Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Nov 3, 2023

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

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

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

7:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Michael Tougias

9:00 am Frank Presents: Melanie Hamblen

9:30 am Frank Presents: Tom Mercer

10:00 am Riffing on Main Street: James Johnston

11:00 am Senior Connection: Sunshine Club

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Franklin Harvest Festival 2023

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Winter is Coming

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

4:00 pm Becca Rausch Town Hall

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: She Grooves

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2022

8:30 am Mental Health: Shannon Nesbitt

10:00 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v N. Attleboro 10-26-23

12:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

1:30 pm Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-14-19

3:00 pm ArtWeek: FHS Jazz and Kenny Hadley

9:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v Milford 10-26-23

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 10-12-23

11:00 am Economic Development: 10-18-23

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 10-12-23

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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Master Plan Bike Tour - November 5th - starts at 9 AM at Horace Mann Middle School

Master Plan Bike Tour - November 5th

All are welcome!   

Bike Tour hosted by the Master Plan Update Committee and Community Services, Facilities & Circulation.  

We will visit Franklin's streets, schools, public works, emergency services and library.

Sunday, November 5th ~ 9 AM ~ Starting at Horace Mann Middle School 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/master-plan-bike-tour-november-5th

Master Plan Bike Tour - November 5th - starts at 9 AM at Horace Mann Middle School

FHS fall sports 2023 playoff seedings

Via MIAA and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports playoff seedings for Franklin High School.

Football - Division 1  = 

#13 Franklin (5-3) will travel to #4 Andover (7-1) on Friday, 11/3 at 7:00.

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6966

Volleyball - Division 1 =

#10 Franklin (16-2) will host #23 Wachusett (10-10) on Thursday, 11/2 at 5:00

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6974

Field Hockey -Division 1 =

#4 Franklin (17-0-1) will host #29 Beverly (8-8-2) on Friday, 11/3 at 4:00

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6983

Boys Soccer - Division 1 =

#10 Franklin (13-0-5) will host the winner of #23 Attleboro (13-1-4)/#42 Springfield Central (10-5-1) on Monday, 11/6 at 6:30

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6987

Girls Soccer - Division 1 =

#6 Franklin (16-2-0) will host the winner of #27 Westford Academy (7-7-2)/#38 Diman (10-9-1) on Monday, 11/6 at 4:00.

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6990

FHS fall sports 2023 playoff seedings

Reminder: 'Celebrate Wrentham 350' at the Franklin Historical Museum - Nov 12 at 1:15 PM

We are pleased to host our neighbors and friends from Wrentham for our Second Sunday Speaker Series, November 12.

Wrentham has had a year long celebration of the incorporation of the town in 1673. Ed Goddard, head of the Wrentham 350 Committee will share information on the committee formation, fundraising, merchandising and events over the past year.   

Celebrate Wrentham 350

Events throughout the year have included a Brunch at the Senior Center, St. Patrick's Day Celebration, William Sweatt Day, the town's Birthday Party on the common, their Grand Parade, the Time Capsule Burial and their upcoming Gala Ball scheduled for December at Lake Pearl Ballroom.

Ed will present photos of their various events, the ins and outs of planning, and hopefully share lessons learned. 

Historians will know Franklin was once part of Wrentham, known as Wrentham's Western Precinct, before breaking off and establishing our own town in 1778. This event will be of interest to all who want to wish our neighbors a Happy Birthday and specifically to any civic minded folks from Franklin interested in learning more about Wrentham's celebration as we look ahead to our 250th in 5 year's time.

Help us give a warm welcome to our neighbors and join us Sunday November 12. Doors open 1:00PM and presentation starts at 1:15. Admission is always free. 

When attending a museum event, please consider donating a non-perishable food item to be collected at the museum and donated to the Franklin Food Pantry.

La Cantina Entertainment Schedule - Nov 2 to Nov 4

The entertainment schedule for La Cantina Winery & Brewery for Thursday, Nov 2 through Saturday, Nov 4.

