Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, May 13, 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: The New Opioid Dangers

7:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Dennis Sardella

9:00 am Frank Presents: Shawn Dooley

10:00 am Physician Focus: Oral Health

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

11:00 am Senior Connection: Mental Illness

11:30 am Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: The New Opioid Dangers

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa

12:30 pm Sandhya: Donuts

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

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1

7:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

8:00 pm Senior Connection: Mental Illness

8:30 pm The Black Box: Rising Stars Cabaret

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Elementary Music Pt. 1 06-04-18

8:30 am It Takes A Village: Gretchen Scotland

9:30 am FHS Boys Varsity Tennis: v Sharon 05-05-22

11:30 am FHS Varsity Softball: v Needham 04-29-22

1:30 pm All-Town Showcase: Chorus and Orchestra

3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Nathan Messer-Kelty

5:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Oliver Ames 05-02-22

9:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v King Philip 05-07-22

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 05-05-22

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 05-05-22

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)

Drought Status Level 1 declared, water conservation measures to begin today

DPW Notice - Water Conservation Measures Go Into Effect Today, Thursday, May 12, 2022.

Following sporadic rainfall totals during the last several months, which has resulted in below average precipitation numbers in eastern Massachusetts, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Bethany Card declared a Level 1-Mild Drought in the Southeast and Islands Regions of the Commonwealth.

The declaration of a Level 1 drought has triggered the Town to enact Water Conservation restrictions as required per our Water Management Act permit through MassDEP. Therefore, the following Water Conservation Measures are now in effect as of today, May 12th, 2022.

• One day per week outdoor watering.
• Outdoor watering using sprinklers or automated irrigation systems is restricted to the water user's trash day. If the user does not have Town trash service, the user should water on the same day as the nearest Town trash customer. 
• Outdoor watering is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• Hand watering is permitted anytime.

As a requirement of our Water Management Act Permit the Town is required to enact annual summer Water Conservation Measures. The conservation measures are needed to limit the daily demand on the water system in order to ensure water levels in the Charles River Water Shed basin remain at acceptable levels and that adequate water is available to meet the public health and safety needs of the Town. This measure is necessary to maintain the water levels in the tanks for fire protection and normal consumption. During the summer months, the Town experiences excessively high demands for water due to lawn watering. There have been 24-hour periods during which water consumption has been more than twice our average daily water usage for the year. Because of the tremendous increase in the demand for water and State restrictions on the amount of water that can be pumped daily, the Town of Franklin must place water conservation measures in effect for lawn watering during the summer months.

A total of 1-inch of water once per week from rain and watering promotes the healthiest lawns. Non-compliance with these regulations could adversely affect public health and safety. Violators are subject to fines up to $200. For additional information, visit the DPW website at www.franklinma.gov/public-works. Any questions should be directed to the Department of Public Works at 508-520-4910.

Please see our website for more information: https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/water-conservation 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Franklin DPW

Shared from: https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/dpw-notice-water-conservation-measures-go-effect-today-thursday-may-12-2022

PDF of the DEP map and Conservation Measures sign

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/news/water_conservation_measures_-may_12_2022_ma_level_1_mild_drought_status.pdf

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"May 11, 2022: Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Bethany Card declared a Level 1 – Mild Drought in the Southeast and Islands Regions. The Western, Connecticut River Valley, Central, Northeast, and Cape Cod Regions are at a Level 0 - Normal condition. 

Read more on our drought status page."

Per the map included Franklin is part of the Southeast and Islands region.

The water conservation measure will begin with this announcement on Wednesday. At the Finance Committee Budget Hearing Wednesday, it was confirmed during the discussion that instead of making the conservation measure effective after Memorial Day, with the change to Level 1, they will start now. 

Additional info will be coming from the DPW as the announcement has triggered the implementation sooner than anticipated.

The MA DEP drought status page can be found  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/drought-status

The Town of Franklin water conservation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/water-conservation

Drought Status Level 1 declared, water conservation measures to begin

Town of Franklin gains AAA bond rating

"The Town of Franklin was awarded a AAA (Triple-A) Bond Rating today for the first time in the Town's history. AAA is the highest possible rating by the major credit rating agencies and depicts financial management and creditworthiness is at the most exceptional levels."

