My conversation with State Rep Jeff Roy reveals his accomplishments and what is left to do (audio)

FM #1294 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1294 in the series. 

Thanks to State Representative Jeff Roy for making some time in his schedule to join me for a conversation about what’s happening in the state government and his campaign for re-election in November 2024. 

Jeff represents the 10th Norfolk District and has served as the Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy in this current term. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Tuesday, Oct 15,2024.

The audio segment runs about 43 minutes, so listen in to my conversation with our State Representative Jeff Roy. Audio link -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/34fc2f5b-26b6-469d-aaf8-5e1380eeefec/

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Jeff Roy’s campaign page  https://jeffreyroy.com/ 

Jeff Roy’s Twitter =  https://twitter.com/jeffroy 

Representative Roy’s Facebook page =  https://www.facebook.com/RepJeffRoy/ 

Jeff’s Representative profile page at MA Legislature =  https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/JNR1 

Video summary of his work on behalf of the District -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpGb2iKxaHg 

Video of debate -> https://www.youtube.com/live/Mw0u4rgg1rI?si=_qvFcdvOovhPHRIH&t=1105 

Audio of debate -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/10th-norfolk-district-debate-100824.html 

Newsletter - subscribe here -> https://jeffreyroy.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a03272e278ec395d5f164106a&id=43d5611856 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

 

For additional information, please visit 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"

FHS boys soccer tops Attleboro, girls soccer ties (video) on Tuesday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 

Boys Soccer = Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 5 – Final

Franklin TV video replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k72VjBfs3fg

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Attleboro, 2 – Final 

– For the second time this season, Attleboro rallied from two goals down to earn a point against Franklin. The draw moves the Bombardiers within a point of clinching a spot in the postseason and drops Franklin into second in the Kelley-Rex division, one point back of KP. Morgan Lovell got both Franklin goals, scoring five minutes into each half, but Attleboro battled back thanks to a brace from sophomore Kennedy Samuel. In the 63rd minute, Samuel was able to finish off a corner from Tatum O’Brien. In the final minute of the match, O’Brien went on a long counterattacking run before slipping a pass through to Samuel in space behind the Franklin defense. Zenda Gjoni had a strong game for the Bombardiers, filling in at multiple positions.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-22-24/

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

School Committee votes to allow 54 former DT students & siblings not to redistrict at a cost of $75K (video)

The Franklin, MA School Committee took a long time and some tough votes to make two decisions on the redistricting process before them on Tuesday. Given that one was a decision 'tabled' from their prior meeting, and another was almost 'tabled' to a future meeting, one would hope that such decisions do get made on time in future meetings otherwise they'll run the risk of running out of time, period.

The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/ff3Vn-2hi0g?si=0REBBEJdliJoXiyW&t=186

The meeting agenda can be found ->   https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4941932/SCAGENDA_10-22-24.pdf

Quick recap:

• Decision on the overall redistricting proposal was approved at their last meeting but one aspect of that 'tabled' to this meeting: the choice on how to include the former Davis Thayer students. The motion had been amended and then tabled for further clarification on the total number of students involved. The number grew in the time between meetings so if the parents of former DT students choose to stay with Keller rather than move to the new district, they (1) provide their own transportation for the duration of their students elementary education (2) the district comes up with a net new teacher for one year (approx. $75K) to pay for the increase in enrollment in the new north elementary rather than the south. With the approval (by a 4-3 vote) tonight, the District will now be contacting those affected parents who will need to make a decision in the next couple of weeks. The numbers provided for students covered by this opportunity are if all choose to take it. One would think that providing the extra transportation (rather than taking advantage of the district busing) would result in not all taking this choice. We'll see how it works out.
• A change to the calendar for this school year was approved to add 3 half days in June to provide a block of 4 half days to enable the teachers and other personnel time to pack for the move before the school year ends. As the override failed, this is one of the consequences of the lack of money the district has to operate. The vote to approve was passed by 6-1 after a motion to 'table' the decision for 1 meeting failed by a 3-4 vote.
• Approval of the goals for the superintendent passed by a 7-0 vote.
• Consent agenda was passed by a 7-0 vote. 

My notes for the full session are captured in one PDF file ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F633bBHQYfntqvuKD_XocZBsiRQouF1j/view?usp=drive_link

Photos of the Davis Thayer decision information can be found in one album ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ow3w1ZoXM7dDrMD88

School Committee votes to allow 54 former DT students & siblings not to redistrict (video)

Why bake when the Knights can do it for you? Order your KoC pies now !!!

The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 St. Mary Parish Franklin MA is running their 7th Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale.  

