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FM #438 SchComm Davis Thayer FA Mtg - 01/14/21 (audio)
FM #438 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 438 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee Davis Thayer Facility Analysis meeting held on Thursday, Jan 14, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee and Central Office personnel were in the Municipal Building, the remainder of the Committee was remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes.
Let’s listen to this segment of the Davis Thayer Facility Analysis meeting of Jan 14, 2021
Audio file = https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-438-schcomm-davis-thayer-fa-mtg-01-14-21
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Agenda doc
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/01/davis-thayer-facilities-analysis.html
My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/01/school-committee-davisthayer-facility.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.
How can you help?
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Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
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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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FM #437 SchComm Budget SubComm Mtg - 01/14/21 (audio)
FM #437 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 437 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee Budget Subcommittee
meeting held on Thursday, Jan 14, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee and Central Office personnel were in the Municipal Building, the remainder of the Committee was remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes.
Let’s listen to this segment of the Budget Subcommittee meeting of Jan 14, 2021
Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H6bbvfFS
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Agenda doc
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/01/school-committee-budget-sub-committee.html
My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/01/school-committee-budget-subcommmittee.html
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).
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!
------------------
You
can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or
your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
FM #437 SchComm Budget SubComm Mtg - 01/14/21 (audio)
Franklin TV: Building Back Better Than Ever!
Looking back, looking
ahead – things are looking up.
by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 01/17/2021
A year ago at this time we began worrying about this new virus cum pandemic. Eleven months ago we shut down. Our studios remain closed. They will likely remain closed well into Spring – perhaps longer. Our TV and radio studios are dark. Painful, but necessary.
Along the way we have had to pivot – shift gears – call it what you will, but this new normal that is still defining itself has forced us to revisit everything that we do. Our technical facilities and operations had to be reworked from the ground up – quickly.
First up – Get the radio station reworked to enable remote operations from homes. Franklin Public Radio relies on volunteers to create our weekly programming heard on wfpr.fm. Since last year our volunteers have risen from 17 to 30, almost double. Their programming has expanded from four days to span the entire week.
Town Chambers required a significant facility redesign to incorporate live remote interaction between residents and meeting officials via Zoom. This was done with permanence in mind, providing greatly valued, very convenient access for all. There are more planned improvements pending through Spring. We have also upgraded our website, adding live streaming in HD for all three of our channels as well as video-on-demand service for our programs and government meetings.
More recently, we have also added live high school sports coverage for parents who can’t attend our Panther games. We are continuing to refine and expand this effort. We are working with neighboring towns to carry the ‘away’ games as well. Like our radio and government efforts, this also is a permanent change for the better.
Change happens. Each and every day we make choices – to have that change affect us as it will, or to drive that change toward a direction of our choosing; converting the daunting challenges of unexpected change into newfound opportunities for growth. Given all that has happened to us in 2020 – and all that we have made happen - and all that we will continue to make happen in 2021 – I am enthused – and grateful. IMHO, 2021 and beyond will be nothing short of amazing – for all of us.
And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.
And, thank you for watching.
Get this week's program guide for Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online
http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf or for archive purposes https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CoeD9xGfhClRjtc8yyZicUOCb3zO5yB1/view?usp=sharing
Franklin TV: Building Back Better Than Ever!
Franklin Historical Museum: Visit a Federal Period Parlor in Franklin
We invite you to visit the Franklin Historical Museum Sunday afternoons from 1 PM-4 PM. Although our hours are limited, there is still a lot to see. An exciting, permanent exhibit has recently been installed that is well worth the visit.
Jim Johnston has installed a Federal Parlor in honor of his mother Clara F. Johnston. The beautifully appointed room brings you back in time to the way a Franklin home may have been decorated during the Federal period, late 1700s early 1800s.
A new exhibit will open in February that pays tribute to prominent women in Franklin history. Such names as Lydia Ray Pierce, Annie Ray Thayer, Alice Wiggin, Palma DeBaggis Johnson, Loraine Metcalf and Stella Kehayas Jeon are just some of the women who will be featured.
While there please check out our newly revamped and fully stocked Gift Shop. In addition to our popular ornaments, the gift shop offers, Franklin mugs, candles, pillows and many more Franklin themed items. Proceeds from Gift Shop support the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum.
