Police Halloween Party rescheduled for Tuesday - Oct 31

SPECIAL NOTICE! 

Due to the weather forecast for Sunday, the Halloween Party is being moved to TUESDAY OCTOBER 31st from 4 PM - 7 PM (still at the Police Station). 

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No word yet on the Pumpkins in the Park currently scheduled for Sunday has been CANCELED rather than move to Tuesday

Police Halloween Party rescheduled for Tuesday - Oct 31

updated 10/28/17 10:30 AM

Franklin SEPAC Reminder: Halloween Hayride

REMINDER!! 

Halloween Hayride!

When: Friday, October 27th, 4:00 PM
Where: Tangerini's Farm, 139 Spring Street, Millis, MA

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. Snacks will be served. (Please let us know of any allergies or food sensitivities so that we can accommodate all needs). This event is open to all special-needs students and their families at no cost.

This event fills up quickly!! Hope to see you there!!

Please RSVP by Wednesday, Oct 25th to franklinsepac@gmail.com

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In the News: recreational pot myths and facts; Halloween safety; "No Shame" rally

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

"With recreational marijuana now legal across the state of Massachusetts, residents and police departments alike have struggled to understand the full scope of the new legislation. While Question 4 originally provided a clear outline of what would be implemented should it pass, state legislators had the opportunity to make any alterations to the law they deemed necessary. As a result, the limits of the new legal pot law have become blurred, causing confusion throughout the state. 

Myth: Consuming marijuana in public is still illegal. 

Fact: Cities and towns must pass a bylaw prohibiting public use of marijuana."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171024/myth-busting-massachusetts-recreational-pot-law

"With Halloween just a week away, motorists should start keeping an eye out for little ghosts and ghouls during evening commutes. 

An alert from AAA Northeast Tuesday offered a few tips and warnings for both drivers and trick-or-treaters. 

Watch for children in or near the street, especially between 4 p.m. and midnight on Halloween itself. Be aware that children may wear dark clothing and dart into the road, sometimes between cars or outside crosswalks. Try to avoid heavily residential neighborhoods. 

Drive sober and slowly, the advisory cautioned. AAA research showed a pedestrian is twice as likely to be killed when hit by a car traveling 35 miles per hour, compared to 25 miles per hour, and that a third of motor vehicle deaths are caused by drivers who have been drinking."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171024/watch-out-for-trick-or-treaters-this-week

"If all goes according to plan, the small lawn outside of the Trinity Episcopal Church will be filled with #2069 signs on Saturday morning. 

The Wrentham church founded the opioid awareness signs that display the number of fatalities in 2016 due to overdoses, and at 10 a.m., they’ll be holding a rally, “No Shame, Erasing the Stigma,” and encouraging attendees to pluck their #2069 signs from their own lawns and temporarily plant them in theirs. 

“We’ll find a place for every sign, if we have to ring the gardens at the church with them if we have to,” laughed Deacon Ron Tibbetts at Trinity."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171023/wrentham-church-to-hold-2069-rally

#2069 No Shame Rally - Wrentham Common -  Oct 28

Reminder: Franklin Police - Halloween Party - Oct 29

Come join us for a fun filled afternoon at the Franklin Police Station, 911 Panther Way, Sunday, Oct 29. 

The fun starts at 4:00 PM and last until 7:00 PM. Ages pre-school to 5th grade.

Food donations being accepted for the Franklin Food Pantry

Franklin Police - Halloween Party - Oct 29

SEPAC Halloween Hayride - Oct 27, 4:00 PM

"Come in your costume for a great afternoon at Tangerini's. We will go for a hayride, pick and paint pumpkins and visit the animals.

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

Please RSVP to franklinsepac@gmail.com"

SEPAC Halloween Hayride - Oct 27, 4:00 PM

For additional info on the Franklin SEPAC group, visit then on the web at
http://franklinsepac.org/

Franklin Police - Halloween Party - Oct 29

Come join us for a fun filled afternoon at the Franklin Police Station, 911 Panther Way, Sunday, Oct 29. 

