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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Friday, June 3, 2022
Senator Rausch: MA Senate Budget Roundup
More Perfect Union: 049 - The Supreme Courts History, Missteps, and Where We're Headed In The Future (audio)
"In this episode, the group sits down to continue their discussion of the Supreme Court; recounting the history of the Courts System, famous cases, where's they've missed the mark in the past and what the future of the Supreme Court might look like.'
Audio link -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episode/049-the-supreme-courts-history-missteps-and-where-were-headed-in-the-future
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Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio) |
2 Monthly Practice interviewing sessions remain (July 7, Aug 4)
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Practice your interview skills! |
Edward Lawrence is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: FPL - Monthly Practice interviewing -1st Thursday of month
Every month on the First Thu, until Aug 4, 2022, 2 occurrence(s)
Jul 7, 2022 02:00 PM
Aug 4, 2022 02:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83809281952?pwd=aWpFVG5UeDNvUlR0M3htbnN5VjdGdz09
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"Total cost began to be higher than total income in 2021"
The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASI and DI) Trust Funds are projected to become depleted in 2035, one year later than projected last year, with 80 percent of benefits payable at that time.Social Security 2022 Trustees Report
The OASI Trust Fund is projected to become depleted in 2034, one year later than last year’s estimate, with 77 percent of benefits payable at that time. The DI Trust Fund asset reserves are not projected to become depleted during the 75-year projection period.
In the 2022 Annual Report to Congress, the Trustees announced:
- The asset reserves of the combined OASI and DI Trust Funds declined by $56 billion in 2021 to a total of $2.852 trillion.
- The total annual cost of the program is projected to exceed total annual income in 2022 and remain higher throughout the 75-year projection period. Total cost began to be higher than total income in 2021. Social Security’s cost has exceeded its non-interest income since 2010.
- The year when the combined trust fund reserves are projected to become depleted, if Congress does not act before then, is 2035 – one year later than last year’s projection. At that time, there would be sufficient income coming in to pay 80 percent of scheduled benefits.
“It is important to strengthen Social Security for future generations. The Trustees recommend that lawmakers address the projected trust fund shortfalls in a timely way in order to phase in necessary changes gradually,” said Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. “Social Security will continue to be a vital part of the lives of 66 million beneficiaries and 182 million workers and their families during 2022.”
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, June 3, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
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Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Dean College announces Elmore as President, adds a Chancellor, and names Augustus to that role
The Dean College Board of Trustees announced Wednesday that Kenneth Elmore, J.D. has been selected to serve as the College’s 14th President and that Edward M. Augustus Jr. has been named the school’s first-ever Chancellor. Elmore will replace current President Paula M. Rooney, Ed. D., who announced last year that she would be ending her tenure after 27 years of leadership at the College.https://www.dean.edu/news-events/story/dean-college-invests-in-its-future-as-it-announces-new-president-and-new-position-of-chancellor/
The Dean College Board of Trustees is proud to announce Kenneth Elmore, J.D. as the 14th President of Dean College. Elmore, currently the Associate Provost and Dean of Students at Boston University will be on campus starting July 5, 2022.https://www.dean.edu/news-events/story/kenneth-elmore-named-14th-president-of-dean-college/
The Dean College Board of Trustees is proud to announce Edward M. Augustus Jr. to the newly formed position of Chancellor. Augustus, the former City Manager of Worcester, Massachusetts will be on campus starting July 5, 2022.https://www.dean.edu/news-events/story/edward-m-augustus-jr-named-chancellor-of-dean-college/
And the Boston University view
With his signature bow ties, his boundless energy and broad smile, and an unwavering devotion to the student experience at Boston University—from celebratory to sad—Kenneth Elmore, associate provost and dean of students, has been BU’s most visible campus leader for nearly 20 years.
Now Elmore (Wheelock’87) is leaving to become president of Dean College, a small private school with 1,200 undergraduate students in Franklin, Mass., about an hour southwest of BU. Starting July 1, he will replace Paula Rooney, who is leaving Dean College after 27 years as president and who recently saw a student hub renamed in her honor—the Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center.
