Finance Cmte approves Pledge doc and goes line by line through General Government functions (audio)

FM #1196 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1196 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin, MA Finance Committee budget hearing, the first of 3 sessions conducted on Monday, May 6, 2024.

The 2nd session is scheduled for May 8, the 3rd and final session scheduled for May 15, 2024. Then the Town Council does their budget hearing over 2 nights, May 22 & May 23. 

Quick recap:

• minutes of the April meeting moved to May 15 meeting for approval

• discussion on the override and pledge doc, led to approval by 8-0-1 (1 absent, Grace)  vote via roll call

• Committee then proceeded line by line through the departments, some questions raised, answered, some departments not questioned (Recreation for example touted as a 'net zero,' everything they are allocated for they return in fees raised)

• discussion on net school spending, how some budget expenses are on the Town side, some on the school side, all does get rolled up into net school spending annually by DESE with reporting from Town and School. The FY 2023 net school spending report coincidentally I had downloaded in answer to a question last week. The link is provided below 

The conversation runs about 2 and a quarter hours. Let’s listen to the first of 3 budget hearings. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1196-finance-cmte-budget-hearing-1-of-3-05-06-24

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The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gUpsku8VOg 

The agenda doc ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/fin_com_agenda_may_6.pdf 

Follow along with the budget voting doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/fy25_ta_budget_book_v2.pdf 

My notes captured in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUBq2dVYhvNtq8VA3dREQESDo3U4awWM/view?usp=drive_link 

The net school spending report for Franklin (so yes this does include charter school students) ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-flBF-M1oNTIzcOTMjc7CDmYR9QEkWt2/view?usp=drive_link 

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Finance Cmte approves Pledge doc and goes line by line through General Government functions (audio)

FHS girls & boys outdoor track teams post wins vs North Attleboro on Tuesday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Girls Tennis = Franklin @ Canton, 3:45 – Tied 2-2, 1st doubles left

Boys Outdoor Track = Franklin, 92.5 @ North Attleboro, 43.5 – Final 

– The Panthers swept three events and took two of the top three spots in nine more events to secure a win on the road at North. Juniors Ethan Thorne and Aidan Thorne tied for first (11.2) and classmate Riley Marshall finished the sweep in the 100M dash, junior Jack Yeulenski took first in the discus (127’11) followed by seniors Jacob Bowser and James Scott, and Aidan Thorne (20’7) won the long jump with Marshall (18’8.5) and Ethan Thorne (18’8.25) rounding out the top three. Senior Jaret Schmidt was a double-winner for the Panthers, crossing first in the 110M hurdles (16.2) and setting a new PR in a win in the 400M hurdles (1:03.2). Franklin also got wins from Theo Yetman (200M, 22.8), Bryce Dragsbaek (400M, PR – 51.7), Tucker Morin (1 Mile, PR – 4:58.4), Bowser (shot put, PR – 43’0), and James Scott (javelin, PR – 159’8). North Attleboro senior Carson Crump took first in two events, leaping to a win in the triple jump (43’9) and the high jump (6’2). The Rocketeers also got a win from senior Connor Peterson (800M, PR – 2:00.4) and freshman Anthony Malakidis (2 Mile, PR – 10:28.9). The teams split the relays with Franklin’s 4×100 (Ethan Thorne, Yetman, Stephon Reed Jr., Dragsbaek) crossing first in 45.2 while North Attleboro’s 4×400 (Crump, Sam Goulart, Peterson, Logan Shriner-McCracken) won in 3:39.8.

Girls Outdoor Track = Franklin, 85 @ North Attleboro, 51 – Final 

– Senior Anna Cliff and junior Ella Chandaria each won a pair of individual events as the Panthers picked up a win over North Attleboro to clinch the Kelley-Rex division title outright following a 5-0 dual meet season. Cliff raced to first in the 400M hurdles (1:10.5), set a new PR with a first place leap of 15’1″ in the long jump, and teamed up with Olivia Costa, Clare Loukota, and Cailyn Bruno to win the 4×100 in 52.4. Chandaria took first in both the 100M (13.2) and the 200M (PR – 26.4), Cailyn Bruno added a win in the 100M hurdles (17.50), and Madison Bruno finished first in the 800M. Franklin also took first in all three throwing events with Lily Deforge (shot put, 38’8), Darby Nicholson (discus, PR – 111’0″), and Liz Hopkins (javelin, PR – 139’6) winning their respective events. Madison Bruno joined up with Kyra McSweeney, Sophia Cuneo, and Meghan Griffith to win the 4×400 relay (4:22.5) for the Panthers. Six different Rocketeers won an event: sophomore Avery Parkinson (400M, PR – 1:02.4), freshman Molly Galgoczy (1 Mile, 5:39.4), junior Katie Galgoczy (2 Mile, PR – 11:24.9), sophomore Riley Buckley and senior Sydney O’Connor tied in the high jump (5’0″), and sophomore Julia Smith (triple jump, PR – 32’8.5″).

