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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Senator Becca Rausch: Do you have a voting plan?
Urban Air- "Urbie's Scare in the Air WeeK" - Oct 24 to Oct 28
It's URBIE'S SCARE IN THE AIR WEEK!
Enjoy frights and delights as Halloween takes over Urban Air for this free Fang-astic, family-friendly event all week long!
Enjoy frights and delights as Halloween takes over Urban Air for this free Fang-astic, family-friendly event all week long!
Nightly Raffle & Prizes
We're giving away prizes ghoul-ore every night!
Wear your Costume
Show us your spooky spirit by wearing your costume and receive a $5 arcade card & receive an entry into the nightly raffle.
Ghoulish Games
Compete in creepy competitions and ghoulish games for prizes and haunted bragging rights.
Creepy Crafts & Coloring Station
What creepy creation will you come up with?
Bewitching Bingo
You'll be rewarded when you complete activities on the Bewitching Bingo card.
Twilight Trick or Treating
No Halloween Haunt would be complete without candy!
Join us for a fun and frightful week.
IF YOU DARE....
Download the flyer as a reminder ->
For additional info, visit Urban Air on the Internet at -> https://www.urbanair.com/massachusetts-bellingham/
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| Urban Air- "Urbie's Scare in the Air WeeK" - Oct 24 to Oct 28 |
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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Oct 25, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era
11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY
7:00 am Lessons For Littles
9:00 am It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig
10:00 am Frank Presents: Rachel Plukas & Allan Earls
10:30 am Frank Presents: Mark Lenzi
11:00 am Senior Connection: Council on Aging
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli
12:30 pm Sandya: Pasta
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 5
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7
3:30 pm Franklin Cultural Festival 2022
4:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 7
4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 6 - Swinging Steaks
5:30 pm Physician Focus: Winter is Coming
6:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media
7:30 pm Franklin Harvest Festival 2022
8:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Frank Padula Band
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY
7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 1 01-28-19
9:00 am Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019
11:00 am ArtWeek: Art + Music
12:00 pm Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18
2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Hockomock Area YMCA
5:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v N. Attleboro 10-20-22
7:30 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 7
8:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v Untitled
10:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Mansfield 10-03-22
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY
8:00 am School Committee: 10-11-22
2:00 pm School Committee: 10-11-22
7:00 pm School Committee: LIVE, Chambers, 872 1459 2204 Code 832167
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)
Monday, October 24, 2022
Voices of Franklin: Mark and Mike Lenzi on the proposed Transfer of an all alcoholic license to Table & Vine (Big Y)
333 East Central St,
Franklin, MA 02038
October 23, 2022
Town of Franklin
Municipal Building
355 E Central St,
Franklin, MA 02038
RE: Transfer for all alcoholic license to Table & Vine (Big Y) at 348 East Central St hearing
Hello,
This is regarding the liquor license upgrade/transfer request and hearing on November 2nd 2022.
Introduction:
Franklin Liquors, located at 333 East Central St, has been family owned since 1978. Mark and Mike Lenzi are the owners, full time employees, and lifelong Franklin residents.
History:
In the past we fought Table & Vine (Big Y) in getting a beer and wine license. At that time, we were told a business can’t use competition, distance, or public need for a town to deny a license, and it was approved.
Table & Vine (Big Y) Request:
Please consider the points we make in this letter to you. Table & Vine (Big Y) will tell you they want an upgrade to a full liquor license, as their customers are asking for it. In our opinion, this request is because they can’t compete without it. You may recall, recently the council received a request from Dacey’s Market to also upgrade to a full liquor license. The market is changing; if Franklin Liquors cannot object to a license on grounds of competition, how can Table & Vine (Big Y) be approved for saying they can’t compete without it?
