St Rep Jeff Roy joins Ted & I in this Making Sense of Climate episode talking about Ireland, wind power, & more (audio)

FM #1067 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1067 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist via the Zoom conference bridge Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  

In this episode we are joined by our MA State Representative Jeffrey Roy,. Jeff provides insights from 

• his trip to Ireland 

• his visit to the offshore wind turbine construction underway

• his efforts with legislation underway 

Along the way we find out about the Northern Ireland Parliament not having met in 3 years and the origin of Robert's Rules of Order in New Bedford.

Links to the articles we talk of are collected below.   

This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while it helps me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well. 

If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session.  

The conversation runs about 55 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted and Jeff as we help ‘make sense of climate.’ Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1067-making-sense-of-climate-32-09-19-23

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Links to articles referenced:

Drone footage of turbine leaving New Bedford harbor  https://youtu.be/4locoph2dMg 

CommonWealth Magazine article on wind power quoting Jeff https://commonwealthmagazine.org/energy/governors-including-healey-raise-concerns-about-offshore-wind-pricing/ 

New Bedford - Robert’s Rules of Order -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/12/new-bedford-leads-in-value-of-fish.html 

Solar power technical potential map from State of MA  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/technical-potential-of-solar-study#report-and-storymap- 

** See the page that collects all the “Making Sense of Climate” episodes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.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 www.franklin.news/ or  www.Franklinmatters.org/ 

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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Drone footage of turbine leaving New Bedford harbor

Reminder - Annual "Touch a Truck" scheduled for Oct 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM

Join us at the Franklin DPW Yard for a fun Fall day filled with family friendly activities on Saturday, October 14th, 10 AM to 2 PM. 

This is a free event!

Reminder - Annual "Touch a Truck" scheduled for Oct 14 from 10 AM to 2 PM

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/events/438446

Franklin Public Schools, MA: No School Monday, Sep 25; half-day Tuesday, Sep 26

"All Franklin Public Schools will be CLOSED Monday, September 25th, 2023 in observance of Yom Kippur. 

Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 26th, 2023." 

 

"Reminder: All Franklin Public Schools will operate on a HALF DAY schedule Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 to accommodate for staff professional development, with the exception of the Early Childhood Development Center which will have no school on half days. "

https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1705295959616262164

https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1706035863694537036

Franklin Public Schools, MA: No School Monday, Sep 25; half-day Tuesday, Sep 26

Register O'Donnell reveals Norfolk County’s most expensive real estate sales 3rd Quarter of 2023

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that during the summer of 2023, ten properties, a mix of commercial and residential, sold for more than $11,000,000, with an average price of $34,887,000.

 

The prices on the property to follow concern real estate sales during the period of July 1st, 2023, through September 20th, 2023.

 

real estate sales 3rd Quarter of 2023

The ten properties were:

 

10. 108 Bodwell Street, Avon, a 49,090-square-foot industrial warehouse built in 1970 on 6.33 acres of land, sold in August for $11,250,000;

 

9. 85 John Road, Canton, a 435,600-square-foot research and development facility on 10 acres, sold in August for $22,750,000;

 

8. 206 Grove Street, Franklin, a 150,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility, sold in July for $28,000,000;

 

7. Wheeler Circle, Stoughton, the 280-unit, 809-room apartment complex, known as Stone Ends Apartments, sold in July for $28,972,000;

 

6. 176 Grove Street, Franklin, a 171,000-square-foot freight transportation center and warehouse, was sold in May for $29,500,000;

 

5. 25 & 40 Kenwood Circle, Franklin, A multi-building storage and distribution center with a combined 200,000 square feet of space was sold in July to Boston Infill LLC for $37,500,000;

 

4. 57 Littlefield, Avon, the "Avon Business Center," a multi-building rental unit complex for industrial companies and small businesses, in July for $47,250,000;

 

3. Finnell Drive Industrial Park, the 5-building, 246,625-square-foot industrial park located in Weymouth, sold on the last day of August for $51,000,000;

 

2. Walpole Mall, which sits on 31 acres of land along the Boston Providence Highway, sold in July for $71,950,000 to LCR Walpole LLC;

 

1. 29, 39, & 51 Trotter Road, Weymouth, known as the MIO Apartments, an upscale residential studio apartment complex, sold in July for $94,600,000.

 

The top sales appear to have been a combination of apartment complexes, retail, industrial and warehouse space, and distribution facilities.

