Discover Dean Difference scheduled for Sep 30

Experience the Dean Difference in action at our Discover Dean Saturday, September 30! 

Our open house will give you the opportunity to explore campus, connect with faculty and learn more about the admissions process, academic programs, student life, financial aid and more!  

Learn more and register: www.dean.edu/ddd

Meant for potential students and parents/guardians, but good to know that while Franklin is showcasing all it offers with the Harvest Festival, Dean gets to help add to the crowd, and showcase how it does what it does at the same time!

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Discover Dean Difference scheduled for Sep 30

Panther News for Friday, Sep 22, 2023 (video)

The Panther TV crew has posted the latest Panther News for Friday, Sep 22, 2023. Video link -> https://youtu.be/P64uGcn3sMI?si=8o6d0BFH370l40ui

Davis Thayer Reuse Cmte sets 2 dates for open house to walk through; Fri Oct 20, & Sat, Oct 21

The Davis Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, Sep 19, 2023. The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->    https://www.youtube.com/live/b6POeFNCeYs?si=vSbWKaVhzb2OzTZZ

Quick recap:

• Recreation could use the space, would likely not need all of it. Concerned about the expense of renovation for the facility. Are outgrowing their Beaver St location and could use more space. Possible to combine with some arts and recreation usage 
• Police not really interested in building or location (land). Per their initial and unofficial planning, the land is short of what they estimate (only 3.8 via 5 acres), and as has been revealed the building would require significant structural renovation to be used for a station. Much discussion and insights revealed around the comparison of police & fire use of their facilities. Police Building committee on their path to do a Request for a Proposal (RFP) for an Owner Project Manager (OPM), get an architect and start confirming the requirements, etc. Per state building process, the OPM is critical and really "owns' the process of determining the outcomes (coordinating with the Town and committee of course).
• Housing uses were briefly touched upon. While arts & cultural uses were mentioned, no one spoke to this during the session.
• Much discussion around the clean out to prepare for the open house/walk through and insistence of some to make some of the stuff (i.e. mostly junk) available for "the community" to go and pick if they want. Still to be worked out. The dates for the walk through were set as Friday, Oct 20 from 2 to 5 PM and Saturday, Oct 21 from 10 to 2 PM

My notes can be found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1toTaUI2wiQmrV5HjFYirEieRPpCnFavC/view?usp=drive_link

Uncas Ave Extension - Site Plan and Special Permit Application - Planning Board - Public Hearing - Oct 16

In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall (and can also be attended remotely) on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for two Special Permit and Site Plan applications prepared by GLM Engineering Consultants, INC, Holliston, MA, and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community

Development on September 11, 2023, by J. Walsh Corporation, Walpole, MA.

The properties are located in the Single Family IV Zoning District, off of Uncas Avenue Extension (Parcel ID 285-078-008 and 285-078-009). The applicant is proposing to construct two triplex units, one on each lot. The applicant is applying for two (2) Special Permits under Chapter 185 Attachment 7, Part 6.1: Residential multifamily or apartment use in the Single Family Residential IV District.

Please note: This will be your only written notice of this public hearing. Should the Planning Board vote to continue this Public Hearing, the date and time will be posted on the Planning Board’s website under Agendas.

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.

Copies of the plan and supporting documentation may be reviewed in the Department of Planning & Community Development during regular office hours.

Greg Rondeau, 

Chairman

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/public_hearing_notice_-_uncas_ave.pdf

Uncas Ave Extension - Site Plan and Special Permit Application - Planning Board - Public Hearing - Oct 16

Lions Club: Registration opens Oct 1 for the 4th Annual Halloween house decoration contest

"Save the date!  

Registration for the community house decorating contest will open on October 1st.  

Share with friends and neighbors!  

Be sure to like and follow Franklin MA Lions Club for up to date information.

