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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Learn a vital part of American Sign Language (ASL)
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Nov 15, 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 the recent Chalkboard Chat session with Dave Callaghan https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/chalkboard-chat-recaps-last-school-cmte.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 Thanksgiving Pie and Wine Pairings https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/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 recent Finance Committee meeting as they previewed and approved the final FY 24 budget changes https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/finance-committee-hears-about_01606038958.html
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am Mental Health: Ryan Pellecchia
8:30 am Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022
10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Michael Tougias
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Appetizers
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles
12:30 pm Franklin Harvest Festival 2023
1:00 pm Senior Connection: Senior Expo 2023
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7
3:30 pm Veterans' Call: PACT Act
5:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Pub Kings & Padula Band
8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Seth Glier
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
7:00 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18
8:30 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: New Facility
11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v Algonquin 11-08-23
2:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Beverly 11-03-23
4:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Haverhill 11-09-23
6:30 pm All-Town Showcase 2023: Band
8:00 pm FHS Varsity Football: v Natick 11-10-23
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council 11-01-23
12:00 pm Master Plan Committee: 11-08-23
2:00 pm Town Council 11-01-23
7:00 pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers 874 0014 5261
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
FPAC to Present One-Man Comedy Buyer & Cellar Starring Paul Rescigno - Nov 17 through 19
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will continue their 2023-24 season with the hilarious comedy Buyer & Cellar starring Paul Rescigno November 17-19 at THE BLACK BOX. Directed by Nick Paone.
As chronicled in “My Passion for Design,” Barbra Streisand has a series of "Main Street" storefronts beneath her Malibu barn, inspired by the Winterthur Museum in Delaware in order to house her collection of dolls and other trinkets. Buyer & Cellar is a one-man comedy that follows Alex More, a struggling actor who is down on his luck after being fired from Disneyland. He lands a job curating the Malibu basement of Barbra Streisand. Alex at first does not meet his employer, but eventually Streisand comes down to peruse her collection, and the two strike up a friendly relationship. The play chronicles the fictional exchanges between Alex and his idol.
FPAC is an Actors’ Equity Small Professional Theater company based at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin. Each season, FPAC produces musicals, plays, ballets, and more featuring Broadway stars, professional actors, local artists, and students of the arts. Later this season, FPAC will present Bright Star, an immersive Tarzan starring Broadway’s original Tarzan Josh Strickland, and August: Osage County.
Content Warning: Buyer & Cellar contains some strong language. Buyer & Cellar runs November 17-19 at THE BLACK BOX. For tickets and more information, visit FPAConline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370.
Memory Cafe Wednesday, November 15 at 1 PM at the Senior Center
Please join us at the Franklin Senior Center, Wednesday, November 15 at 1 PM for our "Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe.
See attached flyer for details.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Ariel
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| Memory Cafe Wednesday, November 15 at 1 PM at the Senior Center |
Ariel Doggett
Programming / Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 508-520-4945
Fax: 508-520-4917
Chalkboard Chat recaps the last School Cmte Mtg of the term - Oct 24, 2023 (audio)
FM #1097 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1097 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee member Dave Callaghan. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Monday, November 6, 2023.
Our primary topic was a recap of the School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023. We covered
Meeting recap, superintendent's goals and District Improvement Plan
Comprehensive School Facilities Planning Subcommittee meeting
Closing session of this term
The recording runs about 30 minutes so let’s listen to my “chalkboard chat” with Dave Callaghan. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1097-chalkboard-chat-05-callaghan-11-06-23
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Contact info for Dave Callaghan callaghand@franklinps.net
School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
School budget -> https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget
Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_10-24-23.pdf
Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-24-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet
Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yFyTANzPoY
The “Chalkboard Chat” image was the result of a joint collaboration with Mickayla Callaghan. Thank you!
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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"
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| Chalkboard Chat recaps the last School Cmte Mtg of the term - Oct 24, 2023 (audio) |
**REMINDER** Aleksandr Polyakov in Attleboro - November 19
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December 7, 2023 Conservation Commission Meeting Cancelled
FRANKLIN CONSERVATION COMMISSION
December 7, 2023 meeting = CANCELLED
The December 7, 2023 Conservation Commission Meeting has been cancelled by the Conservation Commission.
