Franklin Cultural District: Emergency Alert Test, Farmers Market, Pumpkin Patch Sale, 2nd Sunday Speaker, & more

Wednesday, October 4

10:00am - Veterans Coffee Social (monthly) (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center & remote)

2:20pm - Emergency Alert System Test (nationwide system test for alert)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

6:30pm - Franklin Art Association

Thursday, October 5

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

6:30pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance - monthly meeting (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, October 6

Franklin Farmers Market

10:00am - Senior Expo (Franklin Senior Center)

2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

Saturday, October 7

10:00am - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

10:00am - Car seat installations and inspections (New England Chapel)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Sunday, October 8

12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)

Monday, October 9; Columbus Day; Indigenous Peoples' Day

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

Tuesday, October 10

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:00pm -  FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) 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!

Franklin Town Clerk releases Important Information on Tri-County Election - Oct 24

Ballots Have Arrived For The Tri-County Election!! 

Please Feel Free To Come Into The Clerk's Office During Regular Business Hours To Cast Your Vote!

For More Information

• Tri-County Election Announcement  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/important-news-tri-county-district-wide-election-10242023

• Memo from Town Administrator - Tri-County Election if approved: Estimated Cost Per Household   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/imce/u353/8b._1_-_memo_-_tri_county_school_financing.jpg

• Tri-County Election Warrant  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/tri-county-warrant

• Tri-County Sample Ballot  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/tri-county_10-24_sample_ballot.pdf

Tri-County New Building Info Session - Oct 3 at Franklin Public Library

Interactive Halloween Story Walk at FUSF, Friday, October 27 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

An Interactive Halloween Story Walk....

Interactive Halloween Story Walk

Friday, October 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Join the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) at 262 Chestnut Street for an evening of fun.  Come as you are or come in costume. The event features music and friendly characters along with a dose of mischief!  All are welcome.

A Bake Sale will be available so you can end your walk with delicious treats – or TRICKS!

For more information call or text Jen Corey at 508-517-1298 or email: gabrielsmummy2004@gmail.com

Listen to the Tri-County New Building Information Session - 10/03/23 (audio)

FM #1070 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1070 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Tri-County RVTHS new building information session held at the Franklin Public Library on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Tri-County School Committee members Peter Wiernicki and Jen D’Angelo presented, assisted by a Facilities Representative.

• The current school is 'broken', per the MSBA process the building did evaluate options to renovate, renovate & create an addition, or rebuild. The rebuild option was selected as the most viable 

• The cost today is shown as 284M, MSBA will reimburse 29%

• Oct 24, 2023 is scheduled date for approval of the Tri-County school replacement project approval by the 11 community members of the Tri-County district

• The October 24 vote will be conducted across the 11 communities at the same time, from 12 PM to 8 PM. The vote will be counted in aggregate and a 50% +1 is required for passage

• The 11 individual communities can make their own decision on how to fund the expense of the new building. Franklin has chosen to do a debt exclusion to raise the money separately from the operating budget. That vote is schedule for the Nov 7, 2023 election ballot

Listen to the info session, approx. 47 minutes

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1070-tri-county-rvths-new-blgd-info-session-10-03-23

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Handout on building project (PDF) (also provided at Harvest Festival)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VHHl330ZVQbc_zKv1JIquvtWPkTh1B3f/view?usp=drive_link 

Photo album of those taken during the info session ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/eajFL6pWVmn9ZP3t9 

Franklin TV did a live broadcast of the meeting June 15, 2023 from Tri-County and it is available for replay via YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/live/7SYEYsoyaAU 

Learn more about the project here: 

https://t.co/RZSVcuyv3t  or -> https://www.tri-countybuilding.com/communityoutreach 

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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

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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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  Jen D’Angelo and Peter Wiernicki 

Tri-County New Building Info Session - Oct 3 at Franklin Public Library

FHS field hockey, golf, and both boys & girls cross country teams post wins on Tuesday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023.

Field Hockey = Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final

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

"Franklin has flexed its offensive prowess in recent history, including through the first seven games this year with over seven goals a game.

But the Panthers have a pretty good defense too.

