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Thursday, April 7, 2022
Cinco de Mayo Mexican Quick Bites - cooking demonstration - Apr 28
Community Pres Cmte discusses first draft of 'master plan' to fund projects for FY 2023
FM #766 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 766 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the meeting of the Franklin, MA Community Preservation Committee (CPC) conducted on April 5, 2022.
Quick recap
The CPC approved minutes of the two public hearings conducted in January
The CPC heard from Town Administrator Jamie Hellen as he presented the draft “master plan” for use of the CPA funds.
Q&A and discussion clarified points of the report. The committee will get to vote on the budget for FY 2023 later this year (likely May or June)
The recording runs about 41 minutes, so let’s listen to the Franklin’s Community Preservation Committee meeting held April 5, 2022.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-766-community-preservation-cmte-mtg-04-05-22
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Agenda doc including the draft of the “master plan”
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-06-05_cpc_meeting_agenda.pdf
Please bookmark the Franklin CPC website: https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee
My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GFORgtVT-zzWzNKbAR31piqHqhT_jeGT/view?usp=sharing
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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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| Community Pres Cmte discusses first draft of 'master plan' to fund projects for FY 2023 |
First responder event at Franklin Nutrition - Apr 9 from 9 AM to noon
"Join us this Saturday, April 9th from 9am-12pm at Franklin Nutrition!"
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| First responder event at Franklin Nutrition - Apr 9 from 9 AM to noon |
Shared from https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1511866284379676679
“In the year 2022, this doesn’t just seem crazy. It is crazy."
"Here, at last, is the real reason your tax return is delayed: It’s not the pandemic. It’s that the IRS handles too much paper and has failed to adopt scanning technology that could have significantly reduced the current backlog of returns.
The way the agency processes paper is “archaic” and was a problem that was fixable long before the coronavirus shut things down, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins wrote in her latest blog about the 2022 tax season.
Last year, the IRS received nearly 17 million paper 1040 forms, more than 4 million individual amended returns and millions of paper business returns, according to Collins.
I’m still trying to wrap my head around it: Employees transcribe all of those millions of paper tax returns manually."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/04/01/irs-backlog-scanning-technology/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/04/01/irs-backlog-scanning-technology/
Please consider filing your taxes online, it will help get them processed quicker than if you print the forms and mail them in.
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| Erin M. Collins, the national taxpayer advocate, in 2020. (Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post) |
"See how much the typical rental costs are in your town, according to Census data"
"Massachusetts renters ― like the state’s owners ― pay some of the highest housing costs in the nation, according to recent Census data.
Rents in Massachusetts are sixth highest among states, according to the data released last month, with the median renter paying $1,336 per month. That’s an increase from $1,006 in 2010. Lexington had the highest rental costs in the state at $2,431, followed by Brookline at $2,305, and Cambridge at $2,293.
The data, which cover a time period of 2016 to 2020, also offer a snapshot of the share of renters vs. owners. In Massachusetts overall, 33 percent of housing units were occupied by renters. Zooming into the city/town level, Chelsea has the highest share of rental housing, with 69 percent of units occupied by people who rent, followed by Lawrence at 66 percent, Somerville at 62 percent, and Cambridge at 58 percent."
Continue reading the article online (Subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/04/05/metro/charts-see-how-much-typical-rental-costs-are-your-town-according-census-data/
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/04/05/metro/charts-see-how-much-typical-rental-costs-are-your-town-according-census-data/
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| table view of Franklin specific data |
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| Map view of Massachusetts data |
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| Map view of Franklin data |
FM #765 - Franklin Housing Authority Mtg - 04/04/22 (audio recording)
FM #765 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 765 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Franklin Housing Authority meeting held on Monday, April 4, 2022 in the Common Room at Central Park Terrace.
Participating were:
GEORGE DANELLO, CHAIR
CHRIS FEELEY
PETER BRUNELLI
ANDREW M KEPPLE, STATE APPOINTEE
Lisa M. Audette, Housing Authority Agent
The recording of the meeting runs about 50 minutes. (note - as the meeting was held in the common room, there is a TV in the back of the room that a resident was watching. You may hear it in the background from time to time.)
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Meeting agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/events/fha_4-4-22.pdf
Franklin Housing Authority web page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/housing-authority
My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ySy3mgUO8JY0OO3-8lxR9JD5uAJO5Cg/view?usp=sharing
Franklin Observer’s recap of the meeting
https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/73048/high-marks-housing-authority
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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"
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| Franklin Housing Authority |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Apr 6, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday
9:00a/12:00p/6:00p A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi
10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday
7:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
8:00 am Veterans' Call: Robert Pierson
9:00 am Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast
12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs
1:00 pm Physician Focus: Alzheimer's
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6
3:00 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8
3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Chilson Block
4:30 pm Frank's Musings: Fraud
5:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Impact
6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday
7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021
9:00 am Critical Conversations: Social Media
11:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Taunton 05-25-21
1:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v Durfee 06-21-21
5:00 pm Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18
6:30 pm Cultural District: Brent Selby
8:00 pm Track and Field: v King Philip 05-07-21
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday
8:00 am Conservation Commission: 03-31-22
11:00 am Finance Committee: 03-09-22
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 03-31-22
5:00 pm Joint Budget Subcommittee: 03-10-22
7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals, LIVE, REMOTE, 873 5079 6311
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Maybe volunteering for the Franklin Historical Museum is perfect for you?
