MBTA: Wednesday: Commuter Rail notice for Red Sox parade

Due to the Red Sox parade, heavy ridership is expected throughout the day. Bikes, including folding bikes, will not be allowed on board due to the anticipated crowds. 

Passengers are encouraged to take early trains and use high capacity parking lots.

Service changes like express trains making additional stops or trains running express after reaching capacity are possible. Subscribe to T-Alerts or follow the commuter rail on Twitter @MBTA_CR for updates.

Roundtrip tickets can be purchased in advance using the mTicket app.

Last Updated: Oct 30 2018 05:38 PM

MBTA: Wednesday: Commuter Rail notice for Red Sox parade

For information on the Franklin line visit  https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

FM #151 - Second Debate of the 10th Norfolk District Candidates - Oct 29, 2018

FM #151

This internet radio show or podcast is number 151 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording is the second debate of the two 10th Norfolk District candidates. This one was held Monday, October 29, 2018 at the Franklin Senior Center.

The two candidates for the 10th Norfolk Representative district: incumbent Representative Jeff Roy and challenger current Franklin Town Councilor Patrick Casey debated before a live broadcast of Franklin TV and an audience of over 100 people.

Lawrence Benedetto, from Franklin, was one moderator.
Ken Scott, from Medway, was the second moderator in a shared role.

The moderated agenda published before hand was different than what was implemented. This minor factor did not significantly hinder the discussion.

The session recording runs just over an hour (72+ minutes). Without further ado, here is the audio recording.

Representative Jeff Roy (left), Town Councilor Patrick Casey (right)

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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can use your help.

How can you help?

In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to follow the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive and open mind and willingness to learn and share.

Overall;
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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 and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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THE BLACK BOX presents “The 80s- A Musical Tribute” - Nov 3

THE BLACK BOX will present a special tribute to The 80s on Saturday November 3 at 7:30 pm. Celebrate the many musical genres, the hits of pop and rock stars, and pop culture of the Eighties in the third installment of THE BLACK BOX Decades Series. Tickets are $24 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at www.theblackboxonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370.

“The 80s- A Musical Tribute” will feature vocals by Franklin’s Jamie Barrett as well as many Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites. They will be joined by an 8-piece band of Boston musicians.

THE BLACK BOX, an exciting theater and event venue, is the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company. This flexible multi-use facility is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin, Massachusetts. The venue hosts a variety of musicals, plays, concerts, and other exciting events.

THE BLACK BOX presents “The 80s- A Musical Tribute” - Nov 3

FHS Unified Basketball had a great night with the Challenge!

Thank you to our Unified B.B. Team, Admin, Fire & Police Dept’s for supporting our Unified Hunger Challenge. Such a worthy cause - and a GREAT time! #COMMUNITY @SpOlympicsMA @FranklinMatters @MIAA033 @FranklinUnified pic.twitter.com/wJBn2AT02N

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) October 29, 2018

What a night! @franklinpolice @FranklinMAfire & @FranklinHS helped to raise all of these goods for the Franklin Food Pantry. Thanks to everyone who packed the stands for our Unified Against Hunger event! pic.twitter.com/8CkhA6eo6n

— FHSUnifiedSports (@FranklinUnified) October 30, 2018

Everyone had such a great time, especially some of our players at the autograph stand!🌟🌟 pic.twitter.com/ZaJFKAZ6vp

— FHSUnifiedSports (@FranklinUnified) October 30, 2018

And where would we be without our fearless leader? The BIGGEST thank you to @coachleighto for creating and organizing this whole event! pic.twitter.com/cZjN0manh4

— FHSUnifiedSports (@FranklinUnified) October 30, 2018

Proud and humbled to work in a town that supports eachother! Thanks @FranklinMAfire @franklinpolice @FHSSports @FranklinHS and our favorites @FranklinUnified @FranklinFoodPan https://t.co/NQx8LX4vlx

— leightoj (@coachleighto) October 30, 2018

What a night! Unified Sports and the Food Pantry Challenge

FHS field hockey scheduled to play Durfee on Thursday, Nov 1

Via HockomockSports we share the playoff seeding for the FHS field hockey team. 

D1 South

#13 Franklin (10-5-2) will host #20 Durfee (8-8-2) on Thursday, 11/1 at 3:45.


For the other Hockomock League field hockey playoff seeding
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-field-hockey-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/

FHS Panthers

Internet Archive holds copies of the FHS Yearbooks

The Internet Archive is a wonderful resource. I recently found out that the Franklin High School yearbooks can be found there.

https://archive.org/details/franklinhighschool

Internet Archive holds copies of the FHS Yearbooks

Thanks for the tip via Twitter
https://twitter.com/Franklin_HS_Lib/status/1052634965433864194

Volunteers needed: Rotary Club and Franklin Food Pantry "cleaning bucket brigade" - Nov 1

Do you have an hour?
Do you care about people in our community?
Are you looking for a way to give back and help those less fortunate?
Do you believe in our Motto “Service above Self”?

If so, we have a unique opportunity available. It is an opportunity for Rotarians, Rotary alumni, friends, family, and anyone who just wants to help.

The project: assemble and fill 200 buckets with cleaning supplies for the Franklin Food Pantry. We will fill the buckets at the Rockland Trust Bank and transfer them across the parking lot (approx.100 yards) to the Franklin Food Pantry.

When: Thursday November 1, 2018 5:00 PM
Where: Rockland Trust Board Room Main St. downtown Franklin.

Immediately following the project we will invite all volunteers to Incontro for Pizza and fellowship.

We need your support to make this a successful project. These cleaning products are needed but not covered by food stamps. Most of us have never had to make a decision whether to go hungry or to live in a clean environment and I pray you will never be in that position. However there are people in our community who do. So let’s show up! Let’s take action! Let’s help make this holiday season better for those who need a helping hand.

Please get back to me by 10 AM Thursday if you are available. We need a count for Incontro.

See you all Thursday.

Be the Inspiration!!!!

Dan

Daniel M. Gentile, Vice President

Liberty Mutual Insurance

National Insurance Property

Equipment Breakdown Department

Phone: (781)216-9812

Fax: (603)334-3710

Cell: (508)918-4345

Daniel.gentile@libertymutual.com

Mailing address: 13 Riverside Rd, Weston, MA 02493

Volunteers wanted: Rotary Club and
Franklin Food Pantry Service Project - Nov 1