Thursday, June 8, 2023

Board of Health hears of Shaw's/AFC sushi issue, completes review of tobacco regulations - 06/-7/23 (audio)

FM #1006 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1006 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. All three board members participated; Harris & Cochrane (in person), Chair Sweet (remote). Health Dept staff present were in the 3rd floor training room. 


Quick Recap:

  • Vice Chair Tim Cochrane opens meeting with roll call of participants all in person; motion to approve minutes of May, second, passes 3-0

  • Shaw’s/ AFC sushi issue addressed first; during regular inspection on Monday, it was revealed that testing of the rice was not being done, the individual couldn’t find the meter to perform the testing; operations were shut down. One Shaw’s rep, and one AFC rep participated in meeting; discussed steps taken to address issue, meter was on site apparently individual in question wasn’t aware of the location; 2 individuals to be staffed going forward, more oversight from Shaw’s to ensure AFC compliance with testing; assuming this is in place, the Board ok’s approval to re-open Thursday

  • Picked up on remaining tobacco sales regulations discussions with Sarah from the State on the bridge to help work through the remaining items for discussion. Summary of regulation items to be prepared, public hearings to be scheduled, discussion offline on when those meetings would be given the summer months approaching

  • Recap of the successful Spring Health Fair, over 680 participated at the library, visiting with 20 vendors, etc. Giveaways from Big Y and others made for lots of happy faces in the crowd. Work underway already to plan for the next one in the fall to keep this twice a year event happening


The meeting runs about 50 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting June 7, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1007-tof-board-of-health-mtg-06-07-23



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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/boh_meeting_agenda_06.07.23.pdf 


Meeting packet (including individual reports) -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/boh_meeting_060723_agenda_and_packet.pdf 


My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ikpMfi58S1iZTMm7eGEuEYuJvYeNuODH/view?usp=drive_link 



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Town of Franklin - Board of Health - agenda for June 7, 2023 meeting at 5 PM
Town of Franklin - Board of Health - agenda for June 7, 2023 meeting at 5 PM

FHS baseball and girls lacrosse teams both post wins on Wednesday to advance in playoffs

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


Baseball = Division 1 = #17 Walpole, 2 @ #1 Franklin, 5 – Final 
– A four-run fifth inning helped Franklin land a comeback win over an upset-minded Walpole team. The visitors built a two-run lead by scoring once in each the second and third innings, and kept Franklin in check for the first four innings. Eisig Chin reached on an error in the fourth inning to score Ryan Gerety (single), and Henry Digiorgio did the same to bring Jase Lyons (fielder’s choice) home to make it 2-2. An RBI single from Ben Jarosz brought Chin home for the go-ahead run and Luke Sidwell’s squeeze bunt plated Digiorgio to make it 4-2. Chin added a sac fly in the sixth to score Rex Cinelli (single) to add an insurance run for Franklin. Austin Campbell impressed in six innings of work, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk, striking out six for the win. Dillon Cashin needed just 10 pitches to retire the side in order in the seventh to get the save. #1 Franklin will host #9 Bridgewater-Raynham on Saturday at 6:00.

Softball = Division 1 = #19 Franklin, 0 @ #3 Taunton, 3 – Final 
– A three-run fourth inning proved to be plenty of offense for Taunton junior Sam Lincoln, who tossed a complete game shutout to lift the Tigers over league rival Franklin in a playoff showdown. Kaysie Demoura led off the fourth with a single and came home to score after a bunt from Hayley Krockta and an infield error. Brooke Aldrich, who was hit by a pitch, and Morgan Fitzgerald (fielder’s choice) also scored in the inning after a Franklin error. Bella Bourque and Ava Venturelli each had a pair of hits for the Tigers; Lincoln scattered three hits and didn’t issue a walk while striking out 12 batters for the win. Kiera Kotwicki, Katy Liberman, and Dana Stott each had a hit for Franklin. Kotwicki was strong in the circle, allowing two runs (one earned) one five hits and no walks; freshman Sophia Sacramone gave up just one unearned run on one hit and one walk, striking out one in three innings. #3 Taunton will host #11 Woburn on Friday night at 7:00.

