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Monday, August 14, 2017
Circle of Friends Schedule for Sep 2017- May 2018
Offer to candidates for the Franklin Election Nov 7, 2017
To the registered voters and potential candidates for Franklin's biennial election scheduled for November 7, 2017:
I extend an offer to conduct and post an interview with you here on Franklin Matters and on the corresponding Facebook page. The interview can be either text or audio.
You are running for a position to conduct business on behalf of Franklin. Together, we can share your views, your objectives, and help to spread the word to create an informed voter.
Send me an email (shersteve at gmail dot com) and we can arrange a mutually convenient time before Election Day (to be conducted no later than October 20, 2017).
This is my public service effort conducted solely to enable informed voters here in Franklin.
For reference you can dig into the archive of interviews for the prior Franklin elections covered here such as
The election collection for 2017 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/election-collection-2017.html
I extend an offer to conduct and post an interview with you here on Franklin Matters and on the corresponding Facebook page. The interview can be either text or audio.
You are running for a position to conduct business on behalf of Franklin. Together, we can share your views, your objectives, and help to spread the word to create an informed voter.
Send me an email (shersteve at gmail dot com) and we can arrange a mutually convenient time before Election Day (to be conducted no later than October 20, 2017).
This is my public service effort conducted solely to enable informed voters here in Franklin.
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| the band stand at the Town Common, The stage will be replaced next year and be portable so it can be used in places other then the Common |
For reference you can dig into the archive of interviews for the prior Franklin elections covered here such as
- 2015 http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/election-collection-nov-3-2015.html
- 2013 http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/franklin-election-2013.html
- 2011 http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/08/election-2011-summary.html
- 2009 http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2009/10/2009-election-collection.html
The election collection for 2017 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/election-collection-2017.html
TIMELESS CrossFit and Fitness: Free Trial Tuesday
TIMELESS CrossFit and Fitness is kicking off our 1st TIMELESS Women's FIT Boxing Session!! It's back!
I just OPENED on July 31st so stop by to visit and see the facility ... something for everyone!!! So excited to share this!
mc@timelesscrossfit.com — at Timeless CrossFit and Fitness.
FREE TRIAL TUESDAY!
ALL are Welcomed to come to Timeless this Tuesday and try a Class or 2 for FREE!
No experience needed, no level of fitness expected, something for everyone!
Bring a friend too if you'd like! We will assist you with anything you need.
I have child watch from 8am-10:30am Tuesday if you have a child who wants to play while you take some time for YOU! You need to contact me before 7pm tomorrow night (Mon) if you want to use Child Watch. 508-528-8900 or email at mc@timelesscrossfit.com
Remember you can Bring a friend with you if you'd like!
For safety these classes are not for children under age 15 years old. Watch for CrossFit Kids and Sport Team Training, Small Group, and Personal Training coming soon!!
You can email me or call me at:
mc@timelesscrossfit.com or # 508-528-8900 if you'd like to come!!
You can come to any of the following classes on Tuesday:
CrossFit is Team Tuesday!
- 5:30am-6:30am CrossFit class
- 5:30-6:30am Power Yoga
- 8-9amam Kettlebell Craze
- 9-10am CrossFit class
- 12:30-1:30pm CrossFit class
- 5:30-6:30pm CrossFit class
- 5:30-6:30pm cycle class
- 6:30-7:30pm CrossFit class
- 6:30-7:30pm Women's FIT Boxing (specialty class for women only)
Hope you can stop by! Life is full of obstacles and to-dos but if you don't have your health life can become much harder. Let me help you to be better in life!
I just OPENED on July 31st so stop by to visit and see the facility ... something for everyone!!! So excited to share this!
mc@timelesscrossfit.com — at Timeless CrossFit and Fitness.
FREE TRIAL TUESDAY!
ALL are Welcomed to come to Timeless this Tuesday and try a Class or 2 for FREE!
No experience needed, no level of fitness expected, something for everyone!
Bring a friend too if you'd like! We will assist you with anything you need.
