Franklin Matters

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Franklin.TV: The Daylight Returneth!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 03/13/2022

It’s Springtime! Daylight Savings! The Vernal Equinox! All is goodness and light. Christmas aside, this is the most optimistic time of the year for yours truly. Who doesn’t revel in the welcoming light and warmth of the lengthening days?

Back in February all the President’s Day sales ads pitched us to ‘get in on the huge, spectacular savings’. um– Yubbut, inflation is over seven percent. What savings? Hard pass on that.

My optimism this year runs higher than normal, laced with quiet waves of relief. The horrors of COVID are receding in the rear view (hopefully). We don’t yet know the true personal, social, medical, financial and other costs that so many suffered over these last two years. It has not been an easy time. Let it be a time past.

This weekend – I do plan to, ‘get in on the savings’. Daylight Savings! I plan to enjoy saving as much daylight as I possibly can.

Next week? The vernal equinox, and the oh-fficial astrological start of Spring.

A new time has come – to renew ourselves and our outlook; to reaffirm our grasp on our future endeavors, our plans, hopes and dreams; to re-open, not just our buildings and businesses, but to re-open our hearts and minds to each other, for we have all come through a time where fate was fickle, life was fragile, and we all felt – forlorn. Wallowing in that helplessness, many of us became angry. Feckless misplaced anger became a social poison. Let the Spring and Summer sunlight be the antidote. Save and savor all that daylight – from dawn’s early light to twilight’s last gleaming.

In my new normal . . .

How would/should you end that sentence? How will you craft your new normal?

For me? In my new normal? There is sun-washed optimism – to be shared.

My new normal is filled with daylight. I have no time for hate or anger. None. I’m too busy – getting in on the savings.

And – as always –
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Franklin.TV: The Daylight Returneth!

FHS Gymnastics Team: D1 New England CHAMPIONS

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

Girls Basketball - Division 1 = #6 Franklin, 42 @ #3 Springfield Central, 61 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-03-12-22/

"Franklin High School Gymnastics Team: Div 1 New England CHAMPIONS!!!!"

"It’s all about the climb and these girls hit the summit today. Your Div 1 All New England Champs!! Emma White also winning the AA with a 39 & Kate Rudolph 4th with a 37.795!!"

Shared from Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1502761488506933248
https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1502773027624439809

FHS Gymnastics Team: D1 New England CHAMPIONS

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Thank you to everyone who joined for our first public forum this past Monday, March 7! We appreciate you taking the time to share your questions and perspectives on the future of Franklin Center. If you did not get a chance attend or would like to view the meeting again, you can access a PDF of the presentation as well as a video recording via the links below.

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50+ Job Seekers: Virtual Event - Monday 3/14 @ 6:30 PM on "Ageism"

Via Ed Lawrence:

https://www.southwickma.org/southwick-public-library/events/56901

On Monday evening, I will present an updated edition of my Ageism presentation, courtesy of the Southwick Public Library.

From the library's event page:

Ageism is illegal. It's also rampant. Thousands of smart and experienced workers can't land a job, because of misguided perceptions and biases.

Come join us as we discuss ageism and present tips for not only handling it, but also using the perceptions to your advantage.

We'll also present the history of age discrimination court cases, common mistakes made by mature interviewees, a list of perceptions and how to deal with them.

If you're concerned about ageism, this is the presentation for you. Please email southwicklibrary@comcast.net or stop by the library to sign up.

This program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Hope you will consider joining us.

Thanks,

Ed Lawrence

www.getstart-ed.com

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee; NCOPE

50+ Job Seekers: Virtual Event - Monday 3/14 @ 6:30 PM on "Ageism"

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Career Information Session

Are you interested in joining a multi-talented, multi-cultural and professional organization dedicated to providing the utmost in public safety to the citizens of Norfolk County?

Meet representatives from the Norfolk County Sheriff’s office and learn how to prepare for a successful career. They will answer your questions on how to prepare for their career opportunities as a corrections officer.

When: Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 10:00AM – Noon

Where:

MassHire Framingham Career Center
1671 Worcester Road, 2nd floor
Framingham, MA 01701

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WwLNtfVnD3jI4bX4xybXnmuf4xLt1QDK/view?usp=sharing

Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office Career Information Session

Saturday, March 12, 2022

Finance Committee gets a deep dive into all things DPW - March 9, 2022 (audio & transcript)

FM #750 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 750 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee meeting held Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Most of the meeting was the presentation and discussion on the overview of the DPW presentation and discussion. While Director Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi did not present this time, his team:

Derek Adams - Environmental Supervisor
Doug Martin - Water/Sewer Supervisor
Kathy Mooradd - Admin & Budget Manager

did more than cover for him. They expertly presented and answered questions providing a level of detail (without notes in many cases) such that was clear they knew what they were doing.

NEW: A transcript of the recording is available. The transcript is part of a pilot by Franklin Matters using the transcription service provided by Otter.ai https://otter.ai/

The meeting opened at 6:30 PM and ran an hour and 10 minutes.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-750-finance-committee-mtg-03-09-22

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Meeting agenda and presentation document ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/3-9-22_fin_com_meeting_agenda_0.pdf

Meeting transcript ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XClkmA0iMWJtFkA6ca5McbuhoFLcK1V4/view?usp=sharing

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