Franklin Matters

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, February 1, 2024; and Legislative Action

The 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node will hold our next meeting this Thursday, February 1, 2024, 7:00-9:00 pm.

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. We hope others will do the same.

· Location of the in-person meeting: First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin.

· OPTION: Join on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81930304274?pwd=Tm9VdGxYcDFaVTVDUkwyT3YvUnlFdz09
Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

This week, Feb. 1, during the first part of the meeting, 7:00-7:45 pm, we'll have a Weston volunteer present how his town organized a campaign to successfully adopt the Municipal Opt-in Specialized Stretch Code, with Q&A following. Why is this important? Because Franklin and other towns in our node are working to adopt the bylaw, and spring town meeting agendas are being set now! Come hear his presentation!

BACKGROUND: One of the recommended local actions of the 350 Mass Emissions Free Buildings campaign is adoption of the Municipal Opt-In Specialized Stretch Code. This new level of building code pushes new construction towards our Massachusetts state-mandated goals through deep energy efficiency, reduced heating loads, and efficient electrification. We will also share resources that all of us can use in our own communities.

Here is another important matter: We ask everyone to contact your state Representative and Senator this week! All the information you need is here in this Action Alert.

BACKGROUND: We want our Legislature to pass climate and energy bills that are priorities for 350 Mass and the larger Mass Power Forward coalition. Now is the time to push legislators to have our key climate bills reported favorably out of committee. If not reported out favorably soon (February 6 is the current deadline, although it could be extended), bills will be effectively dead for this legislative session.

For more news about ongoing and upcoming events, please sign up for the Climate Weekly email. Also, check out upcoming events on our website.

We look forward to another informative and action-oriented Node meeting. We hope you can join us, in person or on Zoom. We will send a reminder on Thursday.

Our next meeting after this week will be the 3rd Thursday of the month, February 15.

Thank you.

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

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

339-203-5017

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Newsletter - Meeting Feb 1 at the Library

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance

In this newsletter we include an invitation to our next meeting and community events, including our next book club discussion, and include more opportunities to get involved.

You're Invited to our Upcoming Meeting

When: Thursday, Feburary 1st at 6pm!

Where: Franklin Public Library

What: Black History Month Trivia!

CALL TO ACTION: Flying the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag in Franklin!

We encourage you to attend the town council meeting Wednesday at 7pm!

The town council will be discussing and voting on a town flag policy that would allow the town to fly a PRIDE flag in June. A flag flown during PRIDE would demonstrate the town's support of LGBTQ+ residents of Franklin.

This is a goal many in our community have been working towards for a long while. You can show your support by attending the council meeting, and by contacting your councilors and letting them know how you feel!

A few notes: Citizens will not be given the opportunity to comment on the flag policy during the council meeting, since it is already an item on the agenda. However, your presence in the audience will show the council just how many people this flag policy is important to. You can find email addresses for town councilors by following this link: https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council

As always, please be sure to be respectful of the town council, its procedures, its councilors, and others as you communicate. We may end up meeting other residents with different viewpoints about flying the PRIDE flag. Remember that even if we disagree we can still demonstrate civility in our interactions.

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Town of Franklin: Multi Year Road Line Painting - Invitation for Bids

Multi Year Road Line Painting

In accordance with MGL c.30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town to contract for services to perform Road Line Painting and Street Marking on various roadways in the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information - Multi-Year Road Line Painting

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/multi-year-road-line-painting

Town of Franklin: Multi Year Road Line Painting - Invitation for Bids

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Jan 31, 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 my conversation with Mitzi Gousie as she reveals the exciting events for February at the Public Library -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/listen-to-how-excited-mitzi-is-about.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 with Marilee Bramhall of Iola Wines -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode-255.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 the newest "Talk Franklin" Town Clerk Nancy Danello talks about elections in 2024 with Jamie, Amy & I -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/nancy-danello-joins-this-talk-franklin.html

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

8:30 am ArtWeek: John Christoforo

10:00 am Jake Auchincloss Town Tour

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Appetizers

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safe Prescribing

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Game Day Pizza

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

4:30 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Seth Glier

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

8:30 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

12:30 pm Girls Varsity Hockey

2:30 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling: v King Philip 01-17-24

4:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

10:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Oliver Ames 01-20-24

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

8:00 am Town Council 01-17-24

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

2:00 pm Town Council 01-17-24

5:45pm Economic Development: LIVE, Chambers 892 2813 2023

7:00pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers 846 1642 0408

Planning Board Meeting is part of this session

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The Nields are scheduled for the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - Feb. 10 at 8:00 PM

The Nields

The Nields
February 10
8:00 PM - $25

Circle of Days is the twenty-first album by the folk-rock group, The Nields. That is remarkable in itself. How many other bands have been together for so long producing new material on a regular basis? What is most remarkable is that this album may be its best work yet. The versatile musicians on this album explore a variety of genres, from Appalachian folk ballad to gospel to some of the most rocking songs since the earliest incarnations of the band. The production beautifully balances each sister's vocals, bringing out the best in their individual vocal styles and then bringing them together in their exquisite harmonies.

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM.

Tickets for this show are $25. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please visit https://circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

Upcoming Shows

Matt Nakoa, Garnet Rogers and Susan Werner!

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Nancy Danello joins this "Talk Franklin" episode to talk elections with Jamie, Amy and I (audio)

FM #1144 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1144 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares a new format for "Talk Franklin'' with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti.

This episode features a conversation on the 2024 elections with Town Clerk Nancy Danello. We recorded our discussion in person in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

Topics for this session

Quick news highlights

Franklin Ridge received $8.5M funding

Town Council goals set for next 2 years

Jamie elected as Vice-President of Mass Municipal Assoc (MMA)

Elections for 2024

Presidential Primary - March 5

State Primary - September 3

Presidential Election - November 5

Quick outlook

Council Meeting - Jan 31

Finance Mtg - Feb 6

Council Mtg - Feb 28

Joint Budget Cmte - March 6

The recording runs about 47 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie, Amy & Nancy on Thursday, January 25, 2024 Audio link -> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin---A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office-e2f34do/a-aatdjc7

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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator

Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://open.spotify.com/show/6q76wsRAKGPuEZ8mzEGvP2

Town Clerk page for Elections -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/pages/important-information-regarding-elections-voting

Top 10 billboard hits on voting

https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/election-themed-songs-james-brown-alice-cooper-hits-7572297/

10. Paula Webb, “Please, Mr. President” (No. 60, 1975)

9. Black Sheep, “The Choice Is Yours” (No. 57, 1992)

8. Jeezy feat. Nas, “My President” (No. 57, 2008)

7. The Radiants, “Voice Your Choice” (No. 51, 1965)

6. Johnnie Taylor, “I Could Never Be President” (No. 48, 1969)

5. James Brown, “Funky President (People It’s Bad)” (No. 44, 1974)

4. Johnny Sea, “Day For Decision” (No. 35, 1966)

3. Alice Cooper, “Elected” (No. 26, 1972)

2. Re-Flex, “The Politics of Dancing” (No. 24, 1984)

1. Arcadia, “Election Day” (No. 6, 1985)

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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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