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Saturday, May 19, 2018

Reporting by Walking Around - May 12 - (photo essay)

After spending some time away from Franklin for a family wedding weekend and then a work conference in Toronto, I took a walk around town on Saturday morning to catch up to what has been happening. Join me on the walk
Jane's Frames is closed and getting ready for a new business to open soon.
Jane's Frames is closed and getting ready for a new business to open soon.

The new Santa Fe Grill has their signs up on their brightly colored building.
The new Santa Fe Grill has their signs up on their brightly colored building.

The trees are all full of leaves. Amazing how that can happen in a short period of time
The trees are all full of leaves. Amazing how that can happen in a short period of time

Library book sale this weekend, May 19-20
Library book sale this weekend, May 19-20

a hearty bunch of Garden Club members, boys scouts and high schoolers were working on the flower beds at the Town Common and willingly posed for the photo
a hearty bunch of Garden Club members, boys scouts and high schoolers were working on the flower beds at the Town Common and willingly posed for the photo

Bricks are still available for the new Veterans Walkway on the Town Common
Bricks are still available for the new Veterans Walkway on the Town Common

tree trimming is very evident as the MBTA makes room for the new PTC system being installed on the Franklin Line. Only 2 more weekends for shuttle service!
tree trimming is very evident as the MBTA makes room for the new PTC system being installed on the Franklin Line. Only 2 more weekends for shuttle service!

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FHS boys lacrosse tops Cohasset 12-7

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Friday, May 18, 2018.


Softball = Franklin, 0 @ North Attleboro, 1 – Final
– Annabelle Hebard plated the game’s only run with a sixth inning single to lift North Attleboro to the win in a rapidly played game. Ashley Cangiano reached on an error with one out in the sixth and Bella Erti followed with a double to move runners into scoring position before Hebard provided the clutch hit. Hebard had three hits for North and Abby Gallagher and Emily Nardelli each had one. Erti tossed a two-hitter, walking just one and striking out four, and got some help in the seventh with a nice catch by Emily Pastore.

 Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 12 vs. Cohasset, 7 – Final

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-05-18-18/

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Comm Ave Bridge Project Update: I-90 Lane Reductions and Ramp Closures on Weekend of June 1-3 for Dry Run

Dear EZDriveMA Customer,

 Lane Reductions and Ramp Closures on I-90 in Boston on the Weekend of June 1-3 for Dry Run

 Beginning at 9:00 PM on Friday, June 1, MassDOT will reduce I-90 (Mass Pike) between the Allston Interchange and the Beacon Street Overpass in Boston to two lanes in each direction. I-90 will reopen to four lanes in each direction by 5:00 AM on Sunday, June 3. This will allow MassDOT and its contractor to conduct necessary preparation activities and a "dry run" to test the I-90 traffic logistics for the 2018 Construction Shutdown (July 26 – August 11), with the goal of making sure it will run as smoothly as possible.

 The I-90 Eastbound on-ramp from Cambridge Street/Soldier's Field Road will be closed during the dry run. The I-90 Westbound Exit 20 off-ramp to Brighton/Cambridge will be closed intermittently.

 See the I-90 (Mass Pike) Ramp Closures Detour Map and directions on the Traffic Management page (http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx)

 During the dry run, a "crossover" on I-90 will direct all vehicles to either the eastbound
or westbound roadways at different periods of time. There will be no impacts to the MBTA
Green Line, Commuter Rail, or local vehicular traffic during the dry run.

 I-90 Impacts during the 2018 Construction Shutdown
From 9:00 PM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 6, MassDOT will implement lane reductions and ramp closures on I-90 in Boston (between the Allston Interchange and the Beacon Street Overpass), as follows:
  • Two lanes in each direction during peak hours (additional lane closures during weekends and off-peak hours).
  • The I-90 Eastbound on-ramp from Cambridge Street/Soldiers Field Road will be closed this entire period.
  • The I-90 Westbound Exit 20 off-ramp to Brighton/Cambridge will be closed intermittently.
  • The lane reductions will be necessary during the shutdown for the contractor to access the Commonwealth  Avenue Bridge for demolition and replacement (see the video simulation of the project on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiGoPf8-3-Q).

For a full list of traffic impacts during the 2018 Construction Shutdown, see the Traffic Management page of the project website (http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx).

 Please share this advisory with anyone you think may be interested in the project, and encourage them to sign up for email alerts for traffic updates and meeting announcements:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MADOT/subscriber/new?topic_id=MADOT_77%27.

For more information on the Commonwealth Ave Bridge Replacement Project, please visit the project website: www.mass.gov/massdot/commavebridge.