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

La Cantina Entertainment Schedule - Nov 2 to Nov 4

Breakfast4Vets: 100 Additional Free Tickets for Veterans Thanks to Anonymous Donor

The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF) is grateful for the generosity of an anonymous donor that is allowing us to offer an additional 100 tickets for veterans to attend our upcoming Breakfast4Vets event taking place on November 10, 2023 at 8:30am, at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA. This heartwarming event aims to bring the community together in appreciation of veterans and their service to our country for Veterans Day, while raising funds to support the Emergency Housing 4 Veterans (EH4V) program.

 

Breakfast4Vets: A Delicious Gathering with a Mission

 

At this year's event, attendees can expect a delicious breakfast spread, thought-provoking conversations, and inspiring stories shared by veterans and community leaders. By participating in Breakfast4Vets, guests will directly contribute to the EH4V program, whose mission is to provide transitional and permanent housing solutions for veterans in need.

 

The event aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by veterans, particularly in securing stable housing, and to foster a supportive community for those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation. Breakfast4Vets is open to all who wish to join in honoring and supporting the brave men and women who have served our country.

 

Our new monthly program Breakfast4Vets continues monthly starting in December. We expect it to grow in popularity and impact, MMSF is committed to continuing its expanding reach while offering additional support to veterans and their families who find themselves in need of Emergency Housing through no fault of their own. The organization is actively seeking community partners and sponsors to help make Breakfast4Vets an even more powerful force for change in the lives of those who have selflessly served our nation.

 

Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF)

Breakfast4Vets: Building Bridges and Strengthening Communities

 

"We are incredibly proud to host Breakfast4Vets this year, and to see the positive impact it has on the lives of veterans in our community," says Dawn Roche, MMSF spokesperson. "It's a testament to the power of coming together over a shared meal and a shared cause, as we work to ensure that our nation's heroes have a place to call home."

 

Breakfast4Vets offers an opportunity for veterans to connect with their community, as well as local businesses and organizations that support MMSF's mission. The event has been praised by veterans for fostering camaraderie and understanding, and for providing much-needed resources to help them rebuild their lives.

 

About Massachusetts Military Support Foundation

The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential support to veterans and active-duty military personnel in need. MMSF offers a range of services, including housing assistance, food programs, and counseling services, to address the unique challenges faced by those who have served our nation. For more information, visit https://mmsfi.org.

 

Join us as we build bridges and strengthen communities, one breakfast at a time.

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Nov 2, 2023

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents

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

8:00 am Franklin Observer: Candidates Night 2023

9:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Michael Tougias

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Danny Lagarce

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Franklin Harvest Festival 2023

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: James Johnston

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

7:00 pm Becca Rausch Town Hall

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Chris Stickney

8:30 pm Frank Presents: Jay Mello

9:30 pm Veterans Oral History Project: Warren Sayer Green

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

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Winter Music 2021

8:30 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-14-19

10:30 am ArtWeek: FHS Jazz and Kenny Hadley

1:00 pm Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

2:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

6:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v North Attleboro 10-19-23

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 10-19-23

12:00 pm Economic Development: 10-18-23

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 10-19-23

7:00 pm Conservation Commission: LIVE Chambers  863 1537 4117

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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Franklin Cultural District: Art Assoc & Downtown Partnership meetings, Arts Mosaic at Dean, Election Day Tuesday

Wednesday, November 1

10:00am  - Veterans Coffee Social (Senior Center)

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) NO Session Today, See you Nov 8)

6:30pm - Franklin Art Association (Senior Center)

Thursday, November 2

8:30am - Franklin Downtown Partnership General Mtg (Dean College - Student Center)

6:00pm - Ken Barney (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance - monthly meeting (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, November 3

6:00pm - Piano Steve (live music)  (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - Arts Mosaic (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Saturday, November 4 

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

4:00pm - Tyler Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Annual FPAC Gala (in person and virtual event) (THE BLACK BOX)

7:00pm - Arts Mosaic  (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Sunday, November 5

Daylight Saving Time ends (clocks fall back 1 hour)

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

Tuesday, November 7 = Election Day

6:00am - Town of Franklin Election (Franklin High School)

6:00pm - Franklin Garden Club - meeting (Franklin Public Library) 

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

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

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 Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Franklin (MA) Public Library News & Events for November 2023

Library Hours

The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:30 – 5:00. The Library will be closed November 11^th for Veteran's Day. For the Thanksgiving Holiday, the library will be open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on November 22^nd and closed on November 23^rd.

