The Washington Post: "Where Republican election deniers are on the ballot near you"

The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) tweeted on Fri, Oct 07, 2022:

"Election deniers will be on the ballot in 48 of 50 states in the midterm elections this November.

Nearly 300 Republicans seeking those offices have denied the outcome of the last presidential election, according to a Washington Post analysis."  https://t.co/wfflvbjOeZ

 

Where Republican election deniers are on the ballot near you

election deniers in MA

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/washingtonpost/status/1578504474909212672

New York Times: "Retirees are expected to get the biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades"

"Social Security will soon announce the largest inflation adjustment to benefits in four decades — a welcome development for millions of older Americans struggling to keep up with fast-rising living costs.

The cost-of-living adjustment for 2023 is likely to be around 8.7 percent, based on the latest government inflation figures. The final COLA, as the adjustment is known, will be released Thursday, when the federal government announces inflation figures for September. Medicare enrollees can anticipate some additional good news: The standard Part B premium, which is typically deducted from Social Security benefits, will decline next year.

The COLA, one of Social Security’s most valuable features, will give a significant boost to more than 70 million Americans next year. While retirement comes to mind when most people think about Social Security‌, the program plays a much broader role in providing economic security."

Continue reading the article online -> (subscription maybe required) 

https://www.nytimes.com/explain/2022/10/09/business/social-security-cola

New York Times: "Retirees are expected to get the biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades"

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Oct 10, 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 – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep 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

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

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness

9:00 am 4th of July 2022: Michael Rivelis

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Candy Apples

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

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

3:30 pm Physician Focus: Prescription Drug Abuse

4:00 pm Celebrate With Pride: Pt. 1

6:00 pm Veterans' Call: PACT Act

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Shawn Dooley

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Charles Bailey

8:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Ken DoRosario

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2021

8:30 am FHS PCC: Vaping Forum

12:30 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness

3:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Mansfield 10-03-22

4:30 pm Public School Event: FHS Winter Music 2019

7:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v Mansfield 10-03-22

9:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Concord-Carlisle 10-06-22

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

8:00 am Planning Board: 10-03-22

12:00 pm Community Preservation: 10-04-22

2:00 pm Planning Board: 10-03-22

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)

Now that the Climate bill was signed, what's next? State Rep Jeff Roy joins Ted & I to answer that question and more (audio)

FM #859 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 859 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Monday, October 3, 2022.  

We are joined by our special guest, MA State Representative Jeff Roy. The last time Jeff was with us (August) we were all waiting for the governor to take action on the recent climate legislation. It had worked its way through the MA House & Senate, the Conference Committee, back through both the MA House & Senate and sat on Governor Baker’s desk until he did sign it.

In this episode our conversation covered the following topics: 

• legislation passed, signed, now what's next

• electric rate, municipal aggregation, home electricity monitoring

• Site visits; White House, Schneider Electric, Andover; Millstone Nuclear Plant in CT

• MassSave options

This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while it helps me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well. 

If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session.  

The conversation runs about 53 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted and State Rep Jeff Roy.

Audio file ->   https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-858-ma-state-representative-jeff-roy-10-04-22

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Mass Save to sign up for an energy audit -> https://www.masssave.com/ 

White House visit -  https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1570067557687738370 

Millstone Nuclear plant visit ->https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1576180037132292096   

See the page that collects the “Making Sense of Climate” episodes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.html 

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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"

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-clean-energy-and-climate-plan-for-2025-and-2030

Franklin TV: Harvest Fest - We Were Blown Away

Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 10/09/2022 

Whoops – there’s goes another one.

A few moments earlier the mangled tent above stood at the other end of this scene. 

Up it went – sailing past the post office in a mere second before being wrangled back to terra firma. A few more were mangled and wrangled. Our own tent, held down by ninety pounds of weights, was shimmying. We packed it up before the gusts could steal away with it. 

Breeze notwithstanding, the crowds turned out.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

 

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

FHS cross country results for Bay State Invitational on Sat, Oct 8, 2022

Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) tweeted on Sat, Oct 08, 2022:

Live results from today's Bay State Invitational -| MSTCA https://t.co/R6jo2mMbV1