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-07-24/

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

State Representative Jeff Roy: What's happening in the district - May 2024

View this email in your browser What's happening in the district? In the House, we just completed the budget for FY25. I was proud to deliver local aid to Franklin and Medway that will assist the Franklin Food Pantry ($50,000), the Medway Village Food Pantry ($50,000), the Franklin Performing Arts Company ($100,000), the SAFE Coalition ($50,000), the Franklin Downtown Partnership ($25,000), and the Medway Community Farm ($25,000). I was also happy to file an amendment that added $500,000 to the Genocide Education Trust Fund. We voted to send $29,717,993 to Franklin and $11,042,877 to Medway for school aid through Chapter 70, which represents an increase of $104 per student over FY24 (nearly triple what the Governor proposed in her budget) and $2,983,453 for Franklin and $1,473,066 to Medway in Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA). This is on top of our vote to provide $939,828 to Franklin and $395,457 to Medway, critical tools to make improvements to local transportation infrastructure. Overall, the FY25 House budget funds UGGA at $1.283 billion, and Chapter 70 education funding at $6.863 billion, representing a $309 million increase over the funding provided for Chapter 70 in the FY24 budget. The budget also funds the fourth year of a six-year implementation plan for the Student Opportunity Act (SOA), which was enacted in 2019 to ensure that public schools have the necessary resources to provide high-quality education to students, regardless of zip code or income level. Click on the image below for the video of the highlights of the environmental and energy provisions in the budget from remarks I made on the House floor. It was an amazing budget in challenging times and I am will keep you updated as the budget moves to the Senate later this month. Jeff Copyright (C) 2024 State Rep Jeff Roy. All rights reserved. State Rep Jeff Roy State House Room 43 Boston, MA 02133 The newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full set of content, please follow this link -> https://mailchi.mp/ee89e676c7e5/march-2021-newsletter-9107342

Did you catch the Franklin Food Pantry on TV? (3 min video)

"Did you catch the Franklin Food Pantry on NBC10 Boston and NECN?   

Check out how we're using the Citizens Champions in Action Award to build community and nourish neighbors!"

Video link -> https://www.nbcboston.com/entertainment/hub-today/how-the-franklin-food-pantry-goes-beyond-the-food/3348726/

Did you catch the Franklin Food Pantry on TV? (3 min video)

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/kZaaJwTuke2mvViq/

This weekend at THE BLACK BOX: Rising Stars Cabaret & EY "Funraiser"

Rising Stars Cabaret scheduled for Friday, May 10 at 7:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX

THE BLACK BOX Cabaret presents a special cabaret revue spotlighting the talents of promising young singers! This annual Rising Stars Cabaret is presented in an intimate, nightclub atmosphere with professional accompaniment.

Tickets -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1757

Rising Stars Cabaret

EY "Funraiser" scheduled for Saturday, May 11 at 8:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX

Night of Rock & Pop from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s

Presenting: Two Dudes and a Guy

Opening: Three Day Weekend

Tickets ->  https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1763&month=05&year=2024

EY "Funraiser"

Join the FHS Tennis team for a FREE Open house Saturday, May 18

Join the FHS Tennis team for a FREE Open house Saturday May 18, 9:00 am - 11:00 am to learn about the tennis programs and camps offered through Franklin Recreation.  

"Are your kids interested in tennis?  

Come join our undefeated FHS Girls Varsity Tennis Team for a chance to learn some tennis with On Court Tennis!  

This event is FREE to the public and a great introduction to the popular sport of tennis for young athletes"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/boosterstennis/status/1787798353155072286 

Join the FHS Tennis team for a FREE Open house Saturday, May 18

Franklin Fire Dept still accepting applications for Firefighter/paramedic

We are still accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedic. 

