UNITE to Face Addiction: Important November Dates

Tuesday, November 10th, Dr. Mehmet Oz will once again shine a spotlight on the addiction crisis sweeping the country. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and actress Mackenzie Phillips will join the nationally syndicated show. Tuesday's Dr. Oz show will describe a project, in conjunction with Facing Addiction (FacingAddiction.org) and Drugs Over Dinner (DrugsOverDinner.org) to hold a National Night of Conversation on Thursday, November 19th. On this night, we are asking folks to have a conversation about addiction with the people around their dinner tables. The Dr. Oz Show team developed a parental discussion guide to help with the conversation. It can be found at DoctorOz.com. The guide was created with assistance from Facing Addiction, SAMHSA, NIDA, and the National Council on Behavioral Health. Please post a picture of an empty dinner plate or the below graphic on social media starting today. The plate symbolizes support for this national turning point in our willingness to face addiction and indicates that this particular meal is not about the food. It's about the conversation. Whether or not you plan to host a dinner, please post the plate graphic so that others can see it and take action. Please use #nightofconversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Here are sample posts to circulate over the next 10 days (and please include the plate graphic): We're proud to partner with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Facing Addiction and Drugs Over Dinner in a campaign called #nightofconversation, a national project to get families talking about drugs. Learn more on tomorrow's Dr. Oz show and host a dinner on November 19! More info at DoctorOz.com. See this empty plate? On Nov. 19, fill it with conversation with your family about drugs. #nightofconversation Watch the @DrOz show tomorrow to learn about #nightofconversation, a time for a family talk about drugs. Join @FacingAddiction @DrOz @DrugsOverDinner 11/19 for a #nightofconversation among families about drugs. Thank you for taking part in this life-saving initiative. Sincerely, The Facing Addiction Team         Unite To Face Addiction · The UNITE to Face Addiction rally is being organized by Facing Addiction Inc., a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to finding solutions to the addiction crisis, as well as an independent coalition of national, state, and local non-profit organizations.

In the News: Open space plan, softball registration, partial prescriptions

Selections from Today's Milford Daily News that would be of interest to Franklin

Franklin is in the process of updating its 2008 Open Space and Recreation Plan and invites residents to be a part. 

The purpose of the OSRP is to create a document through a public input process that will guide Franklin in its efforts to maintain and enhance the community’s open space and recreation resources. Officials hope to have a new plan in place for 2016. 

In order to complete a plan that represents the opinions, desires and needs of the community, the Department of Planning and Community Development is attempting to gather information in a variety of different ways

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Franklin Girls Softball spring registration is open for all players ages 4-16 years old, and will close Feb. 1, 2016. 

Pitching and catching clinics will begin in January. Spaces are limited and fill fast.
For information on registration, clinics and leagues, visit fgsafastpitch.org.

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U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark and other members of the Massachusetts delegation are hoping to remove one barrier that is keeping pharmacists in their home state from taking a simple action to reduce the amount of prescription pain killers that can end up in the wrong hands. 

The lawmakers, along with 38 colleagues from other states, are asking the Drug Enforcement Administration to clarify existing regulations to permit the partial filling of opioid prescriptions. The Massachusetts legislature is considering legislation to allow for partial filling but that would not overcome the current DEA prohibition.

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Happy Anniversary!

Some things change, some things don't.

Eight years ago the Senior Center was celebrating its opening.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2007/11/senior-center-entrance-area.html

The common room was filled for the Senior Center open house on Sunday, Nov 11, 2007

There is a Building Committee working on completing the interior 2nd floor and expanding the parking to accommodate the increased usage.

Eight years ago, the Center Commons was still getting the exterior brickwork completed.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2007/11/franklin-center-commons-building.html

brick work underway in Nov 2007 at what is now the entrance to The Cake Bar

A couple of months ago, Dean College completed the purchase of the building to add to their dormitory options.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/dean-college-buys-franklin-center.html

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Franklin Matters readership growth from November 2007 to November  2015

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Franklin Federated Church launching $500,000 restoration campaign

Historic buildings to get needed repairs, better accessibility

The Franklin Federated Church will launch a $500,000 capital campaign in November aimed at funding substantial repairs and updates to the church's historic buildings.

