Hockomock Area YMCA: Impact Report shares stories of Y's response to the community needs (video)

via the Hockomock Area YMCA:

"Our Impact Report publication shares stories of our Y's response to the needs of our community. 

To read this year's publication:  https://t.co/qs2ME05exf  #BeCauseY #YForAll #ReachOut https://t.co/ta9MlYXoFJ

Hockomock Area YMCA: Impact Report shares stories of Y's response to the community needs (video)

VIDEO ≈ https://t.co/0EhP3wwUgH shown at this morning's Reach Out Campaign Breakfast. 

Watch the impactful story of Caitlin and her family. We are proud to be here for individuals and families when they need us most.  

#BeCauseY #YForAll #ReachOut https://t.co/0EhP3wwUgH

Shared from Twitter ->   https://twitter.com/HockomockYMCA/status/1636699149021184002 

and -> https://twitter.com/HockomockYMCA/status/1636714356116267018

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Basketball State Finals - Episode 2 (video)

A video series produced by Franklin TV with MIAA

Video link -> https://youtu.be/dZcJPXvZsCs

Winning Ways: Basketball State Finals - Episode 1 (video)

A video series produced by Franklin TV with MIAA

Video link ->  https://youtu.be/jHmzOw01u-M

Franklin's Event Outlook: Mar 17, 2023 to Mar 23, 2023

Happy St Patrick's day to one and all, please enjoy the day safely!

Friday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day

8:00am - FDP Networking Breakfast (Dean College Campus Dining Center)

1:00pm - Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

5:00pm - Nick & Emily (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - FHSTC performs "Lord of the Flies" (ticketed event) (Franklin High School) 

7:30pm - Something Rotten! (sold out) (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, March 18

9:00am - Book sale (Franklin Public Library)

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

10:15am - “Let’s paint together!!" (Franklin Art Assoc.) (Escape Into Fiction)

1:00pm - Bag sale (Franklin Public Library)

5:30pm - Untapped Potential (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - Something Rotten! (sold out) (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm - The Collaboration Show (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Sunday, March 19

7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

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

2:00pm - Something Rotten! (sold out) (THE BLACK BOX)

Tuesday, March 21

12:00pm - THE BLACK BOX Blood Drive (THE BLACK BOX)

6:00pm - Dean Neighborhood Alliance (Dean College)

6:00pm - March Book Club The Mystery of Mrs. Christie! (Escape Into Fiction)

Wednesday, March 22

11:00am - Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & virtual)

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin TV Studio recording session)

5:00pm - Franklin Downtown Partnership Members Networking Party (Escape Into Fiction)

7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Thursday, March 23

10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction)

3:00pm - Open House - SAFE Coalition (SAFE location on Hayward St)

6:00pm - Open Mic Night (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - Pippin (ticketed event) (Dean College)

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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: Mar 17, 2023 to Mar 23, 2023

We talk about asking "Why?" along the health care supply chain in this Making Sense of Climate episode (audio)

FM #957 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 957 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist via the Zoom conference bridge Tuesday, February 21, 2023.  We were joined by Avery Palardy, the Sustainability Program Manager at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.  

You’ll also hear that there is a family connection that I need to disclose as a procedural matter. Avery and her team were recognized for their accomplishments and as you’ll hear, we had a great discussion.

In this episode we covered the following topics: 

• Steve & Ted exchange greetings

• Steve sets the stage, we are joined today by a family connection, his niece Avery Palardy 

• Avery shares her ‘short story’ on how she got to this position at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

• 

  spotlight on the cover for Avery Palardy

  We get into some of the insights on the work she is doing inside a ‘corporate / heath environment’ to bring about sustainability

• Supply chain (Scope 1, 2, & 3)

• Single use equipment, tools

• The Cool food pledge 

• anesthetic gases, and reducing loss through leaks

• We reveal an ongoing learning opportunity in the course of the discussion

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.  

