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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Wright Old School Chocolate introduces a chocolate mix drink
Introducing MCAN's 2023 Legislative Priorities! Register to join the webinar Feb 8 at 5 PM
Introducing MCAN's 2023 Legislative Priorities!
With the new legislative session well underway, we are excited to announce the Massachusetts Climate Action Network's 2023-2024 legislative priorities!
These priorities reflect legislative efforts that must be implemented for our state to advance a just fossil-fuel-free future for all. They include 15 bills that center around four critical areas of action: equitable building decarbonization; the reduction of embodied carbon in our buildings; equitable climate action in municipal utilities; and the advancement of energy and environmental justice.
See MCAN's full list of legislative priorities here.
Of our 15 legislative priorities, MCAN has identified four top priorities that are critical to building a healthy, resilient, equitable, green future for all.
MCAN's Top Four Priorities
- HD.776/SD.500 - An Act Establishing a Zero Carbon Renovation Fund. Learn more here.
- HD.131/SD.151 - An Act Advancing Clean Energy, Equity, and Innovation within Municipal Utilities. Learn more here.
- HD.1033/SD.840 - An Act Incorporating Embodied Carbon into State Climate Policy. Learn more here.
- HD.4024/S.505 - An Act Relative to Energy Facilities Siting Improvement to Address Environmental Justice, Climate, and Public Health. Learn more here.
Take action to support our legislative priorities by joining us tomorrow at 5:00 PM for MCAN's Valentine's Action for Critical Legislation. Find the details and RSVP using this link.
While our Commonwealth has made critical progress to advance climate action, we know that we have a long way to go to meet our climate targets and equitably transition to clean energy.
Join us this legislative session in advancing our legislative priorities and working towards building a healthy, resilient, equitable, green future for all.
With Gratitude,
Logan Malik
Interim Executive Director
Massachusetts Climate Action NetworkPS: Please consider donating to support MCAN's efforts to equitably decarbonize buildings across the Commonwealth and the communities served by municipal utilities. You can donate here. You can also send a check to MCAN: 1665 Commonwealth Ave, #9 Boston, MA 02135. All donations are tax-deductible.
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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
- This slot features my conversation with La Cantina's Bob Vozzella as we talk about running a small business and making wine -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/talking-wine-small-business-with-bob.html
This hour features the combination of our recent Town Council Quarterbacking session with Tom Mercer & my conversation on the importance of art with Creative Corner's Amy Saltamacchia https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/chair-tom-mercer-and-i-condense-feb-1.html and https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/talking-about-importance-of-art-with.html
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Senior Center curbside café returns Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023
Although we are still closed the rest of this week, starting tomorrow, Wednesday February 8th we will have our curbside café available. Call to order a limited lunch menu consisting of a choice between two sandwiches and a soup. They will be available for pickup between 11am and 1pm. You will have to order by 9am the morning of, and you can also pre-order the day before as well! When you call, please leave your name, number, and your order.
Tomorrow Wednesday's choices are a chicken Caesar wrap or a BLT wrap with a delicious corn chowder. Follow us on our social media, check out our website, or give us a call at 508-520-4945 for Thursdays and Fridays meal choices
Thanks! We miss you all
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| Senior Center curbside café returns Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023 |
Franklin Downtown Partnership is looking for a Communications Coordinator
Communications Coordinator Job Opening |
The Franklin Downtown Partnership has a job opening for a communications coordinator, approximately 25 hours per month. The communications coordinator is responsible for all written communications, including media releases, social media, website updates, and electronic newsletters. Please email the Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) executive director for more information or to apply. Small social media or PR agencies are also welcome to send proposals. Visit the Downtown Partnership page here -> https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
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2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Recreation School Facilities and Parks (ADA Compliance Included) - Thursday, February 9
2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting Recreation School Facilities and Parks (ADA Compliance Included)
Thursday February 9
The Conservation Commission will hold its third Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, February 9 from 6-7 PM in Town Hall Council Chambers. This meeting will also be available via Zoom. Zoom login information can be found here.