The campaign: Restoring our Church, Building our Future, will officially kick off with a celebration event at the church at 171 Main St. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 10 AM. A festive worship service will be followed by activities throughout the church building, including a family photo booth with props, tours of the church, a variety of food and more. Anyone in the community is warmly invited to attend.

The 300-member Franklin Federated Church has an active worship life and Christian Education program and its members and friends participate in a variety of small groups – from movie, book and art groups to a youth group and two women's groups. The congregation is a Welcoming and Affirming congregation, meaning that all people are invited to be a part of the mission and ministry of the church.

The congregation supports organizations locally and around the world, such as the Franklin Food Pantry, the Santa Foundation, New Hope, the Boston Grow Clinic and Church World Service. The church also hosts a variety of organizations in its building: Meals on Wheels uses the kitchen, Temple Etz Chaim uses the sanctuary for high holidays, and the Girl Scouts and other organizations meet within its walls. The congregation also mentors a student pastor from Andover Newton Theological School each year.

The Franklin Federated Church became "federated" in 1941 when the First Congregational Church and the First Baptist Church came together as one. The two congregations began worshiping together after the hurricane of 1938 destroyed the First Baptist Church's building on School Street.

The First Congregational Church's history is entwined with the town's founding. The church was formed in 1738, when it broke off from the Congregational Church of Wrentham. This effectively marked the beginning of the Town of Franklin, which had previously been considered the West Precinct of Wrentham.

The current church building, constructed in 1895, features a sanctuary with a high vaulted ceiling, exposed wooden beams and large stained glass windows. The church building needs substantial work to repair damage from age and the elements, and to improve the accessibility and functionality of the space.  Some necessary improvements include replacement of the heating system, work to both roof and foundation to stop the incursion of water, and the installation of upgraded fire safety and electrical systems. The parsonage, which sits next to the church and which was built in 1868, is also in need of new heating and drainage systems. The parsonage houses the pastor, Rev. Charley Eastman, and his family.

 "Our spiritual home represents more than a Christian church structure.  It is a tangible symbol of Franklin's history; a place to find fellowship and God waiting for our hopes, celebrations, concerns and cares," said Tom Pfeifle, a member of the church and co-chair of the campaign.

Franklin Federated Church

The church voted unanimously on Sept. 27 to undertake the campaign, after a feasibility study projected that the church can raise $500,000 over the next three years. Each person pledging to the campaign will also be invited to dedicate a portion of that pledge to the RESEPCT program of New Hope, whose mission is to end domestic violence in 54 communities, including Franklin. The RESPECT program works to hold individuals accountable for their abusive behaviors and to help them learn non-violent communication skills.

"As we restore our home, we will also help to restore families through the New Hope RESPECT program," Pfeifle said.

Franklin Federated Church is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the American Baptist Churches, USA.

For more information, contact the campaign co-chairs: Allen Sawyer, allen.sawyer@comcast.net or 508-346-3120; and Tom Pfeifle, nashpfeifle@gmail.com or 857 362 2935.

FHS field hockey wins 3-1 to move on, girls soccer drops out by 1-0

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the FHS field hockey team beating Dennis-Yarmouth 3-1 to advance in the playoffs. The FHS girls soccer allowed only the second goal all season (to the same player who had the 1st) and lost to North Attleboro 1-0.

Field Hockey - D1 South

#4 Franklin, 3 vs. #5 Dennis-Yarmouth, 1 – Final 

– Caroline Lounsbury scored off a rebound with 59 seconds left in the first half to give the Panthers a boost going into the halftime break. Franklin carried that momentum into the second half as Diana Griffin doubled the lead just 30 seconds into the second frame. 

Head coach Lisa Cropper said freshman Annie Walsh scored a “beautiful top shelf” goal off a “sweet” pass from classmate Cassi Ronan to make it 3-0. Sam Jones made six saves, including two “incredibly athletic” diving saves with three minutes left to keep the lead.

FHS celebrates the win topping DY by a 3-1 score

Franklin moves on to play against Mansfield (at Mansfield) on Nov 11 at 2:00 PM

Girls Soccer - D1 South

#11 North Attleboro, 1 @ #3 Franklin, 0 – Final

Hana Caster was the only player to score a goal against the Franklin defense during the regular season. On Sunday afternoon at Pisini Field, Caster also became the only player to score against the Panthers in the postseason and in the process knocked Franklin out of the tournament in the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. 

