Thursday, October 14, 2021

Conservation Commission schedules clean up for DelCarte on Saturday, Oct 16

"A reminder the clean up of DelCarte is scheduled for this Saturday from 9:00 AM thru Noon. 
Refreshments, gloves, trash bags, masks (if needed) plus credits for clubs and schools …. Community Service 3 hours. 
We look forward to seeing folks there."

 

Franklin Conservation Commission
Shared from Facebook ->

Climate crisis: If a picture tells the story, will this be enough to get action?

"In its lifetime, Boston Common has seen grazing cattle, public hangings, and protests against slavery and wars. It has seen visits from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Pope John Paul II and the everyday gatherings of families and friends. And someday — depending on the choices made in the next few years — it could see the rising waters of the Charles River, as sea levels rise from climate change and swallow the historic landmark.

As world leaders prepare to gather in Glasgow for the next major round of international climate talks, they will be discussing the difference of degrees, attempting to bring the path the world is currently on — which would result in 3 degrees Celsius of warming above preindustrial temperatures by the end of the century — in line with the goal of the Paris Agreement, which is half that, or 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming.

The difference between those two numbers may seem insignificant, but as research released Tuesday shows, it has a very real consequence — such as whether the Common will be underwater or not."
Continue reading the article online. (Subscription maybe required)

The Guardian also has an article revealing different photos of the possible impact to Boston  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/oct/12/sea-level-rise-well-known-american-sites-visualized


Direct link to the photo and maps visualizations ->    https://picturing.climatecentral.org/

Boston municipal court, +3C
Boston municipal court, +3C (Composite: Climate Central)


Fact check: "The Southwest Airlines mess and rumors of a vaccine walkout"

"What are you going to believe: Official statements or social media?

The Southwest Airlines cancellations over the weekend are a good example of how news travels on two different tracks today.

In the part of the United States that relies on traditional media, rumors that the cancellations were the result of a pilot protest over coronavirus vaccine mandates were dismissed because, well, there was no evidence. Official entities, such as the airline, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Southwest pilots union, all issued statements saying the rumors were false."
Continue reading the article online. (Subscription maybe required)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/10/13/southwest-airlines-snafu-rumors-vaccine-walkout/

Fact check: "The Southwest Airlines mess and rumors of a vaccine walkout"
Fact check: "The Southwest Airlines mess and rumors of a vaccine walkout" (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg)


Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Blood Drive at Franklin VFW - Nov 5

Blood Drive at Franklin VFW - Nov 5
Blood Drive at Franklin VFW - Nov 5



HOSTED BY

Franklin VFW Post 3402
1034 Pond Street Franklin, MA 02038

Aboard the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women’s Hospital Blood Mobile
parked in front parking

Friday, November 5, 2021 10:00 AM 4:30 PM

Appointments: Logon For Friday tinyurl.com/PostN2021 

Questions, please call 617-632-3206
Appointments recommended. Walk-ins taken as time allows.

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School Committee candidate Dave Callaghan - 10/04/21 (audio)

FM #632 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 632 in the series. 


This shares my conversation with candidate for School Committee Dave Callaghan  


This is one of a series of conversations with candidates for the Franklin Election on Nov 2, 2021. I do this to provide Franklin, MA voters with accurate and timely information that they can use to cast an informed vote.  Publication of the answers or interview responses does not constitute an endorsement of this or any candidate.


We cover the candidate questions as previously developed in conjunction with the community and shared with the candidates in advance. 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 29 minutes, so let’s listen to my interview with Dave Callaghan

** Audio file =  https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1d76b6f1-bbbd-4be5-b6b3-b37646ecb599


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Candidate questions -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/election-2021-candidate-interview.html 


Candidate page ->  https://www.facebook.com/Dave-Callaghan-for-School-Committee-105575838510215/ 

Candidate phone for text or calls -> 978.575.4738


Election Collection 2021 ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/franklin-election-collection-2021.html 



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School Committee candidate Dave Callaghan - 10/04/21 (audio)
School Committee candidate Dave Callaghan - 10/04/21 (audio)

Voices of Franklin: Colin Cass on School Committee candidates

I attended a meeting of the Franklin School Committee a few weeks ago.

A number of parents spoke during citizens’ comments.  They included people running for school committee and other town offices.  They were very passionately opposed to having their children wear masks at school.

In effect, these parents were blaming the school committee for the fact that we’re living through a pandemic and that some unpleasant measures must be taken.

This sorry situation is not the fault of the school committee.  And as for masks as a remedy, it doesn’t follow that just because you dislike a medicine, you don’t need it.

We should elect people who understand that an undesired solution can be the right choice if the alternative is worse.  Such wisdom is especially needful on the school committee, which has the heavy responsibility of spending half the town’s entire budget and educating its children.

Colin Cass
Franklin Resident



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Voices of Franklin: Colin Cass on School Committee candidates
Voices of Franklin: Colin Cass on School Committee candidates

FHS volleyball and field hockey, along with the boys 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, Oct 12, 2021 
 
Field hockey = Franklin, 7 @ Sharon, 0 – Final 
– Franklin bounced back from its first loss of the season, a tough 1-0 decision to Walpole, with a big win on the grass at Sharon. Kaitlyn Carney scored a pair of goals — once in the first and once in the third — to lead the offense. Kaeley Dubriske, Haley Wernig, Raena Crandall, Caroline Gannon, and Lindsey Dennett each scored once for the Panthers. Megan Sullivan and Chloe Strassner split the shutout in net.

Varsity wins 7-0 vs Sharon Field hockey stick and ball Scoring: Kaitlyn C 2G…Kaeley D 1G.. Haley W 1G.. Raena C 1G… Caroline G 1G (FIRST Varsity Goal!!) Lindsay D 1G (FIRST Varsity Goal!!) Megan S & Chloe S combined for the SHUTOUT!
Way to go!!  Tough one on grass… old school.. lol   https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1448124064745369606

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Sharon, 0 – Final 
– Franklin went on the road and earned a sweep, bouncing back from its 3-2 loss to King Philip at the end of last week. The Panthers took three straight (25-16, 25-9, 25-9) to get the win; sophomore Taylor Lacerda recorded 11 kills, six digs, and a pair of aces to lead the way.

Boys Cross-Country = Franklin @ Milford  (W - no score available)
Girls Cross-Country = Franklin @ Milford  (W - no score available)
Congrats to the boys and girls XC squads as they both took home W’s at Milford today. The boys finish the dual season 2-3 while the girls were 5-0 and earned the Kelley-Rex title!   https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1448082948473905155
For other results around the  Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-12-21/
FHS volleyball and field hockey, along with the boys and girls cross country teams, post wins on Tuesday
FHS volleyball and field hockey, along with the boys and girls cross country teams, post wins on Tuesday