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Wednesday, January 16, 2019
MassBudget: 14 Options for Raising Progressive Revenue
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Discuss your "Trials and Triumphs" at the Cultural Connections Roundtable - Jan 24
Join us on Jan 24 for Cultural Connections! Cultural Connections, a free arts and culture roundtable, will be held Jan. 24 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Rhapsody's Victorian Coffee House (395 E. Central St, Franklin).
Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend. The subject of this roundtable will be Trials and Triumphs of 2018.
Share what worked well for your organization last year, and what you struggled with. Is there a problem you're trying to solve that others can help brainstorm solutions? A success that others could learn from?
Join us for a delicious nosh of gourmet coffee, pastries, muffins and more, while networking with others from area arts organization. Let's celebrate the new year, new partnerships, and the successes of 2018!
RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-connections-tickets-54774931294
About the Franklin Cultural Council
Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend. The subject of this roundtable will be Trials and Triumphs of 2018.
Share what worked well for your organization last year, and what you struggled with. Is there a problem you're trying to solve that others can help brainstorm solutions? A success that others could learn from?
Join us for a delicious nosh of gourmet coffee, pastries, muffins and more, while networking with others from area arts organization. Let's celebrate the new year, new partnerships, and the successes of 2018!
RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-connections-tickets-54774931294
About the Franklin Cultural Council
The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community. Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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| Cultural Connections - Jan 24 |
"When Terrorism Struck Franklin - Feb 28, 1919" (audio)
If you missed the Second Sunday Speaker Series at the Franklin Historical Museum on Sunday, Jan 13, 2019, you can review the slide deck here and while listening to the audio recording below.
Franklin historian, Alan Earls is introduced by Mary Olsson, Franklin Historical Museum.
FM #157
This internet radio show or podcast is number 157 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This recording shares the Second Sunday Speaker Series presentation given on Sunday, Jan 13, 2019.
Franklin historian Alan Earls talks on "When Terrorism Struck Franklin: February 28, 1919"
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/second-sunday-speaker-series-when.html
The show notes on Franklin Matters will also include the presentation document so you can follow along.
The total recording presentation and the follow up Question and Answer period runs about 55 minutes. Without further ado, here is the audio recording.
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.
How can you help?
In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to follow the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive and open mind and willingness to learn and share.
Overall:
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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 = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Franklin historian, Alan Earls is introduced by Mary Olsson, Franklin Historical Museum.
FM #157
This internet radio show or podcast is number 157 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This recording shares the Second Sunday Speaker Series presentation given on Sunday, Jan 13, 2019.
Franklin historian Alan Earls talks on "When Terrorism Struck Franklin: February 28, 1919"
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/second-sunday-speaker-series-when.html
The show notes on Franklin Matters will also include the presentation document so you can follow along.
The total recording presentation and the follow up Question and Answer period runs about 55 minutes. Without further ado, here is the audio recording.
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| Mary Olsson introduces Alan Earls |
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.
How can you help?
In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to follow the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive and open mind and willingness to learn and share.
Overall:
- If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
- If you don't like this, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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 = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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FHS girls and boys swim post wins; gymnasts split tri-meet
Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Monday, Jan 14, 2019
Boys Swimming = Franklin, 91 @ Mansfield, 71 – Final
Girls Swimming = Franklin, 95 @ Mansfield, 67 – Final
Gymnastics (three way meet)
Attleboro, 127.85 @ North Attleboro, 132.45 – Final
Franklin, 131.8 @ North Attleboro, 132.45 – Final
Attleboro, 127.85 vs. Franklin, 131.8 – Final
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-01-14-19/
Boys Swimming = Franklin, 91 @ Mansfield, 71 – Final
Girls Swimming = Franklin, 95 @ Mansfield, 67 – Final
Gymnastics (three way meet)
Attleboro, 127.85 @ North Attleboro, 132.45 – Final
Franklin, 131.8 @ North Attleboro, 132.45 – Final
Attleboro, 127.85 vs. Franklin, 131.8 – Final
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-01-14-19/
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The empty lot is what I see. Swimmers gone home to warmth and security.— CoachP_FHS_Swim (@CoachP_FHSswim) January 15, 2019
They swam well and deserve their rest, so sleep fast my swimmies, because who knows what tomorrow will be. pic.twitter.com/8s4b30YLIj
Good win over Attleboro tough loss to N. Attleboro. @FHSSports @HockomockSports @MetroWestSports @FranklinMatters @FHSPantherbook @fhspanthertv pic.twitter.com/sb9u8KtgsK— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 15, 2019
Big night for #FHSswim— Coach Balliro (@coachB_fhs) January 15, 2019
Boys 2freelay Sectional cut.
