Saturday, October 14, 2017

Franklin Election Candidates Night - Tuesday, Oct 17

Candidates Night will be held Tuesday, October 17 at the Town Hall on the 2nd floor in the Council Chambers at 7:00 PM and will be televised.

There will be a Moderator; Lawrence Benedetto, Retired Chief of Police of Franklin

Teresa Burr will be the time keeper with 4 person panel:

  • Anne Brennan: Editor and Chief of Metrowest and Milford Daily News
  • Jack Lank: President, United Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Michael Doherty: Attorney, Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan and Cannon
  • Robert Ficco: Retired Attorney, law office Ficco, Cornetta and Simmler



Are you registered to vote Nov 7?

You can find all the election related posts in one place:



Franklin Election Collection - 2017
Franklin Election Collection - 2017

FHS football, golf, and volleyball teams post wins on Friday

From Hockomock Sports and Twitter we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results on Friday, Oct 13.


Boys soccer = Oliver Ames, 4 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Matt Alvarado scored his first of two goals in the first half and Oliver Ames added three more in the second half to grab two points on the road. Alvarado’s goal, assisted by Nathaniel Cardoza, gave the visitor’s a 1-0 lead at the break. Michael Nikiciuk put OA up 2-0 before the Panthers cut the deficit in half at 2-1. Alvardo and James Gillespie added goals to give the Tigers insurance. Cardoza finished with three assists while Brandin Osborne had one.

Girls soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 2 – Final
– Jackie Mills scored a last-minute goal, her second of the game, to secure a dramatic two points for the Tigers. Franklin had a chance from the penalty spot in the second half, but OA defender Maggie Ault stepped in between the pipes (starting goalie Regan Benton was forced to the bench with a yellow card) and made the save. Anabella Walsh and Abby Reardon had assists for the Tigers.

Volleyball = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 
– Franklin junior Lauren McGrath spread the ball around in the Panthers sweep of the Tigers, recording 29 assists as well as three kills and two aces. Maggie Doyle (four blocks), Meaghan Maguire (two blocks) and Hailey Sanders (block) each had six kills for Franklin. For Oliver Ames, Katie Flynn had seven kills while junior Sadie Homer had 22 serve receptions and 10 digs.

Golf = Franklin, 168 vs. Medway, 170 – Final




Football = Taunton, 14 @ Franklin, 21 – Final















FHS currently up 21-0 over Taunton. #PantherPride
FHS currently up 21-0 over Taunton. #PantherPride



For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-101317/

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In the News: Franklin asks Norfolk for traffic study; Social Security gets small increase

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

"Because of a Norfolk development near the Franklin town line, Franklin town council members want the zoning board in Norfolk to conduct a traffic study at the intersection of Mill and Chestnut streets. 
Town Administrator Jeff Nutting said that some residents had contacted the Town Council to voice their concerns about traffic flow near their homes. The vote at Town Council meeting on Oct. 11 was unanimous. 
“There are a lot of residents that are very concerned, and we’re concerned as well,” he said. “Because Mill Street, which is where the development is near, is a hilly, curvy, winding road.” 
Nutting also said that there will be a flow of haulers moving dirt and rocks out of the site during the beginning of construction."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171013/franklin-asks-norfolk-to-conduct-traffic-study



"Millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get a 2 percent increase in benefits next year, the largest increase since 2012, though it comes to only $25 a month for the average beneficiary. 
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, affects benefits for more than 70 million U.S. residents, including Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees. That’s about one in five Americans. 
By law, the COLA is based on a broad measure of consumer prices generated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Advocates for seniors claim the inflation index doesn’t accurately capture rising prices faced by seniors, especially for health care. 
“It doesn’t make your life any easier. It’s really made it tight,” said Barbara Bogart, who retired from a home health care company. “You have to be so careful to make it each month.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20171013/social-security-recipients-will-see-2-percent-boost-in-2018-checks