Girls Lacrosse = Division 1 = #10 Concord-Carlisle, 3 @ #7 Franklin, 7 – Final
Franklin goals scored by Atkinson, K. Carney, K. Ryan (3), Peterson, Tanner. 
Assists by K. Carney (2), K. Peterson (3)

For other results around the Hockomock League

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Will you be at opening night for Get Smart?


COME SUPPORT OUR CAST & CREW
Congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard to bring this production to life. Break a leg!

Get Smart
Presented By Franklin High School Theatre Company

Jun 9th 2023, 7:00 PM

Jun 10th 2023, 5:00 PM


BUY TICKETS

Franklin High School
218 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038

Visit here for more information.
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Information on the Cast -> https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/franklin-high-school-theatre-company/64345a1fa845bc0e41eeaef3/cast 

Panther TV: FHS 2023 Graduation recap (video)

Panther TV (@fhspanthertv) tweeted on Wed, Jun 07, 2023:
"Here's our Graduation Recap! Special thanks to the dedicated staff of FHS and Franklin TV for making this year's ceremony a success despite torrential rain, power outages and an internet blackout! 
@FranklinHS @FHSPantherbook @FranklinPSNews 
https://t.co/wieEP6muUx via @YouTube"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1666505117107888130


Franklin Police runs their leg, Tri-County presents new cauldron for MLE Torch Run for Special Olympics

Via Franklin Police post on June 7, 2023: 

"Today members of the FPD joined the team from the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (LETR). The LETR team has been running throughout Massachusetts with Special Olympic athletes to build excitement for this weekend's Special Olympics Summer Games at Harvard University.
After a run athletes and officers were greeted by the entire Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. Tri-County presented LETR with a new cauldron that will be used that this year's summer games and many games to come. The cauldron was made and donated by students in the metal fabrication class."

Follow the torch run on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/LETRMA

Today members of the FPD joined the team from the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (LETR)
Today (06/07/23) members of the FPD joined the team from the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics (LETR)

SAFE Coalition Meet and Greet for non-profits - THIS MONDAY - June 12

Hello Franklin non-profit neighbors!

We are just a few days away from our Meet and Greet!

We would love to host a meet and greet at our office here in Franklin at the Moseley Mills. We will have light apps, refreshments, and music! Please feel free to share with anyone you feel would be interested in attending (Staff and colleagues included!)

DATE:                   Monday, June 12

TIME:                   3 PM – 5 PM

LOCATION:          SAFE Office, 31 Hayward St, Unit 2-c, Franklin, MA      

FIND US:               Please take the second driveway at the Moseley Mills and follow the road until you see the SAFE sign, above Berry Insurance.

PARKING:             Please utilize any parking lot that is not directly in front of the SAFE offices. We want to honor these limited spaces for the other businesses open during this time.


Please let us know you plan to attend by email us with your favorite song!

We look forward to connecting with all of you!

Warmly,

Jen


Jennifer Levine
(She/her/hers)
CEO, co-founder
508-488-8105
31 Hayward St
Unit 2-c
Franklin, MA

THIS MONDAY (June 12): SAFE Coalition Meet and Greet!
THIS MONDAY (June 12): SAFE Coalition Meet and Greet!

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, June 8, 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

8:30 am     Veterans' Call: Steve Crouteau
9:00 am         DPW Stormwater Management 03-13-23
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs
12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs
1:00 pm     Drink Responsibly: Craft Roots
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2
3:00 pm Joe Landry: Restaurants & Bars
4:30 pm     Frank's Musings: Debt Ceiling
6:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1
7:00 pm     Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 3 - Hipnotics
8:00 pm Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill

  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday
7:00 am     Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22
8:30 am     FHS Pops Night 2023
10:30 am FHS Senior Awards Night 2023
1:00 pm     Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19
3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Dover-Sherborn 05-19-23
7:00 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Guertin 05-23-23
9:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 06-01-23 
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 06-01-23 
7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE Remote 916 5639 3245 


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.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Franklin Cultural District: performing arts, music, Farmers Market, Strawberry Stroll & more

Middle school concerts, Pride bingo, live music in multiple locations and a variety of types, Farmers Market, Strawberry Stroll, Second Sunday Speaker... tough choices to make as there is not enough time to do it all as #artshappenhere in Franklin.

