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FM #484 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 484 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Dan Feerick. Dan is part of the Franklin Interfaith Council - Food Security Team. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
We talk about: Project Envoy
The link to the Project Envoy page is included in the show notes. Our conversation runs about 16 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Dan Feerick. Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/092329d4-2258-4922-b2d3-39aecb79a991
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Link to Project Envoy page = https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/project-envoy/
Link to March calendar = https://149356006.v2.pressablecdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/0001-1-300x232.jpg
Hashtag your social post with #ProjectEnvoy #noonegoeshungryFranklin
We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).
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?
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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| Project Envoy March calendar |
"On Wednesday March 10 at 7 PM the SAFE Coalition in Franklin is providing an opportunity for citizens to speak directly with Secretary Sudders and Dr. Paul Biddinger, Chair, COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Board about the vaccines and the rollout.
It will be a tele-Town Hall meeting and a session to ask questions and hear from the experts about the COVID-19 Vaccine.
You can watch the event by clicking on the link above on Wednesday, March 10 at 7 PM. To phone in and ask questions, dial 877-229-8493 and enter PIN # 120397"
Follow the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/930404551097062
View on the SAFE Newsletter page https://mailchi.mp/safecoalitionma/2-days-covid-19-tele-town-hall?e=5c4eabc7bc
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| SAFE Coalition: COVID-19 Tele Town Hall - March 10 |
Angelina Perez, FHS Senior, and Teen Advisor for “Girl Up” a International program sponsored by the United Nations Foundation, was a Co-Emcee and a Panelist for #EqualEverywhere: Champions for Change - International Women’s day event.
Video link to #EqualEverywhere = https://youtu.be/fGbrq5PHAmU
As previously announced by Superintendent Ahern:
"I will be presenting a framework for full and in person learning to the School Committee at their March 9 Regular School Committee meeting. This will also be a meeting about the recommended budget for FY 22. We encourage you to attend the meeting (limit of 500 via Zoom) or watch it live on TV.... Details will be presented Tuesday at the School Committee meeting as a "Discussion Only" agenda item. ...
We know there will be questions and concerns. The School Committee meeting is a regularly scheduled business meeting and will not be an open forum for families' Q and A. We will be sure to provide opportunities for families to learn more at a future date."
As this meeting is intended for School Committee discussion, you can avoid potential technical difficulties connecting to Zoom view the meeting
The School Committee agenda and docs released for this meeting (no not the plan for return to in person schooling) can be found online https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/march-9-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet
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| School Committee meeting viewing options |
The high school sports Fall II season is underway and HockomockSports.com has published their preview for the volleyball teams for the Hockomock League. We share the spotlight on the FHS team and provide the link to the full listing.
Franklin is coming off back-to-back Kelley-Rex division titles and is in search of their third straight this season, but will be doing so under new guidance. Sam Elliott takes over as head coach of the Panthers after Kelsey Weymouth moved on to the collegiate level after two successful years at the helm.
Elliott is familiar with the program after serving as an assistant last season and she knows she has the pieces to make a push to hang another division title banner in this abbreviated season. Senior captain Ally Bonnet-Eymard enters her fourth year with the team and is among the most dangerous hitters in the league (205 kills) from the left side. She’ll be flanked by senior Emma Chase, who is back for her second straight year starting at middle and gives Franklin a weapon both offensively and defensively. Junior Cailyn Mackintosh really impressed in her first season last year and will be the starting setter while Jill Benoit returns as the starting libero. Elliott is also looking for some younger faces to push for time including sophomore Meghan Linkkila and freshmen Taylor Lacerda and Grace Lacerda.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to play this year, with six seniors it is important that they were able to have their final season,” Elliott said. “As a program we are excited to compete and improve, our group is a mix of returners and new players so it will be fun watching them all come together.”
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| HockomockSports.com's FHS volleyball preview for the Fall II season |
Congratulations to Yihan Pu from Franklin High School. Their work was selected to be exhibited in the 2021 @NAEA National Art Honor Society exhibit. Shout out to NAHS Chapter Sponsor Amy Edson! #wickedsmART @FranklinHS https://t.co/nOMN5XSnQw
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| FHS' Yihan Pu selected for National Art Honor Society exhibit |