School Committee Candidate: Denise Spencer - 09/10/21 (audio)

FM #602 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 602 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with current School Committee Vice-chair and candidate for re-election Denise Spencer. 

This is one of a series of conversations with candidates for the Franklin Election on Nov 2, 2021. Publication of the answers or interview responses does not constitute an endorsement of this or any candidate. This is my public service effort to enable informed voters for the election Nov 2, 2021.  

We cover the candidate questions as previously developed with the community and shared with the candidates. Five of the questions are ‘general’ in nature, the sixth is specific to the role of the candidate. In this case, for the School Committee.

Our conversation runs about 22 minutes, so let’s listen to my interview with Denise Spencer.  Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c626d5a8-17e2-43a5-969d-f04f1a79c914

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Candidate questions -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/election-2021-candidate-interview.html 

Candidate page ->  https://www.facebook.com/SpencerforSchoolCommittee

Election Collection 2021 ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/franklin-election-collection-2021.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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FM #602 - School Cmte Candidate: Denise Spencer - 09/10/21 (audio)

Franklin Matters Radio shows scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 15 and Saturday, Sep 18

The Franklin Matters Radio shows scheduled for Wednesday, September 15 and Saturday, September 18 are the following:

Wednesday

• 9:00 AM / Noon / 6:00 PM  =  FM_#600_HealthDir-CLiberty_20210831 (~ 33 mins)
• 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM / 8:00 PM  =  FM_#601_TC-NDanello_#602_DSpencer_Combo combination   (~ 45 mins) 

Saturday

The Health Director Cathleen Liberty meeting repeats on Saturday at 9:00 AM and Town Clerk Nancy Danello election info and SchComm candidate Denise Spencer sessions combined repeats at 3:00 PM.

You can also find each segment separately in your favorite podcast app or in the Franklin Matters Radio archive -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/fm-podcasts.html 

Franklin Matters Radio shows scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 15 and Saturday, Sep 18

Senior Office Hours with Franklin Officials - Sep 16 - 8:30 AM

Please join State Representative Roy and town officials for coffee and conversation this Thursday at 8:30 AM at the Senior Center. There is a lot happening at the local and state level as we continue to turn the corner on the pandemic. Hope to see ya there!

Shared from Facebook -> https://facebook.com/events/s/senior-office-hours-with-frank/826007918084431/  and Town of Franklin -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/events/310146

Senior Office Hours with Franklin Officials - Sep 16 - 8:30 AM

FHS golf and girls cross country teams post wins on Tuesday

Via @HockomockSports  and Twitter we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Tuesday, Sep 14, 2021  

Girls Cross Country

Mansfield, 44 @ Franklin, 19 – Final – It was an an impressive showing from the Panthers in the first race of the season, taking eight of the top nine spots in the race against the Hornets. Franklin senior Charlene Peng won the race in 20:56 while Mansfield sophomore Anna Moore clocked in four seconds later with a PR time of 21:00 for second. Senior Sophia Allen, junior Devin Anderson, senior Megan Johnston, and senior Alana Conley also scored for Mansfield.

• Great win against Mansfield today with a score of 19-44!

https://twitter.com/FHS_girlsXC/status/1437931796574920706

https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1437888958113923075

Boys Cross Country
Mansfield, 25 @ Franklin, 31 – Final – Mansfield took the top two spots at Dacey Field on its way to a close win over Franklin. Collin Stevens crossed the finish line in 17:42 for first place while teammate Riley Tremblay was second at 17:57. Franklin senior Clancy Golden took third overall at 17:58.

• Boys XC drops a close one to Mansfield 31 - 25

https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1437889223554707462

Golf

North Attleboro, 173 @ Franklin, 163 – Final – Franklin sophomore CJ Steel was the lone golfer to come in under 40, earning match medalist honors while pacing the Panthers to a win at home. Steel shot a low-round of 38 while Brendan Collins added a 40, Caroline Woelfel (birdie) added a 42, and both Anthony Lampasona and Tyler O’Brien (43) shot a 43. North Attleboro’s Jack Gaskin and Tyson Laviano each shot 40 while Dillon Harding came in with a round of 43.

