Uncovering the 'real Thanksgiving story

From the Worcester Telegram & Gazette we shared the following:

"The traditional story of Thanksgiving, and by extension the Pilgrims  — the one repeated in school history books and given the Peanuts treatment in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" — doesn’t start in 1620, with the cold and seasick Pilgrims stepping off the Mayflower onto Plymouth Rock.

It also doesn’t start a year later, with the Pilgrims and the native Wampanoag all sitting together to “break bread” and celebrate their first successful harvest and a long, harmonious relationship to come.

It doesn’t start there because those things never happened, despite being immortalized in American mythos for generations. "

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https://www.telegram.com/story/lifestyle/2020/11/24/real-story-first-thanksgiving-and-fateful-encounter-between-pilgrims-and-wampanoag/6340122002/

Pantherbook: "Thanksgiving During the Pandemic"

From Pantherbook we share the following: 

"The CDC advises that “the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people you live with.” To still feel connected to your extended family, you can video chat with them on Thanksgiving.

However, if you are visiting family, a safer way to celebrate is outside, perhaps at a bonfire. If you are gathering inside, you can open windows in the house to establish more air-flow. Inside or outside, the CDC highly recommends wearing masks when not eating or drinking, social distance as much as possible, and washing your hands often."

Continue reading Pantherbook online   https://franklinpanthers.us/news/2020/11/23/thanksgiving-during-the-pandemic/

 

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Staying Safe This Thanksgiving during COVID-19

"As the coronavirus pandemic intensifies, is there any safe way to celebrate Thanksgiving? We asked four experts to tell us about their plans and the science that shaped them."

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/23/opinion/covid-thanksgiving-travel.html

NY Times image - "Staying Safe This Thanksgiving" during COVID-19

MBTA: Thursday - Commuter Rail notice for Thanksgiving

The Commuter Rail will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day, 11/26. Regular weekday train service will resume on Friday, 11/27.

On the Lowell and Franklin Lines, Sunday train service without disruptions will run on 11/26. Weekend bus shuttles will resume on both lines on Saturday 11/28.

On the Rockport Line, bus shuttles will continue to operate between West Gloucester and Rockport.

Last Updated: Nov 23 2020 10:02 AM

https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable 

MBTA: Thursday - Commuter Rail notice for Thanksgiving

 

Franklin Library - Thanksgiving Week Hours

Thanksgiving Week Hours

The Franklin Public Library will be closing at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25, and closed Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving. Curbside Pickup will be available Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

 

Shared from the Library page

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/thanksgiving-week-hours

 

 

Franklin Library - Thanksgiving Week Hours

Annual Community Thanksgiving Service - Nov 22 - 7:00 PM

Join us on Sunday, November 22 at 7 PM for our Annual Community Thanksgiving Service, “How We Give Thanks.”

All are welcome. The event will be live-streamed:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5085285348

May the blessings of Thanksgiving be yours in abundance!

Franklin Interfaith Council
https://franklininterfaith.org/event/annual-community-thanksgiving-interfaith-service/

Annual Community Thanksgiving Service - Nov 22 - 7:00 PM

Thanksgiving during COVID-19

"Mass DPH has released the following guidance for the upcoming holiday. 

Read the details here https://t.co/D1kipWiVud @massdph "

 

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/O8znIm40io

Thanksgiving during COVID-19

"New York state now 'highly discourages' any non-essential travel to and from MA"

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

"Public health officials confirmed more than 1,000 new COVID-19 infections for the fourth consecutive day Tuesday and the latest report shows all four of the state’s primary COVID-19 metrics trending in the wrong direction. The Department of Public Health reported 1,025 new coronavirus infections Tuesday and announced the recent COVID-19 deaths of seven individuals.

The seven-day average of the positive test rate is now 1.7 percent -- more than double its low-point value of 0.8 percent from just more than a month ago. Despite the steady climb in the percentage of tests that come back positive, DPH said Tuesday that it still sees a “positive trend” in that metric.

There were 567 people with COVID-19 hospitalized in Massachusetts as of midday Tuesday, up by 17 patients from midday Monday. The three-day average number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients is 552, up about 83 percent from its low point of 302 patients, DPH said. As with the positive test rate, DPH said that it sees a “positive trend” in the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20201027/despite-coronavirus-numbers-dph-sees-positive-trend?rssfeed=true

From CommonWealth Magazine:

"GOV. CHARLIE BAKER urged Massachusetts residents to celebrate Thanksgiving differently this year, limiting any gatherings to people you live with or with whom you are regularly in contact.

Any bigger gathering, the governor’s top COVID advisor said, should be done remotely. “You could actually Zoom Thanksgiving with your family and friends across the country,” said Marylou Sudders, the secretary of health and human services.

Baker and Sudders said the science is clear that a traditional Thanksgiving, with people gathering indoors for most of the day to eat, watch football, and eat some more, is not appropriate during COVID. Sudders called it “the worst possible scenario for spreading the virus.”

