Franklin Candidate for Town Council: Matt Kelly

Matt Kelly (MK) and I (FM) conducted this interview via an email exchange as our calendars could not align.

FM: Tell me a bit about yourself, your family, and your life here in Franklin? What is your Franklin story?

(MK): My name is Matt Kelly and I am asking for your support as one of your Franklin Town Councilors. I relocated to Franklin in 1993 with my parents and brother where I attended Franklin High School and married my high school sweetheart Lesley Douglas. My wife Lesley and I never thought twice about where to raise our family, Lesley is a 4th generation Franklin resident and I am a Franklin Real Estate agent who owns a small business here in town. We live at the family homestead on Crescent St with our 2 daughters Madison and Abigail.

I have been a member of the Franklin School Committee, on the Long Range Financial Planning Committee and Master Plan Committee as well as a Franklin Rotarian. I feel privileged to live in and give back to a community that offers so much to their citizens.

FM: What do you see as your role’s biggest challenge and do you have any suggestions on how we can resolve it?

(MK): I will have many decisions to make along with my fellow councilors when elected; however none will be more important than insuring that you, the community is kept safe, our children are well educated, and our seniors are able to stay in their homes during these economic times. My time on Town Council, volunteering with the Franklin Rotary Club, Downtown Partnership and the relationships I have made over the past 10 years on Town Committees has allowed me to prepare for these challenging years ahead. I have spoken with other town’s managers who have faced tough times before and have worked with leaders in our community to formulate plans for the challenges that may lie ahead in the future.

FM: The Franklin Cultural Council submitted this question for Town Council candidates:

"As you know, Franklin has applied to the state for an official Cultural District designation in town. What do you feel is the role of arts and culture in Franklin, and what is your plan to advance that agenda?

(MK): Arts and Cultural play a vital role in our community. As a member of the Town Council I have continuously advocated for a cultural district and speak to many citizens regarding a potential cultural and arts building located close to Main St.
As a Town Council, we must continue to keep an open mind about what we can do to encourage Arts and Culture in Franklin and work quickly when opportunities are brought before us. 

Franklin offers an amazing opportunity with some of the businesses in our community to attract exceptional talent and artists to our community. We (the Town Council) need to continue to support and push to make Franklin a location for all people to visit, live, and work within our great community.


For additional info you can check out Matt's campaign Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/MattKellyCouncilor/

From the archives

2015 Town Council - Matt Kelly
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-council_29.html

Noteworthy: This information is intended to help the Franklin voters when we all head to the ballot box on November 7. The interview candidates have had an opportunity to review the text before publishing to ensure the accuracy of our discussion. 

Offer to Candidates 2017
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/offer-to-candidates-for-franklin.html 

Election Collection - 2017

Franklin Candidate for Town Council: Andrew (Andy) Bissanti

Andy Bissanti (AB) and I conducted this exchange via email as our calendars could not align and there are only so many hours in the day.


FM: Tell me a bit about yourself, your family, and your life here in Franklin? What is your Franklin story?

(AB): My grandfather came from Italy to Franklin in the early 1900’s. The community welcomed him and helped him get established. He opened a barbershop, which still operates to this day as Elite Barber shop, raised, a large family of 9 Boys 4 girls, The family prospered, the kids all worked hard, brought home their weekly pay for the household and pulled together and even helped other families. My grandparents provided for their family well even through the toughest times. Growing up as a child it was great going over my grandparent’s house on Dean Ave on Sundays for dinner. Seeing all my cousins and family... I think of those days everytime I drive by the property. I now have 3 daughters and we still try to continue the tradition of Sunday gatherings of friends and family at my home.

When I first graduated From University of Denver in 1981..I spent some time in publishing, Wrote and edited for Radio and TV and for a couple of News Stations, I also Wrote for new young paper now known as the Gazette and was an editor and contributing editor for local business and automotive trade journals. The pay wasn’t great, but I learned a lot about business and people. 

Since a lot of family had military background, I was also getting ready to enter the Air Force Under their Officer Candidacy Program, However,my Dad's business really took off as the recessionary times lifted and Bank interest rates came down from 19-20 percent. I made some good investments, I was barely 24 years old but saw what I was good at and stayed with the family business to this day.

FM: What do you see as your role’s biggest challenge and do you have any suggestions on how we can resolve it?

