Friday, October 12, 2018

Kids Corner Cooking Classes Begin November 7

Lifelong Community Learning, a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, is pleased to announce that the next round of kids’ cooking classes will begin November 7 at Kids Corner. The classes cost $150 and run on Wednesdays for 6 weeks. Kids’ Corner aprons are also available to purchase for just $11.99. 

The offerings will include:

  • Kids’ Cooking Class–Grades 1–3 … In these 1 hour drop off classes, students are beginning to develop their skills.
  • Kids’ Cooking Class – Grades 4 and 5 … In these 1 hour classes, students will gain additional kitchen skills learning more complex techniques like searing, folding, and more.
  • Kids’ Cooking Class – Grades 6 – 8 … In these 1 hour classes, students will learn culinary terminology, more intricate knife skills, and work with more sophisticated menus.
Lifelong Community Learning
Lifelong Community Learning


ABOUT US: Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for adults in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities. 
NOTE: If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Brenda Reed at 508-613-1483 or email at reedb@franklinps.net

You can register online at
https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal7a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=79&wp=426&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FPSLLI&rf=

Harvest Festival - Sunday, Oct 14 - 11 AM to 4:00 PM


Due to the forecast for Rain...

The Harvest Festival is re-scheduled to the rain date Sunday, Oct. 14

Entertainment at the Harvest Festival


Dean Bank is hosting three different bands at the corner of Main Street and Dean Avenue.

  • 11 a.m. to Noon - Gay and the Backline
  • Noon to 2 p.m. - Ben Gardner’s Boat
  • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - The Noyz


The following entertainers are featured on the Intermission stage, behind Rockland Trust:

  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - FSPA Singers
  • 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Jamie Barrett
  • 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. - FSPA Singers
  • 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Jamie Barrett
  • 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. - FSPA Singers


Also behind Rockland Savings Bank, the Bernon Family Branch YMCA is sponsoring a Children's Area with the ever-popular train ride, a giant inflatable, and games.


Harvest Festival - Saturday, Oct 13 - 11 AM to 4:00 PM
Harvest Festival - Saturday, Oct 13 - 11 AM to 4:00 PM

FHS volleyball tops King Philip and claims Hockomock League Title

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Oct 11, 2018


Field Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ King Philip, 3 – Final
– King Philip built a 2-0 lead by halftime but had to hold off a rally from Franklin to earn the win on a rainy afternoon. Alli Meehan scored twice in the first half, the first set up by Meghan MacDonald in the sixth minute and the second assisted by Abby Nixon with 16:59 left in the half. Franklin’s Ashley Reutlinger opened the scoring in the second half to get within one but MacDonald (assisted by Paige Berdos) answered for KP. Victoria Quinn scored Franklin’s second goal with an assist from Amanda Lewandowski. Mackenize Manning made 11 saves in net for KP while Anna Jardine made eight stops for Franklin. Kate O’Rourke had an outstanding performance defensively for the Panthers.


Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 0 – Final –
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:
"First-year Franklin head coach Kelsey Weymouth didn’t talk about her team’s chance to clinch a league title before its big showdown with King Philip, so she wasn’t quite sure if they knew. 
But based on how the Panthers played, especially early, it didn’t take long to figure out how prepared they were. 
“That was the best volleyball I’ve seen them play,” Weymouth said. “I wanted them to just play volleyball today, so I didn’t say anything. The first time we played KP was a competitive match, so we knew it would be even more competitive this time around. We focused our practice yesterday to gameplan for [King Philip], we tailored it to their strengths we so we’d be prepared today. 
“I just told them to play to have fun and play to win, and that’s exactly what they did.”

Continue reading the recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-volleyball-clinches-kelley-rex-crown-with-sweep-of-kp/

For a photo gallery from the game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/King-Philip-Franklin-Volleyball-10-11-18/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-11-18/

Franklin players celebrate after winning the first set over King Philip. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)
Franklin players celebrate after winning the first set over King Philip. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Tri-County Golf Team Wins 2018 Mayflower League Championship

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School's Golf team has won the 2018 Mayflower League Championship!

