Franklin's Event Outlook: Apr 22, 2022 to Apr 28, 2022

Seems to be a good weather forecast to be out and about this weekend as the school vacation comes to a close. Earth Day is today and celebrated with the town wide clean up on Saturday starting at Beaver Pond. Sunday features the LiveARTS fund raising concert. Monday evening meet the FHS Unified Basketball team that is going to represent MA at the Special Olympics later this year.

Saturday, April 23
9:00am - Franklin Earth Day
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)

Sunday, April 24
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
3:00pm - LiveARTS: Annual Fundraiser Concert

Monday, April 25
6:00pm - Meet FHS Unified Basketball Team & Celebrate

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

Special School Committee Mtg: Superintendent Candidate Interview - 04/13/22 (audio)

FM #781 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 781 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Special School Committee - Superintendent Candidate Interview meeting held Wednesday, April 13, 2022. 

There is only one item on the agenda: Candidate for Superintendent of Schools Interview

• Denise Spencer, School Committee Chair opened the meeting. 14 questions were going to be asked of the candidate, Asst Superintendent Lucas Giguere. 2 questions for each member of the committee, one at a time, with a break to check on timing, etc. midway through the questions.  

• The meeting recording runs an hour and 5 minutes. The School Committee will also meet in public to deliberate on the candidate qualification and make a decision on April 26.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-781-special-school-cmte-mtg-superintendent-candidate-interview-04-13-22

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Meeting agenda->  

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_4-13-22_special_mtg.pdf 

My notes (for the portion of the meeting I was able to attend, effectively the first 7 questions) ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mtwb6vQxRL4RJR1cwXjSLjIyy3i0rw17/view?usp=sharing 

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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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Asst Superintendent Lucas Giguere

Special School Committee Meeting - Apr 26 at 6 PM - Agenda

Special Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - 6:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Agenda

Call to Order Ms. Spencer 

1. Deliberation on Candidate for Superintendent of Schools 

Adjournment

Agenda doc with connection info ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_4-26-22_special_mtg.pdf

Special School Committee Meeting - Apr 26 at 6 PM - Agenda

FHS boys lacrosse tops Walpole 21 to 6 in Creator's Cup April tournament on Thursday

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

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 21 vs. Walpole, 6 – Final

FINAL
Franklin 21
Walpole 6
Davis: 5G, 2A
Sacchetti: 3G, 4A
Consigli: 7G, 2A
O'brien, Hansen: 1G, 2A each
Walshe: 2G, 2A
Chaudhury: 2G
Panthers play St. John's on Saturday
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1517200783246254083

• After 1Q Franklin and Walpole are battling it out. Score is tied at 2 all in the Creator’s Cup April tournament.  @FranklinHSLax  @HockomockSports @FHSSports  Franklin goals scored by Walshe and Davis.  https://twitter.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1517146938004570112
• After 2Q @FranklinHSLax  opens the door on Walpole. Franklin leads 10-2. Goals this quarter scored by Consigli (4), Davis(2), Chaudhury, and Sacchetti. Assists by Sacchetti, Davis, and Consigli.  @HockomockSports  @FHSSports  https://twitter.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1517155401749258245
• 17-5 Franklin over Walpole after 3Q of play. Goal contributors this quarter for Franklin were Consigli, Davis, Sacchetti, Walshe, Chaudhury, Hansen.  https://twitter.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1517161785849262080

grabbed a couple of photos in a walk by at the start of the game on Thursday

Other photos can be found in one album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/GvjRb3AJXMbwxrVU8

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-21-22/

More Perfect Union: 044 - MASS State Auditor Candidates Chris Dempsey and Diana DiZoglio (audio)

In this episode, the group is joined by Massachusetts State Auditor candidates Chris Dempsey and Diana DiZoglio to talk about what the job entails, what problems face Massachusetts what they aim to accomplish in this position.

Audio file -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episode/044-massachusetts-state-auditors-chris-dempsey-and-diana-dizoglio 

044 - MASS State Auditor Candidates Chris Dempsey and Diana DiZoglio (audio)

Hybrid public forum scheduled for Monday, May 16 to the review the draft zoning recommendations

Franklin For All Public Forum - Monday, May 16 at 6:30PM

UPCOMING HYBRID PUBLIC FORUM! On Monday, May 16 at 6:30 PM, join MAPC and the Town of Franklin for the next Franklin For All hybrid public forum. This event will take place at The Black Box (15 West Central Street) and over Zoom. Weigh in on draft zoning recommendations and learn about next steps for the rezoning effort. Doors to The Black Box open at 6:00 PM. Click the button below to register and tell us if you plan to attend in-person or remotely. Register Here! www.mapc.org/franklin-for-all

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All Night Party committee is seeking volunteers - Maybe you can help!

