Monday, September 5, 2022

Wine Barre returns to Intermission on Sep 8 & Sep 22

Wine Barre 02038 returns September 8 & 22 from 7:00-9:30 PM!

Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes!

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch-gq9dvNUc/

Wine Barre returns to Intermission on Sep 8 & Sep 22

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Sep 5, 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 – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States

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

7:00 am ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

9:00 am 4th of July 2022: School of Rock

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3

3:30 pm Physician Focus: Straight Talk on Pain Medication

4:00 pm Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill

5:30 pm Senior Connection: COVID Updates

6:30 pm Veterans' Call: Steve Croueau

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Keith Carreiro

8:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Bus-14

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

10:00 am Public School Concert: Strings School 05-16-16

12:00 pm Public School Event: Jazz Night 01-23-19

2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

3:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Beverly 11-04-21

6:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v King Philip 10-27-21

8:30 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: 08-22-22

2:00 pm Planning Board: 08-22-22

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)

Sunday, September 4, 2022

Franklin, MA: Town Council - September 7 Meeting Agenda

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
September 7, 2022 - 7 PM

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. July 20, 2022 -? https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/3a._july_20_2022_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.

6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm - None Scheduled.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Dean College President Kenneth Elmore J.D. and Chancellor Edward M. Augustus, Jr.
b. Discussion: Drought Conditions - Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director & Doug Martin, Water/Sewer Superintendent
c. Discussion: Massachusetts State Seal & Motto -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8c._state_seal_motto_-_google_docs.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Bylaw Amendment 22-883: Amendment to Water System Map, 2nd Reading (Motion to
Approve Bylaw Amendment 22-883 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._bylaw_amendment_22-883_water_map_0.pdf
b. Resolution 22-59: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-59 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._22-59_peg_verizon.pdf
c. Resolution 22-60: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($3,289), Senior Center ($250), Franklin Historical Museum ($200) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-60 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._22-60_gift_acceptance.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 - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note:
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc and remote connection info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/september_7_2022_town_council_agenda.pdf

Dean's mascot "Boomer" out on the lawn for major events

Franklin TV: Our Open Board Meeting

It was Business as Usual – Almost.

Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 9/4/2022

If you say, “Who wants to attend a board meeting – ?” (Crickets chirping – )

If you say, “ Who wants to come to our Block Party?” (That’s more like it. )

Great food, music and weather. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.

a view of the participants

Ben Gardner's Boat provided musical entertainment

Plan on joining us next year. See you then.

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

Open meeting highlights:

Annual Support for Local Charities: $6,000.00

Franklin Food Pantry, Hockomock YMCA, Safe Coalition, Franklin EDU Foundation, Random Smiles Project, Monument Restoration, July 4th Coalition, Special Edu Parents Council

3 Student Scholarships: $1,500.00 each

Franklin High: Nipun Goel, Samuel Reis
Tri-County: Joshua Mariotti

Wes Rea - retiring as our Treasurer

- We thank him for 10 years of steady leadership

Public vote to reaffirm a 3 year term for: (unanimously voted)

John Milot, Stephen Sherlock, Jim Derick as Franklin.TV board members

Our progress on facilities and programs

Our government meetings, school sports, and civic events are now on YouTube, Live and On Demand
Our studios have reopened following COVID
We continue to advance our partnering and information programming with Franklin Matters
wfpr•fm's FCC license renewed to 2030
Radio programming remains strong, thanks to Zoom and our dedicated On-Air volunteers

The handout for the 'official' public meeting of Franklin TV.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17yjpkB-x5mbTnsvF38xaa8zSMZncn1Wp/view?usp=sharing

Get your pre-order in for a Franklin Cultural Festival t-shirt by Sep 9, pick it up Sep 10

We have some amazing t-shirts available to commemorate the upcoming Franklin Cultural Festival on September 10!

Advance orders will be accepted through September 9, and you’ll be able to pick it up at the Festival on the 10th! Limited quantities available, so order yours today.

100% of the proceeds will go towards funding this and future festivals for all community members to enjoy.

Purchase here using EventBrite: bit.ly/fcfshirt

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch0xQ2eoGdG/

Get your pre-order in for a Franklin Cultural Festival t-shirt by Sep 9, pick it up Sep 10

The Pumpkins Are Coming in October!

Pumpkin season is here. St. John’s Church is ready with its 3rd Annual Pumpkin and Gourd Sale for the entire month of October, from Sunday, October 2nd through the 30th.

Hours for business:

Monday-Friday 4:00-6:00
Saturday 10:00-4:00
Sunday noon-4:00

The pumpkin patch will be on the front lawn at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin MA. Great photo opportunity for your friends, kids and family!

You can feel good about purchasing St. John’s pumpkins. The pumpkins are grown using sustainable agricultural practices that help benefit the environment. They are grown in a region of New Mexico with 42% unemployment, providing jobs for Navajo people.

In addition to supporting the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, your purchase also supports St. John’s Church and its work right here in our community.

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387

Email: Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

The Pumpkins Are Coming in October!

Town of Franklin: E-Newsletter for September 2022

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September 2022 Edition

Upcoming Election Information

The State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from 6 AM - 8 PM at Franklin High School Gymnasium.

