Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 247 - Crumbled Corks, Buying Cooking Wine (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) - Episode 247 - Exploring All Things Wine With You!

In episode Kim and Mark talk about cork issues and cooking wine.

Crumbled and broken corks can ruin your wine experience.  Is the wine bad? Is it bad to drink? How do you deal with a cork that breaks?  We talk about all of this and discuss tips and experiences.

Then we talk about cooking wine found in grocery stores.  Why you should or should not buy it.  What is in it may surprise you!

Cheers

Kim And Mark

Audio file -> https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-247-crumbled-corks-buying-cooking-win

Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 247 - Crumbled Corks, Buying Cooking Wine (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 247-Crumbled Corks, Buying Cooking Wine

GOOD DEEDS: Finding Your Roots!

By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

You may not wear a Deerstalker cap, smoke a pipe, or have a best friend named Watson, but you still might have something in common with the great detective named Sherlock Holmes. And that’s the ability to solve a good mystery.

Today, millions of Americans are on the hunt for clues to find out more about themselves and their family’s background. And the search for answers may just lead you right to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. Thanks in part to our History Comes Alive program.

As we all know, the subject of genealogy is growing by leaps and bounds. According to an ABC News report, genealogy is ranked the second most popular hobby in the United States. Genealogy websites get more than 100 million hits per year. But its popularity doesn’t end there. There are also genealogical television shows, college courses, and DNA tests. So, therefore, we really shouldn’t be surprised by a survey that showed 78% of people want to explore their roots.

GOOD DEEDS: Finding Your Roots!

One of the first places you can start your genealogical travels is the Registry of Deeds. We have a wealth of information with cutting-edge technology to help you. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds possesses approximately 10,000,000 land records, recorded in 41,416 Registry books dating back to when the county was created in 1793. Some of these records include deeds, liens, foreclosures, mortgages, conveyances, trusts, and mortgage discharges.

What can you learn from these documents? Plenty. You can discover where a family member lived. What they generally paid for the property by looking at the mortgage (be prepared for sticker shock)! When they sold it and to whom. And if while owning the property they faced any financial burdens such as an attempted foreclosure or having a lien placed on their home. However, you might also say “That sounds like great information, but it's impractical for me to get to the Registry given my work schedule.” Well, thanks to technology that’s no longer a problem, you can do it from the comfort of your home computer or cell phone 24/7. Just go to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds website www.norfolkresearch.org hit the Search for Your Deed button and type in the name you are looking for. If they had owned property in Norfolk County you will find records all the way back to the 1700’s. We make this research process even easier for you through our History Comes Alive Transcription Program where all the Registry documents from 1793 to 1900 are transcribed from old cursive writing into clearly readable and easy-to-read and print.

And how invaluable is this first in New England transcription program to a researcher? Well, here are the words of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough, “I say this as one who has spent a great deal of my working life struggling to read original letters, and other old documents…. you are making an important contribution and I send to you my warmest congratulations.”

The future will hold even greater opportunities for those who want to explore their family’s trees. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has plans to open up a Genealogy Research Center where patrons can come in to use our free databases such as Ancestry. Com, American Ancestors, and the digital records from the Massachusetts Archives. It’s our hope to continue to add local historical databases to the collection when up and running. At the Norfolk Registry of Deeds, we love a good mystery. We hope we can help you on your genealogical adventure.

Franklin Library News & Events scheduled for October 2023

Library Hours
The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. The Library will be open on Sunday, October 8^th but will be closed Monday, October 9^th for Columbus / Indigenous People's Day

Library News – Book clubs through Libby and Hoopla!
Both Libby and Hoopla sponsor seasonal book clubs!  During Libby's Big Library Read, both the ebook and audiobook are always available, so no need to place a hold.  In addition, the Digital Public Library of America, with help from the Palace Project is offering The Banned Book Club. The Banned Book Club makes e-book versions of banned books available to readers in locations across the United States where title have been banned. The e-books will be available to readers for free via the Palace e-reader app. Find links to all of these book clubs here: https://www.franklinma.gov/adult-programs-services

Featured Database
Diving-test.org
Access free Massachusetts RMV car, motorcycle, and commercial driver's license practice tests and handbooks. Includes the Massachusetts Driver's Handbook (in English & Spanish). Driving-test.org is available to Franklin residents only through our alphabetical list of free online databases: https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/pages/free-online-databases

Museum Passes
Reserve discount passes for our area's most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.

