Saturday, February 20, 2021

FM #466 - Town Council Meeting - 02/17/21 - P1 of 4 (audio)

FM #466 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 466 in the series. 

This session shares part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Feb 17, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: most members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, at least one member of the Council was remote along with the public via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the full three hour fifty minute meeting into four logical segments:

  • *** First segment *** covers the opening through the Community Preservation Committee appointments and a two minute recess (51 minutes)
  • Second - returns from the recess to cover the Complete Streets presentation/discussion as well as the Town Administrator review and discussion (58 minutes)
  • Third - opens with the Legislation for Action and covers the items through the authorization of the fire trucks (40 minutes) 
  • Fourth - covers the technical adjustments to the three Storm Water Articles I, II, and III with the discussion running off course (again - with confusion around the proposed storm water utility fee - not in these three articles) through to the close of the meeting (approx. 1 hour and 13 mins)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this agenda. 

Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Feb 17, 2021. Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/4e9abe73-7e69-402d-97c8-6930470c0524

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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF) 
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/2-17-21_town_council_agenda_0_0.pdf
Town Council ‘quarterbacking session’ with Chair Tom Mercer
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/02/couldnt-spend-hours-with-town-council.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!

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FM #466 Town Council Meeting - 02/17/21 - P1 of 4 (audio)
FM #466 Town Council Meeting - 02/17/21 - P1 of 4 (audio)


FM #467 - Town Council Meeting - 02/17/21 - P2 of 4 (audio)

FM #467 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 467 in the series. 

This session shares part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Feb 17, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: most members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, at least one member of the Council was remote along with the public via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the full three hour fifty minute meeting into four logical segments:

  • First - covers the opening through the Community Preservation Committee appointments and a two minute recess (51 minutes)
  • *** Second segment *** returns from the recess to cover the Complete Streets presentation/discussion as well as the Town Administrator review and discussion (58 minutes)
  • Third - opens with the Legislation for Action and covers the items through the authorization of the fire trucks (40 minutes) 
  • Fourth - covers the technical adjustments to the three Storm Water Articles I, II, and III with the discussion running off course (again - with confusion around the proposed storm water utility fee - not in these three articles) through to the close of the meeting (approx. 1 hour and 13 mins)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this agenda. 

Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Feb 17, 2021. Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/66056b80-08cb-4098-b742-bcd557d22746


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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF) 
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/2-17-21_town_council_agenda_0_0.pdf
Town Council ‘quarterbacking session’ with Chair Tom Mercer
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/02/couldnt-spend-hours-with-town-council.html 

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

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 #467 - Town Council Meeting - 02/17/21 - P2 of 4 (audio)
FM #467 - Town Council Meeting - 02/17/21 - P2 of 4 (audio)


Franklin's Cultural District Updates and Events - February 2021 Newsletter

Welcome from The Chair ...

In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, communities around the country have endured great loss and isolation. During this isolation we have all worked to find ways to respond to the reality of our constrained lives. Many of us have found new ways to interact, connect and support one another. Though the Covid-19 crisis has significantly impacted the artistic community, the spirit of connection and inspiration through the arts remains stronger than ever.

While we have not been able to attend live performances and concerts, we have been lucky to live in a community in which our arts' establishments have worked hard to continue to provide artistic experiences for us to enjoy. Our community has also worked hard to support our struggling businesses and restaurants with the "Think Franklin First" cards. The Franklin Interfaith Council and the Franklin Food Pantry have collaborated on "Project Envoy" to support both our local restaurants as well as the most vulnerable in our community.

We are now making our way through a very snowy New England winter. Soon we will reach the one-year anniversary of the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although the days are long, we are beginning to see some bright spots on the horizon. We will continue to look to the arts to generate positivity, appreciation and hope for the future. As we move through this stage of the pandemic let's all remember to shop local to support our Franklin cultural venues and businesses.

Regards, 

Nancy Schoen, Chair


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Franklin's Cultural District Updates and Events - February 2021 Newsletter
Franklin's Cultural District Updates and Events - February 2021 Newsletter


Town of Franklin, MA: Senior Center Coffee rescheduled - 2/25/21

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) tweeted on Fri, Feb 19, 2021:
"State Representative Jeff Roy, Town Council Members, & Town Administrator Jamie Hellen will be available to chat, answer ?s, and provide updates on vaccine rollout."
Zoom meeting link =  https://t.co/vMwuaflZCi

Join via phone: -312-626-6799, Meeting ID:  87851447900 press # passcode: 897373 press # https://t.co/0qLzwB4Dr4

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1362777988442583042

Why reschedule? The session scheduled for 2/18/21 used Microsoft Teams (not Zoom) and no one from the 'normal' seniors group joined the session. The lesson - stick with Zoom. 

