Franklin Democratic Town Committee Votes To Endorse The Green New Deal

The Franklin Democratic Town Committee approved a motion to endorse The Road To The Green New Deal at their September 9 monthly meeting voicing their support of the principles of the Green New Deal, which include:a rapid decarbonization of the economy and government investment in green jobs and infrastructure.

The Committee has been working hard to promote awareness among Franklin voters of the impact of the Climate Crisis on our environment and citizen's health. The Committee has six active sub-committees, including a Forum Committee chaired by Richard Halpern that chose as its first activity to cosponsor a climate crisis forum: "Franklin 2050:The Climate Crisis." 

The Climate Crisis forum will be held October 17 from 7 - 9:00 pm at the Elks Lodge,1077 Pond Street. Speakers will include Marjorie Decker, State Representative, 25th Middlesex District, FDTC member Ted McIntyre, PhD, Board Member, Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN), and Carolyn Barthel from 350 Mass for a Better Future, Carolyn Barthel, Coordinator and Steering Team, 350 Massachusetts For A Better Future.

"Franklin 2050:The Climate Crisis" is free, but seating is limited. Registration is recommended. Pre-registration is available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/franklin-2050-the-climate-crisis-tickets-65325208457

Franklin 2050:The Climate Crisis

Reminder: Franklin Line train replaced by bus shuttle to Readville for weekend

Weekends, Sept 7- Nov 24, Franklin Train service is replaced by free buses between Forge Park/495 and Readville for a Fairmount Line connection while PTC is installed. There will be no service at Back Bay, Ruggles, Endicott, Islington and Norwood Depot.

Please visit https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork for more details about bus shuttle schedules. Visit MBTA.com/PTC for more information on how this project will improve commuter rail safety and travel.

There will be no Franklin line service at Back Bay and Ruggles stations on weekends. Please travel to South Station to reach a Franklin Line station. If you are traveling inbound, please board a Worcester/Framingham line Train for direct connection to Back Bay or a Providence/Stoughton line Train for a direct connection to Back Bay or Ruggles.

We also recommend the subway: board the Red Line at South Station and transfer to the Orange Line at Downtown Crossing to reach Back Bay or Ruggles.

Due to proximity of adjacent stations, bus shuttles will not serve Endicott, Islington and Norwood Depot stations:
-Endicott station customers, please use Readville or Dedham Corp stations.
-Islington station customers, please use Dedham Corp station.
-Norwood Depot customers, please use Norwood Central or Dedham Corp station.

8:40pm and 10:40pm departures from Forge Park as well as 11:20pm departure from South Station will be accommodated by a bus for the entire trip between South Station and Forge Park (including the portion between South Station and Readville).

Additional weekends may be added to the train service suspension between Forge Park/495 and Readville as work progresses on the Franklin line.

Thank you for your patience while we improve the signal system on your Commuter Rail line.

For more information: https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork


Last Updated: Sep 06 2019 11:40 AM 

Reminder: Franklin Line train replaced by bus shuttle to Readville for weekend

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Sep 13 to THU - Sep 19

Fri Sep 13, 2019

8am	Franklin Election - Last day to obtain Nomination Papers
9am	Babywearing Dance Party!
10am	Knitting Group
10:30am	Happy Feet!
12pm	Farmers Market

Sat Sep 14, 2019

10am	Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)
1pm	Girls Who Code!
8pm	Wine and Cheese

Sun Sep 15, 2019

10am	3rd Annual Car Show - Rotary/Dean
1pm	Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:10pm	State Rep Josh Cutler on the "Mobtown Massacre"

Mon Sep 16, 2019

10:30am	Move Along
3:30pm	D&D for Kids
6:30pm	Closing the Garden with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens

Tue Sep 17, 2019

8am	Franklin Election - Last day to submit Nomination Papers
9:30am	Cool Cruisers
10:30am	Get Ready for Kindergarten
4pm	Code I.T.
6:30pm	Interview Preparation

