MBTA announces shuttles buses for the Franklin/Foxboro line on the December 7-8 weekend

On Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th shuttle buses will replace regular train service between Forge Park/495 and Readville to allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project.

This will allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project.

A diversion schedule will be in effect.

https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

Affected trips:

2700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495)

2700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1701 (6:47 am from South Station)

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2703 (8:02 am from South Station)

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1702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495)

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1702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495)

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1704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495)

2705 (10:17 am from South Station)

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1705 (10:17 am from South Station)

1705 (10:17 am from South Station)

1706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495)

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2706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495)

1706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495)

1707 (12:17 pm from South Station)

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2707 (12:17 pm from South Station)

1707 (12:17 pm from South Station)

1708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

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1708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

1709 (2:17 pm from South Station)

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2709 (2:17 pm from South Station)

1709 (2:17 pm from South Station)

1710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

1711 (3:47 pm from South Station)

2711 (3:47 pm from South Station)

2710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

2710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

2711 (3:47 pm from South Station)

1710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

1711 (3:47 pm from South Station)

1713 (5:47 pm from South Station)

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1712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

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1715 (7:55 pm from South Station)

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1716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

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1717 (9:55 pm from South Station)

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Last Updated: Nov 08 2024 11:02 AM

MBTA announces shuttles buses for the Franklin/Foxboro line on the December 7-8 weekend

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Nov 11, 2024

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

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM - Frank’s Music – with Frank Falvey

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

8:00 am     SAFE Coalition: Task Force

9:00 am     Historical Museum: Randy LaRosa and Krishna Swain

12:00 pm     Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm     Cooking with Linda: Green Bean Casserole

1:10 pm     Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

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

2:00 pm     New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 3

3:00 pm     Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

5:30 pm     The Circuit Breakers

7:00 pm     Frank Presents: Christel Akouri

8:00 pm     Endless Konnections: Kevin Barthelemy

9:30 pm     Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rob Lawson

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

8:00 am     FHS Girls Varsity Soccer v Bishop Feehan 11-09-24

10:30 am     Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

12:00 pm     MSAA Open Meeting 10-17-24

1:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

2:30 pm     SAFE Coalition: Task Force

6:00 pm     FHS Varsity Volleyball v Belmont 11-06-24

8:30 pm     FHS Varsity Football v Methuen 11-08-24

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

8:00 am Planning Board 11-04-24

12:00 pm Finance Committee 11-06-24

2:00 pm Planning Board 11-04-24

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, November 10, 2024 ???

Sunday, November 10

7am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

1pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1pm Recycle Your Political Signs (Franklin Historical Museum)

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

3pm LiveARTS String Quartet (First Universal Society of Franklin)

** 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

FHS Winter/Holiday concerts scheduled for Dec 10 & Dec 11 at 7 PM

FHS Winter/Holiday concerts 

You are cordially invited to attend the FHS Winter/Holiday concerts on December 10th and 11th at 7PM in the FHS Auditorium. 

On the 10th, Ring in the holiday season and come listen to the orchestra and chorus perform a multi cultural winter and holiday program including  "All I Want for Christmas is You", "Bashana Haba 'ah", "Jambo Rafiki",  "Mother Ginger" from the Nutcracker and "Chanukah Festival Overture"!  

On the 11th come listen to an exciting traditional Band program under the direction of Mrs. Rudsit.  

Get a glimpse of what your high school music program has in store for you!

We hope to see you there!

Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for meeting Weds, Nov 13 at 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

November 13, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers

355 East Central Street

1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 

– Town Council Chair, Vice-Chair & Clerk

2. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.

3. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen

Comments. The Town Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None Scheduled

5. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

6. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.

8. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. Farmer-Winery Farmers Market License - Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/7a._license_transaction_-_blisspoint_meadery.pdf

9. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 24-65: FY25 Budget Amendment

(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-65 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/24-65-fy25-budget-adjustment-and-reconciliation

b. Resolution 24-66: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with Towns of Wrentham and Norfolk for Shared Public Health Services

(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-66 - Majority Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-66_-_ima_public_health_services_-_google_docs.pdf

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

12. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Budget Subcommittee/Joint Budget Subcommittee

d. Master Plan Committee

e. Police Station Building Committee

f. GATRA Advisory Board

13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

14. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

15. EXECUTIVE SESSION

a. Exemption: To review and approve minutes from Town Council Executive Sessions  

b. Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (all Town unions) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.

16. ADJOURN

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/nov_13_2024_tc_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for meeting Weds, Nov 13 at 7 PM

Finance Committee gets preview of FY 2025 budget adjustments, Norfolk Retirement issue, Finance & HR reorg for Town/Schools (audio)

FM #1311 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1311 the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Finance Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024. 7 of the 9 members were present in the Council Chambers and 2 members absent (Batchelor, Hamilton). 

Quick Recap:

• Committee voted to keep the same org structure as prior given status and new members, etc. Conley, Chair, Riley, Vice-Chair, Corbesierio, Clerk (passed 7-0-2; 2 absent)

• Committee approved the minutes for the 3 budget hearings in May (passed 7-0-2; 2 absent)

• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen walked through the recommendation on FY25 Budget Adjustments and the committee voted to recommend them as discussed to the Town Council  (passed 7-0-2; 2 absent)

• Jamie took time to outline the new Town and School Finance and Human Resources organization restructure, a work in progress for a number of years and finally operational, answered a number of clarification questions 

• Jamie also presented the FY24 Preliminary Expense Recap & Local Receipts year-end report  and the Stabilization Account Report and answered a number of clarification questions

• Brief update on the FY26 Budget Model and Fiscal Forecast Update, discussion around dodging a massive increase in the Norfolk County Retirement Fund, procedurally the Retirement Board should have bene more forthcoming about the increase, they weren't, still an item to watch

