In the News: three contests on the ballot for Franklin voters Tuesday, Nov 5

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

"There is no lack of choices to be made as voters head to the polls Tuesday for the town’s biennial elections.

The election features three races: Town Council, School Committee and constable.

Polling will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Franklin High School, 218 Oak St."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191103/three-races-featured-tuesday-on-franklin-ballot

Interviews with all 10 School Committee candidates and 9 of the 11 Town Council candidates are available in the "Franklin Election Collection - 2019". Read, review and vote Nov 5.

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

Franklin Election Collection - 2019

 

Ted Cormier Leger - Campaign 2019 (video)

Ted Cormier-Leger, candidate for Town Council, recorded this video at the Franklin TV studios. Ted is one of 11 candidates looking to fill 9 seats on the Town Council in the biennial Town of Franklin election Nov 5, 2019.

https://youtu.be/qkgSI7QQ-mk




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

 

THE BLACK BOX Showcases Promising Young Singers in Rising Stars Cabaret - Nov 16

Rising Stars Cabaret - Nov 16

THE BLACK BOX Cabaret will present a special cabaret revue spotlighting the talents of promising young singers on Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 pm. Rising Stars Cabaret is presented in an intimate, nightclub atmosphere with professional accompaniment. Former rising stars have gone on to top musical theatre college programs and sung at New York City cabaret venues such as Broadway Sessions at the Laurie Beechman Theater.

This year’s lineup of young singers will include Lily Barney, Kelsey Breslin, Megan Calnan, Helena Cornwell, Madi Cron, Devin DeAngelis, Josephine Delongchamp, Aida Dichiara, Julian Dichiara, Laney Dragsbaek, Hayley Driscoll, Phoebe Eastman, Dora Ebbeling, Anya Fox, Tatiana McAlpine, Audrey Minningham, Madison Rezendes, Reid Taylor, Abby Trombert, Susauna Wickstrom, and Angelina Willey.

Tickets are available at www.theblackboxonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. You can follow THE BLACK BOX on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

Franklin Economic Development Survey - Provide your input!

The Town of Franklin, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) are conducting a community survey regarding economic development in our town. 

Please click on this link to access the survey form:
https://forms.gle/6SJpXeWPvg2H37A96 

This survey will be available until December 13. 

There are hard copies available in the Town Administrator's office if needed. Thank you in advance for your input, ideas and feedback!

Franklin Economic Development Survey - Provide your input!

FHS volleyball win 3-0 over Doherty to advance in playoffs

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the recap for the FHS volleyball win over Doherty High School.

"Franklin opened the defense of its Div. 1 Central/West title against an unfamiliar foe on Saturday afternoon, but it turned out to be a perfect way to ease into another postseason run.

The Panthers needed only about an hour to dispatch Doherty in the first round, winning 25-12. 25-12, 25-11 to advance to the quarterfinal. While it wasn’t a perfect performance, Franklin coach Kelsey Weymouth was pleased with the team’s ability to focus on the task at hand and not allow the visitors to get any momentum.

“I wanted them to just focus on what was happening on their side of the net and playing Franklin volleyball at the pace that Franklin volleyball is played at,” she said. “I wanted them to be aggressive and to stay aggressive. Now was kind of the time to run some plays and try some things but mentally stay focused.”

It was a quick start for the hosts. Franklin won the opening 10 points of the match with sophomore setter Cailyn Mackintosh recording three aces in the stretch, senior Makayla Raffin adding a pair of kills, and senior Sophie Lyons adding one strike."

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-volleyball-makes-quick-work-of-doherty-in-playoff-opener/

For a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Fall-2019/Franklin-Doherty-Volleyball-11-2-19/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-02-19/

Frankin libero Jill Benoit digs out a shot in the playoff opening win against Doherty. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

FHS field hockey rallies past Braintree with a 3-2 win to advance in playoffs

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the recap for the FHS field hockey win versus Braintree

"It certainly felt like the playoffs at Beaver St. Field on Saturday afternoon, and not just because of the cold. There was a fiery atmosphere at Franklin’s postseason opener against Braintree and the intensity, physicality, and aggression of the action on the field surpassed anything that the Panthers had faced in the regular season.

