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| Jamie Barrett - Sun Dec 7 - 2:00 PM |
This was shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/11/jamie-barrett-winter-concert.html
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Franklin Library: Jamie Barrett - Dec 7 - 2:00 PM
Jamie Barrett performs a Winter Concert at the Franklin Library on Sunday, Dec 7 at 2:00 PM
This was shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/11/jamie-barrett-winter-concert.html
This was shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/11/jamie-barrett-winter-concert.html
Reminder: Franklin Line delays - Sat and Sun
While this update refers only to the inbound, recall that this weekend there will be buses running from Forge Park to Franklin/Dean. So with the trains to Boston starting and ending at Franklin/Dean, avoid the shuttle from Forge Park and go direct to Franklin/Dean.
There is both track work and Franklin DPW work on the Beaver St culvert which runs along the track both Saturday and Sunday.
The post earlier this week in case you missed it can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/12/mbta-this-weekend-franklin-line-shuttle.html
There is both track work and Franklin DPW work on the Beaver St culvert which runs along the track both Saturday and Sunday.
Franklin Line Train 1702 (6:35 am from Forge Park / 495) delayed approximately 10 minutes due to track work today
Affected direction: Inbound
Last updated: Dec 06 2014 06:47 AM
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| screen grab of DPW culvert work |
The post earlier this week in case you missed it can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/12/mbta-this-weekend-franklin-line-shuttle.html
Holiday Open House at Tastebuds Fresh Marketplace and Silver Maple Commons
Hi Steve,
Donna and I are hosting an open house at Tastebuds Fresh Marketplace on Saturday December 6, from Noon to 2:00pm.
We will be featuring a wine and craft beer tasting along with a Boar's Head Holiday Ham tasting and a live Cooking Demo.
Gift Certificates and a special bonus offer will be available for purchase along with our regular fare of quality meats, sandwiches and prepared food.
All the shops at Silver Maple Commons are participating, so make sure you stop by.
Hope to see you all there,
Dave and Donna Lanni
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| Tastebuds Fresh Marketplace |
Tastebuds Fresh Marketplace
508 631 3984
You can also find them on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/tastebudsfreshmarketplace/timeline
508 631 3984
You can also find them on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/tastebudsfreshmarketplace/timeline
Breakfast with Santa - Dec 13
Join the Hockomock Area YMCA for a fun and festive holiday event, ‘Breakfast with Santa’ on December 13, 2014. Breakfast seatings are set for 9:00am and 10:00am at the North Attleboro Branch (300 Elmwood Street) and Bernon Family Branch (45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin); and 8:30am, 9:30am and 10:30am at the Invensys Foxboro Branch (67 Mechanic Street). Register today to reserve your spot at any the member service desk as spots fill up quick!
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| Hockomock YMCA |
Santa will visit each breakfast and share a story with the children. Children will also enjoy making holiday crafts and having their picture taken with Santa Claus. Do not forget to bring your camera!
For more information, please contact the YMCA Member Services Team at the North Attleboro branch at 508-695-7001, the Invensys Foxboro Branch at 508-543-2523 and the Bernon Family Branch at 508-528-8708. We hope to see you there.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 12/5/14 - THU 12/11/14
FRI 12/5 6:30pm Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
SAT 12/6 8-11am Annual Pack 126 All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast with Santa, raffle at Elks Lodge Franklin
SAT 12/6 12-6pm Holiday Happenings at Bellingham Shopping Plazas
SAT 12/6 2-6pm Holiday Open House and Craft Fair at Destination Dog Franklin
SAT 12/6 7:30pm The Nutcracker at The Black Box
SAT 12/6 8pm Charlie Brown Christmas by Heather Pierson Quartet at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse at FUSF
SUN 12/7 12-6pm Holiday Happenings at Bellingham Shopping Plazas.
