Hockomock Area YMCA/SAFE Coalition Charity Pickleball Tournament - April 20

Get your game on at the Hockomock Area YMCA/SAFE Coalition Charity Pickleball Tournament. When you register to play, you help improve the lives of many in our Franklin community and beyond. 

All proceeds will be split between these two nonprofit organizations. The tournament is Saturday, April 20 at the Franklin Y, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin.

Three events are available: Recreational, Competitive and Teen. The tournament is ideal for players just starting to do tournament play - come have fun and support your community! Teams may be any gender combination. 

Each event is completed in under 3 hours, with a minimum of 5 games per event. Recreational event start time is 8:00 AM; Competitive event start time is 11:00 AM; Teen (ages 13-18) event start time is 2:00 PM. There is a maximum of 12 doubles teams per division. Players can register as a team or as a player needing partner.

Fee is $65 per player. All proceeds benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA's Bernon Family Branch (Franklin) and the SAFE Coalition. Registration is open now.  Click here more information or to register online at Pickleballbrackets.com

register online at Pickleballbrackets.com

The Hockomock Area YMCA is an inclusive nonprofit organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility. Proceeds from this tournament will benefit the YMCA’s Reach Out campaign. The Reach Out for Youth and Families Annual Campaign is the primary vehicle in subsidizing confidential scholarship assistance and subsidized programs. Funds raised from the pickleball tournament will provide confidential scholarship assistance, giving Y experiences including summer camp, childcare and teen programs to local children and families in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

SAFE is a judgement free community organization relentlessly committed to educating and supporting those affected by substance use disorder and mental health concerns across southeastern Massachusetts. Staffed by trusted, trained professionals and peer support volunteers, SAFE compassionately empowers individuals and their loved ones by breaking down barriers to treatment and emotional support in a way that inspires success on the journey to recovery. Proceeds from this tournament will fund SAFE's work in educating and supporting those with substance misuse and mental health issues.

Download the flyer to share or as a reminder ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/17DOCH3Wpfc3ofpPKGm-jnaa-sE4pcJCS/view?usp=drive_link

 

Friendly Reminder: Pickleball start time is 8 AM at King St Memorial Park

Shared from the Franklin Recreation page:

"As you know, there is opposition to the sport of pickleball and the noise it creates in other parts of the country/state.  Many Towns are being forced to shut down courts and facilities due to neighbors that do not like the sound.  I'm not sure if this group knows, but we have neighbors of the King Street courts that are not happy with the noise.  

Especially with early morning play on weekends.  I received another complaint today of someone playing pickleball at 6:20 AM.  This really isn't fair to the neighborhood.  

We have advertised start time would be no earlier than 8:00am.  Just to reiterate, the hours at King Street courts are:

Open Play-8:00am-12:00pm

Reservations-12:00-4:00pm

Open Play-4:00-8:00pm

Please continue to use the Team Reach app on your mobile device: Group code:  KingStPB 

With our hope for additional courts in FY2024, we really need to spread the word that pickleball can not start before 8am.  These players breaking the rules will force the Town to shut down courts, like they have in other communities.  

We have all worked too hard for this to happen.  Please respect our neighbors and follow the rules.   

Thank you,  

Ryan Jette"

Shared from Facebook ->   https://m.facebook.com/groups/355499548657214/permalink/1317835459090280/

Check out the Pickleball paddle holder, order of play system at King St Memorial Fields

Check out the Pickleball paddle holder, order of play system at King St Memorial Fields

"Who's up Next? 

Check out our brand new pickleball paddle holder at the King Street pickleball courts. 

Let's Play!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr_Po4yrP5U/

Check out the Pickleball paddle holder, order of play system at King St Memorial Fields

Are you a Pickleballer?! Play and help the SAFE Coalition!!

Hello SAFE Community!

Are you a Pickleballer? 

Come out and join us on March 26th to test those skills!

Beginner and Advanced Team options

No gear? No problem! We have you covered!

Raffle items, fabulous gift bags, healthy competition!

 

Your support will help continue the groundbreaking work by the SAFE Coalition which is to listen to the needs of the community and develop compassionate styles of care for anyone impacted by mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and sexual assault. All our programs remain free of charge to any community member interested in care.

We look forward to seeing you!   

Sign up here -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/pickleball

Warmly,

Jen Levine

CEO, co-founder

SAFE Coalition

Our Contact Information

SAFE Coalition

31 Hayward St., Unit 2c

Franklin, MA 02038-0434

774 847 9474          http://www.safecoalitionma.org

Are you a Pickleballer?! Play and help the SAFE Coalition!!

If you like pickleball, you can help the SAFE Coalition and have some fun!

HAVE YOU JUMPED ON THE PICKLEBALL TRAIN!? 

✏️ Sign up to play and raise money for SAFE Coalition to continue to provide life changing support to local families impacted my mental health and substance use - at NO cost to them! 

#pickleball #pickleballislife #fundraiser #local #nonprofit #franklinma #Recoveryispossible 

👉🏼 SIGN UP HERE!
https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_4ceb2032-e8d7-11ec-af60-02eab0531019&WidgetId=%20935936

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cozd9AKu_qZ/

If you like pickleball, you can help the SAFE Coalition and have some fun! 

Recap: Community Preservation Committee hears more about pickleball, as well as monuments on Town Common (audio)

FM #702 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 702 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the second of two public hearings held by the Franklin, MA Community Preservation Committee. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Jan 18, 2022.  

Quick Recap:

• Second of two public hearings opened Tuesday, Jan 18, 2022. Residents made several suggestions for use of the CPA money to be available later this year. 

