THE BLACK BOX: No Static -Steeley Dan Tribute Band - Nov 2

Playing the music of Steely Dan, No Static is made up of 10 musicians from around the Boston area. 

No Static features Fil Ramil (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Lydia Harrell (Vocals), Rosemary St. George (Vocals), Jamie Sheldon (Bass), Barry Lit (Drums), Brian Eggleston (Keys), Mitch Rodriguez (Guitar/Vocal), Robert Holfelder (Trombone/Horn Arrangements), Brad Kohl (Sax) and Walter Platt (Trumpet/Horn Arrangements).

No Static is scheduled to perform at THE BLACK BOX, Friday, Nov 2 at 8:00 PM

Tickets available online
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1176

THE BLACK BOX: No Static -Steeley Dan Tribute Band - Nov 2

FHS field hockey tops Durfee, moves on to play again Saturday

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Nov 1, 2018


Field Hockey = D1 South = #13 Franklin, 9 vs. #20 Durfee, 2 – Final 

– Franklin’s offense was nearly unstoppable in the first half, scoring seven goals in a big win over visiting Durfee in the playoff opener for both sides. Amanda Lewandowski scored four goals all in the first half as Franklin raced out to a 5-0 lead in the first 22 minutes. 

Ashley Reutlinger added two assists in a goal in the first half while Victoria Quinn finished with two goals, Cassi Ronan had two assists, Sara Carney had one helper, and Regan Paterson and Olivia Rondeau each scored once for the Panthers. 

Franklin advances to play #3 Notre Dame Academy in Hingham on Saturday at 4:00.

for other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-01-18/

FHS Panthers

Franklin Art Association: Demo Artist Change for Nov 7 - Michele Poirier-Mozzone

Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control the scheduled artist for November's demo will be unable to join us. Luckily Michele Poirier-Mozzone is joining us instead! 

Ms. Poirier-Mozzone is a pastel artist whose work explores cloudscapes, portraits and underwater scenes for inspiration. Michele's work has been recognized by the International Association of Pastel Societies and has received numerous awards at local juried art shows. 

Michele is an instructor in pastel for Rhode Island School of Design's Continuing Education Program and a member of the Providence Art Club, the Connecticut Pastel Society, the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod, the Pastel Society of America and the International Association of Pastel Societies.

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The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, Nov 7, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street. 

Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30. 

Meetings are free and opened to the public. 

For more information please visit our web site at www.franklinart.org or  www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc

Franklin Art Association: Demo Artist Change for Nov 7 - Michele Poirier-Mozzone

School of Rock The Musical - Youth Production - Nov 2, 3, and 4

Via Anne Gilberti:

"Looking for something to do this weekend come see this AMAZING Youth performance of School of Rock at the Stadium Theater in Woonsocket RI. 

It’s a great opportunity to expose your child(ren) to quality theater without paying the big $$$ in Boston. 

BONUS: Brigid Gilberti is in the cast! Check it out!!!!! You won’t be disappointed"

School of Rock The Musical - Youth Production - Nov 2, 3, and 4

Performances: Nov 2, 3 at 7:30 PM; Nov 4 at 2:30 PM
https://www.stadiumtheatre.com/events/school-of-rock-the-musical-youth-production/325?

Tickets: $16, $19

Run time: About 2.5 hours (Including Intermission)

Franklin Food Pantry: More than a can of soup

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November 2018   Relieving hunger. Nourishing lives. Dear Friends, When someone is struggling with hunger, it takes more than a can of soup to cure it. While our core mission is to address the immediate hunger needs of our community, there is so much more that we provide to help ease the burden of the difficult circumstances our clients face. We do not underestimate the impact of the food we provide, but there is more to the story.    Certain obstacles impact some clients from being able to get to the Pantry. Our Mobile Pantry brings food to dozens of people in low-income housing areas who are unable to make it here because of transportation issues or disabilities. There are Franklin school children who are hungry on the weekends when they do not have access to school lunches. Our Weekend Backpack Program helps fill the weekend hunger gap for 84 children in need so they have enough energy to do well in school and make friends. Many of our clients who suffer from obesity or poor health can't afford nutritious food. We are able to provide nourishing and healthy food choices like fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, poultry and meats.  Some clients have difficulty transporting their food home,  especially those who walk or rely on public transportation. Our Carts for Clients initiative offers a means to help get their groceries home.  More than half of our senior clients live alone, making them even more vulnerable to hunger. Our Senior Bag Program provides a little extra each month for those who need it. The holidays can be even more challenging as families try to maintain traditions in spite of limited budgets. The 200 meal packages at Thanksgiving and Christmas help bring families together for some holiday cheer.  Robin Cowper (left) and Donna O'Neill are two of the many compassionate volunteers who offer support to our clients at the Pantry. Photo courtesy of Sarah Montani Photography. With every can of soup, we provide a human connection - the hugs, the compassion, the smiles and support our volunteers and staff give each and every day to those we serve.  When you support the Franklin Food Pantry, you are providing essential food and household necessities to others in need. But also so much more. You are supporting an organization that not only strives to end hunger, but eases the burden for those who are living it.  Warmly, Erin P.S. - Thank you for being a part of a community that rallies together to help others through a very tough time and get back on their feet again. We are grateful to all of you! Additional leadership gift and corporate sponsor opportunities available, for details please email Erin Lynch erin@franklinfoodpantry.org Franklin Food Pantry       www.franklinfoodpantry.org  Our facility is generously donated by Rockland Trust. We are located at 43 West Central Street, Franklin MA, on Route 140 in the Rockland Trust parking lot,  across the street from the fire station.

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Students Walkout to Vote on Election Day

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Election Information for Nov 2018

In the News: Ross challenged for Norfolk, Bristol, Middlesex seat

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

Incumbent state Sen. Richard Ross, R-Wrentham, is challenged by Needham Democrat Becca Raush the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex district seat in the state Senate. The district includes the towns of Franklin, precincts 1 to 4, inclusive, and precinct 7, Millis, Needham, precincts A to C, inclusive, I and J, Norfolk, Plainville, Wellesley, precincts B, F, and G and Wrentham, in the county of Norfolk; the city of Attleboro, ward 1, ward 2 and ward 3, precinct A, and the town of North Attleborough in the county of Bristol; and the towns of Natick, precincts 6, 7, 9 and 10, Sherborn and Wayland in the county of Middlesex.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20181101/sen-ross-faces-challenge-from-becca-rausch

Ross campaign page  http://www.richardjross.com/

Raush campaign page  https://www.beccarausch.com/


The Franklin Town Clerk page with additional information
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Additional info can be found in the 2018 Election Collection
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html

Election Information for Nov 2018

"This gathering tonight is a sign of that unity"

From WickedLocal Franklin, articles of interest for Franklin:

"More than 100 Jews, Catholics, Episcopalians and members of other faith groups gathered at the St. John’s Episcopal Church on Tuesday night to offer prayers. 

The packed pews were filled with people from different faiths, but all had a common goal – unity and peace among each other. 

The prayers and songs delivered during the hour-long service reflected both a sense of remorse for the direction that America is headed and a sense of hope for what people can do to change the shifting tides. 

The 11 lives lost during the mass shooting at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday were the main focus of the vigil, but positive notes of a future worth changing reverberated from the words spoken by the town’s faith leaders."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20181030/franklin-vigil-mourns-pittsburgh-victims

a copy of the Interfaith Service program cover

Rev Charlie Eastman read Maya Angelou's Inaugural Poem which is actually called "On the Pulse of the Morning"

You can find the full text here
https://poetry.eserver.org/inaugural-poem

Background on the poem read at President Clinton's Inauguration in 1993
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Pulse_of_Morning

and video of Maya Angelou reading at the Inauguration in 1993





While the Inaugural Poem is impressive, the refrain of the song performed by the Temple Etz Chaim choir is what lingers in my brain even today

"I will build this world from love ... tai dai dai
And you must build this world from love ... tai dai dai
And if we build this world from love ... tai dai dai
Then God will build this world from love ... tai dai dai"

Photos from the event can be found on Facebook courtesy of the wonderful work by Jake Jacobson
https://www.facebook.com/jake.jacobson.71/media_set?set=a.10218052635207849&type=3

On Friday, Nov 2 - #showupforshabbat

#showupforshabbat

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club: November Meeting - Nov 14

Not just for Newcomers . . . the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club invite you to our November gathering. On Wednesday, November 14 please join us at "3" Restaurant at 7:30 PM. Join us upstairs for complimentary appetizers and beverages.

Our speaker will be Carly Fisher, Chair of the Franklin Agricultural Commission. Carly will update us on the role of the commission and discuss the types of local agriculture and what residents can do to help promote and support them. Carly owns Clarion Farm in Franklin; a riding school, training and breeding facility located on Lincoln Street.

Join us and have fun while you make connections in your community. We are a multi-generational club offering a wide range of activities for all ages with an emphasis on fun and camaraderie. As a member driven organization . . . your ideas count and we want to hear them!

Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us the 2nd Wednesday of the month (occasionally we switch Wednesdays to accommodate holidays or speakers). We run our meetings September through May.

Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year. Look for us on our website www.franklinnewcomers.com, or on our Facebook page or on Meetup.com, Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club: November Meeting - Nov 14

FHS boys and girls soccer playoff seeding revealed

Via HockomockSports and the MIAA, we share the playoff seeding for the FHS both the boys and girls soccer teams


D1 South
#7 Franklin (10-6-2) will host #10 BC High (9-6-3) on Saturday, 11/3 at 5:00.

D1 South
#11 Franklin (10-2-5) will travel to #6 Hingham (12-1-5) on Saturday, 11/3 at 5:15.


For the other boys soccer teams around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-soccer-playoff-seeds-matchups/

For the other girls soccer teams around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-girls-soccer-playoff-seeds-matchups/

The complete MIAA brackets for soccer can be found online 
http://miaa.ezstream.net/index.cfm?itemid=8192

D1 - south boys soccer bracket

D1 - south girls soccer bracket

Lifelong Community Learning: Ski Trips to plan for

Skiers and Riders . . . SAVE THE DATE!!!!

Franklin's Lifelong Community Learning is hosting 2 Ski buses this coming winter.

The first, on SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 a bus will leave Franklin HS at approx. 5:30 am and head to Okemo Mountain in Ludlow VT. Relax or sleep on the coach bus and don't worry about the driving! We'll depart Vermont for home after the lifts close, approx. 4:30.

The second bus will leave Franklin HS on SATURDAY, MARCH 2 at approx. 5:30 am and head to Bretton Woods, NH.

Either trip makes a great Holiday Gift for your favorite snow bunny!!!!

Lifelong Community Learning:  Ski Trips to plan for

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group - Nov 17

All women are invited to join the St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group on November 17 from 9 – 10 AM in the auditorium of the Benjamin Franklin Charter School. 

We will be viewing a segment of Bishop Barron's "Catholicism" series, with small group discussion to follow. Since segments are on independent topics, we encourage you to attend even if you missed a previous session. 

Light refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring a friend!

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group - Nov 17

In the News: "The Legend of Moll"

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

"The story - one of Franklin’s little known tales from a time when it was still part of Wrentham - is being brought to life by Franklin TV’s Christopher Flynn, writer, producer and director of FlynnFilms Productions 31. 

With the help of James Johnston, an avid historian who grew up and still resides in the once-cursed Oliver Pond home, Flynn is working on a film dramatizing the legend of Moll, which will eventually be aired on Franklin TV. He wrote a script based on the story, with input for period authenticity and dialog from Johnston, hired a cast and has started filming. 

“I was introduced to the story of Moll through a mini-series that I’d done back in 2014 with Jim Johnston,” said Flynn, a student of Johnston’s when he taught history at the high school. “The story of Moll was told in the first episode of the mini-series, and I did an animated segment to supplement Jim telling the story on camera. This animated segment was included as part of this first episode.” 

After working on the segment, he said he was inspired to do something more with the story."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181030/filmmaker-dramatizing-story-of-18th-century-franklin-witch

http://www.flynnfilmsproductions.com/storyofmoll.html

"Breweries are being well-recognized for being an economic catalyst"

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

"For the second year in a row, a MetroWest brewery has been honored as Manufacturer of the Year. 

On Tuesday, during a ceremony at the Statehouse, the House Manufacturing Caucus named Medusa Brewing Company one of 59 Manufacturers of the Year. 

State Rep. Kate Hogan, a Democrat from Stow whose district includes Hudson, nominated Medusa for the award. 

“It was a complete honor – a total surprise,” said Medusa co-founder Keith Sullivan. “Kate was very proud of us being a brewery on Main Street. We’re doing a lot of good work helping the ground grow and reinvesting in it.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181031/hudsons-medusa-brewing-tapped-for-manufacturer-of-year

Medusa Brewing Company

Manufacturing Caucus Hosts Third Annual Manufacturing Award Ceremony

MGB Company in Franklin, received a Manufacturer of the Year Award at the Third Annual Manufacturing Award Ceremony at the State House. The company which specializes in the manufacturing of precision screw machined parts for the electronics, military, aerospace, medical, telecommunications, and automotive industries, was nominated by State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin).

Representative Roy with MGB US Inc

"MGB excels in innovation in the medical, electronics and military markets, and it is great that it has chosen Franklin as the home for its American facility," said Rep. Jeffrey N, Roy (D Franklin). "We know that the company is well positioned to grow and is looking to expand its operations, bring in more equipment, increase production, and hire more employees in Franklin. So I was please to nominate MGB because of its contributions to the sector and its commitment to Massachusetts."

