New May Workshops for 50+Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups

Hello Job Seeker! We have an exciting line-up of 50+ Job Seekers events and workshops for May! Tues, May 3rd, 10 am - 12 pm: G2G (Give to Get) G2G is an open forum for Q&A, breakouts to work on homework assignments, and plenty of time to network and connect with fellow 50+ job seekers. Every attendee will have their name put on the Wheel of Names. You could win a free coaching session! (SEE ZOOM DETAIL BELOW) Wed, May 4th, 2 - 4 pm: The Sociology of Aspirations Savvy Seeker Series with Ofer Sharone! Ofer Sharone researches career transitions, work and unemployment. His book, Flawed System/Flawed Self: Job Searching and Unemployment Experiences, won the Zelizer Award in Economic Sociology and the Weber Award in Organizations, Occupation, Work (OOW). His current research with the Institute for Career Transitions focuses on strategies for supporting long-term unemployed job seekers. Join us as Ofer Sharone:   • Guides you in exploring the effects of some of the most typical social forces shaping our aspirations, from our closest social connections to our broad American culture.   • Helps you recognize lessons from your previous experiences and reflect on how you can apply those lessons   • Uses interactive exercises and peer-to-peer discussions to help you move toward greater clarity in your life/work plans.    This event is being co-sponsored by 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups and Encore Boston Network.   Please register in advance for this event:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcudeqqqDwvEtQw-A33MuH0Tbb94QmoHd6B Tues, May 10th, 10 am - 12 pm: Cover Letters Interactive Workshop People are divided on cover letters. Do they matter? What makes for a good one? How do I even start?   Join us as we discuss cover letters. We'll present the cases for & against them, give you three suggested styles, and show you several that worked.   Why you need to know about this: The competition for jobs is fierce. A good cover letter can differentiate you from the rest of the applicants and thus improve your chances of being chosen for an interview.(SEE ZOOM DETAIL BELOW) Thurs, May 12th, 11 am - 12 pm: Healing Through Music Special Event with Stephen B Martin! Stephen B Martin started out as a folksinger in the hard-nosed mid-60s Worcester folk scene. He was a member of the Boston Sound centerpiece Orpheus, who recorded 14 of his original compositions, including Congress Alley. In 1973, Stephen relocated to San Francisco, where he played in several popular groups and worked as a music therapist for Mission Mental Health Services.  Staying focused, energized, and enthusiastic in your job search is very difficult when you've experienced long-term unemployment. ·      Do you get bored bouncing from one job board site to the next every day?   ·      Do all the job opportunities seem to be the same and not very appealing?   ·      Are you feeling depressed over the endless rejection emails or ghosting from companies you have submitted applications (or even interviewed with)?   ·      Would you like to learn ways to get back your spark? The idea of music as a healing influence which could affect health and behavior is at least as old as the writings of Aristotle and Plato. Please join us as Stephen introduces you to ways you can incorporate music into your life to reduce stress and improve your overall well-being and productivity. You don't have to have a certain level of music ability. Everyone can choose the type of music engagement that makes their heart sing. Please register in advance for this event: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEldO6gqTMuH92FvkYrbhIB4z5ToEyLMSHW Thurs, Apr 21st, 2 pm - 4 pm: Hiring Employer Event Special Event with Lynne Herring, Leanne Rodd, and Kyle Quimby! We invite you to join us to network with age-friendly hiring employers. This informal networking meeting will include brief presentations from each of the 3 representatives who have a variety of open opportunities. This is your opportunity to practice the interviewing skills we have discussed in past sessions. We will have breakout rooms following their brief presentations.   At this session you will meet Recruiters:   Charles River Labs     Lynne Herring, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist FlexProfessionals       Leanne Rodd, Director of Talent NorthEast ARC            Kyle Quimby, Talent Acquisition Specialist   Visit their websites to see current openings!   Please register in advance for this event: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckc-uprDgsE9cQSP196YZ8IPRGyYuPhyBF Tues, May 24th, 10 am - 12 pm: Closing & Negotiating the Deal Interactive Workshop Congratulations—You just received an offer! You've been unemployed for a while; so naturally you intend to accept. But you might want to pause. Negotiating for a better deal--without jeopardizing the offer on the table—might be easier than you think.   Join us to learn the art of closing and negotiating to obtain the deal you want and deserve while leaving the hiring manager still excited to have you join the team.   Why you need to know about this: Negotiating is a learned and useful skill that helps you get more while not offending other parties. Proper negotiating enables both you and your new employer to feel good—and that's something everyone wants when starting the next segment of their career journey. (SEE ZOOM DETAIL BELOW) Thurs, May 26th, 11:00 am - 12 pm: Community Legal Aid Savvy Seeker Series with Attorney Thomas Hulley! Atty Thomas Hulley's first experience in public interest work was as an intern for the LSC office in Chicago, Legal Aid Chicago. After college, he served for a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA at the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. Thomas then moved to Nashville and worked for two years as an advocate at Disability Rights Tennessee. Thomas joined Community Legal Aid as their Staff Attorney, Elder Law, in 2021. Atty Hulley will speak on legal matters that impact 50+ community members, and the services Community Legal Aid and their Pro Bono Unit offer.    Please register in advance for this event and bring your legal questions! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctdeCqqz4iHNQt790L60iClj0nyHjrH8Uo Questions: Email us at 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com    Join Zoom Meeting – USE THIS LINK FOR ALL PROGRAMS THAT DO NOT HAVE REGISTRATION DETAILS  https://zoom.us/j/97530553439?pwd=cW1lamFwL3o4RmVORnhMcW9zQXljdz09   Meeting ID: 975 3055 3439 Passcode: 828132 One tap mobile +13126266799,,97530553439#,,,,*828132# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,97530553439#,,,,*828132# US (New York)   Dial by your location        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 975 3055 3439 Passcode: 828132 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acYZqkKoLl

