Who listens to podcasts vs. radio? Edison Research has the answer

Via Edison Research 

"We are regularly asked about the ‘median age’ of users to different audio platforms.  Fortunately, with Edison Research’s Share of Ear® study we can answer this question – at least for those age 13 and older.   

But there are two ways to solve for this, and the differences are interesting. 

The two ways are represented in the table below.  In the first data column you see the median age for the ‘cume’ or ‘reach’ of the 13+ audience – the point where half the listeners are older and half are younger.  You will note that Streaming Audio (essentially listening to pureplays like Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and the like – but not listening to podcasts on any of these platforms) and Podcasts have the exact same median age when looked at this way.  The median listener to AM/FM Radio is 46 years old — 12 years older than the listener to streaming and podcasts. "

Continue reading the article online

https://www.edisonresearch.com/median-age-of-listeners-v-listening-and-a-finding-about-shakira/

Who listens to podcasts vs. radio?

"the current report provides a potential new target for preventing or treating heart disease"

"A new study led by researchers from Tufts University and the Cleveland Clinic sounds a familiar warning, saying the more red meat you eat the higher your risk of cardiovascular disease will be.

The observational study, published Monday in the American Heart Association’s peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, also used statistical methods to try to discern how meat might be having that effect and found several different possible mechanisms.

One, researchers said, was meat’s effect on the gut microbiome. Recent research has suggested that gut bacteria digesting red meat and other animal-source foods produce metabolites in the blood that can cause cardiovascular disease."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/04/metro/new-study-delves-into-link-between-red-meat-heart-disease/

The research article as mentioned above ->  https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/ATVBAHA.121.316533

 

A steak on the grill of a barbecue restaurant in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A new study says red meat is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and the reason may be your gut bacteria. MIGUEL MENDEZ/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

Attention Franklin: Phase IV of Water Ban Begins August 6, 2022 at 12 AM (audio)

Phase IV of Water Ban Begins 

August 6, 2022 at 12 AM

The Town of Franklin has entered Level 3 Critical Drought status which has triggered the phase IV water ban which will go into effect August 6th, 2022 at 12AM. 

Water Conservation Measures are needed to limit the daily demand on the water system in order to ensure 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.

The following is allowed under phase IV of the water ban...

- Watering gardens and ornamental plants by means of a hand held hose.

The following is NOT allowed under phase IV of the water ban...

- Irrigation of lawns and landscaping via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems.

- Washing of vehicles except in a commercial car wash or as necessary for operator safety.

- Washing of exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways or sidewalks.

Reminder: If you have a private well for irrigation, you must a sign posted that is visible from the street in accordance with Town bylaws 179-23

 

Learn more about Franklin's Water Conservation measures here:   https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/water-conservation?fbclid=IwAR1KokmHXP1NdxuQKcdBFvvd3GR6hWBAi_NrbH2WEjssiDhMDwl6m7_oMdA

Learn more about Massachusetts drought management here:   https://www.mass.gov/guides/drought-management-in-massachusetts

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/phase-iv-water-ban-begins-august-6th-2022-12am

 You can listen to the robocall message left by DPW Director Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi   https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/dpw-director-robert-brutus-cantoreggi-announces-the-phase-iv-water-ban-08-06-22

Attention Franklin: Phase IV of Water Ban Begins August 6, 2022 at 12 AM

Franklin's Event Outlook: Aug 5, 2022 to Aug 11, 2022

Farmers Market Friday, with a pizza food truck and Electric Youth on stage at THE BLACK BOX (changed due to weather forecast). Of course, there is more on the Common with Dave Penza playing at the gazebo. The Library also has yarn stick creations for the young at heart.

The Electric Youth & Future Shock concert will be moved indoor to THE BLACK BOX to begin at 6 PM.

