Wednesday, February 16, 2022

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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

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)

  • 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: Dementia
8:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Dennis Sardella
10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Joyce McJilton Dwyer
11:30 am Whole Health Visions: Life Coaches Pt. 1
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles
12:30 pm Sandhya: Donuts
1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: L. E. A. P.
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation Show 1: Show 1
3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Robert Pierson
4:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Fundraising
6:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Candy Apples
6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Jamie Barrett & Electric Youth
9:30 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 1 01-28-19
8:30 am Public School Concert: FHS Winter Music 2018
10:30 am FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Taunton 02-08-22
12:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Fundraising
1:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Mansfield-OA-Foxboro 02-03-22
3:01 pm Public School Event: Jazz Cafe 02-07-20
4:31 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling: v King Philip 12-22-21

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

8:00 am Town Council: 02-02-22
11:00 am Finance Committee: 02-09-22
2:00 pm Town Council: 02-02-22
5:00 pm School Committee: LIVE, Chambers, 823 9340 3278
Passcode: 842401
7:00 pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers, 829 4067 4951

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)

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

"Love Letters to the Presidents" audio recording of State Rep Jeff Roy - 02/13/22

 FM #731 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 731 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the presentation and talk titled “Love Letters to the Presidents”. Franklin’s State Rep Jeff Roy presented at the Franklin Historical Museum on Sunday, Feb 13, 2022 to a full house. Jeff shared his adventures as he traveled to each of the Presidential libraries and museums.


Mary Olsson, Franklin Historical Commission, provides the very brief introduction to Jeff.


The link to the presentation document is included in the show notes.


The recording runs about 1 hour and 53 minutes, so let’s join Jeff on his journey to the Presidential libraries and museums.


Note: I think you should be able to follow along. While Jeff doesn’t provide page numbers, he does talk to a number of the photos and identifies which one is which on a page.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-731-love-letters-to-the-presidents-ma-state-rep-jeff-roy-02-13-22


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Rep. Jeff Roy

Link to the presentation document -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q7qkNZZzOcYLV9-WGt8AUYBhQx1RvxNn/view?usp=sharing 


Link to the National Archives -> https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/visit 


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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.

 

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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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"Love Letters to the Presidents" audio recording of State Rep Jeff Roy
 "Love Letters to the Presidents" audio recording of State Rep Jeff Roy


The Zajac brothers return to THE BLACK BOX - Feb 19

The Zajac Brother's band returns to THE BLACK BOX, Saturday, February 19 at 8 PM!
The Zajac Brother's Band is bringing a special one night only tribute to the mighty Rolling Stones.  Featuring songs that span their lengthy career, the boys pay homage to one of the finest Rock n Roll Bands of all time.

Tickets available online -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1541

Zajac brothers return to THE BLACK BOX - Feb 19
Zajac brothers return to THE BLACK BOX - Feb 19

Lifelong Learning Announces Summer Programs - registration is open now

The Lifelong Learning Institute invites residents of Franklin and surrounding towns to explore its many Summer 2022 classes now available for registration.

Lifelong Learning is the community education branch of Franklin Public Schools, providing high-quality extended day child care, music lessons, and enrichment programs in an affordable and safe environment.

The Solutions Extended Day program will run its annual Solutions Summer Adventure for five weeks starting July 11, 2022 with a different activity theme each week. Families of students entering kindergarten through grade 5 can choose one or more weeks of this 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM camp, with options for early drop-off and/or late pickup.

Students entering grades K through 6 can choose from a variety of STAR Enrichment Program morning classes in July 2022. Examples include Silly Science, Funky Furniture, Gardening Fun, Minecraft Break Battle and Build, Coping with Crafts, Itty Bitty Acting, Author’s Workshop, and many more!

Eager young students entering kindergarten can participate in the very popular Ready, Set, Kindergarten program, running three different weeks in July. Through books, dramatic play, music, arts, and crafts, they will become familiar with the classroom setting and daily routines while having fun learning through hands-on experiences.

If music is what your student enjoys, the Lifelong Music Academy will offer Summer Band, Glee, Strings, and Rock Band Jr. This two-week program runs from July 25 to August 5, 2022 and includes 40 hours of summer music fun with recreation time every day.

Lifelong Community Learning’s ever popular Kids’ Corner program is once again offering a Summer Kids’ Cooking camp. For 3 hours each day August 2–4, students entering grades 4–7 can sear, sauté, fold and mix while they prepare a complete meal every day.

The class selections continue with the Summer STEM program (math, forensic science, computers, financial literacy), Summer Art (photography, video production), and Preparing for College for high school seniors (Common App Bootcamp, Writing Your College Essay). There’s something for everyone!

All Lifelong Learning Summer 2022 programs will follow the COVID-19 safety protocols in place in Franklin Public Schools at the time each class runs.

Visit www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com for full course details and to register. You may also call Lifelong Learning at 508-553-4814.