First Individual W for freshmen ladies Peng, Remillard, Tang & Wainwright.
Sr. Kavishwar broke 30s in the 50 free.
4 PR's for So. Guys Pfeiffer with an 11 drop in the 2IM.
Keep bringing the 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🏊
Shoutouts to freshman girls Linnea Remillard, Charlene Peng, Maia Wainwright, Elizabeth Tang for their individual wins!— CoachP_FHS_Swim (@CoachP_FHSswim) January 15, 2019
Boys shoutouts to Sam Pfeiffer for FOUR personal best times as well as the boys 200 free relay for tgeir Sectional cut
FHS swimmers double up a win over Mansfield.— CoachP_FHS_Swim (@CoachP_FHSswim) January 15, 2019
Girls: 95-67 Boys: 91-71
Tonight’s double winners in Boys’ swimming:— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 15, 2019
Sr. Roy Wang
Jr. Chris Carey
Jr. Connor Eck
Tonight’s winners in Girls’ Swimming:— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 15, 2019
Jr. Katie McGuire
Fr. Linnea Remillard
Fr. Elizabeth Tang
So. Katie Chew
Fr. Maia Wainwright
Fr. Charlene Peng
This was a tough tri meet. FHS was dealing with a few injuries that affected our score by a margin of 7 points. We pulled it together to beat Attleboro 131.8 to 127.85 we fell short to N. Attleboro 131.8 to 132.45. Details to follow. @FHSSports @HockomockSports @FranklinHS— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 15, 2019
FSPA to Present All-Student Production of "Bring it On The Musical"
The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Musical Theater Department will present Bring it On The Musical with an all-student cast on Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin.
Bitingly relevant, sprinkled with sass, and inspired by the hit film, Bring It On The Musical takes audiences on a high-flying journey that is filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness.
Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, Bring It On features an original story by Tony Award winner, Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights, Hamilton), music by Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning composer, Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist, Amanda Green (High Fidelity), and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical.
FSPA’s younger musical theater students will present “Bring It” a musical revue in the style of Bring It On. “Bring It” will be performed on February 2 at 4:30 PM at THE BLACK BOX.
The Franklin School for the Performing Arts offers a rare opportunity to pursue musical theater at a high level. With professional training in three departments of Music, Dance, and Drama and extraordinary performance opportunities, FSPA musical theater students are having the time of their lives while those pursuing careers on stage are matriculating in the country’s top conservatories and colleges for musical theater. Alumni are currently working on Broadway, off-Broadway, in national and international tours, professional regional theater, on cruise ships, TV, and film.
For tickets for Bring It On The Musical and “Bring It” or for more information on Franklin School for the Performing Arts, visit www.fspaonline.com or call 508-528-8668.
Bitingly relevant, sprinkled with sass, and inspired by the hit film, Bring It On The Musical takes audiences on a high-flying journey that is filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness.
Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, Bring It On features an original story by Tony Award winner, Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights, Hamilton), music by Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning composer, Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist, Amanda Green (High Fidelity), and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical.
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FSPA’s younger musical theater students will present “Bring It” a musical revue in the style of Bring It On. “Bring It” will be performed on February 2 at 4:30 PM at THE BLACK BOX.
The Franklin School for the Performing Arts offers a rare opportunity to pursue musical theater at a high level. With professional training in three departments of Music, Dance, and Drama and extraordinary performance opportunities, FSPA musical theater students are having the time of their lives while those pursuing careers on stage are matriculating in the country’s top conservatories and colleges for musical theater. Alumni are currently working on Broadway, off-Broadway, in national and international tours, professional regional theater, on cruise ships, TV, and film.
