Quarterbacking Crossover with Talk Franklin: Friendly 40B, FY24 Town Budget (audio)

FM #961 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 961 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. With the reschedule, we combined our normal Talk Franklin session with one of the series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. The combined session also ends abruptly but we’ll have more to talk about in future sessions.

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 Mar 15, 2023: 

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

• The ‘friendly 40b’ proposal that failed by a 4-5 vote

• The Town budget as previewed during the Joint Budget Subcommittee

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

Our conversation runs about 29 minutes. Let’s listen to this combined Talk Franklin and  Town Council Quarterbacking session recorded Mar 16, 2023

Audio file ->   https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Quarterbacking-Crossover-Talk-Friendly-40B--FY24-Town-Budget-e20rleg/a-a9hh3s1

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The complete agenda doc  ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_march_15_2023_0.pdf 

YouTube Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGx3TPCumWw  

My notes and the audio of the meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/03/town-council-ratifies-master-plan.html 

My quick notes and the meeting video -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/03/town-council-whiffs-on-easy-layup-to.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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Quarterbacking Crossover with Talk Franklin: Friendly 40B, FY24 Town Budget (audio)

**ANNOUNCING** Soprano Louise Toppin scheduled to performing a LiveARTS concert on Sunday, April 16

Apr. 16th at 3:00pm at the First Universalist Society in Franklin

Presents: Louise Toppin in Concert   Come and hear celebrated soprano Louise Toppin perform a program of American music with LiveARTS artistic director, pianist Ann Sears. SUNDAY, April 16th at 3:00 PM Coloratura soprano Louise Toppin has built an internationally lauded career as a performer, scholar, and educator. A finalist in the Munich International Competition, Ms. Toppin has given performances at such celebrated venues as Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. She has also performed before President Obama and Congress at the US Capitol in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the 13th amendment.  Outside of her performing career, Ms. Toppin has appeared on NPR's All Things Considered for their presentation on American composer Margaret Bonds. She currently teaches at the University of Michigan. Sunday, April 16 - Time: 3:00 PM Location: First Universalist Society of Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin MA Tickets     Adults: $25.00 - Students (18 and under): by donation Tickets available at the door -  Accessible Parking and Building  Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved.

LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts · 283 Prospect Street · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Space Needs Subcommittee doesn't reach consensus on recommendation to full committee (audio)

FM #960 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 960 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the School Committee - Space Needs Subcommittee meeting held in the 3rd floor conference room on Monday, Mar 20, 2023.

SubCmte Chair - Al Charles; committee members - Denise Spencer, Elise Stokes; Central office support - Supt Lucas Giguere, Business Manager Miriam Goodman

The meeting reviewed the feedback from the 114 responses to the survey after the two information sessions (1 in person, 1 virtual). The group worked through the feedback and did not find a consensus on which of the options or variations thereof to recommend to the School Committee. 

There is another meeting added next week to work through the questions and hopefully come together on a recommendation for the committee. The current schedule calls for a presentation/recommendation at the April 25 meeting with a School Committee vote at their May 9 meeting.

The recording runs about 1 hour and 20 minutes, so let’s listen to the Space Needs discussion on Mar 20, 2023.  Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-960-fps-space-needs-subcmte-03-20-23

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Meeting agenda =>  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/spaceneedssubcom-3_20_23.pdf 

  

My notes for the meeting =>  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XdeOXUQdqmbouFAJXZQQetgUZNoKcxuu/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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Space Needs Subcommittee doesn't reach consensus on recommendation to full committee (audio)

Boston Globe: "World has less than a decade to stop catastrophic warming, UN panel says" (video)

"Earth is likely to cross a critical threshold for global warming within the next decade, and nations will need to make an immediate and drastic shift away from fossil fuels to prevent the planet from overheating dangerously beyond that level, according to a major new report released Monday.

The report, by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a body of experts convened by the United Nations, offers the most comprehensive understanding to date of ways in which the planet is changing. It says that global average temperatures are estimated to rise 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels sometime around “the first half of the 2030s,” as humans continue to burn coal, oil and natural gas.

That number holds a special significance in global climate politics: Under the 2015 Paris climate agreement, virtually every nation agreed to “pursue efforts” to hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Beyond that point, scientists say, the impacts of catastrophic heat waves, flooding, drought, crop failures and species extinction become significantly harder for humanity to handle."

