Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Jan 5, 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

8:30 am Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 2

9:30 am Frank's Musings: Israel

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: James McLaughlin

11:00 am Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Telemedicine

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes October November

3:30 pm Winter Wonderland: Elvis Presley

5:00 pm Celebrate with Pride: Second Son

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Ellis Paul

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

8:30 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

10:00 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 05-29-21

12:30 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

1:30 pm Public School Event: FHS Chorus & Orchestra 2023

3:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

8:30 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-24-23

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

8:00 am  Zoning Board of Appeals 11-09-23

2:00 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals 11-09-23

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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FPAC performs "Bright Star!" this weekend at THE BLACK BOX

The Franklin Performing Arts Company presents Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s bluegrass musical Bright Star! Running this weekend only at THE BLACK BOX! Starring Ali Funkhouser, Robbie Rescigno, and Kyle Dalsimer.

Ali Funkhouser

Featuring the Tony-nominated bluegrass score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds audiences tightly in its grasp, Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

Directed by Raye Lynn Mercer with Music Direction by Hallie Wetzell and Choreography by Hannah Rezendes.


Tickets available at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!

Giguere, Rogers, Stark & Frazier talk about teaching & learning, and the curriculum review program (audio)

FM #1125 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1125 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin School Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Dr Tina Rogers, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning; Eric Stark, Director of Curriculum STEM; and Dr Tim Frazier, Director of Curriculum ELA & SS. We had our conversation in person at FPS Central Offices on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. 

At a high level our topics were:

• Instructional design

• Emphasis on professional learning

• Universal design for learning

• Capturing & analyzing the Data 

• MCAS just one data point, use of summative & formative 

• Curriculum review program

The recording runs about 38 minutes so let’s listen to our conversation on teaching and learning in the Franklin School District. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1125-franklin-public-schools-teaching-learning-discussion-12-13-23

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Superintendent’s page ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent 

Teaching & Learning page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/office-teaching-and-learning 

Teaching & Learning update to School Committee as referenced ->

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/november_28_2023_otl_assessment_presentation.pdf

EduSpeak glossary -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent/pages/eduspeak-glossary-educational-terms-acronyms 

School Committee meeting recap of 11/28/23 session -> 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/school-committee-hears-from-parmenter.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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Giguere, Rogers, Stark & Frazier talk about teaching & learning, and the curriculum review program (audio)

Board of Health starts new year with humanitarian housing update, reduced oxygen packaging, & safe foods info after power outage topics (audio)

FM #1124 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1124 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024. All three board members participated; Harris, Sweet and Mu-Chow. Health Dept staff present were in the 3rd floor Conference room (not training room). 

Quick Recap:

• Adjusted meeting schedule for 2024 to remove July, August and schedule as needed for those months

• Humanitarian housing crisis update shared; 80 individuals with work visas at the hotel; job fair being scheduled, working to set up rides via GATRAGo (funded via grant); state to do a mobile clinic for vaccinations likely coordinated by this local group

• Discussion around plan for reduced oxygen packages used by some facilities in Town, additional requirement to be added to get a formal plan and process for them by the individual operations (use of consultant if necessary)

• Info packet produced on “Eat Safe Foods after a Power Outage” - Timely, open to additional health related ideas

• Round of reports from inspections, nurse and epidemiologist (detailed reports in meeting packet)

My notes captured via Twitter:

• Board of Health Mtg underway, recording to be available later. Motion to accept minutes as edited (remove prior member as in attendance) voted 3-0

• Proposed meeting schedule adjusted for July (remove) August (maybe)

• C Liberty provides a humanitarian crisis update. 80 with work visas at hotel, working to schedule a job fair, working also to set up process for rides via GATRAGo with funding through grant by ToF

• SAFE Coalition working on narcan training and first aid kits. All is going well, meeting regularly to address needs. State will do mobile clinic for vaccines but likely organized by local Board of Health.

• Plan to be required for reduced oxygen packages, i.e. extending life of cooked product, consultant to set up and do it properly (it can be done regularly) chiefs shouldn't be responsible for developing the process, just executing it. Food code requirement.

• 2 establishments were found to need this, they were cooperative and stopped pending this discussion and they'll be able to proceed. Board agrees to revision to policy, also to include on the application for next year.

• Packet for eat safe foods after a power outage. Timely. Other ideas for health open for a monthly theme https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/pages/january_topic_of_the_month.pdf

• Report on inspections, 9 inspections, 12 reinspections for Dec. FDA conference call for recall issue. Training completed.

• Nurse update for Dec, COVID 108 cases (vs 61 in Nov). Getting a ride in cases like last year. Flu season, 47 confirmed, 42 in Dec

• Central Park Terrace visit, stop the bleed training held Dec 13. Attended webinars on health related issues. Assisting with medical appointments etc for the migrants at the hotel. Safe sleeping strategy session conducted, approx 20 new mothers with 1yr and under

• Epidemiologist update, updates through weekly texts (shared via ) dashboard updates for migrants, etc.

