350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Virtual Meeting, Thursday, April 7, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, April 7, 7:00-9:00 PM. (We schedule two hours to leave time for discussion and conversation, but we understand if you need to sign off early.)  

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During the meeting, we will update the status of climate bills being considered by the state legislature, actions to promote national and regional changes, and local developments. The larger, global context for all climate matters is the newly-released IPCC Report, Mitigation of Climate Change. 

We will also continue to discuss the 350 Mass campaign, Building the Green New Deal, that promotes energy efficiency in houses and buildings, retrofitting and electrification of homes, updated building codes, and other actions by individuals, communities, and the Commonwealth. We will report on recent discussions in Franklin, and consider other opportunities we can pursue in our region.

We hope you can join us Thursday at 7:00. We'll send a reminder Thursday afternoon. 

Thank you for your commitment to the struggle for a transition to a just, equitable, and clean energy economy.

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel

Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern

ralph.halpern@comcast.net

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339-203-5017 (c) 

HockomockSports.com: Girls Basketball Awards recognize Peterson, Padula, and Quinn

HockomockSports.com has posted their listing of awards for Girls Basketball for the Winter 2021-2022 season. We shared the FHS selections and provide the link to the full listing.

First Team

Katie Peterson – Franklin – Forward
Franklin junior forward Katie Peterson made a huge leap this season, developing from a role player on last year’s team into the leading scorer this season. Peterson averaged 14 points per game, while also leading the team in steals and deflections and shooting nearly 50 percent from the field. With the range to stretch defenses and the ability to take it to the basket off the dribble, Peterson helped Franklin win a fourth straight league title, completing a perfect Hock campaign, and advancing to the Div. 1 Elite Eight. She was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Franklin coach John Leighton said, “I am so proud of Katie’s development this season. Her athleticism and hard work has helped her become a dominant player in our league.

Second Team

Stefany Padula – Franklin – Guard
Franklin senior guard Stefany Padula developed into one of the league’s top outside shooters and one of its top perimeter defenders this season. The Springfield College commit helped Franklin win a fourth straight league title and reach the Div. 1 Elite Eight. Padula averaged 11 points per game and shot 40 percent from long-range this season, giving the Panthers a threat from deep to complement its strength in the paint. Padula was selected as a Hockomock League all-star by the coaches. Franklin coach John Leighton said, “Stef has served as a role model to younger players in our program. She is the first on the court and the last to leave as she tirelessly works to improve her game.”

Olivia Quinn – Franklin – Forward
Franklin senior forward Olivia Quinn had another impressive season for the Panthers, helping them win a fourth straight Kelley-Rex division title and reach the Div. 1 Elite Eight. Franklin lost only one league game (and six games overall) in her four-year career. The Wesleyan University commit averaged 11 points per game this season and finished with 904 for her career (missing out on reaching 1,000 because of the COVID-shortened 2021 season). She also came up big in the playoffs with 23 and 25 points in her final two games. She was selected as a league all-star. Franklin coach John Leighton said, “Olivia is one of the best players to ever come out of this program. She has played an integral role in our unprecedented success over her four years.”

All Defensive Team

Stefany Padula, Franklin
Padula, a senior guard, is a tireless worker who has developed her game in so many ways over the course of her four-year career. This season she became one of the league’s top perimeter defenders, frequently being matched up with the opposition’s best scorers. Her work rate, length, and ability to read the game made her tough to shake. Franklin coach John Leighton called her the “top defender” on the league champion Panthers, adding, “She is the first on the court and the last to leave as she tirelessly works to improve her game.”

