Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Nov 4, 2022

•  wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

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

7:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Ted Reinstein

9:00 am Frank Presents: Mark Lenzi

9:39 am Frank's Musings: Ballot Questions

11:00 am Senior Connection: Other Activities

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Winter is Coming

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 5

3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 7

3:30 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Healthy Communities

4:00 pm Franklin Cultural Council: Pamela Means

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019

8:30 am It Takes A Village: Janice Houlihan

9:30 am Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium

11:00 am FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Attleboro 10-24-22

1:30 pm Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

3:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

5:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 7

5:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Attleboro 10-24-22

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 10-06-22

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 10-06-22

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)

Franklin: Town Council meeting video replay available for Nov 2, 2022

The video of the Town Council meeting Wednesday evening is available for replay on YouTube.  Video Link -> https://youtu.be/CqUQ6OxjMj4

Note: apologies for the intermittent blacking out of the screen early in the meeting. Being addressed to ensure no re-occurrence. 

The agenda and documents for this session can be found -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/november_2_town_council_meeting.pdf

Chief Lynch with the recent accreditation plaque

Public Hearing Notice: 237 Pleasant St (St John's Episcopal & The Community Builders - 64 units)

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public/remote hearing on November 3, 2022 at 7:30pm via Zoom Platform. Please go to

Franklinma.gov to view meeting access under ZBA Agenda.

Time: 7:45PM

Applicant: St. John’s Episcopal Church of Franklin and The Community Builders Inc.

Address of Subject Property: 237 Pleasant Street (Map 267, Lot 009)

Zoning District: SFR III

Petition Type: Comprehensive Permit

Zoning By-Law Sections: N/A

Reason for Denial: Applicant is seeking a building permit to construct a 64 unit multi-family development. The building permit is denied without a Comprehensive Permit from the ZBA. 

An Appeal from the decision of the Board of Appeals may be made by any person aggrieved pursuant to MGL Chap. 40A, Section 17 as amended, within twenty (20) days after the date of the filing of the notice of decision with the City Clerk. All records and files for this project can be viewed in the Building Department on the 1st floor of the Franklin Municipal Building during regular business hours. Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals: (508) 520-4926. Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded the opportunity to be heard. The hearing is accessible to persons with physical disabilities.

Notice shared from Town of Franklin page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/legal_notice_237_pleasant_street.pdf

Agenda document ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/zoning-board-appeals/events/339551

St John's affordable housing proposal

FHS volleyball team wins first playoff game to advance

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below. 

Volleyball =  Division 1 = #29 Beverly, 0 @ #4 Franklin, 3 – Final 

– Franklin dominated the first set and never looked back in a 3-0 sweep (25-8, 25-17, 25-13) over visiting Beverly in the opening round of the state tournament. Freshman Makayla Kuykendall led the offense with 11 kills while junior Taylor Lacerda had nine kills. Sasha Tracey dished out 25 assists and recorded seven digs for the Panthers, who will play the winner of Acton-Boxborough and Wachusett.

The updated Volleyball bracket

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6847

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-02-22/

FHS Panthers

FHS girls soccer (#8) and boys soccer (#10) playoff brackets revealed by MIAA

Via HockomockSports.com and the MIAA, we share the results of the fall sports playoff brackets for Franklin High School field hockey. 

We also provide the links to the HockomockSports.com posting and the MIAA brackets as released on Wednesday.

Boys Soccer = Division 1

#10 Franklin (14-3-1) will host #23 Belmont (6-5-7) on Monday, 11/7 at 6:00.

MIAA Bracket for boys soccer

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6861

Girls Soccer = Division 1

#8 Franklin (14-3-1) will host the winner of #25 Belmont (9-8-1)/#40 Brockton (10-6-0) on Monday, 11/7 at 4:00.

MIAA Bracket for girls soccer

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6859

For other Hockomock League soccer playoff info

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-soccer-playoff-seeds-matchups-2022/

FHS Panthers

Wine Barre 02038 at Intermission Thursday, Nov 3 at 7 PM

Wine Barre 02038 this Thursday 7:00 - 9:30 PM! 

Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes! (21+ welcome)

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CkbWC0CufNz/

Wine Barre 02038 at Intermission Thursday, Nov 3 at 7 PM

Franks Musings: 047 - Ballot Questions (audio)

In this episode, Frank Falvey discusses the ballot questions that are on the upcoming election's ballot; breaking down what each question means, what a yes or no vote would mean and how this will affect voters moving forward.

Audio file -> https://frank-falvey.captivate.fm/episode/047-franks-musings-ballot-questions

Franks Musings: 047 - Ballot Questions (audio)

Frank Presents: 046 - Mark Lenzi on Ballot Question 3 (audio)

In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down with Mark Lenzi, owner of Franklin Liquors and co-host of Franklin Radio's "Wonderful World of Wine" to discuss his background, the wine world, the different varieties of wine, and the upcoming ballot question #3 involving wine.

Audio file ->  https://frank-falvey.captivate.fm/episode/046-frank-presents-mark-lenzi

Frank Presents: 046 - Mark Lenzi on Ballot Question 3 (audio)

Town of Franklin: November 2022 E-Newsletter

Voting Information, Upcoming Events and more!

