International Energy Agency releases "10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use"

"We’ve just released the @iea  10-Point Plan on actions advanced economies can adopt to cut oil demand by 2.7 million barrels a day. This would be a big saving - it's the same amount of oil currently consumed by all of the cars in China."

IEA =>  International Energy Agency  "Shaping a secure & sustainable energy future. We provide data, analysis & ambitious real-world solutions on all fuels & technologies. "

The full press release behind this infographic -> https://www.iea.org/news/emergency-measures-can-quickly-cut-global-oil-demand-by-2-7-million-barrels-a-day-reducing-the-risk-of-a-damaging-supply-crunch

The full report with additional explanation and charts -> https://www.iea.org/reports/a-10-point-plan-to-cut-oil-use

10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use

Senate President Spilka: Lowering Drug Costs, Long-Term COVID Planning, Women's Health, Caring for Veterans and More

Plus news from the district & around the state

Updates from Beacon Hill & MetroWest March is National Social Work Month. I couldn't let this month go by without offering my sincerest thanks to the social workers who, every day, go above and beyond to bring vital services and a human connection to people facing mental health challenges, addiction, poverty, isolation, or discrimination. From an early age, I was inspired by mother, a social worker. Her commitment to helping others made me want to become a social worker too. The skills that I learned as a social worker have been invaluable to me as a legislator. Social workers and other behavioral health providers are key to the wellbeing of Massachusetts residents. That's why, under the Senate's Mental Health ABC Act 2.0, support to providers is included in our vision for expanded mental health support. It's also why the Senate fought for $400 million in support for mental health in the state's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, including $122 million in loan repayment programs to recruit and retain mental and behavioral health care professionals. As always, my office is available if you need assistance or wish to share your opinion. You can email me at karen.spilka@masenate.gov or call 617-722-1500. Take care, and be well! Warm regards, The newsletter was shortened for publication here. There is not a single source to find this on the internet, so (1) I encourage you to subscribe to get your own copy and (2) check out the updates page on Senate President Spilka's web site -> https://karenspilka.com/updates

Franklin's Event Outlook: Mar 18, 2022 to Mar 24, 2022

Spring arrives, weather remains variable, the COVID threat is still present (and rising according to some sources), but among it all, there are more things to do. FHS students perform "Cave Dream" Friday evening, FPAC performs "Drowsy Chaperone" multiple shows with Broadway cast members this weekend. Walk for a good cause Saturday morning or stop by to talk about school issues with members of the School Committee at the Library. 

MetroWest Symphony performs a free concert on Sunday and there are events through the week as shown in the listing here. Be safe, be social, and don't forget to mask or distance where needed.

 
Friday, March 18
7:00pm - Cave Dream
7:30pm - Drowsy Chaperone

Saturday, March 19
8:00am - Shamrock Walk for Refugees
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
11:00am - School Cmte Community Relations Coffee Social
2:00pm - Drowsy Chaperone
7:30pm - Drowsy Chaperone

Sunday, March 20
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Drowsy Chaperone
2:00pm - MetroWest Symphony Orchestra (Natick High School)

Tuesday, March 22

12:00pm - Blood Drive

6:00pm - Minuteman Junior Cycling Club - Info session

Wednesday, March 23
4:30pm - Town-wide Student Art Show
7:30pm - Newcomers & Friends meeting (features TA Jamie Hellen & Supt. Sara Ahern)

Thursday, March 24
7:00pm - Critical Conversations: Social media

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

Shamrock Walk for Refugees - Saturday, Mar 19, 2022

• Check-in begins at 8 AM, with walking starting at 9 AM. If you have friends that are still thinking about walking, there will be same-day registration (starting at 8 AM)! 
• EVERYONE, young or old is invited to register! There is no set distance, but expect to walk 30-60 minutes TOTAL!
• The event will take place at the Franklin High School Outdoor Track off of Oak Street. Please park as close to the track as possible – there will be shamrock signs to help you navigate to the track.

Register or donate via the website, https://walkforrefugees.org/ 

Thank you for supporting such a wonderful cause! We appreciate your support and look forward to walking with you, whether it be in-person or virtually!
 
