Monday, July 24, 2023

Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23

Come by and check out all the exciting things going on at the #franklinseniorcenter
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvCzs1uAKOT/

Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23
Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23

Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23 - Mon
Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23 - Mon

Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23 - Tue
Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23 - Tue

Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23 - Wed
Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23 - Wed

Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23 - Thu
Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23 - Thu

Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23 - Fri
Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23 - Fri

Pub Crawl - fund raising for Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund Walk returns July 26

Via Peter Willis:

What is a Pub Crawl?  The definition of a pub crawl is: a tour taking in several pubs or bars, with one or more drinks at each.  To A Remission Commission Team Member...a Pub Crawl is a fundraising an event that raises a lots of money for Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund Walk!  We are excited to announce that we are bringing the Pub Crawl back this year!

When?  August 26th

Where?  We will start and end at La Cantina Winery, 357 Union St, Franklin, MA 02038

What time?  Arrive around 1:00 p.m...you will get your wrist band and have an opportunity to quickly peruse some of our AMAZING raffle prizes and silent auction prizes!!  Take a sneak below at our Nick Strong basket!!  A huge shout out of thanks to Melissa Parr, Decor & More  and Christina Gordon!!  I will ABSOLUTELY be purchasing tickets for this basket myself!!

The price to crawl is $30 for one, and $50 for two!  What does this include?  Your wrist band...appetizers at each stop, your name will be entered into a raffle at each stop...we crawl from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m...with our final stop back at La Cantina Winery with entertainment by Christina Luccini and Sam Masoud!  There will be a cash bar at every stop, raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle, a duck pool, silent auction and a day filled with laughter, friendship, and a whole lot of FUN!!!  This is our biggest fundraiser for our walk!  We hope that you can join us!  If you have attended one in the past...share a memory on this post!  We love every memory that we have made with you!  You can use the link below to purchase your tickets or you can Venmo me at @Debra-Honor!  This will help us keep track of our 2023 attendees!!  

We are walking NICK Strong in memory of our Dear Friend and Jimmy Fund Hero Nick Gaspar!! Please support us as we do our best to fight this dreadful disease!!!


Pub Crawl - fund raising for Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund Walk returns July 26
Pub Crawl - fund raising for Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund Walk returns July 26

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, July 24, 2023

  • wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
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, and Nick Remissong hold 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

9:00 am     SAFE Coalition: New Facility
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers
12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: Flat Breads
1:00 pm     Cooking Thyme: Lasagna
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 12
3:30 pm     Veterans' Call: John Milot
4:30 pm     Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Repeat Offenders
5:00 pm Physician Focus: Oral Health
5:30 pm     Frank Presents: James Ginley
6:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2
8:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 3 - Hipnotics
9:00 pm 4th of July 2023: Backyard Swagger

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

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Guertin 05-23-23
10:00 am FHS Graduation 2023
11:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2
12:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Longmeadow 04-28-23
2:00 pm FHS Chamber Music 2023
3:30 pm     Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing
6:00 pm SAFE Coalition: New Facility
7:00 pm     FHS Varsity Softball: v North Attleboro 04-24-23
9:00 pm Public School Event: FHS Jazz CafĂ© 2023


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

8:00 am Planning Board: 07-10-23
12:00 pm Davis Thayer Re-Use Advisory 07-18-23
2:00 pm Planning Board: 07-10-23
7:00 pm     Planning Board: LIVE, Chambers  849 6523 2576


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

Sunday, July 23, 2023

The Franklin TV Open Board Meeting - It’s Happening. August 19 at Our Studio

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 07/23/2023

This year our Annual Open Board Meeting will take place as part of a neighborhood block party at our 23 Hutchinson St. studios.
Join us, Saturday, August 19th at 3:00 PM. 
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by August 12 to: info@franklin.tv
Franklin TV Open Board Meeting
Franklin TV Open Board Meeting

It’s open to all Franklin businesses and residents. We’ll meet-and-greet and enjoy the day starting at 3:00 PM. Come hungry and enjoy some great food and music with Jamie Barrett. You can also tour our studios and learn about Franklin●TV and wfpr●fm. We’ll also review the past year’s progress and plans for the future. At our meeting you may cast a vote for new and/or renewing board positions.

Excerpt from FCCA bylaws: (Available on our website.)
Section 15. Election of Director by the Membership (a) Members shall be notified by the Clerk of the election of a director by the Membership at the Annual Meeting. Said notice shall be in accordance with the notice provisions of Section 4 of this Article IV. (b) Any eligible voting Member may be nominated for election to the position of Director by: (i) Written notification to the Clerk no later than seven (7) days prior to Annual Meeting; or (ii) By nomination from the floor of the Annual Meeting made and seconded by no less than three (3) eligible voting members.