The fun starts at 4:00 PM and last until 7:00 PM. Ages pre-school to 5th grade.

Food donations being accepted for the Franklin Food Pantry

Franklin Police - Halloween Party - Oct 29

ICYMI: Bobby Santos III; SAFE Coalition; fmr Gov Dukakis; :Lisa Bailey; Today's Special

From the various other social media sources that the Franklin Matters radar picks up

1 - Bobby Santos III

"Signs of victory are evident on the floor at Tinio Racing in Bellingham, where Bobby Santos III’s tires sit, caked in confetti from last weekend’s win. 

Santos is a Franklin native and NASCAR modified race car driver. He won the F.W Webb 100 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway last Saturday. He called the race “kind of like the Super Bowl” of this level of racing. 

“It’s our biggest track, it’s our highest paying race,” Santos said. “We were running 13th for most of the time, then we took a late-race charge in the last 20 laps. We took the lead and won the race.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170928/franklin-driver-wins-nascar-modified-race

2 - A video from the SAFE Coalition

3 - Some of former Gov Dukakis' legacy

"It happened a lifetime ago, in the days when few people knew who Michael Dukakis was, and still fewer could imagine the life that spread out before him — the governorships, the bid for the White House, the career today as an academic eminence grise. 

But what he saw that day 50 years ago at the Walter E. Fernald State School in Waltham, where people with developmental disabilities were dismissed by their doctors and warehoused by a society content to keep them out of sight, has never left him. 

Its tectonic impact is visible as he sits in the corner of a conference room here at the New England Center for Children."

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/09/08/mike-dukakis-from-brink-presidency-quiet-life-significance/wLvqfMLrVS31tHWmXfmKgJ/story.html

4 - Another BostonVoyager profile for a Franklin resident: Lisa Bailey

"Today we’d like to introduce you to Lisa Bailey. 

Nationally awarded professional artist Lisa Grunewald Bailey is a current resident and art instructor in Franklin, MA. Originally from Grosse Point, Michigan; she holds a BA in Art and Interior Design from Adrian College, Adrian, MI. Lisa moved to Franklin, MA in 1999 and launched her own business ‘Developing Artists’; to teach drawing and painting to children and adult. Lisa maintains a busy schedule participating in juried shows as well as solo and group exhibits at various businesses and museums. She has received numerous awards and her work can be found in both individual and corporate collections throughout the United States. 

Her journey as an artist started at the young age of nine years old by taking drawing classes."

Continue reading the article about Lisa online
http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-lisa-bailey-developing-artists-metro-west/

5 - Today's Special - Halloween Party

"Hi everybody! Our favorite time of year is arriving so we thought it would be fun to throw an awesome Halloween party! We're also using this awesome party to raise money toward our goal of opening a bakery that will employ adults and teens with different abilities. Now that is awesome! 

Franklin's favorite and most charitable band The Screaming Vincent's have donated a set! We're waiting to hear from a couple of other fun bands and then we'll have a DJ for dancing! There will also be a 50/50 raffle, prizes for our Costume Contest, and great silent auction items on which you can bid. There will be appetizers, food stations, and of course a full service bar! 

Tickets are $25.00 and are a tax-deductible donation. Just click on the link to register and follow the instructions it's that easy! We thank you in advance for your support and love of our people. 

We know that everyone is aware of how important our mission is to the people in our community who have different abilities as well as their families. Come celebrate workplace inclusion and with your help we'll raise enough money to make this dream into a reality! 

Thank you!"

For more about the event and to donate to Today's Special 
http://todaysspecialinc.com/upcoming-events/

Today's Special - Halloween Party

Franklin Police - Halloween Party - Oct 29

Come join us for a fun filled afternoon at the Franklin Police Station, 911 Panther Way, Sunday, Oct 29. 

The fun starts at 4:00 PM and last until 7:00 PM. Ages pre-school to 5th grade.

Food donations being accepted for the Franklin Food Pantry

Franklin Police - Halloween Party - Oct 29

Franklin Lions: Annual candy give back this week

Annual candy give back starts this week. Jefferson and Parmenter schools are collecting for the Franklin Lions. 

