The Walker Family Pasta Dinner Fundraiser

Please help us raise funds to support the Walker Family in a difficult time. John Walker passed away suddenly last month and this fund is to help the Walker family with any expenses until his estate is settled. 

Pasta dinner will be served from 6:30-8:30 pm. Followed by entertainment and a photo booth. 

Facebook event photo of the Walker family

This is a family friendly event and we will have raffles and a silent auction. Cash bar is also available from 6:30-10:30pm. 

Tickets are $15 per adult and children 12 and under are $12. 

Any questions or to have tickets delivered please contact Sandy Brown at JSBjakey@yahoo.com or Teresa Fernald at HomeRepairSpecialists@verizon.net or 508-265-7846 by text or phone. 

Pre purchasing tickets with free delivery is available and encouraged. Tickets are also available at the door. This is a cash only event.


Friday, November 6 at 6:30pm - 10:30pm - at the Franklin Elks

Elizabeth's Bagels rewards voters with 20% off on Nov 3rd

One of Franklin's best assets are the amazing small businesses that gives our town it's charm and keep the community thriving. 

Besides encouraging employees to vote on Nov. 3rd, Elizabeth's Bagels is stepping up to thank Franklin voters by offering 20% off any order to Franklin residents that bring in their "I VOTED" sticker on Nov. 3rd. 

So put it in your calendars to head over to the Franklin High School gym to vote, ask for your "I Voted" sticker and then enjoy the best bagels in New England.

Elizabeth's bagels

#voteFranklin

Tri-County dedicates the "Louis E. Hoegler and Robert J. Rappa" Conference Room

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School dedicated the school’s main office conference room to Founding School Committee members Louis E. (Ted) Hoegler, of Walpole, and Robert J. Rappa, of Franklin, during a ceremony on Wednesday, October 21. 

Mr. Hoegler and Mr. Rappa joined family members, current and former School Committee members, former Tri-County superintendents John M. Jones and Barbara M. Renzoni, and Tri-County’s administrative team at a Dedication Ceremony for the Louis E. Hoegler and Robert J. Rappa Conference Room. 

Jones, School Committee Chairman Steven Trask, and Superintendent-Director Stephen F. Dockray lauded Mr. Hoegler and Mr. Rappa for their exemplary service to the students and faculty of Tri-County. Superintendent Dockray said it was fitting that the conference room be named after two individuals who have worked in it since the school first opened in 1977. 

“It is rather amazing when you think that both of these gentlemen have close to 80 combined years serving on Tri-County’s School Committee if you count the time they spent on the Building Committee prior to construction of the school,” said Dockray. 

Dockray added that both are integral members of the Budget Subcommittee and continue to support Tri-County students after graduation with the Hoegler Rappa Scholarship Fund. 

In addition to their contributions to Tri-County, both men are dedicated to their hometowns. Hoegler served as Town Clerk in Walpole for 28 years and as a Town Meeting Member, Charter Commission Member and a member of the 250th and 275th Town Celebration Committees. He was also appointed a trustee at Norfolk County Agricultural High School by governors Volpe, Sargent and Dukakis. 

Rappa worked as the Town of Franklin’s Treasurer-Collector for many years before moving on to Keefe Insurance Agency where he worked for 38 years. Mr. Rappa was a long-time member of the Board of Directors of the Dean Cooperative Bank. 

Founding School Committee members Robert J. Rappa, of Franklin, and Louis E. (Ted) Hoegler, of Walpole

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Emails to state your case for/against the proposed power plant expansion in Medway

Hi Steve!

I'm not sure if you've already posted this on Franklin Matters, but if people want to make their voice heard about the proposed power plant expansion in Medway, here are all of the contact emails together in one place along with my favorite quote from the MA Constitution :)  

 Thanks again for all you do to help keep us Franklin people informed!!!

image from Stop Medway Peaker Plant webpage

CALL TO ACTION:

A letter or e-mail written to one or more of these public officials is the most effective thing you can do.

Siting Board:

• Kathryn Sedor - Kathryn.Sedor@state.ma.us
• Barbara Shapiro - Barbara.Shapiro@state.ma.us

State Officials

• Senator Karen Spilka - Karen.Spilka@mastate.gov
• Representative Jeff Roy - Jeff.Roy@mahouse.gov

Board of Selectmen
Bos@townofmedway.org

Please mention "West Medway EFSB15-01" in the subject line.