Caster scored just nine minutes into the game to give North Attleboro a lead that it would never relinquish. The 1-0 victory advances the Rocketeers into the semifinal and ends Franklin’s streak of sectional final appearance at three (and four of the last five). 

If there were any nerves going against the league champions, North Attleboro certainly hid them well. The Rocketeers, coming off a 3-2 win against Davenport champion Oliver Ames, started well with pressure in the midfield and quick transitions to the front two of Haley Guertin and Caster.

FHS plays a corner kick in the 1st half of the game on Sunday

Continue reading the article online here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/rocketeers-continue-upset-run-with-win-at-franklin/


For the remainder of the fall playoff action around the Hockomock League
http://www.hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-110815/

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds: October 2015 Real Estate Activity

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Reports on October 2015 Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Latest real estate figures for Norfolk County still show a favorable real estate market, but one with concerns nevertheless as noted by Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell. "Overall real estate activity for October 2015 continued to be strong with the number of deeds being recorded increasing 6%, with 1,587 being transacted as compared to 1,502 in October 2014. The total volume of commercial and residential sales also increased by 6%," noted Register O'Donnell. "However, what we need to watch closely though is the average sale price of commercial and residential property which for October was $596,261, a 6% reduction compared to the October 2014 figure. Last August, we saw a 2% reduction in the average sale price so we need to figure out whether this is a market aberration or not," stated the Register. The mortgage market continues to be red hot in Norfolk County. The number of mortgages recorded for the month of October was 2,541, an 11% increase from the previous year. Dollar wise, total mortgage borrowing increased by a whopping 182% to $3.4 billion. This number, however, was greatly impacted by an $811 million mortgage taken out against a property in Braintree and Quincy. Another piece of good news was a 53% reduction in the number of foreclosure deeds recorded, with only 14 filings taking place in October as compared to 30 in October 2014. However, that news was tempered by an increase in the number of Notice to Foreclose Mortgages recorded. A total of 101 Notices to Foreclose Mortgage were recorded last month versus 71 in October 2014. "Notice to Foreclose Mortgage is the first step in the foreclosure process. This increase is a clear indication that the economic expansion we have seen in eastern Massachusetts has not lifted all boats. Some of our neighbors are still hurting," stated Register O'Donnell. "My office," noted the Register, "is committed to partnering with Quincy Community Action Programs at (617) 479-8181 x-376 and Neighbor Works Southern Mass at (508) 598-0950 to ensure homeowners who have received a Notice to Foreclose Mortgage from a lender are getting the help they need. Another option for homeowners is to call the Massachusetts Attorney General's HomeCorps program at (617) 573-5333." On another consumer front, Homestead recordings increased 9% in October compared to one year ago. Homestead recordings provide limited protection against the forced sale of an individual's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. Register O'Donnell concluded, "Norfolk County continues to experience a thriving real estate market. However, there are still some questions to grapple with: Will the average real estate price continue to fall slightly or has the market correction concluded? Will low inventory adversely impact the market? Will a rumored Federal Reserve rate increase cause a slowdown? As a newscaster might say, stay tuned for further details." To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, "like" us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or on the web at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Forward email Norfolk County Registry of Deeds | 649 High Street | Dedham, | MA | 02026-1831

screen grab of Norfolk Deeds webpage

In the News: Franklin Ford, downtown marketing

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest to Franklin

The state of Massachusetts, Franklin Ford and Ford Motor Company have joined forces to raise funds for the transportation of veterans to VA medical facilities in Massachusetts. 

On Sunday, Nov. 15, from 12 to 5 p.m. All are invited to take a test drive at Franklin Ford, 175 East Central St., Franklin and Ford Motor Company will donate $20 for each participant to the DAV. 

Along with this promotion, there is special pricing for DAV members and all veterans. 

This program will help pay for 5 new vehicles to be distributed to Massachusetts medical facilities.

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Members of the Franklin Downtown Partnership heard at the group's meeting last week about efforts to market the downtown area. 

Town Planning Director Bryan Taberner and partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana spoke on the matter at the Nov. 5 partnership meeting. 

"We've been meeting with a Dean College marketing class and working on branding," said Taberner. "It's closely related to work being done by the Cultural Steering Committee."

