Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Sep 13, 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 Raye Lynn Mercer and Susana Cordon as we talk about the fun pathways with FSPA https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/talking-about-fun-pathways-at-fspa-with.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer point.

• In this episode hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi  talk about Wine Stories & Wine in Glass -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This slot features the new Town Council Quarterbacking session with Council Chair Tom Mercer -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/this-town-council-quarterbacking.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am     It Takes A Village: Danny Lagarce

8:30 am     Franklin Library Association: Role of the Library in American Democracy

10:00 am ArtWeek: John Christoforo

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli

12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery

1:00 pm     Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Medical Marijuana

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3

4:00 pm Veterans' Call: SHINE

5:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Jamie Barrett & Electric Youth

8:00 pm Circle of Friends: Tracy Grammer

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am     Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

8:30 am     Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Feehan 04-18-23

2:30 pm     FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord-Carlisle 10-06-22

6:30 pm     Master Plan Committee:  LIVE Training Rm Fl3  810 8720 0199

10:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v North Attleboro 09-22-22

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council: 09-06-23

1:30 pm     Economic Development: 08-23-23

2:00 pm Town Council: 09-06-23

6:30 pm     ** Master Plan Committee:  LIVE Training Rm Fl3  810 8720 0199

** Watch it on the Franklin Pride Channel C8/V28

7:00 pm     ** Finance Committee:  LIVE Chambers  865 2148 4389 

        ** Watch it on the Franklin Town Hall C9/V29

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

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Cheryl Wheeler, September 23 at the Circle of Friends

Cheryl Wheeler is coming to Circle of Friends with special guest Kenny White

View this email in your browser Cheryl Wheeler with Special Guest Kenny White Cheryl Wheeler with Special Guest Kenny White September 23, 8 PM, $30 Cheryl Wheeler opens the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse's 34th season on Saturday, September 23rd at 8PM. Cheryl is known for her brilliant, often hysterical, performances and beautifully crafted songs. She'll have you rolling in the aisles one minute, then she'll take off her glasses, close her eyes, and sing a heart-breakingly lovely song that may bring you to tears.   Her entire concert is an emotional roller coaster. Cheryl will be joined by special guest Kenny White on piano and Kenny will also open the show. "Rare artist...strong poetry, complex melodies, clever wit." -SingOut! Cheryl's songs are often emotional portraits of people, leaving you with the impression that you know the characters. You find yourself being dragged into the song rather than standing outside and observing. Other songs by Cheryl are hilarious situation comedies.  This is always a sold-out show, so order your tickets soon. The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Admission for this performance is $30. Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Circle of Friends Coffeehouse Copyright (C) 2023 Circle of Friends Coffeehouse. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Circle of Friends Coffeehouse First Universalist Society 262 Chestnut St Franklin, MA 02038 USA

Master Plan Update Committee: Agenda for Weds, Sep 13 meeting at 6:30 PM

Town of Franklin

Master Plan Committee Agenda

September 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM

1. Subcommittee Updates

2. Marketing and Communications

a. Logo

b. Tagline

c. Flyer

3. Harvest Festival Planning

a. Comment Boards

b. Email sign up list

c. Business cards with QR code

4. Future Agenda items

a. BETA to present results of interviews at the Sept. 27 mtg

b. Community Survey

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-_september_13_2023.pdf 

Master Plan Update Committee: Agenda for Weds, Sep 13 meeting at 6:30 PM

FHS volleyball tops King Philip on Monday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, Sep 11, 2023. 

Field Hockey = Franklin @ King Philip, 6:00 – time change 

Given the weather the remainder of the evening, it seems the game did not play as there was no information from the FHS field hockey Twitter account since a hopeful one posted at 7:23 PM Monday -> of "Another lightening delay… we will get started again at 7:32….. Rain Go Away!"   https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1701375821984727356

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 0 – Final 

– Franklin went on the road and prevailed in a tight third game to complete a 3-0 sweep (25-18, 25-13, 26-24) against rival King Philip. Both Taylor Lacerda (15 digs, 10 kills, five aces) and Makayla Kuykendall (13 digs, 12 kills) had strong games for the Panthers. Junior Fiona Bailey had a team-high 10 kills for the Warriors while Cece Kilroy added five kills and three blocks, and Shea Mellman notched 13 digs.

"Great start to the season with a program sweep of a talented KP team! Always a good game when we play our cross town rivals" https://twitter.com/Franklin_VBall/status/1701362944523567431

For other results around the league on Monday  (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-11-23/

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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.

To subscribe to HockomockSports.com ->

https://hockomocksports.com/sign-up/#utm_source=HockomockSports&utm_medium=HomepageDesktop&utm_campaign=20232024

FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com

Franklin High School: Newsletter for week of Sep 11, 2023

FHS Newsletter!  https://t.co/xkU34TceYn @FranklinPSNews

Or here ->  https://www.canva.com/design/DAFsYna24Qo/gUjVGhzOc4rsifVvpsVEHw/view

Franklin High School: Newsletter for week of Sep 11, 2023

Jamie Barrett at the Historical Museum for the Harvest Festival - Sep 30

Looking forward to the annual Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival, Saturday, September 30th, we’re pleased to announce Franklin Music Educator, Jamie Barrett will be providing our musical entertainment on the museum’s front porch. 

