In the News: Pleasant/Chestnut St sidewalks paid for not financed

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A project to put sidewalks along Pleasant and Chestnut streets will continue as long as weather permits, officials said. 

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said work on the $1.8 million project - which looks to install new sidewalks and repair existing ones - is going very well. 

"We're on schedule," he said. "We're hoping to get as much of the work done before the snow as possible." 

When the project was first approved in April, town officials said they hoped to get the bulk of the work done this year and wrap up during next year's construction season."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161104/progress-made-on-franklin-sidewalks

• Work on the Pleasant St sidewalks in August 2016

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/08/reporting-by-walking-around-saturday.html

Early view of the crosswalk at DelCarte (Oct 7, 2016)

new crosswalk being added on Pleasant St to enable access to the DelCarte property
and foster walking on the newly installed sidewalk

More recent view of the crosswalk (Oct 28, 2016)

crosswalk status as of Oct 28, 2016

FHS field hockey wins 1-0 to advance in playoffs

From Hockomock Sports we share the FHS fall sports results from Friday, Nov 4

*** Playoffs = Field Hockey = D1 South

#10 Franklin, 1 @ #7 Bridgewater-Raynham, 0 – Final

– Alex Sullivan scored in the third minute for the Panthers. Franklin advances to the D1 South quarterfinal to face Walpole at 2:00 on Sunday.

Joe Clark, HockomockSports.com Student Reporter provides the detailed write up for this game:

"The old adage “practice makes perfect” is one that certainly held true for the Franklin girl’s field hockey team on Friday. The Panthers scored early and never looked back on their way to a 1-0 win over Bridgewater-Raynham in First Round of the MIAA D1 South tournament 

Franklin, who haven’t played a lot on grass fields this season, spent this week practicing on the surface to prepare for the game, and it showed. Just three minutes into the game, senior midfielder Alex Sullivan got the rebound following a save from B-R goalie Hailey Colon and put the ball in the back of the net to put Franklin up 1-0. 

“We practiced on grass all week and we practiced going hard to the ball and beating them to the ball and that’s what we did, got the jump on them and popped one in early, so it felt good to have that lead,” said Franklin head coach Lisa Cropper on the quick start."

FHS Panthers

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklins-early-goal-stands-bridgewater-raynham/

*** Football - non-playoffs

Franklin, 21 @ Needham, 28 – Final


For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-110416/

In the News: Franklin TV expands to radio; "tentative" yes to Medway power plant

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"If all goes well, the local public access cable station will be looking to venture into a new medium - radio - early next year. 

Franklin TV is hoping to begin broadcasts on 102.9 FM - with call sign WFPR, or Franklin Public Radio - in the first months of 2017, said station Executive Director Peter Fasciano. 

"Our target date for a broadcast test - or program test - is sometime between the first of the year and Feb. 12," he said. 

Once operations begin, Fasciano said, the station would look to broadcast local meetings, community events, sports, a lecture series and Franklin TV shows that would translate to the radio format."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161104/new-franklin-radio-station-may-hit-airwaves

Franklin TV, located at 23 Hutchinson St

"In a tentative decision published Friday evening, the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) said it approved Exelon’s petition to expand the company’s Summer Street power plant. 

The nine-member state board is the determining authority as to whether the project can proceed. 

In an email Friday afternoon, Peter Lorenz, communications director for the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, said the tentative decision is “a recommended decision” prepared by the siting board staff for the board's consideration and is not the board’s final decision. 

“The issuance of the tentative decision follows months of public hearings, review of over one hundred comment letters and briefs submitted and evidentiary hearings,” he said.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161104/medway-state-oks-exelon-plant-expansion

New England Irish Harp Orchestra - Dec 4

NEW ENGLAND IRISH HARP ORCHESTRA

Under the direction of Regina Delaney

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4th ~ 7:00 pm

237 Pleasant Street, Franklin MA

There is nothing quite as magic as the sound of 6 or 12 harps playing together in harmony, with some fiddle, whistle and perhaps bodhran (Irish drums ) thrown in for good measure. 

New England Irish Harp Orchestra will share a wonderful medley of holiday music that will put you in the perfect mood for Advent !! 

This is a fundraiser for the church - tickets are $ 10 at the door and will be available in the office after November 1.

Free to Dean College students with student ID.

New England Irish Harp Orchestra - Dec 4

MBTA: This weekend: Franklin Line shuttle

Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line train service between Dedham Corporate Center and Readville Stations on Saturday, November 5th, and Sunday, November 6th, due to Shore Line Bridge Replacement in Hyde Park.

Due to Shore Line Bridge Replacement, buses will replace trains between Dedham Corporate Center and Readville Stations in both directions on the following dates:

- Saturday November 5th, 2016
- Sunday November 6th, 2016

Customers should allow additional travel time anticipating delays of approximately twenty (20) minutes.