 For any questions or comments, please contact Jim Kersten, MassDOT Legislative Liaison, at 857-368-9041 or by email at CommAveBridge@dot.state.ma.us.

 Sincerely,
Commonwealth Ave Bridge Replacement Project Team
Comm Ave Bridge Project Update: I-90 Lane Reductions and Ramp Closures on Weekend of June 1-3 for Dry Run
Comm Ave Bridge Project Update: I-90 Lane Reductions
and Ramp Closures on Weekend of June 1-3 for Dry Run


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Two MBTA Reminders: shuttle buses end next weekend; Spring/Summer Schedule starts Monday, May 21

Reminder #1

Weekend train service on the Franklin Line will be replaced by ADA accessible shuttle buses, making all regularly scheduled stops, between Forge Park/495 and Readville stations from April 7 through May 27 during the installation of PTC.

 The MBTA will install federally mandated Positive Train Control (PTC) systems along the Franklin Line to improve safety by reducing train collisions and derailments. This work will require weekend shutdowns on the line between Forge Park/495 and Readville, where passengers will connect to train service.

 Shuttle buses will be free and passengers will pay for train service from Readville to Boston.

Reminder #2

Spring/Summer schedules go into effect on Monday, May 21, and are now available online.

 Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/schedules
or go directly to
https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/route_pdfs/2018-spring/2018-05-21-franklin.pdf





MBTA: Starting May 21 - Commuter Rail schedule change
MBTA: Starting May 21 - Commuter Rail schedule change

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MassBudget: Tending to the Nest Egg



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May 17, 2018




Tending to the Nest Egg: 
Plan could help nonprofit workers build retirement security

A new, state-run plan could help more workers in the nonprofit sector build greater economic security when they retire.
The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center's new report, Tending to the Nest Egg: Plan could help nonprofit workers build retirement security, explores the barriers that workers - particularly those at small employers - face when saving for retirement and a Massachusetts plan that begins to address some of those barriers.
Setting up and managing retirement plans can be too expensive for small employers. And when they do offer plans, the participants tend to pay higher fees than those at larger employers.
In late 2017, Massachusetts launched a state-administered 401(k) plan - the Connecting Organizations to Retirement (CORE) Plan. Small nonprofits with 20 employees or fewer are able to join this plan for which the Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General will take on the bulk of administrative responsibilities as plan sponsor.
Through economies of scale the treasurer, as plan sponsor, is better equipped to obtain lower fees and expenses than in typical private plans. Even seemingly small fee differences can have a significant effect on retirees' savings. The chart below illustrates how differences in fees can affect long term returns under the CORE plan's upper- and lower-range fee structures compared with typical fee structures of comparable 401(k) plans.
MassBudget: Tending to the Nest Egg
Massachusetts is one of the only states that is implementing this type of plan for nonprofit workers.
Read the full report here.
The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts.

MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER
15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700
BOSTON, MA 02108
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Town Council - May 17, 2018 - Budget Hearing #2

The collection of posts from the second budget hearing on the FY 2019 budget at the Town Council meeting, May 17, 2018. The Council approved the budget at this brief meeting.




The agenda for this meeting can be found

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Town Council - May 16, 2018 - Budget hearing #1

The collection of posts from the first budget hearing on the FY 2019 budget at the Town Council meeting, May 16, 2018


The agenda and associated documents can be found

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Friday, May 18, 2018

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 5/18/18 - THU 5/24/18

FRIDAY 5/18/18
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Author Jeanette Scales @ Franklin Senior Center
1pm   Joe Landry’s Historic Slideshows and Videos @ Franklin Senior Center
2pm   Tech Help with HMMS Students @ Franklin Senior Center
5:30pm   Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7pm   FREE: Women’s Assault Prevention class @ Family Karate Center
7pm   Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk

SATURDAY 5/19/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
6:30-8:30am   Royal Wedding Viewing Party @ Franklin Public Library
8am-12pm   Beautification Day @ Downtown Franklin
9am-3pm   Book Sale @ Franklin Public Library
9:30am   Family Yoga Adventure @ Franklin Public Library
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10:30am   Baby Sensory @ Franklin Public Library
12-3pm   3rd Annual Spring Open House @ Clarion Farm
12pm   Teen Book Brunch @ Franklin Public Library
2-5pm   Drink Pink! @ Pour Richard’s
4-10pm   Tour the World to Fight Cancer (Relay for Life Fundraiser) @ Downtown Franklin
5-6:30pm   Franklin Lions: Wine and Cheese Tasting Fundraiser @ Franklin Liquors
7:30pm   OCC Concert @ Original Congregational Church

