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Thursday, December 15, 2022
Help the SAFE Coalition spread holiday cheer, sponsor a child TODAY!
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Dec 15, 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 ConCom Fall Gathering
8:00 am Veterans' Call: PACT Act
9:00 am Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2022
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Centerpieces
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Banana Bread
12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes
1:00 pm Santa On The Common 2022
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 8
3:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Morse Block
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Jim Derick
5:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History: Pt. 3
7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 2 - Paul Kelly
8:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday
7:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2021
8:30 am FHS PCC: Vaping Forum
12:30 pm Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium
2:00 pm Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019
3:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History: Pt. 3
4:00 pm Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing
5:00 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18
6:30 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-19-22
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday
8:00 am Conservation Commission: 12-01-22
12:00 pm Economic Development: 11-30-22
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 12-01-22
7:00 pm Conservation Commission: LIVE, Chambers 847 2624 7969
7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals LIVE, Remote 841 8742 1363
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, December 14, 2022
Franklin Cultural District: Tis the season for concerts, winter farmers market, paint night, wreath night, breakfast with Santa, and so much more ...
Tis the season for concerts, winter farmers market, last performance in the outdoor tent, paint night, wreath night, and breakfast with Santa, and so much more.
You want more? #artshappenhere in Franklin.
We have so much to be grateful for!
Wednesday, December 14
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7:00pm - Franklin Newcomers & Friends annual Yankee Swap (Escape Into Fiction)
Thursday, December 15
4:30pm - Winter Wonderland (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:30pm - Holiday Wreath Workshop (sold out) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - An Introduction to Hanukkah (Franklin Public Library)
Friday, December 16
9:00am - Breakfast with Santa (2 sittings) (Franklin Recreation Gym)
5:30pm - David Rak (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - The Fourtet (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - Holiday Paint Night (registration req’d) (67 Degrees Brewery)
Saturday, December 17
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
3:00pm - Holiday Concert from NoteAble Blend (Franklin Public Library)
5:30pm - Wildcat O'Halloran (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - 'Tis the Season! (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
Sunday, December 18
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - 'Tis the Season! (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
Monday, December 19
6:00pm - The String School of Franklin Concert (grades 3-12) (Horace Mann Middle School)
Tuesday, December 20
6:00pm - The Band School of Franklin Concert (grades 4-9) (Horace Mann Middle School)
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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
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| Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Get your Franklin questions answered Wednesday at the Franklin Q&A - Dec 21 (a hybrid event)
What is going on with .... ?What happened to ....?How come .... ?
Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm Community Information Director, for an informal and informative Q&A session.
What is the session about?
• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have
When: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Where: Franklin Senior Center (conf room TBD) and via Zoom
If you want the Zoom link, please use this form or check with the Senior Center front desk: https://forms.gle/m6WuX5PPhsgaDCsc8
Download this flyer as a reminder ->
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| Get your Franklin questions answered Wednesday at the Franklin Q&A - Dec 21 (a hybrid event) |
Open Space, School Budget, and Holiday Happenings! all in this Talk Franklin episode (audio)
FM #897 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 897 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Alecia Alleyne, Assistant to the Town Administrator. We had our conversation via conference bridge.
Topics for this session
Community Preservation Cmte meeting
Finance Committee
School budget deep dive
Most questions answered, some set for follow up
Town Council preview
Alcohol license renewals
Holiday spirit all over Franklin “Light It Up”
Fire Dept Polar Express night
Police toy drive, photos with Santa
Historical Museum concert, and Mrs Claus
Winter Wonderland at the Senior Center Dec 15
Live streamed to cable, YouTube and wfpr.fm(radio broadcast but no live stream due to change in weather)
The conversation runs about 27 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie & Alecia.
Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Open-Space--School-Budget-and-Holiday-Happenings-e1s59c6/a-a91ja4d
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John Lennon anniversary Dec 8, 1980 -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_John_Lennon
Imagine by John Lennon ->
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imagine_(John_Lennon_song)
YouTube version of Imagine -> https://youtu.be/ugrAo8wEPiI
Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Community Preservation Committee 12/06/22 recap, audio & video links ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/community-preservation-cmte-gets.html
Finance Committee 12/07/22 recap, audio & video links ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/finance-committee-gets-some-financial.html
Town Council agenda for 12/14/22 ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda.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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams open season with wins vs. Oliver Ames
Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 55 @ Oliver Ames, 42 – Final
– Franklin overcame a slow start to erase a double-digit deficit and pick up a win on the road in Easton. Oliver Ames came to play, racing out to an 18-5 lead after eight minutes with senior Chris Elias (11 points) and sophomore Cole Craffey (14 points) each hitting a three. But the Panthers flipped the switch and dominated the second quarter, holding the hosts to five points while its offense got going with 24 points. Justin Allen, who finished with 14 points, hit a pair of threes in the quarter, junior Andrew O’Neill (13 points) added one, and junior Sean O’Leary went off for 13 of his game-high 24 points in the second. Allen, O’Neill, and O’Leary each connected from downtown in the third to keep the Panthers ahead (44-30) going into the fourth.
Girls Basketball = Oliver Ames, 45 @ Franklin, 54 – Final
– Franklin was able to hold off a fourth quarter charge by OA to pull out a foul-filled season opener and continue its long win streak in league play. The Panthers jumped out to a 17-7 lead after the first and extended the advantage to 14 heading into the final eight minutes. OA rallied, scoring 18 points in the fourth and twice cutting the lead down to as little as seven, but Franklin made enough plays to seal the victory. Katie Peterson battled foul trouble in the second half, but finished as the game’s top scorer with 13 points. Chloe Fales, Caelyn Leonard, and Lizzie Newman each scored 10 points for the Panthers and Bridget Leo added eight. Freshman Kamryn Derba scored a team-high 11 points on her varsity debut for OA. Maeve Horsman added nine points, including seven in the fourth, Annie Reilly had eight, and Maddie Homer had seven in the loss.
For other results around the League
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| FHS Panthers |
Tis the season for Project PJ , and you can help!
Franklin High School Baseball, MA (@FHSCoachZBrown) tweeted Mon, Dec 12, 2022:
FHS'23 Ethan DePaolo (@DepaoloEthan) is looking for your support.
Ethan's running this years Project PJ & has a lofty goal of collecting 325 pairs of new pajamas for foster children of all ages (newborn-18yo).
Please see his email below! Any consideration is appreciated! Thank you! https://t.co/RI9BOo8dvp
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHSCoachZBrown/status/1602444282207559681
Hello! December 2022My name is Ethan DePaolo and I am a Senior at Franklin High School. Project PJ was started in 2007 and eight years ago. my sister was contacted by one of the families who had previously run it asking if she would take it over, as my family has participated in this project for over 10 years. Since Ryan is at school in NYC, I have taken over. Project PJ is a community service project founded to bring awareness to kids in need placed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts foster care programs.
I am asking people to donate NEW pajamas for foster children of all ages, newborn to 18 years. The pajamas I collect will be donated to the Whitinsville office of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families which helps the communities in our local area. Including Franklin.Foster children are very unfortunate to be placed in the situation they are in. They leave their homes with barely anything and families are only given $20 a day to spend for their daily needs. Pajamas help ease the transition for these children and I would like to ask you to support Project PJ this holiday season. Last year, the project donated around 300 pairs of pajamas and this year the goal is 325.
All sizes are in great need. Pajamas can be dropped off at 48 High Ridge Circle at your convenience. We have a large plastic container on our side steps for collection. If you'd rather purchase pj's online, you can have them shipped directly to our home.
Donations in the form of cash, check or Venmo, @Ethan-DePaolo are also accepted. We would like all donations by January 1st, but later donations are always appreciated. If you have any questions do not hesitate to email me at ethan_depaolo@gmail.com or message me on Instagram at @ethan.depaoloI appreciate your consideration in supporting this cause!With Gratitude,Ethan DePaolo
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| The letter from Ethan DePaolo |
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| example of kids pajamas |
Have breakfast with Santa at Franklin Recreation - Friday, Dec 16
Santa is coming to Franklin Rec for some Breakfast on December 16th! We will have a professional photographer taking Santa photos.
