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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 10/3/14 - THU 10/9/14

FRI 10/3   12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market - Town Common
FRI 10/3   3:30pm   Exploring Night Sky, grades 1-4, Franklin Public Library
FRI 10/3   4-7pm   Valdivieso's Head Winemaker visits Pour Richard's. Tasting and bottle signing.
FRI 10/3   6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked - Franklin Art Center
FRI 10/3   8pm   ACME Jazz Quartet at The Black Box in Franklin

SAT 10/4   10am   How to plant a garlic. Franklin Community Gardens on King St.

SUN 10/5   11am-4pm   HARVEST FESTIVAL - Downtown Franklin.
SUN 10/5   11am   Remington/Jefferson Challenge 2K/5K and Spartan Obstacle Course, 628 Washington St., Franklin
SUN 10/5   2pm-4pm   Halloween Craft at the Franklin Public Library

TUE 10/7   7pm   Garden Club and Friends of Franklin Library hosting mystery writer Neal Sanders. Alumni Restaurant, Franklin (In lieu of admission, attendees are asked to bring an item that can be donated to the Franklin Food Pantry).

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

Ladybug 5K - a family event at the Kennedy School October 18th

The Ladybug 5k and Kids Fun Run is coming on October 18 

 Don't forget to register for this fun Kennedy event!!! 

Ladybug 5K at JF Kennedy School

Visit the website for information and to register online http://www.ladybug5k.com/



More photos from last year's day running in the sun can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/ladybug-5k-fun-in-sun-saturday-photo.html

FHS sports teams find victory on Thursday

From Hockomock Sports we find the results for FHS on a busy fall sports day

Football

Franklin, 34 @ Taunton, 6 - Final1st Quarter: (F) Kyle Skidmore 1-yard rush, XP fail (6-0); (F) Daevon Weathers 50-yard rush, Nick Yelle XP good (13-0).
2nd Quarter: (F) K. Skidmore 12-yard pass to Andrew Parent, Yelle XP good (20-0)
3rd Quarter: (F) K. Skidmore 52-yard pass to A. Parent, Yelle XP good (27-0); A. Parent 42-yard rush, Yelle XP good (34-0).
4th Quarter: (T) Terrence Gibson 38-yard rush, XP fail (34-6).

Franklin High School Panthers

Boys Soccer

Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 4 - Final - Adam Moessing (assisted by Ben Labelle), Hatim Brahimi ( assisted by Bill Dorion), Sean Baur (assisted by Adam Moessing) and Nick Parent (assisted by Nate Zaccardi) scored for the Panthers. James Frederick picked up his sixth shutout of the season.

Girls Soccer

Franklin, 4 @ Milford, 0 - Final - Sophomore Christine Pye played well in goal for Milford, according to head coach Jay Mastaj.

Volleyball

Milford, 1 @ Franklin, 3 - Final - Aubrie Kutil led Franklin with 11 kills and Lauren Markland added 10 kills and a pair of aces. Megan Rogers added 22 assists and two aces for the Panthers.

Golf

Franklin, 158 @ King Philip, 179 - Final - Evan Vaughan shot a team-best 36 for the Panthers and Phil Henault carded a 38 for Franklin.

For all the Hockomock League action on Thursday visit here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-100214

Happy October - Sweat for a cause!

Helen Owens Fitness is celebrating their 1 year anniversary by giving back to Franklin. For every person taking a class during the month, they will donate a dollar to the Food Pantry.

Get fit and help your neighbors!

Post by Helen Owens Fitness.

HAPPY OCTOBER! 

This month marks one year since I started offering classes as Helen Owens Fitness! It's been an amazing and rewarding journey and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this milestone than to give back to the wonderful community in which I work and live! 

Throughout the entire month of October, Helen Owens Fitness will donate $1 to the Franklin Food Pantry for EVERY person who comes to sweat for a cause, to ANY and ALL classes! That's all you have to do...just show up in class!

