Franklin Matters

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, March 1, 2022

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 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Sons & Daughters of Italy: Paolo DiGregorio

9:00 am It Takes A Village: 40 Percent Club

10:00 am Frank Presents: State House Pt. 3

11:30 am Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 1

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

3:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 7

4:00 pm The Only Cure Is Education

4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 1 - Tweed funk

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Common and Emerging Diseases

8:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Jeff Roy

Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

8:30 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 01-29-19

12:30 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: 40 Percent Club

3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Canton 02-22-22

4:31 pm Public School Concert: FHS Concert Night 2019

6:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v St. John's Prep 02-16-22

8:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v King Philip 02-18-22

10:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Mansfield 02-11-22

Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee: 02-08-22

11:30 am School Committee: 02-16-22: Face Coverings

2:00 pm School Committee: 02-08-22

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Monday, February 28, 2022

FHS Theatre: Did you get your tickets to Cave Dream?

WHY WAIT UNTIL OPENING NIGHT?

Purchase tickets online today—it's quick and easy!

Cave Dream
Presented By Franklin High School Theatre Company

Mar 18, 2022, 7:00 PM

BUY TICKETS

Franklin High School
218 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038

Visit here for more information -> https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/franklin-high-school-theatre-company/cave-dream-34655

TICKETING BY

On The Stage · 254 West 54th Street, 13th Floor · New York, NY 10019 · USA

FHS Varsity & JV Cheerleaders = 2022 Hockomock Winter Season Champions

2022 Hockomock Winter Season Champions!

Both Varsity & JV programs!

https://t.co/tLXYRi1eXD

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1497988882268188673

FHS Varsity & JV Cheerleaders = 2022 Hockomock Winter Season Champions

HockomockSports.com: "Franklin’s Noviello Aims to Ace Final Season at Fairfield"

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides a profile of FHS alumni Jake Noviello, now playing baseball for Fairfield University.

"How do you follow up a historic season? Former Franklin star Jake Noviello admits that he gets questioned about it a lot on the Fairfield campus. After winning 39 games last spring, becoming the first MAAC team to earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, beating Arizona State, and reaching the program’s first regional final, what do the Stags do for an encore?
“People at school keep asking me are you guys going to be undefeated again and I keep saying probably not,” Noviello, a senior pitcher, said with a laugh, “but I think the best way to try and get back to where we were is to not focus on the big picture but just compete every day at practice. Do everything you can to just win.”
It isn’t just the team success that will be difficult to replicate. Noviello went 9-0 as a starter last season, tying the program record for wins and leading the conference. He was named to the All-MAAC First Team and All-Tournament Team and the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region Second Team. His 1.47 ERA led the MAAC, was fourth-best in the nation, and was the second lowest in program history. He also led the MAAC and was top 10 in the country in WHIP (0.88) and walks per nine innings (1.20)."

Continue reading the article at HockomockSports.com

https://hockomocksports.com/franklins-jake-noviello-aiming-to-ace-final-season-at-fairfield/

The Jake Noviello archive at HockomockSports https://hockomocksports.com/player/jake-noviello/

Follow Jake on Twitter -> https://twitter.com/j_noviello123

Former Franklin standout Jake Noviello and Fairfield head into a new season looking to build on the history they made in 2021’s first-ever run to the regional final. (Fairfield Athletics)

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds collects the fees for Community Preservation Act (CPA)

Dear Friend of the Registry and Registry Stakeholders,

The fees for the Community Preservation Act are set by the State Legislature on land documents recorded here at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. I thought the chart on the reverse side would be of interest to you. It provides an illustration of the funds generated by the Community Preservation Act (CPA) in your community based on recorded real estate filings during the 2021 calendar year.

The Community Preservation Act was signed into law on September 14, 2000. Today there are 187 Massachusetts communities that have adopted this act. 19 communities out of the 28 communities that make up Norfolk County have adopted the law. As of December 31, 2019, fees collected for the Community Preservation Act were increased to $50.00 for most land documents recorded and $30.00 for municipal lien certificates. The Registry of Deeds, at no additional cost to the Commonwealth or local communities, collects these revenues once a land document is recorded and forwards the monies to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue on a monthly basis. The funds forwarded to the Commonwealth are then redistributed back to the communities that have adopted the Community Preservation Act.

