FHS senior Wyatt Herndon selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week

Via HockomockSports.com

"Franklin senior Wyatt Herndon has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Oct. 7 through Oct. 13. Herndon is the sixth athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2024-25 school year.

Herndon came up with goals in both of Franklin’s games this week, which was the biggest week of the season so far for the Panthers. Franklin hosted Sharon to start the week, and the Eagles entered the game at the top of the Kelley-Rex division. To wrap up the week, Franklin traveled to Mansfield, who was sitting at the top of the Davenport going into the game."

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FHS senior Wyatt Herndon selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week

Rise Up this Saturday, October 19 at 10 AM

Hi friends!

I'm so excited for Rise Up this Saturday! We will be joined by Waypoint Adventure , an organization that provides opportunities for adaptive recreational opportunities such as kayaking, hiking, rock climbing, and more!

Date: Saturday, October 19th

Time: 10am-11am

Location: Franklin United Methodist Church, 82 West Central St, Franklin, MA (parking/ramp/entrance on left side)

Agenda: 

- Open social time

- Group discussion and activity with Waypoint

- More open social time

- Wrap up/end

**Please help keep this a fragrance-free environment.

I look forward to seeing you on Saturday!! :)

Ali Rheaume

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This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Navigating life with disability? Check out the Rise Up group meeting Saturday at 10 AM to see if it is for you

Franklin Board Of Assessors schedule meeting for Wednesday, Oct 16 at 5 PM

Franklin Board Of Assessors

Meeting At Franklin Municipal Building, 3rd Fl. Training Room

AGENDA

The following is a list of matters reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed. Not all items may be discussed and other related items not listed may be raised for discussion to the extent permitted under Massachusetts General Law.

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 

Regular Session of October 9, 2024.

B. ADMINISTRATION, OLD BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS (any matters not

otherwise noted in a specific category below).

1. HERO Act for veterans.

2. Cl. 41C Senior Exemption options.

C. MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE

1. MV Excise Tax Abatement Denials.

D. PERSONAL PROPERTY

E. BOAT EXCISE

F. REAL ESTATE

1. Abatements, Exemptions & ATB Appeals.

G. EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. I move that the Board vote to go into Executive Session under Purpose 7 to discuss and vote on matters that are confidential in accordance with law, such as, but not limited to abatements and exemptions (MGL Ch. 59, Sec. 60), or property income & expense disclosures (MGL Ch. 59, Sec 52B). Following Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session. 

Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/agenda_10-16-2024.pdf 

Franklin Board Of Assessors schedule session for Wednesday, Oct 16 at 5 PM

Children's Museum of Franklin gets $20K grant from Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation

Children's Museum of Franklin gets $20K grant

Children’s Museum of Franklin today (10/12/24) announced it received a $20,000 grant awarded by the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation. The support will allow Children’s Museum of Franklin to develop an enriching outdoor play space.

Children’s Museum of Franklin is a nonprofit organization serving Franklin, MA and the surrounding region. The Museum is on a mission is to empower children and families to discover, imagine, and grow together through play and exploration. It is opening its first full-time location at 157 Cottage Street in Franklin in early 2025. Local residents can see how the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation grant and local funds are benefiting the Children’s Museum of Franklin by visiting childrensmuseumfranklin.org.

About the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation

The Foundation was established in 2000 to help carry out the philanthropic mission of Middlesex Savings Bank. The Foundation has provided more than $16 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations, supporting services and programs in a wide variety of fields, including education and basic human services. Since the inception of the Foundation, Middlesex Savings Bank has funded the endowment with over $28 million in contributions. 

More information is available at https://www.middlesexbank.com/about-us/community-support/middlesex-savings-charitable-foundation.

Take a Stand: Small Actions, BIG Change

Ready to Take Courageous Action Against Bullying?  

Special Olympics North America, 2600 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States

The Franklin MA Lions Club shares the 2024 Halloween house decorating contest Community Map

The Franklin Lions Club shares: 

"The 2024 Halloween house decorating contest Community Map is here! 

The Franklin MA Lions Club

All of the entries have been compiled into a Google map complete with the display name and address. 

