The Guardian: "It's still not OK boomer: younger Americans are flailing – and mad as hell"

"Almost every couple that I know in their 20s, 30s or even 40s has had the same argument with their parents before getting married.

The Guardian: "It's still not OK boomer:
younger Americans are flailing – and mad as hell"

The parents say to open a wedding registry. The couple responds that they do not want one. They don’t expect gifts from wedding guests (their “presence is enough”), and they have been cohabiting for years and already have plates, bedsheets and a blender. In fact, since they live in a small rented apartment, they barely have room for the plates that they do have – let alone a set of china.

Perhaps, they will timidly suggest, guests who really want to give a gift can donate to a honeymoon fund? Or better yet, make a small contribution toward a downpayment on a house?

The parents get upset. Asking for cash, they say, is “tacky”, and also puts people in the difficult position of having to choose an amount to give. The young couple will point out that they are not asking for cash, just giving an option for those who want to mark the occasion."

Continue reading the article -> "It's still not OK boomer: younger Americans are flailing – and mad as hell" | J Oliver Conroy https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/dec/07/boomer-millennial-gen-z-housing?CMP=share_btn_url

Local Planet Fitness Launches Community Sneaker Drive To Benefit Massachusetts Youth

Sneaker recycling drive runs Aug. 9-Sept. 8 at MA clubs, with all proceeds benefiting area Boys & Girls Clubs 

WHAT:  Planet Fitness locations across Massachusetts are teaming up with GotSneakers to launch a sneaker recycling campaign from August 9 through September 8, 2025. The initiative encourages members and community residents to donate their gently used sneakers to help support local Boys & Girls Clubs while promoting sustainability.

Gently used sneakers can be dropped off in collection bins at participating Planet Fitness locations (noted below) throughout the month-long campaign. Once collected, the sneakers will be processed by GotSneakers, a national organization that recycles and reuses footwear to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainability. All proceeds from the donations will directly benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs, helping to fund essential programs and services for youth.

Local Planet Fitness Launches Community
Sneaker Drive To Benefit Massachusetts Youth

Planet Fitness is proud to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America as part of the brand's national philanthropic initiative, Judgement Free Generation®, which aims to advance youth wellbeing and empower the next generation to create kinder communities. Since 2016, together with its franchisees, members and partners, Planet Fitness has contributed more than $10.5 million to support pro-kindness initiatives.

WHEN: August 9 through September 8, 2025

WHERE: *1

Planet Fitness – Franklin -> 

https://www.planetfitness.com/gyms/franklin-ma

166 Grove St

Franklin, MA 02038

About Planet Fitness

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of June 30, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.8 million members and 2,762 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

*1 - there are a number of other Massachusetts locations, check for one closest to you ->   https://www.planetfitness.com/clubs/ma

Youth Track & Field Meet - Aug 5 at 5:00 PM

Youth Track & Field Meet - Aug 5 at 5:00 PM

The LAST youth track meet is tomorrow August 5th! 

Volunteers can arrive @ 4:30 to help set up before registration at 5pm. 

Admission is $5 for unlimited events! We can't wait to see you all there!! 

https://t.co/EiTiQpaOdN

FHS schedules youth soccer clinic as fund raiser - Aug 26

FHS schedules youth soccer clinic as fund raiser - Aug 26

Calling youth soccer players!

Join the Franklin High School Boys Soccer Team for a fun night of soccer skills and drills. All proceeds will benefit the Boys Soccer Program at FHS. Thank you for your support!

Event Details:

**Tuesday, August 26th from 6:00-7:30 pm on the Stadium Turf at FHS

**Open to boys and girls, entering grades 4-8

**Sign up and submit payment by August 3rd to guarantee a t-shirt.

**Cost: $30

**Please bring a ball and plenty of water to the clinic.

Sign up using the Google form below.

