Harvest Festival registration deadline is Weds - Sep 20

Franklin Downtown Partnership  9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038 (774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com Harvest Festival 2017: Register by Wednesday, 9/20, to avoid late fee The October 14 Harvest Festival booth spaces are filling up fast. Wednesday, September 20, is the deadline for early registration. Please include a $35 late fee after Wednesday. More than 6,000 people will be attending the Festival so don't miss out!  Email your registration to Scott Martin at fdpharvestfest@gmail.com today to reserve your space -- and so you don't have to pay a late fee!   Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109 | franklindowntownpartnership.org

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FHS football, girls soccer and volleyball post wins on Friday

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the FHS falls sports results on Friday, Sep 15.

Game of the Week – Football = Franklin, 28 @ Milford, 10 – Final

1st Quarter: (F) Jake Noviello 8-yard pass to Jack Nally, Matt Zucco XP Good; (M) Brendan White 4-yard rush, Sean Lehane XP good; (M) S. Lehane 20-yard field goal.2nd Quarter: No scoring.3rd Quarter: (F) J. Noviello 7-yard pass to Evan Wendell, M. Zucco XP good; (F) J. Noviello 6-yard pass to Ryan Driscoll, M. Zucco XP good.4th Quarter: (F) Sean Hofferty 2-yard rush, M. Zucco XP good.

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ Oliver Ames, 2 – Final

– Oliver Ames senior Brandin Osborne continued his strong start to the season, scoring a pair of second half goals to lift the Tigers over Franklin. After a scoreless first half, Osborne scored twice, assited by Cam Vella and Nathaniel Cardoza. Jack Carroll earned his third shutout of the season and OAHS head coach John Barata said Vella, Mason Galbato, Colin Evin, Matt Campell and Chris Lawrence played great in the back for the Tigers.

Girls Soccer = Oliver Ames, 1 @ Franklin, 2 – Final

– Molly Duncan scored the winner with a long-range shot in the final eight minutes of the game to earn the win for the Panthers. Abby Reardon gave OA the lead seven minutes after halftime, but Anna Balkus tied it for Franklin six minutes later. Regan Benton made seven saves for the Tigers and Cat Robbins made 10 for the Panthers.

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Oliver Ames, 0 – Final

– Trailing 9-17 in the third set, Franklin’s Lizzie Boynton went on a 10 point serving run, including four aces, to put Franklin ahead and help the Panthers finish the sweep. During the Panthers’ comeback, Emma Clifford played strong defense and added two kills. Ellie Wisniewski finished with nine kills and an ace.

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of the HockomockSPorts.com provides a recap of the FHS football game:

"Heading into halftime, Franklin was frustrated. The Panthers had made a series of mistakes from turnovers to missed blocks to dropped passes to using up timeouts early in the half and Milford had taken advantage, playing the game at its pace and grinding out a three-point lead. 

After the break, Franklin turned the game around, scoring 21 straight points and forcing Milford to abandon the power running game that it prefers. Behind three touchdown passes from senior Jake Noviello, Franklin pulled out a 28-10 victory in Friday night’s Game of the Week and evened its record at 1-1. 

“They’re tough and we knew that. They compete and those kids don’t quit,” Franklin coach Eian Bain said about Milford. “We gave them the ball in great field position, we allowed them to execute their game plan, and we just kept shooting ourselves in the foot.”

Continue reading the recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/strong-second-half-propels-franklin-football-to-win-at-milford/

Additional photos by HockomockSports
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Fall-2017/Milford-Franklin-Football-9-15-17/

For the results of the remainder of the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-091517/

Franklin senior Jake Noviello threw three touchdown passes, as the Panthers outscored Milford 21-0 in the second half to pull out their first win of the season. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

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Bottle/Can Drive changes fund raising to hurricane relief

** Bottle and can drive **

Please note, all proceeds from the FHS Boys Hockey Team Bottle/Can drive will be donated to hurricane relief efforts.


*** Bottle and Can Drive Saturday, September 16, 2017 ***

The Franklin High School boys hockey team is having their annual Bottle and Can Drive on Saturday, September 16th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Veteran's Arena ice rink parking lot.

Any donation is much appreciated, so please save your returnable bottles and cans.

If you need (or would like) a separate bag to put them in, please comment and we will drop off as many as are needed.

Thank you!

FHS Boys Hockey - Bottle and Can Drive - Sep 16

Hurricane Jose is on the way up the Atlantic Coast.

Hurricane Jose is on the way up the Atlantic Coast.

5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Sat, 16 Sep 2017 09:02:20 GMT 

You can subscribe to review the National Hurricane Center alerts
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at2+shtml/090220.shtml?cone

"a closer look at the potential ballot questions for 2018"

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

"Will Massachusetts slash its sales tax? Should employers offer paid family leave? What about a $15 minimum wage? 

