Franklin Federated Church Thrift Shop closed 9/15-9/16

Franklin Federated Church's Thrifty Threads shop will be CLOSED this week (Sept 15-16) to enable store volunteers to clear out summer inventory and hang fall clothes.  

We are immensely appreciative of the positive response from the community and look forward to reopening with a whole new collection of fall items. 

Hours are Friday 1-5 PM and Saturdays 9 AM - 1 PM 

Location is FFC @ 171 Main Street, Franklin. 

We are looking forward to a Fill-a-Bag Sale, September 30, during our annual Rummage Sale.

Franklin Federated Church Thrift Shop closed 9/15-9/16

FHS golf tops Oliver Ames & FHS football tops Brockton on Thursday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, Sep 14, 2023.

Football = Franklin, 21 @ Brockton, 13 – Final

Golf = Oliver Ames, 163 @ Franklin, 152 – Final

Great win for the Panthers today against a very good OA team to move Franklin to 5-0. 152-163

Steel-36

Lew-36

O’Brien/Sully/MILLA- 40    

https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1702459569090318687

For other results around the league on Thursday  (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-14-23/

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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.

To subscribe to HockomockSports.com ->

https://hockomocksports.com/sign-up/#utm_source=HockomockSports&utm_medium=HomepageDesktop&utm_campaign=20232024

FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com

Panther News, September 15, 2023 (video)

Watch Panther News for September 15, 2023

video link -> https://youtu.be/t5RRJ0iLyhA

Harvest Festival Registration Closing - Friday, Sept 15 at 10 PM

Harvest Festival Registration Closes Friday, September 15 at 10 PM

Reminder: All vendors need to register online (this includes, downtown businesses and sponsors).

Payment needs to be received by Saturday, September 16 to secure your space. Go to the FDP website (https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/). Look for the yellow "Donate" button to pay online or mail your check to Franklin Downtown Partnership, 9 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 so it arrives by September 16.

If you have any questions, please contact our Vendor Relations Coordinators at fdpevent@gmail.com.

Please note: Set-up and maps will be emailed to vendors on Friday, September 22.

We look forward to a wonderful event!

Harvest Festival Registration Closing - Friday, Sept 15 at 10 PM

Western Region Town Hall on September 18 in Milford (Franklin Town Hall in Oct)

View this email in your browser A quick reminder to please join me and my team at our upcoming Town Hall in the Western Region of our district this coming Monday, September 18 at 6pm. We will give some legislative and other updates from Beacon Hill, and chat about your questions, comments, and ideas. Residents from any part of the district are invited to attend whichever Town Hall is most convenient for them. We'll be joined by Milford State Representative Brian Murray and our partners in local government. I hope to see you there! When: September 18, 2023 at 6pm (doors open at 5:45pm) Where: Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street Can't make our first Town Hall? No problem! Take a look at the schedule for our upcoming Town Halls in October. As always, if you are a constituent and need assistance, please don't hesitate to call me and my team at (617) 722-1555, email me at becca.rausch@masenate.gov, or attend upcoming office hours. We are here to help. Yours in service,     Senator Becca Rausch    The Jewish high holidays begin tomorrow evening with the celebration of Rosh Hashana, the new year. Wishing a shana tova u'metuka – a happy and sweet new year – to all who celebrate. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment here Our mailing address is: The Office of Senator Becca Rausch Massachusetts State House, Room 215                         24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133

Dean College Class of 2027 gives the "Wake Up Call"! (video)

Dean College (@DeanCollege)  Thu, Sep 14, 2023:

Good morning from the Class of 2027! 

video link -> https://t.co/YRadFpeYNe

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/DeanCollege/status/1702314145457057878

Hey kids, paint a portrait of Ben Franklin, yes, the 4 legged one: for K-5 students, Sep 26

Join us for a fun art workshop on September 26th. Spend your day with a fun art workshop. We will be painting portrait's of Franklin Police Department one and only Ben Franklin.

Register online at franklinma.myrec.com

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CxLO_4TOod3/

Paint a portrait of Ben, yes, the 4 legged one: for K-5 students, Sep 26

20 ways to celebrate connecting the Dots on the 20th anniversary

Friday, Sep 15 is the 20th anniversary of International Dot Day! 

Visit this blog post for resources from NCTE and https://t.co/A1n2qjVWyE that celebrate author Peter H. Reynold's THE DOT and the story's powerful themes of bravery, creativity, & self-expression. https://t.co/fNv4daHyCz 

Shared from -> https://t.co/TuYCIV6nFB

20 ways to celebrate connecting the Dots on the 20th anniversary

Franklin Health Dept: September is National Recovery Month

September is National Recovery Month. 

In the past year 1 in 3 adults had a substance use disorder or any mental illness. 

Get help at FindTreatment.gov

Franklin Health Dept: September is National Recovery Month 

Job fair at HMEA September 29, 2023

Are you looking for a job built around helping others in an impactful community? Come check out HMEA’s Career Fair on September 29 in Franklin alongside our affiliate, Advocates.