Download a PDF of this as a reminder -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XC-eIZ8S0LzbsIvTDhpnp8LjE3Mrt1bn/view?usp=sharing


Lifelong Learning Announces Summer Programs - registration is open now
Lifelong Learning Announces Summer Programs - registration is open now

FHS girls basketball post win vs. St Paul on Monday

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

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 50 @ St. Paul, 31 – Final

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Norwood, 7 – Final
"7-4 loss against Norwood. goals from greco, flynn, mccaffrey and o’brien’s first varsity goal‼️‼️ no practice tmr  rest up!"

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-02-14-22/


FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Reminder: St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation - Feb 19, 2022

The St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation group will continue our monthly meetings. Our next meeting will be February 19 from 8:45 - 9:45 AM virtually via Zoom and in person.

We will be learning and discussing the topic of Prayer with guest speaker Dr Aldonna Lingertat  We really look forward to welcoming you back or hopefully welcoming you for the first time to our group. 

Please email Deacon Guy (deaconguy@stmarysfranklin.org) if you are interested in the Zoom link contact information. 

If attending in person, we will be meeting in St. Mary's Hall Either way you join us – we are glad you are there. 

All Men are welcome.  https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation 

Dr Lingertat in the news - https://www.sjs.edu/news/dr-aldona-lingertat-retirement

St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation - Feb 19, 2022
St. Mary's Men's Faith Formation - Feb 19, 2022

 

IRS launches resource page on IRS.gov with latest details and information for taxpayers during filing season

To help taxpayers and tax professionals, the Internal Revenue Service today announced a special new page on IRS.gov to provide the latest details and information affecting the 2022 filing season and ongoing efforts by the agency to address the inventory of previously filed tax returns.

During this tax season, taxpayers face a number of issues due to critical tax law changes that took place in 2021 and ongoing challenges related to the pandemic. To raise awareness about these issues and provide people with the latest timely information, the IRS has created a special tax season web page. This page will provide people with a quick overview of information to help people filing tax returns as well as those who have previous year tax returns awaiting processing by the IRS.

"The IRS is taking numerous steps to keep this tax season going smoothly while also taking additional action to address the inventory of tax returns filed last year," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. "We're off to a good start processing tax returns and issuing refunds. But we want people to have an easy way to see the latest information. This new page provides a one-stop shop for the latest key information people and the tax community may need."

The "special tax season alerts" page will be available through the IRS.gov home page and shared through social media and other channels.

The page will include the latest filing season updates. The IRS began tax season on January 24, and in less than two weeks more than 4 million tax refunds have gone out worth nearly $10 billon. Millions more will go out in the weeks ahead as the IRS enters an important period of the tax season.

The page also includes links to important information related to ongoing efforts by the IRS to address the inventory of unprocessed tax returns filed before this year. This includes steps to stop more than a dozen common letters to taxpayers, and updates on IRS operations and the number of unprocessed tax returns.

"The combination of the pandemic, new tax laws and numerous other factors led to an unprecedented amount of unprocessed tax returns and correspondence remaining in the IRS inventory during 2021," Rettig said. "We must continue pursuing innovative strategies while supporting the hard work and dedication of our employees to fulfill our commitment to return inventories to a healthy level before entering the 2023 filing season. These steps are making a difference. Refunds for tax returns and amended tax returns in the inventory continue to flow out to taxpayers."

The IRS continues to urge taxpayers to carefully review their tax filings for accuracy and file electronically with direct deposit to speed refunds. Special tips are available in several places on IRS.gov, including these top 5 tips; basics on the 2022 tax season and IRS Tax Time Guide. 

Shared from the IRS page -> https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-launches-resource-page-on-irsgov-with-latest-details-and-information-for-taxpayers-during-filing-season

IRS launches resource page on IRS.gov
IRS launches resource page on IRS.gov

Franklin Public Schools, MA: COVID-19 Dashboard for week of Feb 14, 2022


"This week's COVID-19 Dashboard is now available to view here: https://t.co/mJFgollw0z"

 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1493363622638239748


Franklin Public Schools, MA: Weekly COVID Dashboard
Franklin Public Schools, MA: Weekly COVID-19 Dashboard

Joint Statement on Opening the State House Effective Feb 22, 2022

Statement From Senate President Karen E. Spilka and House Speaker Ronald Mariano

"We are pleased to announce that the State House will be opened to the public, Monday through Friday, as of Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Masks will be required, as well as proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test from no more than one day before entry. With public health data constantly evolving, we will review these requirements on a weekly basis. We look forward to seeing the public in the State House."

