Franklin TV: New England Candlepins!

We’re rollin’ again. Bigtime!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 07/09/2023

Saturday 7/8, at 0-dark-thirty (much too early) on the way to recording another tournament (number 18) for New England Candlepins. We are back!

The bowlers are back too. We had a record 128 bowlers register to compete in our tournament. That adds more prize money to the tournament kitty. The grand prize winner gets almost $2,000.00 (and yess - those all-important bragging rights).

The qualifying tally for the top 16 who made it to TV was also an all-time high. Contestants had to roll a hot 3-string total of 410; a big number built from lots of marks with good fills. Today they were all bringin’ their ‘A’ games.

Director Chris Flynn grabs an opening ‘glam’ shot of one of our newest bowlers

We had several new faces appear this reason after our three-year Covid hiatus.

We load our gear into Ryan’s Family Amusements in Millis at 8 AM, and with some luck and hustle we have it all set up so we can begin recording our 8-show tournament around 10 AM. We’re still rolling as I type, and we’ll wrap it all up at around 6-7 PM. A long-ish day, but always big fun.

Rich Myrick, Dave Chestercove & Jay Horrigan

Naturally, it’s great to have the gang back. Rich Myrick and Dave Chestercove bring the games to life – serious bowlers talkin’ serious bowling – all while talkin’ lighthearted smack about Jay Horrigan. Listening to any of our shows, you know their all having a blast kickin’ back and enjoying the best the game has to offer.

Check our YouTube channel and cable schedule for New England Candlepins, Tournament 18, starting later this Summer.

Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm. 

And – as always – thanks for watching.

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

FHS Basketball Golf Tournament scheduled for Sep 25, 2023

FHS Girls Basketball Boosters (@fhsgbbboosters) tweeted at 1:48 PM on Fri, Jul 07, 2023:

We are pleased to announce that the FHS Basketball Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sept 25, 2023!  

Please come out and support your defending Boys & Girls Hockomock champions!  

If you are unable to attend, there are many sponsorship opportunities available as well!

Register https://t.co/yAHtFifGbb

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/fhsgbbboosters/status/1677374106428137494

FHS Basketball Golf Tournament scheduled for Sep 25, 2023

FHS Basketball Golf Tournament scheduled for Sep 25, 2023 - details

FHS Theatre Co introduces new logo

"Suprise!!  

New logo!  

Designed by our lovely secretary Hope Guanga, our new logo will now represent T-Co and its community as a whole!! "

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FHS Theatre Co introduces new logo

Franklin Downtown Partnership: 2 updates

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The next Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7. There are no general meetings in July or August. Have a great summer!

Franklin Downtown Partnership: 2 updates

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The Harvest Festival is early this year. It is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, with a rain date of Sunday, October 1.

Vendor registration for the Harvest Festival will open in mid-August. Paid 2023 FDP members will get a free booth at the event, but everyone will need to register.

FDP members are invited to join the Harvest Festival Committee. Email Harvest Festival Event Chair Scott Martin to join the fun. Also, volunteers are needed the day of the Harvest Festival. Contact the FDP office (downtown.franklin@yahoo.com)    if you can help.

Franklin Energize Testimonial Spotlight: 2013 Ground Mount Install paid for itself in 7 years

Franklin Energize Testimonial Spotlight: 2013 Ground Mount Install paid for itself in 7 years and has yielded $13K in profits thus far…

Hot off the press! Thanks to Rand for his testimonial submitted 6-29-23. Read the full testimonial -> https://www.energizefranklin.org/testimonials/359

Franklin Energize Testimonial Spotlight: 2013 Ground Mount Install paid for itself in 7 years

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities Open Now for Building & Inspections, DPW, and Facilities

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email. 

Administrative Assistant - Building and Inspections Department

Motor Equipment Repair Person - Department of Public Works

Local Building Inspector - Building and Inspections Department

Heavy Motor Equipment Operators - Department of Public Works

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department

Updated 07/06/2023

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here .

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities

Town of Franklin has multiple Job Opportunities - 1 could be for You!

Senior Center concert features Southeaster MA Community Concert Band - July 10 at 6:30 PM

"On Monday, July 10, come out for a wonderful night of ice cream, music, and fun with the Southeaster MA Community Concert Band! 

