Franklin's Event Outlook: October 6, 2023 to October 12, 2023

Friday, October 6

10:00am - Senior Expo (Franklin Senior Center)

2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

Saturday, October 7

10:00am - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

10:00am - Car seat installations and inspections (New England Chapel)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Sunday, October 8

12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)

Monday, October 9; Columbus Day; Indigenous Peoples' Day

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

Tuesday, October 10

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:00pm -  FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)

Wednesday, October 11

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group)

3:00pm - Kids Flu Clinic

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale

7:00pm - Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club

7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group

Thursday, October 12

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale

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

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

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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's Event Outlook: October 6, 2023 to October 12, 2023

Preparations Underway for the 12th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot to Benefit the Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry is pleased to announce the 12th annual Franklin Turkey Trot, a 5K fun run to benefit The Pantry, will take place on Nov. 23, 2023, at 8 a.m. Walkers and runners of all ages and abilities are invited to register for the Thanksgiving morning tradition which begins and ends at 91 Jordan Rd., Franklin, Massachusetts. 

Franklin Turkey Trot

Runners will receive a light breakfast, and category medals and door prizes will be awarded following the race. Registration fees are $20 per person prior to Oct. 18, and $25 thereafter, with a family cap of $100. Food donations are no longer accepted at the event. 

Proceeds from the race help provide supplemental food assistance and programs to those facing food insecurity. To register, visit www.franklinturkeytrot.org through Nov. 21, or register in-person at the race location on Nov. 22, between 7 and 9 p.m., or the morning of the race between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. 

Race day sponsors are needed to make this year’s event a success. Funds received from sponsorships support The Pantry and cover costs associated with the event including the race registration company, timing technology, insurance, and security details. Sponsorship levels are:

• Presenting Sponsor $2,000 

• Platinum Sponsor $750 

• Gold Sponsor $500 

• Silver Sponsor $250 

• Friend Sponsor $100 

• Door Prize Sponsor

Preparations Underway for the 12th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot

A complete list of sponsorship benefits is listed on The Pantry’s website www.franklinfoodpantry.org. Potential sponsors are encouraged to sign up prior to Nov. 9. 

To date, the following organizations and individuals have graciously committed to sponsoring the event:

Platinum Sponsors: MyFM 101.3, Next9Up, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Gold Sponsorship:  Franklin Knights of Columbus #1847, Paul A. Longobardi & Sons Trucking

Silver Sponsorship: Franklin Matters, Vendetti Motors, Emmons LLC, Starr and Glick Orthodontists, Mike and Maureen Sabolinski, Nutrify Performance Nutrition for Women, LLC 

For more information on the 12th annual Franklin Turkey Trot, please visit http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org/.

About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.

The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,300 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. We are grateful for our many partnerships, including that with the Greater Boston Food Bank, that allow us to achieve greater buying power and lower our costs. 

Donations and grants fund our food purchases, keep our lights on, and put gas in our food truck. Programs include home delivery, a weekend backpack program for Franklin school children in need, mobile pantries, emergency food bags, and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin, Massachusetts on Route 140. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.

Town of Franklin's Municipal Aggregation Program Update

This is a reminder that the Town of Franklin's new 24-month contract with energy consultant Colonial Power Group and renewable electricity supplier Dynegy Energy Services will commence in November.  The new fixed rate is 15 cents per kilowatt-hours (kWh) and is slated to begin with the November 2023 meter reads and end with the November 2025 meter reads. The change will be reflected in ratepayers' December 2023 bill.

Municipal Aggregation Program

Residents and business owners who are currently enrolled in Franklin's Community Choice Power Supply Program will be automatically enrolled in the program when the new contract takes effect in November, and will not need to take any action to continue to participate. Also note, anyone currently enrolled should have received a postcard from the Town of Franklin c/o Colonial Power in early October containing information about the new rate + term along with a notice regarding automatic enrollment.  A link to the postcard is also available here. 

Residents and business owners who are not currently enrolled in the program will need to Opt In if interested in participating. Opt In instructions are available on the Municipal Aggregation webpage, and also included in a Public Notice which was recently released by Colonial Power Group, and linked here.  

If you would like to confirm if you are currently enrolled, simply look at your electric bill under "Supply Services".  If Dynegy Energy Services is named as your Supplier, you are enrolled with the Town's Municipal Aggregation Program. Or, call Dynegy directly at (866) 220-5696.

All consumers are able to opt in or opt out at any time and as often as desired. There are no fees for enrollment or cancelation, however, anyone with a supplier block on their account must contact National Grid to request that the block be removed to participate in Franklin's Community Choice Power Supply program, and anyone switching from a contract with a third-party supplier may be subject to penalties or early termination fees charged by that supplier. 

