ESPN publishes doctored photo to social media

A widely viewed image shared by ESPN supposedly showing Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow after his AFC Championship loss was doctored, prioritizing the emotion of the moment over accuracy.

Hello, A widely viewed image shared by ESPN supposedly showing Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow after his AFC Championship loss was doctored, prioritizing the emotion of the moment over accuracy. Share this RumorGuard entry now and make sure your friends and family aren't fooled by this football fakery. ESPN posted manipulated image of Joe Burrow after AFC Championship loss Following the AFC Championship game on Jan. 29, sports news outlet ESPN shared a striking image to its official Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts that supposedly showed Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow watching the Kansas City Chiefs fans celebrating. However, the photo isn't authentic — it's manipulated. Let's look at the facts. RumorGuard, a resource from the News Literacy Project, helps you stay on top of viral misinformation that is trending online with clear, concise explanations of credible fact-checks. It also provides insights and resources designed to help you take control of your social media feeds and help others avoid being exploited by falsehoods. We want to hear from you! Provide your feedback about RumorGuard here or send us a recent rumor you think we should cover at rumorguard@newslit.org.

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Franklin Girls Softball Association looking for sponsors for the upcoming season

"Do you know a local business who could be interested in our sponsorship program?  

Please direct them to the Sponsorship page on our website:
https://t.co/1Btbfkwpqs  for a great way to support our community and our program. 

Thank you for your help getting the word out! "

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Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fgsafastpitch/status/1626289071126446091

Franklin Girls Softball Association looking for sponsors for the upcoming season

Franklin Health Department: National Cancer Prevention Month

It's National Cancer Prevention Month. 

Book screening tests, get vaccinated, and make healthy choices. 

Learn about prevention at: cancer.gov

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/patient-prevention-overview-pdq

Franklin For All housing & zoning podcast series (audio)

I had an internal debate on what order to list these episodes and decided that the chronological order was probably best. You can listen to any or all as you choose. 

#1 - This Franklin For All Discussion reveals insights on process and accessory dwelling units - 03/15/22 (audio)  (39 minutes)

FM #755 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 755 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with several members of the Economic Development “Plus” Committee to talk about the Franklin For All process. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Mar 15, 2022. 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-755-franklin-for-all-discussion-03-15-22

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#2 -Downtown Zoning Discussion with Councilors Hamblen & Frongillo - 12/19/22 (audio)  (45 minutes)

FM #904 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 904 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of my conversation with Town Councilors Melanie Hamblen and Cobi Frongillo. We met in the Franklin TV Studio on Monday, Dec 19, 2022.

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-904-downtown-zoning-discussion-12-19-22

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#3 - Downtown Zoning Discussion with D'Errico, Frongillo & Hamblen - 01/18/23 (audio)  (60 minutes)

FM #922 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 922 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of my conversation with Joel D’Errico, Melanie Hamblen and Cobi Frongillo. Joel, Melanie and I were in the Franklin TV Studio on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Cobi joined us for almost all of the discussion via phone.

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-922-town-of-franklin-downtown-zoning-discussion-01-18-23

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#4 - Listen to this discussion on housing, zoning, and getting the process to produce what we need (audio) (107 minutes)

FM #942 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 942 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the housing and zoning discussion with Brad Chafee, Melanie Hamblen and Cobi Frongillo. Brad, Melanie and I were in the Franklin TV Studio on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Cobi joined us for the discussion via Zoom.

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-942-franklin-housing-zoning-discussion-02-08-23

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#5 - Conversation on Franklin's walkability & insights from Worcester (audio)

FM #962 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 962 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the housing and zoning discussion with Brad Chafee, Melanie Hamblen, Cobi Frongillo and Dean College Chancellor Ed Augustus. 

Brad, Melanie, Ed and I were in the Franklin TV Studio on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Cobi joined us for the discussion via Zoom.

