Strong Towns Event @ THE BLACK BOX - 11/15/21 (audio)

FM #661 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 661 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Strong Towns Town Hall event with Congressman Jake Auchincloss, State Rep Jeff Roy, Franklin Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo, and Charles Marohn from Strong Towns. 

The event was held at THE BLACK BOX and broadcast via Franklin TV and Zoom. 

After a round of opening remarks, there is a question and answer period with audience participation. Each question asker identifies themselves so you should be able to follow along.

 

The recording runs about 1  hour and 14 minutes, so let’s listen to the Strong Towns Event on Nov 15, 2021. Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9af1799e-c16d-4b73-8329-74515b343b2f

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My notes from the session

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/11/recap-strong-towns-event-fostering.html 

More about Strong Towns can be found online -> https://www.strongtowns.org/

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FHS field hockey end season in final four loss to #1 seed Andover

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the recap for Franklin's field hockey final four match vs. Andover. The season ends with a 5-0 loss.

"Andover had been in the state semifinal in three of the past four seasons and won the 2017 state title. With nine seniors on the roster, the Golden Warriors had plenty of experience to call on, particularly at this late stage of the season. In contrast, Franklin started four freshmen and were making the Panthers were making their first state semifinal appearance.

Experience paid off in Tuesday night’s semifinal at Burlington High, as top-seeded Andover booked a return to the final with a dominating 5-0 win. The Golden Warriors will face No. 2 seed Walpole. It wasn’t the ending that Franklin (20-2-0) had hoped for, but while head coach Michelle Hess was speaking after the game, in the background the Panthers were reminding themselves that this was a historic run, and one to build on for the future.

“They’re very highly skilled,” Hess said of Andover. “We knew coming in that they were going to be skilled and fast, super fast. I think the one thing that I was a little disappointed in was they were able to get us frazzled and we weren’t able to play our game and execute and I think the frustration level got a little high for us.”

Continue reading the match recap ->

https://hockomocksports.com/historic-tourney-run-ends-in-semifinal-for-franklin-field-hockey/

For a photo gallery from this game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2021-2022/Fall-2021/Franklin-Andover-Field-Hockey-11-16-21/

Franklin field hockey saw its tournament run in the state semifinal after a 5-0 loss to top seed Andover. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Franklin Public Schools: District Newsletter - November 2021

Plenty to be Thankful for: Keep up with what is happening in Franklin Public Schools!

Franklin Public Schools District Newsletter November 2021 Food Services District Calendar School Committee Transportation 21-22 School Calendar There will be no school November 24th-26th Mamma Mia! The cast and crew of the Franklin High School Theatre Company delivered an outstanding performance of Mamma Mia! Thank you to all who came out to support. Mamma Mia was nothing short of unforgettable. I am so honored I was able to share this experience with such a talented and professional cast.  - Sarah Dumas, 2024 (Donna Sheridan) Performing in the musical Mamma Mia was a challenging yet thrilling experience for me. I had so much fun bonding with the cast and jumping into the role, It was truly the highlight of my high school experience thus far.  -Linnea Remillard, 2022, Tanya Chesham-Leigh Throughout the rehearsal process, Mamma Mia was referred to as "a party on stage." This is a party I never wanted to end, a home I never want to leave, and a family I never want to say goodbye to. Joe Maple, Class of 2022, Harry Bright Parmenter Mural Unveiled Parmenter School's Artist in Residence Bren Bataclan has worked with students and staff to create a colorful and unique mural that visually expresses Parmenter's core values of caring, inclusion, respect, courage, leadership, and effort. Together, they have conceptualized and created various symbols to represent our school's values and our community as a whole. Bren will be back in Franklin in December for a mural residency at Jefferson Elementary School. Special thanks to Mrs. Vulfovich and Ms.Whelan for their work on this project! Panther Pride: Sports Spotlight Franklin athletics are on fire! Our student athletes & athletic staff have been hard at work. Congratulations to all our Fall Sports teams on an great season thus far! Upcoming games Franklin Football - Final Four - vs. Springfield Central 11/20, 11am @ Shrewsbury High Volleyball - Final Four - vs. Needham 11/17, 5pm @ Milton High Field Hockey - Final Four -next game vs. Andover 11/16, 7pm @Burlington High Varsity Cheer - 2nd at regionals - State Meet 11/21,10am @ Worcester State Show up and show out! Note that tickets will no longer be sold at the door. Purchase your MIAA tickets to electronically via GoFan here. Coffee & Conversation is back! FPS Families are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Sara Ahern for a morning coffee and conversation this Wednesday, Nov. 17th at 7am. Access event details here. Our Interventionists provide classroom and small group instructional support to students as planned and directed by literacy and math specialists. Their specialized interventions are based on data analysis and targeted for specific learning needs. Thank you for all that you do! Critical Conversations: Identifying and addressing mental health and substance use among families and within our community The Substance Abuse Task Force has partnered with the Safe Coalition to host a panel centered around mental health and substance use. Following the panel discussion will be a Q&A, breakout sessions and a "hidden in pain sight" exercise. Learn more about our panelists here. As always, we are thankful to have our FPS Families, Faculty, Staff and Franklin Community! Franklin Public Schools www.franklinps.net