Varsity Girls - Girls C Race

10 Alexandra BATLA Franklin 21:00.2

14 Fiona MORRISON Franklin 21:25.1

28 Ashley TIGHE Franklin 22:16.2

44 Carli WALBERT Franklin 23:15.0

45 Emily MATTESON Franklin 23:15.5

46 Artemisia SAPAROFF Franklin 23:20.3

49 Mackenzie MANN Franklin 23:33.9

53 Emma PRUITT Franklin 23:37.6

70 Katie SWEENEY Franklin 25:14.8

Varsity Boys - Boys C Race

54 Jonathan PINK Franklin 18:54.5

57 Joshua DIEHL Franklin 18:58.6

58 William BOOZANG Franklin 19:07.0

60 Jake VACCAREZZA Franklin 19:12.0

72 Anton SACKLEY Franklin 19:31.1

74 Sean GIULIANO Franklin 19:39.0

80 Fraiser BAIRD Franklin 20:03.5

84 Luke PARAGONA Franklin 20:07.4

90 Jason HUFF Franklin 20:14.0

108 Aiden ORR Franklin 21:16.0

JV Girls

2 Vivienne LOUKOTA Franklin 23:09.3

26 Ella MCLAUGHLIN Franklin 25:11.4

34 Kasey BRADY Franklin 25:26.7

74 Georgia PELLEGRI Franklin 27:09.3

75 Grace TUCCERI Franklin 27:11.8

79 Julie BOND Franklin 27:20.0

94 Mikaela ROBILLARD Franklin 28:31.4

114 Maddie TWARDOWSKI Franklin 29:30.3

128 Mariana FERNANDEZ-MARTIN Franklin 30:27.2

133 Gianna STODDARD Franklin 30:50.0

136 Tess BOWER Franklin 30:52.4

142 Judith SHERIDAN Franklin 31:45.5

155 Maddie STAMP Franklin 33:07.2

JV Boys

8 Rory TENG Franklin 19:42.1

14 Andrew SCOTLAND Franklin1 9:58.1

26 Zachary SPRAGUE Franklin 20:21.2

27 Tyler ANDERSON Franklin 20:21.8

40 Manuel ROMERO Franklin 20:46.8

53 Edison EATTIMO Franklin 20:56.7

57 Jack HALTER Franklin 20:59.2

58 Matthew FITZGERALD Franklin 20:59.6

80 Daniel CRONIN Franklin 21:31.5

85 Jaret SCHMIDT Franklin 21:43.8

87 Quinten HARDT Franklin 21:44.7

96 Patrick MCINTYRE Franklin 21:54.1

101 Tucker MORIN Franklin 22:02.4

Team Scores

11 Boys C -  46 48 49 51 60 62 67 = 254

5 Girls C -  8 12 25 36 37 38 40 = 118

4 JV BOYS -  8 14 26 27 39 52 55 = 114

6 JV GIRLS -  2 24 31 64 65 68 80 = 186

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1578764266353541121

FHS Panthers

Tickets for the FHS theatre performance of Cinderella now for sale!!!

ICKETS FOR CINDERELLA ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE!

Opening nights are November 11, 18, and 19 at 7 PM, and November 12 at 2 PM. Holding at $17 for Adults, $12 for students, $10 for Children, and $10 for FHS staff! 

We can’t wait to see you there! 

Tickets: https://www.onthestage.tickets/franklin-high-school-theatre-company

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CjWkeNYuzx5

Tickets for the FHS theatre performance of Cinderella now for sale!!!

Dean Neighborhood Alliance formation meeting - Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 - 6 PM

Please join Dean College Chancellor Edward M Augustus, Jr and other college representatives as we look to establish a partnership between the neighborhood and the college community. Together we will share information and develop mutually beneficial opportunities that improve our neighborhood and the town of Franklin as a whole.

Meeting location:  Campanella Boardroom - Dr Rooney Student Center (opposite the dining hall)

Dean Neighborhood Alliance formation meeting - Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 - 6 PM

Shared from Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3276540622615941/

 

Notice from the Department of Public Works - Curbside Trash and Recycling to Run on Schedule Week of October 10, 2022

Curbside trash and recycling will run on it's normal schedule the week of October 10 - 14, despite the holiday on Monday, October 10, 2022.

If you accidentally tossed the new 2022-2023 curbside flyer from Waste Management (which picks up per contract from the Town of Franklin DPW), you can download a copy here  ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t0rZzPPIsgdN3EgGRAT6e3Y1RSxKArnN/view?usp=sharing

Note the next one day delay in the normal schedule will be in November for Thanksgiving Day.

Curbside Trash and Recycling to Run on Schedule Week of October 10, 2022

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/notice-department-public-works-curbside-trash-and-recycling-run-schedule-week-october-10th

MAEnergy Environment upgrades drought status - still in drought but better than before

MAEnergy Environment (@MassEEA) tweeted on Fri, Oct 07, 2022:

most regions have been upgraded to lower drought levels, but drought still persists across the state

"With the majority of the state seeing improvements, @EEASecretary declared today (10/07/22) that most regions have been upgraded to lower drought levels, but drought still persists across the state. 

For the current drought status & water conservation tips: https://t.co/YA29WSXNDL   or https://www.mass.gov/news/majority-of-state-received-above-average-rainfall"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/MassEEA/status/1578504986949885952

All Town of Franklin buildings will be CLOSED on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Franklin Municipal Building 

Franklin Senior Center

Franklin Public Library

All Franklin Public Schools

will be CLOSED on Monday, October 10, 2022.

