What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, October 19, 2024 ???

Saturday, October 19

7:00am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

9:00am Early Voting (Municipal Bldg - Town Clerk's Office)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Library Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's episcopal Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Library Bag Sale (books by the bag/$5) (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Mad Forest (Dean College)

4:00pm Franklin MA Lions Club trunk or treat (Franklin High School)

7:00pm Mad Forest (Dean College)

7:30pm Abbie Gardner (live music)

7:30pm FPAC: The School of Rock (THE BLACK BOX)

8:00pm Karaoke (Raillery Public House)

**  No  Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Frank Presents: Donna Grady as the discuss the MCAS ballot question (video)

Franklin Falvey sits down with Keller Elementary teacher and Franklin Education Association (FEA) President to talk about MCAS and the ballot question before the voters this election. 

video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKVpXITDqHs

Frank Presents: Donna Grady as the discuss the MCAS ballot question (video)

The Town Council meeting of Oct 16, 2024 condensed to 30 minutes in this Quarterbacking session (audio)

FM #1291 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1291 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Thursday, October 17, 2023.  

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

Topics for this session

Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

APPOINTMENTS

a. 2024 Election Workers

PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS

a. Presentation: Franklin Branding Project - AJ Rebecchi 

LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 24-61: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8J (Disability Commission) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-61 - Majority Vote)  

b. Bylaw Amendment 24-914: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-914 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  

c. Bylaw Amendment 24-915: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Sewers - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-915 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  

d. Bylaw Amendment 24-916: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-916 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  

e. Resolution 24-60: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($2,125), Senior Center ($275) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-60 - Majority Vote)  

The recording runs about 30 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Tom on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1291-town-council-quarterbacking-10-17-24/

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Town Council agenda Oct 16, 2024

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_10.16.24.pdf

Franklin TV video is available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0-31yEe5Lk   

Photos of the branding presentation ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/hAFLbh9iGmNCZM819

My notes captured during the meeting and now in one PDF file ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WfDsPHUko2WK1i-xRMQFP24JZDvYI8rN/view?usp=drive_link

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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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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"

The Town Council meeting of Oct 16, 2024 condensed to 30 minutes in this Quarterbacking session (audio)

FHS Theatre performance of The Outsiders scheduled for Nov 1, 2 & 3

The Outsiders scheduled for Nov 1, 2 & 3

“We stick together because each others all we got.”

Officially announcing….. OUR FALL PLAY!!!

FHSTC will be performing THE OUTSIDERS on November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! Following the conflict between the Greasers and Socs in Tulsa 1967, The Outsiders tells a story of loyalty, trust, and found family.

Join us in the audience and support FHSTC in our first production of the season! Ticket prices will be $15 for students and seniors, and $17 for adults. Look out for more information on how to purchase tickets tomorrow!

We hope to see you in the audience!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DBOvWrMukQA/

Franklin Art Association welcomes demo-artist Jerry Aissis for Nov 6 meeting

The Franklin Art Association invites the public to our Wednesday, November 6 meeting. We will warmly greet Guest Demo-Artist, Jerry Aissis, our fine-art painter for this month’s public demonstration. He will be giving a water-based media event.  Our free to the public meetings are held at the Franklin Senior Center at 6:30 PM. 

Jerry Aissis "Red Snow"

Jerry Aissis works on an art-related activity or a painting every day. He studied with Al Albrekston at the RI Watercolor Society where Jerry is now a watercolor instructor. His work is shown at the gallery at Patriot’s Place, Foxboro. He enjoys painting landscapes and seascapes in a loose approach, avoiding too much detail. Bright, bold colors are his passion. He feels his work can be recognized because of his love of bright colorings. He wants to be inspirational, saying, “There is inspiration all around you. Never stop looking. Never stop.” 

Jerry’s work can be seen at, https://www.artpal.com/jerryaissis.

FAA welcomes the public and it’s members to attend. Refreshments are served at the break. 

There will be an ongoing sale of raffle tickets for our art raffle to raise money for our annual art scholarship which goes to a student choosing to continue their education in the study of the arts. Members are requested to donate work.  Please come by to see the wonderful creativity of local artists and support our scholarship fund. 

The FAA is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Franklin Cultural Council, Franklin Cultural District and www.franklinart.org. And we can be viewed on Franklin Matters, Facebook and Instagram. 

Veterans Day Luncheon - November 11 - Elks Lodge

Veterans Day Luncheon - November 11

Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day is a national holiday in the US, observed annually on November 11 to honor America's Veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Franklin's annual veterans day luncheon will be held on Monday, November 11 at 11 AM at the Elks Lodge at 1077 Pond Street, Franklin.

Reservations are required by November 1. Call: (508) 613-1315 to RSVP.

Thank you to the Elks membership for sponsoring the luncheon again this year!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/veterans-day-luncheon-november-11th-elks-lodge

Have you registered your 7-12U players for Coach P's Veterans Day baseball clinic ??

