10th Annual Franklin 5K - June 1

73-year old Dick Hoyt and his 52-year-old quadriplegic son Rick have become sports icons as Team Hoyt. They are one of the world’s most inspiring stories and the Y is proud to welcome them to the 10th annual Franklin 5K. This family event, taking place Sunday, June 1 at Marsh and McLellan Companies in Franklin, aims to break down barriers for people with disabilities.

Team Hoyt

Team Hoyt is a great example of a father’s love. Despite Rick’s disabilities as a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy and as a non-speaking person, his spirit and mind have always been strong. His family has long supported his quest for independence and inclusion in community, sports, education, and the workplace, culminating in his graduation from Boston University.

The father and son team has competed in over 1,000 athletic competitions, including 32 Boston Marathons, 22 duathlons, and six Ironmans. At first, race organizers tried to exclude the Hoyts unless Dick could qualify in the difficult time of Rick’s 20-year-old age group, which they did at the 1982 Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. In 1996, at the 100th Boston Marathon, the duo was recognized as Centennial Heroes.

The Hockomock Area YMCA shares the Hoyts’ strong belief in inclusion. In 2012, the Y honored Team Hoyt at its Legends Ball benefiting inclusive programming at the Y. The Integration Initiative, available at all Hockomock Area YMCA branches in Franklin, Foxboro, and North Attleboro, is a unique program that provides opportunities for children with special needs to engage with their typically developing peers in YMCA programs, activities, and services.

Since 2004, over 600 families have participated in the Initiative, experiencing teamwork, pride, happiness, and a true sense of belonging. “The Hockomock Area YMCA is to be commended for creating such a wonderful program for the youth in the communities it serves,” said Dick Hoyt upon receipt of the Legends Award in 2012.

All proceeds from The Franklin 5K will be used to provide anonymous scholarships at the Y and to subsidize the Integration Initiative. The race was started by The K Girls - Kris and Kayla Biagiotti - in memory of Kayla’s dad Bob Biagiotti and his belief that no child should be left on the sidelines. Kris continues her advocacy through this event.

Last year, Kris and Kayla were just feet away from the finish line when two bombs exploded at the 2013 Boston Marathon. That day, lost among the chaos, The K Girls made Boston Marathon history as the first female team to complete the race in the disabled division. Kris and Kayla are excited to run again with Dick and Rick Hoyt, who have been huge inspirations to them.

Last May, the community participated in The Franklin 5K, raising funds to celebrate children of all abilities. The event was led by race founder Kris Biagiotti (pictured front center with her daughter Kayla)

At The Franklin 5K, you will enjoy spirit, teamwork, and commitment to community with the Hoyts and The K Girls! Join us Sunday, June 1 at Marsh & McLellan Companies, 431 Washington Street in Franklin. Day of registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and the run, walk, or roll starts at 10:00 a.m.

The family day includes Touch a Truck, with vehicles from Bass Pro Shops, the National Guard, and Franklin’s police and fire departments. Kids get the excitement of crossing a finish line of their own with a free fun run, starting immediately after the 5K and cheered on by the Y’s Teen Leaders Club. Healthy activities for the whole family include Minute to Win It challenges, KidTucky Derby racing, Noodle tag, face painting, a silent auction, raffles, music, and more.

Register today by visiting hockymca.org. Cost to participate is $30. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 men’s and women’s finishers from several age categories and all participants will receive a finisher medal.

The Franklin 5K - June 1, 2014

Bay State Physical Therapy will be on site to cater to participants’ needs, including warm up stretching, taping and wrapping, sports massage, and injury care. Thank you to event sponsors Marsh & McLellan Companies, Bay State Physical Therapy, Design Elements for Business, and Chestnut Dental. Questions, please contact Sr. Director of Youth Programming Tim Shaw at 508.879.5746 or tims@hockymca.org.

About The Hockomock Area YMCA
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. At the Y, strengthening community is its cause. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with its neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn and grow. For more information about the Hockomock Area YMCA, please visit hockymca.org.

