May the 4th be with you!

Celebrate Star Wars Day at the Franklin Public Library on Thursday, May 4

Celebrate Star Wars Day at the Franklin Public Library on Thursday, May 4

This was shared from the Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/05/celebrate-star-wars-day.html

“I cannot think of a better location for the Horace Mann statue than the gateway to downtown Franklin”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

The town will unveil a statue of native son - and father of public education in the United States - Horace Mann this weekend, some 221 years after his May 1796 birth. 

The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Emmons and West Central street. Statue committee co-chairwoman Deborah Pellegri said coffee and pastries - sponsored by the school department - will be available beginning at 10 a.m. 

State Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin - a member of the statue committee - will be speaking, as will State Sens. Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, and Richard Ross, R-Wrentham. 

“Javier Cevallos, the president of Framingham State University will be there,” Roy said. “Horace Mann founded Framingham State as one of the first teachers colleges in Massachusetts.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170502/franklin-to-unveil-mann-statue-sunday

looking through the surrounding wall at the statue base in the rain

Karen Laven and Valerie Davis selected as speakers for Dean Commencement - May 6

"On Saturday, May 6, 2017 over 300 graduating students will join the ranks of over 25,000 Dean Alumni worldwide during the 2017 Commencement Exercises.  

Continuing with tradition, the 2017 Commencement ceremony will be held outside along Awpie Way, considered by many as the most beautiful and iconic part of campus. 

With only a few days until the ceremony, have you ever wondered how colleges and universities choose their commencement speakers? 

As noted by a recent article published by University Business, colleges and universities want their speakers to challenge and inspire the graduates, while also being both engaging and appropriate for the audiences of the graduating students, and their families, faculty and administrators. 

Here at Dean the students are our focus! We pride ourselves on making a difference in our students’ lives and in turn they make a difference in ours. Each year, we select student representatives to give messages to the graduating class. 

Selections are based on recommendations, academics and an overall commitment to Dean College. This year, two students were selected to speak on behalf of the Class of 2017. 

Karen Laven, a Business Management major from Franklin, MA and a member of both The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), as well as the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society has been selected as a speaker at the 2017 ceremony. Karen will be attending Northeastern University in the fall to complete her MBA. 

Another local resident, Valerie Davis (pictured above), has also been selected to speak on behalf of the Bachelor’s Degree students. Valerie is a Theatre and Business major whom has been actively involved on campus, participating in the Student Government Association (SGA) as treasurer, and as a student ambassador. Additionally, Valerie has performed in several theatre productions, including the most recent performance of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress. 

After graduation, Valerie will be attending theatre auditions in New York City.
Dean College’s 151st Commencement Exercises will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Dean College, 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the front lawn of Dean Hall on campus. 

Check back for a recap after Saturday’s exercises. Congratulations Class of 2017! "

Click here for more information on Commencement.

Boomer sits on the grass on the Dean campus

This was shared from the Dean College webpage
http://www.dean.edu/dean_college_blog_dean_college_selects_2017_commencement_speakers/

FYI - The IRS May Start Calling You about Debt, the key word is 'debt'

Catching up to share this item from MA Consumer Affairs which was posted in April:

"For years, we (along with other consumer protection and law enforcement groups) have told consumers that the IRS will never randomly call you and tell you that you owe money. In fact, there are established guidelines the IRS follows for collection of unpaid taxes and a phone call will never be the first time you’re hearing from them. 

However, a recent change to how the IRS collects unpaid taxes involves these very types of calls and it’s important that consumers be up-to-date on the topic in order to know the difference between a legitimate IRS call and the common IRS scam call."

• If you do not have any federal tax debt you will not be a part of this program or receive a call from the IRS. Additionally, this program targets those who have tax debt going back several years and have heard from the IRS multiple times. If you are uncertain whether you owe taxes, you can look-up your account by using irs.gov/balancedue

Continue reading the update from MA Consumer Affairs
http://blog.mass.gov/consumer/massconsumer/the-irs-may-start-calling-you-about-debt/

The IRS May Start Calling You about Debt

Tri-County Early Education Preschoolers Bake Bread

What does water, yeast, salt, flour and a zip-lock bag make? Bread, of course!

