Franklin Cultural District: new art show, Cinderella, and Veterans Day highlight as #artshappenhere

New England fall weather sometimes cold, sometimes rainy seems to have chased the summer temps away. Hence we have more indoor events to choose from on the calendar. Newcomers & Friends meeting, Art Assoc new show reception, FHS performance of Cinderella begins, and the usual music and liquid libations to choose from this time as #artshappenhere.

Veterans Day sees at least 2 celebrations, the annual luncheon and a Dean College ceremony.

Wednesday, November 7

7:00pm - Newcomers & Friends meeting (Escape Into Fiction)  

Thursday, November 10
4:30pm - Dinner & Movie Night (call by Nov 9) (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - Opening Reception - Franklin Art Association (Escape Into Fiction) 

Friday, November 11 - Veterans Day
11:00am - Veterans Day Luncheon (Elks Lodge - Senior Center)
2:00pm - Veterans Day ceremony (Dean College)

7:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)

Saturday, November 12
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - Thee Taco Dude (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

2:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (ticketed event) (Franklin High School)
4:00pm - Michael Rivelis (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
5:30pm - Scott Magill  (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

Sunday, November 13
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Tuesday, November 15
5:30pm  - Tune It Out - Open House (Franklin Senior Center)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Reminder from Franklin Athletics : Round of 16 games need to purchase tickets online before getting to the gate

Franklin Athletics (@FHSSports) tweeted on Tue, Nov 08, 2022:

@FHS_FH_02038  hosts @NHSRockets on Wed. 11/9 at 4 pm at Beaver Pond Turf Field in the Round of 16 Division One @MIAA033 State Play-offs. 

Tickets can only be purchased online through GOFAN. Here is the link https://t.co/iHdG5XAuHA

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1590032258962186240

MIAA bracket for Field Hockey ->

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6855

FHS Panthers

Join the Franklin Newcomers and Friends meeting at Escape Into Fiction - 7 PM

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club will hold their next monthly meeting at 7 PM on Wednesday, November 9th at Escape Into Fiction at 12 Main Street in Franklin.

Please join us for an informative evening with members of the Franklin Town Council as they share with us some recent happenings in town and their priorities for the upcoming year. They will also be happy to answer any questions we have.

Newcomers and Friends Club

No need to be a newcomer to the area. Come make connections in your community. We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization, offering a wide range of activities, and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information.

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/CktSGnQu9lq/

Franklin Senior Center: Dinner & Movie Night - "Dog"

"Come out for a relaxing night out to eat dinner and watch a movie with friends

Dinner: Hot Dogs, Beans, and Brown Bread

$3.00 /person

Call to Register by 11/9"

When: Thursday, Nov 10 at 4:30 PM 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/november_2022_newsletter_final_yeah_buddy.pdf

Franklin Senior Center: Dinner & Movie Night - "Dog"

Franklin, MA: Senior Center - CLOSED Friday, Nov 11 for Veterans Day

SENIOR CENTER CLOSED FRIDAY 11/11 

FOR VETERANS DAY

The Franklin Senior Center will be closed to observe Veterans Day this Friday, November 11. 

Reminder the Veterans Services Office is having their Veterans Day Luncheon at the Elks Lodge (1077 Pond Street, Franklin, MA) at 11:00 AM on Friday. 

Prior Registration was required.

Thank you to all who served.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/news/senior-center-closed-friday-1111-veterans-day

Senior Center - CLOSED Friday, Nov 11 for Veterans Day 

Senate President Spilka: Health and Wellness Fair, & Economic Development recap

Plus news from the district & around the state

Updates from Beacon Hill & MetroWest Thank you for making MetroWest such a great community! It was tremendous fun to see so many old and new friends and wonderful community organizations at my 11th annual Health and Wellness Fair for Ages 55+! Getting to meet all of you is one of my favorite parts of my job; it's what keeps me motivated to work hard on your behalf! From music and pop-up fitness to medical services, gardening demonstrations, nutrition and mindfulness, finding a job or making financial plans, to prize drawings, and, of course, food, this was a terrific time for us to reconnect with each other and connect with amazing resources. I'm so grateful to the staff of Keefe Regional Technical School in Framingham for making us feel at home, as well as to the engaging exhibitors and presenters, the student volunteers and my staff, and all of the attendees who made this day so exciting! I'm looking forward to seeing you next year.   As always, my office is available if you need assistance or wish to share your opinion. You can email me at karen.spilka@masenate.gov or call 617-722-1500. Take care, and be well! Warm regards, Residents 55+ Fair: Health & Wellness for Active Agers and Those Who Love Them

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The Fraud Squad set to present at the Franklin Senior Center, Nov 10

From the Tri-County RVTHS Instagram we share: 

Today (Tuesday, Nov 8), Legal and Protective Services juniors, “The Fraud Squad,” delivered their second of eight presentations to local senior centers warning people about current scams targeting elderly people. Local police officers have informed LPS students about  trends in these crimes that aim to scam people out of thousands of dollars every year.    

