Franklin Matters

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Franklin Schools: Early dismissal Weds-Thur

half days today and Thursday for elementary school conferences

Parmenter school sign with early dismissal Nov 4-5

In the News: Exelon payment, school safety, election results

Good news for Medway on the power plant:

Exelon has made its first payment of $278,000 to the town per the Host Community Agreement, for technical and legal consultants, a water system analysis, a firefighting vehicle and emergency preparedness training as the company seeks to expand its Summer Street facility.

At Monday’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Administrator Michael Boynton briefed selectmen on the payment, which he called the “first phase of funding” relative to the agreement signed by the board last month.

Continue reading the article online here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151103/NEWS/151108513/1994/NEWS

Personnel at the town's schools are working to ensure the safety of local students, the School Committee was told in a presentation.

The committee at its meeting last week heard a report from the district superintendent, a police officer and a consultant on efforts to shore up school security.

Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski told the committee that students must be able to trust that they are safe before they can be instructed.

Continue reading the article online here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151103/NEWS/151108497/1994/NEWS

The town elected a new Town Council and its first new town clerk in decades at its election Tuesday.

Franklin had contested races for the council, the town clerk's position, the Board of Health and the School Committee on the ballot. A sum of 3,844 of the town's nearly 22,000 registered voters came out for the election.

Continue reading the article online here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151103/NEWS/151108433/1994/NEWS

Franklin Newcomers & Friends 42nd Annual Craft Fair - Nov 14th

In it's 42nd year, the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club Annual Craft Fair is coming up!! It's a perfect opportunity to shop for the upcoming Holidays, Birthdays or any Special Occasion . . . or just for yourself!

We host 70+ crafters who make a wide range of items. The event is a fundraiser with money going back to our local community. Last year we gave $5,000 to eight local non-profit organizations.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

We'll be collecting non-perishable food items for the Franklin Food Pantry too! Admission is $3 per person over 12 years old.

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 14th. It will be located at Tri-Country Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond Street in Franklin.

The event runs from 9 am to 3 pm. There will be a baked goods table, a 50/50 raffle, as well as a raffle for items donated by the crafters. Please join us!

Try Hockey for Free Day - Sat, Nov 7th

Try Hockey Free for a Day

On Sat. Nov. 7 @ 1:00 PM in Franklin at Veterans Arena (9 Panther Way), FYHA is holding a Try Hockey For Free Day as we participate in USA Hockey's Come Play Hockey Month.

All participants are required to have a minimum of a helmet (of any type), skates (rentals available) and gloves (of any type).

To REGISTER: http://www.tryhockeyforfree.com/5359

To VOLUNTEER: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044bacad2ca5fa7-tryhockey

The Franklin Youth Hockey Association (FYHA) is a non-profit organization committed to building a love for the sport. Through our partnership with USA Hockey, we'll be providing a "Try Hockey for Free" Day this Saturday, November 7th from 1:00-2:00 PM at Franklin's Veteran's Pirelli Arena at 9 Panther Way. Details are included on our website and on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/454164111435706/

Senator Ross: October 2015 State House Update

Senator Richard J. Ross, State House Update, October 2015

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Dear Friends,

The clocks have been turned back an hour and we have been wasting no time on Beacon Hill when it comes to legislative hearings and addressing many policy proposals.

Please read/share my monthly newsletter for information on legislation I have filed, places I have visited, as well as important information on cold relief during the winter months.

It is an honor to serve you, and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Your thoughts are my number one priority.

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Senator Ross Announces Office Hours in November

Senator Ross and his staff will be holding office hours at locations throughout the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District to provide constituents with an opportunity to meet Senator Ross and discuss any matters of importance to them. Constituents may contact Senator Ross' office at (617) 722-1555 to register for a meeting in advance.

Tuesday, November 3rd
Millis Town Hall, 900 Main Street, Millis
9:00am-10:00am

Monday, November 9th
Plainville Town Hall, 142 South Street, Plainville
9:00am-10:00am

Monday, November 16th
Wrentham COA, 400 Taunton Street, Wrentham
9:00am-10:00am

Monday, November 23rd
Norfolk Town Hall, 1 Liberty Lane, Norfolk
9:00am-10:00am

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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Franklin Election Results - Nov 3, 2015

The full set of results for today's Election in Franklin. 3,844 voters turned out for today's vote approx. 17% of those registered.

