The audio and presentation copy for GTE Franklin LLC Community Forum

The audio and presentation copy for GTE Franklin LLC Community Forum held at the Franklin Senior Center on Thursday, Sep 19, 2019. The event was hosted by the SAFE Coalition.

GTE Franklin LLC is the company with a proposal to sell recreational cannabis from Franklin at a location along RT 140 within the area zoned for recreational sale. The application is working its way through the State Cannabis Control Commission process as well the Franklin Planning Board. 

Jennifer Knight, President of the SAFE Coalition, closes out the session with an invitation to continue the conversation, ask questions, etc. GTE Franklin LLC can be scheduled for another session. The owners are committed to answering the communities questions. Follow up questions can be sent to gtefranklin@gmail.com


The presentation document:

GTE Franklin LLC Presentation Sep 19, 2019 from Franklin Matters

The audio file:

FM #171

This internet radio show or podcast is number 171 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares the Community Forum hosted by SAFE Coalition at the Franklin Senior Center on Thursday, Sep 19, 2019. Jennifer Knight, President of the SAFE Coalition, closes out the session with an invitation to continue the conversation, ask questions, etc. GTE Franklin LLC can be scheduled for another session.

The presentation document can be found in the show notes.

Without further ado, here is the audio recording including some of the Q&A session following the presentation (approx 1hour and 20 minutes).





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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?

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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"By the end of the week, the state will have 28 open recreational marijuana stores"

From the Boston Globe, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Two recreational marijuana shops are opening in Massachusetts this week, adding to the adult-use pot options for consumers in central Massachusetts.

Gage Cannabis Co. in Ayer and Nature’s Remedy of Massachusetts in Millbury each received “commence operations” notices from the state Cannabis Control Commission last week, allowing them to open within three calendar days.

Gage opened Monday, and Nature’s Remedy plans to open Friday.

By the end of the week, the state will have 28 open recreational marijuana stores."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/09/23/here-what-know-about-two-pot-shops-opening-mass-this-week/eVl9RjQpMoQPnNW1MSACsL/story.html

The Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) webpage has more info on the application process. The retail operation currently in the application process at the State level and working through the Planning Board for Franklin would be about the 100th by the time it opens.

The CCC has information on the number of applications, by type, by location that you can query  https://opendata.mass-cannabis-control.com/stories/s/Applications-and-Licenses/eteq-dp5h

"By the end of the week, the state will have 28 open recreational marijuana stores"

 

Reminder: How Your Town Government Works - Sep 25

How timely!

• Who determines the school start times being reviewed for a possible change?
• How do we address the systemic budget issues?
• Who makes the decision on a study to evaluate closing Davis Thayer?
• How do we maintain our roads?
• How do we control growth? 

With the local election coming in November, get some insights into the process on all these questions and more ...

Contact the Organizer

Reservations for the town government forum are recommended.
Sign up at https://FranklinGovt.eventbrite.com

FHS field hockey tops North Attleboro 5-1

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Sep 23, 2019


Field Hockey = North Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– North Attleboro’s Grace Cole scored to make it a one-goal game halfway through the first half but the Panthers scored three unanswered goals in the second half to secure the win. Kate O’Rourke and Amanda Lewandowski each scored to put the Panthers up 2-0 before Cole converted to get North on the board. Olivia Rondeau (from Molly Collins), Lewandowski (from Hanna Richardson), and Stephanie Bell scored in the second half for Franklin. Neilee Hess made two saves in the win for the Panthers.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-23-19/

FHS field hockey tops North Attleboro 5-1

Norfolk County Register of Deeds to Host Computer Seminar - Weds - Oct. 23

Press Release ~ Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell to Host Computer Seminar ~ Wed., Oct. 23rd at 4:30pm

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell  to Host Free Computer Seminar Wednesday, October 23rd ~ 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM   Register O'Donnell noted that the program will include a brief presentation, reference materials and hands-on exercises. There will also be an opportunity to ask the staff follow-up questions. Computer assisted land records are available both at the Registry's physical location and online at www.norfolkdeeds.org. "These services have proven to be invaluable tools for our customers. Please know that the seminar is free to the public. Attendance is based on a first come, first serve basis so it is best to sign-up early for these events because they fill up quickly," noted Register of Deeds Bill O'Donnell.    Anyone planning to attend is asked to register by calling Alicia Gardner at 781-461-6104 or by email to agardner@norfolkdeeds.org.  Please include your name, address, email and a daytime phone number when you register.    The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. It is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County, amassing more than 6 million land records, dating back to 1793.    To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.    The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org . Register O'Donnell hosting free Computer Seminar, Wednesday, October 23rd ~ 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-461-6116 web: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org

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Reminder: 9th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk - Sep 28

9th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk

 

Sponsored by St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Society

 

September 28, 2019

 

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

With September comes the end of Summer, the first day of school and the SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk. The Walk, 1 ½ or 3 miles, is our only fund raiser. SVdP members offer help to all Franklin residents in their time of need. Your support enables us to provide this assistance. Last year we were able to help 186 families.

