In the News: Pleasant/Chestnut St sidewalks paid for not financed

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

"A project to put sidewalks along Pleasant and Chestnut streets will continue as long as weather permits, officials said. 

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said work on the $1.8 million project - which looks to install new sidewalks and repair existing ones - is going very well. 

"We're on schedule," he said. "We're hoping to get as much of the work done before the snow as possible." 

When the project was first approved in April, town officials said they hoped to get the bulk of the work done this year and wrap up during next year's construction season."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161104/progress-made-on-franklin-sidewalks

• Work on the Pleasant St sidewalks in August 2016

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/08/reporting-by-walking-around-saturday.html

Early view of the crosswalk at DelCarte (Oct 7, 2016)

new crosswalk being added on Pleasant St to enable access to the DelCarte property
and foster walking on the newly installed sidewalk

More recent view of the crosswalk (Oct 28, 2016)

crosswalk status as of Oct 28, 2016

FHS field hockey wins 1-0 to advance in playoffs

From Hockomock Sports we share the FHS fall sports results from Friday, Nov 4

*** Playoffs = Field Hockey = D1 South

#10 Franklin, 1 @ #7 Bridgewater-Raynham, 0 – Final

– Alex Sullivan scored in the third minute for the Panthers. Franklin advances to the D1 South quarterfinal to face Walpole at 2:00 on Sunday.

Joe Clark, HockomockSports.com Student Reporter provides the detailed write up for this game:

"The old adage “practice makes perfect” is one that certainly held true for the Franklin girl’s field hockey team on Friday. The Panthers scored early and never looked back on their way to a 1-0 win over Bridgewater-Raynham in First Round of the MIAA D1 South tournament 

Franklin, who haven’t played a lot on grass fields this season, spent this week practicing on the surface to prepare for the game, and it showed. Just three minutes into the game, senior midfielder Alex Sullivan got the rebound following a save from B-R goalie Hailey Colon and put the ball in the back of the net to put Franklin up 1-0. 

“We practiced on grass all week and we practiced going hard to the ball and beating them to the ball and that’s what we did, got the jump on them and popped one in early, so it felt good to have that lead,” said Franklin head coach Lisa Cropper on the quick start."

FHS Panthers

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklins-early-goal-stands-bridgewater-raynham/

*** Football - non-playoffs

Franklin, 21 @ Needham, 28 – Final


For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-110416/

In the News: Franklin TV expands to radio; "tentative" yes to Medway power plant

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

"If all goes well, the local public access cable station will be looking to venture into a new medium - radio - early next year. 

Franklin TV is hoping to begin broadcasts on 102.9 FM - with call sign WFPR, or Franklin Public Radio - in the first months of 2017, said station Executive Director Peter Fasciano. 

"Our target date for a broadcast test - or program test - is sometime between the first of the year and Feb. 12," he said. 

Once operations begin, Fasciano said, the station would look to broadcast local meetings, community events, sports, a lecture series and Franklin TV shows that would translate to the radio format."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161104/new-franklin-radio-station-may-hit-airwaves

Franklin TV, located at 23 Hutchinson St

"In a tentative decision published Friday evening, the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) said it approved Exelon’s petition to expand the company’s Summer Street power plant. 

The nine-member state board is the determining authority as to whether the project can proceed. 

In an email Friday afternoon, Peter Lorenz, communications director for the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, said the tentative decision is “a recommended decision” prepared by the siting board staff for the board's consideration and is not the board’s final decision. 

“The issuance of the tentative decision follows months of public hearings, review of over one hundred comment letters and briefs submitted and evidentiary hearings,” he said.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161104/medway-state-oks-exelon-plant-expansion

New England Irish Harp Orchestra - Dec 4

NEW ENGLAND IRISH HARP ORCHESTRA

Under the direction of Regina Delaney

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4th ~ 7:00 pm

237 Pleasant Street, Franklin MA

There is nothing quite as magic as the sound of 6 or 12 harps playing together in harmony, with some fiddle, whistle and perhaps bodhran (Irish drums ) thrown in for good measure. 

New England Irish Harp Orchestra will share a wonderful medley of holiday music that will put you in the perfect mood for Advent !! 