** Burr took the Town Clerk over Padula-O'Neill by 1113 to 1081. A recount has verbally been requested.

** For School Committee, the successful candidates were

Douglas, Jewell, O'Malley, Bergen, Schultz, Bilello, Scofield

** For Board of Health, the two incumbents (Brunelli and Rinaldi) maintained their positions.

** For Town Council, the following were successful

Pellegri, Bissanti, Dellorco, Kelly, Mercer, Padula, Pfeffer, Vallee, Jones

** The one ballot question passed by a vote of 2701 (Yes) to 650 (No).

If anyone is having trouble with the Google Doc version of the PDF, try this Dropbox version
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o39ljvjh52mx3gn/Franklin-Election_20151103.pdf?dl=0

Franklin election Nov 3, 2015

Vote today at Franklin High School from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Today is the day. By now, you, the Franklin voter, should have enough information to make your voting decision based upon what has been shared about the individual candidates here and by the Milford Daily News.

vote at Franklin High School - Nov 3, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

With my three questions, I wanted to provide some depth to the candidate. Many of the issues are not easy yes/no answers. The issues are usually more nuanced. Hence I think we should know more about where the candidates are coming from rather than their answer on a specific issue. The answer on the issue today is not an indicator of their answer on a different issue tomorrow. Knowing more about the candidate as a person, their life here in Franklin, etc. I believe is important.

For example, that a Board of Health candidate actually has either a public health certification or nursing degree should provide some insights over someone who does not have that background.

That some candidates tout their openness and yet say definitively they’ll do something tells me that are not really that ‘open’ minded as they claim to be.
So in preparation for Tuesday, review the interviews that have been shared.

Make up your mind, and get out to vote.

All voters (no matter what precinct you are in) are served by the one location at Franklin High School.

You get to cast seven votes for the School Committee and nine votes for the Town Council. You have a small choice for School Committee (one is left standing in this round of musical chairs). You have a bigger choice for the Town Council where 5 are left standing.

I have heard many claim that they will only vote for 3 or 4 but given the information that has been shared you should be able to vote for a full slate for both the School Committee and Town Council. Doing anything less than casting your full set of votes will allow someone else to get in that you may come to regret.

If you do need information on the candidates or the ballot question, you can find the Election Collection here: bit.ly/FranklinElect2015

Downtown Project Update #14 - Emmons St paving begins Wednesday night

"We are scheduled to pave Emmons and West Central Street Wednesday night. Start time will be 7:00 p.m. with a finishing time of 5:00 a.m. The finishing time may be a little later so we can finish Summer Street, but we will be out of the school’s way for the start of their day.

If anything changes and we have to push it back to Thursday, we will let you know but we should be all set Wednesday night.

If anyone has a question, please feel free to reach out to the DPW Director, Brutus Cantoreggi or Town Engineer, Michael Maglio at 508-553-5500 or Jeffrey Nutting, Town Administrator at 508-520-4949. "

Note the start time has changed from what was captured 2 weeks ago. This time they will pave at night shutting the road from 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM

This was shared from the official Franklin webpage
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/0226176D-000F8513

FHS Playoff Schedule for this week

From Hockomock Sports we share the first game of the playoffs scheduled for the FHS field hockey and both soccer teams.

FHS Panthers

Field Hockey

#4 Franklin (14-2-2) will host the winner of #13 Plymouth South (11-4-3)/#20 King Philip (9-7-2) on Friday, 11/6 at 2:30.

Girls Soccer

#3 Franklin (16-0-2) will host winner of #14 Walpole (7-5-6) /#19 Durfee (7-11-0) on Friday, 11/6 at 2:30.

Boys Soccer

#7 Franklin (11-6-1) will host #10 Marshfield (9-7-4) on Thursday, 11/5 at 6:00.

The remainder of the Hockomock League schedule for this week can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/field-hockey-playoff-seeds-matchups/
http://www.hockomocksports.com/girls-soccer-playoff-seeds-matchups/
http://www.hockomocksports.com/boys-soccer-playoff-seeds-matchups/

"Heroin in the Heartland" (video)

Rep Jeff Roy sent this out to the S.A.F.E. Coalition mailing list:

"Sunday night 60 Minutes ran a compelling story on Heroin in the Heartland. The stories from Ohio were so familiar to what we are experiencing here. With that in mind, I thought I would pass it along and urge you to watch it. Simply click on the image below to view the story.

It's only 15 minutes long, and is well worth the look. In the meantime, please continue to spread the word about S.A.F.E., encourage your friends to sign up for this newsletter by clicking here, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you or someone you know is in need. We'll do our best to get you on the right path."

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Franklin Art Association: Fall Art Show - Nov 7 and Nov 8

The Franklin Art Association is proud to present their Fall Art Show at the

Fall Art Show - Nov 7 and Nov 8

Tri- County High School
147 Pond Street,
Franklin

Saturday, Nov. 7th from 12:00 - 8:00 pm
Sunday, Nov. 8th from 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Exhibit and sale of fine art paintings and photography
small works table, greeting cards, prints,
small paintings and photography

Scholarship Raffle

Complementary food and beverage

Free admission and parking

Opened to the public

Franklin Art Association since 1971
for further information
www.franklinart.org and www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc

Election Collection - Nov 3, 2015

This is the one place where all the relevant posts for the Franklin Election on Nov 3, 2015 will be collected.

