Higher Education Investments: Supporting Our Economy and Future Generations

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Public higher education is critically important to the success of Massachusetts' economy, but state support has lagged in recent decades. At its best, the public higher education system in Massachusetts can be an engine for academic, career, and personal growth for students, as well as a pipeline for the next generation of workers and civically-engaged residents. Elected leaders have a once-in-a-generation chance to build on recent Fair Share-funded higher ed investments. Exciting proposals that re-imagine higher education accessibility have been put forward - all aiming to make the Commonwealth more affordable and more competitive. In MassBudget's newest report, Higher Education Investments: Supporting Our Economy and Future Generations, Senior Policy Analyst Colin Jones provides analysis and cost estimates for two of the leading proposals: The CHERISH Act would broadly enable students to attend without incurring debt, including generous scholarships and provide other support to faculty and campus infrastructure, at an estimated cost of $790 million.  The Debt-Free Public Higher Education Act would waive tuition and fees for all students while providing additional support for low-income students, at an estimated cost of $1.05 billion. Read the full report The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) is a leading think tank advancing policy solutions to create an inclusive, thriving Commonwealth for all. Support our work today!

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Change in business hours at 67 Degrees' Franklin taproom

67 Degrees

Hello everyone! 

Over the next couple of months, we are making some changes to the business hours of the Franklin taproom. Starting this week, the taproom will not operate on Thursdays. 

The hours for the Wrentham Beer Garden will 
remain the same through the end of the season or as long as the weather permits. We will keep you updated on any changes to the taproom hours when the time comes. 

Cheers!

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Change in business hours at 67 Degrees' Franklin taproom

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Sep 19, 2023

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am     Franklin Library Association: Role of the Library in American Democracy

8:30 am     Franklin Farms and Gardens: Farmer's Market 2023

9:00 am     It Takes A Village: Hockomock Area YMCA

10:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

11:00 am Senior Connection: Public Health

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

1:00 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

1:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

5:30 pm     Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

8:00 pm Circle of Friends: Small Potatoes

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am     Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021

9:00 am     Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

11:00 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Barnstable 11-04-22

1:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Hockomock Area YMCA

3:00 pm All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

4:30 pm     FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v King Philip 09-12-23

8:00 pm FHS Senior Awards Night 2020

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee: 09-12-23

11:00 am Economic Development: 09-06-23

2:00 pm School Committee: 09-12-23

7:00 pm     Davis-Thayer Bldg Committee:  LIVE Chambers  853 6420 1614

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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Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) - Episode 246 - Are You Ready For Some Football.....And Wine?

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) - Episode 246 - Exploring All Things Wine With You!

Are You Ready For Some Football.....And Wine?  In episode Kim and Mark talk football food and wine pairings.

Podcast: The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

Football food is often hearty and flavorful, making it a challenge to pair with wine. However, there are a few key principles to follow to create successful pairings we will discuss:

• Match the intensity of the food with the intensity of the wine. 
• Consider the acidity of the wine. 
• Think about the complementary flavors of the food and wine. For example, the sweetness of Riesling can balance the heat of buffalo sauce, while the smoky notes of Tempranillo can complement the flavors of grilled meats.

Here are a few foods we will talk pairing wines with:

• Buffalo wings
• Nachos
• Burgers
• Chips and dips AND more!

With a little planning, you can elevate your football party/tailgating by pairing your favorite foods with the perfect wines.

Cheers and GO PATS!

Kim And Mark

Listen to the audio -> https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-246-football-food-and-wine-pairings

or here -> 

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 246-Football Food And Wine Pairings

2 Dave's join this "Chalkboard Chat" to recap the School Committee meeting of 09/12/23 (audio)

FM #1062 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1062 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee member Dave Callaghan and Dave McNeill. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Friday, September 15, 2023. 

Our primary topic was a recap of the School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Sep 12. We covered 

• the opening of schools for 2023-2024 

• teacher and staff hiring status 

• District improvement plan

• budget impacts on middle school afterschool programs, etc. 

• International trip approval and equity issues it raises

• upcoming subcommittee meetings 

• Info on the Comprehensive Facilities Planning Subcommittee and communications with other committees, subcommittees, to ensure all aware

The recording runs about 36 minutes so let’s listen to my “chalkboard chat” with Dave Callaghan and Dave McNeill. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1062-chalkboard-chat-03-callaghan-mcneill-09-15-23

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan  callaghand@franklinps.net 

Contact info for Dave McNeill  mcneilld@franklinps.net  

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

School budget ->  https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget 

Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/G-8ECoHrh8M?si=r9hZow6Jim8WXGxS&t=59 

Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/september-12-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet 

Agenda doc  ->    https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_9-12-23.pdf   

My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting and then in a single PDF for easy reading https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QdkJB2fxemPuN_nCWV6Dmq9tdc_QQsIh/view?usp=drive_link  

Audio recording of meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/school-committee-hears-of-and-approves_01034508177.html 

The “Chalkboard Chat” image was the result of a joint collaboration with Mickayla Callaghan. Thank you!

