Saturday, October 7, 2023

Davis Thayer Open House scheduled twice: (1) Oct 20 & (2) Oct 21

Please join us for a tour of the Davis Thayer School!

There will be two opportunities in October to view the school - on both

October 20 from 2 - 5 PM
October 21 from 10 AM - 2 PM

Please note that there is no elevator in the school and upper level access is only available via the stairs.

Please find an invitation below and attached. Feel free to share this information with others, as this event is open to the public.

Davis Thayer Open House scheduled twice: (1) Oct 20 & (2) Oct 21

#LOVEfranklin: quick update RE: the emergency shelter in Franklin

To those who #LOVEfranklin:

Here’s your quick update RE: the emergency shelter in Franklin. A few more families have arrived. The Franklin Interfaith Council (FIC) is beginning to think long-term hospitality and distribution of donations.

All persons placed at the shelter are being signed up for SNAP benefits, Mass Health, and school quickly. The Town staff has worked hard to hone this process and it is working smoothly.

As people are signed up for essential services, our focus is shifting to welcome, hospitality, and community—social well-being. We are continuing to organize volunteers for an after-school program. Contact Rev. Kathy McAdams for details.

Also in the works from the FIC are Intake/Hospitality bags (to meet the immediate needs of people when they arrive), a discretionary fund for transportation via GATRA, and a weekly communal meal. We’ll release more
information about these opportunities once details are firmed up and we
get the final go-ahead from the town.

Attached to this email you will find the updated donation/volunteer flyer (.pdf and .jpeg versions).

NOTE: we’ve provided more details about where to drop off donations as there has been some confusion. Clothing can be dropped off on the back porch of the parsonage of Franklin Federated Church (183 Main Street); and, for those who don’t know, St. Rocco Square is the side entrance (off of Church Street) to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Thank you for being part of this long-term effort to support the evolving needs of those being placed in the Emergency Shelter in Franklin!

Feel free to share this information; and, if others would like to be added to this distribution list, have them email info@franklininterfaith.org.

Peace
Jacob

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Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Juncker
Pastor, Franklin United Methodist Church
President, Franklin Interfaith Council

#LOVEfranklin: quick update

PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VWMSNFBjGb5_-UCz8dIQIlQWBkHTfyn6/view?usp=drive_link

#LOVEfranklin: quick update RE: the emergency shelter in Franklin

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee

October 10, 2023 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order Ms. Spencer

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. McNeill

C. Payroll Ms. Spencer

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. ECDC School Improvement Plan

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. ECDC SIP

I recommend approval of the ECDC School Improvement Plan as presented.

B. Establish Activity Accounts

I recommend approval of establishing activity accounts, for the purpose of

fundraising, for the following current clubs: Model UN, Southeast Asian Club,

and Board and Games Club as discussed.

C. MASC Delegate Nomination

I recommend nominating Mr. Al Charles to serve as the MASC delegate for the

Franklin School Committee as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your September 26, 2023 meeting as

detailed.

B. JFK Gifts

I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,466.27 from the JFK PCC as

follows:

$1,225.00 JFK PCC Field Trips

$ 241.27 Christina Pamarico Supplemental Supplies

C. Parmenter Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,933.10 from the Parmenter PCC for

supplemental supplies as detailed.

VI. Good of the Order

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session

A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) for the purpose of discussing
strategy as it relates to collective bargaining with the Franklin Cafeteria Union, as
an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the
Committee, as declared by the Chair.

X. Adjournment

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_10-10-23.pdf

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023 at 7 PM

FHS Boys soccer tops Milford 7-1 on Friday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports .com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, Oct 6, 2023.

Boys Soccer = Franklin @ Milford, (@ NEFC Mendon Fields)

– Franklin’s offense roared to life to the tune of seven goals in a key division win over Milford. Senior center back Rex Cinelli bagged a brace and five other Panthers found the back of the net in the big win for Franklin, which led 3-1 at the break. Cinelli got Franklin on the board from the penalty spot while Wyatt Hernandon (from Andrew O’Neill) and Garrett Scagliarini (from Josh Rappa) added first half goals. Noah Cain (from Herndon), Cinelli (from Cain), Brad Morin (penalty), and Gianni Pazvakavambwa (from Alex Connell) all scored in the second half.

Commanding 7-1 win over Milford today. Goals by Rex, Wyatt (from Andy), Garrett (from Rappa), Noah (from Wyatt), Rex (from Noah), Brad, and Gianni (from Alex). Juice goes to Noah Cain. Next game on Wednesday against Stoughton.
https://twitter.com/_FranklinSoccer/status/1710442009301807438

Golf = Franklin vs. BC High,

Panthers lose a tough one to BC High 236-237 at FCC.
CJ Steel 37
Liam Lewandowski 38
Jack Nelson & Tyler O'Brien 39
Ben Paterson 41
Cam Labrie 43
https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1710434051704643602

For other results around the league (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-10-06-23/

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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.

