NEW! Nonprofit Management Certificate for Practitioners

You don't want to miss this.

METROWEST NONPROFIT NETWORK ANNOUNCES NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE FOR PRACTITIONERS  For Immediate Release: Framingham, MA    May 10, 2021 – MetroWest Nonprofit Network (MWNN), in partnership with Framingham State University (FSU), is pleased to announce a new course offering: Nonprofit Management Certificate for Practitioners. This 12-week online course set to launch on September 24, 2021, is designed for individuals who are interested in furthering their knowledge and skills as nonprofit leaders, aspiring and emerging leaders, mid-level nonprofit managers, and individuals seeking to change careers and enter the nonprofit sector. The program, developed after a three-year planning process that involved feedback from nonprofit leaders, funders, community organizations, educators, and students has two key goals: providing future leaders with the practical skills needed to lead effective organizations and actively supporting individuals with diverse identities and experiences who are interested in a pathway to nonprofit leadership. "Framingham State University is proud to partner with the MetroWest Nonprofit Network to diversify and expand nonprofit leadership in our region," said Dr. Constanza Cabello, Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement at Framingham State University. "It is critical that the face of leadership reflect the increasingly diverse population in MetroWest. We look forward to giving students the skills, tools, and network to lead in their organizations and in the community." "We are thrilled to be able to offer this unique program to our community," said Sarah Baldiga, Chair of the MWNN and Co-founder and Executive Director of the Rise Above Foundation. "The Certificate program will amplify the impact of our MetroWest nonprofits by strengthening the skills of the passionate people who make them run. Our goal through this program is to give participants the chance to hear and learn from people in the field and to help shape the next generation of nonprofit leaders."  The certificate program will focus on five theme areas: Nonprofit Fundamentals, Organizations and People, Finances and Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, Evaluations and Impact, and Leading through Change. Program faculty bring a wide range of expertise and lived experiences to the program. Students will have an opportunity to build a professional network of mentors and colleagues that will support them beyond the completion of the program. "This program builds on MWNN's thirty years of experience strengthening nonprofit leaders, building connections, and nurturing collaborations," said Anna Cross, Executive Director of MWNN. "One of the most important lessons we have learned during the pandemic is that nonprofit organizations play a critical role in identifying and responding to issues of equity, racial, economic, and social justice. We consider it an honor and an obligation to provide opportunities for future leaders to gain the skills, tools, and networks they need to meet the challenge of building a just and equitable world."   About MetroWest Nonprofit Network MWNN was created in 1991, in response to the need to bring MetroWest nonprofits together to share ideas, resources, and professional development opportunities. Today, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, MWNN continues to offer the services and support that MetroWest nonprofits are seeking; opportunities for collaboration, connections to the expertise of their colleagues throughout the region, and access to resources that support and strengthen their organizations. For more information about MWNN and the certificate program please visit http://metrowestnonprofit.org/   About Framingham State University Since 1839 when Cyrus Peirce closed each of his lessons at what was then The Normal School with the phrase "live to the truth," the Framingham State community has embodied this motto. We live to the truth by upholding the University's mission of providing affordable, high-quality education to all qualified students and maintaining a commitment to student involvement, engagement, and academic excellence. For more information about FSU and its programs please visit https://www.framingham.edu/ Media Contact:  Anna Cross, Ed.D. Executive Director across@metrowestnonprofit.org CERTIFICATE APPLICATION

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Boston Globe: "A pop-up gallery fills a vacant spot in Providence with joy and light"

Franklin received a grant to create a Pop Shop downtown. From the Boston Globe we share what Providence has done with a popup shop as an example.

"During the pandemic, downtown Providence was living in its own shadow, with empty storefronts and restaurants that were “hibernating” for the winter or closed for good.But these days, cobblestone-lined Westminster Street has started to feel alive again, thanks in part to three Rhode Island-based women and their new pop-up art gallery, “Reflection-Delight.”

Curated by Sheryl Kopel, a freelance artist manager and facilitator, the temporary exhibition has filled 233 Westminster St., a space that is usually vacant. She’s chosen two artists whose styles are vastly different, but whose work looks to project “joy and inner strength that fly in the face of darker trends in the wider world.”

Continue reading the article online  (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/14/metro/pop-up-gallery-fills-vacant-spot-providence-with-joy-light/

 

In case you missed the grant announcement:

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/town-of-franklin-ma-pop-shop-franklin.html

 

Pop Shop Franklin

 

Franklin's Event Outlook: May 14 - May 20, 2021

Good weather forecasted for this weekend. Time to take in the Story Walk at DelCarte or the live performance of Newsies under the tent at THE BLACK BOX. HMEA takes a stroll down their IncredABLE Day memory lane virtually on Sunday.

