Conversation with Franklin's Health Director Cathleen Liberty - 11/08/22 (audio)

FM #880 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 880 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin's Health Director Cathleen Liberty  November 8, 2022. We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Cathleen. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-877-franklin-ma-health-director-cathleen-liberty-11-08-22

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Metacomet Health page -> https://www.metacometpha.org/

Health Dept page  https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department

Health Dept - COVID reporting dashboard -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/webforms/covid-19-dashboard-portal 

Board of Health page  https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department

Sign up for Health alerts via Regroup -> https://franklintown.regroup.com/signup 

The Topic podcast ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/pages/topic-podcast-links 

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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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Franklin Dept of Health: Health Care Resources and Services

"Finding the Light" in Franklin from Nov 27 to Dec 18

"Greetings art lovers!  

Beginning on holiday weekend, Nov 27- December 18, I will leave a piece of art at an undisclosed location for the Franklin community members to find. 

This collection is called "Finding the Light" and it is part 2 of last year’s kick off. 

I created this series during my Artist in Residence role for Natick 2021. I had just lost my father. This prompted me to imagine how many others are coping through pain and loss around the holiday season, sparking the need to share "light".   

In that same spirit, I mean for it to be uplifting, bring hope, joy and giving around the holidays.  

Come to this page for clues and an image to help you find it easily. The clues may be released early each week, but the art will be placed on Sunday mornings. "

Shared from Amy Adams Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/PaintingVenus/posts/pfbid0exj6oVK1Amc8xaEQAQrRetqorqAH9fdtGaDuxVmWjHpbZNcaxtiLodBrcyQFSSE3l

Find the clues online ->  https://www.facebook.com/PaintingVenus

"Finding the Light" in Franklin from Nov 27 to Dec 18

Christmas Fair returns to St John’s Episcopal Church - Dec 3

Load up the family on Saturday, December 3rd from 9 AM - 2 PM (new end time) for a cookie walk, children’s activities, refreshments, a silent auction, raffle items, and fresh wreaths. 

Fun for all ages!

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387 Email Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Like us on Facebook  and Twitter

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

Christmas Fair returns to St John’s Episcopal Church

Franklin Public Schools: District Newsletter - November 2022

District highlights, School Committee Updates and more!