As such, there will be no meeting of the Franklin Conservation Commission on December 7, 2023.
The next Conservation Commission Meeting following November 30, 2023 will be held on December 14, 2023. An Agenda for that meeting will be posted prior to the date it is scheduled for with more details, including a link to attend remotely.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/december-7-2023-conservation-commission-meeting-cancelled
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| December 7, 2023 Conservation Commission Meeting Cancelled |
Norfolk County Register Wins law suit filed against the County
The Norfolk Registry of Deeds announced that judgment has been entered in favor of the Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell, in his legal action against the Norfolk County Director, John Cronin, and the County Commissioners, Peter H. Collins, Joseph P. Shea, and Richard R. Staiti.
At issue in the case is the Register's ability to access funds in an approved and funded Registry of Deeds budget without the unlawful interference of the County Director and the County Commissioners under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 35, Section 32. Given the Register of Deeds' undisputed role as the "authorized official" of the Registry of Deeds, the Norfolk Superior Court in its ruling stated, "the statute recognizes that the Register is in the best position to understand the daily needs of the Registry of Deeds and to take certain actions in the interests of the public that elected him."
The Defendants were ordered by the Norfolk Superior Court to refrain from interfering with the Register's ability to lawfully access funds pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 35, Section 32 – Follow this link to read the Judgment on the case and Memorandum of Decision and Order: https://files.norfolkdeeds.org/file/Judgment-On-County-Law-Suit.pdf
The lawsuit was initiated by the Register in October of 2022 in response to Norfolk County Director John J. Cronin's refusal to allow the Register to access funds for legal fees. County Director John Cronin also interfered and refused to allow the Register of Deeds to access approved budget funds for other Registry operations. Register O'Donnell commenced the instant action pro se, on his own, without the assistance of counsel. County Director John Cronin and the County Commissioners are represented by Attorney Scott Lopez from the Boston law first of Lawson & Weitzen, LLP. The fees of Attorney Lopez are paid for from the Norfolk County Budget.
This lawsuit was instituted in the Register's fiduciary duty to property owners that own homes and businesses, Registry operations, and all Registry users. The Taxpayers did not pay the costs of this legal win for the Norfolk Registry of Deeds, as the case was litigated by the Register on his own. However, the Norfolk Commissioners and County Director John Cronin, who blocked the Registry transfers that led to this lawsuit, have spent hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on County legal fees.
"Any time an official, a county commissioner, or a bureaucrat oversteps their bounds legally, you have got to stand up to that abuse of power," stated Register O'Donnell in response to the Norfolk Superior Court's favorable ruling.
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/norfolkdeeds. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @norfolkdeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities, and others with a need for secure, accurate, and accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website, www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
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| Norfolk County Register Wins law suit filed against the County |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Nov 14, 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
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 Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022
9:00 am Mental Health: Ryan Pellecchia
10:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2
11:00 am Senior Connection: Sunshine Club
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles
12:30 pm Franklin Harvest Festival 2023
1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta
1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7
4:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston
5:30 pm Physician Focus: Winter is Coming
7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace
9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Seth Glier
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY
7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2022
9:00 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18
11:30 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Beverly 11-03-23
1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
2:00 pm Mental Health: Ryan Pellecchia
3:00 pm All-Town Showcase 2023: Band
4:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v Needham 11-11-23
6:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Haverhill 11-09-23
9:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY
8:00 am School Committee: 10-24-23
11:00 am Master Plan Committee: 11-08-23
2:00 pm School Committee: 10-24-23
7:00 pm School Committee: LIVE, Chambers 867 5663 6115 Code: 488307
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Monday, November 13, 2023
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 250: Thanksgiving Pie and Wine Pairings (audio)
Exploring all things wine with you!
In this Episode Kim and Mark talk Thanksgiving Pie and Wine Pairings
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and feasting. And what better way to end a delicious meal than with a slice of pie and a glass of wine? But what wine should you pair with your favorite Thanksgiving pies?
We have suggestions for;
Pumpkin pie:Pecan pie:Apple pie:And More!
No matter what pie you choose, there is a wine out there that will pair perfectly with it. So experiment and find the pairing that you enjoy the most.
Happy Thanksgiving
Cheers!
Kim and Mark
Audio link ->
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