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Thursday, January 27, 2022
FPAC presents "Our Town" - February 4-6, 2022
Recap: Charles River Meadowlands Initiative - 01/24/22 (audio)
FM #710 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 710 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Alan Earls, Franklin resident, local historian, and open space advocate as we recap the Charles River Meadowlands Initiative. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Monday, Jan 24, 2022.
Links in the show notes include the BETA Report on the Meadowlands Initiative as well as many of the links for the reporting shared by Franklin Matters since 2016 as the initiative made progress.
The recording runs about 21 minutes, so let’s listen to this recap of the Charles River Meadowland Initiative audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-710-charles-river-meadowlands-recap-01-24-22
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Home page for the Charles River Meadowlands Initiative -> https://www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org/
BETA Report finally received early 2020
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/04/in-news-charles-river-meadowlands-study.html
Conservation Commission Annual Report for 2019 references
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/franklin-annual-report-2019.html
Info session series in 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/05/charles-river-meadowlands-initiative.html
Forum schedule for April 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/charles-river-meadowlands-initiative.html
BETA surveyed in 2018
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/12/the-goal-is-basically-to-create-few.html
ToF announces kickoff of study with $25K grant
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/08/town-of-franklin-kicks-of-study-of.html
Clean up & walk in 2018
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/05/charles-river-meadowlands-initiative.html
Review of 2017 activities published in Dec 2017
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/12/review-of-meadowlands-initiative-in.html
Oct 2017 hike with 20+ folks
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/11/charles-river-meadowlands-hike-recap.html
Charles River Meadowlands meeting scheduled for 2017
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/charles-river-meadowlands-meeting.html
Library info session and children’s reading for Ground Hog day in 2017
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/12/charles-river-meadowlands-initiative.html
Charles River Meadowlands and #Giving Tuesday
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/11/charles-river-meadowlands-givingtuesday.html
Meeting announcement mid-2016
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/07/next-meeting-of-charles-river.html
Charles River walk Jan 2016
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/exploring-charles-river-meadowlands.html
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Recap: Charles River Meadowlands Initiative - 01/24/22 (audio) |
FHS boys hockey and gymnastics teams post wins on Wednesday
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 13 @ Mansfield, 5 – Final
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ King Philip, 6 – Final
Wrestling = Franklin, 12 @ Milford, 57 – Final
Gymnastics = King Philip, 137.45 @ Franklin, 146.75 – Final
"Top performer was Senior Emma White. She took the AA with a 38.15 followed up by Franklin Senior Captain Kate Rudolph with an AA of 37.15Top 4 in Each Event - Vault - Emma White 9.55, Kate Rudolph 9.45, Lizzie Brown 9.1 and Emma Nelson 9.05. Another GREAT vault rotation for this team.Bars - Emma White 9.75, Kate Rudolph 9.1, Elizabeth Schirduan 9.0 and Emma Nelson 8.55.Beam - Emma White 9.15, Kate Rudolph 9.05, Elizabeth Schirduan 9.0 and Caroline Woelfel 8.9.Floor - Emma White 9.7, Kate Rudolph 9.55, Caroline Woelfel 9.0 and Elizabeth Schirduan 8.85.What an amazing meet these girls had, last regular season meet next Friday night 2/4 vs Mansfield." https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1486544670872199169
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-26-22/
Congratulations to all the seniors who competed |
FHS parking monitoring and enforcement resumes week of Jan 31, 2022
We have noticed an increase in the number of unregistered cars in the student parking lots.Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSPantherbook/status/1486403753100066819
