New Franklin Line Schedule effective 10/21/19; Reminder Shuttle Bus on weekends through November

Fall/Winter Commuter Rail schedules go into effect on Monday, October 21st and are now available on the MBTA website at mbta.com/cr.

Paper schedules will be available in stations on Tuesday, October 15.

Franklin Schedule

• Current version (effective 5/20/19)

https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/route_pdfs/2019-spring/2019-05-20-franklin-accessible.pdf

• Revised version (effective 10/21/19)  

https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/route_pdfs/2019-fall/2019-10-21-cr-franklin-foxboro-pilot-accessible.pdf

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Weekends, Sept 7- Nov 24, Franklin Train service is replaced by free buses between Forge Park/495 and Readville for a Fairmount Line connection while PTC is installed. There will be no service at Back Bay, Ruggles, Endicott, Islington and Norwood Depot.

Please visit https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork for more details about bus shuttle schedules. Visit MBTA.com/PTC for more information on how this project will improve commuter rail safety and travel. Passengers may experience delays of up to 30 minutes as a result of shuttle bus connections.

There will be no Franklin line service at Back Bay and Ruggles stations on weekends. Please travel to South Station to reach a Franklin Line station. If you are travelling inbound, please board a Worcester/Framingham line Train for direct connection to Back Bay or a Providence/Stoughton line Train for a direct connection to Back Bay or Ruggles.

We also recommend the subway: board the Red Line at South Station and transfer to the Orange Line at Downtown Crossing to reach Back Bay or Ruggles.

Due to proximity of adjacent stations, bus shuttles will not serve Endicott, Islington and Norwood Depot stations:
- Endicott station customers, please use Readville or Dedham Corp stations.
- Islington station customers, please use Dedham Corp station.
- Norwood Depot customers, please use Norwood Central or Dedham Corp station.

8:40 PM and 10:40 PM departures from Forge Park as well as 11:20 PM departure from South Station will be accommodated by a bus for the entire trip between South Station and Forge Park (including the portion between South Station and Readville).

Additional weekends may be added to the train service suspension between Forge Park/495 and Readville as work progresses on the Franklin line.

Thank you for your patience while we improve the signal system on your Commuter Rail line.

For more information: https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork

 

New Franklin Line Schedule effective 10/21/19

5K Foot Pursuit - fund raising for the Franklin Police Association - Oct 26

The Franklin Police Association is once again sponsoring a 5k road race.

"A 5K Run and a free Kids Costume Run (kids 10 and under)
Registration opens at 9:30 AM at Franklin Police Department, 911 Panther Way, Franklin, MA. The 5K starts at 11:00 AM followed by the Kid's Costume Race."

Registration is $25, and $30 on race day. 5K runners 17 and under are $20 including on race day. The Kids Costume Race is free for kids 10 and under.

T-Shirts for the first 100 registered online for the 5K.

This is a fundraiser for the Franklin Police Association which in turn uses the funds to host an annual Halloween Party, No-Shave November donation, Christmas event, youth sports sponsorship, scholarships, etc.

Register online
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Franklin/FranklinPoliceAssociation5KFootPursuit

