Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Jan 17, 2023

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features the School Cmte Community Relations Subcmte meeting  Jan 8, 2024  ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/community-relations-subcommittee.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 Wine Trends for 2024 ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode-254.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 session of the radio show shares my conversation with key folks from the 4H Alarm Robotics group  -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/4h-alarm-robotics-does-more-than-keep.html

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

7:30 am Menthal Health: Donna Grady

8:30 am Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

10:00 am Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Appetizers

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm The Only Cure Is Education

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safety on the Roads

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 10

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Steve Crouteau

4:30 pm Ben Gardner's Boat

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Seth Glier

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

8:30 am MICCA Festival 2019

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Dedham 01-10-24

2:30 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 05-29-21

4:00 pm Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium 2023

8:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Foxboro 01-09-24

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

8:00 am Town Council: 01-03-24

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 01-10-24

2:00 pm Town Council: 01-03-24

7:00 pm Town Council: LIVE. Chambers  895 0335 6472

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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Maura Healey invites you to the State of the Commonwealth - Jan 17 at 7 PM

Maura Healey (@MassGovernor) posted Fri, Jan 12, 2024:

I'm excited to deliver my first State of the Commonwealth on January 17th!

2023 was all about making Massachusetts more affordable. In 2024, we're going to keep after it.

We've got some awesome things in store for this year that I can't wait to share with you. Tune in at… https://t.co/or5Nitu74T

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/MassGovernor/status/1745830190708646149

State of the Commonwealth page -> https://www.mass.gov/2024-state-of-the-commonwealth

YouTube link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utiXKNHWWSg

Maura Healey invites you to the State of the Commonwealth - Jan 17 at 7 PM

2023 Year In Review Quiz Results or "Survey says ..."

Thanks to the 40+ folks who participated in the 2023 Year In Review Quiz. The results showed a great range and hence there is plenty of opportunity to do better next time around.

At the end of the results presentation, there is an opportunity to answer: 

What question(s) should have been asked?

Slide deck available here ->   https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19ydCQtfhUX9RpzZiBAe6omTTYcrNteoSZUUwfmKkDlg/edit?usp=drive_link

or PDF here -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q_aOsoXrwTcyVfIHrBfJxZuXjzq5Ew9-/view?usp=drive_link

One key way to do better next time is to make sure you subscribe to the daily newsletter. Only one email a day keep you informed on what is happening in Franklin.  Subscribe -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/welcome.html

2023 Year In Review Quiz Results or "Survey says ..."

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, January 18, 2024 - hybrid session

The 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node will hold our next meeting this Thursday, January 18, 7:00-9:00 PM. Franklin residents, come to this meeting!  

This will be a HYBRID meeting: you can attend in person, or join on Zoom.  

Those of us who have been meeting in Franklin have enjoyed the chance to come together. Join us! 

 

• In-person meeting: First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

•  OPTION:   

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

Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274    Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

 

ATTENTION Franklin residents! In addition to our regular agenda, we will hear about and discuss sustainability plans for the Town of Franklin. We will be joined in-person by Gino Carlucci, chair of the Sustainability Subcommittee of the Franklin Master Plan Update Committee, from 7:15-7:35. It will be primarily an introductory discussion to one or more public meetings scheduled over the next 2-3 months, at which everyone interested will have the opportunity to provide input to the master plan in general as well as the sustainability elements in particular. We look forward to our discussion with Gino.

 

The remainder of the Node meeting will focus on the two major 350 Mass campaigns: Emissions Free Buildings and Make Polluters Pay. Read about them here.

The Emissions Free Buildings (EFB) campaign works at municipal and statewide levels to replace building systems with proven renewable energy technologies to make our buildings and homes emissions free, in alignment with the Commonwealth's emission goals.     

 

Along with statewide legislation, the 350 Mass EFB campaign promotes local action to accelerate the transition with five Local Projects that can be undertaken by single communities. We'll discuss the choices for towns within the node:

• Better buildings: Achieving energy efficiency and electrification of buildings and homes; A project to implement Clean Green Schools; and New Building Codes to promote use of renewable energy.
• Municipal aggregation (aka Community Choice Aggregation) where a town or city purchases electricity in bulk for its residents.
• Opposition to proposed new gas pipelines.