It took until the second half, but Franklin came to grips with that physicality and, thanks to a pair of goals within a minute of each other and a last minute goal line clearance, the Panthers were able to rally from a goal down to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory.

“That’s the most physical game we’ve had all year,” said a relieved Franklin coach Michelle Hess after the final whistle.

The Wamps came storming out of the gates and took control from the opening whistle, putting the Panthers back on their heels with a fast-paced transition game and a direct style. Franklin goalie Neilee Hess was forced into a save inside the first two minutes and the Panthers found themselves pinned back in the defensive half."

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-field-hockey-rallies-to-win-physical-battle-with-braintree/


For a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Fall-2019/Franklin-Braintree-Field-Hockey-11-2-19/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-02-19/

Franklin forward Olivia Rondeau runs past a Braintree defender during the D1 South opener at Beaver St. Field. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

NO Trash Delay November 11-15 - clothing recycling begins

NO Trash Delay for the week of November 11-15!

Curbside trash/recycling will be picked up on your regular day! 

Also, Simple Recycling begins clothing recycling this week. Put your pink bags out alongside your recycling barrel on trash day!

Read more https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/curbside-clothing-starts-november-11-2019

NO Trash Delay November 11-15 - clothing recycling begins

In the News: two articles on alternatives for gas tax and infrastructure revenues

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

"Just think about it: congestion pricing, managed lanes, tolling on routes other than just the Massachusetts Turnpike, money drawn from drivers being invested back into public transit, and a transportation system that could adapt to meet future needs.

That’s what most of a coalition of business groups supports asking the Legislature to tell the smartest minds in the state: start thinking seriously about the options for reducing congestion on roads, improving accessibility and service on public transportation, limiting greenhouse gas emissions and raising the money to pay for it in a fair and geographically-equitable way.

But in the meantime, get to raising the revenue necessary to take care of immediate needs - like structurally deficient bridges and poor roadway conditions - by taxing customers a little more for gasoline and increasing the fee built into ride service fares, much of the Massachusetts Business Coalition on Transportation agrees.

The consensus ranges from agreement among all but one group that the state needs additional revenue for transportation to very narrow majority support for specific approaches to raising that revenue. It came as the result of months of talks among the statewide group of chambers of commerce, research and planning firms, and industry associations."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191102/biz-groups-support-gas-tax-rideshare-fee-increases

"Members of a powerful advocacy coalition are mounting an effort to include business tax measures in a revenue package designed to bankroll transportation investments, saying proposals that add to the costs of gasoline and tolls are too regressive and will only put a heavier burden on low-income and middle class residents.

House leaders are assembling a revenue plan for debate sometime in the next three weeks, but have not unveiled any specific revenue-raising proposals.

In a letter to supporters, Raise Up Massachusetts officials argued that any revenue package should include proposals to create a tiered corporate minimum tax, address offshore tax shelters used by businesses, and require businesses to publicly disclose their tax burdens. The group, which estimates its ideas would generate at least $250 million, says businesses need to kick in contributions toward needed investments."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191102/coalition-seeks-new-biz-taxes-to-fund-transportation

FPS Visual Arts Newsletter - Nov 2019

The FPS Visual Arts Newsletter can be found here http://bit.ly/2Nm20l0

Check out all the amazing and creative work and events happening in Franklin Schools! #create #artsmatter #FantasticFPS @FPS_FAA
@FranklinPSart

FPS Visual Arts Newsletter

Shared from Twitter https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1189237696583077888

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour

Daylight savings time starts today

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour

Shared from
http://swanriver.valleybiz.ca/news/2019/11/02/fall-back-daylight-savings-ends-november-3-2019/

Daylight savings info from wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time_in_the_United_States

Franklin in Focus: Candidate Query (video)

The Candidate Query hosted by Franklin in Focus on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019 at the Franklin Senior Center. 

