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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Peter Yarrow this Saturday Aug 8 - 7:30 PM
THE BLACK BOX Summer Concert Series: Britt Connors and Bourbon Renewal - Aug 6
THE BLACK BOX Summer Concert Series presents Britt Connors and Bourbon Renewal, as an outdoor weekend concert in the theater’s parking lot. Sponsored by Dean Bank.
Singer/Songwriter Britt Connors was born and raised singing in small-town West Boylston, MA before taking her studies to Ithaca College in NY. But, the lure of the talented Boston singer/songwriter scene and the thought that she may someday try her hand at songwriting brought her to Boston in 2001. Her acclaimed 2010 debut “The Bad Side of Good" was released under her maiden name of Britt Sawdon and blended blues, folk, and country with jazz voicings and pop sensibilities.
By the time she released her second album, "Warmer Season" in 2014, she had met and formed her backing band, "Bourbon Renewal," and had written the songs with that sound in mind, with tunes that are alternately rockin', country, sweet, rootsy, and New-Orleans-street-parade. The record needed its own category, so they started calling it "Y'all-Ternative" music. Britt continued to expand into the band's sound, calling on even more of some of Boston's talented musicians for her 2020 album, "Longitude." On this third record, she slips nimbly and authentically between soulful ballads, pop-rock, and gospel-infused Americana, reminiscent of recent feminist-inspired albums by Sara Bareilles and The Highwomen.
Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 8:00 PM
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/the-black-box-outdoor-concert-setting.html
Singer/Songwriter Britt Connors was born and raised singing in small-town West Boylston, MA before taking her studies to Ithaca College in NY. But, the lure of the talented Boston singer/songwriter scene and the thought that she may someday try her hand at songwriting brought her to Boston in 2001. Her acclaimed 2010 debut “The Bad Side of Good" was released under her maiden name of Britt Sawdon and blended blues, folk, and country with jazz voicings and pop sensibilities.
By the time she released her second album, "Warmer Season" in 2014, she had met and formed her backing band, "Bourbon Renewal," and had written the songs with that sound in mind, with tunes that are alternately rockin', country, sweet, rootsy, and New-Orleans-street-parade. The record needed its own category, so they started calling it "Y'all-Ternative" music. Britt continued to expand into the band's sound, calling on even more of some of Boston's talented musicians for her 2020 album, "Longitude." On this third record, she slips nimbly and authentically between soulful ballads, pop-rock, and gospel-infused Americana, reminiscent of recent feminist-inspired albums by Sara Bareilles and The Highwomen.
Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 8:00 PM
- For more info and tickets, visit THE BLACK BOX online
- What does the outdoor seating look like? Check out this aerial view
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/the-black-box-outdoor-concert-setting.html
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| THE BLACK BOX Summer Concert Series: Britt Connors and Bourbon Renewal - Aug 6 |
School Committee - Policy Subcommittee - Agenda - August 6 at 4 PM
A G E N D A
“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”
- ECAF - Security Cameras in Schools
- EEA - Student Transportation Policy and Eligibility
- EEA-R - Transportation Policy Responsibilities
- EEAG - Student Transportation in Private Vehicles
- Policy Distribution Folder
II. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee
- 1. Second Readings (8/11/20):
- a) FA - Facilities Development Goals
III. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item
- Creation of a General (Interim) Policy on COVID-Related Issues EBC Supplemental
- Continued Review of Policies
Shared from the agenda document (meeting connection info in doc)
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/8.6.20_policy_posting_agenda_.pdf
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| School Committee - Policy Subcommittee - Agenda - August 6 at 4 PM |
Senior Center - Curbside Cafe Menu for August
The August menu for curbside pickup at the Senior Center is shown here.
You can order online or call
A Safe, No Contact, Curbside Lunch Pick-Up for anyone who's been alive since the Eisenhower Administration :).
Please Order by 9:00 AM for same day pick-up. (After 9, Call 508-520-4945)
When Picking up, please stay in your vehicle and wear a mask. We will place your order in your trunk or backseat, while practicing safe distancing at all times.
If you do not have transportation, Dial-A-Ride may be able to assist you. Call: 800-698-7676 for details.
