Franklin Downtown Partnership Holiday Stroll: Thank You and Photos to Share

Franklin Downtown Partnership  9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038 (774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com A Frosty and Fun Time at the Holiday Stroll Thursday's Holiday Stroll was seasonably chilly and bright as Franklin kicked off this festive time of year with a tree lighting ceremony on Dean College's campus common. Strollers were treated to entertainment by Franklin musicians, crafts, shopping options from local businesses, sweets and warm beverages, and appearances by Santa, Mrs. Claus, Post Mark the North Pole Postman, Snow White and the Seven Elves, and Boomer. Thanks to the crowds who came out to enjoy the evening. Thank you DPW and Franklin Police Department for their hard work. Thank you, too, to Dean College for organizing hot chocolate, the carolers and the tree lighting! Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event a success. And, last but not least, thank you to event organizers Roberta Trahan and Gregg Chalk.  Gold Sponsors DCU, Dean Bank and Dean College Silver Sponsors Franklin Ford, Keefe Insurance and Franklin Local Town Pages Bronze Sponsors Beaux Regards Photographic Arts by Marjorie Sardella, Franklin Health & Rehabilitation Center, Jane's Frames, NEWPRO and Next Step Living. Check out more photos in the slideshow at the top right side of the website and on our Facebook page! Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109 | franklindowntownpartnership.org Connect with us:

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FHS representatives on Hockomock Sports Soccer Awards; Victoria Stowell 'player of the year'

Catching up to the news shared from Hockomock Sports where they announced their soccer awards for the boys and girls 2015 season. The earlier awards announced were those voted on by the coaches in each fall sport.

Girls Soccer

PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Victoria Stowell

Victoria Stowell - Hockomock Girls Soccer Player of the Year - 2015 (Hockomock Sports photo)

Franklin senior C. The midfielder was instrumental in the Panthers unbeaten regular season, in which they allowed only a single goal against, and sixth consecutive Kelley-Rex Division title. She was named a Hockomock All-Star by the league’s coaches. 

Stowell finished the regular season with seven goals and 17 assists, many of them in Franklin’s biggest games including three goals in two games against division rival Mansfield and an “Olimpico” off a corner kick in the opening playoff game against Walpole.

Continue reading the highlights on Victoria here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/girls-soccer/2015-2/


2015 HOCKOMOCKSPORTS BEST XI

F – ALEXIS STOWELL, FRANKLIN 

M – VICTORIA STOWELL, FRANKLIN 

D – MEGHAN DIETERLE, FRANKLIN 

GK – DANI LONATI, FRANKLIN

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM 2ND XI

D – Lauren Rudolph, Franklin

For the complete listing 
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/girls-soccer/2015-2/

Boys Soccer

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM 2ND XI

M – Austin Kent, Franklin
D – Dan Geraci, Franklin

For the complete listing 
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/boys-soccer/2015-2/

FHS representatives on Hockomock Sports Volleyball and Field Hockey Awards

From Hockomock Sports we share the listing of the FHS players on the Volleyball and Field Hockey Award teams. Catching up to this posting from Hockomock Sports on their awards. The earlier awards announced were those voted by the coaches in each fall sport.

Volleyball

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM FIRST TEAM

Dayna McCue, Franklin


HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM THIRD TEAM

Caroline Maguire, Franklin
Beth Neal, Franklin

FHS Panthers

For the full listing
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/volleyball/2015-2/

Field Hockey

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM FIRST TEAM

Taylor Reutlinger, Franklin
G – Sam Jones, Franklin

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM SECOND TEAM TEAM

Kenzi Pleshaw, Franklin
Annie Walsh, Franklin


UNDERCLASSMAN OF THE YEAR

Annie Walsh, Franklin

In her freshman campaign, Walsh netted nine goals and had seven assists. Walsh had four game-winning goals for the Panthers, who only lost three games all season.

For the full listing for Field Hockey
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/field-hockey/2015-2/

Business After Hours at Sally's Alley - Dec 8th

Join the Franklin Downtown Partnership for a 

Business After Hours event! 

*** Networking, connections, music and appetizers ***

Date:    Tuesday, December 8
Time:    5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place:   Sally's Alley at Franklin Village Mall

Come in and take a look at our fabulous window treatments, enjoy some music, and share some hors d'oeuvres from The Alumni Restaurant and Wine from Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits. Networking from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. -- Sally Alexander, owner Sally's Alley.

Sally's Alley

Please RSVP so we know how many people to accommodate:  

• Gary Donelan, gary.donelan@middlesexbank.com, 
• or Matt Lechter, mlechter@dean.edu,
• or Sally Alexander, salexander.sallysalley@gmail.com.

   
This was shared from the Downtown Partnership page
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2015/11/business-after-hours-is-december-8.html

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Dec 8, 2015 - 5:30 PM

Yes, this meeting is happening on Tuesday, Dec 8 and scheduled to start at 5:30 PM. The School Committee meets at 7:00 in the same room (Council Chambers) so this will be done in time. The SAFE Coalition meeting is also at 7:00 PM at Franklin High School.