As you may or may not be aware the Norfolk Registry of Deeds has been fighting to keep its 2-person permanent onsite direct report Registry IT Technology Department. This department which includes a Registry Chief Information Officer that heads it has been key in implementing technology and modernization initiatives. There are also cyber security and ransomware risks when you look at not just the CPA monies collected but the over 82 million dollars the Norfolk Registry of Deeds collected in calendar year 2021. Please see the attached resolution, as voted by the Town of Millis Select Board.

Please urge the Norfolk County Commissioners to keep the onsite direct report Registry IT Department as to continue to do otherwise is an unsound public policy that is negatively impacting Registry operations and the services it provides. Their contact information is attached along with the representatives to the Norfolk County Advisory Board. The failure to have a permanent onsite Registry CIO and a permanent direct report onsite Registry IT Technology Department is evidently going to be taken up as part of the county budget process. Please contact your Norfolk County Advisory Board members as well as your Select Boards, City Councilors and Mayors who appoint your community’s Norfolk County Advisory Board member to urge keeping the Registry IT Technology Department with a Registry CIO like it has had for well over 35 years.

Thank you for any assistance you can give in this matter. 2021 has certainly been a very challenging year. I wish you and yours a happy and healthy new year in 2022.

Sincerely yours,

William P. O’Donnell

Norfolk County Register of Deeds

NORFOLK COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT (CPA)

SURCHARGES BY TOWN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021

TOWN	TOTAL
AVON	$64,775.00
BELLINGHAM	$257,975.00
BRAINTREE	$460,750.00
BROOKLINE	$605,800.00
CANTON	$359,525.00
COHASSET	$151,925.00
DEDHAM	$338,425.00
DOVER	$94,225.00
FOXBOROUGH	$223,975.00
FRANKLIN	$440,125.00
HOLBROOK	$142,425.00
MEDFIELD	$201,000.00
MEDWAY	$186,850.00
MILLIS	$138,375.00
MILTON	$366,525.00
NEEDHAM	$444,575.00
NORFOLK	$173,300.00
NORWOOD	$333,600.00
PLAINVILLE	$116,625.00
QUINCY	$887,050.00
RANDOLPH	$361,225.00
SHARON	$255,625.00
STOUGHTON	$367,625.00
WALPOLE	$349,300.00
WELLESLEY	$349,950.00
WESTWOOD	$224,400.00
WEYMOUTH	$707,775.00
WRENTHAM	$197,725.00

Link to the Norfolk Deeds letter -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XVah_ejUdPHcplsLKWWxU4EYMxd9wyGd/view?usp=sharing

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

Reminder: Geography Night - FHS Cafeteria - Mar 1, 2022 - 5 to 8 PM

The Franklin High School Diversity Awareness Club is holding a cultural fund raising night on March 1, 2022 in the cafeteria.

"Community members can immerse themselves in different cultures as they experience music, art, and try foods from all around the world!"

Reminder: Geography Night - FHS Cafeteria - Mar 1, 2022 - 5 to 8 PM

Episode 199-Vincent Anter "V is For Vino" Interview (audio & video)

Caught the recent Wonderful World of Wine podcast by Mark Lenzi and Kim Simone to find out about the wine show "V is for Vino" as they interviewed Vincent Anter.

What Mark and Kim does for audio, Vincent is expanding to video to explore all aspects of wine. A fun show to add to your video queue.

Podcast link -> https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-199-vincent-anter-v-is-for-vino-interview

"V is for Vino" season 1, episode 1 -> https://youtu.be/VJ8TSSX70_0

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 199-Vincent Anter V is For Vino Interview

Episode 199-Vincent Anter V is For Vino Interview

Can you say "Dinobaby? - Virtual Presentation on Ageism - Monday 3/14/22 @ 6:30 PM

Please share this with anyone who could benefit by attending.

I shared it a couple of weeks ago and a few days someone shared it with me. They suggested I might want to see it. I replied, "I'm presenting!"

This Zoom program is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and presented by the Southwick Public Library.

I've updated the presentation-- more animation; less text. Yes, there will be discussion time; breakout sessions; recent news. Can you say "Dinobaby?"

If you are concerned about ageism during your job search, please seriously consider joining the event.

It's virtual. You don't have to drive out to Southwick. You can join us from the comfort of your own home! (BTW, it's a beautiful library.)

