Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, July 12, 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 the audio recording of my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Town Council Chair Tom Mercer, School Superintendent Lucas Giguere, and School Committee Chair Denise Spencer.   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/07/going-forward-from-fy-2024-what-is.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.

• In this episode hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi  interview interview Tom Wark. Tom is a prominent figure in the wine industry, known for his work as a wine writer, publicist, and wine marketing expert. He has a deep understanding of the Three Tier system ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/07/wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode-241.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 slot features the What you Need to Know About Stormwater session we conducted in March to prepare for the stormwater fee beginning July 1, 2023  ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/what-you-need-to-know-about-stormwater.html

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

7:30 am     It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

8:30 am     Second Sunday Speaker Series: Mary Olsson

10:00 am Commonwealth Heroines: Kai Olsson

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm     Eat Around The World: Peru

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm     Franklin Disability Expo

4:00 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

5:00 pm Hockomock YMCA: Choose Love Movement

7:30 pm     4th of July 2022: Duppy Conquerors

10:00 pm Drink Responsibly: Craft Roots

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

7:00 am     Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-14-19

8:30 am     Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

10:00 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Westwood 06-09-23

2:30 pm     FHS Varsity Softball: v Milford 05-22-23

5:30 pm     FHS Varsity Baseball: State Finals v Taunton 06-18-23

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

10:00 pm FHS Graduation 2023

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

8:00 am Town Council: 06-21-23

12:00 pm OSRP: Public Meeting 06-20-23

2:00 pm Town Council: 06-21-23

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Monthly Meeting - July 11 at 7 PM

ranklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Monthly Meeting July 11th at 7pm

View this email in your browser Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 PM Hello Tuesday, July 11 is our monthly Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee meeting 7 PM at 67 Degrees Brewing Hope to see you all there! Thanks! The Committee Copyright © 2023 Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have opted in to stay informed about the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038

Nomination papers will be available in August for the Town Biennial Election In November

Town of Franklin - Biennial Town Election – November 7, 2023

Nomination papers will be available on Tuesday, August 1. 

Must be returned by September 6, 2023 no later than 5:00 PM at the Town Clerk’s Office.

The following seats are open in the Biennial Town Election being held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023:

• Board of Assessors - 2 Seats
• Board of Health - 2 Seats
• Constables - 3 Seats
• Planning Board - 3 Seats
• School Committee - 7 Seats
• Town Council - 9 Seats

View the PDF file with the listing of current elected seat volunteers

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QB4re863UhZV9sYjkNI8jjYt59O4Q8L9/view?usp=drive_link

Town of Franklin - Biennial Town Election – November 7, 2023

Taj Estates - listings available for occupancy later this year

"Are you looking for your perfect home? Look no further than Taj Estates of Franklin! Our luxurious and spacious two-bedroom apartments offer modern amenities and are located in the heart of Franklin, MA.

Enjoy spacious living in our four-story building, with elegant and comfortable living spaces ranging from 1320 to 1600 square feet. Our community offers a welcoming atmosphere with top-notch amenities, making Taj Estates of Franklin the perfect place to call home.

Don’t wait any longer! Make Taj Estates of Franklin your new home today and start experiencing a life of comfort and style."

Find out more info online at their webpage -> https://tajfranklin.com/

Taj Estates - listings available for occupancy later this year

phantom gourmet visits the Raillery in Franklin (video)

"The appetizers at The Raillery are no joke, with options like the Firecracker Shrimp glazed in a housemade sweet chili sauce, an eye-popping Charcuterie Pretzel, and overloaded skillet nachos."

Video link -> https://youtu.be/VFU-xFfKF7I 

Check out the Raillery in person at the Franklin Village Mall or online ->   https://raillerypub.com/

Hurricane preparations from the NWS Boston

NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) tweeted on Mon, Jul 10, 2023:

"Hurricanes never happen in New England, right? WRONG! 

Today (Monday) is the kickoff to Hurricane Preparedness Week! Now is the time to prepare. 

Check out this video to learn more!" 🌀https://t.co/zSmMdMZdkn

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/NWSBoston/status/1678403701818667008

video link -> https://youtu.be/V73YZbg9HrQ

What does AI get trained on? Copyrighted material, apparently without permission of the owner

Aside from the fact that AI is neither artificial nor "intelligent", ChatGPT was trained on info as of 2019 (4 years ago (and getting older each day)), and also, as claimed by this lawsuit, to include copyrighted data that was not permissioned for such use.