We have teamed up again this year and are proud to announce we are working with LYMAN ORCHARDS.  Lyman Orchards is a quality orchard that produces an EPIC Pie. The flavors we will be offering this year are - Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin and Blueberry. These Pies are fantastic.... outstanding flavor, aroma, and taste. We have held the price and again this year are offering a quality pie for $18.00 per pie. It is no secret prices have increased everywhere and we worked hard to find a Quality product at a reasonable price.  

We have done our BEST to bring you a great product at the best possible price.  As was last year you will be able to DONATE a pie. All donations will be donated to the Franklin Senior Center and Franklin Food Pantry for distribution at Thanksgiving time.

Why bake when the Knights can do it for you? Order your KoC pies now !!!

This year there will be 2 means by which you may purchase your Thanksgiving Day pies. Please visit our website https://www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale   or on Facebook…… Knights ofColumbusCouncil1847.  You will find a link to purchase and pay for your order. The site is open now till November 3rd. We will also be taking Pie orders in the back of church two weekends October 26,27 and November 2,3, after all the Masses at St Mary.  Cash, Check or Credit Card will be accepted.  ALL online orders will accept Credit Card only.

You will be able to Pick Up your order of Thanksgiving Pies on Tuesday, November 26th from 3 PM – 6 PM at the CCD Offices at the old St. Mary's School on the 1st floor. You will see our signs.

We are excited again this year to bring this quality product to St Mary Parish community and all our Franklin neighbors. Please support this most worthy cause, help a senior and make your Thanksgiving Day special with a Pie (or2) from Lyman Orchards on your dinner table this year.

 

Any questions, please call Jim Campbell at 508-848-8681 or Jim Lane at 774-571-9804 or Mike Swan 508-404-4792.

 

Thank You for your generosity and “giving back” ...

Knights of Columbus, 

Sacred Heart Council 1847 

Franklin, MA 02038

• Online order form opened Oct 15 and will remain open until Nov 3, 2024   https://www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale

As Goes Franklin ... a look at Franklin’s voting habits - Nov 3, 2024 at 1:15 PM

As Goes Franklin ... a look at Franklin’s voting habits over the last 140 years…

Keyed up about the election? Learn about how and why Franklin has voted for presidents going back to the time of the Civil War! 

Local history educator, Jayson Joyce, has been delving into archives and histories to learn about Franklin’s voting habits going back to the 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln (yes, he carried Franklin), with lots of other interesting bits about how the town has voted right up to the 2020 election. 

Also look for some other bits of museum ephemera and visuals relating to our political past, on exhibit until Thanksgiving ... 

Museum is open 1-4 with the presentation starting at 1:15. 

The Event is Free. 

As Goes Franklin ... a look at Franklin’s voting habits - Nov 3, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Disney Musical Bingo! - 5 PM at the Library

Join us for Musical Bingo! 

Part Bingo, part trivia, participants will listen to the music as it plays and fill in their bingo cards! 

This month's Bingo theme: Disney Movies!

Disney Musical Bingo! - 5 PM at the Library

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Oct 23, 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 features "The Belle of Amherst" promo conversation with Kathleen Mulligan (actor) and Norman Johnson (director) -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/kathleen-norman-talk-about-their.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 points.

• Mark & Km talk with Joseph Carr "A Toast for Josh" -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_01955326003.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 segment features my conversation with State Senator Becca Rausch -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/i-caught-up-with-senator-rausch-to.html

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

8:30 am Franklin Art Association: Dave Kaphammer

10:00 am Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Party Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3

5:30 pm State Representative Public Debate

6:30 pm Historical Museum: Randy LaRosa and Krishna Swain

9:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rob Lawson

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

8:30 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

10:00 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:00 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 01-29-19

12:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Mansfield 10-07-24

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

6:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 09-18-24

8:00 pm FHS Track and Field: v Attleboro 04-04-23

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

8:00 am Town Council 10-16-24

2:00 pm Town Council 10-16-24

5:30 pm Master Plan Committee TRAINING Rm 822 3355 8128

7:00 pm Joint Budget Subcommittee CHAMBERS 886 3308 2738

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

Tabulator Testing for Presidential Election - Weds, Oct 23 at 9 AM

Tabulator Testing for Presidential Election

Tabulator Testing for the Presidential election will be held on October 23rd beginning at 9 AM in the Council Chambers.

Please register with Town Clerk's Office if you plan on attending.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/tabulator-testing-presidential-election

Tabulator Testing for Presidential Election - Weds, Oct 23 at 9 AM

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 ???