Doors open at 6:00 PM with an ice cream social, and music begins at 6:30 PM! 

Let us know if you are coming 508-520-4945

Shared from Facebook ->  https://www.facebook.com/events/602116875058662/

Senior Center concert features Southeaster MA Community Concert Band - July 10 at 6:30 PM

Franklin author to talk about “Cape Cod & The Portland Gale of 1898” on womr.org

Via Franklin author Don Wilding:

On Sunday, 7/9, "I’ll be Jim Freeman’s guest on his “Target Ship Radio” program on @womrwfmr to talk about “Cape Cod & The Portland Gale of 1898,” plus he’ll be playing some of my favorite tunes. 

Jim’s on from 1-4 pm; I’ll be on at 2. 

On Cape, you can listen at 92.1 or 91.3 FM, or worldwide at WOMR.org."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CuKHnvWgY4p/

Franklin author to talk about “Cape Cod & The Portland Gale of 1898” on womr.org

Second Sunday Speaker Series features James Johnston - July 9 at 1:15 PM

The July 9th speaker for our Second Sunday Speaker Series is James C. Johnston.  Current owner of the historic "Oliver Pond House,"  retired history teacher and historian, Jim has spent a life accumulating bits of knowledge, local lore, and a great many things which he has cataloged and curated.  In a talk that promises to showcase Jim's wit, formidable wisdom as well as a show and tell of some of his favorite objects, Jim will remind us of the "sparkle" of the shiny things that propel collectors of every sort.  

There will be a lot of audience interaction as Jim is inviting folks to bring material they may want identified including, but not limited to antiques, rare books, stamps, coins, art, bamboo fishing poles, toys, and anything else. Jim has spoken at hundreds of venues in his long career and never fails to both entertain and inform. 

The Second Sunday Speaker Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum. Doors open at 1:00, the talk will begin at 1:15.

And in our Gift Shop ... Christmas in July! 

 

One weekend only, July 8 + 9 , The Historical Museum's Gift Shop's special sale on the Christmas Ball Ornaments ( ladybugs, the library, the water trough)  1 for $16, or any 3 combo for $15 each.  A perfect little gift for any Franklinite , and it comes in its own velvet box for safe storage! 

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, is wheelchair accessible and entry is always free.

You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/   

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038

Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St 

Are You Age 70 or Older and Not Yet Getting Your Social Security Retirement Benefits?

Retirement is not one-size-fits-all. It can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you have not applied for Social Security retirement benefits because you're still working or are delaying applying so you can get the higher benefit. 

If you're age 70 or older, you should apply now for the benefits you're owed. Your benefits will not increase if you continue to delay applying for them because you are 70 or older.

Did you know that you can receive benefits even if you still work? Your earnings can increase your monthly benefit amount – even after you start receiving benefits. Each year that you work, we check your earnings record. It’s possible your latest year of earnings is one of your highest 35 years. If so, we will automatically recalculate your benefit amount and pay you any increase due.

Continue reading the article online -> https://blog.ssa.gov/are-you-age-70-or-older-and-not-yet-getting-your-social-security-retirement-benefits/

Are You Age 70 or Older and Not Yet Getting Your Social Security Retirement Benefits?

graphic adapted from @SafeClimate shows temperature change

Jeff Berardelli (@WeatherProf) tweeted on Thu, Jul 06, 2023:

Communicating climate requires eye catching and simple visuals. This graphic adapted from @SafeClimate is one of the best I've seen showing the stark recent rise in temperature. Today's warming rate is >50X the rate after the last ice age  

More info: https://t.co/o0DH4NyO3s 

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/WeatherProf/status/1677031140476026883

graphic adapted from @SafeClimate shows temperature change

Franklin's Event Outlook: July 7, 2023 to July 13, 2023

Friday, July 7

Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt! (during open hours - Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

2:00pm - Heather Dreary (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - Laura May Duo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Saturday, July 8

Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt! (during open hours - Franklin Public Library)

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

1:00pm - Learn to Play Ukulele (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm - Science Workshop (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm - Emily & Nick (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Freak Flag (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

8:00pm - The Fat City Band (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, July 9

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

1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)