"Tools like ChatGPT, a highly popular chatbot, are based on large language models that are fed vast amounts of data taken from the internet in order to train them to give convincing responses to text prompts from users.

The lawsuit against OpenAI claims the three authors “did not consent to the use of their copyrighted books as training material for ChatGPT. Nonetheless, their copyrighted materials were ingested and used to train ChatGPT.” The lawsuit concerning Meta claims that “many” of the authors’ copyrighted books appear in the dataset that the Facebook and Instagram owner used to train LLaMA, a group of Meta-owned AI models.

The suits claim the authors’ works were obtained from “shadow library” sites that have “long been of interest to the AI-training community”.

Continue reading the article online ->

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jul/10/sarah-silverman-sues-openai-meta-copyright-infringement

It is claimed that Sarah Silverman and the other authors’ works were obtained from ‘shadow library’ sites. Photograph: Rich Fury/Getty Images for THR

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, July 11, 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     FPAC: Broadway in Franklin 2022

8:30 am     The Only Cure Is Education

9:00 am     It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

10:00 am Frank Presents: James Ginley

11:00 am Senior Connection: Joe Landry

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

1:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm     Riffing with the President: Ep 1

5:00 pm Franklin Food Pantry at Edwins: Grand Opening

6:30 pm     Franklin Disability Expo

7:00 pm     Drink Responsibly: Craft Roots

8:30 pm 4th of July 2022: Duppy Conquerors

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

7:00 am     Public School Event: FHS Jazz Cafe 2023

9:00 am     Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-14-19

10:30 am FHS Varsity Softball: v Milford 05-22-23

12:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

3:00 pm Tri County Community Meeting 06-15-23

5:30 pm     Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

7:00 pm     FHS Senior Awards Night 2020

9:30 pm     FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Needham 06-08-23

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

8:00 am School Committee: 06-13-23

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee: 06-28-23

2:00 pm School Committee: 06-13-23

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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Frank Presents: Funeral Arrangements with Jim Ginley, Ginley Funeral Homes

As a practical matter, how does one plan for a funeral arrangements? This was a key topic for a collaboration with Frank Falvey as we meet with James Ginley of the Ginley Funeral Home. We get into the history of the Ginley Funeral Home here in Franklin, and how to make funeral arrangements. 

Questions like the following are answered during our conversation:

• Are grave sites available?
• What does it cost to buy one?
• How does one go about buying one?
• Are there places for cremated remains and what do they cost?

Video link -> https://youtu.be/-j6WV2m4Epk

The Ginley Funeral Home webpage -> https://ginleyfuneralhomes.com/

The Oteri Funeral Home webpage -> https://www.franklinfuneral.com/

The Franklin Faith Forum radio show & podcast as mentioned during the discussion

Find all the episodes -> https://franklin-faith-forum.captivate.fm/

Frank Presents: Funeral Arrangements with Jim Ginley, Ginley Funeral Homes

Save the date for the Fairmont Fruit Farm "touch a truck" on Aug 12

Via Fairmont Fruit Farm:

"Save the date for our second annual touch a tractor and a truck!! August 12th with a rain date of August 13th!

Our second annual touch a truck event is here and bigger than ever! 

More trucks and tractors, our mining sluice will be open, Doglio coffee will be there and so much more!

Free entry!"

Follow the Facebook event -> https://www.facebook.com/events/1327885824483967/

Save the date for the Fairmont Fruit Farm "touch a truck" on Aug 12

Clinic scheduled for Franklin Panthers Youth Football - July 26 & July 27

Free Football Clinic hosted by Coach Bain at Franklin High School.  

Please check the image for details & more information on how to register!!

Shared from Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/100063797070372/posts/pfbid02tL93sm9h2CU8vMUx5uxH5ejtHTxAKbjrPV6uoDGRKFhkEhaXeWB6Mxnfv3t1R2VMl/

Visit the home page for the Franklin Panthers Youth Football organization ->   https://www.franklinpanthersyfb.com/

Clinic scheduled for Franklin Panthers Youth Football - July 26 & July 27

Register O'Donnell Reports on June 2023 Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reported that Norfolk County recordings for the month of June 2023 indicate a continued decrease in overall real estate activity, with significant drops in average property sale prices and the total dollar volume of commercial and residential sales
as compared to June 2022.

