School half days - Thu/Fri

The Parmenter School sign touts their schedule for this week. Pumpkin Stroll today (and the weather should cooperate). Early dismissal on Thursday and Friday this week as elementary schools schedule parent/teacher conferences.

pumpkin stroll at Parmenter today

FHS Soccer teams tie King Phillip

FHS Panthers

In Monday's action, both the FHS girls and boys soccer teams tied against the respective teams from King Phillip.

Girls Soccer

King Philip, 0 @ Franklin, 0 - Final - Franklin carried the play but strong defensive play from KP's Kelly Halnen, Erin Machado, Emma Corcoran and Hanna Balunos, as well as goalie Maggie Gall kept the Panthers off the board.

Boys Soccer

Franklin, 1 @ King Philip, 1 - Final - Franklin's Adam Moessing opened the scoring off an assist Cal Harmon in the first half. King Philip's Cam Mullins leveled the game in the second half.


Additional results from the Hockomock League can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-102714

United Regional Chamber Announces Person, Business of the Year & ATHENA Award Recipients

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Its 2014 Person of the Year,    Business of the Year and ATHENA Award Recipients  The United Regional Chamber of Commerce announces its recipients of the 2014 Person of the Year, Business of the Year and ATHENA awards. The awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Meeting & Luncheon on Nov. 13 at Franklin Country Club, 672 East Central St., Franklin, 11:30 a.m. The cost is $45; pre-paid registration required. RSVP by calling the Chamber at 508-222-0801.   PERSON OF THE YEAR Ted Dion Edward A. "Ted" Dion has been named the Chamber's Person of the Year. Owner and president of E.A. Dion Inc., Ted serves in an array of volunteer and charitable activities. He is a director/incorporator of Bristol County Savings Bank, and serves on the boards of Attleboro YMCA, Bishop Feehan High School, St. Mary's Foundation, United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, and Sturdy Memorial Hospital Foundation. He is a Good Scout Award recipient from the Anawon Council Boy Scouts and established the E.A. Dion Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit St. Mary's Sacred Heart School. "Ted is the most philanthropic individual I know," wrote nominator Todd Richardson. "He is extremely generous with his time as well as finances. He has no agenda and very quietly does more than most. He does this all in generosity and not for accolades."     BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Attleboro Jewelers will be recognized as the Chamber's Business of the Year. Based in Attleboro, the jewelry store has been in business for 19 years. Founded by Nancy Young in 1982, G. Austin Young (dba Attleboro Jewelers) was originally established to advise five of the leading jewelry manufacturing companies in the Providence-Attleboro area. The company now attracts thousands to downtown Attleboro annually and employs 25 people. "Attleboro Jewelers supports myriad community and civic causes," said nominator Kelly Fox. "In spite of very challenging times for the jewelry industry, Attleboro Jewelers has experienced consistent growth, often in the double digit range annually. It is a business that is here to stay and is an anchor for the downtown business district." Attleboro Jewelers was also nominated by Ken Abrahams for Business of the Year.    ATHENA AWARD RECIPIENT Candace Sallale Candace Sallale will be awarded the international ATHENA Award at the Chamber's annual meeting. The ATHENA Award is presented to individuals who have achieved a high degree of professional excellence and have assisted women in developing their full potential. Founder and owner of Sallale Financial Services, LLC, Candace founded the Trust Alliance of Professionals in 2011 and serves on boards at the Central Congregational Church of Attleboro Falls and the Hockomock YMCA Board of Directors. Additionally, Candace has conducted several workshops advising women on their financial needs and how to protect their assets. An active member in the Women's Success Network (WSN) since 2003, Candace played a pivotal role in the WSN Scholarship Program which supports non-traditional female students who wish to continue their education. Since 2005, when Candace personally undertook a number of fund-raising initiatives to expand the WSN scholarship program, the organization has distributed $75,000 in scholarships. "Candace is an advocate, mentor and a role model for other women," write nominators Maureen Wilkinson and Roxanne Richard. "She has demonstrated her 'can do' attitude time and time again and clearly embodies ATHENA award attributes."

