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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Lifelong Community Learning: Tasting Spanish Wines - Nov. 12
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Town of Franklin - Unofficial Results - Nov 5, 2019
these are the unofficial results, write in ballots still need to be added to the totals and then the whole total and results certified before Friday.
3851 voters or about 15% of the registered total
3851 voters or about 15% of the registered total
"Reconstructing History and Genealogy: Mom's WWII Letters" - Nov 10
Join us for our next installment of our SECOND SUNDAY SPEAKER SERIES, Sunday November 10 = "Reconstructing History and Genealogy: Mom's WWII Letters"
The discovery of more than 100 letters and correspondence from WWII brought unexpected insights and connections for Corinne Smith.
In May 2017, she found her mother's stash of letters from 16 servicemen that she had corresponded with in 1944-1945. Most of the men were from her mother's hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania, or from her college roommate's hometown of Trenton, New Jersey. Nearly all of the writers were now gone and could no longer offer information or explanations for what they had written. Corinne began to trace the soldiers' family trees with one goal in mind: to return the letters in person to their children.
Learn about her on-going project, and hear some of the stories of the men, their experiences, and what their relatives have to say today. This presentation links history and genealogy to present-day research and diligence. It revisits a time that we may not want to forget. And it may prompt audience members to wonder for themselves what treasures may be lurking in their own old family boxes -- and how they can share the information with others.
This is a 90 minute presentation with slides. The museum opens at 1:00 and the presentation begins at 1:10. Admission is free.
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item for the Franklin Food Pantry. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum. Our gift shop is open and Franklin Common Gazebo ornaments are available while they last.
The discovery of more than 100 letters and correspondence from WWII brought unexpected insights and connections for Corinne Smith.
In May 2017, she found her mother's stash of letters from 16 servicemen that she had corresponded with in 1944-1945. Most of the men were from her mother's hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania, or from her college roommate's hometown of Trenton, New Jersey. Nearly all of the writers were now gone and could no longer offer information or explanations for what they had written. Corinne began to trace the soldiers' family trees with one goal in mind: to return the letters in person to their children.
Learn about her on-going project, and hear some of the stories of the men, their experiences, and what their relatives have to say today. This presentation links history and genealogy to present-day research and diligence. It revisits a time that we may not want to forget. And it may prompt audience members to wonder for themselves what treasures may be lurking in their own old family boxes -- and how they can share the information with others.
This is a 90 minute presentation with slides. The museum opens at 1:00 and the presentation begins at 1:10. Admission is free.
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item for the Franklin Food Pantry. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum. Our gift shop is open and Franklin Common Gazebo ornaments are available while they last.
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| "Reconstructing History and Genealogy: Mom's WWII Letters" - Nov 10 |
Wanted Food Elves for the Franklin Food Pantry!
The food elf program has fundraised for the Franklin Food Pantry for thirteen years and is our largest fundraising event. This program is unique because it is driven by high school and middle school students only.
Starting December 1 for twelve days the elves participate in "12 days of giving" and collect funds from their neighborhoods. Each elf is assigned to a particular neighborhood and drops off a customized envelope and flyer to a Franklin resident and then returns to pick up a donation to the Franklin Food Pantry. Elves can also fundraise online through our donorperfect platform.
The Franklin Food Pantry provides all the elves with everything they need including their own webpage, flyers and thank you notes. Each elf also receives either between 10 and 12 community service hours for participating in the program.
Interested volunteers can visit our website to sign up at: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/franklin-food-elves
Starting December 1 for twelve days the elves participate in "12 days of giving" and collect funds from their neighborhoods. Each elf is assigned to a particular neighborhood and drops off a customized envelope and flyer to a Franklin resident and then returns to pick up a donation to the Franklin Food Pantry. Elves can also fundraise online through our donorperfect platform.
The Franklin Food Pantry provides all the elves with everything they need including their own webpage, flyers and thank you notes. Each elf also receives either between 10 and 12 community service hours for participating in the program.
Interested volunteers can visit our website to sign up at: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/franklin-food-elves
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| Wanted Food Elves for the Franklin Food Pantry! |
FHS boys soccer advances with 1-0 win; girls soccer, volleyball, and field hockey teams end playoff runs
Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results for the FHS fall sports playoff action on Monday, Nov 4, 2019.
Boys Soccer = D1 South = #11 Franklin, 1 @ #6 Natick, 0 – Final
– Franklin scored an early goal and the defense had a great game to earn a 1-0 upset of #6 Natick. Lucas Moura scored on an assist from Donny Tappin to put the visitors ahead. Jack Rudolph was outstanding in net in the shutout for Franklin. The Panthers will play the winner of #3 Brockton and #14 Braintree.