You can find sample letters under "Contact Officials" on the www.stopmedwaypeaker.com website.

"The people shall have the right to clean air and water, freedom from excessive and unnecessary noise, and the natural, scenic, historic, and esthetic qualities of their environment; and the protection of the people in their right to the conservation, development and utilization of the agricultural, mineral, forest, water, air and other natural resources is hereby declared to be a public purpose." Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Article 97.

Taste of the Region, Oct 27 - Even More Restaurants Added

Taste of the Region Oct. 27

Make Plans to Attend the Tastiest Event of the Year!   Taste of the Region will be held Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin. This fun-filled food festival features an eclectic mix of restaurants and food establishments serving samples of a variety of dishes! There's also an exciting silent auction. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door.  Call 508-222-0801 for your tickets today!   ___________________________________________ We will award prizes for Best Sweet, Best Savory and Best Presentation! Featured Restaurants and Food Establishments: 3 Restaurant Artistry Kitchen Barrett's Alehouse Boneyard Barbecue Cracker Barrel - Wrentham Edible Arrangements - Foxboro The Cake Bar Tri-County RVT High School Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Bellingham Willow Tree Poultry Farm Inc. J & L Catering Commonwealth BBQ British Beer Company Noodles & Company Lake Pearl Luciano's Alumni Restaurant Chili's Grill and Bar Plainville Oven Essence If you'd like to promote your business at this very popular event, donate a silent auction item! Call the Chamber at 508-222-0801 for more information. Thank you to the sponsors that make this event possible! Event Sponsor    Premier Sponsor Program Sponsor Silent Auction Program Sponsor

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce | 42 Union Street | Attleboro | MA | 02703

In the News: part-time officers, Bissanti seeks reelection

The Milford Daily News has an article covering the pros/cons of area police departments using part-time officers. Franklin quoted in the article.

Franklin’s department, comprised of 45 full-time officers, stopped employing reserve officers in the early 2000s. 

“It becomes an issue relative to training, liability,” said Stephan Semerjian, Franklin's police chief. "You're technically putting quasi civilians, armed, out on the streets to do police work.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151024/NEWS/151027005/1994/NEWS

Town Council member Andrew Bissanti, seeking re-election this fall, said the council should neither be anti-development nor pro-development, but pro-Franklin. 

Bissanti, a four-year councilor, is one of 14 candidates seeking nine seats on the council in the Nov. 3 election.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151024/NEWS/151027239/1994/NEWS

Dean College buys Franklin Center Commons II

MassDevelopment has issued a $4.5 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Dean College, a Franklin school that will use bond proceeds to buy Franklin Center Commons II, a 36,000-square-foot, three-story building at 17 East Central Street. The first floor of the building houses retail businesses and the second and third floors consist of 21 apartments. The college had leased the second and third floor of the building, which is less than one-quarter mile away from the campus, to house 75 students and one residence director. The college expects the project will create 15 jobs. Citizens Bank purchased the bond.

“The purchase of Franklin Center Commons II will help to ensure that Dean College has an adequate supply of safe, convenient student housing for years to come,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones. “MassDevelopment is pleased to support Dean College as it increases housing options for its growing student body.” 

“Dean College is proud to partner with MassDevelopment for the purchase of Franklin Center Commons II,” said Vice President of Financial Services and Treasurer of Dean College Daniel Modelane. “This facility is a key to our success as we continue to grow our junior and senior students. In addition, we believe that mixed use of retail and housing will continue to add to the revitalization of downtown Franklin.”

Dean College, Franklin, MA

About MassDevelopment

MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development agency, works with businesses, nonprofits, financial institutions, and communities to stimulate economic growth across the Commonwealth. During FY2014, MassDevelopment financed or managed 314 projects generating investment of more than $2.9 billion in the Massachusetts economy. These projects are projected to create more than 6,300 jobs and build or rehabilitate more than 1,600 residential units.

About Dean College

Founded in 1865, Dean College is a private residential college that creates and cultivates an environment of academic and personal success. The Dean Difference emphasizes quality teaching, personalized academic support, leadership opportunities, and professional development, promoting a lifetime of learning and achievement. Today, Dean serves more than 1,000 full-time students and nearly 300 part-time students, for a total enrollment of almost 1,400 and more than 25,000 alumni.