Click here to open the map -> https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1FHbsUZhmtL_D19wNXBbVPzx5PQ6Kzsw&ll=42.10077812533128%2C-71.40827025&z=13"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/iJzQDn1euMrpGK5S/

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines

2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

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

7:30 am Grocery Stores

9:00 am Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

10:00 am Frank Presents: Donna Grady

10:30 am Frank Presents: Graham Moore

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Party Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3

3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Michael Walker Jones

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

5:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

6:00 pm Fallen Heroes Pt 7

6:30 pm The Circuit Breakers

8:30 pm Endless Konnections: Kevin Barthelemy

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2022

9:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

10:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

11:30 am FHS Varsity Volleyball v Mansfield 10-07-24

2:00 pm Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Canton 10-01-24

5:00 pm FHS Winter Band 2022

7:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:00 am School Committee 10-08-24

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 10-02-24

2:00 pm School Committee 10-08-24

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, October 14, 2024 ???

Monday, October 14 - Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day

7:00am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

8:00am Library Closed - Town Offices Closed

4:00pm Cruise Night in Franklin (Sierra's Brick Oven Pizza)

4:00pm 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

**  No Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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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:

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/upcoming

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 Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 274 - A Toast to Josh: The Joseph Carr Story

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!

Episode Title: A Toast to Josh: The Joseph Carr Story

Guest: Joseph Carr, Founder of Josh Wines

Key Points:

• From Beer to Wine: Joseph Carr's journey from a beer-drinking New Yorker to a renowned California sommelier
• The Birth of Josh Wines: The story behind the creation of the iconic Josh wine brand
• A Winemaker's Recognition: Joseph Carr's recent recognition by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
• The Impact of Family: How Joseph's father and wife influenced his career path
• Ruby Wine Distributor: The significance of Ruby Wine Distributor in Massachusetts as an early supporter of Josh Wines
• From 1,000 to 7 Million Cases: The incredible growth of Josh Wines and the passion, struggles, and love that went into its success

You can find Joseph www.joshcellars.com and Instagram @joshcellars

By delving into Joseph Carr's inspiring story, this episode will offer listeners a unique glimpse into the world of winemaking and the passion that drives successful brands.

Cheers

Kim and Mark

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 274 - A Toast to Josh: The Joseph Carr Story

#thewonderfulworldofwine #wine #josh #josephcarr 

Episode 274-Joseph Carr Josh Wines Founder Interview by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 274-Joseph Carr Josh Wines Founder Interview

School Committee votes to approve redistricting plan effective Sep 2025 (audio)

FM #1289 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1289 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024. 6 members participated, 1 absent (O’Sullivan).

Brief summary:

• The Committee did vote 6-0 to approve the redistricting plan.

• The Committee did vote to amend the recommendation on inclusion of the former DT students/Families in an exception, then tabled the full motion (as amended) to the next meeting. They are looking to clarify that the expansion does cover the 9 students mentioned.

The recording runs about 2 hours & 53 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1289-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-10-08-24/

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Franklin TV -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t39_TWwVqe4 

School Committee agenda -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4900497/SCAGENDA_10-8-24.pdf 

My notes captured during the meeting (I joined approx. 8:15 PM via YouTube and then in person as I came in from the debate in Medway. The Committee was still discussing the proposed redistricting plan and boundary line.) ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f3Tp-WFHqQ4EI5RxgToRDgX9qxUkIug1/view?usp=drive_link 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Franklin, MA: School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 8 at 7 PM

Special Sunday Service – Why Legislation Matters for the LGBTQIA+ community and supporters

Sunday services at First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) offer prayer, acceptance, music, reflection, and so much more. 

Please join the FUSF Welcoming Congregation Initiative Team to explore the theme of “Why Legislation Matters” for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

With over 800 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills introduced in the US last year, you may be surprised to learn just how much the beliefs of those who are elected, and the laws they support, can impact the fundamental rights of people around you.  We hope to shed some light, promote equality, and will share personal stories during this highly anticipated service. 

The First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at fusf.org or contact our Interim Minister, the Reverend Beverly Waring at 508- 528- 5348 or minister@fusf.org.

Special Sunday Service – Why Legislation Matters for the LGBTQIA+ community and supporters