Franklin Matters

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Oct 4, 2018

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final
– Franklin senior Tim Duval scored a pair of goals and assisted on another to lead the Panthers to a win on the road. “It was a well played game, our kids played really well together tonight,” said Franklin head coach Fran Bositis. Junior Lucas Moura set Duval up for his first goal, and Duval assisted on classmate Ethan Bowen’s goal.

Girls Soccer = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin scored three times in the final 20 minutes to secure a win in a physical division game. Sabrina Addi opened the scoring for the Panthers and Franklin took advantage of the Bombardiers pushing forward after an equalizer to score two more. Hailey Toolin added the second off an assist from Sydney St. Marie and Anna Blakus sealed the win in the final minute off an assist from Calen Frongillo. Tayla Drape made 10 saves for Attleboro, while Breanna Atwood made four to keep a clean sheet.

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
– Franklin recorded a win on the road, knocking off Attleboro 3-0 (25-10, 25-9, 25-11). For Attleboro, Jessica Matheson had eight digs and Chelsea Calcagni added six kills.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-04-18/

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Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities

Police Patrol Officer - candidates must be graduates of the Full-time Basic Massachusetts Police Training Committee (MPTC) Academy or equivalent
Part-Time Custodian
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.

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe http://www.franklinma.gov/subscribe

Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities

US Census: "Microbrewery Business is Hopping"

"According to the County Business Patterns program, between 2012 and 2016 (the most recent available data), the total number of breweries skyrocketed from 880 to 2,802. Of that total, 2,605 had 49 or less employees.

These small businesses employed over 55,000 workers with a total annual payroll of $2.6 billion.

Keep in mind that these data only include businesses classified as “breweries.” Businesses that brew their own beer (restaurants and brew pubs) but are classified in other industries which are excluded from these statistics. If these other businesses had been included, the number and growth over the last five years would be even greater."

Continue reading about America's love affair with Craft Breweries
https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/10/americas-love-affair-with-craft-beer.html?eml=gd&utm_campaign=20181004msacos2ccstors&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

An interactive map shows the growth in breweries state by state since 2012. MA data shows:

the growth in breweries in MA since 2012

To use the interactive map yourself:
http://visual.it.census.gov/views/BeerV10_5_10-3-2018/StateDashboard?iframeSizedToWindow=true&:embed=y&:display_spinner=no&:showAppBanner=false&:embed_code_version=3&:loadOrderID=0&:tabs=no&:display_count=no&:showVizHome=no

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Local Teen Works With Broadway Star in FPAC’s Newsies

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), the resident theatre company of THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, is bringing the best of Broadway to the suburbs October 13, 14 and 19-21 with its production of Disney’s Newsies.

The show stars Broadway’s Christopher Rice (The Book of Mormon) and is choreographed by Chaz Wolcott who toured with Disney’s Newsies for two years, appeared in the live film version of the show from Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre, and was featured on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance. The production also provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for Walpole teen Griffin Wilkins: the chance to understudy a Broadway star.

Griffin Wilkins, a senior at Walpole High School and the Franklin School for the Performing Arts, plays “Race” in Disney’s Newsies, a featured role that highlights his dance ability. However, in addition to mastering Wolcott’s intense choreography, Wilkins has the added task of understudying the lead role of Jack Kelly. Traditionally, an understudy is a member of a show’s ensemble who also covers a lead role in case the lead actor is sick or unable to perform. Wilkins has some added duties, explains director Raye Lynn Mercer.

Griffin Wilkins

“We’ve had a unique rehearsal process for this show due to four of our leads being based in New York City. While the rest of our cast rehearses here in Franklin, Griffin has had to, quite literally, switch hats in the middle of scenes rehearsing his regular track as well as helping our ensemble understand where Christopher Rice will be during a scene.” The unique process has also taken Wilkins all the way to New York City. “Last week, we held a rehearsal in NYC for our cast members based there and Griffin was able to come along with us to help plug Christopher Rice in, as well as to clean the choreography and vocals,” explains Mercer.

