Talking about the importance of art with Amy Saltamacchia - 01/26/23 (audio)

FM #931 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 931 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation at the Creative Corner Art Studio with owner Amy Saltamacchia. We talk about the role of art in daily life and in particular in this post pandemic time as we all find a new normal.

The audio recording runs 25 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Amy

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-931-creative-corner-art-studio-01-26-23

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Creative Corner Art Studio web page -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/ 

Registration page -> https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/elementaryclasses 

Find Create Corner on Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087442720678 

Follow them on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/creativecornerartstudio/ 

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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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Talking about the importance of art with Amy Saltamacchia - 01/26/23 (audio)

Both FHS girls and boys hockey teams post wins on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Hockey = Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 8 – Final 

– Attleboro scored an early goal but it was all Franklin the rest of the way in a big league win. Ben Paterson had a five point night to lead the Panthers’ offense, scoring twice with three helpers while Anthony Lampasona finished with two goals and two assists for four points. Dan Daley added two scored and Tommy Balducci and Vinnie Pasquarosa each scored once.

Game Results:1112 Franklin 8 Attleboro 1 {Shots Franklin 42 Attleboro 8)

1st Period Recap:

A late game day matinee following alate OT game last night boys find themselves chasing 1 early into the game. That would be the first and last goal for Attleboro as the boys quickly rebound on the next shift when Anthony Lampasona snaps a Carter Balducci rebound home. The second goal of the period would come when Jack Wernig intercepts a breakout pass and slides it to Pat Daley in the corner who then hits Tommy Balducci in the slots for the 5-holegoal! Joe Torraco got the call in the pipe and comes through with a solid period. The period would end 2-1 

2nd Period Recap

After a regroup in between periods boys jumped out quick Dylan McEvoy picks a breakout pass and slides to Ben Jarosz who finds Dan Daley on the backdoor for the goal. 2shifts later Lucas Sheehan breaks the puck out to carter Balducci who finds Ben Paterson streaking through the middle and is off on a 2vl then slides the biscuit to Anthony Lampasona for the backside goal. Franklin quickly up 4-1. With 3 minutes to goin the 2°• while on the PK Ben Paterson would set Dan Daley free on the breakaway & he tucks it to right corner. Strong defensive play by Liam O'Rielly, Carmine Iannuzzi & Aidan Kuykendall helped keep Attleboro hemmed into their zone all period. With about 2 minutes to goin the period a strong forecheck from Nick Webber and Mike Gates coupled with a big in front of net presence set up Vinny Pasquarosa to put home a puck lying on the doorstep. Sam Jette, MikeGatesand Nick Weber would finish up the period series of rushing and round out ahigh scoring period. Joe Torraco was in lockdown mode and servesu p the donut.The period would end 6-1 

3rd Period Recap

Franklin would start the 3rd on the PK and would come out jumping with a strong forecheck when Anthony Lampasona beats an Attleboro defender to the puck and finds Ben Paterson for the snipe. James Donovan and Lucas Sheehan brought a nice transition game early in the period leading to several chances which transitioned into a pass to Carter Balducci who hits Anthony Lampasona in the slot for the goal. The next shift Rhys Greenwood, Liam Hager & Angelo Lampasona bring the heavy game keeping Attleboro on their toes and creating several opportunities to punch a ticket none better than when Matt Corvi rips one from the point and somehow the Attleboro goalie gets a glove on it. Matt Corvi, James Donovan, and Lucas Sheehan would continue to stand strong on the blueline translating into another scoreless period for Attleboro. Joe Torraco would get the dub and finish with a solid night. 

Final Franklin 8 Attleboro 1

Great to see all the players hitting the ice!

Franklin takes on Taunton 2/8@Alexio Arena puck drops @8:00PM!!    https://twitter.com/FHSPantherHocke/status/1620956367556157442

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ Hockomock Stars, 2 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-01-23/

FHS Panthers

Ted Cormier-Leger schedules the second workshop in the 2023 Franklin Senior Center Series - Feb 23, 2023

It’s almost tax time.  Got questions?

I am so excited to partner with my friend/client Larry Rice for the second workshop in my 2023 Franklin Senior Center series.

We hope to see you there!