• Final score: 163-173 Franklin wins! (vs North Attleboro)

Steel: 38
Collins:40
Caroline:42
Obrien/Lew/lamp: 43
Back at it tomorrow vs Taunton #rollpanthers #getirdone

https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1437901608046809094

For other results around the League

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-14-21/

FHS golf and girls cross country teams post wins on Tuesday

Boys XC drops a close one to Mansfield 31 - 25 pic.twitter.com/iqZNX78PYw

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) September 14, 2021

 

Girls XC defeats Mansfield 19-44 pic.twitter.com/lLcmZ3weec

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) September 14, 2021

Attention Franklin: Recycling and Energy Drive - Sep 18 (video promo)

Join us in Franklin on Saturday, September 18 for a recycling and energy drive. 

You'll be able to recycle furniture and donate it to Habitat For Humanity, recycle electronics, and learn about saving energy and reducing costs. 

The event is free and if you bring an old dehumidifier, you can get $30 from National Grid. You most likely have several of these items in your home. The Green Team team will unload them from your vehicle. 

Check out the video chat with State Representative Jeff Roy and Fred Cullen to see how the event works.  Link to video ->  https://www.dropbox.com/s/vs1t4fk26ijv3l4/Green-team-Jeffrey%20Roy_v2.mp4?dl=0

Check out the Green Team webpage for more info -> gogreenteamjunk.com/

Link to MA Legislature Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy as mentioned during the video  https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J37/About

items accepted

rebate

sponsors

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic - Sep 15 -> 10 AM to 3 PM

The Town of Franklin will hold a vaccination clinic on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Davis Thayer Parking Lot (137 W. Central Street). 

This clinic falls on the 2nd dose date from our previous clinic on August 25,2021, however, 1st time doses are also available.

Registrations are available, however, walk ins are welcome.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/FranklinPUBLICVAX

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic - Sep 15 -> 10 AM to 3 PM

Franklin Art Association: art exhibit - Oct 2, 2021

The Franklin Art Association (FAA) will be having an art exhibition in conjunction with the Harvest Festival from 12 - 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 2, 2021

Franklin Art Association: art exhibit - Oct 2, 2021

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting, Sep 16, 7:00 PM

Hello to all from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Please mark your calendars for this week's  Node meeting, Thursday, September 16, 7:00 PM.  (As a reminder, we meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.)

Here are the the Zoom details.

Join on Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/544734092?pwd=N3hwYzZBazRYZG9ycHRsbmliVkMxZz09

Meeting ID: 544 734 092

Password: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

Our agenda will cover developments and actions in Massachusetts and nationwide, including legislation and the ongoing efforts to transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy.   

Our Greater Franklin Node wants to collaborate with groups and individuals from the region who share the same concerns, so all our cities and towns can benefit. Please join us to learn and contribute. 

If you cannot participate in the Node meeting on Thursday but have some information to share, e.g., notice about a community meeting or a recommended webinar, you can send it to ralph.halpern@comcast.net.

We'll send a reminder on Thursday.  Thanks for your participation and support.

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel

Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern

ralph.halpern@comcast.net

781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017 (c)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting, Sep 16, 7:00 PM

Q&A on Franklin Matters - Sep 16 at 1:00 PM (hybrid meeting)

 Get your Franklin MA questions answered on Thursday, September 16 at 1:00 PM. 