This program is funded by a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation and generous support of the Franklin Council on Aging. Meals are offered at a subsidized rate of $2.00 ea. and will be billed monthly.
Let us know if you or anyone in your party has food allergies.
Please call our Social Service Coordinator if you are in need of any additional food assistance.
Curbside pick up Located at The Franklin Senior Center 10 Daniel McCahill St. Franklin MA, 02038 Phone: 508-520-4945
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| Senior Center - Curbside Cafe Menu for August |
Attention Franklin: Solution Finders for Parents
Hi.
With the school's announcement that they're starting the school year with remote learning, and all the negative feedback that's gotten, I was hoping you could help spread the word about something POSITIVE we've got going on.
I've created a Facebook group for parents looking for solutions and people in the community who can help with solutions.
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| Attention Franklin: Solution Finders for Parents |
Get into Government Contracting! MEET THE PTACs on 8/6!
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In the News: new solar farm coming; beer distribution deal not moving at State House
"The town’s fifth solar farm is projected to go live next summer.A 6-megawatt solar farm on Spring Street operated by Nexamp will produce enough energy to power 800 Franklin households and could potentially cut about $180 a year from the average Franklin resident’s electricity bill, said Town Administrator Jaime Hellen.
“The big factor is that this is an opportunity for people to assess the amount of energy they’re using day to day,” said Hellen. He said if the average household pays $100 a month on electricity, it could potentially save about $15 a month, which equals to about $180 per year.Subscribers to the solar farm will receive credits on their National Grid electric bill for the energy produced by their solar farm share. Through an agreement with the town, Hellen said Nexamp is providing those credits at a 15% discount rate to Franklin residents. "
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200804/franklin-plans-fifth-solar-farm-which-could-power-800-homes?rssfeed=true
Beer distribution deal not moving
Note: Franklin residents will also get the benefits of Municipal Aggregation this fall and only need to opt out of the agreement if they already have a solar or other private supply agreement.
The deal for Municipal aggregation was confirmed at the February 12, 2020 Town Council meeting.
- Audio segment on municipal aggregation https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HVJSJ7GX
- My notes from the 2/12/20 meeting https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/03/town-council-meeting-feb-12-2020-recap.html
"It seemed like a slam-dunk.After years of bitter fighting, craft brewers and beer wholesalers came together at the end of July to announce that they had struck a deal that would allow smaller breweries to more easily end their relationship with a distributor if they felt their brand wasn’t being properly marketed.The sticking point for a decade — how small must a brewery be to be covered by the change — was resolved by setting the threshold at 250,000 barrels. The limit covered every brewery in Massachusetts except Boston Beer Company, brewer of Sam Adams.Everyone was happy, or so it seemed. The agreement was announced over a weekend, and on July 23 the Senate voted unanimously to accept the deal and send the bill to the House. And it hasn’t advanced since. "
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Empowering military consumers – all year long
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
FM #322 EDC MAPC Market Study - 7/30/20 (audio)
FM #322 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 322 in the series.
This session shares a key segment of the Franklin, MA Economic Development Subcommittee meeting held on Thursday, July 30, 2020. The meeting was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
Chair Melanie Hamblen opens the meeting at 6:01 PM. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provides a brief update on Reopening Phase 3. Bryan Taberner, Director of Planning and Community Development provides a recap of presentation and discussion on the Market Study prepared by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Raul Gonzalez, Senior Planner presented the study the day before at the Town Council meeting.
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to the individual documents referenced.
This meeting segment runs just about 90 minutes, so let’s listen to the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting of July 30.
Audio file: https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-322-edc-mapc-market-study-7-30-20
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Town Council agenda
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-july-29.html
Market Study Report
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-franklin-market-study
Market Study presentation
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/mapc_franklin_market_analysis_102219.pdf
My notes from the Town Council meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/town-council-recap-reluctantly-approves.html
Audio segment from the Town Council meeting on MAPC Market Study
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/fm-319-town-council-mapc-market-study.html
My notes from the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/economic-development-subcommittee-recap.html
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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?