It was a thrilling culinary adventure for our Early Education preschoolers who recently made bread with Luke Lopez, a Culinary Arts Junior and Early Education Juniors, Madi Martini, Emma Monahan and Kylie Peltier.

Baking bread with preschoolers gives them a sensory experience, math experience, language experience, and science – a true learning opportunity. In a world where prepared food seems to be the norm, it's good for kids to know that something, even as basic as bread, comes from somewhere before it goes to the store.

After making the bread, the preschoolers were able to “purchase” the bread from the bakery for a penny. Fun was had by all as the kids were super-excited to receive their breads and take them home to share with their families!

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Tri-County Early Education Preschoolers Bake Bread

Volunteer for HMEA's incredABLE 5K - May 21

Join me in volunteering to help at the HMEA incredABLE 5K. I'll be at the road race registration desk. There are lots of other volunteer spots open!

NEW THIS YEAR - as a way to show our incredABLE volunteers how much we appreciate them, we will be giving each volunteer a book of 6 tickets to our Dream Raffle!  When you volunteer at HMEA's incredABLE 5k Walk, Run and All-Day Family Fun, you help to promote the values, dreams and potential of people with developmental disabilities. Sunday, May 21, 2017 7:30 am - 3:00 pm (many shift times available) Dell - 50 Constitution Blvd., Franklin, MA Any time you give is incredABLE! Kids Corner 9:45am-12:30pm or 12:15pm-3:00pm or both We need volunteers to run a booth, game or food station! Activities will include (but are not limited to) sports activities & games, cotton candy machine, popcorn machine, crafts, snow cones, face painting and pm shift includes clean-up. Food Tent 10:30am-1:30pm Help us feed our hungry attendees by assisting with the setup, take down and distribution of food to all participants. Food includes hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, water, juice, chips & snacks. Great opportunity for a group to work together! Route Cheerer 10:00am-12:15pm Show your spirit and cheer along our walk route! Encourage our walkers and supporters as they complete their 5k walk route. This is a fun, high-energy position to keep the crowd moving and energized. This is a great volunteer opportunity for families and groups! and more volunteer positions available! click the button below to learn more or to become an

incredABLE volunteer

Volunteer for HMEA's incredABLE 5K - May 21

Wins for FHS baseball, softball and the boys/girls lacrosse and tennis teams on Monday

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Monday, May 1.

Baseball = Stoughton, 3 @ Franklin, 4 – Final

– Franklin sophomore Jake Macchi delivered a double in the bottom of the sixth inning, knocking in classmate Alex Haba for the go-ahead run to break a 3-3 game and give the Panthers the lead. Bryan Woelfel earned the save with a scoreless seventh inning. Junior Jason Ulrickson earned the win following a tremendous outing, striking out 10 while allowing just four hits and two walks. Jake Lyons added a double and a run scored for Franklin. Ruben Gonzalez was 2-for-3 with a walk, run scored an RBI and Evan Gibb had a two-run double to tie the game for Stoughton.

Softball = Franklin, 12 @ Stoughton, 2 – Final

– Franklin junior Jackie Cherry retired the final six batters on strikes and notched a career-high 12 strikeouts to help the Panthers earn a win on the road. Offensively, Tara Hartnett had three RBI, Meg Caron had a pinch-hit two-run single and Alexx Niss went 2-for-4 with a triple and scored three runs. Taylor Levine and Alessandra Leffredo each drove in a run for the Black Knights and Nikki Coppola had a pair of hits.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 10 @ King Philip, 4 – Final

– Franklin limited King Philip to just one goal in the first half and scored five goals in each frame to pick up a key division win. The Panthers raced out to a 5-1 lead after the first two quarters. Eric Civetti scored a game-high four goals and had one assist, Sam Arsenault scored once and had three helpers, Packie Watson notched two goals and one assist, Chase Tanner found the back of the net twice and Nitin Chaudhury had one goal and one assist for Franklin. FHS head coach Lou Verrochi praised the work of sophomore Pat Morrison, saying “he was a beast in close defense.” Connor O’Rourke made eight saves in net and sophomore Jacob Alexander won 13 of 18 faceoffs for Franklin.