"As compared to last year, we are still seeing a decrease in overall real estate activity, however, this month the decrease in document volume was less pronounced than in previous months," noted Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell. "Despite the overall decline in activity throughout the county, there are still pockets of the market here in Norfolk County that are seeing growth and stability, particularly in certain neighborhoods and property types. Additionally, while overall real estate activity is down compared to 2022, the market continues to show steady seasonal fluctuations month over month."

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds recorded 10,552 documents in June 2023, the highest one-month total of the year so far. This was 19% less than in June 2022 but 15% more than in May 2023.

Register O'Donnell Reports on June 2023 Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County

Register O'Donnell explained, "The decline in overall real estate activity can be attributed to a number of likely factors, including rising interest rates, a slowdown in new construction projects, and a lack of existing inventory. The housing market has become increasingly competitive and difficult for consumers, especially first-time homebuyers, who may struggle to find affordable options in desirable areas."

Overall lending activity showed a continued downward trend for the month of June. A total of 1,543 mortgages were recorded this month, 33% less than a year ago at the same time, but up 8% from last month.

"So far this year, June has seen the largest monthly volume of deeds and mortgages. This month also saw some of the smallest decreases from the previous year in terms of the number of deeds, mortgages, and average sale price," noted Register O'Donnell. "This may suggest that while some homeowners are hesitant to make moves with average mortgage interest rates above 6%, others are not dissuaded by current interest rates, but time will tell if this trend continues."

 The number of deeds for June 2023, which reflect real estate sales and transfers, both commercial and residential, was 1,721, a decrease of 12% from June 2022 but an increase of 27% from the previous month of May.

"The decrease in the number of deeds is likely due to a lack of inventory of new and existing homes, which means fewer homes are listed, keeping costs above pre-pandemic prices," noted Register O'Donnell. "Higher prices also mean that some buyers may be struggling to find affordable homes within their budget, leading to a decrease in the number of potential buyers and further decreasing the number of home sales."

Sale prices for June appear to have dropped compared to June 2022. The average sale price in June was $1,039,792, a 12% decrease from June 2022, but a 5% increase from May 2023. The total dollar volume of commercial and residential sales is down, decreasing 29% from one year ago but increasing 48% from last month.

"While prices have come down from a year ago, the demand to live and own a home in the communities that make up Norfolk County remains high," said O'Donnell. "This may suggest that the decrease in dollar volume may be due to a shortage of available properties and a decline in the number of individuals with the ability to buy."

Homestead recordings by owners of homes and condominiums decreased again this month at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds. There was a 16% decrease in homestead recordings in June 2023 compared to June 2022.

"The reduction in recorded Declarations of Homestead is not too surprising where the sales of homes continue to level off, but all homeowners, not just new purchasers, should keep in mind that a recorded Declaration of Homestead provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000," noted O'Donnell. "We want to see folks protecting the biggest asset most of us have, our homes. I would urge anyone who has not availed themselves of this important consumer protection tool to consider doing so.

The recording fee for a homestead is $36. Visit the Registry website at www.norfolkdeeds.org to get more information on homesteads and obtain a homestead application form.

Register O'Donnell concluded, "We are seeing some significant increases month over month in the home buying season, the period where we typically see the most home sales, and despite recent declines in the market, driven by areas in Norfolk County that are seeing growth and stability, but it remains to be seen if this momentum will continue as we move into the second half of the year."

To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, "like" us on Facebook at facebook.com/norfolkdeeds. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @norfolkdeeds.

 

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities, and others with a need for secure, accurate, and accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website, www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, July 10, 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, and Nick Remissong hold 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

9:00 am     Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

10:00 am Drink Responsibly: Craft Roots

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Sandya: Crepes

1:00 pm     Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm     Veterans' Call: VA Pension

4:30 pm     Eat Around The World: Peru

5:00 pm The Only Cure Is Education

5:30 pm     Frank Presents: James Ginley

6:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

8:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Acoustic X

9:00 pm 4th of July 2022: Duppy Conquerors

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

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Westwood 06-09-23

10:00 am FHS Graduation 2023

11:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

12:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Needham 06-08-23

2:00 pm Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

3:30 pm     FHS Senior Awards Night 2020

6:00 pm Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

7:00 pm     FHS Varsity Softball: v Milford 05-22-23

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

8:00 am Planning Board: 06-26-23

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee: 06-28-23

2:00 pm Planning Board: 06-26-23

5:00 pm Economic Development: 06-21-23

7:00 pm     Planning Board:  LIVE, Remote  893 4095 0066

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  

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Franklin Faith Forum - WFPR: 032 - Rituals (audio)

In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Juncker, Reverend Oughton and Rabbi Alpert to talk about religious rituals, how they are formed, the purpose of having rituals, what things are just routines, bad rituals, and so much more.

