Franklin TV: Franklin Sports – Live! Whenever, Wherever, However

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 04/16/2023

Friday, April 14 – another lovely Spring afternoon for a ball game. The Franklin High School Girls Varsity Softball game v Sharon. Folks watched these very images streamed live on our YouTube channel and on Franklin Pride Comcast 96 & Verizon 28

Franklin TV: Franklin Sports – Live! Whenever, Wherever, However

These days it’s what we do, and carrying every game is our ongoing challenge. We’ve geared up and staffed up to cover multiple events whenever and wherever possible. Why? Because it’s someone’s kid out there. It’s about Franklin Pride.

Shout out to our TV crew: Chris Flynn, Chris Leverone, Meredith McKunes, Scott Tooker, Li Wang – along with our announcers: Pete Royce, Jay Horrigan and Ryan Martin for covering as many games as possible.

New technology has emerged in the past few years, along with new ways to connect from wherever to our studio. We do our best to keep ahead of the latest technical innovations in local TV. Again, why? Franklin Pride.

Check out all three of our YouTube channels. Just go to our website, Franklin●TV. Click on a channel logo to see playlists of our past livestreamed programs.

Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm. 

And – as always – thanks for watching.

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

Franklin Pride Comcast 96 & Verizon 28

Town Council approves Curry House alcohol license change, hears about health alliance, moves Inclusionary Zoning along to 2nd reading (audio)

FM #973 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 973 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. 8 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers (D Pellegri absent & unable to participate).

Quick recap:

• License ownership changes for the alcohol license at The Curry House were approved

• Health Director Cathleen Liberty provides insights on the Metacomet Health Alliance and the benefits to Franklin  

• The inclusionary zoning proposal back from the Planning Board review was moved to a second reading, one step closer to approval

• The 3-part package of zoning changes for accessory dwelling units was moved forward from the EDC Plus recommendation with a contentious somewhat modification to refer to the Planning Board for their review. It will come back to the Town Council for their review and potential approval vote sometime in the near future

• FY 2024 budget should be ready for review by Friday, with the Finance Committee and Town Council hears set for May

The recording runs 2 and 40 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on April 12, 2023.  Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-973-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-04-12-23

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The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_april_12_2023.pdf 

Metacomet Health Alliance presentation -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._presentation_metacomet_2.pptx.pdf 

My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OcCY239kVmLdAiMS2FFZSMQyS7JWcCoZ/view?usp=share_link 

My quick notes and the meeting video -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/04/town-council-moves-inclusionary-zoning.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Town Council approves Curry House alcohol license change, hears about health alliance, moves Inclusionary Zoning along to 2nd reading (audio)

The 2023 Strongest Town Winner is Brattleboro, VT

During March, 2023, Franklin was paired with Ann Arbor, MI in the Strongest Towns First Round bracket. 

Ann Arbor advanced to Round Two and the eventual winner was announced on Friday, April 14 - Brattleboro, VT.

The Round one pairing -> https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2023/3/20/stc2023-r1-ann-arbor-franklin

Final Strongest Towns winner ->   https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2023/4/14/announcing-this-years-strongest-town-contest-winner

Franklin was paired with Ann Arbor, MI in the Strongest Towns First Round bracket

FHS Softball Boosters schedule fund raiser with Pretty is Pink - Apr 27

@fhs_softball2 @CoachShafferFHS https://t.co/VDoNgcw1NF

FHS Softball Boosters schedule fund raiser with Pretty is Pink - Apr 27

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHSSoftballBoos/status/1647243307896930304

Veterans' Call Featuring American Legion Post 75 (video)

If you've ever wanted to know more about American Legion Post 75, this is your chance!

Please watch the latest Veterans' Call episode featuring Post 75 Commander John Milot.  He discusses all the excellent work the Legion does for the greater Franklin Veteran community.  

He also talks about membership in the Legion--it's the perfect time to sign up with their annual membership drive currently underway!

Here's the link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4kDjkeEdcI

Please share to help get the word out.  Have a great day!

