Thursday, June 13, 2024

Official Certified Results - Franklin, MA: Special Election Prop 2 1/2 Override results - June 11, 2024 "No by 236 votes"

The Official certified results were released on Wednesday, June 12 by Town Clerk Nancy Danello.

Town of Franklin Special Election Results - June 11, 2024










UnofficialOfficial Certified

Yes55425542

No57785778

Blanks55

Totals1132511325






Registered voters

24975

Votes cast
11325

Percent Voters
45.3%






Vote margin
236

 

Official results by precinct -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/13wUEkbVKjt0gGo2a1Iqr1-yQJT64Nyx3/view?usp=drive_link

Official Certified Results - Franklin, MA: Special Election Prop 2 1/2 Override
Official Certified Results - Franklin, MA: Special Election Prop 2 1/2 Override

THE BLACK BOX Sings this Summer

We’re so excited to bring back THE BLACK BOX Sings… series this summer OUTSIDE under the stars!

🥧 THE BLACK BOX Sings… WAITRESS on June 28th at 8:00pm starring Emily Koch (Broadway’s Waitress, WICKED, Kimberly Akimbo) and Jim Hogan (Waitress on tour, Broadway’s Kimberly Akimbo) with Ali Funkhouser, April Lisette, Dan Callaway, Robbie Rescigno, Nick Paone, and an ensemble of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites. Join TBB for a celebration of the beloved Sara Bareilles score.

❄️ THE BLACK BOX Sings… FROZEN on August 3rd at 7:00pm celebrating the music of the highest-grossing animated film of all time: Disney’s Frozen. The concert will feature a narrated telling of Elsa and Anna’s story with live performances of the film’s songs as well as new music written for the Broadway production. Enjoy the memorable songs of Kristen and Robert Lopez in concert outside at THE BLACK BOX!

🎤 THE BLACK BOX Sings… TAYLOR SWIFT on August 11th at 7:00pm with a cast of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites who will pay tribute to the most-streamed artist on Spotify: Grammy Award-winner Taylor Swift!

🧹 THE BLACK BOX Sings… WICKED on August 17th at 8:00pm. Pianist Austin Davy from the Wicked tour accompanies an FPAC all-star cast featuring Katie Gray, Ali Funkhouser, Nick Paone, Hallie Wetzell, and Tim Ayres-Kerr. Join us at TBB for a celebration of the music of WICKED and the story of the Witches of Oz.

ℹ️ Table seating and general seating are available. In case of inclement weather, the events will be moved inside. Modeled after the popular cabaret series “54 Sings” at Feinstein’s/54 Below in NYC, THE BLACK BOX continues THE BLACK BOX Sings… Series this summer. The series celebrates the music of musicals, composers, and artists sung by Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites.  
 
 
THE BLACK BOX Sings this Summer
THE BLACK BOX Sings this Summer


June 12, 2024 Master Plan Committee Postponed to July 10, 2024

June 12, 2024 Master Plan Committee Postponed

The June 12, 2024 Master Plan Committee meeting has been postponed. The new date for the hearing will now be  July 10, 2024 at 6:30PM.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/june-12-2024-master-plan-committee-meeting-postponed-updated-meeting-date

June 12, 2024 Master Plan Committee Postponed to July 10, 2024
June 12, 2024 Master Plan Committee Postponed to July 10, 2024

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, June 13, 2024

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p Turntable – with Dave Butler and Paul Guarino
Our 2-hour deep dive into the great albums

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Notable Local Conversations
 
  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:30 am     Fallen Heroes Pt 3
8:00 am     Veterans' Call: SHINE
9:00 am     Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media
10:30 am     SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins
11:30 am     Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
12:00 pm     Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad
12:30 pm     Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken
1:00 pm     ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza
2:00 pm     New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2
3:00 pm     Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock
4:00 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024
5:00 pm     Celebrate with Pride: Sioo
6:30 pm     Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace
8:00 pm     Frank Presents: Michael Videira
8:30 pm     Frank Presents: Corey Shea
9:00 pm     Endless Konnections: Legrand Lindor
10:00 pm     Tri County Graduation 2024