FHS Boys Soccer Youth Clinic ->   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnxeeOY5HewHQQX3fs8y207OhaS92g4QFTwp_B2WvQNbgWjA/viewform

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Tuesday, July 22

5:00pm Youth Summer Track Meet (Franklin High School)

7:30pm Smart Phone Trivia (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** Town Meetings today   **

Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, July 22 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/450?fileID=5409 

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events 

Tuesday, July 15

5:00pm Youth Summer Track Meet (Franklin High School)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)

7:30pm Smart Phone Trivia (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** Town Meetings today   **

OPEB Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, July 15 Time: 11:00 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152025-1813 

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Summer Youth Track meets return July 8, 15, & 22

Summer Youth Track meets return July 8, 15, & 22

The Summer Youth track meets are back!

Join us on July 8th, 15th, and 22nd and try out a wide variety of different track and field events geared towards younger athletes.

Registration and field events open up at 5 PM with the running events to follow.

You can use the link below to preregister and sign the waiver ahead of time.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs7Ve0r_vJeYuHJRA_OQzkIiASSR9jLLBf8zroEpQsN5SZ4Q/viewform

St Mary's youth group scheduled to meet May 4

St Mary's youth group scheduled to meet May 4

The St. Mary Youth Group is back at it and soon will meet again! 

 

Mark those calendars: Sunday, May 4, 5-7 PM in Sacred Heart Hall

 

All students in Grades 8-12 are invited to attend.

 

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1BzYUh9wUF/

 

 

Youth mountain biking club schedules Info Session at Library, Feb 25 at 6:30 PM

Youth mountain biking club schedules Info Session 

Bet you didn't know there's a youth mountain biking club here in Franklin. Minuteman Junior Cycling Club is for anyone in Grades 5-12.

Info session for the 2025 season - Franklin Public Library on February 25.

Lots of info can be found here in the meantime (including 2025 sign-up instructions): https://bit.ly/MJCCmtb

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Franklin Youth Cheerleading Clinic scheduled for Feb 17

Franklin Youth Cheerleading Clinic

Franklin Cheerleading Clinic scheduled for Feb 17

When: February 17, 2025, 8:30am - 2pm 

 

Where: Downtown Sports, 240 Cottage Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Contact us at (508) 341-4704 or cheerboostersfhs@gmail.com

Upon Registration, please sign Downtown Sports Waiver at:

 https://www.downtownsports.net/registration/waiver-1445/register

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Franklin Youth Softball registration opens for Spring 2025

registration open for Spring 2025

Haven’t registered yet? Head to www.fgsafastpitch.org and click on “Register” in the top right corner to get started. 

Hurry - registration closes Sunday, January 26th (for all divisions except Instructional, which closes February 9th)

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Senator Becca Rausch schedules a Virtual Youth Town Hall - Oct 21

via Senator Rausch:

"Coming soon: my team and I will be hosting a Virtual Youth Town Hall on Monday, October 21 at 6 PM. This Youth Town Hall is a unique opportunity for students from across our district to participate in the democratic process and discuss the issues they care about the most. 

This not only provides a real engagement opportunity for youth, but also helps to inform my legislative work.   

Our Youth Town Hall is open exclusively to students in grades 8-12 living or studying in Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, or Wrentham. Please share this link with any students interested in politics or community engagement. 

If you have any questions, please email my Communications Director, Adrian Pforzheimer, at adrian.pforzheimer@masenate.gov. "

Sign up for the Youth Town Hall -> https://beccarauschma.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09452b4d597ce95fe20563af4&id=dddb2eca91&e=409dce3a6f

Shared from the recent Rausch Report newsletter ->    https://mailchi.mp/masenate/monthlynewsletter-18243022

Senator Becca Rausch schedules a Virtual Youth Town Hall - Oct 21

Fight the Flu Youth Clinic - Register now for Oct 16

Fight the Flu Youth Clinic - Register now for Oct 16

Fight the Flu Youth Clinic

FREE Flu Shots for kids 18 and under!

Wednesday 10/16/2024 at the Franklin Senior Center from 3:00PM to 5:30PM.

