Senator Rausch: How to vote by mail!

Dear friends,

Did you know you can vote by mail, vote in person early, *or* head to the polls on Election Day in Massachusetts for both the 2020 primary AND general election? As a registered voter, you have all three options!

If you want to vote by mail, while I fought tooth and nail for universal, automatic vote by mail, unfortunately your mail-in ballot isn't automatically headed to you. There are a few steps you must take to ensure you get your mail-in ballots and your votes get counted in this critically important election year. You may have already received your 2020 vote-by-mail application in the mail.

I made a quick 2-minute explainer on how to successfully cast your ballot by mail for this year's elections. Take a look here:

https://www.facebook.com/beccarauschMA/videos/vb.291207158202406/1404952053028499/?type=2&theater (Video on Facebook or via link below)

I fought incredibly hard to bring vote by mail to our Commonwealth, and I'm deeply proud that voters won't have to choose between casting a ballot and staying safe during a global pandemic. In such uncertain times, it is crucial that we protect our democracy by preserving our constitutional right to vote.

You can also visit my new elections guide on my website to learn everything about your voting options for 2020, including mail-in ballots, registering to vote, key deadlines, and frequently asked questions about voting by mail in Massachusetts.

Stay cool and stay safe, everyone!


Yours in service,


Senator Becca Rausch

Senator Rausch: How to vote by mail!

You can also view the video on Senator Rausch's page
https://www.beccarauschma.com/2020-elections?fbclid=IwAR0JTftYnvScc5JtdMEOCSsKLxXb7w-TMR5mlb4rw-jc8N7NORS1GQ48RRQ

To vote by mail in 2020, the application is available at the Town Clerk's page

From CommonWealth Magazine we share an article of interest for Franklin

"SECRETARY OF STATE William Galvin has started mailing out applications for absentee ballots to all registered voters in Massachusetts, and all the applications should be sent out by Tuesday.

If that happens, voting rights groups say they will dismiss a lawsuit they filed earlier this week accusing Galvin of ignoring a state-mandated deadline for sending out the applications.

If the mailings are sent out, “We have no reason to doubt that we would be willing to voluntarily dismiss,” said Oren Sellstrom, an attorney for Lawyers for Civil Rights, which represents the voting rights groups, at a hearing before Supreme Judicial Court Justice Frank Gaziano on Friday.

A new state law allowing mail-in voting during the pandemic required Galvin to send out applications for mail-in ballots to every registered voter by July 15, in advance of the September 1 state primary election."

Continue reading the article online
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/courts/mail-in-ballot-applications-on-their-way-to-voters/

You do not need to wait for the application in the mail. A copy is on the Town Clerk's page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/2020-vote-by-mail-application_-_primary.pdf

Additional info on the 2020 Elections can be found on the Town Clerk's page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/2020-election-information

As we get into August, we'll start the "Election Collection" to gather all the 4th Congressional District candidate info, the Sep 1 primary info and the Nov 3 election info.

Boston Globe: "Mail-in voting isn’t ‘fraudulent,’ despite Trump’s claims. Here’s what experts say"

From the Boston Globe, articles of interest to Franklin:

"President Trump on Friday continued to ramp up his rhetoric attacking states for passing vote-by-mail laws amid the coronavirus pandemic, this time claiming that while absentee voting is acceptable, voting by mail is not. But the two are largely the same thing, according voting rights advocates and state officials. 

The tweets came as Trump’s polling numbers continue to sag, and just days after Massachusetts lawmakers approved a bill allowing all Massachusetts voters to cast ballots by mail this fall. 

In his tweets Friday, Trump said that absentee voting was fine, but vote-by-mail programs are rife with fraud. But absentee voting and mail-in voting are largely the same thing, according to a spokeswoman for Secretary of State Bill Galvin. 

“There is no substantive difference in the process between voting absentee and voting by mail,” Debra O’Malley told the Globe Friday. “Both systems require the voter to submit a signed application to their local election official, wait to receive their ballot in the mail, and return their marked ballot to their local election official by Election Day. Both types of ballots require a signature on the ballot envelope which is matched to the voter’s signature on file.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/07/10/nation/fact-check-president-trump-keeps-calling-mail-in-voting-fraudulent-election-officials-advocates-say-otherwise/

Get your vote by mail application at the Town Clerk's page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/2020-election-information

Additional election info can be found on the Secretary of the Commonwealth's page
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm

In the News: fraudulent unemployment claims identified; funding required for ballot application mailing

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

"Massachusetts has recovered more than $158 million from fraudulent unemployment claims after identifying tens of thousands of incidents of fraud since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, officials announced Tuesday. 

Because of the rampant fraud, which officials said is part of a nationwide scheme, new identity verification efforts are being implemented by the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance. 

DUA officials said the additional measures may “temporarily delay the payment timeframe” for some claims. The agency is working on the verification effort with the Massachusetts State Police, the Department of Corrections, and the National Guard. 

Officials said that personal data stolen in earlier commercial data breaches is being used in the fraud."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200707/at-least-158m-in-unemployment-fraud-recovered-by-mass-dua-reveals

"The state’s top election official said Tuesday he can’t mail ballot applications to voters, as required under a time-sensitive new law, until the Legislature approves funding for the bill that Gov. Charlie Baker signed on Monday. 

The law requires Secretary of State William Galvin to send mail-in voting applications by July 15 in order to give voters time to request a ballot for the Sept. 1 primary elections, fill it out, and mail it back in.

“We had hoped to do it by that date. The legislation calls for it. But the Legislature has not sent the money. We can’t pay for the postage. We can’t pay for the printing until we have the postal permit. We can’t buy the permit until we get the money,” he told reporters outside the State House.

Galvin said a $5 million appropriation included in a more than $1 billion Senate spending bill that largely deals with COVID-19 appropriations “would probably get us going.” The House and Senate spending bills differ, and it’s unclear when legislative leaders will agree on a single bill."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200707/galvin-waiting-for-funding-to-mail-ballot-applications

In the News: conference committee resolves difference on ballot bill; Big-E canceled

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

"The House and Senate are poised this week to approve compromise early voting and vote-by-mail legislation that should pave the way for a major expansion of options ahead of the 2020 election to encourage participation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

All six lawmakers appointed to find a compromise on the bill (H 4820) signed onto a report Monday, including Republicans Rep. Brad Hill and Sen. Ryan Fattman. Rep. John Lawn, the lead House negotiator on the bill, said he anticipates a vote of the full House on the final bill Tuesday while the Senate plans to take it up Thursday, according to a spokesperson for the Senate president’s office.

“Hopefully we’ll take this up tomorrow and then to the Senate and get it to the governor as soon as possible,” Lawn said.

The House and Senate versions of the bill instruct the secretary of state’s office to mail every voter an application to request a mail-in ballot for the primaries on Sept. 1 and the general election on Nov. 3. The goal, lawmakers have said, is to continue in-person voting but to allow voters cast their votes early if they wish or to avoid the polls altogether if they feel unsafe due to virus transmission risks."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200629/voting-early-by-mail-nears-approval-by-house-senate

"Organizers announced Monday their decision to cancel the 2020 Big E Fair in the interest of safety.

The event was scheduled to be held from Sept. 18 through Oct. 4. Approximately 1.6 million people attend the annual event.

“The Big E Fair is so much more than just a fair, it is tradition, it is celebration, it is the showcase of everything we are so proud of in New England. This is why our hearts are heavy as we bring you this news,” a spokesperson wrote.

Organizers said staff spent months trying to figure out a way to save the event, but “realized that The Big E experience that everyone has come to know and love would not be the same.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200629/2020-big-e-canceled-because-of-coronavirus-outbreak

"this is common ground that we found and we think the right way to go"

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

"Every registered voter in Massachusetts would receive an application by mid-July to request a ballot to vote by mail in the 2020 elections under a plan released Friday by House and Senate Democrats intended to create more options for voters to safely participate in the electoral process during the coronavirus pandemic.

The proposal for expanded voting-by-mail would be coupled with in-person early voting before both the primary and general elections in September and November, and traditional voting at a local polling station during both elections.

With the bill, state lawmakers are inserting themselves directly into a fiery national debate over the integrity of mail-in voting, with President Donald Trump at the center of the conflagration. Trump has suggested that mailboxes would be robbed and ballots would be forged or fraudulently signed as states moved to vote-by-mail, despite five states already using this system without trouble before the pandemic.

The co-chairs of the Election Laws Committee, Rep. John Lawn, D-Watertown, and Sen. Barry Finegold, D-Andover, released a bill on Friday night, giving members of their committee 48 hours to review and vote on whether to recommend the bill to the full House and Senate."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200530/lawmakers-offer-vast-expansion-of-voting-options

Quick summary:

• an application would be mailed to registered voters to choose ballot by mail
• early election time for both Sept primary and Nov election
• allow for only check in desk at poll to reduce poll worker staffing

voting booths and check in for Franklin voters at FHS

"there are so many details that go into planning an election"

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

"Legislation outlining vote-by-mail procedures for the September and November elections in Massachusetts “absolutely cannot wait another month,” electoral reform advocates said Wednesday as they renewed their push for action on Beacon Hill.

Under normal circumstances, local departments need several months to prepare fully for major statewide elections, particularly in a presidential year. But with the COVID-19 pandemic upending most aspects of public life - and with voters broadly supporting mail-in ballots - reform advocates argued it is critical for lawmakers to quickly find consensus on the myriad proposals before them.

The Sept. 1 primary is less than 100 days away, and Secretary of State William Galvin wants to begin printing ballots as soon as June 2.

“Election officials need to prepare for the fall, and they need to do it as soon as possible,” said Common Cause Massachusetts Executive Director Pam Wilmot during a virtual press conference alongside about a dozen groups. “We’ll see what the Legislature decides, but time is absolutely of the essence and it needs to go now.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200523/vote-by-mail-forces-growing-anxious-about-timeline

"there are so many details that go into planning an election"

"committee members typically support candidates of the party at different levels"

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

"As Super Tuesday approaches, most know which presidential candidate they’ll be voting for. But for those in some communities, what about those other names on the ballot - those running for town and state committee seats?

Massachusetts is among a few states that list town and state committee members alongside presidential candidates to be voted on during the Super Tuesday primary. But what exactly do town and state committee members do, and how do they affect local, state and national politics?

Why are state and town committee candidates on the Super Tuesday ballot, and what do they do?

These locally-elected candidates act as a bridge between local party issues and state issues; they’re elected every four years. Local caucuses are held in individual communities to narrow down who appears on the Super Tuesday ballot."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200301/why-are-town-and-state-committee-members-on-super-tuesday-ballot-and-what-do-they-do


Specimen ballot for the March 3 Presidential Primary for Town of Franklin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IT2O5dnk16Y7zaF6IDGqj_r9CCYVTf33/view?usp=sharing

"committee members typically support candidates of the party at different levels"

 

Absentee Ballots now available for March 3 Presidential Primary

ABSENTEE BALLOTS are now Available
for the Presidential Primary
at the Town Clerk’s Office

Absentee Ballot Information: 
Absentee ballots are now available in the Town Clerk’s office. A registered voter who will be unable to vote at the polls on Election Day due to the following reasons may vote absentee in the Town Clerk’s Office up to 12:00 noon Monday, March 2nd.

(1) absence from your city or town during normal polling hours; or
(2) physical disability preventing you from going to the polling place; or
(3) Religious belief.

To request an Absentee Ballot:
(1) Email: (tburr@franklinma.gov) to request an absentee ballot form
(2) Visit the Town Clerk’s website at (franklinma.gov) to print out an Absentee Ballot request form and either email to (tburr@franklinma.gov) or fax (508)520-4913.

EARLY VOTING: Monday, February 24
thru Friday, February 28
During Regular Business Hours Only!!

MON: 8:00 – 400 PM
TUE: 8:00 – 400 PM
WED: 8:00 – 6:00 PM
THU: 8:00 – 400 PM
FRI: 8:00 – 1:00 PM 

If you have any questions, please contact:
TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE
(508)520-4900 or 
Email Teresa M. Burr at (tburr@franklinma.gov)

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

DATE: TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2020TIME: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PMPLACE: FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
*ALL PRECINCTS*

Absentee Ballots now available for March 3 Presidential Primary

What does the Town of Franklin ballot for Nov 5, 2019 look like?

Now that the candidate interviews are posted, we can shift our election preparations to other items in and around the election day itself. If you are not sure of being able to get to the high school, consider voting via absentee ballot.


1 - Absentee ballot

Absentee voting is now available. 

"In order to be eligible to vote by absentee ballot in Massachusetts, a voter must be prevented from voting at their polling place on Election Day, due to:

• Absence from the voter's city or town on Election Day; or
• Physical disability; or
• Religious belief."  (from the Secretary of the Commonwealth's page  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm)

For those who travel out of Franklin on election day for work (i.e. train to Boston, car to RI or NH), you can vote now or anytime before noon Nov 4 via absentee ballot.

You can visit the Town Clerk's office to vote (similar to the early election voting trialed in 2016).


2 - Town of Franklin specimen ballot - Nov 5, 2019


You can view the specimen ballot here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iKavOeEpF0dPz3QafLyzGoCJUojSo38_/view?usp=sharing

or on the Town Clerk page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/specimen_ballot.pdf



Find the election and candidate information gathered in one place on the Election Collection
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html 

What does the Town of Franklin ballot for Nov 5, 2019 look like?

Last day to register for the Nov 5 Election is Wednesday, Oct 16

The Franklin Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. If you have not yet registered to vote, the deadline to register is Wednesday, October 16th.

You can also register online at www.registertovotema.com

Last day to register for the Nov 5 Election is Wednesday, Oct 16

Consider voting by absentee ballot
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/consider-voting-via-absentee-ballot-for.html

For additional info on the election process visit the Town Clerk page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

For additional info on the candidates visit the Election Collection
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

Consider voting via absentee ballot for the Nov 5 election!

Absentee voting is now available. 

"In order to be eligible to vote by absentee ballot in Massachusetts, a voter must be prevented from voting at their polling place on Election Day, due to:

• Absence from the voter's city or town on Election Day; or
• Physical disability; or
• Religious belief."  (from the Secretary of the Commonwealth's page  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm)

For those who travel out of Franklin on election day for work (i.e. train to Boston, car to RI or NH), you can vote now or anytime before noon Nov 4 via absentee ballot.

You can visit the Town Clerk's office to vote (similar to the early election voting trialed in 2016) or use the form to mail the application in to receive your ballot via mail and in turn mail it back.

Find the form here http://bit.ly/2OB18Lx 
or go online to https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Consider voting via absentee ballot for the Nov 5 election!

Shared from the updated and active Town of Franklin Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/109645590402552/photos/a.116365683063876/137926017574509/

Town of Franklin: Election & Voter Registration Information

Town of Franklin Election and Voter Registration Information

The Deadline to register to vote is approaching

Our Town Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. If you have not yet registered to vote, the deadline to register is Wednesday, October 16.

You can also register online at www.registertovotema.com

Town of Franklin:  Election & Voter Registration Information

Additional information can be found on the Town Clerk page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

And of course, in the "Election Collection"
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

Election Deadline - Last Day for candidates to draw papers - Friday, Sep 13

Election Deadline

Don't miss the deadline (Friday, Sep 13) to pull papers for School Committee, Town Council, Board of Assessors, Planning Board, Board of Health, Constables and Town Clerk. 

Want more info? Click here https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Election Deadline - Last Day for candidates to draw papers - Friday, Sep 13

Franklin - Unofficial Results for Nov 6. 2018 State election

With over 14,000 voters turning out via absentee, early voters and those who came out on a rainy day Franklin has the following results: Note all of these are currently UNOFFICIAL for the State Election on Nov 6,2018.


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vL5cv_v-RE_b9usbd1KzVufEnpQ5Oyf3/view?usp=sharing

Election Information for Nov 2018

Early voting begins today for Franklin voters, ends Nov 2

Early Voting Dates and Times:

• Monday Oct 22   8 AM – 4 PM
• Tuesday Oct 23   8 AM – 4 PM
• *Wednesday Oct 24   8 AM – 7 PM
• Thursday Oct 25   8 AM – 4 PM
• Friday Oct 26   8 AM – 1 PM
• *Saturday Oct 27   8 AM – 12 PM
• Monday Oct 29   8 AM – 4 PM
• Tuesday Oct 30   8 AM – 4 PM
• Wednesday Oct. 31    8 AM – 6 PM
• *Thursday Nov 1   8 AM – 7 PM
• Friday Nov 2   8 AM – 1 PM

*THE EXTENDED HOURS ARE FOR EARLY VOTING ONLY!
Teresa M. Burr, Franklin Town Clerk



What precinct am I?
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/what-precinct-am-i-0

What does the ballot look like?

• Precinct 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
• Precinct 5, 6, 8

The Franklin Town Clerk page with additional information
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk


Additional info can be found in the 2018 Election Collection
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html

Election Information for Nov 2018

FM #149 - 2018 Election Info - Franklin, MA Town Clerk (audio)

FM #149

This internet radio show or podcast is number 149 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording is the second of three segments from the Election Information Event hosted by Franklin in Focus held at the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

This segment covers the information session with Franklin Town Clerk Teresa Burr and Assistant Clerk, Nancy Danello.

Links to the Town Clerks page and the information referenced during their talk are included below.

The session recording runs about 13 minutes. Without further ado, here is the audio recording.

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Election Info 2018
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/2018_elections_0.pdf

Early Voting Hours
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/early-voting-hours

Ballot Questions
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/2018-ballot-questions

Specimen Ballots
Precincts 1,2, 3, 4, 7   
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/sample-ballot-state-election-precincts-147

Precincts 5, 6, 8
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/sample-ballot-state-election-precincts-568

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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can use your help.

How can you help?

In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to follow the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive and open mind and willingness to learn and share.

Overall; if you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit 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 and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Franklin in Focus presents Election 2018: Candidates and Issues - Oct 13

Franklin in Focus is presenting an informative event for Franklin voters on Saturday, October 13 at the Franklin Public Library from 9:15 to 11:30 AM – just prior to the start of the downtown Harvest Festival!

The event includes a primer about registering and voting. Invited speakers will comment on 2018 ballot questions.

* The keynote event at 9:15 will be a moderated debate between Representative Jeff Roy (D), and Patrick Casey (R), both vying for the seat representing Franklin and Medway (10th Norfolk District). Audience members may submit questions for either or both candidates at the start of the morning.

* Town Clerk Theresa Burr will provide a primer on this year's ballot as well as information on registering to vote and absentee ballots.

* Several organizations have been invited to provide speakers to discuss this year's ballot questions.

Questions? Get in touch through the form at the bottom of the Franklin in Focus home page https://franklininfocus.org

Franklin in Focus presents Election 2018: Candidates and Issues - Oct 13

Election Collection - 2018

The collection of posts covering the election of 2018 for the Franklin, MA voters. (The most current posts will be found on top, progressing to the older posts further down the listing.)


The Official Results for Nov 6

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/franklin-ma-official-results-for-110618.html

Unofficial results
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/franklin-unofficial-results-for-nov-6.html

Town Clerk Teresa Burr posted to the Town of Franklin page Weds AM
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/unofficial-election-results-franklin

What precinct am I?
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/what-precinct-am-i-0

What does the ballot look like?

• Precinct 1, 2, 3, 4, 7

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hthk_gwAXMkKkNxyhFngqI2l6mBv1RbC/view?usp=sharing

• Precinct 5, 6, 8

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NH0g86NC7IaabVtMJyXoqQgsFJMrN6Gs/view?usp=sharing


The Franklin Town Clerk page with additional information
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Election news and information

Analysis on voter turnout
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/youd-think-thered-be-bigger-interest.html

Official results and updated election totals since 2003
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/franklin-ma-official-results-for-110618.html

Roy wins, Rauch tops Ross
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/in-news-roy-wins-rauch-tops-ross.html

Voters reject Ballot question 1, approve 2 and 3
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/in-newsvoters-reject-question-1-approve.html


Georgia's election issues
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/in-news-vaping-in-ma-schools-georgias.html

Election security awareness
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/in-news-average-voter-shouldnt-be-too.html

Past election vote totals
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/election-day-nov-6-past-election-vote.html

Ballot Question 2 - background info
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/we-cannot-afford-to-promise-fixes-that.html

Baker, Gonzalez debate again
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/in-news-hotel-public-hearing-scheduled.html

Warren, Diehl debate again
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-warren-diehl-debate-again-baker.html

2nd 10th Norfolk Debate - Monday, Oct 29
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/fm-151-second-debate-of-10th-norfolk.html

Update by area Town Clerks on early voting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-milford-girls-join-boy-scouts.html

Voices of Franklin - Raymon Milic - Yes on Question 1
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/voices-of-franklin-raymond-milici-yes.html

Inside Question 1 - 2 key pieces for my decision
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/inside-question-one-2-key-piece-of-info.html

10th Norfolk - Candidate Debate - Oct 29
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/10th-norfolk-district-candidate-debate.html

Medicare for all; US Senate candidate views
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-medicare-for-all-us-senate.html

Attorney General candidates debate
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-tri-county-8th-grade-open-house.html

GOP group urges to 'blank' Baker
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-gop-group-urges-voters-to-blank.html

Galvin, Amore debate gets nasty
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-glavin-amore-debate-gets-nasty.html

Early voting begins
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/early-voting-begins-today-for-franklin.html

Warren Diehl Debate; 10th Norfolk Candidate Profiles
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-warren-diehl-debate-on-friday.html

Via Milford Daily News: Warren-Diehl debates scheduled
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-warren-diehl-debates-this.html

Oct 17 - Second MA governor candidates debate
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-governor-candidates-debate.html

Nurses discuss both sides of Ballot Question 1
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/fm-150-2018-election-info-ballot.html

Franklin Town Clerk provides election info at Franklin In Focus event
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/fm-149-2018-election-info-franklin-ma.html

10th Norfolk Representative District Debate - Oct 13, 2018 (audio)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/fm-148-10th-norfolk-representative.html

In the News: first MA governors debate
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-first-governor-campaign-debate.html

In the News: MA Attorney General candidates debate

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-ma-attorney-general-candidates.html

Early voting opens October 22, 2018

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/early-voting-opens-october-22-2018.html

FHS Students hear independent candidate for US Senate

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/in-news-fhs-trip-to-europe-approved-fhs.html

Election info for Franklin

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/08/election-information-for-franklin-2018.html

Official results for Franklin September primary
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/sep-4-2018-state-primary-official.html

Unofficial results for Franklin, September Primary
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/unofficial-results-for-franklin-primary.html

Election Information for Nov 2018