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1524509099181887489 

Listen to 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. One of the topics we discuss is the AAA bond rating. https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-780-town-of-franklin-budget-cycle-finance-terms-04-14-22

Town of Franklin gains AAA bond rating

Finance Committee - Budget Hearing #2 - Public Safety & Public Works (video)

The Finance Committee meeting was broadcast, live steamed, and available via either of the cable channels (Comcast & Verizon), as well as broadcast to YouTube. The YouTube recording is now available for replay.  

YouTube link -> https://youtu.be/zqiyIdFy8ik

My recap will be ready in a day or so. In the meantime, my Twitter notes can be found (in one PDF doc) ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SERBrhfi0U1eOLfFR6GWHkcl07UiazpH/view?usp=sharing

FHS baseball along with girls and boys tennis teams post wins vs. Taunton on Wednesday

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

 
Baseball = Taunton, 1 @ Franklin, 7 – Final 

– Franklin junior Eisig Chin blasted a three-run home run over the fence in right field in a five-run third inning as the Panthers avenged a loss to Taunton from earlier in the season. Sophomore Henry Digiorgio and junior Jase Lyons had back-to-back RBI singles to put the hosts ahead 4-1 and then Chin sent a 2-0 pitch deep to right to make it 7-1. Franklin took the lead on a sac fly from Evan Raider in the bottom of the first before Taunton leveled things on an RBI single from Shawn Cali in the top of the second. The Panthers went back ahead in the bottom of the second with a sac fly from Ben Jarosz. James Kuczmiec, who normally comes on in relief for the Panthers, had a terrific outing on the mound with just one run allowed on five hits and two walks, striking out a pair in a complete-game effort. Evan Cali tossed three scoreless innings in relief for the Tigers, allowing four hits with two strikeouts.

Softball = Franklin, 3 @ Taunton, 15 – Final (6 inn.) 

– Taunton led 4-3 heading to the bottom of the fifth and exploded for 11 runs over the next two innings to seal the win. The Tigers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first and made it 4-1 in the third, but the Panthers got a pair of runs in the fourth to get back within one. Taunton got four in the fifth and then seven more in the sixth to close it out. Ava Venturelli was 4-for-4 with a pair of homers and drove in five runs to the lead the Tigers. Brooke Aldrich was 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBI, Hayley Krockta added a solo homer, and Mia Fernandes was 2-for-3 with three RBI in the nine-hole. Cate Larson went the distance, allowing no earned runs, to pick up the win.

Boys tennis = Franklin, 5 @ Taunton, 0 – Final 

– With straight-set wins in all five matches, Franklin earned a sweep on the road over Taunton. Senior Vayshnav Malhotra earned a 6-1, 6-1 win at first singles, senior Sameen Shaik added a 6-1, 6-2 victory at second singles, and senior Drew Mahoney grabbed a 6-0, 6-0 win at third singles. Seniors Tim O’Keefe and Thomas Broyles teamed up for a 6-1, 6-1 first doubles win while sophomore Ahen Shetty joined senior Ryan Rourke for a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles.

Girls tennis = Taunton, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final 

– Franklin defended home court in impressive fashion, taking all five matches in straight sets to take down Taunton. Izzy Trull notched a 6-0, 6-3 win at first singles, Chloe Essum added a 6-2, 6-3 second doubles win, and Sarah Schiavo grabbed a 6-4, 6-2 win at third singles. The team of senior Vedika Vinayak and junior Allison Bagley captured a 7-5, 6-0 win at first doubles, and senior Amulya Jayam and sophomore Ava Davies prevailed from second doubles with a 6-1, 6-4 decision.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-11-22/

FHS Panthers

FHS Boy's Lacrosse Nick Gaspar Night: Monday, May 2, 2022 (video)

FHS Boy's Lacrosse Nick Gaspar Night: Monday, May 2, 2022 

@FHSSports

@FHSlax_boosters

@FranklinPSNews

@FranklinHS

@editorvar

https://youtu.be/xTXtkPFsOio via @YouTube 

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1524005089446400004 

Tri-County Sports Boosters hosting Music Bingo - Saturday, May 14

Looking for something to do this Saturday? Come on out and play some Music Bingo

and support the Tri-County Sports Boosters! $20 at the door includes admission and a Back Yard BBQ with burgers, dogs, drinks, salads and desserts!! We also have some great raffle baskets including Lottery Tickets, Dunkies, Girl Scout Cookies, Movies, Games and lots more!! Hope to see you all there!!

Everyone is welcome!!