Wed Sep 18, 2019

10:30am	Terrific Toddlers
11am	Monthly Morning Prayer at St. John’s
5pm	Book Bites
6:30pm	Self-Care Series
7pm	Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting
7pm	Town Council Meeting

Thu Sep 19, 2019

9:30am	Baby Tummy Time
10:30am	Story Xplorers
5pm	Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
6pm	Volunteens
6:30pm	The Four Billion Year Story

For the interactive version, please visit

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

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

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

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/links/submit-event

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Sep 13 to THU - Sep 19

FSPA to present “How to Audition” Workshop with Raye Lynn Mercer - Sep 21

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Director Raye Lynn Mercer will present a "How To Audition" Workshop on Saturday, September 21 from 1:00-2:30 pm in the school's Recital Hall at 38 Main Street. Students and parents are invited to learn about the audition process in an entertaining, interactive format with demonstrations and time for questions from attendees. Included in the workshop are what to expect, how to prepare, and how to conduct oneself at any audition.

The workshop is appropriate for those getting ready for a first audition experience as well as those who are ready to raise the level of their audition presentation. “This workshop takes the mystery out of the process and demonstrates what happens before, during and after the audition. The right preparation and appropriate expectations help make auditioning a positive experience,” says Mercer.

Raye Lynn Mercer

In addition to preparing students for local auditions, Mercer and her staff successfully prepare high school students to audition for college performing arts programs. FSPA alumni are attending top colleges and conservatories including NYU Tisch, Penn State, Oberlin, Oklahoma City University, Hartt School of Music, Baldwin Wallace Conservatory, and Syracuse University, while FSPA's college graduates are enjoying active careers on Broadway, in national tours, regional theater, film and television. Current FSPA musical theater students have the opportunity to audition for New York City agents and casting directors as well as professional theater.

Registration for the "How To Audition" Workshop can be done in advance at the FSPA Office or by calling 508-528-8668. The workshop is open to anyone and recommended for beginner and intermediate performers and highly recommended for parents.

FHS golf team continues to roll with another win

Via HockomockSports.com we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Sep 12, 2019


Girls Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Canton, 2 – Final
– Olivia Rodman sealed the win for the Bulldogs with a shot into the top corner with only two minutes remaining in the game. Canton battled back after falling behind to an early Sabrina Addi free kick goal. Elisa Diletizia tied the game from the penalty spot with 12 minutes left in the first half. It was a back-and-forth game with both teams creating chances and both goalies busy. Canton’s Elyse Briderick made 15 stops and Franklin’s Breanna Atwood had 14. Franklin coach Tom Geysen rued his team’s missed opportunities and added, “I feel we are making improvements but there are things we need to do better to succeed.”

Golf = Foxboro, 167 @ Franklin, 155 – Final
– Franklin senior Jake Blaney fired a career-low round of 36 to help the Panthers upend previously unbeaten Foxboro. Blaney shared medalist honors with junior Jack Paterson, who earned his third medalist honor just this week. Pat Dolan added a round of 40 and Nolan Norton chipped in with a 43 for Franklin.


For the other results around the Hockomock League on Thursday
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-12-19/

FHS golf team continues to roll with another win

FYSA - FHS clinic for youth soccer players - Sep 22

Youth soccer clinic conducted by FHS varsity soccer team on Sunday, Sep 22

Download a copy of the registration form to mail in:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFVArp3G8HMqkd9FvvNZVneMeIRTGXR9/view?usp=sharing

Or sign up online  https://fhs-boys-soccer.square.site/




Franklin Youth Soccer Association, 256 Cottage Street, Franklin, MA, 02038
https://www.franklinyouthsoccer.org/

FYSA - FHS clinic for youth soccer players - Sep 22

Election Deadline - Last Day for candidates to draw papers - Friday, Sep 13

Election Deadline

Don't miss the deadline (Friday, Sep 13) to pull papers for School Committee, Town Council, Board of Assessors, Planning Board, Board of Health, Constables and Town Clerk. 

Want more info? Click here https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Election Deadline - Last Day for candidates to draw papers - Friday, Sep 13