FHS volleyball wins first playoff game vs. Wachusett to advance

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports playoff competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, Nov 2, 2023. 

Volleyball = Division 1 = #23 Wachusett, 0 @ #10 Franklin, 3 - Final

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

"Franklin’s season hit a big speed bump at the midway point, but the Panthers are now peaking at the right time.

Through its first eight matches, the Panthers hadn’t dropped a single set. Then came the loss of starting libero Leah Cooke to a season-ending injury as well as back-to-back losses to Canton and Attleboro. A tight five-set win over Mansfield righted the ship, and now Franklin is streaking.

The Panthers, the 10th seed in the MIAA Division 1 tournament, made it nine wins in a row with a convincing sweep of #23 Wachusett (25-12, 25-12, 25-12) to book a spot in the Round of 16.

“A big part of having to kind of restart understanding the idea that we could lose because up to that point, we hadn’t lost a set,” said Franklin head coach Sam Redmond. “We had to figure out how to fight for each set and make sure that we were working hard all the time. We’ve really been practicing focusing on point by point, siding out when we need to, and not letting the other team get a lot of rallies."

Continue reading the recap (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-volleyball-serve-up-a-sweep-of-wachusett-in-playoff-opener/

For a photo gallery from this game (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2023-2024/Fall-2023/Franklin-Wachusett-Volleyball-11-02-23/

For other results around the league (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-02-23/

The MIAA bracket for volleyball

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6990

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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

MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau Announces New Executive Director

The MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau (MBVB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey David as their new Executive Director. Ms. David most recently served as Deputy Director of the Bureau, and previously served as a Board member for the organization, representing the arts and culture sector.

“We are so excited to have Stacey David as the new ED at the Visitors Bureau,” the MBVB Board of Directors said in a statement. “Stacey is such a strong leader and has already shown how she plans to positively impact the organization's effectiveness, visibility, and ability to promote the local area as a tourist destination. We are excited to watch her guide the Bureau to success by providing clear direction, building a strong team, and adapting to the evolving landscape of tourism.”

The MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau promotes travel and tourism throughout the 19 towns of the MetroWest region, which includes Ashland, Bellingham, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, and Westborough. Affiliated with the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT), the MBVB conducts a number of marketing and advertising campaigns each year to draw both domestic and international visitors into the region, as well as enticing tour groups and meeting planners to consider MetroWest as a destination. The Bureau’s membership includes hotels, restaurants, area attractions, arts and cultural organizations, and retail establishments, all of which are promoted through the annual Visitors Guide and marketing campaigns.

“I am delighted to take over the helm of the Visitors Bureau,” Ms. David said, “and look forward to continuing the great work we started this year. We are continuing to expand our marketing and advertising programs, which include both ads and editorial coverage in Yankee magazine, Down East, Rhode Island Monthly, New Hampshire magazine, and Connecticut magazine, all of which highlight the amazing things to see and do in MetroWest. We launched a beautiful new Visitors Guide this summer, which can be found on our website as well as in visitor information booths all over New England. In conjunction with our partner tourism councils, we are working on a huge PR campaign as well as a digital marketing campaign. We have expanded our website, and will continue to do so, and hope that both residents and visitors see us as a resource for exploring MetroWest.”

MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau Announces New  Executive Director

Now that businesses are starting to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bureau has once again offered paid memberships that include a variety of benefits.

“We see ourselves as a partner to our members who can provide a wide variety of marketing and promotional assistance at a fraction of the cost were they to undertake the same campaigns on their own. Our members can participate in co-op advertising programs and other initiatives with very little investment on their part, either financially or through human resources. We love having engaged members because there are so many ways we can promote them.”

Residents and visitors can access the Bureau’s regional events calendar, attraction listings, and the Visitors Guide online at www.metrowestvisitors.org. Businesses interested in more information on the Bureau, membership, and current marketing initiatives should email Stacey David at sdavid@metrowestvisitors.org. 

