Tuesday, June 14, 2022

3 FHS playoff games today, girls & boys lacrosse and baseball; get tickets online before going

 
Girls Lacrosse - Division 1
#6 Franklin @ #3 Lincoln-Sudbury, 4:00

Boys Lacrosse - Division 1
#7 Franklin @ #2 Lincoln-Sudbury, 6:00

Baseball - Division 1
#1 Franklin vs. #4 Shrewsbury, 7:00 (@ Holy Cross)


GoFan link for purchasing tickets for tonight’s Lacrosse & Baseball games:

Maybe 6 disasters across the US on the same day will catch someone's attention?

What are the odds of 6 environmental disasters happening on the same day across the US? Torrential rains, derecho, extreme heat wave, etc...
 
High water levels in the Gardner River alongside the North Entrance Road. NPS photo
High water levels in the Gardner River alongside the North Entrance Road. NPS photo

National Park Service video of their helicopter surveying the damage on Monday

6/13/22 Conditions of Yellowstone’s North Entrance Road through the Gardner Canyon between Gardiner, Montana, and Mammoth Hot Springs.

Find the other environmental disasters in Edgar McGregor's Twitter thread captured here in PDF form ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NcDQfy_WAQ6ze_0HxWkdlHHY_A5LGnwk/view?usp=sharing

Edgar is a climate scientist at San Jose State Univ in CA ->   https://twitter.com/edgarrmcgregor

June 2022 Veterans Council Meeting - June 16, 7 PM

June 2022 Veterans Council Meeting

Join us Thursday, June 16 at 7:00 PM!

The June Veterans Council meeting will be held on Thursday, June 16 at 7:00 PM. at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

John Silva, VA Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, will be our guest speaker.

All members of the community interested in veterans' activities and events are welcome to join us!

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/june-2022-veterans-council-meeting

June 2022 Veterans Council Meeting - Jun 16, 7 PM
June 2022 Veterans Council Meeting - Jun 16, 7 PM

Franklin Public Library Presents Herb Gardening with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens, Tuesday, June 14, 7:00 PM


Herb Gardening
Herb Gardening with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens

Let's face it....  store bought herbs, either fresh or dried, can really put a strain on your wallet.  Why not grow your own? This program is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/ .

Franklin Public Library
118 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-520-4941
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library

 

Shared from the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/franklin-public-library-presents-herb-gardening-blackstone-valley

PhysicianOne Urgent Care coming soon to Franklin

PhysicianOne is opening an urgent care clinic in Franklin on June 29 (former MedPost location near Starbucks). 

The Franklin community has been so welcoming!

For more info visit their webpage -> https://physicianoneurgentcare.com/find-us/locations/ma/franklin-urgent-care/

PhysicianOne Urgent Care coming soon to Franklin
PhysicianOne Urgent Care coming soon to Franklin

50+ job Seekers Event: The answer is “Job Search Jeopardy!”

The question is:  What's happening Thursday, June 16 at 2 PM?

 

Join us as we celebrate another season of helping mature job seekers and career switchers. 


It's time for some fun; so, Let's Play Jeopardy!!!

 

Teams of 3 or 4 will compete, with each member of the winning team receiving a free 30-minute coaching session!

 

Following the Jeopardy game, we can all participate in some classic networking.

·       Review material from previous workshops

·       Ask questions

·       Obtain help

·       Network with other job-seekers

 

Why You Should Attend

·       You'll have fun!

·       You'll work with a team and have fun!

·       Job Search Jeopardy is a fun way to review job search methods.

·       You can network with other attendees, and studies show 90% of jobs are found through networking

 

Do you think you have the smarts to be a Jeopardy champion?


