Town of Franklin - Invitation for Bids (IFB): Monterey Drive Sewer Station Repair

Monterey Drive Sewer Station Repair

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a company for the purposes of upgrades at an existing sewer ejector station in the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information:  Monterey Drive Sewer Station Repairs

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Town of Franklin - Invitation for Bids (IFB): Monterey Drive Sewer Station Repair

From CommonWealth Magazine - climate points of view: waterfront resilience & decarbonization roadmap gaps

"Waterfront resilience is ground zero in climate fight

Nature-based solutions lend themselves to resiliency strategies" 

"GOV. MAURA HEALEY’S recent appointment of the Commonwealth’s first cabinet level climate chief –Melissa Hoffer, joining from the Environmental Protection Agency – reflects the new administration’s belief that resiliency is a priority issue that spans public health, equity, the economy, and environmental sustainability.

With key federal, state, and local players committed to rapidly advancing our efforts to address climate change, Massachusetts has both the scientific prowess and innovative spirit to be a global leader in addressing this critical issue.  We also have an influx of new federal dollars, including funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act  and the Inflation Reduction Act, available to municipalities, states, and community-based organizations to fund resiliency efforts."

Vikki Spruill is President and CEO of the New England Aquarium.

Continue reading the article online ->   https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/waterfront-resilience-my-be-overwhelming-but-not-unmanageable/

"Decarbonization road map has some gaping holes

Power reliability and cost need to be addressed"

"GOV. MAURA HEALEY has gotten off to a good running start on implementing the Commonwealth’s plans to combat climate change by establishing an Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience within the governor’s office and appointing a climate chief. The state’s long range climate change plans are embodied in the “Massachusetts 2050 Decarbonization Road Map,” which aims to reduce Massachusetts greenhouse gas emissions by 85 percent of the 1990 baseline by 2050 and  achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, through a near-total reliance on renewable energy sources and battery storage for electricity.

If implemented, the plan will require a huge transformation of the electricity generation sector, shifting away from reliance on natural gas and other fossil fuels to generate electricity and instead relying on solar and wind sources.  It would also require 100 percent electrification of building space and water heating and a massive increase in the number of electric vehicles, among other initiatives."

Arnold R. Wallenstein is an attorney who represents independent power producers in Massachusetts and other states. He is on the board of advisers of a solar photovoltaic company and is the principal member of the EnergyLawGroup.org in Boston.

Continue reading the article online ->    https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/decarbonization-road-map-has-some-gaping-holes/

From CommonWealth Magazine - climate points of view: waterfront resilience & decarbonization roadmap gaps

the Winter Farmers Market scheduled for Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 has been cancelled

Fairmount Fruit Farm announces: 

"We are sad to announce that our 2.25 winter market has been cancelled. 

We will however be stocked up and loaded with goodies from @sanobesuperfoods @b._food @boundless.bakery @woodlandfarmsma

Stay tuned for more posts and updates!"

the Winter Farmers Market scheduled for Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 has been cancelled

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CpA9ZYvOsX8/

Franklin's Event Outlook: Feb 24, 2023 to Mar 2, 2023

The Library continues with events during the school vacation. Winter Farmers Market continues on Saturday. Circle of Friends Coffeehouse returns with a live concert on Saturday. Dean students perform 4 times this weekend.

Friday, February 24

5:30pm - KJ's Con (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Saturday, February 25

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

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

10:30am - Winter Beach Party  (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am - Silent Saturday: The Freshman (free silent movie)  (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am - Yoga in the Taproom (ticketed event) (67 Degrees Brewery)

2:00pm - Highwaymen Concert with Matt York  (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (ticketed event) (Dean College)

5:30pm - Wicked West (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (ticketed event) (Dean College)

8:00pm - Tracy Grammer (with Jim Henry) Concert (ticketed event) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

Sunday, February 26

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

2:00pm - Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Tuesday, February 28

6:00pm - Poetry for the People (open to all) (Escape Into Fiction)

7:00pm - Book Club - Kindred (open discussion) (Franklin Public Library)

Wednesday, March 1 - First Day of Women's History Month

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group)  (Franklin Senior Center - cafeteria)

7:00pm - Franklin Art Association (Franklin Senior Center - cafeteria)

Thursday, March 2

6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance - monthly meeting  (Franklin Public Library)

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

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

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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's Event Outlook: Feb 24, 2023 to Mar  2, 2023

Town Clerk Nancy Danello looks at the year ahead; local census, dog registrations, possible Tri-County vote & local election in Nov (audio)

FM #950 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 950 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello conducted in her office at the Municipal Building on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. 

