Curious about Indian Saris? Did you know we're having an Indian Sari Showcase and a Bollywood dance group at the upcoming Franklin Cultural Festival?!30 of our lovely Indian community members have put together something fantastic for our Mainstage. Please be sure not to miss this one-of-a-kind performance at 1:30 on our Town Common!
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| Indian Sari Showcase and a Bollywood dance group - Sep 12 |
by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 09/05/2021
Since 2015 Dale Kurtz has been Franklin’s Veterans’ Service Officer. We at Franklin●TV worked with Dale to cover key veterans’ events and gatherings on Memorial Day, Veteran’s day and other occasions. Dale also interviewed veterans and discussed veteran related services on his program, “Veterans’ Call”.. As Dale faces retirement he sat with our Chris Flynn to discuss his role – and veterans.
Dale grew up in a coal town – Newcastle, PA. Through good grades and good football he was offered opportunities at several good schools, some ivy as well. He opted for military service and found his way to West Point in the late sixties to early seventies. He returned to service at Fort Hood, Texas, then moved on to White Sands, eventually retiring from service as captain.
We at Franklin●TV wish Dale all the best, and a special Thank You for your Service.
And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.
And, thank you for watching
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| Dale Kurtz - Serving Those Who Served |
Order before midnight on Monday (Sept. 6th)!
The Great American Rain Barrel Company is offering Franklin residents discounted barrels for just $69. Residents may then apply for a $50 water conservation rebate from the DPW for a total cost of only $19 (rebates are limited to two per household)!
Order before midnight on Monday, September 6, 2021 and pick up at the DPW Admin Office (257 Fisher St, Franklin) on Wednesday, September 15 from 4-6 PM.
Click here for more information or to order: https://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/ (select MA, then Franklin for the specifics)
How to apply for a water conservation rebate:https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/water-conservation-rebates-now-available
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| Help Save The Environment, Use A Rain Barrel. |
The MassDEP’s proposed changes to the Water Resources Management Program regulations (310 CMR 36.00) are promulgated under the Water Management Act (M.G.L. Ch. 21G), which regulates water withdrawals through registrations and permits to ensure an appropriate balance among competing water needs and the preservation of natural resources.
The proposed regulatory changes would add a new condition to registrations that would restrict nonessential outdoor water use during times of drought declared by the secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Nonessential outdoor water use includes lawn watering, filling swimming pools, washing cars by means of a hose, and washing down buildings, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks.
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| three part podcast series with the Franklin Water Dept |
"THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS system will expand its online education footprint in an attempt to reach more adult learners after formally affiliating with a California-based university known for work on the digital front, officials announced Thursday.
School officials finalized a decision to transfer control of Brandman University, which currently serves 22,000 students as an independent part of the Chapman University System, from Chapman to UMass. Effective immediately, Brandman University is now known as “UMass Global,” which officials described as an independent, non-profit UMass affiliate.
The deal broadens online learning available under the UMass banner, and UMass Global will focus in particular on expanding talent pipelines and helping adult learners access new educational opportunities."
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| "UMass Global will undoubtedly be a national powerhouse in online education” |
FM #597 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 597 in the series.
This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of September 1, 2021:
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
We cover the following key topics
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
a. Police Department:
i. Nick Palmieri, Promotion to Sergeant
ii. Jack Flynn, Promotion to Detective
iii. Victoria McVicar, New Hire Introduction & Ceremonial Swearing in
iv. Patrick MacDonald, New Hire Introduction & Ceremonial Swearing in
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Richard Johnson, Conservation Commission
6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 21-874: Amendment to Ch.185 Section 21 Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements proposed change to minimum parking requirements in Downtown Commercial and Commercial I zoning districts.
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
a. Karen Maguire - Superintendent of Schools, Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School
Executive Session
Chap 61A for 215 Prospect St
The show notes include links to the meeting agenda and associated documents.
Our conversation runs about 29 minutes, so let’s listen in to my quarterbacking session with Tom Mercer.
Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/151db49e-563c-4706-82f1-8e3bebd8ee08
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Agenda doc (including connection info) ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/9-1-21_town_council_agenda.pdf
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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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FM #597 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 09/01/21 (audio)
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| Franklin Cultural District Quarterly Partners Meeting - Sep 13 |