The following trains will be affected:

Saturday - All
Sunday - All

The following stations will be affected:
Dedham Corporate Center
Endicott
Readville

Last updated: Nov 04 2016 09:05 AM

MBTA train on the tracks to Boston

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 11/4/16 - THU 11/10/16

FRIDAY 11/4/16
8am-1pm   LAST DAY to Vote Early at the Town Hall
10:30am   Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library (all skill levels welcome)
6:30pm   4th Annual Horace Mann MS Trivia Night @ HMMS
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked @ Franklin Art Center
7:30pm   The Odd Couple @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 11/5/16
8:30-2:30pm   Eagle Scout Project at Indian Rock
9am-3pm   Franklin Newcomers and Friends Annual Craft Fair @ Tri-County
9am-3pm   Grand Opening Event @ My Little Sunshine Children’s Consignment Boutique
9am-12pm   SNETT Fall Clean Up @ Fox Run Road in Bellingham, bring good gloves
10am-5pm   Drummer’s Studio: Clinic and Workshop with Franklin Vanderbilt @ The Drummer’s Studio
4pm-7pm   Franklin Art Association’s November Colors 2016 Art Exhibition Reception @ Norfolk Public Library
7:30pm   The Odd Couple @ The Black Box
8pm   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Matt Nakoa, Rachel Kilgour and Kristin Maxwell @ FUSF

SUNDAY 11/6/16
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast returns to Franklin Rod and Gun Club - open to public
12-2pm   Franklin Lions: Halloween Candy Collection @VFW on Pond Street. Cards to the service men and women will be collected as well.
2pm   The Odd Couple @ The Black Box

MONDAY 11/7/16
4pm   Krafty Mondays (ages 6-12) @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 11/8/16 ***ELECTION DAY*** No School 
6am-8pm   Polls Open @ Franklin High School
1pm   The Toe Jam Puppet Band @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Yankee Quilters Guild Meeting @ St. John Episcopal Church, public welcome
7:30pm   Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Meeting @ Franklin YMCA, open to public

WEDNESDAY 11/9/16
6:30pm   Creative Writing Group @ Franklin Public Library (all levels and genres welcome)
6:30-7:30pm   School Committee Coffee Hour @ 23 Hutchinson Street
7:30pm   Franklin Newcomers and Friends Monthly Meeting @ 3 Restaurant, public welcome

THURSDAY 11/10/16
5-9pm   SAFE Coalition’s Substance Abuse Drop In Center @ St. John’s Episcopal Church
6-8pm   Pastel Paint Stunning Lifes Like the Masters @ Franklin Public Library
6:45-8:45pm   Grade 8 Open House @ Tri-County RTVHS
7pm   FHS Chamber Concert @ FHS

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - Nov 20

The Franklin Interfaith Council will hold its annual Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20, at 7 p.m. at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street. This year Temple Etz Chaim is hosting the Service. Everyone is welcome, and all are invited to attend.

According to one Council member, "The Thanksgiving Service is one of the loveliest community events of the year." We gather together as people of many faiths to celebrate and give thanks for the countless blessings in our lives through readings, reflection, and special musical presentations.

One very special part of the Service is the opportunity to make a free-will offering to the Franklin Fuel Assistance Fund, which provides relief with winter heating costs to local families in need.

The Thanksgiving Service is meaningful to so many, and is a wonderful way to begin to the Holiday Season. The church, which is handicap accessible, has ample parking. Please join us.

First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut Street

FHS volleyball wins 3-1 to advance in playoffs

Hockomock Sports Managing Editor Josh Perry provides the recap of the FHS volleyball team win vs Shepherd Hill on Thursday. The team advances in the payoffs to play the #3 seed Lincoln-Sudbury on Monday

"When the season began for Franklin, expectations were limited for a young roster that was hoping to earn enough wins just to get into the postseason. The younger players developed quicker than even Franklin coach Kate Horsmann could have hoped and not only did the Panthers reach the tournament but on Thursday night hosted Shepherd Hill in the Div. 1 Central/West first round. 

Franklin continued its strong season with a 3-1 (25-22, 20-25, 25-16, 25-17) victory over the Rams and advanced to the sectional quarterfinal for a trip to third-seed Lincoln-Sudbury. 

“At the beginning of the year, we had some potential,” Horsmann explained, “but I really thought okay we’ll be lucky if we make the tournament and…we got a home match. They’re a great group of kids and it’s exciting and now we get to go to Lincoln-Sudbury, which is always tough for us.”

