Join us for a fun day filled with raffles, prizes, Live music with Freak Flag band & authentic Mexican tacos from Los 3 Garcia!!!Enjoy our new heated tent!!
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| Halloween costume party at La Cantina - Sat, Oct 29 |
"There’s something to be said for putting on costumes. They have a certain magic to them, imbuing their fabrics and accessories with the power to transform and transport.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Franklin resident Lisa Maxwell Rounds -- a teacher, drama club advisor and seamstress -- knows that better than most people. For the past 19 years she has helped drape visitors to King Richard’s Faire, Massachusetts’ annual Renaissance fair held in Carver, in that magic and has seen it at work.
She owns Seams Like A Dream, a shop that serves as King Richard’s costuming shop, and operates it with the help of her 24-year-old daughter, Emily.
“Once you put on a costume, you become someone else,” she observes. “I’ve found this with a lot of people. They sort of become a character. They come out of their shell.”
"Campaigning for the bi-biennial town election in November is expected to kick into high gear as the deadline for filing candidacies has passed.
Town Clerk Teresa Burr issued the ballot lineup on Friday after her office completed certifying nomination papers. Burr, whose position is among those up for election, is facing no challenge in her bid for re-election to a four-year term.
The entire Town Council and School Committee are up for election, and there is no dearth of candidates for either."
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| All precincts vote on Nov 5, 2019 in one location, Franklin High School |
"The children at Boston Children’s hospital are geared up with hundreds of costumes and accessories for this Halloween, thanks to a costume drive at Berry Insurance.
Berry was able to collect 300 costumes and accessories this year. Owner of Berry, Kaitlyn Pintarich, said that this is the business’ 11th and most successful year. In its 11-year-run, the business has collected more than 2,000 costumes, said Pintarich.
“For me, I have four children, all who have been seen at Children’s at some point or another,” she said. “The work that they do there is just incredible. To be able to put a little bit of normalcy into (the patients’) lives when this time could be very scary for them in the hospital, it’s something you just can’t pass up.”
In addition to the costumes, Berry also raised $1,400 in cash donations. The cash, she said, will be used to buy discount costumes after Halloween to keep the drive going. She also mentioned the business accepts donations all year round."
"If trail planner David Loutzenheiser had his way, an intrepid cyclist could jump on a bike in Milford and pedal safely to Boston on a network of greenways and rail trails.
“I’ve been spending the last five years or more mapping the trails throughout the region,” Loutzenheiser told a crowd of MetroWest trail enthusiasts Friday morning.
The ride to Boston will likely stay a dream a little longer, but, thanks to a new regional initiative, easy bicycle and foot travel through MetroWest is drawing closer to reality.
Loutzenheiser and dozens of local trail experts gathered under a pavilion in Ashland State Park Friday to kick off the MetroWest Landline Project. The initiative, orchestrated by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and MetroWest Regional Collaborative, looks to close seven trail gaps in the region. Loutzenheiser will act as the chief project coordinator."
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| The SNETT in Franklin and Bellingham is not currently part of this plan |
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| Berry Insurance: 11th Annual Halloween Costume Drive |
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| 11th Annual Halloween Costume Drive |
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| Hockomock YMCA |
The Hockomock Area YMCA invites families in our community to participate in a Halloween costume swap. Families are invited to bring their clean, gently-used costumes into any Member Service Desk at its Bernon Family Branch (45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin), Invensys Foxboro Branch (67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro), and North Attleboro Branch (300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro) no later than October 7th.
Tickets will be given out to participating families on a first come first serve basis. These families are invited to come to our North Attleboro Branch on Thursday, October 8th, 6:00pm to choose from our costume selection.
In addition, the Hockomock Area YMCA invites families in our community to join them at Wards Berry Farm, 614 South Main Street, Sharon, MA for an afternoon of fall fun on Tuesday, October 13th starting at 3:45pm.
Families will have the chance to visit with the animals, enjoy a hayride and face painting, pick your own pumpkin, and play on the playground and haystacks. The cost is $9 per person, cash only, payable to Wards Berry Farm at time of activity. No pre-registration is required.
To learn more about the Hockomock Area YMCA’s costume swap or Ward’s Berry Farm event, please contact Ashli Phillips, Camp & Family Experience Director at 508-772-1353 or ashlip@hockymca.org.
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| Hockomock YMCA |
We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors in our community to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Reach Out for Youth & Families is our annual support campaign to provide a YMCA experience to more than 15,000 local children and families in need.
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