Jamie Barrett

Check our website and Facebook page for exact times as we get closer to the event. Families can spread their blanket on the front lawn and enjoy Mr. Barrett’s music. Freshly popped pop corn is free to all visitors (outdoors only please). But do come inside and try your hand at our Scavenger Hunt and learn a little of our town’s history!

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, we are wheelchair accessible and admission is always free. Come in and find your history!

Town Council hears about Dean College, views Fire promotions, gets updates on Tri-County & migrant status (audio)

FM #1060 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1060 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. 8 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers; Frongillo participated remotely, hence all votes were via roll call. 

Quick recap:

APPOINTMENTS

a. Design Review Commission - i. Andrew Pratt

b. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - i. Jayaprabha Vijayaraghavan 

Both appointments were approved via 9-0 votes 

c. Fire Department - New Employee - i. Jack Lennon: Firefighter/Paramedic

d. Fire Department - Promotions

• Thomas Konieczny: Battalion Chief

• Paul Molla: Captain

• Laurie Kaye: EMS Captain

• Matthew Kelly: Lieutenant

• Michael Berthiaume: Lieutenant

• Jonathan Chalk: Lieutenant 

The Fire Dept had a bunch of promotions and one new hire to swear in and recognize. The promotions are competitive and occurred over time as other members left or retired creating a domino effect, hence they were batched to be all done at once. Photo album of the ceremony can be found ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/j98XmZmpzjsg5vGZ6 

Dean College Update - Ken Elmore, President of Dean College 

President Elmore provided a brief update with highlights from the past year, work underway, and still working on better integration of the college within the community and the community within the college. 

Tri-County Regional Vocational School Financing

The MSBA provided formal approval of the building project committing about $90M towards the $283M total cost, leaving approx. $200M to be funded by the 11 communities sending students. The 11 communities will vote as one entity n Oct 24 to approve the project. A 50+1 percent is required for approval. The funding for the Franklin portion of the project is likely to be $2.1M per year for 30 years, so it will likely be a separate vote for a debt exclusion, possibly as early as the November election. Stay tuned for additional info. The Tri-County School Committee will be sharing info on the project advocating for it's passage.

LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-898: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements - Second Reading 

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-899: Marijuana Use Overlay District, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map - Second Reading 

Both the second readings of the above bylaws were approved with 9-0 votes 

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-901: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map 

This measure was referred to the Planning Board and will come back to the Council for further action at a future meeting

d. Resolution 23-49: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Plymouth for County of Plymouth to Provide Parking Ticket Computerization and Processing Services to Franklin 

The intermunicipal agreement was approved by a 9-0 vote. An interesting way to combine services and save money in so doing. 

e. Resolution 23-50: Acceptance of Private Road Covenant with Owner-Developer of Prospect Hills Estates with Access Road Off Prospect Street 

The private road covenant was approved by a 9-0 vote. This means the Town of Franklin will not maintain the road. 

f. Resolution 23-51: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($1,525) 

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT -  Migrant Housing Update 

The recording runs 2 hours and 30 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on Sep  6, 2023.  Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1060-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-09-06-23

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Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provided an update. This audio segment of the meeting was shared separately. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/town-administrators-report-on-migrant.html

The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->    https://www.youtube.com/live/lUOJJj5hec8?si=IUzMbo_9nNGYa59y&t=194

My full set of notes captured via Twitter during the meeting are collected in a single PDF for easier reading  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Go0RhESjzP4F3KWutGqZ-kxO3-Fdn0l/view?usp=drive_link

Town Council agenda doc ->  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_9.6.23.pdf

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Ken Elmore, President of Dean College

La Cantina Winery entertainment schedule for week of Sep 14-17

The La Cantina Winery entertainment schedule for this week is available. It is also shared via the Cultural District calendar as well as the Community calendar.

Cultural District calendar ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

Community calendar -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CxDc5mUOrAy/

La Cantina Winery entertainment schedule for week of Sep 14-17

DPW update on sewer line maintenance for week of Sep 11, 2023

"Phase 7 - Sewer Lining Project continues this week!

Green Mountain Pipeline Services are scheduled to be out working on the following streets this week:

• Monday, Sept. 11: Garden St. and Ledge St.
• Tuesday, Sept. 12: Hill Ave and Washington St.
• Wednesday, Sept. 13: Cleveland Ave., Washington St. and Hill Ave.
• Thursday, Sept. 14: Washington St. and Harmon Rd.

Residents will be notified if there will be any disruption to their service."
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CxDVk1MMDgN/

DPW update on sewer line maintenance for week of Sep 11, 2023

New Project from Poet Laureate Ada Limón - poetry as public art in 7 national parks

U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to Publish Anthology, Bring Poetry to National Parks as part of Signature Project, “You Are Here”

"Ada Limón's signature project as the nation's 24th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry, "You Are Here," will feature two major new initiatives: an anthology of commissioned nature poems and poetry installed as public art in seven national parks.