For tickets for Bring It On The Musical and “Bring It” or for more information on Franklin School for the Performing Arts, visit www.fspaonline.com or call 508-528-8668.
FHS Winter Jazz Concert - Jan 23
Franklin High School is pleased to invite you to our annual Winter Jazz Concert. Come hear our very own award winning FHS Jazz Bands under the direction of Ms. Leighanne Rudsit and Mr. Matthew Geisinger. Also included in this performance will be several Jazz Combos under the direction of Ms. Rudsit.
Music will include swing, bebop, ballads and blues. Some of the big band titles include Benny Carter's "Movin' Uptown" & "Symphony in Riffs" and Duke Ellington's "C Jam Blues" & "Moten Swing".
Featured soloists will include Ryan Padula, Lauren Dennett, CJ Dexter, Bobby Castro and many others. The event will take place at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 23 at the Franklin High School auditorium. A $5 donation is requested at the door, but is not required.
Music will include swing, bebop, ballads and blues. Some of the big band titles include Benny Carter's "Movin' Uptown" & "Symphony in Riffs" and Duke Ellington's "C Jam Blues" & "Moten Swing".
Featured soloists will include Ryan Padula, Lauren Dennett, CJ Dexter, Bobby Castro and many others. The event will take place at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 23 at the Franklin High School auditorium. A $5 donation is requested at the door, but is not required.
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“He’ll do a great job over there”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190114/franklin-dpw-director-brutus-cantoreggi-to-take-town-administrator-job-in-norfolk
DPW Director Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi presenting at the Town Council meeting of Dec 20, 2017 along with Chris White and Scott Haynes
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/12/live-reporting-dpw-presentation.html
"After 13 years as director of the Department of Public Works, Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi is moving on to become the town administrator in Norfolk.
The announcement was made Wednesday during the Town Council meeting, where council members praised Cantoreggi’s work and wished him luck. As DPW director, the 53-year-old has been directly accountable to the town administrator and Town Council for issues regarding engineering, highways, grounds, solid waste, recycling, street lighting, and water and sewer.
Cantoreggi, town officials said, has been the longest-tenured DPW director in town history."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190114/franklin-dpw-director-brutus-cantoreggi-to-take-town-administrator-job-in-norfolk
DPW Director Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi presenting at the Town Council meeting of Dec 20, 2017 along with Chris White and Scott Haynes
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/12/live-reporting-dpw-presentation.html
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| DPW Director Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi (far left) presenting at the Town Council meeting of Dec 20, 2017 |
In the News: ArtWeek planning for kick off; 2020 Census an important count
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190114/taste-of-artweek-to-be-tastier-this-year
Sign up fr the Craft Fair to open ArtWeek
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/fine-crafters-wanted.html
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190114/accuracy-citizenship-and-politics-to-play-role-in-2020-census-in-massachusetts
For more about the US Census
https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/2020-census.html
"ArtWeek events will be on a more palatable level this spring.
After regulations approving food trucks and beer gardens was passed in late 2018, Stacy David, chairperson of the Franklin Cultural Council, said they’re expecting this year’s kickoff event to be a lot more flavorful.
The first event of the week-long festival takes place on April 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. It’s not only meant give people a peek at what the town’s artists have to offer, but to enrich their palates with more than just paint.
“There will be food trucks, live performances, and a juried craft fair on the town common, as well as a beer garden, and fine art exhibition across the street at Hayward Manor,” David said."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190114/taste-of-artweek-to-be-tastier-this-year
Sign up fr the Craft Fair to open ArtWeek
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/fine-crafters-wanted.html
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"The 2020 U.S. Census, a decennial headcount of every person living in the United States, is still a year away. But local, state and federal officials in January officially kicked off the process in Massachusetts.
“When people think of the 2020 census they think about just counting numbers, but we’ve been working on this now for three years,” said John Barr, census program manager at the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. “It’s so important that the ground work is done.”
The census first started in the 18th century and is required by the U.S. Constitution. It was originally designed to determine how many representatives each state would send to the U.S. House of Representatives. And while it still serves that purpose, the census has become far more complicated over the last two centuries.
