Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Feb 13, 2023

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

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

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

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: New Facility

9:00 am         The Black Box: Electric Youth 2023

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Sandya: Pasta

1:00 pm         Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

1:30 pm         Pizzapalooza: Game Day Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Ep 1

5:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 1 - Tweed funk

6:00 pm Veterans' Call: PACT Act

7:30 pm         Frank Presents: Chris Woolf

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:30 am         Tri County Vaping Forum

10:30 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 1 01-28-19

12:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v N. Attleboro 02-10-23

2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: New Facility

3:00 pm Public School Event: FHS Winter Jazz Night '22

4:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v N. Attleboro 01-13-23

6:30 pm         Winning Ways with the MIAA: Ep 1

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

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

8:00 am Planning Board: 02-06-23

12:00 pm Community Preservation: 02-07-23

2:00 pm Planning Board: 02-06-23

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, MA: Town Council February 15, 2023 Agenda

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

February 15, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. February 1, 2023

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. Street Acceptances: Maple Tree Lane & Oak Tree Lane

i. Legislation for Action Item 9a

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled.

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 23-17: Order of Acceptance of Maple Tree Lane and Oak Tree Lane as Public Ways and Related Utility and Drainage Easements (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-17 - Two-thirds Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 23-18: FY23 Capital Improvement Plan (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-18 - Majority Vote)

c. Resolution 23-19: Free Cash to Stabilization Accounts Transfers (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-19 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 23-20: Water Retained Earnings Transfer to Water Main Capital Project R19-05 (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-20 - Majority Vote)

e. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-889: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at  Chapter 185, Attachment 7., Part VI, Use Regulation Schedule: Residential Uses - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 23-889 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)

f. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-890: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at  Chapter 185, Section 5 - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 23-890 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)

g. Bylaw Amendment 23-893: Amendment to Sewer System Map - First Reading

(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-893 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

h. Resolution 23-21: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44,§53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-21 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Budget Subcommittee

d. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The agenda doc also includes remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/feb_15_2023_agenda.pdf

Franklin Fire Dept - Tower 1 unit at the downtown fire station

Franklin TV: President’s Day - Dean College has a new President

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 02/12/2023

Ken Elmore, left, interviews Franklin TV veteran, Frank Falvey, to the right

Dean College President Ken Elmore, JD, is starting his tenure – by listening and engaging with folks. Recently, Elmore recorded his first TV program and podcast in our studio with our own Frank Falvey as his guest.

Franklin.TV and Dean College already enjoy a long-standing, mutually beneficial media relationship. Both we and they operate TV studios and public service radio stations, and we and Dean's media teaching staff confer regularly on industry trends and how best to prepare students for future careers. Elmore underscored the need to ensure that Dean's curriculum is always looking and moving forward.

Elmore joined Dean early last summer, becoming the school's 14th president, after his highly regarded service as Dean of Students for Boston University.

Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm. 
And – as always – thanks for watching.

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Talking about the Master Plan Committee with Glenn Jones - 02/06/23 (audio)

FM #941 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 941 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Councilor Glenn Jones. We met in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio to talk about the opportunity to help develop the “Master Plan” for Franklin. 

The Committee was recently established by the Town Council (01/04/23 meeting). Glenn has just been appointed as Chair. Councilor Cobi Frongillo will be Vice-Chair and Councilor Melanie Hamblen will be Clerk of the committee.

Applications for the 6 resident members of the committee are open and due by March 3, 2023.

The audio recording runs about 38 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Glenn on the Master Plan and all that it will involve. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-941-master-plan-opportunity-with-glenn-jones-02-06-23

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Applications for the Master Plan committee and other volunteer opportunities as discussed https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-volunteer-opportunities

Master Plan charter (Town Council resolution creating committee) ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9h._23-07_master_plan_update_comm.pdf 

Master Plan from 2013 (full 200+ pages) ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-community-development/files/master-pan-2013 

Master Plan from 2013 (abridged version) -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-community-development/files/goals-policies-and-implementation-plan 

Master Plan update as of 2020 ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-community-development/files/2020-master-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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

The current Master Plan was completed in 2013 and due for an update

FHS girls swim team take D1 Sectional Championships! FHS girls hockey top Bishop Stang in OT, FHS Cheer take 1st place at Natick

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Saturday, February 11, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Bishop Stang, 3 – Final (OT)

Gymnastics = Hockomock Championships – Kelley-Rex, 5:45 (@ All Around Gymnastics)

