"The Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th as well as on the following day, Friday, November 25th.Buses will continue to replace weekend train service between Rockport and Beverly.For more information: https://mbta.com/holidays
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| MBTA Commuter Rail Schedule Alert: a weekend schedule will run on both November 24 & 25 |
Friday, November 11 - Veterans Day
Library, Senior Center, Schools and Town buildings closed for Veterans Day
11:00am - Veterans Day Luncheon
2:00pm - Veterans Day ceremony (Dean College)
7:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (ticketed event) - (Franklin High School)
Saturday, November 12
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - Thee Taco Dude (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
2:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (ticketed event) - (Franklin High School)
4:00pm - Michael Rivelis (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
5:30pm - Scott Magill (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
Sunday, November 13
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Second Sunday Speaker Series - Dennis Sardella (Franklin Historical Museum)
Tuesday, November 15
5:30pm - Tune It Out - Open House (Franklin Senior Center)
Wednesday, November 16
11:00am - Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & hybrid)
7:30pm - All Shook Up (ticketed event) (Dean College)
Thursday, November 17
8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node (virtual meeting)
7:30pm - All Shook Up (ticketed event) (Dean College)
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Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, November 10, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.
@_FranklinSoccer 2-0 win over a tough @LeomAthletics team. On to the Elite 8 Round @SJHS_PioneersAD Sunday 11/13 4PM! Let’s go Panthers!!!
These Hock Champions are headed to the Elite 8 after securing a 2-0 W over Leominster tonight! Well done, @_FranklinSoccer ! Woo hoo!
2-0 win against a very good Leominster team. Goals scored by Andy and Hansy with both assisted by Garrett. Andy played out of his mind tonight and got the juice. Onto Round 3 of the playoffs Sunday at 4pm against St. John’s Shrewsbury.
Another double here in Franklin, starting with @fhsgvsoccer vs Wellesley. Franklin scored early (about 30 secs in) to make it 1-0.
At the half, Wellesley leads Franklin 2-1 https://twitter.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1590824568234856448
Final from Pisini Stadium, Wellesley 2 Franklin 1https://twitter.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1590839163586514946
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| Notice Of Post Election Tabulation - Nov 14, 2022 - 9 AM |
This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee meeting held on Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022.
Seven members of the Finance Committee participating (2 absent) were in the Council Chambers along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Assistant Administrator Alecia Alleyne, Comptroller Chris Sandini, and Treasurer/Collector Kerri Bertone.
The primary discussion around the current progress to date on the budget. There was a resulting action for approval of $542K to transfer among accounts prior to the rating set later this month.
The meeting recording runs about forty minutes, so let’s listen to the Finance Committee meeting Nov 9, 2022.
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Meeting agenda document -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/finance-committee-meeting-agenda.html
My notes ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gArra7vxwfjHBmtFW9sVKePFI6fDzwa3/view?usp=share_link
Link to Finance Committee => https://www.franklinma.gov/finance-committee
YouTube recording => https://youtu.be/Nz2XFmTQZ64
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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?
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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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| Finance Committee gets update on FY 2023 budget year to date and recommends approval of $542K in transfers (audio) |
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The Massachusetts Legislature on Thursday passed legislation that protects open and public spaces throughout the Commonwealth and ensures their conservation for future generations. This legislation, known as the Public Land Preservation Act, permanently preserves and protects the amount of land designated as open spaces and prevents it from being used for other purposes.
“As we work to mitigate the effects of climate change we see and feel every day, it’s important that we do not allow the quality and acreage of open lands in Massachusetts to decrease,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “Open lands protect against floods, reduce heat from man-made roads and cities, increase carbon capture from plants and soils, protect our clean drinking water, and provide residents with wonderful outdoor recreational opportunities. I want to thank all the conferees, especially Senator DiDomenico for his leadership and Senator Eldridge for his years of attention and perseverance in seeing this legislation passed, as well as Senator Rodrigues for his review and support.”
“I am thrilled that we have reached an agreement on this bill which will protect our public land so our communities can have parks, green spaces, and clean water to enjoy throughout the Commonwealth,” said Senator Sal N. DiDomenico (D-Everett), Chair of the Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading. “Protecting our public lands is so critically important in our state because they also help protect our residents from the effects of climate change; our forests keep our air clean, our trees cool down our streets and communities, and our wetlands mitigate the effects of flooding and storms. I am grateful for Senate President Spilka’s dedication to getting this important bill passed, Senator Eldridge and Representative Balser for their years of work on this issue, and all the conference committee members for their help getting this bill over the finish line.”
