LiveARTS Young Artists Showcase - Sunday, March 12, 2023 - 3 PM

Mar. 12th at 3:00pm at the First Universalist Society in Franklin

Come and join us on March 12th for our Young Artists Showcase and meet the artists of tomorrow! Come and see the future of classical music, and support these fabulous young talents! Presenting the music of C.P.E. Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Amy Beach, Donizetti, and more! Sunday, March 12 - Time: 3:00 PM Location: First Universalist Society of Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin MA Presenting students from the studios of master teachers and performers: Victor Rosenbaum Tanya Schwartzman (Sharon Academy of Music) Sandra Evans (Chaminade Club of Attleboro) Sooyun Kim (Longy School of Music) Sheila Falls and Joanne Mouradjian (Wheaton College) Tickets     Adults- $25.00 Students (18 and under)- by donation   Tickets available at the door   Accessible Parking and Building  Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information. Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038

Watch or listen to the Open Space & Recreation Plan - Public Hearing #1 - 02/21/23 (audio & video)

The Open Space Recreation Plan Public Hearing #1 Agenda was updated on Tuesday to more clearly outline the discussion for the session Feb 21, 2023.

There was public participation in person at the Council Chambers and online in the Zoom session.

Quick recap:

• Member of a mountain biking group looking to help in ways they can
• Bleachers have wide spaces at the top that could allow a small child to slip through
• Suggestion on signage to remind folks (i.e. drivers) to share the road with bikers
• Discussion on kayak access for the Charles, there is access at Beaver Pond, may also eventually be at DelCarte, also evaluation of a kiosk to help with rental of kayaks
• Comment on citizen awareness of open space, AgCom (Agriculture Commission) also working on that awareness,; the amount of salt in the water supply is increasing, we need to look at that...
• from Mark (last name?), thanks for whomever did successfully make the open space purchases
• A question to be addressed is how to balance maintaining the forest area at Maple Hill and yet provide access to the trail network there in a minimalist manner
• ADA self assessment being planned for all Town and School facilities
• Rec Dept had reached out to scouting groups pre-COVID to see if some trail maintenance could be organized, would like to bring that back to the forefront!
• Remember to respond to the survey, approx. 250+ so far
• Next public hearing scheduled for Apr 25 will review objectives for the plan draft

The presentation copy shared during the meeting ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/osrp_public_hearing_1_-_presentation_pdf.pdf

The video of the public hearing can be found ->  https://youtu.be/nTt6r_Ix0yM

The audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-948-osrp-public-hearing-1-02-21-23

My notes captured via Twitter and found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Z-VKfzLXdjXSeYp5OQUJhhv6eQZtMhR/view?usp=share_link

Watch or listen to the Open Space & Recreation Plan - Public Hearing #1 - 02/21/23 (audio & video)

HockomockSports.Com selects Sean O’Leary, FHS Basketball as Player of the Week

"Franklin junior Sean O’Leary has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Feb. 12 through Feb. 18. O’Leary is the 21st player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2022-23 school year and ninth in the winter season.

O’Leary came through in the clutch in both games last week, helping the Panthers overcome a pair of upset bids and finish the league campaign with just one loss. The junior forward scored 17 points in each game, but the bulk of his production came down the stretch of each contest, coming through with big buckets in the fourth quarter for the Kelley-Rex division champs. O’Leary is the league’s leading scorer and has the Panthers at 17-1 on the season.

“Sean has been amazing this entire season and this past week was no different,” said Franklin head coach CJ Neely. “In both of our games he made huge plays down that stretch to score or set up his teammates and take over the final minutes in two big wins. He is such a great player and teammate.”

Continue reading about Sean's selection as Player of the Week

https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-sean-oleary-franklin-basketball/

 

HockomockSports.Com selects Sean O’Leary, FHS Basketball as Player of the Week

Planning Board & Town Council public hearings scheduled for Inclusionary Zoning bylaw changes

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM and the Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 12 at 7:00 PM to consider amending Chapter 185, Attachment 7, Part VI of the Code of the Town of Franklin.

• https://www.franklinma.gov/legal-notices/agenda/zoning-bylaw-amendment-23-889-multifamily-density-planning-board

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM and the Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 12 at 7:00 PM to to consider amending Chapter 185 of the Code of the Town of Franklin.