New Materials
Check out the latest additions to the library's collection!

Book Sale
Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, October 20^th, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday, October 21^st, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

All books are just one dollar!

Franklin Library Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, October 21^st, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Library ESL & Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer tutors needed! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly.  No prior teaching experience needed!  Volunteer tutors and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the registration form on the library's website.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
In our second year of providing free tax preparation assistance through the VITA IRS program the Franklin Public Library is looking for volunteers! While tax season starts in February; planning, training, and scheduling can begin today! To sign up or to find more information please email Site Coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net!

Massachusetts Center for the Book 2023 Reading Challenge
October: A Best Seller from the year you turned 18
Do you have a cozy reading corner you've been wanting to spend more time in? Do you have a group of friends who like to select books together? Maybe a little constraint helps you choose what to read next. If you are looking for a fun, unique reading challenge to take on in 2023, Massachusetts Center for the Book has you covered. Check it out today! https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge

From Friends of the Franklin Library
The Friends were delighted to support the recent author night featuring award-winning author, Emily Franklin. Ms. Franklin's novel, The Lioness of Boston, tells the deeply evocative story of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself. There was a great turnout for this event, with the option for the audience to participate either in person or online. Ms. Franklin, participating online, read aloud from her novel, spoke about her inspiration and research for this novel, and was available to answer everyone's questions. If you are looking for your next new read, the Friends highly recommend The Lioness of Boston. And if you want to combine your reading with a fun field trip, sign up for one of the Library's discounted passes to the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum in Boston.

For the complete newsletter for October 2023 follow this link ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/october-2023-franklin-library-news-events

Franklin Library News & Events scheduled for October 2023

The MBTA's new fall/winter schedule in effect as of Today, Oct 2, 2023

The new Fall/Winter schedule is now in effect on all Commuter Rail Lines with extended late-night service and added peak service on select lines.

Check out your new Franklin schedule before you ride with us: 

https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

 

The MBTA's new fall/winter schedule in effect as of Today, Oct 2, 2023

NASA Sun & Space announce new interactive tool: The Eclipse Explorer

"Hot news! 

NASA has unveiled an exciting new tool: the Eclipse Explorer. It's an interactive map that has layers of features to explore the upcoming annular solar eclipse.

Try it out and toggle your way into the solar eclipse!

Investigate here: https://t.co/VHGqlveUhu"

Shared from -> https://t.co/Is9R5v3HVg

NASA Sun & Space announce new interactive tool: The Eclipse Explorer

Massachusetts Department of Fire Services: fire prevention week Oct 1 to Oct 7

via Massachusetts Department of Fire Services 

"Thank you to @massgovernor for designating Oct. 1-7 as #FirePreventionWeek! 

This year's theme is "Cooking Safety Starts with You: Pay Attention to Fire Prevention." 

#DYK unsafe cooking is the #1 cause of fires & fire injuries in Massachusetts? 

Learn more: https://t.co/JfkssyJRmZ"

Shared from -> https://t.co/sdVikdG1ph

Massachusetts Department of Fire Services: fire prevention week Oct 1 to Oct 7

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Oct 2, 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

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

12:30 pm Senior Center Chef Showdown

1:00 pm     Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

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

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm     Veterans' Call: John Milot

4:15 pm     Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Medical Marijuana

5:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

7:00 pm     Frank Presents: Charles Bailey

7:30 pm     Frank Presents: Dave Callaghan

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 Soccer: v Canton 09-29-23

10:00 am FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Lincoln-Sudbury 09-26-23

11:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

12:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v North Attleboro 09-26-23

2:00 pm All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

8:00 pm Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

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: 09-25-23

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

2:00 pm Planning Board: 09-25-23

5:00 pm Master Plan Committee: 09-27-23

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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LiveARTS Concert Series expands by collaborating with Chaminade Club of Attleboro & Schubert Club of Providence

Dear Friends, 

 

The LiveARTS Concert Series is expanding. This season, we are teaming up with the Chaminade Club of Attleboro and the Schubert Club of Providence to provide you with more opportunities to hear great music in our communities.

