FM #614 - Planning Board Candidate Jennifer Williams - 09/22/21 (audio)

FM #614 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 614 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with candidate for Planning Board Jennifer Williams.  

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 20 minutes, so let’s listen to my interview with Jennifer Williams. Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c7452164-ff42-4192-908c-bd6ad1fd2b44

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

Candidate page ->  https://sites.google.com/view/jenniferwilliamsforfranklin

Facebook page -> https://www.facebook.com/JenniferWilliamsforFranklin 

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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Planning Board Candidate Jennifer Williams

October events at the Franklin Historical Museum

The museum is happy to once again be participating in the annual Harvest Festival, Saturday, October 2. The museum will have a display of photographs depicting farms, farm life, animals, gardens and harvesting. The series of photographs from early 20th century Franklin, is from the private collection of Franklin photographer Nathan Wales’ images. The museum is also happy to be host vintage cars from the local car club, the Red Devils. We will serve apple cider and cookies on the porch. The Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum will have a table out front selling Christmas Ornaments from the gift shop. We look forward to you stopping by!

We’re very excited to have author Stephen Puleo return for our Second Sunday Speaker Series on October 10. Steve’s recently released book, Voyage of Mercy will be the topic of his presentation. Thousands of ships left Ireland during the potato famine in the late 1840s, transporting the starving and destitute away from their homeland. The first to sail in the other direction was the USS Jamestown, a converted warship stripped of its guns and committed to the peaceful delivery of food, clothing, and supplies.  The USS Jamestown, the Irish famine, and the remarkable story of America’s first humanitarian mission. Join us for this compelling presentation. Doors open at 1:00PM. Presentation to start by 1:15PM. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum.

The museum is open Thursday evenings 5 PM - 7 PM; Saturdays 10 AM - 1 PM and Sundays 1 PM - 4 PM. Visit our giftshop for fun and unique Franklin gift items. We are wheelchair accessible and admission is always free. Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street. 

October events at the Franklin Historical Museum

FHS girls soccer tie 1-1 with Foxboro on Tuesday

Via @HockomockSports  we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Tuesday, Sep 28, 2021   

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Foxboro, 1 – Final 
– Franklin and Foxboro each scored in the final 10 minutes of the game to walk away with a point apiece. Foxboro created a number of scoring chances, especially in the first half, but Franklin keeper Rachel Welch had a big game to help keep the Panthers close in what was a hard-fought game from both sides. After both teams struck the woodwork in the second half, Erin Foley got the opener. A Jordan Carman free kick deflected off Kailee McCabe in front of goal and fell to the sophomore midfielder to knock it in. With three minutes remaining, Stella Regan got the equalizer, finishing off an assist from Lily Deforge to secure the draw. Foxboro coach Katie Stalcup said, “It was a well fought game on both ends. I am proud of how hard my team fought the entire game.” Franklin coach Jodi Klein added, “Fantastic, competitive game from two very evenly matched teams. Both teams left everything on the field today.”

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-28-21/

FHS girls soccer tie 1-1 with Foxboro on Tuesday

FHS PCC - Letter from Mr. Hanna - FHS Response To Hate Speech Graffiti

09/28/21

Dear Franklin High School Community,

I am deeply saddened to inform you that last week, graffiti saying “I Hate Gay People” and additional insensitive images were found scrawled into an exterior door on the East side of our building.  The graffiti was promptly removed and an investigation was immediately initiated.  Throughout the week we followed leads.  Through an exhaustive search, we were able to identify these individuals who are being held accountable.  I believe it is important to note that this was not done by an FHS student.  We will take appropriate steps to remedy the negative impact of these acts on the school community and restore a sense of safety and support for all.  

The fact that this graffiti was found at Franklin High School is far beyond disappointing.  It is extremely troubling and highly inconsistent with the inclusive culture we are committed to creating at Franklin High School.   Franklin High School is no place for hate.   I pledge to you continued vigilance in promoting and supporting a positive, hate-free, and safe school environment.  Last week, I presented the Franklin High School school improvement goals at the FPS school committee meeting and shared our plans to thoughtfully incorporate areas of diversity and inclusion into our daily lesson plans and long term unit designs.  