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 or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
This session shares a key segment of the Franklin, MA Economic Development Subcommittee meeting held on Thursday, July 30, 2020. The meeting was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
Chair Melanie Hamblen opens the meeting at 6:01 PM. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provides a brief update on Reopening Phase 3. Bryan Taberner, Director of Planning and Community Development provides a recap of presentation and discussion on the Market Study prepared by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Raul Gonzalez, Senior Planner presented the study the day before at the Town Council meeting.
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to the individual documents referenced.
This meeting segment runs just about 90 minutes, so let’s listen to the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting of July 30.
Audio file: https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-322-edc-mapc-market-study-7-30-20
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Town Council agenda
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-july-29.html
Market Study Report
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-franklin-market-study
Market Study presentation
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/mapc_franklin_market_analysis_102219.pdf
My notes from the Town Council meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/town-council-recap-reluctantly-approves.html
Audio segment from the Town Council meeting on MAPC Market Study
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/fm-319-town-council-mapc-market-study.html
My notes from the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/economic-development-subcommittee-recap.html
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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
- If you don't like something here, please let me know
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 or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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THE BLACK BOX - Outdoor Concert Setting (YouTube)
"Drone footage of THE BLACK BOX outdoor concert series courtesy of John Fitzgerald at Peek Aerials.
THE BLACK BOX's Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Dean Bank."
Video link = https://youtu.be/VMFanDJy76w
Two updates on the climate "Roadmap bill"
350 Mass' email newsletter has this update to summarize legislative action on the Roadmap bill.
"Friends,
On Friday night at 9 PM the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed The 2050 Roadmap bill. Introduced by Rep Meschino, this bill updates the Global Warming Solutions Act and commits the state to create a roadmap to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
This bill is the House’s response to the Senate Climate package passed in January of 2020. Both houses passing overarching climate policy demonstrates the power of grassroots organizing and coalition building.
In this legislative session that began January 2019, 350 Mass and our partners in the Mass Power Forward coalition and beyond have been advocating for a commitment to 100% renewable energy, environmental justice, and equitable investment in green infrastructure.
Bills with strong provisions, explicit 100% renewable goals, and a shorter time-line among other desirable provisions were not allowed to pass through committees. However, the Roadmap bill, with a focus on planning, was allowed to come to the floor. When it did, 350 Mass and our allies pushed for improving amendments, several of which passed.
For all its shortcomings, the Roadmap Bill does provide a foundation for future efforts. And it is a step forward for a Legislature that has not passed significant climate protection laws for years— we can thank our representatives who have tirelessly championed our bills, and we must continue to push for policies that go further."Continue reading the newsletter online
https://us4.campaign-archive.com/?e=[UNIQID]&u=bdf4df04ee1ca59ba335a7699&id=6731641fd7
Subscribe to get your own copy of the newsletter here https://350mass.betterfutureproject.org/get_involved
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Commonwealth Magazine also summarizes what is in the Roadmap bill:
"ON WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN the last day of the 2019-2020 legislative session, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a Roadmap Bill, helping to lay the foundation for a slightly more ambitious – and much better planned – decarbonization of the economy. Crucially, the final bill also included an amendment around environmental justice, which would codify into law protections for low-income communities and communities of color which face disproportionate burdens of pollution due to decades of environmental racism and the systematic undervaluing of black, indigenous, immigrant, and poor lives.
Both the roadmap bill in general and the environmental justice component specifically deserve our praise and gratitude, particularly when the House could have used the guise of the pandemic to swear off climate action. Following the Senate’s “Next Generation” climate bill passed earlier this year, it is clear that both House and Senate leadership have over the course of this session tried to answer the question of how to respond to climate change with an authentic, thoughtful response."Continue reading the article online
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/lessons-learned-from-the-push-for-climate-action/?
Senate President Spilka, State and Local Leaders Announce COVID-19 testing in South Framingham
On Monday, August 3, 2020, Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland) joined state and local leaders to announce the creation of a free COVID-19 testing site in South Framingham, an area that has experienced rising coronavirus case rates in recent weeks. The site, part of the state-wide Stop the Spread network, is designed to expand testing coverage to communities of color and immigrant populations who are currently at high risk of infection.