Pass the stuffing on Zoom this year

Gov Baker's press conference on Tuesday https://youtu.be/jHUqjwtX9Qs 

“This year, more than ever, we have seen the importance of the Food Pantry to our Franklin Community"

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

"The Franklin Food Pantry recently announced that the annual Franklin Turkey Trot will still happen in 2020, but will occur with a few changes to keep runners safe and provide help to pantry neighbors.

While the turkey trot will still officially run on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, each runner can run or walk their own personal 5-kilometer course when it is most convenient and can map out their favorite course anywhere throughout town. Once runners have finished the race, they can post a picture on social media sharing that they completed their run and their time while tagging the Franklin Food Pantry and using the hashtag #turkeytrot2020.

The registration fee of $25 goes directly to the Franklin Food Pantry, keeping donations local to help feed those in need, and participants can register at franklinturkeytrot.org.

The Franklin Food Pantry will not be able to accept food donations in lieu of the fee. The first 100 registrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Runners can also purchase a T-shirt directly from the registration page."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20201019/franklin-5k-turkey-trot-still-in-offing?rssfeed=true

 

2019 Turkey Trot Runners

 

 

3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale – Knights Of Columbus, Franklin

Why bake when the Knights can do it for you?

The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 St. Mary Parish Franklin MA is running their 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale.    Our famous bakery (same as last year) is the family owned Mann’s Orchards and Bakery. The flavors will remain the same as last year - Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin and Blueberry. 

These Pies are fantastic... outstanding flavor, aroma, and taste. We held the price so we will still have the magnificent $15.00 price per Pie. As was last year you will be able to DONATE a pie. All donations will be donated to the Franklin Senior Center for distribution at Thanksgiving time.

This year there will be 2 means by which you may purchase your Thanksgiving Day pies. Please visit our website www.kofc1847.org    or on Facebook…… KnightsofColumbusCouncil1847 (https://www.facebook.com/KofCFranklinMA) . 

You will find a link to order and pay for your order. The site is open now till October 31. We will also be taking Pie orders just one weekend this year October 31-November 1. After all the Masses at St Mary we will be set up in the Lower Church to take your Pie orders, Cash, Check or Credit Card will be accepted . ALL on line orders will accept Credit Card only.

All COVID 19 and CDC guidelines will be strictly adhered to. Pies are individually baked and packed at Mann’s Orchard.

You will be able to Pick Up your order of Thanksgiving Pies on Tuesday, Nov 24, 2020 from 2 PM – 8 PM at the CCD Offices at the old St. Mary's Franklin Parish Hall Center ( previously the Charter School )on the 1st floor. You will see our Signs.

We are excited again this year to bring this quality product to St Mary Parish community and all our Franklin neighbors.

3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale

Please support this most worthy cause, help a senior and make your Thanksgiving Day special with a Pie (or 2) from Mann’s Orchard on your dinner table this year.

Any questions, please call Jim Campbell at 508-848-8681 or Jim Lane at 774-571-9804 or Mike Swan 508-404-4792.

Thank You for your generosity and “giving back”...

Knights of Columbus, 

Sacred Heart Council 1847 

Franklin, MA 02038 

 

Order form to download for order by mail

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19V7n4SYJ3thAK8KnUE3JTC6aIqthnUB_/view?usp=sharing

 

Franklin Turkey Trot raises $20,000 for Franklin Food Pantry on Thanksgiving morning

"The Turkey Trot this morning was amazing. We had almost 900 participants register and the race raised approx. $20,000 plus 2,000 pounds of nonperishable donations for the Franklin Food Pantry!!

We are truly thankful for the support of our community and for your continued sponsorship helping make this race happen each year!"

Happy Holidays!!


Krystal Whitmore
Race Director
www.franklinturkeytrot.org


The race results can be found online  https://my.raceresult.com/143614/
The rain did not stop 599 runners and walkers who completed the course in time to see the sun shine!

And they're off! (Scott Mason photo)

in the pack waiting for the start

part of the 2,000 pounds gathered for the Franklin Food Pantry

several real turkeys were in the race neighborhood

For more about the Franklin Food Pantry, visit their web page

https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/  where they do accept financial donations securely online

Franklin Matters is proud to be a sponsor of this event.
 

FHS football lose to KP, 14-0

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS football game on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov 28, 2019

** Football = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 14 – Final
1st Quarter: (KP) Ryan Halliday 5-yard rush, XP good.
2nd Quarter: No scoring.
3rd Quarter: (KP) R. Halliday 2-yard rush, XP good.
4th Quarter: No scoring. 


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-28-19/

FHS football lose to KP, 14-0

FHS football plays at KP today at 10:00 AM

• Football = Franklin @ King Philip, 10:00AM

Other games around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-28-19/

 

FHS football plays at KP today at 10:00 AM

Franklin Schools take Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break

Reminder: There is no school on Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving break. 