Friday, August 5
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common)
3:30pm - Concerts on the Common: Dave Penza (Town Common)
3:30pm - Farmers Mkt Fun: Yarn stick creations (Library on the Town Common)
4:00pm - Food truck: Papalia's Wood Fired Pizza (Town Common)
4:30pm - Cousin's Maine Lobster (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - John Demers Music (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Concerts on the Common: FSPA & Electric Youth (THE BLACK BOX)

6:00pm - Freak Flag (live music) (La Cantina Winery) 

Saturday, August 6
9:00am - Multi-Family Yard Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
11:00am - Dedication plaque for Andy Bissanti & Family (Franklin Dog Park, Dacey Fields)
4:00pm - Sioo (live music) (La Cantina Winery) 

Sunday, August 7

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

Tuesday,  August 9
6:00pm - A Bit of Mystery book club will be reading, The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill. (Escape Into Fiction; note spaces are limited)
6:30pm - Documentary Film: Savior for Sale (Franklin Public Library)

Thursday, August 11

6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery) 

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

Nancy Danello, Franklin Town Clerk talks about the Election Process - 08/03/22 (audio)

FM #834 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 834 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello. We met in the Town Clerk office in the Franklin Municipal Building to discuss the overall election process. The overall process is functionally the same for the State Primary and for the regular November election. The cutoff dates, the early voting dates, and the election dates will change but the process remains basically the same. 

We cover the following key topics

• Vote by mail and early voting now permanent per State legislation

• “Independent” voters need to check the box for which primary ballot they want (Democrat or Republican, don’t need to make that choice for the November election)

• If you are registered with a party and you want the other party's primary ballot, checking the box is not sufficient. You need to submit a “part change form” to get the other party ballot. 

• Vote by mail process walked through, similar to in person voting whether early or day of

• Validation of machine tallies to be scheduled

• Only the total of voters casting ballots are tallied each day of early voting

• Early and absentee ballots to be process during the Primary day

• Vote totals at the close Primary Day will be “unofficial” until certified within the next 3 days to become official vote results

The show notes include links to the Town Clerk page and other election information.

Our conversation runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen in to my conversation with Nancy. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-834-franklin-ma-town-clerk-on-the-election-process-08-03-22

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Town Clerk’s page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk 

Register to vote ->   https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/ 

State Primary early voting schedule  ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/news/state_primary_early_voting_schedule.pdf 

  

Vote by mail process diagram -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/news/vote_by_mail_process.pdf 

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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?

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

Nancy Danello, Franklin Town Clerk 

FRANKLIN SCHOOL COMMITTEE: Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Aug 8 at 6 PM

FRANKLIN SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

DATE:8/8/2022 TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 PM

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

I. Distribution of Approved Policies

A. Other previously approved policies for manuals

II. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee

A. none

III. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item

A. AC - Nondiscrimination

B. ACAB - Harassment

C. Continued Review of E Policies

The full agenda doc including remote access info

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/8_8_2022_policy_subcommittee_agenda_.pdf

FRANKLIN SCHOOL COMMITTEE:  Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Aug 8 at 6 PM

CommonWealth Magazine: "Baker vetoes prison moratorium"

"GOV. CHARLIE BAKER on Thursday vetoed a five-year moratorium on new prison construction, citing concerns that it would constrain the state from moving forward with several planned prison improvement projects. The moratorium was included in a $5.1 billion bond bill for projects related to government operations, which Baker signed.

“These improvements require facility modifications that will require not only funding, but the allowance of discretion in how existing facilities are used – or not used,” Baker wrote in his signing letter."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/criminal-justice/baker-vetoes-prison-moratorium/ 

The full list of legislation acted upon by Gov Baker on Thursday

(copied from the Governor's page -> https://www.mass.gov/service-details/on-the-governors-desk)

Legislation Acted Upon by the Governor - August 4, 2022:

