Frank's Music with Frank Falvey: "Rhiannon Giddens" (audio)

Frank Falvey has a radio show called "Frank's Music". Self described as 'eclectic' you hear some good music and info about the songs and the performers. Frank records with Jim Derick as they "search for the meaning in music." 

These shows are part of the Franklin Public Radio playlist and also available on SoundCloud.  Franklin Public Radio is 102.9 on the local FM radio dial or anywhere in your browser at wfpr.fm

Thursday = 10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey
Frank explores a range of music genres and artists

 The show repeats on Saturday at 10:00 AM

This session explores the music of Rhiannon Giddons. It may have been my conversation with Jim that shared her performance at TED that lead to this episode. Her performance at TED I have shared here on Franklin Matters before. It is one of the most powerful performances I have seen.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/06/songs-that-bring-history-to-life.html  

More about Rhiannon's story can be found online
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhiannon_Giddens

Audio link = https://soundcloud.com/user-653308056/frank-falvey-franks-music101-rhinnon-giddens-59m43s-2-2-8-1

Frank's Music with Frank Falvey · Franks Music - Rhiannon Giddens

Rhiannon Giddens By Schorle - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41615331

The Wonderful World of Wine Needs Your Vote for the 15th Annual Podcast Awards

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WINE (WWW) NEEDS YOUR VOTE!

15TH ANNUAL PODCAST AWARDS

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

Find us under  "Grammar Girl Education Category"
https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/

Listen On Sound Cloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397

On Wednesday - listen to https://buff.ly/37Db7Yf (102.9 on the local area radio dial) - 10:00 AM/ 1:00 PM / 7:00 PM The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone - All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points The show replays on Saturday at 1:00 PM


Mark C. Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS, SWS
Franklin Liquors
363 East Central St
Franklin MA 02038
508-528-7338
franklinliquors.com
Podcast: The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

 

Podcast: The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

Facebook LIVE: Franklin's Top dog drawing - July 15 - 10 AM

Who will be Franklin's Top Dog? Find out tomorrow (Weds, July 15) on Facebook Live, when our Town Clerk draws the winner! 

Tune in to our Facebook account here at 10:00 AM 
https://facebook.com/OfficialTownofFranklin

Facebook LIVE: Franklin's Top dog drawing - July 15 - 10 AM

Franklin radar picked up via Twitter
https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1283024749472423936?s=09

Party for the Pantry - Virtually fund raising - Thursday, July 16

Join us for our 5th Annual Party For The Pantry to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry! It's been an interesting year, to say the least, and the pantry is in need of supplies now more than ever. So instead of totally cancelling our Party this year, we're bringing the Party to YOUR living room!

Keep an eye on the Amped Up Promotions page (https://www.facebook.com/ampeduppromotions/) for a special link that will connect you to the party on Thursday July 16 starting at 7 PM.

We'll be featuring live performances from local musicians, talk to our friends from the pantry and hear from some special guests.

Donate NOW here...

https://bit.ly/partyforthepantry2020 or
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/PartyforthePantry2020

Live music by...

• Jennifer Tefft
• Jon-Paul Royer
• Matt Zajac
• South Street Six
• Jeff Roy
• Ken DoRosario
• Ken Barney
• Danielle DeLucia

Party for the Pantry Sponsors:

• Colonial Fence Company
• Mint Dental
• Fenton Financial Group
• Draper & Kramer Mortgage
• Cheron Tree Services
• Franklin Matters
• Envoy Mortgage
• Nerds to Go
• Simons
• Infotrust
• Vendenti Motors
• b,Luxe

Follow the Facebook event for updates
https://www.facebook.com/events/981594765612284/
 

Party for the Pantry - Virtually fund raising - Thursday, July 16

Need some good news about covid-19? Here are six reasons for optimism

From The Washington Post, an article of interest for Franklin:

"These days of rising cases, hospitalizations and now surging deaths can be overwhelming. To help get through this storm, we must keep track of positive developments, too. 

Here are six positive developments to remind us that there is hope in this crisis: 

• Therapeutic treatments (in addition to what we already have for the most sick patients) will arrive before vaccines. When someone contracts the novel coronavirus, his or her body’s immune system launches a defense, including producing antibodies that circulate in the blood to help identify infectious invaders. These circulating antibodies offer some protection against future infection (for how long, we still don’t know). Scientists have now engineered clones of these antibodies — what we call monoclonal antibodies — and they are showing to be effective both therapeutically and to prevent infection. They work by attacking the spike protein of the coronavirus, which is how this virus gets into our cells. Stop that from happening, and the virus can’t replicate inside the body."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/14/need-some-good-news-about-covid-19-here-are-six-reasons-optimism/?hpid=hp_opinions-for-wide-side_opinion-card-b%3Ahomepage%2Fstory-ans

Coronavirus portal for Franklin   https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/coronavirus-information-portal

From The Washington Post, an article of interest for Franklin

Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities for Fire Dept, DPW

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.  

• Firefighter/Paramedic - 2 vacancies 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/ff-paramedic-job-posting-july132020_0.pdf
 

• Stormwater and Environmental Affairs Superintendent - Department of Public Works 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/storm-water-and-environmental-affairs-superintendent-jobposting-july2020_0.pdf
 
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here  http://www.franklinma.gov/subscribe

Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities for Fire Dept, DPW

In the News: Finance Committee has open position

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"There’s an opening on the Franklin Finance Committee after its chairman resigned from his role last week.

“I stepped down after 10 years on the committee to pursue other interests,” Michael Dufour told the Daily News after an opening on the committee was posted on the town’s homepage and Facebook page on Thursday. His term wasn’t set to expire for at least another year.

Dufour was first appointed to the committee as a member back in 2010, and later assumed the role of chairman, he said. He didn’t elaborate on the interests he would be pursing after leaving his role, but said he worked alongside dedicated and collaborative Finance Committee members in his time on the committee, and enjoyed working with former Town Administrator Jeff Nutting and current Town Administrator Jamie Hellen.

“I was very fortunate to work with members of the committee and town administration who put the town before themselves,” he said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200714/franklin-finance-committee-chairman-resigns

The announcement of the open volunteer position was made last week and share here:

The Franklin Finance Committee is now accepting applications for a new member. The position is for a 3-year term.

Finance Committee meetings are typically held on the 1st Tuesday of every month. As a committee member, you will be involved in the finances and financial procedures of the Town of Franklin and make recommendations as a committee to the Town Council on all financial matters.

For more information on the Finance Committee visit: https://www.franklinma.gov/finance-committee

To apply visit: http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php

Note: I would add this position provides great insights into the entire operations of the Town of Franklin and could be considered a 'must' as preparation for any further elected role (especially Town Council or School Committee) that one might consider.

 

In the News: Finance Committee has open position