We talk about the annual census, dog registrations due by April 1, and the election calendar for 2023 including the possible Tri-County school building special election.

The show notes include links to the Town Clerk page and to the Tri-County information.

The recording runs about 20 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-950-franklin-ma-town-clerk-nancy-danello-02-14-23

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Town Clerk’s page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk 

Tri-County new building page -> https://www.tri-countybuilding.com/ 

Tri County School Building Project - Karen Maguire, Tri County Superintendent (presentation to Town Council) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._tri_county_presentation.pdf

Passport processing (by appointment) https://www.franklinma.gov/passport/pages/passport-acceptance-facility-office

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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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Town Clerk Nancy Danello looks at the year ahead; local census, dog registrations, possible Tri-County vote & local election in Nov (audio)

FHS boys basketball tops Xaverian while supporting Nick Gaspar om Thursday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, February 23, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 51 vs. Xaverian, 37 – Final 

– Franklin hit five of its nine three-pointers in the second quarter to create a big lead that it held the rest of the way against Xaverian. The Panthers hit a trio of threes against Xaverian’s zone defense in the first quarter for a 15-8 lead and then really got going in the final minutes of the first half. Andrew O’Neill (15 points) hit three of his five three-pointers in the final four minutes of the second quarter and Justin Allen (12 points, six rebounds) hit two of his four triples in that same stretch as Franklin used a 16-2 run to build a 33-17 lead at halftime. The Panthers struggled offensively during the third but their defense was strong all game long and prevented the Hawks from making a run to get back into it. Ben Harvey added 15 points and eight rebounds for the Panthers.

A great night tonight at FHS for @fhsboysbball  vs @XBHSBBall  It was a great game but even better was the support for our honorary captain Nick Gasper!! 

https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1628921559879409664

What a special night to honor our friend Nick Gaspar. Thanks to the Xaverian players and Coach Sheehan. Live for the moment and value all your blessings. Nick was burying shots in warmups! So proud of our guys on and awesome season 18-1. 0-0 now and on to the next challenge

https://twitter.com/CoachCJNeely/status/1628917364820529159

Thank you to @XBHSBBall for contributing to Gaspar night.  So classy!  We appreciate everyone who came out to support our guy Nick!

https://twitter.com/fhsboysbball/status/1628914444486033409

Bigger than Basketball. @1NickStrong18

https://twitter.com/CoachMDoherty/status/1628912796397105153

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-23-23/

FHS boys basketball tops Xaverian while supporting Nick Gaspar

FHS boys JV hockey close out season with win

"The JV boys (hockey team) closed out their season earlier this week with a 4-1 win over St. John's Shrewsbury. The team finished with an overall record of 10-7. Thank you to the players and parents for a great season! Best of luck in your spring sports!!" @FHSPantherHocke  @FranklinMatters

https://twitter.com/FHS_JVPuckCoach/status/1628869692843610116

FHS boys JV hockey close out season with win

Good Deeds: Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Celebrates Black History Month

By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

Black History Month commemorates the contributions made by African Americans to our country and to the fabric of what makes up our country. Let us be proud and take note of all noted contributions, knowing that people from our communities here in Norfolk County have contributed to that history.

Booker T. Washington

As Black History Month is celebrated, let us be aware of connections to Norfolk County. Booker T. Washington was born into slavery in 1856. He was an educator, author, and orator who, during his lifetime, was one of the prominent voices for African Americans in the United States. Booker T. Washington established the Tuskegee Institute, a school of higher learning for African Americans located in Alabama. He called for progress through education and entrepreneurship. Booker T. Washington’s connection to Norfolk County was that he vacationed for several summers at the residence owned by William H. Baldwin, Jr., in South Weymouth at the intersection of Main Street and Columbian Street.

Audie Cornish

As part of the 225th Anniversary Commemoration of Norfolk County in 2018, the Registry of Deeds chose another notable African American, Audie Cornish, who hails from the Norfolk County community of Randolph, to be in its Notable Land Records book. Audie Cornish was born in Randolph in 1979. She graduated from Randolph High School and attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Audie Cornish went on to become a journalist for the Associated Press and later a reporter for Boston public radio station WBUR. In 2005, she shared first prize in the National Awards for Education Writing for a report entitled "Reading, Writing, and Race." Ms. Cornish became a reporter for National Public Radio, later becoming a host and news chair.

