Franklin Art Association Announces "Show And Tell” Program - Dec 7

The Franklin Art Association will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 7th at 6:30 pm.  Members and friends are asked to bring samples of their current artwork to talk about their techniques, inspiration and mediums.  

Beverages and snacks will be served, and holiday music will create a festive atmosphere.  

The public is invited to learn about the creative process and see what association members have been working on. Meetings are held at the Franklin Senior Center the first Wednesday of every month September through June.  

More information can be found on the Franklin Art Association Facebook Page, Instagram, and website www.franklinart.org.  

Reminder: The Franklin Art Association will hold an Opening Reception at Escape into Fiction on Thursday, November 10 at 7 PM

Franklin Art Association

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Nov 18-20

FSPA faculty and alumni will appear in the Franklin Performing Arts Company's production of the stage adaptation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time running November 18-20 at THE BLACK BOX. 

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now, it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

Tickets available online or by calling the box office

https://www.fpaconline.com/events.php?id=1594

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Nov 18-20

FHS volleyball alumni Lauren McGrath: "I think sports led me to be successful"

"The Endicott women’s volleyball team hadn’t lost a conference match since the 2018 season, so it came as a bit of a shock when the Gulls dropped a 3-1 result at neighboring Gordon in the final week of the regular season. It meant that Gordon would host the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Tournament and maybe deny Endicott a third straight trip to the NCAA DIII Tournament. 

“We definitely did not like losing to them,” said senior setter Lauren McGrath. “I think we’re definitely motivated since that was such a tough loss and everyone knew, you could see on our faces how upset we were. We just need to improve and fix our mistakes and we know what we need to do now.”

The former Franklin standout and 2018 HockomockSports.com Player of the Year noted how much fun it would be to celebrate the conference title on Gordon’s court and, a week later, she got to do just that.

Endicott swept Nichols and Western New England in the first two rounds to get a rematch with Gordon in the CCC final. McGrath finished with 35 assists, eight digs, two aces, and a kill, as the Gulls swept aside their rivals to win a third straight CCC crown and fifth in the past six years. It also secured a third straight NCAA Tournament appearance for McGrath."

Continue reading the FHS Alumni update by Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com: 

https://hockomocksports.com/franklins-mcgrath-adds-another-title-to-her-resume/

Former Franklin standout Lauren McGrath (18) helped Endicott go on the road and win its third straight CCC Tournament title. (David Le/Endicott Athletics)

Wine Barre 02038 - Nov 17 - check out Dina’s awesome Color Street Nail Strips inventory

The next Wine Barre 02038 is scheduled for Thursday, November 17, from 7 to 9:30 PM at Intermission Café.  

Stop by for some yummy wine and charcuterie! 

While there, be sure to check out Dina’s awesome Color Street Nail Strips inventory! Start your stocking stuffer shopping early – or treat yourself! (21+ welcome)

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/CktPJkYrA94/

Wine Barre 02038 - Nov 17 - check out Dina’s awesome Color Street Nail Strips inventory

Hockomock Area YMCA’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Network provides a safe space

Hockomock Area YMCA (@HockomockYMCA) tweeted on Wed, Nov 09, 2022:

The Hockomock Area YMCA's Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Network provides a safe space for parents and caregiver discussion around youth mental well-being and strategies. 

Visit https://t.co/ShifsPC9aN for more info. 

To register, email BrynneK@hockymca.org. 

Shared from Twitter ->   https://twitter.com/HockomockYMCA/status/1590404013329383424

Hockomock Area YMCA’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Network

Notice from DPW: New State Waste Disposal Ban extends to include Mattresses

Mattresses MUST be recycled. Options for Franklin residents below

Notice from the Department of Public Works: Effective as of November 1st, 2022: The State of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has enacted additional "Waste Disposal Bans". 

• Mattresses may not be disposed of as solid waste. They MUST be recycled.
• Waste Management will no longer be collecting mattresses through the curbside program.

Residents of Franklin have a variety of options available to ensure proper disposal:

• If you purchase a new mattress, request that the retailer remove and recycle your old mattress.
• Purchase a sticker to the Recycling Center (455 Beaver Street, Franklin) and utilize the mattress recycling service at this location--The Town does not provide a transportation service, the mattress must be delivered to the Recycling Center by the resident.
• Solicit the services of a private hauler to remove and recycle your old mattress. You may access a list of local Board of Health approved haulers here.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/notice-dpw-new-state-waste-disposal-bans

Franklin School Committee meeting video for Nov 8, 2022 meeting available via YouTube replay

The Franklin School Committee met on Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022 at 7 PM in the Council Chambers and the meeting was broadcast via Franklin.TV to cable (Verizon & Comcast), live streamed, and YouTube.

The YouTube video replay is available ->  https://youtu.be/vUEd8-eNq2U

Agenda doc

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_11-8-22.pdf

Meeting packet folder

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-8-2022-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Nov 10, 2022

•  wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:30 am FAA: Art From The Heart

8:00 am Veterans' Call: VA Pension

9:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Danny Lagarce

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Apple Crisp

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Winter is Coming

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 5

3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 7

3:30 pm Once Upon A Town: Schools

4:30 pm Frank Presents: Ed Augustus

7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace

8:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 01-29-19

9:00 am Critical Conversations: Social Media

11:30 am Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium

2:00 pm All-Town Showcase: Chorus & Orchestra

3:30 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 7

4:00 pm Universe of Adolescent Sleep

8:30 pm FHS Varsity Football: v Weymouth 11-04-22

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 10-27-22

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 10-27-22

7:00 pm Conservation Commission: LIVE, Chambers, 851 4822 7785

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Franklin Cultural District: new art show, Cinderella, and Veterans Day highlight as #artshappenhere

New England fall weather sometimes cold, sometimes rainy seems to have chased the summer temps away. Hence we have more indoor events to choose from on the calendar. Newcomers & Friends meeting, Art Assoc new show reception, FHS performance of Cinderella begins, and the usual music and liquid libations to choose from this time as #artshappenhere.