Subscribe for News November 2022 Edition Upcoming Election Information The State Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 6am-8pm at Franklin High School Gymnasium. In person early voting will take place October 22 - November 4 (with the exception of Sundays) at the Franklin Municipal Building ONLY (355 East Central Street). There will be NO in person early voting at Franklin High School. The Municipal Building in person early voting schedule is as follows... Thursday, November 3: 8am - 4pm Friday, November 4: 8am -1pm Access additional Election information via the Town Clerk's webpage. Please note the Town Clerk's Office will be closed on November 8, 2022 due to State Election. Acquisition of Schmidt's Farm  A Win for Open Space! On October 19, 2022 the Town Council voted unanimously to exercise its Chapter 61A right of first refusal and purchase 113 +/- acres of land located at 215 Prospect Street, known as Schmidt's Farm. Following Finance Committee and CPC approval, the Town Council voted to borrow $3,800,000 to cover the cost of this land acquisition. This 20 year borrowing will be funded by Community Preservation Funds. This land will remain as open space and will eventually be master planned. Department of Public Works Discounted Compost Bins  The Town of Franklin Solid Waste Division is offering a limited amount of discounted residential compost bins to the residents of Franklin. This offer is supported by a grant awarded through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.  Reach out to the Environmental Affairs Coordinator Derek Adams for more information. First come, first served! Stormwater While some rainwater evaporates or seeps into the ground, most water runs across the land, into our storm drains and ultimately into our streams and bodies of water. That post precipitation runoff is called stormwater, which carries pollutants that are harmful to humans, animals and our greater ecosystem. There are a variety of things we can do as a community to reduce harmful runoff. Learn more about stormwater here. Reminder: Fall curbside yard waste collection will now run the week of December 5, 2022. Franklin Public Library Event Highlights! November 5 - Diwali Celebration  Join us 1pm-3pm for a special Diwali celebration including dance, crafts, music, food, henna, and more! November 19 - Comics for Culture Storytellers ages 10+ are invited to join us at 3pm for a 60-minute workshop aimed at embracing the understanding of various perspectives when it comes to heroes and comics, whilst empowering youth to share their own stories through comics. Registration required! November 25 - Santa Storywalk The Franklin Recreation Department and the Franklin Public Library are teaming up again for a cozy winter walk with our favorite Man in Red! Bundle up and meet us at DelCarte Park at 10:30am for a special storywalk, followed by cookies and cocoa! Month of November - Miss Bree's Bookopoly Join our month long interactive reading challenge. Roll the dice, move your piece on our giant board, and have fun with a variety of reading and creative challenges, and chances to win prizes galore! Deadlines to "buy" prizes is January 14, 2023. Library Hours The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am-8pm., Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm, and Sunday 1:30pm - 5pm. The library will be closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day and Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving. The library will be closing at 2pm on Wednesday, November 23. The library will be open on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Library Calendar of Events - November 2022 Franklin F.Y.I The Franklin Fire Department would like to remind everyone with the cooler weather that heating systems should be serviced to avoid fires or carbon monoxide. If using a wood stove or fireplace the chimney should be cleaned by a professional chimney sweep. The Veterans Service Office will host a Veterans Luncheon on November 11 at 11am. The event will take place at the Elks Lodge (1077 Pond Street). Franklin Purple Heart recipient Robert Gardner will be the featured speaker. The Town of Franklin 2022 Annual Report is available now. Registration for Winter programs with the Franklin Recreation departments are open. Claim your spot today! Think Franklin First Gift giving gift season is approaching! Looking for the perfect gift? How does one card with countless possibilities sound? With over 40+ local participating businesses, shopping and gifting local just got a whole lot easier. Buy a Think Franklin First Gift Card today in person at Dean Bank in Franklin or online here. Veterans' Services & Senior Center Veterans' Services November 2 – Monthly Coffee Social starts at 10am at the Senior Center. All veterans invited! Franklin veteran Bob Crowley will share information and photos about his recent Honor Flight trip to Washington, DC to view our military memorials. Honor Flights are available to WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans at no cost. Information about applying for an Honor Flight trip will be available at the Social. November 10 – Marine Corps' 247th Birthday November 11 – Veterans' Day - Is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice treaty which ended WWI and the day to thank military veterans for their service. November 15 – Tune It Out Open House will begin at 5:30 pm. Any veteran interested in learning to play the guitar is welcome. Meet the instructors and other learners. No guitar experience needed. November 17 –  Veterans' Council Meeting - 7 pm at the Senior Center. Veterans Memorial Walkway & Holiday Cards The next brick installation on the Veterans Memorial Walkway is scheduled to coincide with Veterans' Day. Brick orders are now being accepted for the Memorial Day installation. Holiday cards for veterans who are deployed are available to sign in the Senior Center lobby Contact the Veterans' Services Office at 508-613-1315 or access their department page to learn more. Senior Center November 9 – We're partnering with the Franklin Food Pantry and the YMCA to host a Mobile Food Pantry. Come to the senior center 11am-12pm to receive a bag of stable items, choice of protein, and dairy items November 10 – Swing on by for Dinner and a Movie! We'll have Hot Dogs and Beans and watch the Movie DOG starring Channing Tatum starting at 4:30pm. $3/person. Register by November 9. November 18 – Celebrate FRIENDSGIVING with live entertainment and delicious food from 11am- 1pm. $6/ person. Register by November 16. November 29 – Join us at 2:30pm for our Rainbow Café; where members or allies of the LGBTQ+ community for coffee, conversation, and friendship. November 30 – Sue Barbour is retiring after 20+ years at the Senior Center. Come to say your goodbyes and well wishes to Sue on her last day at 1:30pm Questions? Contact the Senior Center Office at 508-520-4945 or online here. Town of Franklin Calendar Keep up with meetings, departments & committees. The schedule and links can be found on our website calendar. Keep up with all things culture in Franklin! Arts, theater, dining, live music & more! Find out what's happening in town! Visit our website! Talk Franklin: Podcast from the TA's Office Subscribe to our Town podcast and listen to bi-weekly episodes detailing town news and updates. Town of Franklin 355 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038 (508) 520-4949  Visit our Website Visit our Website

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