Franklin Fire welcomes 4 new firefighter/paramedics

Franklin Fire (@FranklinMAfire) posted Wed, Nov 01, 2023:

"Congratulations to our newest Firefighter/Paramedics sworn in at tonight's Town Council meeting.  

Please welcome Firefighter Kenneth Cotnoir, Firefighter Ovidiu Ticlea, Firefighter Christopher Rose, & Firefighter Douglas Jasper. 

https://t.co/3bsJZIF4Zq"

Shared from -> https://x.com/FranklinMAfire/status/1719880250304217356

Franklin Fire welcomes 4 new firefighter/paramedics

Town Council views 4 firefighter/paramedic swear-ins & discusses the process for charter changes (video)

The Town Council met on Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023 as scheduled.

Brief recap:

• 4 firefighter/paramedics were sworn in
• Key presentation and discussion around the Town charter and how to change it if so desired. A healthy discussion, some interesting nuances were revealed (a community with less than 6,000 can only use a town meeting format, a community with more than 12,000 can chose to use the city form of government). Likely to come forward again as part of the new Council goals setting session
• Finance Cmte meeting Nov 8 will review the budget update, still a downgrade of revenue of about $300K. Ways to manage this were found.
• Town Council will get to the budget at their Nov 15 meeting. The tax rate hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov 21
• Migrant housing update, hotel now full. Coordinated efforts to help as required. Portal on the Board of Health webpage with donation listing and the migrant housing statistics. $10,000 grant received for non-emergency medical transportation. Clinic in the works with State and Federal official on work permits, lots of unknowns remain as details are still scant.

Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/a4szhufndn0?si=HqcE_7yLD66iBNf9

Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_nov_1_2023.pdf

Did you know you can view a transcript for meetings as they broadcast and as they are reviewed? When in YouTube, show "More" and then view "Transcript" 

Town Council views 4 firefighter/paramedic swear-ins & discusses the process for charter changes (video)

Economic Development Subcommittee reviews 40r (video)

The Economic Development Subcommittee met as scheduled on Wednesday, Nov 1. Three members were present in Chambers, 1 (Frongillo) participated remotely. 

The discussion revolved around the nuances and how to implement 40r. The proposal is to develop the language for the 40r bylaw and then work with developers on their proposal and effectively turn on the 40r for a specific area, The key objection to this is that it still maintains strict control of the development process.

Given that this Council is already on record of not wanting a friendly 40b, it is likely to maintain strict control. No further action is being taken at this time with the election and potential change to some members of the Council.

Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og_LpSEjaTs

Economic Development Subcommittee reviews 40r (video)

Agenda:

1. Discussion: 40R  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/40r_overlay_dist_memo_and_bylaw.pdf

The agenda doc also includes remote participation info -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2023-11-01_edc_agenda_.pdf

In addition to the document included in the agenda, you can review the video presentation at the prior EDC meeting -> (skip to about 49 minutes to get the 40R segment)    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/economic-development-cmte-hears-about.html

And from the discussion in Dec 2022 ->    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/economic-development-plus-cmte-mtg.html

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Nov 3, 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: Michael Tougias

9:00 am Frank Presents: Melanie Hamblen

9:30 am Frank Presents: Tom Mercer

10:00 am Riffing on Main Street: James Johnston

11:00 am Senior Connection: Sunshine Club

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Franklin Harvest Festival 2023

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Winter is Coming

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

4:00 pm Becca Rausch Town Hall

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: She Grooves

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2022

8:30 am Mental Health: Shannon Nesbitt

10:00 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v N. Attleboro 10-26-23

12:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

1:30 pm Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-14-19

3:00 pm ArtWeek: FHS Jazz and Kenny Hadley

9:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v Milford 10-26-23

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 10-12-23

11:00 am Economic Development: 10-18-23

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 10-12-23

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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Master Plan Bike Tour - November 5th - starts at 9 AM at Horace Mann Middle School

Master Plan Bike Tour - November 5th

All are welcome!   

Bike Tour hosted by the Master Plan Update Committee and Community Services, Facilities & Circulation.  

We will visit Franklin's streets, schools, public works, emergency services and library.

Sunday, November 5th ~ 9 AM ~ Starting at Horace Mann Middle School 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/master-plan-bike-tour-november-5th

Master Plan Bike Tour - November 5th - starts at 9 AM at Horace Mann Middle School

FHS fall sports 2023 playoff seedings

Via MIAA and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports playoff seedings for Franklin High School.

Football - Division 1  = 

#13 Franklin (5-3) will travel to #4 Andover (7-1) on Friday, 11/3 at 7:00.

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6966

Volleyball - Division 1 =

#10 Franklin (16-2) will host #23 Wachusett (10-10) on Thursday, 11/2 at 5:00

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6974

Field Hockey -Division 1 =

#4 Franklin (17-0-1) will host #29 Beverly (8-8-2) on Friday, 11/3 at 4:00

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6983

Boys Soccer - Division 1 =

#10 Franklin (13-0-5) will host the winner of #23 Attleboro (13-1-4)/#42 Springfield Central (10-5-1) on Monday, 11/6 at 6:30

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6987

Girls Soccer - Division 1 =

#6 Franklin (16-2-0) will host the winner of #27 Westford Academy (7-7-2)/#38 Diman (10-9-1) on Monday, 11/6 at 4:00.

http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=6990

FHS fall sports 2023 playoff seedings

Reminder: 'Celebrate Wrentham 350' at the Franklin Historical Museum - Nov 12 at 1:15 PM

We are pleased to host our neighbors and friends from Wrentham for our Second Sunday Speaker Series, November 12.

Wrentham has had a year long celebration of the incorporation of the town in 1673. Ed Goddard, head of the Wrentham 350 Committee will share information on the committee formation, fundraising, merchandising and events over the past year.   

Celebrate Wrentham 350

Events throughout the year have included a Brunch at the Senior Center, St. Patrick's Day Celebration, William Sweatt Day, the town's Birthday Party on the common, their Grand Parade, the Time Capsule Burial and their upcoming Gala Ball scheduled for December at Lake Pearl Ballroom.

Ed will present photos of their various events, the ins and outs of planning, and hopefully share lessons learned. 

Historians will know Franklin was once part of Wrentham, known as Wrentham's Western Precinct, before breaking off and establishing our own town in 1778. This event will be of interest to all who want to wish our neighbors a Happy Birthday and specifically to any civic minded folks from Franklin interested in learning more about Wrentham's celebration as we look ahead to our 250th in 5 year's time.

Help us give a warm welcome to our neighbors and join us Sunday November 12. Doors open 1:00PM and presentation starts at 1:15. Admission is always free. 

When attending a museum event, please consider donating a non-perishable food item to be collected at the museum and donated to the Franklin Food Pantry.

La Cantina Entertainment Schedule - Nov 2 to Nov 4

The entertainment schedule for La Cantina Winery & Brewery for Thursday, Nov 2 through Saturday, Nov 4.

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

La Cantina Entertainment Schedule - Nov 2 to Nov 4

Breakfast4Vets: 100 Additional Free Tickets for Veterans Thanks to Anonymous Donor

The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF) is grateful for the generosity of an anonymous donor that is allowing us to offer an additional 100 tickets for veterans to attend our upcoming Breakfast4Vets event taking place on November 10, 2023 at 8:30am, at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA. This heartwarming event aims to bring the community together in appreciation of veterans and their service to our country for Veterans Day, while raising funds to support the Emergency Housing 4 Veterans (EH4V) program.

 

Breakfast4Vets: A Delicious Gathering with a Mission

 

At this year's event, attendees can expect a delicious breakfast spread, thought-provoking conversations, and inspiring stories shared by veterans and community leaders. By participating in Breakfast4Vets, guests will directly contribute to the EH4V program, whose mission is to provide transitional and permanent housing solutions for veterans in need.

