2017 Harvest Festival - Oct 14

The Harvest Festival is coming up Saturday, Oct 14. Main St will be closed to traffic for the festivities from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (with brief periods before and after for set up and clean up)

2017 Harvest Festival Poster

Thanks to the Franklin Downtown Partnership for presenting this Festival
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Live reporting: School Committee - Sep 26, 2017

A collection via Storify of the Twitter posts during the School Committee meeting of Tuesday, Sept 26, 2017.

Be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to view all the posts.

Live reporting: Finance Committee - 09/26/17

A collection via Storify of the Twitter posts during the Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017.

Be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to view all the posts.

Next meeting may be part of budget cycle series in 2018, or if something comes up between now and tax rate hearing at end of Nov, there may be another meeting.

"We want to celebrate more birthdays”

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

"The local version of the nationwide “Kilos for a Cure” competition that uses its profits to fund research for the American Cancer Society will be hosted again by RWL Weightlifting. 

Scores from across the country are combined online during the month-long competition. Scores are tallied by both weight lifted, and donations collected. 

To sign up for the competition, visit The American Cancer Society website and search “Kilos for a Cure.” The competition starts on Oct. 1, when the full workout will be announced. All results must be reported by Oct. 31."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170926/weightlifters-fight-cancer-through-kilos-for-cure

To sign up for Kilos for a Cure
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/CommunityFundraisingPages/CVCCY17NE?pg=entry&fr_id=89106

image from RWL Weightlifting webpage

Policies for the Discussion / Action Items - School Committee - Sep 26, 2017

Policies up for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting, Tuesday, Sep 26, 2017.


h. Policy – Second Reading
i. CBI – Evaluation of the Superintendent
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczXzQ5THZCdHBHVkZvZG9EWnlCRVlaQ2h0VFgw

ii. I recommend adoption of policy CBI – Evaluation of the Superintendent as discussed.


i. Boys Basketball Florida Trip Proposal
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczZ19pTVg2V1F3dzU5bF9KSzg3RGdOZ1NtczNz

ii. I recommend approval of the request for the FHS Boys Basketball team to travel to Orlando, FL on December 26-31, 2017 for a tournament as detailed.

j. Policy – First Reading
i. BBA – School Committee Powers and Duties
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczQUZBYms4akg5bnhRdHduRWtCRDBvdU9QY0NZ

ii. BBBA – School Committee Member Qualifications Oath of Office
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczUGR2OUFOSXROQW5mamdYbUkzb2dwVC1URFRn

iii. BEDH – Public Participation at School Committee Meetings
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczRi14bmUyckM4TTNwR2pHQi0tQ3pFSFFadEVJ

iv. I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading:
1. BBA – School Committee Powers and Duties
2. BBBA – School Committee Member Qualifications Oath of Office
3. BEDH – Public Participation at School Committee Meetings

new artificial turf field at Beaver St

Elementary School Improvement Plans

The documents were released at 2:00 PM this afternoon so that leaves little or no time for a preread for most working folks.


School Improvement Plans for discussion with the School Committee Tuesday evening

ECDC
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczWTBfVENWd2NaUkVuU0lSRzFEbURQZ0RyRlVB

Davis Thayer
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczYVVEeWU5S2c1Y1hjYWc4VTJMSHE4RFhfbk9B

Jefferson
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczRm5wUW9yRkE0VHlqMUxnTmZmMWJ3cnBOdThR

JF Kennedy
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczckhtZlJrQ2w4Q3o1aUt5MUw3TjlwTUdhVkQw

Keller
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczYkdaekhrcWlGT1hNYW9zLW9EQnRYOGFBQ2lV

Oak St
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczTTktRkNJeC11eXFJMVYzNUh3cG5kUDNhaFRr

Parmenter
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczdTFIX1FlUmdjSjRia0dWOU5WaWx2TG1Nbkgw

Parmenter School sign announces picture day Sep 27

"Our students are an integral part of what we do and who we are"

The Franklin radar picks up this find from Boston Voyager. It turns out that Encore Music celebrates their birthday on Sep 29.

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

Lisa, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far. 

My business partner, Patrick Dreier, and I, founded Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios on a bit of a whim. In August, 2011, we were both teaching music out of our homes, and running a recording studio out of Pat’s basement. While on the phone one day, I tossed out the idea of opening a school together, which was met with silence. I traveled to Canada that week and when I returned, Pat called and said, “About that idea you had …” to which I replied, “What idea?” and that is how Encore was born. Just one month later, on September 29, we signed Encore into existence!"

