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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Lifelong Learning: Fall 2021 Art Classes Starting Soon
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
FM #601 - Acting Town Clerk with things to know about Nov 2, 2021 - 09/10/21 (audio)
FM #601 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 601 in the series.
This shares my conversation with acting Town Clerk Nancy Danello. We used a conference bridge to review the timeline and other key matters for the Franklin local election scheduled for Nov 2, 2021.
We cover the following key topics
Candidate papers due Sep 14, Last day to withdraw Sep 30
Ballots got to print Oct 1, Ballots available (TBD but likely by the end of the week of Oct 4)
Early voting - (start TBD - depending upon ballots)
in Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours
Sat Oct 23, Sun Oct 24 - time to be confirmed
Absentee ballot applications available now
Election Day - Nov 2, 2021
The show notes include links to the Town Clerk page and other election information.
Our conversation runs about 19 minutes, so let’s listen in to my conversation with Nancy Danello. Audio File -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c793b405-fe66-4ee5-a1f1-c74d2e398216
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Town Clerk’s page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk
Register to vote -> https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/
Election timeline -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2021_biennial_town_election_-_important_dates.docx.pdf
Franklin Matter’s election collection for 2021 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/franklin-election-collection-2021.html
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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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| Acting Town Clerk with things to know about Nov 2, 2021 |
2021 Housing Production Plan - Planning Board - Public Hearing - Sep 27
2021 Housing Production Plan - Planning Board
The Franklin Planning Board will be holding a Hearing Remotely and in the Town Council
Chambers at the Town Hall on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 7:10 PM to present the
final draft of the Town’s 2021 Housing Production Plan (HPP) for the Town of Franklin.
Chambers at the Town Hall on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 7:10 PM to present the
final draft of the Town’s 2021 Housing Production Plan (HPP) for the Town of Franklin.
The HPP has been prepared by the Department of Planning and Community Development with input from the Town Council, Economic Development Committee, Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, Franklin Housing Authority, the Town’s Administration and staff, and the Town of Franklin’s residents.
The HPP can be accessed on the Department of Planning and Community Development
website: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/preliminary_final_housing_production_plan_-_august_2021.pdf.
website: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/preliminary_final_housing_production_plan_-_august_2021.pdf.
Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at (508) 520-4907
if you require further information or if you need to make arrangements to provide
translation services for the hearing impaired, or for persons with language barriers.
if you require further information or if you need to make arrangements to provide
translation services for the hearing impaired, or for persons with language barriers.
Anthony Padula, Chairman
Shared from the Town of Franklin page
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| 2021 Housing Production Plan - Planning Board - Public Hearing - Sep 27 |
Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - Sep 15
Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
September 15, 2021
Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers, 355 East Central Street; 5:45 PM
Agenda:
1. Wayfinding signs discussion
Agenda doc with remote connection info
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| Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - Sep 15 |
FHS girls soccer, field hockey, and volleyball teams post wins on Monday
Via @HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Sep 13, 2021
Boys Soccer = Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
– Attleboro found the back of the net early and that was enough to pick up two points on the road at Franklin. Senior Connor Adema tracked down a long punt from sophomore keeper Tyler Rocchio and buried it in the fourth minute to put the visitors ahead. Rocchio recorded his first shutout of the season in the win.
Girls Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
– The Panthers scored twice in the first half and it was enough to make it two straight wins to start the season. Freshman Kelly O’Connor added her first career goal to put the Panthers in front, assisted by Riley Fitzpatrick. Anya Zub then scored for the third time in two games, finishing a feed from Chloe Barca. Rachel Welch made eight saves for her second clean sheet of the season. Franklin’s midfield of Selene Hammad, Bridget Leo, Chloe Stavely, and Barca did well to control the game, and Norah Anderson, Katie Ewald, and Izzy Arnold had strong performances in the back line. Attleboro coach Steve Santos praised his team for battling through the second half and the Franklin defense for keeping the Bombardiers at bay. Emily Dunlea, Bethany Alves, and Kahlan Gray all played well for Attleboro.