Check out the job posting here: shorturl.at/otEQZ

 

Franklin (MA) Fire Dept still accepting applications for Firefighter/paramedic

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C6o6i1mxyq7/

Save the date: Distinguished Young Women showcase scheduled for June 8 at Dean College

Our candidates are hard at work! Please join us for our performance showcase Saturday June 8 at 6 PM Dean College Main Theatre !

Save the date: Distinguished Young Women showcase scheduled for June 8 at Dean College

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/seiGVJSgKqH9uyK2/

Starting May 20: Franklin/Foxboro Line schedule change

The new Spring/Summer Schedule will go into effect on May 20. On weekends, all trains will now operate via the Fairmount Line. Consider a connection with the Providence Line at Readville for service to/from Hyde Park, Ruggles and Back bay.

On Monday, May 27th (Memorial Day), Thursday, July 4th (Independence Day) and Monday, September 2nd (Labor Day), all lines will operate on a weekend schedule.

On Wednesday, June 19th (Juneteenth), Friday, July 5th (Day after Independence Day), and Monday, October 14th (Columbus Day), all lines will operate on a regular weekday schedule.

Starting May 20: Franklin/Foxboro Line schedule change

Learn more: https://bit.ly/44z5uHY

New schedule effective May 20 ->   https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/batch_7006/2024-05-20-cr-franklin-foxboro-line-spring-summer.pdf

Last Updated: May 07 2024 12:47 PM

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, May 8, 2024

• 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 FEA President Donna Grady ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/05/talking-about-teaching-education-with.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  with Tony Edwards
     ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www.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 the new episode of Making Sense of Climate #43 with my guide Ted McIntyre -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/05/how-much-is-38t-yes-t-trillion-thats.html

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

7:30 am Menthal Health: Donna Grady

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

10:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Fish

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Marsala

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment

6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Ken DoRosario

9:30 pm Circle of Friends: Brother Sun

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

8:30 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

11:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

12:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

1:30 pm Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship

8:30 pm MSTCA Track Meet Pt 1

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

8:00 am Town Council 05-01-24

2:00 pm Town Council 05-01-24

6:30 pm Master Plan Committee  LIVE Floor 3  845 0113 4237

7:00 pm Finance Committee #2  LIVE Chambers  842 5115 3309

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

What's happening Tuesday, May 7?

Tuesday, May 7

6:00pm Franklin Garden Club - meeting

6:00pm Table Top

6:00pm Drum Circle Workshop

7:30pm Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International

7:00pm Listening session for Schools Redistricting Proposal (FHS)

• No remote participation enabled per the agenda doc ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/comprehensive_facilities_planning_subcom-5_7_24_revised.pdf

What's happening this weekend in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Silent Saturdays: Short Films from Oz - May 11 at 6:00 PM

Silent Saturdays start at 6 PM on the Saturdays of May: Chris Leverone, a videographer and graphics artist from Franklin, has directed promotional and fundraising videos, and is currently a producer at Franklin TV. He developed this program of films in cooperation with the Franklin Senior Center.

L. Frank Baum

• May 11 – Short Films from Oz 

- a collection of short films produced by L. Frank Baum in the 1910s, based on his own famous 1900 children’s book, 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

 

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10 AM - 1 PM and Sunday afternoons from 1 PM - 4 PM. 

When visiting the museum, please consider donating a non-perishable item for the Franklin Food Pantry. Check their current needs listing here ->   https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/pantry-needs/

Visit the Museum online at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.com 

**ANNOUNCING** Young Artists Showcase May 19

Sunday, May 19th, at 3:00pm

Announcing the second annual Young Artists Showcase **ANNOUNCING** Young Artists Showcase May 19 Join us on Sunday, May 19th, at 3:00 PM, for LiveARTS' second annual Young Artists Concert! This concert will be a unique glimpse into the future of classical music and a chance to support the development of these wonderfully talented young musicians. These students represent the fine studios of local master teachers. Come and meet these emerging young artists, as they establish themselves as the next generation of great performers. Sunday, May 19th - Time: 3:00 PM Location: First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, MA Tickets: Adults: $25.00 All students: free with ID Tickets available at the door Accessible parking and building Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information.

Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038