Franklin Matters

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Interfaith Teen Climate Change group continues at St John’s Episcopal Church

We had a small initial gathering with great discussion about how youth can make a difference in the fight against climate change. We watched a video of teen Swedish Climate Activist Greta Thunberg. The group is interested in learning more about Climate Justice - how climate change affects the poorest peoples disproportionately.

Join us for the next meeting on Sunday, January 22 at 7 PM at 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin.

For more information:

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St John's Episcopal Church

Reminder: Get your Franklin questions answered Weds 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 ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OYrSNuaO6lGBJkhO8efvLxWREnOv0BoE/view?usp=share_link

Get your Franklin questions answered Wednesday at the Franklin Q&A - Dec 21 (a hybrid event)

Have you seen the Franklin Downtown Partnership Holiday Events and Gift Guide?

Check out the Holiday Events and Gift Guide newsletter featuring Franklin businesses!

https://conta.cc/3UTgSIu

Franklin Downtown Partnership Holiday Events and Gift Guide

Shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page ->

https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2022/11/holiday-events-and-gift-guide.html

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022

wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder

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

7:00 am Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony

9:00 am It Takes A Village: D'Angela Alberty

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jim Derick

11:00 am Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

11:30 am Senior Connection: Council on Aging

12:10 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Banana Bread

12:40 pm Sandhya: Eclairs

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 10

3:30 pm ConCom Fall Gathering

4:00 pm Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 6 - Swinging Steaks

5:30 pm Santa On The Common 2022

6:00 pm Parish of St. Mary Christmas Pageant 2019

7:30 pm Once Upon A Town: Morse Block

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Winterbloom

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

9:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

11:00 am Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing

12:00 pm FHS Chorus & Orchestra

1:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: D'Angela Alberty

3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Canton 02-22-22

5:20 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Durfee 03-04-22

8:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Oliver Ames 12-13-22

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

8:00 am School Committee: 12-13-22

11:00 am Finance Committee: 12-07-22

2:00 pm School Committee: 12-13-22

6:00 pm Community Preservation: 12-06-22

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)

Monday, December 19, 2022

"A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony" - Franklin TV schedule for week of 12/19/22

A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony was held at the Temple Etz Chaim on Sunday, Dec 11, 2022.

Hosted by Rabbi Tom Alpert, moderated by Rabbi Elise Winick, and instigated by jamele adams and less than 20 people participated in person. Due to technical difficulty it was not available via live stream as planned. The video was recorded by Franklin TV for future broadcast and replay.

The audio recording runs 1 hour and 20 minutes, so let’s listen to the Conversation of Hope Dec 11, 2022. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-896-a-conversation-of-hope-12-11-22

The replay is available this week

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

TUESDAY = 7:00 am Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony WEDNESDAY = 6:00 pm Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony FRIDAY = 7:30 am Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony

L-R: jamele adams, Rabbi Elise Winick, Rabbi Tom Alpert

FHS gymnastics team tops Sharon on Sunday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Sunday, December 18, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Gymnastics = Franklin, 125.75 @ Sharon, 106.95 – Final

– As a team, Franklin had a strong showing on the beam with a team score of 32.25 with top scores coming from Emma Nelson, Maia Keohane, Katie Valutkevich, and Lilly Cardin. Nelson also contributed to Franklin’s scoring on the vault (team score of 32.1), the bars (team score of 29.6), and the floor (team score of 31.7) Keohane also scored on the bars and on the floor and Ryann Chandler scored in both the vault and the floor.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-12-18-22/

Additional photos on Twitter ->

https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1604678740298039297

FHS gymnastics team tops Sharon on Sunday

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Good Deeds: Holiday Trivia and Greetings

By: William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

Another year has gone by, and yes, they do seem to pass faster and faster with every passing year. The holidays are upon us, and I wish all the joy and happiness of the season for you and your families.

All year long, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds releases numbers and statistics that help readers get a picture of the real estate market. However, the air is thick with the spirit of the holidays, so the numbers can wait for another day.

There have been many trivia challenges given to each of you in past "Good Deeds" articles. Trivia has involved history, such as naming the former Presidents of the United States who were born here in Norfolk County. In the past, you have been tasked with identifying residents of Norfolk County and their hometowns who were Norfolk County notables from history, sports, and culture.

Other times, given all the television shows and movies like "The Judge" and "I Care a Lot" that were filmed at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds building in Dedham, there was movie trivia.

So, with Santa and his elves getting ready for Christmas, see if you can answer the following Christmas trivia questions. I hope you will enjoy this trivia, and you might find it useful at a work holiday party or family gathering. Sit back, relax, make a cup of eggnog or hot chocolate, and put your holiday knowledge to the test.

Trivia Questions

# 1: What is the name of the town in the classic Christmas movie "It’s a Wonderful Life"?

# 2: What is the most streamed Christmas song of all time?

# 3: Who wrote the poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas"?

# 4: In what city do the Griswolds live in the movie "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation"?

# 5: What real-life department story is "Miracle on 34th Street" based on?

# 6: What is the name of the elf who wants to be a dentist in the movie "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"?

# 7: How many gifts were given, in total, in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?

# 8: What famous actor voiced five separate characters in the movie "The Polar Express"?

# 9: In which century was the term "Xmas" coined?

# 10 In what decade did NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command, formerly CONAD) start tracking Santa on Christmas Eve?

