FM #563-564 - Town Council Mtg - 06/09/21 P1: Maple Hill public hearing P2: remainder of meeting (audio)

FM #563-564 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 563-564 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, the remainder were 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 2 and a half hour meeting into two logical segments:

• First - covers the opening with 2 recognitions, 2 licenses transactions and then the public hearing on the Maple Hill right of first refusal (~1:23 mins)

• Second - covers the legislation for action and the balance of the meeting (~1:05 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 June 9, 2021

Part 1 ->   https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ebf7ceae-313a-42b7-b12b-08f014dc7a78

Part 2 ->  https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fe18f7cd-d8e0-4229-8251-40742d48c246

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Agenda document folder - > https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/6-9-21_town_council_agenda_1.pdf

The proposal summary and details on the 'right of first refusal' can be found in this document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/_maple_hill_rofr_open_space_update.pdf

My notes from the meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/06/recap-town-council-on-maple-hill-right.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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FM #563-564 - Town Council Mtg - 06/09/21

Boston Globe: "Harvard professor Danielle Allen to launch historic bid for governor"

"Harvard professor Danielle Allen will launch a historic campaign for governor on Tuesday, entering the Democratic field as the first Black woman to run for the executive office as part of a major party in Massachusetts at a time when women and people of color are breaking barriers in city and state government.

Allen, 49, joins what’s likely to be a crowded primary with a hefty academic resume but no experience holding elected office.

A MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient and the head of Harvard’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics since 2015, Allen says she is running to bring the lessons of her career as a political philosopher — that government must meet a high bar, serving all people — to Beacon Hill.

And her bid solidifies a family legacy steeped in fights for racial justice: a grandfather who helped found the first NAACP chapter in his North Florida community, where doing so meant risking one’s life, and a grandmother, working as a nurse in the segregated South, who dreamed that one day her offspring would study at Harvard."

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/13/metro/harvard-professor-danielle-allen-launch-historic-bid-governor/

CommonWealth Magazine coverage of her campaign launch

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/politics/harvard-professor-launches-campaign-for-governor/

You can listen to Danielle on an episode of  "Toward a More Perfect Union"

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5230abc8-a5e5-4ec6-89b3-2f1e1beeaa11

I have read her book on the Declaration of Independence "Our Declaration." She provides a slow reading of the text with insights and perspectives you don't get elsewhere. Well worth the time to read.

https://smile.amazon.com/Our-Declaration-Reading-Independence-Equality-ebook/dp/B00FPT5KYW/

"Our Declaration"

FM #562 - Board of Health Mtg - 06/09/21 (audio)

FM #562 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 562 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Board of Health meeting held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

The meeting was conducted in person at the Municipal Bldg third floor training room. There was also a Zoom session for remote participation and no one did. This was the first in person meeting since Feb 2020.

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 31 minutes, so let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting for June.  Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f82d62b7-9494-48db-9871-3c5cac165c7e

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Board of Health agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/agenda-06-09-2021_0.pdf

My notes captured from the meeting 

• Live reporting for Board of Health meeting underway #boh0609

• Cathleen provides update on work for new podcast The Topic, to explore a variety of health issues #boh0609

• Lots of ideas coming for the new podcast, BoH loves the concept #BoH0609

• Discussion on emergency condemnation, slow process but underway. #BoH0609 VNA contract ending Jun 30, hiring a nurse is underway.

• There is progress on the 27 Winter St property, as well as Jordan Road property. #BoH0609

• (I neglected to close out the meeting when it adjourned. Had some in person conversations to distract me from the process.)

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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"

 

screengrab of a prior virtual Board of Health mtg

Register O’Donnell Reminds Homeowners of Need to File Mortgage Discharges with this Increased Real Estate Activity

The Norfolk Registry of Deeds even during this COVID-19 pandemic has been very busy recording land documents.  In calendar year 2020 there were over 179,000 documents recorded at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds which was a nineteen (19%) percent increase over the year before.  A sizeable portion of this document volume were the 45,669 mortgages recorded representing a fifty-four (54%) percent increase in calendar year 2020 over 2019. 

This growth has continued into calendar year 2021.  During the five-month period from January 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021 there were 85,046 documents recorded at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds which is a forty-four (44%) percent increase over the same time period in 2020.  A big part of this document volume was the 22,045 mortgages recorded.  This represents a forty-nine (49%) percent increase in filed mortgages in this five-month period in calendar year 2021 over the same period in 2020.
 
Given this huge increase in mortgage activity Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell advises Norfolk County homeowners about the need to file a mortgage discharge after their mortgage has been paid off.
 
