Thanksgiving Football - Franklin @ King Philip, 10:00AM

Would it be Thanksgiving without a football game? The tradition continues today with FHS playing at KP at 10:00.

• Franklin @ King Philip, 10:00AM

FHS Panthers

For all the other football games around the Hockomock League, check here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-112615/

Important Tips to Get the Most out of Your Holiday Gift Buying

"With the holiday season and Black Friday approaching, knowing your rights as a consumer might be just as important as knowing where to get the best deals. 

The Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation (OCABR) and the Office of the Attorney General (AGO) provide important tips about consumer protection, theft, warranties, and more so you get the most out of your gift buying."

• Make a Plan Before You Shop
• Understand Consumer Protection Law
• Learn Gift Certificate Laws
• Stay Safe While Shopping Online
• Know What to Do in the Event of Identity Theft
• Be Aware of Warranties

MA Gov blog post on 6 Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping

Continue reading the full article online here to get the details on these six tips
http://blog.mass.gov/blog/consumer-advice/six-tips-for-a-safe-successful-holiday-shopping-season/

"implement the new schedules for the entire Commuter Rail system in spring"

The press release from MassDOT and the MBTA:

After careful consideration, MassDOT and the MBTA announced the recently revised North Side Commuter Rail schedules will not be implemented until spring 2016. 

The revision of Commuter Rail schedules is a critical element of MassDOT and the MBTA’s efforts to deliver safe, reliable, on-time service to Commuter Rail customers. Building new schedules will help minimize cascading failures and ensure that on-time service can be delivered both safely and consistently. 

In December, the MBTA will release in draft form proposed new schedules for both North Side and South Side services, along with specific plans for extensive public engagement. Following the period of public engagement, MassDOT and the MBTA will make changes based on the feedback received and then implement the new schedules for the entire Commuter Rail system in spring 2016. 

“The coming changes will be the most substantive made in decades; when the process is complete, we are confident that the new schedules will serve the best interests of our ridership,” said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack. 

“But the MBTA needs to do more than provide reliable Commuter Rail service to our customers – it needs to listen to those customers and understand their needs and concerns and incorporate them into service planning. We understand that even small challenges in long-standing schedules impact the daily lives of our riders and we need to hear and incorporate their feedback before finalizing schedule changes.”

MBTA commuter rail train at Franklin Dean station

This was shared from
http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442455302&month=&year=

Annual Christmas on the Common - Nov 29 - 4:00 PM

The annual tree lighting ceremony will be held on Sunday, Nov 29th at 4:00 PM.

As in prior years, Santa Claus will probably arrive at the Town Common in grand style via one of the Franklin Fire Dept trucks.

The tree is up and ready to have the lights turned on

Christmas tree on the Franklin Town Common

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The tree on the triangle where Main St and West/East Central meet is also up and ready

Christmas tree on the triangle in downtown Franklin

Thanks to "Concerts on the Common" for putting together. If you'd like to contribute, the information on where to send the check is 

"Concerts on the Common"
PO Box 92
Franklin, MA 02038

Franklin Library: Thanksgiving week hours posted

The Library announced that it will close on Wednesday at 2:00 PM. It will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. It will be open for normal hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Franklin Public Library - THanksgiving week hours

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/11/blog-post.html

Senator Spilka: Many Reasons to Give Thanks

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Dear Friend, As we prepare to join family and friends in the annual tradition of Thanksgiving, I want to say how very grateful I am for the opportunity to serve the people of the 2nd Middlesex & Norfolk district and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. When we work together, we have every ability to build a stronger future for our children, families and residents. In a time when the challenges facing our state, the nation and the world seem so great, it is important to remember that we can turn to our neighbors, communities, friends and families for support. I wish you all health, wellness, strength and good cheer this holiday season. Proud to walk with family and friends in honor of my sister and mother-in-law to fight Alzheimer's and dementia Last Formal Session of 2015 Last week, the Massachusetts Senate wrapped up formal legislative sessions for 2015. We passed bills in the following key areas: Shared Prosperity & Income Inequality Climate Change & Energy Criminal Justice Reform Shared Leadership & Transparency Combating the Opioid Crisis Protecting Taxpayers Protecting Our Children & Families Intergovernmental Affairs Please click here to see the full graphic. You can read the press release about the Senate's accomplishments here. Office of State Senator Karen E. Spilka Room 212, State House Boston, Massachusetts  02133 Phone: (617) 722-1640 - Fax: (617) 722-1077 http://www.karenspilka.com As always, if you would like additional information or have any concerns or comments, please call my office at (617) 722-1640 or email me at Karen.Spilka@masenate.gov. Warm Regards, Senator Karen E. Spilka 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk

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Rep Roy: What's happening in the district - November 2015 newsletter

This is our regularly monthly newsletter. If you are not yet a subscriber, you can get on our email list by clicking here. View this email in your browser Facebook Twitter Website Email Happy Thanksgiving Best wishes to you and your family for a most Happy Thanksgiving. Each year on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans gather for a day of feasting, football and family. We gather together around a table, thankful to have one another in our lives and grateful for the blessings bestowed upon us. As I think about gathering this week, I am grateful for your friendship, support and guidance over the years, and most importantly, for the opportunity you have given me to represent the residents of Franklin and Medway. I thank you for continuously being there and coming together as a community, in both good times and bad. And I thank my family, friends, and colleagues who work day in and day out to make Massachusetts a great place to live, work, and raise a family. That hard work and commitment is such a great way to give thanks and pay it forward. As I look forward to carving yet another turkey, I hope that you too will enjoy your day and the beginning of a wonderful holiday season!

State Rep Jeff Roy · State House Room 527A · Boston, MA 02133 · USA

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