Franklin Matters

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Early voting available to Franklin voters beginning Oct 24

New to Massachusetts - all registered voters may cast early ballots in biennial state elections beginning with the November 8, 2016 Presidential Election.

When? October 24th - Nov 4th

Where? Town Hall – Clerk’s Office

Early Voting Dates and Times:

Monday Oct 24, 8 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday Oct 25, 8 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday Oct 26, 8 AM – 7 PM
Thursday Oct 27, 8 AM – 7 PM
Friday Oct 28, 8 AM – 1 PM
Saturday Oct 29, 8 AM – 1 PM
Monday Oct 31, 8 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday Nov 1, 8 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday Nov 2, 8 AM – 7 PM
Thursday Nov 3, 8 AM – 7 PM
Friday Nov 4, 8 AM – 1 PM

THE EXTENDED HOURS (BOLD) ARE FOR VOTING ONLY!
(During the normal office hours, all Town Clerk business can be conducted. During the extended hours, voting is the only service supported.

What is the difference between absentee voting and early voting?

Absentee ballots are for those who will be out of town on the day of the election and can not make it to the polling place
Early voting is open to all registered voters but must be done at the early voting location (Town Clerk's office)
Absentee ballots can be applied for and sent in via mail. Early voting needs to be done in person
Early voting ends on Nov 4th. Absentee ballots are accepted up until noon before the election day

More on Early Voting from the Secretary of the Comonwealth
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleev/evidx.htm

Information for voters about the election on November 8th
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele16/ballot_questions_16/message16.htm

Ballot Question 1

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele16/ballot_questions_16/quest_1.htm

Ballot Question 2

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele16/ballot_questions_16/quest_2.htm

Ballot Question 3

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele16/ballot_questions_16/quest_3.htm

Ballot Question 4

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele16/ballot_questions_16/quest_4.htm

Did you recycle your Voter Information mailing? You can download or view the PDF copy here
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/IFV_2016.pdf

The Large Print version is available here
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/IFV_2016_Large.pdf

voter information was mailed to all MA registered voters

In the News: Library work underway, Tri-County schedules showcase

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Those looking at the Franklin Public Library from the outside are only seeing the merest hint of the work going on within.

Inside the stately granite Main Street building, whole rooms are swathed in opaque plastic - almost as if they've been gift-wrapped - while others are stripped down to reveal the piping underneath.

The library, built in 1904, is a couple of months into a year-long, $10.5 million renovation project - one that will both update the building's interior and create an addition that will expand library spaces.

Town Councilor Judith Pfeffer - also the chairwoman of the library building committee - spoke on Friday about the progress made on the building, and what it might look like once it is complete."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160923/progress-made-on-franklin-library-project

work underway to expand the library in the back of the current building

"After a successful debut last year, Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School hosts its second "Showcase Spectacular" event next Saturday.

The day, scheduled for Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is intended to better familiarize the public with the school.

"Every shop will have a different activity," said school spokeswoman Jessica Silva. "The early education program, for example, will show some of the activities they do with preschool-age children."

"It gives people a chance to come in and see what's going on at Tri-County on a daily basis," she added.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160923/tri-county-opening-doors-for-showcase-event

http://www.tri-county.us/

FHS football tops Taunton, volleyball drops match to Mansfield

From Hockomock Sports we share the results from the FHS fall sports action on Friday

*** Football = Franklin, 27 @ Taunton, 8 – Final

1st Quarter: (F) Jake Noviello 33 yard pass to Connor Peterson, XP missed.
2nd Quarter: (F) Jake Wolowacki 23 yard rush, Matt Zucco XP good; (F) J. Noviello 13 yard pass to C. Peterson, M. Zucco XP good.
3rd Quarter: (F) J. Noviello 17 yard pass to J. Wolowacki, M. Zucco XP good.
4th Quarter: (T) Noah Leonard 24 yard pass to Adam McLaughlin, Nuno Camara 2pt rush.

FHS Panthers

*** Volleyball = Franklin, 1 @ Mansfield, 3 – Final

– Mansfield won the opening set but dropped the second to the visiting Panthers. However, the Hornets bounced back with two straight set wins to earn the match win, 25-10, 23-25, 25-16, 25-18. Mansfield’s Jacey Anderson had 18 service points, Anna Kemp had 19 service point and Jess Haradon played great defense and had 26 digs. Erin Skidmore led Franklin with 11 kills, two aces and 18 digs while Lauren McGrath had 18 assists, five digs and two aces and Meaghan Maguire added three blocks

For all the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-092316/

https://hockomocksports.com/standings/

For the current standings of the each of the fall sports for the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/standings/

"The true extent of heroin abuse is not entirely known because of gaps in data collection"

"... obituaries don't reflect the stunning number of people dying in big cities, small towns and rural communities because of addictions to heroin or other opiates. An estimated 435,000 Americans use heroin, according to 2014 figures from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, nearly triple the number who used in 2007.

