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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
FHS boys soccer tops Xaverian 3-0 on Monday
A Presentation of Norwood’s Notable Land Records
On Thursday evening, October 27, 2022, at Norwood’s Morrill Memorial Library, there will be a presentation by Norfolk Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell entitled “Norwood Notable Land Records: People, Places & Properties”. The program is a follow-up to a celebration held in June at the Norwood Town Hall commemorating Norwood’s 150th anniversary.
The “Norwood Notable Land Records: People, Places and Properties” storyboards will again be on display, highlighting Norwood’s rich history, its illustrious stories and the wonderful people that have made and make Norwood such a vibrant community. Documents recorded at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds connected to Norwood’s rich history and the notable stories and people behind them are the basis of a free booklet that will be available to those attending the event.
Norfolk Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell who is helping to organize the event explained, “The booklet tells a piece of the story of Norwood from its earliest days to the present. What has made Norwood such a great community are its people. The individuals highlighted in those records represent a cross-section of the community. Norwood is a special place and should be celebrated. I’m happy to be a part of it.”
Register O’Donnell and the Norwood 150th Steering Committee hopes you can join them for the presentation on Thursday, October 27 from6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Simoni Room at Morrill Memorial Library. This event is free but registration is required. To reserve your seat, go to https://www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/ or call the library reference desk at 781 769-0200 x 2.
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L-R: Norwood Selectman Helen Donahue, Ollie Abdallah first women elected to Norwood office, "John Adams", Norfolk Registrar William O'Donnell |
EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application Nu Style Jewelry Factory - Oct 24 - 6 PM (remote only meeting)
The Town of Franklin is applying for an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application for the Nu Style Jewelry Factory Site, at 21 Grove Street, Assessor Map 276 Lot 22 in Franklin, Massachusetts.
A public meeting to discuss the Cleanup Grant Application and to receive comments will be held on October 24, 2022 at 6:00PM remotely.
Access to the zoom meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8794211 or call on your phone at 312-626-6799, meeting #87942694211.
The Draft Cleanup Grant Application includes an Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives may be reviewed in the Department of Planning & Community Development during regular office hours.
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.
Shared from Town of Franklin -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/epa_grant_public_hearing_notice.pdf
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Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central St |
Ribbon Cutting for New United Regional Chamber of Commerce Member Attleboro Dental Group
Friday, Sep 29, 2022, we cut the ribbon at new United Regional Chamber of Commerce member Attleboro Dental Group, 1174 South Washington Street, Suite 400, North Attleboro (across from the Emerald Square Mall in the 7 Mile Shops).
Dr. William Herr and Dr. Andrew Luccio welcomed the group and State Representative Adam Scanlon presented a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives from himself and Senator Paul Feeney. Feeney’s Chief of Staff Keith Drucker represented the senator at the event.
Attleboro Dental Group is open for all dental care procedures and emergency needs. Protecting the health and safety of their patients, families, and team members is their number one priority. Their office in the 7 Mile Shops is this practice's second location, the first being Capron Park Dental, which is across the street from the park. Patients are able to go to either location which opens up more available hours for treatment.
At Attleboro Dental Group, their goal is to provide superior dental care for patients in Attleboro as well as the surrounding towns of Mansfield, Plainville, North Attleboro, Norton, Valley Falls, and Central Falls. Their team has decades of experience in dentistry. Combining that expertise with their state-of-the-art dental offices results in dental care unlike any other.
To learn more about Attleboro Dental Group, visit www.attleborodentalgroup.com. To schedule an appointment, call 774-331-0260.
How to save money on utilities this winter and avoid scams
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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)
Monday, October 10, 2022
Community Preservation Committee recommends CPA funds for purchase of Schmidt's Farm (audio)
FM #860 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 860 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Community Preservation Committee meeting held in Council Chambers on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.
Chair: C Feeley, D McNeill, M Doyle, J Livingstone, P Malcolm, M Giardino, R Power, L Oxford [W Simarian, absent]
Town Administration: J Hellen, A Alleyne, K Bertone
The meeting approved the minutes of the prior meeting via voice vote (8-0-1; 8 for, 0 against, 1 absent).
Town Administrator Jamie Hellen walked through the right of first refusal option on the Schmidt Farm property. After discussion and clarification questions, the Committee voted to recommend use of CPA funds for the purchase with an 8-0-1 vote (8 for, 0 against, 1 absent).
