Monday, October 9, 2023

First Monday, gas pipeline expansion, bikes & batteries are covered in this Making Sense of Climate episode #33 (audio)

FM #1072 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1072 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 Monday, October 2, 2023.  

In this episode we cover the following topics

  • First Monday in October

  • Gas pipeline expansion

  • Bikes and batteries

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 49 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted as we help ‘make sense of climate.’ Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1072-making-sense-of-climate-33-10-02-23



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Links to articles referenced:

First Monday.in October…SCOTUS may rule on Chevron Deference… Thomas is bought?

https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-secretly-attended-koch-brothers-donor-events-scotus


I hope to get these guys on a podcast, but we can tease the topic.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/09/29/opinion/hanscom-airport-jet-expansion-massport/


Gas Pipeline expansion… 11/2029…goes very close to Franklin

https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/09/22/enbridge-weymouth-compressor-natural-gas-fossil-fuel-climate-change-pipeline-expansion


Wasser on podcast

https://www.wbur.org/the-common/2023/09/28/enbridge-pipeline-expansion-natural-gas-ferc


Franklin Matters archives have quite a few references to the Atlantic Bridge project

https://www.franklinmatters.org/search?q=atlantic+bridge 


Bikes and batteries

https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/09/20/this-french-company-has-designed-the-first-e-bike-that-doesnt-need-a-battery


Role of batteries is growing..

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/energy-storage/grid-batteries-have-never-been-more-abundant-or-more-useful


** 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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First Monday, gas pipeline expansion, bikes & batteries are covered in this Making Sense of Climate episode #33 (audio)
First Monday, gas pipeline expansion, bikes & batteries are covered in this Making Sense of Climate episode #33 (audio)

RISE Up - next social hour gathering Saturday, Oct 28 at 10 AM at Franklin TV

via Ali Rheaume:
The location for the upcoming social hour has been chosen! Thanks to Steve Sherlock, who attended our last gathering, we have been invited to gather at the Franklin TV station. I know, sounds odd at first, but they have a great common area inside, the option of space outside, and accessible parking, entrance, and restrooms. Can't beat that, right!? Thanks Steve! 

The updated schedule is with the new location address included.

This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:
  • individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
  • community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
  • support persons to meet other support persons

Looking forward to seeing you on Oct 28th!

Be well,

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

RISE Up - next social hour gathering Saturday, Oct 28 at 10 AM  at Franklin TV
RISE Up - next social hour gathering Saturday, Oct 28 at 10 AM  at Franklin TV
RISE Up -  social hour gathering schedule
RISE Up -  social hour gathering schedule

Dog Halloween party with Elastic Five Band at 67 Degrees Brewery, Oct 27

Bring your tail wagging friends in their best costumes

Where: 67 Degrees Brewery
When: Friday, Oct 27 from 5:30 PM to closing


Dog Halloween party with Elastic Five Band at 67 Degrees Brewery, Oct 27
Dog Halloween party with Elastic Five Band at 67 Degrees Brewery, Oct 27

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Oct 9, 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: Brownies
12:30 pm Senior Center Chef Showdown
1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5
3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Steve Crouteau
4:15 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Medical Marijuana
5:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts
5:30 pm Tri County Building Project
7:00 pm Frank Presents: Chris Stickney
7:30 pm Frank Presents: Jay Mello
9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Windborne

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

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v Attleboro 10-02-23
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 Mansfield 10-04-23
2:00 pm Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19
3:30 pm Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1
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  

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Upcoming Events - Saturday, October 14 = Archaeology at Franklin State Forest and DPW Touch A Truck

Now that the rain has subsided, it is time to get outside and enjoy some of our open spaces! 
  • Archaeology at Franklin State Forest
For the history buffs out there, celebrate Archeology at the Franklin State Forest with DCR, Franklin Historical Commission, and Franklin Museum. Travel back in time to the 1930s and visit the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) historic campsite - right in the State Forest! Uncover the hidden truths of our land, meet a state archaeologist, and immerse yourself in nature.


  • DPW Touch a Truck

For those with children or those that just really like big engines, come to the DPW Touch a Truck event and sit in Conservation's newest equipment - the "Conservation Flotation", our 10-foot boat to help mitigate beaver dams, clear stormwater infrastructure, and other odd jobs. 

While you're there, come visit our Conservation table for some fun handouts, demonstrations, and trail maps.

Both events are scheduled for Saturday, October 14 from 10 AM - 2 PM. 
Can't choose which one to attend? Go to both! 

DPW Touch A Truck
DPW Touch A Truck




Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Administration, Senior Center, Charles River, & Facilities

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. 

Administrative Assistant - Town Administrator

Administrative Assistant - Senior Center

Wastewater Treatment Operator - Charles River Pollution Control District  

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department 

Updated 10/06/2023

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 Administration, Senior Center, Charles River, & Facilities
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Administration, Senior Center, Charles River, & Facilities

Walking a labyrinth and diamond painting, tools for the toolbox to help with mental health (audio)

FM #1071 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1071 in the series. 


This shares my conversation with Rick Rollingcross. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV Studio on September 21, 2023. 


Rick provides his short story, and as a retired psychologist advocates for additional tools in the toolkit to deal with time away from screens. He has a regular session at the Senior Center for “diamond painting” which he describes during our talk. He also advocates for walking a labyrinth. 


Sessions on diamond painting are available through Tri-County Continuing Education.