Boys Tennis = Franklin, 5 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final

– Franklin lost just one game in doubles play and won all five matches in straight sets to beat Stoughton. James Johnston and Derek Wu won 6-0, 6-0 at first doubles and Tyler DiPalma and Rahul Hosdurg notched a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles. Rahul Herur won 6-2, 6-3 at first singles, Eli Brooks didn’t lose a game in a 6-0, 6-0 win at second singles and Dan Angermeier won 6-1, 6-1 at third singles.

Girls Tennis = Stoughton, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final

– Franklin seniors Madison Derby and Julia Hogan won a tightly contested match at first doubles in a 10 set tiebreaker to punctuate the Panthers’ win over Stoughton. Derby and Hogan won 7-5, 5-7, 10-6 while juniors Hailey Strier and Jillian McLaughlin won 6-3, 6-1 at second doubles. Hannah Sweeney didn’t lose a game in a 6-0, 6-0 win at first singles and senior Anja Deric won 6-0, 6-2 at second singles. Stoughton senior Ally Swartz won 6-4, 6-0 at third singles for the Black Knights.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 10 @ Medfield, 5 – Final

"Franklin did not follow the standard script on Monday night at Medfield High. Typically, girls’ lacrosse games are won by the team that has the ball the most. Coaches always preach winning draw controls and keeping possession, but the Panthers used a different formula to beat the Warriors. 

Despite winning only 4-of-17 draws and spending long stretches of the game in the defensive zone, Franklin pulled out a 10-5 non-league victory over the perennial Div. 2 contender by hitting the Warriors with a series of quick counterattacks. 

Sophomore Annie Walsh and freshman Kelsey MacCallum each scored hat tricks and junior Jordan Jette scored a pair of goals, as Franklin broke open the game with a 7-3 second half."

Continue reading the game recap by Josh Perry of Hockomock Sports
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-lacrosse-pulls-away-in-second-half-to-beat-medfield/

Additional photos from Hockomock Sports from the FHS girls lacrosse match
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Spring-2017/Franklin-Medfield-Girls-Lacrosse-5-1-17/

Annie Walsh (3) scored a hat trick for the Panthers on Monday to help Franklin to a non-league win at Medfield. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

For results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-050117/

Reminder: 7th Annual Franklin / Bellingham Fives Road Race - May 6

7th Annual Franklin / Bellingham Fives Road Race

5K or 5 mile run or 1.5 mile walk

Saturday, May 6, 2017

Remington Middle School 

628 Washington Street Franklin, MA

Register Now!

USA Track & Field Sanctioned Event

Run or Walk-5k or Run 5 mile Courses through residential neighborhoods on paved roads. 1.5 mile walk through residential neighborhoods. 

Help support our effort to develop the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) into a multi-use path for Franklin and Bellingham. 

Post race refreshments. Prizes awarded by category. T-shirts to the first 150 entrants. 

Participation Medals and raffle prizes and DJ at the site for your enjoyment.

Event details and schedule

• T-shirts to the first 150 entrants. Prizes awarded by category. Post race refreshments. Race timing by Spitler Race Systems.
• Registration: 8:30 – 9:45 AM
• Start Time: 10:00 AM
• Start / Finish: 628 Washington St. Franklin, MA (Remington School)
• Run – 5K & 5 mile course through residential neighborhoods
• 1.5 mile walk through residential neighborhoods

Entry Fee: $30 prior to race day, $35 day of the race, $15 Students $20 Race Day for Students

7th Annual Franklin / Bellingham Fives Road Race - May 6

Register Now!

http://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/7th-annual-franklin-and-bellingham-franklin-fives-road-race-2017

Franklin School Committee: Community Relations Subcommittee - May 13

The community is kindly invited to meet with the Community Relations Subcommittee of the Franklin School Committee. Information and updates will be provided on budget, policy, and the superintendent search. 

We welcome your feedback and understand how important community involvement is regarding the education of our young people. 

Join us on:

• Sat, May 13, 9:00 AM at the Franklin Cable Access TV Studio, 23 Hutchinson Street
• Friday, June 9, 9:00 AM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St.

Franklin School Committee: Community Relations Subcommittee - May 13

Make Change for Change "Pub Crawl" says Thank You!

"Make Change for Change held its first annual Pub Crawl on Saturday. It was a huge success. The tickets were sold out and the bars we went to are donating 10% of our purchases to the charity.