“I am extremely proud that an agreement has been reached between the House and Senate on the landmark Public Land Preservation Act (PLPA), which will strengthen the state’s commitment to ensuring that there is no net loss of open space in the Commonwealth," said Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary and the bill’s original sponsor. "I'm grateful to Senate President Spilka's commitment to passing this environmental legislation, the work of the conferees, and the persistent advocacy by conservation groups. I also want to acknowledge the godfather of PLPA, Phil Saunders, who dedicated his professional life to passing this bill.”
“With the passage of the Public Lands Preservation Act today, our public lands and open spaces will be preserved and protected for current and future generations to come,” said Senator Michael J. Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “Thank you to Senate President Spilka for her leadership and thank you to Senator Eldridge, Senator DiDomenico, and others for their leadership on this vital issue as well. Ensuring the preservation of our most important public lands, farms, recreational areas, drinking water supply lands, sensitive wildlife habitats, forests, and other conservation and open space lands is critical in our collective efforts to adapt to and confront climate change, while protecting the public health of our communities, and passage of this legislation is a testament to the Senate’s steadfast commitment to protecting our environment at all costs.”
Since its passage as a ballot initiative in 1972, Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution has recognized the importance of public lands. Lands acquired for conservation purposes under Article 97 have protected status, and such lands’ sale or conversion to other use must be approved by a two-thirds vote of each branch of the Legislature. Recognizing the importance of maintaining public lands, the Legislature, working with the Administration, has for many years ensured ‘no net loss’ of open spaces by requiring equivalent replacement land into open space when disposing of Article 97 land.
The conference report passed by the Legislature today codifies a ‘no net loss’ policy into law, making it legally binding. It ensures a public process takes place when a public entity considers disposing of Article 97 land and that replacement land is located nearby and of comparable acreage, fair market value, and natural resource value. The legislation includes a provision that allows for a cash payment in lieu of replacement land, provided that the payment amount is no less than 110 per cent of the value of the land and the money is used to purchase replacement land within three years.
Having passed the Senate and the House of Representatives, the bill now goes before the Governor for his consideration.
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| Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Open Spaces |
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER on Thursday signed a $3.76 billion economic development bill. But Baker, a Republican, once again entered into a controversy with the Democratic-led Legislature over reproductive rights by vetoing an education campaign about crisis pregnancy centers.Crisis pregnancy centers are organizations, often faith-based, that provide resources to pregnant women and counsel them about their options in a way that discourages them from getting an abortion. In some cases, these centers have run deceptive advertising, implying that they offer abortion services when they do not. Particularly since Roe v. Wade was overturned, abortion rights organizations have worried that women seeking abortions will be drawn to crisis pregnancy centers without realizing what the organizations do.The Legislature, as part of its economic development bill, appropriated $17.5 million for organizations that provide reproductive health care, including abortion care, to spend on hiring, security, and education. That money included a $1 million education campaign regarding crisis pregnancy centers.Baker left the $16.5 million earmarked for reproductive health organizations but vetoed the $1 million public awareness campaign as well as language requiring the state to publish a list of providers that offer “legitimate” family planning services. The state already maintains such a list.
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| Gov. Charlie Baker addresses the media during a press conference at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center vaccine clinic at La Colaborativa in Chelsea, MA on April 1, 2021. (Pool photo by Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe) |
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Over ⅓ of US Adults have prediabetes & more than 8 in 10 of them don't know they have it.
Lean more: diabetes.org
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| American Diabetes Association |
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
FM #875 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 875 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee Budget Workshop held on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022. The meeting was conducted in the 3rd floor training room.
Chair Denise Spencer opened the meeting. All seven School Committee members were present along with Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Business Manager Miriam Goodman, Asst Supt for Student Services Paula Marano, and Asst Supt for Teaching & Learning Dr. Tina Rogers.
Supt Giguere provides an overview as this workshop formally starts the budget process. Miriam Goodman walks through several updates on the process, timeline, and memo from OSD announcing a projected increase of 14% to plan for.
School Committee members get to talk about their individual priorities, some conversation among them occurs as the nuances, and some consensus is built on some of the items.
There is more work to be done to build the budget. Follow the links in the agenda doc to review the supporting materials. Visit the School Budget page for the current year and prior year’s budgets.
The show notes contain a link to the agenda and to my notes.
The recording runs about 54 minutes, so let’s listen to the School Committee Budget Workshop of Nov 8, 2022.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-875-franklin-ma-school-cmte-budget-workshop-11-08-22
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Agenda doc (note contains links to other documents referenced during the discussion) -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/budget_workshop_agenda_11_8_2022.pdf
My notes in this ThreadReader PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hSroQ6RoEI6x5XZYGj7wwVwXnLRHW8dL/view?usp=share_link
School budget page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget
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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/
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"
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| School Committee reviews timeline |
