"The FHS Gymnastics team is back!!! Come support them this Saturday Oct 15th from 9-12!!Handstands, flips and cartwheels are possible for the biggest tippers!!!Thank you too our loyal customers for your support to us and your community!!"
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| Franklin High School gymnastics fund raising with Car Wash on Saturday, Oct 15 |
"Come join us for Spooky Games! Friday, October 21st from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
For those who need a sensory-friendly environment, please arrive at 6:00pm.
Branches in Foxboro, Franklin & North Attleboro. This year's theme is Encanto-Enchanted YMCA. https://t.co/LNRmrI4K8E"
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| Hockomock Area YMCA schedules spooky games Oct 21 |
"THE STATE HAS a $1.2 billion shortfall in aid promised to cities, towns, and school districts, Auditor Suzanne Bump concluded in a report released Thursday.
The report looked at several major categories of state aid and identified $711.4 million in unfunded mandates related to school aid; $448.3 million related to school transportation; and $103.3 million in government aid, mainly related to the Community Preservation Act.
“The state should be accountable to fulfill its funding obligations to cities and towns,” Bump said in an interview. “These are mandates that have long been on the books, and it just seems it’s easier to focus on the new and forget about the old.”
State law prohibits unfunded mandates, requiring the Legislature to fund anything it requires cities and towns to do. But practically, lawmakers have often ignored those obligations. For example, they regularly appropriate only a portion of mandated expenses for school transportation.
“Insufficient state appropriations or allocations have left programs underfunded, and some programs have seen financial obligations completely ignored despite a commitment under law,” the report says. "
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| State Auditor Suzanne Bump |
FM #861 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 861 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers
Key events of the meeting
Public hearing on Right of First Refusal to purchase Schmidt’s Farm
Visit from Norfolk County Commission
Approval for change in liquor license for Dacy’s market to be submitted to Legislature
Discussion and vote to move to second reading an integrated set of 4 bylaws covering parking in downtown Franklin
The recording runs just over 3 hours, so let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on October 5, 2022.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-861-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-10-05-22
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Meeting agenda => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/franklin-ma-town-council-meeting-agenda.html
My notes -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LS8OhA3BKWQuqto4tv82cb4YmvRRz5Dk/view?usp=sharing
The meeting video is also available for viewing on YouTube https://youtu.be/N6qHB7PJMq8
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| one slide from presentation on Schmidt's Farm purchase public hearing |
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The Franklin Food Pantry is pleased to announce that the annual Franklin Turkey Trot is back for its 11th year! The race will take place on Thanksgiving, November 24, 2022, at 8:00 am and for the first time post-Covid, breakfast will be provided for all participants! In addition, all registered runners will be automatically entered in the Turkey Trot Raffle for a chance to win terrific prizes from local businesses! The 5K starts at 91 Jordan Road, Franklin, MA and follows a lollipop route in a local neighborhood.
The $20 early bird registration fee is effective through October 18 and then increases to $25. The registration fee goes directly to the Franklin Food Pantry, keeping donations local to help feed those in need. Participants can register online here. The Pantry will not be able to accept food donations instead of the fee. Runners can also purchase a t-shirt directly from the registration page to commemorate their experience.
Julia DiMarino
"The Turkey Trot is such a wonderful tradition in our community, and we are incredibly grateful that through this event, we can continue to meet our neighbor's needs for food, services and programs. As we navigate a post-Covid world, we will extend our hybrid distribution model, offering both in-person and curbside distribution. We are also expanding our home delivery and mobile pantries to reach those who cannot come to us," said Tina Powderly, Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry. "Last year we raised an incredible $35,000! With food prices increasing nationally by 13.1% and locally by 10.9% this year, it's more expensive than ever to serve our neighbors in need. Funds from events like the Turkey Trot are critical to our mission to provide hunger relief and vital services to our community."
There is still time to become a sponsor! There are several opportunities for local businesses to sponsor the race. Funds received from sponsorships are used to cover costs associated with the event, including the race registration company, timing technology, insurance, and security details. Funds raised above our expenses go directly to support the Franklin Food Pantry. Interested sponsors should contact Marsha Tait at mtait@franklinfoodpantry.org.
Thank you to our current 2022 sponsors (as of 10/11/22)!
Platinum: Middlesex Bank, MyFM Media
Gold: Capstan Atlantic/Leslie Doughty, Paul A. Longobardi & Son's Trucking, Emmons St LLC
Silver: Franklin Matters, Simons, Vendetti Motors, Alisa Hansen, DRR Contracting, Eagle Stainless Tube, Mike & Maureen Sabolinski, The Morandi Family, Nutrify Performance Nutrition for Women, LLC.
"I'd also like to thank our Turkey Trot Chair, Erin Campbell. We are fortunate to have an incredibly hard-working group of dedicated volunteers, led by Erin, to bring this event to life," said Powderly. "Erin also works tirelessly to secure local businesses to cover the associated costs. The Turkey Trot is an amazing amount of work, and we could not hold this incredible community tradition without Erin's leadership."
"This event has been a tradition in my community for many years and I'm really excited to be a part of making it happen this year! I'm thrilled that breakfast is back and I'm so happy to be able to thank our runners with a free raffle! I'm looking forward to a terrific day and raising funds that will truly help our neighbors in need," said Erin Campbell, Turkey Trot Chair.
2021 Turkey Trot Runners
The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to more than 1,100 individuals per year. The Franklin Food Pantry is not funded by the Town of Franklin. As a private, nonprofit organization, we depend on donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and other strategic partners. We are grateful for our many partnerships, including that with the Greater Boston Food Bank, that allow us to achieve greater buying power and lower our costs.
Donations and grants fund our food purchases, keep our lights on, and put gas in our food truck. Other programs include home delivery, Weekend Backpack Program for Franklin school children in need, mobile pantry, emergency food bags and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 43 W. Central St. in Franklin on Route 140 across from the Franklin Fire Station. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
The 47th Annual Franklin Newcomers & Friends Craft Fair is set for Sat. November 5, 2022 from 9 AM to 3 PM.
It will still be held at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin, after taking a break following two years of COVID.
This year, the craft fair will be held at the school’s gymnasium. Plenty of space for mingling, browsing, and shopping. Enter at the left of the building instead of the front doors. Lots of parking right in front of the entrance.
This popular and well-established event features hand-crafted items from artists throughout New England. You’ll find a wonderful selection of items to give yourself or to recognize a birthday, holiday or any other special occasion.
47th Annual Franklin Newcomers Craft Fair
Here’s a sample of what you can buy: home décor and housewares, jewelry, paper crafts, pets, wood crafts, glass crafts, handbags, health and wellness products, food, holiday, art and photography, bath and body, adult and children’s clothing and accessories.
The club is accepting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry. The entry fee is $3 for people 12 years of age and older.
Visit Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club (FNC) on Facebook for more Craft Fair details: @FranklinNewcomersCraftFair
For club information and activities, visit them on Facebook page: @FranklinNewcomersFriends Club.
"Solid 3-0 win over Stoughton. Gary Scags opened the scoring from Rex. Then Wyatt beats the entire defense and feeds Hansy for a beauty. Trey, from Hansy, finishes the scoring. Juice goes to Wyatt for Beast Mode all night. KP on Friday." https://twitter.com/_FranklinSoccer/status/1580363506054238209
"1-0 win against Stoughton today G2 goes to Rachel for amazing saves throughout the whole game, especially a save on a PK Onto KP Friday"
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| FHS Panthers |
Have a fun filled night and learn about health resources at the Franklin Fall Health Fair on Wednesday October 19th from 3 PM - 6 PM at the Franklin Public Library!
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| Did you hear that the Health Department is holding a Fall Health Fair at the Library - Oct 19 |
"DPW Director Brutus and our Assistant Water/Sewer Superintendent Jake want YOU to visit the Franklin DPW yard this Saturday, 10/15 from 10 AM - 2 PM for a special Touch A Truck event!
