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Thursday, September 16, 2021
Exercise & Wellness Classes Start Next Week
CommonWealth Magazine: "Lawmakers push for expansion of Plainridge"
"The competition between Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville and two nearby Rhode Island gaming facilities for southeastern Massachusetts’ gambling dollars is nothing new and representatives from that part of the state renewed their support Tuesday for bills (H 507/H 532) to authorize but not require the Mass. Gaming Commission to allow the slots-only facility to add “up to 30 table games and an additional 250 slot machines.”
“Last session, we were concerned about the opening of the casino in Tiverton, Rhode Island, which happened two years ago. In this session, we also know that Rhode Island is planning a major expansion at Twin River. And that will put Plainridge and my communities at a further competitive disadvantage,” Rep. Jeff Roy of Franklin said. “We’re here to push for a modest expansion of Plainridge so that the commonwealth can best compete with our neighbors to the south, and we can protect the jobs, our local businesses, and the tax revenues that have been generated from Plainridge Park.”
When Massachusetts legalized casino-style gambling a decade ago, lawmakers approved a framework that includes up to three resort-style casinos and one slots parlor. Two of the three casino licenses have been issued, to MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor, and Plainridge Park Casino holds the lone slots-only license."
Continue reading the article online
A slot machine at Plainridge Park Casino.
National Weather Service Boston: webinar on tornadoes (video)
"Missed last night's webinar on our recent tropical tornadoes? You can catch up on that and many others on our YouTube Channel: https://t.co/aG0cPL3dRO"
Passwords may be going away, starting with Microsoft
"You’ve got a lot of passwords to keep track of for your online bank account, insurance company, social media profiles and even your kid’s school software. But starting today, your Microsoft account doesn’t have to be one of them.The company said Wednesday that it is officially retiring written passwords for personal accounts, including Outlook, OneDrive and Family Safety. Corporate accounts have been eligible for password-free sign-on since March.The change comes as the entire IT industry rethinks its decades-long reliance on “shared secret” passwords — or the kind you have to remember. People have a tendency to lose and forget them, creating extra costs and headaches for companies and customers alike."
Continue reading the article online. (Subscription maybe required)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/09/15/microsoft-passwordless/
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| Microsoft announced it is rolling out a no-password sign-on system for personal accounts on its Outlook, OneDrive and Family Safety products. (Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg News) |
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Candidates listing almost final with papers required to returned by Sep 14
At the close of business on Tuesday, the candidate listing became almost final. Almost final, in that the list is what it is for now but the candidates still have until Sep 30 to change their mind and withdraw. The list goes to print the ballots after Sep 30, per the Town Clerk.
- The Town Council has 12 candidates for 9 seats.
- The School Committee has 12 candidates for 7 seats
- The Town Clerk has 2 candidates for 1 seats
- The Planning Board has 4 candidates for 2 seats
- The Planning Board Associate does not have a candidate for the 1 seat
- The Board of Assessors has 1 candidate for 1 seat
- The Board of Health has 1 candidate for 1 seat
View the full listing of candidates from the Town Clerk's page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/local-election-11-2-2021-nomination-papers-pulled-9-14-2021
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/local-election-11-2-2021-nomination-papers-pulled-9-14-2021
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| Candidates listing almost final with papers required to returned by Sep 14 |
School Committee Candidate: Denise Spencer - 09/10/21 (audio)
FM #602 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 602 in the series.
This shares my conversation with current School Committee Vice-chair and candidate for re-election Denise Spencer.
This is one of a series of conversations with candidates for the Franklin Election on Nov 2, 2021. Publication of the answers or interview responses does not constitute an endorsement of this or any candidate. This is my public service effort to enable informed voters for the election Nov 2, 2021.
We cover the candidate questions as previously developed with the community and shared with the candidates. Five of the questions are ‘general’ in nature, the sixth is specific to the role of the candidate. In this case, for the School Committee.
