Cornhole Tournament scheduled for Oct 17, 2021

On October 17, 2021, the public is invited to join the Franklin Odd Fellows for an afternoon of fun and good cheer from 2 to 7:00 PM at the Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019.

The event will consist of teams of two players each with a registration cost of just $20 per person. Team pre-registration and pre-payment is encouraged, but not necessary to be able to participate.

After a difficult year in 2020 where all of our fundraising events were canceled due to COVID-19, William F. Ray Lodge #71 has remained active and continues with the renovation process of the building and with our annual donations to local and national charities.

This will be our 2nd social event for this year that will help us to continue the longstanding tradition of giving back to our local community - and have a good time while doing it! Our Charity will be the Massachusetts Arthritis Foundation, and it is noteworthy that Massachusetts Odd Fellows give more to the national foundation than any other state in the country.

Get your teams together and register today. Teams registering at the door on the day of the tournament will be integrated into event as long as there is space and boards available. The Sportsman Club will provide a cash bar for refreshments and a wide screen TV for the sporting fans that wish to keep abreast of the Sox and Patriots. The Odd Fellows will provide a light dinner of burgers & dogs at 3:30 PM from the grill. Many thanks to the Sportsman Club for the use of their facility for this event.

Register and prepay: http://www.franklinmassoddfellows.org/cornhole2021/ 

Download copy of flyer as a reminder:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eWk1nWaR34DZLenQ4HpUuo8H-GEwMN3d/view?usp=sharing

Cornhole Tournament scheduled for Oct 17, 2021

FM #609 - Community Preservation Committee Meeting - 09/21/21 (audio)

FM #609 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 609 in the series. 

This shares the Community Preservation Committee meeting that was held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid mode; committee members present were in the Council Chambers, along with some public participants and the Town Administration staff. Others were able to via the Zoom conference bridge. 

Links to the meeting agenda and my notes are in the show notes. The meeting recording runs about fifty minutes (~50 mins).  Let’s listen to the Community Preservation Committee  meeting for Sep 21

** Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/083c2b2f-c461-41ca-8e6a-0e7a3c453b74

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Meeting agenda  (including connection info) ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/agenda/cpc-agenda-4 

My notes captured via Twitter and shared here in summary form

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/recap-community-preservation-committee.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/

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"

 

Questions on housing being answered by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen

4th Annual Car Show - Sunday, Sep 26, 2021

The Rotary Club of Franklin MA is preparing for our 4th Annual Car Show, on Sept 26, 2021 at Dean College Campus Center. Auto Entry is $15 and Spectators can enter for FREE.

There will be music and plenty of different cars and trucks to see. Fun for the entire family.

Car show flyer ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iY9ctMfaOab0xz8_eowab-XNEsUmbUf5/view?usp=sharing

Rotary Club of Franklin MA - Car Show - Sunday 9-26-21

MA Public Health reminds us to practice self-care and support your mental health; Boston announces pilot program

"It's more important than ever to practice self-care and support your mental health. Relax, stay socially connected at a safe distance, and take a deep breath. 

If you're in a crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. #StopSuicide" https://t.co/745s6GoH8i

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MassDPH/status/1440380331077496835?s=03

Mass. Public Health reminds us to practice self-care and support your mental health

Franklin participates in a grant program with Medway to implement this support for 911 calls and now Boston is starting a pilot program.

"Amid a nationwide push to rethink policing strategies and reduce the use of force when possible, a new Boston program seeks to scale back police involvement in 911 mental-health calls.

Last month, Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced a pilot program encouraging greater use of mental-health workers, EMTs and trained community members during 911 mental health calls. In a city that received 10,000 such calls last year, officials are seeking to de-escalate fragile mental-health interactions while easing the strain on police resources.

“This mental-health response will help us evaluate how to deliver the best possible response for our residents when they are in crisis,” Janey said during an Aug. 5 press conference. “These investments will help connect residents and their families with the care they need. They will also help us send officers to where they are needed most.”

Continue reading online 
https://www.mma.org/boston-launches-pilot-program-to-address-911-mental-health-calls/

Grant announced in 2018
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/08/franklin-and-medway-police-receive-jail.html

Franklin Police in its Annual Report section for 2020 touted the program

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/08/franklin-annual-report-2020-police.html 

Franklin Cultural Council Grant Funding Opens for 2022

Now accepting applications for 2022 grant funding! 

View this email in your browser It's grant season again! The FCC is accepting applications now through October 15th, 2021. Please apply here: https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com Funding available for projects and events in the arts, humanities and sciences! All programming must benefit the community of Franklin, MA. Grant proposals should also include a letter of commitment from the venue (i.e. a letter from the Franklin Public Library stating they have spoken to you and agree to host you on XXX date).  We are looking forward to reading your proposals! Please email us with questions if needed!  Kaye Kelly Copyright © 2021 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Franklin Cultural Council 355 East Central Street Franklin, Ma 02038

Franklin United Methodist: Trunk or treat - Oct 30, 4 - 6 PM

"Franklin UMC is hosting a trunk or treat again this year.  Mark your calendars for October 30 from 4-6 m!  This is an outdoor event.