 

"The industrial and commercial nature of these developments bodes well for the Norfolk County economy, both in terms of employment and revenue," said Register O’Donnell. "This also indicates that Norfolk County is not only a desirable place to both live and work but is also a magnet for business, industry, and trade."

 

Excise taxes from these 10 sales totaled more than $1,927,000 for the state and county.

 

"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 commercial real estate and certain neighborhoods and property types," noted Register O’Donnell.

 

Since July 2023, there have been 2,068 property sales recorded in Norfolk County, down 21% over the same time period last year. The average sales price for these properties which include, commercial and residential property was $1,235,419, up 8% from last year.

 

"As we head into the fall season, we hope to see similar real estate activity, but higher property prices, relative to relative 2020 and 2021 prices, and a limited supply of new and existing homes, along with the interest rate environment the economy is in, may temper expectations," said Register O’Donnell.

 

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.

 

2023 Milford 5K Benefitting Mass Special Olympics Programs: Saturday Sept 30

The annual Milford 5k! is scheduled for  September 30th, 2023

Runner/ Walker: $20.00 ($25.00 for day of race registration on site)

Kid's Dash: $10.00

Location: Milford High School at 31 Fountain St. Race will start at end at the entrance to the gymnasium (located at the back of the school)

• Registration - 8:00am (Day of Registration Fee is $25)
• Fun Run - 8:30am
• Race - 9:00am
• Awards - 10:15am

Awards presented to top Male and Female finishers in 7 divisions: Under 19, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Course Route

Start at back parking lot of High School (near gym entrance). Out front driveway, right onto West Fountain Street, left onto Congress Street, left onto North Vine Street, left onto Highland Street, left onto West Fountain Street and right into the first entrance of the high school, then left into road leading to gymnasium entrance.

Register at the link ->   https://fundraise.specialolympicsma.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=726

2023 Milford 5K Benefitting Mass Special Olympics Programs: Saturday Sept 30

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Sep 25, 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 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

9:00 am     Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

10:00 am 4th of July 2023: The Zajacs

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

12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery

1:00 pm     Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm     Veterans' Call: John Milot

4:15 pm     Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Medical Marijuana

7:30 pm     Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Small Potatoes

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Feehan 04-18-23

10:00 am FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Taunton 09-18-23

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

12:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v King Philip 09-12-23

2:00 pm All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

6:00 pm Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

7:00 pm     FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Bishop Feehan 09-22-23

9:30 pm     Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board: 09-18-23

11:00 am Davis Thayer Re-Use Advisory: 09-19-23

2:00 pm Planning Board: 09-18-23

5:00 pm Master Plan Committee 09-13-23

7:00 pm        Planning Board: LIVE Chambers  968 0644 6784

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 TV: The Senior Writers Group – Book Launch - Sep 26 at 10 AM

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 09/24/2023

Oh yes, we did. Our third Writers Book will be officially launched at the Senior Center on Tuesday morning (09/26/23) at 10 AM.

Writings from the Senior Scribblers

Third Edition – by Scribblers Press

This time we arranged for our collected works to be beautifully printed and bound as a self-micro-published run of 100*. 

It’s a real book book – 77 pages of collected writings and storytelling. Simple stories? Personal adventures? Musings? Poems?

There’s something for every reader.

It’s not in The Library of Congress. You won’t find it on Amazon or Google Books. It’s available only at the Franklin Senior Center. Come to our great unveiling, Tuesday, Sept 26 at 10 AM.

Join us for selected readings and copies of our latest ‘best seller’. The N Y Times literary critic wasn’t extended a special invitation. Not even Oprah’s Book Club. Just you.

Do you have some stories and scribbles in you? You can be part of our next book. 

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

* Note - of the 100 copies, the contributors got their share and there are 45 available for first come, first serve at the book launch.

PROGRAMMING NOTE:

Our assigned Comcast channels have changed. Verizon is not affected.

Our Public All-Access TV channel has moved from 8 to 6. 

Our Franklin Pride School channel has moved from 96 to 8.

Our Town Hall TV Government channel has moved from 11 to 9.