Franklin Public Schools District Newsletter November 2022 Food Services District Calendar School Committee Transportation 22-23 School Calendar Nov. 23 -25 Thanksgiving Break Dec. 7 - Early Release Day Access the 22-23 School Calendar  We're Back in Action! We are excited to welcome families from across the district and the greater Franklin Community to attend our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Deep Dives event! Join us as we dive deeper into the Climate and Culture findings from our 21-22 Equity Audit and look towards the development of our Equity Action Plan throughout the 2022-2023 year. During this session, community members will be able to engage with District Adminstration to discuss questions, concerns, experiences, and solutions. The event will be held at the Franklin Public Library meeting room (School Street entrance) on Saturday, 11/19 from 10am - 11:30am. You can review our D.E.I. Presentation to the School Committee here.   Art of Rangolis During Diwali Oak Street teachers Ms. Kinney teamed up with Mrs. Parikh to help share the history of Diwali with their classrooms. Students were able to learn more about how many other people from around the world as well as their peers, celebrate this holiday. Students even designed their very own Rangolis, which is an Indian art form typically displayed at entryways to welcome prosperity and blessings. This was a wonderful way for students to learn more about their friends.   Clock is Ticking to See Cinderella Franklin High School Theatre Company delivered a fantastic performance of Cinderella (Broadway Version) on Friday, November 11th. Audiences have two additional opportunity to experience this magical performance with shows... Saturday, November 18th at 7pm Sunday, November 19th at 7pm Be sure to grab your ticket before this horse drawn carriage bids farewell! Kindergarten Technology Win! Our Digital Learning Integrationists work to educate our FPS community on how to effectively utilize the variety of digital tools. Recently, our DLI's streamlined a way to assist our educators and kindergarteners during instances of digital enrichment. Logging into a Chromebook can be difficult for our kindergarten kiddos who are still learning their lowercase letters and digital skills. When it's time to sign into these Chromebooks using their logins, it can be a challenge to get a classroom to login quickly. DLI's and IT techs developed a system which allows kindergarteners to login using their own unique QR code while these young learners begin to develop the important skill of being able to enter user and password information independently. Now login is a breeze for these students and they get right to the planned digital activity. What was once a task that took 20-30 minutes to master, is now accomplished in under 3 minutes! The confidence in the faces of these young learners and their teachers show how much of a game changer this system is! Wednesday, November 16th was National Education Support Professionals Day! Our ESP's give their all to keep our schools running efficiently. We couldn't do it without our team of passionate and dedicated ESP's. Thank you for all that you do! Inclement Weather Procedure The FPS Inclement Weather Procedure outlines the decision making process for school cancellation or delays in response to weather related incidents. Families are encouraged to review the procedure as we enter the start of the winter season. View the procedure here. From the School Committee Redistricting Analysis As part of the Redistricting Analysis that is being done in collaboration with the Franklin School Committee, we established a Redistricting Advisory Group of 60 individuals composed of FPS parents/ guardians, educators, administrators. This group will meet with our redistricting consultant App Geo, through May 2023 to provide input, feedback, and local context on proposed scenarios to potential updates to attendance boundaries within Franklin. The initial meeting was held on Tuesday, November 15th.  The results and recommendations will be presented at the conclusion to the School Committee in the Spring of 2023. Any recommendations that may be approved by the School Committee will not go into effect during the 2022-2023 school year. The School Committee will continue to engage the public prior to reaching a final decision on any boundary adjustments. We encourage folks to review the materials from the November 15th meeting here. You can learn more about the Redistricting Advisory Committee here. Please join us for our next School Committee meeting on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022 at 7pm. Were thankful for the support of our FPS Families, Faculty Staff and Franklin Community!   Franklin Public Schools www.franklinps.net

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A Priest A Rabbi and A Minister Walk Into A Radio Station: 026 - Giving Thanks and Gratitude (audio)

In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend McAdams and Rabbi Alpert to discuss the importance of giving thanks, feeling and expressing gratitude in honor of Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

Audio file ->  https://priest-rabbi-minister.captivate.fm/episode/026-giving-thanks-and-gratitude

A Priest A Rabbi and A Minister Walk Into A Radio Station: 026 - Giving Thanks and Gratitude (audio)

A Priest A Rabbi and A Minister Walk Into A Radio Station - WFPR

Bringing More Faith Into Your Day

Jay Horrigan and Dr. Pandora Carlucci join Pastor Juncker, Reverend McAdams and Rabbi Alpert to discuss faith in their congregations and how listeners can embrace faith in their own lives.

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Nov 18, 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: Ed Augustus

11:00 am Senior Connection: Other Activities

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Electronic Medical Records

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

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

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

3:30 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safe Prescribing

4:00 pm Franklin Cultural Council: Pamela Means

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

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

8:30 am It Takes A Village: Ethan Dimarino

9:30 am Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium

11:00 am FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Barnstable 11-12-22

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

3:00 pm Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini

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

5:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Wachusett 11-11-22

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 11-03-22

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 11-03-22

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)

Franklin Police investigating multiple reports of vehicle break-ins on Wednesday night, check your vehicle, and call if necessary

At approximately 1:11 AM on November 17, 2022, Franklin officers were dispatched to the area of 418 Partridge Street for a report of an attempted breaking and entering of a motor vehicle.

The resident of that address observed someone with a flashlight trying to open her car door which was parked in the driveway. She yelled at the subject and the individual ran to a waiting vehicle and sped away toward Lincoln Street. The witness stated there were multiple people inside the car.