Volunteers Wanted:
- Do you love History?
- Love Franklin History?
Just looking for an opportunity to be social?
Join us as a volunteer once a month, or more if you’d like. We’re looking for people to host at the museum Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM or Sunday afternoons 1PM-4PM.
Greet people as the come in, answer any questions they may have, and if you don’t know the answer, a commission member can get back to them. You can even host with a friend. The museum is located in the heart of downtown and as the weather warms up, visitors will be strolling in to discover the history of our town. Be part of the experience.
Contact Mary Olsson at franklinmuseum1778@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, is wheelchair accessible and entry is always free.
You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038
You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038
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| Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St |
Trio of Meetings Wednesday - April 6, 2022: Board of Health, Economic Development Subcommittee & Town Council
- 5:00 PM = Franklin, MA: Board of Health
Agenda doc and remote connection info
- 5:30 PM = Economic Development Subcommittee
Agenda doc and remote connection info
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-04-06_edc_agenda_2.pdf
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-04-06_edc_agenda_2.pdf
- 7:00 PM = Town Council
Agenda doc and connection info
Note: These are the ones I will be reporting on. There are other meetings in these time periods and until that 'cloning thing' works, or someone steps forward to help, they won't be covered.
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| Board of Health, Economic Development Subcommittee & Town Council |
Liturgy of Easy Walks: a conversation with Marjorie Turner Hollman - 03/28/22 (audio)
FM #764 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 764 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with local area author Marjorie Turner Hollman. Our conversation was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
We had an easy conversation catching up with Marjorie since we had last talked in Sep 2020. Marjorie has just released a new book now, My Liturgy of Easy Walks. More of a memoir than an easy walk guide, she gets into the back story on how and why she developed easy walks in a series of essays as she recovered.
Let’s listen to my conversation with Marjorie which runs about 20 minutes.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-764-liturgy-of-easy-walks-with-marjorie-turner-hollman-03-28-22
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Links to
The new book page on Amazon -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0989204391/
Marjorie’s webpage which among other things features her books https://marjorieturner.com/
‘Easy Walks, Massachusetts, RI and Beyond’ group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/616401235386068/
The video links to our walk and conversations around the Sculpture Park in Franklin
https://youtu.be/IBYcPoNICv0 and Choate Park in Medway https://youtu.be/aGrspVpaMs4
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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 https://www.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 with your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Liturgy of Easy Walks: a conversation with Marjorie Turner Hollman |
Kaitlyn Carney and Stella Regan; 2 of the Ten Girls Lacrosse Players to Watch for 2022 Hockomock League
HockomockSports.com has posted their listing of the Ten Players to Watch for 2022 for Girls Lacrosse. We shared the info on Kaitlyn Carney and Stella Regan of FHS and provide the link to the full listing.
KAITLYN CARNEY, JUNIOR – FRANKLIN
Carney finally got to step onto the lacrosse field for Franklin last season and showed off the skills that have made her a Div. I recruit. The James Madison-commit tied for the team lead with 36 goals last season and added 11 assists while bringing her trademark intensity to the middle of the field. Strong, quick, and willing to be physical in the attack, it was hard to keep Carney out from the middle of the crease and her creative finishing meant that she was a threat to score any time that she was around the cage. She was also unfazed by the biggest stage, scoring a pair of goals against Westwood in last year’s state title game. With the array of attacking talent at Franklin’s disposal, goals are going to be spread around and Carney’s ability to draw attention from multiple defenders will open up scoring chances for her teammates. Franklin is back to having one of the toughest schedules in the state to help prepare it for another deep tournament run and Carney is one of the dynamic players that could help win a first state title for the Panthers.
STELLA REGAN, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
One of the best facilitators in the Franklin offense, Regan creates as many chances for her teammates as she does for herself, and her endless supply of energy in the midfield makes her a key player on both ends of the field. The Colby College commit scored 28 goals last season and assisted on 32 others, providing key passes for the wide array of attacking talent that the Panthers throw on the field. A quick, athletic player, who now seems to be fully healed from the broken leg she suffered as a sophomore, Regan can beat players off the dodge and then pick out the perfect pass to get teammates clean looks at goal. Coupling her speed in transition with her patience and willingness to move the ball against a set defense makes her vital to Franklin’s balance on offense. She knows when to push and when it is time to step back and keep possession. Coming off an appearance in the state title game, expectations might never be higher around the program and Regan will be one of many players that Franklin is counting on to take that final step and bring home silverware this spring.
Find the Girls Lacrosse: Ten Players to Watch for 2022
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| FHS Panthers |
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