Franklin Matters

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Reminder: Panther Pride Night - Nov 7

Friendly Reminder: Panther Pride Night is November 7, 2019 and features Clubs, Activities, and Athletic Teams!

Join us from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM in the gym to see all that Franklin High School has to offer!

Panther Pride Night = Nov 7

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MBTA Update: Franklin Line notice - Last day for weekday shuttle is today

Weekdays, until Nov 5, from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, buses replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Franklin/Dean due to track maintenance. Passengers may experience delays due to bus connections. Normal train service will resume on Wednesday, Nov 6.

This necessary tie job replacement project will improve service and reliability on the Commuter Rail.

Please visit https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork for more details about bus shuttle schedules. Passengers may experience delays of up to 15 minutes.

Please note the pickup/drop off locations for shuttle buses:

Franklin/Dean: Please board in the main station parking lot near the shelter.
Forge Park/495: Please board at the end of the driveway to the parking lot.

For more information: https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork

Last Updated: Nov 04 2019 01:38 PM

MBTA Update: Franklin Line notice - Last day for weekday shuttle is today

"the commuter rail system needs to transform itself"

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

"The MBTA board voted Monday to back substantial investment in the commuter rail, calling for electrification of the system and more frequent service through the most dense corridors in a step that transportation advocates praised as historic.

The Fiscal and Management Control Board adopted unanimously resolutions calling for the T to develop a “commuter rail transformation office” within three months that will then oversee long-term work to electrify most of the network and run trains with 15-minute headways between key stations in a regional or urban rail model.

The decision still leaves questions unanswered about how the MBTA will pay for the changes, which will carry a price tag in the billions. Onlookers and activists who have long called for railway improvements complimented the board for supporting a plan to improve transit equity, take cars off congested roadways and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“It’s definitely a win,” said Jarred Johnson, chief operating officer of the TransitMatters advocacy group. “It’s a win for better service, it’s a win for equity concerns, and I think they also heard the call loud and clear that commuter rail fares have to be much, much more affordable.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191104/mbta-board-commits-to-reimagined-commuter-rail-system/1

"the commuter rail system needs to transform itself"

In the News: Franklin constable election finds 4 candidates for 3 positions

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

"The town’s biennial town election ballot includes a race for constable, with four candidates seeking election to three, four-year terms.

Candidates include: Incumbent Philip M. Brunelli Sr., incumbent John S. Power, incumbent Daniel J. McCahill, and Rancourt (Randy) Larosa, who has served as constable on an appointed basis.

Following are profiles for McCahill and Larosa. Brunelli and Power have not as yet sent their statements."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191104/town-constable-race-on-franklin-ballot

For additional info on the candidates and election overall, visit the Franklin Election Collection 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

Franklin Election Collection - 2019

Monday, November 4, 2019

Tuesday November 5th, is Election Day!

Tuesday November 5th, is Election Day!

Polls are open from 6 AM until 8 PM at Franklin High School.

Asst Clerk Nancy Danello and Town Clerk Teresa Burr

Items of note:

There will be a 'selfie' photo spot in the FHS gymnasium to take a photo and share (if you wish) after you have voted
Plenty of "I voted" stickers are available as well as "Future Voter" stickers for the children accompanying the adults
Franklin Radio will broadcast the results from the FHS gym as soon as they are available. Tune in at 7:00 PM for a special program on election music. And stay tuned in when the polls close at 8:00, we'll share some info on the election process while waiting for the results to be announced. Franklin Radio is available at wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial.
Printed copies of the Annual Report are available as you leave after voting.

THE BLACK BOX presents Quartett Giocosa - Nov 17

Quartett Giocosa presents MACABRE on Sunday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. as part of THE BLACK BOX Classical Series. This Halloween themed concert will feature Schubert’s famous quartet “Death and the Maiden,” in which the Spectre of Death stalks a young girl. Also on the program is Saint Saens’ “Danse Macabre” and a few other creepy treats. Tea service by Franklin’s Intermission Cafe will be available in the lobby.

Quartett Giocosa is a professional classical quartet featuring violinists Heather Goodchild and Irina Fainkichen with Irina Naryshkova on Viola and Elizabeth Schultze on Cello. Giocosa means "joy." Quartett Giocosa lives up to their name and reputation by bringing exuberance, passion, and vibrancy to the stage with every performance. The group has played with musicians including Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, Mstislav Rostropovich, Anne Sophie Mutter, Mark O’Connor, Wynton Marsalis, Sarah Vaughan, Christoph Eschenbach, Michael Tilson Thomas, Jane Glover, Lorin Maazel, Seiji Ozawa, and Jung-Ho Pak.

THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premier music, theater, and event venue, is located at 15 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA. Visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call 508-528-3370 for tickets and more information.

THE BLACK BOX presents Quartett Giocosa - Nov 17

Franklin votes Nov 5, 2019

What will the turnout be for this year's biennial Town of Franklin election?

There are 23,703 registered voters for this election per Town Clerk Teresa Burr. Getting 4500 voters would only be a 20% turnout.

Election	Total #	% of T
Franklin 2003	3232	18.3%
Franklin 2005	3119	17.2%
Franklin 2007	3845	20.3%
Franklin 2009	3244	16.3%
Franklin 2011	4517	22.6%
Franklin 2013	2527	12.0%
Franklin 2015	3844	18.6%
Franklin 2017	3916	17.3%
Franklin 2019	???	???

biennial Town of Franklin election votes and percent of registered voters

All the FHS playoff teams on road today

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the schedule for the FHS fall sports playoff action on Monday, Nov 4, 2019

Boys Soccer = D1 South = #11 Franklin @ #6 Natick, 3:45

Girls Soccer = D1 South = #9 Franklin @ #8 Oliver Ames, 2:30

Field Hockey = D1 South = #5 Franklin @ #4 Westwood, 3:00

Volleyball = D1 Central/West = #6 Franklin @ #3 Algonquin, 6:00

For other scheduled action around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-04-19/

All the FHS playoff teams on road today

In the News: three contests on the ballot for Franklin voters Tuesday, Nov 5

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

"There is no lack of choices to be made as voters head to the polls Tuesday for the town’s biennial elections.

The election features three races: Town Council, School Committee and constable.

Polling will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Franklin High School, 218 Oak St."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191103/three-races-featured-tuesday-on-franklin-ballot

Interviews with all 10 School Committee candidates and 9 of the 11 Town Council candidates are available in the "Franklin Election Collection - 2019". Read, review and vote Nov 5.

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

Franklin Election Collection - 2019

Ted Cormier Leger - Campaign 2019 (video)

Ted Cormier-Leger, candidate for Town Council, recorded this video at the Franklin TV studios. Ted is one of 11 candidates looking to fill 9 seats on the Town Council in the biennial Town of Franklin election Nov 5, 2019.

https://youtu.be/qkgSI7QQ-mk

For additional info on the candidates and election overall, visit the Franklin Election Collection 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

Sunday, November 3, 2019

THE BLACK BOX Showcases Promising Young Singers in Rising Stars Cabaret - Nov 16

Rising Stars Cabaret - Nov 16

THE BLACK BOX Cabaret will present a special cabaret revue spotlighting the talents of promising young singers on Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 pm. Rising Stars Cabaret is presented in an intimate, nightclub atmosphere with professional accompaniment. Former rising stars have gone on to top musical theatre college programs and sung at New York City cabaret venues such as Broadway Sessions at the Laurie Beechman Theater.

This year’s lineup of young singers will include Lily Barney, Kelsey Breslin, Megan Calnan, Helena Cornwell, Madi Cron, Devin DeAngelis, Josephine Delongchamp, Aida Dichiara, Julian Dichiara, Laney Dragsbaek, Hayley Driscoll, Phoebe Eastman, Dora Ebbeling, Anya Fox, Tatiana McAlpine, Audrey Minningham, Madison Rezendes, Reid Taylor, Abby Trombert, Susauna Wickstrom, and Angelina Willey.

Tickets are available at www.theblackboxonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. You can follow THE BLACK BOX on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Franklin Economic Development Survey - Provide your input!

The Town of Franklin, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) are conducting a community survey regarding economic development in our town.

Please click on this link to access the survey form:
https://forms.gle/6SJpXeWPvg2H37A96

This survey will be available until December 13.

There are hard copies available in the Town Administrator's office if needed. Thank you in advance for your input, ideas and feedback!

Franklin Economic Development Survey - Provide your input!

FHS volleyball win 3-0 over Doherty to advance in playoffs

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the recap for the FHS volleyball win over Doherty High School.

"Franklin opened the defense of its Div. 1 Central/West title against an unfamiliar foe on Saturday afternoon, but it turned out to be a perfect way to ease into another postseason run.

The Panthers needed only about an hour to dispatch Doherty in the first round, winning 25-12. 25-12, 25-11 to advance to the quarterfinal. While it wasn’t a perfect performance, Franklin coach Kelsey Weymouth was pleased with the team’s ability to focus on the task at hand and not allow the visitors to get any momentum.

“I wanted them to just focus on what was happening on their side of the net and playing Franklin volleyball at the pace that Franklin volleyball is played at,” she said. “I wanted them to be aggressive and to stay aggressive. Now was kind of the time to run some plays and try some things but mentally stay focused.”

It was a quick start for the hosts. Franklin won the opening 10 points of the match with sophomore setter Cailyn Mackintosh recording three aces in the stretch, senior Makayla Raffin adding a pair of kills, and senior Sophie Lyons adding one strike."

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-volleyball-makes-quick-work-of-doherty-in-playoff-opener/

For a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Fall-2019/Franklin-Doherty-Volleyball-11-2-19/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-02-19/

Frankin libero Jill Benoit digs out a shot in the playoff opening win against Doherty. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

FHS field hockey rallies past Braintree with a 3-2 win to advance in playoffs

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the recap for the FHS field hockey win versus Braintree

"It certainly felt like the playoffs at Beaver St. Field on Saturday afternoon, and not just because of the cold. There was a fiery atmosphere at Franklin’s postseason opener against Braintree and the intensity, physicality, and aggression of the action on the field surpassed anything that the Panthers had faced in the regular season.

It took until the second half, but Franklin came to grips with that physicality and, thanks to a pair of goals within a minute of each other and a last minute goal line clearance, the Panthers were able to rally from a goal down to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory.

“That’s the most physical game we’ve had all year,” said a relieved Franklin coach Michelle Hess after the final whistle.

The Wamps came storming out of the gates and took control from the opening whistle, putting the Panthers back on their heels with a fast-paced transition game and a direct style. Franklin goalie Neilee Hess was forced into a save inside the first two minutes and the Panthers found themselves pinned back in the defensive half."

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-field-hockey-rallies-to-win-physical-battle-with-braintree/

For a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Fall-2019/Franklin-Braintree-Field-Hockey-11-2-19/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-02-19/

Franklin forward Olivia Rondeau runs past a Braintree defender during the D1 South opener at Beaver St. Field. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

NO Trash Delay November 11-15 - clothing recycling begins

NO Trash Delay for the week of November 11-15!

Curbside trash/recycling will be picked up on your regular day!

Also, Simple Recycling begins clothing recycling this week. Put your pink bags out alongside your recycling barrel on trash day!

Read more https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/curbside-clothing-starts-november-11-2019

NO Trash Delay November 11-15 - clothing recycling begins

In the News: two articles on alternatives for gas tax and infrastructure revenues

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

"Just think about it: congestion pricing, managed lanes, tolling on routes other than just the Massachusetts Turnpike, money drawn from drivers being invested back into public transit, and a transportation system that could adapt to meet future needs.

That’s what most of a coalition of business groups supports asking the Legislature to tell the smartest minds in the state: start thinking seriously about the options for reducing congestion on roads, improving accessibility and service on public transportation, limiting greenhouse gas emissions and raising the money to pay for it in a fair and geographically-equitable way.

But in the meantime, get to raising the revenue necessary to take care of immediate needs - like structurally deficient bridges and poor roadway conditions - by taxing customers a little more for gasoline and increasing the fee built into ride service fares, much of the Massachusetts Business Coalition on Transportation agrees.

The consensus ranges from agreement among all but one group that the state needs additional revenue for transportation to very narrow majority support for specific approaches to raising that revenue. It came as the result of months of talks among the statewide group of chambers of commerce, research and planning firms, and industry associations."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191102/biz-groups-support-gas-tax-rideshare-fee-increases

"Members of a powerful advocacy coalition are mounting an effort to include business tax measures in a revenue package designed to bankroll transportation investments, saying proposals that add to the costs of gasoline and tolls are too regressive and will only put a heavier burden on low-income and middle class residents.

House leaders are assembling a revenue plan for debate sometime in the next three weeks, but have not unveiled any specific revenue-raising proposals.

In a letter to supporters, Raise Up Massachusetts officials argued that any revenue package should include proposals to create a tiered corporate minimum tax, address offshore tax shelters used by businesses, and require businesses to publicly disclose their tax burdens. The group, which estimates its ideas would generate at least $250 million, says businesses need to kick in contributions toward needed investments."