Town of Franklin: November 2022 E-Newsletter

Voting Information, Upcoming Events and more!

Subscribe for News November 2022 Edition Upcoming Election Information The State Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 6am-8pm at Franklin High School Gymnasium. In person early voting will take place October 22 - November 4 (with the exception of Sundays) at the Franklin Municipal Building ONLY (355 East Central Street). There will be NO in person early voting at Franklin High School. The Municipal Building in person early voting schedule is as follows... Thursday, November 3: 8am - 4pm Friday, November 4: 8am -1pm Access additional Election information via the Town Clerk's webpage. Please note the Town Clerk's Office will be closed on November 8, 2022 due to State Election. Acquisition of Schmidt's Farm  A Win for Open Space! On October 19, 2022 the Town Council voted unanimously to exercise its Chapter 61A right of first refusal and purchase 113 +/- acres of land located at 215 Prospect Street, known as Schmidt's Farm. Following Finance Committee and CPC approval, the Town Council voted to borrow $3,800,000 to cover the cost of this land acquisition. This 20 year borrowing will be funded by Community Preservation Funds. This land will remain as open space and will eventually be master planned. Department of Public Works Discounted Compost Bins  The Town of Franklin Solid Waste Division is offering a limited amount of discounted residential compost bins to the residents of Franklin. This offer is supported by a grant awarded through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.  Reach out to the Environmental Affairs Coordinator Derek Adams for more information. First come, first served! Stormwater While some rainwater evaporates or seeps into the ground, most water runs across the land, into our storm drains and ultimately into our streams and bodies of water. That post precipitation runoff is called stormwater, which carries pollutants that are harmful to humans, animals and our greater ecosystem. There are a variety of things we can do as a community to reduce harmful runoff. Learn more about stormwater here. Reminder: Fall curbside yard waste collection will now run the week of December 5, 2022. Franklin Public Library Event Highlights! November 5 - Diwali Celebration  Join us 1pm-3pm for a special Diwali celebration including dance, crafts, music, food, henna, and more! November 19 - Comics for Culture Storytellers ages 10+ are invited to join us at 3pm for a 60-minute workshop aimed at embracing the understanding of various perspectives when it comes to heroes and comics, whilst empowering youth to share their own stories through comics. Registration required! November 25 - Santa Storywalk The Franklin Recreation Department and the Franklin Public Library are teaming up again for a cozy winter walk with our favorite Man in Red! Bundle up and meet us at DelCarte Park at 10:30am for a special storywalk, followed by cookies and cocoa! Month of November - Miss Bree's Bookopoly Join our month long interactive reading challenge. Roll the dice, move your piece on our giant board, and have fun with a variety of reading and creative challenges, and chances to win prizes galore! Deadlines to "buy" prizes is January 14, 2023. Library Hours The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am-8pm., Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm, and Sunday 1:30pm - 5pm. The library will be closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day and Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving. The library will be closing at 2pm on Wednesday, November 23. The library will be open on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Library Calendar of Events - November 2022 Franklin F.Y.I The Franklin Fire Department would like to remind everyone with the cooler weather that heating systems should be serviced to avoid fires or carbon monoxide. If using a wood stove or fireplace the chimney should be cleaned by a professional chimney sweep. The Veterans Service Office will host a Veterans Luncheon on November 11 at 11am. The event will take place at the Elks Lodge (1077 Pond Street). Franklin Purple Heart recipient Robert Gardner will be the featured speaker. The Town of Franklin 2022 Annual Report is available now. Registration for Winter programs with the Franklin Recreation departments are open. Claim your spot today! Think Franklin First Gift giving gift season is approaching! Looking for the perfect gift? How does one card with countless possibilities sound? With over 40+ local participating businesses, shopping and gifting local just got a whole lot easier. Buy a Think Franklin First Gift Card today in person at Dean Bank in Franklin or online here. Veterans' Services & Senior Center Veterans' Services November 2 – Monthly Coffee Social starts at 10am at the Senior Center. All veterans invited! Franklin veteran Bob Crowley will share information and photos about his recent Honor Flight trip to Washington, DC to view our military memorials. Honor Flights are available to WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans at no cost. Information about applying for an Honor Flight trip will be available at the Social. November 10 – Marine Corps' 247th Birthday November 11 – Veterans' Day - Is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice treaty which ended WWI and the day to thank military veterans for their service. November 15 – Tune It Out Open House will begin at 5:30 pm. Any veteran interested in learning to play the guitar is welcome. Meet the instructors and other learners. No guitar experience needed. November 17 –  Veterans' Council Meeting - 7 pm at the Senior Center. Veterans Memorial Walkway & Holiday Cards The next brick installation on the Veterans Memorial Walkway is scheduled to coincide with Veterans' Day. Brick orders are now being accepted for the Memorial Day installation. Holiday cards for veterans who are deployed are available to sign in the Senior Center lobby Contact the Veterans' Services Office at 508-613-1315 or access their department page to learn more. Senior Center November 9 – We're partnering with the Franklin Food Pantry and the YMCA to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Come to the senior center 11am-12pm to receive a bag of stable items, choice of protein, and dairy items November 10 – Swing on by for Dinner and a Movie! We'll have Hot Dogs and Beans and watch the Movie DOG starring Channing Tatum starting at 4:30pm. $3/person. Register by November 9. November 18 – Celebrate FRIENDSGIVING with live entertainment and delicious food from 11am- 1pm. $6/ person. Register by November 16. November 29 – Join us at 2:30pm for our Rainbow Café; where members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community for coffee, conversation, and friendship. November 30 – Sue Barbour is retiring after 20+ years at the Senior Center. Come to say your goodbyes and well wishes to Sue on her last day at 1:30pm Questions? Contact the Senior Center Office at 508-520-4945 or online here. Town of Franklin Calendar Keep up with meetings, departments & committees. The schedule and links can be found on our website calendar. Keep up with all things culture in Franklin! Arts, theater, dining, live music & more! Find out what's happening in town! Visit our website! Talk Franklin: Podcast from the TA's Office Subscribe to our Town podcast and listen to bi-weekly episodes detailing town news and updates. Town of Franklin 355 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038 (508) 520-4949  Visit our Website Visit our Website