Even at his young age, Wilkins is no stranger to the task of understudying a professional actor. Last March, he appeared as Judah in FPAC’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in which he also understudied Equity actor Andrew Scott Holmes in the lead role of Joseph. This performance won Wilkins a DASH Award for Best Youth Actor in a Musical.

“Working alongside Chris, knowing that I am understudying an incredibly talented and kind Broadway actor, is an experience like nothing I’ve had before,” says Wilkins, who is currently in the process of auditioning for collegiate Musical Theatre programs. “It is the chance of a lifetime.”

Disney’s Newsies runs October 13, 14 and 19-21 at THE BLACK BOX at 15 W. Central St. Franklin, MA 02038. Tickets can be purchased online at www.theblackboxonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370.

In the News: MA Attorney General candidates debate

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

"The two candidates running for Massachusetts attorney general tussled Wednesday over issues related to gun rights, drug addiction and immigration.

Democratic incumbent Maura Healey faced off against Republican challenger James “Jay” McMahon in a half-hour televised debate hosted by WGBH. Each candidate is asking for the support of Massachusetts voters in the general election Nov. 6.

McMahon, a lifelong resident of Cape Cod, won the Republican nomination last month after beating Dan Shores of Hingham in the primary election. Healey ran unopposed."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181003/massachusetts-ag-candidates-spar-over-guns-immigration

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Maura Healey - Official AG page
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-attorney-general-maura-healey

Campaign page http://www.maurahealey.com/

James "Jay" McMahon - campaign page https://www.attorneyjaymcmahon.com/

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Information for Franklin residents can be found
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Early voting schedule for Franklin
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/early_voting_hours.pdf

The MA Information for Voters (large print edition can be found in PDF format)
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/IFV_2018_Large_Print.pdf
Additional information for MA voters can be found on the state page
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele18/ballot_questions_18/message18.htm

Election Information for Nov 2018

FHS girls and boys cross country teams, volleyball, and golf all post wins on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Wednesday, Oct 3, 2018

Field Hockey = Foxboro, 1 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Franklin’s Ashley Reutlinger scored at 1:11 of the second half to help the Panthers earn a tie against Foxboro. Reutlinger’s goal was assisted by Regan Paterson. Christina Luccini made 10 saves in net and Marissa Canesi had a strong game defensively for the Panthers.

Volleyball = Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin improved to 10-0 overall this season with a 3-0 win over Foxboro (25-12, 25-13, 25-16). Ellie Wisniewski (five aces) and Peyton Arone (two aces) paced the offense with seven kills apiece, Riley Marino had 13 digs, and Lauren McGrath continued to have a strong season with 27 assists.

Golf = Taunton, 189 @ Franklin, 167 – Final
– Matt D’Errico earned match medalist honors as the Panthers notched a win at Franklin Country Club. D’Errico shot a round of 40 to pace the Panthers while Gerard Collins chipped in with a 42 for Franklin.

Boys Cross Country = Taunton, 50 @ Franklin, 15 – Final

Girls Cross Country = Taunton, 35 @ Franklin, 20 – Final
– Franklin senior Julia Fenerty earned her first career cross country win and the Panthers swept the top three spots in a win over Taunton. Fenerty crossed in 19:21 while Kat Walbert and Sydney Hawkins took second and third, respectively, for the Panthers. Taunton’s Kailey Melito-Santos was the top finisher for the Tigers, taking fourth overall.

Top 10: 1. Julia Fenerty (Frank, 19:21) 2. Kat Walbert (Frank, 19:25) 3. Sydney Hawkins (Frank, 19:37) 4. Kailey Melito-Santos (Tau, 19:59) 5. Sarah Giuliano (Frank, 20:02) 6. Lily Valcovic (Tau, 20:15) 7. Olivia Weber (Tau, 20:15) 8. Olivia Dias (Tau, 20:16) 9. Mary Viera (Frank, 20:17) 10. Nia Mainer-Smith (Tau, 20:43).