"FHS Families the All Night Party (ANP) Committee needs your help for this event the senior class attends on graduation night - If you are able to, please utilize this form to sign up.

It is truly a fun event, that your freshman, sophomore or junior will be attend in a few years"

"ANP is in need of volunteers specifically for the following time slots: 

12:30 am - 2:30 am (games, running casino tables, entertainment, snacks, general supervision)

2:30 am - 5:00 am (DJ/club portion, general supervision, and student dismissal)

So please grab a friend or two and sign up to volunteer!  You can request to be paired up with your friend to volunteer together. It is truly a great event and once you get involved, you will understand why we are working so hard to bring this tradition back!

For more information, visit our website, www.fhsallnightparty.com.

Questions? Email anpfranklin@gmail.com.  Join our Facebook group here!

Use the form here to sign up and volunteer ->   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1erCOO56praeEuXSi8rtdet5umqloLQ2A84kGHbj_2wQ/edit 

All Night Party committee is seeking volunteers - Maybe you can help!

Job Searching? Help Us Design Programs that Work for You!

The 50+ Job Seekers of Massachusetts Networking Program and The Encore Boston Network invite anyone who has registered with either program to tell us how we are doing and how we can best assist you going forward.

Please take a few minutes and complete the online survey.

We plan to use the feedback to help design the next season's program (Autumn 2022).

And yes, to entice people to enter, five people will be drawn at random to win some small prizes.

I realize how free giveaways may sound like a phishing attack to some of you; so if you are nervous about clicking on the survey link, feel free to contact me.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Thanks

Ed Lawrence

Group Leader, 50+ program

What's the best way to make sure our programs work for you? TELL US! We've gone through a lot of change over the past couple of years, and so have you. That's why we're partnering with Encore Boston Network, the Boston College School of Social Work, and others on a survey to find out what's needed now so we can design future programs with your input. Please take a few minutes to answer the survey questions. To say thank you, we're offering prizes to 5 lucky winners, drawn from those who complete the survey. Click the button below to learn more...   TAKE THE SURVEY NOW Survey link ->    https://bostoncollege.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ey5cpKqmxBaadgy?jfefe=new

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Apr 22, 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: Fire Safety

7:30 am Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini

9:00 am Frank Presents: Alberto Correia

10:00 am Physician Focus: Alzheimer's

10:30:00 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19

11:00:00 am Senior Connection: Hearing Loss

11:30 am Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Fire Safety

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad

12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes

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

1:30:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

7:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

8:00 pm Senior Connection: Hearing Loss

8:30 pm The Black Box: Wicked

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

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

9:30 am FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Canton 04-08-22

11:30 am FHS Boys Varsity Tennis: v Mansfield 04-15-22

2:00 pm All-Town Showcase: Chorus and Orchestra

7:00 pm Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

8:30 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 1

9:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Attleboro 04-04-22

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 04-07-22

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 04-07-22

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)

The Town of Franklin Budget Cycle & Financial Terms - 04/14/22 (audio)

FM #780 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 780 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Town of Franklin Finance Director/Comptroller Chris Sandini and Treasurer/Collector Kerri Bertone. We had this conversation in the Franklin studio on Thursday, April 14, 2022.  

We cover the following key topics

A typical day for Finance Director/Comptroller

A typical day for Treasurer//Collector

The budget cycle, and fiscal year (July to June)

Three financial years; past, current, and future all in the mix

Our conversation runs about 62 minutes. Links to the documents referenced during this meeting are included in the show notes.  Let’s listen to this recording of my conversation with Kerri and Chris. 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-780-town-of-franklin-budget-cycle-finance-terms-04-14-22

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Town of Franklin budget page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget 

Budget process low chart -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/new_budget_process.pdf 

MA Division of Local Services (DLS) Municipal Finance Glossary -> https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2016/08/qc/dlsmfgl.pdf 

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

Town of Franklin budget cycle

Bellingham/ Franklin Animal Control: Rabies Clinic - Apr 30, 2022 from 9 to noon

The Bellingham/ Franklin Animal Control will be hosting a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 30th, 2022.

Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Location: Bellingham DPW (28 Blackstone St., Bellingham, MA) Fee: $20 Full details are here: https://buff.ly/3DnsWdJ

The Bellingham/ Franklin Animal Control will be hosting a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 at the Bellingham DPW (28 Blackstone St.) from 9am - 12pm. There is a $20 vaccination fee.

If you do not have paperwork regarding your pet's rabies vaccination history, your pet is eligible for a 1-year vaccination. If you have p to date paperwork, your pet is eligible for a 3- year vaccination. All cats MUST be brought in a carrier and all dogs MUST be on a leash.

Download a copy of the Flyer as a reminder ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/events/rabies_clinic_flyer.pdf

Bellingham/ Franklin Animal Control: Rabies Clinic - Apr 30, 2022 from 9 to noon