Friday, February 4, 2022

Panther News: February 4, 2022 (video)

"Check out Varun Desai’s video highlights  of @fhsboysbball and @FHS_Puck on this week’s Panther News!   @FHSPantherbook  @FranklinHS  @FranklinMatters  
@FranklinPSNews  @FHSSports  https://youtu.be/e88pRrRvjEo via @YouTube"

 

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Feb 4, 2022

  • wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday
9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY
 
7:00 am Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Advocates for Children
8:29:00 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19
9:00:00 am Frank Presents: Michael Walker-Jones
10:00 am Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine?
10:30:00 am SAFE Coalition: PSA
11:00:00 am Senior Connection: Hearing Loss
11:30 am Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Advocates for Children
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles
12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons
1:00:00 pm Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19
1:30:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 2
3:00 pm Franklin Art Association: Dave Kaphammer
7:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Task Force
8:00 pm Senior Connection: Hearing Loss
8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Windborne

  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 1 01-28-19
8:30 am It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig
9:30 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 0-12-22
11:30 am FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Stoughton 01-25-22
5:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v King Philip 01-22-22
8:30 pm Public School Concert: FHS Winter Music 2018

  • Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 01-27-22
11:00 am Finance Committee 01-12-22: 01-12-22
2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 01-27-22
5:00 pm Finance Committee 01-12-22: 01-12-22

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)
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Senior Center CLOSED Friday, February 4 2022, due to inclement weather

Senior Center CLOSED Friday, February 4 2022, 
due to inclement weather.

Due to the inclement ice storm and weather, the Franklin Senior Center will be closed to all programming and activities tomorrow, Friday, February 4, 2022. 

Stay Safe!

Danielle Hopkins and Christina LaRose

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/news/senior-center-closed-friday-february-4th-2022-due-inclement-weather




Senior Center CLOSED Friday, February 4 2022, due to inclement weather.
Senior Center CLOSED Friday, February 4 2022, due to inclement weather.



Franklin Public Schools: Schools will be CLOSED with a snow day on Friday, February 4

February 3, 2022

Dear Franklin Community,

The weather is expected to bring icy conditions and flash freezing in the morning, with sleet and snow to fall later in the day. As a result of this forecast, the Franklin Public Schools will be CLOSED with a snow day on Friday, February 4.

For the safety of all staff, district and school offices will also be closed. Those who are able to work from home should do so as you are able.

There will be no after school or evening activities.  I hope everyone has a nice weekend. Stay safe.

Sara Ahern
Superintendent of Schools


Schools will be CLOSED with a snow day on Friday, February 4
Schools will be CLOSED with a snow day on Friday, February 4

Alice's Ordinary People - Tuesday, February 8

Alice’s Ordinary People with filmmaker Craig Dudnick, Tuesday, February 8, 7:00 p.m.

Alice's Ordinary People is a documentary about Alice Tregay – a woman who refused to stand still for injustice and brought others together to change what was. Her remarkable story spans the historic period from the marches of Dr. King to the election of Barack Obama. Her unique contribution in the field of politics is the thread which connects the two. 
The film can be watched for free on Kanopy prior to the program, but it is not required. For more information, please visit imaginevideo.org and click the tab for Alice's Ordinary People http://imaginevideo.org/alices-ordinary-people/. 
Register for Alice's Ordinary People on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvce2prz8iH9fUF5Y1U8zbml9FFQh...v

Alice's Ordinary People - Tuesday, February 8
Alice's Ordinary People - Tuesday, February 8





Franklin Music Department "Concert Hour" recital - Feb 8, Feb 10

The Franklin Public Schools Music Department will be presenting two nights of chamber music. "Concert Hour" is a showcase of solos and small musical ensembles from the middle schools and high school. 

These recitals will take place on Tuesday, February 8th and Thursday February 10th in the Franklin High School auditorium. 

Our middle school students will begin performing at 6PM and our High School students will begin at approximately 7PM.

Come hear our talented student musicians from grades 6-12 perform solo and small ensemble repertoire.  The recital is free and open to the public.


Franklin Music Department "Concert Hour" recital
Franklin Music Department "Concert Hour" recital

Recap: Board of Health conducts regular business, listens to resident comments on masking

Quick recap:
  • Board of Health conducted their normal business approving minutes of prior meeting, hearing updates from nurse, epidemiologist and inspector. 
  • Winter St demolition approvals in process, other abandoned housing being addressed in coordinated manner with attorney general
  • problem with ordering at home test kits, not as easy as it was lead to be, no date yet for availability
  • multiple residents commented against a mask policy in light of the request at the prior meeting for the Board to consider one.

Board of Health meetings are generally scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month at 5 PM

My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting
  • Real time reporting for the Board of Health meeting underway, #boh0202  Winter St update provided, prior meeting minutes approved (twice, once 2-0; then 3-0; 3rd member arrived)
  • Some audio items on the Zoom bridge worked through to be able to hear folks in the room clearly #boh0202
  • Update from inspections, update from nurse, clinics being worked, COVID is still prevalent #boh0202
  • Epidemiologist provides updates, working on reporting and tracking, new webpage/dashboard being put together, #boh0202
  • At home rest kits ordered from lowest priced vendor, couldn't get ship dates; order cancelled, new being set, no date yet for availability, #boh0202 not as easy as it sounded.
  • Property on Union St being worked collaboratively, police, fire, health, building, Attny General office coordinated - working on abandoned housing initiatives and making progress #boh0202
  • Open to citizen comment, M Benson speaking to mask mandate discussion from last time to raise several issues, #boh0202 mask mandate would instill a sense of fear, not necessary
  • Another citizen, (didn't catch name) anti mask comments, #boh0202 "respect the choice people have" define an exit strategy. D Videra, backing up M and Kevin, also anti mask, tremendous mental health issues, start tracking those in addition toCOVID-19
  • Another citizen, (name missed) complaining that the school committee which is also supposed to be apolitical has members that just endorsed Senator Rausch so that doesn't work and is contradictory with other statements being made #boh0202
  • No hands raised for other remote comments, #boh0202 Board comments, thanks for the citizen comments, good engagement, good commitment, folks need to stay safe and healthy motion to adjourn, second, passes 3-0 via roll call

