LiveArts: Benefit Concert on October 21 - performance by The Buswell Ensemble

Join us for the first concert of our current season! SPECIAL BENEFIT CONCERT THE BUSWELL ENSEMBLE with VICTOR ROSENBAUM Music of Mozart Sunday, October 21, 2018 3:00 p.m. LiveARTS begins its 16th season with a Benefit Concert. We are honored to have four amazing musicians participating in an all-Mozart program in the first concert of our new season. Internationally acclaimed musicians James Buswell, violin, and Victor Rosenbaum, piano, will lead an ensemble that includes violinist Amy Galluzzo and cellist Carol Ou. All four musicians have strong ties, past and current, to the New England Conservatory of Music and are known for their strong interests in teaching music to students everywhere. All four of these artists have donated their performances free of charge to LiveARTS and its audience, because they all believe in bringing great music directly to where interested people live. Experiencing live classical music does not need to involve a long trip and expensive parking in Boston. It's available right here! The Benefit Concert will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Church in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street.  At 2:30, Ann Sears, Professor of Music at Wheaton College, will provide a pre-concert talk about the music to be performed in the concert. There will be a silent auction of a variety of items. Audience members can bid on gift certificates from several stores and shops in the area, a selection of fine wines, and piano tunings by our liveARTS piano technician. Doors open at 2:15. The building is completely accessible for all. Recently, Donald Krishnaswami, Artistic Director of LiveARTS, was interviewed on Franklin's local cable television station. To hear more about this concert, and to learn about the upcoming season, use this link to see the interview: https://youtu.be/cTLMcTf3oKA   Since this is a benefit concert for LiveARTS, ticket prices are $40 and $30 for seniors. As always, students 18 and under are by donation. Tickets are available at the door or online at www.liveartsma.org. For more information, call 774-571-5798. Violinist James Buswell has performed as a solo violinist with major orchestras around the world. His regular professional activities include solo and chamber music recitals, conducting, teaching, lecturing and writing. In recital, he is known for regularly combining standard masterpieces with works of newer music, of which he is a champion.  Victor Rosenbaum, piano, delighted a LiveARTS audience in our past season with an all-Beethoven solo piano recital. He is back this year, bringing musical acquaintances with him. Mr. Rosenbaum was chair of the piano department at New England Conservatory for more than 10 years. He is currently Music Director of the Music for Peace concert series in Massachusetts. Violinist Amy Galluzzo has an active career both as a chamber musician and soloist. Ms. Galluzzo has performed at several prestigious summer festivals, including the Tanglewood Music Festival and the Sarasota Music Festival. She maintains a private violin studio in Boston and has been involved with the Bennington Chamber Music Conference since 2015. Carol Ou, cellist, is a versatile artist, known for her ease with the diverse musical styles of the last five centuries. She is a recording artist, and has premiered several new compositions written especially for her. Since 2007, Ms. Ou has been Music Director of the Heifetz International Summer Music Institute in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire and Staunton, Virginia. We look forward to seeing you at our first concert of the season. LiveARTS is an autonomous, nonprofit, nonsectarian affiliate of the First Universalist Society in Franklin. Tax-deductible contributions go directly and exclusively to LiveARTS. Support the ARTS! Support LiveARTS! Copyright © 2018 LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts 283 Prospect Street Franklin, MA 02038

2018 Friends of the Poor Walk successfully funds St Mary's St. Vincent de Paul

St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who was involved in the 2018 SVdP Friends of the Poor Walk. This year we were thrilled to see more than 110 parishioners and community members participate in the walk. 

It was wonderful to see the Ursuline soccer team and many members of the Franklin High School field hockey team participate along with several of St. Mary’s confirmation students. The increase in participants and donations helped the SVdP to meet our fundraising goal!

One hundred percent of the donations stay in Franklin and will go directly to support any of our Franklin neighbors in need.

All of your help and contributions are greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Garelick Farms and The Knights of Columbus for their support and contributions of drinks and energy snacks.

Thank you again for your generous contributions and for helping us to work on our goal of “Neighbors helping neighbors.”

2018 Friends of the Poor Walk 1

2018 Friends of the Poor Walk 2

Public Hearing: Marijuana Cultivation and Product Manufacturing and Research Facility Use - Oct 29

FRANKLIN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 7:05 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Special Permit and Site Plan application titled "Site Plan for Commercial Building 4 Liberty Way in Franklin Massachusetts" and submitted to the Franklin Department of Planning and Community Development on October 9, 2018 by 19th Fairway Development Inc., 42 Adin Street, Hopedale, MA.

