Sunday, March 21, 2021

FM #497 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 03/18/21 (audio)

FM #497 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 497 in the series. 


This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England,  this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting: 


  • ok, what just happened? 

  • What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?


The show notes include links to the meeting agenda and associated documents.


Our conversation runs about 25 minutes, so let’s listen in to my quarterbacking session with Tom Mercer.


Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/bb4cc8a1-24ed-404d-9ee6-c233fddca435


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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF) 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/03-17-21_town_council_agenda_1.pdf 


My notes from the meeting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/recap-town-council-meeting-mar-17-2021.html 

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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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FM #497 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 03/18/21 (audio)
FM #497 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 03/18/21 (audio)

FHS volleyball force 5 sets in dropping match to KP 3-2

From HockomockSports.com and Twitter we share the FHS sports results: 

Volleyball = Franklin, 2 @ King Philip, 3 – Final 
– After being swept by the Panthers on the road earlier this week, King Philip avenged that loss with a 3-2 (21-25, 25-21, 25-18, 19-25, 15-10) win over Franklin on Saturday afternoon to split the regular season series. After Franklin took the first set, KP bounced back with two straight wins but the Panthers stayed alive with a win in the fourth, forcing a deciding fifth set. Senior Nicole Coughlan had a strong day at the net with 20 kills along with four aces while sophomore Ahunna James added 10 kills in the win. Emma Brooks (30 digs) and Lily Carlow (15 digs) anchored the defense against a strong Panther attack. For Franklin, Ally Bonnet-Eymard had nine kills and Lindsey Tarantola added eight kills while Cailyn Mackintosh dished out 31 assists.  
 
For other results around the Hockomock League
 
 
Franklin junior Cailyn Mackintosh sets the ball in the second set against King Philip. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)
From the first match earlier this week: Franklin junior Cailyn Mackintosh sets the ball in the second set against King Philip. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)


Remington Middle School featured in MAEA virtual art exhibit

"MAEA is happy to share that the virtual statewide Youth Art Month exhibit is now live! Congratulations to all of the artists with work in this exhibit.

Take a moment to check out the FIVE galleries of art and be sure to leave a comment (reply) below to sign our virtual guest book.

We know all of the art educators who worked hard to make this exhibit come together would love to hear from you!"

Link to the 5 galleries https://massarted.com/youth-art-month/  (Franklin entry is found in Gallery 2)



Remington Middle School featured in MAEA virtual art exhibit
Remington Middle School featured in MAEA virtual art exhibit


Franklin HS world language - course offerings

Laura Evans (@LevansFHS) tweeted on Fri, Mar 19, 2021:
"Check out the @FranklinHS world language department's website to learn about course offerings, departmental information, and more!"
https://t.co/SjR7mDAqYq

or https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/fps-world-languages/home 

Franklin TV: I Got Shot! - And I’m celebrating

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 03/21/2021

"It’s true. I got shot! Right in the apothecary! A local CVS Health Hub to be specific. And, it didn’t hurt one bit. I’m happily headed back for my second dose this week.

I got my first shot of the Moderna vaccine. Reserving both of my appointments on the CVS website was E-Z. (Thank you.)

There were two stations for vaccinating about two-dozen people each hour, A year ago I opined that folks should all ‘hunker  up’  (instead of down).  Now, ‘up’ is near, at arm’s length. Put your arms into it. Get shot. Get ahead of the virus. Get to better days ahead.

During our 15–minute wait following our shots, the staff was attentively checking in. I sense they were enjoying the positive vibes of relief from everyone.

Bonus!  They even had yummy chocolates for us in a socially distanced waiting area.  Works for me. Vaccine & Chocolates! Yes, you really should. I’ll be headed back for seconds – on the vaccine. Perhaps even more on the chocolates."

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/1Z1YREzw4IfFCwwIVA__jffr86u7MUUPI/view?usp=sharing

 

I Got Shot! - And I’m celebrating (Franklin TV photo)
I Got Shot! - And I’m celebrating (Franklin TV photo)

Washington Post: "How to spot a fake video"

"Have you ever felt like you can’t trust all the video on your newsfeed?
Videos are often misrepresented or manipulated these days, with few tools on how to determine what’s real versus fake. The Washington Post’s Fact Checker team put together a guide to teach you how to be your own video investigator."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
 
Washington Post: "How to spot a fake video"
Washington Post: "How to spot a fake video"


Memory Cafe - Monday, Mar 22 at 2:00 PM

Please join us at our "Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe on Monday at 2 PM.  Howie Newman will be entertaining us with his engaging music.  

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Memory Cafe - Monday,  Mar 22  at 2:00 PM
Memory Cafe - Monday,  Mar 22  at 2:00 PM