Historical Museum Tour (take 2) Thursday at 1 PM

Hello All,

 

We hope that you can join Jim Johnston and I for a tour of the new Parlour Room exhibit at the Franklin Historical Museum tomorrow at 1pm via zoom.  We will watch a 30 minute video tour of the space narrated by Jim and then have a Q & A session.  Jim is a wealth of knowledge and the Parlour is stunning. 

click below to join our Historical Museum Tour Thursday Feb. 4th at 1pm
https://zoom.us/j/95079501127?pwd=NzVVZWhqSXBEMGtKV1pGVjZiUlJ0UT09

Meeting ID: 950 7950 1127
Passcode: 821697

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Historical Museum Tour (take 2) Thursday at 1 PM

MBTA: Commuter Rail notice for Franklin Line - facial coverings required to ride

All passengers over the age of two must wear a face covering when traveling on trains or at all railroad stations. Anyone who does not comply with this requirement will be denied boarding and could be subject to penalties under Federal Law.

Affected routes:
Fairmount Line
Fitchburg Line
Franklin Line
Greenbush Line
Haverhill Line
Kingston/Plymouth Line
Lowell Line
Middleborough/Lakeville Line
Needham Line
Newburyport/Rockport Line
Providence/Stoughton Line
Framingham/Worcester Line

Last Updated: Feb 03 2021 05:30 PM 

Shared from the MBTA page  https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/alerts

 

MBTA: Commuter Rail notice for Franklin Line - facial coverings required to ride

 

Franklin Cultural District February Newsletter - deadline for submission Feb 12

Dear Franklin Cultural District Partners,

The February issue of the Franklin Cultural District newsletter is in the works. In order to streamline our publication we would love each of you to share one or two highlights of things that are happening with your organization during the month of February and the first half of March. It would be great if you could also include a link to where readers could go to learn more about your organization. We would also like you to include a logo in a jpeg or similar format. If you have a special picture highlighting one of your articles, please feel free to include that as well.

We would love to  share all of the wonderful things that are happening here in Franklin!  Please send your news, pictures, and events to:Pandora Carlucci at pcarluccifranklinculture@gmail.com and we will work to include your story in the newsletter.

The February edition of the Franklin Cultural District Newsletter will be published on Thursday,  February 18th. We will need all of your news and information by Friday, February 12th. If you have any questions, please let us know. Your news and stories are important to us! We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Nancy Schoen
Chair, Franklin Cultural District Committee
nschoenfranklinculture@gmail.com
 

 

Franklin Cultural District February Newsletter - deadline for submission Feb 12

CommonWealth Magazine: "State tax collections continue to surprise"

"JANUARY TAX COLLECTIONS  obliterated the Baker administration’s expectations, coming in almost a half-billion dollars above the Department of Revenue’s already-upgraded monthly benchmark and helping to brighten the state’s financial picture heading into a fresh round of budget deliberations.

DOR collected $3.347 billion from taxpayers last month, which is $392 million, or 13.3 percent, greater than what the state collected in January 2020 and $429 million, or 14.7 percent, above DOR’s benchmark for the month, which had already been boosted by $180 million from an earlier estimate.

“January revenue included increases in withholding, income estimated payments, regular sales tax, and ‘all other tax,’ as well as a decrease in meals tax,” Revenue Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder said. “The increase in withholding is likely related to unemployment insurance benefits and bonus related payments, and income estimated payments were strong likely because of 2020 investment-related income gains. The increase in ‘all other tax’ is primarily attributable to estate taxes, a category that tends to fluctuate.”

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/state-tax-collections-continue-to-surprise/

Public Hearing: MADD Deli, Inc d/b/a Dacey's Market & Deli - New Wine & Malt Retail Store License

Public Hearing: MADD Deli, Inc d/b/a Dacey's Market & Deli - New Wine & Malt Retail Store License

The Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on  an application by MADD Deli,Inc. d/b/a Dacey’s Market and Deli, located at 353 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA for a New Wine & Malt Retail Package Store License. This hearing will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 7:10 PM.

This hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion. This meeting will be held remotely via the “ZOOM” platform. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on how to access the meeting.

If you have any questions, please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949.

Shared from:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/2021-02-01_wed_abutters_-_madd_deli_inc_daceys_market_deli_2.pdf

 

Public Hearing: MADD Deli, Inc d/b/a Dacey's Market & Deli

 

“Look, I’m not happy with where we are”

 

"Disappointed with the state’s COVID-19 vaccination drive so far, Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday said officials are redirecting large quantities of unused doses now sitting in freezers to doctors and pharmacies, including many in communities hardest hit by the coronavirus.

They’re also designating specific days for local residents, especially people of color, to get shots at the new mass vaccination site at the Reggie Lewis Center in Roxbury, following reports that many who booked initial appointments there were white people from surrounding communities.

The steps come as the Baker administration moves into a new phase of its vaccine rollout in which many more people will qualify for shots, starting with about 450,000 residents age 75 and over. But complaints have been mounting about the difficulty booking appointments and the relatively small percentage of people of color who have been vaccinated."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/03/metro/baker-says-reggie-lewis-center-roxbury-will-designate-days-local-residents-get-their-shots/

The Town of Franklin vaccination information page

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/vaccination-information

 

As noted in the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, the Town is positioned to deliver vaccines, it only needs to be supplied with the doses.

Gov Baker's press conference from Fenway Park on Wednesday => 

https://youtu.be/cFKpl0i1gqs

Legal Notice: Bylaw Amendment 21-866, Chapter 153, Stormwater Management Articles I, II, and III

Legal Notice: Bylaw Amendment 21-865, Chapter 153, Stormwater Management Article I

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/2021-02-01_web_legal_ad_bylaw_amendment_21-865_stormwater_management_article_1_-_general_provisions_1.pdf

 

Legal Notice: Bylaw Amendment 21-866, Chapter 153, Stormwater Management Article II

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/2021-02-01_web_legal_ad_bylaw_amendment_21-866_stormwater_management_article_2_-_soil_erosion_and_sediment_control_1.pdf

 

Legal Notice: Bylaw Amendment 21-866, Chapter 153, Stormwater Management Article III

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/2021-02-01_web_legal_ad_bylaw_amendment_21-867_stormwater_management_article_3_-_post_construction_stormwater_management_1.pdf

 

Legal Notice: Bylaw Amendment 21-866, Chapter 153, Stormwater Management Articles I, II, and III

 

Board of Health Meeting Agenda - Feb 3, 2021 - 5:00 PM

Franklin Board Of Health

Duly Scheduled Meeting And Public Hearing 

Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 5:00 P.M.

AGENDA

1) Reading and Acceptance of January 6, 2021 meeting minutes
2) OLD BUSINESS
3) NEW BUSINESS
• COVID 19 vaccine update
Chairman opens the floor for any other new business
(4)  CITIZENS COMMENTARY
(5)  ADJOURNMENT 

Full agenda doc with connection information

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/agenda-02-03-2021.pdf

Board of Health Meeting Agenda - Feb 3, 2021 - 5:00 PM

Scout Troop 126 - bottle/can drive - Feb 13 and Feb 20

Troop 126 has another bottle and can drive coming up. 

"On Saturday, February 13, and Saturday, February 20, 2021, Scouts BSA Troop 126 will be having a bottle and can drive, to raise money for new dining shelters and exciting trips like skiing. Our troop is in Franklin, which means your contributions will directly benefit the youth of your community.

If you wish to donate bottles or cans, please drop them off at the Elks parking lot, 1077 Pond Street, on February 13 or 20, between 10 A.M. and 12 P.M."

