Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Nov 29, 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 shares my conversation with my climate guide Ted McIntrye as we "Make Sense of Climate" https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/starting-with-bicycle-story-we-shift.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  interview Mandy Naglich
   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode-251.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 a combination of Chalkboard Chat & Town Council Quarterbacking episodes  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/this-chalkboard-chat-recaps-school.html  &  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/this-town-council-quarterbacking.html

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Raeleen Gallivan

8:30 am Sons & Daughters of Italy: Paolo DiGregorio

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Stephen Puleo

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Fish

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Vaping Education

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

5:00 pm Concerts on the Common: David Penza & Backyard Swagger

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. 2 03-14-18

8:30 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: New Facility

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

12:30 pm Girls Varsity Soccer Franklin v Hopkinton 11-11-23

2:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Walpole 11-15-23

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Barnstable 11-15-23

6:30 pm Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

8:00 pm High School Football at Fenway Park: Franklin v King Philip

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

8:00 am Town Council: 11-21-23

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee: 11-08-23

2:00 pm Town Council: 11-21-23

6:30 pm Master Plan Committee: LIVE 3rd Floor  895 5218 4706

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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12th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot Raises $48,000 for the Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry, which provides supplemental food assistance and programs, announces that a record-breaking $48,000 was raised by more than 1,000 runners and 60 sponsors at this year’s annual Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. 

The fundraising supports programs and services that assist more than 1,300 individuals and families and surpasses last year’s fundraising effort of $37,000. Organized in conjunction with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Franklin, this is the twelfth year for the family-friendly fun run, which welcomed participants of all levels and abilities.

ready for the Turkey Trot!

“Fundraising events like the Turkey Trot help provide The Pantry with much-needed funds to purchase nutritious food and essential goods for neighbors in need,” said Tina Powderly, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry. “We are grateful to all who participated in this year's fun run and our wonderful sponsors who raised nearly $18,000 to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry.” 

The Franklin Food Pantry is grateful for the following organizations and individuals who served as this year’s race sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors: MyFM 101.3, LDS Church Franklin, Next9Up, Physician One, bLuxe, G&C Plumbing and Heating, Notturo Plumbing and Heating, Terrazza, Raillery Public House, Middlesex Bank. 

Gold Sponsors: Capstan Atlantic, Paul A. Longobardi & Sons Trucking, Franklin Knights of Columbus, Mount Street Farm, Eagle Stainless Tube, Dean Bank, Spiffy Designs, VetMed Pet Supplies, Franklin Pizza and Deli. 

Silver Sponsors: Franklin Matters, The Baur Family, Mint Dental, Keefe Insurance, Simons, Vendetti Motors, Emmons St. LLC, Starr and Glick Orthodontics, The Adirondack Club, Hilltop Auto, The Sabolinski Family, Grove Street Auto Repair, Nutrify Performance Nutrition for Women, LLC, Custom Kitchens, Gloria Meredith Photography, Xpressions Print, Accurate Baker Elman. 

Friends Sponsors: Donahue Family, Chestnut Dental, Bradosky Family, DRR Contracting, Pool Pals, Lobo Family, Campbell Family, Tait/Shimer/Shanks Family, Fitzgerald Family, Schmitt Family, Whitmore Family, O'Neill Family, Franklin Interfaith Council, Van Roon Chiropractic, Johnson Family, Zicherman Family, Powderly Family, Bergen Family, Normandin Family, Wicked Fitness Franklin, Sompally Family, and Sancher Family.

The Franklin Food Pantry thanks the following local businesses and partners who provided food for race day morning: BJ’s Wholesale Club, Elizabeth’s Bagels, Garelick Farms, Shaw’s Supermarket, Stop & Shop Supermarket.

The Franklin Food Pantry thanks the following local business and partners who provided door prizes for the event: Franklin Honey, Allegra Marketing, Aubrey Greene Photography, Julie Arace Photography, Learning Express Toys, Showcase Dance Photography, Luna’s Flower Shop, The Rome Restaurant, PT Color Market, Wicked Fitness, Target, Elizabeth’s Bagels, K Cooks, 3 Restaurant, Mama Barba’s Bake Shop, The Chateau, Fiori & Fern, Altitude Trampoline Park, Level 99, Muffin House, Kevin Holmes, Molly’s Apothecary, Robert Wadley, and The Stott Family. 