We've got hot dogs, ice cream and a whole bunch of trucks to touch! https://t.co/9yZUWXqdhG"
Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/wk71ExeLzt
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| Town of Franklin, MA: Touch a Truck scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10 AM to 2 PM |
"DPW Director Brutus and our Assistant Water/Sewer Superintendent Jake want YOU to visit the Franklin DPW yard this Saturday, 10/15 from 10am - 2pm for a special Touch A Truck event!
— Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) October 12, 2022
We’ve got hot dogs, ice cream and a whole bunch of trucks to touch!" https://t.co/9yZUWXqdhG pic.twitter.com/wk71ExeLzt
"Submit a grant application to the Franklin Cultural Council today! Deadline is 10/15.
Funds are to support programs promoting Arts, Humanities, Civics, History & Interpretive Sciences in Franklin!
Learn more: https://t.co/whkUyvONLR
#PowerofCulture #ArtsHappenHere @masscultural
Shared from -> https://t.co/LZJApPHgpf or https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1580294760568303616
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| Cultural Council grant applications open through Oct 15 |
"The popular playground on Boston Common, which draws children from across the city and beyond, would nearly triple in size. A revamp of the equally popular Frog Pond would include multiple fountains, while a soccer pitch would be added to the athletic fields. More restrooms, everywhere. And, a place to get a beer or glass of wine.Those are just a few of the big changes that could be coming over the next decade to the nation’s oldest public park, according to a new master plan for the Common that was released by the city and Friends of the Public Garden on Wednesday.The grand reimagining calls for both ambitious new projects and more subtle improvements, with a goal of making the Common even more inviting and navigable. So, dog owners would have an enclosed park to let their pets run free. The Parkman Bandstand would have a ramp for people with disabilities. And the athletic fields would welcome soccer and basketball players for the first time."
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| "A new master plan could help transform Boston Common into a ‘better version’ of itself" |
"Democrat Maura Healey and Republican Geoff Diehl tangled in their first televised debate on Wednesday, parrying over Donald Trump, abortion rights, and who voters should trust most as governor to help lower costs and taxes across the state.Healey and Diehl traded barbs throughout the hour-long forum, which served as a contrast in visions of the issues most pressing for voters. The attorney general repeatedly painted Diehl as wildly out of step with the Massachusetts electorate, while Diehl cast the front-runner as a threat to the pocketbooks of residents.Healey, a South End Democrat, fashioned herself as intensely focused on addressing affordability, promising she is “going to cut taxes” and throwing support behind a tax relief package that Governor Charlie Baker, the Republican incumbent, had pushed since January."
"DEMOCRAT MAURA Healey and Republican Geoff Diehl held their first gubernatorial debate Wednesday night, with both candidates linking the other to the policies and beliefs of their party’s leader.Healey, the state’s attorney general and the clear frontrunner in the race according to polls, repeatedly hammered Diehl for his close ties to former president Donald Trump, who is not well liked in Massachusetts.“Let’s be clear about who we are,” Healey said. “My opponent has said recently that he backs Donald Trump 100 percent of the time. He has said he wants Donald Trump to be president in 2024. He chaired his presidential campaign. He continues to play from the Trump playbook and wants to bring Trumpism to Massachusetts. I will continue to talk about this Geoff because those are values, those are principles, those are ways that we have rejected time and time again."
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| Republican Geoff Diehl and Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey, the candidates for governor, met for a debate on Wednesday night. STEVEN SENNE/ASSOCIATED PRESS |
We're excited to share with you what we're working on. MassDOT will be holding a Virtual Public Meeting for Beyond Mobility next Thursday, October 20th at 6:00 PM.
At this meeting, the Beyond Mobility team will introduce the project and provide summary results from our first public survey which reflects on visions for the future of the transportation network in the Commonwealth. There will also be opportunities for participants to ask questions about the plan following the presentation.
Registration in advance is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
More Information and Register for the meeting here:
More info on "Beyond Mobility"
https://www.mass.gov/news/massdot-launches-statewide-long-range-transportation-plan-beyond-mobility
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| Register to Participate in the Virtual Public Meeting for "Beyond Mobility" |
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents
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