Reminder: Panther Pride Night - Nov 7

Friendly Reminder:  Panther Pride Night is November 7, 2019 and features Clubs, Activities, and  Athletic Teams! 

Join us from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM in the gym to see all that Franklin High School has to offer!

Panther Pride Night = Nov 7

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MBTA Update: Franklin Line notice - Last day for weekday shuttle is today

Weekdays, until Nov 5, from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, buses replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Franklin/Dean due to track maintenance. Passengers may experience delays due to bus connections. Normal train service will resume on Wednesday, Nov 6.

This necessary tie job replacement project will improve service and reliability on the Commuter Rail.

Please visit https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork for more details about bus shuttle schedules. Passengers may experience delays of up to 15 minutes.

Please note the pickup/drop off locations for shuttle buses:

Franklin/Dean: Please board in the main station parking lot near the shelter.
Forge Park/495: Please board at the end of the driveway to the parking lot.

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


Last Updated: Nov 04 2019 01:38 PM

MBTA Update: Franklin Line notice - Last day for weekday shuttle is today

"the commuter rail system needs to transform itself"

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

"The MBTA board voted Monday to back substantial investment in the commuter rail, calling for electrification of the system and more frequent service through the most dense corridors in a step that transportation advocates praised as historic.

The Fiscal and Management Control Board adopted unanimously resolutions calling for the T to develop a “commuter rail transformation office” within three months that will then oversee long-term work to electrify most of the network and run trains with 15-minute headways between key stations in a regional or urban rail model.

The decision still leaves questions unanswered about how the MBTA will pay for the changes, which will carry a price tag in the billions. Onlookers and activists who have long called for railway improvements complimented the board for supporting a plan to improve transit equity, take cars off congested roadways and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“It’s definitely a win,” said Jarred Johnson, chief operating officer of the TransitMatters advocacy group. “It’s a win for better service, it’s a win for equity concerns, and I think they also heard the call loud and clear that commuter rail fares have to be much, much more affordable.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191104/mbta-board-commits-to-reimagined-commuter-rail-system/1

"the commuter rail system needs to transform itself"

In the News: Franklin constable election finds 4 candidates for 3 positions

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

"The town’s biennial town election ballot includes a race for constable, with four candidates seeking election to three, four-year terms.

Candidates include: Incumbent Philip M. Brunelli Sr., incumbent John S. Power, incumbent Daniel J. McCahill, and Rancourt (Randy) Larosa, who has served as constable on an appointed basis.

Following are profiles for McCahill and Larosa. Brunelli and Power have not as yet sent their statements."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191104/town-constable-race-on-franklin-ballot


For additional info on the candidates and election overall, visit the Franklin Election Collection 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

Franklin Election Collection - 2019

 

Tuesday November 5th, is Election Day!

Tuesday November 5th, is Election Day!

Polls are open from 6 AM until 8 PM at Franklin High School.

Asst Clerk Nancy Danello and Town Clerk Teresa Burr

Items of note:

• There will be a 'selfie' photo spot in the FHS gymnasium to take a photo and share (if you wish) after you have voted
• Plenty of "I voted" stickers are available as well as "Future Voter" stickers for the children accompanying the adults
• Franklin Radio will broadcast the results from the FHS gym as soon as they are available. Tune in at 7:00 PM for a special program on election music. And stay tuned in when the polls close at 8:00, we'll share some info on the election process while waiting for the results to be announced.  Franklin Radio is available at wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial.
• Printed copies of the Annual Report are available as you leave after voting.

THE BLACK BOX presents Quartett Giocosa - Nov 17

Quartett Giocosa presents MACABRE on Sunday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m. as part of THE BLACK BOX Classical Series. This Halloween themed concert will feature Schubert’s famous quartet “Death and the Maiden,” in which the Spectre of Death stalks a young girl. Also on the program is Saint Saens’ “Danse Macabre” and a few other creepy treats. Tea service by Franklin’s Intermission Cafe will be available in the lobby.

Quartett Giocosa is a professional classical quartet featuring violinists Heather Goodchild and Irina Fainkichen with Irina Naryshkova on Viola and Elizabeth Schultze on Cello. Giocosa means "joy." Quartett Giocosa lives up to their name and reputation by bringing exuberance, passion, and vibrancy to the stage with every performance. The group has played with musicians including Yo-Yo Ma, Joshua Bell, Mstislav Rostropovich, Anne Sophie Mutter, Mark O’Connor, Wynton Marsalis, Sarah Vaughan, Christoph Eschenbach, Michael Tilson Thomas, Jane Glover, Lorin Maazel, Seiji Ozawa, and Jung-Ho Pak.

THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premier music, theater, and event venue, is located at 15 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA. Visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call 508-528-3370 for tickets and more information. 

THE BLACK BOX presents Quartett Giocosa - Nov 17

Franklin votes Nov 5, 2019

What will the turnout be for this year's biennial Town of Franklin election? 

There are 23,703 registered voters for this election per Town Clerk Teresa Burr. Getting 4500 voters would only be a 20% turnout.

Election	Total #	% of T
Franklin 2003	3232	18.3%
Franklin 2005	3119	17.2%
Franklin 2007	3845	20.3%
Franklin 2009	3244	16.3%
Franklin 2011	4517	22.6%
Franklin 2013	2527	12.0%
Franklin 2015	3844	18.6%
Franklin 2017	3916	17.3%
Franklin 2019	???	???

biennial Town of Franklin election votes and percent of registered voters