Urgency of Equity: a toolkit to help communities sort out fact from fiction

There is a moral urgency to protect all students & staff, including those who are most vulnerable.

We put together a toolkit to help communities sort out fact from fiction & advocate for a safe, healthy learning environment for everyone: https://t.co/YBDVlqUgKm #UrgencyOfEquity

Shared from -> https://t.co/ue8XtL20YM

Urgency of Equity: a toolkit to help communities sort out fact from fiction

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Feb 25, 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: Narcan Availability

8:29:00 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19

9:00:00 am Frank Presents: State House Pt. 3

10:00 am Physician Focus: Common and Emerging Diseases

11:00 am Senior Connection: Sleep

11:30 am Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Narcan Availability

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs

1:00:00 pm Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19

1:30:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3

3:00 pm Franklin Art Association: Joyce McJilton Dwyer

7:00 pm SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

8:00 pm Senior Connection: Sleep

8:30 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 01-29-19

8:30 am It Takes A Village: 40 Percent Club

9:30 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v King Philip 12-22-21

11:30 am FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v King Philip 02-18-22

1:30 pm Public School Event: FHS Winter Jazz Night '22

3:30 pm Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019

5:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v St. John's Prep 02-16-22

8:30 pm Public School Concert: FHS Concert Night 2019

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 01-27-22

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 01-27-22

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)

Town of Franklin: DPW Recorded Message with the storm notices for Feb 25, 2022

The audio recorded message from Town of Franklin DPW Director Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi with the notices on the trash delay, recycling center closure, and parking ban - all in advance of the storm forecasted for Friday, Feb 25, 2022. 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/town-of-franklin-storm-notices-02-24-2022 

Town of Franklin: DPW Recorded Message with the storm notices for Feb 25, 2022

Franklin Police joint investigation results in arrests of 3; seizure of weapons, and controlled substances

After a joint investigation with the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Massachusetts State Police, Franklin Police Detectives executed multiple search warrants on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 258 Washington Street, Apartment #2, Franklin.   

During the course of the investigation a package was intercepted through the mail which was addressed to an occupant at 258 Washington Street Apt. 2.  Probable cause was developed that illegal narcotics were contained in the package.   

On Wednesday, February 23, 2022 with the assistance of the Metro-LEC Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), the package was delivered and the search warrant was executed.  Two illegal firearms were located in a bedroom of the apartment.  One was a fully loaded AK-47 rifle and a loaded Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun.  Several types of controlled substances were also found in the apartment.

Due to this investigation in conjunction with the evidence seized as a result of the three search warrants, three individuals were charged in this case.  Harry Alberini (04/13/1980), Sonya Peterson (09/18/1977), and Joseph Martin-Morse (09/16/1980) will be charged with several firearms and drug related charges and will be arraigned on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Wrentham District Court.

Franklin Police investigation results in arrests of 3; seizure of weapons and controlled substance (Franklin Police photo)

Curbside Trash and Recycling Will Be Picked Up on Saturday (2/26) Instead of Friday (2/25); Parking Ban 1 AM to 8 PM during storm

1 - Curbside Trash and Recycling Will Be Picked Up on Saturday (2/26) Instead of Friday (2/25)

2 - Parking ban in effect 2/25/22 from 1:00 AM to 8 PM 

Curbside Trash and Recycling Will Be Picked Up on Saturday (2/26) Instead of Friday (2/25); Parking Ban 1 AM to 8 PM during storm

Shared from https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/curbside-trash-and-recycling-will-be-picked-saturday-226-instead-friday

Second Sunday Speaker Series - March 13 – Chris Woolf

Bumbling Through the Hindu Kush – A Memoir of Fear and Kindness in Afghanistan

What happens when a regular person accidentally finds themselves lost in the middle of a war? In 1991, BBC journalist Chris Woolf travelled to Afghanistan. The government in Kabul was fighting for survival, after the withdrawal of its superpower patron; in this case, the Soviet Union. The parallels to today are extraordinary.

Woolf was visiting a colleague, Chris Bowers, to see what the life of a foreign correspondent was like. They hitched a ride with an aid convoy and bumbled straight into the war. They survived minefields, artillery, armed robbery. They were trapped in no-man’s land during a battle, and even escaped from detention by the secret police. They kept going, despite the horror and terror. There was no choice.

Amid the darkness, Woolf discovered the generosity and hospitality of ordinary Afghans, eager to share what little they had with strangers in peril. Along the way, they became the first journalists to pass through the battle lines from Kabul to meet with legendary warlord Ahmed Shah Massoud, and carried home a vital message for the peace process. They met with Soviet POW/MIAs and recorded messages for loved ones.