Exposure and control of alcohol:
This transfer request from Village Mall Liquors to Table & Vine (Big Y) would take control from an alcohol-only store to a supermarket. You may ask, why does this matter? For that you must think of the safety of the community. People that don’t drink, those affected by alcoholism, and those who don’t want to expose their children to alcohol don’t need to, and won’t go into a liquor store such as Franklin Liquors. Those same people must go into a supermarket to purchase essential daily supplies. This will increase exposure. Please also think about workers in these stores- many underage employees will now be exposed significantly more.
Articles on Exposure:
Consumer alcohol exposure in supermarkets: legislatively adherent, but a societal problem
“Alcohol misuse is a well-known public health problem. Supermarkets provide relatively easy access to alcohol for consumers; this is linked to an increase in alcohol misuse”
Children's exposure to alcohol marketing within supermarkets: An objective analysis using GPS technology and wearable cameras
“One mechanism by which on-site alcohol marketing influences child non-drinkers to consume alcohol is by its conflation with everyday consumer goods sold at supermarkets,”
Effects of Alcohol Advertising Exposure on Drinking Among Youth
“Youth who saw more alcohol advertisements on average drank more”
Young people and under-age exposure
“Further, alcohol was found to be located near staple foods such as bread and milk, reinforcing the perception of alcohol as just another ordinary food stuff.”
Call to ban alcohol in supermarkets after cameras reveal over-exposure to children
“The over-exposure of alcohol to children put it on par with everyday products such as bread and milk, causing children to drink alcohol earlier in their life”
Note: This study also noticed by the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
The relationship between exposure to alcohol advertising in stores, owning alcohol promotional items, and adolescent alcohol use
“This study provides clear evidence of an association of adolescent drinking with weekly exposure to alcohol advertising in stores and with ownership of alcohol promotional items. Given their potential influence on adolescent drinking behavior, retail ads, and promotional items for alcohol deserve further study.”
Alcohol exposure in NZ supermarkets 'like advertising candy' to children, researcher says
“Children grow up seeing it offered every Friday, every Saturday, samples being given to adults,"
Note On Exposure:
Many town residents and councilors have made comments about alcohol miniatures (nips) on our streets. That is an example of overexposure to our community through the form of trash and waste. People are already being inundated with the sight of alcohol in their daily lives. Take a walk into Shaw's, BJ’s, or Table & Vine (Big Y)- seeing alcohol line the shelf in a big box is even greater exposure to the community, and our youth, who have no choice to avoid these stores, either for work or purchasing supplies.
The town CAN say no:
Table & Vine (Big Y) currently sells beer and wine, so this will not prevent the sale of alcohol at the store. You will prevent them from increasing exposure by not allowing a full alcohol license. As a corporation they also have the option to pursue this request in many of their other stores in Massachusetts: this isn’t their only store to expand in. Here are some resources for you to see other towns who have denied supermarkets, even one that regrets giving a beer and wine license to Table & Vine (Big Y).
Stop And Shop Denied
A transfer request denied in Harwich
And follow up after denial
Stop & Shop withdraws alcohol license request
“He added that the town and its residents clearly didn't want the supermarket to be able to sell liquor, and that the store, which already sells liquor in three of its other stores across the state, should look elsewhere.”
As selectboard airs concerns about Big Y, Price Chopper liquor license denied
“That members of the sober community might be unnecessarily tempted by the alcoholic offerings,”
“Board member Ed Abrahams added that he had voted to give Big Y the all-alcohol license a few years ago and now regrets it. “
Distance And Public Need:
In the past Franklin Liquors brought to the attention of the council the number of licenses on East Central Street. Currently, Table & Vine (Big Y), Franklin Liquors, Shaw's, And Devita's all occupy the same area, less than one mile. Devita's and Franklin Liquors sell full alcohol. Here is a CDC study that is a guide to measuring “density” for alcohol.
Guide for Measuring Alcohol Outlet Density
“High alcohol outlet density, defined as a high concentration of retail alcohol outlets in a small area, is known to be an environmental risk factor for excessive drinking. To prevent excessive drinking, the Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends “limiting alcohol outlet density through the use of regulatory authority (e.g., licensing and zoning),” which is based on strong scientific evidence of intervention effectiveness.”
