Intro to the Town of Franklin Conservation Agent: Breeka Li Goodlander (audio)

FM #920 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 920 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my introductory conversation with the Town of Franklin Conservation Agent Breeka Li Goodlander, CWS, PWS. We had our conversation via conference bridge.  

Topics for this session

• Background on Breeka Li’s road to Franklin

• Role of a Conservation Agent; protection of wetlands, etc.

• Beaver institute training underway

• Liaison for community on potential issues with management of open space & wetlands, invasive species, 100-200 foot guidelines

• Typical day of an agent: office work, field work & lots of liaison work

The conversation runs about 13 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Breeka Li

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-920-town-of-franklin-intro-to-our-conservation-agent-01-12-23

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Conservation page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation 

Contact info ->  Conservation Agent/Natural Resource Protection Manager

(508) 520-4847

Open Space & Recreation plan update  https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/pages/2023-open-space-and-recreation-plan-update 

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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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 Town of Franklin Conservation Agent: Breeka Li Goodlander (LinkedIn profile photo)

"Lucky Jack" POW Book Presentation by local author Sue Bavey - Jan 23 at 11 AM

"Lucky Jack" POW Book Presentation by local author Sue Bavey

Monday Jan 23, 2023 at 11 AM, Franklin Senior Center

"Lucky Jack" POW Book Presentation by local author Sue Bavey - Jan 23 at 11 AM

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/lucky-jack-pow-book-presentation-local-author-sue-bavey

Representative Jeff Roy reports on his recent trade mission to San Miguel, Azores, and Lisbon, Portugal

Rep. Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin) joined several Massachusetts legislative officials on a trade mission to San Miguel, Azores, and Lisbon, Portugal, to meet officials and discuss issues of importance to both sides, including economic development, educational partnerships, maritime security, and green energy initiatives. While there, Roy met with Portuguese and United States officials to discuss these issues of mutual interest.

Rep Jeff Roy and what else but wind turbines in the background!

The visit included meetings with Azores President Jose Manuel Boleiero, Mayor Pedro Nascimento Cabral, U.S. Consul to the Azores Margaret Campbell, historian José de Almeida Mello (chief librarian of the Ponta Delgada Municipal Library and the cultural attaché of Ponta Delgada City Hall), Catolica Rector Isabel Capeloa Gil, Pouguese Secretary of Internationalization Bernardo Ivo Cruz, and U.S. Ambassador Randi Charon Levine. It also included stops at the Nonagon Technology Park, the University of the Azores, Católica University, the Palacio das Necessidades, FLAD, the Jose do Canto Palace and Gardens, Palacio Sant Ana, Santo Christopher Sanctuary, and Hassamaim Synagogue.

“Massachusetts and Portugal are great friends and I was honored to travel with the delegation to foster and strengthen the ties between the our state and the Portuguese nation,” said Rep. Roy. “Our talks focused on shared common democratic values and concerns, international relations, energy, education, and the Inflation Reduction Act which was passed in August 2022. Portugal is a gateway to Europe and it is essential to have cooperation between the countries on the two sides of the Atlantic.”

Augusto Athayde, Count of Albuquerque, commented that it is important “to develop and strengthen the good and prosperous relationship between the Azores and Portugal and the USA, and especially with Massachusetts, where so many Azorean families have set and organized their lives, and therefore by doing so, promoted the development of links between both our great countries.”

Rep Roy poses with the group

While there, the delegation also experienced some of the local culture and landmarks including traditional folkloric dance, a traditional fado dinner, the Sanctuary at Fatima, the Monastery at Batalha, and the historic towns of Nazare and Obidos.

No taxpayer funds were expended on the trip and each member of the delegation personally paid for the costs of the flights, accommodations, and meals.

Jeff

Jeffrey N Roy

State Representative (Franklin & Medway)

Chair - Joint Committee on Higher Education

State House - Room 43

617-722-2030

Additional photos Rep Roy shared of the trip can be found in one album ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Wb8vwCJEMsHS2bhe6

Both FHS gymnastics and boys hockey teams post wins; girls hockey skates to a tie on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final 

– Oliver Ames scored a goal late in the first period to make it 1-1 but Franklin used three goals in the second period to pull away from the Tigers. Dan Daley, Anthony Lampasona, and Ben Paterson each registered three points in the win witih Daley and Lampasona each scoring twice with one helper and Paterson assisting on three goals. Sophomore Jack Wernig opened the scoring early for Franklin but a goal from OA’s Andrew Livingstone (from Bryce Deibel) with less than two minutes left leveled it at 1-1. Daley (from Paterson) put Franklin ahead and Lamapsona scored two more in the second. Daley grabbed his second, again from Paterson, in the third to make it 5-1. OA goalie Brandon Burke made 35 saves in the loss.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 vs. Medfield, 1 – Final

