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Sunday, September 4, 2022
Lifelong Community Learning: Fall 2022 Art Classes Starting Soon
MBTA Communities Zoning Guidelines Webinar - Sep 8 at 1 PM
The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced final guidelines outlining how MBTA communities can comply with the new multifamily zoning requirement. Learn more and register for an informational webinar on September 8: mass.gov/MBTAcommunities
Register for the webinar -> https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KBSNAXLuR9yrnmklDPFx-g
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/MassEOHED/status/1565428813999312896
Recall that the Mass Housing Partnership has a series of webinars on this topic (Wednesday's at noon) -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/massachusetts-housing-partnership.html
Franklin's statistics per MA EOHED calculation:
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| Franklin's statistics per MA EOHED calculation |
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| MBTA Communities Zoning Guidelines Webinar - Sep 8 at 1 PM |
Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Monday, September 5, 2022 for Labor Day
Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED
on Monday, September 5, 2022.
The Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.
This also applies to the Library, Senior Center, and all the Schools.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/franklin-municipal-building-will-be-closed-monday-september-5th-2022
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| Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Monday, September 5, 2022 for Labor Day |
Saturday, September 3, 2022
Franklin Cultural Festival scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10 on the Town Common
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Town Council Quarterbacking with Chair Tom Mercer - insights on the meeting of Aug 17, 2022 (audio)
FM #837 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 837 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council Quarterbacking session with Chair Tom Mercer on Thursday morning, September 1, 2022. The Town Council meeting was held on Wednesday, August 17. Our combined schedules delayed us getting together for this the only Town Council meeting in August.
· ok, what just happened?
· What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
We cover the following agenda items
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Cultural Council - Brianna Cummings
b. Cultural Council - Lauren Sanford
c. Design Review - Cassandra Bethoney
d. Design Review - Paul Lopez
e. Finance Committee - Stephanie Koke
f. Historical Commission - Scott Mason
g. Historical Commission - Janice Prentice
h. Historical Commission - William Lee - Associate
i. Housing Authority Tenant Seat - Christopher Lennon
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. Transfer of Section 12 Restaurant Common Victualer All Alcohol License and Approval of Arthur Tgibedes as the Manager - ACT Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Box Seats, Located at 391 East Central Street
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: Franklin Cultural Council - Kaye Kelly, Chair, Franklin Cultural Council https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._fcc_presentation.pdf
b. Presentation: Green Community Status - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator & Alecia Alleyne, Assistant to the Town Administrator https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._green_community_presentation_0.pdf
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Bylaw Amendment 22-881: Chapter 7 Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Add Vice Chair and Clerk Positions, 2nd Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 22-881 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
b. Bylaw Amendment 22-882: Chapter 4 Admin. of Govt.: Authorize Town Clerk to Make Format Changes, 2nd Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 22-882 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
c. Bylaw Amendment 22-883: Amendment to Water System Map, 1st reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-883 to Second Reading - Majority Vote)
The conversation runs about 34 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Tom.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-837-town-council-quarterbacking-with-chair-tom-mercer-09-01-22
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Meeting agenda =>
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/august_17_2022_agenda.pdf
YouTube video of meeting -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqNx065s430
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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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| YouTube video of meeting -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqNx065s430 |
Franklin School Committee: Policy Subcommittee meeting - Sep 7 at 6:00 PM
FRANKLIN SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
DATE:9/7/2022 TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Location: 3rd Floor Municipal Building – Training Room
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. AC - NondiscriminationB. ACAB - HarassmentC. ADC - No Smoking Policy
III. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item
A. ACAB-R1- Grievance Procedure for Complaints of Harassment and DiscriminationB. ACAB-R2 - Grievance Procedure for Complaints of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX of theEducation Amendments of 1972C. Continued Review of E Policies
Agenda doc with remote access info ->
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| Franklin School Committee: Policy Subcommittee meeting - Sep 7 at 6:00 PM |
Franklin, MA: Board of Health Meeting - Sep 7, 2022 - 5 PM
FRANKLIN BOARD OF HEALTH
DULY SCHEDULED MEETING
3rd floor Training Room
355 East Central St.
WEDNESDAY, September 7, 2022, 5:00 PM
AGENDA
1) Reading and Acceptance of April 4, 2022 meeting minutes
2) PUBLIC HEARING
3) OLD BUSINESS
4) NEW BUSINESS
- Metacomet Shared Service grant regional inspector report
- Metacomet Shared Service grant Public health nurse report
- Metacomet Shared Service grant Epidemiologist report
- MDPH Baseline Capacity Assessment discussion
- Health fair discussion
- BOH meeting on Goggle discussion
- Chairman opens the floor for any other new business
5) CITIZENS COMMENTARY
6) ADJOURNMENT
Agenda doc with remote connection info ->
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| Franklin, MA: Board of Health Meeting - Sep 7, 2022 - 5 PM |
Register now for the Franklin Girls Varsity youth basketball clinic on Sunday, Sep 18 at 6 PM
Girls Youth Basketball Clinic - Grades 3-8.
Is your daughter planning on trying out for travel basketball this year? If so, don't miss this great opportunity to get some extra work in before tryouts. John Leighton, Franklin High School Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, along with their returning varsity players will be putting the kids through drills designed to get them ready for the upcoming season.
Girls clinic will be from 6:00-7:30 PM Cost = $30
Questions: Please contact Greg Tracey at 774-291-9105 or Franklinhighgirlsbasketball@gmail.com.
* Please have your child bring their own basketball if possible as well as a water bottle.
FHS golf team opens season with win over King Philip
HockomockSports.com posted the results of Hockomock League competition on Friday, Sep 2, 2022. We share the FHS results and provide the link to the full set.