“There is strong scientific evidence that regulating alcohol outlet density is one of the most effective strategies for reducing excessive alcohol consumption and related harms.”
Section 16C: Licenses for premises located near schools or churches:
We know the applicant has done all the steps to notify abutters and the church within 100 and 500 feet. Other town departments will also sign off on this request. Many don’t know that New England Chapel hosts Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Do town council members ever follow up with the community or research impact after getting license request?. How does adding additional alcohol exposure impact these community programs in previous safe spaces? Other organizations, such as the Safe Coalition, would be skeptical of this increase.
Conclusion:
Franklin Liquors would like the Town Council to consider denying this transfer request based on:
• Great Exposure and Limited Control of Alcohol
• Distance And Public Need
• The Use of Can’t Compete Requests
• Other Towns Having Denied OR Regretted These Transfer Requests
• Table & Vine (Big Y) Already Has Beer/Wine-Not Preventing them from selling alcohol
• This would be the first Table & Vine (Big Y) Full Liquor in Eastern MA
• Table & Vine (Big Y) Has MANY other Store in State in Can Do This In
• Franklin Already Has Alcohol Exposure In 3 of 4 Big Box Stores- IF you approve this Table & Vine (Big Y) gives up their Beer/Wine. If Village Mall closes, chances are Stop & Shop will then apply for that.
• Support of the growing “shop small” movement in Franklin
Thank you for your time in reviewing these details. We hope you think of all the information provided and choose to deny this transfer.
Mark And Mike Lenzi
Franklin Liquors
Vintage 1978
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| Voices of Franklin: Mark and Mike Lenzi |
Did you get your tickets to Cinderella (Broadway Version)?
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Pantherbook: Spotlight Story - Mr. Walsh
Katie Barrow writes this "spotlight story" on Mr. Walsh.
"Q: How many years have you been teaching at Franklin High?A: 26 yearsQ: Why did you want to become a teacher?A: Mr. Walsh loves getting to talk about history and politics as his job and became a teacher because he loves teaching about this material"
Continue reading the spotlight story online ->
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| Mr. Walsh teaches US History II and AP Gov. |
Register O’Donnell Delivers 2022 Third Quarter Real Estate Activity Report
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that 3rd quarter (July-September 2022) Norfolk County recording statistics indicate residential and commercial sale prices continued to level off, while the number of notices to foreclose rose sharply.
During the recently concluded 3rd quarter of the 2022 calendar year, the average Norfolk County real estate sales price for both residential and commercial properties increased 11% to $1,107,041. Total residential and commercial real estate volume was $3.26 billion, a 13% decrease over the same period in 2021.
“The rise in interest rates has had an impact on so many levels, in regards to the statistics at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds,” said O’Donnell. “Total document volume for the last three months, July, August, and September (2022), is down significantly. One of the components of document volume, the number of deeds recorded, indicates a decrease in property sales.”
For the 3rd quarter of 2022, the number of land documents recorded, such as (deeds, mortgages, homesteads, mortgage discharges, etc.), was 32,496, a 33% decline from the 3rd quarter of 2021. The number of deeds, both commercial and residential, recorded was 4,642, a 21% decrease over the same time span last year.
“With the increase in interest rates, consumers seem to be less inclined to borrow,” noted O’Donnell. “Norfolk Registry of Deeds statistics indicate nearly half the total number of mortgages were recorded compared to 3rd quarter numbers in 2021.”
There were 5,570 mortgages recorded at the Registry during the 3rd quarter of the calendar year 2022 compared to 10,869 in the 3rd quarter of 2021, a 49% decrease. Total mortgage borrowing was $3.67 billion in this quarter, compared to $8.9 billion during the same period in 2021.
“The economic concerns and problems that the country is facing now are spilling over and impacting the local real estate market.” O’Donnell added, “A continuing cause for concern in Norfolk County is the number of pending foreclosures. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has been closely monitoring the foreclosure market.”
In the 3rd quarter, there were 20 foreclosure deeds recorded as a result of mortgage foreclosures taking place in Norfolk County, two more than in the 3rd quarter of 2021. Alarmingly, there were 91 Notices to Foreclose, the first step in the foreclosure process, recorded in the 3rd quarter of 2022, up significantly from 30 in the 3rd quarter of 2021.
“The dramatic increase in the number of these notices is concerning. It indicates that more of our neighbors are facing financial challenges going forward,” said O’Donnell. “We will continue to track these numbers.”
O’Donnell stated, “While the eastern Massachusetts economy remains on solid footing, there are still those in Norfolk County experiencing economic hardship, in many cases through no fault of their own. The Registry continues to work with Quincy Community Action Programs, (617-479-8181 x376), and NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, (508-587-0950) to help homeowners who may have received a Notice to Foreclose document. A third option is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD) at 617-727-8400.”
Register O’Donnell concluded, “The economy, particularly the employment numbers in eastern Massachusetts, appears to be strong. However, going forward, inflation, rising interest rates, as well as global and national economic factors, will likely result in a continued slowdown of the Norfolk County real estate market.”
To learn more about the Registry of Deed’s events and initiatives, like us on Facebook® at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on Twitter® at twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and Instagram® at Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website, www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.
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| Register O’Donnell Delivers 2022 Third Quarter Real Estate Activity Report |
60 Minutes: "Dominion Voting Systems CEO speaks out against conspiracy theories" (video)
"Can you flip votes in the computer system? Can you add votes that did not exist?" Anderson Cooper asks Dominion Voting Systems CEO John Poulos. "Absolutely not," Poulos says. See the interview, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Video link -> https://youtu.be/31grSlMVFDU
Shared from CBS News: ->
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dominion-voting-systems-ceo-machines-conspiracy-theories-60-minutes-2022-10-23/#app
The MA voting system administered by the Secretary of the Commonwealth and used by Franklin (along with the other 350 communities) is
- paper ballot based
- the voter registration system is a closed network (not part of Internet)
- highly secure
Frank Presents: Rachel Plukas & Allan Earls (video)
Democratic Town Committee Chair Rachel Plukas and Republic Town Committee Chair Alan Earls sat with Frank Falvey to discuss the role and background of the town committees in MA.
Video link -> https://youtu.be/3Je8yBqMLeY
For all the Franklin election information for the State Nov 8, 2022 election visit
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/election-collection-2022-state-election.html
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| Election Collection 2022: State election November 8 |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Oct 24, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday
9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Todd Monjur
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews
11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY
8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini
9:00 am 4th of July 2022: Granite Brass
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli
12:30 pm Sandya: Pasta
1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Apple Crisp
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 5
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7
3:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension
4:00 pm Physician Focus: Winter is Coming
7:30 pm Frank Presents: Rachel Plukas & Allan Earls
8:00 pm Frank Presents: Mark Lenzi
8:30 pm Franklin Cultural Council: Pamela Means
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
7:00 am Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019
8:30 am Critical Conversations: Social Media
10:30 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18
12:30 pm Public School Event: FHS Winter Jazz Night '22
2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini
3:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Mansfield 10-03-22
4:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Taunton 10-17-22
8:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v Untitled
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY
8:00 am Planning Board: 10-17-22
12:00 pm Community Preservation: 10-04-22
2:00 pm Planning Board: 10-17-22
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Town of Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Oct 26, 2022 - 7 PM
Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 7:00 PM
Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Approval of Minutes: 9-28-22 & 10-18-22
4. The Bill Dowd “Deep Dive” Series:
a. Presentation: Assessing Department, Kevin Doyle & the Franklin Board of Assessors
5. Future Agenda Items
6. Adjourn
Please find the agenda and links for the October 26th, 2022 Finance Committee meeting posted here: https://t.co/nzAX525RCo
Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/yJj0iyvERL
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| Town of Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Oct 26, 2022 - 7 PM |
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