On this week's news: The new way to order lunch, how to stay "in the know" about FHS happenings, and a preview of homecoming! @FHSPantherbook @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters @FranklinPSNews
Panther News: Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 https://t.co/5meE1Sygu6 via @YouTube or -> https://youtu.be/cUTpW1BmPqM
Thank you for your ongoing support of this initiative; Franklin has a reputation as a town that grows readers and it's events like this that keep the spirit alive.
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| Author Leslie Connor scheduled to visit Franklin's 3 middle schools next week |
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| Franklin Senior Center: Upcoming Program - Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia - Oct 25 |
Just what is the Concert Series Book?
The Concert Series Book is comprised of ads donated from local businesses and donations from parents, relatives, and friends. The book raises money to support the numerous programs offered by the Franklin Music Department to the 900+ band, chorus, and orchestra students.
The Concert Series Book also contains the complete 2022-2023 Music Calendar for the Franklin School District and is distributed freely to all who attend the high school and middle school concerts throughout the year. The Concert Series Book will be provided at all concerts.
We are asking for your help and support by becoming a Patron!!!
The Concert Series Book campaign is a primary fundraiser of the Franklin Music Boosters, Inc. (FMB), a non-profit organization whose mission is to work with Franklin music staff to provide enrichment and support activities. Contributions like yours are essential to a successful music program in Franklin and have enabled FMB to:
• Purchase instruments and recording equipment
• Host music clinics & enrichment programs for students
• Provide funds for private lessons & music camp scholarships
• Provide scholarships for graduating seniors
• Fund transportation to special music events & competitions
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| FHS Music Boosters fund raising via advertising in the Concert Series booklet |
To get help or resources call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.
Learn more: thehotline.org
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| Health Department: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
"In part 5 of our series, "More than Compliance," DHCD's Nathan Carlucci explains what's needed for interim compliance with the state's new zoning requirement.
Missed it? Watch the video & sign up for session 6, Exploring Housing at Different Densities."
Register for webinar -> https://t.co/LWsxNQ31jm
The series was scheduled to run for nine consecutive Wednesdays, from 12 to 1:30 p.m., through Nov. 16. A new session on affordability has been added for Nov. 30.
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| Mass Housing Partnership: video webinar series on housing (video) |
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
FM #865 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 865 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with State Representative Shawn Dooley, candidate for State Senate Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District. We had our conversation in the Franklin Public Radio studio.
Our conversation started with Shawn providing his ‘short story’ by way of introduction to the community. We also cover what issues or trends he is picking up as he makes his campaign rounds.
Links to Rep Dooley’s campaign page, contact information, and blog are provided in the show notes.
Our recording runs about 25 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Shawn Dooley. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-865-representative-shawn-dooley-10-13-22
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Representative Dooley’s legislative page -> https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/S_D1
Dooley 4 Senate campaign page -> https://dooley4senate.com/
Shawn’s ‘blog’ or news -> https://www.repdooley.com/news
Email -> Shawn.Dooley@mahouse.gov or shawn@repdooley.com
Phone # -> 774.469.0609
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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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| State Representative Shawn Dooley |
Thank you to State Rep. @jeffroy for presenting to our Energy & Sustainable Development Committee on this session's climate legislation. Missed the event?
You can watch it online: https://t.co/zgxPJjyYym
"On Tuesday, October 18th, 2022, the Energy and Sustainable Development Committee of the 495/MetroWest Partnership hosted a special presentation from State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy of Franklin, who serves as House Chairperson of the Legislature's Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. The presentation focused on "An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind," major climate legislation passed and signed into law in August 2022. The bill contains significant provisions related to clean energy investment, offshore wind, electric vehicles, and more."
Video link -> https://youtu.be/CR4hEuUuCIQ
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| Victor DaCosta - New Hire, Firefighter/Paramedic |
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| Nicholas Brosseau - New Hire, Firefighter/Paramedic |
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| FHS Panthers |
"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."
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| Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting - Nov 1 - 6:00 PM |
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| Private Music Lessons Available for All Ages! |
Come join us for Fall fun at DelCarte Park in Franklin!
This Saturday, October 22nd from 9 AM - 12 PM join the Franklin Conservation Commission to celebrate the start of Autumn!
There will be fun for the whole family, so don’t miss out!
*Community service hours validated for students and scout groups.
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| DelCarte Fall Gathering scheduled for Saturday, October 22 from 9 AM to noon |
The @TOFranklinMA Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 Moderna Booster Clinic on November 2nd at the Senior Center.
For more information please see the flyer below. https://t.co/HlqvV94YBn
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| COVID Moderna booster clinic - Nov 2 |
"MAURA HEALEY’S decision not to endorse Sen. Becca Rausch in her bid for reelection is fast becoming one of the more intriguing storylines of the election season.
The attorney general, the Democratic nominee for governor, has endorsed 17 of the 19 incumbent Democrats running for reelection in the Senate who are facing challengers. The only two she has not endorsed are Michael Brady of Brockton and Rausch.
At a debate on Monday sponsored by the Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce, Rausch had a hard time explaining the political snub.
“This is such a distraction from the real issues in the race,” she said, noting she has been endorsed by Senate President Karen Spilka and Sen. Will Brownsberger, the president pro tempore. She said she and Healey are aligned because of their shared values. "
"An expedition of scientists and an artist is deploying underwater microphones in the ocean off Greenland to record and preserve the soundscape of melting icebergs.The hydrophones will record sounds every hour for two years before being collected, harvested for data and the recordings turned into an acoustic composition.The instruments are being lowered to different levels and temperatures to record earthquakes, landslides, wildlife, pollution and meltwater, creating an archive of the “ocean’s memory”."
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| An iceberg off eastern Greenland. Hydrophones are being lowered to different levels and temperatures to record earthquakes, landslides, wildlife, pollution and meltwater, creating an archive of the ‘ocean’s memory’. Photograph: Felipe Dana/AP |
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