In a battle of division leaders, Franklin tossed its sixth shutout of the season behind a strong defensive effort with a 2-0 win over visiting Foxboro.

Sophomore goalie Devon Barry turned away 11 shots from the visiting Warriors. The back defensive united anchored by senior Lindsay Dennett, who had a pair of defensive saves, also featured strong play by senior Brooke Taylor, juniors Maddie O’Brien and Ella Griffin, and sophomore sweeper Ava Lucenta."

Continue reading the game recap ->  (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-field-hockey-post-shutout-against-visiting-warriors/

For a photo gallery from this game -> (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Fall-2023/Franklin-Foxboro-Field-Hockey-10-03-23/

Golf = North Attleboro, 163 @ Franklin, 160 – Final

– Jack Nelson carded a pair of birdies in a co-medalist round to help Franklin fend off an upset bid from visiting North Attleboro. Nelson and North Attleboro’s Caiden Alberigo shared medalist honors after both shooting a 36 on the day. Rocco Lampasona (two birdies) and Liam Lewandowski each shot 41 for the Panthers while CJ Steel finished at 42 for the day. Tyson Laviano (41), Ishan Kohli (42), Zach Corsetti (44), and Matthew Reilly (44) rounded out North’s scoring.

Boys Cross Country = Franklin, 23 @ Milford, 38 – Final

Girls Cross Country = Franklin, 15 @ Milford, 50 – Final

– The first seven runners to cross the finish line all donned Panthers blue as Franklin returned home with a clean sweep. Katie Sweeney, Abby Baker, and Fiona Morrison all crossed at 23:59 to take the top three spots for the Panthers. Carli Walbert, Emma Pruitt, Alex Batla, and Emily Matteson took fourth through seventh, respectively, for Franklin. Tatiana Chaplin was the top runner for the Hawks.

For other results around the league (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-03-23/

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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

Legally Blonde The Musical at Franklin High School, Nov 17, 18, & 19

Announcing the FHSTC Fall Musical for the 2023-2024 Drama Season

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL

Book by Heather Hach

Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin

Directed and Produced by Skylar Grossman

November 17, 18, & 19, 2023

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

Produced through special arrangements with Music Theatre International

Show Announcement Graphic created by Eden Donovan

Tickets available -> https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/franklin-high-school-theatre-company/65159fad8d5da50e5ac80656/tickets

Legally Blonde The Musical at Franklin High School, Nov 17, 18, & 19 

Gigi Zub shares the FHS girls soccer fund raiser

"Homecoming is Friday - perfect time to make an appointment now!  All Friday soccer games got moved to Thursday to accommodate Homecoming.  

For the entire month of October, family and friends mention code FHS10 and 10% on any service or product goes back to FHS Girls Soccer."   https://t.co/bMOSuwM9do

Shared from -> https://x.com/ggzub/status/1709206835775824132

Gigi Zub shares the FHS girls soccer fund raiser

Reminder: 1NickStong18 schedules 3x3 basketball tournament

Join us at our first Nick Strong Foundation fundraising event. This will be an annual basketball tournament in memory of Nick Gaspar. All proceeds will go to The Nick Strong Foundation, a 501(c)3, which donates to pediatric brain tumor research and assists pediatric cancer patients and their families.  This event will be run by high school basketball coaches & players.

• Friday November 10, 2023 
• Franklin High School Gymnasium and Horace Mann Middle School
• Time and location TBD. Will update 1 week prior event. Join newsletter to stay updated!
• 2nd to 4th grade girls and boys: 1 hour clinic 
• 5th to 8th grade boys and girls

Registration:  $50.00 (t-shirt included) 

• First come first serve. No spots will be saved without registering. 
• 4 players per team, 3 games guaranteed for 5th -8th graders 
• For Grades 5th – 8th : Your son or daughter may register with one other player of the same gender and grade. We will try our best to accommodate your request. Our goal is to balance teams as best as we can to benefit all and make this a fun event.  
• Note: Players who register together cannot both be on the Metro A roster from last year. 

