Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Aug 14, 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 with Chris Flynn, Studio Manager for Franklin TV ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/08/chris-flynn-talks-about-video.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 non-alcoholic wine    ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/08/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.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 with my conversation with Gus Brown, Town of Franklin Building Commissioner -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/08/gus-brown-i-talk-inspections-permits.html

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

8:30 am Addressing Hate in School Sports

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Wedding Gowns

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Breakfast

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

5:00 pm Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill

6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Strumdawgs

9:30 pm Franklin 4th of July 2024: Smoke 'n' Whiskey

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

8:30 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

10:00 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:00 am Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18

12:40 pm Track and Field: v Taunton 05-18-21

3:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Attleboro 04-26-24

5:30 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v Attleboro 01-12-24

8:00 pm Panther Pride: Todd Kiley

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

8:00 am Town Council 07-17-24

2:00 pm Town Council 07-17-24

5:00 pm  Economic Development  CHAMBERS  816 4933 7520

7:00 pm Town Council  CHAMBERS  832 7575 3810

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: Tuesday, August 13, 2024?

Tuesday, August 13

12:00pm Tayler Swift Party (Raillery Public House)

7:00pm Musical Bingo  (Raillery Public House)

7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV Studio)

**  Town Meetings today   **

• Design Review Meeting Agenda (Virtual meeting)

Event Date:  Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/design_review_8-13-2024.pdf

• Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee Meeting (virtual meeting)

Event Date:  Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/landusezoningagenda_-_2024-08-13.pdf

• Franklin School Committee Meeting (Council Chambers, Zoom, & YouTube)

Event Date:  Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_school_committee_meeting_6.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

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:

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://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Celebrating India's Independence Day - Aug 17 at the Franklin Historical Museum

The Franklin Historical Museum will be hosting a one-day learning event (originally planned for two days, but now refined into just one) for Saturday, August 17 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (immediately following the Museum's regular 10-1 Saturday hours).

Celebrating India's Independence Day

The program draws inspiration from the twin summer independence days of the United States (July 4) and India (August 14). While the two nations are very different in many ways, a common connection to British legal and business practices as well as widespread use of the English language provide much common ground.

Planned activities on August 17 include:

• Opening remarks, welcome
• National anthems of the USA and India
• An overview of Indian Culture, History, and common threads with Europe and the USA
• Dance - an introduction to the meaning and practice of dance in India.
• An introduction to  Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda

The last part of the program will be an interactive opportunity for attendees and presenters to share ideas and ask questions.

Franklin Music Boosters fundraiser event scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 at Sante Fe Burrito Grill

via the Franklin Music Boosters:

"Eat at Santa Fe in Franklin Aug 27 from 4:00 - 9:00 PM. 

Mention Music Boosters when ordering in person or online to support the program."

Franklin Music Boosters fundraiser event scheduled for Friday, August 27 at Sante Fe Burrito Grill

BTW - Did you recall that Sante Fe celebrated 6 years here in Franklin back in April?  Congratulations!  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/04/in-news-sante-fe-burrito-grill-opening.html

Comedy fundraiser for the Hockomock YMCA - Sep 7 at Plainridge Park Casino

"Looking for a night out full of laughs? 

Join us for a night of non-stop hilarity at our comedy event, benefitting our LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program  

Don't miss out on this unforgettable night! "

Tickets: https://ow.ly/jpu450SU9Nz

Comedy fundraiser for the Hockomock YMCA - Sep 7 at Plainridge Park Casino

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/hockomockymca/p/C-fzxhjxM6e/

Block Party Tuesday, August 13 at the Bird & Bear Collective

Block Party Tuesday, August 13 at the Bird & Bear Collective

Block Party Tuesday, August 13 at the Bird & Bear Collective

Representative Roy Endorses Register of Deeds O'Donnell for Reelection

State Representative Jeff Roy endorsed Register William P. O'Donnell for reelection as Norfolk County Register of Deeds.

