CPA Coalition: "CPA Continues a Tradition of Local Support for Franklin’s Red Brick Schoolhouse"

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) posted on Mon, Oct 28, 2024:

Check out this article from the @CPA_Coalition! 

The Red Brick Schoolhouse has called Franklin home for nearly two centuries and will continue to do so for many years to come thanks to the CPA!  -> https://t.co/cMKYUjZ5Ap

Go directly to the CPA article -> https://www.communitypreservation.org/cpa-success-stories/news/cpa-continues-tradition-local-support-franklin%E2%80%99s-red-brick-schoolhouse

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Red Brick School photo album of ribbon cutting -> 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rNo6sntFN2TFSZTcA

Report on the Ribbon Cutting Friday, October 13, 2023

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/brick-school-ribbon-cutting-oct-13-2023.html

CPA Coalition: "CPA Continues a Tradition of Local Support for Franklin’s Red Brick Schoolhouse"

Master Plan Update Committee meeting Oct 23, 2024 (audio)

FM #1298 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1298 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Master Plan Update Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. 

The recording runs about 77 minutes, so let’s listen in.  Audio link ->

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1298-master-plan-update-cmte-mtg-10-23-24/

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The Franklin TV broadcast is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSPm4wprsPE 

Agenda doc -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-_october_23_2024_-_new_time_and_minutes.pdf 

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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"

Master Plan Update Committee meeting Oct 23, 2024 (audio)

Beaver St recycling only available via Grove St this week

The Beaver St Recycling Center will only be accessible via Grove Street this week due to the construction on the interceptor blocking access from RT 140

Beaver St recycling only available via Grove St this week

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"Asheville one month after Helene faces long recovery"

"Asheville one month after Helene faces long recovery"

"One month after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on this corner of western North Carolina, the debris is everywhere.

Shade trees are cut into pieces, sitting on lawns, while ruined flooring and sheetrock pile up next to roads.

Bridges are cut in half, while homes, vehicles and appliances are strewn around, glued into riverbanks or resting in unexpected spots. The remains of a camper, several feet off the ground, are wedged into the railing of a city playground. A dirty blue sedan rests nearly upright, parked on a wooden fence.

If you spend any time on social media, new images or videos with fresh stories of destruction pop up every few days."

Continue reading the article online -> 

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4953827-hurricane-helene-recovery-asheville/

"Asheville one month after Helene faces long recovery"

PBS News reveals research that "social media is not an accurate reflection of society"

PBS News (@NewsHour) posted  Sun, Oct 27, 2024:

"Researchers at New York University have concluded that social media is not an accurate reflection of society, but more like a funhouse mirror distorted by a small but vocal minority of extreme outliers. It's a finding that has special resonance this election season.  @johnyangtv  spoke with @jayvanbavel to learn more

Go to the video report segment from PBS -> https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-a-small-but-vocal-minority-of-social-media-users-distort-reality-and-sow-division 

Shared from -> https://x.com/NewsHour/status/1850696489158201592

PBS News reveals research that "social media is not an accurate reflection of society"

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Oct 29, 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 Once Upon A Town: Grocery Stores

9:00 am Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jeff Roy 10-09-24

10:32 am Frank Presents: Tamisha Civil 10-21-24

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Green Bean Casserole

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

3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Michael Walker Jones

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

5:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

6:00 pm Fallen Heroes Pt 7

6:30 pm The Circuit Breakers

8:30 pm Endless Konnections: Kevin Barthelemy

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2022

9:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

10:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

2:00 pm Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Attleboro 10-22-24

5:00 pm FHS Winter Band 2022

7:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

9:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Mansfield 10-07-24

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

8:00 am School Committee 10-22-24

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 10-23-24

2:00 pm School Committee 10-22-24

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 in Franklin, MA: Monday, October 28, 2024 ???

Monday, October 28

7am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

8am Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office) 

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

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

**  Town Meetings today   **

• Library Board of Directors (Library, Community Room)

Event Date:  Monday, October 28, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/agenda_october_28_2024.doc

Recreation Advisory Board  (Rec Dept, Beaver St)

Event Date:  Monday, October 28, 2024 - 7:00pm

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

Tri-County Regional Open House scheduled for Saturday, Nov 2

Tri-County Regional Open House Nov 2

via Tri-County Regional:

Our OPEN HOUSE is Saturday, November 2, 2024! 

You must be registered to attend! Scan the QR Code to Register today! 

#workhardtodaycounts https://t.co/xybBSooj5F

If you can scan the QR Code use this link ->    https://www.tri-county.us/page/middle-school-open-house

Joint Budget Subcmte Meeting - Oct 23, 2024 (audio)

FM #1297 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1297 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Joint Budget Subcmte meeting held on Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024. 

The recording runs about 2 hours & 35 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1297-joint-budget-subcmte-mtg-10-23-24/

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The Franklin TV video of the meeting is available -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWmbJdKWrAY

The agenda for the meeting ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/jbsc_agenda_revised_oct_23_2024.pdf

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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, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Joint Budget Subcmte Meeting - Oct 23, 24 (audio)

FHS Cross Country results from Hockomock League Championship meet - 10/26/24

"Congratulations to the Franklin High School Girls Cross Country Team for finishing 3rd at the Hockomock League Championship Meet. The team also won the Kelley-Rex Division of the Hockomock League."