Veterans Day sees at least 2 celebrations, the annual luncheon and a Dean College ceremony.

Wednesday, November 7

7:00pm - Newcomers & Friends meeting (Escape Into Fiction)  

Thursday, November 10
4:30pm - Dinner & Movie Night (call by Nov 9) (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - Opening Reception - Franklin Art Association (Escape Into Fiction) 

Friday, November 11 - Veterans Day
11:00am - Veterans Day Luncheon (Elks Lodge - Senior Center)
2:00pm - Veterans Day ceremony (Dean College)

7:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)

Saturday, November 12
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - Thee Taco Dude (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

2:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
4:00pm - Michael Rivelis (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
5:30pm - Scott Magill  (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

Sunday, November 13
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Tuesday, November 15
5:30pm  - Tune It Out - Open House (Franklin Senior Center)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Reminder from Franklin Athletics : Round of 16 games need to purchase tickets online before getting to the gate

Franklin Athletics (@FHSSports) tweeted on Tue, Nov 08, 2022:

@FHS_FH_02038  hosts @NHSRockets on Wed. 11/9 at 4 pm at Beaver Pond Turf Field in the Round of 16 Division One @MIAA033 State Play-offs. 

Tickets can only be purchased online through GOFAN. Here is the link https://t.co/iHdG5XAuHA

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1590032258962186240

MIAA bracket for Field Hockey ->

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6855

FHS Panthers

Join the Franklin Newcomers and Friends meeting at Escape Into Fiction - 7 PM

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club will hold their next monthly meeting at 7 PM on Wednesday, November 9th at Escape Into Fiction at 12 Main Street in Franklin.

Please join us for an informative evening with members of the Franklin Town Council as they share with us some recent happenings in town and their priorities for the upcoming year. They will also be happy to answer any questions we have.

Newcomers and Friends Club

No need to be a newcomer to the area. Come make connections in your community. We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization, offering a wide range of activities, and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information.

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/CktSGnQu9lq/

Franklin Senior Center: Dinner & Movie Night - "Dog"

"Come out for a relaxing night out to eat dinner and watch a movie with friends

Dinner: Hot Dogs, Beans, and Brown Bread

$3.00 /person

Call to Register by 11/9"

When: Thursday, Nov 10 at 4:30 PM 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/november_2022_newsletter_final_yeah_buddy.pdf

Franklin Senior Center: Dinner & Movie Night - "Dog"

Franklin, MA: Senior Center - CLOSED Friday, Nov 11 for Veterans Day

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED FRIDAY 11/11 

FOR VETERANS DAY

The Franklin Senior Center will be closed to observe Veterans Day this Friday, November 11. 

Reminder the Veterans Services Office is having their Veterans Day Luncheon at the Elks Lodge (1077 Pond Street, Franklin, MA) at 11:00 AM on Friday. 

Prior Registration was required.

Thank you to all who served.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/news/senior-center-closed-friday-1111-veterans-day

Senior Center - CLOSED Friday, Nov 11 for Veterans Day 

Senate President Spilka: Health and Wellness Fair, & Economic Development recap

Plus news from the district & around the state

Updates from Beacon Hill & MetroWest Thank you for making MetroWest such a great community! It was tremendous fun to see so many old and new friends and wonderful community organizations at my 11th annual Health and Wellness Fair for Ages 55+! Getting to meet all of you is one of my favorite parts of my job; it's what keeps me motivated to work hard on your behalf! From music and pop-up fitness to medical services, gardening demonstrations, nutrition and mindfulness, finding a job or making financial plans, to prize drawings, and, of course, food, this was a terrific time for us to reconnect with each other and connect with amazing resources. I'm so grateful to the staff of Keefe Regional Technical School in Framingham for making us feel at home, as well as to the engaging exhibitors and presenters, the student volunteers and my staff, and all of the attendees who made this day so exciting! I'm looking forward to seeing you next year.   As always, my office is available if you need assistance or wish to share your opinion. You can email me at karen.spilka@masenate.gov or call 617-722-1500. Take care, and be well! Warm regards, Residents 55+ Fair: Health & Wellness for Active Agers and Those Who Love Them

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The Fraud Squad set to present at the Franklin Senior Center, Nov 10

From the Tri-County RVTHS Instagram we share: 

Today (Tuesday, Nov 8), Legal and Protective Services juniors, “The Fraud Squad,” delivered their second of eight presentations to local senior centers warning people about current scams targeting elderly people. Local police officers have informed LPS students about  trends in these crimes that aim to scam people out of thousands of dollars every year.    

The Fraud Squad’s next presentation will be at the Franklin Senior Center on Thursday at 10:00 AM.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cktc4JGuSAt/

The Fraud Squad set to present at the Franklin Senior Center, Nov 10

Volunteers needed to help with the Winter Decorating Nov 19 - Maybe that is something you can do?

WINTER DECORATING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Winter Decorating Day has been scheduled for Saturday morning, Nov. 19. Volunteers are needed to help install wreaths, bows and greenery. Please email Eileen Mason at emason4234@gmail.com if you are able to help dress up the downtown for the holidays!

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