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Urgent: NO EMERGENCY - Franklin Public Schools Follow Up

NO EMERGENCY - FPS Follow Up

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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Nov 3, 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 FAA: Art From The Heart

8:00 am Veterans' Call: VA Pension

9:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Danny Lagarce

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Apple Crisp

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Winter is Coming

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 5

3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 7

3:30 pm Once Upon A Town: Schools

4:30 pm Frank Presents: Mark Lenzi

5:09 pm Frank's Musings: Ballot Questions

7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace

8:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

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

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

9:00 am Critical Conversations: Social Media

11:30 am Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium

2:00 pm All-Town Showcase: Chorus & Orchestra

3:30 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 7

4:00 pm Universe of Adolescent Sleep

8:30 pm FHS Varsity Football: v Milford 10-28-22

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 10-27-22

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 10-27-22

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE, Remote, 864 0862 5019

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 Police: Update on the Nov 1, 2022 West Central/Union Auto Crash

Yesterday (Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022) at approximately 3:23 PM, the Franklin Police and Fire Department responded to a three-car motor vehicle crash at the intersection of West Central Street and Union Street. After an investigation it is determined the first vehicle involved, a Toyota Highlander was stopped at the intersection at a red light. The second vehicle, a Chevy Equinox was stopped behind the first vehicle. The third, a KIA SUV rear-ended the second vehicle which caused a chain reaction crash into the first vehicle. 

Upon arrival, first responders found the operator of the KIA SUV, a 58-year-old female resident of Wrentham unresponsive in her vehicle. First responders quickly began life-saving measures including CPR. She was transported to Milford Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. The operator of the second vehicle was transported to UMASS Memorial with what are believed to be serious injuries. It was determined the operator of the KIA SUV suffered a serious medical episode while driving which resulted in the crash. Given the medical nature of this call, no further information will be provided. 