Shared from ->  https://www.facebook.com/franklinmalions/posts/pfbid02tqZNVeihEJYRxKnJQm3Ev48xkq3yYd556ziUBdQn9msvLBafGzgLDr5cYuwsajtgl

Lions Club: Registration opens Oct 1 for the 4th Annual Halloween house decoration contest

Did you attend the University of Phoenix? Your federal loans might be forgiven

"The Department of Education (ED) just announced that it will approve full federal student loan forgiveness for some University of Phoenix students. Want to know if you’re eligible to get your federal loans forgiven? Keep reading.

If you attended the school between September 21, 2012 and December 31, 2014, were deceived by the school’s claims, and submitted a valid application for relief through ED’s Borrower Defense program, you might well be eligible. ED’s decision is based in part on the FTC’s 2019 court action against the University of Phoenix for using deceptive advertising practices to get students to enroll. ED’s announcement today means even more relief for students harmed by the school’s false claims."

Continue reading -> https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/09/did-you-attend-university-phoenix-your-federal-loans-might-be-forgiven 

Did you attend the University of Phoenix? Your federal loans might be forgiven

Franklin Health Dept: September is National Self-Care Month

September is National Self-Care Month! Regular self-care can increase our sense of well-being and prevent burnout. 

For tips click the link: www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health 

Video link -> https://youtu.be/wr4N-SdekqY?si=7dM8jhMG4XpKKxAH

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Sep 22, 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     Second Sunday Speaker Series: Allan Earls

9:00 am     Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

11:00 am Senior Connection: Public Health

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery

1:00 pm     Franklin Farms and Gardens: Farmer's Market 2023

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

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

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

3:30 pm     Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

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

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Small Potatoes

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

7:00 am     Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

8:30 am     It Takes A Village: Hockomock Area YMCA

10:00 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Barnstable 11-04-22

12:30 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

1:30 pm     All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

5:30 pm     FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v King Philip 09-12-23

9:30 pm     FHS Senior Awards Night 2020

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 09-14-23

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 09-14-23

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 Administrator's Report on the Migrant Housing Status - 09/20/23 (audio)

FM #1065 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1065 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Administrator’s Report segment from the Town Council Meeting of Sep 20, 2023. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provides an update on the Migrant Housing status.  

The report segment runs about 27 minutes. Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1065-tc-segment-town-admin-report-09-20-23

Video link timed to start of Town Administrator's Report ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/bF13Dgn_6qs?si=P49HB-MYPrGfpeym&t=5122

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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator

Town Council agenda doc ->  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_sept_20_2023.pdf 

Update from Sep 6 meeting ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/town-administrators-report-on-migrant.html 

Notification on migrant temporary housing

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/ma-notifies-franklin-of-plans-to-house.html

Franklin TV video of 09/20/23 meeting -> https://www.youtube.com/live/bF13Dgn_6qs?si=UQh6elNMORZvbLln

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

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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Town Administrator's Report on the Migrant Housing Status - 09/20/23 (audio)

Dean College Announces 2023-2024 Theatre and Dance Season

Dean College is proud to announce its new 2023-2024 performing arts season. Running from October to May, the lineup includes four theatre shows, four dance shows and multiple showcase performances featuring Dean College students in the School of the Arts and the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance. 

Season ticket packages and individual show tickets are now available online at at the Dean College Box Office. Packages include the Full Season Package (eight theatre and dance events), the Theatre Series Package (four events) and the Dance Series Package (four events). 

Read more about the season ->  https://t.co/e5XsmKOKMi

Dean College Announces 2023-2024 Theatre and Dance Season

FHS Volleyball and Field Hockey teams top Sharon on Wednesday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023.

Field Hockey = Franklin, 13 @ Sharon, 0 – Final

Congrats to Varsity for their 13-0 W vs Sharon!  Tough one on grass but we worked together to win! Devon B & Chloe S combined in goal for the Shutout! Congrats Chloe E with another hatty  & Emily C chipped in with 2G 3A..8 diff ppl Scored today... https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1704646745240612865

 

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Sharon, 0 – Final

Golf = Franklin, 170 @ Mansfield, 154 – Final

Panthers (7-1) drop their first match of the year to a tough Mansfield team at Norton CC.