 

Joint Statement on Opening the State House Effective Feb 22, 2022
Joint Statement on Opening the State House Effective Feb 22, 2022

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen
Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder

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

7:00 am Franklin Art Association: Joyce McJilton Dwyer
9:00 am It Takes A Village: Dementia
10:00 am Frank Presents: State House Pt. 2
11:30 am Senior Connection: Sleep
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles
12:30 pm Sandhya: Donuts
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation Show 1: Show 1
3:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 6
4:00 pm The Only Cure Is Education
4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 11 - Kemp Harris
5:30 pm Physician Focus: Electronic Medical Records
8:30 pm ArtWeek: Chestnut St. Revue

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

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Winter Jazz Night '22
8:30 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 1 01-28-19
10:00 am FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Attleboro 02-10-22
12:00 pm FHS PCC: Vaping Panel
2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Dementia
3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Mansfield-OA-Foxboro 02-03-22
4:31 pm Public School Concert: FHS Winter Music 2018
8:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v St. Paul 02-07-22
10:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Taunton 02-08-22

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

8:00 am School Committee: 02-08-22
12:00 pm Economic Development: 02-02-22
2:00 pm School Committee: 02-08-22
 

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)

Monday, February 14, 2022

Superintendent Letter to Franklin Community re: Special Meeting Feb 16, 2022

February 14, 2022

Dear Franklin Community,

You may be aware that last week, Governor Baker and Commissioner Riley held a press conference announcing that DESE, after consulting with medical experts and state health officials, will not extend the state mask requirement in school buildings after it expires on February 28, 2022. The memorandum can be accessed here: https://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/on-desktop/2022-0209mask-requirement-update.pdf

Without a state order, the decision on masking falls to local decision making. The Franklin School Committee is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM to discuss masking. 

The meeting will be held in Town Council Chambers (limited in person seating); the meeting may also be viewed on Zoom or through Franklin TV. The agenda can be accessed here: https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/events/scagenda_2-16-22_special_mtg.pdf

Individuals who wish to express their opinions should e-mail the School Committee. E-mailing the committee can be accessed at the following address:
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/webforms/email-us

As for Franklin High School, FHS received a waiver from the state in November because over 80% of the population at Franklin High School had been vaccinated. The School Committee amended their policy in November to allow for masks to be optional at FHS for vaccinated individuals if the 14-day % positivity rate is below 4% (the current rate is above 4%). Therefore, masks are still required at FHS currently. Optional masking at FHS will also be discussed at Wednesday’s meeting.

Masking will continue to be required on all school buses, per federal order. Masking is also required, per DPH, in school health offices.

Kind regards, 

Sara Ahern
Superintendent of Schools 


PDF copy of the letter can be found here ->



“Where’s The Toast” Memory Café - Feb 16

Memory Cafes are a comfortable, safe space that allows people experiencing memory loss and a loved one to connect, socialize, and meet new friends. 

Join us at our “Where’s The Toast” Memory Café in-person on Wednesday, February 16 at 1:00 PM. 

Steve McGovern will be entertaining us with songs we all know and love. 

To attend, RSVP to Ariel at 508-520-4945 or adoggett@franklinma.gov



“Where’s The Toast” Memory Café - Feb 16
 “Where’s The Toast” Memory Café - Feb 16


Franklin Public Schools: Urgent - Two hour delay February 14, 2022

Two hour delay February 14, 2022

February 14, 2022

Dear Franklin Community,

Due to the road conditions, the Franklin Public Schools will have a 2-hour delay this morning, Monday, February 14, 2022. Those who work in central office should arrive as you are safely able to do so.

A separate email about ECDC sessions will be sent.

Please drive safely.

Franklin Public Schools

Shared from FPS page ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/urgent-alerts/two-hour-delay-february-14-2022

Franklin Public Schools: Urgent - Two hour delay February 14, 2022
Franklin Public Schools: Urgent - Two hour delay February 14, 2022

Reminder: wfpr.fm – FCC License Renewal

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director

On December 27, 2021 Franklin Community Cable Access, Inc., dba 
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio as the licensee of wfpr-lp, on 102.9 FM in Franklin, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to renew its broadcast license.  Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions on the application can visit the FCC’s website: www.fcc.gov/stationsearch, to find wfpr-lp’s filed application.  For more information, please email info@wfpr.fm  or call
508-541-4118.

Pending license renewal, the public may participate either by filing a Petition to Deny or an informal objection against a renewal. Positive comments about a broadcaster's service may also be submitted.  Persons may respond via the FCC’s database, LMS on the web.  Alternatively,  persons may submit paper copies to the Commission.  For paper copies, please include an original and two copies of any filing.  An additional copy of any filing may also be mailed to:

Franklin.TV
23 Hutchinson St.
Franklin, MA 02038

All USPS First Class Mail, Express Mail and Priority Mail should be addressed to:

Office of the Secretary
Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street, SW,
Washington, DC 20554
Attn:  Audio Division, License Renewal Processing Team

Additional Suggestions for Filing.  To help the staff expeditiously associate a Petition to Deny, informal objection, or positive comment with the proper license renewal application, the pleading should prominently identify:

The radio station's call sign:       WFPR-LP
The station's facility ID number:  194829
The license renewal application:   0000177961

This information is available in the LMS Public Search on the Commission's Web site, and should be listed on the first page of your submission.  The filing must also state whether it is a Petition to Deny, Informal Objection, or a Comment.   If a cover sheet is used, it should be attached to each copy of the pleading. Failure to include this information may delay associating a pleading with a renewal application.

And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.
And, thank you for watching 

 Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf     


wfpr.fm – License Renewal
wfpr.fm – License Renewal