Bill #	Bill Title	Sponsors	Action
H5065	An Act financing the general governmental infrastructure of the Commonwealth	Governor Baker	Signed in part – 8/4/2022
H5130	An Act relative to a purchase option on a University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth leased facility in New Bedford (FY23 attach Y)	Governor Baker	Signed – 8/4/2022
H5048	An Act relative to a certain parcel of land in the town of Townsend	Rep. Kim Ferguson, Sen. Anne Gobi	Signed – 8/4/2022
H4250	An Act authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to release easements upon certain real property in the town of Canton	Rep. William Galvin, Sen. Walter Timilty	Signed – 8/4/2022
H5106	An Act relative to the governance, structure and care of veterans at the Commonwealth’s veterans’ homes	Rep. Linda Dean Campbell and Sen. Anne Gobi	Signed – 8/4/2022
H4442	An Act further regulating the enforcement of illegal hunting practices	Rep. Lori Ehrlich, Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante	Signed – 8/4/2022
H1917	An Act relative to taking or transmitting images of crime victims by first responders	Rep. Joseph Wagner and Sen. Eric Lesser	Signed – 8/4/2022
H4338	An Act relative to regular compensation for certain retirees and active retirement system members	Rep. Paul McMurtry and Rep. Colleen Garry	Signed – 8/4/2022
H5159	An Act authorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel in the Roxbury section of the city of Boston	Rep. Elizabeth Malia	Signed – 8/4/2022
H901	An Act protecting research animals	Rep. Carolyn Dykema	Signed – 8/4/2022

MCI-Shirley, a medium and minimum security state prison. (Photo by Department of Correction)

"a victim of the focus [being] on other quote-unquote more important bills"

"In the churn of its final 23-hour formal session, the Massachusetts Senate embraced a series of changes members said would protect those victimized by crime. They passed a bill that banned first responders from taking pictures of victims. After midnight, they spent 90 minutes debating, and then passed, language expanding the list of crimes for which someone could be held before trial.

“Think about the victims that are asking us to act,” Senator Marc R. Pacheco said from the floor.

Survivors of “revenge porn” question whether the Senate thought of them, too.

Despite 48 states outlawing it and the House voting unanimously to do the same, the Senate adjourned its final formal session this week without taking a vote on a measure that would make the sharing of nonconsensual pornography illegal in Massachusetts."

Continue reading the Boston Globe article (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/05/metro/bill-outlaw-revenge-porn-stalled-state-senate-enraging-survivors-keeping-mass-an-outlier/

The Senate chamber of the Massachusetts State House. CARLIN STIEHL FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

CommonWealth Magazine: after all the he said/she said, tax credit might be less than Gov Baker claimed

"AS THEIR CAREFULLY crafted plans for tax relief and massive spending outlays began to slip away with last Thursday’s stunning news about a 1986 tax law, frustrated Democrats on Beacon Hill went into spin mode.

First, late Friday afternoon, Rep. Christine Barber of Somerville took to the House floor to suggest that plans by the Baker administration to sweep a $225 million fund may have been part of the administration’s move to trigger the 36-year-old law that the Baker administration a day earlier said could force nearly $3 billion in tax relief later this year, or about 7 percent of the income taxes paid in 2021.

“It’s becoming clear that to cover closing costs for 2022 and to possibly pay for the $2.8 billion that will go to the taxpayers under Chapter 62F, there may have been some other need for these funds,” Barber said. “I hope that those funds were not used at the expense of covering low and moderate income families’ health care, but that looks like what might be happening. But we know that rather than spend these funds that were in the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund, the governor swept those funds out and then replaced this new program that we created with a study.”

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/dems-feel-baker-knew-of-looming-tax-break-blockbuster/ 

"STATE OFFICIALS said on Thursday that tax revenues grew by more than 20 percent in the most recently completed fiscal year, but that growth will nevertheless yield a tax cap credit that is probably more than $600 million less than what the Baker administration estimated last week.

The tax cap is a 1986 law that sets “allowable” tax revenue the state can take in during a given year and requires collections in excess of that amount to be returned to taxpayers in the form of a credit."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/tax-cap-giveback-appears-not-as-big-as-forecasted/

CommonWealth Magazine: after all the he said/she said, tax credit might be less than Gov Baker claimed

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