1. Please remember to park in your assigned lot.
2. Unregistered? Please see Mr. Lestage in the 3rd floor office.
3. Starting next week we will begin recording license plate numbers.
FHS parking monitoring and enforcement resumes week of Jan 31, 2022 |
Franklin Downtown Partnership: Next General Meeting - Feb. 3, 2022
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Winter Farmers Market moves to same time slot on Sunday, Jan 30, 2022
"WINTER MARKET RESCHEDULED to SUNDAY 1/30! From 10-2 @fairmountfruitfarm in our heated greenhouses.Today’s spotlight vendor is Keri from @bettergrainsKeri Anderson owner of better grains gluten free bakery in Norton ma. Dedicated gluten free kitchen with online ordering and contactless pickup. Delicious gluten free breads and pastries that you wouldn't know are gluten free! Her double chocolate cookies and cheddar bites are amazing and very popular with the staff on the farm. Order ahead or swing on by Sunday and say hi "
Winter Farmers Market moves to same time slot on Sunday, Jan 30, 2022 |
Tri-County RVTHS’ Early Education Program Excited to Welcome New Group of Children This Fall
Hands-on education is a critical part of vocational high schools and while the Tri-County Children’s Center continuing to operate during the pandemic is dependent on the Department of Public Health’s approval, we are hoping to welcome a new group of children at our center.
The Early Education Program prepares high school students for various careers working with young children. The ability to work directly with preschool children within the on-campus facility located in Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street allows students to acquire skills and confidence in teaching.
Tri-County Children’s Center is led by three highly qualified teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program and assisted by students in the Early Education Major. The Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Class size is limited to 30 children and tuition is $36.00* per week (*subject to change).
Placement is limited to the residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a random draw which will take place on Friday, March 4th, 2022. Names not selected in the drawing will be placed on a waiting list.
Due to the COIVD-19 Pandemic, registration and information sessions will be held virtually this year. Registration begins on Monday, January 24th. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, March 3, 2022. Registration is limited to children who are at least 3 years of age by September 15, 2022. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible.
For more information about Tri-County’s Preschool Registration, please visit https://tri-county.us/tri-county-childrens-center/
Hands-on Learning is An Integral Part of Vocational High School |
FHS Gymnastics - Panther Home Show - Feb 11, 2022
Carne watch the FHS Gymnasts display their talent and hard work!
Friday. February 11. 2022 7:30-8:00 PM
at All Around Gymnastics 148 Washington St, Plainville, MA
• AUTOGRAPHS
• PHOTO BOOTH
• GREAT MUSIC
• PANTHER LOGO FACE PAINTING
• RAFFLES
• FHS APPAREL GIVEAWAYS
• AND MORE.......
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094aa5aa2ea20-fhsgymnastics
A $5 donation fee will be greatly appreciated at the door or by Venmo @FHS_Gyrnnastics_Tearn
FHS Gymnastics - Panther Home Show - Feb 11, 2022 |
Governor Baker's budget starts the discussion with the Legislature on FY 2023
"Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday proposed giving Massachusetts residents nearly $700 million in new tax breaks, including exempting hundreds of thousands of low-income workers from paying state income taxes, reshaping Massachusetts’ estate tax, and doubling certain credits for seniors and parents.The second-term Republican said he was filing the suite of proposals with his $48.5 billion spending plan, offering one of, if not the, most sweeping tax relief packages of his tenure as he embarks on his final year in office. The Democrat-controlled House and Senate would have to approve any of the changes before they become law.“The cost of just about everything is going up,” Baker told reporters Wednesday, citing inflation rising nationwide at its fastest pace in nearly four decades. “The last two years have been pretty tough on a lot of the populations we’re looking to help here, and I’d love to see the Legislature take them seriously.”Baker is not seeking any broad-based tax increases to offset the tax breaks, and his budget chief contended Wednesday that the plan included no “hidden cuts” in a bid to absorb them."
CommonWealth Magazine coverage ->
Governor Baker's budget starts the discussion with the Legislature on FY 2023 |
Franklin Fire: Preparedness tips for the storm
With the potential of snow on Saturday here are a few preparedness tips: https://t.co/PiR7RybJY9 or https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/snow_storm_-_larger_1.pdf
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinMAfire/status/1486330479502663682
Franklin Fire: Preparedness tips for the storm |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Jan 27, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Need a laugh? Get ready to LOL with HMEA - Feb 26, 2022
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