 

For more information on the Franklin Food Pantry, to receive food assistance, or to donate funds and food, please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org.

About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.

The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,300 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. The Pantry partners with several organizations including the Greater Boston Food Bank to achieve greater buying power and lower costs. Donations and grants fund food purchases, keep lights on, and put gas in the Pantry truck. 

Programs include home delivery, a weekend backpack program for Franklin school children, mobile pantries, emergency food bags, and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin, Massachusetts on Route 140. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.

Join the Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program in 2024

Registration Opens January 2, 2024 - Closes February 29, 2024

The Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program is an interactive program for Franklin residents and business owners to design and create a native, biologically diverse habitat at their property. The BEE Program consists of five themed workshops and one field day giving residents and business owners the skills to:

• Attract wildlife and plant life to their habitat;
• Support their habitat through climate change and other ecological stressors;
• Plan and design their backyard habitat with professional practitioners; and
• Be considered a Backyard Ecosystem Advocate

Upon successful completion and attendance of the BEE Program, participants will be considered a "Backyard Ecosystem Advocate" and their habitats, once established, will have the opportunity to become "Certified Wildlife Habitats" through the National Wildlife Federation.

Registration opens January 2, 2024 and is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration closes February 29, 2024. Registration is available to all residents regardless of ownership/rental status or living situation, all Franklin business owners, and up to five FPS high school students. The Conservation Department is currently collaborating with FPS - STEM to excuse up to five students for the scheduled field day, so students - please apply if you are interested! 

Workshop descriptions are listed below. Questions? Email bgoodlander@franklinma.gov.

Workshop Title	Date, Time, and Location	Description
Wildlife	Wednesday, April 3, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will learn common wildlife species that they may find in their backyard habitats and/or how to attract these wildlife species to their habitats.
Plant Life	Wednesday, April 10, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will learn common native and wildlife friendly plants and common invasive plants they may plant and/or find in their backyard habitats.
Landscapes and Regional Context	Wednesday, April 17, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will learn to identify what landscape they live in, its regional context, and how to design a habitat suitable for their surroundings.
Climate and Other Ecological Stressors	Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will learn how to plan their habitat for climate change, design their habitat considering climate resilience, and mitigate future environmental stressors and disturbance events.
Planning and Design	Wednesday, May 1, 2024 4p - 6p Location TBD	Residents will be able to sit down in small groups with professional practitioners to design their own specific backyard habitat applying all lessons learned in previous workshops.
Field Day and Graduation Luncheon	Friday, May 10 10a - 2p Location TBD	Residents will be bussed around Town for a tour of raingardens, biodiversity areas, turtle nesting habitats, regenerative forests, gardens, and more. Lunch and a graduation ceremony will be provided.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/join-backyard-ecosystem-education-bee-program-2024

Join the Backyard Ecosystem Education (BEE) Program in 2024

School Committee participates in MASC Workshop on Roles & Responsibilities (audio)

FM #1105 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1105 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee MASC Workshop held on Monday, Nov 27, 2023. The meeting was conducted in the 3rd floor training room. 

Chair Dave Callaghan opened the meeting. Six of the seven School Committee members were present along with Superintendent Lucas Giguere, School Business Manager Dr Bob Dutch, Asst Supt for Student Services Paula Marano, and Asst Supt for Teaching & Learning Dr. Tina Rogers.

Chair Callaghan introduces Tracy Novick, the MASC Field Director responsible for Franklin.  (MASC = Mass Assoc of School Committees)

 

The show notes contain a link to the presentation copy so you can follow along.

