Boston Globe: "Depression is no joke. So why are comedians so good at talking about it?"

"There are certain types of weather that are better for depressives,” the comedian Aparna Nancherla says in a 2016 stand-up special. “I love it when it rains. It reminds me of why I got into the whole sad game, you know? . . . Whenever it’s pouring outside, as a sad person you can turn to any random optimist on the street and just be like ‘Hey! You’re in my world now.’”

In January 2019, the comedian and TV writer Jaboukie Young-White tweeted, “How are people out here with no therapy not taking any prescribed or illicit drugs just raw dogging reality[?]” A few months later, he followed up with: “Yall ever drink an iced coffee so strong that for like 4 minutes you have hope[?]”

Continue reading the article online. (Subscription maybe required) 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/09/03/opinion/depression-is-no-joke-so-why-are-comedians-so-good-talking-about-it/

Marc Maron writes: "I am always walking around preparing for and reacting to the horrors of what my brain is making up."VALERIE MACON/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

Notable People from Franklin, MA: Bobby Santos III

"Bobby Santos III is a racer at heart. 

Long before the third-generation driver out of Franklin, Mass., became the 2010 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion, Santos quite literally had motorsports in his blood thanks to his grandfather, Bob Santos, as well as his dad, Bob Santos Jr., who both were wheelmen in their own rights. 

His grandfather, Bob Santos, was a modified racer across New England, while Santos Jr. raced in other classes at local tracks like Thompson Speedway, Seekonk Speedway and Stafford Motor Speedway. 

By the time Santos III came into the picture, there was no doubt his future was likely going to be behind a steering wheel."

Continue reading the article online at NASCAR ->  https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2021/09/03/santos-preps-for-whelen-modified-tour-trophy-hunting-starting-at-oswego/ 

Bobby Santos III has his own wikipedia page ->   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Santos_III

Bobby Santos III will return to NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour action this weekend at Oswego Speedway driving for Tinio Motorsports. (Adam Glanzman/NASCAR)

Indian Sari Showcase and a Bollywood dance group - Sep 12

Curious about Indian Saris? Did you know we're having an Indian Sari Showcase and a Bollywood dance group at the upcoming Franklin Cultural Festival?!

30 of our lovely Indian community members have put together something fantastic for our Mainstage. Please be sure not to miss this one-of-a-kind performance at 1:30 on our Town Common!

Shared from the Cultural Council Facebook page ->

https://www.facebook.com/399575860396247/posts/1506418069712015/

 

Indian Sari Showcase and a Bollywood dance group - Sep 12

Dale Kurtz - Serving Those Who Served

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director   09/05/2021

Since 2015 Dale Kurtz has been Franklin’s Veterans’ Service Officer. We at Franklin●TV worked with Dale to cover key veterans’ events and gatherings on Memorial Day, Veteran’s day and other occasions. Dale also interviewed veterans and discussed veteran related services on his program, “Veterans’ Call”..   As Dale faces retirement he sat with our Chris Flynn to discuss his role – and veterans.

Dale grew up in a coal town – Newcastle, PA. Through good grades and good football he was offered opportunities at several good schools, some ivy as well. He opted for military service and found his way to West Point in the late sixties to early seventies. He returned to service at Fort Hood, Texas, then moved on to White Sands, eventually retiring from service as captain.

We at Franklin●TV wish Dale all the best, and a special Thank You for your Service.

And –  as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 
And, thank you for watching 

Dale Kurtz -  Serving Those Who Served

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  or for archive purposes  
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NL8xVgg3fCOm_z5fGopeSxgheXF7Gm8I/view?usp=sharing 

Time running out for this order time for rain barrels

Order before midnight on Monday (Sept. 6th)! 

The Great American Rain Barrel Company is offering Franklin residents discounted barrels for just $69. Residents may then apply for a $50 water conservation rebate from the DPW for a total cost of only $19 (rebates are limited to two per household)! 

Order before midnight on Monday, September 6, 2021 and pick up at the DPW Admin Office (257 Fisher St, Franklin) on Wednesday, September 15 from 4-6 PM. 

Click here for more information or to order: https://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/  (select MA, then Franklin for the specifics)

How to apply for a water conservation rebate:  

https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/water-conservation-rebates-now-available

Shared from DPW's Facebook page ->   https://www.facebook.com/931498886934582/posts/4471252746292494/

Help Save The Environment, Use A Rain Barrel.