Sincerely, 

Shannon

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Shannon Nisbett

Veterans' Services Officer

10 Daniel McCahill Street

Franklin, MA 02038

Email: snisbett@franklinma.gov

T: 508.613.1315

Franklin Downtown Partnership: Reminder Small Business Grant application window closes Apr 28

Franklin Downtown Partnership Inclusive Recovery Grant Program Applications Close April 28 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made $75,000,000 available to support small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program targets businesses that focus on reaching markets predominantly made up of socially and economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented groups, underserved markets, and those owned by minorities, women, veterans, immigrants, first-generation immigrants, disabled individuals, or those that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. MGCC will administer grants up to $75,000 for eligible small businesses, in a geographically equitable manner.  Click here for more information. Franklin Downtown Partnership • 774-571-3109 • FranklinDowntownPartnership.org

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Public Hearing for Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 23-894 - Accessory Dwelling Units by the Planning Board - May 8

FRANKLIN PLANNING BOARD

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM and the Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on June 7, 2023 at 7:00 PM to consider several amendments to Chapter 185 of the Code of the Town of Franklin as follows:

• ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 23-894: A Zoning By-law to amend Chapter 185 Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Definition 
• ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 23-895R: A Zoning By-law to amend Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses of the Franklin Town Code to add Accessory Dwelling Residential Units.
• ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 23-896: A Zoning By-law to amend Chapter 185 Section 19 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to add text on Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks

The exact text of these proposed zoning bylaw amendments are posted on the website along with the hearing notice.

Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at (508) 520-4907 if you require further information or if you need to make arrangements to provide translation services for the hearing impaired, or for persons with language barriers.

Copies of the plan and supporting documentation may be reviewed in the Department of Planning & Community Development during regular office hours.

Greg Rondeau, Chairman

Public Hearing for Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 23-894 - Accessory Dwelling Units by the Planning Board - May 8

Franklin Food Pantry purple box closed for school vacation week

The Franklin Food Pantry "Big Purple Bin" will be closed to donations on Friday, April 14. We will reopen the bin on Monday, April 24, 2023.  

For everyone's safety, please DO NOT leave donations on the steps or around the locked bin.  

Thank you!

Shared from Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry/posts/pfbid02kTp3ngE2G7sHXpQVVY9MoMKA7gcH93uAhoFFL7dukS5JnD61W6n3JXQrppFr4an4l

Franklin Food Pantry purple box closed for school vacation week

Get Ready to Ride in the Franklin PMC Kids Ride - June 4

The 16th annual Franklin PMC Kids Ride will be held on Sunday, June 4 from 8 AM to 12 PM. The Franklin ride is one of more than 20 PMC Kids Rides throughout the New England area. The Franklin ride usually attracts 200 young cyclists between the ages of 3 and 14, who ride between 3 and 10 miles. The ride raises money for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Altogether, the PMC Kids Rides program has raised more than $9 million since their first ride in 1998. This year's goal is $50,000.

This ride is a unique event that motivates kids to learn about the importance of giving back, introduces them volunteerism and fundraising, and offers a way for children to become part of the PMC mission in a safe and athletic way. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These donations benefit research, treatment, and care for children and families impacted by cancer.

The Franklin PMC Kids Ride will will start and end at the Jefferson School, located at 628 Washington Street in Franklin. Kids can select from a 3, 6, or 10-mile course. They will also enjoy an after-ride celebration with music, games, food, and more. Younger participants, not yet on two wheels, can partake in the Tikes and Trikes course in a contained area at the school. This area has several fun stations and activities for the little ones, including a car wash, gas station, snack stand, craft table, face painting, and more. There is a $20 registration fee which includes a tee shirt and goodie bag. There is also a $40 fundraising minimum for all riders.

Riders and volunteers can register, and donations can be made online at www.kids.pmc.org/franklin. 

All local communities are encouraged to participate. For more information about the ride or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net

Many kids. One mission. Cure cancer

Get Ready to Ride in the Franklin PMC Kids Ride - June 4

This Town Council Quarterbacking session gets inside the zoning changes; inclusionary and accessory dwelling units (audio)

FM #972 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 972 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer in our Town Council Quarterbacking session. This is one of the series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior night’s Town Council meeting. 

Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of Apr 12, 2023: 

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

• Police Station Building Committee

• Second readings on lot line changes, the last bulks ones for now

• Public hearing on the inclusionary zoning changes back from Planning Board, move to second reading

• Accessory dwelling unit bylaw proposals referred to planning board

• Budget coming out Friday, hearing schedule set for Finance Cmte May 8, 10, 11 & Council for May 24, 25

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. 

Our conversation runs about 32 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council Quarterbacking session recorded Apr 13, 2023. Audi file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-972-town-council-quarterbacking-04-13-23

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The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_april_12_2023.pdf

My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OcCY239kVmLdAiMS2FFZSMQyS7JWcCoZ/view?usp=share_link 

My quick notes and the meeting video -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/04/town-council-moves-inclusionary-zoning.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This Town Council Quarterbacking session gets inside the zoning changes; inclusionary and accessory dwelling units (audio)