Do you want a "Kindness Matters" sign? 20 available; first come, first text

via Mary O'Neill

I have 20 additional "kindness matters" signs. Folks can text me if they would like one.  Send text to 508-440-1265. 

First 20 to text can claim their sign. 

I will be at the Town Common bandstand on Sunday at 3:00 PM to deliver them.

thank you! 

Mary O' Neill

 

Do you want a "Kindness Matters" sign? 20 available; first come, first text

Senator Rausch schedules Town Hall event in Franklin - Oct 16 at 6 PM

Please join Senator Rausch for her upcoming Town Hall event in Franklin! The Senator will provide a brief update on the state legislature and other activity from Beacon Hill, and then open the floor to a Q&A to hear directly from constituents. 

You can join Senator Rausch at Franklin Senior Center on October 16 starting at 6:00 PM. Doors will open at 5:45 PM and no RSVP is needed!

Shared from -> https://www.beccarauschma.com/townhalls

Senator Rausch schedules Town Hall event in Franklin - Oct 16 at 6 PM

 

Town Administrator's Report: Migrant Status from the Town Council Mtg Oct 11, 2023 (audio)

FM #1076 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1076 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Administrator’s Report segment from the Town Council Meeting of Oct 11, 2023. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provides an update on the Migrant Housing status.  

The report segment runs about 8 minutes. Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1076-town-administrators-report-migrant-status-10-11-23

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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_-_oct_11_2023.pdf 

Update from Sep 20 meeting -> 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/town-administrators-report-on-migrant_20.html 

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

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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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Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 at 7 PM

FHS field hockey and volleyball teams top Stoughton 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, Oct 12, 2023. 

Field Hockey= Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 14 – Final

– Haley Wernig played a part in five goals for the Panthers in a big win over Stoughton. Wernig had two goals and three assists, Raena Crandall and Emily Carney each scored a hat trick, and Lindsay Dennett scored once with two helpers. Ava Lucenta scored her first career goal for Franklin.  

BIG Win vs Stoughton today!! Congrats  to Emily Carney for scoring 3G “Hatty” & Raena Crandall for scoring 3G “Hatty” Haley Wernig w/2G & 3A to lead the offense! 9 different scorers today! Great team effort! Fun watching you play different positions!! #ProudCoach

https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1712655230888796649

Scoring Summary… Devon Barry & Chloe Strassner Combined for Shutout!! 

Raena Crandall 3G "Hatty"

Haley Wernig 2G 3A

Emily Carney 3G "Hatty"

Addi Weiss IG

Ella Marzullo IG IA

Sawyer Whitmore IG

Ella Griffin IG

Lindsay Dennett IG 2A

Ava Lucenta IG- Ava's FIRST VARSITY GOAL!!

Maeve Rolston IA

Sophia Cuneo 2A

Jossie Camp IA

https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1712656436956684751

Volleyball = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final

– Franklin handled business at home, earning a sweep (25-7, 25-9, 25-12) against visiting Stoughton. Senior Taylor Lacerda accounted for nearly half of Franklin’s offense at the net with 12 kills along with 15 kids and three aces. Makalya Kuykendall added 17 digs, six aces, and four kills, and Emma Cunningham notched 11 digs.

For other results around the league (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-12-23/

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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: October 13, 2023 (video)

Panther News: October 13, 2023
@FHSPantherbook @FranklinHS @FranklinPSNews 

https://t.co/xkUcsP4CAw or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW9npHfeElk

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1712472608305037329

Candidate Interview: Jay Mello, candidate for Planning Board (audio)

In this episode, Frank Falvey and Steve Sherlock sits down with Jay Mello, to talk about the upcoming election, his run for planning board, his background, and what he hopes to accomplish in the upcoming election on November 7th.