If you would like to reach out with any questions, concerns or future discussion topics you can contact franklinfaithforum@gmail.com.

You can keep up to date with the Franklin Interfaith Council here ->   https://www.facebook.com/FranklinInterfaithCouncil

Audio file -> https://franklin-faith-forum.captivate.fm/episode/032-rituals

Franklin Faith Forum - WFPR

Bringing More Faith Into Your Day

Jay Horrigan and Dr. Pandora Carlucci join Pastor Juncker, Reverend Oughton, and Rabbi Alpert to discuss faith in their congregations and how listeners can embrace faith in their own lives.

Find all the episodes -> https://franklin-faith-forum.captivate.fm/

Franklin Faith Forum - WFPR

Franklin TV: New England Candlepins!

We’re rollin’ again. Bigtime!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 07/09/2023

Saturday 7/8, at 0-dark-thirty (much too early) on the way to recording another tournament (number 18) for New England Candlepins. We are back!

The bowlers are back too. We had a record 128 bowlers register to compete in our tournament. That adds more prize money to the tournament kitty. The grand prize winner gets almost $2,000.00 (and yess - those all-important bragging rights).

The qualifying tally for the top 16 who made it to TV was also an all-time high. Contestants had to roll a hot 3-string total of 410; a big number built from lots of marks with good fills. Today they were all bringin’ their ‘A’ games.

Director Chris Flynn grabs an opening ‘glam’ shot of one of our newest bowlers

We had several new faces appear this reason after our three-year Covid hiatus.

We load our gear into Ryan’s Family Amusements in Millis at 8 AM, and with some luck and hustle we have it all set up so we can begin recording our 8-show tournament around 10 AM. We’re still rolling as I type, and we’ll wrap it all up at around 6-7 PM. A long-ish day, but always big fun.

Rich Myrick, Dave Chestercove & Jay Horrigan

Naturally, it’s great to have the gang back. Rich Myrick and Dave Chestercove bring the games to life – serious bowlers talkin’ serious bowling – all while talkin’ lighthearted smack about Jay Horrigan. Listening to any of our shows, you know their all having a blast kickin’ back and enjoying the best the game has to offer.

Check our YouTube channel and cable schedule for New England Candlepins, Tournament 18, starting later this Summer.

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   

FHS Basketball Golf Tournament scheduled for Sep 25, 2023

FHS Girls Basketball Boosters (@fhsgbbboosters) tweeted at 1:48 PM on Fri, Jul 07, 2023:

We are pleased to announce that the FHS Basketball Golf Tournament is scheduled for Sept 25, 2023!  

Please come out and support your defending Boys & Girls Hockomock champions!  

If you are unable to attend, there are many sponsorship opportunities available as well!

Register https://t.co/yAHtFifGbb

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/fhsgbbboosters/status/1677374106428137494

FHS Basketball Golf Tournament scheduled for Sep 25, 2023

FHS Basketball Golf Tournament scheduled for Sep 25, 2023 - details

FHS Theatre Co introduces new logo

"Suprise!!  

New logo!  

Designed by our lovely secretary Hope Guanga, our new logo will now represent T-Co and its community as a whole!! "

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/100036964494702/posts/pfbid02jvWuerFyrDLmvA7E7qu81mLJXNJvGK2kYQqWiu63qP6d9egLhvSeSDgs9uFhLgDxl/

FHS Theatre Co introduces new logo

Franklin Downtown Partnership: 2 updates

1 - 

The next Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7. There are no general meetings in July or August. Have a great summer!

Franklin Downtown Partnership: 2 updates

2 - 

The Harvest Festival is early this year. It is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, with a rain date of Sunday, October 1.

Vendor registration for the Harvest Festival will open in mid-August. Paid 2023 FDP members will get a free booth at the event, but everyone will need to register.

FDP members are invited to join the Harvest Festival Committee. Email Harvest Festival Event Chair Scott Martin to join the fun. Also, volunteers are needed the day of the Harvest Festival. Contact the FDP office (downtown.franklin@yahoo.com)    if you can help.