(AB): We need to address outdated, Zoning vs. Smart growth, vs., the schools vs., the towns infrastructure. In college I studied methods of development that we could be implementing Using Smart Growth Engineering that will better control growth and ease impacts on schools. I remember my professors discussing the “Aging Baby Boomers” of the post WWII and Korea of the 40’s and 50’s We knew their impact would be felt as they sought housing and places to raise their families. 

Now they are emptynesters, and we also have the millennials who have their own set of nontraditional housing and career and living choices. We will need to address these two huge emerging markets as well as strengthen our Industrial and commercial sectors as Franklin goes forward into the 21st century.

The Opiod Crisis continues to take lives in and around Franklin and causes collateral damage to the families, mine included. When your child is an addict you hope and pray it will end or go away. But that doesn’t happen. You seek help from Doctors and counselors... Like any cancer, it’s a disease, it often gets worse and it can kill. People are dying, in the streets, in restaurants public restrooms, and in their cars and trucks. 

In order to stop the disease from spreading you need to find and stop the source and cause of it. I was glad to see our state lawmakers discussing and passing a Bill on October 27, which could make a drug deal that resulting in a death punishable as a homicide, Manslaughter, voluntary or involuntary Manslaughter charge. 

Right now when a death results from a drug distribution, the dealers brag about it and use it for marketing their products. I will continue to support the SAFE Coalition, and Franklin Fire Rescue and Franklin Public Safety in any efforts the council can assist battling this War quietly taking place in our town. I have already discussed a more widespread Narcan program in Franklin. It’s not the answer but it will save lives in the short term.

FM: What experience or background will help you to serve in this role? What do you bring to the table that helps to set you apart from the others?

(AB):  Again, I’m no stranger to zoning, planning and development. Before I sat on the council, I saw most of them depending solely on what the administration dictated. I ran the gauntlet of the various departments many times and I think I have helped resolve and streamline what was once an archaic and draconian permitting and planning process, fix many outdated zoning issues and correct some zoning and use inconsistencies throughout the town.

I do my homework; I don’t cave in to a vocal crowd. I do what I think is best for Franklin. The Economic Development Committee, which I chair, has brought in many businesses and business opportunities to our town. Most notably Cold Chain technologies, over 200 more jobs to Franklin.


FM: The Franklin Cultural Council submitted this question for Town Council candidates:

"As you know, Franklin has applied to the state for an official Cultural District designation in town. What do you feel is the role of arts and culture in Franklin and what is your plan to advance that agenda?"

(AB):  I am an enthusiastic supporter of the Cultural Council. As I have said that at council on many occasions. It will be my hope to find them a real Brick and glass home, a building in a central location. In an Age obsessed with Technology, the Arts and Culture are now more important than ever. They benefit a town and remind us of a “Human Talent” and factor in the success of any dynamic town like Franklin, The downtown Landscape continues to evolve. Opportunities will arise and I feel with my support from council it can and will happen.

You can follow up directly with Andy via email at businessbissanti@gmail.com

Noteworthy: This information is intended to help the Franklin voters when we all head to the ballot box on November 7. The interview candidates have had an opportunity to review the text before publishing to ensure the accuracy of our discussion. 

Offer to Candidates 2017
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/offer-to-candidates-for-franklin.html 

Election Collection - 2017

Franklin Candidate for School Committee: Cindy Douglas

Cindy Douglas (CD) and I (FM) conducted this interview via an email exchange as our calendars could not align.

FM: Tell me a bit about yourself, your family, and your life here in Franklin? What is your Franklin story?

(CD): I am running for Re-election to the School Committee. Franklin is where I was raised and educated as were our two children and now two of our grandchildren. I worked at the Ray Memorial Library thru high school and college. During this time, we started the Summer Reading Program for Children.  
I was on the Building Committee for the Keller-Sullivan School and volunteered at the 4th of July Festivities on the Common for 25 years. I had the privilege of teaching here in Franklin for 36 years, BEST job ever! I continue to take classes and hold a current MA Teacher License. 

This educational background and experience helps and enables me to understand and realize the complexity and needs of our school system. I am here for the townspeople which also includes children, parents and teachers.

FM: What do you see as your role’s biggest challenge and do you have any suggestions on how we can resolve it?