This is a hybrid event coordinated with the Senior Center = "Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock"

• Held at the Franklin Senior Center for those who want to meet in person
• A Zoom session is also available for remote participation

Zoom info

Topic: Franklin Matters Q&A

Time: Sep 16, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88223283552?pwd=UDd2N1ZuSlUwQXpwTmgzRFV0eEErZz09

Meeting ID: 882 2328 3552

Passcode: wfpr1029

One tap mobile

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*While we do use Zoom to help with the meeting facilitation, only the audio portion of the meeting is recorded for playback via podcast and/or wfpr.fm radio

Q&A on Franklin Matters - Sep 16 at 1:00 PM

Friction Farm Modern Folk Duo Performance at the Franklin Public Library - Sep 15

Friction Farm  - Modern Folk Duo Schedule 

Performance at the Franklin Public Library - Sep 15

Friction Farm Modern Folk Duo Performance at the Franklin Public Library - Sep 15

Modern-folk duo Friction Farm, is a husband and wife team of traveling troubadours. Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay, combine storytelling, social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes, and quirky observations. Their lyrically rich, harmony-driven songs earned them spots as Kerrville New Folk Finalists, Falcon Ridge Emerging Artists, and South Florida Folk Festival Songwriter winners. Friction Farm's latest CD, "Evidence of Hope", which reached #10 on the Folk Radio Chart, was written during that unplanned year at home during which they struggled to find hope in the most unlikely places. This performance is free and open to the public. For more information about Fiction Farm, please visit http://www.frictionfarm.com/ .

Shared from Town of Franklin ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/friction-farm-modern-folk-duo-performance-franklin-public-library

Lifelong Learning: Fall 2021 Art Classes Starting Soon

Watercolor, & Acrylics For Your Creative Senses

‌ Lifelong Community Learning Join a supportive community of fellow artists and artisans while developing and improving your skills. All classes are held at Franklin High School REGISTER NOW Fall Watercolor PLUS 10 week class - $115 Find your 'me' time and immerse yourself in your own creations! Beginning watercolorists will learn the basics while more experienced watercolorists can enhance their skill and style at their level of watercolor. Beginning Monday, September 20 The Art of Acrylic Painting 10 week class - $115 Just starting to paint? Or are you looking to continue to develop your painting skills? Well, this class is for you. Learn different painting techniques with acrylic paints using a toothbrush, cards, & more. Beginning Wednesday, September 22 For more class options & additional details visit: www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

FPS- Lifelong Community Learning | 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by lcl@franklinps.net powered by Try email marketing for free today!

FM #601 - Acting Town Clerk with things to know about Nov 2, 2021 - 09/10/21 (audio)

FM #601 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 601 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with acting Town Clerk Nancy Danello. We used a conference bridge to review the timeline and other key matters for the Franklin local election scheduled for Nov 2, 2021.

We cover the following key topics

• Candidate papers due Sep 14, Last day to withdraw Sep 30

• Ballots got to print Oct 1, Ballots available (TBD but likely by the end of the week of Oct 4)

• Early voting - (start TBD - depending upon ballots) 

• in Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours

• Sat Oct 23, Sun Oct 24 - time to be confirmed

• Absentee ballot applications available now

• Election Day - Nov 2, 2021

The show notes include links to the Town Clerk page and other election information.

Our conversation runs about 19 minutes, so let’s listen in to my conversation with Nancy Danello.  Audio File -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c793b405-fe66-4ee5-a1f1-c74d2e398216

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

Register to vote ->   https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/ 

Election timeline  ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2021_biennial_town_election_-_important_dates.docx.pdf 

Franklin Matter’s election collection for 2021 ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/franklin-election-collection-2021.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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

Acting Town Clerk with things to know about Nov 2, 2021

2021 Housing Production Plan - Planning Board - Public Hearing - Sep 27

2021 Housing Production Plan - Planning Board

The Franklin Planning Board will be holding a Hearing Remotely and in the Town Council
Chambers at the Town Hall on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 7:10 PM to present the
final draft of the Town’s 2021 Housing Production Plan (HPP) for the Town of Franklin.

The HPP has been prepared by the Department of Planning and Community Development with input from the Town Council, Economic Development Committee, Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, Franklin Housing Authority, the Town’s Administration and staff, and the Town of Franklin’s residents.

