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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Need a laugh? Get ready to LOL with HMEA - Feb 26, 2022
Franklin Recreation: New Registration Website effective Feb 7, 2022; view only from Feb 1
On Tuesday, February 7, 2022, Franklin Recreation will be launching a new online registration site.
This new site will be live for viewing purposes only from 1/25/22-2/7/22. You will be able to log on to the new site and create family accounts for children in your household, but we will not begin taking Spring registration until Monday, February 7th at 8:30 AM.
We will continue to take registration for winter programs on our old website through 2/7/22, 8:29 AM.
Any questions, don't hesitate to reach out: franklinrecreation@franklinma.
Franklin Public Schools: new COVID-19 Testing Program
"Please see the attached letter regarding the new COVID-19 Testing Program within Franklin Public Schools "
Link to letter -> https://t.co/KsdZ8LqwYAOr view the embedded doc here:
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| Franklin Public Schools: new COVID-19 Testing Program |
Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams post wins vs. Stoughton on Tuesday
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 71 @ Stoughton, 43 – Final
– Franklin had four players score in double figures and used a big third quarter to run away with a win on the road at Stoughton. Senior Sean Vinson (19 points), sophomore Henry Digiorgio (15 points), sophomore Andrew O’Neill (13 points), and sophomore Sean O’Leary (10 points) accounted for 11 of Franklin’s 13 made three-pointers on the night. Digiorgio and O’Leary each hit one in the third and O’Neill knocked down a pair and had a total of 10 points in the third as the Panthers turned a 10-point halftime lead (30-20) into a comfortable 57-37 advantage going into the fourth quarter. Junior Rayan Sablon led the way for the Black Knights with 15 points.
Girls Basketball = Stoughton, 27 @ Franklin, 61 – Final
– Franklin led 18-3 after one quarter and never allowed Stoughton to get back into the game from there, extending its long win streak and staying unbeaten in league play. Stefany Padula buried a handful of threes on her way to a game-high 17. Katie Peterson had 11 points and Emma Sousa finished with eight. The trio combined for all 17 of Franklin’s points in the third quarter. Sophomore Maiya Merritt had 11 points while Alyssa Edwards chipped in with 8 points for Stoughton.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-25-22/
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-25-22/
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| FHS Panthers |
MIAA: update on post-contest handshake
"#MIAA update on post-contest handshake 🤝 #OneTeamOneMIAA" https://t.co/lvV1Op5AuFShared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MIAA033/status/1486073389903138822
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| MIAA: update on post-contest handshake |
Reminder: Garden Club Features Program on Interior Plant Landscape Design - Feb 1, 2022
The Franklin Garden Club will sponsor a program on “Interior Plant Landscape Design“ on Tuesday, February 1, at 7:00 p.m. at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA. The program will be presented by Bellingham resident Jen Kuse, who is experienced in designing indoor and outdoor plantscapes and gardens for both private homes and commercial buildings. She also oversees the highly successful Franklin Food Pantry community garden. The program is open to the public at no charge.
Kuse’s presentation will include the following topics: information on the benefits of plants, including tropical plants, the most commonly used interior plants; examples of plants that do the best indoors; conditions and care required for plants; how to deal with common diseases and pest problems; organic methods for integrated pest management; basic design ideas for the home and office; and where to obtain tropical plants. The program will include an opportunity to obtain plants used in the presentation with proceeds going to the Franklin Food Pantry.
Kuse, a graduate of Dean College, has more than 25 years of experience in designing plantscapes and gardens, primarily through her affiliation with the Interiorscapes Division of Central Nurseries of Johnston, RI
In addition to its monthly programs, the Garden Club supports several service activities including planting and maintaining the Franklin Town Common gardens and the planters at the Franklin Library, sponsoring an annual scholarship, distributing pine tree seedlings in the elementary schools, and sponsoring special projects with other community organizations. The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, became a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts in 2015.
