionals‼️ 149-172 over Sharon

Obrien-35

B.Collins-38

Hags-38

Caden-38

https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1572710958757289992

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-21-22/

FHS Panthers

Franklin School Cmte: Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Sep 28 at 6 PM

FRANKLIN SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

DATE:9/28/2022 TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Location: 3rd Floor Municipal Building – 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.”

I. Distribution of Approved Policies

A. AC - Nondiscrimination

B. ACAB - Harassment Including Sexual Harassment

C. ADC - Tobacco Products on School Premises Prohibited

D. EB - Safety Program

II. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee

A. none

III. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item

A. JICH, Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use by Students Prohibited

B. JLCDD - Managing Life Threatening Food Allergies

C. JLCDD-E - Protocols and Guidelines for Managing Life Threatening Food Allergies

D. JJEA - Crowdfunding Policy

E. JJE - Student Fundraising Activities

F. JJF - Student Activity Accounts

G. JJF-R - Student Activity Accounts

H. Continued Review of E Policies

Agenda doc and remote connection info ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/9_28_2022_policy_subcom_agenda_.pdf

Franklin School Cmte:  Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Sep 28 at 6 PM

National Grid electric rates to increase this winter but not for Franklin's Municipal Aggregation customers

"NATIONAL GRID said the price of electricity it supplies to customers in Massachusetts this winter is going to skyrocket to record levels because the cost of natural gas, the primary fuel used to generate power in New England, is soaring.

The utility said on Wednesday that the cost of electricity provided under its basic service plan will more than double on November 1, rising from 14.8 cents a kilowatt hour last winter to 33.9 cents this winter, the highest level ever."

Continue reading the article online -> 

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/energy/national-grid-says-electricity-prices-to-skyrocket/

For the Franklin National Grid customers who are part of Municipal Aggregation, there is no increase. Our contract price is not affect by this rate change.

For more about Franklin's Municipal Aggregation program, visit the town page

https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator/pages/municipal-aggregation

Franklin's Municipal Aggregation program

Other CommonWealth Mag coverage of the National Grid rate increase

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/energy/healey-calls-national-grid-rate-hike-devastating/

Boston Globe (subscription maybe required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/21/business/your-electric-bill-is-about-go-up-heres-why/

More Perfect Union: 061 - Queen Elizabeth's Passing, The Future of The Monarchy and UK & US Government (audio)

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, what this means for the UK, what the future of the monarchy might look like, the pros and cons of a monarchy, the differences between US and UK politics and much more.

Audio file -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episode/061-queen-elizabeths-passing-the-future-of-the-monarchy-and-uk-us-government

Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)

More Perfect Union - WFPR

Discussing American Politics and Current Events

Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

Find all the episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

NY’s attorney general claims she can prove Trump fraud; Appeals court sides with Justice Dept on classified document case

"New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that she is suing former president Donald Trump for fraud after her investigation found at least 200 instances when his company either inflated the value of his assets to secure better business loans and aid personal branding or lowered them to avoid taxes.

None of the civil allegations were related to Trump’s presidency, although James said in a news conference that it was unclear whether he personally signed off on fraudulent paperwork while president. On this matter, Trump reportedly invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 400 times when he was under oath this summer."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) ->

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/21/nation/donald-trump-has-been-called-fraud-his-entire-life-nys-attorney-general-claims-she-can-prove-it/

"An appeals court sided with the Justice Department in a legal fight over classified documents seized in a court-authorized search of former president Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, ruling Wednesday that the FBI may use the documents in its ongoing criminal investigation.

The decision by a three-judge panel of the appeals court marks a victory, at least temporarily, for the Justice Department in its legal battle with Trump over access to the evidence in a high-stakes investigation to determine if the former president or his advisers mishandled national security secrets, or hid or destroyed government records.

It was the second legal setback of the day for Trump, who was sued Wednesday morning by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The lawsuit said Trump and his company flagrantly manipulated property and other asset valuations to deceive lenders, insurance brokers and tax authorities to get better rates and lower tax liability."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) ->
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/09/21/mar-a-lago-appeal-court-ruling/

An image provided by the Department of Justice shows partially redacted documents with classified markings, including colored cover sheets indicating their status, that FBI agents reported finding at Trump's office in Mar-a-Lago. (Courtesy of Department of Justice)

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Sep 22, 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 The Only Cure Is Education

8:00 am Veterans' Call: Steve Croueau

9:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Wolfgang Bauer

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine?

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

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

3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Youth Sports

3:30 pm Joe Landry: The Railroad of Franklin

4:30 pm Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Acoustic X

8:00 pm Cultural District: Brent Selby

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

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

9:00 am FHS PCC: Vaping Forum

11:30 am Universe of Adolescent Sleep

2:00 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18

3:30 pm Let's Talk Sports: Youth Sports

4:00 pm ArtWeek: Games

8:00 pm FHS Varsity Football: v Brockton 09-16-22

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 09-15-22

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 09-15-22

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

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