Please refer to the following resources for more detailed information:

• August 25, 2023 dated blog on the Town website titled "Franklin Secures Stable Electricity Rate Through Renewal of Utility Relief Program",
• The Town's Municipal Aggregation webpage and FAQs
• Public Notice released by Colonial Power Group
• Postcard from the Town of Franklin c/o Colonial Power

For questions regarding billing or enrollment status, residents and business owners must contact Dynegy Energy Services directly by calling (866) 220-5696 or by visiting colonialpowergroup.com/franklin.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-franklins-municipal-aggregation-program-update

FHS football, volleyball & field hockey teams post wins on Thursday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, Oct 5, 2023.

Football = Taunton,27 @ Franklin, 28 - Final 

1st Quarter: No scoring.

2nd Quarter: (F) Justin Bianchetto 15-yard pass to Derek Dubriske, Arnav Dhulipati XP good; (F) Andrew Fraulo 5-yard rush, A. Dhulipati XP good; (T) Ethan Harris 44-yard rush, Trinley Dudley XP good.

3rd Quarter: (T) Dylan Keenan 31-yard pass to Dmetrius Shearrion, T. Dudley XP good; (T) D. Keenan 55-yard pass to D. Shearrion, T. Dudley XP good; (T) D. Keenan 1-yard rush, XP blocked.

4th Quarter: (F) A. Fraulo 1-yard rush, A. Dhulipati XP good; (F) J. Bianchetto 4-yard pass to Kyle Walsh, A. Dhulipati XP good.

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

"Just before Franklin’s offense took the field with just over two minutes to go and a six-point deficit on the scoreboard, junior kicker Arnav Dhulipati told classmate Kyle Walsh that if the Panthers finished the drive, he’d deliver the game-winning extra point. 

Walsh and the Franklin offense did their part in the form of a 12-play, 66-yard drive that culminated in a 4-yard touchdown catch from Walsh on a pass from junior Justin Bianchetto with just five seconds left to tie the game.

And Dhulipati did exactly what he said as he booted the point after attempt through the uprights to hand Franklin a thrilling 28-27 comeback on Thursday night.

Taunton nearly ended the game on a deflected pass right after the Panthers entered the red zone, but Franklin took advantage of its second chance. An 11-yard pass from Bianchetto (29-for-50, 279 yards, two touchdowns) to Derek Dubriske — who held on despite a thunderous hit — moved Franklin inside the 10-yard line. A quick pass to Owen Scarborough gained four more yards down to the 8-yard line and took three seconds off the clock."

Continue reading the game recap (subscription required) ->   https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-football-stuns-taunton-with-last-second-touchdown/

For a photo gallery from this game (subscription required) -> 

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Fall-2023/Franklin-Taunton-Football-10-05-23/

Field Hockey = Franklin, 8  @ Mansfield, 0 - Final

– Franklin erupted for four goals in the second quarter to pull away with a big win at Mansfield. Addi Weiss and Emily Carney each scored a pair of goals in the win while Haley Wernig (assist), Raena Crandall (two assists), Sophia Cuneo (assist), and Chloe Essam (assist) each scored once in the win.

Scoring Summary vs Mansfield

• Haley Wernig IG IA
• Addi Weiss 2G
• Emily Carney 2G
• Raena Crandall IG 2A
• Sophia Cuneo IG IA
• Chloe Essam IG IA

Devon Barry with the Shutout    https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1710087395394097472

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final

– Mansfield rallied from a two-set deficit to force a fifth game but Franklin dominated the final frame to secure the 3-2 win (25-8, 25-22, 19-25, 18-25, 15-3). For Mansfield, Riley Austin (12 kills, two aces) and Elyssa Buchanan (11 kills, five digs, two blocks) led the charge offensively with Olivia Richard (six kills, six blocks) and Anna Goulet (five kills, seven blocks) playing well at the net. Tessa Blacqueir dished out 21 assists and Keira Fitzpatrick added 12 helpers. Gabrielle Moore was strong in the back row for the Hornets with 29 digs and seven aces.

Golf = Franklin, 225 @ St John's 235 - Final

Panthers fall to St. Johns (S) on the road 225-235 in a tough non-league test.

Jack Nelson with a 1-under 35

Caden Sullivan 37

Liam Lewandowski 38

CJ Steel & Tyler O'Brien 40

Anthony Lampasona 45

Panthers (11-2) will face BC High at FCC Friday.   https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1710061314033271000

For other results around the league (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-05-23/

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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.

To subscribe to HockomockSports.com ->

https://hockomocksports.com/sign-up/#utm_source=HockomockSports&utm_medium=HomepageDesktop&utm_campaign=20232024

FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com

Panther News: October 6, 2023 (video)

Panther News: October 6, 2023

Video link -> https://youtu.be/5LIW0eICkgY?si=UcyfZpwBth7_Ywkb

Franklin Senior Center: Senior Expo - Oct 6 from 10 AM to 1 PM

"Join us Friday, October 6 from 10 AM - 1 PM for our SENIOR EXPO! 

