Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Dec 20, 2024

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

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

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

7:00 am The Black Box: Tappy Christmas 2019

8:30 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

10:00 am Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

11:00 am Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 1

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Party Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

4:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Boston Floating Hospital

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: Lauren Turner

6:30 pm Greenwich Bay Brass Band

9:30 pm Shelley Otis: Harpist

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

7:00 am Middle School Winter Music 2024

8:30 am Mental Health: Susan Dunshee & Allison Tambolleo

9:30 am FHS Winter Music: Band 2024

11:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Boston Latin Academy 02-14-24

2:00 pm FHS Winter Music: Chorus and Orchestra 2024

3:30 pm Varsity Football: Franklin v King Philip 11-28-24

8:30 pm Universe of Adolescent Sleep

9:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:00 am  Zoning Board of Appeals 11-21-24

2:00 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals 11-21-24

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: Thursday, December 19, 2024 ???

Thursday, December 19

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Fresh Floral Holiday Arrangements 4 Sale (via Instagram) 
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

8:30am State & Town Officials Office Hour (Franklin Senior Center)

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

6:00pm Wrap-a-thon (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

**   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/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

Economic Development Subcmte gets updates on MBTA Community status and Nu-Style brownfield (video)

The Economic Development Subcommittee got updates on 2 continuing items; the MBTA Community status and the Nu-Style brownfield site on Grove St. All four members of the committee were present in Chambers.

Bryan Taberner, Director of Community Planning along with Town Planner Amy Love provided the historical update on both items starting with Nu-Style.

Franklin TV broadcast is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/AcTwbyEEB9s?&t=91

The agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-12-18_edc_agenda.pdf 

Quick recap

• The Nu-Style project history is laid out in the presentation doc, progress is being made but complicated by the split of ownership of the properties involved. Especially as the building on the Town property that needs to come down is adjoining to the neighboring property building which has structural issues. Grant money is primarily being used for remediation work, additional grants are being sought to complete the work required.
• After all the zoning bylaw changes made for the Franklin For All project and specifically to meet the MBTA Community requirements,  we may finally be there. The last paperwork was submitted to the State and an answer is expected hopefully to confirm we do meet (actually exceed) the requirements. The timeline on the changes including the critical zoning changes is included in the presentation doc (shared below)

Presentation doc ->   https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JJz3RhlTZXN7gA8Ux2O8wSqFxhUDFYnC/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=101938843903614700481&rtpof=true&sd=true

Nu-Style property photo

MBTA Community status summary

My full set of notes in one PDF ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DqhtXZdJneqbD0nDshW3iqBbgB9R1PRX/view?usp=drive_link

2024 Year in Review with Jamie & Amy in this "Talk Franklin" episode (audio)

FM #1339 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1339 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.  

Our discussion was essentially a review of the 2024 calendar year. While the failed override was significant, Jamie & Amy wanted to highlight some of the other key accomplishments.

Key topics

• Franklin Crisis Action Team (FCAT)

• Community survey

• Community engagement & civil discourse

• Many of the accomplishments are also listed in the mid year summary doc in the Council agenda for 12/18/24

The recording runs about 57 minutes. Let’s listen to this conversation closing out 2024 Audio link -> https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin--A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office---December-17--2024-e2sg36l/a-abmi7dh

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Town of Franklin page  https://www.franklinma.gov/ 

Community calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar 

Mid-year review (adoption of 2025 goals) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._resolution_24-78_tc_goals.pdf 

Homeless resources page -> https://sites.google.com/view/homeless-resources-services/home 

Healthcare & Resources link -> https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7a79d8f9979f4709ad5b7311c91c8258

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How can you help?

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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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2024 Year in Review with Jamie & Amy in this "Talk Franklin" episode (audio)

FHS girls hockey & boys basketball teams post wins on Wednesday (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 48 @ Foxboro, 37 – Final

– An 11-0 run to end the third quarter propelled Franklin to a hard-fought win on the road at Foxboro. Foxboro’s Ryan Kelley drilled a three and Colin Trimble had a layup to put the Warriors up 24-21 with just under three minutes to play in the third quarter but from that point on, it was all Panthers. Junior Colin O’Leary sparked the run with a three, Caden Sullivan scored five points in the stretch, and Joseph Conlan sank another triple as Franklin — which had only scored three points in the first five minutes of the second half — surged ahead 32-24 going into the fourth. Sullivan finished with a game-high 25 points, including 14 in the second half. Junior Henry Griffin scored a team-high 10 points for Foxboro.

Girls Basketball = Foxboro, 54 @ Franklin, 51 – Final

– Franklin came as close to any team over the last two years to end Foxboro’s long Hock winning streak. The Panthers held Foxboro to just 28 points through the first three quarters and led by double digits, but the Warriors came storming back with a 26-11 fourth quarter to extend the unbeaten run to 36 games. Kailey Sullivan knocked down a pair of threes and scored 14 of her game-high 22 points in the fourth and Adrianna Porazzo added nine of her 17 in the closing quarter to lead the Foxboro comeback. Ava Hill grabbed 11 rebounds and Kylie Sampson came off the bench to give the Warriors great defense. Senior Lauryn DiGiorgio, who has battled injuries the past two seasons, scored a career-high 17 for the Panthers (11 in the first half). Chloe Fales added 10 points and Elle Bonacci had seven.