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#StateWithoutStigMA campaign launched! (video)

A short video of Governor Baker announcing the #StateWithoutStigMA campaign to mark addiction as a disease. The announcement was made on Nov 4th.

screen grab of State Without StigMA webpage

For additional information on #StateWithoutStigMA visit the webpage here
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/stop-addiction/state-without-stigma/


Franklin has been officially reported as having 1 death in 2012, 2 in 2013, and 3 in 2014. By an unofficial count from the social media channels, I think we have already doubled the 3 for this year to reach at least 6 for 2015 (thus far). 6 is far too many.

http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/quality/drugcontrol/county-level-pmp/overdose-deaths-city-town-october-2015.pdf

S.A.F.E. Forum on Drug Abuse Warning Signs - Dec. 8

This is a special message from S.A.F.E. is to provide you with information on our next community event and to continue the conversation on substance abuse disorder. View this email in your browser Forum on warning signs set for Dec. 8 The SAFE Coalition will present an interactive forum designed to educate on the warning signs of drug or alcohol abuse on Tuesday December 8, 2015 at 7 pm in the Franklin High School auditorium. The program will include tips on early intervention strategies and resources to help keep your loved one safe. A panel of parents, substance abuse treatment providers, students, and educators has been assembled.  Warning sign kits that you can take home will be provided to each participant in the program.  Katie Truitt from the Missin Matt Foundation and Kathy Getchell from S.A.F.E. will speak from the parent's perspective. Amy Leone from Community Impact and other experts will share methods of addressing the issue with your young teens and offer solutions for those that may indeed have a problem with addiction. And there will also be an update on the S.A.F.E. Coalition's upcoming programs and solutions. Please save the date and plan to join us on December 8 as we continue our community conversation. You can view the Facebook event page for updates by clicking here. In the meantime, please continue to spread the word about S.A.F.E. and encourage your friends to sign up for this newsletter by clicking here. And, most importantly, 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. SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE LLearn to Cope has begun meeting on Monday evenings at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 262 Chestnut Street in Franklin at 7 p.m. The group offers support for families struggling with addiction and recovery. Its preserves anonymity and creates a safe place for people and families in crisis. For more information visit the website at http://learn2cope.org/, call Kathy Getchell at (774)893-3878, or email her at kathyg17@verizon.net Community of Hope hosts a family support group meeting every Wednesday night in the Milford Regional Medical Center, Hill Building, Woman's Pavilion, 4th Floor, in Milford. The program features a 12 step Big Book workshop for those suffering from addiction. For more information, contact Katie Truitt at (774)248-4526 or by email at ktruitt3@gmail.com  Big Book Workshop, 12 step meeting for recovery. Wednesday evenings, 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Community Impact, 211 Main Street Milford, MA 01757. For more information, contact Meghan Giacomuzzi at 508-933-4571. Healing Hearts has begun meeting on Thursday evenings on the second floor of the Franklin YMCA at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin at 7 p.m. The group offers support for families struggling with addiction and recovery. Its preserves anonymity and creates a safe place" for people and families in crisis. For more information, call (508) 570-6996 or send an email to Healingheartscircle@gmail.com. Subscribe to this email list Copyright © 2015 Jeffrey.Roy@MAHouse.gov, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you expressed an interest in joining the fight against obioid abuse in our community. Our mailing address is: Jeffrey.Roy@MAHouse.gov State House - Room 527A Boston, MA 02133 Add us to your address book

Harlem Wizards Vs. Franklin Public Schools - Friday, Nov 13th

If you don't have your tickets yet, stop what you are doing and go to 

www.harlemwizards.com to order your tickets now 

because we are almost sold out! 

Food, drinks, raffle, Wizards merchandise, 

and a fantastic game await you! 

See you there!

Harlem Wizards

HARLEM WIZARDS VS. FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (“TEAM FPS”)

A COMMUNITY BASKETBALL EVENT and FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT

FRANKLIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

WHEN: Friday, November 13, 2015 @ 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6.

WHERE: Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Gymnasium,
Franklin, MA

WHAT: The Harlem Wizards will bring their team to Franklin to compete against “Team FPS” for a 2-hour tournament. The Harlem Wizards brand of “Trick Hoops & Alley Oops” entertainment basketball has been packing gyms across the globe for over 50 years! Their show includes amazing slams, world-class tricks, precision teamwork and humor.

