"DIAPER BANK IS IN FULL SWING!Currently accepting donations of diapers and wipes in ALL sizesLooking to utilize the diaper bank? Feel free to complete this form and we can set up a time for pick-up or delivery!"
Shared from Facebook ->
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
SAFE Coalition starts a diaper bank
Halloween Doggie Costume Contest - Oct 31
Halloween Costume Contest is this Sunday October 31st at 11am at the Franklin Dog Park Dacey Community Field, 700 Lincoln St. Franklin, MA.
Registration fee is a donation. Also have your pet picture taken for $5.00. Categories are Cutest, Funniest and Scariest.
There will be awards and prizes to the winners. We have gift certificates from local pet stores, special awards, treats and toys.
There will be free doggie ice cream given out from Pet Supplies Plus famous dog chef Gino will be giving out free dog biscuits while supplies last.
Bring your Furry Friend's and enjoy the day.
"RAIN DATE" is November 7th, same time and location.
Thank you,
Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee
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| Halloween Doggie Costume Contest - Oct 31 |
Franklin Police cancel Halloween event in advance of inclement weather this weekend
***EVENT CANCELLED***
Due to inclement weather this weekend, our annual Halloween Party is cancelled and will not be postponed at this time. We're sorry for the unfortunate news and hope to see everyone next year!
Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/enUwpkrfRQ
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| Franklin Police cancel Halloween event in advance of inclement weather this weekend |
Sen. Becca Rausch reminder on DPH vaccination rates released weekly
Sen. Becca Rausch (@Becca_Rausch) tweeted Mon, Oct 25, 2021:
#DidYouKnow @MassDPH issues weekly #vaccination rates by town/city?
It's true. Every Thursday. Download here: https://t.co/h1hnSpvxky
Here are the overall rates in communities in my current district & those that will come into the district in 2023.Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/Becca_Rausch/status/1452664558506631179
#MApoli #COVID19 #transparency https://t.co/OLblEeRaOb
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| Sen. Becca Rausch reminder on DPH vaccination rates released weekly |
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
school mask mandate is extended through "at least January 15, 2022"
MASC-SchoolCommittee (@MASCSchoolComm) tweeted Tue, Oct 26, 2021:
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MASCSchoolComm/status/1453047563679113221?t=M3ibA_AbhgZE472tEIjmDw&s=03
Commissioner Riley has announced that the state #MAEdu school mask mandate is extended through "at least January 15, 2022."
Please see attached documents for more information. https://t.co/2TC9w7Mp93
Today, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced that after consulting with medical experts and state health officials, Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley notified school districts in the Commonwealth that he will extend the mask requirement in all K-12 public schools through at least January 15, 2022.
The Department, in collaboration with medical experts and state health officials, will continue to evaluate and consider other criteria that could be used in the future to lift the mask requirement based on public health data.
“Massachusetts is a national leader in vaccination rates for adults and eligible children, and in anticipation of the vaccine becoming available in the coming weeks for children ages 5 to 11 years old, this extension of the mask requirement will allow time for the elementary school population to receive the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Education Secretary James Peyser. “This will be another big step forward in our efforts to keep school safe for our kids.”
“Masks remain a simple and effective measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep students in school safely,” said Commissioner Riley. “Together with the Test and Stay program, high vaccination rates, low transmission rates in schools and all the hard work in keeping our students safe, our kids are able to stay in school where they belong and can flourish.”
School officials will continue to be able to lift the mask requirement if they can demonstrate that at least 80 percent of all students and staff in a school building are vaccinated after submitting documentation to DESE. Lifting the mask mandate through the vaccination threshold is a local decision made by school and district leaders if they choose to take advantage it.
The following mask requirements will remain in effect:
- Public school students ages 5 and older in all grades and staff are required to wear masks indoors in schools, except when eating, drinking or during mask breaks
- All visitors are also expected to wear a mask in school buildings, regardless of vaccination status
- Masks are not required outdoors
- It is strongly recommended that students younger than 5 also wear a mask in school
- Students and staff who cannot wear a mask for medical reasons, and students who cannot wear a mask for behavioral reasons are exempted from this requirement
All districts are required this school year to provide in-person learning to all students. Since the start of the year, approximately 920,000 public school students have been learning in schools with minimal disruptions. In addition to masking, this progress has been possible thanks to school communities working together to participate in the state’s COVID-19 testing program, combined with high vaccination rates among eligible populations.
