All Night Party committee is seeking volunteers - Maybe you can help!

"FHS Families the All Night Party (ANP) Committee needs your help for this event the senior class attends on graduation night - If you are able to, please utilize this form to sign up.

It is truly a fun event, that your freshman, sophomore or junior will be attend in a few years"

"ANP is in need of volunteers specifically for the following time slots: 

12:30 am - 2:30 am (games, running casino tables, entertainment, snacks, general supervision)

2:30 am - 5:00 am (DJ/club portion, general supervision, and student dismissal)

So please grab a friend or two and sign up to volunteer!  You can request to be paired up with your friend to volunteer together. It is truly a great event and once you get involved, you will understand why we are working so hard to bring this tradition back!

For more information, visit our website, www.fhsallnightparty.com.

Questions? Email anpfranklin@gmail.com.  Join our Facebook group here!

Use the form here to sign up and volunteer ->   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1erCOO56praeEuXSi8rtdet5umqloLQ2A84kGHbj_2wQ/edit 

All Night Party committee is seeking volunteers - Maybe you can help!

Job Searching? Help Us Design Programs that Work for You!

The 50+ Job Seekers of Massachusetts Networking Program and The Encore Boston Network invite anyone who has registered with either program to tell us how we are doing and how we can best assist you going forward.

Please take a few minutes and complete the online survey.

We plan to use the feedback to help design the next season's program (Autumn 2022).

And yes, to entice people to enter, five people will be drawn at random to win some small prizes.

I realize how free giveaways may sound like a phishing attack to some of you; so if you are nervous about clicking on the survey link, feel free to contact me.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Thanks

Ed Lawrence

Group Leader, 50+ program

What's the best way to make sure our programs work for you? TELL US! We've gone through a lot of change over the past couple of years, and so have you. That's why we're partnering with Encore Boston Network, the Boston College School of Social Work, and others on a survey to find out what's needed now so we can design future programs with your input. Please take a few minutes to answer the survey questions. To say thank you, we're offering prizes to 5 lucky winners, drawn from those who complete the survey. Click the button below to learn more...   TAKE THE SURVEY NOW Survey link ->    https://bostoncollege.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ey5cpKqmxBaadgy?jfefe=new

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Apr 22, 2022

• 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

7:00 am Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Fire Safety

7:30 am Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini

9:00 am Frank Presents: Alberto Correia

10:00 am Physician Focus: Alzheimer's

10:30:00 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19

11:00:00 am Senior Connection: Hearing Loss

11:30 am Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Fire Safety

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad

12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes

1:00:00 pm Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19

1:30:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

7:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

8:00 pm Senior Connection: Hearing Loss

8:30 pm The Black Box: Wicked

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

8:30 am It Takes A Village: 40 Percent Club

9:30 am FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Canton 04-08-22

11:30 am FHS Boys Varsity Tennis: v Mansfield 04-15-22

2:00 pm All-Town Showcase: Chorus and Orchestra

7:00 pm Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

8:30 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 1

9:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Attleboro 04-04-22

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 04-07-22

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 04-07-22

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)

The Town of Franklin Budget Cycle & Financial Terms - 04/14/22 (audio)

FM #780 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 780 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Town of Franklin Finance Director/Comptroller Chris Sandini and Treasurer/Collector Kerri Bertone. We had this conversation in the Franklin studio on Thursday, April 14, 2022.  

We cover the following key topics

A typical day for Finance Director/Comptroller

A typical day for Treasurer//Collector

The budget cycle, and fiscal year (July to June)

Three financial years; past, current, and future all in the mix

Our conversation runs about 62 minutes. Links to the documents referenced during this meeting are included in the show notes.  Let’s listen to this recording of my conversation with Kerri and Chris. 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-780-town-of-franklin-budget-cycle-finance-terms-04-14-22

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Town of Franklin budget page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget 

Budget process low chart -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/new_budget_process.pdf 

MA Division of Local Services (DLS) Municipal Finance Glossary -> https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2016/08/qc/dlsmfgl.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 your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" 

Town of Franklin budget cycle

Bellingham/ Franklin Animal Control: Rabies Clinic - Apr 30, 2022 from 9 to noon

The Bellingham/ Franklin Animal Control will be hosting a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 30th, 2022.

Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Location: Bellingham DPW (28 Blackstone St., Bellingham, MA) Fee: $20 Full details are here: https://buff.ly/3DnsWdJ

The Bellingham/ Franklin Animal Control will be hosting a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 at the Bellingham DPW (28 Blackstone St.) from 9am - 12pm. There is a $20 vaccination fee.