Here is your opportunity to promote climate action in your town and get guidance to make that happen! The Greater Franklin Node encompasses 20 towns. We want to identify potential Local Projects for towns. Which projects make sense for your town? Who are the key players? How to engage local citizens? This is your chance to make a difference in 2024 and take on the challenges that we face in climate and energy. Join us!

 

Please sign up for the Climate Weekly email. 

Check out upcoming events on our website. 

 

Please try to join us for Thursday's meeting. We will maintain our schedule of meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. 

 

Note: We typically will hold a hybrid meeting on the 1st Thursday and a Zoom-only meeting on the 3rd Thursday, but this week's meeting is a hybrid event so we can welcome Gino Carlucci and residents of Franklin for an in-person discussion.  

 

If you have questions or items for the agenda, you can contact the Node coordinators, carolyncbarthel@gmail.com and/or ralph.halpern@comcast.net. We will send a reminder on Thursday.  

 

Thank you.

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

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

339-203-5017   

FHS girls and boys basketball teams top Canton on Monday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, Jan 15, 2024. 

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 59 @ Canton, 54 – Final

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 59 @ Canton, 54 – Final

https://twitter.com/fhsboysbball/status/1747061418547921018

Girls Basketball = Canton, 24 @ Franklin, 56 – Final

Girls Basketball = Canton, 24 @ Franklin, 56 – Final

https://twitter.com/fhsgbbboosters/status/1747044711339102534

via https://twitter.com/Josh_Perry10

At Franklin High for a crossover girls basketball game, Panthers (3-5) hosting Canton (4-5) in a game moved up from tomorrow night, Bulldogs looking to pull the upset and get back to .500, Franklin looking to move over .500 in the league #hockomock

End of 1Q: Franklin 16, Canton 4, Panthers locking down defensively and only gave up two made FG, Chloe Fales with 5 and Sasha Tracey with four points to lead the hosts #hockomock

Halftime: Franklin 30, Canton 11, Tracey up to nine points and Fales has seven, Kyra McSweeney adding six for the Panthers, Fatima Sidibay leads Canton with five (all in the 2Q) #hockomock

End of 3Q: Franklin 46, Canton 20, Tracey up to 16, Fales with nine, and McSweeney with eight, Sidibay has 12 for the Bulldogs #hockomock

Final: Franklin 56, Canton 24, Sasha Tracey scores a game-high 16, Chloe Fales and Kaylee Fernandes each added nine for the Panthers, Fatima Sidibay led the Bulldogs with 13 points #hockomock

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-01-15-24/

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

PAINT, SIP & SPIRITS $50 - Feb 15, 2024

PAINT, SIP & SPIRITS $50 

At the Creative Corner Art Studio February 15 from 7 - 9 PM

PAINTING ON CANVAS WITH A psychic reading with Maria Saganis 

Creative Corner Art Studio

13 Main Street Depot Plaza - Franklin

Located in Franklin Center!

ADVANCE SIGN UP AND PAYMENT REQUIRED @ www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com

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TRAFFIC DETOUR ALERT: Beaver St Interceptor construction on Old West Central St

TRAFFIC DETOUR ALERT:

Starting Tuesday January 16th, construction crews will be advancing further onto Old West Central St. and traffic will be detoured to Tri-County Drive. Access to this area may look different as work continues. We are working with school staff to ensure safety and local businesses remain open.

Please visit our interactive construction map for details beginning 1/16

https://apexmapping.maps.arcgis.com/.../sid.../index.html... will update and communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map. #onefranklin #franklinmassachusetts #FranklinBSI #keepfranklinflowing

TRAFFIC DETOUR ALERT: Beaver St Interceptor construction on Old West Central St

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"The state’s outlier status on punishing revenge porn ought to be a source of embarrassment for Senate lawmakers"

"The sharing of intimate photographs by consenting adults has by many accounts become commonplace. And it has come with a host of unfortunate consequences — including the potential for betrayal of what was once a trusting relationship.