"Framingham is a large, diverse city that is as vulnerable to a rise in cases of COVID-19 as any other area of the state, and I felt very strongly that its residents have access to testing," stated Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). "I'd like to thank the Administration, Mayor Spicer and Fallon Ambulance Service for working together to make this testing site a reality."
"I am grateful to DPH, Dr. Wong, and all those who worked to make this testing site happen," said Representative Maria D. Robinson (D-Framingham). "With Framingham as the heart of Metrowest and home to many essential workers, it is absolutely necessary that our residents can get tested here in the city."
"I am grateful to everyone who worked together to make this possible," said Representative Jack P. Lewis (D-Framingham). "Special thank you to Senate President Karen Spilka and Dr. Sam Wong for their steadfast advocacy."
"Testing with quick reporting of results and contact tracing is essential to keep the coronavirus under control in our communities," said Representative Carmine L. Gentile (D-Sudbury). "This free testing site will help us prevent another surge in Framingham and MetroWest and I am very thankful to see its opening!"
Greater support for the Framingham area was necessary to address a rise in cases and a lack of testing access for residents who work as frontline workers. Located at Joseph P. Keefe Technical High School, the site will be open from 2:00 to 6:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, beginning August 5 and running until August 14. The site will be drive-through, with parking available, and no appointments necessary. To expand access to testing more broadly, including to low-income and essential workers who are on the frontlines of the pandemic, testing will be open to all and free of charge. The site will also feature interpretation services.
"The "Stop the Spread" initiative is a data-driven effort to reduce the prevalence of COVID-19 in communities that are above the state average in total cases and positive test rate and have experienced a decline in testing levels since April," said COVID-19 Command Center Director and Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders. "We monitor trends in each city and town and Framingham's 14-day average positive test rate has increased over the last two weeks. We appreciate the City of Framingham's collaboration to get this testing site launched quickly for the benefit of its residents."
"From the Governor's office to Senate President Spilka to Framingham's Legislative delegation, this has been a team effort. I appreciate the leadership and support in making free COVID-19 testing a possibility in Framingham," said City of Framingham Mayor Yvonne M. Spicer. "The City has begun to see a slight uptick in our cases, and the new free testing will remove barriers and encourage more residents to be tested."
"This free COVID-19 testing comes at a good time," said Dr. Samuel Wong, director of the Framingham Public Health Department. "As Mayor Spicer mentioned, Framingham's cases have begun to increase slightly, and by having free testing, open to all without an appointment, people can take action and further protect others."
"Fallon Ambulance is proud to partner with the Commonwealth of MA and the City of Framingham in the Stop the Spread campaign," said Patrick "Sean" Tyler, president and CEO of Fallon Ambulance Service. "Providing easy access to molecular, RT-PCR COVID19 tests is a key strategy to stopping the spread. We are proud to support the community and do our part in stopping the spread."
This action is the latest in a series of state-wide initiatives to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The site represents one more step taken by civic and medical leaders in the Commonwealth to serve the needs of all residents through the duration of this public health crisis.
For more information on the specifics of the testing site, please call 508-532-5470.
New York Times: "Mask slackers of 1918"
From the New York Times, an article of interest for Franklin:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/03/us/mask-protests-1918.html
"As the influenza pandemic swept across the United States in 1918 and 1919, masks took a role in political and cultural wars.
The masks were called muzzles, germ shields and dirt traps. They gave people a “pig-like snout.” Some people snipped holes in their masks to smoke cigars.
Others fastened them to dogs in mockery. Bandits used them to rob banks.
More than a century ago, as the 1918 influenza pandemic raged in the United States, masks of gauze and cheesecloth became the facial front lines in the battle against the virus. But as they have now, the masks also stoked political division. Then, as now, medical authorities urged the wearing of masks to help slow the spread of disease. And then, as now, some people resisted.
