Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features my recent conversation with School Committee member Dave Callaghan as we talk about redistricting ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/school-committee-member-dave-callaghan.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer point.

• Mark & Kim welcome back Vince Anter, the host of "V is for Vino," a popular YouTube series about wine  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This hour features my "Talk Franklin" conversation on April 28 with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/talk-franklin-jamie-and-i-go-long.html

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

7:30 am     It Takes A Village: Dementia

8:30 am     The Black Box: Electric Youth 2023

10:00 am The Black Box: A Magical Night of Disney Classics

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Spring

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm     Eat Around The World: Greek

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Fall 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7

6:00 pm Veterans' Call: John Milot

6:30 pm     OSRP: Public Hearing 04-25-23

9:00 pm School Committee Legislative Forum 2023

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

7:00 am     FHS Jazz Cafe 2023

8:30 am     Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

10:00 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Lincoln-Sudbury 04-24-23

2:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Hopkinton 05-20-22

5:30 pm     FHS Varsity Softball: v North Attleboro 04-24-23

9:00 pm ArtWeek: Art + Music

10:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Tennis: v Attleboro 06-10-21

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

8:00 am Town Council: 04-26-23

12:30 pm OSRP 04-06-23

2:00 pm Town Council: 04-26-23

5:30 pm Economic Development Committee:  LIVE, Chambers  840 12046556

7:00 pm Town Council:  LIVE, Chambers  829 3769 0021

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's first participation in the national annual @janeswalk, in honor of the late social activist Jane Jacobs - May 6, 10:30 AM

You are invited to join Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo & I as we walk and talk about Franklin, zoning, interesting tidbits, etc. We'll meet at the High St side of the Town Common and leave at 10:30 AM Saturday morning, May 6, 2023.

The route as proposed is just over 3 miles (or 5 K) that will bring us back to the Common. We should return to the Common by about noon.

• Dress for the weather whatever it is or forecasted to be for Saturday. 
• Bring along water (talking makes one thirsty). 
• Wheels and paws are welcome to come along.

Photo of the walking route (Counter clockwise)

Interactive Maps (via MapMyWalk) 

Counter clockwise  https://www.mapmywalk.com/routes/view/5511189451

Clockwise  -> https://www.mapmywalk.com/routes/view/5518318138/ 

Franklin's first participation in the national annual @janeswalk, in honor of the late social activist Jane Jacobs - May 6, 10:30 AM

Franklin, MA: Board of Health - agenda for May 3, 2023 meeting at 5 PM

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

● Reading and acceptance of April 5, 2023 meeting minutes

OLD BUSINESS

● Discuss tobacco 2023 sales regulation restricting the sale of tobacco and vape products  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sy9s8x8ajKGfifpMPxFDaXz2fpJ2LN6i/view?usp=share_link

NEW BUSINESS

● Review current permit options for food operations

● Fee for Bodyworks application discussion

● Discussion of Health fair on May 24, 2023

● Metacomet shared service grant regional inspector report

● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report

● Metacomet shared service grant epidemiologist report

CITIZENS COMMENTARY

ADJOURNMENT

Agenda doc and remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/boh_agenda_05.03.23.docx.pdf

Franklin, MA: Board of Health - agenda for May 3, 2023 meeting at 5 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee - May 3, 2023 - Agenda

The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet on May 3, 2023 at 5:30 PM.

Agenda:

1. 2022-2023 EDC/Town Council Goals Review

a. Discuss next steps on each of the outstanding remaining goals on the list:

i. Review sidewalk snow removal bylaw.

ii. Research changes to the home occupation business bylaw.

iii. Review the marijuana overlay district.

iv. Review the cell phone tower overlay district and consider a 5G local permitting bylaw.

You may access the agenda and remote participation links for the meeting here: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2023-05-03_edc_agenda__0.pdf

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/economic-development-subcommittee-may-3rd-2023

Economic Development Subcommittee - May 3, 2023 - Agenda

School Committee member Dave Callaghan talks redistricting - 04/27/23 (audio)

FM #984 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 984 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee member Dave Callaghan. We had our conversation in person in the Franklin TV Studio on Thursday, April 27, 2023. 

