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Town of Franklin begins planning to update the Open Space and Recreation Plan |
"The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847, Franklin is holding its Annual Free Throw Contest on Friday, 1/20/23.Registration begins at 6:00 PM and the contest follows immediately after at 6:30 PM at the Hockomock YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MAThe event is open for boys and girls 9-14 years old as of 1/1/23 from surrounding towns. All contestants will shoot 15 free throws and are recognized for their participation in this event.The champs are invited to compete in the district competition which will immediately follow this event. This round contestants will shoot 25 free throws."
Knights of Columbus Annual Free Throw Contest on Friday, Jan 20, 2023 |
"Governor Maura Healey announced Thursday that she is filing her first two pieces of legislation, one of which is a $987 million “immediate needs” bond bill targeting housing and economic development.The wide-ranging, nearly billion-dollar “immediate needs” bond bill would dedicate $400 million for MassWorks, a program created in 2010 that makes grants available to cities and towns for infrastructure projects. Her bill would continue the funding stream for MassWorks and other programs, preventing key programs from running out of money.Healey, who has highlighted economic development as a top priority for her nascent administration, said she filed the bill “to ensure critical housing and economic development programs across the state can continue to serve people in Massachusetts without interruption.”
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"Rep. Jeffrey Roy of Franklin, a Democrat who chairs the Legislature’s Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy Committee, is a big supporter of offshore wind and solar. But he, too, sees a need for nuclear power plants.
Roy, who toured the Seabrook and Millstone plants last year, said he intends to file legislation shortly that would allow the Healey administration to pursue the purchase of electricity generated by Millstone.
He acknowledges the concerns about nuclear waste, but says the plant already exists so it makes sense to take advantage of its emission-free power to help address climate change. “It would be a shame if we didn’t at least take a look at it,” he said."
"New Englanders are wearing tank tops and shorts in January and @massfiscal is hosting a climate change denial summit. See any connection?"
Read money about who is funding these folks - > https://www.masspoliticsprofs.org/2023/01/20/massachusetts-fiscal-alliance-brings-kochs-circus-to-town/
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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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"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
It’s a #frozentundra kind of night as @fhsvgockey take on Medfield. After 1P, Medfield leads 1-0. @HockomockSports @FHSSportsFranklin puts one on the board to tie it up late in the 2P. 1-1 with just over 2 min in the period.We are heading to OT at Veterans Arena. 1-1 at the end of regulation.Final from the #frozenTundra Franklin 1 Medfield 1
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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
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"