 

Our thoughts are with the victim, their friends, and their family following this tragic incident. 

Visit the Franklin Police Dept -> https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department

Franklin Police: Update on the Nov 1, 2022 West Central/Union Auto Crash 

Franklin Cultural District: knitting, sewing, Crafts Fair, cornhole & Classical piano in the week ahead

Check out the knitting & sewing classes, Franklin Art Association meeting Wednesday, music & liquid refreshments all before Sunday which brings a cornhole tournament and classical concerts. Oh, and the Newcomers Crafts Fair on Saturday. Yes, Franklin #artshappenhere!

Wednesday, November 2

4:00pm - Sewing for Kids - with Jennifer Vacca (ages 8+ full for November) (Franklin Mill Store) 6:30pm - Knitting with Gayle Johnson (for all levels) (Franklin Mill Store) 6:30pm - Sewing for Adults - with Jennifer Vacca (or all levels) (Franklin Mill Store)

7:00pm - Franklin Art Association (Franklin Senior Center)

La Cantina Winery

Thursday, November 3

4:00pm - Sewing for Kids - with Jennifer Vacca (ages 8+ full for November) (Franklin Mill Store)

6:30pm - Knitting with Gayle Johnson (for all levels) (Franklin Mill Store)

6:00pm - Ken Barney (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance - monthly meeting (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm - Beyond the Library presents Parks for All: Frederick Law Olmstead (virtual event)

Friday, November 4

JP Royer (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - David Rak (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Saturday, November 5

9:00am - Newcomers & Friends Craft Fair (Tri-County RVTHS)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Sunday, November 6 -  Daylight Saving Time ends

67 Degrees Brewery

12:00pm - Cornhole Tournament  (67 Degrees Brewery)

12:00pm - Thee Taco Dude  (67 Degrees Brewery)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

3:00pm - LiveARTS: Artists of the Year, VictorRosenbaum (FUSF, 262 Chestnut St)

Tuesday, November 8

7:00pm - Yankee Quilters (Emma’s Quilt & Cupboard)

7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting  (67 Degrees Brewery)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Ted & I talk microgrids and more in this 18th episode of Making Sense of Climate - 10/25/22 (audio)

FM #870 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 870 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Tuesday, October 25, 2022.  

In this episode our conversation covered the following topics: 

• Microgrids

• South Carolina residential building auto based

• DPU and municipal aggregation approval cycle

• Building code, stretch code revisions pending

• Offshore cable system

• Mother Jones says ‘microgrids’ are good

This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while it helps me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well. 

If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session.  

The conversation runs about 40 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-870-making-sense-of-climate-18-10-25-22

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microgrid - Merriam Webster added the word in September

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/merriam-webster-we-added-370-new-words.html   

teaser to come back to microgrids

 

South Carolina massive residential building underway in 'low country' outside of charleston. 

no mass transit, while 55 housing is being built, all are hostage to the automobiles

not sustainable for net zero, or for those 55+ who as they age are going to be standed out there

 

municipal aggregation, we have it, others can't get it

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/10/16/science/these-communities-want-lower-residents-electric-bills-carbon-emissions-heres-whats-stopping-them/

 

public ownership of utilities I don't think it the answer, we need to ensure appropriate board and oversight of the utilities doesn't create/continue the fossil fuel domination

https://www.repmikeconnolly.org/public_ownership_of_public_utilities

 

Hard to find a good contractor.--- this will be important as we go forward in MA>

https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2022/10/8/23387530/home-electrification-heat-pumps-gas-furnace-contractors

 

offshore cable system, rather than extending electric grid above ground

https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/10/18/offshore-wind-transmission-lines-grid

 

microgrids, Mother Jones article

https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2022/10/tool-surviving-extreme-weather-mircogrids-distributed-power-batteries/

 

Eversource/Framingham pilot construction updates https://www.eversource.com/content/ema-c/residential/about/transmission-distribution/projects/massachusetts-projects/geothermal-pilot-project

See the page that collects the “Making Sense of Climate” episodes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.html 

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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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Eversource/Framingham pilot construction update