Get an extra hour of sleep tonight

Remember that it is time to turn the clocks back 1 hour tonight.

Turn your clocks back

For more information on Daylight Savings
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time



The image is one from Ian James Grant and found on Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/home_spun/3205259685/in/photolist-5TeN32-bnsD2k-6ATDPE-6ntE4y-nvBRCq-pbE7bn-94EcJg-4EQ4TA-qn4pm-6LmKU-7cqvmD-hip9JU-2rA1uk-2rEjLL-2rzZr8-etn7a-a1zADp-8vhmhj-4EKN56-9Qza2c-3UN759-fdfqUs-97P5Xp-2rA224-2rzYDi-2rEikj-2rEiwh-2rzZX4-7CKE6X-2rzYpr-2rzYc6-fJ3JEx-2rzYQr-2rzZ3k-2sb7Zx-2sb6ZT-2sbc1n-2sfx5S-2sfxYG-2sbbi2-2sfuKU-2sbaYR-2sb96x-2sb9ec-2sb8AF-2sbbPF-2sfzum-4EKMMg-qVMgz-7Aqrkv

FHS Boys/Girls Soccer Playoff Games Scheduled

Boys Soccer

D1 South

#4 Franklin (12-1-5) will host #13 Braintree (10-6-4) on Tuesday, November 4th at 6:00.

FHS Panthers

The current Hockomock Boys Soccer playoff can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-boys-soccer-playoff-seeds-matchups

Girls Soccer

D1 South

#2 Franklin (14-0-3) will host the winner of #15 Brockton (7-6-5)/#18 Braintree (7-7-4) on Wednesday, November 5th at 6:00.

The current Hockomock Girls Soccer playoff can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-girls-soccer-playoff-seeds-matchups

Holiday Stroll looks for sponsors

Get Ready... the holidays are coming soon... and we are getting ready for the HOLIDAY STROLL! The Stroll will be Thursday, December 4, from 4 to 7 p.m.

Holiday stroll carolers

Please contact us soon if you would like to sponsor this fun event.  Please find the Sponsorship levels listed below.

craft making

Sponsorship start at just $100. 

We would like to list your business in the newspapers

promotional materials, posters and flyers so don't delay.

visit with Santa

If you would like to participate in the event, please contact Gregg Chalk or Roberta Trahan our event co-chairs. 

gchalk@dean.edu

Roberta_icu1@Verizon.net

Click to see a list of Sponsorship Opportunities.

Click to download and print a Sponsorship Registration Form.

Note: this was shared from the Downtown Partnership posting here
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2014/10/holiday-stroll-needs-sponsors.html

Celebrate the Farmer at Farm to Table, Farm to Glass

Pour Richard's

Celebrate the Farmer

at

Farm to Table, Farm to Glass

Saturday, November 1, 1-4 PM

Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits 

14 Grove Street

Have you thanked a farmer today? You should. They feed us.

I grew up in farming country, and now spend a great deal of my time selling the produce of grape and grain farmers.

This Saturday, please join us for a very special event. We welcome back Akin Bak Farm, with all the flavors of fall, Incontro Restaurant, with Italian-inflected specialties, George Schwartz of Kimera Imports, and Corey Bunnewith of Inspired Beverages. Killer lineup, not to be missed!

Try something new. A spiadina. Or a calzone. Sip a little Amarone. Or maybe Nero d'Avola. Sample a Chai Toddy, Fig-Pumpkin Sour, or Orchard Cocktail.

Celebrate Farmers. Celebrate the Harvest. Celebrate Fun.

Free. Fun. See you Saturday.

Taste of the Region Award Winners

LOCAL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS WIN TASTE OF THE REGION AWARDS

Three local food establishments won awards at The United Regional Chamber of Commerce's 25th annual Taste of the Region event on Oct. 28. The event, which featured samples from 15 restaurants and food establishments, was held at Tri-County Regional Vocational High School in Franklin.

Hundreds of people attend the event and, for the first time, voted on "Best in Show" awards. Winners of the awards at this year's event were:

Best Sweet – Making Whoopie of Franklin
Best Savory – Commonwealth BBQ of Wrentham
Best Presentation – 3 Restaurant of Franklin

Best Sweet – Making Whoopie of Franklin

Best Savory – Commonwealth BBQ of Wrentham

Best Presentation – 3 Restaurant of Franklin

United Regional Chamber of Commerce

For more information on the United Regional Chamber of Commerce visit them on the web here
http://www.unitedregionalchamber.org/

MassBudget: Safe Time Policies for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

Earned Paid Sick Time and Safe Time Provisions: Supporting Survivors of Violence and Abuse To protect their physical and economic security, survivors of domestic and sexual violence sometimes need to take time off from work to address health and safety issues. A growing number of earned paid sick time laws in several cities and states give employees the right to take time off when needed. MassBudget's new fact sheet "Earned Paid Sick Time and Safe Time Provisions: Supporting Survivors of Violence and Abuse," examines safe time provisions and their implications on survivors of violence and abuse. To read the fact sheet please click HERE.   The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center | 15 Court Square | Suite 700 | Boston | MA | 02108

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 10/31/14 - THU 11/6/14

FRI 10/31   8am   Career Days at Tri-County HS for 8th graders and their caregivers.
FRI 10/31   12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market - Town Common

SAT 11/1   10am-12pm   CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! Story Walk on the Rail Trail with Bellingham Public Library. Family event, park at Lake St, Bellingham parking lot.
SAT 11/1   1-4pm   Farm to Table, Farm to Glass at Pour Richard’s
SAT 11/1   6-11pm   9th Annual Casino Night to benefit the Franklin Education Foundation, Elk’s Lodge, Pond St., Franklin.

SUN 11/2   2:30pm   Pumpernickel Puppets present Sir George and the Dragon at Franklin Public Library

WED 11/5   6:30pm   Franklin Art Association Public meeting with interactive art demonstration at Franklin Senior Center
WED 11/5   6:30pm   Elementary Parent Info Night for NEW Math and Report Cards for Jefferson/Parmenter at Jefferson Elementary School
WED 11/5   7pm   Friends of Franklin Library Public Meeting at Franklin Public Library

THU 11/6   8:30am   Franklin Downtown Partnership Meeting at Dean College Campus Center
THU 11/6   5-7pm   Preschool Fair at the Franklin Public Library sponsored by Franklin Mom’s Club
THU 11/6   6-8pm   First Unitarian Universalist Fundraiser at Pour Richard’s
THU 11/6   6:30pm   Elementary Parent Info Night for NEW Math and Report Cards for Oak St./Kennedy at Oak St. Elementary School

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