Woolf shares an intimate portrait of first encounters with death and real fear. He explores the lingering effects of trauma, and explains how he put his experience to good use. He introduces just enough of Afghanistan’s history, geography, culture and politics for audiences to understand what was going on around him. He also makes a few comparisons and contrasts between the situation in Afghanistan then and now. Chris’ book by the same title was published in October 2021 and is available in paperback; Kindle e-book; audiobook (narrated by the author).

Doors open at 1:00 PM, the presentation starts at 1:15 PM. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum. When visiting the museum, please bring a non-perishable food item for the Franklin Food Pantry. 

Admission is always free.

The Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central St, Franklin, MA.

Chris Woolf - then and now

Talking with Ted McIntyre - "Making Sense of Climate" - Part 3 - 02/17/22 (audio)

FM #738 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 738 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Feb 17, 2022.  

This is part 3 of a series on Marking Sense of Climate. In this session we point you to a couple of recent Climate Minute podcasts for related info. We then cover three recent news articles and discuss how they can affect the MA roadmap to a net zero 2050.

If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session 

The recording runs about 38 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Ted McIntyre. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-738-ted-mcintyre-making-sense-of-climate-02-17-22

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Three links that are our talking points for this episode

1. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/16/science/heres-what-rising-sea-levels-mean-boston/

2. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/15/science/massachusetts-surpassed-its-2020-emissions-goals-theres-big-asterisk/

3. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/11/science/state-policymakers-candidates-advocates-decry-controversial-energy-grid-vote/

Climate Minute links

• This episode discusses the MOPR rule  https://massclimateaction.podbean.com/e/rigged-auctions-may-delay-ma-renewables-the-climate-minute/

• This episode discusses recent changes in the SMART and MassSave program  https://massclimateaction.podbean.com/e/following-the-roadmap-the-climate-minute/

If you have a question to raise, you can use this form -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/02/ask-franklin-matters-you-ask-question.html

 

Original Climate link

The 13 point article we talk to -> 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

 

Mass Climate Action Network -> https://www.massclimateaction.org/recs 

 

Prior Episodes

Link to Episode 1 on Making Sense of Climate -> 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/talking-with-ted-mcintyre-making-sense.html 

 

Link to Episode 2 on Making Sense of Climate -> 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/ted-mcintyre-making-sense-of-climate.html 

 

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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

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

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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A woman watched as waves crash into Fan Pier along the Seaport district in Boston during a powerful nor’easter.KEITH BEDFORD/GLOBE STAFF FILE

Veterans Coffee Social - Learn about property tax exemptions for eligible vets! March 2 - 10 AM

March 2022 Coffee Social

Learn about property tax exemptions for eligible vets!

Join us for coffee and conversation!

All veterans are welcome!

• When: March 2 - 10 AM
• Where: Franklin Senior Center

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/march-2022-coffee-social

Veterans Coffee Social - Learn about property tax exemptions for eligible vets! March 2 - 10 AM

FHS gymnastics performances from the State Individual Meet - Feb 21, 2022

"So proud of these girls!  Full placements go to http://mahsgc.com Caroline, Kate and Emma; named to the senior national team, Ft Myers FL 5/19-21st. Congrats!!"   https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1496622582707195905

Beam

9T 127 Caroline Woelfel Franklin __.___ 8.650

16 143 Elizabeth Scirduan Franklin __.___ 8.550

Vault

13 118 Lizzie Brown Franklin __.___ 9.050

19T 127 Caroline Woelfel Franklin __.___ 8.700

Bars

12* 143 Elizabeth Scirduan Franklin __.___ 8.450

Floor

20 127 Caroline Woelfel Franklin __.___ 8.525

All Around

2 101 Emma White Franklin

Vault - 9.450 

Bars - 9.650 

Beam - 9.475 

Floor - 9.550 
Total - 38.125

12T     103 Kate Rudolph Franklin
Vault - 9.250 
Bars - 9.050 
Beam - 8.475 
Floor - 9.175 
Total - 35.950

The full set of Individual Results can be found online ->

http://mahsgc.com/index.php/2022/02/22/2022-state-individual-results/

FHS gymnastics performances from the State Individual Meet - Feb 21, 2022

FHS girls hockey team drops game to Wellesley on Wednesday

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

 
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Wellesley, 2 – Final

"Hard fought loss 2-1 to Wellesley. Goal from Dana‼️‼️ MVP of the game Dana!! So proud of everyone"   https://twitter.com/fhsvgockey/status/1496673536743723008

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-23-22/

FHS Panthers

Escape into Fiction to open an indoor market space on weekends beginning March 11

"We are announcing the Second Phase of Escape so to Fiction #bookstore is ready to start scheduling!! Escape Into Fiction Indoor Market

We will be scheduling 3 vender booths for weekend placement with the first day March 11. You can request 1, 2 or 3 days. Please go to our website www.escapeintofiction.com for all of the details and how to reach out.

