FPAC scheduled to perform at The Green Room in NYC - Feb 19

FPAC is headed to NYC! 

Join FPAC performers, alums, and guests including Broadway stars Tyler Hanes (CATS), Sara Jean Ford (Phantom of the Opera), Emily Koch (Kimberly Akimbo), Jim Hogan (Kimberly Akimbo), Clay Rice-Thomson (Moulin Rouge), Christopher Rice-Thomson (Hamilton), Liz Byrne (Baby It's You!), and Nick Rehberger (Fiddler on the Roof) as they celebrate the Franklin Performing Arts Company at The Green Room 42 in NYC on Sunday, February 19 at 9:30 PM! 

Hosted by Your Broadway Buddy Ben Cameron! Directed by FPAC Artistic/Executive Director Raye Lynn Mercer with musical direction by Mark Ceppetelli. 

Tickets available at thegreenroom42.venuetix.com.

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CoXXhswLxu5/

FPAC performing at The Green Room in NYC - Feb 19

FHS boys hockey team tops Taunton 5-1 on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Taunton, 1 – Final

Franklin 5 Taunton 1. Paterson 🚨🚨 McEvoy🚨 Jarosz🚨 T Balducci 🚨.  O’Connor with 19 saves and POG chain  https://twitter.com/FHS_PuckCoach/status/1623523109142773762

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-08-23/

 

FHS Panthers

Franklin TV video of Finance Committee meeting 2/08/23 is available for replay (video)

The Finance Committee met on Wednesday February 8, 2023 and continued their 'deep dive' series to hear about the permit organizations within the Town of Franklin and their first view of the storm water credit manual currently in draft. 

These departments account for the "local receipts" portion of the Town revenue stream. The departments in order of presentation were Building & Inspections, Community Planning and Development (including Conservation) and Health.

Interesting to note that while MA general law does not require us to have a police or fire department, it does mandate these other departments.

Meeting agenda ->

Franklin TV Video link ->  

https://www.youtube.com/live/cWmkflTkiMs?feature=share

My notes in one PDF (including screen grabs of the presentations)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-PEcRqSbqUS-9YEEv4tAgGBb32ksUOo/view?usp=share_link

My recap and the meeting audio will be available in a couple of days.

multiple views of Derek Adams and Kate Sjoberg talking about storm water

Downtown Preschool Open House scheduled for March 1, 2023

We're having an Open House! - Please spread the word! https://www.downtownpreschool.org/

Shared from Instagram & Facebook https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVwobkOj1J/

Downtown Preschool Open House scheduled for March 1, 2023

Community Preservation Cmte public hearing gets ideas on ADA access for trails among other items (video)

The Community Preservation Committee held it public hearing on Tuesday Feb 7 at 7 PM. The hearing recording only runs 27 minutes. 

Ideas were submitted in person and via email. As this is now our second year of operation, while the hearing is legally required to be posted and held once a year, the idea and proposal generation is effective open all the time and consideration will be provided when such are received.

Ideas and/or projects can be submitted via email or the forms on the Town page. 

https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/pages/2022-cpa-funding-application

Meeting agenda document ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_-_feb_7_2023.pdf

Video link ->  https://youtu.be/xhTzBf8dZ-g

CPC public hearing gets ideas on ADA access for trails among other items

FHS Diversity Club: "New this year, DAC attends faculty meetings at Franklin High!"

"New this year, DAC attends faculty meetings at Franklin High!

Each month, DAC representatives present on a new topic, with a focus on teacher reflection - We discuss how teachers at FHS can incorporate diverse representation into curriculum, be conscious of their impact on their students, and take similar steps in promoting respect and equality at Franklin High.

Check out the last few slides for our monthly representatives and topics we’ve covered so far this year. Speaking of, Happy Black History Month! :)

Presentations will be posted on our website, coming "   https://www.diversityawarenessclub.org/

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYfX9EOV-h/

"monthly representatives and topics we’ve covered so far this year"

Black History Month Bingo at 67 Degrees scheduled for Feb 17

Black History Month Bingo at 67 Degrees scheduled for Feb 17

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVt_1pufdL/

Elderly are targets of scammers, be aware!

"My 78-year-old mother-in-law handed an envelope containing $25,000 cash to a Florida Lyft driver who showed up one morning on her doorstep during the early days of the pandemic.

The cash was intended to bail out her beloved nephew from jail, where he sat after crashing into a pregnant woman and killing her. Or so my mother-in-law was told by the man on the phone who pretended to be her nephew’s lawyer. The man instructed her to tell no one or he would rot in jail. On two consecutive days, she made large cash withdrawals at her bank and the “lawyer” sent the Lyft driver to collect the loot.

But there was no accident and no jail stint. My mother-in-law, reacting with her heart and not her head, was too scared to call her nephew or other family members to verify the tale. Days later, she mentioned to my husband that she had bailed the nephew out of jail — with no idea that she had been scammed.

That was my family’s introduction to the pernicious crimes that strip senior citizens of their money and dignity. It also served as a wake-up call for my husband. He drafted a strategy to better protect her, which included overseeing her finances."

