Franklin Matters

Friday, October 22, 2021

Franklin's Event Outlook: Oct 22 - Oct 28, 2021

Let's enjoy the warmth today as the cooler fall weather comes in for the weekend. Farmers Market has its penultimate run today with the Library hosting kids events. FPAC closes out its performance of Mary Poppins this weekend with 4 shows scheduled. Still time to get a pumpkin at the Pumpkin patch in front of St John's Episcopal and then stop by the Trunk or Treat hosted by the Franklin Lions in the FHS parking lot on Saturday.

And of course, early voting is open from 9 AM to 1:00 PM in the Municipal Building both Saturday and Sunday.

Friday, October 22
2:00pm - Farmers Market
3:00pm - Pumpkin Patch
3:30pm - Kids craft activity by Library Youth Services
7:30pm - Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins

Saturday, October 23
8:00am - Medication Disposal

9:00am - Early voting (Municipal Bldg)
10:00am - Pumpkin Patch

10:00am - Franklin United campaign launch (Town Common)
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins
4:00pm - Trunk or Treat (Franklin Lions) (in Franklin High School parking lot)
7:30pm - Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins

Sunday, October 24
9:00am - Early voting (Municipal Bldg)

10:00am - Pumpkin Patch
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins

Find the full calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

018 - Frank Presents - Beth Wierling (audio)

"In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down with Beth Wierling, candidate for Franklin Planning Board, to discuss her background, the projects taking place in Franklin, and changes he'd like to bring to town as part of the Planning Board."

Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ac9fc1a9-631b-430a-a52e-46937f5e600b

018 - Frank Presents - Beth Wierling (audio)

019 - Frank Presents - Dashe Videira (audio)

"In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down with Dashe Videira, candidate for Franklin School Committee, to discuss her background, the current state of the Franklin public schools, and the changes she'd like to bring as part of the School Committee."

Audio file -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0a4f76ea-a324-41cd-affd-cf33482d155f

019 - Frank Presents - Dashe Videira (audio)

FHS field hockey and volleyball teams posts wins vs. Mansfield on Thursday

Via @HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Oct 21, 2021

Field Hockey = Franklin, 6 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final

Varsity defeats Mansfield 6-1! Scoring Summary: Kendall J 1G 1A… Emily C 1G 2A… Kaitlyn C 1G…Payten C 2G… Haley W 1G 1A… Raena 1A…Way to go!! Overall Record: 14-0 Hockomock League 15-1 Overall!#MakeItHappen #ProudCoach https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1451376964112199681

Three Team Sweep over Mansfield….. way to goooo!! Varsity wins 6-1… JV 1 wins 4-1.. JV 2 wins 5-1 https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1451375181482573826

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final

– The Panthers rallied after dropping the first set to remain in the hunt for the league title. Franklin won 20-25, 25-22, 25-21, 25-4. Taylor Lacerda had a great all-around performance with two aces, 11 kills, and nine digs. Julia Kelly led the Hornets with 11 kills and added six aces and six digs. Nicole Santos and Elyssa Buchanan (nine digs) each had five kills, Christina Lydon had 13 assists, and Jackie Zelic had 10 digs for Mansfield.

For other results around the league ->
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-21-21/

https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038

Panther News: Oct. 22, 2021 (video)

Panther TV for https://youtu.be/3xRD8beJ49s

Submit a story to Panther News here: https://forms.gle/FohLG9JTmSYYtuMM9 Donate to the Franklin Food Pantry here: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/gi...

Franklin United campaign Launch - Oct 23, 10 AM

"AMAZING NEWS! Join Franklin United and two CHAMPIONS of strong governance on the Franklin Town Common THIS Saturday at 10AM!
Senate President Karen E. Spilka and State Rep Jeff Roy will join us to share the importance of voting in Town elections, engaging with local government and keeping involved in the happenings at the Franklin Town Hall!
Right after they speak, we will be asking volunteers to drop Franklin United Endorsed Candidate lists throughout town! Even if you cannot volunteer, come and be inspired! Your Voice, Your Community. Franklin United!"

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/670245643891824