Register in advance for this special event:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAuduusrDsqH9DwJWculImkiBPEerP3Rrf1

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


This free program is available through a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

--
Ed Lawrence
Authorized DISC Administrator
Member, CPRW Certification Committee; NCOPE

50+ job Seekers Event: The answer is “Job Search Jeopardy!”
50+ job Seekers Event: The answer is “Job Search Jeopardy!”
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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, June 14, 2022

  • wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen
Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY


7:00 am Memorial Day Breakfast 2022 

9:00 am It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig 

10:00 am Frank Presents: Danielle Hopkins 

11:30 am Senior Connection: Ben Franklin 

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos 

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs 

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza 

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3 

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 9 

3:30 pm ArtWeek: Games 

4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Roberto Morbioli 

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine? 

6:00 pm Memorial Day 2022


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


7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2 
9:00 am All-Town Showcase: Chorus and Orchestra 
12:30 pm Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22 
2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig 
3:00 pm FHS: Senior Awards Night 2022 
5:30 pm Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19 
8:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Newton North 06-09-22 
10:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Newton North 06-04-22

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

8:00 am School Committee: 05-24-22 

2:00 pm School Committee: 05-24-22 

7:00 pm School Committee: LIVE, Chambers, 820 2674 1858 Passcode 017107


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)

Monday, June 13, 2022

Town of Franklin: Finance Committee - Agenda - June 15, 2022

Finance Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 - 6:30 PM

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Minutes
a. May 9, 2022
b. May 11, 2022
c. May 12, 2022
4. Community Preservation Act:
a. CPA Master Plan Version 2
i. Resolution 22-36: FY23 CPA Reservations (Budget)
ii. Resolution 22-37: FY23 CPC Appropriation of Capital Funds (Project Recommendations)
iii. Resolution 22-38: CPC Appropriation of Funds - Debt Service Maple Hill Land
5. Stabilization Fund Balances - 3 Year Comparison
6. Future Agenda Items
7. Reorganization for July 1st, 2022
8. Adjourn

Agenda doc contains remote connection information

Town of Franklin: Finance Committee - Agenda - June 15, 2022
Town of Franklin: Finance Committee - Agenda - June 15, 2022

Hometown History #64: About Those Lady Bugs

Franklin Observer has the story of the ladybug becoming the State bug in it's series on Hometown History ->  https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/83091/hometown-history-64-about-those-lady-bugs

Ladybug locations currently  -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/pNMDcoRMduw4o8xM6

 
ladybug at the Franklin Public Library
ladybug at the Franklin Public Library

FHS Unified Basketball team gets a gold medal welcome home! (video)

"Congratulations to the @FranklinUnified  on Bringing Home the Gold!!!"

"Welcome back @FranklinUnified  this was the first basketball team to qualify at the @SpecialOlympics  for Team Massachusetts…and they brought home GOLD! Congratulations"

Video 1 Shared from Twitter ->  https://twitter.com/editorvar/status/1536131176490012673 

Video 2 shared from Twitter ->  https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1536095160685273088



Franklin Police & Fire team up to win @HerosCupHockey benefiting Random Smile!

"Members of the @franklinpolice  and @FranklinMAfire  teamed up to participate in the @HerosCupHockey  tournament this weekend. They won the championship which also includes a donation to the @RandomSmileProj"

Shared from Twitter-> https://twitter.com/FranklinMAfire/status/1536107508871331844 

Franklin Police & Fire team up to win Heros Hockey Cup benefiting Random Smile!
Franklin Police & Fire team up to win @HerosCupHockey benefiting Random Smile!

Register O’Donnell Highlights Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reminds consumers if they have a Registry related question, the answer is just a phone call away by dialing the Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101. The department is open Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM.

 

“The Customer Service Center is a one-stop shop for Norfolk County homeowners and institutional users who have land related document questions,” said O’Donnell. “These questions can vary such as confirming the current ownership of a particular property, or verifying if a discharge of a property’s mortgage has been filed after the loan has been paid off. We are glad to help with any inquiry, whether you come through our doors or call us by phone.”

 

Register O’Donnell further noted, “The department can also inform customers about the various cost for filing and receiving land documents. Upon a customer’s request -whether it’s by visiting us here at the Registry or by a direct mail request - we can provide copies of documents to you for a fee of $1.00 per page, plus an additional $1.00 per document to cover the cost of postage.”

