FM #556 - Health Director Cathleen Liberty - 05/26/21 (audio)

FM #556 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 556 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Health Director Cathleen Liberty  May 26 2021. We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about the major topics of 

• COVID-19 and the relaxation of protocols

• Mosquitoes, ticks and other ‘normal’ Health items including Salmonella 

• New Health Dept. podcast coming

The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Cathleen Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d081316b-d574-43c2-b202-41f449658e66

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Health Dept. page  https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department

Board of Health page  https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department

Article on Healthy Families and Flocks  https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/resources/salmonella-baby-poultry.pdf

Norfolk County Mosquito District https://norfolkcountymosquito.org/

CDC article on salmonella outbreak  https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-04-21/index.html

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

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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Health Director Cathleen Liberty - 05/26/21 (audio)

Downtown Partnership - general meeting - Jun 3

The next Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting is on June 3, 2021 at 8:30 AM Please join us!

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83387999976 Meeting ID: 833 8799 9976 One tap mobile +13017158592,,83387999976# US (Washington DC)   Shared from the FDP page =>   https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2021/05/fdp-general-meeting-june-3.html Downtown Partnership - general meeting - Jun 3

Escape to the Arts: Listen to hear about the ArtWALK Celebration scheduled for June 11-12-13

Listen to Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm - from any browser) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

Two interviews are combined to be shared on the air today. 

• Cultural District Committee Chairperson Nancy Schoen talks about the origins and planning for the event. 
• Then a panel of artists  and and business folks have a fun-filled conversation about the collaboration involved bringing art into the business area to showcase. Melanie Hamblen (Agway), Chris Blue Lamb Toubeau (artist), Laurel Katsaros (Rockland Trust) and Walter Spencer (artist).

Listen => Wednesday at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and again Saturday at 9:00 AM

Find the complete schedule of events for the ArtWALK online

https://www.franklinculture.org/home/pages/franklin-artwalk-celebration-escape-arts

If you miss the broadcast, the podcast version of these can be found on iTunes, Google Podcast, Spotify or your favorite podcast app.

The first part (interview with Nancy Schoen) can be found online

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/fm-532-franklin-cultural-district.html

The second part is available (updated 6/3/21) will be available Thursday (6/3/21)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/06/fm-557-artwalk-artists-business-panel.html

Escape to the Arts: Listen to hear about the ArtWALK Celebration scheduled for June 11-12-13

FHS boys, girls lacrosse, and boys tennis teams post wins on Tuesday

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

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 15 @ Mansfield, 3 – Final 

– Franklin raced out to a six-goal lead at halftime and allowed just one goal against in the second half to pick up a win on the road over Mansfield. Matt Lazzaro paced the Franklin offense with three goals and three assists while Jayden Consigli added three goals and an assist. Luke Davis and Joe Consigli each had a pair of goals and an assist in the win while Justin Abely netted a pair of goals for the Panthers, who led 8-2 at half.

Girls Lacrosse = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 20 – Final

Boys Tennis = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final 

– Franklin stayed undefeated on the season with a 5-0 sweep against Mansfield. Anish Gundimeda teamed up with Sameen Shaik to pick up a 6-4, 6-2 win at first doubles while junior Thomas Broyles and freshman Jay Gorgas continued their strong season at second doubles with a 6-0, 6-3 win. Liam Marr (first singles, 6-1, 6-0) and Vayshnav Malhotra (second singles, 6-0, 6-1) each dropped just one game while junior Drew Mahoney secured a 6-3, 6-1 win at third singles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 2 @ Mansfield, 3 – Final

"Mansfield wins deciding match in 3 sets to defeat Franklin 3-2.

Doubles team of Jess Pingeton & Chloe Barca along with Sarah Schiavo in singles earn wins for Franklin."  https://twitter.com/fhs_gvtennis/status/1399909499272564738

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-06-01-21/

FHS Panthers

Board of Health - Agenda - June 9, 2021 -> updated with Zoom option (note - date changed!!!)