I have child watch from 8am-10:30am Tuesday if you have a child who wants to play while you take some time for YOU! You need to contact me before 7pm tomorrow night (Mon) if you want to use Child Watch. 508-528-8900 or email at mc@timelesscrossfit.com
Remember you can Bring a friend with you if you'd like!
For safety these classes are not for children under age 15 years old. Watch for CrossFit Kids and Sport Team Training, Small Group, and Personal Training coming soon!!
You can email me or call me at:
mc@timelesscrossfit.com or # 508-528-8900 if you'd like to come!!
You can come to any of the following classes on Tuesday:
CrossFit is Team Tuesday!
- 5:30am-6:30am CrossFit class
- 5:30-6:30am Power Yoga
- 8-9amam Kettlebell Craze
- 9-10am CrossFit class
- 12:30-1:30pm CrossFit class
- 5:30-6:30pm CrossFit class
- 5:30-6:30pm cycle class
- 6:30-7:30pm CrossFit class
- 6:30-7:30pm Women's FIT Boxing (specialty class for women only)
Hope you can stop by! Life is full of obstacles and to-dos but if you don't have your health life can become much harder. Let me help you to be better in life!
"feel the presence of joy and peace of one another"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170813/franklin-community-turns-to-st-rocco
"Three days before the 690th anniversary of St. Rocco’s death, four men carried a small statue of the medieval man down the steps of St. Mary parish, across the intersection of Church Square and Pleasant Street, through a school parking lot, and onto the field of grass and woodchips that has served as an annual fairgrounds for 39 years.
One hundred people joined the short procession after the 10:30 a.m. Mass Sunday. Turning their backs to carnival booths that were selling Belgian waffles, clam cakes, calzones, and manicotti, they stood in a circle as the Rev. Brian Manning blessed the statue of a man who died in the 14th century – but still touches lives in the 21st.
“He’s a patron of the sick, and there are many times when you’re not feeling that well or you’re hit with a severe injury or a severe sickness, you do turn to St. Rocco,” said Bob Catalano, 94, a Navy veteran of World War II. “He’s a healer of the sick. So we take advantage of it.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170813/franklin-community-turns-to-st-rocco
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| one of the carnival booths on Friday evening |
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Franklin Cultural Council Announces Grant Workshop and Opening of Grant Applications for 2018
The Franklin Cultural Council is calling for funding proposals from organizations, schools, and individuals. Council grants support a variety of arts, science, and humanities projects in Franklin—including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or workshops, lectures, and performances in schools, the library, the senior center, or for the community at large.
Online applications will be available from Sept. 1 through Oct. 16, 2017. Only online applications will be accepted this year, and can be accessed at www.mass-culture.org. Proposals that are past the deadline will not be considered.
To help applicants in preparing an effective funding proposal, the Council will hold a grant writing workshop on Sep 14 at 7:00 pm in the 3rd Floor Training Room of the Franklin Municipal Building at 355 E. Central Street, Franklin.
The session is open to non-profit cultural organizations, artists, schools, and residents interested in applying for funding from the Franklin Cultural Council. The workshop will walk attendees through the online application and answer any questions about the grant process. In addition, FCC members will be on hand to discuss specifics of individual proposed projects to give advice and suggestions. To RSVP or for any questions, please e-mail Stacey David, FCC Chair, at franklinculturalcouncil02038@gmail.com
"We really encourage applicants to attend the workshop as well as carefully read the grant application guidelines and grant priorities, which can all be found on our website," says FCC Chair Stacey David. "We had to deny several applications last year because they did not follow the guidelines and submitted incomplete project proposals."
While grant allocations have yet to be announced from the FCC's state funding source, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the FCC anticipates disbursing approximately $11,000 in grants for 2018. Previously funded projects include: the Franklin Cultural Festival, programs/field trips for six of Franklin’s schools (public and charter), Concerts on the Common, Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Stroll, LiveArts concerts, Southeastern MA Community Concert Band, and the Franklin Art Association, to name a few.
