Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Nov 29 to THU - Dec 6

Friday, November 29

 Black Friday

10:00am

 Knitting Group

10:00am

 Walk off that Turkey

10:30am

 Princess Visit (Anna & Elsa) (Community Room)

8:00pm

 The Peacheaters and Bearly Dead

Saturday, November 30

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

1:00pm

 Dino Slime!

Sunday, December 1

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm

 Al Testa Renaissance V Brass Holiday Concert

4:00pm

 Christmas on the Common

Monday, December 2

10:30am

 Move Along

3:30pm

 Fancy Nancy Tea Party with Robin Preiss Glasser!

3:30pm

 D&D for Kids

Tuesday, December 3

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

10:30am

 Get Ready for Kindergarten

2:00pm

 Musical Auditions

4:00pm

 Code I.T.

6:30pm

 The Importance of LinkedIn

7:00pm

 Friends of the Franklin Library Book Group

Wednesday, December 4

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

2:00pm

 Musical Auditions

5:00pm

 Construction Junction

6:00pm

 Artist Amigos! For Teens

7:00pm

 Town Council Meeting (Tax Rate Hearing)

7:00pm

 Franklin Art Assoc - Monthly Meeting

7:00pm

 Friends of the Franklin Library

7:00pm

 FHS Concert (Chorus & Orch)

Thursday, December 5

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

 Story Xplorers

2:00pm

 Musical Call Backs

4:00pm

 Bookworm Bounce Storytime!

5:45pm

 FAA Booster Mtg

6:00pm

 Remington Concert

6:00pm

 Volunteens

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 - Nov 29 to THU - Dec  6

Franklin Turkey Trot raises $20,000 for Franklin Food Pantry on Thanksgiving morning

"The Turkey Trot this morning was amazing. We had almost 900 participants register and the race raised approx. $20,000 plus 2,000 pounds of nonperishable donations for the Franklin Food Pantry!!

We are truly thankful for the support of our community and for your continued sponsorship helping make this race happen each year!"

Happy Holidays!!


Krystal Whitmore
Race Director
www.franklinturkeytrot.org


The race results can be found online  https://my.raceresult.com/143614/
The rain did not stop 599 runners and walkers who completed the course in time to see the sun shine!

And they're off! (Scott Mason photo)

in the pack waiting for the start

part of the 2,000 pounds gathered for the Franklin Food Pantry

several real turkeys were in the race neighborhood

For more about the Franklin Food Pantry, visit their web page

https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/  where they do accept financial donations securely online

Franklin Matters is proud to be a sponsor of this event.
 

FHS football lose to KP, 14-0

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS football game on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov 28, 2019

** Football = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 14 – Final
1st Quarter: (KP) Ryan Halliday 5-yard rush, XP good.
2nd Quarter: No scoring.
3rd Quarter: (KP) R. Halliday 2-yard rush, XP good.
4th Quarter: No scoring. 


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-28-19/

FHS football lose to KP, 14-0

Lifelong Community Learning: 2020 Winter/Spring Registration Opens Dec. 2

Preview the courses today!

REGISTRATION OPENS ON DECEMBER 2nd BUT THE PREVIEW IS ON! Click here to download the full brochure https://files.constantcontact.com/5600e112101/89e0e193-3b7b-4dfb-b5b9-b54d934ea4c1.pdf For additional details visit: www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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Franklin Library: Renaissance V Brass Quintet - Holiday Concert - Sunday, Dec 1

The Renaissance V Brass Quintet will play a Holiday Concert, at the Franklin Public Library on Sunday, December 1, 2:00 PM.

Renaissance V Brass Quintet - Holiday Concert - Sunday, Dec 1

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2019/11/renaissance-v-brass-quintet-holiday.html

“comprehensive, nationwide policy on this would be much more effective than doing it one state at a time”

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

"Massachusetts on Wednesday became the first state in the country to prohibit retail sales of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes.

Gov. Charlie Baker also announced that the state’s temporary ban on vaping product sales will now end on Dec. 11, when public health officials are set to adopt a new set of permanent vaping regulations. The sale of flavored tobacco vaping products will still be prohibited on that date under the new law signed by Baker.

Pitched as a way to help protect children from the dangers of nicotine addiction but criticized by adult e-cigarette users, retailers and lawmakers from border communities, the legislation also imposes a 75% excise tax on vaping products.