Grab your friends and family…this is the month when your sweat will not only pay off toward a healthier you, but will also help make a difference in someone else’s life!

Additional donations and needed items will also be collected at the studio during regular class times. More details on those items to follow! 

Every “BODY” can help somebody!

Be sure to check out www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information about how this great organization helps our community and what else you can do to help! 

SWEAT WITH YOU SOON

Helen Owens Fitness

You can find Helen Owens Fitness on Facebook (above) or on the web here
http://www.helenowensfitness.com/index.html

MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women - currently accepting applications

October 2, 2014 Dear Steve, I am pleased to share the exciting news that legislation I filed to establish a Metrowest Commission on the Status of Women was recently signed by the Governor. This commission will amplify the voices of women and girls in the MetroWest region and identify specific ways to advance women's rights here and across the state. We are promoting equality and opportunity for all women in our communities and helping to inspire the next generation of female leaders in the Commonwealth. There are currently five county and regional women's commissions operating under the umbrella of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) in Berkshire County, Bristol County, Cape and Islands, Essex County and Worcester County. The new law fills a gap in commission coverage to ensure that women and girls of MetroWest also have their voices heard. MCSW is currently accepting applications from people interested in joining this new nine member volunteer commission, and I encourage all people with knowledge of the challenges women face in MetroWest communities to apply. The MetroWest commission will study and report on the status of women and girls in the region, recommending ways to advance women's rights and promote equal access to health care, employment, education and economic development opportunities. Applications to join the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women are due December 1st. Please click here for more information about the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women and a link to the application. As always, if you have any questions, concerns or comments, please do not hesitate to call my office at (617) 722-1640 or email me at Karen.Spilka@masenate.gov. Warm Regards, Senator Karen E. Spilka 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk http://www.karenspilka.com Office of State Senator Karen E. Spilka Room 320, State House Boston, Massachusetts  02133 Phone: (617) 722-1640 - Fax: (617) 722-1077 http://www.karenspilka.com/

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You're invited to a Pour Richard's special event!

Connecting good friends with great wine! Never Drink Ordinary! Join us for a Pour Richard's Special Event! Friday, Oct 3 4-7 PM Welcoming winemaker Brett Jackson of Vina Valdivieso Valdivieso's head winemaker Brett Jackson comes to Chile by way of New Zealand, and brings with him a knowledge of cool-climate winemaking, an enthusiasm for Pinot Noir, and the desire to translate the varied terroir of Valdivieso's vineyards. We're already big fans of his single vineyard Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. On Friday, he will also be pouring the Classic Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet; Valdivieso's Sparkling Brut; and the brand-new Caballo Loco (Crazy Horse) blend. This is your chance to taste some terrific new wines, chat with the winemaker about what you're tasting, and maybe pick up a signed bottle or two. Signed bottles make killer gifts for those hard-to-please wine lovers on your holiday list. The Caballo Loco? That might just find its way onto your own holiday table. Check out the video on making of Caballo Loco Want to extend the fun? The Acme Jazz Quartet is playing the very first Jazz at the Black Box, starting at 7 PM. World-class music, right down the street. For more info and/or tickets, click Here Never Drink Ordinary! -Ann and John Please share this email with friends who are enthusiastic about great wine, beer, and spirits. (Keeping all the good stuff for yourself is bad karma.) [Insert social links here - select the logos from the toolbar on the left side.]