If you or your business or organization would like to decorate a trunk and handout candy, please message the church or call the church office (508-528-1092)."

Follow the event on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/events/246500124067920/

Franklin United Methodist: Trunk or treat - Oct 30, 4 - 6 PM

Franklin Turkey Trot - Nov 25, 2021 - Registration is Open

The 10th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot registration is OPEN! 

Please visit www.franklinturkeytrot.org for race information and registration. 

Free t-shirts to the first 100 to register.  Also, please let us know if you are interested in being a race sponsor.

Thanks!

--

Krystal Whitmore

Race Director

www.franklinturkeytrot.org

Franklin Matter is proud to help sponsor this event 

Franklin Turkey Trot - Nov 25, 2021 - Registration is Open

Recap: Community Preservation Committee - historical tour scheduled, housing and zoning discussed

Quick Recap:

• Tour of Red Brick and Historical Museum scheduled for Sep 29, Oct 1, formal agenda with details to be published soon to cover open meeting requirements
• Update on 215 Prospect St with appraisal by town provided to owner/developer this week. They may accept or choose a 2nd view
• Amy Love, Town Planner, provides update on housing plan as shared in this past summer's meeting
• After roundabout discussion on zoning and development and affordable as a component of, meeting adjourns

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting live via the Zoom conference bridge.
 
The Twitter hashtag can be found online  #cpc0921  
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23cpc0921&src=typeahead_click  
 
Agenda doc (including connection info) ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/agenda/cpc-agenda-4 
 

• Community preservation committee meeting. live reporting underway #cpc0921
  
• Tour of Red Brick and Historical Museum scheduled for Sep 29, Oct 1, formal agenda with details to be published soon to cover open meeting reqmts #cpc0921
  
• Update on 215 Prospect St with appraisal by town provided to owner/developer this week. They may accept or choose a 2nd view. #cpc0921 stay tuned as this develops
  
• Affordable housing update for tonight key item, links available in agenda doc #cpc0921 https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/agenda/cpc-agenda-4 
  
• Franklin ridge project single biggest affordable housing priority for Town #cpc0921
  
• Amy Love, Town Planner, provides update on housing plan as shared in summer meeting #cpc0921
  
• July meeting and audio link on housing plan for reference -> https://franklinmatters.org/2021/07/fm-580-community-conversation-on.html?m=1 #cpc0921
  
• Questions on housing being answered by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen #cpc0921
  
• Another tease of MAPC participating in Oct 2 Harvest Festival to solicit input for planning purposes. Prior one was in last week's EDC meeting #cpc0921
  
• After roundabout discussion on zoning and development and affordable as a component of, meeting adjourns #cpc0921
  
• Hopefully CPC is now more informed and armed for good questions as this housing discussion will continue The HPP is up for Planning Board public hearing on 9/27, and at sometime to Town Council for their hearing and approval before sending HPP to state #cpc0921
  
• Check out the HPP. Does it have enough for Franklin to address our housing needs? https://franklinma.gov/planning-community-development/files/preliminary-final-2021-housing-production-plan #cpc0921
  

 
Audio recording of meeting to be available in couple of days

Questions on housing being answered by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen

FM #608 - Planning Board Candidate - Beth Wierling - 09/16/21 (audio)

FM #608 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 608 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with candidate for Planning Board Beth Wierling. 

This is one of a series of conversations with candidates for the Franklin Election on Nov 2, 2021. I do this to provide Franklin, MA voters with accurate and timely information that they can use to cast an informed vote. Publication of the answers or interview responses does not constitute an endorsement of this or any candidate.

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 Planning Board.

Our conversation runs about 14 minutes, so let’s listen to my interview with Beth Wierling.  ** Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/77621d30-6e5a-4e0b-a04e-29e5a9b710a1

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

Candidate page ->  https://www.bethwierling.com/   

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

Beth Wierling (Twitter profile image)

FHS field hockey, volleyball, and both cross country teams post wins on Tuesday

Via @HockomockSports  and Twitter we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Tuesday, Sep 21, 2021

Field Hockey = Taunton, 0 @ Franklin, 9 – Final 

– Franklin scored three goals inside a six minute span in the first quarter to set the tone and the Panthers never looked back in a win over visiting Taunton. Kaitlyn Carney, Sydney Rogan, and Payten Crandall all scored for Franklin with the latter also assisting on the second goal. Carney went on to add three more goals, two assisted by Emily Carney in the third quarter. Shaw Downing and Haley Wernig also had first half goals while Sophia Cuneo tacked on a goal in the fourth quarter. Megan Sullivan had the shutout in net for the hosts.

Volleyball = Taunton, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 

– Franklin senior Cailyn Mackintosh did it all to lead the Panthers to a win at home, a 3-0 sweep (25-11, 25-9, 25-20) over Taunton. Mackintosh had 21 assists, 10 digs, four aces, and three kills in a strong all-around performance while sophomore Taylor Lacerda added 10 kills an an ace in the win.