“We are grateful for this landmark legislation and know it will go a long way forward in addressing this epidemic, specifically in aiding our response to this epidemic for our youth and young people, with the simple goal of not allowing another generation to become addicted to nicotine,” Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel said after Baker signed the bill. “As a physician and commissioner of the Department of Public Health, I will continue to recommend that people not use any vaping or e-cigarette products. These products are not safe.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191127/mass-is-first-state-to-ban-flavored-tobacco

Recent post on the Legislative action to ban flavored tobacco products
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/11/ma-senate-passes-landmark-legislation.html

Governor Baker's press release
https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-baker-announces-plan-to-keep-vaping-product-ban-in-place-until-december-11th-signs

Governor Baler's twitter photo on the legislation signing

"Despite Gov Charlie Baker’s announcement Wednesday that a state ban on all vape products will end on Dec. 11, as the state works on additional regulations, at least one vape shop owner says the damage has already been done.

David Bershad, co-owner of Vape Daddy’s, which has stores in Framingham and Newton, said he’s lost $500,000 since the four-month ban started on Sept. 24. Bershad said he’s waiting to see if there’s a class-action lawsuit against Baker by businesses looking to recoup their losses.

If there is, Bershad said he’ll join it.

″(Baker) hasn’t solved any problems. People are still going to die,” Bershad said, referencing the three deaths in Massachusetts that are linked to vaping. “A fourth victim is going to happen.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191127/merchants-early-end-to-vape-ban-doesnt-help

School Committee Actions Taken/Superintendent's Report from meeting held 11/26/19

School Committee Actions Taken 11/26/19

From the School Committee "Actions Taken" document we share:

The Chair announced subcommittee/liaison assignments as follows:

• Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation – Anne Bergen (chair), Elise Stokes, Jennifer D’Angelo 
• Ad Hoc Facilities Analysis – Elise Stokes (chair), Judith Pond-Pfeffer, MJ Scofield
• Budget – Anne Bergen (chair), Tim Keenan, Denise Spencer
• Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy – Denise Spencer (chair), Judith Pond-Pfeffer, Anne Bergen
• Policy – MJ Scofield (chair), Elise Stokes, Denise Spencer
• Transportation – Tim Keenan
• Joint PCC – Judith Pond-Pfeffer (Anne Bergen –alternate)
• Substance Abuse Task Force – Anne Bergen (Jennifer D’Angelo –alternate)
• School Wellness Advisory Council – Denise Spencer, Elise Stokes

The full doc can be found here
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/news/scagenda_11-26-19_actions_taken.pdf

Superintendent’s Report to School Committee

The full contents of the Superintendents Report can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_novmeber_26_2019.pdf

School Committee Actions Taken/Superintendent's Report from meeting held 11/26/19

Note: I was out of town and missed this meeting. Will try and catch up to it when the video replay is available.

FHS football plays at KP today at 10:00 AM

• Football = Franklin @ King Philip, 10:00AM

Other games around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-28-19/

 

FHS football plays at KP today at 10:00 AM

Franklin Newcomers and Friends - Yankee Swap - Dec 11

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends annual Yankee Swap and Holiday Party. Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, December 11 at 7:30. To participate in the swap, bring a wrapped gift ($20 limit) and get one in return during the swap - you never know what you'll get! No need to RSVP, just join us!

We invite any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, to join us at "3" Restaurant, 461 West Central Street, Franklin. Complimentary appetizers and beverages are provided and a cash bar is available. We meet upstairs at 7:30 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We run our meetings September through May. Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.

For more information, please visit our website www.franklinnewcomers.com or our Facebook page, Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends - Yankee Swap - Dec 11

FTC Consumer Alert: Scams telling you to pay with Bitcoin on the rise

Scams telling you to pay with Bitcoin on the rise by Cristina Miranda, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC At first, scammers tried to get you to wire them money. Then, they demanded payment with gift cards. Now, scammers are luring people into paying them with Bitcoin – a type of digital money or cryptocurrency.  Read on to learn how to spot and avoid some of the top ways scammers are trying to get you to pay with Bitcoin. Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/11/scams-telling-you-pay-bitcoin-rise?utm_source=govdelivery  This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Happy Thanksgiving....from Enbridge and FERC

Dear Greater Franklin node friends,

We've received some unfortunate news from our hard-fighting ally, the Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station (FRRACS) in Weymouth.  They have been stalwartly fighting this battle against an Enbridge compressor station for five years as of next month.  They are not giving up and neither can we.  