Shared from the Troop 126 page

https://troop126franklin.org/2021/02/02/bottle-and-can-drive-at-franklin-elks-2/

Scout Troop 126 - bottle/can drive - Feb 13 and Feb 20

FM #450 - The 'Radio Gang' recaps 2020, and looks out to 2021 (audio)

FM #450 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 450 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares the conversation that the “Radio Gang” had during the winter break. We took the time to look back at 2020 and ahead to 2021. We did have our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

The “Radio Gang” as you’ll hear in order of appearance,

• Pete Fasciano (Executive Director of Franklin TV)
• Jay Horrigan, sports announcer extraordinaire
• Jim Derick, host of Chapters, co-host of “Talking the Blues” (with Todd Monjour) and along for the ride with Franklin Falvey on “Frank’s Music” and “Music to lift the Spirit”
• Dr. Anne Bergen, host of “It Takes a Village”
• Pandora Carlucci co-facilitator with Jay Horrigan on “A Priest, a Minister and a Rabbi”

The recording runs about about 1 hour and 14 minutes, so let’s listen to the “Radio Gang”   Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H6FlpGMS

Note: A slightly shorter version of this will be aired on wfpr.fm 

 

 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

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/ 

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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FM #450 Radio Gang Recap Outlook 2020-2021 (audio)

FHS girls basketball extend undefeated run with win over Attleboro

From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS sports results: 

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 40 @ Attleboro, 42 – Final

"In most games, it was a run that normally wouldn’t make headlines.

But in Tuesday night’s contest between Attleboro and Franklin, with points more valuable than GameStop’s stock, an 8-0 run in the fourth quarter from the hosts made all the difference.

Attleboro senior Alec Eaton hit back-to-back three-pointers and junior Evan Houle added a jumper as the Bombardiers turned a four-point deficit into a four-point lead in the fourth quarter, an advantage they never relinquished — though it was close — in a 42-40 win over Franklin.

Franklin made it a one-point game, 39-38, with just under a minute to go before Attleboro senior Justin Daniels (10 points, four rebounds) hit a pair of free throws. The Bombardiers’ edge grew by one, 42-38, after Daniels sank another from the line following a Franklin turnover. "

Continue reading the game recap by Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com  https://hockomocksports.com/attleboro-boys-basketball-holds-on-for-close-win-over-franklin/

 

For a photo gallery from this game  https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2020-2021/Winter-2020-2021/Attleboro-Franklin-Boys-Basketball-02-02-21/

 

Attleboro junior Evan Houle (1) looks to dribble past Franklin senior Zach Harvey. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

 

 

Girls Basketball = Attleboro, 27 @ Franklin, 64 – Final

"Even with some of its regular starters on the bench cheering on, Franklin started Tuesday night’s game with Attleboro locked in defensively and crashing the glass. The Panthers held Attleboro scoreless in the first and to just six points in the second quarter, allowing their offense time to click into gear.

Once Franklin got going on that end of the floor, knocking down 10-of-12 threes as a team in the second half, there was no way back for the Bombardiers. Franklin rolled to a 64-27 win, extending its win streak to nine games this season and 34 games overall and clinching a third straight Kelley-Rex division title.

“We have something to win,” Franklin coach John Leighton said of his team’s focus. “Beyond Thursday, there’s nothing out there. It’s the abyss. So, this was one tangible thing that they could do and they’ve been very fired up about it.

He added, “It’s a great league. It’s a great league when we play 20 games and a great league when we play 10. There’s great balance in the league, so I’m very proud of the girls for closing that out.”

Continue reading the game recap by Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-basketball-locks-down-against-attleboro-to-clinch-title/

For a photo gallery from this game   https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2020-2021/Winter-2020-2021/Franklin-Attleboro-Girls-Basketball-2-2-21/

 

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-02-21/

 

Franklin junior Olivia Quinn (23) drives into the lane for two of her game-high 15 points in the title-clinching win against Attleboro. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

FHS Jazz Concert: Livestream Concert - February 12

"Welcome to Franklin High School's first virtual Jazz Concert.  With band instruments prohibited indoors until recently, this performance was a challenge to put together, to say the least.  We are so happy that things are slowly coming back and that we were able to provide this performance for you this evening.  Our hopes are to have live performances in the spring, outdoors.  We will look forward to sharing our music with you once again!"

