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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Franklin Harvest Festival is this weekend... Come See Us!
Hang up on unwanted calls about loans
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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
- This feature my conversation with Bo Kinney, how he finds "pennies from heaven" on his "CaCaCancer" journey -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/09/bo-finds-pennies-from-heaven-on-his.html
10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.
- Mark & Km talk with Marco Baldocchi about "Uncorking the Mind" -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/09/wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode-272.html
11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)
- This segment features the recent Chalkboard Chat with SchCmte Chair Dave Callaghan & Vice-Chair David McNeill -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/09/dave-dave-recap-school-committee-and.html
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am Mental Health: Donna Grady
8:30 am Franklin Art Association: Vincent Crotty
10:00 am MyFM Gala 2024
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Crescent Rolls
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2
3:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture
6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Pub Kings
9:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Jamie Barrett & Jesse Liam
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
8:30 am MICCA Festival 2019
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness 2024
11:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 1 01-28-19
12:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Attleboro 09-19-24
3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2
6:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 09-18-24
8:00 pm FHS Track and Field: v Attleboro 04-04-23
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council 09-18-24
12:00 pm Economic Development 09-18-24
2:00 pm Town Council 09-18-24
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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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, September 24, 2024?
Tuesday, September 24
2:30pm Rainbow Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm Community Town Hall - Senator Rausch (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House)
** Town Meetings today **
Design Review Meeting Agenda (virtual meeting)
Event Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 7:00pm
https://www.franklinma.gov/design-review-commission/events/479881 (check for agenda doc)
OSRP and NCHR Subcommittee Meeting (3rd Floor Trng Room)
Event Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 7:00pm
Franklin School Committee Meeting (Council Chambers)
Event Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 7:00pm
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Why are there multiple calendars?
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:
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 Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
Cinema 80: "Silent Saturday" - Man with a Movie Camera
`CINEMA 80’
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| "Silent Saturday" - Man with a Movie Camera |
After a well-received experimental run from January to May at the Franklin Historical Museum, Cinema 80, captained by videographer and cinephile Chris Leverone, is coming back for another season of amazing free `Silent Saturday’ silent film entertainment on Saturdays at 6pm. The program is free but donations are encouraged.
The lineup for September includes:
• 9/28, Man with a Movie Camera –a 1929 mesmerizing showcase of communist life by the Ukrainian Photo Cinema Administration
Kenny Hadley Bench Dedicated on Sunday, Sep 22, 2024
via FSPA:
"Thank you to all who joined us this morning for the dedication of Kenny’s Bench
A big thank you to @itskatiegray for leading this beautiful tribute to Kenny Hadley!"
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAOfTyfx0AQ/
FHS boys soccer, field hockey, volleyball & golf teams post wins on Monday (video)
Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, September 23, 2024
Boys Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
– A first half goal proved to be the difference as Franklin went on the road and secured two points with a 1-0 shutout at Attleboro. Junior Jason Proenca settled down a clearance and went at the defense, using a nice give-and-go with senior Wyatt Herndon to get down the left sideline. Proenca’s low service back to the penalty spot was met with a one-timer off the right foot of Connor Mason for the only goal of the game.
Girls Soccer = Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Attleboro rallied from two goals down, tying the match with a penalty kick just five minutes from full time, to snatch a point at Kelley-Rex co-leader Franklin. The Panthers took a 2-0 lead in the first half, as Kelly O’Connor scored once (assisted by Morgan Lovell) and assisted on a goal by freshman Lily Strong. The Bombardiers pulled within one in the 25th minute when Isla Thompson squared the ball for Tatum O’Brien, who found the bottom corner. Attleboro came out of halftime with momentum and started to take the game to Franklin in search of an equalizer. It took until the 75th minute for the Bombardiers to level the score. Zenda Gjoni was fouled in the box and scored from the resulting penalty to make it 2-2. Kennedy Samuel did well with the difficult task of trying to mark O’Connor, who entered the game as the league’s leading scorer, and Ciara O’Driscoll came through with nine saves to help Attleboro head home with a well-earned point.
Franklin TV video replay for the girls varsity soccer game ->
Volleyball = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin was impressive in a big win at home, taking three straight sets against Stoughton (25-12, 25-9, 25-14). Makayla Kuykendall (10 kills, seven digs) highlighted the Panthers’ offense while Emerson Delleo (12 digs) added eight kills and Olivia Alberti chipped in with seven kills. Brooke Daniels (20 assists) and Olivia Caruso (eight assists) set the offense up while Faith Edgehille gave the Panthers a boost with four aces and seven digs.