Golf = Franklin, 151 @ King Philip, 156 – Final
– Franklin earned a key division win in its first match of the season, taking down rival King Philip, 151-156, at Wentworth Hills. Senior Jack Hagerty and junior CJ Steel were co-medalists for the match, each firing a 37 for the Panthers. Hagerty and sophomore Liam Lewandowski, who fired a 38, both birdied the fifth hole for Franklin, while junior Tyler O’Brien rounded out the scoring with a 39. King Philip had four golfers shoot 39 on the day.
For all the results around the Hockomock League
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| FHS Panthers |
One Day Trash/Recycling Delay during week of Sept 5-9, 2022
One Day Trash/Recycling Delay Sept 5-9, 2022
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| One Day Trash/Recycling Delay during week of Sept 5-9, 2022 |
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/one-day-trashrecycling-delay-sept-5-9-2022
More Perfect Union: Clean Energy, Climate Change & Massachusetts (Parts 1 & 2) (audio)
In these two episodes, the group sits down with Ted McIntyre, Franklin Resident and Climate Activist, to discuss the climate change situation and Jeff Roy's recent victory on Beacon Hill for climate change activism in Massachusetts.
This episode is a two-part conversation with Ted McIntyre on climate change in Massachusetts.
Audio link for part 1 -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episode/059-clean-energy-climate-change-massachusetts-part-1
Audio link for part 2 -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episode/059-clean-energy-climate-change-massachusetts-part-2
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| Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio) |
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Senate President Karen Spilka’s Health and Wellness Fair Broadens to Serve Active Seniors and Their Families
Return to in-person fair will include fun and informative activities for residents aged 55+
State Senate President Karen E. Spilka's annual health and wellness fair returns to an in-person format with a revised name, a broadened focus that includes active older adults, a streamlined registration process, and an invitation for younger generations to accompany older family members to the event slated for October 22, 2022.
Called the Senior Health & Wellness Fair since its 2011 inception, the event has been renamed Senate President Spilka's 55+ Fair: Health and Wellness for Active Agers and Those Who Love Them. The popular event, open to all residents of the MetroWest region, will continue to offer fun and informative activities as well as food, live music, vendors, and prize drawings at its venue at Keefe Technical School in Framingham.
Workshops and other activities will focus on all aspects of wellness, such as outdoor recreation, mental health resources, job-searching, and family decision-making, such as estate planning and senior housing options. Attendees can participate in artmaking, crafting, and fitness activities.
"With a significant percentage of our residents now aged 55 and older, we are designing the fair to connect them with a variety of community resources that improve quality of life," said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). "As we return to an in-person fair, mental health strategies and other tools for wellbeing and community connectedness are more critical than ever–for older adults as well as for people who love them."
To give attendees greater flexibility in choosing fair workshops, registration has been streamlined this year. Beginning September 15, residents may register on www.karenspilka.com/fair. Registrants will be able to read about the workshops in advance and then choose which ones to attend on the day of the event. Registration is not mandatory, but meals and workshop seating are not guaranteed for non-registrants.
Senate President Spilka's 55+ Fair is scheduled to be held in-person at Keefe Regional Technical School, at 750 Winter Street in Framingham, on October 22, 2022. Residents are encouraged to call the office of Senate President Spilka at (617) 722-1500 with questions.
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| While the 2020 fair was virtual - Senate President Spilka's 55+ Fair is scheduled to be held in-person at Keefe Regional Technical School |
Sign up for the MASSter listing for more MA news
Want more MA news in addition to the Franklin information shared here? A good source recently found is the MASSter List. You can sign up for one daily email with a look to the day and a recap of information focused on MA.
"The MASSter source for news and analysis about politics, policy, media, and influence in Massachusetts. Tips: Editorial@MASSterList.com"
Sign up online for this newsletter -> https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/aPTLucK
You can also go direct to a couple of my key MA sources, the Boston Globe and CommonWealth Magazine.
Franklin is not a news desert as we have multiple sources of info.
- Franklin Town Online delivers to each US Postal box once a month
- The Franklin Observer provides their views via a daily email
- The Milford Daily News & MetroWest Daily News sometimes will provide coverage
Dan Kennedy of Northeastern has compiled a listing of the news sources for MA. He publishes a podcast on "What Works" and as part of that shares the listing here -> ttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJrYscPQ0aNQNYd36kdBi7ubVjkM9yeyGJdTZnKhksc/edit#gid=0
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Friday, September 2, 2022
Franklin's Event Outlook: Sep 2, 2022 to Sep 8, 2022
The first week of school has come and gone, Labor Day is upon us. Fortunately, the Farmers Market and the weekend activities seem to get benefiting from a good weather forecast. Get out and about to take advantage of it.
And if you have not yet returned your vote by mail ballot for the Primary, drop it at the Municipal building. There is a new drop box directly to the Town Clerk's office. Voting in person opens at Franklin High School for all 9 precincts on Tuesday at 6 AM and closes at 8 PM.
The Franklin Garden Club resumes their monthly meetings on Tuesday and the Franklin Art Association resumes their meetings on Wednesday. #artshappenhere
Friday, September 2
9:00am - State Primary - In person early voting (Franklin High School)
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common)
3:30pm - Farmers Mkt Fun: Bookmark bonanza (Town Common)
6:00pm - Laura May Duo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Gay Perkowski (solo acoustic music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
Saturday, September 3
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
5:00pm - The Cowpies (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Sunday, September 4
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Monday, September 5 - Labor Day
Town offices and buildings closed for holiday
Tuesday, September 6
6:00am - 8:00pm State Primary Election Day (Franklin High School)
6:30pm - Franklin Garden Club (Franklin Senior Center)
Wednesday, September 7
7:00pm - Franklin Art Association (Franklin Senior Center)
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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
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