Rain played havoc with the FHS sports schedule Tuesday, all meets, matches, games PPD

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Baseball = Franklin @ Mansfield – Postponed to Wednesday, 5/3 at 4:30.

Softball = Mansfield @ Franklin – Postponed to TBD.

Boys Tennis = Mansfield @ Franklin – Postponed to Monday, 5/15 at 3:45.

Girls Tennis = Franklin @ Mansfield – Postponed to Monday, 5/15 at 3:45.

Boys Outdoor Track = Franklin @ Milford – Postponed to Tuesday, 5/16 at 4:15.

Girls Outdoor Track = Franklin @ Milford – Postponed to Tuesday, 5/16 at 4:15.

For other results around the Hockomock League

http://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-02-23/

FHS Panthers

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, May 4

Please join us for the next meeting of the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Thursday, May 4, 7:00-9:00 pm. 

This will be a HYBRID meeting: you can attend in person, or join on Zoom.  

 

Those of us who have been meeting in Franklin have enjoyed the chance to come together. We hope others will do the same. 

 

·       Location of the in-person meeting: First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

 

·       OPTION:  Join on Zoom   

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81930304274?pwd=Tm9VdGxYcDFaVTVDUkwyT3YvUnlFdz09

Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274

Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, May 4

 

As always, we will discuss 350 Mass' campaigns for 2023-24, and review local and statewide developments and opportunities in climate and energy advocacy. 

 

Here are a few additional items and actions for your attention:

·        350 Mass Campaigns:  We are now focusing on two priority campaigns: Make Polluters Pay and Emissions Free Buildings. Learn more here.

·        Read about other upcoming events in the 350 Mass Event Calendar, and in the Climate Weekly email (sign up for it here). 

·        Petition Drive and Social Media Campaign—Gas is the Past: Our new Governor, Maura Healey, wants to address climate change as one of her main goals. Mass Power Forward is asking her to declare that there's no future for gas in Massachusetts. To get her attention, we need 10k petition signatures! Sign the petition here and share widely. See our social media toolbox full of tips and instructions to get you started. How do we want to contribute to this effort?

·        MBTA petition: Organized by Transit Matters.  Petition: MBTA's FY 2024-2028 Capital Investment Plan (CIP) fails to make meaningful progress on key projects like  Regional Rail, Red-Blue Connector, and bus electrification. Tell the T to go back to the drawing board and deliver a better CIP.  Petition here. 

·        Campaign: Hold Big Banks Accountable. Organized by Union of Concerned Scientists.  Letter to state treasurer to hold big banks accountable. Sign here. 

·        Campaign: Protect the Fair Share Amendment!  Last November, Massachusetts voters passed the Fair Share Amendment for a fairer tax system that will raise more than a billion dollars for transportation and education.  Sign the letter from Mass Fair Share to state senators.

 

Please try to join us on Thursday. If you have questions or items for the agenda, you can contact the Node coordinators, carolyncbarthel@gmail.com and/or

ralph.halpern@comcast.net. We will send a reminder on Thursday.

 

Make a note: Our regular meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month.

Thanks. 

 

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017   

 

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Fire Dept, Police Dept, Public Works, & Facilities - apply now

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email. 

Patrol Officer - Franklin Police Department

Summer Employment - Facilities Department 

Firefighter / Paramedic - Franklin Fire Department

Heavy Motor Equipment Operators  - Department of Public Works 

Staff Engineer - Department of Public Works

Custodian - Facilities Department 

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department 

Updated 05/02/2023

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here .

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Fire Dept, Public Works, & Facilities - apply now

Talk Franklin: Jamie and I go 'long' talking patience, process, and engagement results - 04/28/23 (audio)

FM #985 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 985 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation in person at the Senior Center. We had already been involved in back-to-back sessions and added our recording session to this slot on Friday, April 28, 2023.  

We usually watch the clock to keep the session shorter but we were having such a good discussion we went with the flow.

Topics for this session

Arts & Culture listening session (2nd of 3 scheduled)

Senior Center volunteer recognition event

Finance Committee budget hearings scheduled May 8, 10, & 11

Town Council hearings scheduled for May 24 & 25

The recording runs about 55 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie on Friday, April 28, 2023

Audio file -> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/State-of-Franklin---May-2023-e23gcru

 

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Town FY 2024 budget page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-24-budget-materials 

Arts & Culture survey -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4AWODps2aVQd_tzHIGfcJBRwUdpvYB9jK3hgfxploSWc7zw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Town of Franklin calendar for May meetings & events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar/month/2023-05 

Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator

Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin 

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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"

Talk Franklin: Jamie and I go long talking patience, process, and engagement results - 04/28/23 (audio)

Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day - Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Cobi Frongillo writes: 

"Wednesday (5/3) is Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day at all of

@FranklinPSNews

' elementary and middle schools! Here are FIVE good reasons to participate tomorrow (and every day!). Thank you

@lily_9e

for putting this together!"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/CobiFrongillo/status/1653515223842578438 

Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day - Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Town of Franklin - Invitation for Bids: Drinking Water Chemicals

Drinking Water Chemicals

In accordance with MGL c. 30B section 5, sealed bids will be accepted by the Town of Franklin for the purchase of drinking water chemicals.  It is the intention of the town to award a fixed price two year contract, subject to an annual appropriation of funds, for the supply of water chemicals.  