Coach P's Veterans Day baseball clinic

BASEBALL VETERANS DAY CLINIC

Your 7-12U player will learn from the best in an all-around baseball clinic coached by Pete Pasquarosa! 

He will be joined by experienced staff, including Coach Kenny MacDonald and your player will work on:

• Pitching & Throwing Mechanics (flat ground & mounds)

• Hitting Mechanics: t-work, front toss, machine, heavy balls, BP and exposure to HitTraxt

• Fielding and Outfield Skills & Drills

• Baserunning Techniques, bag turns, straight through the bag and tagging.

We always sell out of this awesome clinic, so make sure to register today: https://www.next9up.com/veteransday-baseball

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DBOrlOcNM7D/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 18, 2024 ???

Friday, October 18

7:00am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Library Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)

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

2:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

3:00pm Jeff Roy (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal)

6:30pm Spooky Games - The Monster Mash (Franklin YMCA)

7:00pm Mad Forest (Dean College)

7:30pm FPAC: The School of Rock (THE BLACK BOX)

**  No Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

---------------

Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

What vendors and activities are at the next to last Farmer's Market for this season - October 18 ???

"We have a great market coming to you this week. 

Check out this week's lineup."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DBNFDiLvAw4/

What vendors and activities are at the next to last Farmer's Market for this season - October 18 ???

We cover a variety of health topics in conversation with our Health Director Cathleen Liberty (audio)

FM #1290 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1290 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town of Franklin (MA) Health Director Cathleen Liberty. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

The recording runs about 33 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Cathleen. Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1290-town-of-franklin-health-director-cathleen-liberty-10-09-24/

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Health Dept page  https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department

Metacomet Health page -> https://www.metacometpha.org/

Health Dept Homeless Resource page -> 

https://sites.google.com/view/homeless-resources-services/home 

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) -> https://www.fda.gov/food/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-haccp/haccp-principles-application-guidelines#execsum

CDC page on raw dough  https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/no-raw-dough.html

Mass College of Pharmacy & health Science   https://www.mcphs.edu/

Sign up for Health alerts via Regroup -> https://franklintown.regroup.com/signup 

The Topic podcast ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/pages/topic-podcast-links

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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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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"

Town of Franklin: Hope for the Homeless in our Community

FHS field hockey tops Attleboro on Thursday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, October 17, 2024

Volleyball = Franklin, 1 @ Attleboro, 3 – Final

"The final point of Thursday night’s Kelley-Rex title showdown reflected the match as a whole. Both teams threw themselves all over the Attleboro High court, making sure that no point was easy and that every rally was extended. In the end, sophomore Olivia Leonardo (five kills) rose up and fired a cross-court shot to seal the victory.

It was a grind and closer than the scores indicated, but Attleboro pulled out a 3-1 (25-23, 25-16, 16-25, 25-18) over rival Franklin to clinch the program’s first outright league title. It was the culmination of an incredible run by this year’s senior class, which turned around a one-win team into not only a Hock power but one of the top contenders for the Div. 1 state title.

“I was not willing to say that before tonight,” Attleboro coach Mary Katherine Runey joked about being Hock champ. “Five years ago, we won one game. It was great two years ago to win it in a tie (with Franklin and King Philip) but this feels extra special, especially with the seniors that I have. They deserve it. They’ve put their heart and soul into this program to make a lasting change.”

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com provides the game recap ->

https://hockomocksports.com/attleboro-volleyball-beats-franklin-in-four-clinches-outright-title/

For a photo gallery from this game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Fall-2024/Attleboro-Franklin-Volleyball-10-17-24

Field Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 2 – Final

– Franklin scored a pair of second half goals to overcome a halftime deficit and knock off an upset-minded Attleboro squad. Franklin senior Haley Wernig scored the first goal of the game just over two minutes into the game but Attleboro senior Nora Desrosiers answered six minutes later to pull the Bombardiers even. Attleboro sophomore Niah Callahan scored midway through the second quarter off an assist from classmate Megan Huntington to give the hosts a 2-1 lead at half. Franklin pulled level with just under two minutes left in the third as Maddie O’Brien finished off an assist from Sawyer Whitmore to make it 2-2. Senior Raena Crandall tallied the winner for the Panthers at 4:42 of the fourth, assisted by Wernig. Devon Barry made three saves in net for Franklin while Siany Ortez-Amaya recorded 14 saves for the Bombardiers. “I could not be more proud of this crew for quality of play they showed against a tough Franklin team,” relayed Attleboro coach Jess Pink.

Golf = Hockomock League Championships – 

For a full results and a large photo gallery of this tournament ->    https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-golf-championship-results-2024/

Franklin finished 9th overall

Franklin
Liam Lewandowski – 74
Caden Sullivan – 77
Jack Nelson – 79
Ben Burgess – 79

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-17-24/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com