Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, May 30, 2024

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   Franklin Faith Forum

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

7:30 am Fallen Heroes Pt 3

8:00 am Veterans' Call: SHINE

9:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken

1:00 pm Strawberry Stroll 2022

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

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

3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024

5:00 pm Celebrate with Pride: Second Son

6:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Michael Videira

8:30 pm Frank Presents: Heath Nesbitt

9:00 pm Endless Konnections: Patience Noah Pt 2

10:00 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

8:30 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

10:00 am FHS Varsity Baseball v Milford 05-20-24

1:30 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Bishop Feehan 05-13-24

6:00 pm Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021

7:30 pm FHS Senior Awards 2024

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

7:30 am Conservation Commission 05-16-24

11:30 am Master Plan Committee 05-15-24

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 05-16-24

7:00 pm Conservation Commission  CHAMBERS  916 9091 0936

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, May 29, 2024?

Wednesday, May 29
8:00am  Early voting for Special Election (Town Clerk's Office)
10:00am  Tabulator/Ballot Testing (Council Chambers, Municipal Bldg)
6:30pm  "Be Here Tomorrow" (Gillette Stadium)
7:00pm  Dance Class (La Cantina Winery)
7:30pm  Social Dance (La Cantina Winery)

 

** Town Meetings today

 

• Housing and Economic Development Subcommittee

Event Date:  Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 5:15pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/housing_economic_development_subcommittee_-_05292024_0.pdf

• Master Plan Update Committee

Event Date:  Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 6:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-may_29_2024.pdf

 

What's happening today 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://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

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

 

Children's Museum of Franklin mobilizes to visit FSPA Sunday, June 2

"We can’t wait to open full time in the downtown, but, in anticipation, join us for a family-friendly day in Franklin! We’re “popping-up” at @fspaonline on June 2.

You’re not going to want to miss this one - complimentary FSPA trial classes are available during the Mobile Museum event!"

 

Pre-registration required for time slots -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/events

 

 

Children's Museum of Franklin mobilizes to visit FSPA Sunday, June 2

We spent our "Talk Franklin" time on Mental Health Month and closed with some Songs of Hope (audio)

FM #1218 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1218 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti, Police Lt Jason Reilley, and Kallie Montagano, Co-Response Program Manager on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.    

We get a very brief recap of current events (it’s all about the budget) and then get into the evolution of the “jail diversion” program to the “co-response” program now managed by Kallie with 2 other clinicians (Sonja and Caroline). There is no typical day.

We close out with discussion and laughter around the Top 20 songs of Hope. (playlist below)

Our conversation runs about 45 minutes.    Audio link -> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin--A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office---May-21--2024-e2k73h4/a-abad5g2

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Contact info: for Jamie & Amy -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator 

Police Department page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department

Contact info for Lt Reilly -> jreilly@franklinma.gov 

Contact info for Kallie -> kmontagano@franklinma.gov 

Co-Response Program page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/pages/co-response-program 

Songs of Hope YouTube playlist -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAldLSI4Eiro2M-gyEz73X2n 

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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"

We spent our "Talk Franklin" time on Mental Health Month and closed with some Songs of Hope (audio)

FHS girls tennis team tops Durfee in first playoff round 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 28, 2024

Girls Tennis = Division 1 = #41 Durfee, 0 @ #24 Franklin, 5 – Final 

– Franklin flexed its muscles in its playoff opener, rolling past Durfee by taking all five matches in straight sets. In singles action, Gabby Cura (6-3, 6-1), Chloe Essam (6-4, 6-3), and Brooke Taylor (6-0, 6-3) took care of business for the Panthers. The team of Brooke Daniels and Sydney Tolonen earned a 6-3, 6-2 victory at first doubles, and Ava Davies teamed with Avalon Thomes to secure a 6-4, 6-4 win at second doubles. #24 Franklin will travel to play #9 Belmont on a date and time to be announced.

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-28-24/

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

School Committee approves Pledge agreement to focus on getting override passed (video)

The Franklin, MA School Committee met on Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM (3 mins late starting). The Council Chamber was packed and the crowd dispersed as the evening progressed. 

Franklin TV video recording is available for replay ->    https://www.youtube.com/live/eDKY6IjM1GU?si=j7JVUIWwZf1f6sXn&t=218

Quick recap:

• Multiple Parmenter students led the pledge of allegiance
• FHS "Seal of Biliteracy" students were recognized
• School retirees were recognized for their years of service
• The Franklin Education Foundation is going to close out as an organization and turn over their remaining funds to a new "revolving account" for the School District to continue the grant program. Details remain to be worked out on the final amount of the contribution and within the District on how the grant process will work
• District Improvement Plan updated 
• Superintendent evaluation data provided to the Committee in preparation for their formal review scheduled for June 18
• Discussion and vote on the override pledge document. Questions remain on exactly how much the schools will get in years 2 and beyond as the pledge doc is inconsistent in providing the info. As the successful override is the primary matter of focus, the Committee did vote to approve the pledge (5 for, 1 no, 1 abstain). The funding for FY 2026 and future can be addressed after the override is determined
• Preview of the proposed fee schedule to be implemented if the override fails. Staffing cuts were also provided in a summary format, as there are multiple scenarios where a position cut could trigger a chain reaction where the person fulfilling that position ends up bumping someone else to remain employed per seniority and certification as set within the contracts
• Committee entered executive session not to reutrn to open meeting just before 11 PM