Today it represents a wildly important, highly controversial and politically charged process, exacerbated most recently by a growing mistrust in government and its respect for privacy. The 2020 census is already embroiled in a legal debate over a citizenship question added by the Trump administration."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190114/accuracy-citizenship-and-politics-to-play-role-in-2020-census-in-massachusetts
For more about the US Census
https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/2020-census.html
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| 2020 U.S. Census |
Monday, January 14, 2019
Blues legend James Montgomery returns to THE BLACK BOX - Feb 16
James Montgomery returns to THE BLACK BOX on February 16 at 8 PM!
When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he "brings it on home". Whether it's recording with Kid Rock, sitting in with Gregg Allman, or fronting his hot band of thirty years, Montgomery plays with authority. While growing up in Detroit he learned first-hand from the masters - James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, and Jr. Wells - at the legendary "Chessmate." Over the years, he's carried on in the tradition and continues to be a vital presence in Blues as one of the most dynamic performers on the scene.
Montgomery has toured with many major artists, including Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, the Allman Brothers, Steve Miller and others. He has jammed on stage with B.B.King, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Jr. Wells, James Cotton, Charlie Daniels, Bonnie Raitt, Greg Allman, Laverne Baker, Patti LaBelle, and Peter Wolf among others, including an impromptu session with Mick Jagger at New York's "Trax".
Over the years Montgomery's band has been a springboard for many musicians. Members of his band have included Billy Squire, Wayne Kramer (MC-5), Jeff Golub (Rod Stewart), Jim McCarty (Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels), Nunzio Signore Bo Diddley), Jeff Pevar (Ray Charles Orchestra, Crosby, Stills & Nash), Bobby Chouinard (drummer with Ted Nugent, Squire and Robert Gordon), Jeff Levine (Joe Cocker), Aerosmith's Tom Gambel, and many others.
For Tickets
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1193
When blues legend James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he "brings it on home". Whether it's recording with Kid Rock, sitting in with Gregg Allman, or fronting his hot band of thirty years, Montgomery plays with authority. While growing up in Detroit he learned first-hand from the masters - James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, and Jr. Wells - at the legendary "Chessmate." Over the years, he's carried on in the tradition and continues to be a vital presence in Blues as one of the most dynamic performers on the scene.
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| Blues legend James Montgomery returns to THE BLACK BOX - Feb 16 |
Montgomery has toured with many major artists, including Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, the Allman Brothers, Steve Miller and others. He has jammed on stage with B.B.King, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Jr. Wells, James Cotton, Charlie Daniels, Bonnie Raitt, Greg Allman, Laverne Baker, Patti LaBelle, and Peter Wolf among others, including an impromptu session with Mick Jagger at New York's "Trax".
Over the years Montgomery's band has been a springboard for many musicians. Members of his band have included Billy Squire, Wayne Kramer (MC-5), Jeff Golub (Rod Stewart), Jim McCarty (Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels), Nunzio Signore Bo Diddley), Jeff Pevar (Ray Charles Orchestra, Crosby, Stills & Nash), Bobby Chouinard (drummer with Ted Nugent, Squire and Robert Gordon), Jeff Levine (Joe Cocker), Aerosmith's Tom Gambel, and many others.
For Tickets
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1193
FHS girls hockey tops Dedham 4-2
Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Sunday, Jan 13, 2019
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Dedham, 2 – Final
– With less than four minutes left, the Panthers were holding onto a one-goal advantage but were faced with two players in the box. Regan Paterson iced the game with a big shorthanded goal to extend Franklin’s advantage to 4-2 and help the Panthers qualify for the state tournament. Paterson also had two assists, Tina Pisano had a goal and two assists, Libby Carter scored twice, and Jordan Dwyer had one helper.
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-01-13-19/
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Dedham, 2 – Final
– With less than four minutes left, the Panthers were holding onto a one-goal advantage but were faced with two players in the box. Regan Paterson iced the game with a big shorthanded goal to extend Franklin’s advantage to 4-2 and help the Panthers qualify for the state tournament. Paterson also had two assists, Tina Pisano had a goal and two assists, Libby Carter scored twice, and Jordan Dwyer had one helper.