WHO: “Team FPS” will include teachers and staff from Franklin Public Schools. We anticipate a crowd of 1,200 students, parents and children!

WHY: Since 1997, FEF fundraisers have raised over $300,000 which has been distributed to Franklin Public Schools in the form of special grants. All Franklin Public School staff members are eligible to submit creative, innovative ideas for programs or activities that would not traditionally be funded by tax dollars. To see a list of programs FEF has funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org.

TICKETS: General admission tickets can be ordered online at www.harlemwizards.com. Adults $12; Students $10. General admission tickets will also be available at the door - Adults $14; Students $12.

FABULOUS RAFFLE ITEMS AND FOOD/DRINKS AVAILABLE! Win Patriots tickets and an Amazon Kindle! Pizza, popcorn, donuts are available – cash only.

GET COOL WIZARDS MERCHANDISE! Buy a Wizards shirt and other merchandise online and pick it up at the game. Wizards merchandise will also be available at the game! All kids with a Wizards shirt will be allowed to go on the court with the Wizards before the game.

For more information about the Franklin Education Foundation, please visit our website at www.franklined.org or visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org)

FHS boys soccer and volleyball teams playoff runs end on Saturday

Both the FHS boys soccer and volleyball teams ended their playoff run on Saturday. The soccer team dropped a 3-1 match against Brockton. The volleyball team fell to the #3 seed Natick 3-0. All results shared from Hockomock Sports.

The FHS girls field hockey team continue their playoff run today at 1:00 and the girls soccer team plays at 4:00 today.

Boys Soccer

D1 South

#7 Franklin, 1 @ #2 Brockton, 3 – Final

Brockton’s Rilton Carvalho shields Franklin’s Nick Parent in the first half at Marciano Stadium. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

For a full write up on the boys soccer game
http://www.hockomocksports.com/boxers-land-late-knockout-punch-against-franklin/

Volleyball

D1 Central West

#6 Franklin, 0 @ #3 Natick, 3 – Final

Franklin Public Schools: Preschool Screenings Available

Are you concerned about your preschooler?

Do family members complain that they cannot understand your child?

Do family members mention that your child cannot understand them??

Does something just not seem right?

The Franklin Public Schools offers developmental screenings for children 2.9 - 5 years old at no charge to families. These screenings are designed to identify children who may qualify for special education services. 

If you are concerned about your child's development, please call ECDC at 508 541-8166. You can discuss your concerns with an early childhood specialist and/or schedule an appointment for a preschool developmental screening.

Additional information can be found on the ECDC website http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/pages/index  or by contacting Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal @ 508 541-8166 or kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Kelty Kelley, Principal

F. X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center

224 Oak Street

Franklin, MA 02038

Phone:  508-541-8166

Fax:      508-541-8254

kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us

"There is no hand so small that it cannot leave an imprint on the world!" Klub Kidz

ECDC sign on Oak St

Book overdue? No problem, bring some food

The Franklin Public Library is doing a good deed this November. Beginning today and running through Sunday, November 29th, the Library will accept food instead of the overdue book fines. The food will be donated to the Franklin Food Pantry.

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/11/food-for-fines.html

For more information on the Franklin Food Pantry visit them on the web here
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/

or on Facebook here  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry/

Dean College Winter Intercession Classes Offered to Public

The Dean Leadership Institute and the School of Continuing Studies have set their Winter Intersession classes. Choose from non-credit, 1-week, 2-week or 4-week credit courses in business, general studies, and other interesting subjects. Choose from in-classroom or online instruction. 

More information can be found on the School of Continuing Studies website, dean.edu/scs, or call 508-541-1941. 

Dean Leadership Institute and the School of Continuing Studies have set their Winter Intersession classes

Dean Leadership Institute and the School of Continuing Studies have set their Winter Intersession classes

Click here to download a registration form.

This was shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page

http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2015/11/dean-college-winter-intercession.html

"dancing LED "open" signs don't attract customers"

The Franklin Downtown Partnership had its designs on signs during its Thursday morning meeting with Design Review Commission members. 

During a slideshow talk, Commission Chairman Mark Fitzgerald said he thinks his group's mission is to work with businesses to keep the town's look pleasant. 

"We don't want to be the sign police," he said. "We are business-friendly - we want to see business in town."

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