Agenda doc ->    https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_5-28-24.pdf

Meeting packet folder -> (other docs released for this meeting, some of them available after the meeting) 

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-28-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet 

My notes in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cLsuju5KNR_O8vnKbIvZ_Sbm-l9gAbZ3/view?usp=drive_link  (Photo albums created during the meeting are linked to in the full PDF of my notes)

FHS Seal of Biliteracy award winners

school district retirees

School Committee poses with Roberta & Pandora of the FEF

School's Budget Subcmte gets preview of fees and impact of a failed override vote (audio)

FM #1219 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1219 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin School Committee Budget Subcommittee meeting of Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Subcommittee Chair Dave McNeill, Dr Paul Griffith, KP Sompally, Supt Lucas Giguere, Business Administrator Dr Bob Dutch and current Asst Business Administrator Janaina Vasconcelos-Melotti participated.

My notes from this session:

• Overview of agenda from Supt Giguere, Dr Dutch provides update on scenarios being prepared, 35+ staff possible if the override fails, some of the estimates depending upon how the teacher contract handles the individuals and their status, licensure, tenure, etc.

• If fees go up, then some of the cuts could decrease. There is more coming in the SchCom meeting about use of the revolving funds, there is nothing more there to use, albeit some folks not quite accepting/understanding it

• The cuts, if the override does not pass, will increase class sizes, and course loads for teachers and other staff will also increase. They did look to provide class size equity across in consideration.

• By way of example, high school students in selecting their electives are helping to determine what is offered or not

• An overview of the revolving accounts. "The idea that revolving funds can contribute more than they have is not reality" Revolving funds accounts are also restricted to expenses of that nature, they can't be used indiscriminately elsewhere

• Special Ed would be an investment that can provide a return

• Review of the future budget forecast, after the $6.3, assuming the override passes, then the 60% would come, does it include the 'normal' 2.5% or not. Bottom line, the $4m would still be more than 'normal'

• Meeting adjourned, downstairs to full school committee meeting

The meeting recording runs about 46 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1219-fps-budget-subcmte-mtg-05-28-24

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Agenda for this session ->  

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/5-28-24_agenda-budgetsubcom_0.pdf 

My notes captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQxguiqvMylIi8_n0OOfzP6NJwDUsngX/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!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

School's Budget Subcmte gets preview of fees and impact of a failed override vote (audio)

Crack sealing in progress around downtown Franklin

Via the DPW: 

"We love the squiggly lines! This is called “crack sealing ”.  

It is the most cost-effective and efficient way to extend the life of a roadway. Basically liquid asphalt fills the that form on the travel surface due to oxidation, time and vehicle use.  

If the cracks are not filled, water can get in there and break up the asphalt, particularly in the winter months when the water freezes causing potholes."

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/ugYS1F3AYSrahodG/

crack sealing in progress on West Central St

crack sealing in progress on West Central St 1

Golf Foursomes Needed for June 10 FPAC Fundraising Event

Hello everyone! 

We're looking forward to a great FPAC Golf Tournament this summer, but many of you whom we anticipate playing are not yet registered! 

We need at least 3 more foursomes to hold the tournament this year. Please register if you haven't already, and encourage your friends to register a foursome before June 3rd. 

Thank you!

Arielle Hardy,

Development Director

 

Golf Foursomes Needed for June 10 FPAC Fundraising Event

 

Register for the FPAC Golf outing June 10 -> https://www.fpaconline.com/events.php?id=1747 

FPAC support options -> https://www.fpaconline.com/pages.php?pname=fpac_support_us 

Let’s listen to my conversation with Arielle and Alan. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1212-fpac-golf-outing-fundraising-05-16-24

IFB - Forge Hill Tank Mixer Replacement and Sediment Removal

IFB - Forge Hill Tank Mixer Replacement and Sediment Removal

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a company for the purposes of Elevated Water Tank Mixer Replacement and Sediment Removal at the Forge Hill Tank in the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information:  IFB - Forge Hill Tank Mixer Replacement and Sediment Removal

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-forge-hill-tank-mixer-replacement-and-sediment-removal

IFB - Forge Hill Tank Mixer Replacement and Sediment Removal

Escape Into Fiction scheduled to close their doors June 15

Via Escape Into Fiction 

"There seems to be some mis-information about the last day. So I wanted to post the actual date!

Saturday June 15th 10-4pm will be our last day.

Make sure you come in before then to use your gift cards, pick your next favorite item and get summer ready!

I will eventually open back up ONLINE once I settle into a new home in Ohio, and at that time the gift cards you still have will be active again, just in case you are unable to use before then."

 

Escape Into Fiction scheduled to close their doors June 15