Sunday, April 30, 2023

Town Council hears of update on Open Space, discusses flag policy and leans toward an ad-hoc cmte to resolve that topic (audio)

FM #981 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 981 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.


Quick recap:

  • A License ownership transfer and change for the alcohol license at 7-11 Union St was approved

  • Farmers Market alcohol license for La Cantina Winery was approve

  • Conservation Agent Breeka Li Goodlander provided an update on the progress for the Open Space & Recreation Plan that is in process, 2 public hearings completed, a series of focus group meetings continuing, the final public hearing to review the draft plan is scheduled in June

  • The proposal for enabling the raising of the Pride Flag for June prompted a discussion on the viability of such a measure given the developing legal status and the fear it would open the door for other flags that many folks would not approve of. It generally was a rather good civil conversation except for the last commenter. The general consensus was for appointment of an ad-hoc subcommittee to further address the proposal for fute, especially since the current June Pride situation can be worked around satisfactorily

  • Approval for additional ARPA funding from Norfolk County was received


The recording runs about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on April 26, 2023. 



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The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_april_26_2023_0.pdf 


My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-fQYmqnEnma1RPjufiBjVjft3nJ5-GW/view?usp=share_link  


Franklin TV meeting video ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/VTsQ6p7Pc_w?feature=share 


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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.  


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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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Letter to Town Council on Display of Flags on Town Property (agenda item for Council Mtg - 04/26/23)
Letter to Town Council on Display of Flags on Town Property (agenda item for Council Mtg - 04/26/23)

YOU have the power to stave off economic turmoil in our community!


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Reminder: Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety'

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club May Meeting.

We typically meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month … we made a date change for this presentation. Join us on Wednesday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM. Robin Putnam, Events & Outreach Manager from the MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will present on online safety. The presentation will include information about her Office and what they do. It will also cover how to be safe online, whether it be on your smart device, social media or online banking, phishing emails and general protection from scams and identity theft.

Join us at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street, Downtown Franklin. The presentation will start at 7 PM but feel free to come early to socialize, get some refreshments and shop.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. Our monthly meetings run September through May.

Additionally, we hold fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.

As always, we are thankful for the generosity and kindness we receive from April Rock, Owner, Escape Into Fiction. Our extended community is so fortunate to her and her business in Franklin. If you haven’t yet, please visit this gem of a book store!

Look for us on our Meetup page for more information. https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends

Not just for Newcomers . . . Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety'
Not just for Newcomers . . . Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety'

Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery (video)

One of the new video series produced by Franklin TV is called "Drink Responsibly." In this episode, Jim Derick talks with Bob Vozzella of La Cantina Winery about the development of his wine making process.


Franklin Matters sat with Bob earlier this year and you can listen to that conversation (about 40 minutes). They have also expanded to brewing some beer to provide that option for visitors to their backyard location.    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/talking-wine-small-business-with-bob.html

You can visit La Cantina at their winery on Union St in Franklin. With the warmer weather here, the tent is back and music & food trucks are part of the regular schedule https://lacantinawinery.com/

Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery (video)
Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery (video)



More Perfect Union -wfpr.fm: Episode 79 - Ralph Yarl, Stand Your Ground, and Self Defense (audio)

In this episode, the group sits down to discuss the recent shooting of Ralph Yarl, a black teen from Kansas City, who was shot after going to the wrong address. They talk over self defense and firearms, the dangers and responsibilities of being a firearm owner, what can be done to mitigate shootings like this from happening in the future and more.



Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
Franklin.TV: 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

MindShift: The image tells the four point story well

MindShift (@MindShiftKQED) tweeted on Sat, Apr 29, 2023:
"Creating something new and useful requires us to work in the realm of the unknown" - Greg Satell

Sketchnote by @tnvora https://t.co/0zfdHJoM1u
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/MindShiftKQED/status/1652287867094454272

The image tells the four point story well


MindShift: The image tells the four point story well
MindShift: The image tells the four point story well

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Second Sunday Speaker to celebrate Horace Mann - May 14 at 1:15 PM

In May, we celebrate Franklin’s Favorite son, Horace Mann. Our Second Sunday Speaker Series presentation will be The Life of Horace Mann. Born in Franklin and commonly known as the Father of American Education, Mann’s life from a young farm boy from Franklin, braiding straw for pennies to Brown University, to the State House and beyond is a story our town can be proud of. An educator, lawyer, abolitionist, orator and statesman, Mann gave much to many in his short life. Learn about his family life in Franklin, his education, friends, loves and his strong desire to establish free education to all. 

Horace Mann
Horace Mann
Join us for the presentation Sunday, May 14th. Doors open at 1:00, presentation starts at 1:15. Then join us for coffee and cake as we celebrate the 227th birthday of Horace Mann. COVID-19 prevented us from celebrating Horace’s 225th, and he hasn’t quite forgiven us!

Visitors to the museum are asked to bring an item for the Franklin Food Pantry. Personal items such as shampoo/soap/razors/toothpaste, etc. or individually wrapped paper towels, among other items would be welcome. 

We also encourage visitors to browse our gift shop and make a purchase in support of the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum and the programs they support. 

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, is wheelchair accessible and entry is always free.

You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/   

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038

Town Council Quarterbacking condenses the meeting to what it means for Franklin residents & taxpayers (audio)

FM #980 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 980 in the series. 


This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer in our Town Council Quarterbacking session. This is one of the series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior night’s Town Council meeting. 


Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of Apr 26, 2023


  • ok, what just happened? 

  • What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?


