Franklin Election Candidates Night - Tuesday, Oct 17

Candidates Night will be held Tuesday, October 17 at the Town Hall on the 2nd floor in the Council Chambers at 7:00 PM and will be televised.

There will be a Moderator; Lawrence Benedetto, Retired Chief of Police of Franklin

Teresa Burr will be the time keeper with 4 person panel:

• Anne Brennan: Editor and Chief of Metrowest and Milford Daily News
• Jack Lank: President, United Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Michael Doherty: Attorney, Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan and Cannon
• Robert Ficco: Retired Attorney, law office Ficco, Cornetta and Simmler

Are you registered to vote Nov 7?

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/10/are-you-registered-to-vote-last-day-to.html

You can find all the election related posts in one place:

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/election-collection-2017.html

Franklin Election Collection - 2017

FHS football, golf, and volleyball teams post wins on Friday

From Hockomock Sports and Twitter we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results on Friday, Oct 13.


Boys soccer = Oliver Ames, 4 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Matt Alvarado scored his first of two goals in the first half and Oliver Ames added three more in the second half to grab two points on the road. Alvarado’s goal, assisted by Nathaniel Cardoza, gave the visitor’s a 1-0 lead at the break. Michael Nikiciuk put OA up 2-0 before the Panthers cut the deficit in half at 2-1. Alvardo and James Gillespie added goals to give the Tigers insurance. Cardoza finished with three assists while Brandin Osborne had one.

Girls soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 2 – Final
– Jackie Mills scored a last-minute goal, her second of the game, to secure a dramatic two points for the Tigers. Franklin had a chance from the penalty spot in the second half, but OA defender Maggie Ault stepped in between the pipes (starting goalie Regan Benton was forced to the bench with a yellow card) and made the save. Anabella Walsh and Abby Reardon had assists for the Tigers.

Volleyball = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 
– Franklin junior Lauren McGrath spread the ball around in the Panthers sweep of the Tigers, recording 29 assists as well as three kills and two aces. Maggie Doyle (four blocks), Meaghan Maguire (two blocks) and Hailey Sanders (block) each had six kills for Franklin. For Oliver Ames, Katie Flynn had seven kills while junior Sadie Homer had 22 serve receptions and 10 digs.

Golf = Franklin, 168 vs. Medway, 170 – Final

Wolf and Collins shoot a pair of 40s and once again push the Panthers back to .500! Finish up w Sharon and Foxboro next week! Keep grinding.

— PantherGolf (@FHSGolfTeam) October 13, 2017

Football = Taunton, 14 @ Franklin, 21 – Final

21-14. Victory over Taunton. #PantherPride pic.twitter.com/YxWgTGGe1v

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) October 14, 2017

@HockomockSports Taunton scores with 1:16 left, 21-14 Franklin

— jay horrigan (@jphref) October 14, 2017

@HockomockSports Taunton scores from the 1 and now the score is 21-7 Franklin. 7:15 left in the game.

— jay horrigan (@jphref) October 14, 2017

@HockomockSports At the end of 3, still 21-0 Franklin

— jay horrigan (@jphref) October 14, 2017

FHS currently up 21-0 over Taunton. #PantherPride pic.twitter.com/0NWjJxdaCJ

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) October 14, 2017

@HockomockSports Noviello to Leonard from 35 yards! Now it is 21-0 Franklin.

— jay horrigan (@jphref) October 13, 2017

@HockomockSports Franklin drives 60 yards and Gordon goes in from the 1, Franklin 14 Taunton 0, 5:52 left in the half

— jay horrigan (@jphref) October 13, 2017

Noviello’s 71 yard TD pass to Driscoll puts Franklin up 7-0!

— jay horrigan (@jphref) October 13, 2017

FHS currently up 21-0 over Taunton. #PantherPride

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-101317/

Got student loan debt? Don’t be scammed.

Got student loan debt? Don't be scammed. by Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC If you've got student loan debt, you've probably seen ads or been contacted by companies promising they can help. Some are scams – and the FTC is going after them. Today the FTC announced Operation Game of Loans, a joint FTC and state law enforcement sweep against student loan debt relief scammers. The operation includes seven actions filed by the FTC, with five new cases announced today. Read more This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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In the News: Franklin asks Norfolk for traffic study; Social Security gets small increase

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

"Because of a Norfolk development near the Franklin town line, Franklin town council members want the zoning board in Norfolk to conduct a traffic study at the intersection of Mill and Chestnut streets. 

Town Administrator Jeff Nutting said that some residents had contacted the Town Council to voice their concerns about traffic flow near their homes. The vote at Town Council meeting on Oct. 11 was unanimous. 