"united in their commitment to preserve and protect the natural water resources"

 

The MassDEP’s proposed changes to the Water Resources Management Program regulations (310 CMR 36.00) are promulgated under the Water Management Act (M.G.L. Ch. 21G), which regulates water withdrawals through registrations and permits to ensure an appropriate balance among competing water needs and the preservation of natural resources.

The proposed regulatory changes would add a new condition to registrations that would restrict nonessential outdoor water use during times of drought declared by the secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Nonessential outdoor water use includes lawn watering, filling swimming pools, washing cars by means of a hose, and washing down buildings, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks.

Continue reading the article online

https://www.mma.org/mma-comments-on-massdeps-proposed-water-management-regulatory-changes/

Direct link to the MassDEP proposed changes

https://www.mass.gov/regulations/310-CMR-3600-massachusetts-water-resources-management-program#proposed-amendments-public-comment

The permit process was part of the three part podcast series with the Franklin Water Dept. You can find and listen to all three episodes here: 

https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/news/franklin-matters-conversations-doug-martin-jake-standley

 

three part podcast series with the Franklin Water Dept

"UMass Global will undoubtedly be a national powerhouse in online education”

"THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS system will expand its online education footprint in an attempt to reach more adult learners after formally affiliating with a California-based university known for work on the digital front, officials announced Thursday.

School officials finalized a decision to transfer control of Brandman University, which currently serves 22,000 students as an independent part of the Chapman University System, from Chapman to UMass. Effective immediately, Brandman University is now known as “UMass Global,” which officials described as an independent, non-profit UMass affiliate.

The deal broadens online learning available under the UMass banner, and UMass Global will focus in particular on expanding talent pipelines and helping adult learners access new educational opportunities."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/education/umass-acquiring-california-digital-university/ 

"UMass Global will undoubtedly be a national powerhouse in online education” 

FM #597 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 09/01/21 (audio)

FM #597 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 597 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior 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 September 1, 2021: 

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

a. Police Department:

i. Nick Palmieri, Promotion to Sergeant

ii. Jack Flynn, Promotion to Detective

iii. Victoria McVicar, New Hire Introduction & Ceremonial Swearing in

iv. Patrick MacDonald, New Hire Introduction & Ceremonial Swearing in

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Richard Johnson, Conservation Commission  

 

6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm

a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 21-874: Amendment to Ch.185 Section 21 Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements proposed change to minimum parking requirements in Downtown Commercial and Commercial I zoning districts.

 

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

a. Karen Maguire - Superintendent of Schools, Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School

 

Executive Session

Chap 61A for 215 Prospect St

The show notes include links to the meeting agenda and associated documents.

Our conversation runs about 29 minutes, so let’s listen in to my quarterbacking session with Tom Mercer.

Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/151db49e-563c-4706-82f1-8e3bebd8ee08

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Agenda doc (including connection info) -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/9-1-21_town_council_agenda.pdf  

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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"

 

FM #597 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 09/01/21 (audio)

Franklin Cultural District Quarterly Partners Meeting - Sep 13

Good Morning,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee will be holding our September Quarterly Partners meeting on Monday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. Once again we will be meeting via the Zoom platform. At this meeting the committee will update you on the latest grant opportunity from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Lily Rivera, the town's new Marketing and Communications Specialist for the Town of Franklin will also be joining us. Below you will find the link for this meeting. I will send along the agenda at the beginning of next week.

The Cultural District Committee is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Cultural District Partners Meeting
September 13, 2021 07:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82540999611

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We hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day weekend and we look forward to seeing you all on 

Monday, September 13th.

Regards,

Nancy Schoen

Chair, Franklin Cultural District

nschoenfranklinculture@gmail.com

Franklin Cultural District Quarterly Partners Meeting - Sep 13

"It Happens Here: Franklin The Home Of The First Public Library In America"

 CBS Boston did a spot on Franklin recently:

"The oldest, continuously operating public library in America is in Franklin, a town that has its own theme song! 

“The name of the town on the original paperwork is Exeter. Somewhere between leaving Franklin and arriving at the State House of Massachusetts in Boston, they crossed out the name Exeter and wrote in the name Franklin. So that is how we got our name, and we don’t know who did it,” says Vicki Earls, Head of Reference Services at the Franklin Public Library. 

While we don’t know who did it, we do know why – to impress Benjamin Franklin, who had just gained support from France for the American Revolution. But the town expected Franklin to reciprocate. 