Registration is available on franklinma.myrec.com
Two times slots available on Friday, Dec 16; likely to fill up quickly!
Recommended for ages 2-5 years old.
"Join us for breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus! This is a parent and child event where your child can choose to participate in several crafts and activities including making reindeer food, antler ring toss and creating a Santa selfie hat. Breakfast includes pancakes, assorted fruit and muffins. Fee is per child."
https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29935
Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CmEruUsrbz6/
Franklin High School newsletter for week of 12/12/22
350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Updated Meeting Calendar & No Meeting Dec 15
Hello from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. We are canceling the meeting that was scheduled for this Thursday, December 15, the third Thursday of the month.
Come the new year we will return to our regular schedule of meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, with meetings on January 5 and 19, 2023.
We look forward to continuing the progress that we made in 2022. Here are two articles that look back on major accomplishments in Massachusetts and the United States over the past year. In Massachusetts, we are proud that 350 Mass played a major role in the passage of the new Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind.
We encourage you to join our meetings in January, when we will discuss ongoing issues and actions, look at the 2023-2024 campaign adopted by 350 Mass, and consider activities in our region and communities that will promote and accelerate the transition to a just, equitable, and clean energy economy.
We wish you and yours an enjoyable holiday season. We hope to see you in 2023.
Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern
Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)
339-203-5017 (c)
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| 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Updated Meeting Calendar & No Meeting Dec 15 |
Do You Have Your Christmas Tree Yet? Fully Decorated Trees auctioned at Franklin Senior Center - Dec 15
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| Do You Have Your Christmas Tree Yet? |
When: Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4:30 -7 PM
Where: Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel Mccahill St, Franklin
Trees Decorated By: Franklin Police Dept. Franklin Historical Museum, Busy Bees, Garden Club, Veterans
Live Trees Donated By: Bryggs, Hillside & Fairmount
CommonWealth Magazine: "More permeable surfaces can help save our waterways"
"IMAGINE SWIMMING in a water so murky that you can hardly see your toes, a water laden with toxic algae, a water devoid of the marine life we know and love. This could be the reality of Bostonians within the coming years if stormwater runoff continues to pollute the Boston Harbor.Impervious pavement, which prevents water from naturally seeping into the ground, allows water from storms to flow into the local waterways. This stormwater is often laden with garbage, nutrients, chemicals, and other pollutants that can negatively impact the health of the local waterways. The excessive amount of impermeable pavement in Boston enables an increased amount and flow of polluted stormwater into local waterways. This surplus of water can lead to flooding and catastrophic effects on infrastructure. To protect our waterways and houses, impermeable pavement in Boston must be replaced with a more eco-friendly permeable pavement."
Continue reading the article online at CommonWealth Magazine ->
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| CommonWealth Magazine: "More permeable surfaces can help save our waterways" |
In Kyiv, I saw Dante under sandbags – a modern image of the hell of war | Clive Myrie | The Guardian
"I took quite a lot of photos on my phone when I was in Ukraine this year, but this one jumped out at me as I was scrolling through them. Here we have Dante – the Italian poet, philosopher, writer – with his marble head poking up out of the sandbags. It’s in a park on Volodymyr Hill in the centre of Kyiv.It’s not just an arresting image. Dante is a harbinger of the Renaissance; he’s a symbol of culture and learning. And that is the opposite of war, which is a regression to dark times. This is what Ukraine and Kyiv are having to labour under – and so Dante finds himself stifled by sandbags. Of course, one also thinks of the Divine Comedy and the seventh circle of hell, which is violence. That’s what the people of Ukraine have been enduring: a modern circle of hell.The fact that Dante had to be covered with sandbags tells you everything – the Russians are attacking things that are nothing to do with a military campaign. That is a particular hell, when civilians are seen as legitimate targets for an advancing army. And as soon as I see this image, all of this floods into my mind."
Continue reading the article at The Guardian ->
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| A sculpture of Dante under sandbags in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photograph: Courtesy of Clive Myrie |
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