To subscribe to HockomockSports.com ->

https://hockomocksports.com/sign-up/#utm_source=HockomockSports&utm_medium=HomepageDesktop&utm_campaign=20232024

FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com

NETA, MA largest medical cannabis operation is based here in Franklin

New England Treatment Access, NTEA, based here in Franklin is the Largest of the Medical Cannabis Companies in Massachusetts via Boston Business Journal.

"Information for this list was obtained from business representatives, and, in some cases, was obtained from data provided by the state's Cannabis Control Commission. That data is subject to change. All employees working in cannabis companies must register as an agent with the state. A single employee can have multiple agent registrations across licenses and locations - which is what the list's ranking metric reflects."

Shared from ->

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/subscriber-only/2023/10/04/the-largest-medical-cannabis-companies-in-massachusetts.html

NETA, MA largest medical cannabis operation is based here in Franklin

Creative Corner creates a "Magical Mystified Paint Night" at 67 Degrees - Oct 19

67 Degrees and Creative Corner Paint - Brew - Medium Reading "Magical Mystified Night"

Creative Corner creates a "Magical Mystified Paint Night" at 67 Degrees - Oct 19

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/100000391385110/posts/pfbid02Wd75zosTSUAiFdhBcFugimkkxjixWrf5iUMWQevV4wdYF5QDxPpt37coBQNeX2Dhl/?mibextid=Nif5oz

Candidate Interview: Dave McNeill, incumbent candidate for School Committee (video)

Frank Falvey and Steve Sherlock are collaborating this year on the candidate interviews for a couple of reasons.

One, to provide a video, audio, and transcript out for all interviews. Two, to help with scheduling for all our sakes in this election season. Three, interviews are no more than 30 minutes

The third in the series of interviews is Dave McNeill, incumbent candidate for School Committee

video link -> https://youtu.be/HnTUjWd56LQ

Candidate Interview: Dave Callaghan, incumbent candidate for School Committee (video)

Frank Falvey and Steve Sherlock are collaborating this year on the candidate interviews for a couple of reasons.

One, to provide a video, audio, and transcript out for all interviews. Two, to help with scheduling for all our sakes in this election season. Three, interviews are no more than 30 minutes

The second in the series of interviews is Dave Callaghan, incumbent candidate for School Committee.

video link -> https://youtu.be/bOSiO9SGkW0

Candidate Interview: Charles Bailey, candidate for Town Council (video)

Frank Falvey and Steve Sherlock are collaborating this year on the candidate interviews for a couple of reasons.

One, to provide a video, audio, and transcript out for all interviews. Two, to help with scheduling for all our sakes in this election season. Three, interviews are no more than 30 minutes

The first in the series of interviews is Charles Bailey, candidate for Town Council.

video link -> https://youtu.be/waf5Vzh1g-o

Friday, October 6, 2023

Franklin's Event Outlook: October 6, 2023 to October 12, 2023

Friday, October 6

10:00am - Senior Expo (Franklin Senior Center)

2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

Saturday, October 7

10:00am - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

10:00am - Car seat installations and inspections (New England Chapel)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Sunday, October 8

12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)

Monday, October 9; Columbus Day; Indigenous Peoples' Day

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

Tuesday, October 10

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)

Wednesday, October 11

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group)

3:00pm - Kids Flu Clinic

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale

7:00pm - Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club

7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group

Thursday, October 12

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full Community event calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Franklin's Event Outlook: October 6, 2023 to October 12, 2023

Preparations Underway for the 12th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot to Benefit the Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry is pleased to announce the 12th annual Franklin Turkey Trot, a 5K fun run to benefit The Pantry, will take place on Nov. 23, 2023, at 8 a.m. Walkers and runners of all ages and abilities are invited to register for the Thanksgiving morning tradition which begins and ends at 91 Jordan Rd., Franklin, Massachusetts.

Franklin Turkey Trot

Runners will receive a light breakfast, and category medals and door prizes will be awarded following the race. Registration fees are $20 per person prior to Oct. 18, and $25 thereafter, with a family cap of $100. Food donations are no longer accepted at the event.

Proceeds from the race help provide supplemental food assistance and programs to those facing food insecurity. To register, visit www.franklinturkeytrot.org through Nov. 21, or register in-person at the race location on Nov. 22, between 7 and 9 p.m., or the morning of the race between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m.