The Franklin Lions will also be set up at the VFW post on Pond Street Sunday 12-2. 

Franklin Lions

Last year we sent over 750 lbs, we hope to reach 1,000 this year.

Come show your support for our troops near and far by bringing your candy and cards of thanks.

In the News: Police hosting Halloween party, EPA visits DPW in outreach on superfund site

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

"After being gone for several years, the Franklin Police Department's Halloween party will be rising from the grave this weekend. 

The free event - intended to provide thrills and entertainment for preschoolers through fifth-graders - will run on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the station on Panther Way. 

Detective Eric Copeland, one of the officers organizing the party, said the event itself will feature officers dressed up as superheroes, a bounce house, face painting and pumpkin painting. A "spooky trail" will run along the walking path next to the station. 

There will also, Copeland said, be a variety of food, including popcorn, cotton candy and hot dogs."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161028/franklin-police-hosting-halloween-haunting

Franklin Police Station, 911 Panther Way

"The federal Environmental Protection Agency will be returning to town to continue its outreach efforts on a local Superfund site. 

Representatives from the agency will be at the Fisher Street Department of Public Works building on Monday, to get public comment on the BJAT, LLC property, which is also on Fisher Street. 

"We will be there all day," said Marilyn St. Fleur, a community involvement coordinator for the EPA. "We'll have an availability session for individuals who are interested in the site as well." 

Agency representatives came to Franklin earlier this month and held a series of appointments to determine the best way to inform the public of developments. St. Fleur said Monday's visit would feature scheduled meetings as well, but that there would be an open session (from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.) for those who simply wish to know more."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161028/epa-continuing-outreach-on-franklin-superfund-site

Halloween Party at Library October 27

The Franklin Public Library will hold a Halloween party on Thursday, Oct 27 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM with games, crafts, prizes and pizza. 

Franklin Public Library will hold a Halloween party on Thursday, Oct 27

This was shared from the Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/10/halloween-party-thursday-october-27-400.html

Pumpkins in the Park - October 29 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM

"Come join us in our Second Annual Pumpkins in the Park Saturday, October 29 from 6 - 8 PM. 

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 favorites via public voting 

Lights provided by the Franklin Art Center

Drop off times to be announced 

Dance performance by Inspire Dance Academy 

Trick or Treating with local merchants for children in costumes from 6 - 7 PM"

Pumpkins in the Park - Oct 29

Where:
The Franklin Sculpture Park on Panther Way (next to the Police Station)

This was shared from the Franklin Art Center Facebook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/1807538506141251/

Halloween Party - October 30, 3:00 - 7:00 PM

The Franklin Police Dept will hold a Halloween Party for kids from pre-school to 5th grade. 

Sunday, October 30, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

This was shared from the Franklin Police Facebook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/539366676256987/

Halloween safety tips and the Teal Pumpkin Project

1 - Halloween safety tips

From the MA.gov blog we find this timely post on Halloween safety tips. Be safe trick or treating!

"Whether you’re still a trick-or-treater or you never lost your love of ghouls and goblins, Halloween is frightful fun for everyone. 

But even if you aren’t afraid of the dark, with more people out in the moonlight, there can be a scary side to this holiday. Watch out for dangers as you celebrate this year. 

The Department of Public Health (DPH), Department of Fire Services (DFS), and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provide resources to ensure you have a safe and happy Halloween. Check out the tips below and for a full list, read DFS’s Halloween Safety and DPH’s Halloween Safety Tips brochures."

Continue reading the article online here
http://blog.mass.gov/blog/home/halloween-safety-tips-for-trick-or-treaters-and-adults/

one of the several "Pumpkins in the Park" - in Franklin

2 - What is the Teal Pumpkin Project?

"Join FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project™ to help us create a safer, happier Halloween for all! 

Launched as a national campaign by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) in 2014, the Teal Pumpkin Project™ raises awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season."

Teal Pumpkin Project

For more information on the Teal Pumpkin project visit them online

http://www.foodallergy.org/teal-pumpkin-project#.VjSjr7erTIU