Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Friday, November 1, 2024
FPAC to present David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Proof"
Copley Cats scheduled to perform at the Library on Saturday, Nov 2
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Copley Cats scheduled to perform at the Library on Saturday, Nov 2 |
"Enjoy a concert to kick off November right!
Join us on Saturday Nov. 2 at 3:00 PM for The Copley Cats!"
Talking art with Amy Adams (audio)
FM #1302 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1302 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Franklin artist extraordinaire Amy Adams. She is also a member of the Franklin Cultural District Committee. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, October 28, 2024.
Our conversation covers some of Amy’s work and approach
Artsy Boxes
“Finding the Light” coming the week of Thanksgiving
“You are here” project in Natick
Food Pantry storage project
Wind phone plans
Asking questions to start conversations
The recording runs about 45 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1302-amy-adams-arts-culture-10-28-24/
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Painting Venus - Amy’s art portfolio page -> https://www.paintingvenus.art/
Artsy box artist recording #1 ( with Shilpa, Jeni, and Julia) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/shilpa-jeni-julia-talk-about-their-work.html
Artsy box artist recording #2 (with Molly Dee) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/molly-dee-talks-about-her-work-on-artsy.html
“You are here” in Natick -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XocjFL_HxZo
Food Pantry storage project -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/NjvmBZKtsqLpDPvF6
Wind phone plans -> https://www.mywindphone.com/united-states-windphones
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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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Talking Franklin Arts, Culture, & Economic Development (audio)
FM #1301 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1301 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Jamie and I were joined in the roundtable discussion by (in order of appearance):
Cory Shea, Town of Franklin Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy
John Ristaino: Franklin Cultural Council Chair
Sue Cass: Franklin Cultural District Committee member
Lauren Kloos & Roger Trahan: Franklin Farmers Market
Raye Lynn Mercer: Artistic & Executive Director at Franklin Performing Arts Company
Kayla Nisbet: Franklin Artist; graphic designer, muralist & new Franklin Cultural Council Member
The recording runs about 62 minutes. Let’s listen to this conversation on the new & exciting cultural happenings in Franklin. Audio link -> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin--A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office---October-24--2024-e2qcr9o/a-abjusse
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Town of Franklin page https://www.franklinma.gov/
Cultural District page https://www.franklinculture.org/
Cultural Council page https://www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council
Franklin Farmers Market page https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/
Franklin Performing Arts Company page https://fpaconline.com/
A Wreath of Franklin sign up page https://form.jotform.com/242634718318056
Community calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar
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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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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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Talking Franklin Arts, Culture, & Economic Development (audio) |
Franklin Cultural District Committee is now accepting proposals for Cultural District Investment Grants
Roy - Bailey: 10th Norfolk District Debate continues online (Part 2)
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10th Norfolk District candidates; incumbent State Representative Jeff Roy and Republican challenger Charles Bailey (Franklin Observer image) |
Police Station Building Comte gets project overview from OPM Joe Sullivan (video)
- Committee voted to approve minutes of 3 prior meetings (1 as amended to correct attendance status of one person)
- Joe provided an overview of the project steps
- 7 architects submitted to the RFQ from which 3 firms were selected for interviews at the next meeting Nov 14 (a long session, 30min presentations, 15 Q&A, 15 mins briefing between sessions, and then after the scoring, it will take 2-3 weeks to settle the contract. Once contracted, then evaluation begins, what today's needs are, and then layer in flexibility for future requirements
- Site selection will be a key component, usually requires 4-6 acres to allow for security and proper public access, includes traffic studies to determine proper fit
- Conceptual design, lay the building on the site to see how it works
- Committee vote on key steps along the way, no Taj Mahal, just what you need Min of 3 cost estimates
- Preliminary budget after conceptual design, let committee feel comfortable with the design and the associated costs. Design contingency is used for those next level details beyond the overall building structure costs, i.e. sprinkler, technology, outfitting the building, etc.
- Construction contingency, listen to the recording to the story about the fill from 495 moved for the high school
- Final costs not really available until the 90% design completion point. Furniture, fixtures, access control, evidence storage, (cover via Mass guidelines), record storage, cells for detained individuals, more holding cells than lengthy stays, technology to operate, etc.
- Public forums will be an important part of the whole process, they need to be part of the solution. Everyone opinion matters. Need to do them regularly, likely 4-5 before done. Abutters meeting once the site location is narrowed or identified
- Discussion on space requirements, will bring examples for next meeting to help explain the Boston city stations vs what we are needing, also space for training. Training room could also be used for community access Middleboro example mentioned. Training may also be a small revenue source for the Town, could become a mini center for the area on training
- Video of walk thru of the existing station desired
- Construction likely about 16-18 months, some will be asking 20-24, based upon size and quality of building will determine with the architect the time line Strongly suggest to start going after furniture to confirm pricing, etc. at 50% completed, start ordering the furniture or wait until 80%
- Commission agent, acts as a quality control over install and quality of materials as specified. Once we bid, after funding, 18-20 months, 2 months for punch list with dept in the facility to check it out, live it, resolve items before the construction force leaves the site
- Warranty cut sheet for dept, kept in a log what it is, who's responsible, who completes, and when. Mechanical equipment if not clear warranty is when it fired up, not when after the building is completed so could lose time on that
- Discussion on liquidated damages, need to prove in MA, it does cost something, contractors will price accordingly
- Track critical path to avoid damage issues. Pay req, monthly task, update on critical path at that point each time
- Assuming architect contract by end of year, next meeting with them is in January Wishes, wants and needs, start thinking about. Need a schedule of design, need to hit those milestones. Use that as a tool of differentiation among the candidates
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Police Station Building Committee - Agenda for meeting Oct 30 at 5:30 PM |
Three Franklin Middle School Science Teachers Present at Open SciEd Community Day
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Franklin Middle School science teacher Jessica Ternullo presenting at an Open SciEd Community Day on Oct. 9. (Photo courtesy One8 Applied Learning Hub) |
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Franklin Middle School science teacher Danny Kelley presenting at an OpenSciEd curriculum training on Oct. 9. (Photo courtesy Franklin Public Schools) |
Current Community Peer Openings at FX O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)
Current Community Peer Openings |
ECDC Current Community Peer Openings https://t.co/X9cgPCRoYa
Dean Dash 5K Sunday Nov 3 - Maple St closed from Red Brick to Franklin Springs Rd
"Franklin runners and walkers, please consider participating in the Dean Dash on Sunday. It is going to be a perfect day for a 5K race.
As part of a class project, the students have developed the race and coordinated all logistics and promotion.
You can sign up online or in person at Longley Athletic Complex. The race is Sunday, November 3 at 9 AM."
Lyon Landscape Nursery Christmas tree sale hours for November 2024
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sale hours for November 2024 |
"Lyon Landscape Nursery will be open again this year for farm fresh Christmas trees!
We sell out quick so it's recommend you claim your tree early during our pre-tagging weekend. Dogs on leashes are always welcome.
Cash and check ONLY!
Full information shown in image. Hope to see you out there this year."
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Nov 1, 2024
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 10-24-24
12:00 pm Economic Development 10-16-24
2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 10-24-24
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf