Registration is now open! https://www.franklinmmm.com/
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| Music Together Holiday Mini Session - registration open |
Friday, November 9, 2018
Music Together Holiday Mini Session - registration open
Join Franklin Music, Movement and Mindfulness for our Music Together Holiday Mini Session. Take some time off from the craziness of December to explore the songs, sounds and magic of the season with your child!
Registration is now open! https://www.franklinmmm.com/
Registration is now open! https://www.franklinmmm.com/
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Veterans Day Celebration - Nov 11 at 1:30 PM on the Franklin Town Common
The Veterans Day celebration will begin Sunday, November 11 at 1:30 PM on the Town Common. The dedication of the new veterans walkway will be followed by a reception at the Senior Center.
Bricks can still be purchased. The Brick order form can be found online https://post3402.org/documents
Make checks payable to Franklin VFW Post 3402
- 1009 bricks purchased
- 100th anniversary of WWI
- 215th Army Band, 1166th Transport Company vehicle to participate
Bricks can still be purchased. The Brick order form can be found online https://post3402.org/documents
Make checks payable to Franklin VFW Post 3402
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| Veterans Day Celebration - Nov 11 at 1:30 PM on the Franklin Town Common |
Walkway progress
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| walkway progress this week (beginning 11/4/18) |
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| walkway progress in recent weeks (10/26/18) |
Franklin Tax Hearing - Nov 28
The Following notice will be published in the Milford Daily Newspaper on Monday,
November 12, 2018.
The Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Office Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA on Wednesday evening, November 28, 2018 at 7:10 P.M. on the issue of allocating the local property tax levy among the 5 property classes for the Fiscal Year 2019. The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion of local property tax policy. Interested taxpayers may present oral or written information on their views.
Prior to the setting of the tax rate, the Town Council must adopt a Residential Factor following which the Council selects the percentage of the levy to be borne by Commercial and Industrial and Personal Property.
The hearing location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you have any questions, please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949.
Submitted by,
Chrissy Whelton
November 12, 2018.
FRANKLIN TAX HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION
Prior to the setting of the tax rate, the Town Council must adopt a Residential Factor following which the Council selects the percentage of the levy to be borne by Commercial and Industrial and Personal Property.
The hearing location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you have any questions, please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949.
Submitted by,
Chrissy Whelton
FHS volleyball rallies to win 3-2, advances to D1 Central West final
Via HockomockSports we share the playoff results for the FHS volleyball team
Volleyball - D1 Central/West
#2 Franklin, 3 @ #3 Hopkinton, 2 – Final
– Franklin overcame an 0-2 deficit, rallying to win 3-2 (19-25, 23-25, 25-16, 25-21, and 15-11).
The Panthers took a 6-2 lead in the final set before Hopkinton surged ahead 8-7. But Franklin didn’t crumble and won six straight points and never looked back. Ellie Wisniewski led Franklin with 20 kills, Hailey Sanders added 14 kills, and Maggie Doyle had 11 kills and nine blocks.
#2 Franklin advances to the D1 Central West Final and will play the winner of #1 Acton-Boxboro (18-0) and #4 Shrewsbury (19-3) on Saturday at Wellesley High with a time still to be determined.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-07-18/
The MIAA volleyball bracket http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=4992
Volleyball - D1 Central/West
#2 Franklin, 3 @ #3 Hopkinton, 2 – Final
– Franklin overcame an 0-2 deficit, rallying to win 3-2 (19-25, 23-25, 25-16, 25-21, and 15-11).
The Panthers took a 6-2 lead in the final set before Hopkinton surged ahead 8-7. But Franklin didn’t crumble and won six straight points and never looked back. Ellie Wisniewski led Franklin with 20 kills, Hailey Sanders added 14 kills, and Maggie Doyle had 11 kills and nine blocks.
#2 Franklin advances to the D1 Central West Final and will play the winner of #1 Acton-Boxboro (18-0) and #4 Shrewsbury (19-3) on Saturday at Wellesley High with a time still to be determined.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-07-18/
The MIAA volleyball bracket http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=4992
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| FHS volleyball rallies to win 3-2, advances to D1 Central West final |
LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, Nov 14
LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, November, 14!
Trade all your holiday stress for laughter on Wednesday, November 14 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (and every second Wednesday of the month) at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin.
Come and enjoy this unique exercise of guided laughter exercises combined with gentle breathing that brings more oxygen to the body's cells. This oxygen boost gives enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of real well-being.
Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! New laughers are always welcomed!
$5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family.
Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating.
Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. www.letslaughtoday.com.
If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.
Trade all your holiday stress for laughter on Wednesday, November 14 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (and every second Wednesday of the month) at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin.
Come and enjoy this unique exercise of guided laughter exercises combined with gentle breathing that brings more oxygen to the body's cells. This oxygen boost gives enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of real well-being. Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! New laughers are always welcomed!
$5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family.
Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating.
Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. www.letslaughtoday.com.
If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.
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| LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, Nov 14 |
My FM 101.3 Wins International Public Service Award
“I simply can’t say enough about my staff, our listeners fans and followers, and the Radiothon Committee as a whole for coming through with a record breaking year, it’s amazing how local radio can still make things happen” said Tom McAuliffe, owner of My FM Media, as he accepted The 2018 Simpson Award for Community Service.
“The Simpson Award is one of the highest honors a local broadcaster can receive for community service,” explained T. David Luther, Executive Director of the International Broadcasters Idea Bank (IBIB), which bestows the prestigious award annually. “This award is given annually to only one radio station in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The Greater Milford region should be proud of the world-wide recognition given to My FM 101.3.
In a media environment dominated by large corporations and bottom-line priorities, the community service efforts at this independently owned and locally programmed radio station stand out. My FM’s initiative in raising over $100,000 in one day in 2018, as part of a My FM/Milford Regional Medical Center Radiothon, topped the list of reasons the IBIB Board of Directors recommended McAuliffe for the award.
Idea Bank President Mike Hulvey added “"The Simpson Award is one of the most coveted awards in Radio Broadcasting and symbolizes what the International Broadcasters Ideabank is all about....excellence in local community broadcasting. We're proud to honor Tom McAuliffe II, and the team at My FM Media. We're in awe of their use of radio, digital and social media to raise over $100,000 in one day to benefit their local community.
“Not only does this award recognize what our station has been about in the past, but also where our station is headed for the future as we develop into a true multi-media organization. This year’s Radiothon allowed us to shine a spotlight on all the media platforms that we now have at our disposal to assist clients, organizations and causes that are near and dear to our hearts. It’s the power of local radio combined with interactive & social media that carried the day for the 2018 My FM Radiothon” McAuliffe said.
The Simpson Award for Community Service is presented by the International Broadcasters Idea Bank (IBIB), an elite organization of 100 radio broadcasters located around the world. McAuliffe accepted the award from the IBIB’s international gathering, held this year at the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis Cape Cod.
In addition to the now-annual Radiothon to benefit the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care at Milford Regional Medical Center, My FM supports local organizations by sponsoring and participating in more than 75 community events each year, including blood drives, parades, fairs, community pride days and a large annual Senior Expo.
For more information on the station, visit www.MyFM1013.com
“The Simpson Award is one of the highest honors a local broadcaster can receive for community service,” explained T. David Luther, Executive Director of the International Broadcasters Idea Bank (IBIB), which bestows the prestigious award annually. “This award is given annually to only one radio station in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The Greater Milford region should be proud of the world-wide recognition given to My FM 101.3.
In a media environment dominated by large corporations and bottom-line priorities, the community service efforts at this independently owned and locally programmed radio station stand out. My FM’s initiative in raising over $100,000 in one day in 2018, as part of a My FM/Milford Regional Medical Center Radiothon, topped the list of reasons the IBIB Board of Directors recommended McAuliffe for the award.
Idea Bank President Mike Hulvey added “"The Simpson Award is one of the most coveted awards in Radio Broadcasting and symbolizes what the International Broadcasters Ideabank is all about....excellence in local community broadcasting. We're proud to honor Tom McAuliffe II, and the team at My FM Media. We're in awe of their use of radio, digital and social media to raise over $100,000 in one day to benefit their local community.
“Not only does this award recognize what our station has been about in the past, but also where our station is headed for the future as we develop into a true multi-media organization. This year’s Radiothon allowed us to shine a spotlight on all the media platforms that we now have at our disposal to assist clients, organizations and causes that are near and dear to our hearts. It’s the power of local radio combined with interactive & social media that carried the day for the 2018 My FM Radiothon” McAuliffe said.
The Simpson Award for Community Service is presented by the International Broadcasters Idea Bank (IBIB), an elite organization of 100 radio broadcasters located around the world. McAuliffe accepted the award from the IBIB’s international gathering, held this year at the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis Cape Cod.
In addition to the now-annual Radiothon to benefit the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care at Milford Regional Medical Center, My FM supports local organizations by sponsoring and participating in more than 75 community events each year, including blood drives, parades, fairs, community pride days and a large annual Senior Expo.
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| My FM 101.3 Wins International Public Service Award |
For more information on the station, visit www.MyFM1013.com
"the school will be accepting applications through Feb. 27"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181107/benjamin-franklin-classical-charter-public-school-to-increase-enrollment
Get an application here http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/enrollment-application/
For more about the Charter School, visit them on the internet http://bfccps.org/
"Next year’s enrollment at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School will be bigger than ever.
With the anticipated opening of a new 72,000-square-foot school building for the 2019-20 school year, the enrollment lottery will be open to 302 new students ranging from K-5.
A lottery will select 92 kindergartners and 42 students in each grade from first to fifth. In the current building, said Executive Director Heather Zolnowski, the school has only been able to accept 50 kindergarten students.
“We’re really excited to have the opportunity to be able to open our school and academic program to more families,” she said."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181107/benjamin-franklin-classical-charter-public-school-to-increase-enrollment
Get an application here http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/enrollment-application/
For more about the Charter School, visit them on the internet http://bfccps.org/
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| Charter School: Applications Now Open |
What is the citizens agenda for Franklin?
One reason many folks are happy the election is over is the end to campaign ads. One problem remains in that the media which has been demonized by the President needs to change.
We can not continue without folks actively participating in a real civil discourse and expect to get anywhere. Jay Rosen, professor of journalism at NYU has a proposal that coincidentally ties in with something I have started doing and will do more of. It is not a new idea, it actually originated in 1992.
He proposes a single question for campaign coverage. "What do you want the candidates to be discussing as they compete for votes?" I would modify that question for Franklin to be one first asked by Eamon Earls: "What should Franklin look like in 2028?" 2028 would be the 250 anniversary of our founding.
You can follow the tweet thread here:
As an alternative, you can read his blog post with the proposal
http://pressthink.org/2010/08/the-citizens-agenda-in-campaign-coverage/
The 'election collection' can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html
We can not continue without folks actively participating in a real civil discourse and expect to get anywhere. Jay Rosen, professor of journalism at NYU has a proposal that coincidentally ties in with something I have started doing and will do more of. It is not a new idea, it actually originated in 1992.
He proposes a single question for campaign coverage. "What do you want the candidates to be discussing as they compete for votes?" I would modify that question for Franklin to be one first asked by Eamon Earls: "What should Franklin look like in 2028?" 2028 would be the 250 anniversary of our founding.
"It’s called a citizens agenda because that’s what it is, a list of action items and declared priorities. What campaign coverage should achieve is serious discussion (among candidates, journalists, campaign observers… and the public) of the stuff on the citizen’s agenda. Election year journalism succeeds, in this model, when it raises awareness, clarity, knowledge and the overall quality of discourse around the various items on the citizen’s agenda. It fails when it permits confusion, ignorance, neglect, demagoguery and silence to prevail on those same items. Truth, fairness, accuracy and non-interference in an outcome that should be determined by voters, not the media: these remain bedrock principles. But there is an agenda here. Journalists should not hesitate to take action on it. They should be clear with themselves and up front with voters about what they’re doing. This isn’t the View from Nowhere."
You can follow the tweet thread here:
'Campaign coverage: the road not taken.' There was a path the American press could have walked, but did not. This alternative way was illuminated as far back as 1992. Our political journalists declined it. And here we are. This thread is that story. 1/
— Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) November 6, 2018https://twitter.com/jayrosen_nyu/status/1059864337928671233
As an alternative, you can read his blog post with the proposal
http://pressthink.org/2010/08/the-citizens-agenda-in-campaign-coverage/
The 'election collection' can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html
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| Election Information for Nov 2018 |
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Sara Jean Ford brings “Generations” to THE BLACK BOX
THE BLACK BOX is proud to present the next concert in its Broadway Series: Sara Jean Ford on Friday, November 16 at 8 pm. In her solo concert, “Generations,” Sara Jean Ford explores all the many generations of music introduced to her over the years and how that music has come to shape and heal her as she made her way to the Broadway stage and beyond. Whether it was through her Grandmother’s love of cheesy soprano ballads, Her Mother’s love for Joni Mitchel and all things Beatles, or her Daughter’s love of Disney music and... Barbie, Sara weaves together a story of passion, perseverance, and positivity through a love of music, and the many generations that introduced it all to her.
Ford is best known for starring as Christine Daaé on Broadway and in the National Tour of the worldwide sensation The Phantom of the Opera. Also on Broadway she has been seen in Cats (Jellylorum), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Smitty), A Little Night Music (Mrs. Anderssen, Anne/Petra cover), and Finian’s Rainbow (Arlene, Sharon cover). Outside of New York, her credits include Wicked (Glinda/Nessa Rose cover), The Music Man (Marian), Into the Woods (Cinderella), Sunday in the Park With George (Dot), Candide (Cunegonde), Carousel (Carrie), and originating the role of Nellie Oleson in Little House on the Prairie: The Musical.
Her concert work includes “Dream of Now Dream of Then” and Anyone Can Whistle at City Center Encores!, “Defying Gravity: the Music of Stephen Schwartz and Eric Whitacre” at Lincoln Center, and “Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings” at Carnegie Hall, Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Sara is making her return to Franklin having performed as a special guest at Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual Gala and Broadway in Franklin weekend. She has also guest taught multiple times at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. “Generations” is sponsored by Childs Engineering.
Tickets can be purchased at www.theblackboxonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370.
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| Sara Jean Ford |
Ford is best known for starring as Christine Daaé on Broadway and in the National Tour of the worldwide sensation The Phantom of the Opera. Also on Broadway she has been seen in Cats (Jellylorum), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Smitty), A Little Night Music (Mrs. Anderssen, Anne/Petra cover), and Finian’s Rainbow (Arlene, Sharon cover). Outside of New York, her credits include Wicked (Glinda/Nessa Rose cover), The Music Man (Marian), Into the Woods (Cinderella), Sunday in the Park With George (Dot), Candide (Cunegonde), Carousel (Carrie), and originating the role of Nellie Oleson in Little House on the Prairie: The Musical.
Her concert work includes “Dream of Now Dream of Then” and Anyone Can Whistle at City Center Encores!, “Defying Gravity: the Music of Stephen Schwartz and Eric Whitacre” at Lincoln Center, and “Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings” at Carnegie Hall, Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Sara is making her return to Franklin having performed as a special guest at Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual Gala and Broadway in Franklin weekend. She has also guest taught multiple times at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. “Generations” is sponsored by Childs Engineering.
Tickets can be purchased at www.theblackboxonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370.
In the News: Roy wins, Rausch tops Ross
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
The Franklin delegation changes with challenger Becca Rausch defeating incumbent Richard Ross for Senate while Jeff Roy beat his challenger and Karen Spilka ran unopposed to return to their seats.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181106/state-rep-jeff-roy-wins-10th-norfolk-seat-again
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181107/democrat-becca-rausch-upset-winner-over-republican-state-sen-richard-ross
The 'election collection' can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html
The Franklin delegation changes with challenger Becca Rausch defeating incumbent Richard Ross for Senate while Jeff Roy beat his challenger and Karen Spilka ran unopposed to return to their seats.
"State Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, won another term representing the 10th Norfolk District, defeating opponent Patrick Casey by earning nearly 60 percent of the vote.
Roy, who won by a tally of 11,304-8,038, said Tuesday there are four key areas that he’s been working on while in office – schools, addiction, health care reform and economic development.
“I think a lot of people are awake and realize that this is a very important election, not only nationally but here locally,” said Roy holding a sign on Tuesday afternoon. “This election is about the soul of America and what direction we want to head in.”
In Medway, Roy, who has served three two-year terms, received 2,727 votes over Republican Casey, a Franklin Town Council member, who had 1,996. In Franklin, Roy received 8,577 votes to Casey’s 6,042."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181106/state-rep-jeff-roy-wins-10th-norfolk-seat-again
"Democratic challenger Becca Rausch pulled an upset, defeating incumbent state Sen. Richard Ross, R-Wrentham, in the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex District, according to the Rausch campaign.
The final count was 37,323-35,641, announced in a text message to the Daily News by the Rausch campaign.
Rausch texted at approximately 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, “WE WON!!!! Pending confirmation of all the numbers, but we are confident.” The outcome hung on the result from Attleboro, the last of the 12 communities in the district to report. Attleboro went 3,387-3,055 for Ross."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181107/democrat-becca-rausch-upset-winner-over-republican-state-sen-richard-ross
The 'election collection' can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html
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| Election Information for Nov 2018 |
FREE Two-Night Women's Self Defense Workshop - Nov 13-14
As part of their continuing community partnership, Lifelong Community Learning and the Franklin Police Department present a FREE Two-Night Women's Self Defense Workshop
Participate in this very important two-night workshop to learn realistic self-defense strategies for women ages 16 - 65.
DATES: November 13 and 14
TIME: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street
Officer Tara Lagoa will discuss:
- Risk reduction and avoidance
- Situational awareness
- How to trust your intuition
- Basic hands-on self-defense techniques
- Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) System
Empowering class for mothers and daughters to attend together!
Learn how to put power into your own hands! REGISTER
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-9c5db6bc1b80446fb7b5caa9b26e7c51
Participate in this very important two-night workshop to learn realistic self-defense strategies for women ages 16 - 65.
DATES: November 13 and 14
TIME: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street
Officer Tara Lagoa will discuss:
- Risk reduction and avoidance
- Situational awareness
- How to trust your intuition
- Basic hands-on self-defense techniques
- Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) System
Empowering class for mothers and daughters to attend together!
Learn how to put power into your own hands! REGISTER
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-9c5db6bc1b80446fb7b5caa9b26e7c51
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| FREE Two-Night Women's Self Defense Workshop - Nov 13-14 |
Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Run - Nov 22 - 8:00 AM
Run Now Gobble Later at the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Run on Thanksgiving morning at 8 AM.
All race proceeds go to the Franklin Food Pantry! Last year the race raised over $17,000!!
Free breakfast items, free raffle and awards at the end of the race.
Register Online (preferable)
http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org/
Wednesday Night from 7-9 PM
or Morning of Race starting at 7 AM
Cost: $20 or 20 nonperishable food items
T-shirts: To first 150 registered online
Awards: Top 3 finishers in each age category
Bib Pickup: Wednesday Night from 7-9 PM or Morning of Race starting at 7 AM
Dogs: Dogs are NOT permitted on the race course during the race
All race proceeds go to the Franklin Food Pantry! Last year the race raised over $17,000!!
Free breakfast items, free raffle and awards at the end of the race.
Register Online (preferable)
http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org/
Wednesday Night from 7-9 PM
or Morning of Race starting at 7 AM
Cost: $20 or 20 nonperishable food items
T-shirts: To first 150 registered online
Awards: Top 3 finishers in each age category
Bib Pickup: Wednesday Night from 7-9 PM or Morning of Race starting at 7 AM
Dogs: Dogs are NOT permitted on the race course during the race
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| Franklin Turkey Trot Registration OPEN |
In the News:Voters reject Question 1, approve Question 2 and Question 3
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181106/states-top-office-holders-sweep-to-re-election
Ballot Question 1
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181106/question-1-mass-nurses-association-concedes-defeat
Ballot Question 2
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181106/question-2-voters-back-political-spending-question-in-massachusetts
Ballot Question 3
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/11/06/question-asks-voters-weigh-transgender-rights-public-places/JgXjOlfcnJgQnHlf87Q0hJ/story.html
"Three democratic women were re-elected to office: Maura Healey, Suzanne Bump and Deborah Goldberg.
Massachusetts went solidly for incumbents at the top of Tuesday’s ballot, and it wasn’t just the landslide for Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and Sen. Elizabeth Warren."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181106/states-top-office-holders-sweep-to-re-election
Ballot Question 1
"Voters in Massachusetts have rejected a ballot question that would have set patient-to-nurse ratio limits in Bay State medical facilities, according to the Massachusetts Nurses Association.
“I’m very disappointed by tonight’s results and the impact that this will have on our patients,” said Donna Kelly–Williams, of the Massachusetts Nurses Association, as reported by our media partner, WCVB-TV.
The ballot question would have established nurse-to-patient ratios in various hospital units and set penalties for hospitals that failed to comply."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181106/question-1-mass-nurses-association-concedes-defeat
Ballot Question 2
"Massachusetts voters have approved a ballot question stemming from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on corporate political spending.
The measure calls for creation of a 15-member commission that would be charged with advancing a constitutional amendment that would reverse the 2010 Citizens United decision. The ruling prohibits the government from limiting political spending by corporations, unions and other groups.
Critics say the ruling has paved the way for corporations and wealthy special interests to spend freely and exert undue influence on political campaigns."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181106/question-2-voters-back-political-spending-question-in-massachusetts
Ballot Question 3
"Massachusetts voters resoundingly reaffirmed the rights of transgender people Tuesday, voting by a 2-1 ratio to uphold the 2016 state law that bars discrimination against them in such public places as restaurants, bars, and athletic facilities.
With 69 percent of ballots tallied, the “Yes on 3” side, which favored preserving the nondiscrimination law, was leading 68 percent to 32 percent.
Transgender activists, volunteers, and family members who gathered for an election night watch party at the Fairmont Copley Plaza roared at the news of victory just before 10 p.m., waving a flag representing transgender rights and chanting “Yes on 3!”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/11/06/question-asks-voters-weigh-transgender-rights-public-places/JgXjOlfcnJgQnHlf87Q0hJ/story.html
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| Election Information for Nov 2018 |
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Franklin - Unofficial Results for Nov 6. 2018 State election
With over 14,000 voters turning out via absentee, early voters and those who came out on a rainy day Franklin has the following results: Note all of these are currently UNOFFICIAL for the State Election on Nov 6,2018.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vL5cv_v-RE_b9usbd1KzVufEnpQ5Oyf3/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vL5cv_v-RE_b9usbd1KzVufEnpQ5Oyf3/view?usp=sharing
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| Election Information for Nov 2018 |
Franklin Newcomers and Friends 45th annual Craft Fair - Nov 10
Less than a week to go until the Franklin Newcomers and Friends 45th annual Craft Fair!
It will be held this Saturday, November 10, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Tri-County High School in Franklin.
Entry fee is $3, no charge for children ages 12 and under.
In addition to all the great artisans, bake table items and raffle prizes, we'll be collecting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry.
Please consider bringing some items on their current needs list:
Thank you in advance for your donations!
It will be held this Saturday, November 10, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Tri-County High School in Franklin.
Entry fee is $3, no charge for children ages 12 and under.
In addition to all the great artisans, bake table items and raffle prizes, we'll be collecting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry.
Please consider bringing some items on their current needs list:
- Flour (white, 2 lbs. or larger)
- Coffee
- White tuna
- Stuffing
- Granola bars
- Small boxes of cereal
- Apple filling
- Soap bars
- Toothbrushes
- Feminine hygiene products
- Razors
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
Thank you in advance for your donations!
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Election Day - voting from 6 AM to 8 PM at Franklin High School
The collection of posts covering the election of 2018 for the Franklin, MA voters.
What precinct am I?
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/what-precinct-am-i-0
What does the ballot look like?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NH0g86NC7IaabVtMJyXoqQgsFJMrN6Gs/view?usp=sharing
Note: the only difference is the color header for the ballot. There is a different color for absentee (shown here). Another color for early voters and a third color for today's voters.
The Franklin Town Clerk page with additional information
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk
The 'election collection' can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Franklin High School, Oak Street
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
What precinct am I?
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/what-precinct-am-i-0
What does the ballot look like?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NH0g86NC7IaabVtMJyXoqQgsFJMrN6Gs/view?usp=sharing
Note: the only difference is the color header for the ballot. There is a different color for absentee (shown here). Another color for early voters and a third color for today's voters.
The Franklin Town Clerk page with additional information
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk
The 'election collection' can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html
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| Election Information for Nov 2018 |
Christmas on the Common - Nov 25
With Halloween behind us, Christmas rapidly approaching, the tree lights will be turned on at the Town Common on Sunday, Nov 25 at 4:00 PM.
Santa Claus will be delivered via the Franklin Fire Dept. There will be music and refreshments and "Jingles, the Elf".
To help decorate the Town Common, donations are welcome by sending to
Concerts on the Common
PO Box 92
Franklin, MA 02038
This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/christmas-common-community-event
Santa Claus will be delivered via the Franklin Fire Dept. There will be music and refreshments and "Jingles, the Elf".
To help decorate the Town Common, donations are welcome by sending to
Concerts on the Common
PO Box 92
Franklin, MA 02038
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| Christmas on the Common - Nov 25 |
This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/christmas-common-community-event
FHS field hockey wins to move on to semi-finals on Thursday
Via HockomockSports we share the playoff results for the FHS field hockey team
Field Hockey = D1 South
#13 Franklin, 3 @ #5 Plymouth North, 2 – Final
– Franklin scored the first three goals of the game and then held off a comeback attempt from Plymouth North to earn the win on the road.
The Panthers seized the lead at the 10th minute when Regan Paterson scored off an assist from Amanda Lewandowski. Sara Carney made it 2-0 just over a minute before halftime with Cassi Ronan and Paterson earning assists. Franklin added to its lead 10 minutes into the second half when Carney set up Lewandowski to make it 3-0.
Plymouth North got on the board just two minutes later, and made it a one-goal game with 10 minutes to play but Christina Luccini didn’t allow the hosts to tie the game.
Franklin advances to the semifinal to face top seed Walpole on Thursday at Taunton High.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-05-18/
The updated MIAA bracket for the field hockey playoffs can be found
http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=4973
Field Hockey = D1 South
#13 Franklin, 3 @ #5 Plymouth North, 2 – Final
– Franklin scored the first three goals of the game and then held off a comeback attempt from Plymouth North to earn the win on the road.
The Panthers seized the lead at the 10th minute when Regan Paterson scored off an assist from Amanda Lewandowski. Sara Carney made it 2-0 just over a minute before halftime with Cassi Ronan and Paterson earning assists. Franklin added to its lead 10 minutes into the second half when Carney set up Lewandowski to make it 3-0.
Plymouth North got on the board just two minutes later, and made it a one-goal game with 10 minutes to play but Christina Luccini didn’t allow the hosts to tie the game.
Franklin advances to the semifinal to face top seed Walpole on Thursday at Taunton High.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-05-18/
The updated MIAA bracket for the field hockey playoffs can be found
http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=4973
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