Town Offices Closed Monday / Public Library Closed Sunday-Monday

The Franklin Public Library will be closed on Sunday and Monday for the Columbus Day holiday. Town offices will be closed on Monday.

Public Library Closed Sunday-Monday (Town of Franklin image)

Town Offices Closed Monday (Town of Franklin image)

This was shared from the Town of Franklin pages here
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-offices-closed-monday-october-8-2018

and here
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/columbus-day

Library of Congress: Poet Laureate Launches "The Slowdown"

U.S. Poet Laureate Brings Poetry to Podcast and Radio with 'The Slowdown' U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith will soon bring the power of poetry to listeners across the globe as host of a weekday podcast and radio feature titled "The Slowdown." "The show will debut on podcast platforms in November; it will be made available to public radio stations nationwide early next year." Click here for more information https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-126/?loclr=ealn.

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 10/5/18 - THU 10/11/18

Friday, October 5

9:30am

 Mommy Real Talk

10:00am

 Knitting Group

12:00pm

 Franklin Farmers Market

Saturday, October 6

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

10:30am

 Baby Sensory

1:00pm

 Learning Differences Resource Team kickoff meeting

6:00pm

 FPAC Gala 2018

8:00pm

 Circle of Friends: Joe Jencks $20 with special guest Katherine Rondeau

Sunday, October 7

 Library Closed

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Monday, October 8

 Library Closed

 Columbus Day (regional holiday)

Tuesday, October 9

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

10:30am

 Get Ready for Kindergarten

5:00pm

 Alive After Five Pay It Forward Networking Event

7:00pm

 School Committee - meeting

7:30pm

 Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Public Meeting

Wednesday, October 10

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

1:00pm

 Minds in Motion

4:00pm

 Construction Junction

6:30pm

 Teen Advisory Board

7:00pm

 Cultural Connections: Engaging Your Community

7:00pm

 Town Council Meeting

7:30pm

 LET'S LAUGH TODAY

Thursday, October 11

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

 Story & Craft

3:30pm

 Discovery Workshop

For the interactive version, please visit

http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 10/5/18 - THU 10/11/18

Election Collection - 2018

The collection of posts covering the election of 2018 for the Franklin, MA voters. (The most current posts will be found on top, progressing to the older posts further down the listing.)


The Official Results for Nov 6

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/franklin-ma-official-results-for-110618.html

Unofficial results
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/franklin-unofficial-results-for-nov-6.html

Town Clerk Teresa Burr posted to the Town of Franklin page Weds AM
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/unofficial-election-results-franklin

What precinct am I?
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/what-precinct-am-i-0

What does the ballot look like?

• Precinct 1, 2, 3, 4, 7

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hthk_gwAXMkKkNxyhFngqI2l6mBv1RbC/view?usp=sharing

• Precinct 5, 6, 8

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NH0g86NC7IaabVtMJyXoqQgsFJMrN6Gs/view?usp=sharing


The Franklin Town Clerk page with additional information
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Election news and information

Analysis on voter turnout
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/youd-think-thered-be-bigger-interest.html

Official results and updated election totals since 2003
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/franklin-ma-official-results-for-110618.html

Roy wins, Rauch tops Ross
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/in-news-roy-wins-rauch-tops-ross.html

Voters reject Ballot question 1, approve 2 and 3
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/in-newsvoters-reject-question-1-approve.html


Georgia's election issues
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/in-news-vaping-in-ma-schools-georgias.html

Election security awareness
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/in-news-average-voter-shouldnt-be-too.html

Past election vote totals
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/election-day-nov-6-past-election-vote.html

Ballot Question 2 - background info
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/we-cannot-afford-to-promise-fixes-that.html

Baker, Gonzalez debate again
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/in-news-hotel-public-hearing-scheduled.html

Warren, Diehl debate again
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-warren-diehl-debate-again-baker.html

2nd 10th Norfolk Debate - Monday, Oct 29
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/fm-151-second-debate-of-10th-norfolk.html

Update by area Town Clerks on early voting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-milford-girls-join-boy-scouts.html

Voices of Franklin - Raymon Milic - Yes on Question 1
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/voices-of-franklin-raymond-milici-yes.html

Inside Question 1 - 2 key pieces for my decision
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/inside-question-one-2-key-piece-of-info.html

