Franklin Town Hall with Elizabeth Warren - Feb 10

"Elizabeth Warren will be hosting a town hall in Franklin, and you’re invited! She’ll be talking and answering questions about how she’s holding the Trump Administration accountable and fighting for Massachusetts families in the Senate. This is also a chance to meet some of our team members and learn how you can get in this fight in 2018. 

Doors open at 12:30 PM and the town hall will begin at 1:30 PM. Admission is first come, first served. We're sorry, but signs/posters will not be permitted inside the event."

Where

Franklin High School Auditorium

218 Oak Street

Franklin 02038

When

Sat, February 10, 2018

12:30 PM – 3:00 PM EST

Tickets are free and available via Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/franklin-town-hall-with-elizabeth-warren-tickets-42957834038

Franklin Town Hall with Elizabeth Warren by Elizabeth for MA

FHS wrestling and girls hockey teams post wins on Thursday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Thursday, Feb 8, 2018.


Wrestling = Franklin, 33 @ North Attleboro, 18 – Final


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Canton, 4 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap

"Holding a 2-1 lead with under five minutes to go, the Canton boys hockey team was whistled for too many men on the ice. 

It was just the second penalty of the game for the Dogs, but the visiting Panthers of Franklin High needed just 20 seconds in the second period on their first chance of the man advantage to cash in. 

With the game on the line, Canton’s penalty showed it had learned its lesson from earlier on, coming up with a near perfect kill. The Bulldogs went on to score just over a minute after killing the penalty, and again with the net empty, to earn a 4-1 win in a clash of Davenport and Kelley-Rex division champions. 

“That was a great kill,” said Canton head coach Brian Shuman. “Bubba [McNeice] had a great game with the two goals but he was great on the kill. Jack Goyetch, Johnny [Hagan], Ryan [Nolte]…they all had a big kill. They learned their lesson from the first one around. They played very smart on that second kill, that was a huge part of the game.”

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/canton-boys-hockey-skates-past-franklin-in-clash-of-division-champs/

For the photo gallery follow this link
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Winter-2017-2018/Canton-Franklin-Boys-Hockey-02-08-18




Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Canton, 0 – Final

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap

"With two of the top defensive units in Canton and Franklin going head to head, goal scoring chances were going to be at a premium. 

Franklin sophomore Jordan Dwyer took advantage of her chance, scoring the only goal of the game a minute into the final period to give the Panthers a 1-0 upset over Canton. 

While Dwyer provided the lone tally of the game, it was Franklin freshman goalie Natalie Stott (35 saves) that put the Panthers in position to get the win. 

“She made the difference,” said Franklin head coach Margie Burke of Stott. “Anytime its a one-goal game, you have to give it to the goalie. She gave us the opportunity to put one puck in the net. And it wasn’t until the third period. If [Canton] gets a couple goals early on, then we don’t even have that chance. She played great.”

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/stott-dwyer-lead-franklin-girls-hockey-to-road-win-at-canton/

For the photo gallery follow this link
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Winter-2017-2018/Canton-Franklin-Girls-Hockey-02-08-18/

For other results around the League on Thursday
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-08-18/

Franklin’s Jordan Dwyer celebrates with her teammates following her third period goal. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Franklin finishes the regular season 24-0 and D1 Dual Meet State Champs pic.twitter.com/7YCS2zyVlu

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) February 9, 2018

Franklin drops its second in a row to a strong Canton team 4-1 @HockomockSports @FHSSports @In_The_Slot @MyHockeyLive @MassHSHockey

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 9, 2018

Bombski 33-18 W over the North. Jake Carlucci, Remillard, and Sackley get pins.

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) February 9, 2018

So proud of our girls!! #PantherPride https://t.co/B5OcOuUunP

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) February 9, 2018

Final: Franklin girls hockey 1, Canton 0. Freshman Natalie Stott (35 saves) was spectacular in goal, Panthers’ defense impressive as well. Dwyer with the GWG. #hockomock

— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) February 8, 2018

Representative Roy: What's happening in the district - February 2018 newsletter

View this email in your browser Facebook Twitter Website I'm running for re-election in 2018 It is been a tremendous honor to serve the people of Franklin and Medway as your State Representative for the past five years. And I am happy to report that on January 26, 2018, I took out papers to run again this year and I hope to again earn your support. Working together, we can continue to make our district and Massachusetts a great place to live, work and raise a family. This month's newsletter highlights some of activities that have taken place in our area over the past month. I welcome your input and feedback on any of these activities and on how we can continue to make progress together. Thank you for your continued interest and support and i look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail. Copyright © 2018 State Rep Jeff Roy, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you either contacted our office or indicated you wanted to keep updated on the 10th Norfolk District and things going on at the State House. Our mailing address is: State Rep Jeff Roy State House Room 236 Boston, MA 02133 Add us to your address book

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In the News: Dunkin moves to paper cups; Census count adjustments for fairness

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin. One has a completion date targeted for 2020, the other regards the Census count in 2020.

"Dunkin’ Donuts coffee is about to undergo a big change. The Massachusetts-based company is saying goodbye to its signature polystyrene foam cups and introducing paper cups. 