You can register online here:
http://hockymca.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231&Itemid=288

Franklin Food Pantry Operation Director, Linda Sottile recognized with Community Service Award

The Franklin Food Pantry will launch a mobile food service next month, extending aid to the needy who, for whatever reason, cannot make it to the downtown pantry. 

Director Linda Sottile announced the new mobile pantry Friday during an event at the senior center, where she received a community service award from the Council on Aging. 

Linda Sottile and Ken Norman

Once a month, a truck will set out from the 43 West Central St. pantry loaded with supplies to a different location in town, including the senior center and the Central Park Terrace and Winter Street housing projects.

You can read the full article at the Milford Daily News: (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140517/NEWS/140516695/1994/NEWS

The new truck the Franklin Food Pantry will use to become 'mobile'

For additional information about the Franklin Food Pantry, you can visit the webpage here

http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/

or follow them on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry

Special movie night at the Franklin Historical Museum - June 29th

If you ever wondered what it was like to live in colonial revolutionary times, '1776' is the movie for you.
History Buffs, students, teachers and movie lovers will enjoy viewing '1776' at the Franklin Historical Museum.

1776

The fun family night will benefit the Franklin Food Pantry. The price of admission is a canned good or non perishable food item.

In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, continental Congressmen John Adams and Benjamin Franklin coerce Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence as a delaying tactic as they try to persuade the American colonies to support a resolution on independence. As George Washington sends depressing messages describing one military disaster after another, the businessmen, landowners and farmers in Congress all stand in the way of the Declaration, and a single 'nay' vote will forever end the questions of independence. Large portions of spoken and sung dialog are taken directly from the letters and memoirs of the actual participants.

Come enjoy this informative film right before we start our annual 4th of July celebration week. The showing is at 5:00 PM on Sunday June 29th and is appropriate for the whole family. Popcorn will be served.

Remember to bring a canned good for the Franklin Food Pantry.

Franklin Historical Museum - 80 West Central St

Additional info on the movie
IMDb listing = http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068156/
Wikipedia entry = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1776_(film)

Franklin Senior Center - presentation updated

The demographics on Page 3 were updated to include the latest numbers from the Franklin Census for 2013.

• There are 5,461 residents 60 years of age and over in Franklin per the town’s 2013 census
• The UMass Gerontology Institute projects an increase to 6,667 elderly residents in Franklin by 2020 and 9,217 by 2030 (27% of the population)
• The average number of visitors to the Senior Center per day is 130
• There are 1,200 active participants at the Center

Franklin (MA) Senior Center - May 2014 (updated) from Franklin Matters

Eye on Sight - Mobile vision clinic - June 6th

Additional information can be found on the Franklin Senior Center webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/index


Note: email subscribers will need to click through to the webpage to view the presentation

Recreation Dept - presentation copy

As referenced during the live reporting of the Recreation Dept update to the Town Council on Wednesday, May 14, Director Ryan Jette did provide the presentation copy to share here.

Franklin (MA) Recreation Dept Update from Franklin Matters

with the snow gone, the opening of the playground at Delcarte is scheduled for Jun 4, 5:30 PM

My notes from the presentation can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/05/live-reporting-recreation-dept.html


Note: email subscribers will need to click through to the webpage to view the presentation

Franklin High School - Final walk through - June 21

Attention Franklin High alumni: You'll have the opportunity to see your classmates and tour the current high school building on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

This walk down memory lane starts in the FHS foyer at the main entrance. The farewell tour is being hosted by the School Department and the Building Committee.

mural in the current FHS building

More photos from the tour in Apr 2013
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-high-school-tour-photo-essay.html

Additional info on the new FHS can be found on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thenewfhs or on their webpage  = http://newfhs.com/