Forward email The United Regional Chamber of Commerce | 42 Union Street | Attleboro | MA | 02703

THE BLACK BOX to Present Live Music Series Events

THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin’s new theater, music, and event venue, presents a wide-ranging lineup of live music entertainment this November. Events are slated to feature children’s programming, cabaret and a Big Band Brunch. The broad-based calendar of entertainment offers something for everyone. THE BLACK BOX, the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located at 15 West Central Street.

THE BLACK BOX Children’s Series kicks off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 8. Franklin’s Jamie Barrett, singer-songwriter, guitarist and music teacher, and Nick Paone, actor, writer and director, join forces to present an engaging mix of family-favorite songs and animated storytelling. The afternoon delivers a fun and interactive program for audiences of all ages. THE BLACK BOX Children’s Series is sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank.

The Kenny Hadley Big Band headlines a special Big Band Brunch

On November 9, BLACK BOX Jazz presents a Big Band Brunch, featuring the renowned Kenny Hadley Big Band. The critically-acclaimed 16-piece juggernaut, led by drummer Kenny Hadley, boasts masterful musicians with performance ties to Big Band legends Woody Herman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich and more. The Kenny Hadley Big Band has shared the stage with such notables as the Count Basie Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra and has hosted guest soloists including Clark Terry and Louie Bellson. Franklin’s Artistry Kitchen serves up the morning’s inspired brunch, featuring a pastry table, waffle station, vegetable frittata, Applewood smoked bacon, home fried potatoes, coffee, tea and juice. A cash bar is also available. Savor a memorable pairing of sublime Big Band music and delicious fare. Brunch begins at 11 a.m., with entertainment starting at noon.

The inaugural evening of BLACK BOX Cabaret will be staged at 8 p.m. on November 14. Spotlighting the vocal stylings of talented FPAC performers, entertainment is presented with live accompaniment in an intimate night-club atmosphere. A cash bar is available and BLACK BOX meals from Artistry Kitchen may be pre-ordered. BLACK BOX Cabaret is sponsored by Milford National Bank and Trust.

For tickets and more information, visit www.theblackboxonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.

November 4th - Election Collection - 2014

** Results of the 2014 election -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/11/franklin-election-results-1142014.html

The listing of candidates for the State election on Nov 4th can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/11/state-election-nov-4th.html

Commentary on voter turnout based upon historical data from Franklin's elections from 2003 through 2013
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/11/will-you-be-one-of-12418.html


To help prepare to vote on the ballot questions for the state wide election on November 4th, these links bring in one place all that has been published here regarding the specific questions. (As I find anything else worthy to add as the election approaches, I'll also include the links here.)


I put together a ballot question cheat sheet. You can print it out, make notes on it, mark you choice and bring it with you to the poll on Tuesday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/11/my-franklin-ballot-questions-cheat-sheet.html


Ballot Question 1 (state wide question on elimination of gas tax indexing)

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/ma-election-nov-4th-ballot-question-1.html

Ballot Question 2 (state wide question on expanding the beverage container law)

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/ma-election-nov-4th-ballot-question-2.html

Ballot Question 3 (state wide question on expanding the prohibitions on gaming)

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/ma-election-nov-4th-ballot-question-3.html

Ballot Question 4 (state wide question on earned sick time for employees)

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/ma-election-nov-4th-ballot-question-4.html

Ballot Question 5 (local to Franklin - dedicated override to fund road repairs)

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/ballot-question-5-dedicated-override-to.html

Ballot Question 6 (local to Franklin - not binding on repealing the Citizens United decision)

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/ballot-question-6-resolution-on.html

Boston.com has a good explanation of the ballot questions in 'plain English' (well worth reading!)