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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"

2 Dave's join this "Chalkboard Chat" to recap the School Committee meeting of 09/12/23 (audio)

Explore the Franklin Civilian Conservation Corp Camp - Oct 14; Hear about evidence of Native American activities - Oct 15

In observance of National Archaeology Month, two events will be sponsored by the Franklin Historical Museum. 

Statue of CCC worker
Freetown St Forest

On Saturday, October 14 all are invited to meet at 10:00 AM at the Franklin State Forest parking lot on Grove Street as we go back to the 1930's with the CCC. View a brief historical film clip of the Civilian Conservation Corp Camp that once existed here in Franklin. The footage covers the construction (and deconstruction) of the Camp. After the short film, we will walk through the Camp as it exists today within the Franklin State Forest. 

This is a special opportunity to uncover our State Forest's CCC history in plain sight. This free event is scheduled from 10:00 AM - 12 Noon and parking is in the Grove Street Lot. Bring water (and bug spray). The short presentation and walk through is sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Franklin Historical Commission. 

Dianna Doucette

This event is part of a weekend long offering that also includes a Professional Archaeological Talk at the Franklin Historical Museum. On Sunday, October 15, Dianna Doucette from the Public Archaeology Lab (PAL), a private company that performs archaeology surveys for public and private projects, will be presenting at the Museum. She and her firm did work in Franklin in connection with utility corridor work and found significant evidence of Native American activities. 

As part of their charter, they also do public education and, thus, are happy to come to us during Archaeology Month to discuss their findings. Doucette, and perhaps a colleague, will deliver a talk and slide presentation, possibly even accompanied by some artifacts! 

The museum opens at 1:00 PM and the presentation begins at 1:15. It will last about an hour, including a question and answer session. As always, events at the museum are free and open to the public.

Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee - Agenda for Sep 19, 2023 meeting at 7 PM

Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee 

Agenda & Meeting Packet

September 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 

Agenda:

1. Discuss potential future uses

a. Arts and recreation center

b. Police station

c. Various housing options

2. Davis-Thayer Cleanout project update

3. Discuss open house dates

4. Adjourn

Agenda doc also includes remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2023-09-19_davis-thayer_reuse_agenda__0.pdf

Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee - Agenda for Sep 19, 2023 meeting at 7 PM

Your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Sep 20 at 11 AM

What is going on with .... ?

What happened to ....?

How come .... ?

Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm Community Information Director (volunteer), for an informal and informative Q&A session. 

What is the session about?

• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have

When: Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM  

Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom

If you want the Zoom link, please use this form, or check with the Senior Center front desk, or email me:  https://forms.gle/veUNZaDe9jXzq3C97

Download this flyer as a reminder ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nvlb-R-dDJYWwuxZTi6EYb2DXMe12HX4/view?usp=drive_link

Your Franklin questions answered, in person or remotely - Sep 20 at 11 AM

Master Plan Update Committee & Subcommittee meetings 9/18 to 9/27

Master Plan Subcommittee meetings scheduled for this week include

• Sustainability Subcommittee - Sep 18

Agenda ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/sustainability_-agenda_2023-09-18.pdf

• Land Use Subcommittee- Sep 19

Agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/copy_of_landusezoning-agenda_2023-09-19.pdf

The full Mast Plan Update Committee is scheduled to to meet on Wednesday, Sep 27

Agenda -> Not yet posted for this session as scheduled ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee/events/436086

Master Plan Update Committee & Subcommittee meetings 9/18 to 9/27

Watch "A Poem for Europa by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón" on YouTube

In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa

Arching under the night sky inky

with black expansiveness, we point

to the planets we know, we

pin quick wishes on stars. From earth,

we read the sky as if it is an unerring book

of the universe, expert and evident.

Still, there are mysteries below our sky:

the whale song, the songbird singing

its call in the bough of a wind-shaken tree.

We are creatures of constant awe,

curious at beauty, at leaf and blossom,

at grief and pleasure, sun and shadow.

And it is not darkness that unites us,

not the cold distance of space, but

the offering of water, each drop of rain,

each rivulet, each pulse, each vein.

O second moon, we, too, are made

of water, of vast and beckoning seas.

We, too, are made of wonders, of great

and ordinary loves, of small invisible worlds,

of a need to call out through the dark.

WRITTEN BY U.S. POET LAUREATE:  Ada Limón

Listen to Ada Limón read the poem -> https://youtu.be/EgWbeDNPD6o?si=22TH_v1R3vFSsU43

Get your tickets for this Charcuterie Workshop at La Cantina Winery - Oct 11

shaar·koo·tr·ee If you can’t say it, you can learn the techniques to make it @lacantinawinery. 

Check out this exciting event we have planned for October 11th with @red.apron.charcuterie. 

Purchase tickets at https://lacantinawinery.square.site

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Get your tickets for this Charcuterie Workshop at La Cantina Winery - Oct 11