It’s a #frozentundra kind of night as @fhsvgockey  take on Medfield. After 1P, Medfield leads 1-0. @HockomockSports @FHSSports

https://twitter.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1615884114657251329

Franklin puts one on the board to tie it up late in the 2P. 1-1 with just over 2 min in the period.

https://twitter.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1615888840949993474

We are heading to OT at Veterans Arena. 1-1 at the end of regulation.

https://twitter.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1615898895157960706

Final from the #frozenTundra Franklin 1 Medfield 1

https://twitter.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1615907539152998401

Gymnastics = Canton, 119.65 @ Franklin, 131.00 – Final

Senior night was a big success. FHS 131 Canton 119.65. Details to follow. 

https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1615920393331646465 

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-18-23/

FHS Panthers

Town Council hears updates on Senior Center activities and future plans; hears details on storm water fee and credit process (audio)

FM #919 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 919 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.

Quick recap:

• Presentation on the first year at the Senior Center by Director Danielle Hopkins and Deputy Director Christina Larose; introduction of multi year plan, service enhancements, etc.

• Storm water presentation, how to find your property on the map, and calculate your fee; Then discussion on the credit booklet and process for applying; business would apply every five years, residents yearly

• Announcement of the Town Council members for the four committees authorized at the prior meeting, some of these will start right away, some later this year. The application process for residents to express interest is still forthcoming. These are the Councilors who will lead the efforts as Chair, Vice-chair and clerk

Committee	Chair	Vice-chair	Clerk
Ad-Hoc Arts & Culture	Frongillo	Cormier-Leger	Hamblen
Master Plan	Jones	Frongillo	Hamblen
Davis Thayer Reuse	Pellegri	Sheridan	Cormier-Leger
Police Station Building	Mercer	Chandler	Dellorco

The recording runs 2 and 30 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on January 18, 2023. 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-919-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-01-18-23

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Meeting agenda and documents released for this session -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/january_18_2023_town_council_agenda.pdf

PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Presentation: One Year Update of the Franklin Senior Center - Danielle Hopkins, Senior Center Director and Christina Larose, Deputy Director

i. Slideshow presentation  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._i._sr._ctr._presentation.pdf

ii. Senior Center 2030: A 7-year strategic plan for the Franklin Council on Aging   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._ii._sr._ctr._vision_action_plan.pdf

b. Discussion: Stormwater Utility Update

i. Update Memo & Draft Stormwater Credit Manual   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._stormwater.pdf

ii. Stormwater property specific impervious surface website portal   

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e45452a3047e4c83b27170a8f4f79aa5

My notes in one threaded PDF document -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vbE1XAvX72g7re8HIVoIjlupvZn6Cgzk/view?usp=share_link

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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"

Town Council hears updates on Senior Center activates and future plans; hears details on storm water fee and credit process (audio)

Greater Franklin-MA Hire Virtual Career Fair! - Feb 8, 2023

Greater Franklin-MA Hire Virtual Career Fair!

Wednesday, February 8, 3:30 to 6:30 PM

Are you a Veteran seeking a job, career change, or information about Veterans' resources?  The Greater Franklin Virtual Career Fair is co-sponsored by MA Hire and Franklin Veterans' Services.  

Register at http://app.premiervirtual.com/events/6559fc74-7755-4e57-8ad5-444371e042fe/greater-franklin-virtual-job-fair/attendee 

AND

http://jobquest.dcs.eol.mass.gov/jobquest/LandingPage.aspx

This career fair will be entirely online.  Veterans receive early access to the fair beginning at 3:30 PM on Feb. 8.   All registered job seekers are invited to join at 4:30 PM, and the event concludes for all at 6:30 PM. 

Franklin Veterans' Services will be hosting one of the many online "booths." Please call our office at 508-613-1315 or email snisbett@franklinma.gov with questions.  

Hope to see you there!

Greater Franklin-MA Hire Virtual Career Fair! - Feb 8, 2023

New York Times: "How Restaurant Workers Help Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low"

More Perfect Union (@MorePerfectUS) tweeted  on Tue, Jan 17, 2023:

"NEW: The NY Times reveals that low-wage restaurant workers have been unknowingly funding the industry's powerful lobbying arm, the National Restaurant Association, as it worked to kill minimum wage increases around the country.