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-962-walkability-worcester-insights-03-15-23

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#6 -  A "Franklin For All" discussion on buildable & affordable - 04/12/23 (audio)

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the housing and zoning discussion with Brad Chafee, Melanie Hamblen, Cobi Frongillo and Joe Halligan. We were all in the Franklin TV Studio on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. 

Consider this a continuation of the downtown zoning discussion from the “Franklin For All” project which is underway with review and discussion at the Economic Development Subcommittee Plus meetings that Melanie Chairs and for which Cobi is Vice-Chair.  

We were joined by Joe Halligan for this session to include his insights as a former Planning Board member, Franklin developer, and recently appointed to the Master Plan Update Committee. 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-974-franklin-for-all-discusses-buildable-affordable-04-12-23

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#7 - The Franklin For All series continues with a discussion on Design Review - 05/30/23

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the housing and zoning discussion with Brad Chafee, Melanie Hamblen, Cobi Frongillo, and Sam Williams. Most of us were in the Franklin TV Studio on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Cobi joined us via the Zoom conference bridge.

Consider this a continuation of the downtown zoning discussion from the “Franklin For All” project which is underway with review and discussion at the Economic Development Subcommittee Plus meetings that Melanie Chairs and for which Cobi is Vice-Chair.  

We were joined by Sam Williams for this session to include his insights as the Vice-Chair of the Design Review Commission.  

The conversation centered on design aspects of the ongoing Franklin For All discussion. Design Review had come up in a couple of the prior sessions so we decided to spend some time on it here with Sam. 

Audio file ->   https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1005-franklin-for-all-7-talks-about-design-review-05-30-23

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#8 - Franklin For All discusses 'new growth' and the relationship of zoning to the budget
 

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the housing and zoning discussion with Brad Chafee, Melanie Hamblen, and Cobi Frongillo. We were joined by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Town Council Chair Tom Mercer for this discussion on new growth. Most of us were in the Franklin TV Studio on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Tom joined us via the Zoom conference bridge.

Consider this a continuation of the downtown zoning discussion from the “Franklin For All” project which is underway with review and discussion at the Economic Development Subcommittee Plus meetings that Melanie Chairs and for which Cobi is Vice-Chair.  

The conversation centered on new growth and how the zoning decisions have a relationship with the budget. 

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1014-franklin-for-all-8-new-growth-06-05-23

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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Feb 17, 2023

• 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         Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

9:00 am         Frank Presents: Chris Woolf

11:00 am Senior Connection: Joe Landry

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Sandya: Pasta

1:00 pm         Physician Focus: Oral Health

1:30 pm         Pizzapalooza: Game Day Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 show 4

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Ep 1

7:00 pm         Riffing with the President Ep 1

8:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

7:00 am         Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 3 01-15-19

8:30 am         It Takes A Village: D'Angela Alberty

11:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Leominster 02-07-23

1:30 pm         Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v N. Attleboro 02-10-23

9:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Archbishop Williams 01-31-23

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 02-02-23

11:30 am Open Space and Recreation Planning: 02-09-23

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 02-02-23

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)

** ANNOUNCING ** The LiveARTS Young Artists Showcase - Sunday, March 12

Mar. 12th at 3:00pm at the First Universalist Society in Franklin

Presents Young Artists Showcase Come and meet these emerging young artists, as they establish themselves as the next generation of great performers. SUNDAY, March 12 at 3:00 PM This concert will be a unique glimpse into the future of classical music, and a chance to support the development of these wonderfully talented young artists. Presenting works by C.P.E. Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Amy Beach, Donizetti, and others. These students represent the fine studios of master teachers Victor Rosenbaum, Tanya Schwartzman (Sharon Academy of Music), Sandra Evans (Chaminade Club of Attleboro), Sooyun Kim (Longy School of Music), and Sheila Falls and Joanne Mouradjian (Wheaton College). Sunday, March 12 Time: 3:00 PM Location: First Universalist Society of Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin MA Tickets     Adults- $25.00 Students (18 and under)- by donation   Tickets available at the door   Accessible Parking and Building  Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information. Our mailing address is:                       LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038

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