Franklin TV video replay of the varsity volleyball match ->
Field Hockey = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 10 – Final
– Franklin senior Raena Crandall erupted for five goals, registering her 100th career point in the process, as the Panthers rolled to a big win. Crandall scored twice in the first, the second goal giving her the milestone. Haley Wernig added a hat trick and two assists in the win, Ella Marzullo tallied once, Caydence Canavan added two points, and Penelope Brady scored her first career goal.
Golf = Franklin, 142 @ Milford, 153
– Final – All eight golfers in Franklin’s lineup shot 40 or under an impressive showing at Hopedale Country Club, leading to a 142-153 win over Milford. Senior Liam Lewandowski was the match medalist with a low-round of 34, junior Gabe Rodrigues came through with a 35, sophomore Ben Burgess added a 36, and sophomore Tyler Perlman rounded out the scoring with a 37. Seniors Caden Sullivan (38), Jack Nelson (38), Cam LaBrie (39), and Carter Balducci (40) also had strong performances. Milford’s Robbie DeGasperis fired a team-low round of 37, David Fleming and Zach Hipolito both carded a 38, and Joe Butler finished with a 40 for the Hawks.
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-23-24/ |
| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
MA Ballot QUESTION 2: Elimination of MCAS as High School Graduation Requirement
SUMMARY
As required by law, summaries are written by the State Attorney General.
This proposed law would eliminate the requirement that a student pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests (or other statewide or district-wide assessments) in mathematics, science and technology, and English in order to receive a high school diploma. Instead, in order for a student to receive a high school the proposed law would require the student to complete coursework certified by the student’s district as demonstrating mastery of the competencies contained in the state academic standards in mathematics, science and technology, and English, as well as any additional areas determined by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
STATEMENT OF FISCAL CONSEQUENCES
As required by law, statements of fiscal consequences are written by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance.
The proposed law has no discernible material fiscal consequences for state and municipal government finances.
WHAT YOUR VOTE WILL DO
As required by law, the statements describing the effect of a “yes” or “no” vote are written jointly by the State Attorney General and the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
A YES VOTE would eliminate the requirement that students pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in order to graduate high school but still require students to complete coursework that meets state standards.A NO VOTE would make no change in the law relative to the requirement that a student pass the MCAS in order to graduate high school diploma.
IN FAVOR:
A Yes on Question 2 gives all students the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. We all agree that high standards help keep our public schools great, and assessments are needed to ensure that students master the knowledge and skills to succeed in life after high school. However, the MCAS is a one-size-fits-all exam that fails to measure other student achievement measures such as GPA, coursework, and teacher assessments in determining if a student is allowed to graduate. Replacing the MCAS graduation requirement with more comprehensive measures will allow teachers to stop teaching to a test and unburden students from a make-or-break standardized test. Voting Yes will allow schools and teachers, together with parents and students, to focus on the most important skills and knowledge to help students succeed in life, rather than having to focus on only those skills that can be measured on a standardized test.
Shelley Scruggs Parent Volunteer
Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA)
2 Heritage Drive, 8th Floor
Quincy, MA 02171-2119
617-878-8000
AGAINST:
Vote NO on Question 2.
Question 2 is unfair to kids and will increase inequality. Some school districts will just adopt lower standards so students “graduate” even if they haven’t learned the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
It’s not fair to grant diplomas to kids who aren’t yet ready to graduate. If students cannot pass basic assessments in math, English, or science, we adults should do the hard work to get them up to speed. Instead of supporting kids, Question 2 would abandon them.
Question 2 would remove our only statewide graduation standard. Massachusetts would have less rigorous high school graduation requirements than Mississippi and Alabama.
Question 2 is a radical and untested proposal and should be rejected. Significant changes to our education system should be carefully studied, designed, and implemented by experts to ensure these policies are actually better for our kids.
Vote No on Question 2.
Protect Our Kids’ Future: Vote No on 2
P.O. Box 130041
Boston, MA 02113
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The Ballot Question 2 info in a Single PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/17nIRcvTSK7QA1uaDziXBIQsJHnqqnxGU/view?usp=drive_link
Full PDF of the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Information for Voters "red book" -> https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/download/research-and-statistics/IFV_2024.pdf
Additional voting info for the State can be found ->
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/elections-and-voting.htm
Specific info for Franklin, MA voters can be found on the Town Clerk page ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrato
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| MA Ballot QUESTION 2: Elimination of MCAS as High School Graduation Requirement |
Franklin residents to participate in Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai - October 6
70 residents from Franklin will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 6.
Deborah Cohen, Ana Vozzella, Stella Griffin, Pamela Vickery, Melissa Ross, Brock Leiendecker, Ellie Cleary, Lisa Costa, Karly Griffin, Loretta Brightman, and 60 other Franklin residents, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic annual event that unites the community to raise funds and support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised more than $176 million for Dana-Farber in its 35-year history, raising a record-breaking $9.4 million in 2023.