Additional Information:  Drinking Water Chemicals

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/drinking-water-chemicals-1

Town of Franklin - Invitation for Bids: Drinking Water Chemicals

Town of Franklin - Invitation for Bids: Water Materials, Water Meters, and Chemical Metering Pumps

Water Materials, Water Meters, and Chemical Metering Pumps

In accordance with MGL c. 30B section 5, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to seek proposals from qualified bidders for providing the supply and delivery of water materials, meters and chemical metering pumps.

Additional Information:  Water Materials, Water Meters, and Chemical Metering Pumps

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/water-materials-water-meters-and-chemical-metering-pumps

Town of Franklin: Purchasing -> Water Materials, Water Meters, and Chemical Metering Pumps

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, May 3, 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 recent conversation with School Committee member Dave Callaghan as we talk about redistricting ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/school-committee-member-dave-callaghan.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 point.

• Mark & Kim welcome back Vince Anter, the host of "V is for Vino," a popular YouTube series about wine  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html

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 "Talk Franklin" conversation on April 28 with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/talk-franklin-jamie-and-i-go-long.html

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

7:30 am     It Takes A Village: Dementia

8:30 am     The Black Box: Electric Youth 2023

10:00 am The Black Box: A Magical Night of Disney Classics

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Spring

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm     Eat Around The World: Greek

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Fall 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7

6:00 pm Veterans' Call: John Milot

6:30 pm     OSRP: Public Hearing 04-25-23

9:00 pm School Committee Legislative Forum 2023

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

7:00 am     FHS Jazz Cafe 2023

8:30 am     Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

10:00 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Lincoln-Sudbury 04-24-23

2:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Hopkinton 05-20-22

5:30 pm     FHS Varsity Softball: v North Attleboro 04-24-23

9:00 pm ArtWeek: Art + Music

10:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Tennis: v Attleboro 06-10-21

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

8:00 am Town Council: 04-26-23

12:30 pm OSRP 04-06-23

2:00 pm Town Council: 04-26-23

5:30 pm Economic Development Committee:  LIVE, Chambers  840 12046556

7:00 pm Town Council:  LIVE, Chambers  829 3769 0021

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's first participation in the national annual @janeswalk, in honor of the late social activist Jane Jacobs - May 6, 10:30 AM

You are invited to join Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo & I as we walk and talk about Franklin, zoning, interesting tidbits, etc. We'll meet at the High St side of the Town Common and leave at 10:30 AM Saturday morning, May 6, 2023.

The route as proposed is just over 3 miles (or 5 K) that will bring us back to the Common. We should return to the Common by about noon.

• Dress for the weather whatever it is or forecasted to be for Saturday. 
• Bring along water (talking makes one thirsty). 
• Wheels and paws are welcome to come along.

Photo of the walking route (Counter clockwise)

Interactive Maps (via MapMyWalk) 

Counter clockwise  https://www.mapmywalk.com/routes/view/5511189451

Clockwise  -> https://www.mapmywalk.com/routes/view/5518318138/ 

Franklin's first participation in the national annual @janeswalk, in honor of the late social activist Jane Jacobs - May 6, 10:30 AM

Franklin, MA: Board of Health - agenda for May 3, 2023 meeting at 5 PM

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

● Reading and acceptance of April 5, 2023 meeting minutes

OLD BUSINESS

● Discuss tobacco 2023 sales regulation restricting the sale of tobacco and vape products  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sy9s8x8ajKGfifpMPxFDaXz2fpJ2LN6i/view?usp=share_link

NEW BUSINESS

● Review current permit options for food operations

● Fee for Bodyworks application discussion

● Discussion of Health fair on May 24, 2023

● Metacomet shared service grant regional inspector report

● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report

● Metacomet shared service grant epidemiologist report

CITIZENS COMMENTARY

ADJOURNMENT

Agenda doc and remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/boh_agenda_05.03.23.docx.pdf

Franklin, MA: Board of Health - agenda for May 3, 2023 meeting at 5 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee - May 3, 2023 - Agenda

The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet on May 3, 2023 at 5:30 PM.

Agenda:

1. 2022-2023 EDC/Town Council Goals Review

a. Discuss next steps on each of the outstanding remaining goals on the list:

i. Review sidewalk snow removal bylaw.

ii. Research changes to the home occupation business bylaw.

iii. Review the marijuana overlay district.

iv. Review the cell phone tower overlay district and consider a 5G local permitting bylaw.

You may access the agenda and remote participation links for the meeting here: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2023-05-03_edc_agenda__0.pdf

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/economic-development-subcommittee-may-3rd-2023

Economic Development Subcommittee - May 3, 2023 - Agenda

School Committee member Dave Callaghan talks redistricting - 04/27/23 (audio)

FM #984 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 984 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee member Dave Callaghan. We had our conversation in person in the Franklin TV Studio on Thursday, April 27, 2023. 

Our primary topic was the redistricting proposal now before the School Committee and scheduled for a vote May 9. Dave also spent a few minutes talking about a listening session he and fellow School Cmte member Camille Bernstein will be having on Sunday, May 7.

The recording runs about 35 minutes so let’s listen to my conversation with Dave Callaghan. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-984-school-cmte-member-dave-callaghan-04-27-23

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School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 

Redistricting Analysis Report

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/redistricting_analysis_recommendation_report_2022-23.pdf 

School Committee meeting of 4/25/23 recap, audio & video links ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/04/school-committee-hears-about-power-of.html   

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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"

School Committee member Dave Callaghan talks redistricting - 04/27/23 (audio)