 

LiveARTS will continue to present outstanding musicians one would expect to hear in New York or Boston, and through our partner organizations, we will also promote concerts that include community-based performances.

 

Live ARTS Concert Series expands

Our season kicks off with the pianist Leslie Amper performing works of Robert and Clara Schumann on Sunday, October 15th at the First Universalist Society in Franklin (262 Chestnut St.) at 3:00 PM. This performance is particularly noteworthy as Leslie will also accompany a silent movie which will be quite fun and interesting.

 

On Sunday, November 19th, the concert series shifts to the Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro (505 North Main St.) for a 3:00 PM.  performance by the renowned William Hite, tenor, with me accompanying in Schubert’s brilliant song cycle, Winterreise. 

 

Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist Victor Romanul returns to the LiveARTS stage with his wife, pianist Lisa Romanul, in works by Mozart, Paganini, Kreisler, and Sousa on Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 PM at the First Universalist Society in Franklin. 

 

Our season concludes with our Young Artists Showcase:  young artist students of remarkable local teachers representing LiveARTS, the Chaminade Clubs of Attleboro and Providence, the Schubert Club, and the Chopin Club of Providence. Hear some astounding performances by emerging young artists of the next generation on Sunday, May 19th at 3:00 PM at the First Universalist Society in Franklin! 

 

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website: www.liveartsma.org

 

The Chaminade Club will also offer an array of concerts including the Borromeo Quartet violinist Nicholas Kitchen, violin, and Ann Sears, piano, in a performance of Mozart, Beethoven, and American composers Clarence Cameron White and Amy Beach, on Sunday, January 28th at 3 PM at the Murray Church in Attleboro. 

 

For more information about this and other Chaminade Club community concerts, please visit: www.chaminademusicclub.org

 

All this good news is invigorating, and I hope you are drawn to support LiveARTS and these other organizations this season. To be a truly profound artistic experience, music requires totally engaged performers, attentive audiences, and generous patrons to make a well-maintained instrument in a beautiful space possible.  

 

As Beethoven once wrote, “There is nothing more beautiful than distributing happiness to many people.”  What carries happiness and delight better than music?  Please attend our concerts, and support music in every way you are able, so that music will inspire us all into the future!  

 

All best,

 

Ann Sears

Artistic Director

LiveARTS

Good weather set for Harvest Festival - Sunday, Oct 1 from noon to 4 PM

The 20th Annual Harvest Festival is reset for Sunday, October 1, from noon to 4 PM. 

Look forward to many booths and attractions filling downtown on Main Street, Dean Avenue, West Central Street, Depot Street, and the parking area behind Rockland Bank. 

Organized by the Franklin Downtown Partnership, more than 160 vendor booths will display their specialties. There will also be music, food, kids’ activities, balloons, special items from local merchants, artwork and crafts.

“The Harvest Festival is Franklin Downtown Partnership’s invitation to people to gather as a community, have fun, and shop local right here in town,” said Scott Martin, president of the Franklin Downtown Partnership and Harvest Festival chair. “The mix of activities and entertainment we have make this community event special for all ages. It showcases the wonderful shopping and dining opportunities in downtown Franklin,” Martin added.

Thank you to Harvest Festival sponsors!

Platinum - Dean Bank, RI Motorsports

Gold - Floor & Décor, Notturno Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc, PhysicianOne Urgent Care

Silver - Camford Property Group, Hockomock YMCA. 

Bronze - Beaux Regards Photographic Art, Chestnut Dental, LeafFilter Gutter Protection, MyFM

Shared from the Downtown Partnership page -> 

https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2023/07/harvest-festival-preparations.html

Good weather set for Harvest Festival - Sunday, Oct 1 from noon to 4 PM

Maybe you can help the Franklin Meals on Wheels office by calling to volunteer

The Franklin Meals on Wheels office needs volunteers!  

Franklin Meals on Wheels

We have both onsite positions & delivery driver positions, all with very flexible, morning shifts.  Volunteer drivers receive $0.56 per mile with a stipend.  

Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals to in-need, homebound seniors in Franklin, Bellingham, Blackstone & Medway.  

