Franklin Matters

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, July 7, 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: Ice Cream 8:00 am Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment 9:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Ruby Payne 10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur 12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa 12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons 1:00 pm Physician Focus: Telemedicine 1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1 2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5 3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Brett Feldman 3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream 4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Cataldo Block 4:30 pm Frank Presents: Kathy McAdams 5:30 pm Strawberry Stroll 2022 7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 6 - Swinging Steaks 8:00 pm Change the MA Flag 9:30 pm Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2 9:00 am FHS PCC: Vaping Panel 11:10 am FHS Oskey 2022 1:10 pm Cultural District: Brent Selby 2:10 pm Public School Concert: Horace Mann Spring Music '22 3:40 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v King Philip 05-07-22 6:10 pm Let's Talk Sports: Brett Feldman 8:00 pm FHS Graduation 2022

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 06-23-22 2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 06-23-22 7:00 pm Conservation Commission: LIVE, Chambers, 890 3089 8736

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)

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Talking business & marketing with Jim Barton, Allegra Marketing - 06/21/22 (audio)

FM #825 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 825 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Jim Barton of Allegra Marketing Print Mail here in Franklin. We had our conversation in person, in the office on Union St in the Crossing section of Franklin.

We talk about his Franklin story, doing business in Franklin, and helping businesses succeed.

The recording runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jim.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-825-allegra-marketing-with-jim-barton-06-21-22

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Allegra Franklin webpage -> https://www.allegramarketingprint.com/locations/franklin-ma-downtown/your-allegra

Follow Allegra on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/allegrafranklin5339/

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

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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Talking business & marketing with Jim Barton, Allegra Marketing - 06/21/22 (audio)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node - July 7, 2022 at 7 PM

Our next 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node meeting will be on Zoom, this Thursday, July 7, 7:00-9:00 pm. (We schedule two hours to leave time for discussion and conversation, but we understand if you need to sign off early.)

Here are the Zoom details.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88924607755?pwd=bHl1empTRVFxYzdZUmVBSGl1Q0p3Zz09
Meeting ID: 889 2460 7755
Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

During the meeting, we will update the status of climate bills in the state legislature, actions to promote national and regional changes, and local developments.

Remember that you can stay involved and receive updates from 350 Mass via the Climate Weekly email. Sign up here.
Learn more on the 350 Mass website.

We hope you can join us Thursday at 7:00 pm. We'll send a reminder on Thursday.

Thank you for your commitment to the struggle for a transition to a just, equitable, and clean energy economy.

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017 (c)

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node - July 7, 2022 at 7 PM

FHS' Fales & Lavery, recognized for softball; Raider, Jette, Goode, Mucciarone & Marinox recognized for baseball Hockomock All Stars

Catching up to share the official 2022 Hockomock League Softball and Baseball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

Softball = HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Hailey Fales, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
Aislinn Lavery, Franklin

Baseball = HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Evan Raider, Franklin
Jacob Jette, Franklin
Christian Goode, Franklin
Alfred Mucciarone, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
Jack Marinox, Franklin

Complete softball listing
https://hockomocksports.com/2022-hockomock-league-softball-all-stars/

Complete baseball listing
https://hockomocksports.com/2022-hockomock-league-baseball-all-stars/

FHS Panthers

Note: There will be NO Board of Health meeting in July, 2022

Just a reminder that there will not be a Board of Health meeting for the month of July.

Visit the Dept of Health for information including how to contact them

https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department

Note: There will be NO Board of Health meeting in July, 2022

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, July 6, 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 recording of my interview with Sara Ahern as she closed out her duties as Franklin Public Schools Superintendent . Recorded June 21, 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 my Town Council Quarterbacking recap of the Council meeting June 22, 2022. Recorded with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer on June 23, 2022

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

7:30 am It Takes A Village: Ethan Dimarino 8:30 am Change the MA Flag 10:00 am ArtWeek: FHS Jazz & Kenny Hadley Band 11:30 am Whole Health Visions: Life Coaches Pt. 2 12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa 12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons 1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Fire Safety 1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1 2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5 3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11 3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment 4:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Ruby Payne 6:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream 6:30 pm FHS Graduation 2022 9:30 pm The Drummer's Studio 12th Anniversary