For other results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-03-18/

The current standings for all the fall sports teams in the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/standings/

Details for the boys cross country results can be found online
https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/150353/results/623715

Details for the girls cross country results can be found online
https://www.athletic.net/CrossCountry/meet/150353/results/623717

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MassBudget: Progress in reducing poverty in Massachusetts slows in 2017

October 2, 2018

Progress in reducing poverty in Massachusetts slows in 2017

Although the state has made significant gains in poverty reduction and income growth in recent years, especially since the recession, year-over-year progress began to slow in 2017. Compared to 2016, the poverty rate was essentially flat, and median household income grew at a much slower pace.

More than one in 10 Massachusetts residents lived below the poverty line in 2017, essentially the same as the rate in 2016, according to a new Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) brief, Massachusetts Poverty Rate Flat, Median Income Growth Slowed in 2017.

Although progress slowed in the past year, Massachusetts' poverty rate is close to pre-recession levels, at 9.9 percent, and is the 10^th lowest in the country.

Progress in reducing poverty in Massachusetts slows in 2017

From 2016 to 2017, Massachusetts saw a 0.6 percent growth in median household income, from $76,901 to $77,385 (in 2017 dollars) - a growth rate that ranked 37th nationally.

Read the full report here
http://massbudget.org/report_window.php?loc=Census-Income-and-Poverty-2018.html.

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Enjoy the Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 13

Get ready for Franklin’s largest-ever fall festival at the 16th annual Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 13 from 11 AM to 4 PM

Nearly 7,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Harvest Festival which will feature great local entertainment, kids’ activities, artisans and crafters, fall-themed giveaways, and delicious food from local restaurants.

In case of rain, the Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday, October 14.

The event will be held on Main Street, Dean Avenue, West Central Street, and Depot Street in downtown Franklin, as well as the large parking area behind Rockland Bank. This year, the always popular Harvest Festival promises to be the largest one-day event the Partnership has ever produced.

More than 160 vendors, crafters, exhibitors and groups will participate in this celebration of the arrival of autumn! Main Street, and portions of Dean and Depot Streets, will be closed to vehicular traffic.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

FEF Wizards game tickets now on sale!

Back again-the Harlem Wizards are coming to town to play Team FPS! Game is Friday, November 16 at 7 PM.

Support the Franklin Education Foundation and have a great night out!

To get tickets, go online to https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/133283

Or http://www.harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets/

Order your tickets soon before the game is sold out!

FEF Wizards game tickets now on sale!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczOERVMjdRek1QYVhTRUJzcXBPX2FEYXFaRnpn/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczOERVMjdRek1QYVhTRUJzcXBPX2FEYXFaRnpn/view?usp=sharing

Broadway’s Ben Cameron hosts FPAC Gala - Oct 6

Tickets are still available for this weekend’s Franklin Performing Arts Company Gala: an evening to celebrate Family, Friendship and The Arts. Hosted by Broadway's Ben Cameron, FPAC's Annual Gala takes place on October 6 at 6 PM at THE BLACK BOX. The evening features fine food and drink, live and silent auctions, outstanding entertainment, live music, and dancing. Performers include Broadway’s Ben Cameron, FPAC favorites, and special guest Chaz Wolcott.

Ben Cameron

Ben Cameron has appeared on Broadway in Aida and the original casts of Wicked and Footloose. He has toured with Sweet Charity, Fame, Tommy, Footloose, and State Fair and is currently the creator/host of Broadway Sessions at The Laurie Beechman Theater in New York City.

Chaz Wolcott toured with Disney’s Newsies for two years, appeared in the live film version of the show from Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre, and was featured on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance. Wolcott is the choreographer for FPAC’s upcoming production of Disney’s Newsies.