Thanks to our board members who contribute their time and energy to help make Franklin●TV all that a public access TV studio can be. If you would like to become involved either as a volunteer or to create your own TV or radio programs at Franklin●TV and wfpr●fm, just send an email to: info@franklin.tv with your contact information. You can also call us to discuss and explore your ideas. 508-541-4118.

Please join us at our Franklin●TV event. Again, it’s Saturday, August 19th starting at 3:00pm. Our brief open board meeting begins at 4:00pm. Come meet, greet, and learn all about local TV and radio in Franklin.
See you then. And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 
And, thank you for watching.

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

Town Council approves Accessory Dwelling bylaws, hears from State legislative delegation (audio)

FM #1025 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1025 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.


Quick recap:

APPOINTMENTS


a. Agricultural Commission i. Nick Capoccia

b. Cultural District Committee i. Sue Cass ii. Patrick Conlan

c. Design Review Commission i. Amy Adams ii. Jim Bartro

d. Finance Committee i. Lauren Nagel

e. Franklin Cultural Council i. Carol Fletcher ii. John Ristaino     iii. Jean Wolf


Legislative delegation visit: Senator Rebecca Rausch, Representative Jeffrey Roy


Bylaw Amendment 23-900R: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations , D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map Amendment - Second Reading  


Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

b.     Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-894: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Definition - Second Reading  

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895R (As Further Revised): To Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses of the Franklin Town Code to Add Accessory Dwelling Residential Units - Second Reading

d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-896: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 19 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to Add on Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks - Second Reading  


Resolution 23-45: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Norfolk for County of Norfolk to Provide Sealer of Weights and Measures Services to Town of Franklin  


Resolution 23-46: Acceptance of and Authorization for Town Administrator to Execute Conservation Restriction on Two Open Space Parcels at Brookview Condominium located off Pond Street 


Resolution 23-47: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($600), Fire Dept. ($300)  


The recording runs about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on July 19, 2023. 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1025-town-council-mtg-07-19-23



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The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page ->   

 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/july_19_2023_tc_agenda.pdf


My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nt4hKCkbmVavbV-XCPyr9d1lJTpsF3pK/view?usp=drive_link


Franklin TV meeting video ->   https://youtu.be/O8_1FbZyKJI


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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.  


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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.


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L-R: Kaye Kelly, Senator Becca Rausch
L-R: Kaye Kelly, Senator Becca Rausch

Register today for the FHS field hockey clinic Aug 17

"Come support the Franklin Field Hockey Players on August 17. 
They will be hosting a clinic and working on skills and game play with the youth players. Cost to join is $40. 
All proceeds go to the Franklin Field Hockey Program.

Please fill out the Google Link https://forms.gle/Yz9cpKzDrKqFM7sw9

We thank you for your support!"

Register today for the FHS field hockey clinic Aug 17
Register today for the FHS field hockey clinic Aug 17

Celebrate National Merry-Go-Round Day with a Free carousel ride in Pawtucket Tuesday, July 25

"The Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Division in collaboration with the Friends of the Slater Park Looff Carousel organization will once again be celebrating National Merry-Go Round Day on Tuesday, July 25 at the Slater Memorial Park Looff Carousel.  On this day only, the carousel will be providing free rides to all visitors throughout the day from 11 am – 8 pm.  This is the first National Merry-Go-Round celebration taking place in Slater Park since 2018 and 2016. 
The Friends of the Looff Carousel (a non-profit 501(c)3 organization)  will have a welcome booth at the carousel from 3 pm - 8pm, where they will be selling specially designed Looff Carousel Christmas ornaments, trivets, coasters, mugs, magnets and other items.   The profits from all merchandise found at the welcome tent or within the carousel, directly support the ongoing operation and restoration efforts of the carousel. 
Additionally, an estimated 20 artists throughout the Blackstone Valley will be at Slater Park to also join in the celebration. The artists will be scattered throughout the grounds of Slater Memorial Park, including the Potter Casino, home of the RI Watercolor Society and the historic Looff Carousel between noon and 4 pm. The Plein Air Painting event is sponsored by the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor and Volunteers of the National Park Service. 
Lastly, two-time Grammy award winning artist and Slater Park favorite, Bill Harley, will be performing as part of the weekly scheduled Slater Park Children’s Performance Series from 6 pm – 7 pm.  Bill Harley is recognized internationally by audiences and peers as one of the finest performing storytellers in the country through music and books. 
July 25 is chosen as National Merry-Go-Round Day because it coincides with the day when the first U.S. patent for the modern carousel was given to William Schneider of Davenport, Iowa in 1871. The Slater Park Looff Carousel is a nationally-recognized carousel built by Charles I. D. Looff in 1895 and moved to Slater Memorial Park in 1910.  The Slater Looff Carousel is currently open daily through August, weather permitting, from 11 am – 5 pm with the exception of being closed on Wednesdays.  Details regarding operational hours can be found on the Slater Park Looff Carousel Facebook page.:
Celebrate National Merry-Go-Round Day with a Free carousel ride in Pawtucket Tuesday, July 25
Celebrate National Merry-Go-Round Day with a Free carousel ride in Pawtucket Tuesday, July 25