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-01-13-19/
#PantherPride way to go!! https://t.co/uJtT9ircYx— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) January 14, 2019
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FHS Indoor Track Team Relay Results - Jan 12, 2019
The MSTCA James Kalperis Indoor Relays for DIVISION 1 were held on Saturday, Jan 12, 2019 at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center in Boston.
The Franklin High School boys and girls team results are as follows:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1drgmw-LAE3-6re3S6xwBR-mzWG801nqq/view?usp=sharing
The complete listing of results can be found online
http://www.mstca.org/Winter_Season/Winter%202019/Results-Relays%20Div.%201.htm
The Franklin High School boys and girls team results are as follows:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1drgmw-LAE3-6re3S6xwBR-mzWG801nqq/view?usp=sharing
The complete listing of results can be found online
http://www.mstca.org/Winter_Season/Winter%202019/Results-Relays%20Div.%201.htm
Girls 4x800 (6th), 4x400 (5th), and high jump (5th) relay teams all scored/medaled today. Boys 4x800 took second place. Varsity athletes will have Monday off— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) January 13, 2019
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Register O'Donnell Reports on 2018 Norfolk County Real Estate Activity
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Sunday, January 13, 2019
Town Council Recap: Jan 9, 2019
The recap of the Town Council meeting has the following key points:
Town Clerk Teresa Burr reminds folks of the dog license renewals underway. They can be paid online or print out a form and pay at the Town Clerk office. The annual census will be sent out the 20th. A copy of the dog renewal form will be included. Also this year, a drawing of all the registered dog will be held Apr 2 to select the "top dog".
The meeting changed order a bit to cover the OPEB report as they weren't ready to open the public hearings at 7:10 PM.
The actuarial report on the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) showed that the current outstanding liability is $74M. Also revealed during the discussion about how to pay this off, was the ability of Franklin to pay off the Norfolk pension liability in 2031 (or so) and thereby divert those funds to pay down the OPEB liability.
Back to the public hearings on the zoning bylaw changes for signs. The Planning Board approved of them with a minor change.to account for storm damage replacement as opposed to other replacement changes. During the legislation for action, the zoning bylaws were moved to a 2nd reading. The first of the series of bylaws "as amended to sections b and i as presented in memo and discussed by Bryan"
In the review of the goals set last January, it was revealed a "Request for Expression of Interest" for use of the Red Brick School in some educational capacity will be issued soon. The Council has an opportunity to review the items left open and see if they still should be on the list, as well as add others.
One of the zoning bylaw items was the change as previewed by the Economic Development Committee to allow for a liquor license for brewery, winery or distillery to remove the requirement to have a full kitchen. The item was moved to 2nd reading.
In the Administrator's Report two key items came forward. One the news that the forthcoming budget cycle would be a challenging one. Two, that DPW Director, Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi was just selected as the new town manager for Norfolk. No definite timeline has been set yet for his departure. He will be missed and not just for his phone reminders about the trash recycle reschedule.
The Action Taken published by the Town of Franklin
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/town-council-actions-taken-january-9-2019
My notes reported live during the meeting:
Town Clerk Teresa Burr reminds folks of the dog license renewals underway. They can be paid online or print out a form and pay at the Town Clerk office. The annual census will be sent out the 20th. A copy of the dog renewal form will be included. Also this year, a drawing of all the registered dog will be held Apr 2 to select the "top dog".
The meeting changed order a bit to cover the OPEB report as they weren't ready to open the public hearings at 7:10 PM.
The actuarial report on the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) showed that the current outstanding liability is $74M. Also revealed during the discussion about how to pay this off, was the ability of Franklin to pay off the Norfolk pension liability in 2031 (or so) and thereby divert those funds to pay down the OPEB liability.
Back to the public hearings on the zoning bylaw changes for signs. The Planning Board approved of them with a minor change.to account for storm damage replacement as opposed to other replacement changes. During the legislation for action, the zoning bylaws were moved to a 2nd reading. The first of the series of bylaws "as amended to sections b and i as presented in memo and discussed by Bryan"
In the review of the goals set last January, it was revealed a "Request for Expression of Interest" for use of the Red Brick School in some educational capacity will be issued soon. The Council has an opportunity to review the items left open and see if they still should be on the list, as well as add others.