# 11: What controversial Christmas song’s birthplace is currently contested?

# 12: Complete the quote from the movie "Elf": "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is ___."

I cannot promise you a grand prize or that I can get you on the "Nice List" if you did well answering these trivia questions. However, I certainly hope Santa Claus is good to you. I wish everyone a joyful and happy holiday season.

Answers at Good-Deeds-Holiday-Trivia-Answers.pdf (norfolkdeeds.org).

Good Deeds: Holiday Trivia and Greetings

CommonWealth Magazine: "Marijuana content labels can’t be trusted - Testing reveals inconsistencies on THC, contaminants"

"ONE OF THE main arguments in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana was that consumers would have access to tested, regulated products, and know exactly what they are buying.

But a CommonWealth investigation reveals that the potency levels listed on websites and product labels at marijuana stores are regularly inflated, sometimes by as much as a third. The investigation also found that some products in Massachusetts cannabis stores tested positive for contaminants that would have kept them off the shelves if they were detected earlier because they were potentially unsafe for human consumption.

The findings suggest that marijuana consumers cannot rely with any confidence on product labels. Labs are performing tests using different technologies and methods, and growers are gravitating to labs that report the highest THC levels or pass the most samples for contaminants, even if their testing methods are not the most scientifically accurate. That, in turn, is creating incentives for labs to generate testing results with higher THC readings."

Continue reading the article online at CommonWealth Magazine ->

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/marijuana/marijuana-content-labels-cant-be-trusted/

A marijuana sample is prepared for testing at Analytics Labs in Holyoke on November 30, 2022. (Photo by Shira Schoenberg)

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Dec 19, 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

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

9:00 am FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Banana Bread

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Centerpieces

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 10

5:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 6 - Swinging Steaks

6:00 pm Veterans' Call: PACT Act

6:30 pm Santa On The Common 2022

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Jim Derick

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Winterbloom

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

8:30 am FHS PCC: Vaping Forum

10:30 am FHS Chorus & Orchestra

12:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Oliver Ames 12-13-22

2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

3:00 pm FHS Band

4:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Durfee 03-04-22

6:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v St. John's Prep 02-16-22

9:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Canton 02-22-22

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

8:00 am Planning Board: 12-05-22

11:00 am Finance Committee: 12-07-22

2:00 pm Planning Board: 12-05-22

5:00 pm Community Preservation: 12-06-22

7:00 pm Planning Board: LIVE, Chambers 885 5922 9392

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, December 18, 2022

Join the "Community Conversations" at the Library, Wednesday, Dec 21 - 6 PM

Folks of all ages are welcome to join us one Thursday each month as we unpack, discuss, and engage with topics relevant both within our community and beyond. Come with an open mind, leave with plenty of food for thought!

This week, we meet on Wednesday (12/21/22) instead.

This month's topic: "I wish you knew..." Connecting through Generation Gaps

Join the "Community Conversations" at the Library, Wednesday, Dec 21 - 6 PM

This Town Council Quarterbacking session condenses the 3 hour plus meeting to about 38 minutes 12/14/22 (audio)

FM #901 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 901 in the series.

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of Dec 14, 2022:

ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

APPOINTMENTS

a. Mark LePage - Conservation Commission

b. Alison Rheaume - Disability Commission

c. Francesca Ricci - Disability Commission

d. Lloyd (Gus) Brown - Sealer of Weights and Measures

LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. 2023 Annual Alcohol License Renewals - See attached 2023 Town of Franklin Alcohol Licenses Renewals

PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Franklin Library Association Presentation of Gift - Scott Nolan, President, FLA

b. Snow Removal Presentation: Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works

Legislation for Action

d. Resolution 22-88: Local Acceptance of MGL Ch40, Section 5B, Fourth Paragraph

e. Resolution 22-89: Creation of the Massachusetts Statewide Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund, as Authorized b GL Chapter 40, Section 5B

f. Resolution 22-90: Authorization of and Appropriation for Purchase of Three Parcels of Unimproved Land

g. Resolution 22-91: Authorization for Town Administrator to Submit American Rescue Plan Act Applications to Norfolk County

i. Resolution 22-95: Gift Acceptance - Recreation Department ($109,832.25)

Executive session, return approx. 35 mins later

b. Resolution 22-94: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official - Town Clerk

a. Vote on approving Administrator contract, subject to Executive Session outcome

i. Legislation for action: 1. Resolution 22-93: Approval of Town Administrator’s Contract

Our conversation runs about 38 minutes:

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes.

Let’s listen to this session of Town Council Quarterbacking recorded Dec 15, 2022 Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-901-town-council-quarterbacking-12-14-22

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Meeting agenda and documents released for this session ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/dec_14_tc_mtg_agenda-revised.pdf

The Snow presentation -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._snow_presentation.pdf

Watch the Franklin.TV video replay on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/qVbiUMlcbL8

My notes in one threaded PDF document -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TT_f9Y9eVXExUtjlcCD2XKtSTjcwG582/view?usp=share_link

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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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a slide from the annual update on snow removal

Franklin.TV: "It’s All Chrimsy! Christmas everywhere you look" (video)

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 12/18/2022

The Senior Center’s Christmas Wonderland on Thursday evening was indeed an extravaganza of yuletide cheer, goodies, décor, music, along with Santa & the Mrs.. Many civic groups decorated themed trees. Christmas creativity was everywhere. One tiny toddler summed it up. It’s all Chrimsy!