At the Tri-County Cafeteria from 6 - 9 PM Saturday, May 14, 2022 #tcpride

Additional info and schedule updates at the Facebook event -> https://fb.me/e/2jXYSR8rd

Tri-County Sports Boosters hosting Music Bingo - Saturday, May 14

FHS Students - Project Rain Check deadline extended to May 16

"FHS! We have extended the submission deadline for Project Rain Check to Monday, May 16 at 4 PM!  

Learn more and make your submission here: http://bit.ly/3MsCVBD"

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinHS/status/1524040482875133955 

FHS Students - Project Rain Check deadline extended to May 16

Town Council Quarterbacking with Tom Mercer - 05/09/22 (audio)

FM #793 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 793 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer.  This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England,  this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of May 4, 2022: 

• ok, what just happened? 
• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics condensing the almost 4 hour meeting to less than 40 minutes

4.        PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a.        Proclamation - Harriet DiMartino

6.        HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
a.        Alcoholic Beverages Licensees, Failure to Pass Compliance Check - Continued from 4/13/2022

i.          TM1 Solutions, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven 37380 - 664 Union Street 

ii.        Dharma Bhakti Corporation d/b/a Liquor World - 365 West Central Street

b.        Street Acceptances:

i.          Joseph Circle  & ii. Susan's Way, and a portion of Lawrence Drive

8.        PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a.        Discussion: Congressman Jake Auchincloss, 4th Congressional District
b.        Presentation: FY21 Annual Financial Audit - Melanson and Heath 

9.        LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
c.        Bylaw Amendment 22-879: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Appendix A, Fines, Parking Violations - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-879 to Second Reading - Majority Vote) 

d.        Bylaw Amendment 22-880: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations, D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-880 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) 

10.      TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT =  a.  Davis-Thayer Update

Our conversation runs about 36 minutes:

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. 

Let’s listen to this recording of Town Council Quarterbacking May 4, 2022

Audio file -> 
https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-793-town-council-quarterbacking-05-09-22

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Agenda document ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_may_4_2022.pdf

My notes from the meeting  ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/05/town-council-hears-from-congressman.html 

Franklin TV video on YouTube for Budget Hearing #1  https://youtu.be/iXCn6jBND1U

Franklin TV video on YouTube for Budget Hearing #2  https://youtu.be/zqiyIdFy8ik

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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?

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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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Congressman Auchincloss poses with Town Council, Town Administrator, and Town Clerk

Town of Franklin DPW wins "Water Conservation Award" for 2021 from MA DEP and US EPA

"Yesterday, your Public Works Department received the esteemed 2021 "Water Conservation Award" form the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

This award is given out for successes in un-accounted for water (Town is less then 6%), average daily use by capita (we are a 46 gallons per person) and over all environmental stewardship.

This is truly a community award!

Your Franklin Public Works does run the Water Department on a Daily biases, but with out the investments of the Council in the infrastructure and all your help in water conservation measures this award would not be possible. So we all need to pat ourselves on the back for a job well done!"

Shared from Facebook ->    https://www.facebook.com/100064487150311/posts/366751995484369/ 

Town of Franklin DPW wins "Water Conservation Award" for 2021 from MA DEP and US EPA

On the climate front: aviation industry fails to meet climate targets; "‘carbon bombs’ set to trigger catastrophic climate breakdown"

"The international aviation industry has failed to meet all but one of 50 of its own climate targets in the past two decades, environment campaigners say.

A report commissioned by the climate charity Possible assessed every target set by the industry since 2000 and found that nearly all had been missed, revised or quietly ignored. The charity says the findings undermine a UK government plan to leave airlines to reduce their emissions through self-regulation.

Leo Murray, Possible’s director of innovation, said: “This forensic investigation shows just how implausible and credulous the government’s jet-zero strategy is shaping up to be. How can we credibly expect this industry to overdeliver on emissions reduction when they’ve never met any of their previous climate targets?

“It’s clear that we need to demand reduction via a frequent flyer levy, which would discourage the frequent flying by a small group of people which makes up the bulk of emissions from planes.”

Continue reading article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/10/just-one-of-50-aviation-industry-climate-targets-met-study-finds

Copy of the full report available -> https://www.wearepossible.org/latest-news/for-20-years-the-aviation-has-missed-all-but-one-of-their-sustainability-targets

 

Missed Targets Report

"The world’s biggest fossil fuel firms are quietly planning scores of “carbon bomb” oil and gas projects that would drive the climate past internationally agreed temperature limits with catastrophic global impacts, a Guardian investigation shows.