One of the zoning bylaw items was the change as previewed by the Economic Development Committee to allow for a liquor license for brewery, winery or distillery to remove the requirement to have a full kitchen. The item was moved to 2nd reading.
In the Administrator's Report two key items came forward. One the news that the forthcoming budget cycle would be a challenging one. Two, that DPW Director, Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi was just selected as the new town manager for Norfolk. No definite timeline has been set yet for his departure. He will be missed and not just for his phone reminders about the trash recycle reschedule.
The Action Taken published by the Town of Franklin
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/town-council-actions-taken-january-9-2019
My notes reported live during the meeting:
- Live Reporting: Administrator's Report to Closing
- https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-adminstrators-report-to.html
- Live Reporting: Legislation for Action
- https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-legislation-for-action.html
- Live Reporting: Presentations - Goals, OPEB
- https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-presentations-goals-opeb.html
- Live Reporting: Town Council - January 9, 2019
- https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-town-council-january-9.html
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Finance Committee - Capital Budget Hearing #2 - Jan 15, 2019
The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan 15 at 7:00 PM in the Training Room on the 3rd Floor of the Municipal Building.
This will be second of two meetings to review the Capital budget. You may recall that these capital budget hearings are usually held in November/December. The hearings are late this year as the State was late to certify the free cash total for Franklin.
Free cash is neither free nor cash. It is the accounting result of under spending what was authorized for the prior year's budget expenses, and receiving more revenue than had been forecast in the FY 2018 budget.
Franklin has historically used the free cash amount to build the individual stabilization funds (general, recreation, fire truck, etc.) and to fund the capital needs for the Town departments.
Capital budget presentations are scheduled from
After hearing all the presentations, the Finance Committee will vote to recommend some or all of these (with or without modifications) to be brought to the Town Council for their review and vote.
The agenda document for the Jan 15 meeting can be found on the Town of Franklin pages
Jan 15
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2019-01-15_finance_committee_agenda.pdf
My meeting notes from the Jan 8 meeting can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/finance-committee-capital-budget-part-1.html
The audio recording for the Jan 8 meeting can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/fm-156-finance-committee-capital-budget.html
This will be second of two meetings to review the Capital budget. You may recall that these capital budget hearings are usually held in November/December. The hearings are late this year as the State was late to certify the free cash total for Franklin.
Free cash is neither free nor cash. It is the accounting result of under spending what was authorized for the prior year's budget expenses, and receiving more revenue than had been forecast in the FY 2018 budget.
Franklin has historically used the free cash amount to build the individual stabilization funds (general, recreation, fire truck, etc.) and to fund the capital needs for the Town departments.
Capital budget presentations are scheduled from
- Schools
- Facilities
- Technology
- Recreation
After hearing all the presentations, the Finance Committee will vote to recommend some or all of these (with or without modifications) to be brought to the Town Council for their review and vote.
The agenda document for the Jan 15 meeting can be found on the Town of Franklin pages
Jan 15
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2019-01-15_finance_committee_agenda.pdf
My meeting notes from the Jan 8 meeting can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/finance-committee-capital-budget-part-1.html
The audio recording for the Jan 8 meeting can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/fm-156-finance-committee-capital-budget.html
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| The Finance Committee as it begins the Jan 8 meeting at the Senior Center |
FM #156 - Finance Committee - Capital Budget Part 1 - Jan 8, 2019 (audio)
This internet radio show or podcast is number 156 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This recording shares the Finance Committee meeting held at the Senior Center on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
The meeting is the first of two to review the Capital Budget by the Finance Committee. Today’s meeting will review the following agenda:
The second meeting, scheduled for Jan 15 will cover the remainder of the capital budget:
After hearing all the presentations, the Finance Committee will vote to recommend some or all of these (with or without modifications) to be brought to the Town Council for their review and vote.