Register online -> https://t.co/B39jC2rP8S 

Nick Gaspar 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Nov 10, 2023

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

Congressman Auchincloss: An Update for the past 2 weeks in review (10/03/23)

LAST 2 WEEKS IN REVIEW I'm your representative in Congress and I write to keep you informed. On the Hill Avoiding a Government Shutdown: On Saturday, I voted to prevent a government shutdown. This was the responsible thing to do, but it is the last time I will support a GOP compromise that does not provide clear, credible, and concrete terms for supporting Ukraine. Speaker Kevin McCarthy played political games with American livelihoods and Ukrainian lives. He caved to MAGA extremists and handed Putin a propaganda victory by excising funding for Ukraine from the continuing resolution to fund the government. Kevin McCarthy sided with the Kremlin over Ukraine. Without Democrats stepping up as the adults in the room, his conference would have voted to shut the government down rather than support Ukraine's fight for freedom. Moving forward, I am committed to supporting an aid package for Ukraine that supports their efforts against Russia's brutal invasion. You can hear more of my thoughts on WBUR and on CNN. Lowering the Cost of Prescription Drugs: I joined the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability's hearing on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), which are the drug-pricing middlemen owned by insurance companies. It is unacceptable that PBMs drive up out-of-pocket costs for Americans through rent-seeking and self-dealing. I am working on legislation to increase transparency and lower prescription drug costs for Americans. No family should have to decide between their life-saving medications and paying for groceries. Additionally, before we passed the continuing resolution to fund the government, I led 40 of my colleagues in calling for Medicare to continue its drug price negotiation program in the case of a government shutdown. The program will lower drug costs for millions of Medicare beneficiaries, as part of the president's commitment to improving economic security for Americans. Supporting Israel: On Friday, Republicans put forth a deeply-flawed funding bill that cut security aid to Israel, which I opposed. While the bill did not pass, nearly all House Republicans voted in support of such a measure. Israel is our only reliable, democratic ally in the Middle East. Cutting their security assistance would make the entire region, and the United States, less safe.   ACT Press Conference: I hosted a press conference with the Association for Commuter Transportation to expand the use of public transit by commuters. I announced that I'll be introducing legislation to restore transit benefits, cut by President Trump, that reduce traffic and put money back in employees' pockets. My bill restores the deductibility of transportation benefits and encourages companies to provide transit subsidies to their employees. With employers struggling to attract and retain talent, our roads becoming more congested, and public transit ridership down, it's time to empower employers to offer better transit benefits.   Do you support employers offering transit benefits to support public transportation? Around the Fourth Supporting Local Farmers: Over the summer, I heard from local farmers about their priorities in the upcoming Farm Bill Reauthorization at a roundtable I hosted. Now, I am advocating to improve crop insurance and SNAP benefits in the Farm Bill. Specifically, I support making SNAP benefits applicable to fresh local produce and including dairy and cheese. Migrant Crisis: I've heard from many of my constituents about the influx of migrants to Massachusetts. I believe we must provide a safe haven for those seeking refuge, but I also understand the challenges that cities and towns are facing in trying to accommodate newcomers. Further, the crisis is made worse by federal work authorization delays. That's why I cosponsored the Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act to speed up and streamline how migrants get approved to work. We have employers struggling to find workers and migrants looking for work. Now, we just have to cut through the red tape, which will empower migrants to provide for themselves and their families and bolster the Massachusetts economy. The Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act is just one part of the comprehensive immigration solution that Congress must deliver. 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

Franklin Food Pantry can use your help if you shop at Target

via Franklin Food Pantry 

Support The Pantry with Target Circle! 

You can vote for us and help direct Target's giving to benefit The Pantry. 

Here's how:
Step 1: Choose "My Target" in the Target app
Step 2: Tap on "Target Circle™"
Step 3: Select "Vote for nonprofits"
Step 4: Find us and vote! https://t.co/dkb2ZS9Vpc

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FranklinFoodPan/status/1708919330732183862

Franklin Food Pantry can use your help if you shop at Target

Panther TV: want to be a sports announcer?

This is a great opportunity to work with Franklin TV! @FHSPantherbook 

https://t.co/KkHiCDedWw

Panther TV: want to be a sports announcer?