"Register O'Donnell has been in the forefront of offering legislative solutions needed to modernize Registries of Deeds in Norfolk County and across the Commonwealth. His efforts have made a difference," noted Rep. Jeff Roy who represents the 10th Norfolk District, which includes Franklin and part of Medway, in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

O'Donnell

Register Bill O'Donnell responded to the endorsement stating, "I've been fortunate to have worked with Jeff on a number of key legislative issues. His legislative leadership has helped the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds set a Gold Standard for customer service."

Bill O'Donnell is the Register of Deeds for Norfolk County and serves as an Assistant Recorder of the Massachusetts Land Court. Since he took office, Register O'Donnell has substantially improved the Registry's operations by making it easier through technology for the public to access more than 13 million land-related records at www.norfolkdeeds.org by bringing the Registry to communities through local office hours, and by protecting landowner's documents through enhanced cyber security measures and anti-fraud programming.

O'Donnell's modernization efforts and management skills have been widely recognized. An effective administrator, O'Donnell kept the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds operational every day during the COVID-19 crisis, and under his leadership, the Registry staff won an award for their outstanding service during the pandemic. The Norfolk Registry of Deeds was the first in the state to allow for electronic filings of real estate documents in Land Court, thanks to legislation O'Donnell spearheaded into law. He was also the first Register in New England to transcribe old land documents recorded at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds between 1793 and 1900 into a clearly readable format, winning praise from two-time Pulitzer Prize author and historian David McCullough who stated," ... you are making an important contribution and I send my warmest congratulations."

The Democratic Primary is September 3, the day after Labor Day. If you would like to know more about Register O'Donnell or his reelection campaign, please go to www.billodonnell.org.

Bi-County Collaborative Launches New Website

Executive Director Jeanne Sullivan is pleased to announce that the Bi-County Collaborative (BICO) has launched a new website.

This new website, https://bicounty.org, includes a modern, user-friendly design for families that gives visitors easier access to key information about the collaborative’s various programs and services.

Bi-County Collaborative Launches New Website

The new design provides many new features for users to explore, including an interactive academic calendar that offers a subscription service as well as a listing of professional development opportunities with an online registration and payment service. Additionally, BICO’s new website offers a plethora of online resources such as part of their parent training series. 

“Our new website is an excellent resource for families to access information about BICO with ease,” said Executive Director Sullivan. “John Guilfoil Public Relations did an excellent job displaying all of our information and resources in an interactive and accessible design.”

Town of Franklin: IFB - Tree Trimming and/or Tree Removal, Stump Grinding & Hanging Holiday Lights

IFB - Tree Trimming and/or Tree Removal, Stump Grinding & Hanging Holiday Lights

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain
the services of a tree removal, stump grinding and tree trimming firm.

Additional Information:  Tree Trimming and/or Removal, Stump Grinding, & Hanging Holiday Lights

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-tree-trimming-andor-tree-removal-stump-grinding-hanging-holiday-lights

IFB = Invitation for Bid

Town of Franklin: IFB - Tree Trimming and/or Tree Removal, Stump Grinding & Hanging Holiday Lights

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Aug 13, 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

7:30 am Joe Landry: The Railroad in Franklin

9:00 am Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

10:00 am Frank Presents: William O'Donnell

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Breakfast

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

1:30 pm Fallen Heroes Pt 5

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Pauline Spender

4:30 pm Panther Pride: Todd Kiley

5:30 pm The Only Cure Is Education

6:00 pm Senior Connection: Spaghetti Bolognese

7:00 pm Addressing Hate in School Sports

8:30 pm Endless Konnections: Alex Edwards

9:30 pm The Black Box: Rising Stars Cabaret

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

7:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

9:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

10:30 am Panther Pride: Todd Kiley

11:30 am Track and Field: v Taunton 05-18-21

2:00 pm Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v King Philip 04-25-24

5:30 pm Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Attleboro 04-02-24

9:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

8:00 am School Committee 07-09-24

2:00 pm School Committee 07-09-24

7:00 pm  School Committee  CHAMBERS  835 1751 4861 Passcode 223641

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: Monday, August 12, 2024?

