Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Aug 11, 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

7:30 am     ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

9:00 am     Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

11:00 am Senior Connection: Council on Aging

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: Flat Breads

1:00 pm     Physician Focus: Alzheimer's

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

3:30 pm     Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

4:30 pm     The Black Box: Electric Youth 2023

8:30 pm 4th of July 2023: Padula Trio + One

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

7:00 am     Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

8:30 am     It Takes A Village: D'Angela Alberty

10:00 am FHS Varsity Softball: v Oliver Ames 04-04-23

12:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

1:30 pm     Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v St. John's 05-11-23

8:30 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 07-20-23

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 07-20-23

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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This Franklin Food Pantry conversation provides some insights into their operations in the new facility (audio)

FM #1035 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1035 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Anne McGillis, Director of Operations, and Yianna Zicherman, Warehouse Manager of the Franklin Food Pantry. We had our conversation in the new location of the Franklin Food Pantry at Edwin’s. 

We talk about their respective roles in the operation of the Pantry. We get some insights into what happens behind the scenes to process the donations and food purchases to help our neighbors. Donations are always welcomed to help keep this operation running smoothly. 

The recording runs about 16 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Anne & Yianna. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1035-franklin-food-pantry-building-campaign-02-07-24-23

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The Franklin Food Pantry is here for you. If you need us, we are here with not only food, but useful programs and resources for individuals, seniors and families struggling with food insecurity. If you can support us, we thank you - visit franklinfoodpantry.org to explore volunteering, donating funds, donating food, or supporting our Capital Campaign to keep the lights on and the programs, from food elves to weekend backpack stuffing. It truly takes a village to keep our food pantry running and supporting the increasing demand, supporting our Franklin neighbors.

Part 1 of the podcast series for the Franklin Food Pantry was shared last week.

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/franklin-food-pantry-launches-building.html

Note: As part of my long association with the Franklin Food Pantry, I contribute financially to the building capital campaign. 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

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 www.franklin.news or www.Franklinmatters.org/ 

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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Franklin Food Pantry Launches Building Campaign (audio)

Sunday's service at FUSF: Respect for All Living Things - Aug 13

The description for this coming Sunday's lay-led summer service "Respect for All Living Things" at the First Universalist Society of Franklin (FUSF).

Stirling and Brian Cousins

The shared covenant of Unitarian Universalism is based on the eight principles that join us all together.  The seventh principle is: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.  In this service we will explore Living the Seventh Principle in our everyday lives.  

Sunday's service at FUSF: Respect for All Living Things - Aug 13

We will be serving lunch after the service.

The service is set for 10:00 AM on Sunday, Aug  13 at the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF), at 262 Chestnut Street. 

FUSF is a Unitarian Universalist LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Congregation. 

For more information about the FUSF, please visit our website: www.FUSF.org or call the Office at 508-528-5348. 

Schedule of Spiritual Practices Sundays at FUSF:

August 20: Trees: Bridges to Spirit  

August 27: Everyday Spiritual Practices 

School Committee hears of summer learning, approves MOU with Cafeteria workers (audio)

FM #1036 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1036 in the series. 

The Franklin (MA) School Committee met on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 as scheduled.  Five members were present (2 absent). The 5 provided quorum to enable official business. They did break for an Executive Session, and returned to open meeting to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the cafeteria workers “as discussed" (in the executive session) before closing the session. 

Let’s listen to the School Committee meeting of August 8. The time they left the room for their Executive Session was shortened for airplay and replaced by a brief audio bit. The total meeting audio runs about 49 minutes.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1036-franklin-ma-school-committee-mtg-08-08-23

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School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 

Franklin TV Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/iSxi_lTYFe4

You can find the full agenda doc

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_8-8-23.pdf

My notes captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QjbZCZ5vs2CHatsKM6MEUOBGdNiTFRs5/view?usp=drive_link

The Superintendent’s report and presentation are supposed to be posted to the packet folder the day after the meeting. As we go to post this, they are not yet public.  https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/august-8-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet 

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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/

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"

an update on summer learning was shared

Veterans' Council Meeting scheduled for Aug 17 at 7 PM

August 2023 Veterans' Council Meeting

All Franklin residents are invited!

The Franklin Veterans' Council will meet on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Franklin Senior Center.

All Franklin residents (Vets and non-Vets) who are interested in Veterans' events and activities are invited.

Council meetings held from January through May also include the Memorial Day Parade Committee. Volunteers for this committee are always needed and welcome!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/august-2023-veterans-council-meeting

on a hot day, trying to think cool thoughts

MA State budget signed, one of the line items cut is "Hey Sam"

"GOV. MAURA HEALEY on Wednesday signed into law her first state budget, setting a different tone than the Republican who held the corner office for the previous eight years.

She invited Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano to join her at the signing ceremony, signaling a united front among the top three Democrats on Beacon Hill. It was a departure from past practice under former governor Charlie Baker; Mariano called it a new precedent.

Overall, the $56 billion budget gives all three Democrats items they can crow about. Healey trumpeted a measure she initiated to cover “last-dollar funding” so students over age 25 can attend community college for free. She also highlighted a big boost in funding (1 percent of the state budget) for the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the largest increase ever in K-12 school funding, and a 48 percent increase in funds for the state’s emergency shelter program."