Revenge porn — the nonconsensual sharing or publishing of those intimate images — has swept up celebrities and the once-happy couple next door alike.

Look no further than the recently reported case of Aiden Kearney, the controversial blogger known as Turtleboy, who now stands accused by a former girlfriend of threatening to release nude photos of her after she broke up with him in December — and started talking to police about his other activities. Kearney had recently been charged with witness intimidation in connection with his interest in a Canton murder case. Now he faces charges of domestic assault and witness intimidation in the case involving his ex-girlfriend."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/01/14/opinion/revenge-porn-sexting-massachusetts-house-bill/

The legislation recently passed by the MA House was shared here recently

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/massachusetts-house-unanimously-passes.html

Massachusetts and South Carolina are the only states where revenge porn is not criminalized. CHRIS RATCLIFFE/PHOTOGRAPHER: CHRIS RATCLIFFE/BL

Tax Preparation Help with VITA Registration Day January 20 - from 10 AM to 4 PM

Come to the library January 20th and get your appointment for Tax preparation help. This is a walk in event where volunteers will help you assess your needs, double check paperwork, and get you an appointment to file your taxes in February, March, or April.

The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals. VITA sites offer free tax help to people who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns, including:

• People who generally make $60,000 or less
• Persons with disabilities; and
• Limited English-speaking taxpayers

Tax Preparation Help with VITA Registration Day January 20 -  from 10 AM to  4 PM

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/tax-preparation-help-vita-registration-day

"Migrants want to work. And employers want to hire them"

"In the midst of the migrant crisis, there is opportunity: thousands of new arrivals eager to find jobs that employers around the state are desperate to fill.

And these mutual needs are starting to be met. Migrants living in at-capacity emergency shelters are trickling into the workforce: packaging cooking oil in Ayer; caring for patients with developmental disabilities in Waltham; gearing up to clean hospital rooms in Salem.

But getting to that point has required a massive undertaking. After holding clinics to speed up the work authorization process, the state launched a job skills training program that allows migrants living in shelters to start learning — and earning a stipend — while they wait for the US government to issue them work permits, and just announced two new hires dedicated to connecting migrants with jobs. Workers from MassHire Career Centers are going into shelters to connect migrants with English classes and help them find jobs. And employers are opening their doors to shelter residents — donating space for training sessions and even hiring translators to assist new hires.

Salem Hospital has offered housekeeping jobs to six Haitian migrants living at a shelter nearby on the campus of Salem State University, and filling them would be a major milestone."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/01/15/business/migrants-work-employers/

"Migrants want to work. And employers want to hire them"

Register O'Donnell's "Suits for Success" Program Donates to Boston's St. Francis House

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell donated a carload of smart casual clothing, business attire, and wool coats totaling more than 100 articles of clothing to St. Francis House in Boston through the "Suits for Success" program.

The often-taken-for-granted suit or dress clothes hidden away in the back closet and only occasionally seeing the light of day may seem to some like an unfortunate necessity. However, for those looking to regain self-sufficiency, quality clothing can be that extra push they need and help them on the path to success. 

"These clothes will be put to good use and appreciated by the thousands who come to St. Francis House each year for a fresh pair of clothes in times of need," said Keri Thomas, St. Francis House Vice President of Programs and Services. "It is so valuable and necessary in getting individuals ready for the next step and help them to become more independent."

St. Francis House's mission is to rebuild lives by providing refuge and pathways to stability for adults experiencing homelessness and poverty. They aim to transform lives using a holistic approach to understanding and addressing behavioral health, housing, and employment needs.