Online applications will be available from Sept. 1 through Oct. 16, 2017. Only online applications will be accepted this year, and can be accessed at www.mass-culture.org. Proposals that are past the deadline will not be considered.
To help applicants in preparing an effective funding proposal, the Council will hold a grant writing workshop on Sep 14 at 7:00 pm in the 3rd Floor Training Room of the Franklin Municipal Building at 355 E. Central Street, Franklin.
The session is open to non-profit cultural organizations, artists, schools, and residents interested in applying for funding from the Franklin Cultural Council. The workshop will walk attendees through the online application and answer any questions about the grant process. In addition, FCC members will be on hand to discuss specifics of individual proposed projects to give advice and suggestions. To RSVP or for any questions, please e-mail Stacey David, FCC Chair, at franklinculturalcouncil02038@gmail.com
"We really encourage applicants to attend the workshop as well as carefully read the grant application guidelines and grant priorities, which can all be found on our website," says FCC Chair Stacey David. "We had to deny several applications last year because they did not follow the guidelines and submitted incomplete project proposals."
While grant allocations have yet to be announced from the FCC's state funding source, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the FCC anticipates disbursing approximately $11,000 in grants for 2018. Previously funded projects include: the Franklin Cultural Festival, programs/field trips for six of Franklin’s schools (public and charter), Concerts on the Common, Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Stroll, LiveArts concerts, Southeastern MA Community Concert Band, and the Franklin Art Association, to name a few.
The Franklin Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.
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| Franklin Cultural Council Announces Grant Workshop and Opening of Grant Applications for 2018 |
Franklin Election 2017: Candidates Listing Updated
As of Friday, August 11, 2017, the following list of residents had taken out nomination papers for the upcoming Biennial Town Election this November 7, 2017.
Deborah L. Pellegri - Candidate for Re-Election
Judith Pond Pfeffer - Candidate for Re-Election
Glenn Jones - Candidate for Re-Election
Andrew Bissanti - Candidate for Re-Election
Thomas D. Mercer - Candidate for Re-Election
Robert Dellorco - Candidate for Re-Election
Peter E. Padula – Candidate for Re-Election
Matthew Kelly – Candidate for Re-Election
Eamon McCarthy-Earls
Melanie Hamblen
Patrick Casey
Anthony D. Padula
Denise L. Schultz - Candidate for Re-Election
Dr. Monica Linden
Virginia (Gigi) Zub
Joseph Halligan - Candidate for Re-Election
Anthony D. Padula – Candidate for Re-Election
Christopher K. Feeley – Candidate for Re-Election
Important Dates for the November 2017 Election
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdHVWamxEMGJLZnM/view?usp=sharing
Town Council
Deborah L. Pellegri - Candidate for Re-ElectionJudith Pond Pfeffer - Candidate for Re-Election
Glenn Jones - Candidate for Re-Election
Andrew Bissanti - Candidate for Re-Election
Thomas D. Mercer - Candidate for Re-Election
Robert Dellorco - Candidate for Re-Election
Peter E. Padula – Candidate for Re-Election
Matthew Kelly – Candidate for Re-Election
Eamon McCarthy-Earls
Melanie Hamblen
Patrick Casey
Anthony D. Padula
School Committee
Denise L. Schultz - Candidate for Re-ElectionDr. Monica Linden
Virginia (Gigi) Zub
Planning Board
Joseph Halligan - Candidate for Re-ElectionAnthony D. Padula – Candidate for Re-Election
Board of Health
Bruce J. Hunchard - Candidate for Re-Election
Board of Assessors
Christopher K. Feeley – Candidate for Re-ElectionImportant Dates for the November 2017 Election
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdHVWamxEMGJLZnM/view?usp=sharing
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| sidewalks nearing completion along Chestnut St |
21st Annual Dean College President’s Cup Golf Tournament - Sep 18
The 21st Annual Dean College President’s Cup Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the Franklin Country Club, 672 East Central Street, Franklin, MA. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Dean College Scholarship Fund.
Throughout the past 20 years, the Dean College President’s Cup Golf Tournament has had a profound and positive effect on the education of Dean College students. Support from players and sponsors has helped the College raise more than $1,000,000 for Dean College Scholarship Fund.