In response to this incident, we have reached out to SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Awareness Club), the Diversity Awareness Club, and the World of Difference Peer Leaders, to offer support and invite them to join us in raising awareness and provide opportunities for critical conversations and healing among students. Counselors are available to talk to any individual student wishing for support in the current moment.

Lastly, I’d like to thank the reporters who brought this to our attention.  It takes courage to call out acts of hate and it is a critical part of our growth as a truly safe and inclusive community.   As we move forward from this incident, please know that we are deeply committed to the goals that all students are safe and that all students develop empathy and respect for others. 

Respectfully,

Joshua Hanna

https://t.co/h0M1oZ5cPA - Letter from Mr. Hanna

(https://twitter.com/FHS_PCC/status/1442970624129998848?s=03)

FHS PCC - Letter from Mr. Hanna - FHS Response To Hate Speech Graffiti

New Fall Offerings at Expressions Enrichment

New Fall Offering & Events at Expression Enrichment

New October Arts & Crafts Class

4 Week Session Runs October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd from 6-8pm

Drop off your kids and have a date night! We will be doing Halloween themed activities and provide dinner. This is suitable for ages 6-12  and you must Register in advance online. Cost is $250 which includes all materials and dinner.

Wednesday Night Creative Arts Class for Adults

Come express your creativity through the arts. Local artists Dana Matthews and Jane Orella will alternate evenings to create autumn themed projects using different mediums.

Runs October 6th - November 17th from 7-9, 7 week session

Cost is $225 which includes all materials. Must register in advance online

Pumpkin Flower Arranging Adult Workshop

Saturdays 10/16 and 11/20 1-3pm

Express your inner floral designer with professional local floral designer Kathy Montesanti

Have you ever used a pumpkin for a vase? She will show you how in this fun, no stress workshop. Learn the basics of mechanics for stability and to hold flowers in place. The guesswork of where to place flowers and greens will be revealed. You'll be proud to take home the beautiful design you've created or give it as a gift. 

Cost: $50 includes all materials. Must register in advance online.

Halloween Tween/Teen Costume Party

Friday, October 29th, 7-9 pm

Calling all kids ages 10-15, join us for a fun costume party with a face painter, music, and a haunted house. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: $20 Must register in advance online

Sewing Sundays Brunch Bunch

For All ages young or old. Come join our amazing seamstress Allison Strout to create some fun sewing projects. Runs for 4 weeks from 11am-1pm beginning October 3rd.

Cost: $225 includes materials. Must register in advance online.

Sessions for Franklin No School and Early Release Days.

We offer drop off station based programs on these days. Must register in advance online.

For more information and to register visit our website at www.expressions-enrichment.com.

New Fall Offerings at Expressions Enrichment 

Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Sep 29 & Oct 2, 2021

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio schedule for this week Sep 29 and Oct 2, 2021:

• Two Town Council candidate interviews combined for airplay on Wednesday at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Tom Mercer and Cobi Frongillo
• The most recent “Talk Franklin” is combined with Planning Board candidate Jennifer Williams for airplay on Wednesday at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM 

 

On Saturday both shows replay

• Town Council candidates - Tom Mercer and Cobi Frongillo at 9:00 AM
• “Talk Franklin” & Planning Board candidate Jennifer Williams at 3:00 PM

And if you can't listen to the radio schedule, the podcast (on-demand) version is available.

Individual candidate audio files

• Cobi Frongillo - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/fm-611-town-council-candidate-cobi.html
• Tom Mercer - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/fm-612-town-council-candidate-tom.html
• Jennifer Williams -  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/fm-613-planning-board-candidate.html

"Talk Franklin" = https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/town-administrator-jamie-hellen-with.html

You can also find all episodes at https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/fm-podcasts.html  or within your favorite podcast player

Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Sep 29 & Oct 2, 2021

FM #615 - Franklin (MA) Planning Board Meeting - 09/27/21 (audio)

FM #615 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 615 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin, MA Planning Board meeting held on Monday, September 27, 2021. The recording was captured via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Quick Recap:

• Public hearing on 40 Alpine Row discusses multiple updates and continues to Oct 18 (in recording at approx. 38 seconds)

• Public hearing on 5 Fisher St discusses multiple items and continues to Oct 18 (in recording at approx. 21 minutes)