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
–November 12, 2015, November 18, 2014

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting is also being recorded by Franklin Matters.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS 

• Appointment of Vice-Chair of the Town Council
• Appointment of Town Council Sub Committees
• Joint Appointment of Alternate Planning Board Member

F. HEARINGS 

1. FY 2016 EPA Brownfields Clean-up Grant Application – 5:30 PM
2. Tax Classification Hearing –5:40 PM

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

1. Resolution 15-76: Classification Tax Allocation – Residential Factor
2. Resolution 15-77: Classification Tax Allocation – Open Space Exemption
3. Resolution 15-78: Classification Tax Allocation – Small Business Exemption
4. Resolution 15-79: Classification Tax Allocation – Residential Property Exemption
5. Resolution 15-80: 2015 Town Council Schedule
6. Resolution 15-81: Legal Notices
7. Resolution 15-82: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Fire Dept.
8. Resolution 15-83: Authorizing Application to EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application for 87 Grove Street, Map 276, Lot 22

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
– Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

P. ADJOURN

Franklin Municipal Building - 355 East Central St

The full set of documents released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/12082015.pdf

"Save Kingsbury Pond" petition underway

From the Change.org petition:

"Kingsbury Pond is located in the northwest corner of Norfolk, MA and was once considered a 26 acre Great Pond of Massachusetts. In 1964, the town of Norfolk gave Franklin a piece of land approx 3000 yards from Kingsbury Pond, allowing Franklin to drill a well to supplement their water supply. 

Since that day, Kingsbury Pond's water levels have steadily began to drop. Studies performed over the last 40 years show the direct impact Franklin's well has had on Kingsbury Pond. 

Local pond residents have been fighting the battle to reduce Franklin's pumping from this well for decades, but Franklin's ever growing population and their need for drinking water has forced most pond residents to give up hope. 

Kingsbury Pond, Norfolk

In 2015, Kingsbury Pond has shrunk to unthinkable levels. What was once a 26 acre pond is now a disgraceful puddle. If this issue is not immediately addressed, there's a chance the aquifer beneath Kingsbury will never be given the chance to recharge and could potentially be gone forever. 

We need your help to show the elected officials in the town and the state that this is no longer acceptable. Something needs to change or this once amazing pond will be a distant memory. Whether you live in the Kingsbury Pond area or not, we need your help. 

What we are witnessing is a horrible shame. Please sign our petition and show our elected officials that the residents of Norfolk and the surrounding towns care about this once beautiful body of water. 

If you're interested, we also invite you to LIKE our Facebook page called Save Kingsbury Pond. 

We need your support. Thank you"

The full petition site can be found here
https://www.change.org/p/town-of-norfolk-stop-the-draining-of-kingsbury-pond-in-norfolk-ma?source_location=petition_footer&algorithm=promoted&grid_position=2

Where is Kingsbury Pond?

Did you sign the "No Spectra" petition?

The Greater Franklin Node 350 Mass is only 128 signatures from reaching 500. Would you reattach the No Spectra pipeline petition link onto Franklin Matters again? 

I have 17 lawn signs up in Franklin and I have 50 more that will be up between now and spring. Our website is Nospectrama.org

No Spectra sign in Franklin

The petition link is
https://www.change.org/p/jeffrey-roy-karen-spilka-richard-ross-stop-the-spectra-energy-pipeline-from-going-through-franklin-ma-we-don-t-need-or-want-it

Newcomers and Friends Monthly Meeting - December 9

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club welcomes you to join us for our Monthly Meeting at "3" Restaurant in Franklin. We'll be meeting at 7:30 on Wednesday, December 9th, upstairs in a private function room.

Just a reminder that our December meeting is our annual Yankee Swap party. Please plan on attending for fun, frivolity and festivities!! Your exchange gift should be between $15-$20, new and wrapped.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

If you are interested, we will also be collecting gifts for the Santa Foundation. We have adopted some families and welcome any new, unwrapped gifts or gift cards. We will be sorting the gifts and wrapping them at an upcoming event. Donations of any kind and size are welcome and appreciated!

Appetizers and desserts will be provided as well as non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available.

This event is open to anyone in Franklin looking for camaraderie and friendship through regular events and activities. Giving back to the community is important to us as well!

Happy Holidays to all!



For additional info on the group visit their updated webpage
http://franklinnewcomers.com/

Holiday Parade Show - December 13

No Cost Family Fun Event!

HOLIDAY PARADE SHOW WHEN:  Sunday, December 13 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. WHERE:  Attleboro High School 100 Rathbun Willard Dr. Attleboro, MA COST: FREE Sponsored By: Rick Adam a.k.a. Professor Paddy-Whack is a one-man extravaganza of juggling, magic, hand shadows, and the most incredible one-man band you ever seen! He was a semi-finalist on America's Got Talent in 2011. Two shows: Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Attleboro High School. This show is free and open to the public! Bring your children and grandchildren and spend an enjoyable afternoon together enjoying this fantastic show!

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Downtown Project Update #19

Given the great weather, the contractor now wishes to continue work for a few more weeks. The plan is as follows, so initially there is minor disturbance with the sidewalk on Main St.

First, Walsh will set light pole foundations. This will involve removing a small section of sidewalk to excavate and set the foundation. There are (6) foundations on the Acapulco's side of roadway and (5) on the opposite side of the roadway. 

We will begin on the Acapulco's side of the roadway. Once those 11 are set, Walsh will do the electrical conduit crossings. There is a crossing on Main St at approx. sta 120+75, and a crossing at Dean Ave and Depot St. They will be saw cutting panels on both sides of Main St initially.

sign on the railroad bridge

If weather and time permit, Walsh will begin to excavate sidewalk to install electrical conduit for the street lighting beginning on the side of Acapulcos. This work will be last as it is the most intrusive. Again, time and weather pending, the conduit running underneath the sidewalk may not begin until the spring. We will know more as the next 1-2 weeks pass and I will keep everyone updated.

I feel this is the best way to move forward initially with minor disturbance to the roadway and sidewalk and still enable them to continue getting work done. Please let me know if you have any questions.


Thank You,

Anthony Tavalone
CE III MA DOT
(617) 233-0795