In the News: Primary results

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

"In a political stunner, incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano lost Tuesday’s primary to Ayanna Pressley, a Boston city councilor who is virtually assured of becoming the first black woman to serve Massachusetts in Congress. 

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker won his party’s nomination for a second term, defeating Scott Lively, a conservative minister and staunch supporter of President Donald Trump who frequently called Baker — a frequent critic of the president — a RINO, or Republican in Name Only. Baker will face Democrat Jay Gonzalez. 

Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren sailed through the primary unopposed. She’ll face Geoff Diehl, a state representative who served as co-chair of Trump’s 2016 campaign in the state and defeated two other Republicans for his party’s nomination."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180904/primary-roundup-ayanna-pressley-unseats-incumbent-mike-capuano-other-big-news

"Three Democrats battled it out in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary in the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District. 

Early returns showed Needham lawyer Becca Rausch had a 2,900-vote lead over challengers Jackie Katz and Kris Alexsov, according to the Rausch campaign late Tuesday night. All precincts reported except for Norfolk and Franklin. 

The winner faces incumbent Sen. Richard Ross, R-Wrentham, in November. Ross has held the seat since 2010."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180904/rausch-wins-democratic-race--will-take-on-incumbent-gop-sen-richard-ross

In the News: Primary results

The unofficial Franklin results can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/unofficial-results-for-franklin-primary.html

Unofficial results for Franklin Primary - Sep 4

The voter turnout for Franklin was good for the Tuesday State Primary. Unofficial tally shows the following:

Party	Unofficial Vote Tally
Democrat	2,426
Republican	1,579
Libertarian	8
Total	4,013
Registered Voters	23,003
	17.45%

Official results will be provided by the Franklin Town Clerk Wednesday, Sep 5 (and shared here as soon as available).

Additional unofficial results will be shared as soon as practical.

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Senator - Democrat	Votes		Senator - Republican	Votes
Warren	2119		Diehl	761
			Kingston	393
			Lindstrom	335
Governor - Democrat			Governor - Republican
Gonzalez	1212		Baker	1076
Massie	629		Lively	480
Lt Governor - Democrat			Lt Governor - Republican
Palfrey	1103		Polito	1172
Tingle	756
Attny General - Democrat			Attny General - Republican
Healey	2155		McMahon	765
			Shores	486
Sec of State - Democrat			Sec of State - Republican
Galvin	1729		Amore	1081
Zakim	576
Treasurer - Democrat			Treasurer - Republican
Goldberg	1963		Orrall	1051
Auditor - Democrat			Auditor - Republican
Bump	1912		Brady	1003
Rep Congress - Democrat
Kennedy	2233
Rucinski	126
Councilor 2nd District - Democrat
Jubinville	1801
Senator Gen'l Court - Democrat			Senator Gen'l Court - Republican
Katz	756		Ross	760
Rauch	415
Aleksov	91
Senator Gen'l Court - Democrat			Senator Gen'l Court - Republican
Spilka	753
Rep General Court - Democrat			Rep General Court - Republican
Roy	2141		Casey	1151
Dist Attny - Democrat
Morrissey	1963
Clerk of Courts - Democrat
W Timility	1931
Register Deeds - Democrat
O'Donnell	1971
County Commissioner - Democrat
Collins	1851
County Treasurer - Democrat
J Timilty	1929

Unofficial results for Franklin Primary - Sep 4

Updated: 
From a vote total perspective since 2004, this Primary vote total was only exceeded by that of 2012. You may recall that was the primary for Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown.

Primary vote totals since 2004

Vote today - Primary election

The state Primary election is being held today with voting for all Franklin precincts at Franklin High School from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Primary info can be found online
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/primary-election-info-for-tuesday-sep-4.html

http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/elections-2018

Vote today - Primary election

Franklin, MA: Economic Development Committee - Agenda - Sep 5

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Municipal Building

355 East Central Street, Training Room

Franklin, MA

September 5, 2018 5:45 PM

Discussion:
1. Lot line changes proposal
2. Residential development impact on abutters
3. Sale of Town owned land discussion
4. Brewery zoning discussion
5. Signs bylaw proposal


Future Meetings:
6. Commuter/business parking
7. Food trucks

Multi-Family Housing in RV and Cl/Affordable Housing

a. R7
b. Over 55 Housing Overlay
c. Inclusionary Zoning
d. Affordable Housing Plan


This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/edc_agenda_1.pdf

Franklin, MA: Economic Development Committee - Agenda - Sep 5

Open house - Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios - Sep 9

On Sunday, September 9, Encore will be hosting an Open House at both locations. You are invited to come meet the faculty, staff, and students of Encore, and learn about all of the programs, lessons, and classes that are offered to music students of all ages and abilities.