Boys Cross-Country = Franklin, 20 @ Attleboro, 43 – Final 

– Attleboro’s Lee Casstevens won the race but the next seven runners to cross the finish line were all Panthers. Casstevens crossed at 17:15 for first overall followed by Franklin’s Griffin Sieczkiewicz in second and Clancy Golden in third. Stephen Rontiris, Tyler Apicella, Michael Farrow, Connor Kucich, and Will Boozang all finished in order to round out the top eight spots.

"Great First Win! FHS XC defeats Attleboro 20-40!

Baton to Boozang for hard work, 30 second PR, and top 7 finish.

Top 7 Finishers:

Sieczkiewicz 18:18 Golden 18:34 Rontiris 19:09 Apicella 19:22 Farrow 19:26 Kucich 19:29 Boozang 19:31 https://t.co/sMLfVYt3z6"

(https://twitter.com/FHSPanthersTF/status/1440435911385223177?s=03)

Girls Cross-Country = Franklin, 15 @ Attleboro, 50 – Final 

– It was a clean sweep for the Panthers with their five scorers taking the first five spots in the race. Abigail Baker was first overall followed by Fiona Morrison, Carli Walbert, Alex Batla, and Vivie Loukota to found out the top five.

Golf = Canton, 151 @ Franklin, 166 – Final 

– All four of Canton’s scorers shot 40 or better on the road at Franklin Country Club, leading the Bulldogs to a non-league win. Conor Hunter was the match medalist, shooting a low-round of 35 to pace the visitors. Will Gefteas added a 36 in the win while both Mike Leonetti and Nate MacDonald shot 40. CJ Steel fired a team-low round of 40 for the Panthers, Brendan Collins and Tyler O’Brien each shot a 41, and Liam Lewandowski came in with a round of 44.

For other results around the Hockomock League

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

Boys Cross-Country = Franklin, 20 @ Attleboro, 43 – Final 

Blessing of the Pets - Sunday, Sep 26, 2021

Love your pet? Come to St. John’s Episcopal Church for a special Blessing of the Pets on Sunday, September 26 during the 10am worship service on the front lawn of the church ... in the pumpkin patch. 

The Rev. Kathy McAdams will lead the Sunday service that includes a special blessing for all pets in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who is associated with the patronage of animals and the natural environment. Bring your dog, cat, bird, goat or whomever is your beloved pet (on a leash or in a carrier, please). Favorite stuffed animals and photos of pets are welcome too!

Everyone is invited. 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin, MA

For more information:
Call 508-528-2387
Like us on Facebook: St John’s Episcopal Church
On Twitter   @FranklinStJohns
View www.stjohnsfranklinma.org 

Blessing of the Pets - Sunday, Sep 26, 2021

Franklin Farmers Market announces kids sing-along band to appear Friday, Sep 24

We are excited to have The Stacey Peasley Band with us on Friday for a kids sing-along.  

There will be 2 shows, starting at 3:15 and 4:15 PM.  

Sponsored by S&L Therapy

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFarmersMarketMA/posts/4599872623406019

Farmers Market announces kids sing-along band to appear Friday, Sep 24

Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) with reference points on shared streets and shared use paths

With our input sought for the Complete Streets Discussion tonight, here are a couple of pieces of background info on the program and its related programs. Agenda document with participation info for the discussion found here =>  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/complete-streets-public-discussion-sep.html

Reference 1

There are 846 miles of shared use paths in Massachusetts. Learn more about MassDOT's shared use path investments in the 2021 Bicycle and Pedestrian Update #SharedUsePaths https://t.co/PWmT5YCyWW

Shared from Twitter ->  https://t.co/mZC8EEkDmW

There are 846 miles of shared use paths in MA

Reference 2

The @MassDOT Shared Streets & Spaces program encourages planners and local leaders to rethink how we use pavement. Prioritizing space for dining, parks and visual arts promotes economic development and quality of life in communities all across MA. #BuildBackBetter #mapoli https://t.co/5QsShVsYPW

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/T4MASS/status/1440311515861565454?s=03

@MassDOT Shared Streets & Spaces program encourages planners and local leaders to rethink how we use pavement.

Policy Sub Committee Meeting - Sep 22, 2021

Policy Sub Committee Meeting

Municipal Building - Training Room (Virtual Link in Agenda)

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

I. Electronic Distribution of Approved Policies

1. none

II. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee

A. none

III. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item

A. EBCFA Masks-Face Coverings

B. Review of G policies: GBJ, GCA, GCBC, GCD, GCQF

C. Continued review of Policy Section G

Agenda doc with remote connection info ->  
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/9_22_21_policy_subcom_posting_agenda_.pdf

Policy Sub Committee Meeting - Sep 22, 2021

Mass Alliance: Grassroots Organizing Academy - registration is open

Coming up!! Less than two days to register!! We especially want to encourage college students and young activists to register. 

We have scholarships available to make this more accessible for all!!

https://t.co/Z4RhM4DUrI

Registration form ->   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1sdiQpq9eoysARgxr9catvTfR4MBZqGXkhMIMpe6vfKX4-w/viewform

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/massalliance/status/1440453638258786314?s=03

Mass Alliance: Grassroots Organizing Academy - registration is open