 

Register via https://givebutter.com/2Kmqlq

FHS Jazz Concert: Livestream Concert - February 12 - 7 PM 

Update from Diane Plouffe, Director of Visual and Performing Arts

Unfortunately, due to the snow cancellations this week, the teachers were not able to meet with students to finish up the concert recordings for the February 5th concert.  This announcement was coming out today.  They will be postponing it until next Friday, February 12th.

The link for the Concert Hour performance on February 11th is:

 https://givebutter.com/yDnAHt

The link for the Jazz Concert on February 12th is:

https://givebutter.com/2Kmqlq

FHS Jazz Concert: Livestream Concert - February 5

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting, Thursday February 4, 7:00 PM

Hello to our members and supporters. The Greater Franklin Node of  350 Massachusetts will meet this week, Thursday, February 4, at 7:00 PM.  Here are the the Zoom details, and a preview of the meeting.

 

Join Zoom Meeting. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09
Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Audio by phone: +1 646 876 9923  

 

There's no need to RSVP, and we'll send a reminder on Thursday.

 

Meeting Agenda

The principal topics at this meeting will be: 

• State legislative action on climate: In January the state Senate and House of Representatives passed the Next Generation Roadmap Climate Bill, only to see it vetoed by Governor Baker. The legislature proceeded to vote again and pass the same bill. It is now up to the Governor to take action by Sunday, February 7. We call on everyone to contact the Governor and urge him to sign the bill. SEE THIS TOOLKIT FOR ACTION. 

• 350 Mass 2021-22 Campaign: The organization is on the verge of selecting priority projects for this year and next, to address the escalating climate crisis by eliminating greenhouse gas emissions and moving to a 100% clean, sustainable, and just energy future. We will discuss likely projects and roles for our Node within this region of the state.

• State Legislature Transparency Campaign: 350 Mass, Act on Mass, and other organizations have advocated for rules reform in the House of Representatives to improve and make public the House's decision-making. The new Speaker of the House Ron Mariano has postponed the vote on this session's rules for several months. We will share updates and strategies.   

In addition, we will share announcements about local meetings and activities, and relevant webinars and reports so we can all be better informed.  

 

This year holds promise for major progress on slowing the climate crisis, led by our state legislature and the Biden Administration. There is much to be done. 350 Mass and our Greater Franklin Node will continue to inform you about developments and opportunities for your help. We hope you can attend our meetings (1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month) as your schedule allows, to learn more and to contribute to this most important cause.

 

Thanks for your participation and support.

 

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel

Ralph Halpern

 

Ralph Halpern

ralph.halpern@comcast.net

781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017 (c)

       

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting

Franklin Public Schools: Kindergarten Registration Open for 2021-2022

"Kindergarten Registration for the Class of 2034 is now available! Franklin Public Schools are now enrolling K students for the 2021-2022 school year.

Visit our website at https://franklinps.net/district/prek-grade-12-student-registrationchange-address-online-form/pages/kindergarten… for details. Questions? Please reach out to Central Office at 508- 553-4819"

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1356693063318528002

Link to form:  https://www.franklinps.net/district/prek-grade-12-student-registrationchange-address-online-form/pages/kindergarten

Franklin Public Schools: Kindergarten Registration Open for 2021-2022

Franklin Cultural District & Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant Application

Good Morning,

Thank you all very much for your participation in the Cultural District Meeting last night (Monday). It was great to see everyone and hear your ideas for our June arts celebration.

Below you will find the link to the FCD grant application. Once you have completed the application please email it to franklinculture@franklinma.gov with "Grant Application" in the subject line. All grant applications are due by February 11, 2021. We are expecting to notify all grant recipients by the end of February.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee

Link to application doc:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dWeRrcWjU7qHEBie9iDstEKFrhMLDw_J/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Cultural District & Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant Application