5K Foot Pursuit - fund raising for the Franklin Police Association - Oct 26

MBTA's Rail Vision Update: Open House and Presentation on Wednesday, October 23

Dear Rail Vision Subscribers, The MBTA and MassDOT invite you to participate in a Rail Vision Open House and Presentation. It will take place on Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Transportation Board Room at 10 Park Plaza (2nd floor). The goal of the event is to provide updates on the results of the analysis for the Rail Vision alternatives, while gathering input from riders and non-riders alike on these futures. The first half-hour will be an Open House format, with maps, boards describing the service alternatives, and providing an opportunity for discussion with the study team. There will be a presentation at 6:00 PM, followed by Q&A. Please share the meeting information as widely as you can with your organizations, communities and contacts. It is posted on the project website (https://www.mbta.com/projects/rail-vision). Just a reminder as well that the Advisory Committee meets on Friday, October 18, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, also in the Transportation Board Room at 10 Park Plaza, 2nd floor. Public comment is welcome at the end of the meeting. The Rail Vision Team This location is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT's Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone (857-368-8580), fax (857-368-0602), TTD/TTY (857-368-0603) or by email MASSDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten business days before the meeting. Title VI Notice of Nondiscrimination: MassDOT complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related federal and state statutes and regulations. It is the policy of MassDOT to ensure that no person or group of persons shall on the grounds of Title VI protected categories, including race, color, national origin, or under additional federal and state protected categories including sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, ancestry, veteran's status (including Vietnam-era veterans), or background, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity administered by MassDOT. To request additional information about this commitment, or to file a complaint under Title VI or a related nondiscrimination provision, please contact MassDOT's Title VI Specialist by phone at (857) 368-8580, TTY at (857) 368-8580, fax (857) 368-0602or by e-mail at MASSDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. If information is needed in another language, please contact the MassDOT Title VI Specialist by phone at (857) 368-8580. Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do MassDOT pelo fone 857-368-8580. Si necesita información en otro lenguaje, favor contactar al especialista de MassDOT del Título VI al 857-368-8580.   如果需要使用其它语言了解信息，请联系马萨诸塞州交通部（MassDOT）《民权法》第六章专职人员，电话 857-368-8580。 如果需要使用其它語言了解信息，請聯系馬薩諸塞州交通部（MassDOT）《民權法》第六章專職人員，電話 857-368-8580。   Questions?   Contact Us   https://www.mass.gov/forms/contact-massdot This email was sent to shersteve@gmail.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of the: Massachusetts Department of Transportation · 10 Park Plaza, Suite 4160 · Boston, MA 02116 877-623-6846

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Oct 11 to THU - Oct 17

Fri Oct 11, 2019

10am	Knitting Group
10am	Program Planners Meeting - Lexington (Cary)
10:30am	Happy Feet!
12pm	Farmers Market - CANCELED due to the wind

Sat Oct 12, 2019

10am	Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)
1pm	Girls Who Code!
1pm	Jungle Jim Halloween Show!
6pm	FPAC Gala "Wishes"

Sun Oct 13, 2019

1pm	Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Mon Oct 14, 2019

Columbus Day (regional holiday)

Tue Oct 15, 2019

9:30am	Cool Cruisers
10:30am	Get Ready for Kindergarten
4pm	Code I.T.
6:30pm	Composting with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens
7pm	School Committee meeting

Wed Oct 16, 2019

	Franklin Election - Last day to register to vote
10:30am	Terrific Toddlers
5pm	Book Bites
6pm	Dear Even Hanson Celebration
6:30pm	Self-Care Series
7pm	Town Council Meeting

Thu Oct 17, 2019

9:30am	Baby Tummy Time
10:30am	Story Xplorers
5pm	Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
6pm	Volunteens
7pm	Dean College presents "Radium Girls"
7pm	Franklin 2050: The Climate Crisis
7pm	Town of Franklin: Candidate Forum

For the interactive version, please visit

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

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

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

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/links/submit-event

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Oct 11 to THU - Oct 17

St. Mary's Parish: Children's Liturgy of the Word - Sunday's at 9

St. Mary's Parish in Franklin is now holding a Children's Liturgy of the Word on Sundays at 9 AM. 

Children will participate in a lesson and activity related to the reading and sing together at mass. All families are welcome!