Our recording runs about 45 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted and Avery 

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-957-making-sense-of-climate-25-03-14-23

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Links to articles referenced

Avery’s LinkedIn profile page -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/averypalardy/

Article that caught my attention to start this discussion -> https://healthtrustpg.com/thesource/workplace-trends/sustainability-workplace-trends/avery-palardy-receives-the-healthtrust-2022-social-stewardship-award/ 

Cool Food Pledge site ->  https://coolfood.org/pledge/

Article related to Cool Food Pledge discussion - food greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and factors  https://ourworldindata.org/greenhouse-gas-emissions-food

Background on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for healthcare 

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01247

See the page that collects all 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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Brewhound: "67 Degrees Brewing Expands to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets"

Microbrewery 67 Degrees Brewing today proudly announced it will open and host The Cellar by 67 Degrees at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets next month. The beer garden and service area will provide Wrentham and the surrounding community with a rotating line of the brewery’s popular craft beers from April 8 through the end of November.

The Cellar by 67 Degrees is the first beer garden of its kind to be opened at the popular Wrentham Outlets, and marks the latest expansion by Franklin-based and minority-owned 67 Degrees. The Cellar will cater to the shoppers, residents, and visitors who enjoy Wrentham and the surrounding communities in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Located in the center of the shopping complex, and with ample parking, accessible facilities, and dining options for all, the beer garden is the latest addition to the rejuvenated Premium Outlets.

“As a leading small business in Franklin and member of my Small Business Advisory Council, 67 Degrees Brewing brings vibrancy and innovation to our community. To have a growing and minority owned business take root and expand to such an important location in our Commonwealth is long overdue and refreshing to see,” said Senator Becca Rausch (D-Needham). “I look forward to visiting The Cellar at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets and driving support for shopping and dining locally at an additional location within our district.”

“Small business is the heart of our region, and among the most critical pieces of our community,” said Massachusetts State Representative Jeffrey Roy. “The growth of 67 Degrees Brewing reflects its leadership, products, and service. It’s a company that’s easy to support, and I look forward to its opening at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets.”

Continue reading the article online -> 

https://www.brewbound.com/news/67-degrees-brewing-expands-to-wrentham-village-premium-outlets/

Brewhound: "67 Degrees Brewing Expands to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets"

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Newsletter - March 16, 2023

This newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full set of contents, please visit   https://clt1481579.benchmarkurl.com/c/v?e=15E1659&c=169B6B&t=0&l=8D3B5715

Join us for GAYme night on 3/21 from 6-8!

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance In this newsletter we include an invitation to our next meeting and community events, including our first book club discussion, and include opportunities to get more involved. You're Invited to our Upcoming Meeting   When: Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 PM Where: In-person and Virtual In-person: Franklin Public Library 118 Main St, Franklin  Virtual: Please email FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com if you would like to attend via Zoom.    After our business meeting we will be painting Easter eggs!   We want to hear from you! Please take this very short survey to tell us about what events you would like to see and how you want to get more involved with the Alliance.  SURVEY Our second annual Pride Month event! Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance.  This message was sent by franklinlgbtqalliance.gmail.com@email.benchmarkapps.com 90 Hayward Street Franklin, MA 02038

Slam the Scam: Keep Your Personal Information

Slam the Scam: Keep Your Personal Information 03/16/2023 02:50 PM EDT Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? Knowing how to identify potential scammers will help safeguard your personal information.  There are common elements to many of these scams. Scammers often exploit fears and threaten you with arrest or legal action. Scammers also pose as Social Security or other government employees and claim ...  Continue reading ->  https://blog.ssa.gov/slam-the-scam-keep-your-personal-information/

Join the millions and discover your benefits! Open a my Social Security account

Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! 5.3 million Americans today are living with a disability related to a brain injury. 