Franklin TV video replay of the game -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEX-8mfdiKA

• At the half, @fhsgvbasketball lead the Foxboro Warriors 29-17.
• After 3Q of play, @fhsgvbasketball leads Foxboro 40-28. 
• 54-51 Foxboro over Franklin Final.  https://x.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1869551807598674076

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 0 vs. Catholic Memorial, 3 – Final

CM 3 Franklin 0. Lots of positives to build on, Jack O’Connor was solid in net allowing 2gaa. https://x.com/FHS_PuckCoach/status/1869521492238831807

Girls Hockey = Stoughton/Sharon, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final

– Franklin jumped out to an early two-goal lead and tacked on a late empty net goal to start the season with a win, handing new head coach Brendan LaMarre his first victory. Julia Flynn opened the scoring with an unassisted tally and then Maddie O’Brien finished off a pass from Madison Reardon to double the Panthers’ advantage. Flynn and Kate Cataldo assisted on a goal from eighth grader Cade Taccini, and Flynn (from Hannah Auerr) scored a shorthanded empty net goal. Freshman Raegan Costello scored the Black Knights with an assist from junior Casey Groppi.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-18-24/

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

Community Preservation Cmte gets update on project status, funding status, sets next meeting for Feb 5 (video)

The Community Preservation Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday, Dec 18 at 5:00 PM in the 3rd floor training room.

All members of the committee present for this session. Franklin tv broadcasting to Comcast and Verizon subscribers as well as to Zoom and YouTube

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMyHAV9qzy8

Agenda doc and CPA fund report status for FY 2025 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf

Quick Recap -> 

• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen providing an update, introduces Evan Lacasse as Deputy Financial Officer and budget analyst who will be picking up the details of CPA as things go forward
• Updates on current CPA funded projects:
• Cupola out for bid, should start next year some time
• Franklin Ridge about half financed at this point, starting infrastructure work in 2025
• Rod & Gun club didn't get funding, apparently did get their own funding
• Q on Davis Thayer, (old high school), Police Station Building Cmte hired architect, open house planned for current station, architect hired. Middle of 2025 should get to site selection. There are some issues with Parmenter, and with DT, so it will an interesting decision. DT page has the reports and expression of interests proposal, zoning would also be needed for most other uses (https://www.franklinma.gov/davis-thayer-building-reuse-advisory-committee). W Batchelor not liking the police station at Parmenter (not yet a decision). "no one can convince me otherwise"
• CPA funds could be used for historical preservation of Davis Thayer
• Review of the CPA fund status provided in the agenda doc
• Walking thru the 2nd page which shows the balances by category, expenses, encumbered amounts, etc. So we have at least $2M available
• Discussion on next meeting, Feb 5, 5 PM target for public hearing
• Money is one thing but town bandwidth is an issue
• Motion to adjourn, passes 9-0

Community Preservation Committee: Agenda for Meeting Weds Dec 18 at 5 PM

First came the "Purple people feeder" and now there is "GRACE"

via Franklin Food Pantry: 

"Our newly painted storage container, designed by the talented Amy Adams, deserved a new name.  

Thanks to Renata Gilarova we have one! Meet GRACE— an acronym for the words Giving, Respect, Alleviate, Community, and Empowerment.  

The container serves a practical purpose and adds a touch of beauty and artistic expression to our community. Come see Amy's work of art at the back of The Pantry, and feel free to place a nonperishable donation in The Pantry's purple bin on the loading dock!  

Thank you to everyone who submitted name suggestions."

Shared from the Food Pantry Facebook post ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17jygHiZsB/

From the archives, the Purple People Feeder name was announced in Sep 2023 ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/the-donation-bin-at-franklin-food.html

First came the "Purple people feeder" and now there is "GRACE"

The Fourtet is back to perform at La Cantina on Saturday, Dec 21 at 7 PM

The Fourtet to perform at La Cantina 

The Fourtet is back!  

Join us this Saturday, December 21st, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM, at La Cantina Winery.

Sip on delicious wine, soak in the holiday spirit, and enjoy an evening of live music.  See you there! OPEN:12:00-10:00pm

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DDrtXFsR0_G/

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Dec 19, 2024

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

• This week's Turntable album hour features the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's (TSO) "Christmas Eve and Other Stories" debut album released in 1996 and seen across the world in concerts every year.  TSO's founders created this unique special holiday/Christmas story with lyrics, a passionate symphonic rock style of music, and brilliant performers.  The debut is the first in a trilogy and the Turntable Playlist hour will feature songs from the 2nd and 3rd albums
• Playlist ->   https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Notable Local Conversations

 

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

7:00 am Fallen Heroes Pt 8

7:30 am Veterans' Call: Lauren Turner

9:00 am Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2024

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Candy Apples

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Party Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

5:00 pm Franklin Art Association: Vincent Crotty

6:30 pm Mrs. Claus Storytime

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

8:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rod & Gun Club

9:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Boston Floating Hospital

10:30 pm Winter Wonderland: Elvis Presley

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

4:30 am FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-25-24

7:00 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18

8:30 am FHS Winter Music: Chorus and Orchestra 2024

1:30 pm Universe of Adolescent Sleep

2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

4:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Bishop Feehan 02-07-24

6:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

9:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Boston Latin Academy 02-14-24

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 12-12-24

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 12-12-24

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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