Tuesday, March 7, 2017

The Adolescent Brain & The Physiology of Addiction: Effects of Drug-Taking Behavior on the Brain

'Community Conversations about Substance Use Disorders’ 
A Program of the S.A.F.E. Coalition



7:00 pm, THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017
Franklin High School Auditorium 
218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038


"The Adolescent Brain and The Physiology Of Addiction: Effects of Drug-Taking Behavior on the Brain"


Dr. RUTH POTEE

Board Certified Family and Addiction Medicine Physician
• Physician at Valley Medical Group (Greenfield, MA) with special interest in women’s health, pediatrics, addiction treatment, psychiatric illness and pain management
• Chair, Department of Medicine, Baystate – Franklin Medical Center
• Medical Director, Franklin County House of Corrections
• Pioneer Valley Regional School District and First Step Recovery and Treatment Center




http://safecoalitionma.com/
http://safecoalitionma.com/

Change of Location for March 7 Franklin Garden Club Meeting

Due to a broken pipe at the Franklin Senior Center, the Tuesday, March 7 meeting of the Franklin Garden Club will take place at the Remington Middle School Cafeteria, 628 Washington Street. 

Those attending should enter the building from the door on the left of the building.  

Please call 774-571-0843 if you cannot enter the building.

Remington Middle School in the snow
Remington Middle School in the snow

Volunteers needed for the Franklin Food Pantry

New volunteer positions have opened up to help the Franklin Food Pantry. Please visit http://bit.ly/2jjqdr0 for more information and to apply. 

Join the team to help the Food Pantry serve our neighbors in need. 


Volunteers needed for the Franklin Food Pantry
Volunteers needed for the Franklin Food Pantry

For more information about the Franklin Food Pantry, visit them on the web
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/give-help/volunteer/sign-up-form/

Franklin Odd Fellows: Speaker’s Forum Series Public Talk - Apr 13

Presenters: Robin Putnam, Research and Special Projects Manager
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Date/Time: April 13, 2017. 6:30 pm

Location: Franklin Public Library, Temporary Location
25 Kenwood Circle., Franklin, MA 02038

Agenda: 

  1. Understanding Identity Theft - Manage your personal information and Safeguard your computer. Security freezes and fraud alerts. Reporting ID Theft and First Steps for Victims
  2. Scams and Fraud Prevention – Work at Home Scams – Vacation and Travel Scams – Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Scams – Guidance for Businesses on Security Breaches – Fake Check Scams.
  3. Credit Card Skimming Devices – How to spot and avoid them.
  4. Q and A: Engage audience members in a question and answer period.
Franklin Odd Fellows
Franklin Odd Fellows




Spring 2017 - Dance, Exercise & Wellness Classes




Franklin Public Schools
Lifelong Learning Institute
Bollywood Fusion 

Let's mix elements of Indian classical, hip hop, bhangra, and Indian cinema-themed dance to create vibrant and exciting routines to popular Bollywood melodies. Get loose and bring out our inner grace with instruction that will encourage a deeper connection to the music that fills your ears. 
Register online now.  Just click here
Ease Into Fitness

This class utilizes simples, low impact aerobic choreography, resistance training, stretching and flexibility techniques resulting in a total body workout. if you are new to exercise, returning to exercise, or looking for a class that takes it back to the basics, then this is the one for you. Bring your favorite light weights and a mat to class.    Register online now. Just  click here 

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Fitness for Active Older Adults
Back and better than ever!

It's never too late to feel great! The Active Older Adult (AOA) class is for men and women in their mid-40's, 50's, 60's, 70's! This exercise class is designed to help older adults like you - not athletes - interested in improving their life through exercise. This class combines three key components of fitness: Strength-Training, Flexibility, and Cardio-Conditioning and is taught by a certified instructor. Each class is a full hour, held indoors once a week, given in a fun environment making it the fitness choice for Active Older Adults. Bring your favorite free weights with you (2 to 8 lbs).
Register online now. Just click here

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Yoga is back and better than ever! 

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays you can take advantage of two different types of Yoga... Hatha and Vinyasa Flow Yoga

AND we know one is just right for you.
Register online now. Just  click here
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Zumba and Zumba Basics
A fusion of Latin and international music and dance

Zumba is a fun and effective way to tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps and the principals of interval training! Zumba will make you smile! 
Register online now. Just click here
Contact
Contact: Brenda Reed, Director
Adult Education and Community Learning

Adult Education
   




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Metro Boston Against the Tide 2017: Swim, Kayak, Walk or Run - Jun 17

"Join us for the 25th commemorative Against the Tide event! Against the Tide features 1-mile competitive and recreational swims, USATF-certified 5K/10K runs, 2-mile recreational kayak, 3 mile fitness walk, and an Aquathon! 
This family-friendly inspirational event brings together people from all across the state united in the supporting MBCC's mission of breast cancer prevention."


Metro Boston Against the Tide 2017: Swim, Kayak, Walk or Run
Saturday, June 17 at 7 AM - 12 PM
Hopkinton State Park


Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition‎Metro Boston Against the Tide 2017: Swim, Kayak, Walk or Run
Massachusetts Breast Cancer CoalitionMetro Boston Against the Tide 2017: Swim, Kayak, Walk or Run


Additional information can be found on the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/768199770010004/

Monday, March 6, 2017

Helping Children Cope: Putting Humpty Dumpty Back Together Again


"Franklin SEPAC is sponsoring Jeanine Fitzgerald!

She will be here in Franklin at the HMMS auditorium at 7pm on March 14th!

Parents and teachers alike rave about her every time she is here...so don't miss out!"

Via the ECDC Principal's Page
http://ecdcprincipalpage.blogspot.com/2017/03/a-must-see-jeanine-fitzgerald-will-be.html
http://franklinsepac.org/
http://franklinsepac.org/






FHS Mock trail, Drama Club, Cheer and Track team weekend results

Franklin High School had a busy weekend competing in something other than basketball and hockey. 

  • The Drama Club got an award for their production of "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue"
  • Mock Trail Team won twice to make it to the Elite 8
  • Varsity Cheer took second place in the regionals and moves on the State meet
  • FHS Girls Track and Field set a school record in the 4x800 to take 3rd in New England. Halle Atkinson also took a 4th place in the 300M run

Did I miss something?

Via the Twitterverse



Semi Finals here we come!!
Semi Finals here we come!!






So proud of our mockers,who won the afternoon trial & advanced to the Elite 8! Pocket constitution to @KatyySmithh22
So proud of our mockers,who won the afternoon trial & advanced to the Elite 8! Pocket constitution to











Senior Center - Open House - Feb 26 (photo essay)

For those who missed the Open House at the Senior Center on Feb 26, 2017 here are some photos and the link to Realtor Warren Reynolds recap of the event.


Senior Center open house for the 2nd floor and renovations
Senior Center open house for the 2nd floor and renovations

Town Council and Building Committee members unveiled Stella Jeon Way
Town Council and Building Committee members unveiled Stella Jeon Way

stairway to the 2nd floor
stairway to the 2nd floor

hallway and gift shop
hallway and gift shop

conference room
conference room

cafeteria
cafeteria

some of the daily menu served by the Cafeteria at the Senior Center
some of the daily menu served by the Cafeteria at the Senior Center

the infamous elevator. Digging the shaft encountered delays due to the rock ledge the Senior Center is located upon
the infamous elevator. Digging the shaft encountered delays due to the rock ledge the Senior Center is located upon

Realtor Warren Reynolds also has a nice recap of the opening and renovations including some videos
http://02038.com/2017/03/franklin-senior-center-new-second-floor/

FHS boys basketball tops St Peter Marian to advance to D1 Central Final


"There are a lot of teams in the state that preach the mantra of “next man up.” And then there are the teams that actually follow through. 
The Franklin Panthers are one of them. 
With junior captain Paul Mahon sidelined with an injury, senior Connor Goldstein stepped into the starting lineup and delivered, dropping a career-high 23 points to pace the Panthers to a 54-44 win over #6 St. Peter Marian in the D1 Central Semifinals. 
Top-seeded Franklin will take on #2 St. John’s Shrewsbury on Friday, at Worcester State at 5:45."

Continue reading the game recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-advances-to-sectional-final-with-win-over-spm/

Franklin sophomore Jalen Samuels drives to the basket in the second half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)
Franklin sophomore Jalen Samuels drives to the basket in the second half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell to Host Free Computer Seminar





