Franklin Cultural District: Pumpkin Patch, Little Mermaid opens, Touch a Truck, Archeology & more

Wednesday, October 11

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

3:00pm - Kids Flu Clinic (slots full) (Franklin Senior Center)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

7:00pm - Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club (Escape Into Fiction)

7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group (St Mary’s Church)

Thursday, October 12

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Raillery Pub (live music)

Friday, October 13

2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Town Common)

Franklin Farmers Market

2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

6:00pm - Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy (live music) (ticketed event) (La Cantina Winery)

7:30pm - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, October 14

10:00am - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

10:00am - Archaeology at Franklin State Forest (near Beaver & Grove St intersection)

10:00am - Touch a Truck (DPW yard on Fisher St)

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

11:00am - Putting for Patient (FHS Gymnasium)

12:00pm - Public Square Rosary Rally (St Mary's Church)

2:00pm - Red Apron Charcuterie (food selection) (La Cantina Winery)

2:00pm - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

3:00pm - Michael McArthur (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:30pm - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, October 15

7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

Leslie Amper

12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

3:00pm - Leslie Amper - live in concert plays Schumann (LIVEArts, 262 Chestnut St)

Monday, October 16

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

Tuesday, October 17

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:   https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Take part in a MRN Clinical Trial to build the repository & earn some compensation (audio)

FM #1073 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1073 in the series. 

This shares my interview and discussion with MRN Diagnostics CEO Dr. Greg Chiklis. Our discussion was conducted on site at the MRN facility in the Forge Park Industrial Park.

• What is MRN’s mission? The role of the MRN’s Clinical Research Division 

• About the clinical research studies that are currently available (Ageros, Leidos)

• Studies are handled by an experienced team of clinical coordinators who follow stringent protocols to ensure the safety of our donors and the integrity of our studies

• Donors will receive compensation for each study that they participate in

• Create the Biorepository for future studies

• How we can get involved in one or more of these clinical collections

• For more information on how you can take part, please contact us at (508) 384-0033 or email collections@mrndx.com

The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Dr. Greg Chiklis. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1073-mrn-diagnostics-dr-greg-chiklis-10-05-23

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Home page for MRD -> https://www.mrndx.com/ 

Clinical Collections Flyer -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PYwt2IFAnf6TYSQKQLyAWQZZDWPw87GL/view?usp=drive_link

How to donate to one of the collections -> https://www.mrndx.com/donor-home 

Clinical Compensation summary -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GBAv27U-0aGb7K5jAtnc2xchHBVHs8EU/view?usp=drive_link

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit franklin.news/ or Franklinmatters.org/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Street Survivors come to Franklin to perform at THE BLACK BOX, Saturday, Oct 28 at 8 PM

The Providence Rhode Island based Street Survivors take an unapologetically authentic approach to the music of the original Lynyrd Skynyrd band. Formed five years ago, their boot stomping, high energy, soulful stage show are only matched by their "music first" attitude.

From the honky tonk piano, screaming guitars, thunderous drums and haunting vocals, this band will take you to a time when Lynyrd Skynyrd ruled the world before tragedy struck.

Two 50 min. sets

Tickets are $15 pre-sale or $20 at the door (additional fees may apply). https://ci.ovationtix.com/36235/production/1176091

Street Survivors come to Franklin to perform at THE BLACK BOX, Saturday, Oct 28 at 8 PM

FHS girls soccer, field hockey, volleyball, golf, and boys cross country teams post wins on Tuesday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023. 

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 3 vs. Newton South, 0 – Final 

– Anya Zub scored a pair of goals to lead the Panthers to an impressive non-league win against another Div. 1 playoff team. Kelly O’Connore added the third goal and dished out an assist for Franklin. Selene Hammad and Cassidy Carmignani also set up goals for the hosts and Rachel Welch made six saves to secure the clean sheet.

Field Hockey = Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 14 – Final 

– Raena Crandall registered six points to help Franklin land its second win in as many days. Crandall had a pair of first quarter goals and finished with four helpers to pace the offense while Haley Wernig had four goals and Ella Marzullo had three points (two goals, one assist). Addi Weiss, Maeve Rolston, and Lindsay Dennett also scored for Franklin.

Volleyball = Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final

Golf = Franklin, 165 @ Foxboro, 177 – Final 

– Franklin’s CJ Steel was the lone golfer to break 40 on the day as his medalist round helped the Panthers pick up a win at Foxboro. Steel fired a one-over par round of 39 to lead the way, Liam Lewandowski added a 40, and both Caden Sullivan and Jack Nelson came in a 43. Foxboro’s Ryan Wood had a team-low round of 42 for the Warriors while Zac Georgantas added a 43.