Field Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final
– Franklin scored with no time left in the first half to level the scoring and pumped in three second half goals to run away with a win on the road at Attleboro. After a scoreless opening quarter, the Bombardiers took the lead in the 27th minute on a goal from Madison Ellis. Since Franklin earned a penalty corner, play continued after time expired in the second quarter. Kendall Jones converted a pass from Kiera Kotwicki to bring the Panthers even. Shaw Downing put the Panthers ahead on a pass from Kaitlyn Carney in the 43rd minute, and Kaeley Dubriske made it a 3-1 advantage after another assist from Carney. Sydney Rogan put the game away (assisted by Downing) in the 58th minute. Ava Haggerty was strong in net for Attleboro with 19 saves.
Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
– Franklin fended off a good push from Attleboro in the second set and went on to complete the sweep (25-9, 25-20, 25-14). Cailyn Mackintosh dished out 19 assists and had a huge day at the service line with 10 aces. Cate Roberge and Taylor Lacerda both notched three aces to go along with six kills apiece. For Attleboro, Lilly Boedeker recorded 17 digs while freshman Julia Leonardo had 15 digs and nine kills.
Golf = Franklin, 161 @ King Philip, 145 – Final
– King Philip had all four of its scorers come in with a round under 40 to help the Warriors sweep the season series with rival Franklin. Mike Matheson was the match medalist, shooting a round of 35 that included a birdie. Gavin Croke, who had an eagle on the fifth hole, and Jared Curran each shot 37 while Pat Reardon finished at 38. Franklin’s CJ Steele had a team-low round of 38.
"Great match from KP who played a great round 145-161 final from Wentworth Steel 38; Tyler 39; Benny 40; Hags/ Caden /Caroline 44. Onto North Attleboro tomorrow #getirdone #rollpanthers " https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1437547879699263488
For the other results around the league on Monday
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-13-21/
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-13-21/
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| FHS girls soccer, field hockey, and volleyball teams post wins on Monday |
Senator President Spilka: Fall Priorities, Legislative Accomplishments so far
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"How do we solve this problem? There’s a simple fix: eliminate off-cycle elections"
"Like most other municipalities, turnout in Boston in off years is pathetic: only 16.5 percent of registered voters cast ballots in Boston’s 2019 city council election. Secretary of State Bill Galvin is predicting turnout to be even lower than in 2013, despite Boston growing by 9 percent over the past decade. Turnout is not only low, but also racially skewed. Hispanic turnout was almost six times lower in the 2019 off-cycle election than in the 2020 presidential race. The share of Hispanic voters in the electorate was also 39 percent lower in 2019. Local elections determine control over public education – in a city where 43 percent of public school children are Hispanic, this loss of Hispanic voice in local government exacerbates existing racial disparities.
What accounts for the low turnout and racial disparities in local races? The problem is simple: Boston, like 80 percent of American cities, holds its local elections in odd-numbered years, or “off-cycle.” This practice dates back a century, when Progressive Era reformers believed that off-cycle elections would insulate local contests from national politics. In reality, however, this practice dramatically depresses turnout.
A recent issue brief released by policy action lab Policy for Progress explains why. Holding local elections off-cycle places an extra burden on voters by forcing them to know the date of their local election and take another trip to the polls. Without high-profile national races on the ballot, this added burden often means the difference between voting and staying home."
Continue reading the article online ->
The issue brief can be found -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1scIb9G-_BOtJjUl7S3gmhnhmIlcOJMdV/view
Visit Policy for Progress online for more info -> https://www.policyforprogress.org/
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| "How do we solve this problem? There’s a simple fix: eliminate off-cycle elections" |
Franklin Lions schedule "Reverse Trunk or Treat" - Oct 23, 2021
"The Franklin Lions will be holding their second annual drive thru Trunk or Treat. We all looking to fill the Franklin High School parking lot with Trunkers."
Follow the event on Facebook for updates
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/2987559084847431/
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| Franklin Lions schedule "Reverse Trunk or Treat" - Oct 23, 2021 |
Franklin Dog Park help needed on Saturday, Sep 18
"Hello dog lovers.
We need volunteers to help out at the Franklin Dog Park on Saturday September 18 at 9:30 AM.
Every time we get heavy rains at the dog park, the wood chips wash down to the fence area. We are moving the wood chips from the fence area to areas that needs to be filled in.
Please bring wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes. Refreshments will be served."
Thank you
Furry Friends of the Franklin Volunteer Committee
Shared from Facebook
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| Dacey Field dog park |
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