Shamrock Walk for Refugees Organizers (Team Franklin NST)
 

Sign up for the Shamrock Walk for Refugees - March 19

Our GRACIOUS sponsors:

• Active Recovery Boston
• Bellingham Palace
• Capstan Atlantic
• Crossfit Tri-County
• Elizabeth's Bagels
• Franklin Nutrition
• Jersey Mike's
• Park Street Books
• Shaw's
• Sheryl & Patrick Perez
• TB12 

Listen to the recording with Neighborhood Support Team members Jerika Lowry and Adam Calvert as they provide details on how they organized to support the Afghan family living here and how this fund raising will help the cause ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/inside-shamrock-walk-for-refugees.html   

Shamrock Walk for Refugees - Saturday, Mar 19, 2022

Town Council hears about the storm water utility fee and give first approval (audio & transcript)

FM #753 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 753 in the series. 

This session shares part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, some members of the public participated in person, some via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

The recording runs about two hours and thirty minutes (2:30 )

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting of March 16, 2022

NEW: A transcript of the recording is available. The transcript is part of a pilot by Franklin Matters using the transcription service provided by Otter.ai https://otter.ai/ 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-753-town-council-meeting-03-16-22

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Agenda document ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/03/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-march.html 

My notes from the meeting  ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HKbbsQfgbgIjPbUx7DbMGikfrXo2iI68/view?usp=sharing 

Meeting transcript ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YLEsQa-LOO7-erEyhrykMhilZUNpTMaI/view?usp=sharing

Photos captured during the meeting many shared via Twitter with my notes
https://photos.app.goo.gl/S3camznuYvK3wYL6A

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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 www.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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

Kate Sjoberg, Derek Adams, and Brutus Cantoreggi presenting on storm water

Women Veterans' Breakfast - Saturday, March 26, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Women Veterans' Breakfast - Saturday, March 26th, 

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

North Attleboro Hockomock YMCA

The Women's Veterans Network is partnering with local YMCAs to engage Women Vets and their families.

All women veterans are invited to attend the Women's Veterans Network Family Open House and Breakfast on Saturday, March 26 at the North Attleboro YMCA located at 300 Elmwood Street.

Franklin Veterans' Services Officer, Shannon Nisbett will be attending the breakfast and looks forward to meeting local veterans!

Go to: www.veterannetwork.eventbrite.com to register!

Shared from  https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/women-veterans-breakfast-saturday-march-26th-900-am-1100-am

Women Veterans' Breakfast - Saturday, March 26, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

School Committee - Community Relations Coffee - March 19 at 11 AM

Franklin Public Schools 

Franklin School Committee  

Community Relations Coffee 

Saturday, March 19, 2022 11 AM - 1 PM 

Franklin Public Library 

A G E N D A 

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law." 

● Informal Social Meet & Greet 

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/community_relations_sub_comm_agenda_3-19-22.pdf

The Library at night however, the School Committee will be meeting Saturday, Mar 19 during the late morning 11 AM to 1 PM

Panther News: Friday, March 18, 2022 (video)

"We're proudly celebrating a week's worth of students' achievements on this week's Panther News: Friday, March 18, 2022!"

 Video link -> https://youtu.be/iWUX_6VUazM

Franklin COVID-19 Updates: (1) Weekly COVID-19 school report (2) Town case numbers - March 16

(1) The FPS COVID-19 dashboard is now available to view here: https://buff.ly/3pQh91e

or here ->  https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/back-to-school-plan-21-22/weekly-covid-19-dashboard

Franklin Public Schools: Weekly COVID-19 dashboard - March 16

(2) Per the MA DPH numbers reported via the Boston Globe for March 17, 2022  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/15/nation/massachusetts-confirmed-coronavirus-cases-by-city/

 

COVID-19 vaccine status

COVID-19 case count - Mar 17, 2022

and from the Town of Franklin Health Dept -> https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/webforms/covid-19-dashboard-portal

Metrowest Symphony Orchestra - free concert Sunday, March 20, 2022

Metrowest Symphony Orchestra

MSO is pleased to announce a free family concert!