Children's Liturgy of the Word - Sunday's at 9

 

St. Mary's Parish: Children's Liturgy of the Word - Sunday's at 9

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Windborne - Oct 19 with Michele Kelly

Gorgeous four part harmony is a delight

Beautiful voices of Windborne Oct 19 View this email in your browser WINDBORNE with special guest Michele Kelly October 19 -  8 PM $20, $10 students Internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Windborne is a group of vocal chameleons who specialize in close harmony singing, shifting effortlessly between drastically different styles of traditional music within the same concert. Their musical knowledge spans many continents and cultures, but they remain deeply rooted in American folk singing traditions.   http://www.windbornesingers.com/ "The best musical discovery of the year…Stunningly powerful vocal harmony…Windborne sets a new bar for folk harmony singing today" –Brian O'Donovan WGBH, National Public Radio Circle of Friends favorite singer/songwriter Michele Kelly will open the show. 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.  Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Nov 2         Freebo, Alice Howe, & Kirsten Maxwell Nov 16       Peter Mulvey Dec 7         Winterbloom Jan 4         Cheryl Wheeler Feb 8         Small Potatoes Feb 29       Pesky J Nixon

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

FHS golf, field hockey, and volleyball teams post wins on Thursday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Oct 10, 2019

** Field Hockey = Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 8 – Final

"Whoohoo!!! Great team win today... 9-0 vs Sharon..scoring: Olivia R 2G, Molly C 1G, Amanda Lew 1G 3A, Leila F 1G, Kaitlyn C 1G, Jill F w/her FIRST VARSITY GOAL & ASSIST, Steph B 2G 2A, Shaw D w/ her FIRST VARSITY ASSIST...OUTSTANDING DEFENSE today and Neilee H w/SO in goal"

Via https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038 
https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1182470713183260672

** Volleyball = Sharon, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final

** Golf = Franklin, 169 @ Taunton, 184 – Final
– Quinten Faro led the way for the Panthers, shooting a low-round of 40 to earn match medalist honors in the win.

"Panthers close out the year with a win finishing 14-4. Faro led with a 40 while Paterson added a 41 and Sandy added a 43. On to Hocks and Sectionals"

via https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam 
https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1182420507091701760


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-10-19/

FHS golf, field hockey, and volleyball teams post wins

Franklin Residents: Water Treatment Plant Update - Oct 10, 2019

via the Franklin DPW Facebook page:

"WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPDATE:

As you are aware, the Water & Sewer Department staff has been working to restore the Hayward Street Water Treatment Plant to full capacity since the fire on July 6, 2019. A full cleaning and damage assessment was performed to determine which equipment had to be replaced or repaired. Analysis was done to ensure all new components would meet or exceed new standards. New technology was evaluated and installed to improve control, lower operating costs and increase efficiency where allowed. All repairs were evaluated to determine which tasks would be best completed in house or outsourced to contractors in order to quickly repair the system and maximize cost savings. Much of this work has been completed on weekends by our dedicated staff.

Final replacement parts that were directly damaged by the fire, including the tank heater that caused the fire and had to be custom built, arrived last week. The crews worked quickly to install the parts so that the plant could be fully started up and “test run” for a complete evaluation. It was our hope to restore full operation by the end of last week. However, during this start up, it became apparent that the ultra-filtration filters, which were running intermittently since late July, had sustained damage and required additional repair. All start up procedures and testing has been under the direction of the filter manufacturer and the damage to the filters was not anticipated.

Our crews worked for five straight days in an attempt to repair the filters to a usable level. This is a very tedious process that requires placing a “pin” in each filter that is damaged. There are a total of 40 filter membrane cartridges, in some cartridges there were over 600 holes! Even with all the repairs, water quality was not acceptable, i.e. too much iron and manganese was making it through the filters. We immediately placed the order for all new filters.

Although the manufacturer has rush prioritized our order, these specialized filters require several weeks to manufacture. Therefore, we are currently expecting delivery of new filters in approximately three weeks. In the meantime, we have brought in our consulting engineering firm to see if they have any recommendations to make the old filters more effective until the new filters are installed.

We understand the difficulty the water ban has caused many residents and citizens. We truly appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding, and continued commitment to water conservation. Please understand, we do not recommend a water ban lightly. We need to ensure that there is enough water for drinking and sanitary needs as well as to maintain proper storage levels for fire suppression.