It’s another move to modernize the iconic brand. The transition to paper cups will remove nearly 1 billion foam cups from the waste stream annually. 

The plans are to begin eliminating all polystyrene foam cups beginning in spring 2018, with a targeted completion date of 2020. A new, double-walled paper cup will be used instead. The current reclosable lid remains. The company said the paper cup will keep beverages hot while keeping hands cool without the need for a sleeve."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180208/dunkin-donuts-to-phase-out-foam-cups-by-2020

"A change in rules ahead of the 2020 census could prove a boon for Fayetteville and other communities around Fort Bragg. 

Fayetteville and North Carolina leaders have praised the change, which could ensure that the state’s large military population is not counted elsewhere, leading to more federal money and the possibility for an additional seat in Congress. 

The new rules are designed to better count five different populations, such as deployed service members, overseas federal employees who are not U.S. citizens, crews aboard U.S. maritime or merchant vessels, juveniles in treatment centers and residents of religious group quarters. 

A memorandum release by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday detailed the rule changes and said they were meant to ensure the once-a-decade population count is “fair and consistent.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180208/census-officials-change-how-deployed-troops-are-counted

https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2018/residence-criteria.html

Odd Fellows to host Register O'Donnell - Mar 12

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell has been invited to speak to the general public as a guest of the Franklin Independent Order of Odd Fellows on Monday, March 12 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Franklin Public Library located at 118 Main Street, Franklin.

The short speaking program will touch on the historical nature of the Registry and the Register’s efforts to modernize and computerize the vast number of Norfolk County real estate records. Following his remarks, the Register will be available to answer individual questions. Members of the Register’s staff will also be available to assist in providing information about the Massachusetts Homestead Act. On-site work stations will be available to provide the status of a mortgage discharge, print a copy of your deed or provide a demonstration on how the Registry’s On-Line Land Records Database works.

This is a community outreach initiative sponsored by the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. It is Register O’Donnell’s goal to provide a convenient way for residents to learn more about how the Registry serves Norfolk County. Although Registry staff cannot provide legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions, provide general information, take a document for recording and assist in filling out a Declaration of Homestead form.

To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, “like” us on facebook.com/norfolkdeeds, or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and/or Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.

Odd Fellows to host Register O'Donnell - Mar 12

Saving Franklin from the Wrecking Ball - Feb 11

"It is well known that Franklin has grown rapidly for several decades. "Progress" sometimes meant that old or historic structures were in the way - and that usually meant demolition. 

However, Paul Compton, a long time resident, had other ideas and from the late 1960s he engineered the relocation of 5 houses, at least one dating back to the 1840s, to a new neighborhood along Pond Street. Paul will explain why and how he pulled off this accomplishment and will provide a slide show illustrating the process."

When: Sunday at 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Where:  Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W Central St, Franklin

Saving Franklin from the Wrecking Ball - Feb 11

FHS hockey and wrestling rescheduled for Thursday, Feb 8

Via HockomockSports we share the schedule changes for the FHS sports events that had been scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018. With the early dismissal all the afternoon school events were canceled and the FHS sports were re-scheduled as follows:


Boys Hockey
Franklin @ Canton – Postponed to Thursday, 2/8 at 7:30.

Girls Hockey
Franklin @ Canton – Postponed to Thursday, 2/8 at 4:00.

Wrestling
Franklin @ North Attleboro – Postponed to Thursday, 2/8 at 6:00.



https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-07-18/

FHS Panthers

“As this new industry is established: simpler is better”

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

"From standardizing community host agreements to allowing porta-potties on outdoor pot farms, speakers at a public hearing Wednesday offered many suggestions on how to tweak regulations governing recreational pot, with particular emphasis on helping small farmers succeed in the nascent industry. 

“There’s no ganja like farm-grown ganja,” said Eric Schwartz, co-founder of Farm Bug Cooperative, a cooperative of farmers which will be applying for a craft marijuana cultivator cooperative license. “I think Massachusetts can be a shining example for the rest of the country in ending the failed marijuana prohibition policy.” 

About 100 people gathered at the Worcester Public Library Wednesday morning for a public hearing on draft regulations governing the adult use of cannabis in the state. The meeting was hosted by members of the Cannabis Control Commission, and was one of several being held throughout the state to solicit feedback on the draft regulations - which oversee everything about the cannabis trade from seed to consumption."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180207/small-farmers-focus-of-pot-hearing