Continue reading the article online at Boston Voyager
http://bostonvoyager.com/interview/meet-lisa-ostrow-encore-music-academy-recording-studios-encore-music-education-foundation-metrowest-franklin-millis/

image from Encore Academy webpage

Soccer Shoot - free for all - Oct 1

Fun and Free competition available to ALL children under the age of 14. 

The child does not have to play soccer in Franklin to take part in this event. Stop by and take a chance to shoot on goal!


Sunday, October 1 at 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM
King Street Memorial Park

Soccer Shoot - free for all - Oct 1

For updates, follow the Franklin Elks Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/349068738866618/

FHS girls volleyball posts win, field hockey gains tie against Mansfield

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results from Monday, Sep 25.


Boys Soccer = Mansfield, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Mansfield built a 3-0 lead over the first 25 minutes of the game and then held off a late push from the Panthers. John Cooney opened the scoring on an assist from Sean Lanzillo in the eighth minute and just three minutes later, Jared Gabrilowitz made it 2-0 on a feed from Cullin Anastasia. Nick Wisnieski converted a chance from Gabrilowitz in the 22nd minute to make it 3-0. Franklin got on the board when sophomore Sam Stowell converted a penalty kick in the 38th minute. Sophomore Lucas Mauro netted Franklin’s second goal off an assist from Nasir Brahimi. Nick Ferraz made six saves in net for Mansfield.

Volleyball = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin had a strong, well-rounded attack to pick up a sweep against Mansfield. Ellie Wisniewski (ace), Meaghan Maguire (block) and Hailey Sanders all had eight kills apiece while Maggie Doyle (three blocks) added four kills. For Mansfield, Meg Hill added eight kills, Julia Harrison had six kills and Mikayla Kearney chipped in with 10 digs.


Field Hockey = Mansfield, 2 @ Franklin, 2 – Final

"It felt like mid-summer on the turf at Beaver Field on Monday as Franklin hosted Mansfield in a Kelley-Rex showdown, but the weather didn’t slow down either sides’ offense as the two sides battled to a 2-2 tie. 

Just two minutes into the game, Franklin had a scoring opportunity but the Panthers couldn’t find the back of the net. Four minutes later, Mansfield had an opportunity of its own but a kick save by Franklin goalie Anna Jardine (nine first half saves) kept the Hornets off the board. Ten minutes in, Franklin had another good scoring chance but a nice save by Mansfield goalie Kayla Hunter (11 saves) prevented the Panthers from taking an early lead. 

With 16 minutes left in the half, Mansfield’s shot was kicked away by Jardine and to the top corner of the circle where Ann Maher put the ball on her stick and drove a shot to the corner to put the Hornets up 1-0. 

Two minutes later, a would-be Franklin goal was waved off after it ruled the shot hit the foot of a Franklin player. Mansfield would then see their best scoring opportunity for the rest of the half when the Hornets had three shots on goal in a sequence with nine minutes left in the first half, but stout play from Jardine and the Franklin defense managed to keep the Franklin deficit at one."

Continue reading the game recap by student reporter Joe Clark
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-mansfield-field-hockey-finish-even-at-beaver-street/


Girls Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ Mansfield, 3 – Final

"While it is only about a third of the way through the league campaign, Monday night’s meeting between unbeaten Mansfield and Franklin at Alumni Field was an opportunity for one of the Kelley-Rex’s perennial powers to grab a slim advantage at the top of the table. 

It was a opportunity that the defending division champion Hornets would not pass up. Mansfield dominated large portions of the game, created the majority of the few scoring chances that either team managed, and came away with a 3-0 victory that puts it one game up on the Panthers and King Philip. 

“We played very well,” said Mansfield coach Kevin Smith after the game. “It’s good to play like that against a really quality opponent.” 

As expected from a meeting between these two programs, the game was combative and fast-paced, but neither team was able to find space for a shot against two well-organized defensive units (the top two defensive teams in the league)."

Continue reading the game recap by Josh Perry, Managing Editor of Hockomock Sports
https://hockomocksports.com/mansfield-girls-soccer-shutout-franklin-take-lead-in-division/

Mansfield junior Bryn Anderson (5) scored the final goal in a 3-0 win for the Hornets
over Franklin to take a one-game lead in the division. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

For the photo gallery of the soccer game
https://hockomocksports.com/girls-soccer-photos-mansfield-vs-franklin/

For the remainder of the results from Hockomock League action on Monday
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-092517/

Free cable time for Franklin Candidates

Check out the details in the attached flyer:

Finance Committee - Agenda - Sep 26

The agenda for the Finance Committee which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Sep 26 at 7:00 PM in the 3rd floor training room at the Municipal Building.