The team took the win over Blue Hills 6.5-2.5 in a Match play format to clinch the league. Colby Jones, a junior from Millis, William Krawczynski, a sophomore from Medway, Bryce Dalzell, a sophomore from Wrentham, and Tucker DeVolder, a senior from Medway, all won their individual matches. Luke Holst, a sophomore from Wrentham and Mathew Brangiforte, a freshman from Wrentham recorded key half points for the team by winning their last hole of the match.

Brody Dalzell, a sophomore from Wrentham, our #1 golfer who has been a huge part of our team this year, broke his hand but was their supporting the team.

The team's record is now 9-1-1

Tri-County Golf Team Wins 2018 Mayflower League Championship
Tri-County Golf Team Wins 2018 Mayflower League Championship

In the News: social security gets COLA increase; register to vote by Oct 17

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

"Tens of millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get a 2.8 percent boost in benefits next year as inflation edges higher. It’s the biggest increase most retired baby boomers have gotten. 
Following a stretch of low inflation, the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2019 is the highest in seven years. It amounts to $39 a month raise for the average retired worker, according to estimates released Thursday by the Social Security Administration. 
The COLA affects household budgets for about one in five Americans, including Social Security beneficiaries, disabled veterans and federal retirees. That’s about 70 million people, enough to send ripples through the economy. 
Unlike most private pensions, Social Security has featured inflation protection since 1975. Beneficiaries also gain from compounding since COLAs become part of their underlying benefit, the base for future cost-of-living increases."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20181011/social-security-checks-will-grow-in-2019-as-inflation-rises



"The deadline for registering to vote in the Nov. 6 state election is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17. 
Any citizen who will turn 18 by election day is eligible. City and town clerks will stay open until 8 p.m. on Oct. 17. 
Voters can also register online, in person at Registry of Motor Vehicles offices or by mail by downloading a form available on the secretary of state’s website and sending it to or dropping it off at a local city or town hall. 
Absentee ballots are available for voters who will be out of town on election day or who have medical conditions or religious beliefs that will prevent them from going to the polls in person. Application are available on the secretary of state’s website and at city and town halls. The deadline to apply is noon Nov. 5, and the ballot must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on election day."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181011/six-days-left-to-register-for-state-election

Election Information for Nov 2018
Election Information for Nov 2018


Franklin Starbucks - Hiring Event - Nov 5

Hiring Event
at the
Franklin Starbucks

648 Old West Central Street

Monday, November 5

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

download the flyer as a reminder




Franklin Starbucks - Hiring Event - Nov 5
Franklin Starbucks - Hiring Event - Nov 5

Thursday, October 11, 2018

FHS performs "A Cabaret" - Oct 17-18

Via Pantherbook, we share the news on the upcoming performance of "A Cabaret".
"When the lights go up and the curtain rises on the evenings of October 17 and 18, you will not want to miss the Franklin High School performance of, “A Cabaret,” under the direction of Marushka Waters. 
A long time Franklin High school tradition, “A Cabaret” is loosely based on the 1996 Tony Award Winning Best Musical “Cabaret”-the story of a dynamic variety show in Berlin during World War II. 
“A Cabaret” features an array of songs, dances, and scenes performed (and created) by students. Those interested in lighting and the technical side of theater have the opportunity to participate, running the lights or sound for the show; it may not seem it, but behind-the-scenes work are some of the most critical parts of the show. Additionally, the performance features live musicians as a segue to each act. Talk about student involvement!"
Continue reading about the upcoming performance
https://franklinpanthers.us/ae/2018/10/08/fhs-theatre-to-present-a-cabaret/

This years Cabaret features 30 students from the class of 2019, many of whom have taken theater with Ms. Waters for 3+ years and will be performing in their final show.
This years Cabaret features 30 students from the class of 2019,
many of whom have taken theater with Ms. Waters
for 3+ years and will be performing in their final show.