FHS Girls Cross Country Team for finishing 3rd

"Congrats to the Franklin Boys XC squad who placed 5th at Hocks. Varsity was lead by Alex Fioravanti who took 15th overall with a 16:48. Team wide there were 30+ PRs run today in the Freshman 3k, JV 5k, and Varsity 5k. The Fr and JV teams both won there respective races to boot!

Detail results ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Zosn-wQdvL2Gp9BbR-Hn8H7gTA09f4V/view?usp=drive_link

Shared from -> 

https://x.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1850313590936387813?t=gLj-YjX--oseKgnvkHtYPA&s=19

Shared from -> 

https://x.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1850313783769518198?t=7d0as_eqAe-i_eIBKcfDnQ&s=19

2 first place wins for Franklin Cheerleading at the Shamrock Showdown on Sunday

Franklin Cheerleading (@FHScheer_) posted Sun, Oct 27, 2024:

"Two 1st place wins today for Varsity and JV and GRAND CHAMPION for Varsity at the Shamrock Showdown! 

Let's go Panthers 🐾 " 

Shared from -> https://t.co/4t0HMGjkf2

2 first place wins for Franklin Cheerleading at the Shamrock Showdown on Sunday

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 275 = Interview with David Way, author of "The Wines of Piemonte" (audio)

Episode 275 = Interview with David Way, author of "The Wines of Piemonte"

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!

Topics discussed:

- David's wine background and his work with the Wine & Spirits Trust

- Italian wine laws

- Italian sparkling wines history and the uniqueness of Alta Langa

- The grapes of Piemonte

Nebbiolo and the Alto Piemonte

- Visiting the Piemonte region

- The Brachetto grape and its history

Find more about David and his book at www.winefriend.org

If you're an Italian wine lover or want to know more about the wines, this show is a must-listen!

Cheers,  

Kim and Mark

Audio link => https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-275-the-wines-of-piemonte-with-david-way

Episode 275 = Interview with David Way, author of "The Wines of Piemonte" (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 275-The Wines Of Piemonte With David Way

GOOD DEEDS: Remembering Our Veterans

By William P. O'Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

 

As Veterans Day approaches, it is important to reflect on the service and sacrifices of our veterans, as well as to show our gratitude and support for them. It also reminds me of a night on November 8th last year here at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, where we hosted a special event to honor and recognize past, present, and future veterans for their dedication and bravery. It was truly inspiring to hear the patriotic music that filled the air and listen to the different presenters speak about what it means to be a veteran.

 

GOOD DEEDS: Remembering Our Veterans

The night also marked the release of the Registry's third volume of Notable Land Records titled "We Remembered Our Veterans." Our Notable Land Records booklet pays our respect and thanks for the countless contributions and sacrifices of Norfolk County veterans from the Revolutionary War to present-day peacekeepers. The booklet features detailed stories of veterans all throughout the 28 communities that make up Norfolk County. These individuals have led remarkable lives: several are Medal of Honor recipients; one was an experimental aircraft pilot; another served in three wars. The booklet outlines a history of the military branches as well as the four United States Presidents born in Norfolk County who served as commander-in-chief.

 

The opening of the ceremonies on that night started with the posting of the colors called by Norwood Veteran Services Director Ted Mulvehill and was performed by the Norfolk County Sheriff's Honor Guard. The Norwood High School group, the Madrigals, treated the audience to a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem.

 

Walpole resident and attorney Steven Brady, a 20-year veteran of the United States Army who did two tours of duty in Afghanistan and was awarded the Bronze Star, led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. He spoke briefly, "As veterans, we all had different jobs... The one thing we had in common was that a veteran is someone who left their family, their home, and their life."

 

The evening took on special significance as Veterans' Services Secretary Jon Santiago, the highest-ranking state veterans official in the Commonwealth, spoke about the role of veterans and the sacrifices they make on behalf of our freedoms. Secretary Santiago talked about the challenges that some veterans have had transitioning back to civilian life. He stated, "I want to serve those who served us."

 

Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott did a memorable version of "God Bless America." He also spoke about a previous generation of McDermott's, known as the "seven McDermott Brothers," all of whom served their country, with five of them serving during World War II.

 

On display were fascinating storyboards detailing the history of the various military branches, how the country honors its veterans, and the list of the 20 county veterans who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Attendees of the event were given a free copy of "We Remember Our Veterans."

 

My hope is that this event, which served as a tribute to all veterans, allowed the veterans who attended to see the gratitude we feel towards those who served and who still serve and left a lasting impact, reminding others of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of the armed forces.

 

If you would like a free copy of "We Remember Our Veterans," please contact our office at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds at (781) 234-3305. We would be delighted to send a copy to you. You can also download a digital version on our website here:  https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/news-event/notable-land-records-vol-3

 

Thank you to all our veterans.

StickMan Blue debut scheduled for FUMC Community Concert Nov 16

Kaye Kelly (photo by Jake Jacobson)

via Kaye Kelly 

"Mark and I have been quietly working this up for a few months. Local friends, I hope you’ll save the date for the debut of “StickMan Blue” on November 16th at 7 PM.

We’ll be giving a candlelit show right downtown.

This is part of a free concert series given by the Franklin UMC.  

Hope to see you there!"

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