We are very excited about this phase of the store!! It will bring new product and people into the #Franklin downtown, and best of all it’s inside!"

Shared from :https://www.facebook.com/100063476202969/posts/375139797945224/

indoor market space for 3 vendors

Main St sign for "Escape Into Fiction"

Franklin for All - Public Forum - March 7, 2022 at 7 PM

Franklin for All Public Forum - March 7, 2022 at 7 PM

The Town of Franklin is working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) on Franklin For All, a study commissioned by the town to build on Franklin Center's existing assets and overcome barriers that are preventing the area from fully realizing its potential as a vibrant, mixed-use destination via rezoning. 

A vision for Franklin Center will be defined by utilizing feedback from focus groups and public forums.

Franklin For All's first public forum is on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 7 PM. It will be a hybrid meeting that takes place in the Council Chambers at Franklin Town Hall, (355 E. Central Street) and over Zoom. 

Please register for the Zoom session (and to be informed of continuing efforts) at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrdeutpzwvHdyO2z-d4dc6OS0py3faxZR7 

 You can learn more about this project on our project website here:https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/franklin-for-all/

Franklin for All  - Public Forum - March 7, 2022 at 7 PM

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/franklin-all-public-forum-march-7th-2022-7pm

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Feb 24, 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: Candy Apples
8:00 am Veterans' Call: SHINE
9:00 am Arts Advocacy: Fundraising
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins
12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese
12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs
1:00 pm Physician Focus: Common and Emerging Diseases
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3
3:00 pm The Only Cure Is Education
3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Candy Apples
4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Franklin 500
4:30 pm Frank Presents: State House Pt. 3
5:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 7
6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 1 - Tweed funk

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

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Winter Jazz Night '22

8:30 am FHS PCC: Vaping Panel

11:00 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v King Philip 12-22-21

1:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Taunton 02-08-22

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v St. John's Prep 02-16-22

5:00 pm Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019

9:30 pm Hockomock League Swim Championship: Day 1

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 02-17-22

11:00 am Finance Committee: 02-09-22

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 02-17-22

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 Garden Club Features Program on Gorgeous Gardens - March 1

The Franklin Garden Club and Medway Garden Club will co-sponsor a program on “Gorgeous Gardens of New England” on Tuesday, March 1, at 7:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA.  

The program will be presented by Joanne Pearson of Fair Haven Photographs and is open to the public at no charge.  It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of some of the finest gardens in New England.  This presentation features a slideshow of public and private gardens in our region. Pearson will share the fascinating history of these gardens and some valuable tips on garden design and techniques for photographing flowers and gardens.

Pearson has been a professional photographer for over 25 years. Prior to her career as a photographer, she was a registered landscape architect in the state of Massachusetts where she practiced for 12 years, including 4 years at the renowned multi-disciplinary firm, Sasaki, headquartered in Watertown, Ma. 

Her photographs of gardens, landscapes and people have been featured in numerous magazines, books and calendars. Among them are Yankee, Vermont Life, Mahoney Publishing, BrownTrout Publishers Inc., Willow Creek Press, Vermont Illustrating LLC, Farm and Ranch Living, Country, Offshore, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet. She is the solo photographer for Mahoney Publishing’s “Flowers and Gardens of New England”. She photographs interiors, exteriors, gardens, lifestyle and food for inns and resorts throughout New England for their websites and collateral print marketing. Joanne regularly lectures on gardens and photography seeking to inspire and educate her audiences with her beautifully illustrated presentations. 

Joanne Pearson of Fair Haven Photographs

More Perfect Union - episode 041: The Supreme Court; How It Works, It's History And What's Happening Now

"In this episode, the group sits down to discuss what the Supreme Court means to the U.S., how it works, it's history some of the cases up for decision in the court right now, the political lean of Supreme Court members and so much more."

Audio file -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episode/supreme-court 

More Perfect Union - episode 041

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