The Minuteman Library Network is getting a new Library Catalog!
Although the current library catalog will remain available for several more months, you can start using the new catalog now! Go to franklin.minlib.net, click on "sign in" (upper right of the page), and enter your library card and pin number.  Start searching & requesting! If you have been saving your reading history in the old catalog, you may want to transfer your history to the new catalog.  Click on your name in the upper right corner, this will bring you to your account. Click on Reading History and follow the prompts to transfer your reading history.  Questions? Contact the library Reference Desk at 508-520-4941, x4525.

Health Fair Wednesday November 8^th @ 3:00pm
Come join us for a free and fun filled evening at the Franklin Public Library for Franklin Health Department's annual fall health fair from 3PM-6PM on Wednesday November 8th, 2023! The event will include local vendors, health screenings, refreshments, kids' activities, raffles & freebies, and much more! This is a great opportunity to get involved in your local community and a fun night out for all ages!

Diwali Celebration! Sunday, November 19^th, 2:00-3:30PM
Join us for a special Diwali celebration for the whole family, including crafts, music, color, henna, and more. All ages are welcome!

Museum Passes
Now is a great time to reserve passes to the area's most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.

New Materials
See the latest additions to the library's collection!

Check out these Ways To Support the Library

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, November 17^th, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday November 18^th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, November 18^th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
In our second year of providing free tax preparation assistance through the VITA IRS program the Franklin Public Library is looking for volunteers! While tax season starts in February; planning, training, and scheduling can begin today! To sign up or to find more information please email Site Coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net!

Franklin Library ESL & Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer tutors needed! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly.  No prior teaching experience needed!  Volunteer tutors and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the registration form on the library's website.

Massachusetts Center for the Book 2023 Reading Challenge
November: A Book Recommended by a local bookseller
Do you have a cozy reading corner you've been wanting to spend more time in? Do you have a group of friends who like to select books together? Maybe a little constraint helps you choose what to read next. If you are looking for a fun, unique reading challenge to take on in 2023, Massachusetts Center for the Book has you covered. Check it out today! https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge

The Library newsletter was shortened for publication here. To find the full set of text, visit ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/november-2023-franklin-library-news-events

Franklin (MA) Public Library News & Events for November 2023

Senior Scribblers Book Release Party celebrated at the Franklin Senior Center (video)

For those who missed the book release party, you can watch recording of the event by Franklin TV.  A number of the contributors to the books read one or more selections. 

Those in the audience could leave with a copy of the book.  You still have a chance for a copy:

• If you want to buy a copy of the book, some are in the gift shop in the Senior Center ($5)
• You can also check out a copy at the Franklin Public Library via the circulation desk
• If you want to download the PDF file of the book to read on your device, follow this link ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bgpdM9_m3ERc9h3QkGlG40NsWcrFuL0B/view?usp=sharing

Video link -> https://youtu.be/oDFSNn55kYg?si=dIY1BBadObM9Y7Ur

Faith Flaherty (left) and Al Larkin (right)

Candidate Interview: Glenn Jones, incumbent candidate for Town Council (audio)

FM #1092 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1092 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Glenn Jones, incumbent candidate for Franklin MA Town Council. We had our discussion via Zoom on Sunday, October 29, 2023. 