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Reminder: Franklin Interfaith Council schedules Thanksgiving Service - Nov 21

The Franklin Interfaith Council announces its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service for the community. Everyone is welcome! Please join us on Sunday, November 21 at 7 PM at St Mary’s Catholic Parish, 1 Church Square (masks required) and live streamed at stmarysfranklin.org, then  click Live-stream Masses.

This year, the service features preacher Rev. Dr. Marylayna Schmidt, Interim Minister at Franklin Federated Church, and live performance by the Interfaith Choir, directed by Mary Diehl of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection will benefit Gilly’s House addiction treatment center in Wrentham (gillyshouse.com).

The Franklin Interfaith Council is an organization whose membership is composed of faith communities in the town of Franklin, Massachusetts. It addresses the various needs of its community by recognizing the power of faith as defined by the individual spiritual traditions.  However, it is these same traditions that unite us in the common goal to initiate and sponsor activities that enrich and challenge the citizens of Franklin. 

The intent of the council is to sensitize the Franklin community to issues of deprivation and social injustice, and to promote tolerance and understanding through shared worship, programs, performances, and publications, and to bring the understanding of our faith traditions to bear on these issues. Additionally, through these same devices, the council seeks to acknowledge and celebrate both the diversity and the common values existing within the community. The council is a nonprofit organization that has as its primary purpose the betterment of the community it serves.

Participating Houses of Worship :

●      First Universalist Society in Franklin

●      St. John’s Episcopal Church

●      Temple Etz Chaim

●      St. Mary’s Catholic Parish

●      Franklin Federated Church

●      Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

●       Franklin United Methodist Church

For more information, go to www.FranklinInterfaith.org or on Facebook:  Franklin Interfaith Council. 

Franklin Interfaith Council schedules Thanksgiving Service - Nov 21

Get your Franklin questions answered - Franklin Matters Q&A - Nov 18

Event Date:  Thursday, November 18, 2021 - 1:00 PM

Join Steve Sherlock at the Franklin Senior Center or on Zoom as he discusses all things Franklin. Bring your questions! To join via Zoom: 

Join Zoom Meeting  ->  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89150444140?pwd=cytEcDRhTjVVMDJnUk1sZ0pPbW5UUT09

Meeting ID: 891 5044 4140
Passcode: wfpr1029 

Get your Franklin questions answered - Franklin Matters Q&A - Nov 18

Urgent: Public Disclosure of the new FY 2022 Real and Personal Property Valuations - PENDING PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATION

Public Disclosure of the new FY 2022 Real and Personal Property Valuations - PENDING PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATION

Please see the following notice from the Board of Assessors:

The Town of Franklin has completed a revaluation as required by the Department of Revenue and has received permission to disclose the proposed values pending preliminary certification from the DOR.  The Fiscal Year 2022 values are based on the value of property as of January 1, 2021 and were developed analyzing Calendar Year 2020 sales and also income and expense information received for apartment, commercial and industrial properties.  The analysis by the Assessors' Department indicates that over the prior year assessments, single family properties increased in value by about 8%, residential condominiums increased by about 7%, residential vacant land stayed about the same overall, apartments increased by about 22%, commercial property increased by about 11% and industrial property increased by about 10%.

These are preliminary statistical averages.  Some properties increased in value, some properties remained essentially the same in value and some properties decreased in value.  Some properties have a substantial increase in value due to additions and/or renovations to the property or due to corrections in the property data descriptions resulting from a review, a re-measure and/or a re-inspection in the course of our town-wide cyclical review and revaluation programs.

