On the Horizon - Budget, SNETT Upgrades and Town Council Teasers (audio)

FM #878 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 878 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation via conference bridge.  

Topics for this session

• FinCom recap; Minor adjustments $542k on $128m is only .004

• Budget cycle

• SNETT work completed by MA Dept of Conservation & Recreation https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-conservation-recreation  

• Town Council teasers

The conversation runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie

Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/On-the-Horizon---Budget--SNETT-Upgrades-and-Town-Council-Teasers-e1qoo24/a-a8s5r8o

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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator

Finance Committee notes and links ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/finance-committee-gets-update-on-fy.html 

Nov 16, 2022 agenda -> 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-nov-16.html

Economic Development Subcommittee ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/economic-development-subcommittee.html 

121 Grove St info ->

• Application => https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2022_09_21_121_grove_street_application.pdf

• Site plan => https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2022_09_21_121_grove_street_schematic_plan_set.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"

On the Horizon - Budget, SNETT Upgrades and Town Council Teasers (audio)

Light Up Downtown Franklin and Beyond 2022

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Medicare.gov: "We saved money on our premium. Comparing plans pays."

Have you checked out the 25 Medicare drug plans available in your area (02038), including 4 new plans? Now's the time to find the best plan for your needs and budget — you may even find a plan that saves you money! Compare Plans Here are a few tips: Log in with your Medicare account — and add your prescription drugs and local pharmacies — to get more personalized recommendations. When comparing plans, look at the estimated "Yearly Drug & Premium Cost." A plan with the lowest premium may not always give you the lowest total cost. Important: If your income for 2022 is below $18,600 ($25,000 for married couples), you may be able to save on your monthly Medicare premiums and other out-of-pocket Medicare costs, including prescription drug costs. See if you qualify for Medicare Savings Programs and learn how to apply. Sincerely, The Medicare Team This message is paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It was created and distributed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Curbside Yard Waste Collection scheduled for Week of Dec 5

Friendly reminder: Leaves and brush will be collected curbside the week of December 5-9, 2022.

Shared from Franklin DPW Facebook page ->

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/posts/3308256732777663/

Curbside Yard Waste Collection scheduled for Week of Dec 5

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Nov 16, 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 the School Committee budget workshop of 11/08/22 ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/school-committee-reviews-timeline.html

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 the recent Finance Committee meeting of Nov 9, 2022 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/finance-committee-gets-update-on-fy.html

• 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 Metrowest Symposium: Festivals & Community Celebrations

10:00 am Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2021

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Apple Crisp

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safe Prescribing

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 6

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8

3:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Festivals & Community Celebrations

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: PACT Act

6:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Ted Reinstein

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021

8:30 am Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

11:00 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

1:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer v Milford 10-27-22

3:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Barnstable 11-12-22

7:30 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 7

8:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Wachusett 11-11-22

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

8:00 am Town Council: 11-02-22

2:00 pm Town Council: 11-02-22

5:45 pm Economic Development Committee, LIVE, Chambers, 881 4366 1481

7:00 pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers, 873 8933 3070

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)

The Shop Local for Holidays Series features Pour Richard’s Wine & Spirits

Written by:  Lyn MacLean

Here at Franklin Matters, we would like to encourage shopping locally during the upcoming holiday season.  Over the next few weeks, we plan to feature a variety of local establishments to highlight some of the wonderful gift options they can offer just a short distance away.  Avoid the crowds, avoid the parking scramble, and support your local shop owners.   

Pour Richard’s Wine & Spirits

Gift giving, home cooked meals and the special pairing of a fine wine or spirit epitomize the traditions for many this time of year.   This is why today we would like to highlight POUR RICHARD’S WINE & SPIRITS at their new location at 835 West Central Street #2 Franklin. They are currently celebrating their 10 year Anniversary serving the Franklin community. 

“Never Drink Ordinary” is their motto and I can see why.  As I entered the store, I immediately was greeted with the warm presence of the owner Ann Williams.  I quickly recognized the unique well-edited selection of wines, craft beers, ciders, and spirits that were available. 