The HPP can be accessed on the Department of Planning and Community Development
website:     https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/preliminary_final_housing_production_plan_-_august_2021.pdf.

Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at (508) 520-4907
if you require further information or if you need to make arrangements to provide
translation services for the hearing impaired, or for persons with language barriers.

Anthony Padula, Chairman

Shared from the Town of Franklin page

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2021_hpp_legal_ad_for_september_27_planning_board.pdf

2021 Housing Production Plan - Planning Board - Public Hearing - Sep 27

Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - Sep 15

 Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

September 15, 2021

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers, 355 East Central Street; 5:45 PM

Agenda:

1. Wayfinding signs discussion

Agenda doc with remote connection info

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2021-09-15_edc_agenda_.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - Sep 15

FHS girls soccer, field hockey, and volleyball teams post wins on Monday

Via @HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Sep 13, 2021 

 
Boys Soccer = Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 0 – Final 

– Attleboro found the back of the net early and that was enough to pick up two points on the road at Franklin. Senior Connor Adema tracked down a long punt from sophomore keeper Tyler Rocchio and buried it in the fourth minute to put the visitors ahead. Rocchio recorded his first shutout of the season in the win.

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final 

– The Panthers scored twice in the first half and it was enough to make it two straight wins to start the season. Freshman Kelly O’Connor added her first career goal to put the Panthers in front, assisted by Riley Fitzpatrick. Anya Zub then scored for the third time in two games, finishing a feed from Chloe Barca. Rachel Welch made eight saves for her second clean sheet of the season. Franklin’s midfield of Selene Hammad, Bridget Leo, Chloe Stavely, and Barca did well to control the game, and Norah Anderson, Katie Ewald, and Izzy Arnold had strong performances in the back line. Attleboro coach Steve Santos praised his team for battling through the second half and the Franklin defense for keeping the Bombardiers at bay. Emily Dunlea, Bethany Alves, and Kahlan Gray all played well for Attleboro.

Field Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final 

– Franklin scored with no time left in the first half to level the scoring and pumped in three second half goals to run away with a win on the road at Attleboro. After a scoreless opening quarter, the Bombardiers took the lead in the 27th minute on a goal from Madison Ellis. Since Franklin earned a penalty corner, play continued after time expired in the second quarter. Kendall Jones converted a pass from Kiera Kotwicki to bring the Panthers even. Shaw Downing put the Panthers ahead on a pass from Kaitlyn Carney in the 43rd minute, and Kaeley Dubriske made it a 3-1 advantage after another assist from Carney. Sydney Rogan put the game away (assisted by Downing) in the 58th minute. Ava Haggerty was strong in net for Attleboro with 19 saves.

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final 

– Franklin fended off a good push from Attleboro in the second set and went on to complete the sweep (25-9, 25-20, 25-14). Cailyn Mackintosh dished out 19 assists and had a huge day at the service line with 10 aces. Cate Roberge and Taylor Lacerda both notched three aces to go along with six kills apiece. For Attleboro, Lilly Boedeker recorded 17 digs while freshman Julia Leonardo had 15 digs and nine kills.

Golf = Franklin, 161 @ King Philip, 145 – Final 

– King Philip had all four of its scorers come in with a round under 40 to help the Warriors sweep the season series with rival Franklin. Mike Matheson was the match medalist, shooting a round of 35 that included a birdie. Gavin Croke, who had an eagle on the fifth hole, and Jared Curran each shot 37 while Pat Reardon finished at 38. Franklin’s CJ Steele had a team-low round of 38.

 "Great match from KP who played a great round 145-161 final from Wentworth  Steel 38; Tyler 39; Benny 40; Hags/ Caden /Caroline 44.   Onto North Attleboro tomorrow #getirdone #rollpanthers "  https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1437547879699263488

For the other results around the league on Monday
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-13-21/

FHS girls soccer, field hockey, and volleyball teams post wins on Monday