 

Audio recording to be available in a couple  of days


Board of Health conducts regular business, listens to resident comments on masking
Board of Health conducts regular business, listens to resident comments on masking

FHS girls basketball team tops Bishop Fenwick 71-48 on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Wednesday:

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 71 vs. Bishop Fenwick, 48 – Final 
– Two players scored more than 20 points and the Panthers scored at least 17 points in every quarter to earn an impressive non-league win. Katie Peterson led the way for Franklin, scoring 16 of her team-high 22 in the second half. Stefany Padula added 20 points and Olivia Quinn had 12 in the win. Franklin led 18-10 after one and had a 10-point edge at halftime. After pushing the lead to 15 through three quarters, Peterson (eight), Padula (six), and Quinn (four) combined for 18 points in the fourth to put the game away and seal the win.

For other results around the Hockomock League


FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Ruta Sepetys visits HMMS virtually

"Books, balloons, and @RutaSepetys. These @HMMSLightning kids and this extraordinary author filled the auditorium with *wonderful*. 
There aren't enough words for this day. It means so, so much. #IMustBetrayYou #letthemread @PenguinClass @unlikelybkstore "
https://t.co/x96dQz1iHy  (follow link for additional photos)
Ruta Sepetys visits HMMS virtually
Ruta Sepetys visits HMMS virtually 


Shared from Twitter:   https://twitter.com/allinreading/status/1488935181692153859

Franklin DPW: Avoid Frozen Pipes



Dear Customer,
 
As New England is now well and truly into the winter months, with regular overnight temperatures staying well below freezing, the Water Department wanted to send out a reminder to stay vigilant for frozen pipes in your homes.  If you have concerns or a history of frozen pipes remember to leave a COLD faucet running at a trickle through the nights where temperatures fall well below 32 degrees, this continuous water movement will help to prevent your pipes from freezing.

If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to the Water Department.

Thanks for caring about your water use,

Jake Standley
Assistant Water/Sewer Superintendent
Town of Franklin Water Dept.



HMEA Inc: Giggles for Good virtual comedy show - Feb 26

"Need a good laugh? @cyrussteele0613 has you covered! He has performed everywhere from @AGT to @ABFF. We're so excited to have him at this month's Giggles for Good virtual comedy show in support of HMEA's programs. "
Get your tickets here: https://t.co/PypJATEUdR

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/ehUcohxhBE


HMEA Inc: Giggles for Good virtual comedy show
 HMEA Inc: Giggles for Good virtual comedy show

Wicked Local: "On World Read Aloud Day, locals share their favorite stories"

Franklin area folks like Library Director Felicia Oti, State Rep Jeff Roy, Superintendent Sara Ahern, Cultural Council member Pushpa Jangareddi, Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo, and yours truly provided some stories that were their favorite read-aloud for this article put together by Heather McCarron:

"Often they begin with "Once Upon a Time," but there are other beginnings, too, like "Once there was a tree," and "All children, except one, grow up." 
No two are exactly alike, but they all have something in common: A way of creating memories of childhood and family traditions. 
Most people have special memories of being read aloud to -- moments spent in havens of love and comfort, immersed in  myriad stories where bears can talk, boys can fly, and frogs can turn into princes with a kiss. 
Today it's World Read Aloud Day, a world-wide effort started by the non-profit LitWorld 13 years ago as part of its mission "to strengthen kids and communities through the power of stories." Sponsored by Scholastic, World Read Aloud Day calls attention to "the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud," according to scholastic.com."

among the favorites: book one
among the favorites: book one

among the favorites: book two
among the favorites: book two


NWS Boston: webinars on the meteorology behind ocean effect snow and how weather forecast models work

"Interested in learning about the meteorology behind ocean effect snow? How weather forecast models work? Join us for our upcoming public webinars on February 3rd and 10th at 7pm! "
Register here: https://t.co/OWtW5yz19c ❄️💻

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/y8rDNAH7pH

NWS Boston: webinars on the meteorology behind ocean effect snow and how weather forecast models work
NWS Boston: webinars on the meteorology behind ocean effect snow and how weather forecast models work


How to tell if someone is using your identity




Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission
by Alvaro Puig
Consumer Education Specialist, Division of Consumer and Business Education

Taking steps to protect your personal information can help you minimize the risks of identity theft. But what if a thief gets your information anyway? 

Here are some of the ways thieves might use your stolen information and signs you can look out for. 

Read more >  https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2022/02/how-tell-if-someone-using-your-identity?utm_source=govdelivery


How to tell if someone is using your identity


 

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Feb 3, 2022

  • wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents 

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna
8:00 am Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment
9:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force
11:30:00 am SAFE Coalition: PSA
12:00:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles
12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons
1:00 pm Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine?
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 2
3:00 pm ArtWeek: Games
3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Lasagna
4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Morse Block
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Michael Walker-Jones
5:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 6
6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace

  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021
8:30 am Tri-County: Vaping Forum
11:00 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 0-12-22
1:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v King Philip 01-28-22
3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v King Philip 01-22-22
5:00 pm Public School Event: Jazz Cafe 02-07-20
9:30 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-19-22

  • Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 01-20-22
11:00 am Town Administrator Evaluation: 01-26-22
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 01-20-22
7:00 pm Conservation Commission: LIVE, Chambers

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)
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)