 

Friday, May 14
 Story Walk @DelCarte
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
 

Saturday, May 15
 Story Walk @DelCarte
2:00pm -  THE BLACK BOX Sings... Newsies
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:30pm -  THE BLACK BOX Sings... Newsies
 

Sunday, May 16
 Story Walk @DelCarte
2:00pm -  THE BLACK BOX Sings... Newsies
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
6:00pm -  An incredABLE Stroll Down Memory Lane
 

Monday, May 17
 Story Walk @DelCarte
 Tax Day
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
 

Tuesday, May 18
 Story Walk @DelCarte
9:00am -  wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
12:00pm -  wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm -  wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
 

Wednesday, May 19
 Story Walk @DelCarte
10:00am -  wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/ Kim
1:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
7:30pm -  Let’s Laugh Today is Free on ZOOM!
 

Thursday, May 20
 Story Walk @DelCarte
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
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
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

 

Community Calendar

 

FM #540 - Virtual Person On Street - Brian Brannan - 05/03/21 (audio)

FM #540 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 540 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Brian Brannan. My first “person on the street” interview. Although we did do this via a virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Brian and I get to know each other as we explore his work, Quality Assurance testing for Terrible Posture Games. Yes, this was a fun adventure. You will likely learn a thing or two. I did. Especially on how ‘gamer’ is not a good term to use these days.

The recording runs about 32 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Brian

Audio file =>  https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f8ae6e9c-e605-4f2f-a297-02711863c962

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Brian’s LinkedIn profile =  https://www.linkedin.com/in/xevo1979/ 

3 out of 10 = https://www.terribleposture.com/3-out-of-10/ 

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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"

 

Brian’s LinkedIn profile photo

FHS baseball and both tennis teams post wins on Thursday

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

 

Baseball = North Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 10 – Final (5 Inn.) 

– Franklin’s Jacob Jette allowed just one hit in a five-inning complete game effort while the Panthers’ offense had its second double-digit scoring effort in the last three games. Jette issued three walks while striking out eight to earn the win. Jack Marino and Ben Jarosz each went 1-for-2 for the Panthers, driving in a pair of runs while scoring once themselves. Chris Goode added an RBI and two runs scored while freshman Henry DiGiorgio had a hit, a walk, an RBI, and a run scored. North’s Gavin Wells came in with a pinch-hit to break up the no-hitter in the top of the fifth. 

For a Photo Gallery from this game => https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2020-2021/Spring-2021/Franklin-North-Attleboro-Baseball-05-13-21/i-ZRBNGbC

 
Softball = Franklin, 1 @ North Attleboro, 13 – Final (6 Inn.) 

– Zoey McDonough had her second strong start of the season, picking up the win with six strikeouts and just one walk over six innings. McDonough also showed resilience by pitching well with runners on base. Kelly Colleran continued to dominate at the plate with another three hits (her fourth straight game with at least three hits to start her varsity career). She was 3-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI. Ally Levine also went 3-for-4 with a double and drove in four runs. Emily Nardelli had a pair of hits and made a nice running catch in shallow right field. Belle Clarkin and Chloe Mearn both has strong games defensively at the corners. Julia Forman capped the game with a deep drive that scored Maddie Bailey.

Boys Tennis = Franklin, 5 @ North Attleboro, 0 – Final 

– In a battle of two of the top teams from each division, Franklin secured a pair of three-set tiebreaker wins and won three more in straight sets to beat the Rocketeers on the road. Liam Marr impressed in a 6-1, 6-1 win at first singles while juniors Vayshnav Malhotra and Drew Mahoney came away with wins after a third-set tiebreaker. Malhotra battled back to win 3-6, 6-1, 10-4 while Mahoney also came back from a first-set deficit with a 2-6, 6-2, 11-9 win. Senior Anish Gundimeda and junior Sameen Shaik prevailed with a 6-3, 6-4 win at first doubles while junior Thomas Broyles and freshman Jay Gorgas had a strong showing in a 6-0, 6-0 win at second doubles.

Girls Tennis = North Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final 

– Taking two wins in singles play and two more in doubles, Franklin defended home court against visiting North Attleboro. Junior Vedika Vinayak rallied for a 0-6, 7-5, 6-3 win at first singles while freshman Hailey Morin took home a 6-3, 6-2 win at second singles. Juniors Jessica Pingeton and Chloe Barca battled back to secure a 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 win at first doubles while junior Amulya Jayam and sophomore Shriya Rajesh prevailed victorious at second doubles, 6-4, 6-3. North Attleboro’s Lauren Hunt won 6-7, 6-3, 6-0 at third singles.