Registration will begin between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM in the St. Mary’s Center parking lot on Pleasant Street and then the walk will begin there at 9:00 AM rain or shine. Please walk with us in fellowship and contribute to our drive with generosity. To make this Walk better than ever, go to www.fopwalk.org where you can either join the Walk or make a donation.

Join together, with family and friends to make our Walk better than ever!

9th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk - Sep 28

Lifelong Community Learning: Intro: to English as a Second Language

For You or Someone You May Know

‌ Lifelong Community Learning Introduction to English as a Second Language Adults 18+ for you or someone you may know REGISTER Starting October 3, 2019 8 Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Franklin High School Improve your conversational English language comprehension. This introductory class focuses on conversational English and is designed to assist adult learners who want to improve their English language comprehension in a welcoming environment. Lifelong Community Learning, 218 Oak St., Franklin, MA 02038 LCL@franklinps.net www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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Rep Cutler talks about the Mobtown Massacre - (audio)

In case you missed the presentation by Rep Cutler on the "Mobtown Massacre", the presentation copy and audio are available so you can listen and follow along.

What is the Mobtown Massacre?

"In his book Mobtown Massacre: Alexander Hanson and the Baltimore Newspaper War of 1812, author and State Representative Josh Cutler shares the story of how one Massachusetts town came to be named for a fiery Federalist newspaper editor from Maryland whose anti-war writings provoked a bloodthirsty mob, a midnight jailbreak and a brutal massacre that stunned the nation in 1812. This fateful but little-known episode in American history helped shape the course of a war and the nation's promise of a free press. And it all started with a headline.

When was the talk?

On Sunday, September 15, 2019 Rep. Cutler joined Rep. Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) at the Franklin Historical Museum to talk about the book and this fascinating period in American history.

"I am honored to bring Rep. Cutler to Franklin to shine light on a little-known episode in American history that helped shape the course of war and the free press," noted Rep. Roy. "His book is a gripping story of the press under attack, a fiery young editor who put his principles above popularity, and a challenge to populist thought that brings history to life. The book also foreshadows the toxic political arena in America today, but stands as a shining example of political courage."

The presentation copy:

Mobtown Massacre - Franklin Historical Museum from Franklin Matters

The audio file:

Mary Olsson introduces Rep Jeff Roy who in turn introduces Rep Josh Cutler.




For additional details about the Mobtown Massacre, you can purchase Rep Cutler's book online or in your favorite book seller   http://mobtownmassacre.com/


FM #170

This internet radio show or podcast is number 170 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares the Mobtown Massacre talk by Rep Josh Cutler at the Franklin Historical Museum on Sunday, Sep 15, 2019.

The presentation document can be found in the show notes.

Without further ado, here is the audio recording (approx 62 minutes).


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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?

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!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters on iTunes

THE BLACK BOX Sings...Rodgers & Hammerstein - Sep 28

THE BLACK BOX will present a concert featuring the music of legendary musical theater duo Rodgers and Hammerstein on Saturday, September 28 at 8:00 PM. Innovators of the American Musical Theater, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II created some of the most memorable music to grace the Great White Way. 

From classics like Oklahoma!, Carousel, and The Sound of Music to lesser known gems like Allegro, audiences will enjoy performances of the pair's timeless music. Featuring NYC guests, Boston-based vocalists, voice faculty from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts, and Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites.

Modeled after the popular cabaret series “54 Sings” at Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC, THE BLACK BOX Sings… series celebrates the music of musicals, composers, and artists sung by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites accompanied by the ACME Rhythm Section.