In case you'll miss the Thursday meeting or would like further discussion, you are also invited to attend OSRP Office Hours Friday, February 10 between 10 and 11a in the third floor training room (Room 326A) at Town Hall or via Zoom.
Bring your ideas and see you there!
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| 2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Recreation School Facilities and Parks (ADA Compliance Included) - Thursday, February 9 |
Franklin High School Theatre Company performs "LORD OF THE FLIES" - Mar 3 & Mar 17
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| Franklin High School Theatre Company performs "LORD OF THE FLIES" |
Franklin Public Schools: Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Feb 8, 2023 - 6:00 PM
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”
A. IA - Instructional GoalsB. IB - Academic FreedomC. IC - School Year School Calendar
A. EBB - Student Transportation Policy - First Read 2/14B. IE - Organization of Instruction - First Read 2/14
A. IGA - Curriculum DevelopmentB. IGAA - Curriculum GoalsC. IGB - Student Services ProgramsD. IGBH - Alternative ProgramsE. Continued Review of I Policies
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| Franklin Public Schools: Policy Sub Committee Meeting - Feb 8, 2023 - 6:00 PM |
Chair Tom Mercer and I condense the Feb 1, 2023 Town Council meeting to about 30 min (audio)
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 Feb 1, 2023:
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
We cover the following key topics
APPOINTMENTS
a. New Employee: Fire Department - Kristin Krauss, Firefighter
b. Promotion: Fire Department - William Blanchard, EMS Battalion Chief
LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. New Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Retail Package Store License and Approval of Scott Corvi as the Manager - MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey’ s Market and Deli, Located at 353 Lincoln Street
b. Transfer of Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License and Approval of Vrushank Patel as the Manager - 660 Central, LLC d/b/a Mobil, Located at 660 West Central Street
PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Tri County School Building Project - Karen Maguire, Tri County Superintendent
LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Bylaw Amendment 23-892: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - First Reading
b. Resolution 23-14: Appropriating Funds by Borrowing to Pay Costs of Purchasing an Aerial Ladder Truck for Fire Dept.
c. Resolution 23-15: Gift Acceptance - Police Dept. ($315)
Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes.
Our conversation runs about 30 minutes. Let’s listen to this session of Town Council Quarterbacking recorded Feb 6, 2023 Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-936-town-council-quarterbacking-02-06-23
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The full agenda can be found -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/feb_1_2023_town_council_agenda.pdf
The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/-AQpq8GSvi4?feature=share
My recap, notes, and audio ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/town-council-approves-all-alcohol_5.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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| Tri-county Regional Voc Tec representatives (l-r) Peter Wiernicki, Karen McGuire, Dan Haynes |
World’s biggest investment fund warns directors to tackle climate crisis or face sack | Sovereign wealth funds | The Guardian
"Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s single largest investor, has warned company directors it will vote against their re-election to the board if they do not up their game on tackling the climate crisis, human rights abuses and boardroom diversity.Carine Smith Ihenacho, the chief governance and compliance officer of Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages more than 13tn Norwegian kroner (£1tn) on behalf of the Norwegian people, said the fund was preparing to vote against the re-election of at least 80 company boards for failing to set or hit environmental or social targets.Established in the 1990s to invest surplus profits from Norway’s huge oil and gas reserves, it is the world’s largest sovereign fund, controlling an average of 1.3% of 9,338 companies across 70 countries. Large holdings include Apple, Nestlé, Microsoft and Samsung.“We all know, we live in a world with a climate crisis, and we have a role to play and then companies have a role to play,” Smith Ihenacho said. “So we have stepped up our expectations towards the companies when it comes to setting targets to get to that net zero [emissions] by 2050 target. And we will push the companies more in setting targets and understanding how they’re going to get there.”
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| Melting glaciers and ice sheets around the world are causing concern over the changing climate. Photograph: Hollandse Hoogte/Rex/Shutterstock |
FSPA schedules student performances of "The Addams Family"
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
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| FSPA schedules student performances of "The Addams Family" |
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FSPA presents Family Reunion |