SUN 12/7 2pm The Nutcracker at The Black Box
SUN 12/7 2:30pm Winter Music Festival with Jamie Barrett at Franklin Public Library
SUN 12/7 4-6pm Charles River Chorale Performing at Old Navy in Bellingham
TUE 12/9 7:30pm Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Public Meeting at the Franklin YMCA
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
For event details click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com
FPAC’s The Nutcracker To Feature Boston Ballet Soloists, Professional Orchestra And 125 Area Dancers
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) proudly presents The Nutcracker, bringing Boston ballet stars, world-class musicians and 125 area dancers to one suburban stage. A popular holiday tradition for more than 20 years, The Nutcracker remains a highly anticipated and treasured part of the FPAC season. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, the timeless ballet delights the imaginations of audiences young and old with festive magic and colorful splendor. FPAC will present The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m. at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street, in Franklin.
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| Dalay Parrondo |
FPAC’s magical journey of The Nutcracker features a professional orchestra under the direction of Peter Cokkinias, who celebrates his 11th year as music director/conductor of FPAC’s Nutcracker orchestra. A choir will sing the ethereal choral parts that accompany the enchanting Snow Scene that closes the ballet’s first act.
FPAC’s The Nutcracker is choreographed and directed by Cheryl Madeux, who formerly danced with the Joffrey Ballet, Hartford Ballet and American Ballet Theatre companies. Special guest artists Dalay Parrondo and Bradley Schlagheck, Boston Ballet soloists, will dance the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Dr. Drosselmeyer will be played by Aaron Andrade of Lincoln, Rhode Island. Andrew Holmes, of NYC, returns to the FPAC stage to dance the parts of the Nutcracker and Candy Cane Soloist.
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| FPAC 2013 Nutcracker |
FPAC’s production also showcases the talents of scores of area students, ages 6 and older, from many regional communities and local dance schools. Performers cast in featured roles include Mairead Nee of Walpole as Clara; Sam Evans of Medfield as Fritz; Shaina McGillis of Franklin as Dew Drop Fairy and Mouse Queen; Noura Sander of Easton as Snow Queen (Saturday) and Arabian Soloist (Sunday); Kendra Dombroski of Franklin as Snow Queen (Sunday) and Arabian Soloist (Saturday); Sarah Radford of Wrentham as Kissy Doll and Spanish Soloist; Jared Brouillette of Holliston as Harlequin and Chinese Soloist; Elizabeth Kilgallon of Medway as Soldier Doll and Candy Cane Soloist (Sunday); Phoebe Dias of Norfolk as Soldier Doll; Lauren Szczepanowski of Franklin as Candy Cane Soloist (Saturday); Mikaela Guidice of Norfolk as Marzipan Soloist; and Medway’s Alli Tomsik and Haley Desjarlais as Marzipan Soloists.
Founded in 1991, the nonprofit FPAC supports educational arts experiences, quality entertainment and outstanding performance opportunities for professional artists, community performers and students of the arts. With a focus on youth development and a commitment to live music, FPAC productions draw performers and audiences from more than 100 communities throughout the region. Big Y and Waters Corporation are 2014 FPAC Holiday Performance Sponsors. For tickets to The Nutcracker and more information, visit www.fpaconline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
Good steps on funding and voting for the Chair doesn't really matter
The Town Council meeting on Wednesday was dominated by the presentation on the Franklin TV cable operations. The new studio is almost complete and they are broadcasting from the facility now. The residents of Franklin have already seen an increase in locally produced programs and can expect to see more. The presentation document can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/12/live-reporting-franklin-tv.html
Tucked away in the 'normal' business was the approval of a new manager for the liquor license at Joe's American Bar and Grill on King St. Of more importance were a couple of resolutions that will positively affect the local fees and taxes Franklin residents pay.
The first is that there is a restructuring of the solid waste disposal contract which includes a reduction in the tipping fees. This reduction which is in keeping with current market conditions is expected to allow the trash rates not to increase for a couple of years. The tipping fee is the amount the town is required to pay to dump the trash picked up.
The second is the creation of a trust fund to help manage the funds being put aside to cover the OPEB liability. OPEB is Other Post Employment Benefits and the current outstanding unfunded liability for Franklin is estimated to be about $89 million.