SUNDAY 5/20/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
8am-1pm   HMEA’s incredABLE 5K @ Dell (50 Constitution Blvd)
9am-12pm   Bag Sale @ Franklin Public Library
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
2pm   Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library

MONDAY 5/21/18
10:30am   Coin Collecting with Fred Dehmer @ Franklin Senior Center
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Introduction to Drawing @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 5/22/18
10:30am   Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   School Committee Meeting @ Franklin Municipal Building

WEDNESDAY 5/23/18
10:30am   Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Diabetes Prevention Program @ Franklin Senior Center
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 5/24/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
1-6pm   American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Franklin Elks
1pm   Introduction to Drawing @ Franklin Senior Center
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7pm   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
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Franklin Town Tees now on sale - benefits the FHS All-night Party

"Welcome to the Franklin Town T's online store. Proceeds from purchases to benefit the FHS All-night Party. 
Please BE SURE YOU ARE ORDERING THE SHIRT IN THE STYLE(FIT), SIZE AND IMPRINT LOGO YOU WISH TO PURCHASE, All products have sizing charts to help you with your fit selection"




Franklin Town Tees now on sale - benefit the FHS All-night Party
Franklin Town Tees now on sale - benefit the FHS All-night Party

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FHS Baseball tops Framingham, Hockomock Unified Track meet held at FHS

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Thursday, May 17, 2018.
Baseball = Franklin, 5 vs. Framingham, 3 – Final
– Jason Ulrickson picked up his second win in relief in as many days to help the Panthers pick a non-league win over Framingham. Ulrickson struck out six while allowing six hits, one walk, and an unearned run in 4.2 innings of work. Jake Macchi had a strong day offensively, going 3-for-3 with a double and a run scored. Scott Elliott, Steve Luttazi, and Jake Noviello (RBI) all had one hit and a run scored. Mike Langmeyer and Evan Wendell each had a hit and an RBI for the Panthers.

Boys Tennis = Franklin, 1 vs. Hopedale, 4 – Final
– Franklin’s first doubles team of Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu won in straight sets but the Panthers fell to Hopedale. DiPalma and Wu earned a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 win.


Unified Track Meet photos
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Spring-2018/2018-Hockomock-League-Unified-Track-Meet/


For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-17-18/

FHS Unified Track Team photo (by HockomockSports.com)
FHS Unified Track Team photo (by HockomockSports.com)



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https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports











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Federal Trade Commission: A scam story - Secret shopping and fake checks



Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information
A scam story: Secret shopping and fake checks
by Emma Fletcher
Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC

 Scammers need a good story to get to your wallet. Once they find one that works, they use it again and again. One of their old favorites brings together fake checks and secret shopping, and we've been hearing a lot about it lately.

Read more

This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

This email was sent to shersteve@gmail.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Federal Trade Commission · 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20580 · 1-877-382-4357


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Franklin Farmers Market opens June 1 on the Town Common

The Farmers Market opens next Friday and runs through October.

 Find out more about the vendors at the market online  https://franklinfarmersmarketma.com/

 or on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFarmersMarketMA/

download the flyer 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t7S0ciZHW2u_0z7ePBfYeTFK5HswdDY5/view?usp=sharing

and of course visit the Farmers Market each Friday on the Town Common from noon to 6 PM



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Drink Pink - Cancer Fund raising - May 19


Drink Pink!
Saturday, May 19 2-5 PM

@ Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits
14 Grove Street, Franklin


Once a year, we combine our delight with spring's new dry rosé with our passion to aid the fight against cancer.

 We invite all our favorite suppliers in to pour delicious rosé, but also summer-ready reds and whites, spirits, beer, and cocktails. Because we haven't convinced everyone to drink rosé ... yet!

 Your Drink Pink 'ticket' - a lovely, custom-etched Riedel glass- is a 100% donation to Milford Regional's Dana Farber Cancer Care Center. We will also be donating a share of the day's sales.

 The only remaining ingredient needed to make this a resounding success? You - our adventurous, generous, and utterly fabulous customers.

 Please consider joining us and bringing your friends for a fun, tasty, and purposeful day!

Drink Pink - Cancer Fund raising - May 19
Drink Pink - Cancer Fund raising - May 19








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Thursday, May 17, 2018

IMPORTANT: Beautification Changed to evening of Friday, May 18








BEAUTIFICATION TIME CHANGE!
Due to the predicted inclement weather on Saturday morning, we are changing the planting time to Friday evening, May 18, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Anyone with a truck willing to help is encouraged to meet us at Fairmount Farm on Lincoln Street to transport plants to downtown at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Thank you all in advance for your help with this project!

Questions? Please contact Beautification Committee Chair Eileen Mason, 508-330-4234.

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