The site is located at 4 Liberty Way in the Industrial Zoning District-Marijuana Use Overlay District (Assessors Map 329, Lot 002). The purpose of the Site Plan and Special Permit is to construct a 35,000 +/- commercial building for Marijuana Cultivation and Product Manufacturing and Research Facility Use.

Copies of the plan and supporting documentation may be reviewed in the Department of Planning and Community Development during regular office hours.

Please note: This will be your only written notice of this public hearing. Should the Planning Board vote to continue this Public Hearing, the date and time will be posted on the Planning Board's website under Agendas.

Please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at (508) 520-4907 if you require further information or if you need to make arrangements to provide translation services for the hearing impaired, or for persons with language barriers.

Anthony Padula, Chairman


This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/4_liberty_public_hearing_notice.pdf

Public Hearing: Marijuana Cultivation and Product
Manufacturing and Research Facility Use - Oct 29

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 17, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Oct 17, 2018

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/revised_town_council_agenda_10-17-18.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of October 17, 2018 - 7:00 PM
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorder by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS	a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda.  The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments.  The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	September 26, 2018
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
5. APPOINTMENTS	Finance Committee- John Grace
6. HEARINGS	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820: Zoning Map Changes on or near King Street, Summer Street, Lawrence Drive, and Uncas Ave.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-58: Acceptance of Gift to the Franklin Public Library from the Franklin Library Association (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-58- Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-59: Appropriation Request for FY19 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-59- Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-60: Appropriation General Stabilization Fund (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-60- Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-61: Appropriation DPW- Public Way Improvements (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-61- Majority Vote (5))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820: Zoning Map Changes on or near King Street, Summer Street, Lawrence Drive, and Uncas Ave - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote(5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 17, 2018

In the News: woman charged in stabbing; Shrewsbury students advocating to prohibit Styrofoam containers

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

"A Franklin woman has been charged after a stabbing incident Thursday morning at her home on North Park Street. 

Michelle Mangion, 45, faces charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; and assault and battery on an intimate partner, according to police. She was arraigned Thursday afternoon in Wrentham District Court. 

Police say the victim called them at 7:59 a.m. from Mangion’s home at 56 North Park St. When officers arrived, the victim was outside the home, bleeding heavily from the arm. 

As an officer approached the victim, the victim allegedly said, “She stabbed me.” In the report the officer also stated that one eye appeared to be bloodshot with bruising. EMTs were called to treat the wound,"

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181013/franklin-woman-charged-in-stabbing

"It appears that the monthslong hard work of four high school students to get the town to prohibit food establishments from dispensing prepared food in Styrofoam containers is paying off. 

Selectmen voted unanimously last week to recommend adoption of each of the town’s Oct. 22 warrant articles, including the citizen petition article that seeks to prohibit local food establishments that require a permit to operate from dispensing prepared foods in disposable food service containers made from Styrofoam. 

The Board of Health last week notified selectmen that it had taken a unanimous vote in support of the warrant during its meeting on Sept. 26."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181013/success-for-shrewsbury-students-heading-effort-to-ban-styrofoam

Franklin Harvest Festival: Spread the Word! - Sunday, October 14

Reminder: the entertainment schedule for the Festival can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/harvest-festival-saturday-oct-13-11-am.html

Harvest Festival Moved to Sunday

Franklin Downtown Partnership  Harvest Festival Sunday, Oct. 14 Make plans to come to the FDP Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct. 14 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free Admission Entertainment Giveaways Games Food Fun for children and adults! Spread the News! Please help us get the word out that the Harvest Festival has been moved to its rain date on Sunday, Oct. 14. Share this newsletter with your friends and family! Franklin Downtown Partnership • 774-571-3109 • FranklinDowntownPartnership.org  ‌  ‌

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Franklin Historical Museum: King Philip's Indian War Presentation (inside) and Scarecrow Contest (outside) - Sunday, Oct 14

NY Times bestselling author Michael Tougias will give a slide presentation on the war between the Colonists and Native Americans in 1675-76 at The Franklin Historical Museum at 1:15 Sunday, October 14, as part of the Museum’s Second Sunday Speaker Series.