Boys Outdoor Track = Franklin, 44 @ Mansfield, 92 – Final 

– Mansfield earned a sweep in three events and two first and second in two more to pick up a big win over Franklin. Jake Wall, who won four events, won the long jump at 22’9” with Xavier Manuel (19’2”) taking second and Dylan Buchanan (18’10”). The Hornets also swept the triple jump (Wall – 42’7.75”; Dana Johnson – 38’6.25”; Manuel – 36’10.25”) and the 110M hurdles (Buchanan – 16.3, Evan Rawlings – 18.4; Ryan Munroe – 18.5). In the 2 Mile race, Riley Tremblay crossed first in 10:42.8 with Tim Corkery (10:52.7) taking second while Jack Taylor (137’) and Stephen Saba (118’2”) took first and second, respectively, in the javelin. Wall added wins in the 100M (11.) and the 200M (22.6) while the Hornets also picked up wins from Caden Riley (52.5 – 400M), Aengus McGill (92’7” – discus), Charles Newcomb (39’8” – shot put) and the 4×100 relay team (DaSean Peters-Wolfe, Isaiah Kinds, Munroe, Buchanan – 45.4).

Girls Outdoor Track = Franklin, 60 @ Mansfield, 76 – Final 

– Mansfield senior Tessa Lancaster won a pair of distance events and freshman Norah Puleo took first in one race while anchoring the final leg of a winning relay team as Mansfield beat Attleboro. Lancaster took first in both the 1 Mile (5:40.4) and the 2 Mile (12:36) while Puleo finished strong to earn first — and a PR — in the 800M (2:27.3). Puleo ran the final leg of Mansfield’s 4×400 relay team, joining Anna Darlington, Caitlin Dumouchel, and Rosie McIntyre to win in 4:14.3. Mansfield’s 4×100 relay team of Abigail Scott, Meghan Driscoll, Erika Penney, and Colleen Waters won in 50.8.

Wrestling = Milford, 38 @ Franklin, 31 – Final

Tough loss against Milford 38-31. Pins from Carlucci, Dillon, and Cogavin.

@FHSSports  @HockomockSports  https://twitter.com/FHSWrestle/status/1392967136079925250

 

For all the results around the Hockomock League on Thursday
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-13-21/

 

Jacob Jette at bat (HockomockSports.com photo)

 

Recap - School Committee meeting - FHS highlights; school choice vote, acceptable use policy moved to 2nd reading

Quick Recap:

• Student enrollment is a driver for budget. Student Opportunity Act (SOA) is not a major help for Franklin's budget. Franklin will see no major additional funding (we already get more than the formula would permit). Franklin will see some transportation and circuit breaker funds to help with those expenses. The structural deficit will not be addressed by the to be developed facility 'master plan' which may include redistricting. SOA will force the Town portion of school budget funding to increase each year. This will remain an issue for the school budget (and Town) until addressed
  
• Town Council budget hearings scheduled for May 26 and 27 to approve FY 2022 budget. 
• FHS Principal Josh Hanna provided an overview of the high school experience this year and updates on the year end including graduation plans
• Acceptable use police moved to second reading. Approval for a FHS revolving fund account granted. School choice will not be allowed for next year (this continues the practice in place for many years)  

 

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session

 

The Twitter hashtag can be found online  #schcom0511

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23schcom0511&src=typeahead_click

 

Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/kTniogjYeVm64P516

The agenda doc for this meeting can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_5-11-21_1.pdf

• Real time reporting underway for the School Committee meeting tonight. 2 members currently missing (Keenan, D'Angelo) with 5 present #schcom0511
• Agenda doc and connection info #schcom0511 https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_5-11-21_1.pdf
• If you want any Davis Thayer clothing, t-shirts etc. Store closes Friday, May 14 #schcom0511

Superintendent's report

• Superintendent's report update, FinCom heard the budget last week. Student enrollment is a driver for budget, student opportunity act and impacts on the budget (no major additional funding for Franklin) will see some transportation and circuit breaker funds, #schcom0511 ->
• Town portion of school budget funding to increase each year... Interview team filtered to select 2 candidates for further evaluation and meetings... Project 351 selection a student from Annie Sullivan; Noah (name added later) links for project in report Weds. #schcom0511
• National school nurse day, Wednesday (D'Angelo present) at this round of roll call for comments, questions #schcom0511 FHS presentation by Principal Josh Hanna copy to follow along -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fhs_highlights_2021_-_2022.pdf