It was a great Hockomock Gymnastics Championship meet today! @OAHSTigersports wins the Davenport and @kphsathletics  wins the Kelly-Rex! @HockomockSports

https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1624564945705660419

MIAA Swimming Sectionals - D1 South

Now official. Your final school rankings from the South sectional girls swimming and diving championship. Franklin (@FHSSports) rallies to win it all with 226.5 points, snapping Duxbury’s streak of seven consecutive titles in the event. BostonHeraldHS  

Franklin (@FHSSports) HC Jessica Pridham: “Those eight girls over there have been through so much together…only six girls qualified to swim in this meet today. And six girls from Franklin, Massachusetts just won their first South sectional meet...(1/3) 

…I’ve been coaching in Franklin for 10 years-plus, and we’ve never finished higher than fifth...(2/3) 

To watch them swim for their lives, swim their hearts out for that relay that it all came down to, and to bring it all together & have them win something they have never done before was watching beauty.”  @BostonHeraldHS

https://twitter.com/BConn63/status/1624543172792659969

FHS girls swim team take D1 Sectional Championships!

FHS Cheerleaders

First competition of the season at Natick Invitational! D1 1st place & grand champs for varsity and 3rd for JV!!  https://twitter.com/FHScheer_/status/1624510438628098055

First competition of the season at Natick Invitational! D1 1st place & grand champs for varsity and 3rd for JV!!

Did you get your tickets to Lord of the Flies?

WHY WAIT UNTIL OPENING NIGHT? Purchase tickets online today—it's quick and easy! Lord of the Flies Presented By Franklin High School Theatre Company Mar 3, 2023, 6:00 PM Mar 17, 2023, 7:00 PM BUY TICKETS Franklin High School 218 Oak Street Franklin, MA 02038 Visit here for more information. TICKETING BY

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She Grooves Boston scheduled performances Mar 19 & Apr 1

She Grooves Boston scheduled performances Mar 19 & Apr 1

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

"Housing choice is mismatched to need" & 15 minute city model

Two graphics to help inform our local zoning discussions

One

"Housing choice is mismatched to need."

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/SouthernUrb/status/1624086236561375234

Southern Urbanism "Housing choice is mismatched to need"

You can visit DataTown at the Mass Housing Project to get our local stats ->  https://mhpcenterforhousingdata.shinyapps.io/DataTown/#

Two

"The 15-minute city model is the idea that cities should be designed, or redesigned, so that within a 15-minute walk or bike of home, people should be provided the opportunity to access many of their daily needs like work, food, health, education, culture and leisure."

The 15-minute city model

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/berkie1/status/1624381496348794883

For more about the 15 minute city model -> https://www.15minutecity.com/

Encore Summer Music Camp for 2023 - registration is open, call now

Encore Summer Music Camp for 2023 - registration is open, call 508-533-7700 for more information and to register.

Encore Summer Music Camp for 2023 - registration is open, call now

Shared from Encore -> https://www.encoremusicacademy.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/SummerMusicCamp.png

Birchwood Bakery: Smash Burger Pop Up Feb 17 - SAVE THE DATE!

SAVE THE DATE! 

Friday 2/17 ~ Smash Burger Pop Up!!

We have teamed up with Chef Shawn @o_heide owner of @thekitchenatwhitebarn to offer a night of smash burgers, fries, burgers, crazy big shakes, fun cocktails, and beers.

Starts at 5 PM and ends when we run out!

Can’t wait to see you all there.

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cof1GF3PZ_i/

Birchwood Bakery: Smash Burger Pop Up Feb 17 - SAVE THE DATE!

UPDATED: Franklin Senior Center will be Closed for the Week of Feb 13-17, 2023 (audio)

Hello!

Everyone is working hard trying to get the Franklin Senior Center back to tip top shape, but unfortunately we are going to be closed another week, next week February 13- 17. 

At this time we will be suspending the grab and go meals as well. 

Staff will be working remotely, so please leave a message on our voicemail if you do have any questions and we will get back to you, or if an urgent matter you can reach out to Danielle via email dhopkins@franklinma.gov or her work phone 508-570-6755. 

Hope you all are enjoying the beautiful weather and we miss you all

Thank you for your understanding and support

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/senior-center-will-be-closed-for-the-week-of-feb-13-17-2023

UPDATED: Franklin Senior Center will be Closed for the Week of Feb 13-17, 2023 (audio)

Art Exhibit Opening Reception - Feb 16 at Escape Into Fiction from 6 to 8 PM

The Franklin Downtown Partnership and the Franklin Art Association would like to invite the community to the new Art Exhibit Opening Reception on Thursday, February 16 at Escape Into Fiction. Please bring your friends and neighbors and enjoy an evening out in downtown Franklin.

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Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for the Meeting scheduled for Feb 14, 2023 - 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 

February 14, 2023 -  7:00 P.M.

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

 

Call to Order Ms. Spencer

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. McNeill

C. Payroll Ms. Spencer

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. JFK Highlights – Dr. Connolly, Mr. Haynes

B. Belize Presentation – Ms. Balliro & Ms. Quigley

C. Advisory Update – MS Advisors & Principals

D. EduSpeak Update – Tim Frazier

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Belize Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Ms. Balliro and Ms. Quigley to take FHS students to Balize from February 17-24, 2024 as presented.

B. 2023-24 School Calendar – DRAFT

I recommend approval of the 2023-24 School Calendar as discussed.

C. Policy - 1st Readings

I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed: EEB - Student Transportation Policy - Routing and Scheduling

IE - Organization of Instruction IGA - Curriculum Development IGB - Student Services Program IGD - Curriculum Adoption

D. Policy Elimination

I recommend elimination of Policy IGAA - Curriculum Goals as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 24, 2023 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. UNH Jazz Festival (recurring) Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Ms Rudsit & Mr. Geisinger to take jazz students to the UNH Jazz Festival on March 11, 2023 in Durham, NH as detailed.

C. Oak St. (recurring) Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Hendrixson to take 3rd & 4th grade students to the RI Philharmonic in Providence, RI on May 24, 2023 as detailed.

D. Keller Gifts

I recommend acceptance of two checks totalling $4,400.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips as detailed.

E. JFK Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $1025.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips as detailed.

F. Jefferson Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Judy Krueger for Supplemental supplies at Jefferson Elementary School as detailed.

G. Music Gifts

I recommend acceptance of several checks totaling $945.00 from music parents for in-house enrichment as detailed.

H. FHS Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,212.71 from Grynn & Barrett Enterprises for in-house enrichment at FHS as detailed.

I. HMMS (Recurring) Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Noreen Langmeyer to take 3 groups of 6th graders to Colt’s State Park, in Bristol, RI for a Save the Bay lesson on May 23, 24, & 25, 2023 as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session

a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and Secretaries units as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

X. Adjournment

Agenda doc with remote participation info -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/agenda-2-14-23

Meeting packet folder -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/february-14-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for the Meeting scheduled for Feb 14, 2023 - 7 PM

Dean College to Host an Evening Salon to Celebrate the Legacy of Bayard Rustin

In celebration of Black History Month, Dean College is pleased to announce a special program to celebrate and reflect on the life and work of Bayard Rustin — a visionary activist and strategist described by TIME Magazine as “perhaps the most critical figure in the struggle for African American dignity that many people have never heard of.”

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, Dean College President Kenneth Elmore will lead the discussion on Rustin’s life and legacy with two special guests: Walter Naegle, who was Rustin’s life partner; and Bennett Singer, a filmmaker who co-directed “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin,” an award- winning film about Rustin. Clips from the documentary will be interspersed throughout the conversation.

The event will take place at Marvin Chapel, inside Dean Hall on the Dean College campus, 99 Main Street, Franklin, Mass., from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Both Naegle and Singer will join the conversation with the community via Zoom, while Elmore will moderate the in-person discussion.

The event is FREE and open to students, faculty, staff and the general public. To learn more about Dean College, visit www.dean.edu.

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community for more than 150 years, Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus activities. Our graduates are lifetime learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference.

The cover art is believed to belong to the publisher; Question Why Films or the cover artist - https://www.amazon.com/Brother-Outsider-Life-Bayard-Rustin/dp/B003LR5BBC

February 12, 2023 - Second Sunday Speaker Canceled - to be rescheduled

Due to a death in the Lawson family, the event scheduled for Sunday, Feb 12, 2023 has been canceled and will be rescheduled. We extend our condolences to the Lawson family for their loss.

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February Second Sunday Speaker Series at Franklin Historical Museum features Dean College Professor Rob Lawson

History is everywhere around us—we all know that. However, we often focus on that which is most easily seen: a monument, an historic site, a holiday marking an historical anniversary. Inspired to find social connections and foster historical curiosity during the COVID-19 pandemic, two editors at the New England Journal of History (who happen to also be Dean College professors) developed a citizen-historian video series entitled History in Your Backyard. The goal was to get people looking for—and sharing—the history in our communities. 

Recent post announcing event

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/february-second-sunday-speaker-series.html

R. A. Lawson