For the complete listing of girls basketball awards
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/girls-basketball/2021-2022/

FHS Panthers

Kids' Corner Cooking Classes Coming Your Way

Late Spring & Summer Fun

‌ Lifelong Community Learning Where fun and learning meet! Late Spring & Summer 2022 Kids' Corner Cooking Classes REGISTER NOW All classes are at Franklin High School April Vacation Kids' Cooking Camp - Grades 4-7 It's April vacation and it's a great time for cooking camp! For 3 hours each day - over 3 days, students will enhance their kitchen skills and learn complex techniques like searing, sautéing, folding, and more. Starting Tuesday, April 19 Kids' Cooking Classes - Grades 3-8 Cut, chop, stir, and mix your way to a delicious dish. Students develop their skills: cutting, chopping, stirring, mixing, and teamwork! Each child works in partnership with another student to create a delicious dish. Times vary by grade. 4 Wednesdays, starting May 4 Summer Vacation Kids' Cooking Camp - Grades 6-8 It's summer vacation and it's a great time for cooking camp! For 3 hours each day - over 3 days, students will enhance their kitchen skills and learn complex techniques like searing, sautéing, folding, and more. Starting Tuesday, August 2 For more class options & additional details visit: www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter

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Practice Interviewing: Thursday afternoon 2 - 3:30 PM -> Framingham Public Library & virtual

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“The minimum offer price rule appears to act as a barrier to competition"

"THE NEW ENGLAND power grid operator filed a proposal with federal regulators on Monday seeking more time to come up with a system for incorporating clean energy into the region’s electricity markets. 

The grid operator, known as ISO-New England, asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for permission to put off until 2025 plans to do away with a 2013 pricing rule intended to prevent subsidized clean energy projects from unfairly squeezing other power generators (most of whom burn fossil fuels) out of the market. ISO-New England had previously planned to do away with the pricing rule next year.  

In a statement accompanying the filing, ISO-New England said a longer transition period is warranted because it “will create less risk to the region than an immediate market change could evoke.” 

Environmental advocates are opposing the move. “This decision throws an unnecessary lifeline to gas generators that could otherwise be priced out of the market by cost-effective clean energy,” said Melissa Birchard, senior regulatory attorney at Acadia Center. "

Continue reading the article online
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/energy/grid-operator-urges-slower-transition-on-renewables-2/

minimum offer price rule = MOPR 

“The minimum offer price rule appears to act as a barrier to competition"

DLS Seeking Project Manager

DLS Financial Management Resource Bureau Seeks Project Manager   DLS is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Manager position within our Financial Management Resources Bureau. The Project Manager promotes best practices in municipal finance by providing consulting services to cities and towns across Massachusetts. To encourage efficient and effective municipal financial management, this individual works collaboratively with team members; conducts in-depth interviews with local officials and employees; analyzes complex data and information; prepares guidance on municipal finance policies and procedures; writes comprehensive reports; and provides technical assistance and training. In addition to being familiar with the workings of local government, the successful candidate will be a strong writer, analyst, and public speaker with excellent attention to detail. Experience in a municipal finance role is highly desirable. This is a telework position with periodic travel.   To review a complete job description and apply for the position, please click here.

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, April 6, 2022

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features "Talking Art with Sue Sheridan"   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/03/talking-art-with-sue-sheridan-032222.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This hour features "Making Sense of Climate Change #5" https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/03/ted-mcintyre-helps-me-with-marking.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:29 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19

7:30 am It Takes A Village: Dementia

8:30 am ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Chris Woolf

11:30 am Whole Health Visions: Mainstream Pt. 2

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: FireSense

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

6:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Pub Kings & Padula Band

9:30 pm ArtWeek: FHS Jazz & Kenny Hadley Band

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am Public School Concert: Strings School 05-16-16

8:30 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force

11:00 am Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18

12:30 pm Cultural District: Brent Selby

1:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Lincoln-Sudbury 06-23-21

7:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v Durfee 06-21-21

9:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Taunton 05-25-21

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council: 03-16-22

12:00 pm Finance Committee: 03-09-22

2:00 pm Town Council: 03-16-22

5:30 pm Economic Development Committee, LIVE, Chambers, 819 1598 9759

7:00 pm Town Council, LIVE, Chambers, 879 8758 4971

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)