Register O’Donnell stated, “As consumers we all need to borrow money.  There are many reasons why consumers borrow money- to purchase a house, to make home improvements or to help pay for ever increasing tuition payments of our children.  The borrowing of money involving real estate leads to a mortgage being recorded against the title of that real estate.”
 
Register O’Donnell stated, “When a mortgage has been paid off, a mortgage discharge document needs to be recorded with the Registry of Deeds to clear a homeowner’s property title relative to that loan. This is particularly important in light of the thousands of homeowners who have been taking advantage of historically low interest rates to refinance their mortgages. It should be noted a discharge is a document (typically one-two pages) issued by the lender, usually with a title such as “Discharge of Mortgage” or “Satisfaction of Mortgage”.  During this busy period of refinancing your old mortgages are being paid off.  As a consumer you want to make sure a discharge has been recorded at the Registry of Deeds which tells the world that that mortgage has been paid off.”
 
“In some instances,” noted the Register, “mortgage discharges are filed directly by banks or settlement closing attorneys with the Registry as part of a property sale or as a result of a refinancing transaction. In other cases, the mortgage discharge is sent to the property owner who then becomes responsible for making sure the document is recorded. Whether or not the mortgage discharge is recorded by the lending institution or the individual property owner, it is imperative that the property owner makes sure all necessary documents have been recorded at the Registry of Deeds.”
 
“If you are looking to check your title and make sure all your mortgages have been properly discharged, Norfolk County homeowners can access the Registry’s online records at www.norfolkdeeds.org. By going to the Online Research section of our website, you can verify that all mortgages associated with the property have been discharged. Please remember not having a mortgage discharged will result in a title issue and thereby impact the process of selling one’s home,” noted O’Donnell. 
 
The Register further noted that there have been cases where no discharge has been recorded against a long paid off mortgage. “Unfortunately, some of the lending institutions that provided funds for these mortgages are no longer in existence. In other cases, financial entities have merged with another lending institution.”
 
If a property owner needs to retrieve an original discharge of a mortgage and is unclear which lending institution is now responsible for providing the document, an option is to contact the Massachusetts Division of Banks at 1-800-495-2265 x-1 and then x-61501. Another option is to access the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation website www.fdic.gov. Then find the BankFind tab approximately half way down the home page, put in the lending institution in question, then click on the lending institution link and you will be able to determine who has responsibility for the mortgage. 
 
When recording a mortgage discharge, the original document is required. The Registry of Deeds by law cannot accept photo copies or faxed copies of documents. The filing fee, set by state statute, is $106.00.
 
In conclusion, Register O’Donnell stated, “After paying off all the mortgages on their property, homeowners want to know they have clear title to their property, especially if they are contemplating selling. Knowing what steps need to be taken to ensure all paid off mortgages have been properly discharged will go a long way in giving the homeowner assurances that they have clear title to their property. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is that homeowners make sure their mortgage discharge has been filed with the Registry of Deeds once their mortgage has been paid off.”
 
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is staffed with a team of customer service representatives who can be reached Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM at 781-461-6101. These representatives have been trained in researching documents and are well versed on the subject of mortgage discharges and what, if necessary, needs to be done to clear title to a property.
 
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.
 
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham.  The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information.  All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org.  Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.

Reminds Homeowners of Need to File Mortgage Discharges

Economic Development Subcommittee - June 16, 2021

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

June 16, 2021 - 7:00 PM

The public will be permitted to enter the building to participate in person.

Agenda:

1. Housing Production Plan  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/franklin_housing_production_plan_-_may_2021_public_draft.pdf

2. Home Occupation Business Zoning Discussion

The agenda doc contains connection info

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/edc_agenda_6-16-2021.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee - June 16, 2021

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Agenda - June 16, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting 

Agenda & Meeting Packet 

June 16th, 2021 = 6:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street

The public will be permitted to enter the building to participate in person.

Residents are encouraged to attend and participate via the “ZOOM” Platform.

Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Chapter 61A, Town’s Right of First Refusal to Purchase Approx. 70 Acres of Land off Maple Street approved as “Maple Hill” Definitive Residential Subdivision:

a. Cover Memo and Purchase & Sale Agreement: (

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/6._web_rofr_hearing.pdf)

i. Notice of intent to sell land for residential use off Maple Street

b. Open Space Presentation - April 6th, 2021 CPC Meeting  (

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/open_space_presentation_update_4-6-2021.pdf)

c. 2016 Town of Franklin Open Space Plan  

(https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/updated_osrp.pdf)

d. Financials

e. Town Administrator Presentation to Town Council June 9, 2021  (

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/_maple_hill_rofr_open_space_update.pdf)

5. Budget Stabilization Policy Discussion
6. Fletcher Fund Expenditures
7. FY21 Budget Update
8. Future Agenda Items
9. Adjourn

Agenda doc contains connection info

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/6-16-21_fincom_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Agenda - June 16, 2021

Escape to the Arts! - last day of events today, ArtWALK continues through June

Escape to the Arts! Sunday, June 13 closes out the Franklin's ArtWALK Celebration. 