The exclusive data shows these firms are in effect placing multibillion-dollar bets against humanity halting global heating. Their huge investments in new fossil fuel production could pay off only if countries fail to rapidly slash carbon emissions, which scientists say is vital.

The oil and gas industry is extremely volatile but extraordinarily profitable, particularly when prices are high, as they are at present. ExxonMobil, Shell, BP and Chevron have made almost $2tn in profits in the past three decades, while recent price rises led BP’s boss to describe the company as a “cash machine”.

The lure of colossal payouts in the years to come appears to be irresistible to the oil companies, despite the world’s climate scientists stating in February that further delay in cutting fossil fuel use would mean missing our last chance “to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all”. As the UN secretary general, António Guterres, warned world leaders in April: “Our addiction to fossil fuels is killing us.”

Continue reading article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2022/may/11/fossil-fuel-carbon-bombs-climate-breakdown-oil-gas

 

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, May 12, 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: Grillin'

8:00 am Veterans' Call: SHINE

9:00 am Veterans Oral History Project: Warren Sayer Green

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa

12:30 pm Sandhya: Donuts

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Oral Health

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1

3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Nathan Messer-Kelty

3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Grillin'

4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Morse Block

4:30 pm Frank Presents: Shawn Dooley

5:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Acoustic X

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

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Chamber Music 11-07-19

9:00 am U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

11:00 am FHS Boys Varsity Tennis: v Sharon 05-05-22

1:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v King Philip 05-07-22

3:00 pm Community Arts Advocacy Day: A Discussion

6:00 pm Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

7:30 pm Track and Field: v King Philip 05-04-22

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 04-28-22

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 04-28-22

6:30 pm Finance Committee: LIVE, Chambers, 852 1871 9753

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)

Something for everyone as #ArtsHappenHere in the Franklin Cultural District

The Franklin Cultural District outlook for events through Memorial Day continue the theme of #ArtsHappeningHere. A variety of events in and around the District are scheduled as shown in the listing below. Author talks, performing arts, informative symposium, and art shows are among the events listed.

Check the Cultural Calendar (https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar) or www.Franklin.news for updates.

Thursday, May 12

6:30pm - Poor Richard’s Women: a presentation from author Nancy Rubin Stuart - Franklin Public Library, https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/poor-richards-women 

Friday, May 13

1:00pm - Library Book Sale

6:00pm - Footlighters perform Annie Jr at Horace Mann Middle School (middle school performers)

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/franklin-high-school-theatre-company/annie-jr-86745

Saturday, May 14

9:00am - MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrowest-arts-culture-symposium-tickets-270070025717

9:00am - Library Book Sale

10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm - Library Bag Sale

3:00pm - Last Call: Maya Angelou’s Last Interview -- Franklin Public Library

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/last-call-maya-angelou%E2%80%99s-last-interview-saturday-may-14-300-pm 

7:00pm - Footlighters perform Annie Jr at Horace Mann Middle School (middle school performers)  

Rising Stars Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX

https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/franklin-high-school-theatre-company/annie-jr-86745  

7:30pm - Rising Stars Cabaret at THE BLACK BOX  https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1566 

Sunday, May 15

1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)

Empty Bowls simple supper

Thursday, May 19

6:00pm - FHS Film Fest

6:00pm - Empty Bowls simple supper 

https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=47 

Friday, May 20

7:30pm - Fair, Yates, Betschart & McCrossan at THE BLACK BOX https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1556 

Saturday, May 21

4:00pm - Franklin Art Assoc reception, 7 member showcase of art at 67 Degrees through June

4:00pm - FSPA Spring Concert 2022, At Medway High School!

7:00pm - FSPA Spring Concert 2022, At Medway High School!

FSPA Spring Concert 2022

https://ci.ovationtix.com/36234/production/1112792 

Sunday, May 22 

1:00pm - FSPA Spring Concert 2022, At Medway High School!

4:00pm - FSPA Spring Concert 2022, At Medway High School!

https://ci.ovationtix.com/36234/production/1112792 

Monday, May 30 = Memorial Day

10:00am - Memorial Day parade, 3 ceremonial stops along parade route with finish on Town Common. Performance from all the middle school, and high school bands along with BFCCPS band

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!