Every day, 78 people in the United States die from an opiate overdose — 29 of them from heroin alone, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's more than 10,500 deaths a year attributed to heroin and more than 28,000 deaths because of opiate overdoses.

By comparison, more than 35,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year.

But the overdose numbers don't fully reflect heroin’s hold on us."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.gatehouseprojects.com/Project/heroinshold/?site=metrowestdailynews.com

Lisa and Terry Blunt say that when their 22-year-old daughter, Beth, lost her battle with addiction, it was important to share that in her obituary to create awareness about the heroin crisis in America. MAX GERSH/Rockford Register Star

In the News: FPAC auditions, THE BLACK BOX local artist series

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Franklin Performing Arts Co. will hold open auditions Oct. 8 at the Black Box, 15 W. Central St., Franklin, for the original FPAC musical, “Humbug!,” and a new FPAC holiday panto.

Auditions will begin at 1 p.m. for ages 6-8; 1:30 p.m. for ages 9-10; 2 p.m. for ages 11-12; 2:30 p.m. for teens; and 3:30 p.m. for adults.

The productions will be presented as part of FPAC’s 26th season.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160923/

THE BLACK BOX on West Central St in Franklin

"The Black Box, 15 W. Central St., Franklin, a theater and music venue, will present its third season of the Local Artist and Jazz Series this October.

At 8 p.m. Oct. 1, the Black Box will present a double bill featuring the Chick Magnets and Ben Gardner’s Boat. Led by Massachusetts Rep. Jeff Roy, the acoustic rock band Ben Gardner’s Boat also features Don Larsen, Tom Grillo, Pat DeGregorio and Scott Mueller. The five have played together since the 1990s. The Chick Magnets showcase a lineup of veteran players and multi-instrumentalists. The seven-piece group, including Barry Madden of Franklin Ford, performs rhythm and blues and older rock ‘n’ roll."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160923/black-box-lists-local-artist-and-jazz-series-lineup

One-Night Workshop: Surviving Adolescence

Franklin Public Schools ~ Lifelong Learning Institute

The Center for Adult Education - Community Learning

presents

One-Night Workshop
Surviving Adolescence

Outwit, Outplay, Outlast!

Register Now

On October 6, join Donna Shea to explore adolescent development and how this exciting, yet sometimes excruciating process, of growing up can impact family life. Surviving Adolescence will explore why teens become allergic to their parents and how boys and girls journey through adolescence in similar and different ways.

About the Speaker

Donna Shea is a behaviorist and a pioneer in providing community-based social education programs for elementary-age children. She has developed & directed programs for children at the Peter Pan Center in Massachusetts since 2002. Donna holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Lesley University and is a behavioral consultant to pre-schools, schools, parent groups, and human service agencies.

Check out all of our fall classes

adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us 508-613-1480

FPS- Lifelong Learning, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Sent by adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us in collaboration with

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Tri-County Insider - Showcase Spectacular and more

SEPTEMBER 21

Tri-County's most "Spectacular" event is approaching!

The second annual Showcase Spectacular is on Saturday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great opportunity for your family and friends to learn more about the vocational technical education your child is receiving here at Tri-County. This free community event includes a variety of activities, interactive demonstrations, and food prepared by our Culinary Arts program. We hope you can join us and would appreciate your help in spreading the word!

Guidance Updates

Parent Orientation Nights

Parent Orientation Night for grades 9 and 11 will be held tomorrow (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m.

Parent Orientation Night for grades 10 and 12 will be held on Tuesday, September 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Student Portal Presentation will be held at 6:30 p.m. on both nights.

College Fair at Tri-County

Tri-County will host a College Fair on Thursday, October 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. All grades are encouraged to attend as it is never too early to begin planning for the future!

Registration opens tomorrow for the PSAT

The PSATs will be held on Wednesday, November 2, at 8 a.m., at Tri-County. Grade 10 students can take the test, but grade 11 students are all strongly encouraged to sing up. The registration time frame is from September 22 through October 12. Students should see Grade 11 and 12 School Counselor David Casey before school, during lunch, or after school to pay and sign up. Registration will also be available during Parent Orientation on Thursday evening. The cost is $15 and students who receive Free or Reduced Lunch may qualify to receive a fee waiver.