We are not alone in this issue. There are perhaps one or two communities across the state that have fully funded their liability, Earlier this year, we shared here what Needham is doing to help fund their liability. The article gets into more details and is a good background of the problem and potential solution. http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/best-practice-how-is-needham-addressing.html
The creation of the trust will allow for the investment of the fund being put aside to bring a greater return which will then help us more. We'll see this on a future agenda as there will be a call for interest in two citizens to be named to the trust fund. We'll also see the transaction to move the money from the current fund stabilization account to the trust fund.
One minor matter that occurred with the approval of the prior meeting minutes is the the Council has not bothered to correct the problem of not officially voting for its chairperson. As reported from the Nov 19th meeting, the Council accepted nominations for the Chair and voted to close the nominations. It got interrupted by another nomination and when putting that aside, turned to accept nominations for the Vice Chair. It never actually voted on the Chair position nomination itself.
I had listened to my recording to confirm this. This was also confirmed by the minutes of the meeting that Council approved without amendment on Wednesday. So while some folks think the Council Chair matters, apparently getting officially voted in for it, doesn't matter.
The full set of notes recorded during the meeting can be found here:
From the minutes of the Nov 19th meeting:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/12/live-reporting-franklin-tv.html
Tucked away in the 'normal' business was the approval of a new manager for the liquor license at Joe's American Bar and Grill on King St. Of more importance were a couple of resolutions that will positively affect the local fees and taxes Franklin residents pay.
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| Franklin TV studio on Hutchenson St |
The first is that there is a restructuring of the solid waste disposal contract which includes a reduction in the tipping fees. This reduction which is in keeping with current market conditions is expected to allow the trash rates not to increase for a couple of years. The tipping fee is the amount the town is required to pay to dump the trash picked up.
The second is the creation of a trust fund to help manage the funds being put aside to cover the OPEB liability. OPEB is Other Post Employment Benefits and the current outstanding unfunded liability for Franklin is estimated to be about $89 million.
We are not alone in this issue. There are perhaps one or two communities across the state that have fully funded their liability, Earlier this year, we shared here what Needham is doing to help fund their liability. The article gets into more details and is a good background of the problem and potential solution. http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/best-practice-how-is-needham-addressing.html
The creation of the trust will allow for the investment of the fund being put aside to bring a greater return which will then help us more. We'll see this on a future agenda as there will be a call for interest in two citizens to be named to the trust fund. We'll also see the transaction to move the money from the current fund stabilization account to the trust fund.
One minor matter that occurred with the approval of the prior meeting minutes is the the Council has not bothered to correct the problem of not officially voting for its chairperson. As reported from the Nov 19th meeting, the Council accepted nominations for the Chair and voted to close the nominations. It got interrupted by another nomination and when putting that aside, turned to accept nominations for the Vice Chair. It never actually voted on the Chair position nomination itself.
I had listened to my recording to confirm this. This was also confirmed by the minutes of the meeting that Council approved without amendment on Wednesday. So while some folks think the Council Chair matters, apparently getting officially voted in for it, doesn't matter.
The full set of notes recorded during the meeting can be found here:
From the minutes of the Nov 19th meeting:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: MOTION by Pfeffer to nominate Bob Vallee to serve as Chairman of the Council. SECOND by Kelly. Close nominations. Vote Unanimous. MOTION by Bissanti to nominate Matt Kelly to serve as Vice Chairman of the Council. Close nominations. Vote for Vice Chair. Unanimous. MOTION by Padula to nominate Judy Pond Pfeffer to serve as Clerk of the Town Council. SECOND By Kelly all those who seek to close the nomination say Aye. AYE – Unanimous. MOTION to approve Judy Pfeffer as Clerk. UnanimousThe should be two votes on each nomination. One close the nominations and then one on the nomination itself. There are two recorded for the Vice Chair and Clerk, only one for the Chair.
Destination Dog Holiday Open House/Craft Fair
From 2:00 Pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, Dec 6 there will be a Holiday Open House/Craft Fair at Destination Dog.