Ted Cormier-Leger, Realtor
Suburban Lifestyle Real Estate (Franklin)

Shared from Facebook -> 

https://www.facebook.com/ted.cormierleger/posts/pfbid02SKy9f7kGAs9Bwi5kA9pfK5TLxP2VHDAnPvHu1xFCk54Zn42wEu4Gomz4XziwVpEGl

Ted Cormier-Leger schedules the second workshop in the 2023 Franklin Senior Center Series - Feb 23, 2023

   

Town Council approves all alcohol license, purchase of Tower truck, hears of Tri-County building plans, & more (video)

The Town Council conducted the first of two meetings for February on Wednesday night. An eventful meeting covering a broad range of town business and updates in just under 3 hours.

Briefly

• New firefighter/paramedic Kristin Krauss was sworn in. William Blanchard, was sworn in for his promotion to EMS Battalion Chief
• The 'plus one' all alcohol license request approved in October to send to the Legislature did get the home rule petition passed and came back for Council approval. Confusion around a public hearing and several objections from neighbors and nearby business swayed only one Councilor as the measure passed 8-1
• Tri-county Regional Voc Tec representatives told the community of the plans underway to build a new school which will require an override vote likely in October. Numbers are still being worked to get to a potential MSBA approval in August and then the vote in October. Stay tuned.
• The Council authorized the purchase of a new Tower truck for the Fire Dept. The loan won't start until the truck arrives which could be 2-3 years from now. Due to that timing, it was urgent to get the order in now to avoid further costs, and to ensure we have support for the existing unit which is a critical piece of equipment for the Departments emergency response

The full agenda can be found ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/feb_1_2023_town_council_agenda.pdf

My notes taken during the meeting can be found ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MLzZ-p3wLBMFVmnHUHuxzl3xdT0jWQO6/view?usp=share_link

The audio and recap will be shared in the next couple of days.

The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/-AQpq8GSvi4?feature=share

the cost options for the Tri-County building proposal

Massachusetts Center for the Book has a 2023 Reading Challenge

• February: Read a book set in your home town/ city, or state

Do you have a cozy reading corner you’ve been wanting to spend more time in? 

Do you have a group of friends who like to select books together? 

Maybe a little constraint helps you choose what to read next.

If you are looking for a fun, unique reading challenge to take on in 2023, the Massachusetts Center for the Book has you covered.

Check it out today! https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge

Massachusetts Center for the Book has a 2023 Reading Challenge

Some hybrid aspects in new MA House rules set for this next session

"THE HOUSE on Wednesday unanimously adopted its rules for the two-year term that began four weeks ago, agreeing to eliminate a pandemic-era policy that allowed representatives to participate in sessions and vote remotely.

The rules package also outlines a new hybrid committee hearing structure that will allow for both in-person and remote participation from most legislators and the public.

The reforms headlined a package assembled by House Democrats, who rejected amendments offered during debate to give representatives 60 minutes, rather than 30, to review large floor amendments and to publish how representatives vote on bills in committee.

The House rejected nearly every proposed amendment that was not withdrawn and opted to largely stick with the package rolled out by top Democrats on Tuesday."

Continue reading the article online ->

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/under-new-rules-house-returns-to-in-person-sessions/ 

Some hybrid aspects in new MA House rules set for this next session

You're Invited: Reaching Older Adults About Scams: Pass It On - Free Webinar - Thursday, Feb 2 at 11 AM EST

If you work with older adults, or if you are (or know someone) 65+, join this free, 30-minute webinar to learn how you can share a lifetime of experience and protect others from scams. The FTC will discuss its updated Pass It On materials, which give older adults a way to share what they know about everything from business impersonators to romance scams and identity theft. We'll share the updated website, discuss how you can get free materials for your group presentations, share ready-made presentations for each topic, and talk and hear about ideas for getting the word out in your community. This webinar is open to everyone, with a focus on libraries and community-based organizations. To join the webinar TOMORROW at 11:00 am EST: URL: https://ftc.zoomgov.com/j/1610006275?pwd=ekJyQUdYcmI4Z2xqMS9QUUE1VXgwZz09 Webinar ID: 161 000 6275 Passcode: 0rY$JZ By phone: (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 646 828 7666 US (New York); +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose); +1 551 285 1373 US; 833 568 8864 US Toll-free Can't make tomorrow's webinar? We'll be offering other sessions throughout February and early March (see list below.)  Webinars in English February 2, 11 am EST February 8, 3 pm EST — Focus on aging service and community-based organizations February 15, 3 pm EST — Focus on law enforcement February 22, 3 pm EST March 1, 3 pm EST Webinars in Spanish February 15, 1 pm EST February 23, 2 pm EST March 1, 2 pm EST Thank You, FTC's Division of Consumer and Business Education