Boys Cross Country = North Attleboro, 34 @ Franklin, 25 

– Final – Franklin completed an undefeated dual meet season with a win at home over North, clinching the Kelley-Rex division title. The Panthers saw its top five runners place in the top eight spots to get the win, anchored by a first place finish from Jonathan Pink in 16:27. Jason Huff took third, Andrew Scotland was sixth, Joshua Diehl earned seventh, and Jack Halter rounded out Franklin’s scoring by crossing eighth overall.

Girls Cross Country = North Attleboro, 27 @ Franklin, 29 – Final 

– A battle of unbeatens lived up to the hype as North Attleboro edged out a close win over Franklin to secure the Kelley-Rex division dual meet title, the program’s first division title since 2017 and first ever Kelley-Rex crown. Katie Galgoczy won the race while Molly Galgoczy took third overall to secure key points in the win. Lauren Hunt took fifth overall, Harper Sweeney crossed seventh, and Ellie Fournier rounded out the scoring. Franklin’s Alex Batla took second to be the top runner for the hosts while Fiona Morrison (fourth), Abby Baker (sixth), Emma Pruitt (eighth), and Emily Matteson (ninth) also scored for the Panthers.

For other results around the league (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-10-23/

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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.

To subscribe to HockomockSports.com ->

https://hockomocksports.com/sign-up/#utm_source=HockomockSports&utm_medium=HomepageDesktop&utm_campaign=20232024

FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com

Franklin High School: Newsletter for Week of 10/10/23

"FHS Newsletter @FranklinPSNews https://t.co/4VB8gENtWU 

Shared from -> https://t.co/wOWjjKoHFy

Franklin High School: Newsletter for Week of 10/10/23

Add some FHS music clothing to your wardrobe with this Music Booster fund raiser

"Jazz up your wardrobe with some Franklin Music clothing!

It's that time again! Time to order your Franklin Music apparel--cozy fleeces, preppy polos, and comfy sweatpants! Plus lots more!

Order online by October 15 -> https://tinyurl.com/yudvuvwk"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/MusicBoostersFr/status/1711519038906515601  & 

https://twitter.com/MusicBoostersFr/status/1710256928213885001

Add some FHS music clothing to your wardrobe with this FHS Music Booster fund raiser

Franklin Public Schools: Employment Opportunities for ESP's, substitute teachers, & interventionists

Dear Franklin Public Schools Community!

Franklin Public Schools is seeking applicants for several positions, and we wanted to share those opportunities with you.  Please read below for more information on how you are someone you know could join our team!

Education Support Professionals (ESP's)

• Provide student support in the classroom
• Full workday aligns with the school schedule
• Flexible workday options available
• Compensation: Starting at $22.36/hour
• Health/Dental insurance available (if working 20+ hours/week)

Daily Substitute Teachers

• Ensure students receive the required instruction according to the curriculum
• Make your own weekly schedule
• Compensation: $118.75/day (with teaching license), $105.00/day (without teaching license)

Elementary Instructional Interventionist

• Provide targeted instruction to students
• 5 hours/day (approximate)
• Compensation:  $26.52/hour
• Health/Dental insurance available (if working 20+ hours/week)

Experience working with children or adolescents for all positions is preferred.  If you are interested in any of these positions, please visit https://www.franklinps.net/district/human-resources/pages/employment-opportunities

If you have questions about job qualifications, our competitive wages flexible scheduling, etc., please send an email to recruit@franklinps.net. 

 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/news/fps-employment-opportunities

Franklin Public Schools: Employment Opportunities for ESP's, substitute teachers, & interventionists

Dean College Football to Join MASCAC in 2025

The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Council of Presidents and Commissioner Angela Baumann are excited to announce the addition of Dean College as a football affiliate beginning during the 2025 season.

Dean will join Anna Maria College, Bridgewater State University, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Plymouth State University, UMass Dartmouth, Vermont State University-Castleton, Western Connecticut, Westfield State University and Worcester State University as football programs in the MASCAC.

"The MASCAC and the Council of Presidents are delighted to welcome Dean College to the conference in football," MASCAC Council of Presidents Chair and Salem State University President John Keenan said. "It strengthens our conference footprint and the conference brand. We look forward to enhancing student-athlete opportunities."

"This is a momentous time for the MASCAC as we further solidify our competing teams in the sport of football," Commissioner Baumann said. "We are excited to welcome a Massachusetts team like Dean to the MASCAC and look forward to the kickoff of a long-term football partnership with us beginning in 2025."