The complete agenda documents for the Jan 8 and 15 meetings can be found on the Town of Franklin pages as follows:
Jan 8
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2019-01-08_finance_committee_agenda.pdf
Jan 15
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2019-01-15_finance_committee_agenda.pdf
The documents for the Capital Budget discussions can be found
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xu_1JUPgKXNH8i9DhDZH7ZkfFk6tyFQp/view?usp=sharing
Note: the document is a single PDF file with 166 pages, so it will take some time to download/open.
The total meeting recording runs just about 2 hours. Without further ado, here is the audio recording.
My notes for the meeting can be found:
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/finance-committee-capital-budget-part-1.html
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.
How can you help?
In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to follow the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive and open mind and willingness to learn and share.
Overall:
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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 = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
This recording shares the Finance Committee meeting held at the Senior Center on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
The meeting is the first of two to review the Capital Budget by the Finance Committee. Today’s meeting will review the following agenda:
- Fire
- Police
- Public Works
- Sewer Enterprise
- Water Enterprise
The second meeting, scheduled for Jan 15 will cover the remainder of the capital budget:
- Schools
- Facilities
- Technology
- Recreation
After hearing all the presentations, the Finance Committee will vote to recommend some or all of these (with or without modifications) to be brought to the Town Council for their review and vote.
The complete agenda documents for the Jan 8 and 15 meetings can be found on the Town of Franklin pages as follows:
Jan 8
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2019-01-08_finance_committee_agenda.pdf
Jan 15
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2019-01-15_finance_committee_agenda.pdf
The documents for the Capital Budget discussions can be found
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xu_1JUPgKXNH8i9DhDZH7ZkfFk6tyFQp/view?usp=sharing
Note: the document is a single PDF file with 166 pages, so it will take some time to download/open.
The total meeting recording runs just about 2 hours. Without further ado, here is the audio recording.
My notes for the meeting can be found:
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/finance-committee-capital-budget-part-1.html
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.
How can you help?
In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to follow the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive and open mind and willingness to learn and share.
Overall:
- If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
- If you don't like this, 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/
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 = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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FHS boys hockey, girls hockey, and wrestling all post wins on Saturday
Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Jan 12, 2019
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
– Scott Elliott scored a pair of goals and three other Panthers found the back of the net as Franklin skated to a shutout win over Attleboro. Senior Joey Lizotte, senior Zac Falvey, and sophomore Declan Lovett also scored for the Panthers in the win.
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 6 vs. Medway, 3 – Final
– Franklin senior Cassi Ronan scored a hat trick to pace the Panthers to a win over Medway at home on Saturday night. Ronan also had an assist while Regan Paterson and Gianna Cameron scored once. Libby Carter, Katelyn Brown, and Tina Pisano added assists while Gabby Colace made 12 saves to earn the win.
Wrestling = Algonquin Quad (Franklin)
– Franklin picked up three impressive wins at the Algonquin quad, including a dramatic come-from-behind victory. The Panthers beat Framingham (36-29), Algonquin (49-12) and used a last match pin from Drew DiFilippo to secure a 33-28 win over West Springfield. Dominic Sackley went 3-0 for Franklin with three pins.
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-12-19/
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
– Scott Elliott scored a pair of goals and three other Panthers found the back of the net as Franklin skated to a shutout win over Attleboro. Senior Joey Lizotte, senior Zac Falvey, and sophomore Declan Lovett also scored for the Panthers in the win.
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 6 vs. Medway, 3 – Final
– Franklin senior Cassi Ronan scored a hat trick to pace the Panthers to a win over Medway at home on Saturday night. Ronan also had an assist while Regan Paterson and Gianna Cameron scored once. Libby Carter, Katelyn Brown, and Tina Pisano added assists while Gabby Colace made 12 saves to earn the win.
Wrestling = Algonquin Quad (Franklin)
– Franklin picked up three impressive wins at the Algonquin quad, including a dramatic come-from-behind victory. The Panthers beat Framingham (36-29), Algonquin (49-12) and used a last match pin from Drew DiFilippo to secure a 33-28 win over West Springfield. Dominic Sackley went 3-0 for Franklin with three pins.
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-12-19/
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