Monday, July 10

1:00pm - Frisbee Demonstration (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm - Movie Monday "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind"

Tuesday, July 11

7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting (monthly meeting) (Franklin Public Library)

Wednesday, July 12

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group)

6:00pm - Smart Phone Photography (Registration Req'd)

7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group

7:00pm - Smart Phone Photography (Registration Req'd)

Thursday, July 13

5:00pm - Teen Paint Party (Registration req'd)

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

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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's Event Outlook: July  7, 2023 to July 13, 2023

Going forward from FY 2024, what is sustainable? (audio)

FM #1020 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1020 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Town Council Chair Tom Mercer, School Superintendent Lucas Giguere, and School Committee Chair Denise Spencer. 

We had our conversation at the Municipal Building on Tuesday June 27,2023. Tom Mercer joined via Zoom.  

Now that the major FY 2024 budget decisions are behind us, how we will go forward becomes the topic. The next steps start with the Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting scheduled for Aug 2. 

Over the next several months, lots of conversations, and planning discussion should result in a plan to go forward that the ad-hoc residents committee can then spread the word on for a potential override decision by the Town.

The conversation runs about 54 minutes. Let’s listen to the recording of the way forward discussion on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1020-fy2024-going-forward-06-27-23

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Town FY 2024 budget page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-24-budget-materials 

School FY 2024 budget information -> https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget 

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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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Going forward from FY 2024, what is sustainable? (audio)

Youth & Open track meets scheduled for July 11, 18, & 25 - On your Mark! Set!

Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) tweeted on Tue, Jun 27, 2023:

"The Youth/Open track meets are back this summer! 

Join the Franklin and Tri-County track teams as they host three meets on July 11, 18, & 25th.

Entry fees are $5 for unlimited events with a $10 max for families. Use the link below to sign up early -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnyAXiwap9oTJ4FBPQFLUjoPf3eziUdX28VHGYuZAiPYzbxA/viewform

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Youth & Open track meets scheduled for July 11, 18, & 25 - On your Mark! Set!

The new Franklin Food Pantry at Edwin's was the "Wake Up Call" recently

Franklin Food Pantry (@FranklinFoodPan) tweeted on Thu, Jul 06, 2023:

We were the "Wake Up Call" on WCVB Channel 5 yesterday morning!! 

Such an honor and we are so thankful for the opportunity to bring more awareness to food insecurity in Franklin
https://t.co/nPTJmCBjlA

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FranklinFoodPan/status/1676981036050264065

The new Franklin Food Pantry at Edwin's was the "Wake Up Call" recently

Franklin Public Schools, MA: Bus Registration Due July 10, 2023

Franklin Public Schools, MA (@FranklinPSNews) tweeted on Thu, Jul 06, 2023:

Bus Registration for the 23-24 school year has closed. 

Payment in full is due by July 10th. Please note that bus pass pickup is scheduled for August 21st - 25th at your student's school. 

For more information, visit our transportation page: https://t.co/qCD2O6hRlN 

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1676984449869701123

Franklin Public Schools, MA: Bus Registration Due July 10, 2023

Fat City Band at THE BLACK BOX Saturday, July 8 at 8 PM

Now in their 5th decade, The Fat City Band has had the good fortune to be able to write, record, and perform their own unique style of Blues, Roadhouse Rock, Jazz, and New Orleans Style R&B for all their fans and friends alike from coast to coast and beyond.

Two 50 minute sets

Tickets $20

​*Processing fees may apply

Call the Box Office:508-528-3370 or Purchase tickets online at -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1687&month=07&year=2023

Fat City Band at THE BLACK BOX Saturday, July 8 at 8 PM

Federal Trade Commission: Military consumers and romance scams

Military consumers and romance scams By Carol Kando-Pineda Counsel, FTC's Division of Consumer and Business Education For Military Consumer Month, let's talk a little about how romance scammers target people who support the troops — and sometimes servicemembers themselves. These scammers can be any age, gender, or sexual orientation and may approach you on dating sites or on social media platforms.  In 2022, nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam to the FTC — and losses hit a staggering $1.3 billion. How can you avoid a romance scam? Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/07/military-consumers-and-romance-scams

Federal Trade Commission: Military consumers and romance scams