• https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/public_hearing_notice_23-890.pdf

Planning Board & Town Council public hearings scheduled for Inclusionary Zoning bylaw changes

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features my conversation with Fire Chief James McLaughlin -   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/with-time-to-reflect-chief-mclaughlin.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This hour features my Town Council Quarterbacking session with Council Chair Tom Mercer as we condense the meeting of 2/15/23 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/town-council-quarterbacking-with-tom.html

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

7:30 am    It Takes A Village: D'Angela Alberty
8:30 am    Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022
10:00 am    Riffing with the President: Ep 1
11:30 am    Cooking Thyme: Lasagna
12:00 pm    Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast
12:30 pm    Sandhya: Cupcakes
1:00 pm    Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Good Decision Making
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
3:30 pm    FPAC: Broadway in Franklin 2022
5:00 pm    Veterans' Call: PACT Act
6:10 pm    The Black Box: Electric Youth 2023
9:00 pm    FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

 

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

 

7:00 am    Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 3 01-15-19
8:30 am    Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019
10:00 am    SAFE Coalition: New Facility
11:00 am    Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019
12:30 pm    FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Attleboro 02-14-23
2:30 pm    FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Leominster 02-07-23
8:30 pm    FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Attleboro 02-01-23

 

 

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

8:00 am    Town Council: 02-15-23
11:30 am    Finance Committee: 02-08-23
2:00 pm    Town Council: 02-15-23
6:00 pm    Economic Development Committee: LIVE, Chambers 833 0873 1233

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)

UPDATED -> Open Space Recreation Plan Public Hearing Agenda - February 21, 2023 - 6 PM

Franklin Conservation Commission

OSRP Public Hearing Agenda 

February 21, 2023

Updated February 21, 2023

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

1. Overview of the 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Update

1.1 Review, purpose, and benefits of the update

1.2 Process, schedule, and opportunities for public participation and feedback

1.2.1 OSRP survey

1.2.2 Bi-weekly stakeholder sessions in conjunction with Conservation Commission meetings, including:

• Schmidt Farm (Feb 23)

• Riverbend Conservation Area (Mar 9)

• Maple Hill (Mar 23)

1.2.3 Public hearings

• Feb 21 (tonight): Overview and review of progress from the prior (2016) update

• Apr 25: Goals and objectives of the 2023 update

• Jun 20: Review and feedback on the draft 2023 plan update

1.3 Introduction to key Town staff

2. Overview of current Open Space/Recreation Areas

2.1 Recreational facilities (i.e., Beaver Pond, Dacey, Fletcher, King Street Memorial, Meadowlark, Nason Street, Pirelli Veterans Arena, Pisani Field, Rec. Dept.)

2.2 Conservation facilities/areas (i.e., DelCarte, Franklin State Forest, Franklin Town Forest, Indian Rock, Maple Hill, Metacomet Land Trust, Riverbend Conservation Area, Sculpture Park, SNETT)

2.3 School facilities (i.e., Davis Thayer, Dean College, Oak/Horace Mann/Franklin High School, Helen Keller/Annie Sullivan, Jefferson Remington, JFK, Parmenter, Tri-County)

3. 2016 Goals

3.1 Increase public awareness of Open Space and Recreation opportunities in Franklin

• Signage

• Educational and/or outdoor programs

• Assist schools and other organizations with environmental science, conservation and sustainability education

• Encourage volunteer efforts to steward natural resources, promote awareness/utilization of Open Spaces, and foster a community sense of identification with the land and resources

3.2 Preserve and enhance existing Town Open Space resources

• Accessibility

• Plan for prioritization and acquisition of Chapter 61/61A/61B properties

• Prioritize Town-owned land for development and approval of Conservation Restrictions

• Increase permanent funding to preserve, maintain, and increase Open Space resources

3.3 Maximize recreational opportunities to meet the community’s evolving needs by maintain current inventory of facilities and programs and by providing new facilities and programs for both active and passive recreation

• Maintain and improve current recreational areas and provide new recreational opportunities

• Increase usage of existing recreational space and modify existing spaces as the Town’s needs evolve

• Develop access points for canoes, kayaks, and boats to utilize the Charles River and Mine Brook

• Increase connectivity to and between Franklin’s Conservation Areas and Open Space

• Work with the Department of Conservation and Recreation to increase access to the SNETT and State Forest Trail

• Seek out a site and develop a youth center

3.4 Protect natural, historical, and cultural resources and maintain Franklin’s New England character

• Protect priority habitats and enhance biodiversity

• Adoption of the Cultural Preservation Act

• Implement growth management techniques that will help to preserve the Town’s natural, historical, and cultural resources

3.5 Preserve and protect the Town’s water resources

• Prioritize water bodies for ecological studies

• Implement recommendations in DelCarte Ecological Study

• Minimize the use of pesticides and salt to maintain the health of the Town’s surface and groundwater resource areas

4. Where did we succeed? Where are efforts ongoing? Where might we have missed opportunities?

Agenda doc can be found online ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/02-21_agenda_revised_2023-02-21.docx