Tickets for THE BLACK BOX Sings...Rodgers and Hammerstein are available at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. The venue features a full bar. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA

THE BLACK BOX Sings...Rodgers & Hammerstein

Revised School Budget for FY 2020

To: Franklin School Committee Members
From: Sara E. Ahern, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools 
Re: Revised FY 20 Budget
Date: September 20, 2019

As you are aware, the final FY20 budget approved by the State in late July was more favorable to Franklin than the initial budget figures from which we built a FY 20 budget. As often happens, additional allocations are made across Town departments and we anticipate an opportunity to receive an additional appropriation in October. This would add to the additional appropriation that was granted in August, in the sum of $102,500, to provide for two Kindergarten ESPs and the elimination of the parking fee.

The School Committee’s Budget Subcommittee met on September 16, 2019 and discussed revisions to FY 20. I recommend that additional appropriations, which may be received, be applied towards:

• Consultants to support an analysis of Davis Thayer Elementary School in the fields of demography/enrollment projections and adequacy of the facility.
• Restoration of supplies and services -- namely, classroom supplies and professional development -- which was reduced during the FY 20 budget development process.

At this time, I do not advocate for the restoration of positions. As the school year has started, it would be difficult to hire and bring back positions at this time. Furthermore, the favorable funding is a result of additional Charter tuition reimbursement which is scheduled to decrease in subsequent years (60% in FY 21 and 40% in FY 22). With this scheduled decline, I do not suggest restorations in the form of positions because of the instability this provides for those staff members. 

Analysis of Davis Thayer will assist the Committee in long-term planning.
Supporting classroom materials and professional development provides necessary resources to students in the classroom and the teachers who teach them.

I look forward to further discussion at the School Committee meeting on September 24, 2019. This will proceed to the Finance Committee and then Town Council in October.


This was shared from the Schools page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/revised-budget

Other documents released for the School Committee meeting Tuesday can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/september-24-2019-school-committee-packet

Revised School Budget for FY 2020

 
 

FHS cross country results - 1st Annual Highland Park XC Invitational - Sep 21

The FHS cross country teams ran on Saturday, Sep 21 in the 1st Annual Highland Park XC Invitational in Attleboro, MA. I filtered the complete results to select the FHS runners for the Frosh, JV and Varsity team results for both girls and boys races. (If I missed someone in the filtering, it was not intentional.)

Download a copy from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zlNmFH3iawvxKKt2rQShFuN_eSZnFw45/view?usp=sharing

The complete results were found on CoolRunning
http://www.coolrunning.com/bin/res_load/res_print.cgi?r=19/ma/Sep21_1stAnn_set4.shtml

HockomockSports.com published their filter on the results for Hockomock teams here
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-highland-park-invitational-hock-results/

FHS cross country results 1st Annual Highland Park XC Invitational - Sep 21

Last Call to Celebrate Registry of Deeds Building Rededication and Publication of History Booklet - Oct 2

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Last Call to Celebrate Registry of Deeds Building Rededication and Publication of History Booklet Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today reminded members of the public to mark their calendar for the date of Wednesday, October 2, 2019. On that date, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will celebrate a rededication of its historic 116 year old building located at 649 High Street, Dedham, MA. The event, which will be held from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, will be free of charge and include light refreshments. In addition to the building rededication, the event will celebrate the publication of the second edition of the Registry's Notable Land Records of famous and influential people who have lived in Norfolk County. "The booklet," noted O'Donnell, "will honor an individual from each of the 28 communities comprising Norfolk County. These individuals include one of the greatest American composers of modern time, another was a six-time Olympic gold medalist and another was the chief-of-staff to a United States President." "Furthermore," stated O'Donnell, "there will be an exhibit of these 28 land records and more throughout the Registry's renovated Great Hall." Expanding on the significance of the rededication event, Register O'Donnell noted, "The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds building, built in 1903, recently underwent extensive renovations and repairs. The improvements included repairs to the granite outside edifice, a new roof, a new boiler, repaired ceilings and moldings, new wiring, more research space as well as interior painting. This building serves as a critical hub to the Norfolk County real estate market serving as a central location for the housing and recording of over 8 million land documents. The recent renovations will allow Registry of Deeds staff to better serve the public and act on its core mission of recording and maintaining Norfolk County land documents in a secure, accurate and accessible manner." The open house rededication event, which again is scheduled for October 2nd, 4:30PM to 6:30PM, will be held at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds building located at 649 High Street, Dedham, MA. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information about the event, please contact ksirois@norfolkdeeds.org or call the Registry at (781) 461-6116. To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and/or Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org

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Last Call to Celebrate Registry of Deeds Building Rededication and Publication of History Booklet - Oct 2