Social Security gets small increase
Social Security gets small increase


“Disability isn’t a monolithic concept”

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

"THE ISSUE: People with disabilities face low employment rates.
THE IMPACT: National Disability Employment Awareness Month is intended to educate employers about providing opportunities for workers with disabilities. 
For people with disabilities in Massachusetts and across the country, employment rates are rising, but have still not recovered to pre-recession levels. 
Massachusetts advocates for people with disabilities are running awareness and education campaigns in October to mark National Disability Employment Awareness month. David D’Arcangelo, director of the Massachusetts Office on Disability, said finding employment is a major issue facing many people with disabilities."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171013/employment-challenge-for-many-with-disabilities


Today's Special will be at the Harvest Festival selling tickets for their fund raiser Oct 28.

"Today's Special aims to be a leader in the food service industry by empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to take an active role in the distribution, development, and marketing of high quality baked goods that are produced in a truly integrated workplace. We believe that the food service industry is uniquely positioned to bring communities together and we take pride in producing high quality baked goods while striving to create an inclusive world."


https://www.facebook.com/Todays-Special-Inc-Bakery-293215590781263/
https://www.facebook.com/Todays-Special-Inc-Bakery-293215590781263/

Friday, October 13, 2017

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 10/13/17 - THU 10/19/17

FRIDAY 10/13/17
7:30-10:30am   ASMS Clothing Drive @ Annie Sullivan Middle School
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
6pm   FHS Football Game @ Pisini Field, FHS
7:30pm   Dean College presents: Six Characters in Search of an Author’ @ Dean College

SATURDAY 10/14/17
8:30am   Ladybug 5K and Fun Run @ J F Kennedy Elementary
9am-12pm   *CANCELLED* - ANP Bottle and Can Drive @ FHS Parking Lot
9am-2pm   Annual Yard/Rummage Sale (rain or shine) @ Franklin Federated Church
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
11am-4pm   Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival @ Downtown Franklin
2pm   Dean College presents: Six Characters in Search of an Author’ @ Dean College
5-7:30pm   Sons of Italy Annual Pasta Dinner @ VFW Franklin
7-10pm  FPAC Annual Gala @ The Black Box
7:30pm   Dean College presents: Six Characters in Search of an Author’ @ Dean College
8pm   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: April Verch Band @ FUSF

SUNDAY 10/15/17
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
9am   Boys Youth Soccer Clinic (grades 1 to 6) @ FHS
11am   Girls Youth Soccer Clinic (grades 1 to 6) @ FHS
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
2pm   Dean College presents: Six Characters in Search of an Author’ @ Dean College

MONDAY 10/16/17
7pm   Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF
7pm   SEXT ED - Forum on teen sexting @ FHS
7pm   Franklin SEPAC: Jeanine Fitzgerald - Helping Children Cope: Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again @ HMMS

TUESDAY 10/17/17
9:30-11:30am   FREE Flu shot clinic for Franklin residents (6 months old and up) @ Franklin Senior Center
7pm   Franklin Candidates Night @ Municipal Building 2nd floor Council Chambers
7pm   Decoding American Wines Labels @ Franklin Liquors

WEDNESDAY 10/18/17
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)

THURSDAY 10/19/17
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
5:30pm   Panther Pride Night @ FHS
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Community Garden - Build Day - Sunday, Oct 15

The pre-build day was successful last Saturday. All the lumber was cut to the lengths required for further assembly.

We need gardeners and volunteers to participate in Build Day, Sunday, October 15 from 9 to finish. 

If you have teens you want to bring along, who would benefit from Community Service, please bring them along! 

Again, please reply to bonnie.kaiden@gmail.com.

Please remember to bring battery power tools. A generator will be on-site for re-charging tools.

Remember to wear work clothes and work shoes, boots or similar footwear.

Morning Refreshments will be served!

Thank you! We look forward to a successful Build Day!