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2014/10/07/the-massachusetts-ballot-questions-explained-plain-english/G9yuz9ltOp3EYsTe9ZxGYL/story.html

MCAN Climate Hawk take on the Ballot Questions

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/ballot-questions-for-all-climate-hawks.html

Ballotpedia has information on the four state wide questions here
http://ballotpedia.org/2014_ballot_measures#Massachusetts

You can also spend some following the links to review their information on the gubernatorial election and other state wide positions on the ballot Nov 4th
http://ballotpedia.org/Massachusetts_Gubernatorial_election,_2014#Race_background


MassBudget has published a series on Ballot Question #4 on Earned Paid Sick Time

Health implicationshttp://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/massbudget-public-health-implications.html 

Data for Franklinhttp://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/09/massbudget-local-data-on-earned-paid.html 

Frequently Asked Questionshttp://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/08/kidscount-faq-earned-paid-sick-time.html

Voices of Franklin

Sean Slater on Question One
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/voices-of-franklin-sean-slater-vote-yes.html

Carla Lievano on Question Four
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/voices-of-franklin-carla-lievano-vote.html


Where does Franklin vote now that the Field House is gone?
Vote at the high school gymnasium. Parking is available in front of the building at 218 Oak St. Signs will direct you to the community entrance (see photo) and into the gym.

community entrance to Franklin High School, gymnasium located on the left inside the doors

Absentee ballot information:
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howabs.htm

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Clerk/2014%20Nov.absentee%20notice.pdf

Halloween Safety Tips and the Teal Pumpkin

With Halloween coning up on Friday, the MA. GOV blog has a timely posting on Halloween Safety Tips where they write in part:

You can help make everyone’s Halloween enjoyable by looking after children and establishing a safe environment, whether for costumed characters visiting your home or if your kids are out scaring up sweets.

• Halloween safety tips include accompanying children around the neighborhood and carrying a flashlight.

• Inspect all candy when trick-or-treating and throw away anything that was possibly opened or otherwise not in its original packaging.

• Ensure there is a clear path to your front door and that your lawn is well-lit to protect trick-or-treaters.

• Remind your child about street safety and to never enter a stranger’s home or get in their car.

Continue reading the article here
http://blog.mass.gov/blog/safety/halloween-safety-tips/

Halloween Safety Tips

One of the other measures to ensure a safe Halloween is to offer non-allergic choices to the trick or treaters. Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) is promoting the Teal Pumpkin Project:

This Halloween, FARE is encouraging communities to start a new tradition that will help make this holiday season less scary for children with food allergies: the Teal Pumpkin Project. This campaign encourages people to raise awareness of food allergies by providing non-food treats for trick-or-treaters and painting a pumpkin teal - the color of food allergy awareness - to place in front of their house along with a free printable sign from FARE to indicate they have non-food treats available.

The Teal Pumpkin Project page provides a variety of resources:

• Download FARE’s "Non-Food Treats Available Here" Poster
• Download FARE’s "We Have Candy and Non-Food Treats Here!" Poster
• Download a flyer about the Teal Pumpkin Project and share it to spread the word
• Download a sheet of stickers that say "I Support the Teal Pumpkin Project" (Print on Avery Template #8395)
• Questions and Answers About the Teal Pumpkin Project

Teal Pumpkin Project

The NBC video clip from Philly has a summary of the Teal Project:



Hat tip to Renata for sharing this video clip!

Yard Waste Curbside Pickups Scheduled for this week (beginning Oct 27th)

Yard Waste Curbside Pickup Schedule: Week of October 27 and November 17.

Pickup will be on your regular curbside pickup day. Yard waste must be out at curb by 7:00 am. Please contact the DPW if you have questions 508-553-5500

You can find the full schedule in the recent curbside chronicle here
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/I01EE7D74.0/2014-2015%20Curbside%20Pickup%20Calendar.pdf

Franklin's Dept of Public Works

For additional information you can visit the official Franklin DPW webpage here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/index