You’ll be able to learn about all the new and different opportunities HMEA has to offer, including direct support staff, job developers, and more. For more details, sign up -> https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=af1a0c13-7d34-4706-8ef9-523173e6ab21

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

Job fair at HMEA September 29, 2023

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Sep 15, 2023

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

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

7:30 am     ArtWeek: John Christoforo

9:00 am     Frank Presents: Caron Grupposo

11:00 am Senior Connection: Joe Landry

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli

12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery

1:00 pm     Physician Focus: Guns and Public Health

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

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

3:30 pm     Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

4:30 pm     Franklin Library Association: Role of the Library in American Democracy

6:00 pm 4th of July 2023: Duppy Conquerors

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Tracy Grammer

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am     Public School Concerts: Oak Street Music 2019

8:30 am     Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

10:30 am FHS Senior Awards Night 2020

1:00 pm     Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18

2:30 pm     FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

5:00 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

9:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Feehan 04-18-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 08-17-23

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 08-17-23

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

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

Town of Franklin, MA: Flu Clinic for adults (18+) - Sep 28 - Register Now!

Flu Clinic for adults (18+)

The Franklin Department of Health is hosting a free Flu Clinic for adults (18+) on 9/28/2023 from 12pm - 3pm at the Franklin Senior Center. 

Register here: https://t.co/YJaHO2MxJP

Shared from -> https://t.co/PiDTREuUoV

Finance Committee meeting of Sep 13, video available for replay (video)

The Finance Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023. 

The Franklin TV recording is available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/lMwzLzavMBo?si=c570N1gOwUvOI8ym&t=180

Key agenda items to follow along with the recording:

4. The Bill Dowd “Deep Dive” Series

a. Five Year Fiscal Forecast Budget Model  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/4a._5_year_fiscal_forecast.pdf

b. MassBenchMarks September 2023 Economic Outlook  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/4b._massbenchmarks_-_notes_from_the_board_september_2023.pdf b. 

Stabilization Account Balance   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/7b._stabilization_fund_balances_6-30-2023.pdf

Agenda doc ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/finance_committee_agenda_9.13.23.pdf

Finance Committee Agenda for the September 13, 2023 Meeting at 7 PM

Master Plan Update Committee meeting Sep 13, 2023 - video replay available (video)

The Master Plan Update Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023. 

The Franklin TV video replay is available ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/4PLjYeHTLYc?si=RA46I3a-miCXTexM&t=24 

Agenda doc ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-_september_13_2023.pdf 

Master Plan Update Committee: Agenda for Weds, Sep 13 meeting at 6:30 PM

Weather took care of the fall outdoor sports on Wednesday, while volleyball tops Foxboro 3-0

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023.

Field Hockey = Foxboro @ Franklin – Postponed to TBD.

Volleyball = Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 

– Brooke Daniels shined at the service line to help Franklin land a sweep over visiting Foxboro (25-10, 25-4, 25-18). Daniels had 10 aces in the win and added 11 assists and three digs for Franklin. Taylor Lacerda had five kills in the win, reaching 500 kills for her career. Livi Alberti and Makayla Kuykendall tied for a team-high six kills and Leah Cooke notched 14 digs.

Golf = Milford @ Franklin – Postponed to TBD.

For other results around the league on Wednesday  (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-13-23/

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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.

To subscribe to HockomockSports.com ->

https://hockomocksports.com/sign-up/#utm_source=HockomockSports&utm_medium=HomepageDesktop&utm_campaign=20232024

FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com

Volunteer Fair not interrupted by tornado warning, folks did find volunteer opportunities

A couple of dozen folks braved the weather (and the tornado warning) to meet and greet the various nonprofits gathered to find out what the nonprofits do and how volunteers can help them. 

The first (and not last) event of this kind was held Wednesday night at THE BLACK BOX thanks to FSPA, FPAC, and the Mercers.

The following nonprofits were scheduled for tables at the event. 

• Department of Children & Families [DCF]
• Franklin Public Radio
• Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council [SEPAC]
• SAFE Coalition
• Franklin Lions Club
• Metacomet Land Trust
• One Franklin
• Franklin Democratic Town Committee [FDTC]
• Franklin Senior Center
• Franklin Neighbor Brigade
• Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee
• Franklin Food Pantry
• Franklin LGBTQ Alliance
• Franklin Downtown Partnership
• New Hope, Inc.
• Foster Care Essentials
• Franklin Performing Arts Company [FPAC]

For info and updates from the Franklin Area Nonprofit Network (a FANNTastic group!) visit the FANN online at -> https://www.franklinareanonprofitnetwork.org/

some of the conversation at the SAFE Coalition table

Love Dogs return to THE BLACK BOX to perform on Sep 23 at 8 PM

The Love Dogs, a "Rockin' Swingin' R&B septet from Boston," returns to perform at THE BLACK BOX on Saturday, Sep 23, 2023.

Tickets are available online -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1708

Love Dogs return to THE BLACK BOX to perform on Sep 23 at 8 PM

Mass Creative offering an Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship

via Michael J. Bobbitt (@mbobbitt) 

"Great opportunity for people want to deepen their arts advocacy knowledge. Apply for this fellowship."

Via Mass Creative

"We're happy to announce that we're relaunching the MASSCreative Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship! This is a stipended year-long leadership development cohort for artivists, creative workers, & emerging cultural leaders. "

"Applications are now open & close on September 22nd. Visit the link to learn more & apply today!  https://mass-creative.org/resources-for-fellows… "

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/mbobbitt/status/1701654327616548944

Mass Creative offering an Advocacy & Organizing Fellowship