Saturday, March 13, 2021

Toronto's urban center "grappling with a housing shortage and affordability crisis"

Before I retired I had the opportunity to visit Toronto a few times. As Canada largest city, they have rejected a technology based development to take a more human approach. As Franklin continues the discussion on development and affordable housing, their work may provide some ideas we can use.
"Canada’s largest city is moving towards a new vision of the future, in which affordability, sustainability and environmentally friendly design are prioritized over the trappings of new and often untested technologies.

In announcing its new vision this week for Quayside, Toronto has backed away from many of the previous plan’s most futuristic promises, a move experts say reflects growing skepticism over technology’s role in urban planning decisions."
What is the new vision?
"Waterfront Toronto today launched an international competition to secure a development partner for the Quayside lands. The first step in this effort is to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify potential development proponents with the proven experience, design portfolio, financial resources, and shared vision necessary to bring Quayside to reality.  

“The people of Toronto have told us that they want to see a bold vision realized on the waterfront that reflects the confident, welcoming, and imaginative civic spirit of our city,” said Stephen Diamond, Chair of the Board for Waterfront Toronto. 

“We are looking for leaders in the development field that will share our ambition to create a place that fuses Quayside to the water, and provides more beauty, utility, and originality than previously imagined. We want Quayside to be timeless, adaptive, and to propel us into our rightful place among the great waterfronts of the world,” Diamond concluded. 

Quayside will usher in a new chapter in Toronto development. It will remind people of everything they want from living in the city and demonstrate what is possible when vision, passion, and design excellence are brought together. " 
Continue reading about the development planning for Quayside:

Opening quote from The Guardian gets into more of the background on the rejected development approach: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/12/toronto-canada-quayside-urban-centre


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Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - March 12, 2021

Hello Everyone!


Don't forget to change your clocks!


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 


Thursday March, 18th at 11:30am - Diabetes are you at risk? A wellness education series being offered by Enclave.  Email Emily.Chiarelli@enclaveoffranklin.com or call 508-520-1150 to register to attend via zoom. 


Friday March 19th at 2pm - Healthy Green Cooking - March is not only the month to celebrate all  things Irish, but also National Nutrition Month. Chef Edmond prepares a healthy green recipe,  with COMPLIMENTARY SAMPLING WITH SAFE  CURB-SIDE PICK-UP.  Registration is required. Email Emily.Chiarelli@Enclaveoffranklin.com for the link to attend this zoom event. 



We have a very special friend celebrating his 90th birthday on March 20th.  We would like to make his day wonderful by filling his mailbox with birthday cards.  If you would like to spread some kindness please send him a card at:

Sheldon Cohen

The Village at Hawthorne Crossing L-139

25 Cobb St.

Mansfield, MA 02048



Tips

Power March with Paul Eugene 20 minutes to get your heart pumping

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfYxuQ9tNYc 


10 minute guided meditation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evgx9yX2Vw8 


Balance exercises to help prevent falls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN19rsYI280 


Music

3 Hours of Irish music - Celtic and traditional folk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJCxTgrbB6c 


The history and origin of the Bagpipes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V15F7iSOmMQ 


Amazing Grace on the Bagpipes

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



Just for Fun

Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day - National Geographic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfrwReAi-3k 


Elladj Balde' Canadian figure Skating Nationals 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCFrsk7W4fY 


Humor

Abbott and Costello 7 into 28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS2aEfbEi7s 


A tribute to Tim Conway - His funniest clips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1IqWup_EeI 



Kindness Matters

We are the World / Heal the World - Voice's of Hope Children's Choir

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tRLowGHh4c 


Kindness speech given by a 10 year old girl

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtCxjMdE5dM 


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

*Monday at 1pm Tele-Bingo - call the senior center to sign up

*Tuesday at 5pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.  adoggett@franklinma.gov 

*Tuesday at 1pm - Low Vision Group- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov 

*Wednesday at 2pm - Tom Dooley - Mr. Dooley, a fictional Chicago barkeep who "lived" from 1893 to 1926 thanks to the talented pen of journalist Finely Peter Dunne, will be the subject of a presentation by one of his many admirers, local Franklin historian Alan Earls. Alan will attempt to recount the high points of Dooley's often hilarious existence and perhaps even bits of his fantastic Irish brogue! … email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the zoom link to attend.

*Wed. at 4pm - Caregivers Support Group email elaine.owens@verizon.net 

*Thursday at 8:30am - Senior Coffee Hour - Call the senior center to sign up

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

*Thursday at 1:30pm - Franklin Matters Q & A with Steve Sherlock.  Email 

adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend.

*Friday at 2pm - Healthy Green Cooking - See description above for more info. 

*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/1IVG0qIFJQgNm61xPL-IWwHIv2S6OqCos/view?usp=sharing


Love, virtual hugs and good health to you all!  Spring is coming and warm weather and outdoor gatherings are coming.