FHS presentation 

• Tremendous challenges this year #schcom0511
• Day 1; and a day in Nov 2020 #schcom0511
• Student photo won award for clinic at the gym. #schcom0511 student concert via Zoom
• Good sunrises from FHS (yes, I concur) #schcom0511 full classrooms, lunch outside, space is a premium for this large school population, celebration includes remote students
• Somewhat more normal as the graduation period approaches #schcom0511 outdoor graduation things may still change as it approaches and adjustments can be made
• 10th grade MCAS started today, 11th grade can opt in after school ends in June #schcom0511
• Keenan present (in this round of Q&A) for FHS Hanna #schcom0511 no xfer of tickets as that would violate the 'pod' concept and requirements. Assigned seats at the pods, guests per family with students.
• #schcom0511 thanks from Committee for Josh as he stepped in to the role amidst the pandemic Next to discussion/action items - 3 acceptable use policy items for review and approval https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_policy_5.pdf

Discussion/action items 

• One policy and two grade specific pages. Motion to move to second reading, seconded, passes via roll call; 7-0 #schcom0511 annual vote on school choice required, not recommended at this time, motion to approve, seconded passes 7-0 via roll call https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_school_choice_vote.pdf
• Update possible that the prior two votes were 6-0-1 (D'Angelo appears to have left) wasn't mentioned clearly in roll call #schcom0511 Establish a revolving account, motion, second, https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_c_-_summer_revolving_account.pdf passes 6-0-1 (D'Angelo not present)
• https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/reopening_schools_status_update_may_7_2020-2021.pdf Reopening status, zero in quarantine, pool testing flat in participation, #schcom0511 key now end of year assessments and preparing for next year and remediation possible in summer

Info matters

• Info matters, no meetings scheduled school budget hearing May 26 at town Council Community relations met today, (thanks to me for my advice during meeting earlier) #schcom0511 Community forum schedule being worked ( possible 5/24?) On substance abuse, info coming
• FEF donations looked for via mail or online http://www.Franklined.org #schcom0511 coming up, recognition of retirees Consent agenda recommend approval, seconded, passes 6-0-1 (D'Angelo not present)
• Motion to enter executive session, not to return to open meeting #schcom0511 moved, seconded, passes 6-0-1 (D'Angelo not present) That's all for tonight (yes, an early one for a change!) Catch you next time!

Audio of meeting to be available in a couple of days 

 

Recap - School Committee meeting - FHS highlights

Watch "Panther News, Friday May 14, 2021" on YouTube

Panther News, Friday May 14, 2021. Produced by the FHS TV production classes.

Direct video link -> https://youtu.be/ftPWIIXpuq0

FISH of Franklin Is Resuming Services

GOOD NEWS FRANKLIN!

FISH OF FRANKLIN IS RESUMING SERVICES! The Steering Committee and volunteers of FISH of Franklin are pleased to announce that, after more than a year of suspended services due to COVID-19, our volunteer service of providing rides to medical appointments for Franklin residents will begin again in May. There will be some new requirements in order to keep our volunteers and clients safe:

• all clients must be fully vaccinated and finished with the two-week waiting period following vaccination in order to receive a ride
• all drivers will also need to be fully vaccinated and finished with the two-week waiting period
• drivers and clients will be required to wear masks
• clients must be able to walk and to enter and exit vehicles and doctors’ offices without assistance.

Any Franklin resident who wishes to access this service should call the FISH line to request a ride, and leave a message with name, phone number, date and time of the appointment, and location of the appointment. The client will receive a call back from a volunteer. FISH is not an emergency service, and anyone with a medical emergency should dial 911. FISH phone number: (508) 528-2121 FISH of Franklin is a service provided by volunteers age 21 or over, and more are always welcome! Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer should contact Chris at 508-553-3023.  

We have missed you and look forward to resuming our services! 

Senator Becca Rausch: FY 2022 "Low Budget Beacon Hill" Explainer

Senator Becca Rausch (@BeccaRauschMA) tweeted  on Wed, May 12, 2021:

"Yesterday the @MA_Senate Committee on Ways and Means unveiled its $47.6 billion plan for the FY22 budget.

So, what exactly is the budget and how is it crafted every year?

Check out my explainer episode of #LowBudgetBeaconHill with @mariarobinsonMA! #mapoli"

https://t.co/hWny7g5gq5

or  https://www.beccarauschma.com/low-budget-beacon-hill

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeccaRauschMA/status/1392529620759625731

https://www.beccarauschma.com/low-budget-beacon-hill

HMEA is hiring! Is there a position for you?