Massachusetts has become a national model for surveillance and rapid testing in schools. More than 2,200 public and private schools have opted into either one or multiple forms of testing that the state is providing free to all schools. DESE and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services launched a groundbreaking Test and Stay program for students identified as close contacts in school, allowing students to be tested daily and remain in class if they test negative. This innovative approach has saved students across the Commonwealth more than 48,000 days of in-person learning this school year.
In August, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education gave the commissioner the authority to require masks for public school staff and students (ages 5 and above) in all grades through at least October 1, 2021. The commissioner said he would revise the requirement as warranted by public health data.
Press Release link -> https://mailchi.mp/doe.mass.edu/press-release-i6d5p52m94
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| school mask mandate is extended through "at least January 15, 2022" |
Candidate Forum video available on demand - 10/21/21
The video of the Candidate Forum held Thursday, Oct 21, 2021 is now available on demand at Franklin TV.
Video link -> https://franklintv.vod.castus.tv/vod/?video=8fe93842-cfb5-48ab-9692-e99c182eea7f
This link will also lead you to the other candidate videos available to play on demand => https://franklintv.vod.castus.tv/vod
Related links:
Candidate Forum outline => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-oct-21-2021-forum.html
Candidate Forum audio => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-audio-oct-21-2021.html
Candidate Forum statements from candidates who did not participate => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-statements-oct-21-2021.html
Candidate Forum outline => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-oct-21-2021-forum.html
Candidate Forum audio => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-audio-oct-21-2021.html
Candidate Forum statements from candidates who did not participate => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-statements-oct-21-2021.html
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| Town Councilor Brian Chandler makes a point during Forum |
Little Free Library built by Girls Scouts
Jeffrey N. Roy (@jeffroy) tweeted Mon, Oct 25, 2021:
https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1452587716684795908?t=zesqbgjXaiXe6A-rt2Z_Pg&s=03
"Joined Girl Scouts from Troop 62394 who are spreading the gift of knowledge through the construction of a Little Free Library at the Oak Street and Horace Mann Schools complex (Charter #127996 in the https://t.co/4O5pueGqCA network).
Amazing work and their second library in town! https://t.co/oovgX1V2fF"
https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1452587716684795908?t=zesqbgjXaiXe6A-rt2Z_Pg&s=03
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| Little Free Library built by Girls Scouts |
Joined Girl Scouts from Troop 62394 who are spreading the gift of knowledge through the construction of a Little Free Library at the Oak Street and Horace Mann Schools complex (Charter #127996 in the https://t.co/4O5pueGqCA network). Amazing work and their second library in town! pic.twitter.com/oovgX1V2fF
— Jeffrey N. Roy (@jeffroy) October 25, 2021
FHS girls soccer post win, boys soccer post a tie on Monday
Via @HockomockSports and the Boston Globe, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Oct 25, 2021
Boys Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Milford, 1 – Final
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/10/25/sports/milford-boys-soccer-battles-1-1-draw-denies-franklin-coach-fran-bositis-his-500th-win/
"Sitting at 499 career wins, Franklin boys’ soccer coach Fran Bositis will have to wait at least one more game to reach the 500-win milestone.
Franklin tied host Milford, 1-1, Monday under the lights in a Hockomock League battle filled with physical play in a playoff-type atmosphere.
Bositis, who has coached the Panthers for 51 years, will get another crack at No. 500 Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the regular-season finale at King Philip. He isn’t too stressed about accomplishing the feat."Continue reading the article in the Boston Globe (Subscription maybe required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/10/25/sports/milford-boys-soccer-battles-1-1-draw-denies-franklin-coach-fran-bositis-his-500th-win/
For a photo gallery of the game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2021-2022/Fall-2021/Milford-Franklin-Boys-Soccer-10-25-21/
Girls Soccer = Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– With the win, and KP’s draw against Attleboro, Franklin clinched the outright Kelley-Rex title. Anna Grasso scored twice to lead the Panthers on senior night. Riley Fitzpatrick and Anya Zub each had a goal and assist, while Stella Regan and Emily Reilly each had assists for the Panthers.