During these sensitive times, the Museum complies with Covid regulations. Building occupancy is limited, face masks are required, and names are taken for contact tracing. The museum is wheelchair accessible and admission is always free.
Franklin Historical Museum: Visit a Federal Period Parlor in Franklin
FHS boys and girls basketball, girls hockey, and gymnastic teams all post wins on Sunday
From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS sports results:
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 70 @ King Philip, 53 – Final
– Franklin scored 25 points in the third quarter to turn a halftime deficit into a comfortable lead and win over King Philip. The Warriors had five players score in the second quarter, taking a 28-27 lead at the break. Senior Andrew Byfield scored eight of his 18 points in the third while Declan Walmsley, who hit four three-pointers in the second to keep the Panthers in it, scored 14 of his career-high 29 points in the second half. Danny Clancy added 14 points for the Warriors while Charlie Grant chipped in with 10 points.
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Boston Latin, 2 – Final
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Boston Latin, 2 – Final
"5-2 Win over Boston Latin
Goals by Carter (2), Stoller, Greco, and Brown. Congrats to Avery on her first varsity goal!! 3 stars of the game are Avery, Katelyn, and Madi"
Gymnastics = Franklin, 140.9 @ Sharon, 117.05 – Final
– Franklin had a strong showing on Sunday evening, knocking off Sharon by the score of 140.9-117.05. Emma White had the top score in the All Around for the Panthers with a 38.25 while Caroline Woelfel finished with a 34.05.
Top 4 Scores (Franklin only): Vault: Emma White (F) – 9.5 | Lizzie Brown (F) – 8.8 | Emma Nelson (F) – 8.4 | Caroline Woelfel (F) – 8.3 || Bars: E. White (F) – 9.55 | C. Woelfel (F) – 8.3 | Elizabeth Schirduan (F) – 8.75 | E. Nelson (F) 8.15 || Beam: E. White (F) – 9.6 | E. Schirduan (F) – 9.15 | C. Woelfel (F) – 8.65 | Olivia Reagan (F) – 8.25 || Floor: E. White (F) – 9.6 | C. Woelfel (F) – 8.8 | Ashley Hammann (F) – 8.6 | Katherine Kurtz (F) – 8.5
Top 4 Scores (Franklin only): Vault: Emma White (F) – 9.5 | Lizzie Brown (F) – 8.8 | Emma Nelson (F) – 8.4 | Caroline Woelfel (F) – 8.3 || Bars: E. White (F) – 9.55 | C. Woelfel (F) – 8.3 | Elizabeth Schirduan (F) – 8.75 | E. Nelson (F) 8.15 || Beam: E. White (F) – 9.6 | E. Schirduan (F) – 9.15 | C. Woelfel (F) – 8.65 | Olivia Reagan (F) – 8.25 || Floor: E. White (F) – 9.6 | C. Woelfel (F) – 8.8 | Ashley Hammann (F) – 8.6 | Katherine Kurtz (F) – 8.5
Girls Basketball = Franklin, 62 @ King Philip, 48 – Final
"After playing at King Philip’s pace for the opening eight minutes and heading into the first break down by a point, Franklin coach John Leighton implored his team to slow things down, move the ball around, and look for good shots not just the first shot.Continue reading the game recap from Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com
Over the next two quarters, the Panthers did just that, scoring 40 points in the second and third quarters combined and turning that deficit into an 18-point lead. Franklin would lead by as many as 25 points in the fourth and earned a sweep of the Warriors with a 62-48 victory.
“Something you never want is a slow start and that’s exactly what we had,” said Leighton. “We had way too many turnovers, we went too fast, but what I was impressed by is that by the end of the quarter they had bought into the idea of slowing it down, seeing the next step, and when you start getting defensive stops they can’t press as much.”
For a Photo Gallery from this game: https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2020-2021/Winter-2020-2021/King-Philip-Franklin-Girls-Basketball-1-17-21/
For other results around the Hockomock League
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| Franklin point guard Erin Quaile dished out eight assists to lead the Panthers to a win at King Philip. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
Project BOE -Informational Meeting - Jan 24, 2021
Project BOE is a new initiative in the MetroWest area with the aim of supporting historically underrepresented progressive individuals interested in getting involved in local government or running for local office.
- INFORMATIONAL MEETING: SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 @ 3:00 PM
Follow the Facebook event for the connection info
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| Project BOE -Informational Meeting - Jan 24, 2021 |
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