FHS boys soccer playoff run ends with loss to Brockton; football team plays Brockton Friday night

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results for the FHS fall sports playoff action on Thursday, Nov 7, 2019.


** Boys Soccer = D1 South
#11 Franklin, 1 @ #3 Brockton, 2 – Final
– Franklin’s Tyler Powderly scored early in the second half to bring the Panthers level, but the Boxers landed to go-ahead goal just over the midway point of the second half to earn the win.



** Football = D1 South
#2 Franklin vs. #3 Brockton, 7:00


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-07-19/

FHS boys soccer playoff run ends with loss to Brockton

Franklin Middle School Footlighters present "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Franklin Middle School Footlighters present THE WIZARD OF OZ

When: Friday, November 22 & Saturday, November 23 beginning at 7:00 PM

Where:  HMMS auditorium

Tickets $10 at the door

Over 50 Franklin middle school students in the cast, 25+ helping with set art and on crew, FHS kids playing in the orchestra

Franklin Middle School Footlighters present "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Shared from Twitter  https://twitter.com/MelloHistory/status/1192137509209333760

Call for Vendors for the first winter farmers market at Fairmount Fruit Farm

From Melanie Hamblen: 

"The Franklin Agway is sponsoring the first market, so if food vendors sign up for the season by Nov 18th we will pay for the first market.
(We are willing to pay for all vendors first market fee, so if people vendors say they saw it in Franklin Matters then they can get the deal too.)"

Welcome vendors!

Fairmount Fruit Farm would like to welcome you to our first ever winter farmers market! This is a great opportunity for you to get your business noticed, meet new people and really expand your horizons. There will be beer and wine tastings for ages 21+ from local wineries and breweries added to our market as well!

Below is some basic information regarding our new 6 month market.

What: A winter farmers market where local farms and crafters/vendors can gather together to sell products and network within their community.

Where: Fairmount Fruit Farm located at 887 Lincoln Street, Franklin Ma, 02038 - in one of the heated greenhouses.

When: Saturdays November to April from 10am-2pm. *See dates below.
*Nov 23rd / Dec 21st / Jan 25th / Feb 15th / Mar 21st / Apr 18th

Set-Up Information: Vendors are allowed to start setting up at 9:00am in the greenhouse. Loren or CJ will give you your assigned slot. Please make sure to bring your own tables and chairs, as the farm does not provide any for vendors.
Tents are not required or needed.

Vendors will be allowed to pull their vehicles up to the greenhouse to unload their supplies. Parking will then be provided for vendors in front of the farm stand.

Additional Information: All vendors must show appropriate forms of insurance and any applicable permits they may need.

This is a rain, shine or snow market. In the event of unforeseen circumstances or inclement weather, all vendors will be notified as soon as possible.

We accept all forms of payment (cash, card, checks). Please make all checks payable to Fairmount Fruit Farm. No refunds will be issued. If you pay for the whole season by Nov 18th, your first month will be free and will be sponsored by Franklin Agway.

Contact Information: If you can not make the market, please contact CJ at 774-571-9327 or email Loren at fairmountfruitfarmprograms@gmail.com.

Looking forward to a great season!

• Vendor application

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczeE82bjBEb2lQdHRSQkF6bW1kNmtldlgzMDhr/view?usp=sharing

• Winter Farmers Market Flyer

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczWTB0dHlFcVFEMVdja0w2QUc3NmlJRTJ3QU44/view?usp=sharing

 

winter farmers market at Fairmount Fruit Farm

Peter Mulvey at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - Nov 16 with Pamela Means

Songwriter and singer, storyteller, guitar wizard.

Peter Mulvey with Pamela Means Nov 16 View this email in your browser Peter Mulvey and special guest Pamela Means November 16 - 8 PM - $20 Peter Mulvey is an amazing songwriter and singer, an extremely entertaining storyteller, and a guitar wizard. He is returning to The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse stage in Franklin on Saturday November 16th, at 8PM. He has developed a strong national following in the indie folk/rock scene through his relentless touring and critically acclaimed albums.  Twenty-odd years on the road, performing songs from his own catalog and from a vast, varied, and deep well of classic and obscure covers, has prepared Mulvey to deliver an outstanding concert. Night after night, the process of divining the heart of a song, being alert to where the moment can lead, has shaped him as an artist. To each rendition, he brings the soul of a singer, a light touch in a heavy world.  http://www.petermulvey.com/ "Peter Mulvey is all substance, which is his style." - The Boston Globe Opening the show will be Pamela Means, a singer-songwriter and jazz musician, with "mad guitar-and-vocal skills" (Time Out New York) who has toured throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Australia, winning awards, delighting audiences and impressing critics with her seven independent releases. With virtuosic musicianship, razor wit and a disarming sense of humor, Pamela Means is building a vibrant and remarkable career.  http://www.pamelameans.com/ "You groove so deep, so deep. I can't get out. And, I wouldn't want to." - Ani DiFranco 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 call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Dec 7         Winterbloom Holiday Show (Antje, Natalia, Anne, & Meg) Jan 4         Cheryl Wheeler with special guest Samantha Tracy Feb 8         Small Potatoes Feb 29       Pesky J Nixon presents Tribal Mischief