We have 40+ vendors, live entertainment, raffle prizes, flu shots, and more! 

It's an event you don't want to miss! #seniorcenter #resources #expo"

Shared from -> https://t.co/ptBZFLKbn0

Note: The Cafe is closed for breakfast. Lunch will be served as part of the Expo to the first 200.

Franklin Senior Center: Senior Expo - Oct 6 from 10 AM to 1 PM

Did you hear Talk Talk Boom's episode with Clay Rice Thompson? (video)

In this episode, Raye Lynn Mercer, the founder and director of Franklin School for the Performing Arts and Franklin Performing Arts Company, chats with Broadway star Clay Rice Thomson, who's currently starring in Moulin Rouge on Broadway. 

He has performed in shows such as Newsies, Matilda, King Kong, and Moulin Rouge. They talk about Clay’s experience from his Broadway debut in Newsies, his experience working with different directors and choreographers, his advice for aspiring performers, and his involvement with the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. 

Recorded at FPAC’s THE BLACK BOX theater in Franklin, MA.

Video link -> https://youtu.be/nIdqzYNsvpE?si=uZXZ6LcCm69iT47W

Franklin Police Halloween Party scheduled for Oct 28 from 2 to 6 PM

The Franklin Police Halloween Party has been scheduled for October 28, 2023, 2:00-6:00 PM at the Police Station on Panther Way.

Be prepared for a spooky afternoon with a bouncing house, obstacle course, face painting, pumpkin painting, and games.

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/franklin-police-halloween-party

Franklin Police Halloween Party scheduled for Oct 28 from 2 to 6 PM

Town of Franklin: Municipal Building CLOSURE - October 9, 2023

The Town of Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Monday, October 9th, 2023 in observance of Columbus Day. 

We will reopen on Tuesday, October 10th, 2023.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/franklin-municipal-building-closure-october-9th-2023

Town of Franklin: Municipal Building CLOSURE - October 9, 2023

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Oct 6, 2023

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

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

7:30 am     Second Sunday Speaker Series: Allan Earls

9:00 am     Frank Presents: Charles Bailey

9:30 am     Frank Presents: Dave Callaghan

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: Jacob Juncker

11:00 am Senior Connection: Ariel Doggett

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Senior Center Chef Showdown

1:00 pm     Franklin Farms and Gardens: Farmer's Market 2023

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

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

6:00 pm 4th of July 2023: Duppy Conquerors

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Small Potatoes

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am     Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

8:30 am     It Takes A Village: Hockomock Area YMCA

10:00 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Bishop Feehan 09-22-23

12:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Fundraising

1:30 pm     All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

6:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v North Attleboro 09-26-23

8:00 pm Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium 2023

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 09-28-23

2:00:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 09-28-23

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

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Rockland Trust Hosts Gelato Buyout - Oct 5 from 3:30 PM, first 75 get a small gelato of choice

In honor of “National Do Something Nice Day,” Rockland Trust will host a Gelato Buyout Event at downtown Franklin’s APPLAUSE – Gelato and Unique Finds. This afternoon, on October 5, beginning at 3:30, the first 75 customers can enjoy a small gelato of choice in celebration of random acts of kindness. 

APPLAUSE, located at 34 Main Street, is an Italian-inspired gelateria that opened in April of this year. Eight flavors of gelato are served daily with new offerings that include Espresso and Affogato combining espresso and gelato for a delicious treat.

Flavors for the special Rockland Trust event will be fall specials Maple Butter Pecan and Apple Crisp, kid favorite Cookies and Cream, as well as Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Belgian Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt Caramel, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Mango Sorbetto. 

“We appreciate this community outreach by our neighbors at Rockland Trust and hope to introduce APPLAUSE to some new members of the community,” proprietor Raye Lynn Mercer notes. “In our downtown block, we promote and encourage kindness as part of our mission at APPLAUSE, Intermission Café, and the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. It’s lovely to have a day and an event to celebrate it!”

 

APPLAUSE – Gelato and Unique Finds is located at 34 Main Street in downtown Franklin

The gelato flavors are ready to be served 

One Franklin will be at the Farmers Market on Friday, Oct 6 from 2 to 6 PM

One Franklin will be featured at the Community booth during the Farmers Market this Friday 10/6 from 2-6. 

We will have some elected leaders also stop by from School Committee and Town Council to connect with voters and encourage engagement from the community in the override discussion.

One Franklin will be at the Farmers Market on Friday, Oct 6 from 2 to 6 PM

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Meeting, Thursday, October 5, 2023

Please join us for the next meeting of the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, Thursday, October 5, 7:00-9:00 pm. 

 

This will be a HYBRID meeting: you can attend in person, or join on Zoom.  