 

The event aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by veterans, particularly in securing stable housing, and to foster a supportive community for those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation. Breakfast4Vets is open to all who wish to join in honoring and supporting the brave men and women who have served our country.

 

Our new monthly program Breakfast4Vets continues monthly starting in December. We expect it to grow in popularity and impact, MMSF is committed to continuing its expanding reach while offering additional support to veterans and their families who find themselves in need of Emergency Housing through no fault of their own. The organization is actively seeking community partners and sponsors to help make Breakfast4Vets an even more powerful force for change in the lives of those who have selflessly served our nation.

 

Massachusetts Military Support Foundation (MMSF)

Breakfast4Vets: Building Bridges and Strengthening Communities

 

"We are incredibly proud to host Breakfast4Vets this year, and to see the positive impact it has on the lives of veterans in our community," says Dawn Roche, MMSF spokesperson. "It's a testament to the power of coming together over a shared meal and a shared cause, as we work to ensure that our nation's heroes have a place to call home."

 

Breakfast4Vets offers an opportunity for veterans to connect with their community, as well as local businesses and organizations that support MMSF's mission. The event has been praised by veterans for fostering camaraderie and understanding, and for providing much-needed resources to help them rebuild their lives.

 

About Massachusetts Military Support Foundation

The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential support to veterans and active-duty military personnel in need. MMSF offers a range of services, including housing assistance, food programs, and counseling services, to address the unique challenges faced by those who have served our nation. For more information, visit https://mmsfi.org.

 

Join us as we build bridges and strengthen communities, one breakfast at a time.

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Nov 2, 2023

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents

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

8:00 am Franklin Observer: Candidates Night 2023

9:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Michael Tougias

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Danny Lagarce

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Franklin Harvest Festival 2023

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: James Johnston

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

7:00 pm Becca Rausch Town Hall

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Chris Stickney

8:30 pm Frank Presents: Jay Mello

9:30 pm Veterans Oral History Project: Warren Sayer Green

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

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

8:30 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-14-19

10:30 am ArtWeek: FHS Jazz and Kenny Hadley

1:00 pm Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

2:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

6:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v North Attleboro 10-19-23

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 10-19-23

12:00 pm Economic Development: 10-18-23

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 10-19-23

7:00 pm Conservation Commission: LIVE Chambers  863 1537 4117

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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Franklin Cultural District: Art Assoc & Downtown Partnership meetings, Arts Mosaic at Dean, Election Day Tuesday

Wednesday, November 1

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

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) NO Session Today, See you Nov 8)

6:30pm - Franklin Art Association (Senior Center)

Thursday, November 2

8:30am - Franklin Downtown Partnership General Mtg (Dean College - Student Center)

6:00pm - Ken Barney (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

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

Friday, November 3

6:00pm - Piano Steve (live music)  (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - Arts Mosaic (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Saturday, November 4 

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

4:00pm - Tyler Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Annual FPAC Gala (in person and virtual event) (THE BLACK BOX)

7:00pm - Arts Mosaic  (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Sunday, November 5

Daylight Saving Time ends (clocks fall back 1 hour)

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

Tuesday, November 7 = Election Day

6:00am - Town of Franklin Election (Franklin High School)

6:00pm - Franklin Garden Club - meeting (Franklin Public Library) 

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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 (MA) Public Library News & Events for November 2023

Library Hours

The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:30 – 5:00. The Library will be closed November 11^th for Veteran's Day. For the Thanksgiving Holiday, the library will be open from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on November 22^nd and closed on November 23^rd.