If you do not have paperwork regarding your pet's rabies vaccination history, your pet is eligible for a 1-year vaccination. If you have p to date paperwork, your pet is eligible for a 3- year vaccination. All cats MUST be brought in a carrier and all dogs MUST be on a leash.

Download a copy of the Flyer as a reminder ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/events/rabies_clinic_flyer.pdf

Bellingham/ Franklin Animal Control: Rabies Clinic - Apr 30, 2022 from 9 to noon

FY23 Budget Materials Now Available to prepare for FinCom budget hearings in May

FY23 Budget Materials Now Available!

The FY2023 Town of Franklin budget materials are now available online here: https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-23-budget-materials

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/fy23-budget-materials-now-available

The Finance Committee budget hearings are scheduled for May 9, 11 & 12.

• May 9 - general government operations   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2022-05-09_finance_committee_agenda_1.pdf
• May 11 - Public safety (police, fire, dispatch) & DPW (including water, sewer, trash, & storm water)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2022-05-11_finance_committee_agenda_.pdf
• May 12 - education (Franklin Public Schools, Tri-County & Norfolk Agriculture)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2022-05-12_finance_committee_agenda_1.pdf

FY23 Budget Materials Now Available!

FHS baseball tops Catholic Memorial 4-2 on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Wednesday:  

Softball = Franklin, 3 @ Walpole, 6 – Final

Baseball = Franklin, 4 vs. Catholic Memorial, 2 – Final 
– Franklin scored twice in the bottom of the fifth to break open a tie game and tacked on a key insurance run an inning later to take down Catholic Memorial, snapping a three-game skid. Tied 1-1, Joe Tirrell drilled a solo home run to left on the first pitch of the bottom of the fifth inning to put the Panthers back in front. Jack Marino followed with a one-out single, took third on an error, and scored on a single from Evan Raider to put the Panthers ahead 3-1. CM struck with two outs in the next inning to get back within a run but Tirrell reached on a dropped third strike, courtesy runner Luke Sidwell stole second and took third on a passed ball, and scored when Ryan Gerety reach on an error to make it 4-2. Jacob Jette tossed a complete game for the win, allowing two runs (none earned) on five hits and no walks, striking out six.

Milford Daily News has a photo gallery from the game (subscription may be required)  https://www.milforddailynews.com/picture-gallery/sports/2022/04/20/franklin-high-school-baseball-defeats-catholic-memorial-april-20-2022/7389743001/

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-20-22/

FHS Panthers

Community Support Night for the Gaspar Family - May 2, 2022

Join our @Franklin_Lax program as we support Nick & his family on comm5/2/22!  

Pack the stands with Carolina Blue!! #nickstrong #noonefightsalone 

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHSlax_boosters/status/1516414244207607808 

Community Support Night for the Gaspar Family - May 2, 2022

Health Department: Weekly Wellness Update shares resources on Stress and Coping

April is stress awareness month. Chronic stress can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and more.  

Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping

Health Department: Weekly Wellness Update shares resources on Stress and Coping

Notice Of Public Hearing - May 4, 2022

The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing to determine whether it is in the public interest to accept Joseph Circle, including two parcels with frontage on Beech St., Susan's Way, including two parcels with frontage on King St., and a portion of Lawrence Drive as public ways. 

This hearing will be held during the Town Council Meeting at 7:00 pm on May 4, 2022 and will provide an open forum for discussion. Location: Municipal Building, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA, and also via the “ZOOM” platform. 

Residents can visit the Town calendar on franklinma.gov for up to date meeting information. Please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949 if you require further information or to make arrangements for translation services. 

Shared from the Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-04-20_legal_ad_-_street_acceptance_-_joseph_cir._susans_way_lawrence_dr._1.pdf

Notice Of Public Hearing - May 4, 2022

"eliminating the chemicals that cause cancer in firefighting gear is paramount"

"A SPECIAL TASK FORCE is recommending that Massachusetts regulate and gradually phase out the sale of consumer products that use PFAS chemicals, one of a series of recommendations aimed at addressing the health and environmental impacts of the commonly used chemicals.  

“As we get our hands around the issue, you realize how widespread PFAS is,” said task force co-chair Sen. Julian Cyr, noting that the chemicals are used in everything from clothing to cookware.  