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| Franklin Garden Club Features Program on Interior Plant Landscape Design - Feb 1, 2022 |
Recap: School Committee hears about the FHS program of studies, approves senior perks, and trip to Nationals for FHS Cheerleaders
Quick recap:
- School Committee hears about modifications to the FHS Program of Studies for the 2022-2023 School Year, what the modifications are and how they were developed from feedback and recognition of changes in students and needs
- Note the presentation doc previously released for this meeting was not the one used in the meeting, some pages had split out to multiple pages. Screen captures show the updated copy
- Approval for FHS senior perks and for the FHS cheerleading team to travel to National competition was granted. The team cheered so loudly outside the building after they left the Council Chambers, it briefly interrupted the proceedings inside. A happy moment to recognize the accomplishments for this group
- A new program for COVID-19 testing using "at-home FDA-approved rapid antigen test" kits. The test/stay process and contact tracing will stop with the introduction of these kits provided by DESE.
- The School Committee entered Executive Session and did not return to open meeting to continue discussions on negotiations
Photos captured during the meeting can be found in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/MXrJDo8M5A2c4tu96
Audio of the meeting should be available in a couple of days
My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting are summarized in the following PDF doc. This new tool also includes the photos shared inline with the tweet notes. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M3AcnmYaJV8IAr9sUGLmKvYsaEo8mPrs/view?usp=sharing
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| Recap: School Committee hears about the FHS program of studies, approves senior perks, and trip to Nationals for FHS Cheerleaders |
“The pandemic has proven that we now live in a new world"
"Governor Charlie Baker, a second-term Republican who first ran more than a decade ago on calls to cut Massachusetts residents’ taxes, on Tuesday said he will pursue a wide-ranging package of tax breaks for low-income workers, renters, and seniors that could come to define his final months in office.
Baker announced the proposals during his last State of the Commonwealth address, using the widely televised speech to implore the Democratic-dominated Legislature to buy into changes he said are about “tax fairness and our competitive position” as a state.
“We’ve asked the people of Massachusetts to do a lot these past few years,” Baker told hundreds who gathered at the Hynes Convention Center. “It’s time to invest in Massachusetts families, to give them back some of the tax revenue that they created through their hard work.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
CommonWealth Magazine coverage
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| Gov. Charlie Baker delivers his eighth and final state of the Commonwealth speech |
Girl scout cookies alert for Saturday, Jan 29
"Snow Is Coming, Get Your Girl Scout Cookies Now! Junior Scout Troop 82351 is fully stocked for their cookie booth scheduled for Saturday 1/29 at Dunkin Donuts on King Street (8am-12pm).
With the uncertainty of the upcoming storm, if you’d like to place an order ahead of time & pick up at your convenience, please reach out! (**Pick up location will be on Pond Street in Franklin.)"
Use the Facebook link to order in advance -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3085040018432670/
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| Girl scout cookies alert for Saturday, Jan 29 |
MBTA Communities Upzoning Guidelines, Explained (and yes, Franklin is one)
MBTA Communities Upzoning Guidelines, ExplainedGuidelines -> https://t.co/RVtXX3zeBW
@BosIndicators @bostonfdn
"This law represents an important shift, with the state taking action to ensure that most eastern Mass. cities and town contribute to addressing our regional housing shortage."
Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/KQCPlC1an1
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| MBTA Communities Upzoning Guidelines, Explained (and yes, Franklin is one) |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Jan 26, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
- This slot features the "Introduction to the Franklin Freedom Team - 01/20/22" https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/introduction-to-franklin-freedom-team.html
10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points
11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)
- This slot features Talking with Ted McIntyre - Making Sense of Climate - 01/20/22 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/talking-with-ted-mcintyre-making-sense.html
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:29:00 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19
7:30:00 am It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig
8:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Charlie Harrington
10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Dave Kaphammer
11:30 am Whole Health Visions: Cheryl Bagangan
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles
12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons
1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Advocates for Children
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 12
3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment
4:30 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos
6:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Appetizers
6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Southbound Train
9:30 pm Circle of Friends: Phil Ochs
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
7:00 am Public School Event: Jazz Night 01-23-19
8:30 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2021
10:30 am FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Foxboro 01-18-22
12:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Fundraising
1:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Norwood 01-22-22
3:01 pm Public School Concerts: Oak Street Music 2019
4:31 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 0-12-22
8:30 pm Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council: 01-19-22
2:00 pm Town Council: 01-19-22
6:30 pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers, 890 8306 5901
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Talking with Ted McIntyre - Making Sense of Climate - 01/20/22 (audio)
FM #709 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 709 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin resident and climate activist Ted McIntyre. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Jan 20, 2022.
