Saturday, March 20, 2021

FM #495 - Town Council Meeting - 03/17/21 - P1 of 2 (audio)

FM #495 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 495 in the series. 

This session shares part 1 of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Mar 17, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: most members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, at least one member of the Council was remote along with the public via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the almost two hour minute meeting into two logical segments:
  • *** First *** - covers the opening through the retirement recognitions and new hire swearing in ceremonies (56 minutes)
  • Second - covers the committee reports, the two items for legislation and the remainder of the meeting up to entering Executive Session, not to return to public meeting (42 minutes)
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this agenda. 

Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Mar 17, 2021



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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF) 
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-mar-17.html 

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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?

  • 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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Kevin Ryan - Retirement Recognition, Franklin Police Department #tc0317 served 44 years, under 5 chiefs Resolutions from House and Senate presented by Rep Roy
Kevin Ryan - Retirement Recognition, Franklin Police Department #tc0317 served 44 years, under 5 chiefs Resolutions from House and Senate presented by Rep Roy



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FM #496 - Town Council Meeting - 03/17/21 - P2 of 2 (audio)

FM #496 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 496 in the series. 

This session shares part 2 of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Mar 17, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: most members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, at least one member of the Council was remote along with the public via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the almost two hour minute meeting into two logical segments:
  • First - covers the opening through the retirement recognitions and new hire swearing in ceremonies (56 minutes)
  • *** Second *** - covers the committee reports, the two items for legislation and the remainder of the meeting up to entering Executive Session, not to return to public meeting (42 minutes)
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this agenda. 

Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Mar 17, 2021

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/55f99c80-cd8f-4cc7-a41b-26df44d75643


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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF) 
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-mar-17.html 

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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?

  • 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" 

FM #496 - Town Council Meeting - 03/17/21 - P2 of 2 (audio)
FM #496 - Town Council Meeting - 03/17/21 - P2 of 2 (audio)


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4th Local Leadership Lunch with Ndoumbe Ndoye - Mar 22 - 1:00 PM

Denise Spencer (she/her) (@DSpencerFSC) tweeted on Fri, Mar 19, 2021:
Very excited to attend @BeccaRauschMA 4th Local Leadership Lunch with Ndoumbe Ndoye, Franklin High School class of 2021, President of Diversity Awareness Club, youth mentor, and local social justice advocate.

4th Local Leadership Lunch with Ndoumbe Ndoye - Mar 26 - 1:00 PM
4th Local Leadership Lunch with Ndoumbe Ndoye - Mar 26 - 1:00 PM



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FHS football and Unified Basketball teams post wins on Friday

From HockomockSports.com and Twitter we share the FHS sports results: 

Foorball =  Franklin, 28 @ Taunton, 25 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League

 

 

Video link for Unified Basketball game = https://youtu.be/LXXjMcga5vw

 

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Franklin High School: DECA News

"Congrats to all of our competitors for rocking the state conference! 25 students qualified for Nationals, and 23 more placed in the Top 10!"

Franklin High School: DECA News
Franklin High School: DECA News



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Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - Mar 19, 2021

Hello Everyone!
Email Blast - Mar 19, 2021
Email Blast - Mar 19, 2021


On March 24th it will be a full year of me sending out Email Blasts.  A year of the Senior Center being closed. A year of no hugs, face masks, social distancing and isolation.  A year of lockdown and zoom and an entirely new way of life for people around the world.  It has also been a year filled with kindness and new ways to connect people.  What is your most memorable moment of the past year?  What are you grateful for?  What are you hoping for in the months to come?


Staying Connected

Link to the Senior Center - https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Link to the Senior Center Calendar https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/day 

Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/ and www.franklin.news 

Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/

Link to Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information 



Tips

Ballet Based Movements - increase balance, strength and flexibility - gentle exercise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0177DYK-8o 


10 minute mindful meditation for letting go - guided meditation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syx3a1_LeFo 


Paul Eugene - Full body seated chair exercise and strength training - WOO this is a workout!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhQH84KkCZI 


Music

BBC Howard Goodall's Story of Music The age of discovery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0Y6NPahlDE 


American Percussion - The Travolette

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_54_o4rQ8Jg 


Boogie Woogie impromptu piano concert in the Tube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMVog-ZPWYQ 


Just for Fun

Clog Dancers 1959 - BFI National archive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGRn1XDYIVc 


Creative people on a whole other level of amazing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJZuqQkiPpg 


4 ways to paint landscapes - acrylic for beginners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGWO77Bm64g 


Humor

Andy Griffith and Don Knotts - Gettysburg Address

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAwhowRGVg8 


Jeanne Robertson - don't bungee jump naked

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1_W0LCHwK4 


Kindness Matters

Inspirational Video - Be a Mr. Jensen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p5286T_kn0 


Upcoming Events email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.

*Monday at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Tuesday at 5pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.

*Tuesday at 1pm - Audio Book club- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov 

*Wed. At 1pm - Writers Group 

*Wed. At 4pm - Alzheimer's Support Group for Caregivers - email elaine.owens@verizon.net

*Thursday  at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Friday at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of socialization,

 games and activities.

 


Attached you will find: Donna's Fun filled activity Pages https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NYbJtNCmuHNJk6x2AbLbTxF5IaOvNrld/view?usp=sharing


Love, virtual hugs and good health to you all!  Stay safe, we are in the home stretch!

Ariel


Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think might enjoy it.  If you want me to add someone to the email blast list just send me a message with their email in it. 


REMEMBER:

When searching for information about the Coronavirus, COVID-19 please use caution!  Unfortunately there are many false sites that contain viruses and malware that can threaten your computer.  Many look like real sites.  Your best bet is to go directly to the CDC, WHO or your local government page (links below).   

https://www.cdc.gov/ 

https://www.who.int/

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here



--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll
There is no act of kindness too small

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MA State News: climate change bill likely to get signed; Remote work likely here to stay

 

"WITH BOTH BRANCHES of the Legislature approving climate change legislation by veto-proof majorities, the Baker administration on Thursday declared victory and signaled that the governor will sign the bill into law.

“The governor and I are very pleased the Legislature adopted the vast majority of our amendments,” said Katie Theoharides, the governor’s secretary of energy and environmental affairs.

She said she couldn’t definitively say the governor will sign the bill until it actually reaches his desk and he can see it in its final form, but she signaled that was likely. “We are very pleased by the inclusion of key amendments as well as technical changes,” she said."
Continue reading the article online
 
The MA Legislature's press release on the passage of the climate change bill

The link to the legislation itself  https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S9

Remote work looks like it’s here to stay

"EASTERN BANK USED to be a typical employer. Be in the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour break for lunch. Its employees in Lynn, Boston, and elsewhere fought the traffic with other rush hour commuters.

No more. That model, says CEO Bob Rivers, is likely gone for good.

Once the pandemic eases, Eastern Bank plans to implement for the first time a widely available work-from-home policy, which will give employers more options for whether they want to come into the office or not.

“Being able to work in this way with greater flexibility we think will make us a better employer, and certainly a more competitive employer,” Rivers said."


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