Lowell Folk Festival scheduled for July 28-30 - a great free event

Lowell Folk Fest (@LowellFolkFest) tweeted on Sat, Jul 22, 2023:
"Here's a schedule. 
Save it for a handy reference! Lowell Folk Festival July 28-30. #lowellfolk https://t.co/7yqRjfOy3r"
Visit the Festival page for additional info -> https://lowellfolkfestival.org/

My favorite way to spend a Saturday is to find a spot at Boarding House Park and enjoy the variety of music from noon to 6 PM.

Lowell Folk Festival scheduled for July 28-30 - a great free event
Lowell Folk Festival scheduled for July 28-30 - a great free event

Only In Boston: an impressive map of breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries in MA

Only in Boston tweeted on Friday 

"A comprehensive map of all breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries in Massachusetts."

View the interactive map -> https://t.co/LaKbIoIio8

Shared from -> https://t.co/hbvIcRVuvS

Note: In the sample check for Franklin, only 2 of our 3 establishments are listed. La Cantina is left off the listing that does include 67 Degrees and Glen Pharmer. Impressive may be more accurate than "comprehensive".


Only In Boston:  an impressive map of breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries in MA
Only In Boston:  an impressive map of breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries in MA

The About page of the website reads:
"Massachusetts Craft Beverage Map: Breweries, Cideries, Distilleries, and Wineries Information Page. 

All mapped businesses have a tasting room.  
Business information may be subject to errors.

The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture does not endorse any individual business listed on this map. This map is to be used as a general reference guide to Massachusetts craft beverage businesses.

If you want your businesses to be included or if there is an update needed, contact: bonita.oehlke@MassMail.State.MA.US. 

Data from sources including:

Massachusetts Brewers Guild,  Mass. Brew Bros.,  Massachusetts Farm Wineries & Growers Assoc., the Massachusetts Distillers Alliance, Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, MassGIS, and other sources. "

 

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Franklin, MA - Agenda for School Committee meeting - July 25 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 
July 25, 2023 - 7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers 

Agenda
“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.”

Call to Order Ms. Spencer
Pledge of Allegiance 
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Mr. McNeill
C. Payroll Ms. Spencer
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report
II. Guests/Presentations
A. none

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub Committee
I recommend that the School Committee dissolve the Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub Committee as detailed  
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_dissolve_space_needs_committee.pdf
 
B. School Facilities Master Planning Subcommittee
I recommend that the School Committee establish a School Facilities Master Planning Subcommittee as detailed  
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_establish_master_plan_committee.pdf
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. none

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your June 13, 2023 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
C. Recurring NH Primary Field Trip
I recommend approval of the request to take FHS AP Government students to NH on February 12, 2024 for the Primary as detailed.
D. Oak Street Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $190.62 from the Oak Street PCC for Field Trips as detailed.
E. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,635.00 from the “Class of 1973” for supplemental supplies to offset Yearbook costs as detailed.
F. Parmenter Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totalling $592.46 from the Parmenter PCC for supplemental supplies as detailed.
G. Remington Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,695.00 from the Remington PCC for field trips as detailed.
H. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,617.00 from music parents for in-house enrichment as detailed.
I. Districtwide Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $265.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for districtwide in-house enrichment as detailed.
VI. Good of the Order

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

VIII. Executive Session - to return to open session only for the purpose of adjourning
A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) for the purpose of discussing strategy as it relates to collective bargaining with the Franklin Cafeteria Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Committee, as declared by the Chair.
X. Adjournment


Agenda doc ->

Document folder for this meeting ->