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

FM #180 - WFPR.fm - Town of Franklin - Election Night Broadcast 11/5/19

WFPR.fm broadcast the results of the Town of Franklin election after the polls closed at 8 PM on 11/5/19. This replays the live broadcast along with the pre-recorded sections.

https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H6m702zX




The unofficial results can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/11/town-of-franklin-unofficial-results-nov.html

Franklin Falvey and Steve Sherlock (yes, me) getting ready to broadcast

Franklin Food Pantry: Season of Gratitude and Giving

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Newsletter Fall 2019   Relieving hunger. Nourishing lives. Letter from Lynn As I wrap up my first 3 months at the Franklin Food Pantry, I have so much to reflect on, but what stands out to me the most is the welcome and support that I have found within the Franklin community. It's clear to me that the Franklin community recognizes the importance of the Food Pantry. Many Americans are just one job loss or medical crisis away from food insecurity. The Franklin Food Pantry knows this and is here when someone needs us - whether it is for a short time due to a life circumstance, or if it is on an ongoing basis.  We believe that no one should go hungry or need to worry about where their next meal will come from. I am grateful to be working with such an amazing team of staff and volunteers, as well as a supportive community, that believes in supporting their friends and neighbors.  Since January 1, 2019, 119 volunteers have shared over 4,000 hours of their time with us! During this same period, we have distributed 1,308 backpacks to Franklin elementary school children, we have served 467 households representing 1,034 individuals: 164 seniors, 604 adults, and 266 children.  While food insecurity is an ongoing issue for our town, our state, and our country, the people of Franklin should feel proud to know that they are part of the solution.  There are many ways for you to get involved - run with us on Thanksgiving morning, volunteer as a Food Elf (or support one with a donation!), make a financial contribution, shop through AmazonSmile and share our social media posts.  We appreciate the support the community has shown us, and we could not do it without you. If you have questions or would like to get more involved with us, please feel free to reach out to me. My door is always open, and I always have an empty seat available at my table to sit down and chat. With Appreciation, Lynn Calling Executive Director lcalling@franklinfoodpantry.org Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run There's still time to sign up!  Don't miss out on this fun family tradition for a great cause on Thanksgiving morning. Grab your turkey hats and your running shoes and bring your friends, family and co-workers. You'll be home in time for your turkey dinner with a full heart and ready for a full belly. The race is open to runners and walkers of all ages. You can register online here or at the Race location on Wednesday November 27 from 7-9 pm or Morning of Race from 6:30 am to 7:30 am. http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org/ The race begins at 8 am Thursday, November 28 at 91 Jordan Road, Franklin, MA. Thank you for coming out to support the Pantry and Happy Thanksgiving! Special thanks to our race organizer Krystal Whitmore and to all of our race sponsors*: Platinum sponsors: Starr and Glick Orthodontics Gold sponsors: Capstan Atlantic Zagg Silver:  Benchmark at Forge Hill Senior Living The Donahues Franklin Glass Company Franklin Matters Middlesex Savings Bank Rosado and Sons Simon's Furniture Friends: Bradosky Family Byerly Family Campbell Family The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Hilltop Auto Lobo Family McNulty Family Terrazza Truscott Family Vendetti Motors *as of October 29, 2019 If you'd like to be sponsor contact Kim Cooper at kcooper@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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FTC Consumer Alerts: New brochure for social media influencers

Who is a "social media influencer?" Actually while this message is targeted to those on social media who are attempting to make a living doing so, anyone on social media can be an influencer. It is good to be aware of the legal rules we should all play by.

FTC Consumer Alerts: brochure for social media influencers New brochure for social media influencers by Lesley Fair, Attorney, FTC Division of Consumer & Business Education Chances are you know an influencer – a person who works with a brand to recommend or endorse a product in social media. Maybe you work at a company that uses influencers or perhaps that describes you, a friend, or a family member.  Then you should read a new FTC brochure: Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers. Read more and download the brochure https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/11/new-brochure-social-media-influencers?utm_source=govdelivery  This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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“We live in the hub of the robotics universe”

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

"The site of a long-vacant drug manufacturing plant on Otis Street is getting a new life.

