FM #464 - Franklin Matters Q&A - 02/11/21 (audio)

FM #464 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 464 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Matters Q&A session held by the Senior Center held Thursday, Feb 11, 2021. The session was conducted virtually via Zoom conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I do use a brief presentation deck to open the session. A couple of recent photos and screen captures of the webpages and the “watch list” are among the key items to share and open the discussion. After that, we are there to answer your questions. 

Among the topics we discussed in this session;  “Hearts of Kindness” on the Town Common, vaccine availability, the recent School Committee decision to close Davis Thayer, the next step is long range ‘master plan’ for the school district, the pool testing pilot to begin shortly, etc.

The recording runs just about 57 minutes so let’s listen in

Audio file =  https://player.captivate.fm/episode/19dd1e04-da94-4021-b5d6-862d49dbb3b1

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Presentation deck
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13tjDGablKSoSA4FaI3Qn7eINwWx2CLvL93rTuN-vYbc/edit?usp=sharing

Franklin Senior Center newsletter
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/connection-newsletter 

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FM #464  - Franklin Matters Q&A - 02/11/21 (audio)

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Virtual Concert features "The Accidentals" - Fri, Feb 19

The Accidentals Friday at 8:00PM

The Accidentals virtual concert this Friday View this email in your browser The Accidentals February 19 - 8 PM - Suggested donation $20 We are co-hosting this virtual event with the Me&Thee Coffeehouse in Marblehead. The Accidentals will make their Me&Thee debut on its virtual stage on Friday, February 19 at 8:00 pm. This Michigan based group features an eclectic mix of indie folk, pop, bluegrass, rock, and classical music. Their music has garnered recognition from fans and music critics alike. The Accidentals engage their audiences with their music and authentic stage presence. The me&thee is co-presenting this show with the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse in Franklin, MA and their portion of the proceeds will go to the Franklin Food Pantry. This virtual show will take place on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN23lfKBL5g&feature=youtu.be) or on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/meandtheecoffeehouse Texas Lifestyle Magazine chose The Accidentals as the "band to see" at Austin City Limits, SXSW, calling them "defiant, young – powerful, and undaunted." Female-fronted, multi-instrumentalist power trio, The Accidentals, (Sav Buist, Katie Larson, and Michael Dause) kicked off 2018 with the release of their debut album, Odyssey, with Sony Masterworks. They followed the album release with two-hundred days of touring nationally including seventeen festivals In 2019 they released a self-titled LIVE album. https://www.theaccidentalsmusic.com/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN23lfKBL5g&feature=youtu.be

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Franklin Downtown Partnership Requests Your Support Of Franklin Businesses

During these challenging times for small businesses, the Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) reminds you to visit its website and social media to find out what’s going on with local businesses and find ways to support them. Please like, follow and share our social media posts! If you’re looking for contact info for a specific local business, visit our website’s member directory, located on the home page, with links to all our members.

• Website: www.franklindowntownpartnership.org
• Facebook: franklindowntownpartnership.org
• Instagram: franklindowntownpartnership
• Twitter: @FranklinDowntwn

As always, we encourage you to support our small businesses which are the lifeblood of our community. Not only do they provide essential goods and services, small businesses also support our community organizations and projects through donations of goods and sponsorships. Please remember Keep It Local - Support Franklin Businesses!

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of more than 300 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area.

 

Franklin Downtown Partnership Requests Your Support Of Franklin Businesses

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting, Thursday, February 18, 7:00 PM

Hello to our members and supporters. The Greater Franklin Node of 350 Massachusetts will meet this week, Thursday, February 18 , at 7:00 PM.  Here are the the Zoom details, and a preview of the meeting.

 

Join Zoom Meeting. 

https://zoom.us/j/544734092?pwd=N3hwYzZBazRYZG9ycHRsbmliVkMxZz09

Meeting ID: 544 734 092

Password: 350ma

Audio by phone: +1 646 876 9923  

 

There's no need to RSVP, and we'll send a reminder on Thursday.

 

Meeting Agenda

The principal topics at this meeting will be: 

• State legislative action on climate: In January the state Senate and House of Representatives passed the Next Generation Roadmap Climate Bill, only to see it vetoed by Governor Baker. The legislature proceeded to vote again and pass the same bill. The Governor sent it back with amendments. Read about it and take action here. 
   
  • In a related development, the coalition Mass Power Forward has scheduled a Lobby Day (via Zoom) for March 4th. For the new legislative session, Mass Power Forward will be advocating for 3 main groups of bills: the Environmental Justice Table's priorities; the MA Renews Alliance work to rapidly retrofit homes to be affordable, efficient, electric and climate healing; and continuing our work from last session to get Massachusetts to 100% renewable energy. Information and registration here.

• 350 Mass 2021-22 Campaign: Our priorities will include promoting energy-efficient housing and transportation. We will discuss these projects and roles for our Node within this region of the state.

As always, we'll touch on other developments in climate and energy news, and we'll identify ways that we can contribute as a Node and individually. 

 

Thanks for your participation and support.

 

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel

Ralph Halpern

 

Ralph Halpern

ralph.halpern@comcast.net

781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017 (c)

FHS girls hockey come back to win in 3rd period over Mansfield/OA

Via Hockomock Sports we can share the results of the FHS girls hockey game on Tuesday  

Girls Hockey = Mansfield/Oliver Ames, 2 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 
– Trailing 1-0 after two periods, Franklin rallied with three goals in the third to pick up the victory and finish the season with a five-game win streak. Lindsay Atkinson, Amanda Lewandowski, and Libby Carter had the goals for the Panthers.

For the other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-16-21/

FHS girls hockey come back to win in 3rd period over Mansfield/OA

Massachusetts HS Football Coverage: MIAA 2021 Preseason Top 50 Teams

Massachusetts HS Football Coverage (@massfball) tweeted on Tue, Feb 16, 2021:

MIAA 2021 Preseason Top 50 Teams

Teams 50-26

Rankings will be updated throughout the Fall II season. https://t.co/cTMnR9C7A6

https://twitter.com/massfball/status/1361823069661237248

Massachusetts HS Football Coverage: MIAA 2021 Preseason Top 50 Teams

   

ArtWalk in Planning Stages, if businesses are interested please respond by Feb 19

Dear Franklin Cultural District Partners,

The mission of the Franklin Cultural District is to foster and encourage culture and the arts in our community.

To support this mission the Franklin Cultural District Committee (FCDC)  and the Franklin Art Association (FAA)  are working collaboratively to plan an ArtWalk event through the Franklin Cultural District. These groups are excited to feature several local Franklin artists and to support our local businesses.

The hope is that by offering this visual art display we will encourage more foot traffic through the Franklin Cultural District and the downtown area.

At this point in time the project is in the planning stages. We will have more details to share when we hear about the plan of our Cultural District Partners.

Currently the FCDC and the FAA are looking for:

• Merchants/business owners who would be willing to have artwork displayed in their storefronts. The FCDC and the FAA will connect merchants with the artists
• Although most of the artwork will be hung in the storefront windows, individual businesses could also have artwork inside their establishments if agreed upon with an artist
• The artwork would be displayed by June 11th and would remain in store windows for the remainder of June and if possible during July as well
• Any materials needed to have the artwork displayed will be taken care of by the FCDC

If you would be interested in participating in this event, please contact Nancy Schoen at nschoenfranklinculture@gmail.com  by Friday, February 19, 2021.

We hope that many of you will be willing to participate!

Regards,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee and The Franklin Art Association

ArtWalk in Planning Stages, if businesses are interested please respond by Feb 19