We are glad you asked.
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| What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - July 26, 2024 |
"Last year, 2,125 people died from overdose in Massachusetts (MA DPH). Join us to remember and honor loved ones we’ve lost to overdose.International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is observed each August 31. On this day, communities worldwide come together to reduce overdose stigma, increase understanding and awareness, remember those who died of overdose, and prevent drug-related harm.For IOAD, SAFE will host a community vigils from 6 – 7 PM at Franklin and Wrentham Town Commons. They will also work with community members to place memorial flags across the region.To volunteer with SAFE for Overdose Awareness Day, complete this form forms.office.com/r/pXtEQrKpTi or email info@safecoalitionma.org
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| Mark the date: International Overdose Awareness Day - August 31, 2024 |
Alesandro was born in Pescolanicano, Italy in 1893, son of Vincent and Michela (Padula) Patete.
He was a baker by trade and lived in Franklin for 8 years before joining the Army. He was inducted into the Army on October 16,1917, joining Company I 309th Infantry. He went overseas on May 18, 1918, and 3 months later died from his wounds on this date 1918 on the height's northeast of Sergy, France at the Battle of the Argonne.
He is buried in Meuse-Argonne Cemetery.
On January 7, 1968, Alesandro was posthumously honored with a Purple Heart at a large ceremony at the Oddfellows Hall in Franklin. His certificate was received by his brother Domenic Patete.
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| Alesandro Patete, Pvt, U.S. Army - WWI |
Patrick was only 23 when he died in combat. He was born in August of 1895 of Michael and Silvia Ristaino. He was one of three brothers. Patrick had risen to the position of foreman of Franklin's rubber factory when he was called to join the Army on October 4, 1917.
After serving with the 76th Division for a time, he transferred to Co. K 165th Infantry of the 42 Division and went overseas on March 12, 1918.He was mortally wounded on the height's northeast of Sergey France, in the Ainse- Marne offensive and died on this date in 1918.He too, was honored posthumously with the Purple Heart at a large ceremony at the Oddfellows Hall in Franklin, on January 7, 1968. His certificate was received by his cousin, Patrick M. Ristaino, on behalf of Patrick's brother, Raymond Ristaino of Falmouth.
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| Patrick Ristaino, Pvt, U.S. Army - WWI |
The Franklin MA Lions Club will be holding an event on the Franklin Town Common to showcase our canine companions, DOGS!
We want to highlight all the ways they help us and how we can help them.
If you are a vendor with a dog service, you can sign up here (by August 1 please!) -> https://forms.gle/u6seFFQCB1ra2a9x8
Hold the date: The Dog Project is scheduled for August 24 on the Town Common from 11 AM to 2 PM
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| Farmer's Market today - July 12, 2024 |
Technical Sgt Baldo S. Lazzerini was born on January 29, 1913 in Franklin son of Quinto and Julia Lazzerini. Baldo made his home here in Franklin from age 16 with the Pacifico and Amelia Gianetti Family of 57 Hutchinson Street. Baldo’s active duty began upon his enlistment on March 20, 1941.
Technical Sergeant Baldo S. Lazzerini served with the U.S. 5th Army, G-2 Intelligence service in Italy as an interpreter for General Mark Clark. T/Sgt Lazzerini was involved in the heaviest of fighting in Italy and had personally witnessed the surrender of Italian generals to Allied generals, with whose staff he was connected. T/Sgt Baldo Lazzerini’s brilliance in military operations, coupled with his knowledge of the Italian language gave him rapid rise in rank.
T/Sgt Baldo S. Lazzerini died as a result of a military vehicle accident in Italy on June 24, 1945.
Technical Sgt Baldo S. Lazzerini was 32 years old at the time of his death in service during World War II.
Originally posted -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/fallen-hero-technical-sergeant-baldo-s.html
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| Fallen Hero: T/Sgt Lazzerini |
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| Sit-in for Solidarity |
"This Thursday, 6:30-8:30. Bring drinks and snacks to share if you are able!"
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/723957848435496/posts/1691551388342799/
Unfortunately, we have not been able to locate any further information about Elijah Coldwell other than he was killed in action on this date in 1918.
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| participants in the ceremony on June 12, 2024 |
Sgt Timothy J. Hayes, U.S. Army was born on October 14, 1914, the son of Daniel and Margaret Hayes.
Sgt Hayes was graduated from Franklin High School in 1932 and was the husband of the former Eleanor McGrory. The couple was married in Franklin on May 16, 1943 and lived at 62 Cross Street.
Sgt Timothy Hayes served in the regular army prior to Pearl Harbor and was called back into service when war against Japan broke out. Sgt Hayes was sent to England in October of 1943 for several months to undergo rigorous airborne unit training as a paratrooper in preparation for the D-Day invasion.
The Normandy assault was in two phases, an air assault landing of airborne troops shortly after midnight and an amphibious landing of Allied Infantry and armored divisions along the coast of France commencing at 6:30 am.
Sgt. Timothy Hayes was in the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, Company D deployment drop and on June 14, 1944 died of wounds received in combat during the D-Day invasion.
Sgt Timothy J. Hayes was 29 years old at the time of his death and rests eternally in the Normandy American Cemetery in France.
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| Fallen Hero: Sgt Timothy Hayes |
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| Pride Flag Planting scheduled for the Franklin Town Common on Saturday, June 15 |
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| Garden of Hedon |
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| Eli Cash Band |
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| Bucketlist |
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| Berkshire Valley Boys |
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| Community performance of "God Bless America" on the Town Common |
FM #1214 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1214 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the audio of the Town of Franklin Memorial Day ceremony held on the Town Common at the end of the parade on Monday, May 27, 2024. The day was overcast and threatening precipitation, with a gentle breeze.
Veterans Service Officer Shannon Nisbett is the master of ceremonies and introduces each speaker, and walks us through the program.
The ceremony runs about 47 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1214-town-of-franklin-memorial-day-ceremony-05-27-24
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The Memorial Day Program (PDF) ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11SRqPd_2ANSeQqaOsW4FHra-1PIPLcDv/view?usp=drive_link
The "honor roll" of those veterans who passed during the prior year
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11YJ47V0TmSbAvgdM_9zcP7sDlg6vQRWN/view?usp=drive_link
My photos (for both the parade & ceremony) are found in one album ->
https://photos.app.goo.gl/J2La1uNmGpJrZhLj7
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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
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| Town of Franklin (MA): Memorial Day Ceremony - May 27, 2024 (audio) |
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| Memorial Day Parade & schedule |
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| Memorial Day Parade route |
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| Memorial Day Parade schedule |
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| Memorial Day Parade route |
