FREE Two-Night Women's Self Defense Workshop - Nov 13-14

As part of their continuing community partnership, Lifelong Community Learning and the Franklin Police Department present a FREE Two-Night Women's Self Defense Workshop

Participate in this very important two-night workshop to learn realistic self-defense strategies for women ages 16 - 65.

DATES: November 13 and 14
TIME: 6:00 to 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street

Officer Tara Lagoa will discuss:
- Risk reduction and avoidance
- Situational awareness
- How to trust your intuition
- Basic hands-on self-defense techniques
- Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) System

Empowering class for mothers and daughters to attend together!

Learn how to put power into your own hands! REGISTER 
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-9c5db6bc1b80446fb7b5caa9b26e7c51

FREE Two-Night Women's Self Defense Workshop - Nov 13-14

Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Run - Nov 22 - 8:00 AM

Run Now Gobble Later at the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Run on Thanksgiving morning at 8 AM. 

All race proceeds go to the Franklin Food Pantry! Last year the race raised over $17,000!! 

Free breakfast items, free raffle and awards at the end of the race.

Register Online (preferable)
http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org/

Wednesday Night from 7-9 PM 
or Morning of Race starting at 7 AM


Cost: $20 or 20 nonperishable food items
T-shirts: To first 150 registered online
Awards: Top 3 finishers in each age category
Bib Pickup: Wednesday Night from 7-9 PM or Morning of Race starting at 7 AM
Dogs: Dogs are NOT permitted on the race course during the race

Franklin Turkey Trot Registration OPEN

In the News:Voters reject Question 1, approve Question 2 and Question 3

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

"Three democratic women were re-elected to office: Maura Healey, Suzanne Bump and Deborah Goldberg. 

Massachusetts went solidly for incumbents at the top of Tuesday’s ballot, and it wasn’t just the landslide for Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and Sen. Elizabeth Warren."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181106/states-top-office-holders-sweep-to-re-election


Ballot Question 1

"Voters in Massachusetts have rejected a ballot question that would have set patient-to-nurse ratio limits in Bay State medical facilities, according to the Massachusetts Nurses Association. 

“I’m very disappointed by tonight’s results and the impact that this will have on our patients,” said Donna Kelly–Williams, of the Massachusetts Nurses Association, as reported by our media partner, WCVB-TV. 

The ballot question would have established nurse-to-patient ratios in various hospital units and set penalties for hospitals that failed to comply."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181106/question-1-mass-nurses-association-concedes-defeat


Ballot Question 2

"Massachusetts voters have approved a ballot question stemming from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on corporate political spending. 

The measure calls for creation of a 15-member commission that would be charged with advancing a constitutional amendment that would reverse the 2010 Citizens United decision. The ruling prohibits the government from limiting political spending by corporations, unions and other groups. 

Critics say the ruling has paved the way for corporations and wealthy special interests to spend freely and exert undue influence on political campaigns."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181106/question-2-voters-back-political-spending-question-in-massachusetts


Ballot Question 3

"Massachusetts voters resoundingly reaffirmed the rights of transgender people Tuesday, voting by a 2-1 ratio to uphold the 2016 state law that bars discrimination against them in such public places as restaurants, bars, and athletic facilities. 

With 69 percent of ballots tallied, the “Yes on 3” side, which favored preserving the nondiscrimination law, was leading 68 percent to 32 percent. 

Transgender activists, volunteers, and family members who gathered for an election night watch party at the Fairmont Copley Plaza roared at the news of victory just before 10 p.m., waving a flag representing transgender rights and chanting “Yes on 3!”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/11/06/question-asks-voters-weigh-transgender-rights-public-places/JgXjOlfcnJgQnHlf87Q0hJ/story.html

Election Information for Nov 2018

Franklin - Unofficial Results for Nov 6. 2018 State election

With over 14,000 voters turning out via absentee, early voters and those who came out on a rainy day Franklin has the following results: Note all of these are currently UNOFFICIAL for the State Election on Nov 6,2018.


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vL5cv_v-RE_b9usbd1KzVufEnpQ5Oyf3/view?usp=sharing

Election Information for Nov 2018

Franklin Newcomers and Friends 45th annual Craft Fair - Nov 10

Less than a week to go until the Franklin Newcomers and Friends 45th annual Craft Fair! 

It will be held this Saturday, November 10, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Tri-County High School in Franklin. 

Entry fee is $3, no charge for children ages 12 and under.

In addition to all the great artisans, bake table items and raffle prizes, we'll be collecting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry. 

Please consider bringing some items on their current needs list:

• Flour (white, 2 lbs. or larger)
• Coffee
• White tuna
• Stuffing
• Granola bars
• Small boxes of cereal
• Apple filling
• Soap bars
• Toothbrushes
• Feminine hygiene products
• Razors
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant

Thank you in advance for your donations!

Franklin Newcomers and Friends 45th annual Craft Fair - Nov 10

Election Day - voting from 6 AM to 8 PM at Franklin High School

The collection of posts covering the election of 2018 for the Franklin, MA voters. 

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Franklin High School, Oak Street

6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

 


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

Note: the only difference is the color header for the ballot. There is a different color for absentee (shown here). Another color for early voters and a third color for today's voters.

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

The 'election collection' can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html

Election Information for Nov 2018

Christmas on the Common - Nov 25

With Halloween behind us, Christmas rapidly approaching, the tree lights will be turned on at the Town Common on Sunday, Nov 25 at 4:00 PM.

Santa Claus will be delivered via the Franklin Fire Dept. There will be music and refreshments and "Jingles, the Elf".

To help decorate the Town Common, donations are welcome by sending to

Concerts on the Common
PO Box 92
Franklin, MA  02038

Christmas on the Common - Nov 25

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/christmas-common-community-event