The compressor station would emit greenhouse gases equivalent to half the vehicles driven in Massachusetts and make it nearly impossible to reach carbon emission reduction goals in the state.  And that's saying nothing about spewed toxic chemicals that would poison residents, leading to even higher rates of cancer, respiratory and heart disease in the community--already among the highest in the state.

While there some actions only they can take (e.g., lawsuits), we can support them as an ally by filling out the pledge form below to help in various ways, including spreading the word to and engaging neighbors and friends, making calls and other actions, and donating to their legal fund (this working community has already spent $1.75 million in legal costs).  Please see the linked form and sign up to do what you can!

Please hold your family and friends close this holiday season as we all need to help each other.

In solidarity,

Carolyn Barthel

Greater Franklin Node Coordinator

508-473-3305 H

View this email in your browser Dear Friend of FRRACS, It's the beginning of the Holiday Season for most of us, and as per usual, Enbridge and FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) have been busy preparing presents for all of us!   On Monday, Enbridge filed the Final Release Abatement Measure along with some very unsatisfactory answers to all of our comments. This Final RAM allows them to start digging in the arsenic and oil laden soil.  The DEP did not even make them answer to the questions of asbestos in the soil due to the decomposing furnace bricks.  Enbridge filed a notice with the Conservation Commission of the Town of Weymouth to begin digging this coming Tuesday, December 3!  You can read the RAM here--all 1692 pages of it.  This morning, FERC granted Enbridge the Notice to Proceed (NTP) construction on the compressor station.  While this was not unexpected, it comes over the objections of all of us, our Federal delegation, our state legislators, the Town of Weymouth, our allies, and pretty much everyone you can think of except for Gov. Baker.  While the contracts for the gas dry up, FERC is abdicating its role as overseeing "necessity" for gas and gas infrastructure.  They are an agency that has always been in the pocket of the fossil fuel industry, but now they are just allowing the gas companies to do whatever they want without proving need for the gas.  And, guess what?  We will all pay for the folly of Enbridge and FERC through our utility bills.  National Grid and Eversource say they don't need more gas and they don't need the Weymouth compressor station.  NG New England (Canadian company) is trying to sell their contracts back to National Grid.  Irving (Canadian as well) has entered into new agreements to get the gas they were to receive from this pipeline from Canadian sources.  No need for the gas.  No need for the compressor.  But Enbridge wants it, so FERC provides...with your money. We really did not want to ruin your Thanksgiving, but we want you to know that we are still in the fight.  With your help--your time, your treasure, and your talent--we are not giving up this fight.  We will work to stop this by all means available.  And we need you to stay focused, stay strong, and stay with us as a community.   How are we fighting?  We are: Fighting in court on the Air Quality permit and the Waterways permit. We are also looking for appellate relief on the Coastal Zone Management determination. Working with our local governments and our state delegation to keep the heat on FERC and Enbridge for this unnecessary compressor in our Environmental Justice neighborhoods. Working with our federal delegation to change FERC and their mandate to push fossil fuel. Working with our allies to organize actions on the ground. Working with all of you to keep you informed, organized, and strong. Will you join us?  If you have not signed the pledge yet, please go here to sign up to help on the ground wherever you can.  https://www.nocompressor.com/ To the Trolls who are likely on this email site, know that we are not going to give up or give in.  Those who seek to destroy our coastal home and our planet will ultimately lose this war.  Let's hope that it is sooner than later, as every day we get closer to planetary destruction.  All because the few refuse to join the many to save us all.  We wish you a change of heart and attitude over this season. We invite you to join our side. Just one more thing--FRRACS is committed to non-violence in our thoughts, our words, and our deeds.  We will continue non-violent civil disobedience trainings throughout this battle.  If you have not attended a training, please check our Facebook page or the website for upcoming times.   We were reminded this morning by Dr. Curt Nordgaard of a poem by Maya Angelou. "You may trod me in the very dirt. But still, like dust, I'll rise."   We wil rise.   In Peace and Solidarity, The FRRACS Team  https://www.nocompressor.com/ Visit NoCompressor.com