We cover the following key topics

2 license transactions

Transfer of Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License and Approval of Parth Patel as the Manager - Marlboro Food, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven, Located at 664 Union St.   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a._1_license_transaction_-_7-eleven_transfer_of_section_15.pdf 

Robert Vozzella / La Cantina Winery - Farmer-Winery, Farmer’s Market License    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7b._license_transaction_-_la_cantina.pdf 


1 piece of legislation

Resolution 23-28: Town Council Approval of County ARPA Funds  (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-28 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._23-28_arpa_700k.pdf 


PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Discussion: Open Space & Recreation Plan Update - Breeka Li Goodlander, Conservation Agent and Natural Resources Manager  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._1_-_memo_-_osrp_presentation_.pdf 

b. Discussion: Display of Flags on Town Flagpoles or Property     https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._flags_0.pdf 



Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. 


Our conversation runs about 32 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council Quarterbacking session recorded Apr 27, 2023


Audio file -> 
https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-980-town-council-quarterbacking-04-27-23


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The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_april_26_2023_0.pdf 

My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-fQYmqnEnma1RPjufiBjVjft3nJ5-GW/view?usp=share_link 

Franklin TV meeting video ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/VTsQ6p7Pc_w?feature=share 



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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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for April 26, 2023 meeting
Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for April 26, 2023 meeting

FHS boys lacrosse top Longmeadow on Friday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, April 28, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 16 vs. Longmeadow, 10 – Final
Davis: 4G, 2A
Consigli: 4G, 2A
Sacchetti: 2G, 2A
O'Brien, Walshe: 2G each

Corvi: 13 saves
Alexander: 19-29 on faceoffs 

Great team W for the boys... Officially halfway through the season and we're sitting at 8-1. #onegoal


Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 16 vs. Longmeadow, 10 – Final
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 16 vs. Longmeadow, 10 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League

Franklin Senior Connection - May 2023 Newsletter

Here is your Franklin Senior Center: Senior Connection May 2023 Newsletter

Rausch Report: Earth Month Recap (April 2023)

This newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full set of content please visit ->   https://mailchi.mp/masenate/monthlynewsletter-17043865
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Rausch Report: Earth Month Recap (April 2023)

Dear Franklin,

Happy Spring! April has been an exciting month, with Earth Day, holidays, committee hearings, Town Meeting season, and so much more. Whatever you celebrated this month, I hope it was joyous and meaningful. Personally, I was thrilled to celebrate Passover with friends and family, cheer on runners at the Boston Marathon, join the Town of Sherborn for the launch of Town Meetings, help clean up our district with hundreds of fellow Earth Day volunteers in Milford, Bellingham, and Franklin (check out some of our climate policy work here!) and chair the first two hearings of the Environmental Committee. 

My team and I are deep into legislative work, with committee hearings on water policy, crumbling concrete, and local matters already completed, and the Senate budget debates forthcoming in May. (The House completed its budget debates earlier this week. You can view the House base budget, all 1,566 amendments, and the final House Budget as soon as all the adopted amendments are incorporated.) Over the next few weeks, I'll file numerous amendments to the Senate Budget; youth mental health, housing, education, environmental protection and preservation, local transportation, and small business supports are among the investments I'll work to advance. Also, as a board member for the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators, I'm collaborating with colleagues to advance our shared priorities through meetings with legislative leadership and Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll. 

Rausch Report
Rausch Report

This month's Rausch Report includes legislative updates, district visits, Earth Day highlights, town election information, an important heads up for MassHealth members, youth engagement opportunities, and details on upcoming office hours.  

For real-time updates, please follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. If you are a constituent and need assistance, please don't hesitate to call me and my team at (617) 722-1555, email me at becca.rausch@masenate.gov, or attend upcoming office hours. We are here to help.   


Yours in service,  

 
Senator Becca Rausch   


office hours
office hours
Sign up for a 15-minute appointment here

Our mailing address is:
The Office of Senator Becca Rausch
Massachusetts State House, Room 218
24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133

Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) Event - Resume Feedback - May 2

Hi folks,

As part of the Massachusetts Councils on Aging 50+ Job Seeker program, I'm going to present in person next Tuesday at the Natick Community & Senior Center. The topic will be resumes.

Date: Tuesday May 2.
Time: 2 -3:30 pm

If you think you will attend, please bring your resume.
In fact, bring a laptop!

* Let's update your resume file.
* Furthermore, the center has WIFI. I can review your LinkedIn profile, as well.

If you are not already registered for the 50+ program, just walk in.
We will record your name and email address and register you for the program.

BTW, I just returned from the PARW resume writer conference in Florida, where I learned the latest theories and facts about resume writing.

If your resume is not eliciting responses from companies, you've got to attend.

--

Ed Lawrence
CPRW; NCOPE
Certified Interview Coach
Authorized DISC Administrator
Member, CPRW Certification Committee


MCOA Event - Resume Feedback - May 2
MCOA Event - Resume Feedback - May 2

Panther TV: Panther news for April 28 (video)

"Panther News: Friday, April 28, 2023
@FHScheer_ @FranklinMatters @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinPSNews @FHSPantherbook"
https://t.co/37dXYprRyk via @YouTube

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1651931068017041408

Friday, April 28, 2023

Franklin Police road closure alert for Saturday (4/29/23) morning - FRANKLIN LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE

Tomorrow (Saturday) morning (weather permitting) the Franklin Youth Baseball Organization has its annual little league parade. 
Starting around 9 AM you can expect temporary road closures on West Central St by the Davis Thayer School, Cottage St, and Peck St. 
https://t.co/ZpNQXvPIzt


Franklin Police road closure alert for Saturday (4/29/23) morning - FRANKLIN LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE
Franklin Police road closure alert for Saturday (4/29/23) morning - FRANKLIN LITTLE LEAGUE PARADE