Learn more about prevention, signs, and symptoms of a brain injury: https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/index.html

Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Mar 17, 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: Caron Grupposo

11:00 am Senior Connection: Public Health

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm     Physician Focus: Children's Health: The Major Problems

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 6

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes

3:30 pm     Sons & Daughters of Italy: Paolo DiGregorio

7:00 pm     Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Seth Glier

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

7:00 am     Public School Concert: Strings School 05-16-16

8:30 am     It Takes A Village: Laurie Harrington

11:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Pembroke 03-02-23

1:30 pm     Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Brockton 03-07-23

9:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Marshfield 03-04-23

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 03-02-23

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 03-02-23

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)

Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Ribbon Cutting - March 25

On March 25 at 11 AM, residents of Franklin and Bellingham will gather for an exciting event – the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly resurfaced section of the Southern New England Rail Trail (SNETT). This project has been a long time in the making, and the community is eager to celebrate the completion of this important infrastructure upgrade.

The resurfaced section of the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail was completed in late 2023 and runs from Grove Street in Franklin to Prospect St. The trail is used by walkers, joggers, cyclists, and skaters of all ages and abilities, providing a safe and enjoyable outdoor space for residents to stay active and enjoy the beauty of their surroundings.

The resurfacing of a section of the trail has been a top priority for local officials and community members alike. The previous surface was worn, uneven, and prone to flooding making it difficult for some users to navigate safely. The new surface is smooth, even, and durable, providing a comfortable and safe experience for all who use the trail.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at the trailhead located at Grove Street in Franklin. Attendees can expect a festive atmosphere, with speeches from local officials and community leaders. The ceremony will culminate with the cutting of the ribbon, officially marking the opening of the newly resurfaced section of the trail. Following this there will be a group walk on the newly completed section of the trail

Local officials are thrilled about the completion of the project and the positive impact it will have on the community. "The Rail Trail is a wonderful asset for our towns, and we're proud to be part of its improvement," said Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail President Cobi Frongillo. "This project will make the trail safer and more accessible for all users, and we're excited to celebrate this important milestone with our community."

The resurfacing project was designed by Franklin Department of Public Works, and carried out by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail is a prime example of how investment in community infrastructure can have a positive impact on the quality of life for residents. The resurfaced section of the trail will provide a safe and enjoyable space for people of all ages and abilities to stay active and connect with nature.

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the resurfaced section of the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail is an exciting event for the community, marking the completion of an important infrastructure upgrade that will benefit residents for years to come. Attendees can look forward to a celebration of community, outdoor recreation, and the power of investment in public infrastructure.

the newly resurfaced section of the Southern New England Rail Trail (SNETT)

Converse and Conserve Workshop - Come Learn About Programs That Allow Your Property to Work for You and Create a Family Legacy

Converse and Conserve Workshop - Come Learn About Programs That Allow Your Property to Work for You and Create a Family Legacy

Tax Incentives | Resource Management | Land Endowment

Your land is a part of your legacy. Deciding what will happen to your land after you are gone is the next critical step of being a good land steward and furthering that legacy. Who will own your land and how will it be used? What will your legacy continue to be? 

These are questions that the "Converse and Conserve" workshop on Wednesday, March 29 from 4 PM - 6 PM at Town Hall, Council Chambers can answer for you.

Join the Franklin Conservation Department, Franklin Assessor's Office, Franklin Agricultural Commission, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Metacomet Land Trust, and DDCRW Law in learning about your options. Come learn about applicable tax incentive programs for forestland, agricultural land, and open space; learn about resource management for your natural environment; and even learn how to endow your land to ensure its lifelong protection. Estate planning, whether for now or for the future, is not just for the wealthy or for those who own "estates" – if you own land, then estate planning is a necessary and valuable step to ensure that the legacy of your land is a positive one!

Food and beverages will be provided by Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen.

RSVP for a free gift. 

For more information or to RSVP contact bgoodlander@franklinma.gov/(508) 520-4847.

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/converse-and-conserve-workshop-come-learn-about-programs-allow-your-property-work

Converse and Conserve Workshop - Come Learn About Programs That Allow Your Property to Work for You and Create a Family Legacy