Here's how the scheme works: "   https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/status/1615379667825065986

"In 2007, the restaurant lobby (sometimes called "the other NRA") bought ServSafe, an online food safety training company.

It then lobbied states to require restaurant workers to take those trainings, producing a reliable stream of paying customers."  

https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/status/1615379959824134145

"Since 2010, 3.6 million workers have paid for ServSave courses, providing $25 million to the NRA—enough to fund all of its lobbying costs, the Times found. 

The funding extracted from everyday workers dwarfs the amount that some of the NRA's large corporate donors provide."   https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/status/1615382543385202688

 

New York Times: "How Restaurant Workers Help Pay for Lobbying to Keep Their Wages Low"

You can read the full article at the New York Times ->

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/17/us/politics/restaurant-workers-wages-lobbying.html

The News Literacy Project: 2 webinars scheduled on Public trust & Misinformation

(1) Jan. 23, 6pm ET: We regret the error: Public trust & media accountability

Audience: All invited
In-person (@PressClubDC, D.C.)
🔗 to register: https://t.co/HAReDQwdpS

Newsroom leaders discuss past mistakes & what they've learned to build greater trust with their audiences https://t.co/er1meLeEbq

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/NewsLitProject/status/1615399445813944320

We regret the error: Public trust & media accountability

(2) Jan. 26, 2pm ET: Your brain & misinformation: Why people believe lies & conspiracy theories (@APA)

Audience: All invited
Virtual 🔗 https://t.co/aBNaAG1oO9

Untangle the threads in our heads & hearts that can cause us to accept & spread falsehoods even when we should know better https://t.co/qJLttRxB03

Your brain & misinformation: Why people believe lies & conspiracy theories

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Jan 19, 2023

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents 

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

7:30 am    Veterans' Call: VA Pension

9:00 am    Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

10:30 am    SAFE Coalition: Task Force

11:30 am    Comfort Food: Comfort Food

12:00 pm    Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm    Sandya: Pasta

1:00 pm    Physician Focus: Alzheimer's

1:30 pm    Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

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

3:00 pm    Joe Landry: Downtown Franklin

4:30 pm    Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

5:30 pm    Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 7

7:00 pm    Extended Play Sessions: Acoustic X

8:00 pm    Community Arts Advocacy Day: A Discussion

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

7:00 am    Lifelong Music: Band

8:30 am    SAFE Coalition: Critical Conversations

12:30 pm    Franklin Rec Basketball: 3x3 Tournament Game 5

2:00 pm    Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

3:30 pm    Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 7

4:00 pm    Universe of Adolescent Sleep

5:00 pm    FHS Winter Chorus & Orchestra 2022

6:30 pm    FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 01-05-23

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

8:00 am    Conservation Commission: 01-12-23

11:30 am    Finance Committee: 01-11-23

2:00 pm    Conservation Commission: 01-12-23

7:30 pm    Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE, Remote 860 8467 2164

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 Cultural District: Evening of Jazz, book tasting, book sale, Electric Youth 2023 debuts, #artshappenhere

Evening of Jazz, book tasting, book sale (and books by the bag sale), Electric Youth 2023 debuts, book signing, writer discussions. There is a whole lot going on as #artshappenhere in Franklin.

Wednesday, January 18

1:00pm - "Where's the toast" memory café (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm - Senior scribblers (writing group - hybrid meeting) (Franklin Senior Center)

5:30pm - Family Book Tasting (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm - An Evening of Jazz (Franklin High School)

Thursday, January 19

7:00pm - Wine Barre 02038 (Intermission Café)

Friday, January 20

1:00pm - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

5:30pm - Heather Deary (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

Saturday, January 21

9:00am - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm - Joey D's Wingz & Thingz (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

1:00pm - Library Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm - Electric Youth 2023 Debut (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

5:30pm - Mike & Missy Unplugged (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

8:00pm - Electric Youth 2023 Debut (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, January 22

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Monday, January 23

11:00am - Author Sue Bavey - book signing (Franklin Senior Center)

Tuesday, January 24

7:00pm - Hopepunk with Writers Renan Bernardo, Brianna Castagnozzi, Susan Kaye Quinn, and T. K. Rex (virtual event) (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm - Franklin Public Library Book Club - Hamnet (Franklin Public Library)

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Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event 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 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!