We cover the following topics within the realm of climate change
- The 12 points of the MA legislation passes 2021
- Define some key terms (greenhouse gas), net zero, environmental justice, and geo micro-district)
As we did not get to cover all the points of the legislation, stay tuned we’ll schedule at least another session.
The recording runs about 38 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Ted McIntyre. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-709-ted-mcintyre-making-sense-of-climate-change-01-20-22
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Climate related links
From WBUR -> “What you need to know about the new MASS Climate law” https://www.wbur.org/news/2021/03/26/new-mass-climate-law-faq
Net zero info:
https://www.carbontrust.com/news-and-events/insights/net-zero-an-ambition-in-need-of-a-definition
CommonWealth Magazine on the Maine transmission line
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/energy/mass-financed-power-line-in-maine-is-a-mess/
Mass Climate Action links:
https://www.massclimateaction.org/2021_mlp_scorecard
https://www.massclimateaction.org/net_zero
https://www.massclimateaction.org/clean_the_peak
Electric buildings: https://environmentamerica.org/feature/ame/electric-buildings-2021
Video describing the “Geo micro-district” https://heet.org/2022/01/14/were-on-the-radio/
Geo micro-district feasibility study https://heet.org/energy-shift/geomicrodistrict-feasibility-study/
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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
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Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
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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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| The transportation sector accounts for about 40% of Massachusetts' greenhouse gas emissions. (Jesse Costa/WBUR) |
Town Council Rules of Procedure Review Committee Meeting - Jan 26, 2022
Town Council Rules of Procedure Review Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet = January 26, 2022 - 5:30 PM
Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
3rd Floor, Training Room, Rm 326
355 East Central Street
A NOTE TO RESIDENTS: All citizens are welcome to attend public board and committee
meetings in person.
Agenda
1. Review draft Rules of Procedures Manual of the Franklin Town Council.
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| Town Council Rules of Procedure Review Committee Meeting - Jan 26, 2022 |
Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 26, 2022
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION AD HOC COMMITTEE
Agenda & Meeting Packet
January 26, 2022 = 6:30 PM
Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers, 355 East Central Street
2nd floor, Council Chambers, 355 East Central Street
Agenda:
1. CALL TO ORDER2. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION DISCUSSION3. ADJOURN
Agenda doc also contains the remote connection information for this session
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-01-26_ta_evaluation_agenda.pdf
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-01-26_ta_evaluation_agenda.pdf
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| Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 26, 2022 |
"The Effects of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children Ages 5-11" survey
"Town of Franklin Health Department has released "The Effects of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children Ages 5-11" survey for residents who are parents/ guardians for children aged 5-11. The deadline for completion is 2/28.
"The Town of Franklin Health Department is releasing a survey to all residents regarding the effects of COVID-19 restrictions on children ages 5-11. Parents/ Guardians are encouraged to complete the survey on behalf of their child(ren).
The purpose of this survey is to evaluate the effects of pandemic restrictions on children (ages 5-11) and identify trends in physical activity, eating habits, sleep, and screen time.
Data will be collected by the health department to assist in a Worcester State University interns project. The data is to identify a target population and what education resources needs to be provided to the residents regarding the effects of pandemic restrictions on children ages 5-11.
The deadline for survey completion is February 28, 2022. The survey results will be posted on the Franklin Health Department website. "
Take the survey here: https://t.co/0YexWUexFYShared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1485631985502597121
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| Town of Franklin Health Department COVID survey |
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