Our conversation runs about 22 minutes, so let’s listen to my interview with Denise Spencer. Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c626d5a8-17e2-43a5-969d-f04f1a79c914
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Candidate questions -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/election-2021-candidate-interview.html
Candidate page -> https://www.facebook.com/SpencerforSchoolCommittee
Election Collection 2021 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/franklin-election-collection-2021.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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| FM #602 - School Cmte Candidate: Denise Spencer - 09/10/21 (audio) |
Franklin Matters Radio shows scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 15 and Saturday, Sep 18
The Franklin Matters Radio shows scheduled for Wednesday, September 15 and Saturday, September 18 are the following:
Wednesday
- 9:00 AM / Noon / 6:00 PM = FM_#600_HealthDir-CLiberty_20210831 (~ 33 mins)
- 11:00 AM / 2:00 PM / 8:00 PM = FM_#601_TC-NDanello_#602_DSpencer_Combo combination (~ 45 mins)
Saturday
The Health Director Cathleen Liberty meeting repeats on Saturday at 9:00 AM and Town Clerk Nancy Danello election info and SchComm candidate Denise Spencer sessions combined repeats at 3:00 PM.
You can also find each segment separately in your favorite podcast app or in the Franklin Matters Radio archive -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/fm-podcasts.html
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| Franklin Matters Radio shows scheduled for Wednesday, Sep 15 and Saturday, Sep 18 |
Senior Office Hours with Franklin Officials - Sep 16 - 8:30 AM
Please join State Representative Roy and town officials for coffee and conversation this Thursday at 8:30 AM at the Senior Center. There is a lot happening at the local and state level as we continue to turn the corner on the pandemic. Hope to see ya there!
Shared from Facebook -> https://facebook.com/events/s/senior-office-hours-with-frank/826007918084431/ and Town of Franklin -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/events/310146
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| Senior Office Hours with Franklin Officials - Sep 16 - 8:30 AM |
FHS golf and girls cross country teams post wins on Tuesday
Via @HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Tuesday, Sep 14, 2021
Girls Cross Country
Mansfield, 44 @ Franklin, 19 – Final – It was an an impressive showing from the Panthers in the first race of the season, taking eight of the top nine spots in the race against the Hornets. Franklin senior Charlene Peng won the race in 20:56 while Mansfield sophomore Anna Moore clocked in four seconds later with a PR time of 21:00 for second. Senior Sophia Allen, junior Devin Anderson, senior Megan Johnston, and senior Alana Conley also scored for Mansfield.
- Great win against Mansfield today with a score of 19-44!
https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1437888958113923075
Boys Cross Country
Mansfield, 25 @ Franklin, 31 – Final – Mansfield took the top two spots at Dacey Field on its way to a close win over Franklin. Collin Stevens crossed the finish line in 17:42 for first place while teammate Riley Tremblay was second at 17:57. Franklin senior Clancy Golden took third overall at 17:58.
Mansfield, 25 @ Franklin, 31 – Final – Mansfield took the top two spots at Dacey Field on its way to a close win over Franklin. Collin Stevens crossed the finish line in 17:42 for first place while teammate Riley Tremblay was second at 17:57. Franklin senior Clancy Golden took third overall at 17:58.
- Boys XC drops a close one to Mansfield 31 - 25
https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1437889223554707462
Golf
North Attleboro, 173 @ Franklin, 163 – Final – Franklin sophomore CJ Steel was the lone golfer to come in under 40, earning match medalist honors while pacing the Panthers to a win at home. Steel shot a low-round of 38 while Brendan Collins added a 40, Caroline Woelfel (birdie) added a 42, and both Anthony Lampasona and Tyler O’Brien (43) shot a 43. North Attleboro’s Jack Gaskin and Tyson Laviano each shot 40 while Dillon Harding came in with a round of 43.
- Final score: 163-173 Franklin wins! (vs North Attleboro)
Collins:40
Caroline:42
Obrien/Lew/lamp: 43
Back at it tomorrow vs Taunton #rollpanthers #getirdone
https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1437901608046809094
For other results around the League
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| FHS golf and girls cross country teams post wins on Tuesday |
Boys XC drops a close one to Mansfield 31 - 25 pic.twitter.com/iqZNX78PYw
— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) September 14, 2021
Girls XC defeats Mansfield 19-44 pic.twitter.com/lLcmZ3weec
— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) September 14, 2021
Attention Franklin: Recycling and Energy Drive - Sep 18 (video promo)
Join us in Franklin on Saturday, September 18 for a recycling and energy drive.