Additional information can be found in this 'flyer'
For additional information on Destination Dog, you can visit their webpage
http://www.destinationdogfranklin.com/
Additional information can be found in this 'flyer'
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| Holiday Open House and Craft Fair |
For additional information on Destination Dog, you can visit their webpage
http://www.destinationdogfranklin.com/
In the News: special election, Franklin TV
Although only one candidate will appear on the ballot, the town must still hold a special election on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to fill the open council seat.
The seat has sat vacant since a councilor's surprise resignation during the first meeting of October.
And state law mandates that the town hold an election to fill the vacancy even with the absence of a contested race. Not surprisingly, Town Clerk Deborah Pellegri does not expect a large turnout.
Polls will be open at the high school, 218 Oak St., from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Absentee ballots are available at the town clerk’s office in the Municipal Building, 355 East Central St. until noon on Dec. 15.Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141205/NEWS/141208054/1994/NEWS
Franklin TV has begun broadcasting from its new Hutchinson Street studio, a larger space where it plans to produce more programs and add a second outlet for local news and sports: radio.
The 3,500-square-foot building at 23 Hutchinson St., more than five times the size of the cable company's Depot Street studio, includes the addition of a community meeting space for other nonprofits and a kitchen to host cooking shows.
Since 2011, the number of locally produced shows on Franklin TV's airwaves has more than doubled. As of last year, the station produced 423 such programs.Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141205/NEWS/141208045/1994/NEWS
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Holiday Stroll - Updated Activity and Musical Performance Listing
Artistry Kitchen: Visit us at 14 East Central Street
Cake Bar: Kids make snowman cupcakes. Musical performances throughout the evening featuring Franklin Public School student show groups.
Dean Bank: Gingerbread cookie decorating
Dean College: 4:00pm tree lighting, caroling and hot chocolate
Drama Kids: Holiday crafts for kids at Depot Plaza
Eco-Embrace: Earrings, tunics, leggings for $5 with any purchase. Free 15 minute Reiki session coupon
Emma’s Quilt Cupboard: Stop in to visit and listen to WMRC 1490 AM live remote broadcast
Enchanted Memories: Travel bags and giveaway items
Franklin Fire Department: Climb aboard a real fire truck
“12 Days of Donating” drop off locations:Franklin Food Pantry:
Franklin Food Elves’ donation drive for
Auerr, Zajack & Associates ~ British Beer Company ~ Digital Federal
Credit Union ~ Dean Bank ~ Dean College ~ Drama Kids ~ Emma’s
Quilt Cupboard ~ Franklin Downtown Partnership ~ Jane’s Frames
Keefe Insurance Agency ~ Murphy Business Solutions and Poor Richard’s Wine & Spirits
RE/MAX Executive Realty ~ Yellin & Hyman, P.C.
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| Holiday Stroll |
Franklin Ford: Car on display at Simon’s Furniture Parking Lot
Franklin Girl Scouts of Eastern MA: Come by Rockland Trust to create a craft
Franklin Historical Museum: Hot chocolate and candy canes. Make paper ornament and visit with Mrs. Claus
Franklin Martial Arts: Karate demonstrations and information in front of Dean Bank
Franklin Public Schools Musical performances at the Cake Bar
Fred Astaire Dance Studio: Dance show and tutorial at Depot Plaza
Jane’s Frames: Poor Richard’s Wine & Spirits will offer beverage samples; Printsmart Office Products will offer holiday ornaments to raise money for Children’s Hospital; 6-7:00pm Jamie Barrett performs
Leaf Filter: Find us at Depot Plaza for a free estimate and gutter demonstration
Liberty Tax Service: Hot chocolate, job fair open house for Tax School/Marketers & Waiver positions
Making Whoopie: Whoopie pie sale at the Black Box!