Field Hockey = D1 South = #5 Franklin, 0 @ #4 Westwood, 1 – Final
Volleyball = D1 Central/West = #6 Franklin, 1 @ #3 Algonquin, 3 – Final
Girls Soccer = D1 South = #9 Franklin, 0 @ #8 Oliver Ames, 1 – Final (OT)
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:
Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/oliver-ames-girls-soccer-overtime-win-over-franklin/
For a Photo Gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Fall-2019/Oliver-Ames-Franklin-Girls-Soccer-11-04-19/
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-04-19/
Boys Soccer = D1 South = #11 Franklin, 1 @ #6 Natick, 0 – Final
– Franklin scored an early goal and the defense had a great game to earn a 1-0 upset of #6 Natick. Lucas Moura scored on an assist from Donny Tappin to put the visitors ahead. Jack Rudolph was outstanding in net in the shutout for Franklin. The Panthers will play the winner of #3 Brockton and #14 Braintree.
Field Hockey = D1 South = #5 Franklin, 0 @ #4 Westwood, 1 – Final
Volleyball = D1 Central/West = #6 Franklin, 1 @ #3 Algonquin, 3 – Final
Girls Soccer = D1 South = #9 Franklin, 0 @ #8 Oliver Ames, 1 – Final (OT)
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:
“Big girl soccer.”
That was just one of many positive mantras Scott Dolan was known for, and it was the perfect way to describe Monday evening’s clash between #8 Oliver Ames and #9 Franklin.
Eighty minutes wasn’t enough to decide the physical contest between the two league rivals, with neither team willing to give an inch.
But finally, in the 89th minute, OA sophomore Allison Evin delivered the game-winner with a perfectly struck shot to the far post, just sneaking inside the far post into the side netting to give the Tigers a 1-0 emotional overtime win over the Panthers.
“I felt like we could score one goal we had a chance,” said Oliver Ames head coach Britt Sellmayer. “The last time [Franklin] gave up a goal was forever ago. They had 12 shutouts in the last 13 games and the only team that scored against them was KP and they only got two. They are just so hard to break down because they have such quality players back there.”
Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/oliver-ames-girls-soccer-overtime-win-over-franklin/
For a Photo Gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Fall-2019/Oliver-Ames-Franklin-Girls-Soccer-11-04-19/
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-04-19/
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| FHS' Erni Quaile preparing to play a ball in the air (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com) |
Reminder: Panther Pride Night - Nov 7
Friendly Reminder: Panther Pride Night is November 7, 2019 and features Clubs, Activities, and Athletic Teams!
Join us from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM in the gym to see all that Franklin High School has to offer!
This was shared from Twitter https://twitter.com/MsTaranto/status/1184989478496149507
Join us from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM in the gym to see all that Franklin High School has to offer!
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| Panther Pride Night = Nov 7 |
MBTA Update: Franklin Line notice - Last day for weekday shuttle is today
Weekdays, until Nov 5, from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, buses replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Franklin/Dean due to track maintenance. Passengers may experience delays due to bus connections. Normal train service will resume on Wednesday, Nov 6.
This necessary tie job replacement project will improve service and reliability on the Commuter Rail.
Please visit https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork for more details about bus shuttle schedules. Passengers may experience delays of up to 15 minutes.
Please note the pickup/drop off locations for shuttle buses:
Franklin/Dean: Please board in the main station parking lot near the shelter.
Forge Park/495: Please board at the end of the driveway to the parking lot.
For more information: https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork
Last Updated: Nov 04 2019 01:38 PM
This necessary tie job replacement project will improve service and reliability on the Commuter Rail.
Please visit https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork for more details about bus shuttle schedules. Passengers may experience delays of up to 15 minutes.
Please note the pickup/drop off locations for shuttle buses:
Franklin/Dean: Please board in the main station parking lot near the shelter.
Forge Park/495: Please board at the end of the driveway to the parking lot.
For more information: https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork
Last Updated: Nov 04 2019 01:38 PM
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| MBTA Update: Franklin Line notice - Last day for weekday shuttle is today |
"the commuter rail system needs to transform itself"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"The MBTA board voted Monday to back substantial investment in the commuter rail, calling for electrification of the system and more frequent service through the most dense corridors in a step that transportation advocates praised as historic.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
The Fiscal and Management Control Board adopted unanimously resolutions calling for the T to develop a “commuter rail transformation office” within three months that will then oversee long-term work to electrify most of the network and run trains with 15-minute headways between key stations in a regional or urban rail model.
The decision still leaves questions unanswered about how the MBTA will pay for the changes, which will carry a price tag in the billions. Onlookers and activists who have long called for railway improvements complimented the board for supporting a plan to improve transit equity, take cars off congested roadways and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“It’s definitely a win,” said Jarred Johnson, chief operating officer of the TransitMatters advocacy group. “It’s a win for better service, it’s a win for equity concerns, and I think they also heard the call loud and clear that commuter rail fares have to be much, much more affordable.”
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191104/mbta-board-commits-to-reimagined-commuter-rail-system/1
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| "the commuter rail system needs to transform itself" |
In the News: Franklin constable election finds 4 candidates for 3 positions
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"The town’s biennial town election ballot includes a race for constable, with four candidates seeking election to three, four-year terms.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Candidates include: Incumbent Philip M. Brunelli Sr., incumbent John S. Power, incumbent Daniel J. McCahill, and Rancourt (Randy) Larosa, who has served as constable on an appointed basis.