 Those of us who have been meeting in Franklin have enjoyed the chance to come together. We hope others will do the same. 

 

·       Location of the in-person meeting: First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

 

·       OPTION:  Join on Zoom   

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81930304274?pwd=Tm9VdGxYcDFaVTVDUkwyT3YvUnlFdz09             

Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274

Passcode: 350ma

Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

 

As always, we will discuss our work on 350 Mass' campaigns for 2023-24: Make Polluters Pay and Emissions Free Buildings. Read about them here. 

We will also review local and statewide developments and opportunities in climate and energy advocacy. 

 

Here are some details and actions for your attention.

Make Polluters Pay:  Make Polluters Pay is a campaign supporting legislation that will create a climate superfund, penalizing the worst polluters of greenhouse gasses, and funding resilience and adaptation projects in communities most impacted by climate change. 350 Mass joins with several partner organizations to drive a grassroots campaign to hold polluters accountable. The fund will raise an estimated $75 billion over 25 years from the largest polluting companies. This influx of funds will enable the commonwealth to prepare for the coming climate impacts, guided by the vision of the communities with most at stake. This campaign is part of a national push to Make Polluters Pay, as we are campaigning alongside political leaders and activists in Vermont, Maryland, and New York. For more info, check out the campaign website.  See the upcoming events.  Sign the petition.

Global Power Up Day of Action. On November 3-4, as fossil fuel companies publish another round of obscene billion-dollar profits, climate organizations and activists will take to the streets to show that a world powered by clean and fair renewable energy is ours to make. On every continent, we'll take action to demand a global renewable energy revolution. We'll spotlight the oil industry's greed and reclaim the money and power to fund a just future powered by the sun and the wind. Follow and sign up for actions in Massachusetts. 

New 350 Mass Activity:  Lunch.Climate.Action.  A Monthly Action on the second Wednesday of each month.  The goal of Lunch.Climate.Action is to create a forum for quick, timely actions (calling a rep, writing a letter, etc.) that allows folks to ask questions, learn, and act in a safe, supportive community. All are welcome to come dip their toes in the warm waters of activism! Meet on Zoom for 45 minutes. This Month's Spotlight:  Stopping Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere!  Wednesday, October 11 at 12:00 noon.  RSVP on this page to receive zoom information.  

If you haven't already done so, please sign up for the Climate Weekly email. Also, check out upcoming events on our website. 

Please try to join us for Thursday's meeting. If you have questions or items for the agenda, you can contact the Node coordinators,   carolyncbarthel@gmail.com  and/or   ralph.halpern@comcast.net.    We will send a reminder on Thursday.  

Thank you.

 

Node Co-coordinators,
Carolyn Barthel
Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern
ralph.halpern@comcast.net
781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017   

Informative video on Tri-County new building (5 mins, video)

Tri-County has a nice informative 5 minute video to help tell the story of the new building and the importance of the vote on Oct 24, 2023.

Video link -> https://vimeo.com/847193876/41be0a2981?share=copy

Informative video on Tri-County new building (5 mins, video)

Franklin Town Clerk releases Important Information on Tri-County Election - Oct 24

• Ballots Have Arrived For The Tri-County Election!! 
• Please Feel Free To Come Into The Clerk's Office During Regular Business Hours To Cast Your Vote!

For More Information

• Tri-County Election Announcement  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/important-news-tri-county-district-wide-election-10242023

• Memo from Town Administrator - Tri-County Election if approved: Estimated Cost Per Household   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/imce/u353/8b._1_-_memo_-_tri_county_school_financing.jpg

• Tri-County Election Warrant  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/tri-county-warrant

• Tri-County Sample Ballot  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/tri-county_10-24_sample_ballot.pdf

HockomockSports.com: Game of the Week Preview: Taunton at Franklin

"Only through the first four weeks of the season, teams are already experiencing momentum swings. This week’s Game of the Week, presented by Notturno Plumbing and Heating, features two squads that have seen some ups and downs already as Franklin hosts Kelley-Rex division rival Taunton.

The host Panthers had two good wins to start the season, including a late defensive stop to hold off Brockton in Week 2 before suffering a big loss on the road to Duxbury. Franklin bounced back in a big way in its first Hock game of the season with an impressive win over North Attleboro.

“I really like that guys have stepped up when they’ve had it,” relayed Franklin head coach Eian Bain. “We’ve had different quarterbacks, different running backs, different guys on the line…and the same thing on the defense, some things we weren’t expecting. But things happen and guys step up, it’s nice to see the depth answer the call.

“It’s been a good team atmosphere, this is a very tight group. It can be easy to fall into the success of past teams or past players, but they are making this team and this season their own.”

Continue reading the preview of the game of the week (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/game-of-the-week-preview-taunton-franklin/

HockomockSports.com: Game of the Week Preview: Taunton at Franklin