Register O'Donnell's "Suits for Success"

 

Register O'Donnell's "Suits for Success"

Register O'Donnell remarked, "It is my great pleasure to deliver these clothing donations to Boston's St. Francis House on behalf of the residents of Norfolk County. I thank all those who donated to our 'Suits for Success' program, and I hope other local residents and businesses will consider making a clothing donation to their local nonprofit organization. Organizations like the St. Francis House are truly needed and are a great resource for the community."

St. Francis House has been aiding the community since 1984. They provide a range of services, including clinical care, behavioral health services, and job counseling. They also offer food, clothing, and affordable and low-threshold housing to those in need.

"Donations like this help ensure the physical and emotional safety of our guests and assist in the process of changing the trajectory of their lives and moving beyond homelessness," said Thomas. "It offers choices to people who have had total control of their lives taken away, and this is the final touch that can help individuals land a job and help them on their path to becoming self-sufficient.  

Since the Registry started the "Suits for Success" program in February 2009, it has distributed more than 11,200 articles of clothing to local charitable organizations.

The "Suits for Success" program, developed by Register O'Donnell, partners with groups like Interfaith Social Services of Quincy, Father Bill's & MainSpring of Quincy, the Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System Voluntary Service Program, Circle of Hope in Needham, United Parish's Thrifty Threads, St. Vincent de Paul in Plainville, St. Francis House in Boston, Suits and Smiles in Jamaica Plain, InnerCity Weightlifting and New Life Furniture Bank of Massachusetts in Walpole to assist those who are in need of clothing as well as household items. The mission of "Suits for Success" is to collect donations of suitable clothing to be distributed to individuals who may need appropriate attire for employment interviews.

"During the past decade, we have learned that programs like 'Suits for Success' work," said O'Donnell. "This program has given many people a valuable resource to help them on the path to success and may ultimately help them achieve self-sufficiency. It is rewarding just to help others in our community who may be looking to take that next step in a search for a job or just have a suit to go to a wedding or other event."

If you would like to stay up-to-date on upcoming Registry of Deeds events, programs, and real estate information, you can sign up for our Registry email updates at www.norfolkdeeds.org, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/norfolkdeeds, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/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.

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024

• 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 The Black Box: Tappy Christmas 2019

9:00 am Menthal Health: Donna Grady

10:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm The Only Cure Is Education

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 10

4:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Thomas J. Lynch

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Electronic Medical Records

6:00 pm Senior Connection: Joe Landry

7:00 pm Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

9:00 pm The Black Box: Disney Stars of Broadway

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 3 01-15-19

9:00 am MICCA Festival 2019

11:30 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 05-29-21

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

2:00 pm Menthal Health: Donna Grady

3:00 pm Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 1 01-28-19

4:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball v Wachusett 01-10-24

8:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Foxboro 01-09-24

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

8:00 am School Committee 01-09-24

11:00 am Finance Committee 01-10-24

2:00 pm School Committee 01-09-24

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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"if America is to be a great nation (Yes), this must become true" (video)

Take a few minutes to listen to, or read, the "I have a dream" speech given by Martin Luther King in August of 1963.

"Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. (My Lord, No, no, no, no) [applause] We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline."

The full text of the speech can be found here: https://freedomsring.stanford.edu/?view=Speech

 

 

TURNAROUND - On the Road With Salt (video)

The Town of Franklin’s Public Works Department searches for a better way to use salt in the winter. Yes, familiar folks in a great production summarizes road treatments for winter travel.

If you are curious about the squiggly lines on the roads before recent storms, you can get the backstory here.

"We’ve come to expect, during winter in New England, being able to get out and drive around, even in the middle of a snowstorm.  Town and city DPW’s are using more and more road salt to keep us safe from ice and snow.  But after a storm, that salt hasn’t disappeared.  As the snow melts, the salt will be washed away and into our groundwater and soils.  High levels of sodium chloride in the environment are dangerous to plants and animals, corrosive on our cars and infrastructure, and increase health risks to humans.

In this episode, Franklin, Massachusetts DPW director “Brutus” Cantoreggi describes how he has to manage both keeping the roads safe from ice and providing clean, salt-free drinking water to the residents.  Highway Superintendent Carlos Rebelo describes the DPW’s efforts – technological, policy, and communal – to reduce how much salt they put down in the winter."