 
For the complete schedule of events and activities for the ArtWALK

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

ArtWALK map of art located in the businesses ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SafEWF9L8tiAXkFuhQ4xwtfHffYhTKyF/view?usp=sharing

Escape to the Arts! Sunday, June 13

Franklin's ArtWALK Celebration June 11-12-13

Nick Gaspar Day at George’s Pizza - June 23

"Join us and show your support for Nick on Wednesday June 23rd, 2021 by eating at George’s!

15% of ALL Orders will be generously donated by George’s to support Nick and his family.  

Please visit George’s @ 1 Crossing Plaza Franklin, MA 02038 or CALL 508-528-0055
or order online -> http://george-s-pizza.mxstorefront.com/"

#1NickStrong18  

Download the flyer as a reminder:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1baV772erbBN-_GcZMZewd6to6V5zW822/view?usp=sharing 

Visit the webpage for additional ways to support the Gaspar family https://nickgaspar.com/

Nick Gaspar Day at George’s Pizza  - June 23

Boston Foundation: report -> "Pathways to Economic Mobility"

Boston Foundation (@bostonfdn) tweeted on Thu, Jun 10, 2021:

The Pathways to Economic Mobility report draws on data across high schools, postsecondary institutions & employers, exploring important & timely questions to better understand the impact of community colleges on students' career trajectories. 

Read it here: https://t.co/hjYbLW7jqz 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/bostonfdn/status/1402991082166620171

Boston Foundation: report -> "Pathways to Economic Mobility"

Clothing Drive for Franklin Crossing

"Please help and share this information any question message me (Theresa Auciello Shea) or Megan Langevin or Andy Bissanti-or email the Lions, But its pretty simple we need your clothing your not using or anything made of material or cloth, even in the most poor condition, we will earn dollars so we can donate to the Families that have suffered a big loss from the fire at Franklin Crossing."

Shared from Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/233787946659831/permalink/4242464525792133/

   

Clothing Drive for Franklin Crossing

"A Virtual Night Of The Arts" (video)

Did you miss viewing the "A Virtual Night Of The Arts" the exhibit of the Davis Thayer, Jefferson, and Virtual Learning Academy (VLA) student art work.  You can view on YouTube ->   https://youtu.be/foVLOZS5kJM

Thanks to Jamie Barrett for the link:    https://twitter.com/MusicWithMrJHB/status/1402624788984520707

Watch Denzel Washington's Life Advice on YouTube

Aspire to make a difference!   

"He is an American actor, director, and producer. He has received three Golden Globe awards, a Tony Award, and two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for the historical war drama film Glory and Best Actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime thriller Training Day. May his quotes inspire you to work hard to make your dreams a reality."

Video link ->  https://youtu.be/0FB9i7P9Zs4

Amy Adams participates in "Renewal - a juried exhibit"

Franklin resident and artist Amy Adams shares: 

"So honored to be sharing a space with some amazing artists in this gallery. If you haven’t checked it out yet please take a peek at the show in person or online. Art is available for purchase"

Visit the gallery virtually: https://artswayland.com/collections/renewal-a-juried-exhibit

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1097343800/posts/10224761432798649/

Amy Adams Venus' Garden

Recap: Town Council - on Maple Hill 'right of first refusal' recommendation is to purchase

Quick Summary:

• Three options were outlined for the Maple Hill 'right of first refusal' Franklin has 120 days to make. The first option to use the proceeds from the Pond St sale (former sewer treatment plant) ($1.6M) and to use the Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to finance the remaining $3M.
• No decision was made at the Town Council meeting. The Town Council does have final approval but they can not make the unilateral decision. There are two more public hearings; the Finance Committee (6/16) and the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) (6/17). The CPC needs to make the formal recommendation to use the CPA funds for the Town Council to approve. Assuming the CPC does make the recommendation, the measure would come back to the Town Council likely at their July meeting for approval.
  