Recorded and edited by Franklin TV. 

Candidates for Constable, Town Council, and School Committee in the Town of Franklin biennial election were invited to participate.





The audio or podcast version is also available
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/franklin-in-focus-candidate-query-oct.html

Franklin Candidate Interview: Mary Jane Scofield

This interview with Mary Jane Scofield, candidate for Franklin School Committee in 2019, was collaborated on via email. We reviewed the following questions, some of them were ‘crowd sourced.’ Some of you may remember the call for input solicited in August 2019 for this election. Thank you for your contributions.

Hopefully, the information provided here, and in the other interviews, will enable the Franklin voters to make a good choice among the candidates for each position.

For the following FM presents the question. MJS represents Mart Jane’s response.

FM = There are and have been many opportunities to volunteer with community groups in Franklin. Have you taken advantage of any of these? Which ones, and why did you choose that/those? 

MJS = When I arrived in Franklin in 1989 I started out by attending PCC meetings at Horace Mann when Mr. Colace was the Principal. The people that I met were fabulous! This led to participating in activities at Oak Street, when it occupied a couple of wings at FHS. When redistricting took place, I and others took ourselves to Davis-Thayer, back to Horace Mann, and FHS for the second or third time for many of us. Through the years I’ve participated in Scouts, taught CCD, and helped with the Fourth of July. 

I participated in the activities of the Franklin Youth Soccer Association, being on the Board of Directors for many years, serving as President for two. With FYSA I coached many teams, from Instructional to Travel, most years without having a child on a team. It was heartbreaking to me a couple of years when I couldn’t coach due to personal circumstances. However, I continue to volunteer my time to be involved with soccer by being the Secretary of the BAYS (Boston Area Youth Soccer) Board of Directors. There is nothing like taking part in any organization that promotes the sport, and the building of relationships that may last forever. 

In 1997 I was elected to the School Committee, and for ten years I was the Chair of the Policy Subcommittee, served on several contract negotiation teams, and was the School Committee representative to the Keller-Sullivan Building Committee. I also had the opportunity to be a member of the Mass Association of School Committees (MASC) Student Assessment Committee, Athletic Advisory Committee, Game Officials Committee, and the MIAA State Soccer Committee.

FM = Where do you get your news about Franklin?

MJS = Franklin Matters, of course! The Gazette is a must read each week. The Milford Daily News could do a better job of reporting what goes on in town. Email alerts from the Town are also helpful.

FM = The possibility of a change in school start times was a recent controversial topic taken up by the School Committee. Where do you stand on the issue of school start times in Franklin and what actions do you plan to take around this issue during the next term of the School Committee?

MJS = I was a member of the School Start Time Advisory Committee, and was one of two that voted against sending the final proposal to the School Committee. While it appears that the research shows that a later start time would be beneficial for MS/HS students, there wasn’t much consideration for the elementary students. I think that the decision to pause on implementation is the right way to go.

FM = While the current School Committee has attempted to reach the community through various forms of communication including coffee chats, email newsletters, attending events such as the farmers market, etc., they have been generally unsuccessful at increasing the engagement with important issues related to the schools. What actions will you take to increase citizen engagement with the School Committee?

MJS = I wouldn’t say that the methods of communication have been unsuccessful. These methods didn’t exist a few years ago. As volunteers, School Committee members have demonstrated that they are available to the public at events in town. The events were well publicized, and it’s unfortunate that some see the lack of participation by citizens as a failure. I would encourage School Committee members to continue to participate in local events, and schedule educational events related to topics of high interest/concern. I commend the School Committee for their efforts thus far.