Those are among the 21 potential ballot questions Massachusetts voters could decide next year. Attorney General Maura Healey certified 21 initiative petitions on Sept. 6, one of the first steps toward securing a spot on the ballot. Some petitioners filed multiple versions of proposals on the same topic. 

Petitioners now must gather the signatures of at least 64,750 registered voters to clear the next hurdle. In 2016, just four petitions out of nearly three-dozen met all the requirements and deadlines to make it onto the ballot."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170915/2018-ballot-questions-take-first-step


Or go to the Attorney General's page for the complete official listing
http://www.mass.gov/ago/government-resources/initiatives-and-other-ballot-questions/

 initiative petitions filed with the Attorney General's Office and the Attorney General's certification decisions

MassBudget: Examining Today's New Census Data on Income, Poverty, Children

Examining Today's Census Data on Income, Poverty, Children BOSTON - Sept. 14 - Showing the effects of a strong economy in 2016, new data from the U.S. Census finds that the median income (the income of the household at the midpoint of the income distribution) in Massachusetts increased 5.8 percent in 2016 and that poverty in the state declined significantly: from 11.5 percent to 10.4 percent. A new brief (PDF) from MassBudget finds the decline in poverty likely reflects both the overall strength of the state economy and increases in the state minimum wage that occurred in 2015 and 2016. "It's good news that incomes are up and poverty is down. But too many families in our state are still struggling. The state median wage remains below where it was in 2009, and more than one in eight children in our state live in poverty. The progress our state has made should encourage us to continue to work to expand opportunity and to help working families to become more economically secure." The new data from the Census also show a decline in child poverty. Improving the economic security of the families in which low income children are growing up has been shown to have long term positive effects for those children. A separate brief (PDF) released by MassBudget today, examines the implications of today's Census data for children. Read the new MassBudget brief examining today's Census data on income and poverty (PDF) Read MassBudget's new KIDS COUNT brief on the implication of today's data for kids (PDF) The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 9/15/17 - THU 9/21/17

FRIDAY 9/15/17
8am-12pm   Santa Foundation Golf Tournament @ Wentworth Hills Golf Club in Plainville
10:30am   REIKI Demo @ Franklin Senior Center
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
8pm   Acme Jazz Quartet @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 9/16/17
7:30-10am   Hurricane Relief Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast (suggested donation: 1 non-perishable item and $10/person) @ Magnolia Heights
9am-1pm   Bottle/Can Drive to benefit FHS Boys Hockey @ Pirelli Veterans Arena
9am   Cracker-barrel Classic 5K Road Race @ Wrentham Developmental Center
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10am   Tinkergarten Free Trial Class (visit https://www.tinkergarten.com/leaders/nancy.hayden for details)
4-7pm   Beer Extravaganza - Fall Edition @ Pour Richard’s
8pm   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Phils Ochs Song Night @ FUSF

SUNDAY 9/17/17
10:00am   Bluegrass Worship Service at Franklin Federated Church
11am-4pm   Franklin Rotary Car Show @ Dean College
11am-5pm   FYSA Day at Dean College @ Dean College Longley Field
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1:15pm   Joe Landry: Remember When @ Franklin Historical Museum
3pm   LiveARTS: Victor Rosenbaum @ FUSF

MONDAY 9/18/17
8am-4pm   Dean College President’s Club Golf Tournament @ Franklin Country Club
7pm   Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 9/19/17
4-8pm   FSPA Open House @ 38 Main Street
6:30pm   College Planning Night for FHS’s Seniors Parents and Caregivers @ FHS
6:30pm   VA Home Loan - Home Buying Seminar @ VFW on Pond Street

WEDNESDAY 9/20/17
10am   Franklin Senior Center: Trivia Time @ Franklin Senior Center
11am   Franklin Senior Center: Skin Care and Repair @ Franklin Senior Center
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)

THURSDAY 9/21/17
10am   Franklin Senior Center: Card Making @ Franklin Senior Center
1-6pm   American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

FTC Scam Alert: Equifax isn’t calling

Many Franklinites are likely among those affected by the Equifax breach (as I was). Hence, this is worthy of sharing!

Equifax isn't calling by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer and Business Education Ring, ring. "This is Equifax calling to verify your account information." Stop. Don't tell them anything. They're not from Equifax. It's a scam. Equifax will not call you out of the blue. Follow the link to read more This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Also from the Federal Trade Commission - What to do
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2017/09/equifax-data-breach-what-do

FYSA & Dean College are teaming up for Dean Day - Sep 17

The Dean College coaches and players are going to run some short training sessions for our kids before their game at 2:00 PM. 

Additionally, New England Revolution players will be there from 11-12:30 to sign autographs and take pictures.



