Franklin Q&A Wednesday; Town Officials Coffee Hour Thursday

Two opportunities to get your Franklin questions answered this week.

#1

What is going on with .... ?

What happened to ....?

How come .... ?

Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm Community Information Director, for an informal and informative Q&A session. 

What is the session about?

• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have

When: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM  

Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom

If you want the Zoom link, please use this form or check with the Senior Center front desk:      https://forms.gle/FHEWSu3XjYXwhLjZ8 

Download this flyer as a reminder -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pA3PC7mfzdvn0gJ1pU2JEylr518IGwIm/view?usp=share_link

#2 

Please join our Town Administrator, State Rep, and Town Council Member for coffee and open office hours on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

When: Thursday, April 20, 2023 - 8:30 AM

Where: Franklin Senior Center (cafeteria)

 

Franklin Q&A Wednesday; Town Officials Coffee Hour Thursday

Vacation? Spend time at the Library with 1 or more of their programs this week!

• Tuesday April 18 @10:30AM

Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for a rockin' concert at the Franklin Public Library! This hilarious show is sure to have the whole family laughing along!

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/toe-jam-puppet-band-tuesday-april-18-1030am

• Tuesday, April 18, 2:00 PM

Angora Rabbits: Fluffy Bunny to Luxury Yarn

All ages welcome and please be extra mindful with young children!

Coming down from Winterberry Homestead meet some of the fluffiest bunnies around! Brush an angora rabbit and slip them a carrot while you’re at it! Spin angora fiber on drop spindles made from recycled materials then take home spindles and fiber to keep on spinning!

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/angora-rabbits-fluffy-bunny-luxury-yarn-tuesday-april%C2%A018-200-pm

• Wednesday, April 19, 7:00 PM

Free Concert from Noteable Blend

Swing on down to the Library to put that April spring in your step! Enjoy 4-part a cappella renditions of show tunes including some ballads, up tunes, and songs from various movies and musicals!

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/spring-sing-fling-free-concert-noteable-blend-wednesday-april%C2%A019th

• Wednesday April 19 @7:00PM (virtual)

Creating a Compelling College Application

A virtual seminar for all high school juniors and their parents. Join Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, from Stand Out For College, LLC. as they help you understand how to use the summer productively and what students should focus on to create a compelling college application. For the zoom link, email Bree at bcomeau@minlib.net.

• Thursday April 20 @10:30AM

Rockabye Beats Concert

Hands on learning through music, dancing, Spanish, and fun! No matter your age, this original music program is enjoyable for the whole family!

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/rockabye-beats-concert-thursday-april-20-1030am

• Friday April 21, 1:00-4:00PM

Bring your friends and family and we'll provide the rest! Join us as we transform the library into a Mini Golf course that's fun for all ages*!! *Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/mobile-mini-golf-friday-april-21-100-400pm

• Saturday April 22 @ 10:30AM

Music at the Blissful Concert

Join us for a fun, high energy music program for children and their grownups! Musician Evan Haller brings the energy to get the whole crowd up and dancing!

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/music-blissful-concert-saturday-april-22-1030am

In case of updates, check the Library page => https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library

Vacation? Spend time at the Library with 1 or more of their programs this week!

Dean College Commencement Ceremony scheduled for May 6, 2023 at 11 AM

Dean College has scheduled the 157th Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2023 Commencement Ceremony to be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM in front of Dean Hall, along Awpie Way. 

Review the information here to learn more about the ceremony -> 

https://www.dean.edu/alumni/commencement/

Dean College Commencement Ceremony Details May 6, 2023

Boston Globe: "In Franklin, community and culture matter, and the result is sustained success for the girls’ lacrosse program"

"The day of a rivalry matchup at Franklin High, a hum of electricity flows through town. Youth players scribble on poster boards with crayons, writing messages to their favorite varsity lacrosse players. Parents dig through drawers of endless blue T-shirts, hoodies, and jackets searching for one fit for the occasion.

Franklin girls’ lacrosse players tie bows in their hair as fans — mostly residents of the 26-square-mile town — begin to fill the stands at Pisini Stadium.