Franklin Board Of Health 

Duly Scheduled Meeting
Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 5:00 PM

Third Floor Training Room

 

Zoom option to participate remotely

Join Zoom Meeting 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87077795636

Meeting ID: 870 7779 5636

One tap mobile 

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AGENDA

1)    Reading and Acceptance of May 5, 2021 meeting minutes

2)    OLD BUSINESS

3)    NEW BUSINESS

•    Health Department podcast
•    Diplomat Status from the American Academy of Sanitarians
•    Emergency Condemnation
•    Salmon VNA contract 

 

Chairman opens the floor for any other new business

 

4) CITIZENS COMMENTARY

5) ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Agenda doc ->

(link to be added)

Board of Health - Agenda - June 2, 2021 -> updated with Zoom option

4th of July Celebration: Blues Festival on Saturday

"We having a Blues Festival as part of the July 4th Celebrations. We have a fantastic line up. Hope to see you there."

Shared from Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/617169295112185/posts/1949899391839162/

 

For more about the 4th of July Celebration events visit them online at

https://www.franklin4th.com/

 

 

4th of July Celebration: Blues Festival  on Saturday

 

Franklin Senior Center: CONNECTION NEWSLETTER - June 2021

CONNECTION NEWSLETTER

Your Monthly Franklin Senior Center Newsletter

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/fsc_june_connection_2021.pdf

To Receive This Newsletter Monthly or Other Town Notifications, Please Click Here.

CONNECTION NEWSLETTER - June 2021

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting, Thursday, June 3, 7:00 PM

The  Greater Franklin Node of  350 Massachusetts will meet this week,  Thursday, June 3rd, at 7:00 pm.  Here is the Zoom link: 

Zoom link for the meeting, June 3, 7:00 PM
Join on Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09
Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755

Password: 350ma 

Audio by phone: +1 646 876 9923  

 

Residents of Franklin and nearby cities and towns are welcome to attend.

 

Meeting Agenda: We will discuss climate-related developments nationally, statewide, and locally. We will describe 350 Mass' campaigns to convert to clean, renewable energy sources in our homes, on the roads, and throughout the power grid. We will learn about the not-for-profit corporation ISO New England that is charged with managing electricity across the 6-state region; and hear about calls to change this entity so it does more to promote wind and solar power. 

 

We will continue our conversation about engaging our region in climate activism: working with residents and like-minded organizations, and advocating for actions and programs by our municipalities, including Franklin. Please join us to learn and contribute.    

 

350 Massachusetts for a Better Future ( https://350mass.betterfutureproject.org/ ) is building a powerful statewide social movement to confront the climate crisis, hold our politicians accountable and undermine the destructive influence of the fossil fuel industry. Our name comes from 350 parts per million, the safe level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. 

 

350 Mass is made up of several local volunteer-led chapters we call "nodes" around the state that carry out both municipal-level and statewide campaigns, coordinated by a Statewide Steering Team (SST). The Greater Franklin Node includes Franklin and close to twenty nearby communities. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, at 7:00 PM.

 

For questions and information, contact the node co-coordinators,  carolyncbarthel@gmail.com and/or  ralph.halpern@comcast.net.

 

 

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting, Thursday, June 3, 7:00 PM

 

"Baker and legislative leaders have yet to outline specific proposals for using the money, or when"

"However Massachusetts spends the nearly $5.3 billion in federal American Rescue Plan funds it has, one thing is clear: State lawmakers want a say.

The Legislature is expected to pass legislation by next week that would move nearly $5.29 billion in federal stimulus cash into a newly created account, where lawmakers would have power in choosing how it’s spent, potentially for years to come.

