Taste of the Region - Tri-County - Oct 24

You won't want to miss this!

Tuesday October 24th  6:00 - 9:00 PM  Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School  147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA  Join us for this amazing annual celebration of great tasting foods, fun, and fabulous silent auction items from local restaurants, retail shops and businesses! Vote for your favorite!  Tickets $10 in advance | $15 at door  Reserve Tickets: (508) 316-0861  More info: UnitedRegionalChamber.org  HELP US THANK OUR EVENT SPONSORS  Attleboro • Bellingham • Blackstone • Foxboro • Franklin • Mansfield • Medfield • Medway • Millis Norfolk • North Attleboro • Norton • Plainville • Rehoboth • Seekonk • Wrentham

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Franklin Interfaith Council Presents Refugee Immigration Ministry

The Franklin Interfaith Council invites the community to a presentation by staff from Refugee Immigration Ministry (RIM), a nonprofit organization that supports immigrants and asylum seekers in partnership with local faith communities. Speakers from RIM will include Rev. Ruth Bersin, Executive Director and Rev. Isaac Seelan, Coordinator for Congregation Development.


When: October 30, 2017; 7:00 PM
Where: St Mary's Church, Lower Church Hall

Franklin Interfaith Council Presents Refugee Immigration Ministry

For more about the Refugee Immigration Ministry  http://www.r-i-m.net/

Senior Center: Nov 2017 Newsletter is available

The November 2017 Newsletter with all the events and schedules for the Senior Center is now available. You can view a copy here or download from the Town of Franklin webpage with the link below.






Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/141353

Senior Center: Nov 2017 Newsletter is available

"You see your fellow Americans suffering, and we feel compelled to help”

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

"Lt. Keith Darling sat in his office at the fire station on Friday afternoon listening to the scanner for the last time before he departs on his latest hurricane relief mission. On Sunday, he leaves for a two-week deployment to Puerto Rico to aid in the island’s restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria. 

Once Darling lands in the US territory, he is unclear of his next move. 

With pride and a bit of anxiety, Darling explained that he is not sure where on the island he would be or what he would be doing. He said there would more than likely be no electricity, which means no air conditioning, and no internet access for the most part. But most concerning to him, it means limited contact to his wife and two children. 

“I guess the biggest problem anyone would have trouble with is not knowing what’s going to happen,” he said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171021/franklin-firefighteremt-leaving-for-puerto-rico

devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico

Tri-County: Middle School Career Day - Oct 26

Tri-County is having a Career Day for Franklin Middle School students to attend next Thursday, October 26. 

Tours start promptly at 8:00 am. A parent or guardian must be in attendance.

Any participating Franklin Middle School student absence will be excused for this event.

Tri-County: Middle School Career Day - Oct 26

In the News: MBTA on suicide alert; transportation and carbon emissions

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

"THE ISSUE: Since July, trains have struck and killed 11 people in Massachusetts. THE IMPACT: The MBTA is working with suicide prevention organizations and other partners to identify ways to reduce accidental deaths and suicides on its tracks. 

A recent surge in the number of suicides and accidental deaths on Massachusetts train tracks has transit officials and suicide prevention advocates searching for answers. 

“I can’t tell you why there’s been this increase on the railways,” said Steve Mongeau, executive director of the suicide-prevention organization Samaritans. “One of the challenges in the suicide prevention arena is there has not been a significant amount of research done specifically on railways.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171020/mbta-focuses-on-suicide-prevention

MBTA commuter rail at Franklin/Dean Station

"THE ISSUE: Transportation is the state’s largest source of carbon emissions. THE IMPACT: State leaders are soliciting input on strategies to reduce emissions from the transportation sector. 

In the face of President Donald Trump’s proposals to loosen environmental protections, Massachusetts leaders are doubling down on the state’s commitment to fight climate change. 

The state Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and Department of Transportation plan to hold a series of listening sessions across the state to solicit public input on environmental issues such as reducing carbon emissions from vehicles and making the state’s transportation infrastructure more resilient in the face of climate change. The listening tour will feature sessions on Oct. 31 in Boston, Nov. 2 in Worcester, Nov. 6 in Amherst and Nov. 9 in Brockton."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171020/state-leaders-seek-ideas-on-reducing-vehicle-emissions

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 10/20/17 - THU 10/26/17

FRIDAY 10/20/17
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
12-6pm   School Committee Community Relations ‘Coffee’ @ Franklin Farmers Market
6:30pm   HMMS Trivia Night @ Horace Mann Middle School

SATURDAY 10/21/17
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
Noon-6:30pm  Harvest Fest Block Party @ Whole Foods Bellingham
3pm   Nutrition and Conditioning for Student Athletes @ Clarion Farm
5pm   Fall Porketta Dinner @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
6pm   Who Says I Can’t Foundation Annual Fundraiser @ Franklin Elks Lodge
6-8pm   Franklin Art Association - Fall Frolic Reception @ Norfolk Public Library
7:30pm   FPAC preforms ‘Monthy Python’s Spamalot’ @ The Black Box
7:30pm   Brook Williams - Acoustic Guitar @ Original Congregational Church in Wrentham

SUNDAY 10/22/17
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
10am-4pm   Pop Up StoryWalk® on the SNETT #3 @ Spring Street Trailhead, Franklin
11am-1pm   No Tricks All Treats! @ Daddario Hardware Store
1-4pm   Fall Fundraiser for the Purrfect Cat Shelter @ Pour Richard’s
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1:15pm   Remember When with Joe Landry @ Franklin Historical Museum
2:30pm   FPAC preforms ‘Monthy Python’s Spamalot’ @ The Black Box
3pm   LiveARTS - String Quartet @ FUSF

MONDAY 10/23/17
6:30pm   Elementary School Parent Forums with Superintendent Ahern @ Horace Mann/Oak St Cafeteria
7pm   Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 10/24/17
9:30am   Elementary School Parent Forums with Superintendent Ahern @ Horace Mann Health Classroom
6-9pm   Taste of the Region @ Tri-County RVTHS

WEDNESDAY 10/25/17
10am   A Favorite Poem Project @ Franklin Senior Center
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)

THURSDAY 10/26/17
8am-1pm   Tri-County Career Day for middle school students @ Tri-County RVTHS
1pm   American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
1:30pm   Coloring Isn’t Just for Kids @ Franklin Senior Center
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
6:30pm   Paint Your Pet (benefits Purrfect Cat Shelter) @ Pour Richard’s
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