Passwords may be going away, starting with Microsoft

"You’ve got a lot of passwords to keep track of for your online bank account, insurance company, social media profiles and even your kid’s school software. But starting today, your Microsoft account doesn’t have to be one of them.

The company said Wednesday that it is officially retiring written passwords for personal accounts, including Outlook, OneDrive and Family Safety. Corporate accounts have been eligible for password-free sign-on since March.

The change comes as the entire IT industry rethinks its decades-long reliance on “shared secret” passwords — or the kind you have to remember. People have a tendency to lose and forget them, creating extra costs and headaches for companies and customers alike."

Continue reading the article online. (Subscription maybe required) 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/09/15/microsoft-passwordless/

Microsoft announced it is rolling out a no-password sign-on system for personal accounts on its Outlook, OneDrive and Family Safety products. (Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg News)

   

Candidates listing almost final with papers required to returned by Sep 14

At the close of business on Tuesday, the candidate listing became almost final. Almost final, in that the list is what it is for now but the candidates still have until Sep 30 to change their mind and withdraw. The list goes to print the ballots after Sep 30, per the Town Clerk.

• The Town Council has 12 candidates for 9 seats.
• The School Committee has 12 candidates for 7 seats
• The Town Clerk has 2 candidates for 1 seats
• The Planning Board has 4 candidates for 2 seats
• The Planning Board Associate does not have a candidate for the 1 seat
• The Board of Assessors has 1 candidate for 1 seat
• The Board of Health has 1 candidate for 1 seat

View the full listing of candidates from the Town Clerk's page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/local-election-11-2-2021-nomination-papers-pulled-9-14-2021 

Candidates listing almost final with papers required to returned by Sep 14

School Committee Candidate: Denise Spencer - 09/10/21 (audio)

FM #602 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 602 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with current School Committee Vice-chair and candidate for re-election Denise Spencer. 

This is one of a series of conversations with candidates for the Franklin Election on Nov 2, 2021. Publication of the answers or interview responses does not constitute an endorsement of this or any candidate. This is my public service effort to enable informed voters for the election Nov 2, 2021.  

We cover the candidate questions as previously developed with the community and shared with the candidates. Five of the questions are ‘general’ in nature, the sixth is specific to the role of the candidate. In this case, for the School Committee.

Our conversation runs about 22 minutes, so let’s listen to my interview with Denise Spencer.  Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c626d5a8-17e2-43a5-969d-f04f1a79c914

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Candidate questions -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/election-2021-candidate-interview.html 

Candidate page ->  https://www.facebook.com/SpencerforSchoolCommittee

Election Collection 2021 ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/franklin-election-collection-2021.html 

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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"

 

FM #602 - School Cmte Candidate: Denise Spencer - 09/10/21 (audio)

Franklin Matters Radio shows scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 15 and Saturday, Sep 18

The Franklin Matters Radio shows scheduled for Wednesday, September 15 and Saturday, September 18 are the following:

Wednesday

• 9:00 AM / Noon / 6:00 PM  =  FM_#600_HealthDir-CLiberty_20210831 (~ 33 mins)
• 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM / 8:00 PM  =  FM_#601_TC-NDanello_#602_DSpencer_Combo combination   (~ 45 mins) 

Saturday

The Health Director Cathleen Liberty meeting repeats on Saturday at 9:00 AM and Town Clerk Nancy Danello election info and SchComm candidate Denise Spencer sessions combined repeats at 3:00 PM.

You can also find each segment separately in your favorite podcast app or in the Franklin Matters Radio archive -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/fm-podcasts.html 

Franklin Matters Radio shows scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 15 and Saturday, Sep 18

Senior Office Hours with Franklin Officials - Sep 16 - 8:30 AM

Please join State Representative Roy and town officials for coffee and conversation this Thursday at 8:30 AM at the Senior Center. There is a lot happening at the local and state level as we continue to turn the corner on the pandemic. Hope to see ya there!

Shared from Facebook -> https://facebook.com/events/s/senior-office-hours-with-frank/826007918084431/  and Town of Franklin -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/events/310146

Senior Office Hours with Franklin Officials - Sep 16 - 8:30 AM

FHS golf and girls cross country teams post wins on Tuesday

Via @HockomockSports  and Twitter we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Tuesday, Sep 14, 2021  

Girls Cross Country

Mansfield, 44 @ Franklin, 19 – Final – It was an an impressive showing from the Panthers in the first race of the season, taking eight of the top nine spots in the race against the Hornets. Franklin senior Charlene Peng won the race in 20:56 while Mansfield sophomore Anna Moore clocked in four seconds later with a PR time of 21:00 for second. Senior Sophia Allen, junior Devin Anderson, senior Megan Johnston, and senior Alana Conley also scored for Mansfield.

• Great win against Mansfield today with a score of 19-44!

https://twitter.com/FHS_girlsXC/status/1437931796574920706

https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1437888958113923075

Boys Cross Country
Mansfield, 25 @ Franklin, 31 – Final – Mansfield took the top two spots at Dacey Field on its way to a close win over Franklin. Collin Stevens crossed the finish line in 17:42 for first place while teammate Riley Tremblay was second at 17:57. Franklin senior Clancy Golden took third overall at 17:58.

• Boys XC drops a close one to Mansfield 31 - 25

https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1437889223554707462

Golf

North Attleboro, 173 @ Franklin, 163 – Final – Franklin sophomore CJ Steel was the lone golfer to come in under 40, earning match medalist honors while pacing the Panthers to a win at home. Steel shot a low-round of 38 while Brendan Collins added a 40, Caroline Woelfel (birdie) added a 42, and both Anthony Lampasona and Tyler O’Brien (43) shot a 43. North Attleboro’s Jack Gaskin and Tyson Laviano each shot 40 while Dillon Harding came in with a round of 43.

• Final score: 163-173 Franklin wins! (vs North Attleboro)

Steel: 38
Collins:40
Caroline:42
Obrien/Lew/lamp: 43
Back at it tomorrow vs Taunton #rollpanthers #getirdone

https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1437901608046809094

For other results around the League

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-14-21/

FHS golf and girls cross country teams post wins on Tuesday

Boys XC drops a close one to Mansfield 31 - 25 pic.twitter.com/iqZNX78PYw

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) September 14, 2021

 

Girls XC defeats Mansfield 19-44 pic.twitter.com/lLcmZ3weec

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) September 14, 2021

Attention Franklin: Recycling and Energy Drive - Sep 18 (video promo)

Join us in Franklin on Saturday, September 18 for a recycling and energy drive. 

You'll be able to recycle furniture and donate it to Habitat For Humanity, recycle electronics, and learn about saving energy and reducing costs. 

The event is free and if you bring an old dehumidifier, you can get $30 from National Grid. You most likely have several of these items in your home. The Green Team team will unload them from your vehicle. 

Check out the video chat with State Representative Jeff Roy and Fred Cullen to see how the event works.  Link to video ->  https://www.dropbox.com/s/vs1t4fk26ijv3l4/Green-team-Jeffrey%20Roy_v2.mp4?dl=0

Check out the Green Team webpage for more info -> gogreenteamjunk.com/

Link to MA Legislature Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy as mentioned during the video  https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J37/About

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