MBTA Commuter Rail: Expect Commuter Rail delays across the system

"Please expect severe delays on all Commuter Rail Line trains due to power outages, flooding and downed trees or wires issues caused by last night storm.

Affected routes:

• Newburyport/Rockport Line
• Haverhill Line
• Lowell Line
• Fitchburg Line
• Framingham/Worcester Line
• Needham Line
• Franklin Line
• Fairmount Line
• Providence/Stoughton Line
• Middleborough/Lakeville Line
• Kingston/Plymouth Line
• Greenbush Line

Last Updated: Oct 17 2019 06:43 AM"

MBTA Commuter Rail: Expect Commuter Rail delays across the system

Reminder: Two important events today -> Candidate Forum or Climate Crisis

1 - Meet the Candidates Event = Oct 17

The Town of Franklin invites you to hear from the candidates for Town Council and School Committee on Thursday, October 17 - 7:00 PM

Franklin voters: Meet the Candidates Event - Oct 17

Additional election information can be found on the Town Clerk page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

and of course the Election Collection
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html


2 - "Franklin 2050:The Climate Crisis"

"Rising temperatures, eroding coastlines, fearsome storms and disappearing species.

All of these issues are raising alarm among people concerned about the specter of climate change.

“It’s not too late, but we’re not talking the distant future. We’re talking right now,” said Richard Halpern, chairman of the Franklin Democratic Town Committee’s events subcommittee.

Halpern is the force behind planning for an upcoming discussion on the subject the organization is sponsoring.

“Franklin 2050: The Climate Crisis” is set for 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St."

Continue reading the article online
https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20191009/forum-on-climate-crisis-planned-in-franklin/1

"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

Franklin Library Book Sale & Bag Sale: Oct 18-19

Book Sale - All books are just one dollar!

• Friday, October 18, 1:00-5:00 PM
• Saturday, October 19, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag

• Saturday, October 19, from 1:00-4:00 PM

Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Library Book Sale & Bag Sale: Oct 18-19

FHS Unified basketball challenge game a success

"Thank you to all that were able to come out and support our troops at tonight’s unified game! AND a huge thank you to

@franklinpolice @FranklinMAfire and @FranklinHS for coming out to play against unified! We appreciate your support and hope to see you at more of our games!!"

Thank you to all that were able to come out and support our troops at tonight’s unified game! AND a huge thank you to @franklinpolice @FranklinMAfire and @FranklinHS for coming out to play against unified! We appreciate your support and hope to see you at more of our games!! pic.twitter.com/xIL72f4ppV

— FHSUnifiedSports (@FranklinUnified) October 17, 2019

FHS Unified basketball challenge game a success

FHS boys soccer tie with KP 0-0

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019

** Boys Soccer = King Philip, 0 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
for a photo gallery of this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Fall-2019/Franklin-King-Philip-Boys-Soccer-10-16-19/

** Girls Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 2 – Final
– Franklin keeper Breanna Atwood was terrific in net for the Panthers but King Philip scored a pair of first half goals to earn the win. Chloe Layne finished off a corner from Makayla Griffin in the 22nd minute to give the hosts the lead, and Avery Snead doubled the advantage four minutes later, heading in another corner from Griffin. Atwood made eight great saves to keep Franklin in the game. King Philip’s defense of Grace Lawler, Paige Varvarigos, and Griffin along with keeper Taylor Butler earned their 12th shutout of the season.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-16-19/

Jacob Cummings on the defense against KP

Lifelong Community Learning: Wine Tastings - Oct 22 & Nov 12

Offered in partnership with Franklin Liquors

‌ Lifelong Community Learning Become a Wine "Expert" in 2 hours Register: https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-59d55f89339546fd8443c356cefc69e3  A crash course on all things wine, based on the "24-Hour Wine Expert" book. Take this sit down education/tasting class & learn the basics of wine myths, food pairing, buying, storing, grapes, regions, and so much more.  Note: Participants must be at least 21 years of age Cost: $25 October 22 7:00-9:00 PM Exploring Spanish Wines Spanish Wine is so much more than Sangria This "Old World" region has so many great wine values. We will explore the regions, laws, grapes, terms, and more. Come explore all things Spain from Rioja to Sherry.  Note: Participants must be at least 21 years of age Cost: $25 November 12 7:00-9:00 PM Register https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-d23a2ebcff9741baaa3109499a8538d2 Both workshops held at: Franklin Liquors 363 East Central St Franklin, MA Franklin Liquors' Mark Lenzi, will be your guide Lifelong Community Learning, 218 Oak St., Franklin, MA 02038 LCL@franklinps.net www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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voters in both parties “not only disagree over plans and policies, but also cannot agree on the basic facts”

We need to do something about this. If we, fellow residents and neighbors within Franklin, can not conduct a civil conversation, we are all in trouble. 

Where do we start? 
 

"Three years ago, Pew Research Center found that the 2016 presidential campaign was “unfolding against a backdrop of intense partisan division and animosity.” Today, the level of division and animosity – including negative sentiments among partisans toward the members of the opposing party – has only deepened.

...

For the most part, Republicans are more likely than Democrats to ascribe negative characteristics to people in the opposing party, with one exception: 75% of Democrats say Republicans are “more closed-minded” than other Americans, while 64% of Republicans say the same about Democrats.

Most partisans view the other side as ‘closed-minded’; Republicans see Democrats as ‘unpatriotic’ Yet Republicans are far more likely than Democrats to view members of the opposing party as unpatriotic. A 63% majority of Republicans say that, compared with other Americans, Democrats are “more unpatriotic.” Just 23% of Democrats say the same about Republicans.

The survey also finds that partisan hostility extends beyond politics. Fewer than half of Democrats (45%) and just 38% of Republicans say that while members of the other party feel differently about politics, they share many of their other values and goals. Majorities in both parties say those in the opposing party do not share their nonpolitical values and goals."

Continue reading the article at the Pew Research Center page
https://www.people-press.org/2019/10/10/partisan-antipathy-more-intense-more-personal/

voters in both parties “not only disagree over plans and policies, but also cannot agree on the basic facts”