(CD): As a SC member, I am here to support the Superintendent, administrators, staff and children as a listener, doer, supporting what is in the best interest of children and families. The Franklin Public Schools have a lot to be proud of: its Teachers, Staff, Administration, Parents and Townspeople who continue to make this school system one that supports children. 

Budget is key and this is where the Town Council and SC must work collaboratively and with patience and understanding. I leave you with this quote, "Leaning Never Ends" taken from the Education First Day Issue US Postal Stamp issued here in Franklin in 1980.

Personally, the Cultural Council has done so much for Franklin and continues to do so. Franklin has a special place in my heart!

To follow up with Cindy directly you can reach her via email cjd1948@aol.com

Noteworthy: This information is intended to help the Franklin voters when we all head to the ballot box on November 7. The interview candidates have had an opportunity to review the text before publishing to ensure the accuracy of our discussion. 

Offer to Candidates 2017
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/offer-to-candidates-for-franklin.html 

Election Collection - 2017

FHS field hockey falls to King Philip in double OT

Ryan Lanigan. founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com. provides the game recap for the field hockey playoff thriller between FHS and KP:

"You couldn’t ask for much more out of a field hockey game between two rivals, and two of the top teams in the Hockomock League. 

King Philip junior Dana Truini scored the game-winning goal just over halfway through double overtime to help the second-seeded Warriors edge #18 Franklin, 3-2, at Macktaz Field. 

“It’s really tough [to play a team three times], that’s why I was worried about this,” said KP head coach Liz Hathaway. “I thought we had them when we scored in the first couple of minutes and I thought we were on a roll. Then they executed a great game plan. They force us to play a big ball game. Instead of working on possession and transfers, we kept trying to go big and they stepped up to intercept and go on the counter-attack. We did better with that in the second half."

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/king-philip-field-hockey-edges-franklin-in-double-ot-thriller/

HockomockSports provides a photo gallery from the game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Fall-2017/King-Philip-Franklin-Field-Hockey-11-04-17/

King Philip’s Liz Furfari tries to get around Franklin’s Regan Paterson in the second half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Voices of Franklin: Vanessa Bilello

Dear Town of Franklin voters-

Community members may not realize the incredible time commitment that all who hold local, elected positions on School Committee or Town Council make to our town. Workshops, subcommittees, and other responsibilities extend far beyond an every other week meeting in Council Chambers. 

Being an active, engaged member requires not only passion for the issues, but also a willingness to balance professional and personal needs with intense demands of public service volunteer work. Several months ago, with elections quickly approaching, I announced my decision to not seek re-election for the Franklin School Committee. The demands were too much given my hectic life as a new public school principal and mom to two middle schoolers. 

In the Town of Franklin, all seven seats on School Committee (and Town Council) roll over every election. For this reason, I urge voters of Franklin to re-elect Mrs. Denise Schultz and Dr. Anne Bergen to the Franklin School Committee, so that they can continue the efforts that they began two years ago and serve as leaders for the newly-formed Committee.

I'm incredibly proud of the hard work and accomplishments during the last two years through the collaboration of our Franklin School Committee and the educators in our schools. Strong District and School Improvement Plans, successful labor negotiations and most critically, the hiring of our new Superintendent, Dr. Sara Ahern are highlights. 

I’m also especially proud of the addition of our active Community Relations subcommittee, which has been instrumental in facilitating dialogue between the community and school leaders on a variety of issues. A huge “thank you” must go out to Denise Schultz and Anne Bergen- for initiating and setting up avenues to engage with the citizens of Franklin through regular coffees and conversations around our town. 

Two-way dialogue is going to be key moving forward in the challenging budget times that Franklin is facing. Anne and Denise- through their dedication, outreach and partnership with other groups, such as the Joint PCCs and MASC, are models for integrated collaboration.

As a School Committee, we’ve established a new liaison role- to promote dialogue with state leadership, which will be critical moving ahead with the challenges of public school funding in our state. Denise Schultz has been instrumental in opening these avenues up and I do believe that while local involvement and budgeting are essential, partnering with area towns and state officials are paramount as we face the growing budgetary challenges of Massachusetts public schools. 

Additionally- improvements to several key policies. Denise has also played a huge role in ensuring that our Policy Sub-Committee tackled such issues as dress code, handbooks, school vacations, and homework. Her dedication and passion for these issues (as well as school start times, social-emotional welfare of our students, and nutrition in schools) make her an ideal choice to continue on the Committee.