Tougias is the author of the acclaimed Until I Have No Country (A novel of King Philip's War), and co-author with Eric Schultz of King Philip's War: The History and Legacy of America's Forgotten Conflict.

author Michael Tougias

The first part of the presentation will discuss the Indian way of life, Colonial settlements, and the events leading up to the war. The second part covers the battles and the strategy during this cataclysmic war, which on a per capita basis was the bloodiest conflict in our nation's history.

Slides include battle sites, period sketches, historic markers, maps, and suggestions for visiting road-side history. Tougias also discusses Native strategy during the war and the challenges of writing a historic novel. Former Commissioner of Indian Affairs for Massachusetts and member of the Wampanoag Tribe, Edith Andrews, is quoted on the novel's back cover, commenting that Until I Have No Country "captures the essence of the Native American." The novel includes adventure, romance, and intrigue while staying true to historical facts. A book signing will follow the presentation.

Tougias is the author and co-author of 21 non-fiction books including the national bestsellers Rescue of the Bounty, A Storm Too Soon, Overboard! The Finest Hours: The True Story of the Coast Guard’s Most Daring Rescue (to be a Disney movie), Derek’s Gift, The Cringe Chronicle and his award-winning book, There’s A Porcupine In My Outhouse! (Misadventures of a Mountain Man Wannabe). 

His book, Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do is the recipient of the American Library Association “Editors Choice” award. More about the author can be found at www.michaeltougias.com


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And with the Harvest Festival scheduled for Sunday (due to the weather forecast for Saturday), the Scarecrow Contest moves to Sunday


At the Franklin Historical Museum during the Harvest Festival on Sunday, Oct 14

• Open to all ages!
• Prize awarded in youth and adult categories
• Positive, creative, nonviolent entries accepted
• Contestants to provide all material to decorate and display their scarecrows
• Entries to be secured in a standing or sitting position
• Scarecrows delivered to Historical Museum between 10 AM-11 AM, to be displayed on the museum front lawn during the Harvest Festival.
• Judging and prizes at 3:00 PM
• All scarecrows to be removed by 5:00 PM
• No fee to enter the contest

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SL3ei2xFoGc9o0MwDHY9ItMbKbq8IF1p/view?usp=sharing

work on the exterior of the Museum is underway

FHS football tops Taunton, girls soccer ties with KP

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Friday, Oct 12, 2018


Football = Franklin, 42 @ Taunton, 7 – Final
1st Quarter: (F) Nick Gordon 32-yard pass to Ryan Driscoll, Parker Chevrant XP good; (F) N. Gordon 56-yard pass to R. Driscoll, P. Chevrant XP good.
2nd Quarter: (F) Owen Palmieri 1-yard rush, P. Chevrant XP good; (F) N. Gordon 45-yard pass to Jake Davis, P. Chevrant XP good.
3rd Quarter: (T) Noah Leonard 1-yard rush, Coby Adams XP good.
4th Quarter: (F) N. Gordon 15-yard pass to Jack Nally, P. Chevrant XP good; (F) Sean Hofferty 4-yard rush, P. Chevrant XP good.

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 2 – Final
– King Philip scored inside the first and last five minutes of the match to earn two points at home and keep its postseason hopes alive. Senior captain Ian Zimmerman gave the hosts the lead in the third minute, finishing off a cross from classmate John Cullen. Cam Lawrence added the insurance tally in the 75th minute, scoring on a volley on an assist from Gavon Fox. Aidan Lindmark made four saves to record the shutout.

Girls Soccer = King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– After a scoreless first half, Ally Stanton broke the deadlock midway through the second half off an Avery Snead assist. Erin Quaile equalized for Franklin just four minutes later off a Carly Alston assist. Breanna Atwood made nine saves and Taylor Butler made five saves for the Warriors, as both teams earned a point.

Golf = Franklin @ Oliver Ames – Postponed to a date and time to be announced.

For other results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-10-12-18/


Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com provides the football game recap:

"Heading into Friday night’s contest against Taunton, Franklin head coach Eian Bain wanted to get as many of his skill players involved as possible to keep the Tigers’ defense guessing. 

Senior quarterback Nick Gordon delivered with a near flawless performance, going 11-for-14 for 243 yards, connecting with six different receivers, and tossing four touchdowns to lead the Panthers to a dominant 42-7 win over Taunton. 

Franklin was essentially perfect in the first half with Gordon completing all of his passes (7-for-7) and the team recording 254 yards of offense, scoring on all four of its drives for a 28-0 lead at the break. 