By sponsoring or playing in this event, you could help deserving students attend Dean College.
To learn more about the tournament, sponsorship opportunities and to register, visit www.dean.edu/golftournament.
Throughout the past 20 years, the Dean College President’s Cup Golf Tournament has had a profound and positive effect on the education of Dean College students. Support from players and sponsors has helped the College raise more than $1,000,000 for Dean College Scholarship Fund.
By sponsoring or playing in this event, you could help deserving students attend Dean College.
To learn more about the tournament, sponsorship opportunities and to register, visit www.dean.edu/golftournament.
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| 21st Annual Dean College President’s Cup Golf Tournament - Sep 18 |
Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community for more than 150 years, Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus activities. Our graduates are lifetime learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference.
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Hockomock Area YMCA Hosts YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program Information Sessions
With millions of Americans at risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, the Hockomock Area YMCA is encouraging community members to learn their risk and take action to prevent the disease. Currently, diabetes affects nearly 29 million people; another 86 million Americans have prediabetes, yet only about 10 percent are aware of it.
To learn more about the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program at the Hockomock Area YMCA, the community is invited to attend an upcoming information session:
Prediabetes is a condition in which individuals have blood glucose (sugar) levels that are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. People with prediabetes are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Understanding your risk is the first step in preventing diabetes.
Several factors including family history, age, weight and physical activity level can contribute to developing type 2 diabetes. Learn your risk for type 2 diabetes, about our program and take the diabetes risk test, visit https://www.hockymca.org/north-attleboro/diabetes-prevention/
For those at risk for diabetes, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is designed to help individuals reduce their risk. The Program uses a CDC-approved curriculum and is part of the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. The year-long program consists of 16 weekly sessions and three sessions every other week during the first six months followed by 6 monthly sessions in the second six months.
A trained lifestyle coach helps participants learn tactics for healthy eating, physical activity and other lifestyle changes. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention resulted from a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) which showed how healthier eating, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight could lead to better health in participants and an overall reduction of new type 2 diabetes cases.
Recently, the Hockomock Area YMCA received Full CDC Recognition Status of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program and are currently the first Y in Massachusetts and the only organization in the state that is CDC recognized based on the outcomes of their program. The goal of the program is to help adults at risk for diabetes reduce their body weight by 5 to 7 percent and increase their physical activity to 150 minutes per week. Studies have shown that programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can prevent or delay new cases of type 2 diabetes in adults by 58 percent and by as much as 71 percent in those over age 60.
The program is available at more than 1,400 sites in 44 states. Locally, the progream is offered at all three branches of the Hockomock Area YMCA in Foxboro, Franklin and North Attleboro with programs set to begin in October in North Attleboro and Franklin.
The YMCA encourages you to call the Program Coordinator at 508-643-5271 to learn more or contact your medical provider for a referral. Or for more program information visit hockymca.org.
To learn more about the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program at the Hockomock Area YMCA, the community is invited to attend an upcoming information session:
- Wednesday, August 23rd at 1:00pm at the North Attleboro Branch (300 Elmwood St)
- Wednesday, August 23rd at 6:30pm at the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin (45 Forge Hill Road)
- Wednesday, September 13th at 1:00pm at the North Attleboro Branch
- Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30pm at the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin
Prediabetes is a condition in which individuals have blood glucose (sugar) levels that are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. People with prediabetes are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Understanding your risk is the first step in preventing diabetes.
Several factors including family history, age, weight and physical activity level can contribute to developing type 2 diabetes. Learn your risk for type 2 diabetes, about our program and take the diabetes risk test, visit https://www.hockymca.org/north-attleboro/diabetes-prevention/
For those at risk for diabetes, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is designed to help individuals reduce their risk. The Program uses a CDC-approved curriculum and is part of the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program. The year-long program consists of 16 weekly sessions and three sessions every other week during the first six months followed by 6 monthly sessions in the second six months.
A trained lifestyle coach helps participants learn tactics for healthy eating, physical activity and other lifestyle changes. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention resulted from a study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) which showed how healthier eating, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight could lead to better health in participants and an overall reduction of new type 2 diabetes cases.
Recently, the Hockomock Area YMCA received Full CDC Recognition Status of the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program and are currently the first Y in Massachusetts and the only organization in the state that is CDC recognized based on the outcomes of their program. The goal of the program is to help adults at risk for diabetes reduce their body weight by 5 to 7 percent and increase their physical activity to 150 minutes per week. Studies have shown that programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can prevent or delay new cases of type 2 diabetes in adults by 58 percent and by as much as 71 percent in those over age 60.
The program is available at more than 1,400 sites in 44 states. Locally, the progream is offered at all three branches of the Hockomock Area YMCA in Foxboro, Franklin and North Attleboro with programs set to begin in October in North Attleboro and Franklin.
The YMCA encourages you to call the Program Coordinator at 508-643-5271 to learn more or contact your medical provider for a referral. Or for more program information visit hockymca.org.
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| Hockomock Area YMCA Hosts YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program Information Sessions |
About Hockomock Area YMCA:
Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.
Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.
StoryWalk® on the SNETT - Aug 25
"Come read and walk on the local rail trail. Book(s) are suitable for ages 3 and up, but all are welcome! Participants will be entered into a drawing for a free book.
This is a pop up StoryWalk® that will only be available on Aug 25th between 9-11am.
There is a parking area near the kiosk on Center Street, the StoryWalk® will be across the street from parking.
The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
Thank you to the Bellingham Public Library for help with the book selections."
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| StoryWalk® on the SNETT - Aug 25 |
For updates, follow the Facebook event from the Rail Trail Committee
FHS Boys Basketball Updates
The FHS Boys basketball team did well in summer competition
Also on the FHS Boys basketball front, a fund raising golf event is coming up in October
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| The FHS Boys basketball team did well in summer competition (FHS Panthers Facebook image) |
Also on the FHS Boys basketball front, a fund raising golf event is coming up in October
2nd Annual Golf Tournament is October 14. Register here:https://fhsboysbasketballgolf.eventbrite.com/
Two quick updates on Tinkergarten
Two quick updates on Tinkergarten, the new outdoor classes that were recently announced as coming to Franklin. (1) they are a MA based company (2) they just announced additional capital funding to help them expand their leader recruiting efforts.
Read more about the capital funding here
https://www.americaninno.com/boston/tinkergarten-raises-5-4m-to-get-more-kids-learning-outside/
ICYMI - the prior posting on the Tinkergarten classes coming to Franklin
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/tinkergarten-classes-scheduled-for.html
"Tinkergarten announced on Tuesday it has raised a $5.4 million Series A round of financing led by Owl Ventures, with additional investment from existing investors Omidyar Network (the philanthropic investment firm established by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam) and Reach Capital.“KIDS NOW SPEND UPWARDS TO 8 HOURS PER DAY IN FRONT OF A SCREEN. PARENTS HAVE A STRONG NEED TO BALANCE THAT TIME WITH HEALTHY […] TIME OUTDOORS.”The Northampton, MA-based company uses an online platform to organize outdoor educational activities for kids ages 1-8 years old. A mix of learning and play, activities are conducted by trained “leaders,” people with a passion for teaching who can be educators, scientists, artists or even attorneys."