Tuesday, October 22

7:00am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

8:00am Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office, Municipal Bldg)

4:00pm 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:00pm Franklin Public Library Book Club (Franklin Public Library)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Design Review Meeting - Canceled

Event Date:  Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

School Committee agenda (Council Chambers & broadcast)

Event Date:  Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/scagenda_10-22-24_3.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/upcoming

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

Cinema 80: Silent Saturday - Nosferatu

`CINEMA 80’

Silent Saturday - Nosferatu

After a well-received experimental run from January to May at the Franklin Historical Museum, Cinema 80, captained by videographer and cinephile Chris Leverone, is back for another season of amazing free `Silent Saturday’ silent film entertainment on Saturdays at 6 PM. The program is free but donations are encouraged.  

• Nosferatu— a timeless classic that tells the tale of a vampire in extra-creepy black and white

After the movie, Chris Leverone responds to questions about the film and often the era in which the film is set.

Kathleen & Norman talk about their development of the forthcoming performance of "The Belle of Amherst" by William Luce (audio)

FM #1293 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1293 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Kathleen Mary Mulligan, Actor and Producer, and Norman Johnson, Director. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, Oct 14, 2024. We talked about their roles in the forthcoming production of “The Belle of Amherst” by William Luce. The play will be performed on Saturday, Oct 26 at the First Universalist Society in Franklin.

During the discussion we find out about a connection between Emily Dickinson and Beirut, Lebanon, where a series of performances of “The Belle of Amherst” were interrupted by the uprising in October, 2019. 

The recording runs about 55 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1293-belle-of-amherst-promo-10-14-24/

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Wikipedia entry for the play -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Belle_of_Amherst 

FUSF link for tickets -> https://fusf.org/2024/08/22/the-belle-of-amherst/ 

Kathleen’s profile page at Ithaca College -> https://www.ithaca.edu/faculty/kmulligan 

Norman’s profile page at Ithaca -> https://www.ithaca.edu/faculty/njohnson 

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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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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

Kathleen Mary Mulligan, Actor and Producer

FHS field hockey (video) & volleyball teams top Milford on Monday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, October 21, 2024 

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Milford, 0 – Final 

– A dominant start helped set the tone for the Panthers in a 3-0 sweep (25-7, 25-15, 25-12) on the road at Milford. Emerson Delleo and Makayla Kuykendall (16 digs) each had seven kills while Olivia Alberti dominated at the net with six kills and seven blocks to highlight the Panthers’ attack. Emma Cunningham anchored the defense with 10 digs and Brooke Daniels distributed 16 assists in the win.

Field Hockey = Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 8 – Final 

– Franklin tallied twice inside the opening two minutes and had a five-goal lead by halftime in a big win over Milford. Haley Wernig scored the first of her three goals just 33 seconds into the game while Raena Crandall got the first of her three 68 seconds into the game. Sawyer Whitmore completed the scoring for the Panthers, scoring once in each the first and second (from Penelope Brady) quarters.

Franklin TV video replay link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_aesEYxb_E

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-10-21-24/

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

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project - Construction update for week of Oct 21 to 25, 2024

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project

 

 

 

BSI Construction Update for the Week of October 21st!

Monday (10/21) - Friday (10/25): There will be a construction crew working in the area of 257 Fisher Street. All construction work will be off the road in a wooded easement and work will occur between the hours of 7am-4pm. No traffic impacts are expected.

Also, Monday (10/21) - Friday (10/25): A second construction crew will be working on Old West Central Street connecting the existing sewer service laterals to the new sewer main. Please follow detour signs as the traffic pattern will change.

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with concrete form placement and rebar tying for the pump station foundation.  On Friday October 25th, a large concrete pour is scheduled, limited traffic impacts are expected on Beaver Street during this time.

Please reference the interactive map below and posted signs for details and updates.

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project - Construction update for week of Oct 21 to 25, 2024

We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will continue to communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map below as work progresses.

BEAVER STREET INTERCEPTOR HOTLINE: 508-553-5526
(PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL)
EMAIL: BSI-info@franklinma.gov 

 

Beaver Street Interceptor Rehabilitation/Replacement Project

This project consists of the replacement and repair of Franklin's largest piece of sewer infrastructure,
originally constructed in 1914.

Read more -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor-project

The News Literacy Project releases "News Literacy in America," a survey of teen information attitudes, habits & skills

"News Literacy in America,"

Via The News Literacy Project

BIG NEWS: Today we're excited to release "News Literacy in America," a survey of teen information attitudes, habits & skills.

One key finding: A large majority of teens (94%) say that schools should be required to teach media literacy.

🔗 Read: https://t.co/PTwhH0dT7q

Shared from -> https://t.co/8QD0OsAwyn

Hockomock YMCA shares the resource guide to the social services provided

via the Hockomock YMCA 

Our Y is committed to connecting people to available local resources and social support services as part of our Social Action Services initiative. 

You can also download our resource guide here: hockymca.org/shared/docs/SAS-Community-Resources.pdf

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DBZNDi7tXEv/

Hockomock YMCA shares the resource guide to the social services provided