“There are a lot of residents that are very concerned, and we’re concerned as well,” he said. “Because Mill Street, which is where the development is near, is a hilly, curvy, winding road.” 

Nutting also said that there will be a flow of haulers moving dirt and rocks out of the site during the beginning of construction."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171013/franklin-asks-norfolk-to-conduct-traffic-study

"Millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get a 2 percent increase in benefits next year, the largest increase since 2012, though it comes to only $25 a month for the average beneficiary. 

The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, affects benefits for more than 70 million U.S. residents, including Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees. That’s about one in five Americans. 

By law, the COLA is based on a broad measure of consumer prices generated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Advocates for seniors claim the inflation index doesn’t accurately capture rising prices faced by seniors, especially for health care. 

“It doesn’t make your life any easier. It’s really made it tight,” said Barbara Bogart, who retired from a home health care company. “You have to be so careful to make it each month.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20171013/social-security-recipients-will-see-2-percent-boost-in-2018-checks

Social Security gets small increase

“Disability isn’t a monolithic concept”

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

"THE ISSUE: People with disabilities face low employment rates.
THE IMPACT: National Disability Employment Awareness Month is intended to educate employers about providing opportunities for workers with disabilities. 

For people with disabilities in Massachusetts and across the country, employment rates are rising, but have still not recovered to pre-recession levels. 

Massachusetts advocates for people with disabilities are running awareness and education campaigns in October to mark National Disability Employment Awareness month. David D’Arcangelo, director of the Massachusetts Office on Disability, said finding employment is a major issue facing many people with disabilities."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171013/employment-challenge-for-many-with-disabilities


Today's Special will be at the Harvest Festival selling tickets for their fund raiser Oct 28.

"Today's Special aims to be a leader in the food service industry by empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to take an active role in the distribution, development, and marketing of high quality baked goods that are produced in a truly integrated workplace. We believe that the food service industry is uniquely positioned to bring communities together and we take pride in producing high quality baked goods while striving to create an inclusive world."

https://www.facebook.com/Todays-Special-Inc-Bakery-293215590781263/

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 10/13/17 - THU 10/19/17

FRIDAY 10/13/17
7:30-10:30am   ASMS Clothing Drive @ Annie Sullivan Middle School
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
6pm   FHS Football Game @ Pisini Field, FHS
7:30pm   Dean College presents: Six Characters in Search of an Author’ @ Dean College

SATURDAY 10/14/17
8:30am   Ladybug 5K and Fun Run @ J F Kennedy Elementary
9am-12pm   *CANCELLED* - ANP Bottle and Can Drive @ FHS Parking Lot
9am-2pm   Annual Yard/Rummage Sale (rain or shine) @ Franklin Federated Church
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
11am-4pm   Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival @ Downtown Franklin
2pm   Dean College presents: Six Characters in Search of an Author’ @ Dean College
5-7:30pm   Sons of Italy Annual Pasta Dinner @ VFW Franklin
7-10pm  FPAC Annual Gala @ The Black Box
7:30pm   Dean College presents: Six Characters in Search of an Author’ @ Dean College
8pm   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: April Verch Band @ FUSF

SUNDAY 10/15/17
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
9am   Boys Youth Soccer Clinic (grades 1 to 6) @ FHS
11am   Girls Youth Soccer Clinic (grades 1 to 6) @ FHS
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
2pm   Dean College presents: Six Characters in Search of an Author’ @ Dean College

MONDAY 10/16/17
7pm   Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF
7pm   SEXT ED - Forum on teen sexting @ FHS
7pm   Franklin SEPAC: Jeanine Fitzgerald - Helping Children Cope: Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again @ HMMS

TUESDAY 10/17/17
9:30-11:30am   FREE Flu shot clinic for Franklin residents (6 months old and up) @ Franklin Senior Center
7pm   Franklin Candidates Night @ Municipal Building 2nd floor Council Chambers
7pm   Decoding American Wines Labels @ Franklin Liquors

WEDNESDAY 10/18/17
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)

THURSDAY 10/19/17
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
5:30pm   Panther Pride Night @ FHS
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Community Garden - Build Day - Sunday, Oct 15

The pre-build day was successful last Saturday. All the lumber was cut to the lengths required for further assembly.

We need gardeners and volunteers to participate in Build Day, Sunday, October 15 from 9 to finish. 

If you have teens you want to bring along, who would benefit from Community Service, please bring them along! 

Again, please reply to bonnie.kaiden@gmail.com.

Please remember to bring battery power tools. A generator will be on-site for re-charging tools.

Remember to wear work clothes and work shoes, boots or similar footwear.

Morning Refreshments will be served!

Thank you! We look forward to a successful Build Day!

Your Franklin Community Gardens Committee

assembly of the new garden beds

assembly of the new garden beds 1