All Schools and District offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. We hope you enjoy a happy and safe holiday! 

Franklin Schools take Thanksgiving Break

MBTA: Thursday - Thanksgiving Commuter Rail notice for Franklin Line

The Commuter Rail will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thanksgiving Day, 11/28.

On the Lowell and Franklin Lines, Sunday train service will run. Weekend bus shuttles will resume on both lines on Saturday 12/7.

On the Rockport Line, Sunday train service will run as well. Weekday bus shuttle will resume on Monday 12/2

Last Updated: Nov 25 2019 12:16 PM

MBTA: Thursday - Thanksgiving Commuter Rail notice for Franklin Line

Library Hours for Thanksgiving Week

The Franklin Public Library will close at 2:00 PM on Wednesday. It will remain closed on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day and re-open on Friday. 

Avoid the "Black Friday" shoppers and enjoy a book or do some research in the calm and quiet of the Library.

Library Hours for Thanksgiving Week

For more about what is happening at the Library, visit their web page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - Nov 24

The Franklin Interfaith Council invites you to an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 91 Jordan Road, with the Interfaith Choir on Sunday, November 24 at 7 PM.  All are welcome!

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - Nov 24

For more info about the Franklin Interfaith Council  https://franklininterfaith.org/

King Philip tops FHS 23-16 on Thanksgiving

Via HockomockSports we share the playoff results for the FHS football team Thanksgiving game vs. King Philip.


King Philip, 23 @ Franklin, 16 – Final
1st Quarter: (KP) Ryan Halliday 20-yard rush, Cole Baker 2pt pass to Sam Sesay; (F) Parker Chevrant 26-yard field goal;
2nd Quarter: (KP) Robbie Jarest 1-yard rush, R. Jarest 2pt rush.
3rd Quarter: (F) Nick Gordon 11-yard pass to Ryan Driscoll, XP failed.
4th Quarter: (KP) R. Halliday 14-yard rush, C. Baker XP good; (F) N. Gordon 75-yard pass to Owen Pamieri, P. Chevrant XP good.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-22-18/

FHS Panthers

Franklin Public Library: Closed for Thanksgiving

The Franklin Public Library will close at 2:00 PM on Wednesday and be closed all day Thursday for Thanksgiving.

The November newsletter with the details on all the activities scheduled for the month  http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/november2018newsletter.pdf

The Adult programs survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjBcijrE367wsJxsFEkKY9YiFXUpQq-zOAfKw3nhwv85Gzbg/viewform

Franklin Public Library: Closed for Thanksgiving

Franklin Turkey Trot Helps Feed Local Families in Need - Nov 22

For the hundreds who will come out on Thanksgiving morning for the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run, the motto is “Run now, gobble later!” When families gather together for their traditional feast after the event, there will be many more grateful for the bounty that results from the race. The registration fee of $20, or 20 nonperishable goods, goes directly to the Franklin Food Pantry, keeping donations local to help feed those in need.

The event begins and ends at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS Church) at 91 Jordan Road in Franklin. The race, open to runners and walkers of all ages, attracts experienced runners as well as families who want to get out and exercise together before their traditional holiday get-together. A professional race organizer officially records timing, pace and rankings for each runner.

Registration is now open for this year’s event on November 22
(Photo courtesy of Gloria Meredith Photography)

“Thanksgiving is truly a time to be grateful for the many blessings we have,” said Erin Lynch, executive director for the Franklin Food Pantry. “But it is also an occasion to think of others who are struggling to put food on their tables. The Franklin Turkey Trot rallies our community to give back and help protect others from the threat of hunger. The nearly 1,000 individuals we serve are grateful to our community for coming out to support us.”

The November 22 race will begin at 8 a.m. Registration can be done online at franklinturkeytrot.org; at the LDS Church from 7 – 9 p.m. the Wednesday before the race; or the morning of the race from 7 – 8 a.m. Official race t-shirts can be purchased online for $10 for those who register by November 2.

The Pavao family walked last year to support the
Franklin Food Pantry in this festive holiday tradition.
(Photo courtesy of Gloria Meredith Photography.)

The registration fee of $20 is preferred as it allows the Pantry to “stretch our budget for leaner times,” said Lynch. “Our capacity to store the donated goods is extremely limited this time of year.” If participants prefer to donate goods, Lynch said they can check the list of current needs on the Pantry’s website at franklinfoodpantry.org.

Lynch is grateful for the hard work of Race Director Krystal Whitmore who volunteers her time and energy to coordinating this traditional event. “We are fortunate to have an incredibly hard-working group of volunteers, led by Krystal, who make this event possible,” said Lynch. “Krystal organizes church members, high school students, and her own family members to volunteer. The amount of work involved is amazing. We could not do this without them.”

For more information, call 508-520-9864 or email franklinturkeytrot@gmail.com.