Monday, August 12

4:00pm Cruise Night in Franklin (Sierra's Brick Oven Pizza)

4:00pm Mr. Vinny Bubble Show (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Tri-County Athletes Meet the Coaches Night (Tri-County RVTHS)

9:00pm The Great American Recipe - Franklin's Marcella DiChiara (PBS Channels)

**  NO  Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

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:

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://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Hockomock Area YMCA Announces healthy living programs starting in September

Since 2010, The Hockomock Area YMCA has been facilitating the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program and they are pleased to announce new classes starting this September.   

Hockomock Area YMCA

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a no-cost, 12-week evidence-based physical activity and well-being program, designed for cancer survivors and their families seeking to regain health, build strength, and connect with other cancer survivors. The goal is to help participants build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. Certified YMCA fitness instructors give personal individualized instruction and are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise, nutrition, and supportive cancer care.  

The Hockomock Y’s Fall LIVESTRONG at the YMCA classes will begin the week of September 9th:   

Bernon Family Branch 

45 Forge Hill Road

Franklin, MA 

Day & Time: Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:15pm-7:45pm

Day & Time: Wednesdays and Fridays: 10:45am-12:15pm

Invensys Foxboro Branch

67 Mechanic Street

Foxboro, MA 

Day & Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:30am-12:00pm

Day & Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Hurley Family Branch 

300 Elmwood Street

North Attleboro, MA 

Day & Time: Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:30am-12:00pm

A survivor is defined from the point of cancer diagnosis through the balance of his/her life.  Are you a cancer survivor or know someone who is and could benefit from this no-cost program?  

Cancer survivors are encouraged to visit www.hockymca.org/new-livestrong-classes or contact Jackie Robison, Program Coordinator at 508-772-1310 or JackieR@hockymca.org for more information and to enroll.

Part of the Hockomock Y’s commitment to strengthening community through healthy living, the program offers adults affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person. The Hockomock Area YMCA is enrolling now for upcoming LIVESTRONG at the YMCA sessions at their branches in Foxboro, Franklin, and North Attleboro.  Participants receive a free family membership to the Hockomock Area YMCA during the program.

About the Hockomock Area YMCA:

Where Cause Meets Community.  At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. 

 

The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.

Franklin (MA) Town Clerk Nancy Danello talks of the September Primary and early voting schedule (audio)

Franklin Town Clerk Nancy Danello

FM #1258 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1258 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello conducted in her office at the Municipal Building on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. 

We talk about 

• September Primary and early voting schedule 

• November Presidential election and key items leading to that

• Early voting at Town Clerk’s office for both Primary and Presidential

The show notes include links to the Town Clerk page and to election information.

The recording runs about 21 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1258-franklin-ma-town-clerk-nancy-danello-08-06-24/

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Town Clerk’s page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk 

Early voting schedule Sep 2024 Primary -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/news/person-early-voting-schedule-state-primary-932024 

Tabulator testing scheduled for Aug 21 at 9 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/news/tabulator-testing-state-primary-821-council-chambers-9am

Specimen ballots for the Sep 2024 Primary -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/pages/important-information-regarding-elections-voting

General info on elections & voting -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrator/pages/important-information-regarding-elections-voting

Power the Polls web page as mentioned during our discussion -> https://www.powerthepolls.org/

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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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Franklin's Marcella DiChiara is one of the 3 Finalists for "The Great American Recipe"

Regular readers will recall the announcement earlier this year that Marcella DiChiara was selected as one of 8 contestants for the PBS series "The Great American Recipe". 

If you followed the previous 7 episodes, you'll know that she was selected as one of the 3 finalists.  

Marcella DiChiara

The final episode airs today at 9 PM (Eastern) on PBS. What will happen?

Tune in to find out!

Interview with Marcella - We were fortunate to talk with Marcella before the series started to air. You can listen to our conversation -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/05/marcella-dichiara-talks-about-her.html

Previous announcement -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/05/franklins-marcella-dichiara-was.html