This is a fundraiser for the church - tickets are $ 10 at the door and will be available in the office after November 1.

Free to Dean College students with student ID.

New England Irish Harp Orchestra - Dec 4

MBTA: This weekend: Franklin Line shuttle

Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line train service between Dedham Corporate Center and Readville Stations on Saturday, November 5th, and Sunday, November 6th, due to Shore Line Bridge Replacement in Hyde Park.

Due to Shore Line Bridge Replacement, buses will replace trains between Dedham Corporate Center and Readville Stations in both directions on the following dates:

- Saturday November 5th, 2016
- Sunday November 6th, 2016

Customers should allow additional travel time anticipating delays of approximately twenty (20) minutes.

The following trains will be affected:

Saturday - All
Sunday - All

The following stations will be affected:
Dedham Corporate Center
Endicott
Readville

Last updated: Nov 04 2016 09:05 AM

MBTA train on the tracks to Boston

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 11/4/16 - THU 11/10/16

FRIDAY 11/4/16
8am-1pm   LAST DAY to Vote Early at the Town Hall
10:30am   Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library (all skill levels welcome)
6:30pm   4th Annual Horace Mann MS Trivia Night @ HMMS
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked @ Franklin Art Center
7:30pm   The Odd Couple @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 11/5/16
8:30-2:30pm   Eagle Scout Project at Indian Rock
9am-3pm   Franklin Newcomers and Friends Annual Craft Fair @ Tri-County
9am-3pm   Grand Opening Event @ My Little Sunshine Children’s Consignment Boutique
9am-12pm   SNETT Fall Clean Up @ Fox Run Road in Bellingham, bring good gloves
10am-5pm   Drummer’s Studio: Clinic and Workshop with Franklin Vanderbilt @ The Drummer’s Studio
4pm-7pm   Franklin Art Association’s November Colors 2016 Art Exhibition Reception @ Norfolk Public Library
7:30pm   The Odd Couple @ The Black Box
8pm   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Matt Nakoa, Rachel Kilgour and Kristin Maxwell @ FUSF

SUNDAY 11/6/16
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast returns to Franklin Rod and Gun Club - open to public
12-2pm   Franklin Lions: Halloween Candy Collection @VFW on Pond Street. Cards to the service men and women will be collected as well.
2pm   The Odd Couple @ The Black Box

MONDAY 11/7/16
4pm   Krafty Mondays (ages 6-12) @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 11/8/16 ***ELECTION DAY*** No School 
6am-8pm   Polls Open @ Franklin High School
1pm   The Toe Jam Puppet Band @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Yankee Quilters Guild Meeting @ St. John Episcopal Church, public welcome
7:30pm   Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Meeting @ Franklin YMCA, open to public

WEDNESDAY 11/9/16
6:30pm   Creative Writing Group @ Franklin Public Library (all levels and genres welcome)
6:30-7:30pm   School Committee Coffee Hour @ 23 Hutchinson Street
7:30pm   Franklin Newcomers and Friends Monthly Meeting @ 3 Restaurant, public welcome

THURSDAY 11/10/16
5-9pm   SAFE Coalition’s Substance Abuse Drop In Center @ St. John’s Episcopal Church
6-8pm   Pastel Paint Stunning Lifes Like the Masters @ Franklin Public Library
6:45-8:45pm   Grade 8 Open House @ Tri-County RTVHS
7pm   FHS Chamber Concert @ FHS

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - Nov 20

The Franklin Interfaith Council will hold its annual Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20, at 7 p.m. at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street. This year Temple Etz Chaim is hosting the Service. Everyone is welcome, and all are invited to attend.

According to one Council member, "The Thanksgiving Service is one of the loveliest community events of the year." We gather together as people of many faiths to celebrate and give thanks for the countless blessings in our lives through readings, reflection, and special musical presentations.

One very special part of the Service is the opportunity to make a free-will offering to the Franklin Fuel Assistance Fund, which provides relief with winter heating costs to local families in need.

The Thanksgiving Service is meaningful to so many, and is a wonderful way to begin to the Holiday Season. The church, which is handicap accessible, has ample parking. Please join us.

First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut Street