PFAS, formally called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because of their long-lasting environmental impacts. They are widely used for industrial applications, such as manufacturing, and in consumer products including firefighting foams, non-stick cookware, and water-repellent clothing.  "

Continue reading the article online 

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/health/task-force-seeks-to-phase-out-use-of-forever-chemicals/

Firefighters-in-training battle a blaze. (Photo courtesy of Department of Fire Services)

Matthew Sheehan running for Norfolk County Commissioner

Dear Norfolk County,

My name is Matthew J. Sheehan, and I’m running for Norfolk County Commissioner. I'm a Dedham resident and graduated from the Norfolk County Agricultural School in 2003. I am a pilot for American Airlines and volunteer at the Above the Clouds kids flying charity in Norwood. We take kids who face adversity flying out of Norwood Airport. I also serve on the Board of Trustees at “Norfolk Aggie”. Norfolk County has a commissioner position up for re-election this year, and I would like the opportunity to be considered!

I have attended some Commissioner meetings. There is a dispute between the Norfolk County Registry and the commissioners over hiring a full-time IT director. This position would be on-site and would handle over $80,000,000.00 worth of Real Estate transactions. The incumbent is against this position, which has resulted in a lawsuit at the expense of our taxpayer dollars. Our future is online and we need to start treating cybersecurity seriously.

Matthew Sheehan

Norfolk County offers veterans services that include rides to the VA and meals during the holiday season. Each city and town has a Veterans agent who I would like to work closely with not only expanding these services but focusing on suicide prevention. I have many friends and family who have served in all branches of the military. This is extremely important to me, and I would be honored to help where I can.

Norfolk Aggie sits on some of the most beautiful land in the county. The students learn about Agricultural Mechanics, Animal, Plant, and Environmental Science. There is currently a solar project which would potentially destroy 30 acres of irreplaceable green space. I support solar panels on existing structures but not the clearing of forests and fields. The constituents, students, and the aggie community are overwhelmingly against this. The town of Walpole has stopped this project due to the public outcry. In response, the county government has hired a lawyer to appeal and push the project through

It's time to end these lawsuits that equal $200,000.00 worth of taxpayer money. May 2nd at 7 pm at Norfolk County Agricultural High School is the town hearing regarding the solar panels. Everyone in the county has a right to attend. Join My campaign! We’re on social media and will have a website soon. It’s time for a new Generation of Leadership!

Download a copy of Sheehan's flyer can campaign info ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f8NURyF5_6oesLaBoa8Nj8R4pcaf1RvE/view?usp=sharing

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Apr 21, 2022

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents 

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

7:30 am Cooking Thyme: Spring

8:00 am Veterans' Call: Social Security

9:00 am Veterans Oral History Project: Warren Sayer Green

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad

12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Alzheimer's

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 1

3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Spring

4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Franklin 500

4:30 pm Frank Presents: Alberto Correia

5:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Impact

6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 5 - Matt Stubbs Antiguas

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

9:00 am Community Arts Advocation: Action & Impact

11:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Canton 04-08-22

1:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v Oliver Ames 04-08-22

5:00 pm Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

6:30 pm ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

8:30 pm Track and Field: v Taunton 05-18-21

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 04-14-22

11:00 am Economic Development: 04-06-22

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 04-14-22

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE, Remote, 818 9691 3884

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)

Are you an Earth Buddy?

FM: What is Save Soil?
KP: The Save Soil movement is being initiated by Sadhguru, a yogi, mystic, and visionary who has 9 million volunteers across the globe. He initiated this movement because to address the oil crisis by bringing together people from around the world to stand up for Soil Health, and supporting leaders of all nations to institute national policies and actions toward increasing the organic content in cultivable Soil.

FM: You are a notary and presidential volunteer award recipient from Point of Light. How did you get involved with this Save Soil Movement?
KP: The Save Soil movement is not a protest, this is the responsibility of every human who lives on this planet. This is the movement to turn world attention to our dying soil. I am an earth buddy to help this effort.

FM: What could be a solution for Save Soil?
KP:  We have to bring back at least 3-6% organic content in the soil, by bringing the land under shade from vegetation, and enriching the soil through plant litter, and animal waste.

FM:  What can we do?
KP: Let's make the awareness of Save Soil to all. This has been a journey from GreenHeads to GreenHands to GreenHearts. Each and every one of us. Let us make it happen!!

FM: Is there any website?
KP: yes please see www.savesoil.org or sign your pledge at                  https://pledge.save-soil.co/kpsompally

FM:  Is there any action plan?  are you creating Save Soil awareness in New England area or Franklin?
KP: In Franklin, we haven't started yet, we will start soon. We just started a campaign to join to become earth buddies in Boston, let's make it happen!!!!

View the video message here -> https://youtu.be/SCHqnkR7600

Are you an Earth Buddy?

Senior Center: Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials - Apr 21 - 8:30 AM

"Please join our Town Administrator, State Rep, and Town Council Member for coffee and open office hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month. "

Shared from Town of Franklin calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/events/357201

Senior Center: Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials - Apr 21 - 8:30 AM