Your Franklin Community Gardens Committee

assembly of the new garden beds
assembly of the new garden beds

assembly of the new garden beds 1
assembly of the new garden beds 1


Opportunity for Sponsorships - Harlem Wizards to play Team FPS - Nov 17

WHEN: Friday, November 17, 2017 @ 7:00 PM

WHERE: Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Gymnasium,
Franklin, MA

WHAT: The Harlem Wizards will bring their team to Franklin to compete against “Team FPS” for a 2-hour tournament. The Harlem Wizards brand of “Trick Hoops and Alley Oops” entertainment basketball has been packing gyms across the globe for over 50 years! Their show includes amazing slams, world-class tricks, precision teamwork and humor.

WHO: “Team FPS” will include teachers and staff from Franklin Public Schools. We anticipate a crowd of 1,200 students, parents and children!

WHY: FEF fundraisers have raised over $350,000 which has been distributed to
Franklin Public Schools in the form of special grants. All Franklin Public School staff members are eligible to submit creative, innovative ideas for programs or activities that would not traditionally be funded by tax dollars. To see a list of programs FEF has funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org.

OPPORTUNITY FOR SPONSORSHIPS: This is FEF’s largest and most visible
fundraiser of the year. Your sponsorship will highlight that your business supports Franklin Public Schools and the larger Franklin community. We have numerous opportunities at various levels to support the fundraiser and promote your business to the Franklin community. The attached flyers provide more details about the event and sponsorship levels. Thank you for considering supporting FEF and FPS!

Opportunity for Sponsorships - Harlem Wizards to play Team FPS - Nov 17
Opportunity for Sponsorships - Harlem Wizards to play Team FPS - Nov 17






FHS field hockey tops Sharon 12-0

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results on Thursday, Oct 12.


Field Hockey = Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 12 – Final
– Franklin freshman Natalie Stott scored her first two career goals to help the Panthers pick up a win. Senior Bella Trask notched her first points of the season with two assists and junior Emma Diphillipo recorded her first assist of the year.

Golf = Franklin, 168 @ King Philip, 165 – Final


For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-101217/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

"Anything Goes in THE BOX" - Saturday, Oct 14

Anything Goes in THE BOX

Saturday, October 14, 6:00 PM

THE BLACK BOX


It's not too late to get your tickets for the FPAC Gala!
We hope to see you Saturday night! For the first time ever we've gone online! Here is a preview of all the fabulous auction items, you can pre-bid on your favorites!
The online auction closes at noon on Saturday and final bidding happens at the event!






"Anything Goes in THE BOX" - Saturday, Oct 14
"Anything Goes in THE BOX" - Saturday, Oct 14

FYBO Board Nominations and Elections in November

Franklin Youth Baseball (FYBO) Board Nominations Night is 7:30 PM, Thursday, November, 2, 2017 @ East Coast Driving School

FYBO Board Elections Night is 7:30 PM, Thursday, November, 16, 2017 @ East Coast Driving School

Anyone wishing to run for a position on the board MUST first attend Nomination Night and be nominated for election. Election to the Board of Directors is determined by a vote of the general membership. 

All positions are open and newcomers are welcome.

Please refer to the Nomination and Election policy for more information or email franklinyouthbaseball@yahoo.com

Nomination and Election Policy (Downloads Word document)

FYBO Board Nominations and Elections in November
FYBO Board Nominations and Elections in November

Dean College presents "Six Characters in Search of An Author" - through Oct 15

"The Dean College School of the Arts in now playing its first theatre production of the year, Six Characters in Search of An Author. The show opens TONIGHT and will run through this Sunday, October 15, 2017.
Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to purchase your tickets TODAY!
Wondering what the performance is about? Well, we sat down with guest director Eric Parness to get the answers to your questions and take us on his journey of adapting this great work for the Dean College production."