HMEA boasts a supportive and cooperative environment. Our employees demonstrate caring and compassion and share a common core of values. We celebrate diversity and encourage learning and professional growth. We offer comprehensive training and are committed to promoting from within. 

For more info about HMEA and to apply  https://www.hmea.org/careers/

 

HMEA is hiring! Is that a position for you?

"Mass., Boston to maintain mask requirements for now in wake of new CDC guidance"

"MASKS WILL STILL be required for now in all indoor public places, at all events, and outdoors when social distancing is not possible in Massachusetts, despite new guidance from the Centers from Disease Control advising fully vaccinated individuals that it’s safe in most cases to stop wearing a face covering.

Gov. Charlie Baker’s office issued a statement on Thursday night saying the governor welcomed the new health guidelines from the CDC and would be “updating Massachusetts’ COVID restrictions in the near future.”

“In the meantime, the current mask order remains in place. The Commonwealth is leading the nation in the vaccination effort and the Administration will continue to make vaccines available to everyone who lives, works or studies in Massachusetts,” press secretary Sarah Finlaw said in a statement."

Continue reading the article online  https://commonwealthmagazine.org/health/baker-doesnt-budge-yet-on-masks/

Boston Globe coverage (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/05/13/metro/experts-divided-cdcs-loosened-mask-reccomendations/

 

 Gov Baker's press conference link -> https://youtu.be/9MmucnVdD2Y

 

What do housing choice and brownfields have in common?

There not a real direct link but now that I have your attention, there are two things to be aware of:

 

1 - MHP (@mhphousing) tweeted on Wed, May 12, 2021:

 

In this episode of The Rewatchables, listen from 11 to 29 min. when @MAPCMetroBoston Eric Hove goes over key features of #HousingChoice & multifamily near transit requirement. Detailed look at new laws & what needs ironing out. https://t.co/EK2FwgmAJ4 @massmunicipal @MassEOHED

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhphousing/status/1392555249907421186?s=03)

2 - MAPC (@MAPCMetroBoston) tweeted on Thu, May 13, 2021:

 

Join MAPC & @GroundworkUSA for a workshop on repurposing brownfields sites with solar energy installations!

You'll hear about models for B2B projects that advance equity & community benefits, & learn about a new tool to ID potential sites.

Register: https://t.co/ySZTyOS5ax  or here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcu6vqzIrHtUEDaOjJ16fekHd77_S4Wru

 

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/MAPCMetroBoston/status/1392877668631187462

 

workshop on repurposing brownfields sites

Town Council Mtg 05/05/21 - in 3 parts FM #537, 538, 539 (audio)

FM #537-538-539 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 537-538-539 in the series.

This session shares the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, May 5, 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 almost 3 hour minute meeting into three logical segments:

• First - covers the opening  recognition of DPW Director Cantoreggi, public hearing on stormwater bylaw wording, license transaction for LaCantina (~43 mins)
• Second - covers the Melanson & HEath audit report and the presentation by Franklin TV (~40 minutes)
• Third - covers the Town Communications update by Anne Marie Tracey through to the end of the meeting (~70 minutes)

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

Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of May 5, 2021

Part 1 Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2de841ff-4455-4875-a8c9-9a743362aa8c

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Part 2 Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5356f1c6-0368-4267-8160-489e08f9762e

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Part 3 Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/66a992af-0500-4325-aaaa-0378d61a8988

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Agenda document folder
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/may-5-town-council-agenda

My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/recap-town-council-meeting-050521.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/  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"

 

Town Council Mtg 05/05/21 - in 3 parts FM #537, 538, 539 (audio)

 

Town of Franklin, MA: Pop Shop Franklin

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) tweeted on Wed, May 12, 2021:

 

We are VERY excited to share our latest Economic Development project: Pop Shop Franklin! With RPP grant support from the @MassEOHED, we are securing two Downtown Franklin locations for small businesses to open POP UP SHOPS!

Interested? Learn more at https://t.co/jtyJz7eaqq 🎉🎉🎉

https://t.co/QSe6fQkWUl
 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1392578802455388167?s=03

Pop Shop Franklin

https://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development/pages/pop-shop-franklin

Franklin Dog Park clean up - May 22

Hello pet lovers. 

 

The Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park volunteer committee are having a cleanup and spreading over 30 yards of new wood chips on Saturday, May 22nd at 9:30 AM, rain date is Sunday, May 23 at 9:30 AM. We need shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows. 

 

Refreshments will be there for all that help. 

 

                                                    Thank you, 

                                                        Gennarino D'Onofrio

 

Franklin dog park at Dacey Field