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Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell

to Host Free Computer Seminar
Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell will host a free informational seminar on how to research computer assisted land records at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Dedham from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, May 11, 2017. The seminar is geared for both real estate professionals and the general public.
Register O'Donnell noted that the program will include a brief presentation complete with reference materials and hands-on exercises. There will also be opportunities to ask both basic and advanced questions. Computer assisted land records are currently available both at the Registry and on the Internet at www.norfolkdeeds.org.
"These services have proven to be invaluable tools for our customers. We hope that this seminar will be both helpful and informative," said Register of Deeds Bill O'Donnell. There is no charge for the seminar, but anyone planning to attend is asked to register by calling Alicia Gardner at 781-461-6104 or by email to agardner@norfolkdeeds.org.  Please include your name, address, email and a daytime phone number when you register. "Sometimes these seminars fill quickly, so people should sign up as soon as possible," noted the Register.
To learn more about this and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, "like" us on facebook.com/norfolkdeeds, follow us on twitter and instagram @norfolkdeeds.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
Register of Deeds Bill O'Donnell conducting the Registry's Free Computer Seminar

email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org
phone: 781-461-6116
web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org


Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831

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Stephen Sherlock

Community Information Director (volunteer) for FranklinMAtters.org/ 

"Franklin just could not find the final touch"


"There will be a new Division 1 state champion this winter, as Franklin hockey saw its title defense come to a close on Sunday afternoon at Gallo Ice Arena with a 3-0 quarterfinal loss to Framingham. 
All season long, the Panthers (14-9-1) have played with a target on their backs following last year’s historic run to the state title. Franklin battled through that adversity to win 14 games and claim another Kelley-Rex division crown, Saturday’s defeat means there will be no repeat for the program, which has made quite a bit of noise in its short time in Div. 1. 
“At the beginning of the season, we talked about we need to come with our best every night or we’re not going to win hockey games because we’re going to get everyone’s best,” said Franklin coach Chris Spillane, who finishes the season 10 wins shy of 300 for his career. 
He continued, “We’ve had a bullseye on our back for sure. We’ve handled it really well at times and at other times we didn’t handle it so well.”

Continue reading the game recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-hockey-title-defense-ends-with-loss-to-framingham/

Joey Blasie (10) battles with a Framingham player in the corner during Sunday’s quarterfinal loss to Framingham. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)
Joey Blasie (10) battles with a Framingham player in the corner during Sunday’s quarterfinal loss to Framingham. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)
For additional photos by Hockomock Sports
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Winter-201617/Franklin-Framingham-Hockey-MIAA-Playoffs-3-5-17/

Franklin Police and Fire Local's St Patrick's Day 5K - March 19

A 5k road race bringing the Franklin community and its local heroes together.

Register online here
http://www.lightboxreg.com/fpf5k

Franklin Police & Fire Local's St. Patrick's Day 5K - March 19
Franklin Police and Fire Local's St. Patrick's Day 5K - March 19

For additional information check Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Franklin-Police-Fire-Locals-St-Patricks-Day-5K-197638170575144/

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Town Council recap - capital money spent, DelCarte playground to be replaced (again)


Much of the Town Council business actions on Wednesday were of the 'standard' type. Approval for a new appointment to the Cultural Council. Liquor license transfer from Annie's Market to BJ's (marking the end of an era for Franklin). Acceptance of the reorganization at Alumni Restaurant as the mother passes the license to her daughter.

The money side of the business saw the Council approve of capital expenses. 

$115,000 toward the purchase of a new fire truck. This is part of the 5 year rotation of vehicles. Some money is set aside each year. This was added to the $485,000 saved already for the expected $600,000 total.

A total of $1,681,000 was authorized for a variety of capital needs across the Town and School departments. The full listing of items can be found here
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/resolution_capital_17_-10_revised.pdf

$665,000 was approved to be spent on capital from the Water Enterprise account. The enterprise account set of water receives the fee from our water use and pays for its services from the fees to be self sustaining. The fee will occasionally be set for an increase to cover expenses.
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/resolution_17-11_wtr_enterprise_capital.pdf

$610,000 was approved to be spent from the Sewer Enterprise account. Also an enterprise account, the sewer fees are set aside to cover the sewer related expenses.
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/resolution_17-12_swr_enterprise_capital.pdf

In the Town Administrator summary of the meeting it was announced that the playground at DelCarte had seen additional problems over the winter event though it was covered. Franklin has worked with the manufacturer to get a full replacement of the unit. This time they will use a more standard material set (steel and plastic) rather than the concrete mix which, although it is reported to be working well in other installations, has not been successful here. The removal and replacement of the playground unit will likely keep the playground from being used for several weeks. It is anticipated to be available for June 1. There is no cost to Franklin for this work.

The Franklin TV video of the meeting is available for replay on demand here
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=438

The official actions taken listing can be viewed here:






  playground at DelCarte will be removed and replaced with a new unit of more standard materials
playground at DelCarte will be removed and replaced with a new unit of more standard materials