Continue reading about the Dean football announcement ->

https://deanbulldogs.com/news/2023/10/10/dean-college-football-to-join-mascac.aspx

Dean College Football to Join MASCAC in 2025

Candidate Interview: Jay Mello, candidate for Planning Board (video)

Frank Falvey and Steve Sherlock are collaborating this year on the candidate interviews for a couple of reasons. 

One, to provide a video, audio, and transcript for all interviews. Two, to help with scheduling for all our sakes in this election season. Three, interviews are no more than 30 minutes.

The fifth in the series of interviews is Jay Mello, candidate for Planning Board.

video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV1dMlpTRM8

Candidate Interview: Chris Stickney, candidate for Planning Board (video)

Frank Falvey and Steve Sherlock are collaborating this year on the candidate interviews for a couple of reasons. 

One, to provide a video, audio, and transcript for all interviews. Two, to help with scheduling for all our sakes in this election season. Three, interviews are no more than 30 minutes.

The fourth in the series of interviews is Chris Stickney, candidate for Planning Board.

video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usDDXUh2alA

Local Elections - Tabulator/Ballot testing scheduled for Oct 18 at 10 AM

Good Afternoon,

Testing of the tabulators and ballots will be done on October 18, 2023 at 10 AM in the Council Chambers.  

Observers welcome.

Thanks,

Nancy Danello, CMC

Town Clerk

Justice of the Peace

Notary Public 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/tabulatorballot-testing-10182024-local-election

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From the archives

Town of Franklin: Tabulator Testing shows ballots will be read properly - 10/26/22 (audio) ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/town-of-franklin-tabulator-testing.html

Town of Franklin: Tabulator Testing shows ballots will be read properly

Help for blind and impaired vision coming via MA Blind Commission

"The commission has now officially turned the page. Last month, Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh replaced D’Arcangelo with John Oliveira, a veteran worker whose appointment prompted sustained applause during a staff meeting when it was announced, according to union representatives.

Head of Massachusetts child welfare agency to leave for D.C. advocacy organization

Oliveira, 62, is respected and well liked, said people who fought to oust the previous commissioner, but his appointment alone won’t rebuild an agency that remains plagued with slow service and overwhelming case loads.

“It took a long time for the commission to deteriorate as much as it did,” said Amy Ruell, a Maine-based national advocate for blind people with impaired vision who until recently lived in Massachusetts. “It’s going to take a long time for it to recapture some of its power and service delivery.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/10/10/metro/blind-commission-massachusetts-darcangelo-oliveira/

John Oliveira, the new commissioner of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind.LANE TURNER/GLOBE STAFF

Franklin Public Library: Special Events for Teens scheduled for October 2023

• ALARM Scratch Hack-A-Thon! Saturday October 21st @ 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration Required.

Calling all 3rd-8th graders to be part of a day-long Hackathon!

Participants will create games or animations in Scratch 3.0. Bring your own laptop/Chromebook or use one of the Library’s. Register with friends or we'll help you find some coding pals. Register on the Library web page!

• Musical Bingo: Disney Edition! Wednesday, October 25th @ 6:30 PM

Join us for our new monthly Musical Bingo series! Part Bingo, part trivia, participants will listen to the music as it plays and fill in their bingo cards! This month's Bingo theme: Disney music!

• After Hours Scary Bad Horror Movie Night, Saturday October 28th @ 4:45 PM

No Registration Required.

Are you ready to die... laughing? It's time for the annual after hours Bad Horror Movie at the Library! Join us for popcorn, candy, and a movie so bad it's scary! Doors open at 4:45 PM. Movie starts after the last announcement at 5:00 PM.

Franklin Library News & Events scheduled for October 2023

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features Tri-County New Building Information Session ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/listen-to-tri-county-new-building.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer point.

• In this episode hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi talk about Crumbled Corks, Buying Cooking Wine  ->     https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode-247.html

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This slot features the Making Sense of Climate #33 with Ted McIntyre ->      https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/first-monday-gas-pipeline-expansion.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am It Takes A Village

8:30 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness 2023

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rob Lawson

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies

12:30 pm Senior Center Chef Showdown

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Medical Marijuana

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

4:00 pm Veterans' Call: Steve Crouteau

5:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Bus-14

8:00 pm Circle of Friends: Windborne

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021

8:30 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

10:00 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v Attleboro 10-02-23

2:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Attleboro 10-02-23

4:35 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Lincoln-Sudbury 09-26-23

8:00 pm FHS Varsity Football: v Taunton 10-05-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council: 09-20-23

2:00 pm Town Council: 09-20-23

7:00 pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers  829 1359 8701

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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