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  #schcom0309

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23schcom0309&src=typed_query

 

Photos captured during the meeting, shared via Twitter can be found in one album

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lc4s1NpLdbEvjLG6A

The proposal summary and details on the 'right of first refusal' can be found in this document https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/_maple_hill_rofr_open_space_update.pdf

• Getting ready for the Town Council meeting at 7 PM agenda doc has connection information https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/6-9-21_town_council_agenda_1.pdf #tc0609
• In person meeting participation opens June 15, Zoom will be available as well as the live stream and cable broadcasts #tc0609
• Justin Bates speaks to PFAS report from recent water quality report. While # within guidelines, it is concerning and should be investigated for further mitigation. #tc0609
• Electric Youth in the Chambers for their 'almost' annual performance before heading off to Europe for their 2 week tour. #tc0609 (almost as the pandemic cut the trip last year)
• Performing a capella #tc0609
• Motion to approve minutes for Apr 7, passes 9-0; motion on mins for Apr 14, passes 9-0; for May 5, passes 9-0; motion for May 19, passes 9-0 #tc0609
• Proclamation in recognition of FHS donation for veterans walkway bricks along with the pedestals for each of the 45 #tc0609 Proclamation in recognition of Mr Wright for his action during the fire at Franklin Crossing
• Shifting order of action items to address license transactions before the public hearing. #tc0609 La Cantina proposal to combine their licenses. Really just a paperwork item per ABCC motion to approve, seconded, passes 9-0
• La Cantina second transaction for the 19h, (first was 19c). Motion to approve, passes 9-0. #tc0609 Table & Vine change of Manager, etc. Motion to approve, seconded passes 9-0
• Chapter 61 right of first refusal public hearing opens. First of 3 hearings on this matter, https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/6._web_rofr_hearing.pdf #tc9609
• Presentation copy to be shared Thursday on town website. Meeting of the 3 hearings https://franklinma.gov/home/news/chapter-61-maple-hill-public-hearings #tc0609
• Town land in green Metacomet in yellow on this map #tc0609
• Purchase proposal options #tc0609
• Additional details on the finances #tc0609
• Debt exclusion could be an option (like a school building) #tc0609
• If right is refused, the project would continue with development of housing overtime per schedule shown #tc0609
• Final slide on recommendation #tc0609 councilors asking clarification questions before getting to the public side of questions/comments. With this proposal CPC recommendation would be required to get TC approval
• Interested in finding the $1.5m from Pond St sale where it was in the financial reports? May not have been in report due to whatever accounting may have applied. #tc0609 councilors generally speaking for the proposal option 1
• Attny Doherty speaking first as he had registered to do so; for the proposal, good planning and good timing to do so. #tc0609
• Negative comment about the Planning Board reflects a misunderstanding of their role in the process. They are restricted to address a proposal to fit within the bylaws. The Council is in a good position as they have some money to say yes. Hasn't always been the case #tc0609
• Unfortunately the Council seems to be passing the buck to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) which is by process; they (CPC) do need to make a recommendation for this proposal. The CPC is a new group but in my read of them are likely to recommend #tc0609
• Residents all speaking for this proposal thus far; vernal pools a treasure, the open space has trails which has been used #tc0609 Public hearing closes EDC meets next week
• Moving to legislation for action, capital plan second round https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10a._web_capital_plan_2.pdf #tc0609 FinCom voted to recommend, motion to approve, seconded, discussion on clarification of police station site analysis; passes 9-0
• #tc0609 inter-municipal agreement to provide water supply for a single residence from Bellingham https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10b._web_bellingham_ima.pdf Motion to approve, second, passes 9-0
• Gift for veterans services, for walkway bricks as noted by proclamation done earlier in meeting, motion, veterans officer D Kurtz provides details second, passes 9-0
• PEG funds transfer from ToF to Franklin TV, as per quarterly procedure; motion to approve, second passes 9-0 https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10d._web_peg.pdf Pellegri still wants lower rates for consumers (can't be done by local authorities)
• Sewer bylaw for second reading https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10e._web_sewers.pdf #tc0609 motion to approve, second, passes 9-0 via roll call
• Zoning bylaw definitions update for tasting room, https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/mai/files/10f._web_tasting_room.pdf motion to move to second reading, second, planning board recommends by a 4-1 vote; had been 25% per manufacturing alignment, passes 9-0
• Saturday, 9-12 open house at water treatment plant, also will be a smaller version of a Touch the Truck expo at the same time. Tests for PFAS are mandated quarterly, does do required testing, not found an excess of levels. #tc0609
• Req for SchComm to come and define the Davis Thayer timeline for town control per Pellegri. #tc0609 Kudos for farmers Market and new layout. EDC business listening sessions were good, thanks to Melanie for that. Exit #s now 41 and 43. EDC meeting 6/17 ArtWALK this weekend
• Pellegri also adds historical museum is hosting musical performances on Saturday as well as part of ArtWALK. #tc0609 Jones will need to replace Anne Marie Tracey, DT hosting a gathering for the closing for families. Remember to block Church st for Memorial Day service
• Motion to adjourn, passes 9-0 That's all for tonight, catch you next time!