Our primary topic was the redistricting proposal now before the School Committee and scheduled for a vote May 9. Dave also spent a few minutes talking about a listening session he and fellow School Cmte member Camille Bernstein will be having on Sunday, May 7.

The recording runs about 35 minutes so let’s listen to my conversation with Dave Callaghan. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-984-school-cmte-member-dave-callaghan-04-27-23

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School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 

Redistricting Analysis Report

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/redistricting_analysis_recommendation_report_2022-23.pdf 

School Committee meeting of 4/25/23 recap, audio & video links ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/04/school-committee-hears-about-power-of.html   

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School Committee member Dave Callaghan talks redistricting - 04/27/23 (audio)

FHS girls & boys lacrosse teams and baseball team all post wins on Monday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, May 1, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Baseball = Canton, 0 @ Franklin, 7 – Final 

– Franklin took an early lead with three runs in the first three innings and then pulled away for good with a four-run sixth inning in a win over Canton. The Panthers had just seven hits, getting doubles from Henry Digiorgio (RBI), Tyler Bellan, and Luke Sidwell (run), and singles from Ryan Gerety (two RBI, two runs), Jase Lyons (two runs), Ben Jarosz (RBI), and Rex Cinelli (RBI). Austin Campbell dominated on the mound, allowing just one hit with six walks, striking out 13 in six innings of work. Dillon Cashin struck out a pair in a scoreless inning in relief.

Boys Lacrosse = Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 20 – Final

Sacchetti: 4G, 4A

Davis: 2G, 4A

Consigli: 3G, 2A

O'Brien: 2G

#GoPanthers  https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1653145252553711616

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 23 @ Milford, 3 

– Final – Carly Haley scored a pair of goals and Emily Croteau added one for the Scarlet Hawks.

23-3 W over Milford. Total team effort! And big welcome back to Riley Cross!!

https://twitter.com/Fhsglax/status/1653205885752168450

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-05-01-23/

FHS Panthers

HockomockSports.com 2023 Hockomock League Girls Hockey All Stars - Franklin

Below are the official 2023 Hockomock League Girls Hockey All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league. The Franklin selections are listed here, the link to the complete listing is provided below.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Carolyn Durand, Canton

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Julia Flynn, Franklin
• Lindsay Atkinson, Franklin
• Izzy Brown, Franklin
• Shaw Downing, Franklin

Honorable Mentions

• Lindsay Dennett, Franklin

For the full listing of girls hockey all-stars

https://hockomocksports.com/2023-hockomock-league-girls-hockey-all-stars/

HockomockSports.com 2023 Hockomock League Girls Hockey All Stars - Franklin

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Habitat Protection, Ecosystem Restoration, Other Conservation Lands - Thursday May 4

The Conservation Commission will hold its Eighth Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, May 4 from 6-7 PM in Town Council Chambers. 

This meeting will also be available via Zoom. Zoom login information can be found here. 

In case you'll miss the Thursday meeting or would like further discussion, you are also invited to attend OSRP Office Hours Friday, May 5 between 10 and 11am in the third floor training room (Room 326A) at Town Hall or via Zoom. 

Bring your ideas and see you there! 

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-osrp-focus-group-meeting-habitat-protection-ecosystem-restoration-other

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Habitat Protection, Ecosystem Restoration, Other Conservation Lands - Thursday May 4

Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail 5k - May 13th at 9 AM

Lace Up and Join the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail 5K Run and Walk on May 13th! 

View this email in your browser Copyright © 2023 Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038

Many events on the May 2023 calendar with Fairmount Fruit Farm

Via Fairmount Fruit Farm, many events on the May calendar get you tickets for those (where needed now) as you can see, some are already sold out...

Many events on the May calendar with Fairmount Fruit Farm

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Crs76_6O_vm/

Get tickets where needed at Fairmount Fruit Farm ->     https://www.fairmountfruit.com/