For other results around the Hockomock League
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| Franklin coach Fran Bositis took in stride his team's 1-1 draw with Milford on Monday -- even if it denied him a chance to record his 500th career win. "If it's God's will, it will be done,'' Bositis said afterward.BARRY CHIN/GLOBE STAFF |
Student Spotlight: FHS junior, Amal Alkhalaf
Panther TV (@fhspanthertv) tweeted Mon, Oct 25, 2021:
Student Spotlight: FHS junior, Amal Alkhalaf, shares her story about living through the war in Syria. @FHSPantherbook https://t.co/Taa2GY3kC0
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| Student Spotlight: Amal Alkhalaf |
Climate Action in Boston, Friday, October 29
Greetings from the Greater Franklin Node of 350 Mass. We are notifying climate activists and concerned citizens about an action in Boston, this Friday afternoon, October 29th. We encourage you to attend if possible.
Across the country, leading climate justice groups are teaming up to target financial institutions that are funding the fossil fuel industry. A key organizer is the Youth Climate Finance Alliance. Young people are rising up across the world to demand an immediate end to the funding of fossil fuel expansion. As they say on their website, "We're calling out greenwashed climate commitments, uplifting frontline fights, and demanding an end to the harm. If we can stop the flow of money, we can stop the flow of oil."
The day of action for a Fossil Free Future includes a protest in Boston targeting Chase Bank. Here are the details:
- Start time: 3:45 pm, near Liberty Mutual, 157 Berkeley St Boston.
- Rally with youth and indigenous speakers.
- March to Chase - Downtown Crossing (arriving 4:30-4:45).
- Bank action led by youth.
- Action complete by 5:30.
Register here for the Boston event.
Thank you for participating, considering it, and spreading the word.
Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)
339-203-5017 (c)
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| Climate Action in Boston, Friday, October 29 |
Franklin Athletics: FYI - high school playoff tickets will be digital only
FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) tweeted Mon, Oct 25, 2021:
https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1452638843425992717?t=hOwxD6D-Uv9c9VojQP_H7g&s=03
Panther Fans: Beginning with the round of 16 for ALL MIAA Playoffs, ticket sales will be online via GoFan. Digital tickets only!!! Be sure to download the GoFan App in the App Store or https://t.co/1k19miTbHeShared from Twitter
https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1452638843425992717?t=hOwxD6D-Uv9c9VojQP_H7g&s=03
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| FYI - high school playoff tickets will be digital only |
"Natural gas leaks in Boston are vastly underreported"
"Six times more natural gas is leaking into the skies of Boston than is officially reported, new research shows. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, also suggests that gas could be escaping not only from distribution pipelines but from inside businesses and homes as well — a finding that some say may be overstated.Natural gas is made up primarily of methane, which — when released directly into the atmosphere instead of being burned first — has more than 80 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.The study monitored natural gas methane emissions in the Boston area between 2012 and 2020. It found that an average of 49,000 tons of methane leaked into the air each year. That amounts to an estimated 2.5 percent of all gas delivered to the metro area and is equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions of roughly a quarter-million cars operating for a year."
Continue reading the article online. (Subscription maybe required)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/10/25/methane-leaks-natural-gas-boston/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/10/25/methane-leaks-natural-gas-boston/
And the Boston Globe coverage (Subscription maybe required) -> https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/10/25/science/state-vastly-underestimates-emissions-natural-gas-study-finds/
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| Crews replaced old underground gas pipes along Summit Avenue. The pipes were leaking and killing trees, adversely affecting health, and contributing to climate change.MARK LORENZ FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE/FILE |
Dean College - Dr. Rooney to Conclude Presidency of College
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Milford Daily News: Town Council candidate summaries
"The town budget, open space, development, the master plan and the town charter are all topics that have the attention of candidates seeking election to the city's top governing board.In all, there are 12 residents hoping for one of nine spots on the Town Council. Eight candidates are incumbents hoping for re-election on Nov. 2 — the ninth seat was left open by the recent resignation of Matt Kelly.Read about some of each candidate's key issues below. Each is listed in order of their appearance on the town ballot."