Town of Franklin, MA: Senior Center Coffee rescheduled - 2/25/21
Town of Franklin, MA: Senior Center Coffee rescheduled - 2/25/21


Town of Franklin, MA: Ben reminds us to #DoYourPartFranklin

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) tweeted on Fri, Feb 19, 2021:

"Happy Friday! As we enter the weekend, we are reminding our community that the safety guidelines are STILL important! We want to continue to see the COVID-19 situation improve for everyone. 
Please continue to support our local businesses while remembering to #DoYourPartFranklin"
https://t.co/C35YYqB0bw

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1362799924459544582

Town of Franklin, MA: Ben reminds us to #DoYourPartFranklin
Town of Franklin, MA: Ben reminds us to #DoYourPartFranklin


Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast Feb 19, 2021


Hello Everyone!


Staying Connected

Link to the Senior Center - https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Link to the Senior Center Calendar https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/day 

Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/ and www.franklin.news 

Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/

Link to Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information 


*With the Governor's announcement of people 65+ now being eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, it was announced that there will no longer be municipal vaccine clinics, except in  20 high risk communities (not Franklin). Franklin will not be hosting any vaccine clinics.  If you need assistance signing up for a vaccine at Gillette, Milford Hospital or another qualifying vaccination site please call the Senior Center for help. 


Tips

Balance Fitness Routine - Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nnOGyWuy3k 


Balance Exercise Routine - part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QBd6ATGNVI 


Gospel Dance Aerobics with Paul Eugene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UnmH0wh020 


Music

10 hours of happy, upbeat music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lkEoAnZSR8 


Unusual and strange musical instruments - the 2nd one is so soothing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8ple6h4zWA 


Persian Santur

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95amB7kUu-k 



Just for Fun

Creative street art from around the world

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsn7uHb5ZiE 


Incredible Saves in sports

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW8J7_l8INY 


Cow Cuddling, yes this is a real thing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKzvW8WyU4A 


Humor

Hysterical Juggler - juggling dangerous things!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuAu8CT3Lwo&feature=emb_logo 


Erma Bombeck - The Mother of all Humorists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rD1wMpn8KY 



Kindness Matters

Strangers form a human chain to save a dog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smGQUH5ldTA 



Upcoming Events email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.

*Monday at 1pm - Tele-Bingo - call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Monday at 2pm - Memory Cafe  enjoy music and friendship email adoggett@franklinma.gov 

*Tuesday at 5pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.

*Tuesday at 1pm - Audio Book Group- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov 

*Tuesday at 11am - Asthma and COPD call the Senior Center to register

*Wed. At 11am - Mindful Movements - email judivperez@gmail.com for the link to attend

*Wed. At 1pm - Writers Group - call the senior center to register

*Wed. At 4 pm - Caregivers Support Group email elaine.owens@verizon.net to attend

*Thursday at 8am - Senior Coffee Hour with Franklin Officials - Zoom Meeting link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87851447900?pwd=MWEyZlN0QS9JcHR2aFU4NGhzZmZWZz09

Meeting ID: 878 5144 7900 Passcode: 897373

*Thursday  at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Thursday at 1pm - Emergency Preparedness - call the senior center to attend

*Thursday at 2pm - Boston Made Learn about the amazing innovations and inventions that 

have made Boston exceptional for more than 400 years. Presented by Alan Earls. Email 

adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend. 

*Friday at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of socialization,

 games and activities.

 

Attached you will find: Donna's Fun Filled Activity Pages!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/178U2qGT5to47tRNyDOWNaRR_xN7FLkym/view?usp=sharing


Love, virtual hugs and good health to you all!  We are still here for you!  Please feel free to email Donna and I with questions, concerns or just to check in!

Ariel & Donna


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REMEMBER:

When searching for information about the Coronavirus, COVID-19 please use caution!  Unfortunately there are many false sites that contain viruses and malware that can threaten your computer.  Many look like real sites.  Your best bet is to go directly to the CDC, WHO or your local government page (links below).   

https://www.cdc.gov/ 

https://www.who.int/

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here



--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll
There is no act of kindness too small

Franklin Food Pantry: new video series to answer Frequently Asked Questions

Franklin Food Pantry (@FranklinFoodPan) tweeted on Fri, Feb 19, 2021:
"It's #FAQFriday. Today we launch a new video series answering questions about #ThePantry. 
Today's question: How has distribution at the Pantry changed during the pandemic?"

View the video:  https://t.co/Z2PGFyhn1q