Franklin Matters

Monday, November 4, 2019

Franklin votes Nov 5, 2019

What will the turnout be for this year's biennial Town of Franklin election?

There are 23,703 registered voters for this election per Town Clerk Teresa Burr. Getting 4500 voters would only be a 20% turnout.

Election	Total #	% of T
Franklin 2003	3232	18.3%
Franklin 2005	3119	17.2%
Franklin 2007	3845	20.3%
Franklin 2009	3244	16.3%
Franklin 2011	4517	22.6%
Franklin 2013	2527	12.0%
Franklin 2015	3844	18.6%
Franklin 2017	3916	17.3%
Franklin 2019	???	???

biennial Town of Franklin election votes and percent of registered voters

All the FHS playoff teams on road today

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the schedule for the FHS fall sports playoff action on Monday, Nov 4, 2019

Boys Soccer = D1 South = #11 Franklin @ #6 Natick, 3:45

Girls Soccer = D1 South = #9 Franklin @ #8 Oliver Ames, 2:30

Field Hockey = D1 South = #5 Franklin @ #4 Westwood, 3:00

Volleyball = D1 Central/West = #6 Franklin @ #3 Algonquin, 6:00

For other scheduled action around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-04-19/

All the FHS playoff teams on road today

In the News: three contests on the ballot for Franklin voters Tuesday, Nov 5

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

"There is no lack of choices to be made as voters head to the polls Tuesday for the town’s biennial elections.

The election features three races: Town Council, School Committee and constable.

Polling will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Franklin High School, 218 Oak St."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191103/three-races-featured-tuesday-on-franklin-ballot

Interviews with all 10 School Committee candidates and 9 of the 11 Town Council candidates are available in the "Franklin Election Collection - 2019". Read, review and vote Nov 5.

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

Franklin Election Collection - 2019

Ted Cormier Leger - Campaign 2019 (video)

Ted Cormier-Leger, candidate for Town Council, recorded this video at the Franklin TV studios. Ted is one of 11 candidates looking to fill 9 seats on the Town Council in the biennial Town of Franklin election Nov 5, 2019.

https://youtu.be/qkgSI7QQ-mk

For additional info on the candidates and election overall, visit the Franklin Election Collection 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

Sunday, November 3, 2019

THE BLACK BOX Showcases Promising Young Singers in Rising Stars Cabaret - Nov 16

Rising Stars Cabaret - Nov 16

THE BLACK BOX Cabaret will present a special cabaret revue spotlighting the talents of promising young singers on Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 pm. Rising Stars Cabaret is presented in an intimate, nightclub atmosphere with professional accompaniment. Former rising stars have gone on to top musical theatre college programs and sung at New York City cabaret venues such as Broadway Sessions at the Laurie Beechman Theater.

This year’s lineup of young singers will include Lily Barney, Kelsey Breslin, Megan Calnan, Helena Cornwell, Madi Cron, Devin DeAngelis, Josephine Delongchamp, Aida Dichiara, Julian Dichiara, Laney Dragsbaek, Hayley Driscoll, Phoebe Eastman, Dora Ebbeling, Anya Fox, Tatiana McAlpine, Audrey Minningham, Madison Rezendes, Reid Taylor, Abby Trombert, Susauna Wickstrom, and Angelina Willey.

Tickets are available at www.theblackboxonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. You can follow THE BLACK BOX on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Franklin Economic Development Survey - Provide your input!

The Town of Franklin, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) are conducting a community survey regarding economic development in our town.

Please click on this link to access the survey form:
https://forms.gle/6SJpXeWPvg2H37A96

This survey will be available until December 13.

There are hard copies available in the Town Administrator's office if needed. Thank you in advance for your input, ideas and feedback!

Franklin Economic Development Survey - Provide your input!

FHS volleyball win 3-0 over Doherty to advance in playoffs

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the recap for the FHS volleyball win over Doherty High School.

"Franklin opened the defense of its Div. 1 Central/West title against an unfamiliar foe on Saturday afternoon, but it turned out to be a perfect way to ease into another postseason run.

The Panthers needed only about an hour to dispatch Doherty in the first round, winning 25-12. 25-12, 25-11 to advance to the quarterfinal. While it wasn’t a perfect performance, Franklin coach Kelsey Weymouth was pleased with the team’s ability to focus on the task at hand and not allow the visitors to get any momentum.

“I wanted them to just focus on what was happening on their side of the net and playing Franklin volleyball at the pace that Franklin volleyball is played at,” she said. “I wanted them to be aggressive and to stay aggressive. Now was kind of the time to run some plays and try some things but mentally stay focused.”

It was a quick start for the hosts. Franklin won the opening 10 points of the match with sophomore setter Cailyn Mackintosh recording three aces in the stretch, senior Makayla Raffin adding a pair of kills, and senior Sophie Lyons adding one strike."