Sign Up Here: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=2024-kids-clinic_franklin-senior-center

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/fight-flu-youth-clinic

Franklin Youth Open Track & Field meets set for Tuesday's in July

Franklin Youth Open Track & Field

Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) posted  on Fri, Jun 21, 2024:

"The summer youth meets are back! Join the FHS and Tri-county track and field teams as we host three open youth meets beginning on July 9th.

The entry fee gets you unlimited events so don't t miss out. Any current or former track athletes are welcome to volunteer"

Shared from -> https://t.co/qjEy1UNNvv

Senator Rausch to host virtual Youth Town Hall - Mon, Nov 13

Students in grades 8-12 are welcome to attend via Zoom 

Senator Becca Rausch (D-Needham) will host a virtual Youth Town Hall via Zoom on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 7 PM. 

This Youth Town Hall is a unique opportunity for students from across the Senator's district to participate in the democratic process and discuss their top-of-mind issues. Students will be able to engage directly with the Senator and her staff and help to inform the Senator's legislative work. 

"My goal as a legislator is to listen to all of my constituents, including our young people," said Senator Rausch. "Students come to the table with unique and valuable perspectives and ideas about mental health care, public safety, education, and climate action, among other topics. I am eager to hear their insights and bring them with me to Beacon Hill."  

This virtual Youth Town Hall is part of a series of youth engagement opportunities Senator Rausch and her team have convened. Senator Rausch held her first youth town hall in 2021, engaging with students from across the district about their policy priorities and pending legislation. Students spoke clearly about their need for additional mental health support that was more accessible and confidential. Motivated by their words, Senator Rausch secured funding in the FY22, FY23, and FY24 budgets to create and support Hey Sam – a safe, anonymous, confidential, peer-to-peer text service designed for and staffed by young people to give youth an accessible place to turn for mental health support.  

Senator Rausch to host town halls

Senator Rausch's Youth Town Hall is open exclusively to students in grades 8-12, inclusive, who live or study in Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, or Wrentham. 

For more information and to register, please visit www.beccarauschma.com/townhalls.  

Senator Becca Rausch represents the Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex District, comprised of Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, and Wrentham. Now in her third term, Senator Rausch serves as the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, the Senate Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities, and the Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on the Census. 

Franklin Library: youth & teen schedule for this week - Aug 28 through Sep 1

"Fun for kids and teens this week at the Franklin Public Library!

Visit our website for full program descriptions!"

The library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library 

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CwfeQuzrsG0/

Teen schedule for this week - Aug 28 through Sep 1

youth schedule for this week - Aug 28 through Sep 1

Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - Youth Sports Safety Month

It's Youth Sports Safety Month. 

Help your kids enjoy their favorite sports safely. 

Explore some tips from the CDC to get you started: cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports

Franklin Health Department: Wellness Update - Youth Sports Safety Month

Did you know?? - LiveARTS Young Artists Showcase - Mar 12

Mar. 12th at 3:00pm at the First Universalist Society in Franklin

Young Artists Showcase   Did you know that:   Chopin first performed in public at age 8? Amy Beach gave her concert debut at age 16 in Boston's old Music Hall and performed with the BSO two years later? Donizetti's first widely successful opera was staged when he was 21? Beethoven's first extant compositions were published when he was 13, the same year he began performing with the Bonn opera?   Credit Britannic.com Come on March 12th and meet todays emerging young artists, as they present music by C.P.E. Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Amy Beach, Donizetti, and more! Sunday, March 12th Time: 3:00 PM Location: First Universalist Society of Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin MA Presenting students from the studios of master teachers and performers: Victor Rosenbaum Tanya Schwartzman (Sharon Academy of Music) Sandra Evans (Chaminade Club of Attleboro) Sooyun Kim (Longy School of Music) Sheila Falls and Joanne Mouradjian (Wheaton College) Tickets     Adults- $25.00   Students (18 and under)- by donation   Tickets available at the door   Accessible Parking and Building  Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information. Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is:                        LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038

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