Tickets to the Gala fundraiser are $125 per person, with proceeds benefiting initiatives of THE BLACK BOX and FPAC.

Chaz Wolcott

Founded in 1991, FPAC brings together professional artists, local performers, and students of the arts in a collaborative and creative environment, with a special focus on youth development and a commitment to live music. THE BLACK BOX theater, music, and event venue is a community-oriented cultural facility providing a dynamic outlet for artistic expression, quality entertainment, arts appreciation, and learning.

For more information or to purchase FPAC Gala tickets, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com and www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.

Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Run - Registration OPEN

Run Now Gobble Later at the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Run on Thanksgiving morning at 8 AM.

All race proceeds go to the Franklin Food Pantry! Last year the race raised over $17,000!!

Free breakfast items, free raffle and awards at the end of the race.

Registration:

Register Online (preferable)
http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org/

Wednesday Night from 7-9 PM
or Morning of Race starting at 7 AM

Cost: $20 or 20 nonperishable food items
T-shirts: To first 150 registered online
Awards: Top 3 finishers in each age category
Bib Pickup: Wednesday Night from 7-9 PM or Morning of Race starting at 7 AM
Dogs: Dogs are NOT permitted on the race course during the race

Franklin Turkey Trot Registration OPEN

FHS boys soccer team posts win, girls soccer gain tie

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Tuesday, Oct 2, 2018

Boys Soccer = Foxboro, 1 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Franklin senior Tim Duval set up the Panthers’ first goal and then scored the goal that proved to be the game-winner in a rain-shortened game against Foxboro. Duval set up Donny Tappin inside the opening two minutes to give the hosts an early advantage. Foxboro leveled the game in the 21st minute when Joe Cusack connected with Dylan Barreira. Franklin went ahead again in the 43rd minute when Tappin brought down a service from Sam Stowell and buried from inside the area. The game was called for lightning in the 47th minute despite multiple efforts to restart.

Girls Soccer = Foxboro, 1 @ Franklin 1 – Final
– Foxboro took the lead midway through the first half but Franklin struck early in the second half to earn a draw at home in what both coaches said was a hard fought game from both sides. Warriors freshman Kailee McCabe scored an unassisted goal to put Foxboro ahead. But just 90 seconds into the second half, Hailey Toolin leveled the match on an assist from junior Sabrina Addi. Franklin junior Breanna Atwood made nine saves.

Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country
Taunton @ Franklin, 3:45 - portions of course washed out due to rain, to be rescheduled

for other results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-02-18/

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Alive After Five Pay It Forward Networking Event - Oct 9

Many of us have been helped at some point in our business careers by a mentor or simply a more experienced person who stopped to provide guidance or encouragement. On October 9, Dean College, in conjunction with the United Regional Chamber of Commerce, is hosting an Alive After 5 at the school’s Student Center.

Alive After Five

This event is unlike any Business After Hours or Alive After 5 you will attend. Of course, there will be ample time to exchange cards, meet new people, or connect with longtime clients and colleagues, but you will also interact with students. These graduating seniors want to practice and fine tune their networking skills with the guidance of seasoned business veterans.

Pay It Forward Networking Event

This opportunity allows you to give back as well as impart valuable wisdom on the future generation of business leaders. Before you see this as a completely selfless act, it also allows you to meet individuals who are going to be your future clients and employees. You will have the opportunity to hear about their concerns from them directly at the same time that you are assessing their strengths.

This really is an event unlike any other in our schedule. So, join us for some light appetizers, refreshments, engaging conversation, and even a beer, as we give the students a taste of what networking is all about!

Dean College - 109 West Central Street - Franklin

October 9; 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

"a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and the Wireless Emergency Arts on Wednesday, Oct. 3" at 2:18 PM

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

"The Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, and the Federal Communications Commission, FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and the Wireless Emergency Arts on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

The Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) portion of the test will be sent to virtually all consumer cellular phones in the U.S. beginning at 2:18 p.m. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) test will follow on all television and radio stations at 2:20 p.m. This is the first time the federal government has tested the WEA.