A huge thank you goes out to everyone that came out Saturday night. You are all so much fun and I want to hang out with you all the time! You made the night a success and you give us hope that we can make a big difference to those in need in MA.

I big thank you goes to the bars that hosted us: Alumni, Teddy Gallagher's, Rome and Jimmy D's. You are all so generous for taking on 50 crawlers!

We will definitely do this again!

Thank you all! (And please post pictures on the Make Change for Change Facebook group)"

Warmly,
Amy Gilman
Director of Development and Fundraising

Make Change for Change "Pub Crawl" says Thank You!

The Make Change for Change Facebook group can be found here
https://www.facebook.com/MakeChange4Change/

Rabies Clinic - May 20

The Franklin Lions will conduct a Rabies Clinic on May 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM with the cost of $15 per animal.

Franklin/Bellingham Rabies Clinic will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017 11AM to 2PM (other towns welcome) 

Location: Franklin Elks 1077 Pond Street Franklin, MA 02038 CASH ONLY $15.00 ($13.00 for senior citizens, veterans, and 1st Responders) 

Dogs MUST be leashed and Cats MUST be in a carrier. 

Any questions please Call 508-726-9913 

Written proof of rabies vaccine within last 12 months is needed for a 3 yr. vaccine.

Rabies Clinic - May 20

Encore Spring Recital Dates

Mark Your Calendars! Encore's Spring 2017 Recital Dates

View this email in your browser SPRING 2017 RECITALS  Saturday, May 20th 3 Bent Street in Franklin 1:30pm - Featuring students of Lea Botta and Ronald Hawkins 3:00pm - Featuring students of Lea Botta  Sunday, May 21st 3 Bent Street in Franklin 2:00pm - Guitar, Percussion, Trumpet, and Bass Featuring students of Brian Dollaway, Jon Ustin, John Salzillo, Tom Carlisle, Tom Karol, and Lex Schmidt Saturday, June 10th: 142 Exchange Street in Millis (Church of Christ Congregational) 12:00pm and 2:30pm - Voice Recitals Featuring voice students of Becki Abalutzk, Caitlin Medlin, Brian Dollaway, Heidi Baker, Lois Francello, and Lisa Ostrow, and The EnHarmonix  5:00pm - Voice and Violin Recital Featuring violin students of Don Krishnaswami, and voice students of Becki Abalutzk, Caitlin Medlin, Brian Dollaway, Heidi Baker, Lois Francello, and Lisa Ostrow, and The EnHarmonix  Sunday, June 11th: 142 Exchange  Street in Millis (Church of Christ Congregational) 12:00pm - Dress Rehearsal for Senior Recital 2:00pm - Senior Recital Featuring Encore's Senior Students and The EnHarmonix 4:00pm - Piano students of Alexander Morollo, Becki Abalutzk, Lisa Ostrow, and Scott Nicholas Saturday, June 17th 3 Bent Street in Franklin 2:00pm - Featuring piano students of Patrick Dreier  and cello students of Alexander Badalov Dress code: dresses, skirts, nice slacks, shirts, and dress shoes are preferred.   Copyright © 2017 Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios 3 Bent St Franklin, Ma 02038 Add us to your address book

FHS MSTCA Track and Field Division One Relay Meet Results

In the MSTCA Division One Relay Meet held on Sunday, the Franklin girls track and field team turned in three top 10 performances and the boys team turned in 2.

Girls 4x400 Meter Relay
2 - Franklin A - 4:07.10

Girls 4x800 Meter Relay
1 - Franklin A - 9:46.17

Girls 1600 Sprint Medley
6 - Franklin A - 4:24.21


Boys 4x200 Meter Relay
9 - Franklin A - 1:36.94

Boys 4x1600 Meter Relay
8 - Franklin A - 19:19.96

 

FHS Panthers

The complete D1 relay results can be viewed in the attached PDF file

Reminder: Culinary Cabaret 2017 - May 5

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Culinary Cabaret 2017 on Friday, May 5, from 7-10 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Hosted by Emmy Award nominee and television personality Bianca de la Garza, the sixth annual food and wine event showcases the culinary and performing arts. Featuring masterful dishes and gourmet specialties, the evening also includes a culinary-themed silent auction and entertainment by special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company and by the international touring ensemble, Electric Youth.

