Wednesday, April 6, 2022

“The minimum offer price rule appears to act as a barrier to competition"

"THE NEW ENGLAND power grid operator filed a proposal with federal regulators on Monday seeking more time to come up with a system for incorporating clean energy into the region’s electricity markets. 
The grid operator, known as ISO-New England, asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for permission to put off until 2025 plans to do away with a 2013 pricing rule intended to prevent subsidized clean energy projects from unfairly squeezing other power generators (most of whom burn fossil fuels) out of the market. ISO-New England had previously planned to do away with the pricing rule next year.  
In a statement accompanying the filing, ISO-New England said a longer transition period is warranted because it “will create less risk to the region than an immediate market change could evoke.” 
Environmental advocates are opposing the move. “This decision throws an unnecessary lifeline to gas generators that could otherwise be priced out of the market by cost-effective clean energy,” said Melissa Birchard, senior regulatory attorney at Acadia Center. "

minimum offer price rule = MOPR 

“The minimum offer price rule appears to act as a barrier to competition"
“The minimum offer price rule appears to act as a barrier to competition"

DLS Seeking Project Manager


DLS Seeking Project Manager
DLS Financial Management Resource Bureau Seeks Project Manager
 
DLS is seeking qualified candidates for a Project Manager position within our Financial Management Resources Bureau. The Project Manager promotes best practices in municipal finance by providing consulting services to cities and towns across Massachusetts. To encourage efficient and effective municipal financial management, this individual works collaboratively with team members; conducts in-depth interviews with local officials and employees; analyzes complex data and information; prepares guidance on municipal finance policies and procedures; writes comprehensive reports; and provides technical assistance and training. In addition to being familiar with the workings of local government, the successful candidate will be a strong writer, analyst, and public speaker with excellent attention to detail. Experience in a municipal finance role is highly desirable. This is a telework position with periodic travel.
 
To review a complete job description and apply for the position, please click here.

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, April 6, 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 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19
7:30 am It Takes A Village: Dementia
8:30 am ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli
10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Chris Woolf
11:30 am Whole Health Visions: Mainstream Pt. 2
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast
12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs
1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: FireSense
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4
6:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Pub Kings & Padula Band
9:30 pm ArtWeek: FHS Jazz & Kenny Hadley Band

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Strings School 05-16-16
8:30 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force
11:00 am Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18
12:30 pm Cultural District: Brent Selby
1:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Lincoln-Sudbury 06-23-21
7:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v Durfee 06-21-21
9:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Taunton 05-25-21

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

8:00 am Town Council: 03-16-22
12:00 pm Finance Committee: 03-09-22
2:00 pm Town Council: 03-16-22
5:30 pm Economic Development Committee, LIVE, Chambers, 819 1598 9759
7:00 pm Town Council, LIVE, Chambers, 879 8758 4971

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, April 5, 2022

Franklin Unified Basketball fund raising event April 25 - 6 PM at FHS Gym

"On 4/25/22, there will be an event for Team Massachusetts! In coordination with this event, we are kicking off a fundraising campaign for all things Unified, Team Massachusetts and Special Olympics.

Please consider donating and joining us! givebutter.com/vWXn33"

Franklin Unified Basketball fund raising event April 25 - 6 PM at FHS Gym
Franklin Unified Basketball fund raising event April 25 - 6 PM at FHS Gym

Space 2 Thrive, a conversation with Helena Liedtke - 03/29/22 (audio)

FM #763 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 763 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Helena Liedtke, founder of Space 2 Thrive. We had our conversation in person in the radio studio at wfpr.fm.


We talk about how Space 2 Thrive came about, how her daughters created a video series during the pandemic, and her fund raising event scheduled for May 28, 2022


The recording runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Helena. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-763-space-2-thrive-with-helena-leidtke-03-28-22


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Donation of inclusive team building & play equipment to BFCCPS ->  https://www.space2thrive.org/blog/2021/11/20/space2thrive-donates-inclusive-play-equipment-to-bfccps 


Sisters reach out - video series with Helena’s daughters Vivienne & Lara ->  https://sistersreachout.weebly.com/the-show.html 


Fund raising 5K in May _> https://www.space2thrive.org/5k-come-out-and-revive 


PDF flyer for May 28 5K -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a1cUKOVBJLOc03FnWnu6ejppkQwWCjaM/view?usp=sharing


Space 2 Thrive website -> https://www.space2thrive.org/ 


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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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Fund raising 5K in May
Fund raising 5K in May

LiveARTS: Annual Fundraiser Concert - All Beethoven program - April 10


Presents

NICHOLAS KITCHEN, violin
NICHOLAS KITCHEN, violin
and  ANN SEARS, piano
ANN SEARS, piano
performing an  all-Beethoven  program

Join us for this special LiveARTS
fundraiser concert


Sunday, April 10 at 3:00 PM


First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin
Tickets:   Adults- $50
                  Students 18 and under- by donation
 
Tickets available at the door

Accessible Parking and Building 
Visit our website  liveartsma.org 
to purchase tickets on-line and for more information.

Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:
LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038


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Jayden Consigli and Luke Davis; 2 of the Ten Boys Lacrosse Players to Watch for 2022 Hockomock League

HockomockSports.com has posted their listing of the Ten Players to Watch for 2022 for Boys Lacrosse. We shared the info on Jayden Consigli and Luke Davis of FHS and provide the link to the full listing.


JAYDEN CONSIGLI, JUNIOR – FRANKLIN
Franklin scored 302 goals in 19 games last season, far and away the highest-scoring team in the Hockomock (by more than 100 goals), and Consigli was an important cog in the heart of that dynamic attack. In his first season for the Panthers, he scored 45 goals (one of three Franklin players to top 40 goals last year) and had 27 assists. He was third on the team and fifth in the Hock with 72 points. 

Quick and agile, Consigli is tough to stay in front of whether he has the ball or is making cuts off it. His movement and his ability to find open spaces created problems for opposing defenses, who couldn’t just focus on wherever the ball was located. A talented finisher, Consigli was also a strong passer, picking out teammates on the run to create scoring chances from a variety of spots. After reaching the South final last spring, Franklin is looking to make a big splash in the first statewide tournament and Consigli’s attacking threat will be a critical piece of the Panthers’ success.

LUKE DAVIS, JUNIOR – FRANKLIN
The Panthers were unstoppable at times last season, as they racked up 302 goals as a team. Davis was one of the main reasons why. He scored a league-high 56 goals last year and added 27 assists. He was second in the Hock with 83 points. Continuing the family legacy at Franklin (Jake is at UMass Lowell and Will at St. Anselm), Davis has the strength to hold off defenders, making it very difficult to dislodge the ball once he gets it, and has a strong, accurate shot that he can unleash from a standstill or on the move. 

With his quick release, Davis keeps goalies on their toes because he is capable of picking the top corner from just about any angle. One of the most creative finishers in the league, he scored in a variety of ways, from distance and around the cage, and came up with big goals during Franklin’s run to the South final. With the statewide tournament kicking off this season, Davis will be counted on to again provide the firepower to keep the Panthers competing with the state’s best.

Find the Boys Lacrosse: Ten Players to Watch for 2022
https://hockomocksports.com/boys-lacrosse-ten-players-to-watch-for-2022/ 

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

HockomockSports.com: FHS baseball preview for Spring 2022 season

HockomockSports.com has published their preview of the baseball teams for the Hockomock League. The Franklin portion of the article is shared here along with the link to read the full article covering the remainder of the league.

 
FRANKLIN
2021 Record: 16-2
2021 Finish: Reached Div. 1 South Final
Coach: Zach Brown

Franklin graduated some of the best players in the league after last season, but the Panthers still have a loaded lineup and a deep and talented pitching staff that could result in a very deep playoff run.

Not many teams could lose one of the best hitters in the league (Nate Cooke, 0.429) and one of the best catchers in the league (Jake Fitzgibbons, 0.353) and still boast one of the best lineups in the league but that’s how deep the Panthers are. Jack Marino, Ben Jarosz, and Chris Goode were all among the league leaders offensively a season ago, and Franklin also has sophomore Henry Digiorgio and junior Eisig Chin back after picking up a year of varsity experience. Junior Ryan Gerety, a Northeastern commit, is one of the best fielders in the region and is very dangerous at the plate.

And after surrendering a league-low 40 runs last season, Franklin returns its entire rotation. Jacob Jette had a great junior season and will be one of the best pitchers in the Hock while junior Alfred Mucciarone will look to build upon a solid sophomore campaign. Relievers James Kuczmiec and Ethan Voellmicke dominated last season, coming in time after time and shutting opponents down.

Find the rest of the Baseball preview posted by HockomockSports.com

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

FHS sports results for Monday: all 11 teams in action won!

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Monday:
"Overall: 11-0 today! Not too shabby… another big day of sports tomorrow! Stay focused Panthers!" https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1511140637697093642

Baseball = Franklin, 7 @ Canton, 1 – Final 
– Franklin cashed in on a handful of extra base hits and senior Jacob Jette picked up where he left off last season on the mound in the Panthers’ win on the road. Jette didn’t allow an earned run in 5.1 innings of work, striking out five with two hits and two walks allowed. Jake Shaughnessy and Austin Campbell combined for 1.2 innings of scoreless relief. Offensively, Ryan Gerety (two hits, two runs, RBI) and Eisig Chin (two hits, two RBI, run) each had a triple while Chris Goode (RBI) and Evan Raider (run) each had a double. Jack Marino added an RBI and two runs and sophomore Henry Digiorgio had a hit and a run scored.