Our conversation runs about 16 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Rick recorded Sep 21, 2023


Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1071-labyrinths-diamond-painting-09-21-23



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Tri-County Continuing Ed catalog for the Fall of 2023 -> https://a9m535.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BROCHURE-8.30edit1.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 your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Update: As this was prepared for publication, Rick added this update on his foundation:
"The Rollingcross Foundation has been given state and federal permission to operate as a non profit and I am in the process of setting up its account. Understanding that the school year has been off to a chaotic start with the unexpected arrival of 30 migrant students i waited until October before reaching out again to the schools. I have sent a letter with research that I hope will give us some traction to Assistant Superintendent Paula Marano"

The labyrinth on a sunny day in 2016
The labyrinth at FUSF on a sunny day in 2016

Franklin TV: The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) is Back!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 10/08/2023

If you’re a parent of a student athlete then you are probably familiar with the MIAA and their important work with advancing and coordinating school sports and athletic programs across Massachusetts. If not, learn more on Franklin.TV.

(L to R) Franklin TV's Jay Horrigan, Pete Royce, MIAA’s Jim Clark, Dr. Bob Baldwin, and Steve Dubzinski
(L to R) Franklin TV's Jay Horrigan, Pete Royce, MIAA’s Jim Clark, Dr. Bob Baldwin, and Steve Dubzinski

Our own Jay Horrigan and Pete Royce are back in our studio for another season of ‘Winning Ways’ with MIAA’s Jim Clark, Dr. Bob Baldwin, and Steve Dubzinski as they honor the sportsmanship and scholarship of winning students, along with the ins-n-outs of school athletics with coaches and athletic directors across the state.
And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 
And, thank you for watching.
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Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

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

Attention Middle and High Schoolers the sign up for the Food Elves is open

Middle and high schoolers! Join the 75 students who have already registered for The Food Elves-our largest fundraiser of the year! 

Last year we had over 200 Food Elves, we're about 1/3 of the way there. Let's make this our biggest year yet!

This is a fun and easy way to make the holidays brighter for our neighbors in need.

Click the link below to find out more and to sign up today:

Attention Middle and High Schoolers the sign up for the Food Elves is open
Attention Middle and High Schoolers the sign up for the Food Elves is open 

Franklin's Second Annual Fire Hydrant Painting Contest

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES BY LIKING THE PICTURES!!

In August the Department of Public Works announced the Town of Franklin's second annual fire hydrant painting contest. The project was designed to draw attention to the hydrants, promote upkeep and public awareness of the water system and foster engagement with the ultimate goal of encouraging a sense of pride in the infrastructure among residents.

From October 6, 2023 to October 12, 2023 residents can vote for their favorite fire hydrant art on the DPW's  Facebook Post . Winners will be announced at the DPW Touch a Truck event on Saturday October 14, 2023. 
Fire Hydrant Painting Contest
Fire Hydrant Painting Contest

For pictures and locations please visit the Storymap -> 


The pictures with the most likes between October 6, 2023 and October 12, 2023 will be awarded prizes in the following categories
  • Under the age of 12 
  • 12 to 17 years old
  • 18 and over
  • Judges’ Choice
Join us at the 25 Public Works Way from 10 AM to 2 PM on October 14, 2023 for family fun and food trucks.


La Cantina Winery is hiring to support their expansion

Via Bob Vozzella at La Cantina Winery:
"La Cantina Winery is currently seeking extraordinary individuals to form our tasting room team for our much-anticipated opening. As a member of our crush house team, you will be responsible for creating a fun, informative, and memorable experience for our guests who are like our friends and family.  
If you are personable, reliable, hard-working, professional, a good conversationalist, and above all else enjoy creating nothing but the best experience for others, we are interested in hearing from you!  
A variety of front of the house and back of the house positions are available including a chef! Stop by during our regular hours for an application."


Listen to the conversation I had with Bob Vozzella earlier this year. We discussed wine and doing business in Franklin and about his expansion plans.



The former automotive shop will become La Cantina Winery's expanded operations. Lot ready for paving
The former automotive shop will become La Cantina Winery's expanded operations. Lot ready for paving


Putting for Patients - Pediatric Cancer Research Fund Raiser to honor Nick Gaspar - Oct 14

Come support @fhs_c4c   Putting for Patients, in support of Nick Gasper.

This event will be taking place October 14th in the FHS GYM 11-2. 

Come see if you can beat an FHS Golfer! We will be there will you?

All proceeds go to pediatric Cancer research #1nickstrong18

Putting for Patients - in honor of Nick Gaspar - 18-hole mini golf tournament,
Hole in one contest, food, and More!

October 14 11 AM - 2 PM 

$10 for children/students And $20 for adults

Franklin high school gym open to the public

https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1710323115127935324

Putting for Patients - Pediatric Cancer Research Fund Raiser to honor Nick Gaspar - Oct 14
Putting for Patients - Pediatric Cancer Research Fund Raiser to honor Nick Gaspar - Oct 14

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 at 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
October 11, 2023 - 7 PM


1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask
the Town Administrator to review the matter.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.
5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._1_-_discussion_memo_-_bylaw_amendment_23-902_-_snow_removal_.pdf
i. Legislation for Action Item #9a.  
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-902 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._23-902_-_snow_removal_bylaw.pdf
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
f. Police Station Building Committee
g. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The agenda doc contains remote participation info -> 

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 at 7 PM
Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 at 7 PM

Franklin, MA: Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting - Oct 11 at 5:30 PM

Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting
(Members of the Town Council, School Committee, and Finance Committee)
October 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Agenda

1. FY24 Budget Update - Town Administrator and Superintendent of Schools





Note: FY24 is the current budget we are operating under. FY25 would be next years budget. The Budget year is fiscal, beginning July 1 and running through Jun 30. The year when June 30 occurs is the "fiscal year" for the budget. Hence, next June 30 is 2024 and the budget year is FY24.


Shared from the Town budget page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget
Shared from the Town budget page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget