Franklin Cultural District: Art Assoc & Downtown Partnership meetings, Arts Mosaic at Dean, Election Day Tuesday

Wednesday, November 1

10:00am  - Veterans Coffee Social (Senior Center)

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) NO Session Today, See you Nov 8)

6:30pm - Franklin Art Association (Senior Center)

Thursday, November 2

8:30am - Franklin Downtown Partnership General Mtg (Dean College - Student Center)

6:00pm - Ken Barney (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance - monthly meeting (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, November 3

6:00pm - Piano Steve (live music)  (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - Arts Mosaic (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Saturday, November 4 

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

4:00pm - Tyler Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Annual FPAC Gala (in person and virtual event) (THE BLACK BOX)

7:00pm - Arts Mosaic  (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Sunday, November 5

Daylight Saving Time ends (clocks fall back 1 hour)

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

Tuesday, November 7 = Election Day

6:00am - Town of Franklin Election (Franklin High School)

6:00pm - Franklin Garden Club - meeting (Franklin Public Library) 

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

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

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 Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Candidates interviews for the Franklin (MA) Election - Nov 7, 2023 via Franklin TV & Radio

Candidate interviews for the Franklin (MA) Election - Nov 7, 2023

via Franklin TV & Radio

Position / Candidate	Video	Audio	Transcript
Planning Board
Chris Stickney	Video link	Audio link
Jason (Jay) Mello	Video link	Audio link
School Committee
Dave Callagahan	Video link	Audio link
Dave McNeill	Video link	Audio link
KP Sompally	Video link	Audio link
Ruthann O’Sullivan	Video link	Audio link
Town Council
Charles Bailey	Video link	Audio link
Melanie Hamblen	Video link	Audio link
Cobi Frongillo	Video link	Audio link
Tom Mercer	Video link	Audio link
Robert (Bobby) Dellorco	Video link	Audio link
Ted Cormier-Leger	Video link	Audio link
Glenn Jones	Video link	Audio link

Candidates interviews for the Franklin (MA) Election - Nov 7, 2023 via Franklin TV & Radio

Reminder: In person voting, Saturday, Oct 28 from 9 AM to 4 PM for the Town Biennial Election

Reminder:

Saturday (10/28) from 9 AM to 4 PM come down to the Municipal Building, 355 East Central St., Town Clerk’s Office to in person early vote for the Nov. 7th Biennial Town Election. 

Saturday is also the last day to Register to Vote for this election from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Listen to Town Clerk Nancy Danello as she walks us through the details of this election season ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/franklin-town-clerk-nancy-danello-walks.html

Sample ballot for Nov 7 election  

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/local-biennial-town-election-11-7-2023-sample-ballot

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/groups/460474210785489/posts/2648932551939633/

Reminder: In person voting, Saturday, Oct 28 from 9 AM to 4 PM for the Town Biennial Election

Tri-County Election Results - School approved by 5364 to 3229 vote

The Tri-County election results are in via the local Franklin totals from our Town Clerk Nancy Danello, and for the overall results from Peter Wiernicki, one of the Franklin members of the Tri-County School Committee.

3 of the 11 communities voted against the new school but not by enough that the other 8 weren't able to cover.

Only 6.4% of the total registered voters across the 11 communities turned out. Franklin had the largest vote total but not the largest percent turnout.

Tri-County Election Results - School approved by 5364 to 3229 vote (updated)

The PDF version of this table is available for download

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ahrckGnO9rWoFpLfx8mGxBfCQLxV97c-/view?usp=drive_link

From the Franklin Town Clerk page via Tri-County

https://drive.google.com/file/d/142BgzYhNNepIscgMAj8zUhpdMehFWUpH/view?usp=drive_link

Tri-County Election Results - School approved by 5364 to 3229 vote

Friendly Reminder to cast your vote on the Tri-County election today (10/24/23 from noon to 8 PM) at Franklin High School

Why is there a vote for Tri-County today?

The Tri-County Regional VTHS is looking to replace their old and falling apart building with a new one. Today's vote is for the 11 Tri-County communities to say "Yes" or "No" to the project.

The vote for all 11 communities occurs at the same time on Tuesday, October 24, from noon to 8 PM. Franklin votes at Franklin High School. 

The one question ballot simply asks yes or no to authorize building the new school.

How will it be paid for?

Each of the 11 communities will make that determination separately. Franklin has chosen to use a debt exclusion to fund the Franklin portion of the replacement cost.

One question will be on the Nov 7 ballot to authorize Franklin's funding for the project with a debt exclusion (estimated to be $2.1 for 30 years). 