Caden Sullivan 41

Jack Nelson 42

Tyler O'Brien 43

Ben Paterson 44

Franklin splits season series with Hornets.

https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1704622934214496411

Photo gallery for the golf match (subscription required) ->   https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Fall-2023/Mansfield-Franklin-Golf-09-20-23/

For other results around the league (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-20-23/

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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

Franklin Athletics: The Thanksgiving FHS vs. KP football game will at Fenway Park, Tuesday, Nov 21

"‼️Schedule Update‼️ Thanksgiving Football will be @fenwaypark this year!! @Coach_Bain  will host @kphsathletics on Tuesday, Nov 21 at 7:30 PM.   

Below is the link to purchase tickets!  https://t.co/9q1ntrdMwg @HockomockSports @FHSPantherbook @fhs_gridiron"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1704531893595599271

Franklin Athletics: The Thanksgiving FHS vs. KP football game will at Fenway Park, Tuesday, Nov 21

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Newsletter - Next meeting - Oct 6

Join us at 6pm at the Library for GAYme night!

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance In this newsletter we include an invitation to our next meeting and community events, including our next book club discussion, and include more opportunities to get involved. You're Invited to our Upcoming Meeting    When: Thursday, October 5th at 6pm!   Where: Franklin Public Library   Join us for some Halloween fun!!  Spooky snacks, costume contest, tarot readings, and more! Are YOU good at social media or website design? Do you want to get more involved with FLA?    We are looking for one or two volunteers to help manage our social media and design our new website!    Please email franklinlgbtqalliance@gmail.com if you are interested In case you missed it... We Are Proud To Announce The New FLA Board! President: Robin Baidya (he/him) Secretary: Phoebe Thaler (they/she) Treasurer: Jennifer Rossing (she/her)   Amber Wilson and Sara Allegretti will be stepping down from their positions. We want to thank them for all their hard work and dedication to the organization. ----------------- This newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full set of content, visit this link ->      View this email in your browser   View this email in your browser You are receiving this email because of your relationship with the Franklin LGBTQ Alliance.

Franklin High School: Important Information and Dates

Important Information and Dates

• New Student Registration >> click HERE
• Moving? Complete a Change of Address form >> click HERE
• Withdrawing your student from Franklin Public Schools? click HERE
• STUDENTS: Register your Chromebook and purchase Chromebook Insurance HERE 

	EVENT
Dates/Times subject to change	School Year 2023-2024
September 19	FHS PCC Meeting(s)   8-9 AM and 7-8 PM   FHS Library and Virtual
September 20	FHS School Picture Day - Photos taken during English classes that meet during C - D - E - F or G today
September 21	FHS School Picture Day - Photos taken during English classes that meet during A or B today
September 25	No School - Yom Kippur
September 26	Half Day of School - PD Day
September 28	FHS Curriculum Night-Info will be emailed home from Mr. Hanna
October 9	No School - Indigenous People's Day
October 14	PSAT's for the Class of 2025
October 18	Half Day of School - PD Day
November 7	No School - PD Day
November 9	Half Day of School PD Day
November 10	No School Veteran's Day
November 15 & 16	Half Days of School / Parent Conferences
November 22, 23, 24	No School-Thanksgiving Break
December 22	Half Day of School - PD Day
December 25 - January 1	No School - Holiday Break
January 15	No School- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16	Half Day of School - PD Day
February 2	Half Day of School - PD Day
February 19-23	No School - Winter Break
February 28	Half Day of School - PD Day
March 28	Half Day of School - PD Day
March 29	No School - Good Friday
April 12	Half Day of School - PD Day
April 15-19	No School Spring Break
May 27	No School - Memorial Day
May 31	Graduation for the Class of 2024!