To sign up: Email Southwicklibrary@comcast.net

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me.

Have a great week!

Ed Lawrence

www.getstart-ed.com

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee; NCOPE

Can you say "Dinobaby? - Virtual Presentation on Ageism - Monday 3/14/22 @ 6:30 PM

1st interactive session of 50+Program: Tuesday, Nov 9 , 2021

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Feb 28, 2022

wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Todd Monjur
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – with Dr. Michael Walker-Jones,
Representative Jeff Roy and Dr. Natalia Linos

Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

7:59:00 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19

8:00:00 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

9:00 am Concerts on the Common: Heather Deary & Carolyn Rae

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs

1:00 pm Comfort Food: Comfort Food

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

3:30 pm Physician Focus: Common and Emerging Diseases

4:00 pm The Only Cure Is Education

4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 1 - Tweed funk

5:30 pm Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 1

6:00 pm Veterans' Call: SHINE

7:30 pm Frank Presents: State House Pt. 3

8:30 pm The Black Box: Beth Leavel

Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

7:00 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 01-29-19

8:30 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

10:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Concert Night 2019

12:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v St. John's Prep 02-16-22

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

3:30 pm The Only Cure Is Education

4:00 pm It Takes A Village: 40 Percent Club

5:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Canton 02-22-22

6:30 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

9:30 pm FHS Varsity Swimming: v Taunton 01-13-22

Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board: 02-07-22

11:00 am School Committee: 02-16-22: Face Coverings

2:00 pm Planning Board: 02-07-22

7:00 pm Planning Board: LIVE, Chambers, 876 5091 4764

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - March 2, 2022 - 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

March 2, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building, 2nd floor, Council Chambers, 355 East Central Street

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. February 16, 2022 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/february_16_2022_tc_meeting_minutes_-_draft_for_review.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

5. APPOINTMENTS

6. HEARINGS - 7:00pm

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS

a. Presentation: Other Post-Employment Benefits - Dan Sherman, Sherman Actuarial Services

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._presentation_materials_-_opeb_report.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 22-15: Direction for Issuance of Request for Expressions of Interest for Town Property Containing “South Franklin Congregational Meeting House” Located at 762 Washington Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-15 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/10a._interest_in_congregational_meeting_house_property.pdf
b. Resolution 22-16: Authorization for Town Administrator to Negotiate and Execute New Agreement Between Town and Franklin Community Cable Access, Inc. for PEG Programming and Access Services (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-16 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._agreement_with_fcca.pdf
c. Resolution 22-17: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-17 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._peg_verizon_89815.32.pdf
d. Resolution 22-18: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($350) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-18 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9d._gift_acceptance_-_vets.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

a. Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (all Town unions) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.

15. ADJOURN

Note:

Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Full agenda doc including remote connection info ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_-march_2_2022.pdf

South Franklin Congregational Meeting House

Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - March 2 - 5:45 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

March 2, 2022 - 5:45 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building, 2nd floor, Council Chambers, 355 East Central Street

Agenda:

1. EDC + Steering Committee: Discussion from MAPC about the “Franklin For All” zoning reform project for Franklin Center, including the Downtown Commercial District and surrounding neighborhoods. To register for the Public forum on March 7th, 2022 click here -> https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrdeutpzwvHdyO2z-d4dc6OS0py3faxZR7

2. Downtown parking follow up from the Town Council meeting on February 16, 2022.

Agenda doc with remote connection info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-03-02_edc_agenda_2.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - March 2 - 5:45 PM

Escape Into Fiction - Grand Opening & First Indoor Market - March 5

Grand Opening Information!!

Next Saturday, March 5 from 10-5 PM we will hold our official #GrandOpening for the #bookstore and #IndoorMarket at Escape Into Fiction!!

We will have @dogliocoffee @leonasbakingco @theloungingbee and @cravemead as our very first #localbusiness vendors!!

As a special event we will have #storytime at 11 AM and 2 PM with #MotherGoose by a wonderful #franklin resident Heather Honekamp. So make sure you bring the #kids

Indoor Market vendors ->

Leonas Baking Co https://www.facebook.com/Leonasbakingco/

The Lounging Bee https://theloungingbee.com/

Crave Mead https://www.cravemead.com/

Doglio Coffee is a regular feature at Escape Into Fiction https://dogliocoffee.com/

Shared from Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/CadXS4jlXQL/