Following are profiles for McCahill and Larosa. Brunelli and Power have not as yet sent their statements."
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191104/town-constable-race-on-franklin-ballot
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
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| Franklin Election Collection - 2019 |
Monday, November 4, 2019
Tuesday November 5th, is Election Day!
Tuesday November 5th, is Election Day!
Polls are open from 6 AM until 8 PM at Franklin High School.
Items of note:
Polls are open from 6 AM until 8 PM at Franklin High School.
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| Asst Clerk Nancy Danello and Town Clerk Teresa Burr |
Items of note:
- There will be a 'selfie' photo spot in the FHS gymnasium to take a photo and share (if you wish) after you have voted
- Plenty of "I voted" stickers are available as well as "Future Voter" stickers for the children accompanying the adults
- Franklin Radio will broadcast the results from the FHS gym as soon as they are available. Tune in at 7:00 PM for a special program on election music. And stay tuned in when the polls close at 8:00, we'll share some info on the election process while waiting for the results to be announced. Franklin Radio is available at wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial.
- Printed copies of the Annual Report are available as you leave after voting.
THE BLACK BOX presents Quartett Giocosa - Nov 17
Quartett Giocosa presents MACABRE on Sunday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. as part of THE BLACK BOX Classical Series. This Halloween themed concert will feature Schubert’s famous quartet “Death and the Maiden,” in which the Spectre of Death stalks a young girl. Also on the program is Saint Saens’ “Danse Macabre” and a few other creepy treats. Tea service by Franklin’s Intermission Cafe will be available in the lobby.
Quartett Giocosa is a professional classical quartet featuring violinists Heather Goodchild and Irina Fainkichen with Irina Naryshkova on Viola and Elizabeth Schultze on Cello. Giocosa means "joy." Quartett Giocosa lives up to their name and reputation by bringing exuberance, passion, and vibrancy to the stage with every performance. The group has played with musicians including Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, Mstislav Rostropovich, Anne Sophie Mutter, Mark O’Connor, Wynton Marsalis, Sarah Vaughan, Christoph Eschenbach, Michael Tilson Thomas, Jane Glover, Lorin Maazel, Seiji Ozawa, and Jung-Ho Pak.
THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premier music, theater, and event venue, is located at 15 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA. Visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call 508-528-3370 for tickets and more information.
Quartett Giocosa is a professional classical quartet featuring violinists Heather Goodchild and Irina Fainkichen with Irina Naryshkova on Viola and Elizabeth Schultze on Cello. Giocosa means "joy." Quartett Giocosa lives up to their name and reputation by bringing exuberance, passion, and vibrancy to the stage with every performance. The group has played with musicians including Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, Mstislav Rostropovich, Anne Sophie Mutter, Mark O’Connor, Wynton Marsalis, Sarah Vaughan, Christoph Eschenbach, Michael Tilson Thomas, Jane Glover, Lorin Maazel, Seiji Ozawa, and Jung-Ho Pak.
THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premier music, theater, and event venue, is located at 15 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA. Visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call 508-528-3370 for tickets and more information.
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| THE BLACK BOX presents Quartett Giocosa - Nov 17 |
Franklin votes Nov 5, 2019
What will the turnout be for this year's biennial Town of Franklin election?
There are 23,703 registered voters for this election per Town Clerk Teresa Burr. Getting 4500 voters would only be a 20% turnout.
There are 23,703 registered voters for this election per Town Clerk Teresa Burr. Getting 4500 voters would only be a 20% turnout.
| Election | Total # | % of T |
| Franklin 2003 | 3232 | 18.3% |
| Franklin 2005 | 3119 | 17.2% |
| Franklin 2007 | 3845 | 20.3% |
| Franklin 2009 | 3244 | 16.3% |
| Franklin 2011 | 4517 | 22.6% |
| Franklin 2013 | 2527 | 12.0% |
| Franklin 2015 | 3844 | 18.6% |
| Franklin 2017 | 3916 | 17.3% |
| Franklin 2019 | ??? | ??? |
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| biennial Town of Franklin election votes and percent of registered voters |
All the FHS playoff teams on road today
Via HockomockSports.com, we share the schedule for the FHS fall sports playoff action on Monday, Nov 4, 2019
Boys Soccer = D1 South = #11 Franklin @ #6 Natick, 3:45
Girls Soccer = D1 South = #9 Franklin @ #8 Oliver Ames, 2:30
Field Hockey = D1 South = #5 Franklin @ #4 Westwood, 3:00
Volleyball = D1 Central/West = #6 Franklin @ #3 Algonquin, 6:00
For other scheduled action around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-04-19/
Boys Soccer = D1 South = #11 Franklin @ #6 Natick, 3:45
Girls Soccer = D1 South = #9 Franklin @ #8 Oliver Ames, 2:30
Field Hockey = D1 South = #5 Franklin @ #4 Westwood, 3:00
Volleyball = D1 Central/West = #6 Franklin @ #3 Algonquin, 6:00
For other scheduled action around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-04-19/
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| All the FHS playoff teams on road today |
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.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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."
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
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| 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
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
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