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| Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai - October 6 |
Mark Lewis will participate as a Walk Hero for the Jimmy Fund Walk. Heroes are Dana-Farber patients, the heart of the event, who provide inspiration and motivation to walkers along the course. Heroes are matched with Jimmy Fund Walk teams who walk in their honor. Mark was diagnosed with Stage IV GI cancer. Mark walks on his match team, The Rak Pack.
“Be good to people!” Mark writes “People will always remember how you made them feel. Enjoy the small things in life. Take the trip and eat the cake. Most importantly, tell the people closest to you that you love them.”
"For 35 years, the Jimmy Fund Walk has continuously supported lifesaving research and cancer care at Dana-Farber. Our goal is to build off of the momentum we've established throughout that history, and in 2024, aim to surpass our total from last year by raising $9.5 million,” said Caitlin Fink, assistant vice president of event fundraising. “Fighting cancer is what we do. The Walk unites our community under a common goal —to defy cancer together.”
One Walk, Four Distances, For All Cancers
The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted to use the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical Campus); 10K walk (from Newton); Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley); and Marathon walk (from Hopkinton). Walkers can participate virtually as well.
Whatever route participants choose, they will be supported by hundreds of volunteers and treated to refueling stations with refreshments throughout the course. All routes will conclude at the Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line Powered by Schneider Electric at Boston Common, by the corner of Charles and Beacon Street. Finish line activities will include a celebration with food, entertainment, and more.
To register for the Walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit www.JimmyFundWalk.org or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib, medal, and Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt.
About the Jimmy Fund
The Jimmy Fund is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults. The Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook, X, and Instagram: @TheJimmyFund.
About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is one of the world's leading centers of cancer research and treatment. Dana-Farber's mission is to reduce the burden of cancer through scientific inquiry, clinical care, education, community engagement, and advocacy. Dana-Farber is a federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.We provide the latest treatments in cancer for adults through Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and for children through Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Dana-Farber is the only hospital nationwide with a top 5 U.S. News & World Report Best Cancer Hospital ranking in both adult and pediatric care. As a global leader in oncology, Dana-Farber is dedicated to a unique and equal balance between cancer research and care, translating the results of discovery into new treatments for patients locally and around the world, offering more than 1,100 clinical trials.
Moms Only Stroll in Holliston planned for Sep 27
Hello ladies,
Next walk will be hosted in Holliston!! See details below!!
Where: Blair Square, Holliston Rail Trail, 62 Railroad St
When: Friday Sept 27 6 PM
Let me know you’re coming!! https://forms.gle/
I started the moms walks as a way to build community, encourage moms to carve out kid free time to re-energize, and also an opportunity to move our bodies!! I also wish to support moms with my knowledge in all areas of wellness by providing webinars and other informational courses and events. If you need this type of support, check out these events coming up soon!
FREE FALL WELLNESS WEBINARS!!
If you are struggling with low energy, constant overwhelm, irritability/mood swings, or not feeling good in your mind or body, feel free to check out my Rebuilding health webinar next Thursday!!
Details and registration: https://forms.gle/
Both webinar details are in this form:
#1 REBUILDING HEALTH IN MOTHERHOOD
Thurs Sept 26th 12:30 pm (recording available)
#2 SUPPORTING YOUR BODY POSTPARTUM
Tues Oct 1st 10am (recording available)
MOMS ONLY STROLL FB GROUP
Be sure to join the FB group to keep up to date if keeping track of emails is a challenge!
https://www.facebook.com/
Bethany Hart Gerry, CSCS, FDN-P
U.S. Olympian
Destined2Evolve Personal Training and Wellness
203-494-1261 (c)
IG @destined2evolvewellness
Rainbow Cafe at Senior Center - Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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| Rainbow Cafe at Senior Center |
We hope you will join us tomorrow, September 24,at 2:30 PM for our monthly Rainbow Cafe!
I will be out adventuring on the Turkey Train with a bus full of Senior Center folks so Emily will be joining you all tomorrow.
If you want to bring topics for future discussions that would be great.
Ariel
Ariel Doggett
Programming / Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 508-520-4945
Fax: 508-520-4917
FREE Fall Fashion Fling & Find at the Community Closet on Saturday, Sep 28
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| FREE Fall Fashion Fling & Find |
Join us for a FREE Fall Fashion Fling & Find on Saturday, September 28, from 2-6p (overlapping with the Harvest Festival).
We'll have clothes of all sizes and styles--and its all FREE. Come check it out.
To learn a bit more, go to https://franklinumc.org/2024/09/11/fall-fashion-fling-september-28-2024/.
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DAOUJ-qNGNm/
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