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Feb 2, 2023

•  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 Veterans' Call: Steve Crouteau

9:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Sandya: Pasta

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Hearing Loss: Causes, Prevention, Remedies

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3

3:00 pm Joe Landry: Grocery Stores

4:30 pm Frank Presents: Nick Remissong

5:30 pm Frank's Musings: George Santos

6:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8

7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 1 - Tweed funk

8:00 pm Community Arts Advocacy Day: A Discussion

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

8:30 am SAFE Coalition: Critical Conversations

12:30 pm Franklin Rec Basketball: 3x3 Tournament Game 6

2:00 pm Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019

3:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8

4:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

7:30 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-24-23

9:30 pm Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 01-26-23

11:30 am Finance Committee: 01-11-23

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 01-26-23

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE, Remote 863 0570 6194

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 Cultural District: art, blues, train exhibit, and more as #arthappenshere

Wednesday, February 1 - First Day of Black History Month

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

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

Thursday, February 2 - 67 Degrees 3rd Anniversary

8:30am - Franklin Downtown Partnership General Mtg (Dean College)

Franklin Downtown Partnership

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

Friday, February 3

4:30pm - Joey D's Wingz N Thingz (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

Saturday, February 4

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

2:00pm - Hogwash BBQ  (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

5:30pm - Northeast Groove (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - James Montgomery with The Daybreakers (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, February 5

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

1:00pm - Train Town Franklin (HO scale exhibit closes today) (Franklin Historical Museum)

Tuesday, February 7

6:30pm - Franklin Garden Club (monthly meeting) (Franklin Senior Center)

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

Franklin Art Association Art Gallery

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!

Bring on February, in this Talk Franklin we catch up on the MMA Conf, CDL training, & Town Council preview (audio)

FM #930 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 930 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation via conference bridge on Thursday, January 26, 2023.  

Topics for this session

Not only are we in 2023, but January is at an end

MMA annual meeting/conference

Key learnings, or take-aways

CDL inhouse training enabled by DPW

Labor market

Earlier this month the Town Council reviewed goals

The Town Administrator review, coming to Council for approval

EDC approved inclusionary zoning, coming to council soon (2/15/23?)

Council outlook for Feb 1 session, Tri-County building proposal

Community Preservation Committee public hearing Feb 7

Rescheduled for Jan 17 meeting

Close with citizen engagement call to action, application process coming soon

Davis Thayer, Police Station, Master Plan committee opportunities

Open Space & Recreation Plan update underway

The conversation runs about 40 minutes.

Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Citizen-Participation-on-the-Menu-for-2023---Davis-Thayer--Master-Planning-and-more-e1uaohs/a-a993o1g

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Town Council agenda for 2/1/23

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/feb_1_2023_town_council_agenda.pdf

Economic Development Meeting 1/25/23 (audio)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/inclusionary-zoning-moved-to-town_0764800655.html 

Ad-hoc Town Administrator Review Meeting 1/25/23  (audio)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/ad-hoc-town-administrator-review-cmte.html 

Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator

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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"

Bring on February, in this Talk Franklin we catch up on the MMA Conf, CDL training, & Town Council preview (audio)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, February 2, 7:00 PM

Hello once again from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Our meeting this week (first Thursday of the month) will be on Zoom, this Thursday, February 2, starting at 7:00 pm.  

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

Zoom link for the meeting, Thursday, February 2, 7:00-8:30 pm.  
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09

Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

 

Twice-a-month, our Node, one of more than fifteen such 350 Mass groups throughout the state, holds its meetings, via Zoom. Our Node's participants come from Franklin and several towns ranging north to Sharon and south to Attleboro. You are always welcome to attend, to learn about climate and energy, politics and science, to hear about opportunities for action, and to contribute to our goals in a way that works for you. 

   

Our meetings address ongoing challenges and actions related to energy and climate. Our typical agenda includes: discussion of climate and energy developments locally, across the state, and nationally. Announcements about planned advocacy and protest actions organized by 350 Mass and other groups. And plans for activities in our Greater Franklin region. Our tone and manner are collegial and neighborly. We hope to meet you one of these Thursdays. Or you can reply to this message; we'll follow up.

 

We hope you receive 350 Mass' Climate Weekly email. It's a good way to keep up with key issues and actions on their behalf. You can sign up here.

 

We will send a reminder about the Node's meeting on Thursday. 

Thank you.

 

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017