I’d like to say thank you to the Franklin educators- teachers, administrators and staff of our district. Having been a colleague of theirs for years as a special educator, I know how incredibly hard they work to give our children the high quality education they benefit from. Despite being in the bottom 30 or so school districts across MA for funding, the education they provide our children is top notch. However, they are asked to do too much with too little. 

Increasing mandates upon our schools along with other budgetary demands, especially combined with the approximately $4.1 million we lose yearly to our area charter have resulted in cut after painful cut - foreign language, music, librarians, kindergarten support aides, so many more. These were not nice to haves- they were needs- and we’ve lost them. 

Mandates are not all bad as people think- they include new technology standards, more rigorous science standards, required mental health screenings, wellness curriculum and improvements to educator evaluation and supervision. I could go on and on. Many of these mandates require more time- and more money. Teaching digital learning and digital citizenship, for example, are expensive- and critical for our children entering the workforce of the future.

As an elementary school principal I can tell you two things we never have enough of- money and time. I would love to have foreign language for fourth graders- or more even just time to immerse students in lessons about kindness - but what do we give up in our packed schedules. And where do we find the money- there is not a growing pot to pull for these increasing needs.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Franklin Schools- please stay active and informed! Our schools need an active community behind them. I look forward to encouraging my fellow current School committee as they continue this critical work with proven leaders like Mrs. Schultz and Dr. Bergen. 

Alongside some new, incoming members and district leadership I know that they will create a strategic plan to set goals for our district and manage these budgetary constraints. Creative fixes are valiant, but the reality is our schools need more if we want to continue to provide high quality education for all our students- from the highest performing students in need of enrichment and extension, to the most challenged student who so greatly benefit from the various specialized support programs within our district. 

We cannot address the needs of our schools without a commitment to do whatever it takes to provide that to our children. The plight of our public schools here in Franklin are not unique. But given how low we are in terms of funding make these challenges especially alarming. 

So I implore my fellow Franklin citizens- get involved, learn about the needs of our schools and support our talented and dedicated educators in the public schools- with your support and commitment- through most importantly, with your pocketbooks, but also involvement, activism and engagement. 

It is essential that everyone who cares about the future of our town- and especially our children sitting in Franklin Public Schools, get out and vote on Tuesday, November 7th.

Sincerely,

Vanessa Bilello
Outgoing Member of the Franklin School Committee

Franklin Total Voters - registered as of Oct 18, 2017

The registered voter totals as of October 18, 2017. These are the voters eligible to vote in the November 7, 2017 election; 22,701

Franklin Voters as of 10/18/2017					22,701
Precinct	Active	Inactive	Total
1	2414	178	2592
2	2638	230	2868
3	2493	309	2802
4	2823	229	3052
5	2745	168	2913
6	2337	296	2633
7	2820	135	2955
8	2775	111	2886
	21045	1656	22701

Recent history has shown a voter turnout in and around 20% (since 2003) for the Franklin Biennial Elections. Franklin voters will tend to turn out about 40% for an override or school debt exclusion. About 60% for a MA state election and about 80% for a Presidential election. Money from advertising the large campaigns drives the voter turnout.

the percent by precinct for the local elections since 2003

Voter totals as of October 18, 2017 provided by the Town Clerk, 
Historical numbers compiled from the Franklin Annual Reports

Absentee Ballot can be voted in the Town Clerk's office up to noon on Monday, Nov 6

ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE

TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE.

BIENNIAL TOWN ELECTION NOTICE

DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017

TIME: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

PLACE: FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL ON OAK STREET

*ALL PRECINCTS*

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, November 6, 2017

• absence from your city or town during normal polling hours; or
• physical disability preventing you from going to the polling place; or
• Religious belief.

To request an Absentee Ballot:

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

If you have any questions, please contact Teresa M. Burr, Town Clerk at (508)520-4900 or
Email tburr@franklinma.gov

 Absentee Ballot can be voted in the Town Clerk's office up to noon on Monday, Nov 6

FHS girls soccer win to advance in playoffs

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results on Friday, Nov 3.