Classical Favorites Concert
Sunday March 20, 2022

2 pm at Natick High School Auditorium
Michael Bednarsky, conductor

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Ukrainian National Anthem
Hayden – Armida Overture
Mozart – Violin Concerto No 4 in D
soloist Alexander Romanul
Beethoven – Symphony No. 1

Metrowest Symphony Orchestra - free concert Sunday, March 20, 2022

Rockland Trust: Reminder: Small Business, Big Dreams $20,000 Grand Prize Contest

At Rockland Trust, relationships are important to us. Now, more than ever, we understand the impact that small businesses have across our entire community, and are committed to helping them succeed. Our Small Business, Big Dreams contest provides small businesses in our community a chance to win $20,000 to help their business grow! Entries will be accepted until April 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM (ET). For instructions on how to enter, timeline and the official contest rules, please visit our website:   LEARN MORE No purchase necessary; void where prohibited by law. Open only to legal residents of MA and RI meeting eligibility criteria; including independently owning a for-profit small business that is both domiciled and headquartered in Massachusetts or Rhode Island, which has been in continuous operation selling a product or service for not less than 2 years at the start of the Contest, and which has annual revenues of less than US $3,000,000. Entrant must be 18 years or older at time of entry. Sponsor reserves right to modify announcement and presentation dates. Additional restrictions apply; see Official Rules at  RocklandTrust.com/smallbusiness. © 2022 Rockland Trust. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. This email was sent by: Rockland Trust Company 288 Union St, Rockland, MA, 02370-1803 US

Do you know about our Chamber of Commerce Job Board?

Are you looking for a new employee or looking to hire a new employees? 

We have a fabulous Job Board! An exclusive benefit for our member companies, our Job Board is a valuable tool for hiring managers looking to attract and find new talent. Currently, the following members have available positions: The Arc of Bristol County, School of Rock Attleboro, Paul Davis of Boston South, Metro West and Rhode Island, Attleboro Kitchen and Bath, and HMEA.

To view these jobs, visit unitedregionalchamber.org/job-board/. If you have a position to fill, please forward your job postings to jack@unitedregionalchamber.org .

We're looking forward to helping you fill your open positions.

 

Jack Lank, IOM

President & CEO

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce

310 South Street

Plainville, MA 02762

Phone:  508-316-0861

www.unitedregionalchamber.org

"People Do Business With People They Know"

Do you know about our Chamber of Commerce Job Board?

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Mar 18, 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: Safety on the Roads

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

9:00:00 am Frank Presents: Greg Dowd

10:00 am Physician Focus: Unequal Treatment: Disparities in Health Care

11:00 am Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 2

11:30 am Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safety on the Roads

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Sandhya: Donuts

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

1:30:00 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm The Black Box: Electric Youth 2022

7:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur

8:00 pm Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 2

8:30 pm The Black Box: Electric Youth 2022

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Winter Music 2021

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 Springfield Central 03-12-22

1:30 pm Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2

3:30 pm Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2021

9:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Hingham 03-08-22

• 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 Joint Budget Subcommittee: 03-10-22

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)

Not just for Newcomers: Meeting to feature Hellen and Ahern - March 23

We are pleased to announce that Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator, and Dr. Sara Ahern, School Superintendent, will be speaking at our March meeting. Our town budget, construction, commercial and residential development are just some of the topics that Jamie will address. There’s also a lot going on in the school system for Sara to discuss. There will be no shortage of topics . . . come bring your questions!  It’s an informal meeting and a great opportunity to practically have a one on one conversation with these community leaders.

We welcome you to come join your friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends March Monthly Meeting.  Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30, one week later than our usual 3rd Wednesday of the month.  Hot and cold appetizers and beverages are provided.  No need to be a newcomer to the area . . . and no need to RSVP. 

Come join us and have fun while you make connections in your community.  We are a multi-generational club offering a wide range of activities for all ages with an emphasis on fun and camaraderie. We are a member driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas.  

Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. We run our meetings September through May, typically meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We also hold many fun and varied events throughout the year to stay connected.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub

Hellen and Ahern (with Miriam Goodman in the middle) presenting to the Joint Budget Subcommittee March 10, 2022

Library Book Sale - March 18-19

Book Sale

Friday, March 18, 1:00-5:00 PM  

Saturday, March 19, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

• All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, March 19, from 1:00-4:00 PM

• Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Library Book Sale - March 18-19