Pumpkins in the Park - Oct 28

The Franklin Police Department and Franklin Recreation Department are offering a free Halloween celebration on October 28, 5:00 - 8:00 PM at 911 Panther Way. 

The Police Department will turn the station into the Hall of Justice with superheroes and villains. They will have a spooky trail, bounce house, obstacle course, face painting and games. 

The Franklin Recreation Department will also be hosting a carved pumpkin contest. Please drop off finished, already carved pumpkins to the Sculpture Park on Panther Way between 5:00-7:00 PM. 

We will provide tea light candles. Contest starts right at 7:00 PM. 

Light refreshments will be provided.

Ages: Pre-school- 5th grade.


Pumpkins in the Park - Oct 28
Pumpkins in the Park - Oct 28
Shared from the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/281559379347664/

FHS boys and girls soccer top Sharon on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018


Boys Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Sharon, 0 – Final
– Franklin senior Tim Duval scored just over two minutes into the game and the Panthers held on to that score for the rest of the way to earn two points.

Girls Soccer = Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Anna Balkus scored a brace to lift the Panthers to the victory and keep Franklin within just two points of league-leading Mansfield. Freshman Riley Fitzpatrick marked her varsity debut with her first career goal. Calen Frongillo, Sydney St. Marie and Hailey Toolin each recorded assists for the Panthers. Breanna Atwood made three saves for the clean sheet and Lydia Chase made 19 saves for the Eagles.

Golf = Franklin, 158 @ North Attleboro, 147 – Final
– The Rocketeers earned their 10th win of the season on the middle course as Heather Hill. Jillian Barend shot a 2-under par 33, Marcus Costa shot 36, Matt Wanless carded a 38, and Pat Roberts finished with a 40. Matt D’Errico and Jack Paterson paced Franklin with 38

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-10-18/


FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Bettman & Halpin duo - Oct 20




Bettman & Halpin Oct 20                          
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Bettman & Halpin duo
Oct 20 - 8 PM - $20
We are asking you to trust us on this one.  We know that you have probably never heard of this husband-wife duo from Colorado, but here at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse we only present excellent musicians. Bettman and Halpin are a high energy, crowd pleasing pair who were voted one of the favorite acts at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival.  Please join us.
Jake

Multi-award winners Bettman and Halpin have a well-earned reputation for hypnotizing performances filled with irresistible lyrics, transcendent harmonies and roof-raising instrumentals. Their concerts combine high-energy upbeat bluegrass/roots inspired compositions, beautiful ballads with soaring vocals and heartfelt lyrics, and groovy feel-good songs that audiences will be singing in their heads for weeks thereafter. Bettman and Halpin create an authentic connection with their audience. And they have become as known for their storytelling and playful banter as for their engaging whole-hearted songs and instrumental wizardry.  They have been touring as a duo since 2008. https://bettmanandhalpin.com/

"Emotive Joan Baez inspired vocals...head-spinning mandolin and guitar picking...velvety close harmonies." - Music News Nashville

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Tickets for this shows are $20.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.
Upcoming Shows
Nov 3       Susan Werner with
                     Jim Henry and Ruby
Nov 17     Eliza Gilkyson
Dec 8       The Nields Holiday Show
                       and Singalong

Jan 5        Joe Crookston
Jan 26      Dar Williams

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

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Reminder: New Hampshire Fall Foliage Day Trip - Oct 20

Lifelong Community Learning is offering a day-long fall foliage trip to New Hampshire on Saturday, October 20. The motor coach will leave Franklin High School parking lot at 9:30 AM and return at 6:00 PM. The trip will include commentary and a buffet lunch. The cost is $105 for adults and $65 for a child.

