Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cctbt2wFBdm/
Monday, April 25, 2022
Franklin Youth Baseball video clip of opening day & parade (Instagram)
Franklin Youth baseball opened their season on Saturday wit the traditional parade and set of games. This video clip shares some of the highlights
Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cctbt2wFBdm/
Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cctbt2wFBdm/
Washington Post: "Five charts explaining why inflation is at a 40-year high"
"The bumpy economic recovery has had policymakers, economists and Americans households grappling with greater price hikes for groceries, cars, rent and other essentials.
The latest inflation data, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showed that prices in March climbed 8.5 percent compared with the year before, the highest measure in over 40 years.
The Federal Reserve has launched a major series of interest rate increases to get inflation under control, penciling in seven hikes by the end of the year. But it’s unclear how quickly that action will be able to bring down the rising cost of living, or if the Fed will be spurred to even more aggressive action that risks thrusting the economy into a recession
Persistent supply chain backlogs and high consumer demand for goods have kept prices elevated. And more recently, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has strained global energy markets and triggered higher gasoline prices. There is no clear answer for when that will change, leaving Americans to feel the strain in their pocketbooks in the meantime. This is a breakdown of how we got here."
Continue reading the article (subscription may be required) https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/inflation-charts/
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| "Five charts explaining why inflation is at a 40-year high" |
David M. Hamblen, 96
Sad news to share that Town Councilor Melanie Hamblen's father passed away last week. The obituary from Ginley's Funeral Home provides the details:
"David M. Hamblen, of Franklin and Cotuit, formerly of Lexington, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 22 ,2022, at age 96. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Tolman) Hamblen, and brother to the late Nancy (Hamblen) Holt. Devoted father to: Diane E. Campbell of Mashpee; Sally D. Hamblen and husband Richard P. Kosian of Lynnfield; David A. Hamblen and his wife Susan Hamblen of Cotuit; and Melanie J. Hamblen and husband Neal White of Franklin. Cherished grandfather to seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Patrick and Michael Campbell, Nicole, Kroehl, Noelle DiGregorio, Laura Chadwell, Thomas Coyle, and their spouses, as well as eight great-grandchildren. Also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family including George Ridley and Ruth Leiby, and many dear friends. U.S. Army veteran of W.W. II."
Link to obituary -> https://ginleyfuneralhomes.com/#prettyPhoto[iframes]/2/
Shared from the Franklin Observer -> https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/76116/david-m-hamblen-96
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| David M. Hamblen, 96 |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Apr 25, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday
9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Todd Monjur
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews
11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – with Dr. Michael Walker-Jones,
Representative Jeff Roy and Dr. Natalia Linos
Representative Jeff Roy and Dr. Natalia Linos
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY
7:59:00 am Mass Department of Public Health: COVID-19
8:00:00 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins
9:00 am Concerts on the Common: David Penza & Backyard Swagger
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers
12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes
1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Apple Crisp
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 8
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6
4:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 1
5:30 pm Senior Connection: Mental Illness
6:00 pm Veterans' Call: Dave Hencke
7:30 pm Frank Presents: Alberto Correia
8:30 pm The Black Box: Wicked
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18
8:30 am FHS Varsity Softball: v Mansfield 04-22-22
10:30 am All-Town Showcase: Band
1:30 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 1
2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins
6:30 pm Community Arts Advocation: Action & Impact
8:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Sharon 04-14-22
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY
8:00 am Planning Board: 04-11-22
12:00 pm Community Preservation: 04-05-22
2:00 pm Planning Board: 04-11-22
5:00 pm School Committee: 04-13-22
7:00 pm Planning Board: LIVE, Chambers, 832 4812 3407
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Franklin TV: Renewal – Everywhere!
by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 04/24/2022
Through all of last week Primavera, that first hint of greening has been living up to expectations. Trees and bushes have been waking and doing their Spring thing. Another week or two, and Winter will be a memory.
Other forms of renewal have taken place. Our radio station, wfpr●fm filed for and received its FCC broadcast license renewal for 8 years. While we expected no less, it’s a nice nod to know that we are in good standing. Radio station license renewal actually requires about 5 months of FCC filings and posted legal notifications.