Medway American Legion 1st Annual 5 Miler

Saturday, June 28th 2014 at 8am Help support our effort to give scholarships to high school students looking at the high cost of secondary education. All profits from this event will go to the Scholarship Funds for Medway Post 367 and Franklin Post 75. Registration: 7:00 – 7:45am Start Time: Run 8:00am / Walk 8:10am Start / Finish: Medway High School 88 Summer Street Medway, MA 02053 Run: 5 mile loop of paved roads Entry Fee: $20 prior to race day $25 day of the race $10 High School Students Post race refreshments Prizes awarded by category T-shirts Raffle Prizes or download and register by mail

Forward this email American Legion: Medway Post 367 and Franklin Post 75

Franklin American Legion · 82 West Central St · Franlkin, MA 02038 · USA

MassBudget: The House FY 2015 Budget Proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Health Reform Programs

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. The House FY 2015 Budget Proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Health Reform Programs On April 30th the House completed debate on its FY 2015 budget proposal. This budget brief, The House FY 2015 Budget Proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Health Reform Programs, describes the House budget proposal in these areas. The House budget includes $14.7 billion in funding for the state's Medicaid program (MassHealth) and other publicly subsidized and related health care programs. The House budget does not differ dramatically from the Governor's proposal, which included $14.6 billion for health care spending. This brief is the second in a series of FY 2015 budget briefs produced by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center in partnership with the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute. We will continue publishing these budget fact sheets as proposals move through the Legislature. Click HERE to read the brief. 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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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 5/16/14 - THU 5/22/14

FRI 5/16   6pm   Beer Extravaganza at Pour Richards in Franklin. Beer tasting, music, donations accepted for Franklin Food Pantry.
FRI 5/16   6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked - Franklin Art Center

SAT 5/17   8am-12pm FHS Softball Bottle/Can Drive - at the Franklin Elks 1077 Pond St
SAT 5/17   9am-1pm   Parmenter Elementary Car Wash and Bottle and Can Drive
SAT 5/17   11am-4pm   Book Drive for Dana Farber and Jimmy Fund at Milford 99 Restaurant
SAT 5/17   12pm-8pm   Franklin Art Association - Art Exhibit at Dean College
SAT 5/17   1:30pm-4:30pm   Beautification Day - Franklin Downtown Partnership, helpers welcome.
SAT 5/17   2pm-4pm   Skate for Becky Party at Pirelli Veteran’s Arena in Franklin

SUN 5/18   9am   HMEA’s 13th Annual Independence 5K Run, Walk, Roll and Stroll in the Park! EMC Park in Franklin. All day event with free refreshments, entertainment, Kids corner, Bubble Man, displays from Franklin Fire and Police and more.
SUN 5/18   10am-1pm   Camp Open House/Family Day at all Hockomock YMCA branches.
SUN 5/18   12pm-3pm   Franklin Art Association - Art Exhibit at Dean College

WED 5/21   6pm   Kindergarten Information Night at Parmenter Elementary
WED 5/21   6:30pm   Doggie Tales: Read to Dogs at Franklin Public Library, grades 2 and up, call front desk to sign up.

THU 5/22   4pm   Lego Mania at Franklin Public Library
THU 5/22   6pm   Kindergarten Information Night  - Jefferson and Davis Thayer Elementary Schools
THU 5/22   6:30pm   Anti-bullying Parent Presentation at HMMS in Franklin, free event, open to public.

For more details on above events click HERE and select the event of interest.

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

Beer Extravaganza 3.0!!

Connecting good friends with great wine! Never Drink Ordinary! Beer Extravaganza 3.0 Friday, May 16 6-8:30 PM This week is National Craft Beer Week, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than holding a Beer Extravaganza. Please join us to taste and appreciate some fine examples of the art form that is craft beer! We'll be pouring samples of 45+ beers, many brand-new to the store. A giant pot of white chili (Chicken, white beans, and HEAT) is prepping as you read this. And all the usual fixins. Homebrewers-check out the organic hop plants of Amy from Painted Lady Flower Farm.  Smooth tunes courtesy of Three Stories, one of our favorite local groups. This event is free, but we will be accepting free will donations to the Franklin Food Pantry. Hunger is a year-round problem-let's share our plenty with those who need our help. Never Drink Ordinary! -Ann and John Please share this email with friends who are enthusiastic about great wine, beer, and spirits. (Keeping all the good stuff for yourself is bad karma.)