From November 17, 2021 to November 23, 2021 real and personal property values are available for review at the Franklin Municipal Building during normal business hours from 8 AM to 4 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 AM to 6 PM on Wednesday, and 8 AM to 1 PM on Friday.  A listing alphabetically by street address is available.  Real property values by Location, Owner or Parcel ID are available on the Town's website at www.franklinma.gov under Departments, then Board of Assessors and then select FY 2022 Proposed Real Estate Assessments.

Any taxpayer who is concerned with the accuracy of the valuation of their property should contact the staff at the Assessors' Office at the Franklin Municipal Building (508) 520-4920. Remember in accordance with Massachusetts General Law that these assessed values represent property values as of January 1, 2021 based primarily on Calendar Year 2020 actual market data and not the current or any projected future property market indicators.

At the end of the public disclosure period, we will request final certification of the FY 2022 revaluation assessment program from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Please note that this is pending Preliminary Certification from.

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/alerts/franklin_fiscal_year_2022_public_disclosure_-_press_release.11.16.2021.docx.pdf

Visit the Town of Franklin Assessors page to inquire on your property ->  http://franklin.patriotproperties.com/default.asp?br=exp&vr=6

Urgent: Public Disclosure of the new FY 2022 Real and Personal Property Valuations

Have you registered for the Turkey Trot yet?

The Franklin Food Pantry is pleased to announce that the annual Franklin Turkey Trot is back in-person on Thanksgiving, November 25, 2021 at 8:00 AM and is celebrating its ten year anniversary! The 5K starts at 91 Jordan Road, Franklin, MA and follows a lollipop route in a local neighborhood.

The registration fee goes directly to the Franklin Food Pantry, keeping donations local to help feed those in need. Participants can register online here. Due to COVID restrictions, the Franklin Food Pantry will not be able to accept food donations instead of the fee. Thank you for understanding this change in policy. Runners can also purchase a t-shirt directly from the registration page to commemorate their experience.

“In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Pantry has shifted its distribution model to meet our neighbors’ changing needs for food and services. This month, we are moving to a hybrid distribution model, offering both in-person and drive-up distribution. We have added home delivery and mobile pantries to reach our neighbors who cannot come to us and increased office hours to assist neighbors who may need more than food,” said Tina Powderly, Executive Director for the Franklin Food Pantry. “We are so grateful for the continued tradition of the Franklin Turkey Trot to help fund our many services. These programs help us provide hunger relief to our community, especially during these
challenging times.”

Registration link -> https://raceroster.com/events/2021/51698/franklin-turkey-trot-5k

Race web page for info on the race, course, etc. ->   http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org/

About the Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,000 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. As a private, nonprofit organization, we depend on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and other strategic partners. We are grateful for our many partnerships, including that with the Greater Boston Food Bank, that allow us to achieve greater buying power and lower our costs. Donations and grants fund our food purchases, keep our lights on, and put gas in our food truck. Other programs include home delivery, Weekend Backpack Program for Franklin school children in need, mobile pantry, emergency food bags and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 43 W. Central St. in Franklin on Route 140 across from the Franklin Fire Station. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.

The pack is off and running in the 2019 Franklin 5K Turkey Trot

Franklin Historical Museum - Winter Hours Reminder

As the days grow shorter and colder the museum has switched to our Winter schedule. 

We’re open weekends only, Saturday mornings 10AM-1PM and Sunday afternoons 1PM-4PM.  

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and visit our website Franklinmuseum1778.com for event schedules and updates. We are ADA compliant and admission is always free.

Franklin Historical Museum - Winter Hours Reminder

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Nov 17 and Nov 20, 2021

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio schedule for this week: Wednesday, Nov 17 and Saturday, Nov 20, 2021:

• Town Council Quarterbacking session with Chair Tom Mercer is scheduled Wednesday at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM 
• The recent "Talk Franklin" episode with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing/Communication Specialist Lily Rivera is scheduled for airplay on Wednesday at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM 

On Saturday both shows replay

• 9:00 AM => Town Council Quarterbacking session with Chair Tom Mercer
• 3:00 PM => "Talk Franklin" episode of Nov 15, 2021

Where can I listen to wfpr.fm?

• wfpr.fm is available anywhere in your internet browser at wfpr.fm and in the local Franklin, MA radio dial on the FM band at 102.9.

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

• Town Council Quarterbacking session with Chair Tom Mercer -   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/11/town-council-quarterbacking-111221-audio.html
• "Talk Franklin" with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen -   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/11/talk-franklin-strong-towns-fy-2022.html

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

The wfpr.fm Franklin Matters Radio show schedule for Nov 17 and Nov 20, 2021