Football – Non Playoffs = Franklin, 13 @ Braintree, 33 – Final

1st Quarter: (B) Braintree 69-yard rush, XP failed.
2nd Quarter: (F) Jake Noviello 20-yard pass to Jake Noviello, XP no good; (B) Braintree 6-yard pass, XP good.
3rd Quarter: (B) Braintree 19-yard pass, XP good; (F) J. Noviello 4-yard pass to Sean Leonard, Matt Zucco XP good.
4th Quarter: (B) Braintree 16-yard rush, XP good; (B) Braintree 38-yard rush, XP failed.


Girls Soccer= D1 South = #14 Franklin, 4 vs. #19 Brockton, 2 – Final

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com provides the game recap:

"It only took three and a half minutes for #14 Franklin to get its first goal on Friday night at Pisini Field, and the Panthers never looked back en route to a 4-2 win over #19 Brockton in the first round of the MIAA Tournament. 

Following a miscue by the Brockton goalie, the ball ended up at the feet of Miranda Smith and she capitalized, putting it in the back of the net to give Franklin a 1-0 lad. Ten minutes later, Anna Balkus scored off a feed from Molly Duncan to give the Panthers a 2-0 advantage. 

“The first half when the first group was in there, they moved the ball really well, and they had the defense moving and they made their own breaks,” Franklin head coach Tom Geysen said about Franklin’s quick start. 

In the 28th minute, Brockton saw their first scoring chance of the game, but their shot off a free kick was saved by Cat Robbins, who had seven saves on the night for the Panthers."

Continue reading the article online 
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-doubles-up-on-brockton-to-advance-in-playoffs/

For the other results around the Hockomcok League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-110317/

FHS Panthers

"Research into cannabis is still preliminary"

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

"As Massachusetts moves closer to a date when marijuana can be sold in stores, two acronyms are dominating the discussion of merchandise – THC and CBD. 

Both are chemical compounds found in cannabis. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the psychoactive chemical compound in marijuana – it’s what makes you high when you smoke, eat, or otherwise take a dose. 

CBD, or cannabidiol, is not psychoactive, but proponents say it has a lot of the same medical benefits. 

“If you don’t want to feel any psychoactive effects, definitely look into CBD,” said Andover-based Healing Rose co-founder Zach McInnis. The Healing Rose sells CBD-infused products."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171103/some-marijuana-products-have-nothing-to-do-with-getting-high

Senator Ross: Mid - Fall 2017 State House Update

Senator Richard J. Ross, State House Update, October 2017 View this email in your browser Facebook Twitter Website LinkedIn State Senator Richard J. Ross (R-Wrentham) proudly serving the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District. State House Room 419 Boston, MA 02133 Ph: 617-722-1555 Fax: 617-722-1054 Email: richard.ross@masenate.gov Dear Friends, As the leaves change, I am preparing for a busy fall on Beacon Hill, and I look forward to facing head-on the many important and diverse issues of our commonwealth and my district. This season, we will once again be addressing healthcare reform where I have co-sponsored legislation to address rising costs, negligent caretakers, and risky insurance practices. The fight against opioid addiction continues. As a member of the Joint Committee on Public Health and the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security I am working with my colleagues to assist Governor Baker's efforts to increase efforts to combat this problem. Throughout the summer and early fall months, the legislature has taken up various pieces of my legislation concerning higher education, elder affairs and administrative and budgetary transparency. I am pleased with how the fall session is going however there is much more work to be done. Better late than never, as they say. There are still finishing touches to be made on the FY18 budget. The Senate is considering Governor Baker's vetoes very carefully after the House chose to restore all $320 million worth of spending cuts out of $40.2 billion. So far, the Senate has restored $75.8 million and I  have voted to sustain ____ of the governors vetoes. Since tax revenues are down $749 million, it is critical to be fiscally responsible and spend within our means. We hope to be done later in the fall. It is a pleasure to serve as the State Senator for Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District. As your Legislator, I send out these updates to keep you informed on the many issues being debated on Beacon Hill, as well as some of the events happening in the district.  As always, I appreciate hearing from you on the things that matter to our district and our Commonwealth. It is an honor to serve as your voice at the State House. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at Richard.Ross@masenate.gov or contact my office at 617-722-1555   Thank you for taking the time to read this update on what I have been working on over the past month. If there is someone you know who would like to receive my State House Update, please share this newsletter and invite them to sign up for our mailing list today! Additionally, feel free to contact my office regarding any questions or concerns you may have. You may also check my website for the most up-to-date information on Beacon Hill. It is my pleasure and honor to continue serving you as State Senator, and I look forward to providing you with the newest updates next month. Copyright © 2017 State Senator Richard J. Ross, State House Update, All rights reserved. This newsletter is a service to the people of the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex District and for Informational Purposes only. Our mailing address is: Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon Street, Room 419 Boston, MA 02133 Ph: 617-722-1555 Fax: 617-722-1054 Email: richard.ross@masenate.gov

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Franklin Garden Club Features Program on Creating Miniature Succulent Terrarium

Deb DeGrazia, treasurer of the Franklin Garden Club, will lead members in creating a small succulent terrarium at the Tuesday, November 7, Club meeting that will take place at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 7:00 – 9:00p.m. 