Balances update 7/30/17

• Gen Stab 5,035,7976
• Fire Truck Stab 4,630
• Rec Fields Stab 6,762
• Open Space 1,085,668
• Traffic Stab 4,620
• OPEB Trust 3,903,675
• Budget Stab 1,364,443
• Free Cash -0-

OPEB Obligation: Pay as you go 93,975,598 as of 6/30/15



Call to Order
Citizens Comments
Approval of Minutes

Action Items:

• FY 2018 Budget Amendments
• Water Bond Authorization- Reduction
• Radio System Improvements

Discussion

• OPEB Update
• Fund Balance Update

You can get a get a copy of the agenda on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/agenda_2017-9-26.pdf

Finance Committee - Agenda - Sep 26

2017 Franklin Boys Basketball Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament - Oct 14

Come join us Saturday, October 14 for the 2nd annual FHS Boys Basketball Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament.

• Shotgun start at 1 PM,  registration at noon
• Great fun and great friends
• Win prizes!- longest drive, closest to the pin, raffles, and auction
• Individual, group, and dinner only tickets for sale click "register"
• Want to sponsor? click on "register" and choose to be an event sponsor (tee, longest drive, closest to the pin) or choose from our bronze, silver, gold, platinum packages.
• FHS boys basketball boosters is a non-profit organization. all donations are tax-deductible
• All major credit cards accepted
• Please register by oct. 7, 2017
• Have questions? contact Karen Mahon - karen.mahon11@gmail.com

New 2017- helicopter golf ball drop!
$10 for a chance to win the $500 grand prize!

2017 Franklin Boys Basketball Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament - Oct 14

Register at Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-franklin-boys-basketball-alumni-and-friends-golf-tournament-registration-36828787896

Elks Care Elks Share 5th Annual 5K Road Race & Walk - Sep 30

Elks Care Elks Share 5th Annual 5K Road Race and Walk. Race starts at 9:30 AM, Saturday, Sep 30

You can support our Veterans:
1. Sign up to Walk or Run as an individual or team
2. Donate a few dollars
3. Spread the word by sharing this with your friends!
#FranklinElks #Veterans


Register via RaceWire  https://racewire.com/register.php?id=8098

Elks Care Elks Share 5th Annual 5K Road Race & Walk - Sep 30

Register O'Donnell Announces REBA Meeting Being Held at Registry

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Announces REBA Meeting Being Held at Registry Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell is pleased to announce that the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) will hold its next breakfast meeting at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at 8:30A.M. on October 11th. The Registry is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The meeting will be held in the Hannon Annex on the basement level. Register O'Donnell noted, "I am delighted that REBA has chosen the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds to hold their upcoming meeting. The Registry values its relationship with REBA and other key stakeholders in the real estate and lending industries. REBA has been an outstanding leader in its field for more than 150 years and does a wonderful job in promoting and educating its members." The meeting, sponsored by Herbert H. Landry Insurance Agency and Belmont Savings Bank, will include an overview of issues important to REBA members along with an update on legislation before the Massachusetts legislature affecting real estate conveyancing. The meeting will also include a discussion on the Commonwealth's new marijuana law and its impact on condominium living. All REBA members and guests are welcome, regardless of their practice concentration. The program is free of charge. Interested participants are requested to RSVP by October 6th to Nicole Cohen at cohen@reba.net. To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Register O'Donnell Announces REBA Meeting Being Held at Registry

“The elephant in the room right now is concussions”

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

"Fielding full rosters of varsity, junior varsity and freshmen football teams years ago was as simple as putting out a sign up sheet and watching the names pile up. 

These days, some local high school football coaches have to perform their best sales pitch to encourage students and their parents to step onto the gridiron amid fears of concussions, other injuries and a plethora of other high school sports offerings. 

“It used to be young men couldn’t wait to play high school football,” said Dan Haddad, Bellingham High School head football coach. “Now you’re a salesman. They’re just not coming out.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170924/high-school-football-participation-down-in-part-to-concerns-about-head-injuries

http://www.thinktaylor.org/concussionawarenessweek/

Taylor Twellman,  former NE Revolution soccer player who retired due to his concussion injuries, is now a sports commentator and founder of ThinkTaylor.org to raise awareness of this issue. The MIAA collaborated to hold concussion awareness week from Sep 11 - 15.