• Public hearing on Housing Production Plan (HPP), after clarifications on the "plan" as being Town based/Town controlled (not State), still requiring much work to make happen, and that the Planning Board would still "get a bite at the apple", the HPP is approved 5-0 roll call vote  (in recording at approx. 46 minutes)

• Site plan modification request to split 2 plots into 3 approved by 5-0 vote via roll call  (in recording at approx. 1 hour 11 minutes)

• Citizen comment on complete streets (begin approx. 1 hour 19 minutes)

 Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 1 hour and 36 minutes, so let’s listen to the Planning Board meeting of Sep 27. Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/048d7b83-9e78-43fc-bfae-c5ebf1650595

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Planning Board agenda:

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/september_27_2021_agenda.pdf 

Planning board meeting documents:

https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/events/331296 

 

My notes taken via Twitter during the meeting can be found

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/planning-board-recap-92721-housing.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"

 

FM #615 - Franklin (MA) Planning Board Meeting

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen with another "Talk Franklin" episode - 09/24/21(audio)

FM #613 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 613 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing Communication Specialist Lily Rivera. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about: 

• Community Preservation Committee

• 215 Prospect St Chap 61 process

• Complete Streets

• Cultural Festival

• Harvest Festival

• Housing Production Plan – Planning Board – 9/27

• Oct 6 – Town Council joint session with School Committee

 

Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Lily.

** Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c717bcfd-8bb7-4040-b371-518b49230af0

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Community Preservation Committee

• Agenda - 9/29  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2021-09-29_cpc_agenda_3.pdf 

• Agenda - 10/4 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2021-10-01_cpc_agenda_1.pdf 

Harvest Festival scheduled for October  https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2021/04/harvest-festival-scheduled-for-october.html 

Housing Production Plan (revised draft) 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/preliminary_final_housing_production_plan_-_august_2021.pdf 

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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"

 

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen with another "Talk Franklin" episode -  09/24/21(audio)

See You This Weekend! - Harvest Festival - Oct 2

Harvest Festival October 2

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FHS boys soccer, field hockey, volleyball, and golf teams all post wins on Monday

Via @HockomockSports  and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Sep 27, 2021  

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

– In a well-played, hard fought match, it was the Franklin Panthers that secured two points after converting a late chance from the penalty spot. Sean O’Leary earned the pen in the 76th minute and senior Terry O’Neill stepped up and buried his shot for the lone goal of the game. Foxboro goalie Derek Axon received high praise from Franklin coach Fran Bositis for his strong play (12 saves) in net.

Field Hockey = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 8 – Final

– Franklin built a three-goal lead by halftime then pumped in five more after the break as the Panthers stayed red-hot on offense in a win over Mansfield. Haley Wernig and Delaney Hess (first varsity goal) each scored two goals to lead the attack while Raena Crandall, Emily Carney, Kaitlyn Carney, and Ella Mahoney (first varsity goal) all scored once in the win. Shaw Downing, Kaeley Dubriske, Kendall Jones, and Kiera Kotwicki all recorded assists in the win.

Volleyball = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final

– Franklin got off to a strong start and then fended off a strong fight from the Hornets for a 3-0 sweep (25-10, 25-23, 25-22). Sophomore Taylor Lacerda recoded nine digs, eight kills, and two aces in the win while Brigid Earley added six kills and four blocks for Franklin. For Mansfield, Lexi Scibilia notched six blocks and a kill, sophomore Elyssa Buchanan added six kills, and Julia Kelly finished with four kills and four digs.

Golf = Franklin, 151 @ Attleboro, 152 – Final

"Great win against a very tough Attleboro team on their turf.  Lowest score of the season and first time all 4 in the 30's.

Congrats to both Brendan and Curren Collins for first rounds in 30s this season.

Ryder Cup moment on that chip in by Tyler O'Brien!!!!!

Obrien-35

B.Collins:-38

C. Collins-39

Steel-39"  https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1442602402520215555  and https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1442624010676805632

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-27-21/

For FHS Sports updates via Twitter, check out the list

https://twitter.com/i/lists/823290154886512641

FHS boys soccer, field hockey, volleyball, and golf teams all post wins on Monday