Master Plan Update Cmte discusses, Inventory Report, Survey, Outreach efforts, & approves Meeting schedule for 2024 (audio)

FM #1110 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1110 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Master Plan Update Committee meeting held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

After an update from the subcommittees, they discussed issues with the Inventory Report, the Survey launched, subcommittee outreach efforts, & approved their Meeting schedule for 2024.

The agenda:

1. Meeting Minutes: September 13 & 27, 2023 & October 25, 2023

2. Subcommittee Updates

3. Existing Conditions & Inventory Draft Report - Discussion

4. Tabling and outreach for Survey

5. 2024 Meeting Dates

Listen to the recording of the Master Plan Update Cmte meeting held on November 29, 2023. The meeting runs about 120 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1110-master-plan-update-cmte-mtg-11-29-23

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The Master Plan update Committee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee 

Meeting agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-november_29_2023_0.pdf 

Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnMfCfe-RnI 

My notes captured via Twitter in one PDF ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gl1LBNE_LqXQiMuCNFdhqwZu6sinTkDZ/view?usp=drive_link 

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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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Master Plan Update Cmte discusses, Inventory Report, Survey, Outreach efforts, & approves Meeting schedule for 2024 (audio)

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Dec 4, 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 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

9:00 am SAFE Coalition: New Facility

10:30 am Physician Focus: Winter is Coming

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Fish

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

4:30 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Vaping Education

5:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

5:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 4 - Dicenso Clark

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 1

9:30 pm Circle of Friends: Cheryl Wheeler

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

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v King Philip 10-13-23

10:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

11:30 am All-Town Showcase 2022: Band

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

4:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v Milford 10-26-23

6:00 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

8:30 pm High School Football at Fenway Park: Franklin v King Philip

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

8:00 am Planning Board: 11-20-23

12:00 pm Davis Thayer Re-Use Advisory 11-28-23

2:00 pm Planning Board: 11-20-23

7:00 pm Planning Board: LIVE, Chambers  910 5688 9331  (via YouTube at ->   https://www.youtube.com/@franklintownhalltv8887/streams)

7:00 pm Sustainability Master Plan LIVE, 3rd Floor  816 6239 5898  (via YouTube at -> https://www.youtube.com/@franklinpridetv7819/streams)

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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Making Sense of Climate #36 gets into the National Climate Assessment 5 & COP 28 (audio)

FM #1109 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1109 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist. We met to record for the first time in person, in the Franklin Public Radio studio on Monday, November 27, 2023.  

In this episode we cover two climate topics: National Climate Assessment 5 and COP 28. COP 28 refers to the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 30 November until 12 December 2023. We get to these topics after talking about the role of media, podcasting, and art in raising serious questions for discussion. 

This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while it helps me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well. 

If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session.  

The conversation runs about 53 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted as we help ‘make sense of climate.’ Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1109-making-sense-of-climate-36-11-27-23

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Links to the National Climate Assessment 5  https://nca2023.globalchange.gov/ 

Downloads (including PDFs) https://nca2023.globalchange.gov/downloads/ 

COP 28 -> https://unfccc.int/cop28

COP 28 links to news & media -> https://unfccc.int/cop28#news-and-media 

Recent Guardian article on COP28 -> https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/03/back-into-caves-cop28-president-dismisses-phase-out-of-fossil-fuels

** See the page that collects all the “Making Sense of Climate” episodes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.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 www.franklin.news/ or  www.Franklinmatters.org/ 

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"

Making Sense of Climate #36 gets into the National Climate Assessment 5 & COP 28 (audio)

Franklin TV: The Gathering Light

‘Tis Better to Light a Candle…

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 12/03/2023

‘Tis indeed better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. (Proverbs 4) I lit more than two dozen for the windows in my home. With battery-powered flames ablaze, I snapped this 3D sterogram The Gathering Light with my smartphone.

Franklin TV: The Gathering Light

If you print this page, the size is perfect for viewing in 3D. How? Hold the image at a close reading distance. Relax your eyes and gaze far away. Look well beyond the image pair. OR: Try looking at the center line between the Left|Right images, then relax your gaze. (Daydreaming helps.) As you totally relax your focus, a third 3D image will ‘unfold’ between the Left|Right pair. When you get it right, you’ll know.

This holiday season Franklin has many worthy candles to light up – with your help. Visit the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network: franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org. Check out the directory. You might find a spark of inspiration. This holiday season, whose candle could you – will you – light?