Video link -> https://vimeo.com/873725151/37d37e904c 

TURNAROUND - On the Road With Salt (video)

Your help is needed to complete the Water Service Line Inventory

The Town of Franklin Public Works Department is undertaking a federally mandated survey of all customer service pipe materials and we need YOUR HELP to complete the Town’s Water Service Line Inventory!

To complete the survey and submit your inspection findings, please visit: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/013052aa261942bf8fd7050476189e64

Your help is needed to complete the Water Service Line Inventory

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FHS Gymnastics makes progress

FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) posted on Sun, Jan 14, 2024:

FINAL Franklin 129.85 vs Taunton's 136.6 

Franklin was defeated by a strong poised Taunton team this morning, always a great time competing against  them! I am proud of my team who progressed AGAIN from our meet against OA and up 2 more points. Our team continues to work things out give more of themselves, we are our own competition and we move the needle every meet. So many wins for us today! We haven't been a fully strong or healthy team since day one and watching these girls step up in ways they never thought they would have to, has been so amazing to watch. Progress is the name of the game for us and that is what we are focused on and having a blast doing it! I typically only highlight top 4's but there are so many deserving shout outs!!

FHS Gymnastics makes progress

VAULT - typically our strongest and we continued to deliver solid results. Couple of JV shout outs, Keira Bellunduno progressing to a 7.75 and Ansley Cummings with a 7.45! Ciara O'Brien getting stronger 8.15, Molly Chandler 8.35, Abby Robillard 8.4 and Ryann Chandler 8.7. 

BARS - we had so many improvements and adding in small things that were executed cleanly and they paid off. We went from counting 3 scores

last week in the 6's to counting 3 scores in the 7 's! Makayla Sanders up .1 from last meet 6.8, Ciara up .1 from last meet to 7.0, Kendra Love up .4 last meet to 7.2 and Abby R up .5 from last meet to 7.8 that may not seem like a lot but it's huge for us and the progress they are making!!

BEAM - name of the game is executing and staying on beam! Huge shout out to Bella Jacoby up .2 from last meet and NO FALLS! 7.5, Lilly Cardin put her flight back in and she landed beautifully and I'm so proud of her for going for it again! Teammate Ciara O'Brien debuted and did her job for her team with an 8.1, Abby R up .3 from last meet with an 8.25, Ryann Chandler rounding it out with a 8.35 and Molly C continues to be steady and land every skill with an 8.4 all scores that counted zero falls! 

FLOOR - is where we really shinned today! Kicking it off Molly D'Amato putting down her strongest floor routine and improving by .9 from last meet just shy of 8.0 (7.9) so proud of the work she put in!! Abby S still improving and up .3 for a 8.3 Molly C jumping up a full point to an 8.4,  Ryann C continues to work on her routine and put down a solid 8.4, Abby R up .6 for an 8.8 and Kendra up another .2 for an 8.8.

Major improvements they work hard, results are showing from their efforts they support each other and have each other's backs. Love this team!!

So proud of this team!  Keep working hard it's all starting to come together!! 

@FHSSports @FranklinHS @HockomockSports @fhsgymboosters @FHSPantherbook @FHSGirlsSports @FranklinMatters @MetroWestSports @KatCornetta 

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Jan 15, 2024

• 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

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force

9:00 am Ben Gardner's Boat

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm The Only Cure Is Education

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Appetizers

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 10

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Steve Crouteau

4:30 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safety on the Roads

5:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

5:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Acoustic X

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Seth Glier

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

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Dedham 01-10-24

10:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 1 01-28-19

11:30 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: Task Force

4:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball v Wachusett 01-10-24

8:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v North Attleboro 01-11-24

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

8:00 am Planning Board: 12-18-23

11:00 am Finance Committee 01-10-24

2:00 pm Planning Board: 12-18-23

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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Events for Ben Franklin Book Week January 14-21, 2024