Read more about the capital funding here
https://www.americaninno.com/boston/tinkergarten-raises-5-4m-to-get-more-kids-learning-outside/
ICYMI - the prior posting on the Tinkergarten classes coming to Franklin
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/tinkergarten-classes-scheduled-for.html
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| image from Tinkergarten webpage |
Friday, August 11, 2017
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 8/11/17 - THU 8/17/17
9:30am Family Yoga @ Franklin Public Library
12-6pm Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
3:30pm Lemonade and Giant Legos @ Franklin Public Library
5-10pm Feast of St. Rocco: Rides, Food Booths, Entertainment @ 201 Main Street
SATURDAY 8/12/17
8-11am Franklin Dog Park Clean Up @ Dacey Field
10-1pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
10am Feast of St. Rocco Anointing Mass under the tent @ 201 Main Street
10:30am Pancake Breakfast with author Josh Funk @ Franklin Public Library
11am-10pm Feast of St. Rocco: Rides, Food Booths, Entertainment @ 201 Main Street
2-4pm Cultural Diversity Pot Luck @ Franklin Public Library
8pm The Black Box Summer Concert: The Love Dogs @ The Black Box
SUNDAY 8/13/17
10:30am Feast of St. Rocco: Closing Mass @ St. Mary’s Parish
12-8pm Feast of St. Rocco: Rides, Food Booths, Entertainment @ 201 Main Street
1-4pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
MONDAY 8/14/17
2:30pm Maker Mondays @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF
TUESDAY 8/15/17
9am Do Gooders DIYs @ Franklin Public Library
WEDNESDAY 8/16/17
10:30am Jungle Jim’s Minecraft Madness @ Franklin Public Library
6:30-8pm Concerts on The Common: Matt Zajac and Friends @ Franklin Town Common
THURSDAY 8/17/17
9-10am Rep Roy Office Hours @ Elizabeth’s Bagels
9:30am Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
12pm Park it and Read @ various Franklin Parks - check with the Library
3pm Memory Cafe for Caregivers and their Loved Ones @ Franklin Senior Center
5-8pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
7-8pm Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.
For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.
*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM.
The Vet Ruck Walk will travel through Franklin Saturday, Aug 19
Franklin's Veterans' Services Officer Dale Kurtz says:
"We expect the walkers to enter Franklin about 6 PM on Saturday, August 19. They will travel Lincoln St to make a brief stop at the War Memorial on the Town Common and then proceed through town via Main St to East Central expecting to exit at 7 PM into Wrentham. There will be 8 to 9 walkers and supporters are invited to join in, but we must keep up the pace of the team for them to make their timelines. We hope that veterans, scout groups and town people will come out to support the walkers."
From the Warrior Thunder Facebook page:
Download and print this poster to help spread the word:
"We expect the walkers to enter Franklin about 6 PM on Saturday, August 19. They will travel Lincoln St to make a brief stop at the War Memorial on the Town Common and then proceed through town via Main St to East Central expecting to exit at 7 PM into Wrentham. There will be 8 to 9 walkers and supporters are invited to join in, but we must keep up the pace of the team for them to make their timelines. We hope that veterans, scout groups and town people will come out to support the walkers."
From the Warrior Thunder Facebook page:
"OUR WTFI ATHLETES ARE AT IT AGAIN!
NINE OF OUR AMAZING ENDURANCE ATHLETES WILL BE RUCKING 200 MILES (10 MILES FOR EVERY VETERAN WHO TAKES HIS/HER LIFE) ACROSS THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Oh, and they will be doing it nonstop over 3 days.
The transition from military to civilian life can be difficult, especially when dealing with injuries, illnesses, the scars of combat and loss of comrades. Those who have not served have a difficult time understanding this and bringing Veterans back into the community, while Veterans have a hard time sharing their stories and becoming part of the community that wants them.
This 200-mile ruck across Massachusetts will help raise awareness for the needs of Veterans, specifically, the need for them to become part of the community after service, the prevention of suicide and to raise charitable donations to support programs to help them.
We will start at Bates Memorial State Park and finish at Plymouth Rock Park.
Check out our route at the site below.
http://www.warriorthunderfoundation.org/vet-ruck-new-england/
Grab all of your friends and meet us along the route in your town or any town and cheer us on. I mean, 200 miles, nonstop...come on.
Wave your flags, bring all your Veteran friends, bring ALL your friends, family, dogs ... even your mother in law (no we won't take her with us).
Check out our website (by clicking tickets above) for the route. We will post the times of each location we travel through. If you would like to be sponsor or want your group or town leaders to meet with us, please contact Darren Bean. (508) 244-9950 or darrenbean@warriorthunder.org
We are proudly sponsored by Skeleton Optics, Cascade Designs, Petzl, The Cabby Shack and Reebok!! Thank you for supporting our Veterans and their Families."