The recording runs about 85 minutes, so let’s listen to the School Committee MASC Workshop of Nov 27, 2023. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1105-fps-school-committee-masc-workshop-11-27-23

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MASC Presentation document -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iS3oQAk96xVk-SKYLo8iAgashzFASHvT/view?usp=drive_link 

School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 

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School Committee participates in MASC Workshop on Roles & Responsibilities (audio)

Make a fabulous wreath! Register now for workshop Dec 5 at 6 PM

Tue. Dec. 5th, 6 pm - details inside

This is not your average wreath-making workshop! Don't miss your chance to attend.  For information and to register, visit: Workshops & Special Events

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Timeless Leadership by Scott Monty talks with Rick Wilson of The Lincoln Project (audio)

Via Scott Monty: 

"If you were faced with the prospect of losing your business, losing friends, and being ostracized in your industry for simply doing what you thought was right, do you think you be able to do it?

That's exactly the scenario that faced Rick Wilson, co-founder of The Lincoln Project and 30-year advertising veteran for Republican political candidates. When he chose to break from the party to stop Donald Trump, he lost nearly everything. He was humiliated and horrified, but he didn’t trade his morals for money.

Our discussion includes the origin story of The Lincoln Project and its methods, the impact of social media and tightly controlled vertical platforms on society, and Elon Musk's decimation of Twitter.

It's all tied to human nature, integrity, and the courage to make hard choices when faced with moral quandaries."

Follow the link to Substack to  listen -> 

https://open.substack.com/pub/scottmonty/p/the-lincoln-project-with-rick-wilson?r=uw58&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Timeless Leadership by Scott Monty talks with Rick Wilson of The Lincoln Project (audio)

Cycle Strong event Dec 16 at The Adirondack Club benefits #1NickStong18

1NickStong18 (@1NickStrong18) posted Sun, Nov 26, 2023:

"The Adirondack Club in Franklin has chosen The Nick Strong Foundation for their Cycle Strong event on December 16th. 

Grab a team of 3 or cycle for all 3 hours with some of the best instructors!" 

Register online -> https://adirondack.clubautomation.com/calendar/event-info?id=30915&style=0&isFrame=0 

Cycle Strong event Dec 16 at The Adirondack Club benefits #1NickStong18 

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/1NickStrong18/status/1728780290263334967

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Nov 28, 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 Sons & Daughters of Italy: Paolo DiGregorio

9:00 am Mental Health: Raeleen Gallivan

10:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2

11:00 am Senior Connection: Joe Landry

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8

4:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Raye Lynn Mercer

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 Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

9:00 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

11:30 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Walpole 11-15-23

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

2:00 pm Mental Health: Raeleen Gallivan

3:00 pm Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

4:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v Needham 11-11-23

6:30 pm FHS Varsity Swimming: v Taunton 01-13-22

9:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Barnstable 11-15-23

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

8:00 am School Committee: 11-14-23

11:00 am Master Plan Committee: 11-08-23

2:00 pm School Committee: 11-14-23

7:00 pm School Committee: LIVE Chambers  846 7847 0512  Code 035151

7:00 pm Davis-Thayer Re-use: LIVE 3rd Floor  845 3540 7365

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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Ian Kabat art works on exhibit at 67 Degrees - Dec 2, from 2 to 4 PM with music by Kai Olsson

"Check out 67 Degrees on Dec 2 & meet local artist Ian Kabat.  

Have a beer. Relax. Enjoy music by Kai Olsson. 

His work will be on display through January"

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/groups/732617870648037/permalink/1459117521331398/

Ian Kabat art works on exhibit at 67 Degrees - Dec 2, 2 to 4 PM with music by Kai Olsson

Visit Ian's web page for additional samples of his work.  http://iankabat.com/

Note: Ian is the designer of the Franklin Food Pantry logo introduced in August 2013. 

Franklin Senior Center highlights for the upcoming week 11/27 to 12/01

"Here’s what’s happening this week at the Franklin Senior Center. 

Registration for December events opens on Friday. 

Eat Around the World (Finland) scheduled on Dec 8 is OPEN NOW TO REGISTER. 

Tax work off paperwork for 2024 is available online now. 100 spaces are available through the senior center and 100 spaces for Veterans."

Read the remainder of the highlights for this week  ->   https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0HJPjJLfnL/

Franklin Senior Center highlights for the upcoming week 11/27 to 12/01

Reminder: MASC Workshop scheduled by School Committee for Nov 27, 2023 at 6 PM

Franklin Public Schools

Franklin School Committee

School Committee MASC Workshop

November 27, 2023  6:00 - 7:30 PM

Municipal Building – 3rd Floor Training Room

A G E N D A

"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."