If you are interested in helping out or want further info please call Jeanne at 508.520.1422 on Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM

Superintendent Giguere talks about the improvement plans, budget work, the Thanksgiving game, and fan behavior (audio)

FM #1069 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1069 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin School Superintendent Lucas Giguere. We had our conversation in person at the Franklin Municipal Bldg on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. 

At a high level our topics were:

• School improvement plans

• Future session with Dr Tina Rogers

• Learning styles

• Budget work started at meeting before the School Cmte

• Future session with Dr Dutch

• Update on Thanksgiving game at Fenway and reminder on good sporting behavior  

The recording runs about 33 minutes so let’s listen to my conversation with our school superintendent, Lucas Giguere. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1069-fps-superintendent-lucas-giguere-09-27-23

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Superintendent’s page ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent 

School budget ->  https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget 

District Communications -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent/pages/district-communications-2023-2024 

Fan expectation reminder -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/9_26_23_fan_expectations_reminder_to_families.pdf 

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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"

Franklin (MA) School Superintendent Lucas Giguere

Franklin (MA) Senior Connection Newsletter for October 2023

October is here and we have so many fun programs and activities for you to do here at the Franklin Senior Center!

Check out our 2023 October Senior Connection newsletter here ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/october_2023_newsletter_to_post.pdf

Remember that all are invited to our Senior Expo on Friday, October 6 from 10 AM to 1 PM! Lots of resources and information for YOU! First 200 people through the door will get a free lunch!

Feel free to reach out for more information or questions. Sign ups for October programs start on Monday, October 2.

Thanks

Your Franklin Senior Center Family

Franklin (MA) Senior Connection Newsletter for October 2023

Franklin Public School lunch improvements to highlight

Via the Franklin Public School's Facebook page, we share a couple of recent posts to highlight how creative the delivery of school lunch can be within the budget. Delivering healthy, locally sourced, and cost effective meals to students.

"Don't mind us, we're just reminiscing on last week's delicious marinated streak tips with asparagus and brown rice. Our Food Services team sources beef locally to ensure the highest quality is available to our students. This steak was sourced from MeatWorks out of Westport, MA.

The farms were Twin Willow Farm (Westport, MA), Howard’s Farm (West Bridgewater, MA), and Sunny Knoll Farm (Westminster, MA)"

delicious marinated streak tips with asparagus and brown rice

"The Food Service team does it again! Yesterday’s lunch at every school featured local Pollock caught just days ago off the coast of Chatham, MA. The fisherman was Captain Scott MacAllister on his boat, the Carol Marie fishing vessel. Thank you Red’s Best for the great traceability!

You can read more about Captain Macallister in this article: https://capecodfishermen.org/a-young-man-carving-out-a.../"

local Pollock caught just days ago off the coast of Chatham, MA

Franklin TV: A Crisis of Our Time

Our Mental Well-Being is at Risk

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 10/01/2023

Mental Trauma – It’s a pernicious undercurrent of general anger and discontent that pervades our new normal. We witness moments of it as airline and road rage.

Franklin TV: A Crisis of Our Time

For many, all is not as it may seem at the surface. This is particularly true among seniors. Statistics indicate that up to twenty-five percent of seniors experience issues that can threaten or diminish their mental and emotional well-being.

Dr. Anne Bergen and guests investigate the many facets of mental health in today’s challenging environment. Find Anne’s program in our weekly TV Guides, and find answers and insights that can lead to a better, brighter outlook on life.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

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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Sign up for the Kids Flu Clinic - Oct 11

Kids Flu Clinic

October 11, 2023, 3:00-6:00pm

To register -> https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=kids-flu-clinic-2023

To register -> https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=kids-flu-clinic-2023

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/kids-flu-clinic

Census data for MA by county and age for homeownership vs rental

"The U.S. Census Bureau released an interactive map illustrating 2020 Census data about homeownership by the age, race and ethnicity of the householder. The map provides data at the national, state and county levels and data from the 2010 Census for comparison.

The Census Bureau also released the brief Housing Characteristics: 2020, which provides an overview of homeownership, renters, vacant housing and other 2020 Census housing statistics previously released through the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC)."

Continue reading the press release -> https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2023/2020-census-map-homeownership.html

As a teaser, I share three of the images that the interactive tool can provide.

homeownership vs rental for MA at State level

homeownership vs rental for MA at County level

homeownership vs rental for MA at County level by Age