Tri-County Offering the Town of Franklin Grade 8 Students Two Admissions Events

This year Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School will host two events for the town of Franklin Grade 8 students to attend. A Franklin Career Day will be offered on Friday, October 26 at 8:00 AM and Grade 8 Open House will be held on Thursday, November 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

Franklin Career Day is a fun and interactive event held in the morning for students and parents/guardians to experience a tour of the 16 career programs and academic offerings at the school presented by Tri-County faculty and students. Extracurricular activities and athletics will also be featured. 

Franklin students and their parents are encouraged to attend to learn more about our unique hands-on approach to real-world application of skills in a career-focused technical education. Tri-County will distribute a Letter of Attendance to all Franklin Grade 8 students who attend. A parent/guardian must be present to attend and must RSVP for this event by going to http://rebrand.ly/tricountyregister.

During the Grade 8 Open House, students and faculty will highlight 16 different career areas, as well as the school's rigorous, comprehensive academic program. Extracurricular activities, athletics, and the school's Online Admissions program will also be discussed. Refreshments will be served and raffles will be available for an opportunity to win prizes. 

Tri-County Student Ambassadors will be stationed throughout the school's cafeteria to tell visitors more about their Career Programs and academic courses. Faculty members will also be standing by to escort visitors to any points of interest. The school's vocational instructors will be inside of their shops to answer questions. Superintendent-Director Stephen Dockray and school administrators will host a question and answer session on the benefits of a vocational/technical education to be held in the Auditorium.

For those who cannot attend, Tri-County offers tours every Tuesday morning beginning at 9 AM by appointment. Visit tri-county.us to learn more.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Tri-County Offering the Town of Franklin Grade 8 Students Two Admissions Events

Planning Board: Public Hearing - Oct 15 for plot line clean up

"If Town Council supports the proposed zoning map amendment, DPCD recommends they refer Zoning By-law Amendment 18-820 to the Planning Board for a Public Hearing."

The Economic Development Committee recommended that this measure come before the Town Council. The Town Council agenda for the Sep 5 meeting incorrectly listed the item as a first reading prior to approval. The supporting documents clearly stated it was meant to go to the Planning Board for their review and approval before coming to the Town Council to approve the zoning bylaw changes.

The zoning changes are something that Franklin has been working on. Some of the plot lines don't align with the zoning categories. The Planning Dept review the plot lines and zoning and makes a recommendation for approval. The Economic Development Committee reviewed the proposal, recommended some changes where a new subdivision would have gotten split into two different zones (it was changed to move to only a single zone) The proposal is now what is being discussed.

My own property happens to be involved in this measure. Our plot is split almost evenly between two different but closely related residential zones. To clean up the map, the proposal puts all of the plot in a single zone. Our plot was split between Rural Residential I and Single Family Residential III. The proposal moves our plot totally within the Single Family Residential III zone.

The Planning Board agenda:
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/october_15_2018.pdf

The detailed document from the Planning Dept used in the Sep 5 Town Council meeting.
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/10k._zbl_18-820_zoning_map_changes_on_or_near_king_street_summer_street_lawrence_drive_and_uncas_ave-_1st_reading.pdf

part of the zoning change proposal map showing current and proposed

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Oct 12 - THU Oct 18

Friday, October 12

10:00am

 Knitting Group

10:30am

 Happy Feet!

12:00pm

 Franklin Farmers Market

7:30pm

 OCC Concert (in Foxboro): Jonathan Edwards

Saturday, October 13

9:00am

 Franklin Federated Church - Yard Sale

9:00am

 Franklin in Focus presents Election 2018: Candidates and Issues

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

12:00pm

 FDP Harvest Festival

1:00pm

 Jeannie Mack Concert: Not A Fright In Sight!

1:00pm

 Learning Differences Resource Meeting

7:30pm

 FPAC presents Disney's Newsies (Sold out)

Sunday, October 14

8:30am

 Ladybug 5K

10:00am

 Franklin Federated Church - Birthday Celebration

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm

 Mike Tougias – "King Philip's War"

2:00pm

 FPAC presents Disney's Newsies (sold out)

7:30pm

 FPAC presents Disney's Newsies (Sold out)

Monday, October 15

10:30am

 Move Along

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

3:00pm

 Monday Crafternoons

6:00pm

 Introduction to Landscape Drawing

Tuesday, October 16

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

10:30am

 Get Ready for Kindergarten

Wednesday, October 17

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

1:00pm

 Minds in Motion

4:00pm

 Construction Junction

5:00pm

 Book Bites

7:00pm

 FHS performs "Cabaret"

7:00pm

 Town Council Meeting

Thursday, October 18

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

 Story & Craft

7:00pm

 FHS performs "Cabaret"

7:30pm

 FPAC presents Disney's Newsies

For the interactive version, please visit

http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar click HERE.

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 10/12/18 - THU 10/18/18

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

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

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)

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

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

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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczWlhfcWptNFY2emxnaXBkTmxKRWR4WkVjU1I0/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Starbucks - Hiring Event - Nov 5

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.

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

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

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

Dynamic, exciting duo from Colorado

Bettman & Halpin Oct 20                           View this email in your browser 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

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

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