“Someone got the idea, we don’t know, who of approaching Franklin and telling him the honor that was bestowed upon him, and would he want to contribute something to this newly founded town,” Earls explained. “They requested from Franklin a bell. They were building a new meeting house and a bell was crucially important because that’s how you gathered citizens.”

https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/09/03/franklin-massachusetts-first-public-library-in-america-it-happens-here-wbz-tv/

Strive to Thrive: a program for "siblings of family members with mental health needs"

The Survive to Thrive Sibling Support Group is offered for youth who have siblings with mental health and behavioral health challenges living in the home. Ben Speaks’ knows the wide-ranging impact that mental health issues can have on families, and looks to serve as a resource to youth that are impacted by the stigma, volatilities, and demands placed on families. 

Siblings of family members with mental health needs may experience challenges and disruptions in their own emotional growth and development. This group will provide these youth with a nurturing environment to share their unique experiences of having a sibling with mental health needs, engage in empowering and fun expressive activities, and develop their own skills and resources, so that they may thrive in face of the challenges that they and their families encounter.

What is the Sibling Support Group?

• Group is open to youth ages 11-14 years old, living in MetroWest Massachusetts, who have siblings that struggle with mental health and behavioral health issues living in the home.

• Group sessions will include opportunities for both open and themed discussions, expressive art activities, age appropriate learning about mental health challenges and their impacts on families, and empowerment skills to enhance emotion regulation and effective communication.

• This program will be conducted virtually via ZOOM meetings. A reliable internet connection will be required. We will send all virtual meeting links and information via email after registration.

• 10 weeks - 1.5 hours each week (No group will be held September 16 due to Yom Kippur)

• Facilitated by Bretton Torkelson, Psy.D., Judy Giovangelo, Michael Giovangelo and Penny Young; Members of the Ben Speaks’ Board of Directors.

• Cost: This program made possible through grants and sponsors. Thank you to Rockland Trust, ADM Cleaning Services, Penny Young, Judy Giovangelo, Jim McCusker & Nicole Kittredge.

Visit https://www.benspeaks.org/survivetothrive for more information & to sign up.

Download flyer as reminder to follow up or share with someone ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i4s3N2HfQzB9D5oFmHe8rzbmjRm1Dy5q/view?usp=sharing

 

Strive to Thrive: a program for "siblings of family members with mental health needs"

Agricultural Committee meeting scheduled for Sunday to work on zucchini race

Franklin Agricultural Committee Meeting 

September 5, 2021

2:30 P.M.

1. The Agricultural Committee will meet at the Agway store on Cottage St. to work on the track for the “great zucchini” race. 

2. Work will consist of assembly, needed maintenance, and disassembly.

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/events/agricultural_agenda_9-5.docx
 

Zucchini races return to the Farmers Market - Sep 10, 2021

Franklin Public Library Closed on Labor Day - Sep 6. 2021

Franklin Public Library Closed on Labor Day

The Franklin Public Library will be closed Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/franklin-public-library-closed-labor-day

Franklin Public Library Closed on Labor Day - Sep 6. 2021

Savers Clothing Donation Drive starts Saturday, Sep 11

Back again - Fall Clothing Drive!

FALL 2021 SAVERS CLOTHING DRIVE We can't thank you enough for your support of our last Savers Drive. We hit a record in poundage and aim to do it again!! We are collecting your gently used clothing, shoes, accessories & linens. The Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children will receive cash from Savers for every pound donated. No donation is too small! So grab a bag and clean out some of your closet or two! Collection dates: Saturday, Sept 11th, 9-11am Sunday, Sept 19th, 9-11am Saturday, Sept 25th, 9-11am Saturday, Oct 2nd, 9-11am Sunday, Oct 3rd, 9-11am Sunday, Oct 17th, 9-11am Saturday, Oct 23rd, 9-11am Saturday, Oct 30th (final date), 9-10am Contactless drop off available. Simply put your items in your trunk, drive up to the building at Door D (off Prospect St), pop your trunk and a volunteer will empty your vehicle for you. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any small kitchen/houseware items, sport equipment, toys or books for this collection drive. Please bring your donations to us at 135 County Street, Attleboro. No drop offs directly to Savers please because we won't receive the credit. Thank you for your support!  We have many other events coming up. Click here to visit us on the web and find out more about other upcoming events. Thank you for all you do to make our community a better place!

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Franklin's Event Outlook: Sep 3 - Sep 9, 2021

"I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It's gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day."   https://youtu.be/1phe6Pe3djY

 

Friday, September 3
2:00pm - Farmers Market
3:30pm - Kids craft activity by Library Youth Services

Saturday, September 4
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)

Sunday, September 5
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free) 

Monday, September 6

Labor Day - Library and Town offices closed for holiday

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

 

Community Calendar