Travel the country roads of New Hampshire for Mother Nature’s annual autumn show! Experience the gently rolling New England countryside, awash with the colors of Indian summer. Travel past quiet ponds, historic farms, weathered roadside taverns, and sturdy colonial churches overlooking quaint village greens.


Woodbound Inn - Fall Foliage Day Trip - Oct 20
Woodbound Inn - Fall Foliage Day Trip - Oct 20
You’ll also stretch your legs for a picture stop at an old fashioned covered bridge before making your way to the Woodbound Inn for a buffet lunch. Continuing on through some of the loveliest displays of foliage in the world, the last stop of the day will be at a local farm stand for baked treats, apples, and complimentary cider. So come along and don’t forget your camera!

Visit www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com to register. You may also call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480 for more information.

Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for residents in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities.


The direct link to register is
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-d8f7699db3644c2fa4e26a728f5e415b

Reminder: New Hampshire Fall Foliage Day Trip - Oct 20
Reminder: New Hampshire Fall Foliage Day Trip - Oct 20

In the News: walkway foundation set; Ross not responding to debate offer

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

"The Veterans’ Memorial Walkway is starting to take shape on the Town Common, a month after a ceremonial groundbreaking was held at the spot of the planned path. 
This week, Department of Public Works workers have been clearing and putting down a foundation of stones in the newly designed path in front of the current veterans memorial. 
The path is now cleared and ready for the granite curbing. Crews will place the curbing this weekend. Workers will place granite slabs along the path as well as the granite dividers along the walkway, between the dedicated bricks. 
An official dedication ceremony will take place once the pathway is complete, scheduled for Veterans Day (Nov. 11), but applications to buy more bricks will stay open for years to come."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181010/foundation-cleared-for-franklin-veterans-path

foundation set for the Veterans Walkway on the Town Common
foundation set for the Veterans Walkway on the Town Common

"State Sen. Richard Ross is apparently not interested in debating his Democratic challenger before the Nov. 6 general election. 
Ross, a Republican from Wrentham, “has refused the offer” to participate in a face-to-face candidates forum with Democrat challenger Becca Rausch of Needham, according to an email from the presidents of three local League of Women Voters chapters sent to the campaigns. 
Ross did not respond to two emails and five phone calls requesting his attendance at a candidates forum to be cablecast on the Wayland public access station, according to the Monday email from LWV presidents in Wayland, Wellesley and Needham. A four-term incumbent, Ross has represented the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District since winning a special election in May 2010."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181010/republican-richard-ross-of-wrentham-wont-debate-challenger-becca-rausch-of-needham

FTC Alert: It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month




FTC Alert: It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
by Ari Lazarus
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC


October is spooky enough with its ghouls and goblins. National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here to remind us how to stay safe and secure from real (and maybe even scarier) threats – malware and scammers.

Read more 
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/10/its-national-cybersecurity-awareness-month?utm_source=govdelivery


This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.


Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with Police, Fire, DPW, and Library


  • Town Electrician 
  • Police Patrol Officer - candidates must be graduates of the Full-time Basic Massachusetts Police Training Committee (MPTC) Academy or equivalent
  • Part-Time Custodian 
  • Substitute Library Assistants - we are looking for substitutes to work Sundays from 1:30 to 5:00 
  • Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system. 
    • If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov
    • Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.   
To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.  

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf

Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with Police, Fire, DPW, and Library
Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities with Police, Fire, DPW, and Library

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Live reporting: to Closing


11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
Detective Zimmerman in Master program
much appreciated


12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
none
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Pellegri - lost 2 lovely ladies both former election workers
looking for the younger ones to step forward

Nutting four vacancies in Fire Dept but civil service list doesn't come out until Dec so the fulfillment likely wont' happen until March

Harvest Festival on Saturday

Jones - FEF fund raiser with Harlem Wizards - Nov 16
tickets are on sale

Dellorco - shout out to M Belloti

Kelly - 11 - 4 PM downtown Harvest Festival


14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

motion to adjourn, seconded, passed via roll call 9-0