FM = The Town Administrator has suggested that the School Committee investigate the possibility of closing Davis Thayer Elementary as a possible cost-saving mechanism for the town in these tight economic times. Where do you stand on this issue and what actions will you take to support your stance?

MJS = The independent study that was authorized by the School Committee, and funded by the Town is the right thing to do. This is not a new topic. When the study is complete the School Committee will have to make a tough decision, with input from all stakeholders.

FM = Why should I vote for you?

For the past four years it has truly been an honor to serve the citizens of Franklin. My stepchildren and my son are beneficiaries of an excellent educational system. It is my hope to continue to serve on the School Committee to ensure that all students leave the system with the foundation to be curious, confident, and productive citizens. 

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

 

Franklin Candidate Interview: Mary Jane Scofield

FHS football win 14-0, advance in playoffs to play Brockton

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the recap for the FHS football win over Attleboro 14-0 on Friday.

"Franklin has made a name for itself this season with a high-powered offense that is capable of a big play at any time, but in Friday’s Div. 1 South quarterfinal at Pisini Stadium the Panthers showed that there is another side to their game as well.

The Franklin defense only allowed Attleboro to cross midfield once all night, allowing the Panthers to grind out a 14-0 victory on a pair of second half touchdowns and book a second straight appearance in the sectional semifinal.

“What I told the kids at halftime is this is going to be a character test,” said Franklin coach Eian Bain. “We’re going to define out character right here and you have to win these types of games this time of year.”

He added, “We needed to call a better game and get our guys in better positions, but I think once we went into the half we felt more comfortable with what they were in so we felt better about the calls we were making and had a better idea of how to attack them.”

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-football-defense-grinds-out-win-against-attleboro/

For a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Fall-2019/Franklin-Attleboro-Football-11-1-19/

Jake Davis (23) and the Franklin offense struggled to get going against Attleboro but managed to score twice in the second half to secure a 14-0 win. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

The MIAA football bracket info  http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=5348

MIAA - D1 South football bracket

FHS soccer teams slated to play first round games away on Monday, Nov 4

D1 South
#9 Franklin (12-4-1) will travel to #8 Oliver Ames (13-4-1) Monday, 11/4 at 2:30 PM

D1 South
#11 Franklin (8-6-4) will travel to #6 Natick (8-2-6) Monday, 11/4 at 3:45 PM


For other seeds posted by HockomockSports.com:

• Girls

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-girls-soccer-playoff-seeds-matchups-2019/

• Boys

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-soccer-playoff-seeds-matchups-2019/


For the MIAA bracket 

for girls D1 South  http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=5413

for boys D1 South  http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=5412
 

D1 South Boys Fall 2019

D1 South Girls Fall 2019

Business Roundtable - November 14

Good Morning: As you hopefully already know, the Town of Franklin has scheduled a Business Roundtable for November 14th at Dean College. (See embedded file below.) The workshop is in support of an economic development study focused on three of Franklin's older commercial areas:

• The Downtown Franklin Commercial District;
• The Crossing, a smaller commercial village near Union and Cottage Streets; and
• The Mixed Business Innovation District (Hayward & Fisher Streets Priority Development Area), an industrial neighborhood recently rezoned to increase the number and type businesses.

I hope you are able to attend. It doesn't matter if your business is in one of the three commercial districts mentioned above. Among other things, we'll be discussing how the Town can better support and grow local businesses, so any business owner or manager, property owner, organization, or individual interested in Franklin's economic future are invited to attend. If you can think of an individual or business that should be at the event please contact them directly or let me know and I'll send an invite.

If you know for sure you'll be attending please RSVP by email to me (btaberner@franklinma.gov), or Raul Gonzalez of MAPC (RGonzalez@mapc.org). I'm trying to get a rough number of probable attendees for planning purposes. Whether you RSVP or not I hope to see you at the Business Roundtable. Let me know if you have questions. 