The Fraud Squad’s next presentation will be at the Franklin Senior Center on Thursday at 10:00 AM.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cktc4JGuSAt/

The Fraud Squad set to present at the Franklin Senior Center, Nov 10

Volunteers needed to help with the Winter Decorating Nov 19 - Maybe that is something you can do?

WINTER DECORATING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Winter Decorating Day has been scheduled for Saturday morning, Nov. 19. Volunteers are needed to help install wreaths, bows and greenery. Please email Eileen Mason at emason4234@gmail.com if you are able to help dress up the downtown for the holidays!

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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features the Board of Health meeting of 11/02/22 ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/board-of-health-hears-from-curry-house.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This hour features the recent Town Council Quarterbacking session with Council Chair Tom Mercer as we recap the 11/02/22 meeting and condense it for you -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/town-council-quarterbacking-with-tom.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am It Takes A Village: Janice Houlihan

8:30 am Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

10:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Apple Crisp

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Healthy Communities

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 5

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7

3:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

6:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Ted Reinstein

7:30 pm 4th of July 2022: Matt Zajac

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019

8:30 am Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

11:00 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

1:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer v Milford 10-27-22

2:45 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Attleboro 10-24-22

7:30 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 7

8:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Barnstable 11-04-22

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council: 11-02-22

2:00 pm Town Council: 11-02-22

7:00 pm Finance Committee: LIVE, Chambers, 871 5014 5059

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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Town of Franklin - Unofficial - State Election Results - Nov 8, 2022

With a Franklin voter turnout of 14,461 (unofficially) against a total registered voter base of  24,798, the turn out percent is 59.1%  (on par with prior State elections)

From the Town Clerk Nancy Denello:

Town of Franklin - Unofficial - State Election Results - Nov 8, 2022

The schedule for a busy Election Day,. Nov 8, 2022

Voting opens at 6 AM at Franklin High School. 

The School Committee has a budget workshop scheduled for 6 PM in the 3rd Floor Training Room. I plan on being there to report/record the meeting.

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/franklin-ma-franklin-school-committee.html

The School Committee has their organizational meeting and a full agenda scheduled for 7 PM. I will miss the meeting. Franklin TV will record and broadcast via cable, live stream and YouTube.

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-for.html

I'll be at the high school to report on and record the announcement of "unofficial results" when they are available from Town Clerk Nancy Danello after the polls close at 8 PM. (My unofficial "guestimate" ~ 9-9:30 PM at the earliest)

The Election Collection - all the info we have gathered on the local candidates and ballot questions ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/10/election-collection-2022-state-election.html

The map of the 9 precincts for Franklin

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2022_precinct_map.pdf

Other information can be found on the Town Clerk's page

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Voting in Franklin on Nov 8, 2022

Don't miss your chance to see Cinderella (Broadway Version)!

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FHS girls soccer post 4-0 win to advance; FHS boys soccer wins 1-0 in OT to advance in playoffs

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, November 7, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below. 

Boys Soccer = Division 1 = #23 Belmont, 0 @ #10 Franklin, 1 – Final (OT)

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

Even in his 52nd year at the helm of the Franklin boys soccer program, legendary head coach Fran Bositis still gets nervous for playoff games. 

Finally, in the 87th minute, he was able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Senior Trey Lovell scored on a left-footed shot from 25 yards out in the seventh minute of the first overtime to give the 10th-seeded Panthers a 1-0 win over upset-minded #23 Belmont.

“I knew right away,” Lovell said of his shot, which floated over the reach of the outstretched Marauder’s keeper. “We didn’t have a lot of shots in the game so we were just trying to do what we could to get a shot off. We got the one that counted so that’s all that matters.”

Continue reading the game recap ->

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-soccer-lovells-overtime-game-winner-lifts-over-belmont/

Franklin senior Trey Lovell, who scored the game-winning goal in overtime, makes a pass in the first half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Girls Soccer = Division 1 = #25 Belmont, 0 @ #8 Franklin, 4 – Final

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"Behind a pair of goals in each half and a strong 80-minute performance, Franklin’s postseason run got off to a great start.

Junior Anya Zub scored a hat trick and sophomore Kelly O’Connor added another as the 8th-seeded Panthers quelled the excitement of the visiting 25th-seeded Marauders of Belmont with a convincing 4-0 decision in a Division 1 Round of 32 matchup.

“We had a problem early in the year not coming out strong enough so we’ve been pushing and pushing the idea of coming out hard and ready to play,” said Franklin head coach Tom Geysen, “They came out hard tonight and at halftime, we just talked about it being an 80-minute game. The first 40 was yours, you have to make the second 40 yours too. They came out and did exactly that.”

Continue reading the game recap ->

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-soccer-roar-past-belmont-behind-zubs-hat-trick/

Franklin junior Anya Zub celebrates after completing her hat trick in the second half against Belmont. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-07-22/