Race day sponsors are needed to make this year’s event a success. Funds received from sponsorships support The Pantry and cover costs associated with the event including the race registration company, timing technology, insurance, and security details. Sponsorship levels are:

• Presenting Sponsor $2,000
• Platinum Sponsor $750
• Gold Sponsor $500
• Silver Sponsor $250
• Friend Sponsor $100
• Door Prize Sponsor

Preparations Underway for the 12th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot

A complete list of sponsorship benefits is listed on The Pantry’s website www.franklinfoodpantry.org. Potential sponsors are encouraged to sign up prior to Nov. 9.

To date, the following organizations and individuals have graciously committed to sponsoring the event:

Platinum Sponsors: MyFM 101.3, Next9Up, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Gold Sponsorship: Franklin Knights of Columbus #1847, Paul A. Longobardi & Sons Trucking
Silver Sponsorship: Franklin Matters, Vendetti Motors, Emmons LLC, Starr and Glick Orthodontists, Mike and Maureen Sabolinski, Nutrify Performance Nutrition for Women, LLC

For more information on the 12th annual Franklin Turkey Trot, please visit http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org/.

About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.

The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,300 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. We are grateful for our many partnerships, including that with the Greater Boston Food Bank, that allow us to achieve greater buying power and lower our costs.

Donations and grants fund our food purchases, keep our lights on, and put gas in our food truck. Programs include home delivery, a weekend backpack program for Franklin school children in need, mobile pantries, emergency food bags, and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin, Massachusetts on Route 140. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.

Town of Franklin's Municipal Aggregation Program Update

This is a reminder that the Town of Franklin's new 24-month contract with energy consultant Colonial Power Group and renewable electricity supplier Dynegy Energy Services will commence in November. The new fixed rate is 15 cents per kilowatt-hours (kWh) and is slated to begin with the November 2023 meter reads and end with the November 2025 meter reads. The change will be reflected in ratepayers' December 2023 bill.

Municipal Aggregation Program

Residents and business owners who are currently enrolled in Franklin's Community Choice Power Supply Program will be automatically enrolled in the program when the new contract takes effect in November, and will not need to take any action to continue to participate. Also note, anyone currently enrolled should have received a postcard from the Town of Franklin c/o Colonial Power in early October containing information about the new rate + term along with a notice regarding automatic enrollment. A link to the postcard is also available here.

Residents and business owners who are not currently enrolled in the program will need to Opt In if interested in participating. Opt In instructions are available on the Municipal Aggregation webpage, and also included in a Public Notice which was recently released by Colonial Power Group, and linked here.

If you would like to confirm if you are currently enrolled, simply look at your electric bill under "Supply Services". If Dynegy Energy Services is named as your Supplier, you are enrolled with the Town's Municipal Aggregation Program. Or, call Dynegy directly at (866) 220-5696.

All consumers are able to opt in or opt out at any time and as often as desired. There are no fees for enrollment or cancelation, however, anyone with a supplier block on their account must contact National Grid to request that the block be removed to participate in Franklin's Community Choice Power Supply program, and anyone switching from a contract with a third-party supplier may be subject to penalties or early termination fees charged by that supplier.

Please refer to the following resources for more detailed information:

August 25, 2023 dated blog on the Town website titled "Franklin Secures Stable Electricity Rate Through Renewal of Utility Relief Program",
The Town's Municipal Aggregation webpage and FAQs
Public Notice released by Colonial Power Group
Postcard from the Town of Franklin c/o Colonial Power

For questions regarding billing or enrollment status, residents and business owners must contact Dynegy Energy Services directly by calling (866) 220-5696 or by visiting colonialpowergroup.com/franklin.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-franklins-municipal-aggregation-program-update

FHS football, volleyball & field hockey teams post wins on Thursday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports .com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, Oct 5, 2023.

Football = Taunton,27 @ Franklin, 28 - Final

1st Quarter: No scoring.

2nd Quarter: (F) Justin Bianchetto 15-yard pass to Derek Dubriske, Arnav Dhulipati XP good; (F) Andrew Fraulo 5-yard rush, A. Dhulipati XP good; (T) Ethan Harris 44-yard rush, Trinley Dudley XP good.

3rd Quarter: (T) Dylan Keenan 31-yard pass to Dmetrius Shearrion, T. Dudley XP good; (T) D. Keenan 55-yard pass to D. Shearrion, T. Dudley XP good; (T) D. Keenan 1-yard rush, XP blocked.