Jamie also provided some project updates on work underway (Red Brick School exterior renovation) and work being held (Nason St tot lot, Historical Msueum cupola).
The recording runs about 27 minutes, so let’s listen to the Community Preservation Committee discussion on Oct 4, 2022.
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Meeting agenda =>
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/10.04.22_cpc_agenda.pdf
Schmidt Farm presentation doc ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/schmidt_farm_61a_presentation.pdf
My notes ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aTK3-U4PeOUqI2qn-KDNUn49s72eh5jg/view?usp=sharing
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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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St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation group scheduled to start new series Oct 12, 2022
Tri-County RVTHS Carpentry Students Build Pearl Harbor Display Case
Juniors and Senior Carpentry Students Build New Cabinet for North Attleboro Town Hall
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Edward “Shorty” Ruest |
The case is flanked by the American Flag and a POW/MIA Flag. It hangs above an empty memorial chair in honor of POW/MIAs. The project was worked on throughout the 2021-2022 school year and was built using solid wood and a glass sliding door purchased from local small business, Franklin Glass Company.
Pearl Harbor Display Case
Seniors Israel Pereira of Blackstone and Connor Bertram of Franklin built the cabinet between projects with the guidance of their teachers, Mark Spillane and Jeremy Barstow, and finished days before graduation.
Conner Jackson of North Attleboro, Sam Sepulveda of Medway, and Justin DeMarino of Plainville (Class of 2023) helped deliver the new case to the North Attleboro Town Hall, where it is installed in the lobby.
“It was an absolute pleasure working with the Tri County students. We were impressed with their enthusiasm and their pride in craftsmanship. We are pleased to have their work house an important piece of North Attleboro history prominently displayed in our Town Hall,” commented Antonio Morabito, Assistant Town Manager of North Attleboro.
Register O’Donnell Reports on September 2022 Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County
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Register O’Donnell Reports on September 2022 Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County |
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 223 - Chewy, Countries Signature Wines
Wonderful World of Wine with Kim Simone, Mark Lenzi shared their most recent podcast episode. Listen here (or on your favorite podcast app).
Audio file -> https://www.podpage.com/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www/episode-223-chewy-countries-signature-wines/
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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 223 - Chewy, Countries Signature Wines |
The Washington Post: "Where Republican election deniers are on the ballot near you"
"Election deniers will be on the ballot in 48 of 50 states in the midterm elections this November.
Nearly 300 Republicans seeking those offices have denied the outcome of the last presidential election, according to a Washington Post analysis." https://t.co/wfflvbjOeZ
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election deniers in MA |
New York Times: "Retirees are expected to get the biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades"
"Social Security will soon announce the largest inflation adjustment to benefits in four decades — a welcome development for millions of older Americans struggling to keep up with fast-rising living costs.The cost-of-living adjustment for 2023 is likely to be around 8.7 percent, based on the latest government inflation figures. The final COLA, as the adjustment is known, will be released Thursday, when the federal government announces inflation figures for September. Medicare enrollees can anticipate some additional good news: The standard Part B premium, which is typically deducted from Social Security benefits, will decline next year.The COLA, one of Social Security’s most valuable features, will give a significant boost to more than 70 million Americans next year. While retirement comes to mind when most people think about Social Security, the program plays a much broader role in providing economic security."
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New York Times: "Retirees are expected to get the biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades" |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Oct 10, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY
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Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Sunday, October 9, 2022
Now that the Climate bill was signed, what's next? State Rep Jeff Roy joins Ted & I to answer that question and more (audio)
FM #859 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 859 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Monday, October 3, 2022.
We are joined by our special guest, MA State Representative Jeff Roy. The last time Jeff was with us (August) we were all waiting for the governor to take action on the recent climate legislation. It had worked its way through the MA House & Senate, the Conference Committee, back through both the MA House & Senate and sat on Governor Baker’s desk until he did sign it.
In this episode our conversation covered the following topics:
legislation passed, signed, now what's next
electric rate, municipal aggregation, home electricity monitoring
Site visits; White House, Schneider Electric, Andover; Millstone Nuclear Plant in CT
MassSave options
This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while it helps me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well.
If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session.
The conversation runs about 53 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted and State Rep Jeff Roy.
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Mass Save to sign up for an energy audit -> https://www.masssave.com/
White House visit - https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1570067557687738370
Millstone Nuclear plant visit ->https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1576180037132292096
See the page that collects the “Making Sense of Climate” episodes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.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"