• Related to the retirement funding, it had been anticipated that once it was fully funded (approx. 2032, now 2035), those funds could be reallocated to the OPEB account and start paying that down more sooner. Confirmed delayed to 2035 currently

• As a result of the OPEB funding process, why doesn't the Town consider helping the Schools with the "hold harmless" funding. Can't be done all at once, it is about 12-15 Million, but the town is chipping away at OPEB, we should consider chipping away at the "hold harmless" too

• member comments lead to discussion (and future discussion) around how the committee can help raise the awareness of the community on the fiscal issues. More to come on that front

The meeting runs about 1 hour & 50 minutes. Let’s listen to the Finance Cmte meeting Nov 6, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1311-franklin-ma-finance-cmte-mtg-11-06-24/

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The Finance Cmte agenda can be found -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-11-06_finance_committee_agenda_packet.pdf 

Franklin TV video -> https://www.youtube.com/live/ejPhlcZs29g?si=otfRPnwkBa6Yta-B&t=158 

My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nZYVtQx2ljoXcuxpA78ltwoeWgRxKIlB/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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Finance Committee gets preview of FY 2025 budget adjustments, Norfolk Retirement issue, Finance & HR reorg for Town/Schools (audio)

FHS boys soccer team wins to advance; girls soccer falls in shoot out (video); field hockey can't get by Walpole (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 Saturday, November 9, 2024

** Boys Soccer

Division 1 = #22 Franklin, 2 @ #6 Brockton, 1 – Final (OT)

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

"Been there, done that. 

And they’ve done it again. 

For the second straight game, Franklin erased a one-goal deficit on the road and emerged with a thrilling overtime win, this time a 2-1 verdict at Brockton after senior Wyatt Herndon buried the winner in the 90th minute. 

“It was amazing [to see it go in] and to be able to celebrate with my teammates and my friends on the sideline,” Herndon said. “Trust is a big part of our team success, we all trust one another. I trust all those guys and in that moment, they trusted me. When I saw the space, I called Josh [Rappa] off there and he left it for me.” 

Continue reading the recap ->

https://hockomocksports.com/herndon-hero-as-franklin-boys-soccer-knocks-out-brockton-in-ot/

For a photo gallery from this game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Fall-2024/Franklin-Brockton-Boys-Soccer-11-09-24

** Girls Soccer

Division 1 = #13 Franklin, 1 @ #4 Bishop Feehan, 2 – Final (PKs)

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com. provides the game recap -> 

"The first time that Franklin faced Bishop Feehan this season, the Shamrocks jumped out to a big early lead and rolled to a comfortable victory. On Saturday afternoon at McGrath Stadium, the Panthers came out intent on showing that they can play with one of the state title favorites.

Franklin was able to keep things solid, defending from front to back as a team, kept Feehan scoreless for 66 minutes, and held a one-goal lead. The Shamrocks equalized with 14 minutes to play and, after a pair of scoreless overtime periods, keeper Abigail Marsolais made three saves in the shootout to secure the 2-1 win (3-1 in PKs).

Despite the disappointment of the loss, Franklin coach Jodi Klein was proud of her team’s fight and the Panthers proving that they can play with the best teams in the state."

Continue reading the recap ->

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-soccer-matches-feehan-for-100-minutes-but-falls-in-pks/

For a photo gallery from this game. https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Fall-2024/Franklin-Bishop-Feehan-Girls-Soccer-11-09-24

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILqIGWhdq7A

** Field Hockey

Division 1 = #7 Franklin, 0 @ #2 Walpole, 3 – Final 

– The Franklin defense held out for a half, keeping the Porkers at arm’s length and only allowing three shots on goal going into the break, but the defending state champs asserted themselves in the final 30 minutes to pull out the win. Walpole scored twice in the third quarter and once more in the final minute of the game to return to the Final Four. Franklin finishes its season at 19-2-0.

Franklin TV video available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYR7azljDI0

For other results around the Hockomock League -> (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-09-24/

FHS boys soccer team wins to advance; girls soccer falls in shoot out (video); field hockey can't get by Walpole (video)

Economic Development Subcommittee agenda for meeting Weds, Nov 13, 2024

Economic Development Subcommittee 

Agenda & Meeting Packet 

November 13, 2024 5:45 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 355 East Central Street 

Agenda: 

1. Housing Bond Bill Discussion 

a. Affordable Homes Act Bill Summary 

b. State House News Service article summary 

2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment: Changes to §185-3. Definition: Accessory Dwelling Unit 

3. Zoning Bylaw Amendments (2): Changes to §185-20. Signs 

4. Marketing and Branding Project 

a. Design Revisions - Presentation & Discussion 

5. Adjourn

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/november_13_2024_edc_agenda.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee agenda for meeting Weds, Nov 13, 2024

Franklin TV: Veterans Day - The Origin Story

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 11/10/2024

The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words:

“Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the end of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far-reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and –

Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace, goodwill, and mutual understanding between nations; and –

Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools, churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.”

An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.”

Armistice Day honored our Veterans of World War I. In 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the Veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American Veterans of all wars.

And so we pause on this day to give deepest thanks to all of our veterans.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.

And, thank you for watching.

Franklin's Veterans Walkway on the Town Common

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Franklin Food Pantry fundraiser at Jersey Mike's on Wednesday, Nov 13

Franklin Food Pantry fundraiser at Jersey Mike's

 

Let's grab lunch (or dinner!) on Wednesday, November 13th! 

Show the coupon below at Jersey Mike's at 471 W. Central Street in Franklin, donate a minimum of $5 to the Franklin Food Pantry and get a free regular sub!  

Sounds like a delicious donation!  

Valid only on November 13th at this Franklin location.

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/19XSvzPCbS/