Continue reading the article online. (Subscription maybe required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/story/news/2021/10/22/candidates-franklin-town-council-share-their-views/8534937002/
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| Milford Daily News: Town Council candidate summaries |
Milford Daily News - School Committee & Planning Board candidate summaries
- The Milford Daily News recently published an article on all 12 candidates for Franklin School Committee. Please see the link below and don't forget to get out and vote! https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/country-gazette/2021/10/25/12-candidates-vie-seven-seats-franklin-school-committee/6116633001/
- The Planning Board candidate summaries can be found online https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/country-gazette/2021/10/25/meet-candidates-franklin-planning-board/6132869001/
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| Milford Daily News - School Committee candidate summaries |
Communities thrive when we work together
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Monday, October 25, 2021
Franklin Pop up shops Expand
Bookstore and Coffee Shop Combination Coming to Franklin’s Downtown for a Limited Time
The Town of Franklin is pleased to announce “Escape into Fiction'' and “Doglio Coffee'' as the latest round of businesses to occupy the 70 East Central St. Pop Shop Opportunity Space. The Town hopes residents and visitors of Franklin stop in and check out the new local businesses.
Escape into Fiction is a fiction only bookstore carrying genres such as horror, romance, science fiction, mystery and more. The bookstore will open its doors on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
Residents can expect a variety of bookmarks, totes, stickers, puzzles and coloring books from Escape into Fiction. Their diverse catalog ensures there is something for people of all ages to enjoy. Owners April and Michael Rock had hoped to establish a brick and mortar store prior to the pandemic, however, they decided to pursue an online only business model due to the circumstances the pandemic presented. After making an unexpected move from Ohio to Franklin, they are excited to pick up where they left off in their new home.
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| Franklin Pop up shops Expand |
"Escape Into Fiction feels incredibly honored to have the opportunity to participate in the Town of Franklin Pop Up Shop project. This has been the perfect way for us to introduce ourselves to our new community and we can't wait to meet everyone!" said April Rock.
Their Pop Shop partner, Doglio Coffee, specializes in offering high quality organic coffee and will launch in early November. Doglio Coffee utilizes direct trade to ensure ethically sourced beans. Their coffee is low-acidity, made with quadruple-filtered water and brewed in small batches to maintain pristine quality.
Owners Alexa Monochio and Steve Poirier witnessed the authentic connections made over a great cup of coffee during a trip to Italy. Yearning to help create authentic moments back home, they launched Doglio in Feb. 2021. They hope to continue to celebrate great coffee and connections through the Pop Shop Franklin Initiative.
The Pop Shop Opportunity Spaces will be filled until December 31, 2021 when the Franklin Pop Shop Initiative is completed due to grant requirements by the state grant. Residents are encouraged to visit the second Pop Shop Opportunity Space (2A Main St. in Franklin) which has been utilized by Greco Design Co. since June. This program was made possible by a Regional Pilot Project Grant issued by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development.
Learn more about the Pop Shop Franklin Initiative by visiting: www.franklinma.gov/economic-development/pages/pop-shop-franklin
For more information about the Franklin Pop Shop businesses, be sure to visit their websites and connect with them on social media.
Learn more at escapeintofiction.com
Learn more at dogliocoffee.com
Learn more at grecodesigncompany.com
Learn more at dogliocoffee.com
Learn more at grecodesigncompany.com
Media Contact: Lily Rivera riveral@franklinps.net Office:508- 520-4888
Franklin Cultural Council announce Halloween Decoration Contest winners
Oy! The Facebook Live feature today is cranky! I give up!
Here are our amazing winners!!! Thank you to all for helping us to BUILD community, STRENGTHEN community and have a little fun and joy while doing so!
- 1st Place Winner = "When Dinosaurs Ruled Halloween", 2 Russet Hill Road
- 2nd Place Winner = "All Souls Cemetery", 404 Martello Road
- 3rd Place Tied Winners = "Scorched Souls" (28 Anthony Road)
- AND "The Scary, Scary Skeletones" (6 Hayden Lane)
AMAZING HONORABLE MENTIONS!
- Horror on East Street
- Haunting on Shady Lane
- Pumpkin Patch of the Dead
- Red Rum Manor
Pick up a MAP tomorrow at Allegra Marketing and Print at 317 Union Street and be sure to thank them for always helping out the community!
Have fun, Franklin!
Shared from Franklin Cultural Council -> https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=206956758217106&id=100067083505968
Halloween Decoration Contest Map -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/the-halloween-decoration-contest-map-is.html
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| Franklin Cultural Council announce Halloween Decoration Contest winners |
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