“We got off to a very fast start and I thought we executed the game plan really well,” Bain said. “We try to think about players not plays so we wanted to get certain kids to touch the ball. We had a lot of different kids touch the ball tonight and that wasn’t by accident."

Continue reading the game recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-football-wins-big-over-taunton/

For more photos from the game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/Taunton-Franklin-Football-10-12-18/

Franklin’s Owen Palmieri (top) is tackled by Taunton’s Max Moitoso. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

THE BLACK BOX presents "Yacht Rock Night in Port Franklin" - Oct 26

THE BLACK BOX will present “Yacht Rock Night in Port Franklin” on Friday, October 26 at 8 PM. The night will be a West Coast celebration of light rock from the late 70s and early 80s. 

Musical tributes to the likes of Michael McDonald, Toto, Starbuck, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins and more with three local powerhouse supergroups - Captain and The Stubings, Nantucket Sound Machine and Sal Mon Pink and The Champagnes. 

Being close to Halloween, costumes are encouraged (just give "Yacht Rock" a quick google search for ideas). There will be prizes for best costumes and more fun and surprises.

Tickets for “Yacht Rock Night in Port Franklin” are available at www.theblackboxonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. Doors open at 7:30 pm. 

You can follow THE BLACK BOX on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. Franklin, MA.

THE BLACK BOX presents "Yacht Rock Night in Port Franklin" - Oct 26

Tri-County Offering the Town of Franklin Grade 8 Students Two Admissions Events

This year Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School will host two events for the town of Franklin Grade 8 students to attend. A Franklin Career Day will be offered on Friday, October 26 at 8:00 AM and Grade 8 Open House will be held on Thursday, November 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Franklin Career Day is a fun and interactive event held in the morning for students and parents/guardians to experience a tour of the 16 career programs and academic offerings at the school presented by Tri-County faculty and students. Extracurricular activities and athletics will also be featured. 

Franklin students and their parents are encouraged to attend to learn more about our unique hands-on approach to real-world application of skills in a career-focused technical education. Tri-County will distribute a Letter of Attendance to all Franklin Grade 8 students who attend. A parent/guardian must be present to attend and must RSVP for this event by going to http://rebrand.ly/tricountyregister.

During the Grade 8 Open House, students and faculty will highlight 16 different career areas, as well as the school's rigorous, comprehensive academic program. Extracurricular activities, athletics, and the school's Online Admissions program will also be discussed. Refreshments will be served and raffles will be available for an opportunity to win prizes. 

Tri-County Student Ambassadors will be stationed throughout the school's cafeteria to tell visitors more about their Career Programs and academic courses. Faculty members will also be standing by to escort visitors to any points of interest. The school's vocational instructors will be inside of their shops to answer questions. Superintendent-Director Stephen Dockray and school administrators will host a question and answer session on the benefits of a vocational/technical education to be held in the Auditorium.

For those who cannot attend, Tri-County offers tours every Tuesday morning beginning at 9 AM by appointment. Visit tri-county.us to learn more.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Tri-County Offering the Town of Franklin Grade 8 Students Two Admissions Events

Planning Board: Public Hearing - Oct 15 for plot line clean up

"If Town Council supports the proposed zoning map amendment, DPCD recommends they refer Zoning By-law Amendment 18-820 to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing."

The Economic Development Committee recommended that this measure come before the Town Council. The Town Council agenda for the Sep 5 meeting incorrectly listed the item as a first reading prior to approval. The supporting documents clearly stated it was meant to go to the Planning Board for their review and approval before coming to the Town Council to approve the zoning bylaw changes.

The zoning changes are something that Franklin has been working on. Some of the plot lines don't align with the zoning categories. The Planning Dept review the plot lines and zoning and makes a recommendation for approval. The Economic Development Committee reviewed the proposal, recommended some changes where a new subdivision would have gotten split into two different zones (it was changed to move to only a single zone) The proposal is now what is being discussed.

My own property happens to be involved in this measure. Our plot is split almost evenly between two different but closely related residential zones. To clean up the map, the proposal puts all of the plot in a single zone. Our plot was split between Rural Residential I and Single Family Residential III. The proposal moves our plot totally within the Single Family Residential III zone.

The Planning Board agenda:
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/october_15_2018.pdf

The detailed document from the Planning Dept used in the Sep 5 Town Council meeting.
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/10k._zbl_18-820_zoning_map_changes_on_or_near_king_street_summer_street_lawrence_drive_and_uncas_ave-_1st_reading.pdf

part of the zoning change proposal map showing current and proposed