Audio link -> https://frank-falvey.captivate.fm/episode/059-frank-presents-jay-mello

Jay Mello, candidate for Planning Board

Candidate Interview: Chris Stickney, candidate for Planning Board (audio)

In this episode, Frank Falvey and Steve Sherlock sits down with Chris Stickney, to talk about the upcoming election, his run for Planning Board, his background, and what he hopes to accomplish in the upcoming election on November 7th.

Audio link -> https://frank-falvey.captivate.fm/episode/058-frank-presents-chris-stickney

Chris Stickney, candidate for Planning Board

Red Brick Schoolhouse Ribbon Cutting - Oct 13 at 10 AM

On Friday, October 13 beginning at 10:00 AM all are welcome to attend a ceremonial ribbon cutting at Franklin's Red Brick Schoolhouse located at 2 Lincoln Street, to celebrate the restoration of the building's exterior.

Built in 1833, the Red Brick Schoolhouse is one of the oldest one-room schoolhouses in the United States, and a cornerstone of Franklin's history. 

Red Brick Schoolhouse Ribbon Cutting - Oct 13 at 10 AM

Dog Park Howl-o-ween at Dacey Field - Oct 22 from 10 to 11:30 AM

$5 Registration Donation Fee Required

Prizes for Funniest, Cutest, & Scariest Costumes

October 22, 2023 IO AM - 11:30 AM

Rain Date: OCTOBER 29

Dacey Community Field - Franklin Dog Park

700 Lincoln St.

Franklin Town, MA 02038

Dog Park Howl-o-ween at Dacey Field - Oct 22 from 10 to 11:30 AM

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3537896376480363/?mibextid=Nif5oz

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Oct 13, 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: Rob Lawson

9:00 am Frank Presents: Chris Stickney

9:30 am Frank Presents: Jay Mello

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: Jacob Juncker

11:00 am Senior Connection: Ariel Doggett

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies

12:30 pm Senior Center Chef Showdown

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

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

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

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

6:00 pm Tri County Building Project

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Windborne

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

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021

8:30 am It Takes A Village

10:00 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Attleboro 10-02-23

12:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Fundraising

1:30 pm Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

3:00 pm Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium 2023

9:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v Mansfield 10-04-23

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

8:00:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 09-28-23

2:00:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 09-28-23

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

Franklin Town Clerk Nancy Danello walks us through voting process for the Oct 24 Tri-County Election, then for the Nov 7 Biennial Election (audio)

FM #1074 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1074 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello conducted in her office at the Municipal Building on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. 

We talk about 

• The Tri-County election October 24

• The biennial Town of Franklin election Nov 7, includes the debt exclusion to fund the Tri-County building 

The show notes include links to the Town Clerk page and to the Tri-County information.

The recording runs about 27 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1074-franklin-ma-town-clerk-nancy-danello-10-03-23

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Town Clerk’s page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk 

Tri-County new building page -> https://www.tri-countybuilding.com/ 

Tri County School Building Project - Karen Maguire, Tri County Superintendent (presentation to Town Council) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._tri_county_presentation.pdf

Building update meeting in June, 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/tri-county-building-project-update.html 

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

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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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Franklin Town Clerk Nancy Danello

Franklin Police Dept Missing Person Alert: Jazlyn Rodrigues, 15, of Franklin

"The Franklin Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating Jazlyn Rodrigues, 15, of Franklin. Jazlyn Rodrigues is a Hispanic female with dark curly hair with blonde highlights. She was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, black pants, and black sneakers.

She was last seen on October 10, 2023, around 7 pm after leaving her residence at 200 Woodview Way in Franklin. Jazlyn is entered as a missing person in NCIC.

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is advised to contact 911 or the Franklin Police Department at 508-528-1212."