NEWPRO: Find us at Depot Plaza to enter our Great Homeowners Makeover, your chance to win $20,000 in Home Renovations plus $5,000 CASH (drawn in January)
Next Step Living: Find us at Depot Plaza for holiday themed family activity and no cost energy assessments
Pour Richard’s Wine & Spirits: Mulled and regular cider & refreshments at Jane’s Frames
Printsmart Office Products: Visit us at Jane’s Frames for free holiday ornaments to raise money for Children’s Hospital
Rick’s: Enjoy one complementary cup of Rick’s award-winning clam chowder or one regular size dish of our premium ice cream with the purchase of an adult meal during the Stroll
Rockland Trust: Arts & Crafts with Franklin Girl Scouts; Live musical performance
Shaw’s Supermarket: Visit us outside Rockland Trust. Buy or decorate a holiday wreath
Simon’s Furniture: Come meet Santa. Franklin Ford car display at our parking lot
Tranquil Souls Yoga: Hot chocolate & holiday treats. Special holiday package to new students ($40 unlimited yoga for 30 days) and 20% off all retail items
WMRC 1490 AM Radio: Live remote broadcast from Emma’s Quilt and giveaway to Smuggler’s Notch
YMCA: Kids physical fitness/sports area – Rockland Trust Parking Lot
Music and Live Performances
Carolers 3:45pm Dean College/Tree Lighting
Alexa Katsaros 4:30-7:00pm Rockland Trust
WMRC Radio 4:30-7:00pm Emma’s Quilt
Jamie Barrett 6:00-7:00pm Jane’s Frames
Franklin Public Schools Performances
Brendan Ryan (cello) & Mrs. Plouffe (violin) 4:30pm Cake Bar
Members of the Repertory Orchestra 5:00pm Cake Bar
Woodwind Quintet (8th &; 9th graders) 5:30pm Cake Bar
FHS Repertory Orchestra String Quintet 6:00pm Cake Bar
Holiday Stroll - Dec 4 - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Christmas tree located on the triangle in downtown Franklin will get its lights turned on this evening for the Holiday Stroll.
For more information on the events at the Holiday Stroll check out the Downtown Partnership page here http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2014/11/2014-holiday-stroll-press-release.html
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| Christmas tree downtown Franklin |
Important Information Regarding FiOS TV - FOX is back
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MassBudget: FAQ on automatic income tax rate cut
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income taxpayers, will cost the Commonwealth $145 million a year. It is part of a series of automatic income tax rate cuts that together will cost the Commonwealth $325 million this fiscal year. The annual cost could grow to over $800 million over the next five years. This could significantly weaken the Commonwealth's ability to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure, invest in expanding access to high quality education, and protect access to affordable health care.
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Hockomock League boys soccer awards
Franklin senior midfielder Tim LaRowe has been named the third annual HockomockSports.com Boys Soccer Player of the year. LaRowe was also selected as a Hockomock League All Star, EMass All Star and named an All-State player by the EMSCA.
LaRowe was a big reason why the Panthers were able to claim their fourth straight Hockomock League Kelley-Rex Division title. He scored four goals and had four assists on the season, but his affect on the game went far beyond the stat sheet.
"Statistics don't really tell the story of how valuable Tim was to our team," Franklin head coach Fran Bositis said. "He was clearly an outstanding leader, someone who his teammates looked up to and responded to. He was like having a coach on the field, he was our organizer offensively and defensively.
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| Hockomock Sports photo of Tim LaRowe |
Hockomock Sports First XI
F - Andrew Allen, King PhilipThe complete listing of awards for Boys Soccer can be found here
F - Damian Kozak, Canton
F - Kyle Lameiras, Attleboro
M - Devante Teixeira, Foxboro
M - Tim LaRowe, Franklin
M - Matt Rodrigues, Attleboro
M - Joe Morrison, Foxboro
D - Jeff Melo, Foxboro
D - Ben LaBelle, Franklin
D - Chris Romero, Oliver Ames
G - Jason Ross, Attleboro
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/2014-hockomocksportscom-boys-soccer-awards
Blackstone River Theatre - FREE Holiday Craft Fair & Festival Saturday!
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