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| The Vet Ruck Walk will travel through Franklin Saturday, Aug 19 |
“We’ve had an excellent blueberry crop this season"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20170808/local-blueberries-are-reaching-peak-of-perfection
"After a rainy, cool start to the season, blueberry gatherers might have expected slim pickings. But the reality is the exact opposite.
Local blueberry growers say their bushes have been putting on a good show this summer, and picking is plentiful.
“We have a really good crop of berries this year. The cool wet weather hasn’t seemed to affect the berry production,” said Pam Gianetti, of Gianetti’s U-Pick Blueberries on Franklin’s Union Street.
There, about five acres of high bush blueberry bushes are tucked away amidst a residential neighborhood at 557 Union St. -- a hidden treasure pocket laden with the plump, dark blue gems of summer. Since 1979 the Gianetti family has welcomed visitors to their blueberry beds to pick their own buckets full of berries."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20170808/local-blueberries-are-reaching-peak-of-perfection
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| we went ti Gianetti's a couple of weeks ago and it was good picking |
"It’s safer, and for me that’s a huge concern"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170811/franklin-high-field-gets-new-turf
"The vibrant colors of the Panthers logo in the center of the new turf field at the high school are almost too bright to look at, but hard to turn away from.
The fierce, blue panther and its intimidating teeth are sown proudly into the middle of the field, on the 50-yard line.
“All I know is how beautiful it is and how excited we are to have it,” said athletic director Tom Angelo.
The department of public works hired contractors to replace two of the three turf fields in town – the high school and Beaver Pond. They will also be replacing the track at the high school, as soon as the field is complete The town budgeted for the replacement far in advance, with the knowledge that turf life is about a dozen years. The project costs about $1.6 million."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170811/franklin-high-field-gets-new-turf
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| the new turf is being installed at Franklin High School |
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| the crumb rubber infill is coated with an epoxy which should make it safer |
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Franklin Public Library: pancakes, potluck, and book sale - Aug 12
Pancake Breakfast with Author Josh Funk, Saturday, August 12, 10:30 AM
Cultural Diversity Potluck, Saturday, August 12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Franklin Public Library Book Sale, Saturday, August 12, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (and then the 'bag sale' on Sunday from 9:00 AM to noon)
This information was shared from the Franklin Library webpages
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/08/pancake-breakfast-with-author-josh-funk.html
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/08/cultural-diversity-potluck-saturday.html
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/08/franklin-public-library-book-sale.html
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| Franklin Public Library: pancakes, potluck, and book sale - Aug 12 |
Cultural Diversity Potluck, Saturday, August 12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Cultural Diversity Potluck, Saturday, August 12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM |
Franklin Public Library Book Sale, Saturday, August 12, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (and then the 'bag sale' on Sunday from 9:00 AM to noon)
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| Franklin Public Library Book Sale, Saturday, August 12, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
This information was shared from the Franklin Library webpages
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/08/pancake-breakfast-with-author-josh-funk.html
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/08/cultural-diversity-potluck-saturday.html
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/08/franklin-public-library-book-sale.html
Economic Development Committee - Quick Twitter Recap - Aug 9
The full set of notes and the recording will be made available shortly. In the meantime, here are the notes I posted via Twitter for the Economic Development Committee meeting held on Aug 9, just before the Town Council meeting also that night.
EDC meeting about to begin #edc0809— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) August 9, 2017
Inconsistencies in accessories setback, one place says 10, another says 15. Deciding to get this resolved to say 10 in all places #edc0809— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) August 9, 2017
Proposal to offer the land for minimal sale with caveat that buyer recovers the brown land per revs #edc0809 lot 22 on map pic.twitter.com/98KldicPn6— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) August 9, 2017
Advantages to private owner over gov't owner could be a compelling item for the right buyer at the right price #edc0809— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) August 9, 2017
Proposal to bring Nu-style property RFP to Town Council, passed. #edc0809— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) August 9, 2017
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| photo of the map handed out at the meeting showing the Nu-Style property as Lot 22 |
#opioidFranklin: Not An Emergency?