Department of Public Works

DPW will host a Touch a Truck event on October 15 from 10am-2pm (rain date October 16). The event will feature a variety of various town trucks as well as some food truck available. The Hydrant Paint winner will be announced during this event at noon.

The Fall Residential Rain Barrel Program is currently open to residents - residents can order directly from The Great American Rain Barrel Company. The deadline to order is September 5 and pick up will be at the DPW on September 14 from 4-6 PM.

Order your rain barrel today!

Franklin Public Library

Event Highlights!

September 1- 30 - Book Bingo Challenge

Collect your BINGO board at the Children's Room Desk and play along all month long! Complete a row in any direction and win a special bookmark! Complete the entire board and win a prize pack!

September 2 - Be Your Own Barista

Pumpkin Spice season is upon us. This is program geared towards teens starts at 2pm and will teach you how to DIY your Pumpkin Spice Latte. Registration required.

September 16 - Monday Night Craft

Got this month's Take and Make? How about we make it together! Bring your Take and Make and we'll enjoy a little social time. Join in person or remotely at 6pm.

September 24 - Fall StoryWalk at DelCarte Park!

The Franklin Recreation Department and Public Library are teaming up again for fall family fun along the trail! Meet us at DelCarte Park at 10:30am for a special story walk, followed by a fun interactive activity!

Library Hours

The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am - 8pm, Friday and Saturday, 9am - 5pm. The library will be closed on Monday, September 5 for Labor Day. Sunday hours will resume September 11 and will be 1:30pm - 5pm.

Library Calendar of Events - September 2022

Franklin Cultural Festival

Celebrate Community Unity with the Franklin Cultural Council on September 10

from 12 PM - 6 PM Franklin Town Common

Veterans' Services & Senior Center

Senior Center

September 8- Join us at 5pm for pizza and a showing of the new ELVIS movie!

Tuesdays - A new movement and meditation class held at 12pm.

September 9 - 9/11 Remembrance ceremony at 9am

September 7,14, 21: Get ready for a 3 Week Balance Clinic with Nurse Trish!

September 13 - Join at 2pm for a presentation on the 10 warning signs of Dementia/Alzheimer'

September 21 - Join Danielle at 1pm for another art class!

September 30 - Meet up at 9am for another Cribbage Tournament.

Questions? Contact the Senior Center Office at 508-520-4945 or online here.

Veterans' Services

September 7 - Monthly Coffee Social - 10am, at the Senior Center.

September 13 -Tune It Out Guitar Classes - Weekly classes resume at 5:30pm

September 15 - Veterans' Council Meeting - 7pm. at the Senior Center

Veterans Memorial Walkway - The deadline for the next engraved brick installation is September 15th. Veterans need not be from Franklin to be honored with a brick. All members of the U.S. military are eligible. Brick order forms are available in the Town Hall and Senior Center lobbies and online here.

Contact the Veterans' Services Office at 508-613-1315 or access their department page to learn more.

Franklin Police Department

4-H Champions

Ben and Ellie Dalton competed in 4-H competition at the Marshfield fair. Ellie has been working with Ben the last few months in preparation for this competition. The duo came in 1st place for obedience, 1st place in Knowledge, and 2nd place in showmanship.

Connect with FPD

Facebook & Instagram: @franklinmapolice

Twitter: @franklinpolice

New JDP Mental Health Clinician

Please welcome Sam DuBois to the FPD. Sam has been with us for a few months now and is our new Mental Health Clinician through the Jail Diversion Program (JDP). The JDP is a grant-funded program through the Department of Mental Health. It pairs clinicians with local police departments through a co-response model. Sam rides with our officers each night and responds to calls as they come in. Sam is a great resource within our department; please don't hesitate to reach out to him for services.

Board of Assessors

Reminder for those real property owners renewing or newly filing for Chapter 61A (agricultural/horticultural) or 61B (natural/recreational) status for FY24 that their completed applications and all supporting documents must be received in our Office by 1 PM September 30, 2022. For those applicants renewing, forms and instructions were mailed on August 19, 2022.

FY23 Second Quarter Preliminary Real & Personal Property Tax Bills will be mailed by October 1, 2022 and will be due by November 1, 2022. In accordance with Mass. General Law, the committed tax is assessed to the Record Owner as of January 1, 2022. However, in conjunction with the Treasurer-Collector, the Assessors tax commitment file is constructed with a C/O (care of) to provide for tax bills to be sent to new owners subsequent to January 1, 2022. The tax bill printing service will print the original bills to be mailed such that any new owner as shown after the C/O will be shown in the window envelope mailing section of the tax bill. This should be the case for new ownership through September 10. Also, if any mailing address correction is required at this time, please submit a form for real estate or personal property immediately so the update can be reflected on the second quarter tax bill.

The Board of Assessors has begun to review completed filed Personal Exemption Applications for certain Blind, Senior, Veteran or other property owners for FY23. While applicants may timely file for FY23 Tax Exemptions as late as April 1, 2023, they are encouraged to file as soon as possible for Board review to determine eligibility. For those approved by Veterans' Day, the calculated benefit may be reflected in the January third quarter and the April fourth quarter tax bills. Applicants completing their filings after Veterans' Day, if determined to be eligible, may not receive their exemption credit until after issuance of the third quarter bill or as late as a date following the May 1st due date of the fourth quarter bill.