Election Results - Contested Races - percent of total

Some additional percent calculations on the contested election results from Nov 3, 2015.

Town Common on Nov 3, 2015

Franklin Election - Contested Races - Percent calculations

Board of Health
Candidate	vote	% of T
Brunelli	1756	46%
Ranieri	1651	43%
Gurge	1346	35%
Chirdon	1197	31%

School Committee
Candidate	vote	% of T
Bergen	2335	61%
Douglas	2169	56%
Scofield	2082	54%
O'Malley	2020	53%
Bilello	1872	49%
Jewel	1792	47%
Schultz	1752	46%
Clement	1674	44%

Town Clerk
Candidate	vote	% of T
Burr	1113	29%
Padula-O'Neill	1081	28%
Simon	978	25%
Cheli	472	12%
Blanks	198	5%
Write-ins	2	0%
	3844

Town Council
Candidate	vote	% of T
Pellegri	2233	58%
Dellorco	2082	54%
Kelly	1930	50%
Padula	1880	49%
Bissanti	1756	46%
Mercer	1738	45%
Vallee	1672	43%
Jones	1618	42%
Pfeffer	1615	42%
Schultz	1302	34%
Feldman	1249	32%
Power	1084	28%
Slater	1043	27%

Gianotti

1036

27%

The full set of results can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/franklin-election-results-nov-3-2015.html


The election collection can be found here -->  bit.ly/FranklinElect2015

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.

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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.

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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

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 View this email in your browser Facebook Twitter Website LinkedIn State Senator Richard J. Ross (R-Wrentham) proudly serving the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District. State House Room 419 Boston, MA 02133 Ph: 617-722-1555 Fax: 617-722-1054 Email:richard.ross@masenate.gov 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 Share Tweet Forward Share +1 Copyright © 2015 State Senator Richard J. Ross, State House Update, All rights reserved. This newsletter is a service to the people of the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex District and for Informational Purposes only. Our mailing address is: Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon Street, Room 419 Boston, MA 02133 Ph: 617-722-1555 Fax: 617-722-1054 Email: richard.ross@masenate.gov

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