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Dean College |
Board of Health hears about chicken coop encroachment issue; no new housing inspections, 1 COVID death in May (audio)
FM #811 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 811 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. One board member was in the 3rd floor training room along with Health Dept staff. The other two members participated remotely. All votes were via roll call.
The meeting runs about 30 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting June 1, 2022.
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Agenda document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/boh_agenda_06012022_3.pdf
My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yMfZYjMA6weyYUsAn_0ExswMcKcDhM19/view?usp=sharing
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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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FHS boys lacrosse top St Johns 13-11 on Wednesday to close regular season
Via Twitter, we share the results of the last regular season game for FHS spring sports. Playoff games coming up for those qualifying to move on.
Davis: 2GWalshe: 1G, 1ASacchetti: 2GConsigli: 2AAlexander: 9 for 10 on faceoffs
Davis: 3GSacchetti: 2G, 1A
Sacchetti: 3G, 1AConsigli: 1G, 3AO'brien: 1A
Consigli: 3G, 3ADavis: 4G, 3AWalshe: 2G, 1ASacchetti: 3G, 3AHansen: 1A
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1532187334594203648
FHS boys lacrosse top St Johns 13-11 on Wednesday to close regular season |
FHS baseball, softball and tennis playoff brackets released by MIAA
Via HockomockSports.com and the MIAA, we share the results of the FHS spring sports playoff brackets. Other brackets will be shared as they are released.
#1 Franklin (19-3) will host the winner of #32 Lawrence (8-12)/#33 Lexington (11-11) at a date and time to be determined.
#17 Franklin (11-9) will travel to #16 Newton North (14-6) on Saturday, June 4 at 11:00AM.
#15 Franklin (15-1) will host #18 Algonquin (10-8) on Monday, June 6 at 4:00.
#30 Franklin (11-7) will host #35 Lynn Classical (8-5) on Saturday, June 4 at 4:00.
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FHS Panthers |
Franklin's municipal aggregation saves $$ on your NationalGrid electric bill
"Massachusetts cities and towns with municipal aggregation are saving big $ and many have much more renewable energy than Eversource or National Grid."
Franklin residents can benefit from Municipal Aggregation with electricity from NationalGrid. It provides us a wind power generated electricity at a cheaper rate than NationalGrid provides.
Municipal Aggregation is easy. Unless you opted out, you likely already have it. For NationalGrid customers already with a provider contract or solar panels, opting out makes sense. For all others, being part of municipal aggregation saves money for no hassle.
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Franklin's municipal aggregation |
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/LarryChretien/status/1528910470484217857
mass.gov info on competitive electric supply https://www.mass.gov/service-details/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-my-electric-supply-options-in-massachusetts
NationalGrid rate table -> https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Home/Rates/Supply-Costs
Franklin Public Schools re-shares school safety resources
- Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting: https://www.apa.org/.../gun-violence.../shooting-aftermath
- Talking to children about terrorist attacks and school and community shootings in the news: https://www.schoolcrisiscenter.org/.../Guidelines-Talking...
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers: https://www.nasponline.org/.../talking-to-children-about...
- School Safety Presentation: https://www.franklinps.net/.../10_12_21_fps_school_safety...
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Franklin Public Schools re-shares school safety resources |
"Who Will Clean Out The Desks"
"As part of teacher appreciation month, Morning Edition asked NPR's audience to write a poem about teachers who have had an impact on their lives.
We put out this call a week before the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, so the majority of contributors are not reflecting on that horrific day but a late addition did reflect that loss.
We received over 300 responses, and NPR's poet in residence Kwame Alexander took lines from submissions to create a community poem.
This poem is dedicated to all teachers, but especially to Irma Garcia and Eva Mireles, fourth grade teachers who lost their lives at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde."
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A teacher cleans a desk in a classroom during a media tour at Dorothy Eisenberg Elementary School in Las Vegas. (John Locher/AP) |
Town of Franklin June 2022 E-Newsletter
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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, June 2, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday
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Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |