Franklin Art Association features Robin Wessman at March 1 meeting

The Franklin Art Association welcomes Robin Wessman to be the featured artist on March 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM, Franklin Senior Center. 

Robin is a contemporary realist artist who paints a variety of subjects including still life, landscapes and portraits.  His paintings are fueled by imagination, experience and a continuous drive to create paintings that have the potential to go beyond the obvious and inspire viewers to see more. 

 
Meetings are free and open to the public.  The Franklin Art Association is sponsored in part by the Franklin Cultural Council.

Find more information about the Art Association at www.franklinart.org and on Facebook and Instagram.

Franklin Art Association

Franklin High School - Newsletter, Vol 39 - Feb 2023

Franklin High School (@FranklinHS) tweeted:

FHS Newsletter @FranklinPSNews

Read the newsletter -> https://t.co/ECCW3RdLoz

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinHS/status/1624868344741474304

Franklin High School - Newsletter, Vol 39 - Feb 2023

New York Times: "For Older Americans, the Pandemic Is Not Over"

Seniors are increasingly left to protect themselves as the rest of the country abandons precautions: “Americans do not agree about the duty to protect others.”

In early December, Aldo Caretti developed a cough and, despite all his precautions, came up positive for Covid on a home test. It took his family a couple of days to persuade Mr. Caretti, never fond of doctors, to go to the emergency room. There, he was sent directly to the intensive care unit.

Mr. Caretti and his wife, Consiglia, both 85, lived quietly in a condo in Plano, Texas. “He liked to read and learn, in English and Italian,” said his son Vic Caretti, 49. “He absolutely adored his three grandchildren.”

Aldo Caretti had encountered some health setbacks last year, including a mild stroke and a serious bout of shingles, but “he recuperated from all that.”

COVID was different. Even on a ventilator, Mr. Caretti struggled to breathe. After 10 days, “he wasn’t getting better,” said Vic Caretti, who flew in from Salt Lake City. “His organs were starting to break down. They said, ‘He’s not going to make it.’”

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/11/health/covid-pandemic-seniors.html

Eleanor Bravo of Corrales, N.M., lost her sister to Covid early in the pandemic, and two years passed before the family could gather for a memorial. “I had this inordinate fear that if I got Covid, I would die too,” she said.Credit...Adria Malcolm for The New York Times

New York Times: "What's Homelessness Really Like?"

Susan Shain (@susan_shain) tweeted:

"Can't believe this piece is finally out in the world. Thank you to the entire Headway team for all of their work putting it together — and thank you to each and every one of these people for trusting us with their stories." 

Read the stories -> https://t.co/OshPhknzpD

Note: This is very interactive, follow a person and read their story, or follow a question and see the answers. Powerful...

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/susan_shain/status/1624485183767314433

New York Times: "What's Homelessness Really Like?"

 follow a person's story

choose a person

Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen is hiring front of house employees

"We are looking for 'front of house' ( FOH) employees: counter clerks, baristas, bartenders, managers. 

Come join our team and find out for yourself why it’s so awesome to work at Birchwood Bakery!"

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/CockP2zL_a5/

Visit Birchwood Bakery for contact info ->  https://www.birchwoodbakery.com/

Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen is hiring front of house employees

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!