Did you sign the "No Spectra" petition?

The Greater Franklin Node 350 Mass is only 128 signatures from reaching 500. Would you reattach the No Spectra pipeline petition link onto Franklin Matters again? 

I have 17 lawn signs up in Franklin and I have 50 more that will be up between now and spring. Our website is Nospectrama.org

No Spectra sign in Franklin

The petition link is
https://www.change.org/p/jeffrey-roy-karen-spilka-richard-ross-stop-the-spectra-energy-pipeline-from-going-through-franklin-ma-we-don-t-need-or-want-it

Newcomers and Friends Monthly Meeting - December 9

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club welcomes you to join us for our Monthly Meeting at "3" Restaurant in Franklin. We'll be meeting at 7:30 on Wednesday, December 9th, upstairs in a private function room.

Just a reminder that our December meeting is our annual Yankee Swap party. Please plan on attending for fun, frivolity and festivities!! Your exchange gift should be between $15-$20, new and wrapped.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

If you are interested, we will also be collecting gifts for the Santa Foundation. We have adopted some families and welcome any new, unwrapped gifts or gift cards. We will be sorting the gifts and wrapping them at an upcoming event. Donations of any kind and size are welcome and appreciated!

Appetizers and desserts will be provided as well as non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available.

This event is open to anyone in Franklin looking for camaraderie and friendship through regular events and activities. Giving back to the community is important to us as well!

Happy Holidays to all!



For additional info on the group visit their updated webpage
http://franklinnewcomers.com/

Holiday Parade Show - December 13

No Cost Family Fun Event!

HOLIDAY PARADE SHOW WHEN:  Sunday, December 13 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. WHERE:  Attleboro High School 100 Rathbun Willard Dr. Attleboro, MA COST: FREE Sponsored By: Rick Adam a.k.a. Professor Paddy-Whack is a one-man extravaganza of juggling, magic, hand shadows, and the most incredible one-man band you ever seen! He was a semi-finalist on America's Got Talent in 2011. Two shows: Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Attleboro High School. This show is free and open to the public! Bring your children and grandchildren and spend an enjoyable afternoon together enjoying this fantastic show!

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Downtown Project Update #19

Given the great weather, the contractor now wishes to continue work for a few more weeks. The plan is as follows, so initially there is minor disturbance with the sidewalk on Main St.

First, Walsh will set light pole foundations. This will involve removing a small section of sidewalk to excavate and set the foundation. There are (6) foundations on the Acapulco's side of roadway and (5) on the opposite side of the roadway. 

We will begin on the Acapulco's side of the roadway. Once those 11 are set, Walsh will do the electrical conduit crossings. There is a crossing on Main St at approx. sta 120+75, and a crossing at Dean Ave and Depot St. They will be saw cutting panels on both sides of Main St initially.

sign on the railroad bridge

If weather and time permit, Walsh will begin to excavate sidewalk to install electrical conduit for the street lighting beginning on the side of Acapulcos. This work will be last as it is the most intrusive. Again, time and weather pending, the conduit running underneath the sidewalk may not begin until the spring. We will know more as the next 1-2 weeks pass and I will keep everyone updated.

I feel this is the best way to move forward initially with minor disturbance to the roadway and sidewalk and still enable them to continue getting work done. Please let me know if you have any questions.


Thank You,

Anthony Tavalone
CE III MA DOT
(617) 233-0795

MBTA: Commuter Rail notice - severe weather schedule reductions

All Commuter Rail Line Schedules will remain the same for the winter season with the exception of the Worcester and Fitchburg Lines. Please see mbta.com for details.  Effective December 14, 2015: All lines will have designated Severe Weather trains which will not operate when reduced service for severe weather is announced. MBTA commuter train leaving Franklin/Dean Station headed to Forge Park Last updated: Dec 04 2015 06:40 PM Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442455333&month=&year= Sent by the MBTA

The Franklin schedule can be found here
http://www.mbta.com/uploadedfiles/Smart_Forms/News,_Events_and_Press_Releases/Franklin%20Line%20-%20Winter%202015.pdf

In the News: 'Tis the Season, Hancock sponsors marathon documentary, food elves in 10th year

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Franklin Performing Arts Company will present “’Tis the Season!,” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and 2 p.m. Dec. 20 at the Franklin High School auditorium, 218 Oak St. 

The production will feature members of the Kenny Hadley Big Band, with contemporary arrangements of favorite holiday classics in musical styles ranging from R&B, Motown and gospel to pop, jazz and Broadway. First staged by FPAC in 1995, “’Tis the Season!” returns with a large cast of area performers to entertain audiences.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151203/NEWS/151208865/1994/NEWS

The first official documentary on the Boston Marathon is set to be released next fall. 

Filmmakers were in Hopkinton in 2014 as the start line was being painted by Jack LeDuc and the elite Kenyan runners visited Elmwood Elementary School for their annual pep rally. Of course, they were at the start to film the first race after the 2013 bombings. 

On Thursday, John Hancock Financial announced they will partner with LA Roma Films to be the title sponsor of BOSTON, the first ever feature-length documentary film about the race.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151203/NEWS/151208241/1994/NEWS
Note: I am pleased to be fully employed by John Hancock.

A local charitable group has kicked off its "12 Years of Donating" campaign this week, looking to exceed the more than three tons of food it donated to the Franklin Food Pantry last year. 

The campaign, in its 10th year, is manned by a group of local schoolchildren: the Franklin Food Elves. This year marks the highest number of volunteers, officials said, with 115 students volunteering.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151203/NEWS/151207989/1994/NEWS

Franklin Art Association - Liz Haywood Sullivan - Jan 6th

The Franklin Art Association will meet Wednesday Jan. 6th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30.

Liz Haywood Sullivan - digital photo

The program will feature well known pastel painter Liz Haywood Sullivan as the demonstrating artist.

Meetings are free and opened to the public.

For more information please visit our web site at www.franklinart.org
and Facebook at www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc

For additional info on Liz, you can visit her webpage  http://www.lizhaywoodsullivan.com