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required) ->

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/08/elderly-scams-protections-targets-finances/

For additional info on how to avoid scams, visit the FTC page ->    https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams

(Tara Anand for The Washington Post)

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Feb 9, 2023

•  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         Veterans' Call: Steve Crouteau

9:00 am         Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

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

12:30 pm Sandya: Pasta

1:00 pm         Physician Focus: Hearing Loss: Causes, Prevention, Remedies

1:30 pm         Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3

3:00 pm Joe Landry: Grocery Stores

4:30 pm     Frank Presents: Nick Remissong

5:30 pm         Frank's Musings: George Santos

6:30 pm         Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8

7:00 pm         Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 1 - Tweed funk

8:00 pm Community Arts Advocacy Day: A Discussion

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

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

8:30 am         SAFE Coalition: Critical Conversations

10:30 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

2:00 pm Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019

4:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

5:00 pm Hockomock League Swimming Championship 2023 Day 2

8:00 pm Hockomock League Swimming Championship 2023 Day 1

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 01-26-23

11:30 am Finance Committee: 01-11-23

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 01-26-23

7:00 pm       Conservation Commission: LIVE, Chambers 899 3543 6577

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)

Curbside Café at the Franklin Senior Center 11 AM -1 PM Thursday 2/9 - Friday 2/10/23

CURBSIDE CAFE AT SENIOR CENTER 

11P-1P WED 2/8- FRI 2/10

CALL TO ORDER YOUR DELICIOUS LUNCH NOW! 508-520-4945

Hello and Happy Wednesday! 

Our Curbside café is open and ready for you to place your order for Thursday and Friday!

Thursday's choices are either a tuna or chicken salad sandwich on white or wheat and delicious stuffed pepper soup! Friday's specials are a turkey burger or sausage with peppers and onions.  Friday's soup choice will be updated on Thursday.  Follow us on social media or check our website for updates on our lunch specials.  

Lunches will be available for pickup between 11am and 1pm. You will have to order by 9am the morning of, and you can also pre-order the day before as well! When you call, please leave your name, number, and your order.

Please call us at 508-520-4945, if you have any questions or to order our delicious curbside café.

Thanks! We miss you all

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/news/curbside-cafe-senior-center-11p-1p-wed-28-fri-210

Curbside Café at the Franklin Senior Center  11 AM -1 PM Wednesday  2/8 -  Friday 2/10/23

Franklin Cultural District: music, student performances, Winter Farmers Market, & more as #artshappenhere

Wednesday, February 8

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (remote only as Senior Center is closed this week)

7:00pm - Ladies Night: Empowerment Workshop –Virtual (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group (virtual) (St Mary's)

Thursday, February 9 

7:00pm - Wine Barre 02038 (21+ event) (Intermission Café)

7:00pm - Q&A with author Kate Clayborn! –Virtual  (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, February 10

5:30pm - Laura May Band (live music)  (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm - Valentine’s Paint & Sip (registration req'd) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - FSPA performs "The Addams Family" (ticketed performance) (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, February 11

10:00am - Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm - Girl Scouts World Thinking Day  (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - Adult Paint Party  (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - FSPA performs "Family Reunion" (ticketed performance) (THE BLACK BOX)

2:30pm - Women Lead Slave Revolts with Dr. R Hall –Virtual  (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm - FSPA performs "Family Reunion" (ticketed performance) (THE BLACK BOX)

5:30pm - Sudden Odd Behavior (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - The Colgate 13 w/Electric Youth to open show (live music)  (Dean College)

7:30pm - FSPA performs "The Addams Family" (ticketed performance) (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, February 12

12:00noon - Super Bowl Sunday Brunch (67 Degrees Brewery)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm - CANCELED Second Sunday Speaker: Dean Prof R A Lawson (Franklin Historical Museum) Updated 2/11/23 -> Due to a death in the Lawson family, the event scheduled for Sunday, Feb 8, 2023 has been canceled and will be rescheduled. We extend our condolences to the Lawson family for their loss.

Tuesday, February 14 - Valentine's Day

7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm - Yankee Quilters (Emma’s Quilt Cupboard)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin Art Association Art Gallery

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event 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 calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

FPS Redistricting Advisory Cmte meeting of Feb 7, 2023 (audio)

FM #937 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 937 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Public Schools Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting held in hybrid format with folks at the FHS Media Center on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 as well as some members who participated remotely.

Given this was a working session, the major whole group sections of the meeting audio is what is shared here. There is one break in the audio when the breakout discussion was held at each table. The audio for the table breakout is replaced by a brief music interlude.