We (Franklin Community Cable Access, Inc., dba Franklin●TV, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization) also renewed our agreement with the Town of Franklin to provide local television services on Franklin’s three P, E, G cable channels. Comcast and Verizon provide the channels under their own agreements and we provide the local programming for citizens, civic and school events and government meetings.
For us, these renewals mean business as usual. All good.
For us, these renewals mean business as usual. All good.
All of these renewals – Spring greening, our licensing and so on, are underscored with optimism as we slowly, cautiously begin to regard covid19 in the past tense. 19! Now 4 months into 22, was it really that long ago?
During all this Spring greening we should all undertake some Spring cleaning. Not just the usual tidying up of homes and workplaces, but a renewal of our personal outlook on life. The lingering after-effects of COVID on the supply chain and our economy are an ongoing inconvenience, and maintaining a positive outlook takes a bit of mental discipline. All in all, life is pretty good across our fair zip code.
That said, considering the renewed horrors of war in Ukraine, we need a renewed commitment to peace – through strength and some necessary sacrifice. The cost of war will touch us all, but not so deeply and dearly as it does the people of Ukraine. Moving beyond our lingering local fatigue over COVID, masking, our economy, we can renew our resolve to make a better world by asking the simplest question.
“What can I do, great or small, to help?”
Freedom is not free. There is a renewal cost – to enjoy business as usual.
And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.
And, thank you for watching.
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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| Franklin TV: Renewal – Everywhere! |
FM #782 - Health Director Cathleen Liberty - 04/19/22 (audio)
FM #782 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 782 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Health Director Cathleen Liberty April 19, 2022. We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
The recording runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Cathleen. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-782-health-director-cathleen-liberty-04-19-22
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Health Dept page https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
Health Dept - COVID reporting dashboard ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/webforms/covid-19-dashboard-portal
Board of Health page https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
Sign up for Health alerts via Regroup -> https://franklintown.regroup.com/signup
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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
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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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| Health Director Cathleen Liberty |
FHS baseball win on mercy rule; boys lacrosse get beat at buzzer in special vacation action on Saturday
Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Saturday:
Baseball = Franklin, 14 vs. St. John’s Prep, 4 – Final (6 Inn.)
Franklin 14, St. John’s Prep 4 (6inn). WP-Campbell (3.2inn in relief, 1H, 0R & 5Ks). Offensively, Gerety (3-4, 2R, 2 2B & RBI), Goode (1-2, 2B, 2R & 2RBI), Lyons (2-4, 2R, 2B & 3RBI), Jarosz (2-3, R & RBI), Chin (1R, 2RBI) & Raider (2R). Next up: Tues. 4/26 Home vs Foxboro at 7pm https://twitter.com/FHSCoachZBrown/status/1518013039026577408
- Boston Herald article on the game
- Boston Globe coverage of the Super 8 Classic covers the FHS game
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 13 vs. St. John’s Prep, 14 – Final
End of the 1st... Franklin 6 St. John's Prep 3
Consigli: 3G, 1A
Good start from Franklin
#GoPanthers
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1518000510242107392
Halftime ... Franklin 9 St. John's Prep 9
Davis: 3G, 2A
Consigli: 3G, 3A
Chaudhury: 1G
Sacchetti: 2G, 1A
An absolute battle in Lexington!
#GoPanthers
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1518007373444665345
End of 3 in Lexington ... Franklin 11 St. John's 10
Davis: 3G, 2A
Consigli: 4G, 3A
What. A. Game.
#GoPanthers
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1518014878841282560
2:44 left in the 4th ... Franklin 13 St. John's 12
FINISH STRONG.
#GoPanthers
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1518018232946511872
FINAL ... Franklin 13 St John's Prep 14
Prep scores a buzzer beater to stun Franklin
Davis: 4G, 2A
Sacchetti: 3G, 1A
Consigli: 4G, 4A
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1518021554826887175
For other results around the Hockomock League
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| FHS Panthers |
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