Continue reading the Q and A with Eric Parness
http://www.dean.edu/dean_college_blog_now_playing_six_characters_in_search_of_an_author/


"Six Characters in Search of An Author" - Through Oct 15
"Six Characters in Search of An Author" - Through Oct 15

In the News: clothing donations accepted; info night for Distinguished Young Women

From Wicked Local Franklin, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Community members are invited to donate gently-used clothing and household items Oct. 13-15 at the First Universalist Society of Franklin (FUSF), 262 Chestnut St., Franklin. 
All goods collected through the FUNDrive are sold to Savers, the parent company to thrift stores like Value Village, Unique, and Savers. Savers pays the church by the pound for every qualifying donation received. In turn, these items help keep the stores freshly stocked. 
Donations can be dropped off Friday, Oct. 13 from 4-7 p.m. in the Dana Room (use side entrance); Saturday, Oct. 14 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the FUSF parking lot, and Sunday, Oct. 15 from 9-10 a.m. in the FUSF parking lot

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20171010/donate-clothing-household-goods-at-fusf



"The Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program is holding an information night on Wednesday, Oct. 18, starting at 7:30 p.m., at the Hockomock Area YMCA Bernon Family Branch, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin. 
High school juniors from all area towns are eligible. 
The Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program is part of a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20171010/franklin-young-womens-scholarship-program-slates-information-night

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Sign up for the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K - Thanksgiving morning

Mint Dental announces:
"We're very excited to be sponsoring the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K coming up next month on Thanksgiving Day! 
This is a very fun event for the whole family and first 150 registered runners get a free t-shirt and other goodies. 
All proceeds go to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry. Details can be found at franklinturkeytrot.org.
Sign up today!"



Sign up or the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K - Thanksgiving morning
Sign up or the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K - Thanksgiving morning


Franklin SEPAC: October 2017 Newsletter


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October 2017

October Workshop
Learn how to build resilience in your child......

Franklin SEPAC presents renowned behaviorist, trainer and author:

Jeanine Fitzgerald
Helping Children Cope: Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again

Monday, October 16th at 7:00 PM
Horace Mann Auditorium
224 Oak Street, Franklin MA

This workshop will:
  • ​explore the importance of resiliency in children
  • provide hands on coping strategies for parents and professsionals to help build this resilience

We look forward to seeing you there. 


Parent Support Group
When: Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 PM
Where: Cole's Tavern, 553 Washington Street, Franklin

We will be providing monthly opportunities for parents/caregivers to get together in a relaxed environment to share stories, make connections and learn from one another.  


Mark your calendars!

It's time for some fun!!

The annual SEPAC Halloween Hayride!!

When: Friday, October 27 at  4:00 PM
Where: Tangerini's Farm, Millis


Come in your costume for a great afternoon at Tangerini's. We will go on a hayride, pick and paint pumpkins and visit the animals. Bring a flashlight to enjoy the haymaze.

Please let us know of any allergies or food sensitivities so that we can accomodate all needs.

This event is open to all special-needs students and their families at no cost. 


This event fills up quick!! 


RSVP to franklinsepac@gmail.com 

Hope to see you there! 
The mission of the Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to promote a network for parents of children with disabilities and provide a forum to share information and discuss matters of relative interest and concern regarding our children. This group provides regular forums for Pupil Personnel Services and parents to share information and discuss pertinent issues; develops, maintains and shares tools and a resource guide; and raises awareness of children with special needs.

We host monthly workshops educating parents on special-needs topics. We also hold support groups, fun meet-ups for the kids and donate educational supplies to the Franklin Public School Special Education programs. We are a volunteer-run organization and need donations to help alleviate the costs of the above-mentioned programs. We receive our primary funding through an annual "Evening of Comedy" fundraiser that we host in April.
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We are always looking for feedback and ways that we can help meet the needs of our community here in town.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at franklinsepac@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook at @franklinsepac, and now on Twitter at @franklin_sepac.
Stay updated about our workshops, support groups and events. Get social with us!




Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council
355 East Central St.
Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
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