Quick Recap

• Review of the objectives and timeline

• Presentation on 3 options depicted in a new “storymap”

• Feedback discussed at each table and to be collected via survey form for the committee

• Next steps - public forums scheduled for Mar 7 and Mar 13 with survey form to collect feedback. Both sessions will present same material; one in person, one via remote

• Next advisory meeting Mar 21 to prepare for School Committee presentation scheduled for Apr 25 and School Committee vote scheduled for May 9

The edited meeting audio recording runs about 72 minutes. Let’s listen to whole group discussion position of Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting of Feb 7

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-937-fps-redistricting-advisory-cmte-mtg-02-07-23

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Agenda doc for Feb 7, 2023 meeting

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/events/redistricting_advisory_subcom_2_7_23.pdf 

Redistricting Advisory Committee page ->

https://www.franklinps.net/school-committee/2023-redistricting-advisory-committee 

My notes in one Twitter threader document   

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yLyRq1KAklkXvAIJEUfiSu72zKG_DRZ2/view?usp=share_link 

The photo album shared via Twitter of the pix taken of the meeting and presentation slides https://photos.app.goo.gl/v5bVgM8RrhD2bejP6 

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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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FPS Redistricting Advisory Cmte meeting of Feb 7, 2023 (audio)

The Colgate 13 scheduled to perform at Dean College, Saturday Feb 11 with Electric Youth opening the show

Electric Youth, will open for The Colgate 13 this Saturday at Dean College! 

Open to the public! 

The Colgate 13 scheduled to perform at Dean College, Saturday Feb 11 with Electric Youth opening the show

Franklin Downtown Partnership Announces 2023 Events and Meeting Dates

The dates for Franklin Downtown Partnership events and meetings during 2023 have been set.

The Strawberry Stroll is scheduled for Fri., June 9, with a rain date of Sat., June 10. Join us for delicious strawberry shortcake in an old-fashioned block party in downtown Franklin!

Our largest event of the year, the Harvest Festival, is set for Sat., Sept. 30, with a rain date of Sun., Oct. 1. Celebrate the fall on the closed-off streets of downtown Franklin with all your neighbors.

Franklin Downtown Partnership

“We are so happy to present our signature events and welcome all our Franklin residents to celebrate our community,” said Franklin Downtown Partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana. “We are so thankful to our Franklin businesses, volunteers and sponsors who make these events possible.”

General meetings of the Partnership are scheduled on April 6, June 1, Sept. 7 and Nov. 2. Meetings begin at 8:30 AM at Dean College, Dr. Paula Rooney Student Center on the second floor in the Golder Room.

The Partnership works with the Franklin Garden Club to deck out the downtown with seasonal decorations. The 2023 Spring/Summer Beautification Day is scheduled for  Sat., May 20. The Autumn/Winter Beautification Day is Sat., Nov. 18. Groups are encouraged to volunteer and high school community service hours are available.

Sponsors are needed for the Partnership’s 2023 events. Please contact the Partnership office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com if you’re interested in sponsorship.

The Partnership reminds residents to shop local to support our Franklin businesses. The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of more than 360 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area.  

Visit the Franklin Downtown Partnership for more info or to join ->

https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

The FHS girls hockey, girls basketball, and boys basketball teams all post wins on Tuesday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 75 @ Taunton, 50 – Final 

– Taunton didn’t have an answer for Franklin’s Sean O’Leary as the junior erupted for a career-high 35 points to lead the Panthers to a win on the road. The win clinches the Kelley-Rex division title for Franklin, the first since 2016. O’Leary hit 16 shots from the floor — 14 from two-point range and a pair of threes — and had just one free throw to finish with 35 points. He scored nine in the first, 11 in the second, six in the third, and nine more in the fourth quarter. Franklin increased its lead throughout the game leading 11-8 after one and 32-24 at halftime. An 18-point third quarter extended the lead and Franklin closed strong with 25 points in the fourth. Justin Allen hit four threes and finished with 14 points to go along with 13 rebounds, and Andrew O’Neill added 11 points for the Panthers. Troy Santos led Taunton with 16 points, Chris Perault added 15 points, and Jakari Innocent finished with 11 points.

Girls Basketball = Taunton, 32 @ Franklin, 57 – Final 

– Caelyn Leonard scored a career-high 21 points and Franklin turned up its defensive pressure over the final three quarters to earn the big win and stay one game in front of Attleboro in the Kelley-Rex title race. The game was tied at 13 apiece after the first quarter. Leonard got off to a quick start, scoring seven points, while Cali Melo paced the Tigers with five points over the first eight minutes. Franklin broke things open in the second, outscoring Taunton 19-7. In the third, the Panthers were even tougher on defense, holding Taunton to just four points. Leonard came up big again, scoring eight of Franklin’s 16 in the quarter, as they made it a 24-point lead heading to the fourth. Lizzie Newman scored 10 points and Katie Peterson had eight for the Panthers. Melo led Taunton with eight, while Chelsea Bousquet and Tarynn Campbell each scored seven.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 vs. Leominster, 1 – Final

4-1 W against Leominster Good hustle all around. 

goal Brien

goal Nina assist Atkinson 

goal Julia assist Atkinson 

goal Wernig

CYA SATURDAY @ BISHOP STANG

  https://twitter.com/fhsvgockey/status/1623146265474215938

For other results around the Hockomock League 

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-07-23/

 

FHS Panthers