10th Norfolk - Candidate Debate - Oct 29
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/10th-norfolk-district-candidate-debate.html

Medicare for all; US Senate candidate views
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-medicare-for-all-us-senate.html

Attorney General candidates debate
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-tri-county-8th-grade-open-house.html

GOP group urges to 'blank' Baker
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-gop-group-urges-voters-to-blank.html

Galvin, Amore debate gets nasty
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-glavin-amore-debate-gets-nasty.html

Early voting begins
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/early-voting-begins-today-for-franklin.html

Warren Diehl Debate; 10th Norfolk Candidate Profiles
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-warren-diehl-debate-on-friday.html

Via Milford Daily News: Warren-Diehl debates scheduled
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-warren-diehl-debates-this.html

Oct 17 - Second MA governor candidates debate
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-governor-candidates-debate.html

Nurses discuss both sides of Ballot Question 1
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/fm-150-2018-election-info-ballot.html

Franklin Town Clerk provides election info at Franklin In Focus event
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/fm-149-2018-election-info-franklin-ma.html

10th Norfolk Representative District Debate - Oct 13, 2018 (audio)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/fm-148-10th-norfolk-representative.html

In the News: first MA governors debate
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-first-governor-campaign-debate.html

In the News: MA Attorney General candidates debate

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/in-news-ma-attorney-general-candidates.html

Early voting opens October 22, 2018

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/early-voting-opens-october-22-2018.html

FHS Students hear independent candidate for US Senate

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/in-news-fhs-trip-to-europe-approved-fhs.html

Election info for Franklin

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/08/election-information-for-franklin-2018.html

Official results for Franklin September primary
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/sep-4-2018-state-primary-official.html

Unofficial results for Franklin, September Primary
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/unofficial-results-for-franklin-primary.html

Election Information for Nov 2018

FHS boys and girls soccer, and volleyball teams all post wins on Thursday

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final
– Franklin senior Tim Duval scored a pair of goals and assisted on another to lead the Panthers to a win on the road. “It was a well played game, our kids played really well together tonight,” said Franklin head coach Fran Bositis. Junior Lucas Moura set Duval up for his first goal, and Duval assisted on classmate Ethan Bowen’s goal.

Girls Soccer = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin scored three times in the final 20 minutes to secure a win in a physical division game. Sabrina Addi opened the scoring for the Panthers and Franklin took advantage of the Bombardiers pushing forward after an equalizer to score two more. Hailey Toolin added the second off an assist from Sydney St. Marie and Anna Blakus sealed the win in the final minute off an assist from Calen Frongillo. Tayla Drape made 10 saves for Attleboro, while Breanna Atwood made four to keep a clean sheet.

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
– Franklin recorded a win on the road, knocking off Attleboro 3-0 (25-10, 25-9, 25-11). For Attleboro, Jessica Matheson had eight digs and Chelsea Calcagni added six kills.

For other results around the Hockomock League 
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-04-18/

FHS Panthers

Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities

• Police Patrol Officer - candidates must be graduates of the Full-time Basic Massachusetts Police Training Committee (MPTC) Academy or equivalent
• Part-Time Custodian 
• Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system. 
  • If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. 
  • Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.   

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe http://www.franklinma.gov/subscribe

Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities

US Census: "Microbrewery Business is Hopping"

"According to the County Business Patterns program, between 2012 and 2016 (the most recent available data), the total number of breweries skyrocketed from 880 to 2,802. Of that total, 2,605 had 49 or less employees. 

These small businesses employed over 55,000 workers with a total annual payroll of $2.6 billion. 

Keep in mind that these data only include businesses classified as “breweries.” Businesses that brew their own beer (restaurants and brew pubs) but are classified in other industries which are excluded from these statistics. If these other businesses had been included, the number and growth over the last five years would be even greater."

Continue reading about America's love affair with Craft Breweries
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/10/americas-love-affair-with-craft-beer.html?eml=gd&utm_campaign=20181004msacos2ccstors&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

An interactive map shows the growth in breweries state by state since 2012. MA data shows:

the growth in breweries in MA since 2012

To use the interactive map yourself:
http://visual.it.census.gov/views/BeerV10_5_10-3-2018/StateDashboard?iframeSizedToWindow=true&:embed=y&:display_spinner=no&:showAppBanner=false&:embed_code_version=3&:loadOrderID=0&:tabs=no&:display_count=no&:showVizHome=no