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

Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for meeting - Sep 27 at 6:30 PM

Town of Franklin 

Master Plan Update Committee Agenda

September 27, 2023 - 6:30 PM

1. Subcommittee Updates

2. BETA and Barrett Update

3. Harvest Festival

a. Set up

b. Clean up

c. Manning the table

4. Draft Survey Review

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-_september_27_2023.pdf

Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for meeting - Sep 27 at 6:30 PM

FHS girls cross country take 1st at Franklin Park in the rain on Saturday

FHS girls cross country take 1st

Congrats on an awesome race today at the Franklin Park Invitational in Boston!!! The girls varsity won their race led by Alex Batla (4th) followed by Emma Pruitt (17th),  Fiona Morrison (18), Katie Sweeney (23th) who also earned a medals! The weather can’t stop Franklin 

https://twitter.com/FHS_girlsXC/status/1705763884785713345

The JV team also did amazing Kasey Brady (12th) and Grace Tucceri (13th) took home some medals  https://twitter.com/FHS_girlsXC/status/1705765063796101476

 

varsity girls 5K - 09/23/23

junior varsity girls 5K - 09/23/23

junior varsity boys 5K - 09/23/23

frosh boys 3K - 09/23/23

Results screenshots captured from -> https://live.mstca.org/meets/27800

The donation bin at the Franklin Food Pantry has a name -> "Purple People Feeder"

Six-year-old twins Addison and Gracelyn, winners of the donation bin naming contest, and their little sister visited with Tina Powderly, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry, to check out the "Purple People Feeder."  

Come visit the Purple People Feeder on The Pantry's loading dock and be sure to bring a non-perishable donation to feed our neighbors.  

For a complete tour of the pantry, sign up online at: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/new-building/

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Six-year-old twins Addison and Gracelyn, winners of the donation bin naming contest, and their little sister visited with Tina Powderly, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry

Town Council receives Elks donations, approves debt exclusion question for Tri-County school (audio)

FM #1066 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1066 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers. 

Quick recap:

• Three appointments to individual committees were unanimously approved.  a. Council on Aging - Collette Ferguson  b. Finance Committee - Heather Sanscoucy   c. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - Kimberly Mu-Chow 

• Franklin Elks Riders presented a donation of $1k, the Franklin Elks Bingo donated $10k to the Town of Franklin veterans services

• Council goals review, a long list of accomplishments, a list to be proud of

• The funds previously allocated for purchase of a new ambulance were authorized to be paid to the vendor to hold the contract and avoid a price increase - Resolution 23-54: Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation

• The Council discussed and approved placement of the debt exclusion to fund the Franklin portion of the Tri-County RVTHS new building. The question language approved was as follows: 

"Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town’s allocable share of the bonds issued by the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District to pay costs of designing constructing and equipping a new high school to be located at 147 Pond Street, in Franklin, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto?"

• The Open Space & Recreation Plan developed over the course of 15 months, multiple meetings and 3 public hearings was approved by the Council. IT will be submitted to the State and assuming their acceptance will also be part of the Master Plan Update now underway

• Town Administrators report provided updates on the migrant housing situation, the demolition delay report and a report on decommissioning a section of Spring Street.

The recording runs 2 hours and 16 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on Sep 20, 2023.  Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1066-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-09-20-23

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Town Council agenda doc ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_sept_20_2023.pdf 

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provided an update. This audio segment of the meeting was shared separately. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/town-administrators-report-on-migrant_20.html  

The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/bF13Dgn_6qs   

My full set of notes captured via Twitter during the meeting are collected in a single PDF for easier reading  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1khvMQCoANrW3vZxzRHMYP1pPlrpfAfP4/view?usp=drive_link  

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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"

Mark Ellis presenting the $10,000 check from bingo

Elks riders presenting the check for $1000

La Cantina Winery has several special events scheduled for Oct 2023

La Cantina has some special events scheduled for October. You can buy your tickets here:  https://lacantinawinery.com/calendar-events/

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CxfrPtNr2Zj/

La Cantina Winery has several special events scheduled for Oct 2023

A Regional Collaboration - Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC)

A Regional Collaboration

Charles River Climate Compact Municipal Member Since 2019

Did you know that Franklin has been a member of the Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC) since its creation in 2019? 

The CRCC is a regional collaborative effort to increase climate resilience for the people and natural ecosystems in the Charles River watershed by implementing climate adaption and mitigation solutions. 

We work monthly with our neighboring communities to achieve these goals. Participating communities include Arlington, Bellingham, Belmont, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Dedham, Dover, Holliston, Hopkinton, Lincoln, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Natick, Needham, Newton, Norfolk, Sherborn, Somerville, Walpole, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Weston, Westwood, and Wrentham. 

For more information on the work we do, visit https://www.crwa.org/climate-compact.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/regional-collaboration

Franklin has been a member of the Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC) since its creation in 2019