Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Friday:
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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Friday:
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This week: A preview of next Thursday's Film Fest, an update on, a wrap-up of PROM, and highlights from FHS Track!
Shared from https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1525109004330049536
"So today I want to write a thread I've been nervous to write. In January and February, according to CDC data, 42% of ppl who died of COVID were vaccinated.
It's possible that in the near future, a MAJORITY of people dying of COVID may be vaccinated. 2. How can this be?..."
You can download a copy of the thread PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Uo1qYm3dhbznhWaTwUhHmQ88QDsbjQU/view?usp=sharing
1 million dead from COVID |
FM #795 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 795 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee budget hearing #2 for the FY 2023 Town of Franklin budget held on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: 7 members of the Finance Committee were in the Council Chambers along with some of the public, 1 member was announced as expecting to join via remote along with some members the public via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
Chair Bill Dowd opens the Finance Committee, 7 members participating. This is the second of three sessions on the FY 2023 budget
This session covered public safety: police fire, and dispatch as well as public works the DPW divisions and the enterprise accounts for water, sewer, and solid waste
Each department was reviewed, some were straight forward, some had minor increases or adjustments. For example, 2 positions previously cut in last year's budget were restored in this year's budget for the DPW
The big news coming from the night was the announcement that the Town had achieved a AAA bond rating. This is a significant achievement and will help the Town save money on all future borrowing requirements
The recording runs about an hour and forty minutes, so let’s listen to the Finance Committee meeting May 11, 2022.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-795-finance-cmte-fy-2023-budget-hearing-2-05-11-22
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Meeting agenda => https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2022-05-11_finance_committee_agenda_.pdf
FY 2023 budget package => https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-23-budget-materials
Link to Finance Committee => https://www.franklinma.gov/finance-committee
My notes for the meeting => https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SERBrhfi0U1eOLfFR6GWHkcl07UiazpH/view?usp=sharing
YouTube recording => https://youtu.be/zqiyIdFy8ik
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Finance Committee hears budgets for public safety & public works and good news on AAA bond rating achieved (audio) |
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Perform a tick check after being outdoors. Ticks can be as small as a poppy seed.
Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/lyme
Health Department - Wellness Update - Lyme Disease Awareness |
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Reminder: Franklin For All Public Forum on Monday, May 16 |
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/fgyyBjOb-RE
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/1oOKQmRPPjOucVB1yuCkTsFu4fv_2LpzN/view?usp=sharing
L - R: Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Dan Hanes, Tri-County Supt K McGuire; Tri-County SchCmte member Dr Peter Wernicke |
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Let's get ready to Stamp Out Hunger this May 14!
Leave items by your mailbox for your mail carrier. #Franklincanstampouthunger
Reminder - letter carriers to pickup for Franklin Food Pantry on Saturday |
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinFoodPan/status/1524781321490419713
In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center writers group presents stories and poems about Fido the Cat's introduction to the game of Pool, a poem Remembering Sheila, Alice's apartment water fiasco, Nick Remisong's religious path, the concept of "Second Mentions" and so much more.
This episode aired on Franklin Radio for May 2022.
Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/47c3fa5b-41bb-4bf9-ac2c-35bbdcb0eecd
wfpr.fm radio on demand -> Episode 041 - Fido The Pool Shark |
The Weekly FPS COVID-19 Dashboard is now available to view here: https://buff.ly/3pQh91e
FPS COVID-19 Dashboard as of 5/11/22 |