With a long-standing experience in the beverage industry, Ann worked with Blackbutton Distilling to create a Pour Richards private label bespoke Gin.  This Gin was formulated with nothing added or subtracted, no sugar or cornstarch were added which lends to a rich spirit.   

A second Pour Richards blend included the Mad River Double Barrel Rum created in bourbon barrels, a third called the Hill Rock Bourbon Whiskey and a fourth, Ladies Choice Bourbon Whiskey. 

Pour Richards provides a highly personalized service.  The owner makes an effort to know all customers names and loves to provide suggestions to meet personal tastes. 

With advance notice the store is more than happy to create custom gift baskets where they can curate suggestions or fulfill any specific spirit requests you may have for your recipient.

Along with gift baskets, curated 3 or 6 pack of craft beers, cases of wine and tasting kits of various spirits can be packaged. To top off this personalized service, keep in mind that curbside pickup is available to expedite your purchases quickly during this hurried season.  

Several upcoming events to kick off the holiday season are listed below.  You can sign up in person or online at www.pourrichardswine.com 

Local Beer & Wine Vendor Event 

“Small business” Saturday, November 26, 2022 1-4 PM 

Local Beer and Wine Vendors will provide sample testing and special discounts.

Bubbles & Bark Event Saturday, December 3, 2022   2-5 PM

- Focused on Holiday pairing gift ideas, Hostess Gift Ideas - $20.00 at door 

100% proceeds are donated directly to the Forever Home Rescue New England of Medfield, MA. They are devoted to saving the lives of dogs. 

Artisan Chocolate and spirits pairing

Thursday, December 8th 7:00pm start

- Wrights Old School Chocolate of Walpole, MA will present an Expert Chocolatier that will explain the sourcing of cocoa beans and the process of making the chocolate.  $20.00 includes a tasting kit of various full size single origin chocolate bars along with spirit samples to taste that complement the chocolate pairing.  Tickets may be purchased the night of or online at www.pourrichardswine.com

Reminder: Other ways to support your local community 

THINK FRANKLIN FIRST GIFT CARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE! 

Another great way to support our local economy.  This gift card provides use to a variety of local businesses and makes the perfect gift!  The cards are available for purchase in any denomination at Dean Bank or franklingiftcard.com.  This website provides the most up-to-date list of participating businesses.   

If you are a local business owner who would like more information contact Lily Rivera at  508-553-4888 or riveral@franklinps.net 

 

THINK FRANKLIN FIRST GIFT CARDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Note time change for the FHS Red Cross Club movie night fund raiser scheduled for Nov 18

The Red Cross Club is hosting a movie night November 18th 5 to 7 PM in the cafeteria! (Note: time change to avoid conflict with Cinderella performance!)

Tickets are five dollars and will be sold at the door. All proceeds will be donated to Hurricane Ian Relief.

Snacks and beverages will be sold as well.

Movie: Monster's Inc.

We also ask that people register before so we can buy the perfect amount of stuff. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6rklekv1oYCFaP5EtqJBnbPE6ZtbDRLlinbGTs_VHRTgegA/viewform

FHS Red Cross Club schedules movie night fund raiser - Nov 18

Franklin Housing Authority meeting recording available (30 mins) (audio)

FM #877 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 877 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Franklin Housing Authority meeting held on Monday, November 14, 2022 in the Common Room at Central Park Terrace. 

Participating were:

• GEORGE DANELLO, CHAIR 

• CHRIS FEELEY (a few minutes late to session)

• PETER BRUNELLI

• ANDREW M KEPPLE, STATE APPOINTEE

• CHRISTOPHER LENNON

• Lisa M. Audette, Housing Authority Agent

The recording of the meeting runs about 30 minutes.  Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-877-franklin-ma-housing-authority-mtg-11-14-22

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Meeting agenda doc ->  

 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/events/franklin_housing_authority_agenda.pdf

Franklin Housing Authority web page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/housing-authority 

My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10LJDmQDEUDJFTUysGKhsIGSG-d2Ct8Wu/view?usp=share_link 

Franklin Observer posted their notes on the meeting (added 11/17/22)

https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/131544/housing-authority-board-meets-updated-state-mandates-affordable-home

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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"

Franklin Housing Authority

FHS Theater Company stage crew creates the "magic" of Cinderella

"Our opening weekend was a magical sensation - thank you to our audiences who joined us.