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1712204140854624278 

and

https://www.facebook.com/franklinmapolice/posts/pfbid0bXAcVXERxLQdkqM9wiV7RSxf5KxAEqsKvhapvEyQo6y6uYuk5FSeBQwkQSCAUU99l?__cft__[0]=AZUKE_vqo2r4VtAko4qLCAvzS5ODU3vK3Pe83oInt37F6oXjWlxEUyT7BXfM8hWM5vEK3VWbJgNEWKrmlbiRrj4W8UNKkvjv4bRSQhI43rImlAS1w6nMiTOhVsd_0xfy3QSPltcSKttiAVG0hHSlqvDz&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

Franklin Police Dept Missing Person Alert: Jazlyn Rodrigues, 15, of Franklin

Franklin Police join Trust Building Campaign

The Franklin Police Department is pleased to announce that they have completed a pledge to enhance trust and collaboration between police and the communities served. The pledge is part of an initiative called the Trust Building Campaign which was started by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. To join the Trust Building Campaign, law enforcement agencies must pledge to implement 25 key policies and leading practices within a 36-month period.

Chief Thomas Lynch made the decision to join the Trust Building Campaign as a means to enhance the trust and partnership the department has with the community.

By completing the Trust Building Campaign Pledge, the Franklin Police Department established policies and trainings, conducted assessments, and developed strategies within six focused areas (bias-free policing; use of force; leadership and culture; recruitment, hiring, and retention; victim services; and community relations) designed to encourage positive community-police partnerships that promote safe, effective interactions, create strategies to prevent and reduce crime, and improve the wellbeing and quality of life for all.

The IACP is encouraged by the efforts of agencies as they incorporate the pledge’s concepts into their everyday operations. When trust building is prioritized, community members and the police benefit from relationships focused on unified visions, goals, and values. Building and rebuilding trust in the community and around the world is critical, and must remain a primary objective.

The greatest benefit in taking the Trust Building Campaign Pledge has been reinforcing the policies and procedures that the department has established through the accreditation process and looking at them through the lens of community trust building and partnerships.

Chief Lynch states, “I feel the police department has a great relationship with the community but we are always trying to do better, to do a little more. The Franklin Police Department is constantly looking for ways to connect with and enhance those partnerships. The IACP Trust Building Campaign gave us a mechanism to review and improve our policies, procedures, and training with the goal of increasing the community’s trust and create additional positive relationships”.

For more information about the Trust Building Campaign, visit the IACP’s website at https://www.theiacp.org/iacp-trust-building-campaign.

Trust Building Campaign

Manufacturing Caucus Hosts 8th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony at Polar Park

Xpression Prints, Inc. of Franklin, Massachusetts received the Manufacturer of the Year Award for the 10th Norfolk District at the 8th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony held in the DCU Club at Polar Park in Worcester. 

Xpression Prints, Inc. of Franklin, MA

Xpression Prints, Inc. was nominated by State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin), House Chair of the Legislature’s Manufacturing Caucus.  Xpression Prints, Inc. was built from the ground up by dedicated and enthusiastic professionals and is driven to offer customers access to any type of custom printed items they need. And the company delivers these products quickly, efficiently and at a fair price. 

The Legislature, under the leadership of Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen E. Spilka, has spearheaded several major economic development packages which focus on improving the renaissance of manufacturing, with the goal of making Massachusetts the best place to build things. 

State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy

During his open remarks Representative Roy observed that “manufacturing provides high-paying jobs, contributes significantly to the state’s economy, and plays a vital role in driving innovation and technological advancements.  The state’s manufacturing industry is also known for its focus on innovation and sustainability, with many companies investing in research and development to create new products and processes that reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve energy efficiency.”  

The event was the state’s 8th Annual Manufacturing Award Ceremony hosted by the Legislature’s Manufacturing Caucus.  Sponsored by MassMEP and MassTech Collaborative, this was the third time the event was held in the DCU Club at Polar Park. 

Christine Nolan, Director for the Center of Advanced Manufacturing and Kathie Mahoney, President and CEO of MassMEP offered remarks at the ceremony along with Brooke Thomson, President of AIM. Senate President Karen E. Spilka and Secretary of Housing & Economic Development Yvonne Hao addressed the audience via pre-recorded video. 