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Representative Roy: What's happening in the district - September 2014 newsletter

This is our regularly monthly newsletter. If you know anyone who may be interested in receiving this newsletter, please forward a copy of it to them. If you are not yet a subscriber, you can get on our email list by clicking here. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook by clicking the buttons below. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Thank you for the nomination Rep. Roy was pleased to receive the Democratic nomination for State Representative in the 10th Norfolk District at the primary election on September 9, 2014. His name will appear on the general election ballot in November. "It has been a great honor to represent Franklin and Medway in the House of Representatives and I am looking forward to to a second term," said Roy. "We had a very productive legislative session, but there is more work to be done for the citizens of Massachusetts. I will continue to fight hard to make Franklin and Medway great places to work, live and raise a family." The complete primary results for the election can be viewed by clicking here. Ballot question book talk Rep. Roy introduced author Jeff Clements who spoke about his new book Corporations are not People: Reclaiming Democracy from Big Money and Global Corporations. The talk offered a public forum for residents of the 10th Norfolk District to gather information on the public policy question which will appear on the November 4, 2014 state election ballot. The ballot question asks essentially whether your State Representative, should be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling for an amendment to the United States Constitution, stating that corporations are not people. The actual language the ballot question can be viewed by clicking here. This would be in response to the Citizens United decision, a U.S. constitutional law case dealing with the regulation of campaign spending by corporations. The talk by Clements offered background on the question posed and an introduction to his book on the topic. In his book, Clements explores the Citizens United decision, where the U.S. Supreme Court decided that corporations, as virtual persons, have the same free speech rights as living, breathing persons. He describes the history of the Citizens United ruling, its ongoing effects on democracy, and the growing movement to reverse it.  Under Article XIX of the Massachusetts Constitution, Part I, the people have a right, in an orderly and peaceable manner, to assemble to consult upon the common good; give instructions to their representatives, and to request of the legislative body, by the way of addresses, petitions, or remonstrances, redress of the wrongs done them, and of the grievances they suffer. Over the summer, residents of the 10th Norfolk District signed petitions, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 53, section 19, asking that the ballot question on corporate person-hood be submitted to the voters. It is hoped that this forum was the first of many that will take place to help residents make up their mind about the ballot question. Sculpture Park opens in Franklin Franklin's new sculpture park opened this month before a crowd of about 100 in attendance. The crowd, consisting of town officials, police, artists, school children but most importantly, dozens of community members, enjoyed this new addition to Franklin. Rep Roy spoke at the event and had the opportunity to discuss the meaning and motivation behind the works with the artists who created them. In his remarks, Rep. Roy suggested to the crowd "that next time you hear someone talk about STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) education, tell them you want to hear more about STEAM; include art." You can read the Milford Daily News report on the park opening by clicking here. Plainridge casino ceremony Rep. Roy participated in the Plainridge Race Course & Slot Parlor "topping out" ceremony. The topping out ceremony is the formal process of placing the last structural beam during a construction project. The event, which was hosted by Penn National Gaming, gave Rep. Roy, fellow legislators, union workers and citizens of the Plainville area the opportunity to sign the beam before it was hoisted and connected permanently to the structure. The construction of Massachusetts' sole slot parlor in nearby Plainville will ultimately lead to thousands of new jobs in construction, hospitality, gaming and horse farming, as will the partnerships with local communities like Franklin with its nearby hotels and restaurants. More information on the benefits of these jobs to our community can be found by clicking here.  Sunday liquor sale hours changed Sunday, Oct. 26, will be the first Sunday when state package stores will be allowed to open two hours earlier after Gov. Deval Patrick signed a bill into law in July. The law moves the earliest hour liquor stores can open from 12 p.m. to 10 a.m. Franklin featured in WGBH video Downtown living doesn't always require being a resident of a big city. Even in the outer suburbs, there's growing demand for small living spaces, a vibrant restaurant scene, and easy access to public transportation. This high-density approach is catching on, despite running counter to the manicured lawns and three car garages that define many bedroom communities. In its ongoing focus on development, WGBH News reporter Stephanie Leydon showed how Franklin is embracing "smart growth" to revitalize its town center. Click here or on the image above to view the video. New FHS opens The new Franklin High School dedication ceremony went off with flying colors, complete with tours, a commemorative concert, and a speaking program in the new courtyard. Rep. Roy was pleased to join his legislative colleagues in congratulating the community on the addition of this flagship building. In his remarks, Rep. Roy noted that the 80% yes vote by the citizens of Franklin was a big piece of the project's success. He thanked the hundreds of volunteers who gave up their time and energy to make this all possible. In addition he noted that today, "we stand proud together to dedicate the flagship building which is a crowing jewel for education in Franklin. We have some of the greatest educational facilities from early childhood, to elementary, to middle, and now to high school. While many communities are playing catch-up, Franklin continues to lead the way." He also observed that Franklin's own Horace Mann would be proud of the work done on this facility. "We are all proud and we look forward to seeing this structure endure as a center for learning whose cost will be returned a thousand fold in the love of study and the improvement of our city, our Commonwealth and our country," said Roy. Pictures from the opening ceremonies can be viewed by clicking here. Summer interns aid in legislative process We celebrated another successful summer with our interns who worked hard to assist in the legislative process on Beacon Hill. Stefan Herlitz from Franklin and Adriana Salvas from Medway provided great service and support for the 10th Norfolk District and we enjoyed a "thank you" lunch last month. Maxwell Morrongiello of Franklin has also been a wonderful intern in our office, but was not available for the photo. Thank you Stefan, Adriana, and Max for the richness of your ideas and the enthusiasm you demonstrated for the political process.  Ladybugs debut on Town Common The Franklin Cultural Council unveiled their ladybugs on the Town Common. The unveiling was part of a year long Public Art Event honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Massachusetts State Bug, born in the town of Franklin. Rep. Roy was delighted to greet for the first time the artistic creation which was part of a joint venture with Senators Spilka and Ross, the other members of the Franklin delegation at the State House. The delegation's ladybug featured the State seal, a copy of the original ladybug bill from 1974, ladybug images, and a note of thanks to Franklin's founders. follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2014 State Rep Jeff Roy, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you either contacted our office or indicated you wanted to keep updated on the 10th Norfolk District and things going on at the State House. Our mailing address is: State Rep Jeff Roy State House Room 134 Boston, MA 02133 Add us to your address book