William Maurice "Mo" Cowan

William Maurice "Mo" Cowan lived in the Norfolk County town of Stoughton.  He was appointed to serve as the United States Senator for the State of Massachusetts on February 1, 2013.  He served along with U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) making it the first time that two African Americans served simultaneously in the United States Senate.  Prior to his appointment, Senator Cowan earned a law degree at Northeastern University and joined the prestigious law firm of Mintz Levin, where he later became a partner. Mr. Cowan left the law firm to become counsel to Governor Deval Patrick.

Deval Patrick

Speaking of former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, an African American who was
elected as Governor of Massachusetts in 2006, He served two terms as Governor. Did you know he lived in the Norfolk County town of Milton?

Florida Ruffin Ridley

Florida Ruffin Ridley was an African American civil rights activist,

suffragist, teacher, writer, and editor born in 1861. She was one of the first black public schoolteachers in Boston and edited the Women’s Era, the country’s first newspaper established by and for African American women. Florida Ruffin Ridley lived in the Norfolk County town of Brookline, where in 1896 she was one of the town’s first African American homeowners. In September 2020, the Florida Ruffin Ridley School in Brookline was renamed in her honor.

The Norfolk Registry of Deeds building is located in Dedham.  This Norfolk County community recently honored the life of William B. Gould (1837-1923) by renaming the East Dedham Passive Park in his honor. William B. Gould was born into slavery in North Carolina. He escaped slavery in 1862 by boat during the Civil War.  Mr. Gould served for the Union for the rest of the Civil War in the Navy, chasing Confederate vessels. After the Civil War ended, this Civil War Navy Veteran was a distinguished member of the Dedham Community.

Henry W. Diggs was a lifelong resident of my hometown of Norwood from 1906 to 2003.  He and his relatives were the first African Americans to settle in Norwood. After graduating from Norwood High School in 1924, Mr. Diggs worked for the Norwood Press. He would later serve as a radio repairman for the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. Henry Diggs was active in town government, having served on the Norwood School Committee, Town Meeting, and the Blue Hills Regional High School Committee. Mr. Diggs, in a high school graduation address, urged graduates to "build a bridge" to one another so that "walls of suspicion, fear, prejudice, and hate will disappear."

Sam Jones was a clutch basketball scorer who won 10 Championships with the Boston Celtics during their dynasty in the late 1950s and 1960s. Mr. Jones died recently at the age of 88. Sam Jones, who played for the Boston Celtics, wore the number 24, which was retired by the Celtics in 1969, while he was still an active player. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984, having played all 12 of his NBA seasons with the Boston Celtics. Sam Jones owned a home with his wife Gladys in the Norfolk County community of Sharon while he was playing for the Boston Celtics.

We wish to honor the contributions that African Americans have made throughout history and here in Norfolk County while also recognizing that the fight for equality and justice continues.

March Veterans' Coffee Social - LOCATION CHANGE to VFW Post

March Veterans' Coffee Social - LOCATION CHANGE

All Vets are invited!

PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE MARCH 2023 COFFEE SOCIAL!

Please join us for coffee and conversation with fellow Veterans on Wednesday, March 1 at 10:00 AM at the VFW Post 3402 at 1034 Pond Street, Franklin.

Thank you to the VFW for offering their space to us while the Senior Center is undergoing repairs due to the flood earlier this month. Many thanks to Diana and her Associates at the East Central Street Starbucks for their flexibility and generosity. We are so appreciative!

Hope to see you all there on March 1! 

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/march-veterans-coffee-social-location-change

March Veterans' Coffee Social - LOCATION CHANGE to VFW Post 

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - March 1, 2023 - Accessory Dwelling Unit

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - March 1, 2023

The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 5:30 pm.

Please find the agenda and links for the upcoming meeting here: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2023-03-01_edc_agenda_.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - March 1, 2023

Climate Change Roundup: connecting to the grid; CA farmers need help; climate migration has begun

Wind and Solar Energy Projects Risk Overwhelming America’s Antiquated Electrical Grids    - The New York Times  (subscription maybe required)  https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/23/climate/renewable-energy-us-electrical-grid.html

‘Help us fight’: California farmers ask for more aid after deadly storms | California | The Guardian   (subscription maybe required)

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/feb/23/california-farm-workers-disaster-relief

The American climate migration has already begun | Jake Bittle | The Guardian   (subscription maybe required) 

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/feb/23/us-climate-crisis-housing-migration-natural-disasters 