All plants and other required supplies will be provided. Members will leave with a complete terrarium and instructions on how they can replicate it for making additional terrariums that can be used in their homes or given as gifts to others. 

The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. 

Franklin Garden Club

"not everyone wants the sound of silence"

Fox25 has an article and video segment on the train signals in Franklin.

"The arrival of the commuter rail train in Franklin is signaled by a loud whistle, but that’s causing a commotion and some are pushing to silence it.

“Many, many blasts on the horn late at night, it wakes people up very late in the evening or first thing in the morning,” town council candidate Eamon McCarthy Earls explained. 

Representative Jeffrey Roy is one lawmaker pushing for a quiet zone in Franklin. He told Boston 25 News as loud as they are, train whistles are not the solution when it comes to safety."

Continue reading the article and view the video segment online
http://www.fox25boston.com/news/safety-vs-silence-franklin-residents-battle-over-train-whistles/637202477

MBTA commuter rail crossing at Unions St one of the five street level crossing in Franklin

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 11/3/17 - THU 11/9/17

FRIDAY 11/3/17
10am   Medicare Open Enrollment Meeting @ Senior Center
7pm   Comedy Fundraiser to benefit Franklin Girls Basketball @ Crystal Room, Milford
7:30-10pm   BeatleMania Stage Show @ FHS
8pm   Local Artist Series: Jazz Vocalist Brenda Padula @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 11/4/17
9am-12pm   SNETT Rail Trail Fall Clean Up @ Grove Street Trailhead (bring gloves and good shoes)
9am-3pm   Franklin Newcomers Craft Fair @ Tri-County RVTHS
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10:30am   Franklin and Its Monuments @ Franklin Historical Museum
4-7pm   Beer Extravaganza @ Pour Richard’s
8pm   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Eric Schwartz @ FUSF
8pm   James Montgomery Band @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 11/5/17
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
12:30-5pm   Franklin Public Library GRAND RE-OPENING @ Franklin Public Library,  118 Main Street
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
4pm   Rhythm Future Quartet @ The Black Box

MONDAY 11/6/17
10:30am   Move Along (ages 0-5) @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Book Discussion Group @ Franklin Senior Center
6:30pm   Transformative Power of 10 Minutes with author Dr. Beth Kurland @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 11/7/17
6am-8pm   Biennial Town Election @ Franklin High School
7pm   Franklin Garden Club Monthly Meeting @ Franklin Senior Center

WEDNESDAY 11/8/17
10:30am   Terrific Toddlers (ages 18months to 3 years old) @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Construction Junction! @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
6:30pm   Middle School Parent Forum with Superintendent Ahern @ Horace Mann MS
6:30pm   Hops from the Vine to the Glass Seminar @ Pour Richard’s
6:30pm   Teen Advisory Board @ Franklin Public Library
7:30pm   Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club Monthly Meeting @ 3 Restaurant
7:30pm   Let’s Laugh Today - Laughter Yoga @ FUSF
7:30pm   LubDub Theatre Co. presents The Doubtful Guest @ The Black Box

THURSDAY 11/9/17
9:30am   Middle School Parent Forum with Superintendent Ahern @ Horace Mann MS
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time (ages 0-18 months) @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft (ages 3 to 6) @ Franklin Public Library
1-6pm   American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
6pm   Beginners Chess for ALL Ages @ Franklin Public Library
6:30-8:30pm   First Universalist Society Fundraiser @ Pour Richard’s
6:45-8:45pm   Grade 8 OpenHouse @ Tri-County RVTHS
7pm   Book Signing: Kim Rezendes @ The Black Box
7pm   Exploring the French Wines @ Franklin Liquors
7pm   FHS Chamber Concert @ FHS
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