Audio file to be available in couple of days 

Maple Hill 'right of first refusal' recommendation is to purchase

 

FM #561 - Inside Empty Bowls 2021 - 06/08/21

FM #561 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 561 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with members of the FHS Empty Bowls Club. Brenna Johnson, FHS ceramics teacher and club advisor. The students introduce themselves: Sydney Brady, Emma Owens, and Lauren Wilson. 

We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period. We talk about the nature of this event and making bowls for it. We find out that raku is a special clay firing process.

The silent auction website link is included in the show notes. Be sure to register before you start bidding. You can also visit the page to make a donation to the Franklin Food Pantry  Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/cb0066da-0566-4864-af6f-d248fb5696f9

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Empty Bowls page -> https://sites.google.com/view/emptybowls6/home

Food Pantry page-> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/ 

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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"

 

Picked up my Empty Bowl and happened to meet Emily and Abby on the way out of FHS. They had collaborated to make it! 

Franklin Public Schools: 2 Videos to view -> Leaping into Kindergarten & Substance Abuse Forum

#1 - Leaping into Kindergarten

Topic: Leaping Into Kindergarten -- Franklin Public Schools
Date: Jun 2, 2021 06:47 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Meeting Recording:
https://zoom.us/rec/share/K-IxiVj5ssA6Uilv2HKsDyYj7QRUsAJVC3dlB7HnCUBt7U9t64urCJeASQ_iqWJG.nq-fdNaj31v6ICjF

#2 - Substance Use and Mental Health Forum

Direct video link -> https://youtu.be/3CIOXT3BlMU

FHS girls and boys lacrosse, girls tennis, and wrestling teams all post wins on Friday

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

 

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 17 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final

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

– Franklin celebrated its seniors with a big win at home, finishing the regular season at a perfect 14-0. Seniors Katie Jones scored four goals and had three assists in the win, Ali Socci netted a pair of goals and assists, and Sydney Hawkins tacked on a goal. Brigid Earley scored her first career goal in the win.

Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 

– A day after falling to Attleboro, the Panthers flipped the script and defended home court with a 3-2 win of their own. Franklin swept singles action to pick up its three points in the victory. Junior Vedika Vinayak battled to a 7-6 (4), 6-2 win at first singles, junior Sarah Schiavo added a 6-2, 6-4 win at second singles, and junior Jessica Pingeton earned a 6-1, 6-1 win at third singles. Attleboro took both doubles matches with juniors Saharla Yusuf and Tina Lam earned a 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 decision at first doubles, and the team of freshmen Maddie Fuscaldo and Kyra Johnson grabbed a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles.

Wrestling = Franklin, 40 @ Oliver Ames, 15 – Final

40-15 win over Oliver Ames Owens, Carlucci, Fracasa, Kuehl. Heavy large circleClock face six-thirty #lard @FHSSports @HockomockSports  The 4 athletes listed pinned their opponents.  https://twitter.com/i/lists/823290154886512641

 

For the complete results around the Hockomock League  https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-06-11-21/

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Sign up for these virtual events -> learn about microcars, tour the Wang Theatre

Those Fabulous Microcars - Monday June 14 at 11 AM via zoom  

Whether you think they are hilarious or amazing, the array of ultra-tiny cars popular in the decades after World War II (especially in Europe and Japan) are visually intriguing mechanical marvels. Parodied as “bubble cars” or refrigerators on wheels, these 1-6 passenger vehicles with tiny engines were engineered to get an impoverished, war-ravaged world back on the road. Alan Earls, local historian and microcar aficionado (the first car he ever drove was a micro) will share slides, stories and insights for “car geeks” or anyone with an interest in the unusual…

 

A Night at the Theatre: Tour of the Wang Theater - ZOOM-June 17 at 6 PM “A Night at the Theatre” - Experience the beauty and wonder of the historic Wang Theatre live in your home through our Virtual Tour!

Go behind the scenes of one of Boston’s most prominent landmarks! Guests will go behind the scenes and see hallways walked by entertainers like Bruce Springsteen, Ella Fitzgerald, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Queen, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Liza Minnelli and more! This is not a prerecorded video; each tour is led by a trained guide that will take viewers through the building and backstage and answer questions about its unique history; from its roots as a hotel and glamorous days as a movie “cathedral”, to today’s role as an impressive venue for performances and events. Please register for this zoom event by emailing adoggett@franklinma.gov