The Award Ceremony was the state's Third Annual Manufacturing Award Ceremony sponsored by the Legislature's Manufacturing Caucus, Along with MGB, 58 manufacturers were recognized for truly "making it" in Massachusetts. The ceremony honored the manufacturers and showcased their innovative and revolutionary manufacturing capabilities and products. 

The event included companies who make furniture, jewelry, handcrafted electric bicycles, precision screw machined parts, marble and granite, custom paper, flutes and piccolos, precision machined parts for aerospace, and even hummus and peanut butter.

members of the Manufacturing Caucus and award winners

Representative Roy, Senator Eric P. Lesser (Co-Chair of the Caucus), Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Jay Ash, Senate President Karen E. Spilka, and House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo offered remarks at the ceremony.

FSPA to hold “Up Your Game” Musical Theater Workshop - Nov 10

Franklin School for the Performing Arts Director Raye Lynn Mercer will lead an "Up Your Game" workshop on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 AM - 12 PM. The class will focus on audition techniques, preparing your audition binder, and wardrobe. Students will receive individualized instruction and feedback with the chance to focus on personal development. Parents are invited to observe, listen and ask questions. The class is open to Grades 5-12, however enrollment is limited. Please call (508) 528-8668 to register.

Founder of FSPA, Raye Lynn Mercer received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from Middlebury College and attended the Vienna International Music Center in Vienna, Austria, where she studied with Maria-Regina Seidlhofer of the Academy of Music. Pianist, director and choreographer, Raye Lynn has presented over three decades of musicals, plays, concerts, and dance productions with FSPA as well as the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), established in 1991. 

Raye Lynn Mercer

Her FSPA students’ résumés include Broadway, national tours, off-Broadway, regional and touring companies, European concert tours, Fox-TV’s American Idol finals and performances at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris, as well as placement in top college and conservatory arts programs. Internationally, she has developed Electric Youth’s professional concert tours in Europe and taught musical theater workshops in Austria and Hong Kong. 

President and Executive Director of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, Raye Lynn is the visionary of THE BLACK BOX and most recently directed FPAC’s production of Disney’s Newsies starring Broadway’s Christopher Rice, collaborating with choreographer Chaz Wolcott of Disney’s Newsies and So You Think You Can Dance.

FHS volleyball has a bye in first round of playoffs as #2 seed

Via HockomockSports and the MIAA, we share the playoff seeding for the FHS volleyball team

D1 Central/West
#2 Franklin (17-0) will host the winner of #7 Concord-Carlisle (13-5)/#10 Wellesley (10-8) on a date and time to be announced.


For other Hockomock seedings for Volleyball
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-volleyball-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/

The full MIAA bracket can be found online  http://miaa.ezstream.net/index.cfm?itemid=8191

The D1 Central West bracket  http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=4992

D1 Central West bracket

FHS Panthers

MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14

Wednesday, November 14 

Franklin Public Library 
5:30-7:30 PM

Come meet and make connections with several local preschools and child care providers. This is a FREE community event hosted by the MOMS Club of Franklin.




For about the MOMS Club connect with them via Meetup
https://www.meetup.com/MOMS-Club-of-Franklin/

MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14

MassBudget: Sunday's op-ed on transportation investment

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MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. In case you missed Sunday's op-ed in the Metro West Daily News and several other syndicated newspapers, we paired with Chris Dempsey, Director of Transportation for Massachusetts to examine whether the Commonwealth's planned transportation investments with available funds for the next five years are sufficient for building and repairing a modern transportation system to support our growing economy and those who live and work here. Below is an excerpt of the op-ed: Dempsey and Baxandall: Coming up short on transportation By Phineas Baxandall and Chris Dempsey Want a peek at Massachusetts' transportation system five years from now? The state's recently approved Capital Investment Plan (CIP) provides that blueprint, spelling out how much money is set aside through 2023 for specific bridges, roads, public transit, and airports. The $17.3 billion plan says a lot about where we will be improving Massachusetts transportation - and also what will be missing. Although Massachusetts is poised to make much-needed investments that help rebuild, repair, and revitalize essential components of the commonwealth's transportation network, the CIP is simply not sufficient to build a modern transportation system that supports our economy and the needs of all who live and work here. The CIP looks at three broad categories of investments: fix, upgrade, and expand. Together these make up 89 percent of CIP spending, while the remainder is allocated to local roadway repairs and planning overhead.  Read the full op-ed to learn how transportation investments are broken down. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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