Thank you. 
Bryan.

Bryan W. Taberner, AICP
Director of Planning and Community Development
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038-1352

Phone: 508-520-4907
Fax: 508-520-4906
Email: btaberner@franklinma.gov

Business Roundtable - November 14

Get your copy of the flyer shown here as a reminder
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczQjJTaDBtZlNrTG84RWJEbzFrTTBCQVVuWTRR/view?usp=sharing

Peter Willis Photography - show and items for sale - Nov 3

Need to get Gifts for The Holidays? The Vendor Fair this Sunday, Nov 3 can help.

Sponsored by The Lions Club Franklin MA
Raffle Basket and Vendors from 10 AM to 3 PM

$5 Entry Fee, Children under 12 Free

The 2020 calendar is available for purchase, $20 dollars for the calendar. Notecards and coasters are also available too

Can’t make it to the event, you can still chat with Peter and place your order at https://www.peterwillisphotography.com anytime and get you favorite image delivered to your door.

Thank you in advance for your support!!!! 😃📸

The address for the VFW
1034 Pond St
Franklin, MA 02038

Peter Willis Photography
https://www.peterwillisphotography.com/

 Peter Willis Photography  - show and items for sale - Nov 3

"we allow our signs to share our message"

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

"As the 2020 presidential election year nears, Democrats in Franklin and those who share their views are continuing to mount demonstrations in protest of the Trump administration. And they’re not the only ones, as like-minded people in neighboring Medway have begun to speak up, too.

Members of the Franklin Democratic Town Committee began occasionally holding peaceful protests earlier this year, and are planning their next gathering on Nov. 16. The effort has now been taken up by the Medway Democratic Town Committee, which held its first demonstration on Oct. 6 and is organizing a second from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday on the sidewalk in front of the Medway Place shopping plaza.

“It looks as if our protest efforts are becoming contagious,” said Sue Cass, a member of the Franklin Democrats who has been a lead organizer of the Franklin efforts."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191101/franklin-medway-democrats-speaking-out-in-protest-of-trump-administration

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Nov 1 to THU - Nov 7

Fri Nov 1, 2019

10am	Franklin Art Association’s Showcase
10am	Knitting Group
3:30pm	Chess Club for Kids

Sat Nov 2, 2019

9:30am	St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group
10am	Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)
10:30am	Baby Sensory!
8pm	Freebo, Alice Howe, KIrsten Maxwell: Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

Sun Nov 3, 2019

	Daylight Saving Time ends
1pm	Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
3pm	Deb's Sing and Swing!
3pm	LiveARTS String Quartet 10th Anniversary

Mon Nov 4, 2019

10am	Franklin Art Association’s Showcase
10:30am	Move Along
3:30pm	D&D for Kids
7pm	Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting

Tue Nov 5, 2019

6am	Franklin Election
9:30am	Cool Cruisers
10am	Franklin Art Association’s Showcase
10:30am	Get Ready for Kindergarten
1:30pm	Storytime STEAM
4pm	Code I.T.
6:30pm	Foreign Film Night
6:30pm	Franklin Garden Club - Climate Reality
6:30pm	Tri-County Open House - Gr 7 & 8 Students
7pm	Friends of the Franklin Library Book Group

Wed Nov 6, 2019

10am	Franklin Art Association’s Showcase
10:30am	Terrific Toddlers
5pm	Construction Junction
6pm	Artist Amigos! For Teens
7pm	Franklin Art Assoc - Monthly Meeting
7pm	Jeff Belanger: Ghosts & Legends

Thu Nov 7, 2019

9:30am	Baby Tummy Time
10am	Franklin Art Association’s Showcase
10:30am	Story Xplorers
4pm	Bookworm Bounce Storytime!
5:45pm	FAA Booster Mtg
6pm	Volunteens

For the interactive version, please visit

https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/links/submit-event

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Nov  1 to THU - Nov  7