Ariel


Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think might enjoy it.  If you want me to add someone to the email blast list just send me a message with their email in it or subscribe on the town website. . 


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


MEMORY CAFE!

For those of you who attend our Memory Cafe events I invite you to learn more about attending a VIRTUAL Memory Cafe through Zoom!  There are many options to choose from.

https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/cafe-connect/



--
Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator

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


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Scams will follow new COVID-19 rescue plan


Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

by Jennifer Leach, Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC

The pandemic is still taking a toll on every kind of well-being we have. The new American Rescue Plan, just signed into law, gets the ball rolling to help out on many people's financial well-being. Payments will soon be coming by direct deposit, checks, or a debit card to people eligible for the payment. 

You can learn more about who's eligible, and the timing, at IRS.gov/coronavirus. But let me tell you what will NOT happen, so you can spot and avoid the scammers who are right now crawling out from under their rocks.

Read more >

This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.
 
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Friday, March 12, 2021

Franklin's Event Outlook: Mar 12 - Mar 18, 2021

The storywalk should be up to take in with the better weather (while it lasts). Farmers Market also on Saturday. And the virtual fund raising walk/run/ride for Temple Etz Chaim are highlights for this weekend.
 

Friday, March 12
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run, Ride

Saturday, March 13
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run, Ride
10:00am = Winter Farmers Market

Sunday, March 14
Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run, Ride
Daylight Saving Time starts
1:00pm = Historical Museum (open and free admission)

Tuesday, March 16
9:00am = wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
12:00pm = wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm = wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey

Wednesday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day
10:00am = wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/ Kim
1:00pm = wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
2:00pm = Cooking with SALMON Executive Chef Jason Wallin
7:00pm = wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
7:30pm = Let’s Laugh Today is Free on ZOOM!

Thursday, March 18
8:30am = Town Council Office Hours
10:00am = wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
11:00am = wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
1:00pm = wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
2:00pm = wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
7:00pm = 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node
7:00pm = wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
8:00pm = wfpr.fm: "Talkin' the Blues!" - Jim/Todd

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
 
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FM #485 - School Committee Mtg - 03/09/21 - P1 of 3 (audio)

FM #485 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 485 in the series. 

This session shares part 1 of the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Mar 9, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee members, Central Office personnel, and key guests were in the Council Chambers; the remainder, along with the public, were remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the just almost three hour meeting into three logical segments:
  • *** First *** - covers the opening through the Keller Elementary presentation (approx. 39 minutes)
  • Second - School Budget - first view- Supt Ahern and her staff walk through the budget highlights (approx. 53 mins)
  • Third - from the return to in person learning plan through to the end of the public meeting (approx. 85 minutes)
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes. The meeting packet folder will hold the other documents released for the meeting.

Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting of Mar 9, 2021



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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/ or www.franklin.news/

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"

FM #485 - School Committee Mtg - 03/09/21 - P1 of 3 (audio)
FM #485 - School Committee Mtg - 03/09/21 - P1 of 3 (audio)


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FM #486 - School Committee Mtg - 03/09/21 - P2 of 3 (audio)

FM #486 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 486 in the series. 

This session shares part 2 of the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Mar 9, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee members, Central Office personnel, and key guests were in the Council Chambers; the remainder, along with the public, were remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the just almost three hour meeting into three logical segments:
  • First - covers the opening through the Keller Elementary presentation (approx. 39 minutes)
  • *** Second *** - School Budget - first view- Supt Ahern and her staff walk through the budget highlights (approx. 53 mins)
  • Third - from the return to in person learning plan through to the end of the public meeting (approx. 85 minutes)
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes. The meeting packet folder will hold the other documents released for the meeting.

Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting of Mar 9, 2021

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c3211307-e44f-4469-8d15-4badc5bb6817


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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/ or www.franklin.news/

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"

FM #486 - School Committee Mtg - 03/09/21 - P2 of 3 (audio)
FM #486 - School Committee Mtg - 03/09/21 - P2 of 3 (audio)


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FM #487 - School Committee Mtg - 03/09/21 - P3 of 3 (audio)

FM #487 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 487 in the series. 

This session shares part 3 of the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Mar 9, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee members, Central Office personnel, and key guests were in the Council Chambers; the remainder, along with the public, were remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the just almost three hour meeting into three logical segments:
  • First - covers the opening through the Keller Elementary presentation (approx. 39 minutes)
  • Second - School Budget - first view- Supt Ahern and her staff walk through the budget highlights (approx. 53 mins)
  • *** Third *** - from the return to in person learning plan through to the end of the public meeting (approx. 85 minutes)
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes. The meeting packet folder will hold the other documents released for the meeting.

Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting of Mar 9, 2021


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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/ or www.franklin.news/

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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