Tues. 1/16 Ben Franklin’s Journey from Slaveholder to Abolitionist AND African Son, a discussion. Local historian Jim Johnston and Historical Commission Chair, Alan Earls, will start the discussion with Jim regarding Ben Franklin’s initial acceptance of the institution of slavery and his eventual “conversion” within the context of the 18th century world, the Enlightenment, the Great Awakening, and the American Revolution. Jim will then take the story of slavery into the 19th century with a discussion of his novel, African Son*, which traces the fortunes of an African man who is enslaved in 1815 and has his survival skills tested in his new “home” in pre- Civil War Georgia…6:30 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum. FREE

Weds. 1/17 Ben Franklin Autobiography* LIVE Readathon at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, 9:30 AM on Ben’s Birthday, Jan 17 2023. Come and participate! Contact Alan Earls with any questions (alan.r.earls@gmail.com). FREE. Note, the ‘kick off ‘ speaker will be Franklin’s Congressman, Jake Auchincloss followed by State Senator Becca Rausch and State Rep. Jeff Roy.  Volunteer readers typically participate for 10-15 minutes in sharing this classic work of American literature. Completion times vary but the event will likely end around 5 PM. Sign up for a reading slot here or just come by to listen.

Ben Franklin Book Week

Weds. 1/17 SPECIAL Trivia Night at Teddy Gallagher’s on Main Street. The BEST TRIVIA NIGHT South of Boston happens on Tuesday Nights at Teddy Gallagher’s Irish pub in Franklin. In honor of Book Week, there will be an ADDITIONAL Trivia night on Wednesday, focusing on ‘bookish” topics — Come for the fun, bring your friends and a smartphone. 6:30 PM at 30 Main Street. See you there!

Thurs. 1/18 World PREMIERE, “The Boatbuilders” Pre-release Screening & Discussion Thursday January 18th. 6.30 PM Franklin Public Library. Join Director Gregg Seibert and Producer & Dean College Historian R. A. Lawson for a Pre-release screening of the first episode and Discussion of their new Documentary Series, “The Boatbuilders”! The docuseries uncovers the historical legacy and present-day impact of the boat building community, showcasing boatbuilders, sailors, and owners who speak to the realities of boat building today. FREE

Fri. 1/19 Get to know ‘Ben’s Books’ — Meet Reference Librarian Vicki Earls on the second floor of the Franklin Public Library, at the display case, at 2 PM for the story of the books Franklin donated to our town — what are they and how did they end up in Franklin! Attendees will receive a newly published, illustrated mini-book all about THE books! FREE

Fri. 1/19 BIG Library Book Sale. Friday, January 19th, 1:00 - 5:00 PM and Saturday, January 20th, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. All books are just one dollar!

Sat. 1/20 Children’s Ben Franklin Story Time. 10:30 AM at Escape Into Fiction Bookstore, 12 Main Street FREE

Sat. 1/20 Ben Franklin, America’s First Scientist — a talk and demonstration by engineer-entrepreneur John Berg, on Saturday, Jan 20, 2023 from 10 to 1 at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St. FREE

Sat. 1/20 Bag Sale Finale of Library Book Sale. 1 PM to 4 PM  $5 per bag!

1/20 Vera Meyer and Ben Franklin’s Glass Armonica. Among Ben Franklin’s most amazing inventions is the glass armonica, a series of concentric, rotating crystal glass bowls that can be played (think of the sound of wine glass rims being rubbed). Mozart and others composed music for it. And Boston area musician and expert Vera Meyer will return to Franklin for a performance featuring many styles of music. Don’t miss the haunting, ethereal, and beautiful sounds of the armonica at the Franklin Public Library 6:30 - 8 PM. FREE (School St entrance)

1/21 Ben Franklin Considered and Reconsidered — an authorized showing of PBS interviews with modern leaders discussing the many facets of Ben Franklin. Sunday Jan 21, 2023 from 1-4 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St. Audience members will be encouraged to continue the discussion! FREE

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