Once again, thank you for your support, feel free to contact us with any further questions."


This is available from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/hayward_street_water_treatment_plant_update_0.pdf

photo via Franklin DPW Facebook page

"Screenagers: Next Chapter" to be shown at Medway HS

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

"Superintendent of Schools Armand Pires invites parents to attend the district’s screening of “Screenagers: Next Chapter” from 7-8:30 p.m. next Wednesday at the Medway High School auditorium.

Parents can watch the film and hear from a panel of experts to learn about how screen time may be affecting teens. The event is hosted by Medway’s T.H.R.I.V.E. (Tools necessary to foster Health, Resiliency, Inclusiveness, Vitality and Empowerment) and SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council).

The film follows a physician who tries to find a way to help her own teens with their mental and emotional well-being. The film, which includes input from brain researchers, psychologists and other thought leaders, explores how teens’ well-being is impacted by screens and how parents and schools can help teens develop skills to overcome mental and emotional health challenges.

The film will be shown to all Medway middle and high school students during school that day."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191010/medway-schools-to-offer-screening-of-screenagers-next-chapter


BFCCPS showed "Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age" in March 2017
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/join-us-on-march-30th-for-private.html

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/are-your-kids-addicted-to-their-phones.html



"From the director of SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age comes Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience and is about helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world."  Video trailer  https://vimeo.com/357620460

For more about Screenagers visit their web page  https://www.screenagersmovie.com/ 

Franklin Public Schools: Club Information for 2019-2020

CLUB INFORMATION

CLUBS FOR 2019-2020
Payment of clubs - the fee is $75.00   two ways to pay:
Pay online:  https://www.franklinps.net/horacemann/pages/online-payments
Pay by check:  make check out to Town of Franklin - put your student's name on the memo   - drop off to main office  

MONDAYS

• Pinterest Club - Ms. Iaconis
• Student Council - Mr. Shebar
• 6th Grade Intramurals - Ms. Flaherty
• GSA/Equality Club - Ms. Banis   (will change to Tuesday in November
• Homework Club - Mr. Dempsey (all grades)

TUESDAY

• Computer Club - Mr. Vizakis
• Online Newspaper Club "The HMMS Thunderbolt" - Mr. d'Entremont
• Art Club - Mrs. Katz
• Peer Leaders - Ms. Iaconis & Mr. Vacca
• Homework Club - Mr. Dempsey ( all grades)

WEDNESDAY - NO CLUBS, NO LATE BUS

THURSDAY

• Film Club - Mrs. Sommers & Mrs. Whetstone
• Community Service Club - Mrs. Donohue
• 7 & 8 Grade Intramurals - Mr. Dempsey
• Yearbook Club - Ms. O'Leary & Ms. Flaherty

FRIDAY

• Tech Help for Seniors - Mrs. Donahue (every other Friday, schedule to be posted)
• Stop, Drop & Read - Ms. O'Leary
• Chess & Game Club - Mr. Vizakis

MORNINGS/AFTERNOON

• Video Team News - Mrs. Langmeyer - Mornings
• Bolt School Store - Mrs. Langmeyer - Afternoons

MEETING DATES WILL VARY

• Best Buddies - Mrs. Constantine & Mr. Cote
• Adventure Club - Mr. Goldman
• Ski Club - Mr. Goldman
• Talent Show - Mr. Corey - held in the Spring

                                                     

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Franklin Public Schools: Club Information for 2019-2020

Franklin Public Schools: Important Dates for Oct/Nov 2019

Important Dates

October - November  2019

Contact Information Changes-If you need to change an email address or phone number in your student's Aspen contact information, click here to send us those changes

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Friday, October 11th-1/2 Day of School PDD Dismissal at 10:55 AM, no lunch served

 