Franklin Conservation Commission: OSRP Public Hearing Agenda - February 21, 2023 - 6 PM

Tracy Grammer now with Jim Henry Saturday, Feb 25 at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

The fabulous Jim Henry will be joining tracy Grammer this Saturday, Feb 25

Tracy Grammer and Jim Henry February 25 View this email in your browser Tracy Grammer and Jim Henry with Hana Zara February 25 -  8 PM - $25 We just learned that Jim Henry will be joining Tracy Grammer on stage this Saturday, February 25th at 8PM.  A great show will be even better.   http://tracygrammer.com/ Hana Zara will open the show. She is a songwriter based in Shelburne Falls Massachusetts. Her songs have been featured on folk radio worldwide. She won first place in the Vermont Songwriting Competition and has toured the United States and Europe.  https://hanazaramusic.bandcamp.com/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Apr 1       SheGrooves Apr 29     John Gorka

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Franklin Conservation Commission: OSRP Public Hearing Agenda - Feb 21 - 6 PM

Tuesday ->

Franklin Conservation Commission

OSRP Public Hearing Agenda 

February 21, 2023

Updated February 16, 2023

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

PUBLIC HEARING 1

 

Agenda doc can be found online -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/02-21_agenda_revised.pdf

Franklin Conservation Commission: OSRP Public Hearing Agenda - February 21, 2023 - 6 PM

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation - Virtual Meeting - March 8

The St Mary's Franklin Women's Faith Formation group is pleased to announce that we will be viewing the Symbolon series: "The Catholic Faith Explained" by Dr. Edward Sri.  

This series from the Augustine Institute consists of ten videos on a variety of topics.  We will view one 1/2 hour video each session and allow time for discussion and sharing.  

Our meetings will be via Zoom and are held on the second Wednesday of the month from 7 - 8 PM.  

Our next meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2023.  Please visit our web page (https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation)  for further information and to access the Zoom link.  

All women are welcome to attend!

St Mary's Faith Formation Announcement - Mar 8, 2023

FHS boys hockey team tops St John's Shrewsbury in OT 5-4 on Monday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, February 20, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ St. John’s Shrewsbury, 4 – Final (OT) 

– After going back-and-forth for three periods, Franklin’s Logan Marchand deposited a quick wrist shot on a breakaway bid in overtime to hand the Panthers an impressive 5-4 win over St. John’s Shrewsbury, who was ranked #10 in Division 1 in the latest rankings. Anthony Lampasona scored less than a minute into the second to tie the game 1-1, and then scored again on the power play for a 2-1 lead. After SJS tied it, Ben Paterson redirected a shot from Liam O’Rielly to go back in front. The Pioneers regained the lead just over six minutes into the third but this time it was Carter Balducci that found the equalizer at 7:18 of the third.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-02-20-23/

FHS Panthers

Reminder: Franklin Downtown Partnership is looking for a Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator Job Opening

The Franklin Downtown Partnership has a job opening for a communications coordinator, approximately 25 hours per month. 

The communications coordinator is responsible for all written communications, including media releases, social media, website updates, and electronic newsletters. 

Please email the Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) executive director for more information or to apply (Downtown.Franklin@yahoo.com).

Small social media or PR agencies are also welcome to send proposals.

Visit the Downtown Partnership page here ->   https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Franklin Downtown Partnership is looking for a Communications Coordinator

Cranston (RI) Police arrest man on MA warrant stemming from road rage incident

"This morning (2/20/23), members of the Cranston Police and Franklin Police arrested a Cranston man on a warrant stemming from a road rage incident that occurred in Massachusetts on Friday where the suspect, Michael Sylvester, age 43, of 206 Dunedin Street allegedly fired multiple shots at a second vehicle and also struck a third. 

A search of Mr. Sylvester’s residence resulted in the seizure of four firearms, ammunition and several marijuana plants. He is now facing charges in RI and MA and extradition to MA as a Fugitive for multiple assault and firearm charges when he is arraigned in court tomorrow morning. 

Great job by all of the Officers and Detectives from both states who investigated and safely apprehended this armed suspect."

Shared from Franklin Police & Cranston (RI) Police Facebook updates

https://www.facebook.com/franklinmapolice/posts/pfbid0qBTr6zrbDVhjFmjhy6CNQZYsFccoHetBmMKqpcRJtsd4yxXh5KVPCESvafneMdqPl

The full Cranston Police report is shared here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gyuqrIrHdEU0SWmTTZfsj32eS3e_sjvT/view?usp=share_link

Cranston, RI Police arrest man charged with road rage incident