NOTE: STRAWBERRY STROLL RESCHEDULED TO RAIN DATE OF JUNE 10, 2023

Wednesday, June 7

Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

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

6:00pm - Annie Sullivan Middle School Concert (Horace Mann Middle School)

6:30pm - Pride Month Musical Bingo  (Franklin Public Library)


Thursday, June 8

Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music)  (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Remington Middle School Concert  (Horace Mann Middle School)

7:30pm - FPAC performs "Violet" (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)


Franklin Farmers Market
Franklin Farmers Market

Friday, June 9

Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Town Common)

2:00pm - Sioo (live music) (gazebo - Town Common)

4:30pm - Sons of Sam Pizza (food truck) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Anna Freitas Trio (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - Kimberlee (live music)  (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - FHSTC performs "Get SMART" (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)

Strawberry Stroll
Strawberry Stroll

7:30pm - FPAC performs "Violet" (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Get SMART
Get SMART


Saturday, June 10

Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

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

2:00pm - LiveARTS Classical Quarter Concert  (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm - Strawberry Stroll (Main St - downtown Franklin)

4:00pm - Heath Nesbitt (live music) (Strawberry Stroll stage)

4:00pm - Emily & Nick (live music)   (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Dom DeBaggis (live music) Strawberry Stroll stage)

6:00pm - The Pockets (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm - FHSTC performs "Get SMART" (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)

FPAC to close out their season with performance of Violet - Jun 8, 9, & 10 at THE BLACK BOX
Violet

7:30pm - FPAC performs "Violet" (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)


Sunday, June 11

Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

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

1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)


Monday, June 12

Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

3:00pm - SAFE Coalition Meet & Greet for Non-Profits (SAFE offices on Hayward St)


Tuesday, June 13

Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

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

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


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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin Art Association Art Gallery
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!
Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

The Franklin For All series continues with a discussion on Design Review - 05/30/23 (audio)

FM #1005 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1005 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the housing and zoning discussion with Brad Chafee, Melanie Hamblen, Cobi Frongillo, and Sam Williams. Most of us were in the Franklin TV Studio on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Cobi joined us via the Zoom conference bridge.


Consider this a continuation of the downtown zoning discussion from the “Franklin For All” project which is underway with review and discussion at the Economic Development Subcommittee Plus meetings that Melanie Chairs and for which Cobi is Vice-Chair.  


We were joined by Sam Williams for this session to include his insights as the Vice-Chair of the Design Review Commission.  


The conversation centered on design aspects of the ongoing Franklin For All discussion. Design Review had come up in a couple of the prior sessions so we decided to spend some time on it here with Sam. 


The recording of our conversation on zoning runs about 58 minutes. Let’s listen in. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1005-franklin-for-all-7-talks-about-design-review-05-30-23



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The collection of Franklin For All zoning discussions can be found here ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/franklin-for-all-housing-zoning-podcast.html


Design Review page  https://www.franklinma.gov/design-review-commission 


Design Review Guidelines (established in 2005)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/guidelines.pdf 


Design Review Best Practices (as updated in 2016) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/best_development_guidebook_sept_2016_1.pdf 

  

Sign guidelines mentioned but more likely to be part of a future discussion

https://www.franklinma.gov/design-review-commission/pages/sign-guidelines 


Note: the twice monthly Design Review meetings are usually scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month. I personally haven’t been able to attend as this schedule conflicts with the School Committee meetings.

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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"


The Franklin For All series continues with a discussion on Design Review - 05/30/23 (audio)
The Franklin For All series continues with a discussion on Design Review - 05/30/23 (audio)