Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, June 15, 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)

• This slot features the recent Town Council Quarterbacking session with Council Chair Tom Mercer reviewing the meeting of June 8, 2022

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)

• This hour features the combination of "Talk Franklin" with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and the Community Preservation Committee meeting of Jun 7, 2022

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

7:30 am It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig 

8:30 am ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli 

10:00 am Memorial Day Breakfast 2022 

11:30 am Whole Health Visions: Life Coaches Pt. 1 

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos 

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs 

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Narcan Availability 

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 Veterans' Call: Robert Pierson 

6:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Grillin' 

6:30 pm FHS: Graduation 2022 

9:30 pm FHS: Senior Awards Night 2022

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

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

8:30 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22 

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman 

11:00 am FHS Oskey 2022 

1:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Newton North 06-09-22 

5:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Framingham 06-06-22 

7:30 pm Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2

9:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v Chelmsford 06-08-22

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

8:00 am Town Council 06-08-22: 06-08-22 

2:00 pm Town Council 06-08-22: 06-08-22 

6:30 pm Finance Committee: LIVE, Chambers, 823 0866 7179

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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Franklin Art Assoc opens art gallery in Escape into Fiction

I am thrilled to announce that the Franklin Art Association now has its very first art gallery located within the Escape into Fiction bookstore in downtown Franklin. 

This has been a long time coming, so please join us at our first opening reception for conversation, appetizers, and wine and experience the beautiful artwork of our member artists!

Sue Sheridan

President

Franklin Art Association 

Art gallery hours - open when Escape into Fiction is open

You can also purchase art online and pick up at the store

https://escapeintofiction.com/collections/franklin-art-association-art-work

Reception Details: June 23 from 6 to 8 PM

Franklin Art Assoc opens art gallery in Escape into Fiction

Boston Harborwalk public art display features pieces previously at the Franklin Sculpture Park

You may not immediately recognize the name Michael Alfano but you might recall at least one of his art work. It was displayed at the Sculpture Park when it opened and is now part of a display along the Boston Harborwalk until December 2023. Plenty of time this summer or next year to get to view them along the harborwalk.

"20 of Michael’s finest outdoor public sculptures will be on view in Charlestown, along the Boston Harborwalk from the U.S.S. Constitution to Menino Park at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. See the map of the exhibit or get a PDF of the map to download. Details about the sculptures will be added soon.

Opening celebration is June 21, 2022 at the Shipyard Park amphitheater, with activities for youngsters from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, followed by remarks and a Continuum Dance Project performance with Cubed. Then we’ll walk along the exhibit – it’s sure to be spectacular with the sunset! For directions, inclement weather alternative, and more, see navyyardgarden.org/events.

The exhibit runs through December 2023 and is free and open to the public.

Generously arranged and sponsored by the Navy Yard Garden and Art association and others."

Share from Michael Alfano's webpage -> 

https://www.michaelalfano.com/of-many-minds-boston-harborwalk-in-charlestown-june-21-2022-through-december-2023/

The two pieces shown previously at the Sculpture Park:

 

Dancer - most recently on display

"Gates of Transcendence" was also displayed as one of the original at the Sculpture Park

Other photos of mine of the Sculpture park across the years

https://photos.app.goo.gl/zfGbqiWADcL9FEyQA

or here -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/vDiwJ2wMv9MbsVFN6

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:

https://gofan.co/app/school/MA14576

https://gofan.co/app/school/MA14576

FHS Panthers

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.getstart-ed.com

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee; NCOPE

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 

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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

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/06-15-2022_finance_committee_agenda.pdf

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

Displayed on the Town common in 2014  ->   https://flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/14859089256/in/album-72157645935226828/

 

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"

Congratulations to the @FranklinUnified on Bringing Home the Gold!!! @FranklinPSNews @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/BXYfao2O1d

— Varun Desai (@editorvar) June 12, 2022

Feeling that Panther Pride! @FranklinUnified received a warm welcome as they brought home the Gold from the @SpecialOlympics pic.twitter.com/h73dSbY9Jg

— Franklin Public Schools, MA (@FranklinPSNews) June 12, 2022

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 @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