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

7:00 am All-Town Showcase: Band 8:30 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22 10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur 11:00 am FHS Oskey 2022 1:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Moses Brown 05-24-22 3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Brett Feldman 3:30 pm Public School Concert: Horace Mann Spring Music '22 5:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Feehan 05-20-22 7:30 pm Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2 9:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v King Philip 05-07-22

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

8:00 am Town Council: 06-22-22 2:00 pm Town Council: 06-22-22

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)

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Closing out with Sara Ahern - 06/21/22 (audio)

FM #824 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 824 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin Public Schools Superintendent Sara Ahern. We had our conversation in person, in her office at the Municipal building, among boxes being packed as she readied to leave this role for her next chapter. She is scheduled to take some time off before starting as Superintendent in Barnstable on July 1

We talk about

Her accomplishments over her time here

Portrait of a Graduate probably the key item
Multiple central office and district positions filled, leaving in good stead

Inflection points

Space needs & redistricting discussion started
Budget always a challenge, perhaps more so with the ARPA funds expiring in 2024

The recording runs about 34 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Sara

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-824-closing-out-with-fps-supt-sara-ahern-06-21-22

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Barnstable Public Schools - Superintendent’s page (to be updated with Sara’s information in July, 2022) https://www.barnstable.k12.ma.us/domain/42

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

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

I hope you enjoy!

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

Closing out with Sara Ahern - 06/21/22 (audio)

The Consumer Confidence Report tells Franklin residents all about our water supply

Important Information About Drinking Water
All sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water), including rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells, contain some naturally occurring contaminants or substances.
Because water is the universal solvent, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animal and human activity.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.
Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive and in nearly all cases would not provide greater protection of health.
To ensure that your water is safe to drink, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the EPA regulate the allowable amount of certain contaminants in the water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health. This report provides you with information about the contaminants found naturally in your drinking water, the levels at which they are found, and the likely source of each contaminant.
Contaminants that can be present include:
 Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
 Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
 Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
 Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems.
 Radioactive contaminants, that can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities

Download a copy to read the full report

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/pages/franklin_ma_ccr_2022_web_final_052722_0.pdf

Photos of the Grove St water treatment facility can be found in one album

https://photos.app.goo.gl/voCZWzWBNMBTvoX69

Listen to Doug and Jake talk with me in a series of episodes where we get into all about water.

https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/news/franklin-matters-conversations-doug-martin-jake-standley

Additional information on the Water/Sewer Department can be found on the Town of Franklin page

https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division

equipment at the Grove St water treatment plant

Franklin Health Department: COVID-19 Testing Kits Available

The Franklin Health Department received more home COVID-19 self test kits from the state. Franklin residents can call the Public Health Office at (508) 613-1341 to check for availability and coordinate curbside pick up outside of the Senior Center. Pick up hours are as follows...

- Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8AM-4PM

- Wednesday: 8AM-6PM

- Friday 8AM-1PM

There is a limited supply! One test per household member, first come first serve. Please direct all questions to the public health office at (508) 613-1341.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/franklin-health-department-covid-19-testing-kits-available

Franklin Health Department: COVID-19 Testing Kits Available

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, July 5, 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 ArtWeek: FHS Jazz & Kenny Hadley Band

9:00 am It Takes A Village: Ethan Dimarino

10:00 am Frank Presents: Kathy McAdams

11:30 am Senior Connection: Dementia

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

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

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

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Strawberry Stroll 2022

4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 6 - Swinging Steaks

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Telemedicine

6:00 pm Change the MA Flag

7:30 pm Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium

9:30 pm 4th of July 2021: Neal & The Vipers

11:00 pm 4th of July 2021: Michael Revelis

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: Band 11:00 am Let's Talk Sports: Brett Feldman 12:30 pm Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22 2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Ethan Dimarino 3:00 pm FHS PCC: Vaping Panel 6:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Feehan 05-20-22 8:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Moses Brown 05-24-22 10:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball: v Mansfield 04-22-22

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

8:00 am School Committee: 06-14-22 11:30 am School Committee: 06-27-22 2:00 pm School Committee: 06-14-22 5:30 pm School Committee: 06-27-22

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)

Notice from the Treasurer/ Collector: FY 23 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills

Notice from the Office of the Treasurer/ Collector:

Treasurer Collector Kerri A. Bertone has mailed the fiscal year 2023 real estate and personal property bills. Payment is due by August 1, 2022. Payments received after the due date are charged 14% interest.

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/notice-treasurer-collector-fy-23-real-estate-and-personal-property-tax-bills