After the successful event Representative Roy added, “Manufacturing output here is at its highest level in history and accounts for about 10 percent of the state’s economy and employs about 7% of the workforce with $56 billion in manufactured goods exported from the Commonwealth each year.  During the 8th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony, we celebrated 68 manufacturing awardees from across the state of Massachusetts. These are truly great companies who make our economy soar and contribute to these statistics. These manufacturers are examples of what is means to Make it in Massachusetts.”

Formed in August 2014, the Manufacturing Caucus includes 71 legislators from around the Commonwealth. Lawmakers focus on training for manufacturing employees; encouraging innovation by helping start-ups access resources; and expanding apprenticeship opportunities in key manufacturing sectors.

FHS girls & boys soccer teams top Stoughton 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, Oct 11, 2023. 

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final

Varsity stays strong pulling off a 1-0 win over Stoughton this afternoon. Next up, a visit to KP on Friday.  https://twitter.com/FHSBoysSocBSTRs/status/1712244320923787347

Girls Soccer = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 

– Kelly O’Connor had a goal and an assist, as the Panthers won for the second time in as many days and stayed just a game back in the league title race. Olivia Costa got the game-winner, finishing off an O’Connor pass to make it 1-0. With about 12 minutes to play, O’Connor would get the telling touch from a Cassidy Carmignani corner to clinch the two points. Rachel Welch and Jill Hamilton split time in goal to secure the clean sheet.

Golf = Franklin, 146 @ King Philip, 144 – Final

Panthers drop first Hock match of the season in an epic battle with rival KP 144-146.

CJ Steel & Tyler O'Brien shoot 36 and Liam Lewandowski & Jack Nelson with 37s but it wasn't enough to overcome a pair of 35s from KP.

Franklin & KP split the season series and both are 7-1   https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1712252570415059044

For other results around the league (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-11-23/

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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

Senator Rausch: Statement and Resources about Israel

View this email in your browser Dear Friend, Over the last several days, since Hamas launched its massacre, I have issued several statements about the unspeakable horrors unfolding in Israel. I write to reiterate my stance and offer several resources to you. Given the risks both abroad and domestically, please review and employ these resources: For Americans who are currently in Israel — please register with STEP, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. This free service ensures that the U.S. Embassy in Israel has your contact and travel details so: (1) you can receive important safety and security information; (2) the Embassy can contact you in case of emergency; and (3) family and friends will be better able to get in touch with you in an emergency. For Americans who are currently in Israel and want to leave — the U.S. government is aware that domestic airlines have limited or stopped flights in and out of Israel. They are working on finding alternatives, such as connecting flights through intermediate locations and ground/water travel. Please contact the Embassy in Jerusalem, located at 14 David Flusser St. (in Arnona), phone 02-630-4000.  For people in the U.S. who are involved with synagogues, community centers, or other organizations at heightened risk for targeted violence and terrorism, especially individuals in leadership roles — please consult the federal government's community safety and prevention kit.  For Massachusetts residents who are in leadership roles at synagogues, community centers, and other organizations at heightened risk for targeted violence and terrorism — our FY24 state budget allocates $4,000,000 for nonprofit security grants. Keep an eye out for the next application period.  For all people in the U.S. — if you see antisemitic or other content online that includes a call to or threat of violence, report it to your local law enforcement; you can also report to the FBI directly.  For Massachusetts residents who personally experience or witness antisemitic discrimination or harassment, or any discriminatory behavior based on identity — file a civil rights complaint with the Attorney General's Office.  For everyone — the ADL has numerous resources (including this toolkit) to address and challenge antisemitism.  This is a difficult time for many of us. For support, please utilize 988 and the Hey Sam peer-to-peer youth mental health text line. Take care of yourselves, and each other. Yours in service,   Senator Becca Rausch    Our mailing address is: The Office of Senator Becca Rausch Massachusetts State House, Room 215                            24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133