 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/fhs/news/important-information-and-dates

Franklin High School: Important Information and Dates

Congressman Auchincloss: An Update for the past 2 weeks (as of 09/19/23)

LAST 2 WEEKS IN REVIEW I'm your representative in Congress and I write to keep you informed. On the Hill Funding the Government: I recently joined CNN to discuss a potential GOP-led government shutdown. My message was clear: this is not a math problem, it's a MAGA problem. The policy is written and the votes are there to pass it. But the Speaker is too afraid of Donald Trump to bring it to a vote. In the spring, Republicans and Democrats negotiated a deal to fund the government for the next year. It passed Congress overwhelmingly. Now, Speaker McCarthy is walking away from that deal under pressure from extreme MAGA members of the House Republican conference, who have voted to increase federal debt while demanding deep cuts to programs like Head Start, cancer research, and community health centers. The sensible solution is to return to the deal that already passed Congress with Republicans and Democrats in support. This deal, the Fiscal Responsibility Act, cuts the debt while still funding important programs and investing in our people and economy. I will continue to work towards implementing this compromise to keep the government open and functional. Supporting Ukraine: Ahead of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's upcoming trip to Washington, I wrote an op-ed about why it's critical for Congress to support additional aid for Ukraine. In the face of weakening global resolve, Republicans and Democrats should double down on Congress's support for Ukraine. A bipartisan economic and military lifeline will bring peace closer to hand and strengthen the United States. In Ukraine, it will sustain the counter-offensive, the success of which is necessary leverage for potential negotiations. To Russia, it will reset Putin's calculation that the Kremlin can outlast Washington's willpower. And for America, it will demonstrate the example of our power, and the power of our example, to Russia's "no-limits" ally, the Chinese Communist Party. You can read the full op-ed here. Immigration Reform: Last week, I spoke about the migrant crisis in our state. I strongly believe that we must uphold the values this nation was founded on, including providing a safe haven for those seeking refuge. Under a legal and orderly process, migrants seeking a better life should be allowed to work and provide for their families, and cities & towns should receive the resources they need to help transition new residents to autonomy. But our immigration system is broken, and Congress is to blame. Massachusetts is paying the price for inaction in Washington. Congressional Republicans need to stop the chaos around impeachment and government shutdown and instead work with Democrats on immigration reform. We should be having a serious conversation about how to fix our immigration system to improve security and due process at the border, ensure documentation and dignity for DREAMers, and help countries of origin reverse the tide of poverty and crime that is causing emigrants to flee. Make your voice heard → I want to hear from you. Do you support bipartisan immigration reform? Around the Fourth Dover Day: I attended Dover Day along with my friend, State Representative Denise Garlick, where we discussed federal and state action on the influx of migrants. My kids loved the inflatable slides and fire truck, while I enjoyed speaking with fellow parents about their back-to-school plans. Meet & Greet: I hosted a virtual meeting with residents of Swansea, Millis, and Taunton. This was the last in my summer series of meet and greets. It was great traveling the Massachusetts Fourth and hearing from constituents from across the district about a wide range of issues. In total, I hosted nine constituent gatherings over this summer and I look forward to continuing to visit residents in their cities and towns in the future. Anniversary of September 11th: I attended the City of Taunton's 9/11 Tribute to remember and honor those we lost and the heroic first responders who rushed to the rescue. I spoke about how in the years after the tragic attacks, Americans stood together. Hundreds of thousands of young Americans enlisted, and their countrymen had their backs. At a distance of more than two decades, with the forever wars behind us and a new set of geopolitical and domestic challenges ahead of us, we have an opportunity to re-dedicate this anniversary to its original ethos. We salute those troops who answered the call to arms, and take inspiration from their dedication to a cause bigger than themselves, in an era when tribalism threatens to unbind our sense of duty. Onwards, Jake WASHINGTON 15 Independence Avenue SE 1524 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5931 NEWTON 29 Crafts Street Suite 375 Newton, MA 02458 Phone: (617) 332-3333 ATTLEBORO 8 North Main Steet Suite 200 Attleboro, MA 02703 Phone: (508) 431-1110 Contact