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
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.
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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
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
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.


Sincerely,


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
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
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