• Citizen Comment: I shared the info on the Regroup messaging setup, and offered to get flier for job fair to share via Franklin.news

• Motion to adjourn, second, passes 3-0

That's all for the Board of Health, next up SchCmte subcmte meeting in process, down the hall.

The meeting runs about 30 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting Jan 3, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1124-franklin-ma-board-of-health-mtg-01-03-24

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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/boh_agenda_1.3.24_-_google_docs.pdf 

Meeting packet (including individual reports) ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/boh_agenda_and_packet_01.03.24.pdf 

My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZmPuxOB9_T8KzzMJv9_R96Y86voQ5vyp/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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Board of Health starts new year

FHS boys hockey team tops North Attleboro 5-1 on Wednesday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024. 

Boys Hockey = North Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 5 – Final

Game #8 Results: #10 Franklin (5) North Attleboro (1) (Shots- Franklin 52 North Attleboro 11) 

1st period Recap: Shots - Franklin (16) North Attleboro (4)

Tonight, the boys came out firing the puck & @ 2 ½ minutes into the game Paterson snaps a shot from the slot rebound goes to McEvoy who stickhandles around the goalie for the goal to put Franklin on the board. At 6:45 McEvoy to Lampasona to Paterson for the snip Franklin up 2. Again, at 5:45 on the PK Marchand & Arienti combine for nice play behind the net & find McEvoy on the wall who hits Paterson in stride streaking down the ice for the breakaway shorty! A flurry of shots from Daley, Wernig & Balducci keep North's goalie on his toes couple with strong blue line play by Toli, Harrington, Smith and Greenwood, it's a heavy tilt Franklin's way. Torraco got the nod in the pipes and serves up a donut in the 1st & after 1 period - Franklin 3 North Attleboro 0 

2nd Period Recap: Shots - Franklin (23) North Attleboro (1)

As play ensues it's all Franklin w/ heavy pressure in the Ozone Quinn, Langevin & Hager are all over the place pumping shots at the goalie w/ Harrington and Toli ripping shots from the point. Next shift much of the same as Taccini, Carosi, R. Lampasona continue to grind keeping North hemmed into their zone. 8 minutes into period NA still no shots. McAlpine, Lewandowski & Taccini are flying hungry for a point, intensity is high. Finally off Norths 1st shot of the period its redirected to Toli who finds Lampasona who goes the length of the ice for the goal Franklin up 4. Solid lockdown defensive by Marchand, Arienti, Toli, Harrington & Smith as the puck only made it into the D zone for overall about 1 ½ minutes of play & Torraco serves up another goose egg. At end of 2 periods Franklin 4 North Attleboro 0. 

3rd Period Recap: Shots - Franklin (13) North Attleboro (6)

At the 11:14 mark in the 3'd, Paterson wins an Ozone faceoff back to Greenwood who snaps a shot from the point. As a scrum ensues in front of the net the puck finds Daley's stick and he tucks it home to put Franklin up 5. Several solid shifts from McAlphine, Taccini & Fletcher - they are buzzing & getting lots of solid attempts to put one home. The boys are anchored by a strong presence at the blue line from Shaughnessy, 

Q. Taccini and Greenwood while Torraco holds down the fort. Great team win lots of reps tonight for the boys tonight.

Final Franklin 5 North Attleboro 1 

POG(Daley)

Stats: Paterson 2G2A, McEvoy 1G2A, Lampasona 1G2A, Daley 1G, Arienti 1A Franklin (4-4)@ Canton Saturday 1/6 puck drops @ 6:400 PM@ Panky!  

via FHS Panther Hockey Twitter ->   https://twitter.com/FHSPantherHocke/status/1742767873217454446

Wrestling = North Attleboro, 39 @ Franklin, 25 – Final 

For a photo gallery of the match -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Winter-2023-2024/Franklin-North-Attleboro-Wrestling-01-03-24

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-03-24/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

FAA Info Night scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM

Franklin Arts Academy (FAA) Info Night scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 6 PM - 8 PM at the FHS Library/Media Center.

An evening for prospective students and families, who are seeking more information on the Franklin Arts Academy. Applications are open through February 19, 2024

Questions? Contact: Mr. Grossman:  grossmans@franklinps.net

FAA Info Night scheduled for Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024 from 6 to 8 PM

One Franklin "New Year's Resolution Event" scheduled for Jan 11, 2024 at 67 Degrees

Happy New Year One Franklin!!!

We have shared our New Year's Resolution Event on our Facebook Page, through Franklin Matters, and other channels, so hopefully most of you have saved the date!

One Franklin New Year's Resolution Public Event!

