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Monday, November 25, 2024
Reminder: MBTA uses shuttle buses for December 7-9 on the Franklin/Foxboro
Listen to "Franklin Ma Populatic Street Multiple alarm Brush Fire audio" on YouTube
"Fire was in the area of Populatic street. Mutual aid from Bellingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Sharon and Walpole fire"
Franklin Rail Trail Committee Focus Responses
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Joel Grey with a reminder from Cabaret
"“Cabaret,” with all its humor, spectacle and tunefulness, has always been both the peanut butter and the pill hidden within. It’s an entertainment that seduces us into distraction. “Leave your troubles outside,” the Emcee implores in his opening number. “In here, life is beautiful.” It’s also a cautionary tale that forces us to confront the perils of falling prey to such distractions.The current revival cleverly ramps up the seduction, staging the show in a fully immersive, champagne-soaked party environment constructed to beguile its audience. Only when the Nazis finally show up do we see how false our velvet-enrobed sense of security has been. We too have chosen not to see what has been directly in front of us.The democratic election of an authoritarian figure, the normalization of bigotry, the complicity of the frightened masses — none of these are new themes. We have indeed seen this show before, and I fear we do know how it ends. It’s understandable to want to retreat, to find solace where we can, but we cannot afford to look away.History is giving us another chance to confront the forces that “Cabaret” warned us about. The question is: Will we listen this time, or will we keep laughing until the music stops?"
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Nov 25, 2024
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY
8:00 am Planning Board 11-18-24
12:00 pm Economic Development 11-20-24
2:00 pm Planning Board 11-18-24
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Sunday, November 24, 2024
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, November 24, 2024 ???
- Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
- Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
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The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
Interfaith Council Annual Thanksgiving Service - Nov 24, 7:00 PM
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| Interfaith Council Annual Thanksgiving Service - Nov 24, 7:00 PM |
Voices of Franklin: 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node says thanks to State Rep Jeff Roy
November 21, 2024
Dear Representative Jeff Roy,
We understand Governor Healey signed the climate bill today! We want to profoundly thank you and the climate conference committee for working so carefully and thoughtfully to create the robust, cutting-edge climate bill this legislative session! We appreciate that it was a challenge to write into law the necessary gradual transition from methane gas to clean electricity, making sure the balance is flexible, well thought out, and smooth.
We also want to acknowledge that the process was longer and more difficult than anyone wanted, and was at times contentious. Trail-blazing legislation does take time and significant effort. We thank you and the whole conference committee for sticking with it to get to YES!
This bill represents another groundbreaking step toward a just, clean energy future for Massachusetts. We look forward to continued collaboration with you in the future as we fight together for climate action and climate justice!
With gratitude,
Carolyn Barthel and Steve Derdiarian, Coordinators
Mark Minnechelli
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Marissa Bovie
Rand Barthel
Ted McIntyre
Megan McCarthy
Ray Milici
Kate Warsing
Rachel Plukas
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html
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| Voices of Franklin: 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node says thanks to State Rep Jeff Roy |
“Town Council Quarterbacking” with Council Chair Tom Mercer condenses the 3 hour meeting to 30 minutes (audio)
FM #1323 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1323 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Thursday, November 21, 2023.
• ok, what just happened?
• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
Topics for this session
The Elks Riders presented a check for $2000 to the Town and were recognized for their generosity
The tax rate public hearing was held and after a brief presentation, followed by clarification questions from Councilors and community members, the Council vote to accept the rate at 11.62, down from 11.79 (due to the increased assessed valuation of the residential, commercial. and industrial properties in Town)
Several zoning bylaw modifications were referred to the Planning Board. Once they review and respond, the measure will come back to the Council for public hearing and two readings before official vote to implement as proposed or modified
Town Administrator Jamie Hellen outlined the alignment of stars to enable the start of the purchase of the unused rail bed from CSX to extend the SNETT rail trail to the Crossing and access to downtown Franklin. The process still requires multiple approvals including at the Federal level but this could be very beneficial for economic development
Resolution 24-72: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 22I; moved, second, discussion. The Hero Act added a new provision effective July 1, 2025. This is a Local acceptance statue enabling annual cost of living adjustments. The measure passed 9-0
Resolution 24-73: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C As Amended By Chapter 184, Section 51 Of The Acts of 2002; Moved, second, discussion; reduces required age from 70 to 65, increases ceiling on income levels, broadens ownership status, effectively beneficial for seniors that met these requirements. Thanks to recommendation from Max Morrongiello made earlier this year
The recording runs about 31 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Tom as we recap the Council meeting of Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1323-town-council-quarterbacking-11-21-24/
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Franklin TV video -> https://www.youtube.com/live/LbYhD3Ak3-4?t=137
The Town Council full agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_nov_20_2024.pdf
My set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FEABusbIglE2ocUlB9eKZfgBa2U2q00h/view?usp=drive_link
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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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