11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (Pregame)

• Beat Brutus, the Dean College mascot, in a 1 - on - 1 soccer skills matchup
• Free 45 minute training sessions with Dean College coaches and Franklin High School players
• Small sided games for our players - right on the field

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Match Preparation)

• On-field passes to watch, and help the Dean College Bulldogs with pre-game warmups
• Rally Tunnel and Dream team walkouts with the Dean College and St. Joseph's players during introduction.
• Dean VS. St Joe's ……. KICKOFF @ 2: PM !!
• Post match Q and A with Dean coaches and players

FYSA & Dean College are teaming up for Dean Day - Sep 17

Bluegrass Worship Service at Franklin Federated - Sep 17 - 10:00 AM

Franklin Federated Church is having a special Bluegrass Worship Service Sunday, Sept. 17, at 10 AM at the church at 171 Main Street.

Worship will feature Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, with Dave Dick on banjo, his brother Bob Dick on guitar, Dan Nowlan on mandolin and Ken Taylor on upright bass. 

This same lineup has been together since 1998. Find out more at: www.blackstonevalleybluegrass.com/. 

All are welcome at Franklin Federated Church! A staffed nursery is available for babies and toddlers, and Sunday school is offered for children in preschool through middle school. 

Activity kits are on hand in the church for children to use during worship. Large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are also available, and there is an access ramp at the left side of the church. 

Find out more at franklinfederated.org or facebook.com/franklinfederated.

Bluegrass Worship Service at Franklin Federated - Sep 17 - 10:00 AM

MassBudget: Evidence on How Paid Leave Helps Working Mothers

Maintaining employment connections

Report Examines Effect of Paid Leave on Working Mothers Working parents are more economically secure when they can maintain an income while taking time away from their job to nurture and bond with a new child. One of the goals of paid family and medical leave (PFML) laws is to help new parents maintain an attachment to the labor force. MassBudget's new report, How Paid Family & Medical Leave Impacts Working Mothers, examines recent research including a study of the experience in California, which has the longest-standing and best-documented PFML program in the nation.  Examining the employment history of working mothers before and after the California PFML law took effect, the study finds that after the law, women were substantially more likely to be working a year after having a child than before the law. While new mothers who accessed the state's paid family leave program were out of the workforce in the short term, they were more likely to return to work and remain employed than those without access to PFML MassBudget's new report also examines the data on how often mothers are the primary or sole source of income in a family with children as well as the current availability of paid family and medical leave in New England. It also examines other outcomes in states with PFML laws, including the lengths of leaves taken and the effects on wages. MassBudget's new report can be read here. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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"The funding restorations are sustainable"

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

"Undeterred by tax collections that are trailing benchmarks two months into the fiscal year, the Legislature is half way toward restoring $275 million in spending that Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed from the annual budget. 

Without debate, the House on Wednesday voted to put back funding for the Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine, a big data fund, and rental assistance among dozens of other priorities. 

House Democrats needed just a few hours to speed through votes overriding a majority of the $320 million that Baker excised in July, when he signed a fiscal 2018 budget that he said had a $39.4 billion bottom line. The spending will be restored if Senate Democrats also agree to the overrides. 

House Republicans who voted to uphold Baker’s vetoes lacked the numbers to stop the overrides and did not seek to persuade Democrats with floor speeches."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170913/house-overrides-275-million-in-vetoes-by-baker

"The funding restorations are sustainable"

MassBudget: Today's Census release shows results of health care commitments

Affordable Care Act has made a difference across US

Today's Census Release Shows Results of Public Commitments to Health Care New MassBudget factsheet summarizes results New data released by the US Census today show the results of commitments made by our state and the nation to improving the health care security of our people. Massachusetts, which enacted comprehensive health reform in 2006, continued to lead the nation in the share of our population covered by health insurance. The Census report also shows that in the years since the Affordable Care Act took effect the share of people insured has increased substantially in states across the country. Today's Census report reflects data from 2016 and shows 97.5 percent of the Massachusetts population insured - and 99 percent of our children. It also shows that health insurance coverage has increased in every state in the country since 2013. As a new brief from MassBudget explains, health coverage increased most dramatically in those states that have taken advantage of the option to expand their Medicaid programs with additional funding provided by the Affordable Care Act. Our report "Documenting Success: Health Reform in Massachusetts and the Nation" also examines how the rate of uninsured in Massachusetts has steadily fallen over this decade. The Census also recently released the newest data on how the 50 states compare on state and local taxes. The data show that the share of state and local taxes in Massachusetts remains very close to the national average, though these taxes have fallen more since the 1970s than in almost any other state in the nation. Read our updated fact sheets, "Massachusetts is About Average for Taxes in FY 2015" and "Where Does the Taxachusetts Label Come From?" The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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