Election Day - Nov 3, 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM at Franklin High School

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Note - The most recent items will be found on top and those before will be below so you will be able to find things in a chronological order.

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Franklin Town Common

Election Results -2015
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/franklin-election-results-nov-3-2015.html

Contested Election results with per cents
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/election-results-contested-races.html

Voter Quick Reference Card
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/franklin-voter-quick-reference-card-for.html

Voter Turn out from 2003 - 2014
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/franklin-voters-turn-out-for-money-will.html

Editorial on "dirty trick ad"
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/editorial-dirty-politics-in-franklin-is.html

Sample Ballot for Nov 3
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-voters-sample-ballot-for-nov-3.html

Candidate Interviews

School Committee - John Jewell
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/franklin-candidate-for-school-committee_2.html

School Committee - Trevor Clement
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/franklin-candidate-for-school-committee.html

School Committee - Denise Schultz
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/franklin-candidate-for-school-committee_1.html

Board of Health - Gail Chirdon
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/franklin-candidate-for-board-of-health.html

School Committee - Anne Bergen
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-school-committee_31.html

Town Council - Robert Dellorco
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-council_58.html

Town Council - Sean Slater
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-council_30.html

Town Council - Matt Kelly
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-council_29.html

Town Council - Jim Gianotti
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-council-jim_29.html

School Committee - Kevin O'Malley
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-school-committee_27.html

Town Clerk - Paul Cheli
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-clerk-paul.html

Town Clerk - Diane Padula-O'Neill

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-clerk-diane.html

Town Council - Andrew Bissanti

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-council_22.html

Town Council - Debbie Pellegri
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-council_21.html

Town Council - Jim Schultz

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-council-jim.html

Town Council - Brett Feldman
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-council_18.html

Town Council - Rick Power
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-council.html

Town Council - Glenn Jones

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-council_16.html

Board of Health - Tara Gurge
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-board-of-health.html

Town Clerk - Beth Simon
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-town-clerk-beth.html

School Committee - Vanessa Bilello
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/franklin-candidate-for-school-committee.html

Milford Daily News candidate profiles

Scofield, Padula, Bergen
Schultz, Padula-O'Neill, Jewell
Vallee, Kelly, Cheli
Douglas (School Committee), Powers (Town Council), Ranieri (Board of Health)
Burr, Simon for Town Clerk
Deborah Pellegri for Town Council
Andrew Bissanti for Town Council
Jones for Town Council
Mercer for Town Council
Sean Slater for Town Council
Pfeffer, Clement, O'Malley
Bob Dellorco for Town Council
Vanessa Bilello for School Committee
Brett Feldman for Town Council

Town Clerk, Board of Health Candidates

Candidates Night - Oct 6 (Audio files available)
The audio files from the Candidates Night were split into sections for easier listening.

Board of Health (approx 15 minutes)

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/candidates-night-board-of-health-audio.html

Town Clerk (approx 20 minutes)

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/candidates-night-town-clerk-audio.html

School Committee (approx 40 minutes)

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/candidates-night-school-committee-audio.html

Town Council (approx 70 minutes)

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/candidates-night-town-council-audio.html

Announcement of meeting
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/theres-no-debate-questions-will-be.html

Candidate Meet and Greet

Sunday October 18 at 11:00 A.M. on the Town Common

Tuesday October 20 at 10:00 A.M. at the Nason Street playground

Monday, November 2, 2015

Franklin Voter Quick Reference Card for Nov 3rd

There are contested races for Town Council, School Committee, Board of Health, and Town Clerk. There are a lot of candidates to find out about to make a good decision on who to vote for on Tuesday.

There is also one ballot question

One Ballot Question

Do you approve of not imposing the excise tax established by G.L. Chapter 59, Section 8A on any person engaged principally in agriculture who owns farm machinery and equipment or farm animals?

The "not" is the key word here. Franklin has been neglecting to collect this excise tax for years.

Now that there are three operating farms (Akin-Bak, Hoffman Farms, and Grateful Farms), the State caught this error in the Board of Assessors process

Vote “Yes – to approve of NOT collect this excise tax and help the local farmers

Vote “No” – to collect the tax and the town is reported to need to spend more money collecting the tax than the revenue the actual tax would provide

The election collection has all the interviews published here on Franklin Matters (21). It has all the profiles published by the MIlford Daily News (25).

Download the quick reference sheet to make your notes:

Download a sample of the ballot to see all the positions being voted on (and not just the contested elections):