Ted McIntyre - Making Sense of Climate - Part 2 - 02/01/22 (audio)

FM #723 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 723 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Feb 1, 2022.  

We completed coverage of the 13 points of the MA legislation passed in 2021

If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session 

The recording runs about 45 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Ted McIntyre Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-723-ted-mcintyre-making-sense-of-climate-part-2-02-01-22

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Climate related links

The 13 point article we talk to -> From WBUR -> “What you need to know about the new MASS Climate law” https://www.wbur.org/news/2021/03/26/new-mass-climate-law-faq

 

Boston Globe on Mass Save new 3 yr plan -> 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/01/science/with-new-mass-save-three-year-plan-massachusetts-sharpens-its-best-climate-fighting-tool/ 

 

Boston Globe on solar energy goals -> https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/23/science/after-months-delays-state-approves-doubling-solar-energy/

 

Mass Climate Action Network -> https://www.massclimateaction.org/recs

 

Link to Episode 1 on Making Sense of Climate -> 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/talking-with-ted-mcintyre-making-sense.html 

 

If you have a question to raise, you can use this form -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/02/ask-franklin-matters-you-ask-question.html 

 

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The transportation sector accounts for about 40% of Massachusetts' greenhouse gas emissions. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Recap: School Committee hears options for finding their next superintendent

Quick Recap:

• The School Committee met in a workshop prior to their regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022 to discuss the basics around finding a replacement for Superintendent Sara Ahern who is leaving at the end of the school year
• Tracy Novick, Field Director for the district from the MASC provided her insights on the process and options and answered questions along the way
• Short story - the School Committee if they think they have an internal candidate, they can schedule for a regular meeting, a discussion item laying out that such a discussion, and decision may be reached. If the internal candidate is willing, they can proceed to negotiations and settle. If the candidate is not desiring the role, the Committee can then move to a search. 
• The search can be done internally with a consultant or search firm. Either way approx. 3 months is usually needed to do it properly. Cost for a search consultant or firm can start at about $10.5K and go up from their depending upon the menu of options chosen
• Stay tuned to this, the Committee needs to move quickly as the district is required to have a certified/qualified superintendent to operate. If the process is not completed in time, an interim superintendent would be needed to cover until a search is completed

Recording should be available within a couple of days

The Twitter thread can be mostly found in one PDF (a couple of tweets missed the doc, but can be found with the hash tag #schcomss0208)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OfPUB5JrmuiaLZF5TQIgiTOps8il9-0Z/view?usp=sharing 

Agenda doc (no remote participation)

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/events/scagenda_2-8-22_workshop.pdf

• Live reporting underway for the School Committee superintendent search meeting tonight #schcomss0208 Tracy Novick here  (yay!) to lead the overview representing MASC on this key topic
• If you are transparent, say what you want and then do it, that works; problems arise when you don't follow through #schcomss0208 the public needs to follow along without getting surprised
• Districts having a bench is a good thing, about 1/3 of hires are from within, rather than going for a search. #schcomss0208 public process of hiring, posted agenda, quorum of committee, them up to the committee to do so;
• If you are transparent, say what you want and then do it, that works; problems arise when you don't follow through #schcomss0208 the public needs to follow along without getting surprised
• Underway about 15 which may not be all of them; #schcomss0208 no dwindling of applications for open positions, some in central admin didn't jump last year, some are this year. Position here wouldn't see the competition other open spots have, geographic/size district etc.
• There are ways to expedite a search (i.e. have some one do the prescreen and provide final candidates) MASC does that, but not why they are here tonight. #schcomss0208 a search firm will staff the detail work, confirming requirements, profile, application process, etc.
• Search firm can be a firm fee or a menu of items, can range from $10,500 and up... #schcomss0208 brought timeline could be 3 months for a regular search process. If search is not done in time, then an interim is required as one is needed
• Community needs to be part of the search process or at least be comfortable with the candidate selected #schcomss0208 waivers tend to come up from a retiree returning
• Even if an internal candidate is available, then it can be a consideration to be part of the search process to ensure getting "the" best candidate. #schcomss0208
• Q on other community examples? would need to check with her colleagues, she is unfortunately blanking at the moment. #schcomss0208 if there is a strong internal candidate, it will be "known" and some applicants will know also and not apply
• Consultant would provide the sorted listing of candidates to the subcommittee in executive session for review and discussion to select the 'semifinalists'; when the search comm comes to finalists then it becomes a public process #schcomss0208
• Search committee can conduct the discussion/whittling in a posted executive session meeting. #schcomss0208
• Meeting about to adjourn

Recap: School Committee hears options for finding their next superintendent

Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams post wins vs. Taunton on Tuesday

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Tuesday:

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 59 @ Taunton, 33 – Final 

– Taunton was tied with Franklin late in the third quarter, but the Panthers, playing their third game in three days, caught fire in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Tigers 26-5 in the final period, to pull out the win. With the victory, Franklin clinches at least a share of the Kelley-Rex division title. Katie Peterson, Olivia Quinn, and Brigid Earley each scored seven points in the fourth to propel Franklin to the win. Peterson led all scorers with 17, while Quinn finished with 16 and Earley had 11. Stefany Padula added 10 points on three triples in the win. Kameron St. Pierre was Taunton’s top scorer with 16 points. Olivia Gannon chipped in with six points and Cali Melo had four.

Boys Basketball = Taunton, 48 @ Franklin, 77 – Final  
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com provides the game recap:

"The Franklin boys basketball team sent a message loud and clear to the rest of the Hockomock League and Division 1 on Tuesday night. 