Thursday, January 11, 2024

67 Degrees Brewing, Franklin 

Help us fill that room One Franklin!! We invited the media, so please make it count.

All of our active volunteers will be there to launch our website & we will have lawn signs to take home too. Good drinks, good people and a New Year's Resolution worth fighting for... Franklin! This is a great chance to invite friends and neighbors to join!

We have invited elected leaders to answer questions. Many who have been supporting our efforts, working to educate residents that "the pot isn't big enough" and that it's up to the community to take action. 

We are pushing forward trying to get the override on the ballot just after budget hearings are finalized this May/June 2024. The public school number is a huge ask, and they must make sure they are responsibly addressing the call to close schools. Doing so will not solve the budget shortage, we saw little impact from closing Davis Thayer. Nevertheless, it's going to be a hot topic creating some pushback during override debates. 

The Superintendent has been asked to create a 5-10 year "vision" which is a massive undertaking and this is why they did not redistrict last year. The School Committee voted to thoroughly research all moving parts of the district, with updated enrollment numbers, understand specific facilities conditions, and produce a road map for the next 5-10 years.

However, we will have a good number to work with before that vision is complete because even at 'level services' we are well above the 2.5% expected in the standard budget increase. Once the school committee is able to bring forward their defined needs, the other departments should be ready to go. One Franklin has met with the Fire Chief and Union, Superintendent and Union, Police Chief, and DPW Director and Union thus far. Our Town Admin will add on Fire, DPW, Police, etc. and that's ultimately the number we will be working with to get the Town Council to approve for a vote. 

Please reply if you can make it, and if you want to help with food or decor, please don't hesitate to let us know at onefranklinvolunteers@gmail.com. Many hands make light work.

Thank you!!!

One Franklin "New Year's Resolution Event" scheduled for Jan 11, 2024 at 67 Degrees

It’s all on the line… and now it’s your turn = register for the Free Throw Contest, Jan 13

Contestants and Parents Join Us at This Year’s

FREE THROW CONTEST

Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024 - 9-11 AM 

Location: Hockomock YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road Franklin

 

Ages: Boys and Girls (9-14) Accompanied by A Parent

Register online -> https://kofc1847.org/basketball-free-throw-contest

Great fun for contestants and fans. Winners will be declared after shooting sessions and invited to participate at the District Competitions!

Do you have what it takes?  Join us for this fun and rewarding event!!!

It’s all on the line… and now it’s your turn

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KV-DFhjRIqfRZYolU5WyDJaNn_4j7RVf/view?usp=drive_link

Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for Jan 10, 2024 meeting

Town of Franklin 

Master Plan Update Committee Agenda

January 10, 2024 - 6:30 PM

1. Meeting Minutes: November 8 & 29, 2023

2. Subcommittee Updates

3. Survey Results

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-january_10_2024.pdf

Note: as this meeting originates in the 3rd Floor Training Room, you can find the video initially on the Franklin TV - Pride Channel. Usually, there is also a meeting in the Council Chambers the same night using the Town Hall YouTube channel.  The Zoom info doesn't change.

Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for Jan 10, 2024 meeting

Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter for January 2024

Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter January 2024

Start your new year off right and join us at the Franklin Senior Center for January programs you won't want to miss. 

Check out Franklin Senior Center's January 2024 Senior Connection Newsletter Here!

A few programs to highlight:

• Technology Classes are being offered all month long! 
  • Dating Your Device: On Monday January 8, start a 6-week beginner course for the iPhone (spots limited)
  • Let's Get Social: Come learn the pros and cons of social media on Thursday January 18
  • Google Bootcamps: Let's Talk Excel, a 2-part class on January 23 and 30
  • Protect your Bits: On January 29, Rockland Trust will provide a fraud prevention workshop
• Enjoy the new release of Oppenheimer at our Pizza and Movie Night on January 25 (Starts at 3:30pm this month!)
• Eat Around the World: Israel on January 26

Happy New Year! 

-Franklin Senior Center Staff

Direct link to newsletter (PDF) ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_connection_january_2024.pdf

Franklin Senior Center Connection Newsletter January 2024

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Jan 4, 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 Veterans' Call: Dave Hencke

9:00 am Celebrate with Pride: Second Son

10:30 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Candy Apples

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James McLaughlin

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes October November

4:30 pm Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill

6:30 pm Winter Wonderland: Elvis Presley

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 2

9:00 pm Frank's Musings: Israel

9:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

8:30 am Public School Event: FHS Chorus & Orchestra 2023

10:00 am FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-24-23

1:00 pm Public School Concert: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2023

2:30 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

3:30 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

6:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Mansfield 12-20-23

8:00 pm Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

9:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball v Foxboro 12-20-23

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 12-14-23

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee: 12-13-23

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 12-14-23

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE, Remote  957 8694 6582 

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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