The Minuteman Library Network is getting a new Library Catalog!
Although the current library catalog will remain available for several more months, you can start using the new catalog now! Go to franklin.minlib.net, click on "sign in" (upper right of the page), and enter your library card and pin number.  Start searching & requesting! If you have been saving your reading history in the old catalog, you may want to transfer your history to the new catalog.  Click on your name in the upper right corner, this will bring you to your account. Click on Reading History and follow the prompts to transfer your reading history.  Questions? Contact the library Reference Desk at 508-520-4941, x4525.

Health Fair Wednesday November 8^th @ 3:00pm
Come join us for a free and fun filled evening at the Franklin Public Library for Franklin Health Department's annual fall health fair from 3PM-6PM on Wednesday November 8th, 2023! The event will include local vendors, health screenings, refreshments, kids' activities, raffles & freebies, and much more! This is a great opportunity to get involved in your local community and a fun night out for all ages!

Diwali Celebration! Sunday, November 19^th, 2:00-3:30PM
Join us for a special Diwali celebration for the whole family, including crafts, music, color, henna, and more. All ages are welcome!

Museum Passes
Now is a great time to reserve passes to the area's most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.

New Materials
See the latest additions to the library's collection!

Check out these Ways To Support the Library

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, November 17^th, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday November 18^th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, November 18^th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
In our second year of providing free tax preparation assistance through the VITA IRS program the Franklin Public Library is looking for volunteers! While tax season starts in February; planning, training, and scheduling can begin today! To sign up or to find more information please email Site Coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net!

Franklin Library ESL & Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer tutors needed! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly.  No prior teaching experience needed!  Volunteer tutors and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the registration form on the library's website.

Massachusetts Center for the Book 2023 Reading Challenge
November: A Book Recommended by a local bookseller
Do you have a cozy reading corner you've been wanting to spend more time in? Do you have a group of friends who like to select books together? Maybe a little constraint helps you choose what to read next. If you are looking for a fun, unique reading challenge to take on in 2023, Massachusetts Center for the Book has you covered. Check it out today! https://www.massbook.org/readingchallenge

The Library newsletter was shortened for publication here. To find the full set of text, visit ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/november-2023-franklin-library-news-events

Franklin (MA) Public Library News & Events for November 2023

Senior Scribblers Book Release Party celebrated at the Franklin Senior Center (video)

For those who missed the book release party, you can watch recording of the event by Franklin TV.  A number of the contributors to the books read one or more selections. 

Those in the audience could leave with a copy of the book.  You still have a chance for a copy:

• If you want to buy a copy of the book, some are in the gift shop in the Senior Center ($5)
• You can also check out a copy at the Franklin Public Library via the circulation desk
• If you want to download the PDF file of the book to read on your device, follow this link ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bgpdM9_m3ERc9h3QkGlG40NsWcrFuL0B/view?usp=sharing

Video link -> https://youtu.be/oDFSNn55kYg?si=dIY1BBadObM9Y7Ur

Faith Flaherty (left) and Al Larkin (right)

Candidate Interview: Glenn Jones, incumbent candidate for Town Council (audio)

FM #1092 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1092 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Glenn Jones, incumbent candidate for Franklin MA Town Council. We had our discussion via Zoom on Sunday, October 29, 2023. 

We covered the standard set of questions for candidate interviews:

1. What is your ‘Franklin story’? Tell us briefly about your road to Franklin, living & your involvement here

2. While the law does not require citizens to vote, voting is a very important part of any democracy. How important is it that we elect people who are active participants in the election process

3. What experience or background will help you to serve in this role? Or what do you bring to the table that helps to set you apart from the others

4. The Town Council approves the annual budget which sets the priorities for how Franklin operates. Faced with the reported fiscal challenges of the next several years, what are the financial priorities we need to address? How do you explain to the voters and residents what needs to be done

The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1092-candidate-interview-glennjones-10-29-23

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Glenn can be reached on Facebook or via his Town email address gjones@franklinma.gov 

The “Election Collection” for 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/07/franklin-election-collection-2023.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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Candidate Interview: Glenn Jones, incumbent candidate for Town Council (audio)