We covered the standard set of questions for candidate interviews:

1. What is your ‘Franklin story’? Tell us briefly about your road to Franklin, living & your involvement here

2. While the law does not require citizens to vote, voting is a very important part of any democracy. How important is it that we elect people who are active participants in the election process

3. What experience or background will help you to serve in this role? Or what do you bring to the table that helps to set you apart from the others

4. The Town Council approves the annual budget which sets the priorities for how Franklin operates. Faced with the reported fiscal challenges of the next several years, what are the financial priorities we need to address? How do you explain to the voters and residents what needs to be done

The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1092-candidate-interview-glennjones-10-29-23

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Glenn can be reached on Facebook or via his Town email address gjones@franklinma.gov 

The “Election Collection” for 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/07/franklin-election-collection-2023.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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Candidate Interview: Glenn Jones, incumbent candidate for Town Council (audio)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, November 2, 2023

The 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node will meet this Thursday, November 2nd, at 7:00 pm. This will be a Zoom-only meeting. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81930304274?pwd=Tm9VdGxYcDFaVTVDUkwyT3YvUnlFdz09             

Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274

Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

We will use the meeting to discuss progress and activities related to the 350 Mass Campaigns, and local actions and opportunities. 

There are some upcoming events that we've been announcing. Here they are again: 

Campaign: the Zero Carbon Renovation Fund (ZCRF). The ZCRF is a bold proposal to allocate $300 million from the Massachusetts State Legislature for a Fund to jumpstart the market for zero carbon renovations in existing buildings in Massachusetts. Renovations supported by the ZCRF will include improvements and renovations that are aligned with a zero carbon future and incorporates one or more of the following: (1) maximizing energy efficiency through building envelope upgrades; (2) electrification of building systems; (3) maximizing usage of on-site renewable energy, wherever possible; and (4) consideration of building retrofit materials that are low embodied carbon. The ZCRF will prioritize affordable housing, public housing, low- and moderate-income homes, schools, BIPOC and women businesses, and buildings located in Environmental Justice communities. 

         Hearing and Testimony: The Legislature's Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy will hold a hearing on an Act to establish the ZCRF, H.3232, on Tuesday October 31, starting at 10 AM. The public can advocate for the legislation through written, virtual or in-person testimonies. The toolkit describes the logistics of the hearings, key messages of the ZCRF, structure of comments, recommendations, and social media advocacy. Please consider submitting oral or written testimony.  See also the notice on 350 Mass' website.

         Carolyn Barthel, our Node coordinator, will testify at the hearing. She will discuss it at our meeting on Thursday.

Action: Take Back Our Energy Grid. ISO (independent system operator)-New England is a not-for-profit corporation responsible for keeping electricity flowing across the six New England states. The goal statements include the transition to clean energy, but ISO-NE is too heavily influenced by the fossil fuel industry. The Board of Directors will hold their annual open Board meeting in Boston's Seaport Hotel on November 1.

       350 Mass's Climate Courage, Fix the Grid, and Third Act are inviting you to participate in a lively street action that will send a clear message to ISO-NE, the press, the governor, and the people of this region. Join us at noon, November 1, at the nearby South Boston Maritime Park for the rally, speakers, music, and "street theater." (This is not a civil disobedience event, no arrests, just fun.)  Information and registration here.

Town of Mendon - Electricity Aggregation. Municipal aggregation is the process by which a municipality purchases electricity in bulk from a competitive supplier on behalf of the residents and businesses within the community. While it is common throughout the state, some cities and towns are still working to implement it. Mendon's Select Board has it on its agenda for this Wednesday, November 1. Carolyn Barthel, Mendon resident, will speak at the meeting. She will tell us about it at our Node meeting.

We hope you can join us on Thursday.

Our next Node meeting will be on the 3rd Thursday of the month, November 16.

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017   

Reminder: Fall yard waste curbside collection scheduled for November 13 to 17, 2023

Leaves and brush will be collected curbside November 13 through 17, 2023.  

Reminder that yard waste is also accepted at the Beaver St. Recycling Center -- an annual pass is required.

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Fall yard waste curbside collection scheduled for Week of November 13 to 17, 2023