The opioid problem needs to be addressed on multiple fronts. The SAFE Coalition is working hard locally to provide help. Representative Roy and others in the MA legislature are working that avenue. This group is working on the the national level and can use your support.
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39th Feast of St Rocco's opens today
1 St. Mary’s Parish is holding its 39th annual Feast of St. Rocco festival this week.
2 The event will be held Aug. 10-13 on the St. Rocco’s fairgrounds across from St. Mary’s Church, located at One Church Square. The celebration will feature Italian and other festival fare, live music, carnival rides, and more.
3 Carnival rides will open Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. Get a $25 bracelet for unlimited rides. There will be limited food available (pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs).
4 The festival will be in full swing Friday from 5-10 p.m. All food booths will be open. The Reminisants will be on the bandstand from 6 to 10 p.m.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170809/franklin-gearing-up-for-annual-feast-of-st-rocco
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| the carnival rides were delivered to the grounds of the Feast of Sto Rocco's for set up |
Additional info on the Feast and schedule of events can be found
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/39th-feast-of-st-rocco-aug-6-13-2017.html
or directly on the St Mary's webpage http://stmarysfranklin.org/93
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Live reporting: Legislation through to Closing
| I. Subcommittee Reports |
I. Subcommittee Reports
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| J. Legislation for Action |
J. Legislation for Action
1. Resolution 17-50: Acceptance of Gift - Town of Franklin Police Dept. (Motion to Move Resolution 17-50 - majority vote (5))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
2. Resolution 17-51: Town Clerk Prior Year Bills (Motion to Move Resolution 17-51 - 2/3 majority vote (6))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-795: Zoning Map Changes from Business and Commercial II to Single Family Residential IV and Commercial I, in an Area on or Near Union, Cottage and Saxon Streets - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 17-795 to the Planning Board - majority vote (5))
Bissanti recuses himself
motion to waive the reading, seconded, then withdraw
was discussed in a planning workshop a few years ago, was also brought up recently at the EDC and then brought here for action to clean up the zoning and plot lines
possible addition of another lot to the proposal, lot 53 on Union St
difference between C1 and C2, more restrictions on C2
C1 more appropriate for smaller neighborhoods
parking requirements and dimensions
motion to amend the parcel requested to C1, seconded
additional language to clarify the amendment
passed 9-0
motion to refer as amended, seconded, passed 9-0
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| K. Town Administrator's Report |
K. Town Administrator's Report
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| L. Future Agenda Items |
L. Future Agenda Items
questions about the Senior bus? borrowing one from Medway rather than spending over $100,000 for a new vehicle for limited use
Cultural Festival and 4th of July possible for combination? Pellegri to reach out
Bissanti - town trying to avoid the opioid problem, identified areas in and around Franklin, get some restaurants NARCAN training (should be brought to SAFE Coalition)
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| M. Council Comments |
M. Council Comments
Brutus recognized for his recent degree
FHS final audit for MSBA is coming to a close, hopefully to get final approval and payment end of Oct/Nov then we cna close the books for the project that began in 2008
Jones - no private well restrictions as we have been getting so uch rain
condolences to the Gilboys on the loss of Axe
Dellorco - went to the opening on Sat, it was excellent
Bob Donovan retiring from the Fire Dept after long years of service
Bissanti - thanks to the Cultural Festival folks, it was a great event at THE BLACK BOX, plug for up and coming committee, Franklin Pride a group to raise funds for things that they might need
Pfeffer - do have funds as part of the Franklin Elders but there has been no money promised, there has not been that much interest in bus trips; will provide a bus but not buy one
Library will be finished in mid-October to late October, bricks still for sale
Bridge on West Central St, the flags are fantastic, thanks to whomever does it
Kelly - congrats to Bob Donovan on retirement
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| N. Executive Session - Non-scheduled |
N. Executive Session - None scheduled
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| O. Adjourn |
O. Adjourn
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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