Bianca de la Garza anchored New England's highest-rated newscast at WCVB-TV. Her late night show, Bianca, aired in 20 million homes on CBS and ABC affiliates. Culinary Cabaret also welcomes author, event designer and entertaining expert Hilary Pereira, who will introduce her Splash Mixers – premium, all-natural and low-calorie mixers that simplify the art of making the perfect cocktail.

The signature event will once again showcase exceptional area chefs and restaurants to present an innovative evening of inspired appetizers, dishes and desserts. FPAC is pleased to collaborate with culinary partners including Tavolino, 3 Restaurant, J&L Catering, The Curry House, Beck’s Bistro Catering, Raven’s Vine & Tap, Fresh Start Market, The Little Shop of Olive Oils, David’s Tea, Cilla’s Coffeehouse, Dolce Dolce Bakery, Tri-County Culinary Arts and more.

Culinary Cabaret 2017 - May 5

Pour Richard’s Wine and Spirits will pair restaurant stations with representatives from vineyards and distributors, who will pour wines specifically chosen to complement the chef-prepared specialties. Reflecting Pour Richard’s “Never Drink Ordinary” motto, beverages will feature small producers, high quality and eclectic selection.

Tickets for Culinary Cabaret are $75 and are fully inclusive of the evening’s food, wine, beer and entertainment. Event proceeds support Electric Youth’s 2017 European concert tour to England, France, Italy and Switzerland. For more information, visit www.FPAConline.com. Tickets may be purchased online at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by phone at 508-528-3370.

Register O'Donnell Warns Homeowners About Deed Scam

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Warns Homeowners About Deed Scam Continuing his efforts to combat consumer fraud, Norfolk County Register Of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today advised Norfolk County residents to disregard a direct-mail solicitation offering them a certified copy of their property deed for an outrageous fee of anywhere from $59.50-$83.00. Register O'Donnell stated, "Today, there is a California company that is sending direct-mail solicitations to unsuspecting homeowners asking them to send a check for $83.00 in order to receive a copy of their deed. If a consumer knew that the Registry of Deeds would provide them the same certified copy of a property deed for a charge of only $1.00 per page, plus an additional $1.00 for postage, they would never agree to pay such an outrageous fee for service. The average price for a mailed homeowner's deed by the Registry, (usually two pages) is $3.00." "These solicitations," noted O'Donnell, "are labeled Recorded Deed Notice and request that that homeowner forward a check in the amount of $83.00 for a copy of their deed. The Registry has been contacted by many who have received this solicitation. Do not fall for this scam." Register O'Donnell concluded, "While the practice may be legal, it's certainly not ethical. From my perspective, this is a scam being perpetrated against hard working Norfolk County residents, many of who are first-time homeowners or elderly. Consumers are interpreting these notices as a bill, since they are affixed with a due date. I again urge in the strongest terms that Norfolk County citizens not let themselves fall prey to these types of misleading deed scam advertisements." If you receive a deed solicitation notice, please contact the Registry's Customer Service Center immediately at (781) 461-6101 or by email at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Additionally, if you desire a copy of your own deed, also contact the Registry's Customer Service Center and we will be glad to provide you with one for a nominal fee of usually $2.00-$3.00. To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street, Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Register O'Donnell Warns Homeowners About Deed Scam

“I want them to feel protected"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Local farmers looking to form an agricultural commission in Franklin took their case to town officials last week. 

Members of the Town Council and Planning Board as well as the town administrator listened to a presentation on the matter Thursday evening. 

Melanie Hamblen, a co-owner of the Franklin Agway store, said that a number of farmers in town felt unwelcome at the municipal building, believed new regulations threatening their livelihoods could come up at any time and were worried for the future of farming."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170430/franklin-farmers-make-case-for-agricultural-commission

The presentation and discussion was to the Economic Development Subcommittee of the Town Council which includes a couple of members of the Planning Board as non-voting members.

The scheduled agenda for the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/04/agricultural-commission-discussion.html

Pick your own! In Franklin Ma — at Gianetti's U-Pick Blueberries.

School Committee Recap - 04/25/17

Realized I missed posting the summary of the meeting.

(Note - Franklin TV has not yet posted the video for replay of the meeting)

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