"I want to champion the ways reading and writing poetry can situate us in the natural world," Limón said. "Never has it been more urgent to feel a sense of reciprocity with our environment, and poetry's alchemical mix of attention, silence, and rhythm gives us a reciprocal way of experiencing nature — of communing with the natural world through breath and presence."

Participating national parks are:

• Cape Cod National Seashore (Massachusetts)
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Ohio)
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park (North Carolina and Tennessee)
• Everglades National Park (Florida)
• Mount Rainier National Park (Washington)
• Redwood National and State Parks (California)
• Saguaro National Park (Arizona) 

Find out more about the project -> https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/u.s.-poet-laureate-ada-lim-n-to-publish-anthology--bring-poetry-to-national-parks-as-part-of-signatu/s/daf3ca32-cdff-49e0-9109-c2d9ba66c3b1

poetry as public art in 7 national parks

The Guardian: "Doubts about whether heat pumps work well in subzero conditions shown to be unfounded, say researchers"

"Heat pumps are more than twice as efficient as fossil fuel heating systems in cold temperatures, research shows.

Even at temperatures approaching -30C, heat pumps outperform oil and gas heating systems, according to the research from Oxford University and the Regulatory Assistance Project thinktank.

Heat pump uptake is rising in many countries as fossil fuel energy prices have soared following the invasion of Ukraine and as governments seek to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

But the UK has lagged far behind. France, for instance, installs 10 times as many heat pumps as the UK, where many people are unfamiliar with them and doubts about their efficacy have been widely publicised. Reports have spread that they do not work well in low temperatures despite their increasing use in Scandinavia and other cold climates."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/sep/11/heat-pumps-twice-as-efficient-as-fossil-fuel-systems-in-cold-weather-study-finds

You can download and read the full study ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OUV613t_fBTcUVGpqB3SM_p_GCNKqZSF/view?usp=drive_link

A heat pump installed in a house in Frankfurt, Germany. The UK is lagging far behind on uptake of the technology. Photograph: Michael Probst/AP

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am     Franklin Library Association: Role of the Library in American Democracy

8:30 am     Physician Focus: Guns and Public Health

9:00 am     It Takes A Village: Danny Lagarce

10:00 am Frank Presents: Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

11:00 am Senior Connection: Joe Landry

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli

1:00 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

1:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3

5:30 pm     Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

6:30 pm     4th of July 2023: The Zajacs

8:00 pm Circle of Friends: Tracy Grammer

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am     Public School Concerts: Oak Street Music 2019

9:00 am     Public School Event: Elementary Music Pt. 1 06-04-18

11:00 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord-Carlisle 10-06-22

1:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Danny Lagarce

3:00 pm Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

4:30 pm     FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v Oliver Ames 09-06-23

8:00 pm FHS Senior Awards Night 2020

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee 08-22-23: 08-22-23

11:00 am Economic Development: 09-06-23

12:30 pm Police Station Building Committee: 08-23-23

2:00 pm School Committee 08-22-23: 08-22-23

7:00 pm     School Committee:  LIVE Chambers  811 9897 3946  Passcode 633162

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

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4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale returns October 2-31, 2023 at St. John’s Church

The 4th Annual Pumpkin Sale will be open all month long from October 2 to 31 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. 

A huge selection of pumpkins and gourds of all sizes, shapes and colors will fill the front lawn at St. John’s Church. Kids of all ages will have fun picking out their favorites. It’s a good photo opportunity for families. 

4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale returns October 2-31, 2023

Family activities will be offered every weekend in the Patch:

• Music Together for families on Saturday, Oct 7 at 11 AM FREE
• Pet Blessings and outdoor worship on Sunday, Oct 8 at 10 AM FREE
• Pony Rides on Saturday, Oct 14 from 1-2 PM - $5 per ride
• Beaded bracelets craft on Saturday, Oct 21 from 11 AM – 2 PM FREE
• Haunted House on Saturday, Oct 28 FREE

Watch the St. John’s Episcopal Church Facebook page for updates.

See you there:

Monday-Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Saturdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sundays 12 noon - 4:00 PM

We can all benefit. The pumpkins are grown using sustainable agricultural practices that help benefit the environment. They are grown in a region of New Mexico with 42% unemployment, providing jobs for Navajo people.  In addition to supporting the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, your purchase also supports St. John’s Church and its work right here in our community. 

For more information on activities:  Call 508-528-2387

Email: Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale

Community Relations Subcommittee - Meeting - Sep 11 at 6:00 PM

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee

Community Relations Subcommittee

September 11, 2023 - 6:00 PM

Municipal Building - 3rd floor Training Room

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."

● Harvest Festival Planning

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/community_relations_sub_comm_agenda_9_11_23.pdf

Community Relations Subcommittee - Meeting - Sep 11 at 6:00 PM