Amazon.com Inc. announced plans on Wednesday to construct a $40 million Amazon Robotics Innovation Hub at the former AstraZeneca site at 50 Otis St. and bring 200 new jobs to town. The 35,000-square-foot facility will be in addition to the Amazon Robotics facility in North Reading that will together serve as the e-commerce giant’s epicenter of robotics innovation.

“We are going to completely re-do that site,” said Tye Brady, Amazon Robotics chief technologist, in a phone interview with the Daily News. “I can guarantee it’s going to be a world-class, state-of-the-art facility.”

The innovation hub will feature corporate offices, research and development labs and manufacturing space. The new location will allow Amazon Robotics to grow its engineering, manufacturing, support and test teams in the state. Crews will design, build, program and ship robots all under the same roof that will improve delivery speeds for customers around the world, said Brady."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191106/amazon-to-build-robotics-innovation-hub-at-former-astrazeneca-site-in-westborough

This is good news. There are robotics groups in local schools. There is also the robotics group that has moved into the Red Brick School to utilize that facility for their robotics activities.

For more info about 4H Alarm Robotics 2079 visit their page   https://www.alarmrobotics.com/

"The Alarm 2079 robotics team is a competitive high school robotics team"

School Committee - Recap of 10/15/19 meeting

Catching up to this recap (apologies for the delay, was spending time on the election prep which was more important at the time).

• The Superintendent's Report announced the authors visit to the three middle schools. This visit was funded by an FEF grant. 
• FHS students along with FHS teachers Kevin McCarthy and Mike Walsh provided an update on their trip to Germany this summer. 66 students participated in what was summarized as a success!
• NEASC Two-Year Update – Paul Peri and William Klements provided an update that FHS did receive the accreditation. In the final report, there were 9 highlighted recommendations; 3 were completed outright and 6 of the 9 deal with 21st century and are connected with the Portrait of a Graduate work already underway.
• Joyce Edwards and Kristin Letendre provided and update on the Health and Wellness program (presentation copy found below)
• Policy updates on the meeting procedure were approved
• The Superintendent's new contract was approved (1% increase in line with other contracts)

4 FHS students providing the update on the trip to Germany

Presentation on Health and Wellness from Franklin Matters

The Superintendent's Report
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/superintendents-report-10-15-19

MetroWest Slides
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/metrowest-slides
 
The agenda and other  documents released for this meeting can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-15-2019-school-committee-packet

Franklin TV has the video of this meeting available for replay
https://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=690
 
Additional details can be found in my notes captured live during the meeting

• Live reporting: Consent Agenda to Closing 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/live-reporting-consent-agenda-to-closing.html

• Live reporting: Discussion Only Items

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/live-reporting-discussion-only-items.html

• Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/live-reporting-discussion-action-items.html

• Live reporting: School Committee - October 15, 2019

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/live-reporting-school-committee-october.html

Lifelong Community Learning: Message From Spirits - Nov 14

Register Today: Mediumship Experience

‌ Lifelong Community Learning Message From Spirits: A Mediumship Experience  REGISTER NOW Thursday November 14, 2019 7:00-9:00 PM $40 per person This mediumship demonstration will include a discussion of some frequently asked questions about spirits, as well as an introduction, explanation, and demonstration of how mediumship works. Stephanie McBride has been connecting people with lost loved ones for more than 15 years. Workshop located at: Franklin High School 218 Oak Street Franklin, MA

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Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Nov 21

Franklin Cultural District Partners and Franklin residents and business owners are invited to join the Franklin Cultural District Committee (FCDC) and the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) in discussing culture, arts and the humanities in Franklin’s Cultural District. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 21 at 7 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

Mr. Luis Edgardo Cotto, Cultural Districts Program Manager for MCC, will be the featured speaker. The presentation will focus on the mission of Franklin’s Cultural District and will provide information about contributing to culture and the arts.

For questions and/or additional information, please contact Nancy Schoen, Chair, at nschoenfranklinculture@gmail.com.

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Nov 21

For more info about the Cultural District https://www.franklinculture.org/

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Tuesday, Nov 12

Let’s Laugh Today in Franklin is on Tuesday, November 12th (and every second Tuesday once a month) from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, Massachusetts. 

Enjoy this delightful practice, appropriate for all ages and levels of fitness. When we laugh, we energize our bodies and revive our spirits. All that is involved is deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. 

It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety. 

$5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating. 

Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainers and Laughter Ambassadors, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com for opportunities to laugh in other towns. If you have any questions, just call Hamakers at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com. 

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Tuesday, Nov 12

FHS Chamber Concert - Nov 7

The FHS Chamber Concert is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Thursday, Nov 7.  Conveniently, you can take in Panther Pride Night and then stop by the FHS auditorium for the concert.

FHS Chamber Concert - Nov 7