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St Mary Women's Faith Formation Meeting - May 14

Once again we welcome Fr Flavio Gillio, Director of The National Shrine of Our Lady of LaSalette, who will be sharing with us the Story of our Lady of LaSalette.  

We will meet via Zoom on May 14 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM using the link https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation.  

For those unable to attend the Saturday session, the material from this meeting will be recorded and shown again on Tuesday, May 17th at 7 PM using the same zoom link. 

Please join us for what is sure to be an interesting and informative presentation.

St Mary's Faith Formation Announcement - May 14

US News & World Report publishes high school rankings

For the "In Case You Missed it" (ICYMI) category, as I almost did - even after a loyal reader pointed me to it, the US News & World Report published the school rankings recently. Franklin High School slots in to the listing at #79 in MA and #1927 in the US.

Full report can be found online (filtered to MA) - https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/massachusetts/rankings

The Franklin page is here -> https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/massachusetts/districts/franklin/franklin-high-school-9365#map_section

screengrab of the FHS page

Community Support Night for Nick Gaspar - 5/02/22

"Monday 5/2 fill the stands w/Carolina Blue! Support our own Nick Gaspar & family! Come hungry

@ChickfilA

will be on site and % of proceeds will be donated to the Gaspar family. Visit http://nickgaspar.com #nickstrong "

JV Lacrosse starts at 5:45 PM. Varsity game starts at 7 PM. There'll be a brief ceremony before the varsity game. 

Community Support Night for Nick Gaspar - 5/02/22

 Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHSlax_boosters/status/1519447509265002496

FHS Unified fund raisers every Monday in May at The Curry House

"Every Monday in May 10% of sales goes to the Franklin Unified program!

@FranklinUnified

@fhs_unified"

FHS Unified fund raisers every Monday in May at The Curry House

 Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/daniellew815/status/1520925429850324994

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, May 2, 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 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

9:00 am Concerts on the Common: David Penza & Backyard Swagger

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Apple Crisp

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

5:30 pm Senior Connection: Mental Illness

6:00 pm Tom McAuliffe: Tom McAuliffe

6:30 pm Veterans' Call: Dave Hencke

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Alberto Correia

8:30 pm The Black Box: Rising Stars Cabaret

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

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18

8:30 am FHS Varsity Softball: v Mansfield 04-22-22

10:30 am All-Town Showcase: Band

1:30 pm Tom McAuliffe: Tom McAuliffe

2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

5:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Concord-Carlisle 04-30-22

9:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

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

8:00 am Planning Board: 04-25-22

2:00 pm Planning Board: 04-25-22

5:00 pm School Committee: 04-26-22

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)

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 4, 2022 - 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

May 4, 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. March 16, 2022

b. April 6, 2022

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Proclamation - Harriet DiMartino

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.

6. HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. Alcoholic Beverages Licensees, Failure to Pass Compliance Check - Continued from 4/13/2022

i. TM1 Solutions, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven 37380 - 664 Union Street  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/6a.i_7-eleven_1_0.pdf

ii. Dharma Bhakti Corporation d/b/a Liquor World - 365 West Central Street

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/6a.ii_liquor_world.pdf

b. Street Acceptances: 

i. Joseph Circle

ii. Susan's Way, and a portion of Lawrence Drive

 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/6b._street_acceptances_0.pdf

 

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Discussion: Congressman Jake Auchincloss, 4th Congressional District

b. Presentation: FY21 Annual Financial Audit - Melanson and Heath  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._presentation_-_audit.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 22-27: Order of Acceptance of Joseph Circle as a Public Way and Related Utility and Drainage Easements (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-27 - Two-thirds Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._22-27_street_acceptances_joseph_circle.pdf

b. Resolution 22-28: Order of Acceptance of Susan's Way and a portion of Lawrence Drive as Public Ways and Related Utility and Drainage Easements (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-28 - Two-thirds Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._22-28_street_acceptances_susans_way_and_portion_lawrence_dr.pdf

c. Bylaw Amendment 22-879: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Appendix A, Fines, Parking Violations - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-879 to Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._downtown_parking_fines.pdf

d. Bylaw Amendment 22-880: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations, D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-880 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9d._22-880_downtown_parking_map_0.pdf

e. Resolution 22-29: Gift Acceptance - Fire Dept. ($275), Veterans’ Services Dept. ($100) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-29 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9e._22-29_gift_acceptance_fd_vets_375.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Davis-Thayer Update

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

15. ADJOURN

Note:

Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc & connection info   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_may_4_2022.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 4, 2022 - 7 PM

Franklin TV: YouTube? Yes, We Are!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/01/2022

Get with the program. We’ve all been so advised at one point or other. In this case, it’s about getting you to the programs you want – exactly the way you want them.
We’re now posting our programs on YouTube. It’s familiar. It’s what we all know. It’s immediate. You can now watch our key meetings and events LIVE on YouTube. 

They will also be there for replay. In a world where we all want what we want – when, where and how we want it, YouTube fits the bill. There’s a YouTube link to our past programs (organized in playlists) right in our main page’s Clicklist. We’re starting with our GOV meetings, and adding more in the future.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp4_sDQGHNa9MKpqfmXGZrg/playlists

Franklin TV: YouTube? Yes, We Are!

So, get with the program – that Franklin●TV show you’re looking for - on YouTube. 

And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 
And, thank you for watching.

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

Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - May 4, 2022 - 5:45 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

May 4, 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: MAPC “Franklin For All” zoning reform project for Franklin Center, including the Downtown Commercial District and surrounding neighborhoods

 

Agenda doc & connection info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-05-04_edc_agenda_.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - May 4, 2022 - 5:45 PM

State Representative Jeff Roy shares an update on the House FY 2023 budget

"The House of Representatives passed its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget this week. This budget responsibly responds to the needs of residents and makes targeted investments to support families in the Commonwealth. 

Funded at $49.73 billion, the House’s FY23 budget continues its strong commitment to cities and towns, and includes significant investments in health care, education, housing, and workforce development, among other priorities. It also includes a number of amendments I sponsored, including $500,000 for the Genocide Education Trust Fund and a one-year extension of funding for the Electric Vehicle Incentive Programs. 

Locally, Franklin and Medway received funds (highlighted in the graphic below) to help with substance use disorder, food insecurity, economic development, mental health screenings in schools, and voter enhancement. 

Many thanks to Speaker Ron Mariano and Ways & Means chair Aaron Michlewitz for their leadership in getting this budget finalized."

Shared from Facebook: 

https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10166022393985034&id=534850033&set=a.119664745033 

State Representative Jeff Roy shares an update on the House FY 2023 budget