 

The Registry only accepts cash or check payments. In addition, the Customer Service Center staff is happy to answer questions about the Homestead Act, a law which provides limited protection against the forced sale of a homeowner’s primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000.

 

O’Donnell went on to say, “For many, trying to ascertain information about land documents can be a very frustrating and intimidating experience. Please know our trained customer service staff is well-versed in all areas of land document research. By utilizing our state-of-the-art land document research system, which is also available via www.norfolkdeeds.org, people can get answers to their property questions.”

 

Notary services are also offered by the Customer Service Center. “Several staff members are notary publics. We are more than glad to notarize any land document provided the person requesting the service appears before us and presents satisfactory proof of identification by showing either their driver’s license or passport,” said O’Donnell.

 

In conclusion, Register O’Donnell stated, “Providing first-class customer service is a core objective of the Registry’s mission to serve the public. We strive to ensure our customers have a positive experience when interacting with us. The bottom line is: We are glad to be of service to you.”

 

To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.

 

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham.  The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information.  All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org.  Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.


Register O’Donnell Highlights Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center
Register O’Donnell Highlights Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center

Senior Story Hour: Episode 042 - Uvalde, Cribbage, Visiting The Neighborhood, Amazon and More (audio)

"In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center writer's group share stories, poems, writings and more about the tragedy Uvalde, Cribbage and a String of Pearls, Revisiting old neighborhoods, Amazon deliveries and more!

This episode aired on Franklin Radio for June 2022."

Audio file -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-042-uvalde-cribbage-visiting-the-neighborhood-amazon-and-more

Senior Story Hour: Episode 042
Senior Story Hour: Episode 042


The writer's group meets weekly on Wednesday's at 1 PM either in person at the Senior Center or virtually via Zoom. Once a month we meet at the Franklin TV studio to record this session for radio and podcast.

If you would like to join the writer's group contact the Senior Center or send me an email (shersteve @ gmail.com) and we'll get you on the mailing list.

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, June 13, 2022

  • wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Todd Monjur
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – with Dr. Michael Walker-Jones,
Representative Jeff Roy and Dr. Natalia Linos

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman 

9:00 am FHS: Graduation 2022 

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos 

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs 

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Grillin' 

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza 

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 

3 3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 9 

3:30 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 3 

5:30 pm Senior Connection: Ben Franklin 

6:00 pm Veterans' Call: Robert Pierson 

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Danielle Hopkins 

8:30 pm FHS: Senior Awards Night 2022


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


7:00 am All-Town Showcase: Chorus and Orchestra 

8:30 am FHS Varsity Softball v Newton North 06-04-22 

10:30 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22 

2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman 

3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 3 

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v Chelmsford 06-08-22 

6:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Newton North 06-09-22 

8:30 pm FHS: Senior Awards Night 2022


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


8:00 am Planning Board: 06-06-22 

11:00 am Economic Development: 06-08-22 

2:00 pm Planning Board: 06-06-22


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)
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Sunday, June 12, 2022

ArtWALK Continues today along with HMEA's IncredABLE Day & Care for Ukraine

Sunday, June 12 

Downtown StoryWalk!

10:00am - HMEA's incredABLE Day 2022 (King St Memorial Field) https://www.hmea.org/incredABLEday/

12:00pm - Disc Golf Tournament (Dacey Field)

1:00pm – Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm - ArtWALK: 150 Year History of the Franklin Fire Department (Historical Museum)

2:00pm - ArtWALK: FPAC presents "Sweeney Todd" (THE BLACK BOX  ticketed event) https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1570

2:00pm - ArtWALK: local authors books for sale  (Escape Into Fiction)

3:00pm - LiveARTS String Quartet Concert (FUSF, 262 Chestnut St - ticketed event) https://www.liveartsma.org/events/livearts-string-quartet-2

5:00pm - Care for Ukraine (Town Common)



HMEA's incredABLE Day 2022


Support for Ukraine - Sunday, June 12 - 5 PM
Support for Ukraine - Sunday, June 12 - 5 PM

Franklin Cultural District - ArtWALK
ArtWALK Continues today