The Franklin municipal & school  buildings will be CLOSED on Monday, October 10, 2022 in observance of the Indigenous People's Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

All Town of Franklin buildings will be CLOSED on Monday, October 10, 2022

Helping Voters with Disabilities Participate in Our Democratic Process

During the 2022 midterm election, 38.3 million voters with disabilities will have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process. These voters may include you, one of your friends, or a family member.

Voters with disabilities face unique obstacles when casting their ballots. The Help America Vote Act ensures that all voters with disabilities have the right to mark, cast, and verify their ballots privately and independently.

The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) helps voters with disabilities register to vote and understand their options to cast ballots. 

Helping Voters with Disabilities Participate in Our Democratic Process

Continue reading this article -> https://blog.ssa.gov/helping-voters-with-disabilities-participate-in-our-democratic-process/

What is Franklin TV, radio and News doing in this arena?

Election interviews in particular are shared in video and audio formats where possible. If needed, a transcript of either can be made available. We are working towards making the combination an 'automatic' production so in the meantime, feel free to ask for a transcript.

Comment on this post to request a transcript of an interview, or send an email to sgsherlock@franklinmatters.org

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda for Oct 11, 2022

 Franklin School Committee

October 11, 2022 -7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order Ms. Spencer

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Ms. Spencer

C. Payroll Ms. Stokes

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. 2021 MASC Legislator of the Year Award

B. 6-12 School Improvement Plans

 

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. FPS Middle School Improvement Plans

I recommend approval of the Middle School Improvement Plans as presented.

B. FPS High School Improvement Plan

I Recommend approval of the High School Improvement Plan as presented.

C. Policy - 1st Reading

I recommend moving policy JICH - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug use by students to a second reading as discussed.

D. MASC Resolutions

I recommend approval of the following resolutions:

1. Regarding Sanctuary Laws for Transgender Students

2. To Increase the Maximum Balance Allowed by the Special Education Reserve Fund

3. Membership of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

4. Preserving Local Governance of Massachusetts Schools

5. Personal Financial Literacy Education

6. Establishment of a Regional School Assessment Reserve Fund

E. Redistricting Sub Committee

I recommend the establishment of a “Redistricting Advisory Committee” to the School Committee as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your September 27, 2022 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Music Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $225.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment as detailed.

C. Keller Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $1100.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX Adjournment

Meeting agenda doc with remote connection info

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_10-11-22.pdf

Meeting packet folder

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-11-2022-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda for Oct 11, 2022

State Representative Jeff Roy shares his thoughts on lifelong learning, meaningful challenges, information transparency, and more (audio)

FM #858 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 858 in the series. 

Thanks to State Representative Jeff Roy for making some time in his schedule to join me for a virtual conversation about what’s happening in the state government and his campaign for re-election in November 2022.  Jeff represents the 10th Norfolk District and has served as the Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy in this current term.

A quick overview of Jeff 

Development of political career, School Committee, Town Council, then State Rep

Newsletter, office hours

Video from House floor – periodic, topical

More Perfect Union – broad topics on regular schedule 

Frank Presents – recent overview  

Making Sense of Climate – 2 episodes, likely more on the roadmap to 2050

Presidential library tours shared at Franklin Historical Museum 

PanMass ride, Ben Gardner’s Boat

SAFE Coalition, Franklin Food Pantry and other local nonprofits 

This listing may have left something out, but it leads me to two observations:

• Lifelong learner 

• Looking for meaningful challenges

Can you develop your thoughts on those?

Can you explore:

• How you juggle home/family life with public work

• Opportunities for improvements in transparency of State House deliberations, information

The audio segment runs about 50 minutes, so listen in to my conversation with State Representative Jeff Roy.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-858-ma-state-representative-jeff-roy-10-04-22

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Jeff Roy’s campaign page  https://jeffreyroy.com/ 

Jeff Roy’s Twitter =  https://twitter.com/jeffroy 

Representative Roy’s Facebook page =  https://www.facebook.com/RepJeffRoy/ 

Jeff’s Representative profile page at MA Legislature =  https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/JNR1 

Newsletter - subscribe here -> https://jeffreyroy.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a03272e278ec395d5f164106a&id=43d5611856 

Video advocating passage of the climate act -> https://youtu.be/PB-CRp7ooCg 

More Perfect Union – broad topics on regular schedule ->  https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/ 

Frank Presents – recent overview   -> https://youtu.be/E5RjWxDg1lU 

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

State Rep. Roy attends White House Ceremony

Franklin Q&A is scheduled for Oct 12 to answer your questions (hybrid event)

What is going on with .... ?

What happened to ....?

How come .... ?

Your Franklin questions can be answered in this hybrid session. Steve Sherlock will be at the Senior Center. 

Sign up with this form to participate remotely (via Zoom).

https://forms.gle/6oAKFqqbkH6cjmkD9

The next session is scheduled for October 12, 2022 at 11 AM

Download the flyer as a reminder ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CsnT8SBgfK-dsYH9OVl4WBHbptOX4_eq/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Q&A is scheduled for Oct 12 to answer your questions (hybrid event)