4th Quarter: (F) A. Fraulo 1-yard rush, A. Dhulipati XP good; (F) J. Bianchetto 4-yard pass to Kyle Walsh, A. Dhulipati XP good.

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game narrative:

"Just before Franklin’s offense took the field with just over two minutes to go and a six-point deficit on the scoreboard, junior kicker Arnav Dhulipati told classmate Kyle Walsh that if the Panthers finished the drive, he’d deliver the game-winning extra point.

Walsh and the Franklin offense did their part in the form of a 12-play, 66-yard drive that culminated in a 4-yard touchdown catch from Walsh on a pass from junior Justin Bianchetto with just five seconds left to tie the game.

And Dhulipati did exactly what he said as he booted the point after attempt through the uprights to hand Franklin a thrilling 28-27 comeback on Thursday night.

Taunton nearly ended the game on a deflected pass right after the Panthers entered the red zone, but Franklin took advantage of its second chance. An 11-yard pass from Bianchetto (29-for-50, 279 yards, two touchdowns) to Derek Dubriske — who held on despite a thunderous hit — moved Franklin inside the 10-yard line. A quick pass to Owen Scarborough gained four more yards down to the 8-yard line and took three seconds off the clock."

Continue reading the game recap (subscription required) -> https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-football-stuns-taunton-with-last-second-touchdown/

For a photo gallery from this game (subscription required) ->

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Fall-2023/Franklin-Taunton-Football-10-05-23/

Field Hockey = Franklin, 8 @ Mansfield, 0 - Final

– Franklin erupted for four goals in the second quarter to pull away with a big win at Mansfield. Addi Weiss and Emily Carney each scored a pair of goals in the win while Haley Wernig (assist), Raena Crandall (two assists), Sophia Cuneo (assist), and Chloe Essam (assist) each scored once in the win.

Scoring Summary vs Mansfield
Haley Wernig IG IA
Addi Weiss 2G
Emily Carney 2G
Raena Crandall IG 2A
Sophia Cuneo IG IA
Chloe Essam IG IA
Devon Barry with the Shutout https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1710087395394097472

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final

– Mansfield rallied from a two-set deficit to force a fifth game but Franklin dominated the final frame to secure the 3-2 win (25-8, 25-22, 19-25, 18-25, 15-3). For Mansfield, Riley Austin (12 kills, two aces) and Elyssa Buchanan (11 kills, five digs, two blocks) led the charge offensively with Olivia Richard (six kills, six blocks) and Anna Goulet (five kills, seven blocks) playing well at the net. Tessa Blacqueir dished out 21 assists and Keira Fitzpatrick added 12 helpers. Gabrielle Moore was strong in the back row for the Hornets with 29 digs and seven aces.

Golf = Franklin, 225 @ St John's 235 - Final

Panthers fall to St. Johns (S) on the road 225-235 in a tough non-league test.
Jack Nelson with a 1-under 35
Caden Sullivan 37
Liam Lewandowski 38
CJ Steel & Tyler O'Brien 40
Anthony Lampasona 45
Panthers (11-2) will face BC High at FCC Friday. https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1710061314033271000

For other results around the league (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-05-23/

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FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com

Panther News: October 6, 2023 (video)

Panther News: October 6, 2023

Video link ->

https://youtu.be/5LIW0eICkgY?si=UcyfZpwBth7_Ywkb

Franklin Senior Center: Senior Expo - Oct 6 from 10 AM to 1 PM

"Join us Friday, October 6 from 10 AM - 1 PM for our SENIOR EXPO!

We have 40+ vendors, live entertainment, raffle prizes, flu shots, and more!

It's an event you don't want to miss! #seniorcenter #resources #expo"

Shared from -> https://t.co/ptBZFLKbn0

Note: The Cafe is closed for breakfast. Lunch will be served as part of the Expo to the first 200.

Franklin Senior Center: Senior Expo - Oct 6 from 10 AM to 1 PM

Did you hear Talk Talk Boom's episode with Clay Rice Thompson? (video)

In this episode, Raye Lynn Mercer, the founder and director of Franklin School for the Performing Arts and Franklin Performing Arts Company, chats with Broadway star Clay Rice Thomson, who's currently starring in Moulin Rouge on Broadway.

He has performed in shows such as Newsies, Matilda, King Kong, and Moulin Rouge. They talk about Clay’s experience from his Broadway debut in Newsies, his experience working with different directors and choreographers, his advice for aspiring performers, and his involvement with the Franklin School for the Performing Arts.

Recorded at FPAC’s THE BLACK BOX theater in Franklin, MA.

Video link -> https://youtu.be/nIdqzYNsvpE?si=uZXZ6LcCm69iT47W