Established seven years ago, Encore has grown to two locations and 27 faculty members, teaching all aspects of music from Music Theory group classes to Private Instruction on any and all instruments including, but not limited to, voice, piano, guitar, bass, drums, harp, and all woodwinds, strings and brass.

Encore also offers unique programs like Music for Young Children, ages two to seven, a keyboard-based program that combines piano skills, rhythm, reading music notation, and creativity to set the foundation for your child’s solid musical future.

Other classes include Piano Lab, for ages 10 and up, perfect for those studying voice and other instruments who could benefit from an introduction to keyboards; two Woodwind Chamber Ensembles; and, a Songwriting and Composition Workshop that culminates in an opportunity to record a composition in Encore’s state-of-the-art recording studio. 

Encore also offers a Vocal Preparatory class for younger singers, ages six to eight, among many other class opportunities.

Visit one or both locations, as each has something unique to offer. There will be performances by Encore students and faculty, as well as refreshments, tours, sample classes, and raffles!

Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios

Sunday, September 9, 2018

2:00-5:00 p.m.

3 Bent Street, Franklin, MA 

and 352 Village St., Millis, MA

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1afAxHlyZ3BoJQRNOox72vWkL3QVdB8H4/view?usp=sharing

Open house - Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios - Sep 9

McGrath, Wisniewski FHS Volleyball "Players to Watch"

HockomockSports.com has published their Volleyball Players to Watch listing for the 2018 school year. Franklin High School volleyball has two players on the listing.


LAUREN MCGRATH, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
The 2016 Underclassman of the Year followed up her stellar sophomore season with another strong fall for the Panthers to help Franklin return to the postseason. McGrath got things going for the Franklin offense with 545 assists, 148 service points (including 37 aces), and was also a defensive stalwart with 63 digs. She used her athleticism to cover ground on the defensive side and she consistently made the right decisions as a setter to keep all of her teammates involved and find the right angles to attack opposing blocks. McGrath will be counted on again this fall to set up her teammates and keep the program in the running for a league title and another tournament berth.


ELLIE WISNIEWSKI, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
When you look at last year’s list of kill leaders, almost all of the outside hitters graduated. But Franklin is one of the few schools that will bring their top outside option back as Ellie Wisniewski (124 kills) is back for the Panthers. We’ve seen Wisniewski step up each of the last two seasons, making the jump from 75 kills as a sophomore to 124 last season, improving both her kill percentage and hitting percentage. And not only is she a weapon at the net, she’s dangerous at the service line. She landed 34 aces last season with an impressive 90.5% serve percentage. Wisniewski also gives Franklin some flexibility defensively because she can play in the back row (73 digs, 216 serve receives in 2017).

For all the Hockomock League volleyball players to watch
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-volleyball-players-to-watch/

McGrath, Wisniewski FHS Volleyball "Players to Watch"

Franklin DPW: Road Construction Alerts!

Franklin DPW post on Facebook alerts to a bunch of road work in the next several weeks:

"Road work is happening all over town over the next few weeks!! Please read to know what areas to look out for!! 

Washington St from South St to Jefferson Rd - mill and overlay starting next week, lasting several weeks. 

Elm St from Lincoln St to Anchorage Rd and Partridge St from Elm St to just past Harborwood Dr - full reclamation starting next week, lasting into October. 

Alpine Place and Ruggles St Neighborhood - top coat of pavement next week, final completion of project within several weeks after final paving. 

Lincolnwood Dr and Linda Ln - Starting paving next week, final completion of project within several weeks after paving."

Franklin DPW: Road Construction Alerts!