The WEA test message will appear on mobile phones and will read, “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” Phones will display this national test using the header “Presidential Alert.” These nationwide alerts, established pursuant to the WARN Act of 2006, are meant for use in a national emergency and are the only type of alert that can be sent simultaneously nationwide by FEMA. Each phone should receive the message only once."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181002/emergency-alert-system-to-be-tested-wednesday-afternoon

a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and the
Wireless Emergency Arts on Wednesday, Oct. 3" at 2:18 PM

The FEMA fact sheet for the test Oct 3, 2:18 PM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mY91JscTTqFIt2fSYickfot_qGFgql9Y/view?usp=sharing

Early voting opens October 22, 2018

As we get closer to election day on Nov 6, there will be information shared here to help prepare all of us to cast an informed ballot. As early voting starts October 22, you can expect most of the info to be posted before then.

Early Voting Dates and Times:

Monday Oct 22 8 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday Oct 23 8 AM – 4 PM
*Wednesday Oct 24 8 AM – 7 PM
Thursday Oct 25 8 AM – 4 PM
Friday Oct 26 8 AM – 1 PM
*Saturday Oct 27 8 AM – 12 PM
Monday Oct 29 8 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday Oct 30 8 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday Oct. 31 8 AM – 6 PM
*Thursday Nov 1 8 AM – 7 PM
Friday Nov 2 8 AM – 1 PM

*THE EXTENDED HOURS ARE FOR EARLY VOTING ONLY!
Teresa M. Burr, Franklin Town Clerk

Information for Franklin residents can be found
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/early_voting_hours.pdf

The MA Information for Voters (large print edition can be found in PDF format)
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/IFV_2018_Large_Print.pdf

Additional information for MA voters can be found on the state page
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele18/ballot_questions_18/message18.htm

Election Information for Nov 2018

Economic Development Subcommittee: Agenda - Oct 3

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Municipal Building

355 East Central Street,

Training Room Franklin, MA

October 3, 2018 5:45 PM

Discussion:

1. Food trucks
2. Commuter/business parking
3. Signs bylaw proposal
4. Residential development impact on abutters

Future Meetings:

Multi-Family Housing in RV and C1/Affordable Housing

a. R7
b. Over 55 Housing Overlay
c. Inclusionary Zoning
d. Affordable Housing Plan

The full agenda PDF can be found online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczeGpJeXJ2UVVGNnZXdDdMYjdZLVFZVlFWM2hv/view?usp=sharing

signs and food trucks are on the agenda for the next EDC meeting

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Friday, October 5, 2018

Election Collection - 2018

Election news and information

10th Norfolk Representative District Debate - Oct 13, 2018 (audio)

In the News: MA Attorney General candidates debate

Early voting opens October 22, 2018

FHS boys and girls soccer, and volleyball teams all post wins on Thursday

Franklin Residents: Job Opportunities

US Census: "Microbrewery Business is Hopping"

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Local Teen Works With Broadway Star in FPAC’s Newsies

In the News: MA Attorney General candidates debate

FHS girls and boys cross country teams, volleyball, and golf all post wins on Wednesday

MassBudget: Progress in reducing poverty in Massachusetts slows in 2017

Enjoy the Harvest Festival - Saturday, October 13

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

FEF Wizards game tickets now on sale!

Broadway’s Ben Cameron hosts FPAC Gala - Oct 6

Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Run - Registration OPEN

Registration:

FHS boys soccer team posts win, girls soccer gain tie

Alive After Five Pay It Forward Networking Event - Oct 9

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

"a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and the Wireless Emergency Arts on Wednesday, Oct. 3" at 2:18 PM

Early voting opens October 22, 2018

Economic Development Subcommittee: Agenda - Oct 3

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