MA Cannabis Control Commission webpage

RIDE in NH and MA This Week

Hi New Englanders, I'll be in you part of the planet this week, with the RIDE Band at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, Friday evening and Music in Bass Hall at the Monadnock Center in Peterborough, NH Saturday night. I'll also be performing RIDE in concerts at three Massachusetts libraries. Acoustic magician, Joe Flood will join me on mandolin, fiddle and guitar in Framingham on Thursday evening and in Franklin, Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, I'll be at The Thomas Crane Library in Quincy for a concert featuring the upright bass fabulousness of Mr. Marty Ballou. Fri, Feb 9 @9 PM      The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, MA Sat, Feb 10 @7 PM   Music in Bass Hall, Peterborough, NH Ariel Bernstein - Drums / Greg Toro - Bass / Joe Flood - Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar / Marc - Guitar, Harmonica Thursday, Feb. 8th @ 7 PM   Framingham Library Saturday, Feb 10th @ 2 PM   Franklin Library Sunday, Feb 11th @ 3 PM     Thomas Crane Library YouTube   "Gritty, cinematic tales of the real west...at times stripped bare, at other times dramatic and haunting...an experience like no other album I've heard this year." - MAVERICK, U.K. Copyright © 2018 Marc Berger Music, All rights reserved. . Our mailing address is: Marc Berger Music 165 East Miller Road Ithaca, NY 14850

Friendly Reminder: Trash and Recycling Links

Dear Franklin Residents:

The Town of Franklin provides residents a comprehensive program designed to encourage recycling, reduce materials headed to the landfill, and ensure that all waste is disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. The Waste and Recylcing Guide includes updated information regarding the various waste and recycling services available to residents through Waste Management. We look forward to keeping the Town of Franklin clean and green!

Schedule
Trash and recycling are collected once every week. All materials must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. A 2017-2018 Collection Schedule is included in this guide for your convenience.

Trash
• All regular household refuse must be bagged and placed in the green cart with the black lid for collection.
• Material may not be sticking out of the cart and lid must be fully closed.
• Do NOT place recyclables in the green cart with the black lid.

The following items will NOT be accepted:
• Dirt, sod, yard waste, concrete or rock.
• Construction/demolition debris.
• Household hazardous waste that includes fluorescent lamps, appliances and TV's.
• Hot ashes or flammable materials such as oil, gas or paint.

More info can be found in the flyer shown here or on the Town of Franklin webpage   http://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste

Did you know you can also use the Recyclopedia?
http://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/pages/recyclopedia-what-do-i-do



You can also find the flyer on the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/wm_fy_18_mailer.pdf

Franklin Residents: Trash and Recycling Links

Franklin Public Schools: Early Dismissal Scheduled for Wednesday - Feb 7

Due to the anticipated, deteriorating weather conditions, the Franklin Public Schools will implement Early Dismissal today, February 7, 2018. Schools will dismiss according to the following half-day schedule:

Middle Schools: 10:40 AM
High School: 10:50 AM
Elementary Schools: 11:40 AM

The Solutions Program will open at the time of the early dismissal and will remain open for 2 hours. You should make arrangements for an authorized person to pick up your child(ren) during that 2 hour window.

There will be no ECDC preschool today. Preschool faculty and staff should still report.

All afterschool and evening activities are cancelled.

Please exercise your judgement, however, and keep your child(ren) home if you feel conditions are unsafe.

Sincerely,

Franklin Public Schools

FHS on a sunny day earlier this winter

Both FHS boys and girls basketball teams top Taunton on Tuesday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018.


Girls Basketball = Taunton, 42 @ Franklin, 69 – Final

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 63 @ Taunton, 51 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"With the playoffs nearing closer and closer, the teams that make the deepest runs are usually always armed with multiple weapons. 

The Franklin boys basketball team is looking like it’s going to be one of those teams. 

The Panthers had three players score 15 or more points, building a 12-point lead at halftime, going up by as much as 21 in the fourth quarter and then had to fend off a late charge from Taunton’s reserves to earn a 63-51 win on the road. 

Sophomore Chris Edgehill scored eight of his 15 points in the opening quarter, senior Jack Rodgers netted seven of his game-high 17 points in the second quarter and senior Paul Mahon spread his 15 points out equally across the second, third and fourth quarters to pace Franklin."

Continue reading the game recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-rides-balanced-scoring-attack-past-taunton/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-06-18/

Franklin’s Paul Mahon drives to the hoop in the first half against Taunton. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Via the Twitterverse  https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

Congratulations Tyler Brogan (Indoor Track) and Ashley Loomis (Swimming) Our January Franklin High School Athletes of the Month! #PantherPride pic.twitter.com/Y7UA9muDkq

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 7, 2018

Impressive team effort over Taunton 69-42. #HardWork pays off! Ali's dance moves... pic.twitter.com/Gtd4k1ZXE9

— Franklin Girls Bball (@fhsgvbasketball) February 7, 2018

Congrats to @luke_downie for being selected to play in the Senior Shriner All Star Game

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 6, 2018

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Let's Laugh Today - Feb 14

You can celebrate Valentine's Day with Let's Laugh Today on Wednesday, February 14th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin! 

Everyone will receive a Valentine and a chocolate along with many belly laughs! (Bring more chocolate to share if you want.) 

Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety.

Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! There is a $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. 

Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com.

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February, 14

Newcomers and Friends Club - Feb 7 - meeting canceled

The Newcomers and Friends Club February meeting has been cancelled. Based on weather and driving condition predictions, we decided to cancel our February 7 Meeting at "3" Restaurant. 

We hope you can join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, March 14th. For more information, check our website franklinnewcomers.com, our Facebook page or our Meetup.com group (https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends/).

Franklin Newcomers and Friends: Game Night - Feb 7 Canceled