• Vice-Chair David McNeill opens the meeting. Chair Chris Feeley joined along later

• My notes captured during the meeting were shared via Twitter and the thread doc is available in the show notes

The recording runs about 1 hour and 18 minutes, so let’s listen to the public hearing of Franklin’s Community Preservation Committee held Jan 18, 2022.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-702-community-preservation-cmte-public-hearing-2-01-18-22

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The committee legal notice can be found ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2021-12-20_cpc_legal_ad_.pdf

The public hearing dates are:

1. January 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street  Agenda = https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-01-04_cpc_agenda_-_hearing_1.pdf

2. January 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street   Agenda =   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-01-18_cpc_agenda_-_hearing_2.pdf

The Online application can be found at this link https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1097

Additional information regarding the CPC & CPA can be found at the following links:

1.  Community Preservation Coalition -> https://www.communitypreservation.org/about

2.  MA State Legislator - Community Preservation ->   https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVII/Chapter44B

3.  Secretary of State Page - Accepting the CPA ->   https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elecpa/cpaidx.htm

Please bookmark the Franklin CPC website: https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee 

Notes and recording of first meeting ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/recap-community-preservation-committee.html 

CPC Pubic Hearing #2 Twitter thread -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/124zieglzk7CPBYqAJoXqwAuNRWLAhqT7/view?usp=sharing

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Recap: Community Preservation Committee hears more about pickleball,
as well as monuments on Town Common (audio)

Recap: Community Preservation Committee opens first hearing how CPA funds should be used (audio)

Quick Recap:

• First of two public hearings opened Tuesday, Jan 4, 2022. Residents made several suggestions for use of the CPA money to be available later this year. The second hearing is scheduled for Jan 18.
• This is the first time the Town of Franklin is doing this process but it seems will be great opportunity for residents to get into the discussion on prioritization of what money goes where for which items; open space (i.e. Maple Hill - done), recreation (more pickleball courts were top item at hearing), preservation (Museum or Red Brick School previously mentioned as possible), or housing (needs for more housing and more affordable previously raised).
• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen cautioned that the projects will need to layout to allow for Town personnel to handle them, they all can't be done at once. Part of the prioritization will be which project to be set, in which area of Town, and for which need to ensure some equitable distribution. An example, don't add more pickleball courts to King St as that would be the only location, spread them out around Town.

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter while I attended the meeting via the Zoom conference bridge. 
 
The Twitter hashtag #cpc0104 can be found online. The thread begins with  
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/status/1478513721886777347 

• Getting ready for the first of two public hearings to start development of the Community Preservation Committee project list, some of which could be funded when the CPA funds become available in 4Q 2022. #cpc0104 agenda doc -> https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-01-04_cpc_agenda_-_hearing_1.pdf
• First hearing begins at 7 PM tonight, second same time on Jan 18. #cpc0104 audio recording of overview of committee work with three members here https://franklinmatters.org/2021/12/conversation-on-community-preservation.html?m=0
• Meeting broadcast available in multiple ways; 1- cable via local Comcast or Verizon govt channel, 2- Zoom (info in agenda doc) or 3- live stream via Franklin TV https://franklinma.gov/home/pages/live-meetings-stream… #cpc0104
• Chair Feeley opens meeting; TA Hellen provides overview of meeting tonight, format and background on process as this is the first time through the CPA timeline. #cpc0104
• M Ryan resident proposing additional three pickleball courts, with lights, potentially at King St where others are already today. #cpc0104 allows for play across all age levels, all you need it court, ball and paddle. Fastest growing sport in America. 16 communities used …
• CPA funds for courts thus far. Can't always get a spot in Franklin, waiting list for clinics and leagues here, lights enable expansion of playing hours. Randolph spent $51K in 2019 for three courts, may be a worthy estimate. #cpc0104
• B Kelso, resident wants to support pickleball court idea. A Earls advocating for the federal lands along Mine Brook, between Pond St and i495; also abuts Maplegate. R Trahan, regarding the SNETT trail and improvements needed on Franklin side.#cpc0104
• TA Hellen adds that lighting at King St is possible. Question would be where at King St. #cpc0104 Rec Director R Jette adds a reservation system is available. Costs have gone up, since this was done, other things are on the capital plan.
• A caution on not all can be done at once, projects would need to be laid out so the staff could do them without contention, next meeting Jan 18; motion to adjourn, seconded, passes via aye vote (not roll call with 2 members on remote - oops) #cpc0104 

Listen to the meeting recording ->

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-689-community-preservation-cmte-mtg-01-04-22

Town of Franklin, MA: Community Preservation Committee - Jan 4, 2022

Franklin Recreation Department Introduces Pickleball

The Franklin Recreation Department is excited to announce that this summer we will be introducing a new program for the sport of Pickleball. According to USAPA (USA Pickleball Association) it is one of the quickest growing sports being played all across the country. Pickleball is a fast paced paddle sport that combines elements from tennis, badminton, and ping pong.

This program will be open to anyone ages 10 and up! Join us as we have open court time at the Franklin High School tennis courts on Tuesdays starting on June 28th and continuing until August 9th from 7-9 PM. Take this time to learn the rules and master the skills of the game or if you are already familiar with the sport use the time to compete against your friends in doubles matches each week. All necessary equipment will be provided, including nets, paddles, balls, etc. Registration is now open, free of charge and can be completed online, by visiting the Recreation Department at 275 Beaver Street in Franklin or by calling us at 508-613-1666.

• To register online

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Recreation/online

USA Pickleball Association

• For more info on starting pickleball

http://www.usapa.org/what-is-pickleball/

• From YouTube pickleball video tips for players