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

7:00 am     Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19
8:30 am     All-Town Showcase 2024: Band
10:00 am     FHS Graduation 2024
1:30 pm     Arts Advocacy: How-Tos
2:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes May 2024
3:30 pm     FHS Varsity Softball: v St. Paul Diocesan 06-01-24
8:30 pm     FHS Senior Awards 2024


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

7:30 am     Conservation Commission 05-30-24
2:00 pm     Conservation Commission 05-30-24
7:00 pm    Conservation Commission  - LIVE - Chambers  963 9679 9942

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



Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA
Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, June 12, 2024?

Wednesday, June 12
9:00am Fallen Hero: Lloyd M. Ellis (Veterans Walkway, Town Common)
11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & remote)
3:00pm Hands Only CPR (Franklin Fire Station #1)
7:00pm Charcuterie Workshop (La Cantina Winery)


** Town Meetings today
 
  • Franklin Public Schools Superintendent's Evaluation Subcommittee Meeting - 3rd floor conf room (not trng room)
Event Date:  Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 6:00pm

  • Master Plan Public Hearing - Council Chambers  Postponed to June 26  July 10
Event Date:  Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 6:30pm

  • Franklin Historical Commission Meeting - Historical Museum
Event Date:  Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 6:30pm

  • Finance Committee Meeting - CANCELED
Event Date:  Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 7:00pm

  • Canceled = Franklin Public Schools School Committee Special Meeting (changed to Council Chambers)
Event Date:  Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 7:00pm



What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 
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Why are there multiple calendars?
There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events    

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

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

The first Franklin Porchfest seeks your feedback via Survey!

We need YOUR feedback! Franklin Porchfest Survey
    
It's been one week from Franklin's inaugural PorchFest - and we'd like YOUR feedback - whether you attended the event hours, just saw clips on Instagram (or another social site); we'd love to hear your engagement in how we can make this event the best it can be.

Take a moment to take our community survey linked here. Feedback will be shared with cultural committees/council and volunteer groups to better plan music festivals throughout Franklin!

And another special SHOUT OUT to the volunteer group that made the magic happen: John LoPresti, Beth Wierling, Sue Rohrbach, Ryan Jette, Roberta Trahan, Karilyn Hammer and Karen Kearns. Thank you for coming together to create an accessible community event celebrating music in Franklin.


** You can also go directly to the long link to provide feedback ->  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScF-niCAoNJbk35tBD7fXiqcQHW62YyebSWssXWmfB51LwuGA/viewform
The first Franklin Porchfest seeks your feedback via Survey!
The first Franklin Porchfest seeks your feedback via Survey!

Fallen Hero Recognition: Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis, U.S. Army - June 12, 2024 - 9 AM

There is a Fallen Hero Recognition event today (6/12/24) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis, U.S. Army

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history  may be available for that veteran.  This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

Fallen Hero: Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis, U.S. Army
Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis, U.S. Army, born on December 8, 1921, was the son of Charles and Margaret Ellis, of 730 Union Street. For many years, Lloyd made his home here in Franklin with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thayer of Fales Street. Lloyd attended the Franklin Schools and was graduated from Franklin High School in 1939 where he was a popular and talented member of his class.  
On November 14, 1942 Lloyd married the former Dorothy Brown of Franklin and he was employed as a machinist up until the time he entered the service of his country on September 13, 1943. After training, PFC Lloyd M. Ellis was sent overseas for combat in March of 1944.  
Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis was killed in action in France on June 12, 1944 during the height of the battle following the American invasion of that country.  
Private First Class Lloyd M. Ellis was 22 years old at the time of his death during the invasion of France against the German forces.
Originally posted -> 
 
For the schedule of Fallen Hero recognitions 
 
For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway



Sean Sullivan earns an award for short film at the 22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024


22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024
Out of 65 Entries from 9 Schools, 12 Award Winners were showcased at the Hockomock Film Festival.
Categories were PSA, Shorts and Documentary. Held at Oakes Ames Memorial Hall
6/8/24