Continue reading the article online -> https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/with-democrats-united-healey-signs-56b-budget/ 

The Mass Municipal Assoc also provides coverage ->  https://www.mma.org/gov-healey-signs-fy24-state-budget/

Boston Globe provides coverage of the signing ->

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/08/09/metro/gov-maura-healey-state-budget/

Via Senator Rausch wasn't pleased with one of the line items cut

"I am pleased that @MassGovernor signed much of the FY24 budget today, but concerned about several significant cuts, incl. complete elimination of funding for Hey Sam, a 100%-successful youth mental health text line, amid an ongoing #mentalhealth crisis. My full statement"

Senator Rausch statement on "Hey Sam"

Second Sunday Speaker Series: features "Massachusetts: The Library State"

Sunday, August 16 is next in our Second Sunday Speaker series., featuring

Massachusetts: The Library State - A presentation about the amazing history and cultural treasures represented across the Bay State's hundreds of  libraries.

When Benjamin Franklin donated more than 100 books to the tiny Massachusetts town, newly named in his honor, he probably didn't realize the impact he would have. In 1790, the citizens of the Town of Franklin voted to make Ben's books freely available to any resident – a library policy that is all but universal in today's libraries but was a novelty at the time. His books are still on display at the Franklin Public Library, though too fragile for modern citizens to borrow or even touch.

Those books are among the treasures and the remarkable stories of our libraries, including:

• The oldest library building in the United States, now part of the Sturgis Library in Barnstable, MA
• The location of the first dedicated children's library in the world, at Arlington, MA
• The first taxpayer-supported library, at Wayland, MA – a town named for its library benefactor.
• The W.E.B. Dubois Library at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, the tallest in the western hemisphere.
• The first large city library to be funded by the public - the Boston Public Library with its millions of books and priceless art treasures.
• A death on the Titanic that led to creation of the Centerpiece of the Harvard Libraries - largest academic library system in the world.
• Local libraries with remarkable art treasures

In addition to dozens of libraries funded by Andrew Carnegie, the story of many other wealthy individuals who funded local libraries is fascinating and inspiring. For example, merchant Jacob Edwards funded the library that bears his name in Southbridge, MA. He was also responsible for acquiring many of the most famous impressionist paintings now at the Museum of Fine Art!

In his presentation, local author and historian, Alan Earls, will help you look at our library legacy with fresh appreciation and excitement.

The museum opens at 1:00PM our presentation begins at 1:15.

Admission is always free and we are ADA accessible. 

Be sure to visit our gift shop which is run by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum.

Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St 

Town of Franklin: Cleaning and Inspecting Town Owned Catch Basins - Invitation to Bid

Cleaning and Inspecting Town Owned Catch Basins

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a catch basin cleaning company for the purposes of cleaning and inspecting town-owned catch basins, all of which are located within the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information:  Cleaning and Inspecting Town Owned Catch Basins

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/cleaning-and-inspecting-town-owned-catch-basins

Town of Franklin: Cleaning and Inspecting Town Owned Catch Basins - Invitation to Bid

MBTA Commuter Rail: Franklin line diversion Aug 19 & Aug 20 - busses between Franklin & Walpole

MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) posted on Tue, Aug 08, 2023:

"Franklin Line Diversion

On Saturday, August 19th & Sunday, August 20th, buses will replace regular weekend train service between Forge Park/495 and Walpole.

This diversion allows for work on the Franklin double track project. https://t.co/NiAtJ6edei"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/MBTA_CR/status/1688889688516403201

Franklin line diversion Aug 19 & Aug 20 - busses between Franklin & Walpole

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Aug 10, 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

8:00 am Veterans' Call: PACT Act

9:00 am     ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: New Facility

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: Flat Breads

1:00 pm     Physician Focus: Alzheimer's

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Joe Landry: Shoe Stores

4:30 pm     Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

5:30 pm     Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

6:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

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

8:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Ingrid Grenon

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

7:00 am     Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18

8:30 am     Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

10:30 am Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

1:00 pm     Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021

3:00 pm Tri County Community Meeting 06-15-23

7:00 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Guertin 05-23-23

9:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 07-27-23

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee: 07-26-23

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 07-27-23

7:00 pm     Conservation Commission:  LIVE, Chambers  844 7579 1026

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 Cultural District: Farmers Market, Concerts on the Common, thrift shop, and plenty of music options

Wednesday, August 9

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

Thursday, August 10

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

Friday, August 11

Franklin Farmers Market

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

2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)

3:00pm - Thee Taco Dude (food truck) (Franklin Town Common)

3:30pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

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

6:00pm - Pub Kings (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

6:00pm - Elastic Five (67 Degrees Brewery)

8:00pm - Playing Dead (live music - ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, August 12

9:00am - Being Good Stewards to the End (Grace Episcopal Church)

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

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

5:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (Birchwood Bakery)

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

Sunday, August 13

10:00am - FUSF Service "Respect for all Living Things" (First Universalist Society of Franklin)

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

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

Monday, August 14

6:00pm - Scream VI (movie night) (Franklin Public Library)

Tuesday, August 15

11:00am - Books to Go

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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

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!