You'll be able to recycle furniture and donate it to Habitat For Humanity, recycle electronics, and learn about saving energy and reducing costs.
The event is free and if you bring an old dehumidifier, you can get $30 from National Grid. You most likely have several of these items in your home. The Green Team team will unload them from your vehicle.
Check out the video chat with State Representative Jeff Roy and Fred Cullen to see how the event works. Link to video -> https://www.dropbox.
Check out the Green Team webpage for more info -> gogreenteamjunk.com/
Link to MA Legislature Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy as mentioned during the video https://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J37/About
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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic - Sep 15 -> 10 AM to 3 PM
The Town of Franklin will hold a vaccination clinic on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 10 AM - 3 PM at the Davis Thayer Parking Lot (137 W. Central Street).
This clinic falls on the 2nd dose date from our previous clinic on August 25,2021, however, 1st time doses are also available.
Registrations are available, however, walk ins are welcome.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/FranklinPUBLICVAX
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| COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic - Sep 15 -> 10 AM to 3 PM |
Franklin Art Association: art exhibit - Oct 2, 2021
The Franklin Art Association (FAA) will be having an art exhibition in conjunction with the Harvest Festival from 12 - 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 2, 2021
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| Franklin Art Association: art exhibit - Oct 2, 2021 |
350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting, Sep 16, 7:00 PM
Hello to all from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. Please mark your calendars for this week's Node meeting, Thursday, September 16, 7:00 PM. (As a reminder, we meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.)
Join on Zoom
Meeting ID: 544 734 092
Password: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923
Our agenda will cover developments and actions in Massachusetts and nationwide, including legislation and the ongoing efforts to transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy.
Our Greater Franklin Node wants to collaborate with groups and individuals from the region who share the same concerns, so all our cities and towns can benefit. Please join us to learn and contribute.
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern
Ralph Halpern
781-784-3839 (h)
339-203-5017 (c)
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| 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting, Sep 16, 7:00 PM |
Q&A on Franklin Matters - Sep 16 at 1:00 PM (hybrid meeting)
Get your Franklin MA questions answered on Thursday, September 16 at 1:00 PM.
This is a hybrid event coordinated with the Senior Center = "Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock"
- Held at the Franklin Senior Center for those who want to meet in person
- A Zoom session is also available for remote participation
Topic: Franklin Matters Q&ATime: Sep 16, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 882 2328 3552Passcode: wfpr1029One tap mobile+13017158592,,88223283552#,,,,*25616176# US (Washington DC)+13126266799,,88223283552#,,,,*25616176# US (Chicago)
*While we do use Zoom to help with the meeting facilitation, only the audio portion of the meeting is recorded for playback via podcast and/or wfpr.fm radio
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| Q&A on Franklin Matters - Sep 16 at 1:00 PM |
Friction Farm Modern Folk Duo Performance at the Franklin Public Library - Sep 15
Friction Farm - Modern Folk Duo Schedule
Performance at the Franklin Public Library - Sep 15
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| Friction Farm Modern Folk Duo Performance at the Franklin Public Library - Sep 15 |
Modern-folk duo Friction Farm, is a husband and wife team of traveling troubadours. Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay, combine storytelling, social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes, and quirky observations. Their lyrically rich, harmony-driven songs earned them spots as Kerrville New Folk Finalists, Falcon Ridge Emerging Artists, and South Florida Folk Festival Songwriter winners. Friction Farm's latest CD, "Evidence of Hope", which reached #10 on the Folk Radio Chart, was written during that unplanned year at home during which they struggled to find hope in the most unlikely places. This performance is free and open to the public. For more information about Fiction Farm, please visit http://www.frictionfarm.com/ .
Shared from Town of Franklin -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/friction-farm-modern-folk-duo-performance-franklin-public-library
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