In 1918 and 1919, as bars, saloons, restaurants, theaters and schools were closed, masks became a scapegoat, a symbol of government overreach, inspiring protests, petitions and defiant bare-face gatherings. All the while, thousands of Americans were dying in a deadly pandemic.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/03/us/mask-protests-1918.html
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“But if we can survive in this, we’ll do all right”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"Franklin resident opens the vegan-focused Nirvana Tea House & Café in Millis"
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200803/franklin-resident-opens-vegan-focused-nirvana-tea-house-amp-cafxe9-in-millis?rssfeed=true
"Franklin resident opens the vegan-focused Nirvana Tea House & Café in Millis"
"Thirteen thousand feet up in the Himalayas, Franklin resident Ed Williamson, his hiking guide, a horseman and a cook set up and broke down tents across the mountain for 10 days last year. They never had to worry about finding a stranger living in a tent on that mountain in Bhutan who wasn't willing to invite them in for a cup of tea.
That welcome over a cup of tea, remind Williamson of his childhood.
“The tea was just a way to talk,” said Williamson, who grew up in Cork, Ireland, with a mother who lit a burner for the teapot whenever company was invited over.
“Anyone that came to visit – the teapot went on," he said. "I grew up drinking tea; coffee was not something we drank. That whole (experience drinking tea with strangers in the Himalayas) reminded me of home.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200803/franklin-resident-opens-vegan-focused-nirvana-tea-house-amp-cafxe9-in-millis?rssfeed=true
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"qualified immunity isn’t just invoked in excessive force cases and not just against police"
WBUR has a real good article on the details of qualified immunity and how it has worked here in MA. I learned a few things in this article. One: that the law currently isn't a specific law in the 'books'; it is the result of judicial doctrine developed over time by individual court cases.
https://www.wbur.org/news/2020/08/03/qualified-immunity-police-massachusetts-overview
"When officers use excessive force and someone sues, police are not always held accountable in a civil lawsuit. That can be, in part, because of a controversial defense known as qualified immunity.
Lawmakers at the State House this week are weighing a massive compromise police reform bill that could change that legal avenue, making it slightly easier for people to successfully sue police officers and other public officials who violate people’s constitutional and civil rights.
Qualified immunity isn’t a law on the books passed by elected officials. It’s a judicial doctrine developed over decades, through court decision after court decision.
Essentially, qualified immunity says a government official can only be held liable for unconstitutional actions if it’s “clearly established” in existing case law that the conduct was unlawful. Plaintiffs need to point to another, similar case already decided by a court that the action in question was illegal in order for the lawsuit to go forward."Continue reading the article online
https://www.wbur.org/news/2020/08/03/qualified-immunity-police-massachusetts-overview
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| WBUR has a real good article on the details of qualified immunity |
Video shows how scammers tell you to pay
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https://youtu.be/PbiXbIHsTqU
Monday, August 3, 2020
Economic Development Subcommittee Recap - 7/30/20
As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session.
The Twitter hashtag can be found online #edc0730
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23edc0730&src=typeahead_click
Note: while I did not include it in the Twitter stream, I did comment on the plans for re-introducing the community calendar as the re-opening continues to make progress. There had been a community calendar of events but with all public events canceled, it was suspended. (The Cultural District page still shows a calendar with out dated events.)
The working agreement with the Cultural District is to produce three calendars. The Town of Franklin maintains their meeting and events calendar. We won't touch that but provide links to it from the Cultural District page and Franklin Matters.
The Cultural District page will display the cultural events from FSPA, Circle of Friends, Dean College, etc. They will also provide a link to both the Town meeting calendar and to Franklin Matters' community events.
Franklin Matters will display the community events and provide links to both the Town page and to the Cultural District page.
In this way, each view of the calendar (Town meetings, cultural events, community events) will be simplified and relatively uncluttered. If we did try to have one calendar with all three sets of events combined it would be unworkable with current calendar tools.