Softball = Canton, 0 @ Franklin, 12 – Final (5 inn.) 
– Aislinn Lavery set the tone in the circle and at the plate for the Panthers, who opened the season with a big win over visiting Canton. Lavery allowed just one hit with six strikeouts in five innings of work, and then led off the game with a triple and scored on a fielder’s choice from Julia White. Carly Pellegri aded three hits, including a double, with four RBI and three runs scored, Katy Liberman had two hits, including a double, and two RBI, and Avery Chalk added two hits. Freshman Sarah Boozang had an RBI single to score Reece Allen (triple).
Boys Lacrosse = Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 22 – Final – Franklin exploded for nine goals in the opening quarter and never looked back in its first game of the season. Junior Jayden Consigli scored six goals and classmates Luke Davis and Tyler Sacchetti each added four apiece, all in the first half. Sophomore CJ Perro and junior Will Buckley each scored twice in the second half for the Panthers.

Boys Lacrosse = Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 22 – Final 
– Franklin exploded for nine goals in the opening quarter and never looked back in its first game of the season. Junior Jayden Consigli scored six goals and classmates Luke Davis and Tyler Sacchetti each added four apiece, all in the first half. Sophomore CJ Perro and junior Will Buckley each scored twice in the second half for the Panthers.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 21 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final


Boys Tennis = Canton, 2 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 
– Canton took first and second singles in straight sets but Franklin won both doubles and third singles to get the win at home. Senior Drew Mahoney was the lone Panther to win in singles action, taking third singles 6-0, 6-3. The team of senior Tim O’Keefe and sophomore Ahan Shetty won 6-1, 6-1 at first doubles and the team of senior Sameen Shaik and sophomore Jay Gorgas secured a 6-0, 6-0 win at second doubles. Canton’s Max Kupferman won 6-4, 6-2 at first singles and Suraj Ramanthan took a 6-1, 6-1 decision at second singles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 3 @ Canton, 2 – Final 
– A sweep in doubles action plus a hard fought win at third singles gave the Panthers the close win on the road at Canton. Sarah Schiavo battled her way to a 6-4, 7-5 win at third singles to clinch the win for the Panthers. The team of Amulya Jayam and Shriya Rasish won 6-4, 6-3 at first doubles while Chloe Essam teamed up with Sydney Tolonen for a 6-1, 6-1 win at second doubles for the Panthers. Canton’s Camila Cutter earned a 6-1, 7-5 victory at first singles while Laura Correal prevailed from a well-played second singles match with a 7-6 (10), 6-4 win.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-04-04-22/


FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

School Committee - 5th Annual Legislative Forum - April 14

Join the School Committee as they host the 5th annual Legislative Forum on Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 6:30pm-8pm in the FHS Auditorium and via Zoom. Senate President Karen Spilka, State Senator Rebecca Rausch and State Representative Jeff Roy will be in attendance. Details coming soon!

Event Date:  Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

You can connect to the webinar here: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84001769590?pwd=MFh0VXRRTzlsZ1hVNU5sUWpBbVl1UT09 
Passcode: 311405

Webinar ID: 840 0176 9590
Passcode: 311405

Please note that registration is not required to join the event.

School Committee - 5th Annual Legislative Forum - April 14
School Committee - 5th Annual Legislative Forum - April 14

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Apr 6, 2022

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

DATE: 4/6/2022  ->  6:00 -- 7:30 PM

Municipal Building - Training Room (Virtual Link in Agenda)


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.”

I. Electronic Distribution of Approved Policies

  • A. EBCFA - Face Coverings
  • B. JICFB - Bullying
  • C. BEDB - Order of Business
  • D. BEDH - Public Participation

II. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee

  • A. none

III. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item

  • A. none


Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Apr 6, 2022
Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Apr 6, 2022

Reminder: Community Preservation Committee - scheduled to review draft of initial project list

Community Preservation Committee 
Meeting April 5, 2022 - 7 PM

Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes
a. January 4, 2022
b. January 18, 2022
2. Discussion: Community Preservation Master Plan Sketch Draft v. 1

Please find the agenda and links for the meeting here:     https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-06-05_cpc_meeting_agenda.pdf


From the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Project Recommendations (beginning page 18)

Open Space
Maple Hill purchase

Historic Preservation
Red Brick School House - Lead Paint Removal, Preservation and Paint

Affordable Housing
Franklin Ridge Affordable Housing Project

Budgeted Reserve
Town Clerk Vault Records Preservation 
Historical Museum Cupola
Nason Street Tot Lot


pickleball courts at King St Memorial Park
pickleball courts at King St Memorial Park

Franklin Downtown Partnership - GENERAL MEETING - APRIL 7, 2022

 

Franklin Downtown Partnership 
GENERAL MEETING
APRIL 7, 2022 AT 8:30 AM
Please join us via Zoom for the next general meeting of the FDP this Thursday.

For additional details and remote connection info, please visit the Downtown Partnership page -> https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2022/04/april-general-meeting.html

Franklin Downtown Partnership - GENERAL MEETING - APRIL 7, 2022
Franklin Downtown Partnership - GENERAL MEETING - APRIL 7, 2022