The bill itself is largely mechanical in nature; the version the Massachusetts House passed Tuesday would make the funds in a federal coronavirus relief trust fund “subject to appropriation.” But its thrust would mark a reversal from the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, when Governor Charlie Baker’s administration had wide leeway in quickly divvying up the $2.7 billion the state had received directly in coronavirus relief funds. "

Continue reading the article online (Subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/01/metro/baker-had-wide-leeway-distributing-federal-covid-funds-lawmakers-now-want-say-how-53b-is-spent/

 

CommonWealth Magazine coverage

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/lawmakers-in-split-with-baker-seek-control-of-5-28b/

Attention Elementary Students: Enjoy a Summer of Reading and Earn up to $25!

At Rockland Trust, we believe in strengthening the communities in which we work and live – in fact, this is one of our corporate promises. We know that reading plays a major role in the education of children. Reading Makes Cent$ is a bank-wide summer program that encourages children to read during the summer and also learn the value of saving their money. Program Details: For students throughout Massachusetts entering grades 1 through 8 in the Fall of 2021. Students can earn $2.50 in a Rockland Trust savings account for each book they read (up to 10 books) and track in the Rockland Trust Summer Reading Journal. Program runs from June 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021. Accounts can be opened or credited until September 13, 2021. If you do not already have a Rockland Trust Savings Makes Cent$ account, you will need to open an account and can do so by visiting your local Rockland Trust branch! For official eligibility and rules, click here. Stop by your local branch or click below to download a copy of the Reading Makes Cent$ Summer Reading Journal! DOWNLOAD YOUR JOURNAL HERE *Account opening and credit date is subject to change due to COVID-19. Please check our website for updates regarding branch accessibly for account opening and crediting at RocklandTrust.com/read. © 2021 Rockland Trust. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. This email was sent by: Rockland Trust Company 288 Union St, Rockland, MA, 02370-1803 US Privacy Policy

FM #555 - Talk Franklin - 05/28/21 (audio)

FM #555 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 555 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about: 

Town Council budget hearings

• Two nights, over 4 hours on first night
• Budget passed

 

Maple Hill ‘right of first refusal’

 

Long term issues: housing production plan, stormwater, and school budget

• Housing Trust – June 2
• TC – June 9
• CPC – Jun 15
• FinCom - Jun 16

 Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 54 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie.

Audio file ->  https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0833fcc5-7b20-43e0-818f-b4c6f618dec5

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Town of Franklin budget page  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget 

Franklin Schools budget page  https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget 

Housing production plan (draft) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/franklin_housing_production_plan_-_may_2021_public_draft.pdf 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

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 #555 - Talk Franklin - 05/28/21 (audio)

Yoga on the Beach returns Sunday mornings

Yoga on the Beach with Jo Ann will return again this summer! The free yoga practice is appropriate for all levels and will run each Sunday morning (weather permitting) from June 13 through July 25th from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at Chilson Beach on Beaver Street.

Please bring your own mat/towel/sunscreen/water and any props to support your practice.

Jo Ann Laliberte, RYT-500 will lead the practice and can be reached at lalibert1@comcast.net if you have any questions.

Shared from Franklin Recreation Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/1534091636891556/posts/2650299471937428/

Yoga on the Beach returns Sunday mornings

FM #554 - Town Council Budget Hearing #2 - 05/27/21 (audio)

FM #554 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 554 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin, MA Town Council budget hearing #2 held on Thursday, May 27, 2021. 

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

The second of two budget hearings for the FY 2022 town budget. This session runs less than the first night (only an hour and 43 minutes) as the Council gets to finish up questions from the prior night, vote to approve the $138M operating budget, and take care of a couple of other legislative items.

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting of May 27, 2021

Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b315015c-a3a1-46b2-93fe-1247595670a7

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Agenda document 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/5-27-21_tc_agenda.pdf 

Town of Franklin budget page  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget 

Franklin Schools budget page  https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget 

My notes from the meeting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/recap-town-council-may-27-2021-138m-fy.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

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 www.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"

 

Superintendent Sara Ahern providing updates to the budget hearing