● MASC Workshop 

Agenda doc (note there is NO remote participation option listed on agenda)

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/fps_masc_workshop_agenda.pdf

MASC Workshop scheduled by School Committee for Nov 27, 2023 at 6 PM

Rainbow Cafe at the Senior Center, Tuesday, November 28 at 2:30 PM

Hello All,

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Our next meeting of our Rainbow cafe is Tuesday Nov. 28th at 2:30.  One of the topics for discussion is decorating our Rainbow tree for Winter Wonderland. 

I look forward to seeing you all there.

Ariel

Rainbow Cafe at the Senior Center, Tuesday, November 28 at 2:30 PM

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Ariel Doggett

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 508-520-4945

Fax: 508-520-4917

https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Can you help the Franklin Leos Club? They are collecting Winter Coats.

via Heather Sansoucy: 

"Franklin Leos are collecting Coats in conjunction with the Franklin MA Lions Club Sock collection!! 

You will find collection bins at both Honey Dew Donuts locations in Franklin!! 

Franklin Leos Club is a community service club consisting of students age 12-18!  The students will collect the coats & bring them to Antons cleaners for cleaning & distribution. 

If you are interested in joining us, please pm me, the Leo advisor. We run many fun community events throughout the year & certainly obtain that 40 hour commitment!"

Can you help the Franklin Leos Club? They are collecting Winter Coats.

Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 251: Interview with Mandy Naglich (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 251 - Exploring all things wine with you!

In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark interview Mandy Naglich, author of the book "How to Taste: A Guide to Discovering Flavor and Savoring Life." Mandy has a passion for helping people develop their tasting skills. In her book, she shares her knowledge and expertise on everything from the basics of tasting to more advanced techniques.

During our interview, Mandy discusses the following topics:

* The importance of paying attention to all of your senses when tasting wine

* How to identify different flavors and aromas in wine

* important steps in tasting

* Many interesting studies on taste

Mandy also shares her personal story about how she got into tasting and what she loves most about her work. This is a fascinating and informative episode that is sure to help you learn more about the world of taste and help you in the wine world.

Find Mandy on her book website  -> www.howtotastebook.com

Cheers 

Kim and Mark

Audio link -> https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-251-talking-taste-with-mandy-naglich

Podcast: The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 251-Talking Taste With Mandy Naglich

The Master Plan Survey is ready for your input

Click here to take the Franklin Master Plan Survey (via Google Form)

What is the Master Plan Update Committee?

"The Town Council has established the Master Plan Update Committee to update the 2013 town-wide Master Plan.

The Committee will:

• Review the current Master Plan and existing planning documents, data and achievements;
• Identify the key issues facing the community in the next ten years; 
• Assist in the identification of existing conditions and conduct trends analysis;
• Recommend goals and objectives related to Franklin's future;
• Develop a clear action plan for the Town of Franklin; and
• Make a final report to the Planning Board within 18 months from the date of ratification of the Committee members."

Shared from the Town of Franklin Master Plan Update Cmte page -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee

The Master Plan survey is ready for your input

Electric heat costs way less than reports say, new data suggests | Technology | The Guardian

"Each year, the federal Energy Information Agency publishes a winter fuels outlook, forecasting how much households using different fuels will pay for heat from November through March. This year, it says heating-oil customers will face the steepest costs, at $1,856; followed by propane users, at $1,337; electricity users, at $1,063; and finally gas users, at just $605.

But that number doesn’t distinguish between older electric-resistance appliances, such as electric baseboard heaters and electric space heaters – which are much more expensive to run – and highly efficient electric heat pumps.

“Both run on electricity, but they’re fundamentally different machines,” said Wael Kanj, a research associate at Rewiring America. “It’s like averaging the top speed of a Power Wheels [toy car] and a Tesla.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/26/electric-heat-costs-way-less-than-reports-say-new-data-suggests

Electric heat costs way less than reports say, new data suggests | Technology | The Guardian