Stay tuned for further developments on the calendar discussion. For reference, the Town calendar can be found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The Cultural District calendar can be found https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar
The Franklin Matters calendar is currently 'unpublished' and will be shared when this new process has enough events to make it newsworthy. A pre-coronavirus sample of the weekly outlook can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/03/upcoming-events-in-franklin-ma-fri-mar.html
The Twitter hashtag can be found online #edc0730
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23edc0730&src=typeahead_click
- Real time reporting underway for the Economic development subcommittee meeting, #edc0730
- Town administrator Jamie Hellen provides a recap of opening status mostly repeat of comments at the Town Council meeting; now on the market study and how to begin to work the doc and actions/recommendations #edc0730
- Way finding signs mentioned as something to be developed; listening sessions to be scheduled for area/retail specific business groups to help gather items for the pandemic recovery period, what can the town do? #edc0730
- Open, flowing discussion, ideas back and forth. The recording should be available soon to let you hear and get the mind grey matter generating more ideas. #edc0730 next meeting Aug 20, ideas welcome before then to the subcommittee members or Bryan Taberner
- Prior to next meeting, review the doc (or again) for ideas to discuss Aug 20 https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/8a._final_town_of_franklin_market_study_1.pdf
- #edc0730 this closes out the reporting tonight, catch you next time!
Note: while I did not include it in the Twitter stream, I did comment on the plans for re-introducing the community calendar as the re-opening continues to make progress. There had been a community calendar of events but with all public events canceled, it was suspended. (The Cultural District page still shows a calendar with out dated events.)
The working agreement with the Cultural District is to produce three calendars. The Town of Franklin maintains their meeting and events calendar. We won't touch that but provide links to it from the Cultural District page and Franklin Matters.
The Cultural District page will display the cultural events from FSPA, Circle of Friends, Dean College, etc. They will also provide a link to both the Town meeting calendar and to Franklin Matters' community events.
Franklin Matters will display the community events and provide links to both the Town page and to the Cultural District page.
In this way, each view of the calendar (Town meetings, cultural events, community events) will be simplified and relatively uncluttered. If we did try to have one calendar with all three sets of events combined it would be unworkable with current calendar tools.
Stay tuned for further developments on the calendar discussion. For reference, the Town calendar can be found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The Cultural District calendar can be found https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar
The Franklin Matters calendar is currently 'unpublished' and will be shared when this new process has enough events to make it newsworthy. A pre-coronavirus sample of the weekly outlook can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/03/upcoming-events-in-franklin-ma-fri-mar.html
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FM #321 FPS Superintendent Sara Ahern on Reopening Status - 7/31/20 (audio)
FM #321 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 321 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Superintendent Sara Ahern regarding the school fall re-opening status. Our conversation was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
Sara provides an overview on the task force and process to work on the preliminary plan. The preliminary plan is due to be submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) by close of business on Friday, July 31. (It was submitted after we recorded this conversation with the preference to open with 'remote learning' in September).
The show notes contain links to the School Committee meeting agenda and reference documents as well as the audio from the meeting covering the preliminary plan and discussion.
Our conversation runs about 11 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Sara on the preliminary plan and process.
Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H6nSl5dK
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School Committee agenda
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda_26.html
School Committee meeting packet
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/july-28-2020-school-committee-meeting-packet
Franklin Public Schools - Re-opening page
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/franklin-public-schools-re-opening-plan.html
Re-opening Plan presentation doc
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/reopening_school_presentation_for_sc_7_28_2020_updated_with_new_info.pdf
My real time reporting via Twitter summarized
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/school-committee-recap-re-opening-fully.html
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
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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.
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This session shares my conversation with Superintendent Sara Ahern regarding the school fall re-opening status. Our conversation was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
Sara provides an overview on the task force and process to work on the preliminary plan. The preliminary plan is due to be submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) by close of business on Friday, July 31. (It was submitted after we recorded this conversation with the preference to open with 'remote learning' in September).
The show notes contain links to the School Committee meeting agenda and reference documents as well as the audio from the meeting covering the preliminary plan and discussion.
Our conversation runs about 11 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Sara on the preliminary plan and process.
Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H6nSl5dK
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School Committee agenda
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda_26.html
School Committee meeting packet
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/july-28-2020-school-committee-meeting-packet
Franklin Public Schools - Re-opening page
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/franklin-public-schools-re-opening-plan.html
Re-opening Plan presentation doc
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/reopening_school_presentation_for_sc_7_28_2020_updated_with_new_info.pdf
My real time reporting via Twitter summarized
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/school-committee-recap-re-opening-fully.html
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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
- If you don't like something here, 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 or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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