'The effects will be different in every place, but almost everywhere safe shelter will get scarcer and more expensive, loosening people’s grip on the stability that comes with a permanent home.’ Photograph: Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images

challenges to democracy round up

Former Proud Boy Says Group Prepared for ‘All-Out Revolution’ on Jan. 6 - The New York Times   (subscription maybe required)

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/22/us/politics/proud-boys-jan-6-trial.html

‘Incredibly damning:’ Fox News documents stun some legal experts

The disclosure of behind-the-scenes emails and texts greatly increased the chances that Dominion will win its $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox, experts say.  (subscription maybe required) 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2023/02/23/fox-news-dominion-lawsuit-legal-analysis/

Opinion  Kevin McCarthy’s Jan. 6 footage stunt demands a real response   (subscription maybe required)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/23/mccarthy-jan-6-footage-tucker-carlson-propaganda/

A grave mistake’: Schumer slams McCarthy for giving Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 surveillance footage   (subscription maybe required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/23/nation/schumer-slams-mccarthy-for-giving-jan-6-footage-to-tucker-carlson/

   

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Feb 24, 2023

• 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

 

9:00 am    Frank Presents: Chris Woolf

11:00 am    Senior Connection: Joe Landry

12:00 pm    Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm    Sandhya: Cupcakes

1:00 pm    Physician Focus: Oral Health

1:30 pm    Pizzapalooza: Game Day Pizza

2:00 pm    New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 show 4

3:00 pm    Winning Ways with the MIAA: Ep 1

3:30 pm    Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

7:00 pm    Riffing with the President: Ep 1

8:30 pm    FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

 

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

 

7:00 am    Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 3 01-15-19
8:30 am    It Takes A Village: D'Angela Alberty
11:00 am    FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Leominster 02-07-23
1:30 pm    Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019
3:00 pm    FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v N. Attleboro 02-10-23
9:00 pm    FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Attleboro 02-01-23

 

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

8:00 am    Zoning Board of Appeals: 02-16-23
11:30 am    Open Space and Recreation Planning: 02-09-23
2:00 pm    Zoning Board of Appeals: 02-16-23

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)

 

 

 

Second Sunday Speaker Series: History Of Franklin Written In Stone - Sunday, Mar 12

Stories from the Union Street Cemetery

 

Just who were the prominent people and families who helped shape our town in the early days after incorporation? The Mann Family, Oliver Dean, the Rays, Thayers, Ponds, Metcalfs, Fishers, Fletchers, etc. Many of these families sent notable men into the world as well as many who lent high standards of service to our town. 

 

They’re all resting peacefully in the Union Street Cemetery and they all have a story to share. Come learn about their lives, their influence and see the beautiful monuments and gravestones that mark their life and passing. 

Sunday March 12, 2023. Doors open at 1:00, presentation starts at 1:15. Admission is always free. 

We’re collecting paper towels to donate to the Franklin Food Pantry. Please consider making a donation. 

 

When you visit the Museum and make a purchase in our gift shop, you help support the museum and its programs. The gift show is run by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum.

Ray family monument at Union St cemetery

You're Invited to the Franklin Arts & Culture Listening Tour!

You're Invited to the Franklin Arts & Culture Listening Tour!

Help shape the future of Arts & Culture (A&C) during the town's Master Plan update process.

The Franklin Town Council has established an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts and Cultural Initiatives. The Ad Hoc Subcommittee will host 3 sessions as part of their listening tour. The purpose of these tours is to gather community input to help inform the direction of arts and culture for the next 10 -15 years as part of the town's Master Plan Update process.

Your input will help define what Arts and Culture (A&C) is to Franklin and shape where we as a community want it to be. By embedding our communal vision for the arts into long range planning, we can ensure our vision for the arts is developed further and well maintained by the creative community as it continues to evolve.

You're invited to join one of the three sessions ... 

Arts & Culture Listening Tour

• A&C Listening Session 1

March 7, 2023 - 5 PM - 7 PM
Dean College, Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center 1st floor in the Campanella Boardroom. (Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar) 

You may access a map of Dean College here.

• A&C Listening Session 2

April 28, 2023 - 9 AM - 11 AM
Franklin Public Library, Meeting Room (School St. entrance). (Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar)

• A&C Listening Session 3

May 19, 2023 - 10 AM - 12 PM
Escape Into Fiction, 12 Main St. Franklin, MA (Click here to add this event to your Google Calendar)

The Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts and Cultural Initiatives is composed of the following Town Council members:

• Cobi Frongillo, Chair
• Ted Cormier-Ledger, Vice Chair
• Melanie Hamblen, Clerk

See the attached poster or click here to learn more!

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/events/421731