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/03/21/world/world-has-less-than-decade-stop-catastrophic-warming-un-panel-says/ 

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change = IPCC

https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/

The press release (available in multiple languages) ->

https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/resources/press/

The policy maker summary (36 pages) ->  https://report.ipcc.ch/ar6syr/pdf/IPCC_AR6_SYR_SPM.pdf

Summary Presentation ->   https://report.ipcc.ch/ar6syr/pdf/IPCC_AR6_SYR_SlideDeck.pdf

YouTube link -> https://youtu.be/T9CeECpxtx8

Boston Globe: "World has less than a decade to stop catastrophic warming, UN panel says"

FPS: Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Mar 22 at 6 PM

FRANKLIN SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

DATE: 3/22/2023 TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 PM

A G E N D A

“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.”

I. Attendance -

II. Distribution of Approved Policies

A. EBB - Student Transportation Policy

B. IE - Organization of Instruction

C. IGA - Curriculum Development

D. IGB - Student Services Programs

E. IGBH - Alternative Programs

F. IGD -Curriculum Adoption

III. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee

A. IJNDB - Internet - Terms and Conditions of Use

IV. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item

A. EFD Meal Charge Policy  https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee-policy-manual/pages/efd-meal-charge-policy

B. JEA - Entrance Age (JCAC - Assignment of students from other school districts or homeschooling - Acton/Boxboro Policy)  https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee-policy-manual/pages/jea-entrance-age

C. School Registration - Town Census discussion

D. Review of MASC Updated Policies   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OFOEBNFJawmg9pxZPa8MgIr-fjUj-aBF/view?usp=sharing

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/3_22_23_policy_subcom_agenda_.pdf 

FPS: Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Mar 22 at 6 PM

 

DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE: March 23, 2023 Conservation Commission Meeting

New Date and Location: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 

at 7 PM in Room 326A at Town Hall

The Conservation Commissioner meeting scheduled for March 23, 2023 will now be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 7pm in Room 326A at Town Hall. See you there!

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DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE: March 23, 2023 Conservation Commission Meeting

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Maple Hill - Wednesday, March 22

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Maple Hill - Wednesday March 22

The Conservation Commission will hold its sixth Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Wednesday, March 22 from 6-7 PM in the Third Floor Training Room (Room 326A) of the Town Hall. 

This meeting will also be available via Zoom. Zoom login information can be found here. In case you'll miss the Wednesday meeting or would like further discussion, you are also invited to attend OSRP Office Hours Friday, March 24 between 10 and 11 AM in the third floor training room (Room 326A) at Town Hall or via Zoom. 

Bring your ideas and see you there! 

Read more

2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Maple Hill - Wednesday, March 22

Franklin (MA) Police - Weekly recap for 3/12 - 3/18/23

WEEKLY RECAP

The attached google drive link has the Weekly Recap from March 12- March 18. 

This recap provides some greater detail about the calls we respond to: https://t.co/asbEgTchOi  or   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ec9bXQyyrSSqrmVoloONQCPjXV1nln_y/view

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1637825071220760581

Franklin Police - Weekly recap for 3/12 - 3/18/23

Episode 233 - The Wonderful World of Wine with Jerry Eisterhold of Terravox Winery (audio)

In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine, we interview Jerry Eisterhold, the owner of Terravox Winery https://terravox.wine/. 

We discuss Jerry's background, his winemaking philosophy, and his unique approach to making wine.

Jerry's Background

• Jerry shares his background and how he got into winemaking.

Terravox Winery

• He talks about the varietals he grows and the different styles of wine he produces.

Tasting 

• We taste the 2020 Lenoir-ONLY 24 cases produced!

We had the pleasure of speaking with Jerry Eisterhold, the owner and of Terravox Winery. We learned about Jerry's background, his winemaking philosophy, and his innovative approach to winemaking. 

We talk about Missouri wine history and unique American grapes.

We hope you enjoy this conversation and gained a deeper appreciation for Missouri wines.

Cheers

Kim And Mark

Mark C. Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM

Franklin Liquors

333 East Central St

Franklin MA 02038

508-528-7338

franklinliquors.com

Podcast: The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

Episode 233 - The Wonderful World of Wine with Jerry Eisterhold of Terravox Winery (audio)

Scammers use AI to enhance their family emergency schemes

Scammers use AI to enhance their family emergency schemes By Alvaro Puig You get a call. There's a panicked voice on the line. It's your grandson. He says he's in deep trouble — he wrecked the car and landed in jail. But you can help by sending money.  You take a deep breath and think. You've heard about grandparent scams. But darn, it sounds just like him. How could it be a scam? Voice cloning, that's how. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/03/scammers-use-ai-enhance-their-family-emergency-schemes

Scammers use AI to enhance their family emergency schemes