You get to Vote Tuesday, November 7 - Polls open at 6:00 AM and Close at 8:00 PM

Biennial Town Election
Tuesday November 7, 2017   6 AM - 8 PM
Franklin High School - 218 Oak Street



As you prepare to cast your vote, consider what will Franklin be like in 2028?

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/11/what-will-franklin-be-like-in-2028.html

What precinct are you in? 
If you don't recall, you can check out the listing of streets here
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/franklin_street_precinct_information.pdf


What does the ballot look like?
A specimen copy of the ballot can be found here




How do I find out about the candidates?
Check out the interview collection here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/11/candidate-interview-collection-prepare.html

The Milford Daily News Town Council profiles
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/10/in-news-town-council-candidate-profiles.html

The Milford Daily News School Committee profiles
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/10/milford-daily-news-school-committee.html


You can find the Election Collection here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/election-collection-2017.html

Election Collection - 2017

THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series: Roomful of Blues - Nov 10

"The eight-piece blues band is led by guitarist Chris Vachon and features singer Phil Pemberton, bringing his sweet and soulful vocals to the ensemble’s jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. 

Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. Along with new members, bassist John Turner, trumpeter Doug Woolverton, drummer Chris Anzalone, and keyboardist Rusty Scott, and longtime members baritone and tenor saxophonist Mark Earley, tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille, Roomful keeps on rockin’ in 2017."

Scheduled for THE BLACK BOX on Friday,November 10, 2017  8:00 PM
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1043

THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series: Roomful of Blues - Nov 10

For more about The Roomful of Blues  https://www.roomful.com/

THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series: Ben Gardner's Boat - Chick Magnets

Presented by THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 8:00 PM.

• The Chick Magnets features a lineup of veteran players and multi-instrumentalists, featuring bluesy keyboards, saxophone and trombone, plus a healthy commitment to vocal harmonies.

• The acoustic rock band, Ben Gardner’s Boat, features members Jeff Roy, Don Larsen, Tom Grillo, Pat DeGregorio and Scott Mueller.

Tickets available at THE BLACK BOX
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1067

THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series: Ben Gardner's Boat - Chick Magnets

Reminder: Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club: Brenda Reed - Nov 8

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club will meet on Wednesday, November 8. We are pleased to host as our speaker, Brenda Reed, currently the Director for Lifelong Community Learning in Franklin. Reed is a former chief executive for the New England Press Association, a former public servant – both elected and appointed – a former founder and co-owner of a successful weekly newspaper, and a former Attleboro mayor and School Committee member.

In those positions Reed has been at the intersection of public policy and business management. She understands the crucial importance of good organization, setting priorities, feasible strategies, attention to detail, the need to collaborate successfully with staff team members, volunteers, and the public.

She will be speaking about the Lifelong Community Learning programs and the opportunities for partnership. Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute and is dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for residents in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities.

We invite any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, to join us at "3" Restaurant, 461 West Central Street, Franklin. Complimentary appetizers and beverages are provided and a cash bar is available. We meet upstairs at 7:30 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We run our meetings September through May. Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year. 

For more information, please visit our website www.franklinnewcomers.com or our Facebook page, Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club: Brenda Reed - Nov 8

Help with the Franklin St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving food baskets

Each year, the St. Vincent de Paul headquarters in Stoughton offers the Franklin St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving food baskets ($10 each) for distribution throughout the community. If you are in need of assistance for Thanksgiving, please call the St. Vincent de Paul office at (508) 918-2291.

The St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Society will be conducting its 9th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive on the weekend of November 18 and 19, to enhance the baskets from HQ and to restock our food pantry shelves. 

Suggested items to donate include applesauce, cranberry juice, popcorn, peanut butter, jelly, jams, cookies, crackers, bread mix, pudding, candy corn, cranberry sauce, stuffing, cereal, fruit cocktail, coffee/tea/cocoa, boxes of chocolate, canned yams and vegetables, rice, chowder, and a Thanksgiving tablecloth or decoration.

Donations may also be dropped off any time between now and November 19 and may be placed in the boxes at the doors of the church. 

Please know that these donations will give many families in the community a memorable Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you for all your help and support!

Help with the Franklin St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul
Thanksgiving food baskets

"constant crowding during certain lunches"

Anna Eppihimer, Pantherbook student, writes the latest on the cafeteria crowding at the high school. For the record, the State wanted the school sized for 1500, the town fought for and the high school was built for 1600. With almost 200 more students than it should have, it is not surprising to have some space issues.

"This year, Franklin High School reached its highest enrollment in history. 1,792 students are currently enrolled, causing the lunchroom to overflow. 

The cafeteria isn’t as big as the school would have liked, and the administration, faculty, central office, superintendent, and student leadership are working on solutions to this crowding problem. 

Paul Peri, the principal at FHS, says he “recently ordered more lunchroom furniture.” He went on to say the new tables and chairs will be put into the main hall outside the lunchroom. Mr. Peri is also looking to get more high top tables for the main hall. 

The new furniture will alleviate some of the cafeteria crowding, and will provide a quieter area for students during their lunches."

Continue reading the article online
https://franklinpanthers.us/student-life/2017/11/06/getting-cramped-yet/

Finding a seat at lunch has become a challenge. (Pantherbook photo)

In the News: Davis Thayer treks to Food Pantry; Library reopens

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"For at least a decade, it has been a tradition this time of year. With Thanksgiving approaching, the fifth-graders at Davis Thayer Elementary School hoist bags and boxes full of donated food and household items and make a short jaunt - a parade of cheerful and excited good will - over to the Franklin Food Pantry. 

On Monday morning, this year’s class took their turn at keeping the tradition going - a charitable campaign the students said they look forward to as they work toward their final elementary school year. The delivery of the goods is the culmination of a few weeks of collecting donations from the school community, with students in kindergarten up to fifth grade gradually amassing their contributions until it is time for the fifth grade walk to the pantry.

“I like how we get to walk over to the food pantry, and help people,” said Devin Curley, sitting at a table in the school cafeteria Monday morning, bag full of non-perishables dangling from his hands as he waited for the signal to line up and begin the procession."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171106/students-make-annual-trek-to-franklin-pantry

Many thanks to all those who donated to our annual Franklin Food Pantry Food Drive! We surpassed our goal, collecting 517 items! #DTDaily pic.twitter.com/1SRPHBXHFK

— Davis Thayer School (@DT_Bobcats) November 7, 2017

Davis Thayer photo via Twitter https://twitter.com/DT_Bobcats/status/927690865937735682

“We’re all back!” exclaimed the woman pushing two carriages as she ferried five cherry-cheeked children down the corridor on the lower level of the Franklin Public Library on Monday morning. 

The exuberant greeting brought an even wider grin to the face of Director Felicia Oti - a feat, considering how widely she was already smiling - as she navigated the small crowd moving from a program room following the “Move Along” story time. 

“And we are so happy to see you!” she responded. 

Inside the program room her joy expanded even further. “Listen to all of the happy noises!” she exclaimed. “Everyone is so glad to see us, and we are even happier to see them!”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171107/franklin-library-opens-after-renovation-project