Jones resignation will bring special election

Councilor Glenn Jones announced that he would be resigning effective immediately. He had consulted with the State Ethics Commission on his recent position with Tri-Country and received word that it posed a potential conflict of interest. Had he already been working there and then been elected to the Town Council, it would not have been an issue. As the Town Council does vote to fund the Franklin students as part of the annual town budget, the potential for conflict of interest exists. Hence Jones decided to resign. He acknowledged it was not an easy decision to make. He will return when he can.

The resignation sparks a special election to be called within 90 days according to the Town Charter. It can not be combined with the state election on Nov 4th. It would not provide enough time for candidates.

In other business, the Town Council recognized the Franklin Garden Club for their endless efforts making Franklin look good.

members of the Franklin Garden Club being recognized by Council Chair Bob Vallee

Fire Chief Gary McCarragher provided an update on the operations and rising concerns of the Fire Dept. A copy of the presentation will be shared later.

photo of the Fire Dept personnel total slide 

The Lincoln St/Daniels St construction problems were discussed and Franklin is not pleased with the contractors performance. DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi will be scheduled to a future meeting to review the situation in more detail.



My notes reported live during the meeting Wednesday:

• Live reporting - Closing
• Live reporting: Fire Dept presentation
• Live reporting: Town Council - Oct 1, 2014

Reminder: how to grow the best garlic

The Friends of Franklin Community Gardens will be holding a free class on how to plant garlic on October 4th, 2014 from 10am-11am at the King St. Community Garden in Franklin Massachusetts. 

We will be covering how and when to plant it, how to care for it in the spring, and how to harvest and cure it in the late summer. 

We will have organic garlic available for purchase at the event, and information for joining the wait list for the 2015 growing season for those interested in renting a bed.

A recent visit to the Community Garden showed that tomatoes did well this year.

one of the garden plots at the Franklin Community Garden

Where is the Community Garden?  At the King St Memorial Park