Monday, October 14th-No School, Columbus Day


Tuesday, October 15th and Wednesday, October 16th- School Pictures taken by Lifetouch; click here for information

Wednesday Oct 16th and Thursday, October 17th-"Cabaret" performed in the FHS Auditorium @7:00PM

Saturday October 19th-PSAT ADMINISTRATION for Juniors-Class of 2021 @ 7:30 AM to 12 noon

Friday October 25th-Homecoming Football Game 7-9 PM @Pisini Field

Tuesday, October 29th, and Wednesday, October 30th - Parent Conferences; both days are 1/2 days of school, Dismissal at 10:55 AM, no lunch served

Tuesday, November 5th- No School PDD  (Election Day - Franklin Election)

Thursday, November 7th-Panther Pride Night for all Franklin 8th graders 5:30PM-7:30 PM in the FHS Gymnasium

Thursday, November 7th Chamber Concert at FHS 7:00 PM in the Auditorium

Monday, November 11th-No School Veteran's Day

No School and Half days of school 2019-2020

Date	Event
10/11/19	½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM  -PDD
10/14/19	No School-Columbus Day
10/29/19	½ Day of School: Dismissal at 10:55 AM-Parent Conferences
10/30/19	½ Day of School: Dismissal at 10:55 AM-Parent Conferences
11/5/19	No School PDD Day
11/11/19	No School-Veteran's Day
11/27/19	No School-Thanksgiving Break
11/28/19	No School-Thanksgiving Break
11/29/19	No School-Thanksgiving Break
12/13/19	½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM  -PDD
12/23/19-through 1/1/2020	Holiday Break, No School
01/17/20	½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM  -PDD
01/20/20	No School- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
02/07/20	½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM  -PDD
02/17/20 through 2/21/20	Winter Break, No School
03/03/20	No School PDD Day
04/03/20	½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM  -PDD
04/10/20	No School- Good Friday
04/20/20 through 04/24/20	Spring Break-No School
05/08/20	½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM  -PDD
05/25/20	No School- Memorial Day
06/17/20	Last day of School-IF NO SNOW DAYS

Franklin Public Schools: Important Dates for Oct/Nov 2019

“We will work with DEP to resolve the matter”

From the Boston Globe, an article on Franklin and PFAS.

"For two years, an abandoned pile of artificial turf had decomposed on a bluff here, a few feet above wetlands that are part of the suburb’s drinking water supply. Nearby, ripped bags with the infill of the turf, tiny pellets of shredded tires, littered the embankment.

Public health advocates have long raised alarms about artificial turf pellets, which simulate the give of natural grass but have been shown to contain benzene, cadmium, and other known carcinogens. Now, for the first time, a new series of tests has found that the blades, and their plastic backing, may also contain toxic chemicals.

The test results showed that the turf contained elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals known as PFAS, which have been linked to kidney cancer, low infant birth weights, and a range of diseases. The findings have raised concerns about the safety of millions of square feet of artificial turf installed in recent years on public fields and playgrounds across the country.

“This is huge. It’s the first time that PFAS chemistry used in plastic production has been found in finished consumer products,” said Jeff Gearhart, research director of the Ecology Center, a nonprofit environmental research group based in Michigan that tested the turf. “This finding is maybe the tip of the iceberg. We suspect these PFAS chemicals may be found in other plastic building and consumer products.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/10/09/toxic-chemicals-found-blades-artificial-turf/1mlVxXjzCAqRahwgXtfy6K/story.html

Kyla Bennett (left) and Tracy Stewart of Medway looked over a pile of turf in Franklin.DAVID L RYAN/GLOBE STAFF/GLOBE STAFF

For more info on PFAS from the EPA  https://www.epa.gov/pfas

Download your copy of the PFAS Infographic here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11t0xrG8FCBg4-Cc2imMiTdqsPfb_REEx/view?usp=sharing

or directly from the EPA
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2018-03/documents/pfasv15_2pg_0.pdf