Continue reading the write up online
https://hockomocksports.com/young-franklin-volleyball-push-centralwest-quarterfinal/

Senior hitter Erin Skidmore (12) skies for one of her team-leading nine kills to help Franklin get past Shepherd Hill in the first round of the tournament. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Additional photos of the volleyball matches can be found in the gallery here
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Fall-2016/Franklin-Shepherd-Hill/

Eagle Scout Project: Indian Rock trail clearing and kiosk construction

Eagle Scout Project

for

Ian Arnold

Saturday, November 5th

8:30am-2:30pm

Raindate: Sunday, November 6th

Project: Indian Rock trail clearing and kiosk construction

What to Wear: Class B shirt, long pants, troop hat, and work boots

What to Bring: Gloves, water bottle, loppers, clippers, bow saw, weed whacker,
gas powered leaf blowers, shovels, metal rakes, leaf rakes

Directions:

1. Route 140 heading towards Wrentham
2. Left on Chestnut Street
3. Right on Jordan Road
4. Left on Indian Lane
5. Left on King Philip Road
6. Drive to end of cul-de-sac

Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP to Ian Arnold at: ianmarnoldis@gmail.com

Boy Scout Troop 126, Franklin

"the new planters would be round and black"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The Franklin Downtown Partnership will soon be decorating the downtown area for the holiday season - the first time it has done so since the completion of the area's streetscape project. 

Partnership members at the group's Thursday morning meeting said volunteers would be placing the decorations on the morning of Sunday, Nov. 20. 

"Hillside Nurseries will be providing the greens, bows and other decorations," said Eileen Mason, who is heading the effort. "We'll be sorting the greens on the Saturday before (the event)."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161103/franklin-downtown-partnership-preps-for-holidays

new epoxy sidewalk coating already showing signs of cracking

You're Invited to a Pour Richard's 'Double Header'

Wine or Beer, We've Got You Covered!

Wine or Beer - We've Got You Covered Never Drink Ordinary! Fulcrum Winemaker Tasting and Bottle Signing Friday, Nov 4 5-7 PM Beer Extravaganza: Chill Out! Saturday, Nov 5 4-7 PM They did it- The Chicago Cubs won the World Series, ending a 108 year title drought! Baseball is over. So....we're hosting a double header of our very own. Like wine? Then join us Friday evening from 5-7 PM to meet David Rossi, winemaker of Fulcrum Wines. David concentrates on Chardonnay and several single-vineyard Pinot Noirs. The wines are silky and languid, but above all, balanced. Taste the wines, chat with David, and get your bottle signed by the winemaker. (Psst! This is a GREAT holiday gift for the wine lover in your life.) Tasting is free, 21+. More of a beer person? Then show up Saturday from 4-7 PM for our last Beer Extravaganza of 2016. As always, we'll have plenty of cold beer and cider to sample, plus some great tunes courtesy of Franklin's own Kai Olsson. Special guest appearance by MBA's Joe McCann, aka Joe Redbeard with great brews from Cincy's Rhinegeist, plus introducing Vermont's Champlain Ciders.Tasting is free, 21+, but we do put out a donation bucket for the Franklin Food Pantry. If you're an equal opportunity sipper, come to both. At Pour Richard's, there's never a drought. Thank you for trusting us with your beverage business. Please share this email with friends who are interested in delicious wine, beer, and spirits. (Keeping all the good stuff for yourself is bad karma.)  Cheers! Ann Williams Our Beer List  |  Our Wine List Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits  (508) 520-9163 | www.pourrichardswine.com  14 Grove Street  Franklin, MA 02038 Sun 12-5  Mon 12-7  Tues-Thurs 10-8  Fri-Sat 10-9

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Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club 43rd Annual Craft Fair - Nov 5

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club 43rd Annual Craft Fair is THIS SATURDAY! 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, at the Tri-County Regional Vocational High School in Franklin.

Our craft fair is a tradition for the Town of Franklin and several local charities benefit from the funds raised by this annual event. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free, with a maximum charge of $10 per family. 

Start your holiday shopping and pick up some unique handmade gifts! We have over 70 artisan crafters making a variety of products - holiday items, clothing and accessories, home decor, jewelry, art, candles, specialty food, handbags, stained and painted glass, ceramics, soaps, and more. Many are from Franklin and surrounding towns, so this is a perfect "shop local" event!

We are also accepting donations of non-perishable items for the Franklin Food Pantry. Donations may be dropped off at the entrance. In addition to food, items especially needed are shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant and hand soap. Please be sure to check expiration dates as the Food Pantry can not accept expired items.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club 43rd Annual Craft Fair - Nov 5

For more information and a listing of participating crafters (available later this week), please see our facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersCraftFair/

The Lion King - Great Tickets Available

DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10

Special Ticket Offer - Terrific Orchestra Seats CONTACT US BY NOVEMBER 10 TO TAKE ADVANTAGE The Lion King at Providence Center for Performing Arts A Great Holiday Gift for the Family     Special Ticket Price: $87* More than 80 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney's THE LION KING, and now you can, too.  There is simply nothing else like          THE LION KING.                                                SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2:00 PM                        PPAC, Providence, RI                       $87 per person*   *Call 508-613-1480 by November 10 to take advantage this special offer    About Us The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin is a program of the Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for residents in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities. Diverse and enriched education and experiences are the goals of The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning.                                 www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com               508-613-1480

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