The Panthers are a serious contender. 

Behind a near flawless opening three quarters, Franklin handed Taunton its first league loss of the season, and did so in emphatic fashion with a 77-48 win. 

Franklin hit from deep early, which opened things up for the Panthers to successfully attack the basket, and the offense clicked on all cylinders the rest of the way. The hosts connected on 10 of their 11 three-pointers in the first three quarters and shot just under 70% from two-point range, carving up the Tiger’s defense."

Continue reading the game recap ->
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-secures-statement-win-over-taunton/

For a  Photo Gallery from this game -> 
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2021-2022/Winter-2021-2022/Franklin-Taunton-Boys-Basketball-02-08-22/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-08-22/

Franklin senior Sean Vinson goes up for a shot against Taunton’s Faisal Mass in the first half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

FHS hiking club to host Disney trivia night - Mar 17

@FhsHikingClub is hosting a Trivia Night at FHS in March! Prizes for top 3 teams & great fun will be had by all 🌲 

Use this link to register and be sure to add your team name when you register! Comment with any questions & share!
https://t.co/3ZygAxvMzc  or  https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx  (Choose Franklin High School, then Hiking Club)

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/d3wDB4Odey

FHS hiking club to host Disney trivia night - Mar 17

2022 DOER Proposed Building Code Updates - slide deck

"BAKER ADMINISTRATION officials unveiled a slide deck on Tuesday that outlines in broad strokes how they intend to use updates to two existing state building codes and the development of a third more restrictive code to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions coming from newly constructed commercial and residential buildings.

The new building codes are scheduled to take effect next year after a public comment period and regulatory hearings. It’s expected new construction regulated by the building codes over the next 27 years will account for 27 percent of all building space by 2050, when state law requires Massachusetts to reach net zero emissions."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/energy/baker-administration-unveils-building-code-slide-deck/ 

View the slide deck on the proposed building codes here or embedded below

https://www.mass.gov/doc/building-energy-code-straw-proposal-updated-stretch-code-specialized-opt-in-code-feb-2022/download

2022 DOER Proposed Code Updates from Franklin Matters

2022 DOER Proposed Building Code Updates - slide deck

MA Department of Veterans Services is looking for feedback from women who have served

"The MA Department of Veterans Services is looking for feedback from women who have served. "

Take the survey now: https://tinyurl.com/5n6j2ybd 

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SenatorMikeRush/status/1491142416556265472

MA Department of Veterans Services is looking for feedback from women who have served

Recap: Franklin Housing Authority meeting 2/07/22

Quick recap:

• The Franklin Housing Authority met on Monday, Feb 7 at 4:30 PM in the community room at Central Park terrace
• Key item - waiting list has over 8 thousand individuals, only 300 odd are from Franklin. It is good t have Franklin a desirable community but we need more housing
• The four units out of service from the fire in 2021 may be back online in March. Currently empty units being filled as applicants are vetted and arrangements confirmed
• Revenue up over this time last year, attributed to better management of rental payments coordinating with residents on the timing of the Social Security funds, etc.
• Director contract extended for 5 year term using current contract language. The DHCD template is in court being challenged on some of the provisions  and the resolution is not anticipated any time soon. Hence, the renewal of the current contract terms

 

Twitter thread of notes taken during meeting listed below

Audio of the meeting to be available in couple of days

• Franklin Housing Authority meeting underway, recording in process, assuming gremlins are kept at bay, recording will be available in day or so #fha0207
• Meeting agenda here -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/events/fha_2-7-22.pdf #fha0207
• Over 8K on waiting list for housing, 315 local residents on listing. #fha0207 revenue up about $11k year to date with 11 vacancies, 4 related to fire, a couple of units coming to use this week.
• A TV unit is on in the background for resident use, hopefully won't mess with the recording too much. #fha0207
• Motion to accept director report, second, next meeting March 7 (keeping it to Weds) motion as amended passes unanimously. #fha0207 motion to accept operation statement, seconded, auditor doing ok, passes unanimously.
• No CPC update, anything under old business? No. Checking on other listings per agenda. Furnace replacement. Amount of bids exceed DHCD award to date but trying to adjust to fit within or increase accordingly #fha0207 board approval pending DHCD funding for 9 units - passes
• Winter St emergency boiler replacement project #fha0207 may need to add a temporary unit to keep things going while replacement underway, expecting bids this week, have expedite approval motion approved unanimously
• Tenant board member to fill the next vacant seat, working with Town Clerk and tenants to communicate and prepare accordingly, tenants would file application, be reviewed by Town Administrator, and ultimately approved by Town Council #fha0207
• Ethics and DHCD training mandatory but board member is optional for tenant members #fha0207
• Mgt agreement with Norfolk, value of contract increases, approval for $66k, Norfolk Board also to approve, passes unanimously, Board can approve allowance of 30% for executive for mgt of contract, approved unanimously; prior salary based upon 39.5 hours, #fha0207 5% increase on base per DHCD, first since 2017, motion to approve as allowed by DHCD, unanimously
• Litigation regarding the DHCD template, looking to extend current agreement for Lisa for 5 years, rather than use the new template; no resolution likely to DHCD template anytime soon; best option to extend for now #fha0207 specific motion to be read in
• Motion read, moved, second, passes unanimously; motion to adjourn, passes unanimously #fha0207 That's all for tonight catch you next time!

The Twitter thread can also be found in one PDF

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ORrbvLxd9uE1zgWPf8qu9EtwW-NPt5N8/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Housing Authority