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

Franklin TV: Full-on Holiday Mode

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, MA: Board of Health meeting scheduled for 5 PM, Wednesday, Dec 6

BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA

December 6, 2023 - 5 PM

The Board of Health will be conducting the Board of Health meeting at 355 East Central St, Conference Room, 3rd floor at 5:00 p.m. The Public has the option of attending the meeting live at the Town Hall or dial into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by copying the link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required).

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• Reading and acceptance November 1, 2023 draft meeting minutes

NEW BUSINESS

• Reorganization - Board of Health members

• Discussion on the Bylaw to amend the code for the Town of Franklin, Chapter 139, Sewers

• Local upgrade approval for 6 Bunny Drive - increase in the maximum allowed cover over System Components

• Metacomet shared service grant regional inspector rep01t

• Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse rep01t

• Metacomet shared service grant epidemiologist report

CITIZENS COMMENTARY

ADJOURNMENT

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/boh_agenda_and_packet_12.6.23.pdf

Franklin, MA: Board of Health meeting scheduled for 5 PM, Wednesday, Dec 6

Form Franklin's Future Survey - What do you want Franklin to grow up to be?

Form Franklin's Future Survey

Help us to form Franklin's Future! 

Your participation in this survey is critical as we establish a vision for Franklin's future.  Those who complete the survey can enter for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards to local establishments!  

Please see the attached flier or visit https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee to access the survey. 

Respond to the survey ->  https://tinyurl.com/franklinmaster2023

Form Franklin's Future Survey - What do you want Franklin to grow up to be?

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/form-franklins-future-survey

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/form_franklins_future_survey_flyer_0.pdf 

Surveys are due by January 1, 2024.

Sonja Wagner starts with FPD as the second mental health consultant

Sonja Wagner starts with FPD

Via Franklin Police Dept 

"Please welcome Sonja Wagner to the Franklin Police Department. Sonja joins the FPD as our second clinician for FPD’s Co-Response Program.  

Sonja started in November and has already hit the ground running. Sonja is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has over 4-years of experience working with law enforcement in a co-response role and has prior experience working as a mental health counselor."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C0WYy4jO6hb/

From the October 18, 2023 Town Council meeting, Kallie Montagano is introduced as she rejoins the Police Dept to lead the Co-Response Program. Kallie had joined the dept as part of the pilot grant several years ago, left for another opportunity and now has returned.

• Audio & video link to Council meeting with introduction of Kallie https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/town-council-observes-police-new-hires_0250604876.html

• Tom Mercer covers this re-introduction in our Town Council Quarterbacking session  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/this-town-council-quarterbacking.html

Furry-friends Dog Park Updates - meeting Dec 7 at 6:30 PM

via Gennarino D'Onofrio

"I'm resigning from being president of Furry-friends Dog Park as of December 31st. Been involved with the dog park for 11yrs. 

We're having a Dog Park meeting at the The Franklin Library on December 7 at 6:30 PM upstairs conference room. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"

 

Furry-friends Dog Park Updates - meeting Dec 7 at 6:30 PM

Scott Mason talks about the "Train Town Franklin" exhibit opening today (Dec 2, 2023) at the Franklin Historical Museum (audio)

FM #1103 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1103 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with current Historical Commission member Scott Mason. Scott has a lifelong passion for model railroads. 

Scott is designing and building the second diorama of historical Franklin, circa 1932. This second part features a scale model of the Thompson Printing Mill and of the railroad roundhouse located just east of the downtown train station. 

Our conversation explores some of his Franklin story and then gets into the development of this second of the series of dioramas. We talk about the research, interesting findings, decisions on scale, etc.

Train Town #2 will be displayed along with Train Town #1. The exhibit is scheduled to open Dec 2, 2023 and run through the end of January 2024 at the Historical Museum. The museum is open on Saturdays (10 AM to 1 PM), and Sundays (1 PM to 4 PM) during winter.

Our conversation runs about 28 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Scott and his work on “Train Town #2” recorded November 30, 2023.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1108-train-town-2-with-scott-mason-11-30-23 (oops, the original audio file has a technical glitch as the interview closed out. This file was corrected as of 9:30 PM, Dec 3, 2023)

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Historical Museum notification on Train Town #2 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/downtown-franklins-model-railway.html 

Scott’s model railroad page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/wwwScottyMasoncom/100063840514784/

Train Town Franklin 2022 recording -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/talking-about-train-town-franklin-with.html 

Photo album of Train Town #1 -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/63swENWgBkK4xMrh8 

Photos of Train Town #2 will be added as soon as available

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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 your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Scott Mason talks about the "Train Town Franklin" exhibit opening today