“It’s just a really supportive town all around,” Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said. “Being in a sports town makes it even more fun.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)   https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/04/17/sports/franklin-community-culture-matter-result-is-sustained-success-girls-lacrosse-program/

 

“I have high expectations, and the girls know that. That culture year in and year out is what keeps us going,” said Kristin Igoe Guarino, Franklin girls' lacrosse coach. MARK STOCKWELL FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

More Perfect Union - wfpr.fm: 78 - The Trump Indictment Part 2 (audio)

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent trial around Trump's Indictment; going over the details that have happened so far, what we know about the case, how the state of New York is handling it and more.

Audio file -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episode/more-perfect-union-78-the-trump-indictment-part-two

wfpr.fm: A More Perfect Union (audio)

More Perfect Union - WFPR

Discussing American Politics and Current Events

Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, 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.

Find all the More Perfect Union episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

Artisan Fair at Birchwood Bakery Thursday, Apr 20 from 4 to 7 PM

"Thursday, April 20 from 4-7 PM

Join us at Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen in Franklin for an Artisan Fair featuring Temple Etz Chaim artists!"

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

Artesian Fair at Birchwood Bakery Thursday, Apr 20 from 4 to 7 PM

Worship Services for Children offered on Selected Saturday Evenings

Rev Kathy offers a simple, informal service geared for young children at both Grace and St John’s. The services include stories, crafts or other activities, easy fun songs, and a simple Eucharist (Communion) totaling about 30 minutes.

All families are invited to join us Saturdays at 5pm: 

April 22, 29 and May 27 at Grace Episcopal Church, 104 N Washington St, North Attleboro

April 15 and May 20 at St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant St, Franklin

For more information:

Call 857-237-9428 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Worship Services for Children offered on Selected Saturday Evenings

The Franklin Food Pantry hiring a Communications Manager

The Pantry is hiring!

The position is now posted on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=communications+manager&l=Franklin%2C+MA&from=searchOnHP&vjk=0f9f85e183a71e4c

This is a great opportunity to join a growing and very worthy organization!

Check us out!

The Franklin Food Pantry hiring a Communications Manager

Disinformation is real - "Latest disclosure includes claims that social media platforms detect false accounts only 1% of the time"

"Russia has increased the effectiveness of its disinformation campaigning on social media and boasts that vast amounts of fake accounts are escaping detection, according to a report on leaked US intelligence documents.

The latest material disclosed on the Discord chat platform contains claims by Russian operators of false social media accounts that they are detected by social media platforms only 1% of the time. The Russian disinformation network is known as Fabrika, according to the leak.

The claim was detailed in an analysis of Russia’s effectiveness at pushing propaganda on platforms including Twitter, TikTok, Telegram and YouTube. The document, seen by the Washington Post, is undated but refers to internet activity in late 2022 and appears to have been prepared by the US joint chiefs of staff, US Cyber Command and Europe Command, which directs US military activity in Europe."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/17/pentagon-leak-suggests-russia-honing-disinformation-drive-report

Disinformation is real - "Latest disclosure includes claims that social media platforms detect false accounts only 1% of the time"

Every Single Cognitive Bias in One Infographic

"The human brain is capable of incredible things, but it’s also extremely flawed at times.

Science has shown that we tend to make all sorts of mental mistakes, called “cognitive biases”, that can affect both our thinking and actions. These biases can lead to us extrapolating information from the wrong sources, seeking to confirm existing beliefs, or failing to remember events the way they actually happened!

To be sure, this is all part of being human—but such cognitive biases can also have a profound effect on our endeavors, investments, and life in general.

For this reason, today’s infographic from DesignHacks.co is particularly handy. It shows and groups each of the 188 known confirmation biases in existence.

What is a Cognitive Bias?

Humans have a tendency to think in particular ways that can lead to systematic deviations from making rational judgments."