Here is our appreciation post for the faces behind the "magic" - our brilliant tech crew! One more weekend to catch CINDERELLA, before the clock strikes midnight! Online ticket sales are open, and going FAST!"

Caelyn Towne - Production Stage Manager

Hope Guanga - Lead Scenic Carpenter

Sean Sullivan - Lighting Design and Operator

Matthew Moussa - Sound Tech Assistant

Will Heater & Ren Schultz - Costume Apprentices

Liz and Ace Warren - Prop Coordination and Design

Stage Hands & Run Crew (Swipe Thru)

1st Row: Lindsey Callahan, Kirstyn Towne, Jonathan Mobardy

2nd Row: Noah Cottillo, Shannon Pimental. Kinley Sparks. Rocco Marano, Chloe Chew, Adrianna Castro-Riverera, Andrew Dimatteo

3rd Row: Sophia Kurkomelis, Gabbie McMillan, Elle O'Neil, Adriane Victoria, Anabel Perez Kocis (Wing Manager), Elenor Bavey (Wing Manager), Allison McCalous, Stephen Hassenfus, Elisa Halloran

View all the stage crew photos on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck63fZJtk_b/

Tickets still available for performances this weekend, Nov 18 & Nov 19

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

FHS Theater Company stage crew creates the "magic" of Cinderella

Memory Café this Wednesday Nov 16 at 1 PM features music with Alex Connolly

The Franklin Senior Center invites you to join us this Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 1 PM for our "Where's The Toast" Memory Café.  Memory Cafes are safe and welcoming spaces for those with memory loss, their families and caregivers. Alex Connolly will be entertaining us with songs we know and love.  

Memory Café this Wednesday Nov 16 at 1 PM features music with Alex Connolly

This free event starts at 1 PM so come a few minutes early and settle in before the entertainment begins.  

Please RSVP (at 508-520-4945) so we know how many guests will be joining us.  We look forward to seeing you there.  

Cookies and coffee will be provided.

Ariel

See the attached flyer for more details.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RcXoH5-_gomRNfzSjoVsFAYkkLKfs3Ji/view?usp=share_link

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Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Snapology Space Wars Robotics - registration open now for 4th to 6th graders beginning Jan 2023

NEW ROBOTICS CLASS: Registration now open!

Snapology Space Wars Robotics: 

In this Star Wars-inspired program, your padawan learner will explore the basics of robotics while digging into their favorite parts of the Star Wars movies - the machines! 

While working with a partner to complete various challenges, your student will be taught how to effectively utilize sensors, how different mechanical components work in their robots, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. 

May the force be with them as they build and grow!

Register online ->  https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx  

Shared from ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck8ru8FLvrP/

Snapology Space Wars Robotics - registration open now for 4th to 6th graders beginning Jan 2023

Franklin, MA: Tax Rate Public Hearing scheduled for Nov 30, 2022

The Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. on the issue of allocating the local property tax levy among the 5 property classes for the Fiscal Year 2023. The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion of local property tax policy. Interested taxpayers may present oral or written information on their views.

Prior to the setting of the tax rate, the Town Council must adopt a Residential Factor following which the Council selects the percentage of the levy to be borne by Commercial, Industrial and Personal Property.

Citizens are welcome to attend public meetings in person. Additionally, citizens will be able to continue to participate remotely via phone OR Zoom. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on how to access the meeting. If you have any questions, please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949.

Submitted by,

Alecia Alleyne

Assistant to the Town Administrator

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-11-30_tax_rate_hearing_legal_ad_-_web.pdf

Franklin, MA: Tax Rate Public Hearing scheduled for Nov 30, 2022