Additional information on the Tri-County project can be found in one place ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/tri-county-election-information-for.html

rendering of the new Tri-County Building

Tri-County Election information for the vote on the new school October 24, 2023

The vote for all 11 communities occurs at the same time on Tuesday, October 24, from noon to 8 PM. Franklin votes at Franklin High School.

The one question ballot simply asks yes or no to authorize building the new school.

Franklin will also vote on Nov 7 to authorize it's funding for the project with a debt exclusion. 

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The Tri-County Municipal Ballot Committee has a Facebook page with testimonials such as this one:

"Meet Maris! She's an Alumni of the Commercial Arts program, now known as Graphic Communications.   

Maris' long career in advertising and design has included everything from illustration, packaging, product design & branding for companies including Cool Gear and NutriHealth. 

She's also the talent behind for the Downtown North Attleborough Collaborative Logo design!   

A HUGE thanks to Maris for donating her time and talent to this important campaign. 

You can see her work on instagram: @honeysquirrel_artist and at local festivals.

Want to share your story? email us a photo and a note: why you support TCMBC's VOTE YES Campaign. TriCountyMBC@gmail.com"

https://www.facebook.com/TriCountyMBC/videos/306394432151427/

Meet Maris! She's an Alumni of the Commercial Arts program

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Important Info on the Vote

Tri-County Superintendent Karen MaGuire talks with Anne Bergen about the Tri-County School Building Special Election (video)    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/superintendent-karen-mcguire-talks-with.html

Franklin Town Clerk Nancy Danello walks us through voting process for the Oct 24 Tri-County Election, then for the Nov 7 Biennial Election (audio)   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/franklin-town-clerk-nancy-danello-walks.html

Informative video on Tri-County new building (5 mins, video)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/informative-video-on-tri-county-new.html

Watch to the Tri-County New Building Information Session - 10/03/23 (video)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/watch-to-tri-county-new-building.html

Listen to the Tri-County New Building Information Session - 10/03/23 (audio)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/listen-to-tri-county-new-building.html

Town Clerk releases important info on Tri-County Election Oct 24, 2023

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/franklin-town-clerk-releases-important.html

Tri-County Info session held at Franklin Library 10/03/23 (audio)   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/listen-to-tri-county-new-building.html

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Tri-County Municipal Ballot Committee page ->   https://www.facebook.com/TriCountyMBC

Tri-County new building page -> https://www.tri-countybuilding.com/ 

Tri County School Building Project - Karen Maguire, Tri County Superintendent (presentation to Town Council) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._tri_county_presentation.pdf

Building update meeting in June, 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/tri-county-building-project-update.html 

Tri-County Election Announcement  -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/important-news-tri-county-district-wide-election-10242023

Memo from Town Administrator - Tri-County Election if approved: Estimated Cost Per Household   ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/imce/u353/8b._1_-_memo_-_tri_county_school_financing.jpg

Tri-County Election Warrant  ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/tri-county-warrant

Tri-County Sample Ballot  -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/tri-county_10-24_sample_ballot.pdf

Tri-County New Building Info Session - Oct 3 at Franklin Public Library

Town Council observes Police new hires, hears of SAFE Coalition updates & migrant housing updates (video)

The Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct 18, 2023 in the Council Chambers. All 9 participated, one was remote (Frongillo) hence all votes were via roll call.

The key items from the evening 

(1) Town Clerk provided updates on the upcoming Oct 24 election for the new Tri-County school building and the Biennial Town election on Nov 7. Both votes will take place at the High School. Folks can vote early in the Town Clerks office during business hours

(2) the swearing in of the new round of hires (backfill replacements) for the Police Dept. along with the introduction of Kallie Montagano who returns to the Dept in a new role as the Co-Response Program continues to grow. And last but not least, the introduction of Frankie, the departments new therapy dog

(3) approval of the license changes to enable Bob Vozzella to expand into his new space and operate with his farmers licenses for wine and beer

(4) impactful and moving update from Jennifer Knight-Levine, CEO and cofounder of the SAFE Coalition on their work. The audio segment of her presentation along with the Q&A with the Council is shared separately. Her update includes the expansion of their work in meeting the needs of our community into handling the migrant housing needs  -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/jen-knight-levine-updates-council-on.html

(5) Town Administrator Jamie Hellen's update on the migrant status will also be shared separately as an audio segment

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Police Department - Swearing In of New Patrol Officers

i. Officer Parker Luther

ii. Officer Joseph Medina

iii. Officer Robert Young

iv. Officer Martin Zimei

b. Police Department - Introductions

i. Kallie Montagano, Co-Response Program Manager

ii. Frankie, Therapy Dog

Photo album of the police introductions and swearing in ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qanQvXdNFAvbQQN76

Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-7D1fTJLhY

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_10.18.23.pdf

The expansion of La Cantina Winery is progressing & the license transfers were approved at this session