Officers remained in the area and began a search for the vehicle and subjects. A short time later, while checking the area of Partridge Street, an officer observed a vehicle interior light on and the resident there stated someone had just tried to break into his car and house. Officers then observed two vehicles that matched the description on Elm St. The officer attempted to stop the vehicles but they continued onto Lincoln St. The officers lost sight of the vehicles on Lincoln St. and attempted to catch up to the vehicles. As the officers approached Winterberry Drive they observed one of the vehicles had crashed into the wooded area at the corner of Winterberry Dr. and Lincoln St. This vehicle was unoccupied when the officers arrived. It was later learned that this vehicle was stolen from Partridge Street.

The second vehicle was observed by officers on Winterberry Dr. As officers attempted to approach this vehicle, it attempted to strike two police cruisers in an attempt to get away.

The officers pursued the vehicle into Wrentham where the Franklin Officers terminated their pursuit.

A K-9 search of the area around the crashed vehicle was conducted. During this search another vehicle was located and after an investigation, two occupants were arrested. Items, including stolen property and a loaded handgun magazine, were found inside of this vehicle. No firearm was found. An evidence search is being conducted this morning with assistance from the Metro- LEC search and rescue team to ensure a firearm is not in the area.

 

The following individuals were arrested and will be arraigned today in Wrentham District Court:

• Jonathan Rodriguez, age 24, from New Britain, CT will be charged with possession of ammunition without an FID card, larceny of credit card, larceny of motor vehicle, receiving stolen property.
• Rachel Hernandez, age 21, from New Britain, CT, will be charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
• A third person in the vehicle, a juvenile, was released to a parent and charges may follow.

As of the time of this media release the Franklin Police has received approximately 33 reports of vehicle break-ins last night and this number is expected to increase. These breaks occurred all over town. Organized criminal groups have been known to travel to different towns and conduct these types of criminal acts.

This is an ongoing investigation. 

The police department requests that residents check their vehicles and homes and report any suspicious activity. Also, please check any camera systems for suspicious activity during the night of 11/16 – 11/17 and contact the Franklin Police Detective Unit Tips Line at 508-440-2780.

Franklin Police investigating multiple reports of vehicle break-ins on Wednesday night, check your vehicle, and call if necessary

“Give us this day, our daily bread.” - Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, Sunday, November 20 at 7 PM

“Give us this day, our daily bread.” 

Many of us grew up saying some version of these words regularly, and quite a few of us still do. In this time of Thanksgiving, let’s consider what we are really asking when we request “our daily bread.” What is the deeper meaning in sharing a meal, in asking for relief, and is it the same today as it was for the Pilgrims of Massachusetts in 1621?

The Franklin Interfaith Council announces its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service for the community. Everyone is welcome! Please join us on Sunday, November 20 at 7 PM at Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main Street, Franklin.

This year, the service features preacher Rev. Bev Waring, Interim Minister at First Universalist Society of Franklin, and live performance by the Interfaith Choir, directed by Mary Diehl of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The collection will benefit the Interfaith Fuel Assistance Fund, administered by the St Vincent de Paul Society.

The Franklin Interfaith Council is an organization whose membership is composed of faith communities in the town of Franklin, Massachusetts. It addresses the various needs of its community by recognizing the power of faith as defined by the individual spiritual traditions.  However, it is these same traditions that unite us in the common goal to initiate and sponsor activities that enrich and challenge the citizens of Franklin. The intent of the council is to sensitize the Franklin community to issues of deprivation and social injustice, and to promote tolerance and understanding through shared worship, programs, performances, and publications, and to bring the understanding of our faith traditions to bear on these issues. Additionally, through these same devices, the council seeks to acknowledge and celebrate both the diversity and the common values existing within the community. The council is a nonprofit organization that has as its primary purpose the betterment of the community it serves.

Participating Houses of Worship :

● First Universalist Society in Franklin

● St. John’s Episcopal Church

● Temple Etz Chaim

● St. Mary’s Catholic Parish

● Franklin Federated Church

● Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

● Franklin United Methodist Church

For more information, go to www.FranklinInterfaith.org or on Facebook:  Franklin Interfaith Council.

Franklin Interfaith Council schedules Thanksgiving Service - Nov 20