Continue reading the article on cognitive bias here

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/every-single-cognitive-bias/

Every Single Cognitive Bias in One Infographic

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

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

7:00 am     Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini

9:00 am     It Takes A Village: Dementia

10:00 am Frank Presents: Chris Woolf

11:00 am Senior Connection: Joe Landry

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad

12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes

1:00 pm     Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

1:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

6:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Leigh Schoberth

7:30 pm     Home $weet Home: Ep 1

8:00 pm Circle of Friends: Windborne

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

7:00 am     Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

9:00 am     FHS Jazz Cafe 2023

10:30 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Westwood 04-14-23

12:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Dementia

3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Hopkinton 05-20-22

6:00 pm All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

7:30 pm     FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v 04-12-23

9:30 pm     FHS Varsity Softball: v Sharon 04-14-23

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

8:00 am School Committee: 04-11-23

12:30 pm OSRP 04-06-23

2:00 pm School Committee: 04-11-23

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 Art Association May 3, 2023 Demo Artist: Nan Rumpf

The Franklin Art Association (FAA) is pleased to announce that Watermedia artist Nan Rumpf will be presenting at the upcoming 6:30 PM, May 3 monthly meeting at the Franklin Senior Center.

Nan Rumpf’s paintings have been exhibited at Museums in Framingham, Concord, Attleboro, and Duxbury. She recently had a painting accepted into the American Watercolor Society’s International show in New York City and the New England Watercolor Society’s National Show in Gloucester. She has been a visiting artist at Framingham State and Medfield High School.  She was one of twenty artists chosen across the country to have a painting included in the Watercolor Artist magazine’s Best of 2021 in watercolor. She currently teaches classes in Wellesley, Needham, and Bedford and New Art in Newton. She is a board member of the WSA, and a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society and the Rhode Island Watercolor Society.

Artist Statement

"The process of painting is what most fascinates me. I like to see how watercolors and other water media react to different painting surfaces and interact with each other. Does the surface affect the edges of a puddle … the flow of the paint … the granulation? Does acrylic paint provide a natural resist for watercolor? Experimenting with different methods to obtain accidental texture appeals to me. What happens when you pour liquid watercolor through objects placed on top of the paper?

These experiments give me something to respond to and motivate me to continue experimenting with different painting techniques and compositions as I develop each painting. After the first experimental layer, I walk around the painted surface and look at it from different sides until I see something that I want to emphasize or see a shape that I want to develop. Sometimes a theme begins to present itself and I go with it. Making one change often strongly suggests the next. I am attempting to capture the essence of form, shape, color and value from my observations, memories, and imaginings and to explore new artistic territories."        nanrumpf@gmail.com     www.nanrumpf.com      

 

Franklin Art Association - Meeting - May 3

John Lithgow, Alan Cumming, Malala Yousafzai, Shantell Martin & more will share poems for National Poetry Month on April 26 (virtual)

While this listing of favorite poem readers is of well known folks, there is a spot for you in Franklin's Favorite Poem reading scheduled for Saturday, April 29 from 12 to 3 PM at the Library.  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/04/celebrate-national-poetry-month-with-2.html

Join the Academy of American Poets for a signature gala benefit reading supporting our K–12 Education Program and all of our publications

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Trail Walk for Earth Day and Celebrate Trails Day - Apr 22, 10 AM

Walk the trail with a trash bag! 10am, April 22nd at the Grove St Trailhead. Followed by refreshments

View this email in your browser Copyright © 2023 Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038

"According to the UN, nearly two-thirds of the world’s population lives in a region where the fertility rate is below the critical 2.1 threshold"

The declining school enrollment (and overall population) in Franklin is a reflection of a trend seen around the world. We share this infographic from Visual Capitalist:

"At the dawn of the 19th century, the world population hit a big milestone: 1 billion people.

Over the next 220 years, the number grew to eight times that, or the 8 billion people who live on the planet today, with half of the growth occurring since 1975.

This continuous climb in global population has been possible thanks to advancements in healthcare and nutrition. However, the UN forecasts that rapid growth will slow down—and may even stop entirely by 2100—because of falling fertility rates.

What does that mean for modern nation states conditioned to expect a constant influx of new citizens and labor to power their economies? And how can those changing economies adapt to a shrinking population?

To understand that, we need to first untangle fertility rates, and why they’re falling."

Continue reading about the fertility rate decline ->    https://www.visualcapitalist.com/worlds-plummeting-fertility-rate/ 

According to the UN, nearly two-thirds of the world’s population lives in a region where the fertility rate is below the critical 2.1 threshold