The Hockomock Film Festival is an annual filmmaking competition open students ages 14 – 18 residing or attending school in the towns of the (Massachusetts) Hockomock Sports League: Attleboro, Canton, Easton, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Milford, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Sharon, Stoughton, Taunton, Wrentham. Presented by Easton Community Access Television
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 Hockomock Film Festival
Shorts
Paranoia
Daniel Weir, Abigail Tunis and Lucas Serani
Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School
Perfectionist
Jake Benjamin Jardim
Stoughton High School
Butterfly
Sean Sullivan
Franklin High School
Documentary
Hockey Senior Night
Mekhala Costello
Canton High School
Mr. THS Documentary
Aiden Mendes and Ava Alves
Taunton High School
Mr. McDonough
Paul Grabert and Matt Martin
Canton High School
PSA
Sleep Deprivation
Dan Freitas
Taunton High School
Time
Ceylin Uysal-Post and Joey Noone
Canton High School
Hosa - Dangers of Drug Use
Kayla Sonephanith
Stoughton High School
Honorable Mentions
BLT
Samantha Rose Johnson, Annie Louise Reilly and Dominic Davis Oliver Ames High School
Straw Buried
Brendon Keefe
King Philip High School
The Paranormal Xtreme
Sophia DiBona, Jessica Bradley, Andrey DeSouza Lopes and Michaela Scott
Oliver Ames High School
A Huge Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible.
North Easton Savings Bank, Dedham Savings, Eastern Bank, Bill Ames, Royalty Beverage and Georgio's Roast Beef & Pizza


Sean Sullivan earns an award for short film at the 22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024
Sean Sullivan earns an award for short film at the 22nd Hockomock Film Festival 2024

State Representative Jeff Roy: What's happening in the district - June 2024


Memorial Day ceremony

Rep. Roy was delighted to offer remarks at the Franklin Memorial Day commemoration on the Town Common to honor the courage of those who faced unimaginable challenges on the battlefield, who stood firm in the face of adversity, and who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in peace and security.

At both a breakfast and column ceremony on the Town Common, Rep. Roy remembered their valor, their sacrifice, and their unwavering commitment to duty.

And he was proud to mention that in May, the House of Representatives passed the HERO Act. The bill, aptly titled: Honoring, Empowering and Recognizing Our service-members and veterans expands access to supports and benefits for veterans in the Commonwealth. You can learn more about that bill by clicking here.




Copyright (C) 2024 State Rep Jeff Roy. All rights reserved.

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Hockomock YMCA shares extensive resource guide (PDF)

Via the Hockomock YMCA
"Our Y is committed to connecting people to available local resources and social support services as part of our resource guide is also available for download: hockymca.org/shared/docs/SAS-Community-Resources.pdf
#MentalHealthMatters"

Franklin Rotary schedules Annual Pasta Dinner for senior citizens on June 20

Franklin Rotary schedules Annual Pasta Dinner for senior citizens on June 20
Annual Pasta Dinner

 

The Rotary Club of Franklin, MA is excited to host their 32nd Annual Pasta Supper on June 20, 2024, and extend an invitation to all senior citizens of Franklin and residents of Franklin Housing Authority to join in on the festivities.

Please RSVP at the Senior Center or FHA.





Franklin (MA) Elections Voter Turnout History: from 2003 - 2023 (updated for 6/11/24)

The chart depicting the voter count and percent for the elections from 2003 through 2023, update for June 11, 2024 results.

Franklin (MA) Elections Voter Turnout History: from 2003 - 2023 (updated for 6/11/24)
Franklin (MA) Elections Voter Turnout History: from 2003 - 2023 (updated for 6/11/24)


Town of Franklin: IFB - Infrared Pavement Repairs

IFB - Infrared Pavement Repairs

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the purposes of performing asphalt pavement repairs using the infrared pavement repair process at various locations within the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information:  IFB - Infrared Pavement Repairs

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-infrared-pavement-repairs


Town of Franklin: IFB - Infrared Pavement Repairs
Town of Franklin: IFB - Infrared Pavement Repairs