Forward this email Privacy Policy. Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits | 14 Grove Street | Franklin | MA | 02038

13TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE 5K RUN, WALK, ROLL & STROLL IN THE PARK

Every year in May, over 2000 people plus 200 volunteers participate in the Independence 5K Walk, Run, Roll and Stroll. In 2013, both events, which are held on the same day, raised $208,000 through sponsorships, raffle ticket sales, individual and team online fundraising pages, and general donations. Expenses are held to less than 10% of the gross revenue due to the overwhelming generosity of our community supporters. 

The all day event is held in Franklin, MA, hosted by EMC2 and includes a competitive and fun 5K race - registered and USATF MA 08001RN certified - plus a 5K walk, roll and stroll through the park and kids Fun Run. 

Also there is free entertainment, free food (bagels pizza, burgers, hot dogs), Kids corner with free games, “Bubble Man” , Dress up Photo booth, face painting, music, Yoga demo, massages, health expo, and a Touch a truck area; a raffle with fantastic prizes a special tribute to our Veterans. 

Special displays from Franklin Police and Fire Department with the 150 foot Ladder Truck and the US Army National Guard. In addition we get many mascots including Wally the Green Monster, Scooby Doo, Finz from the Worcester Sharks and many more.

Note:
This event will be held rain or shine.
Constitution Blvd is closed from 9- 9:45 AM for the runners safety.

HMEA 

Register to RUN online here
http://hmea.org/Get-Involved/special-events/2014-independence-5k-run/index

Register to WALK online here
http://hmea.org/Get-Involved/special-events/2014-independence-walk/index

Beautification Day - Time CHANGED to 1:30 PM

Important:

DO TO WEATHER We will be meeting at

Town Center at 1:30 on Saturday.

Please consider volunteering. We need as many hands as we can get.

Saturday, May 17th is Beautification Day

Franklin Downtown Partnership

Please join our group of volunteers to help beautify the Downtown Center. 

We will be meeting at the center island at 1:30 PM.

If you are available earlier please consider meeting at 1:00 PM at Fairmount Farms to pick up and deliver the plants to downtown.or at 1:00 PM at the Town Common to assist with planning on the Common. 

Bring gloves, trowels and dress appropriately for the weather. If you have questions please contact Eileen at 508-330-4234emason11@verizon.net

MassBudget: Analysis of Senate Ways and Means Budget for FY 2015

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. MassBudget Analysis of the Senate Ways and Means Budget for FY 2015 Yesterday (Wednesday), the Senate Ways and Means Committee (SWM) made its budget recommendations for FY 2015. The SWM budget proposes small, smart and well-targeted steps toward addressing big challenges. Like the proposals from the Governor and House, however, it doesn't propose solutions at the scale of the challenges we face. The types of major investments in our people and communities that could substantially expand economic opportunity, help all our children to thrive, and strengthen our economy in the long run, would require significant new tax revenue -- something none of this year's budget proposals call for. The SWM budget does, however, include a number of positive initiatives, including: increasing access to early education and care for children and home visiting programs for young families; strengthening the capacity of DCF to protect and assist children and their families; expanding access to affordable housing; supporting new efforts to help those suffering from addiction. These strategies could immediately help children and adults across the Commonwealth, and ultimately strengthen our economy by allowing more of our people to realize their full potential as individuals and as productive members of our community. Our SWM Budget Monitor describes the major recommendations made by the Senate Ways and Means Committee yesterday. It also describes how SWM recommendations compare to other FY 2015 proposals and historic funding levels. Read the SWM Budget Monitor 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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FHS spring sports results - Thursday May 15th

Hockomock Sports shows the results of the spring sports activities from Thursday, May 15th:

Softball

Foxboro, 1 @ Franklin, 12 - Final - Brie Flaherty went 3-4 with a home run and four RBI and Erin Hanley was 2-4 with a triple. Sabrina LoMonaco struck out 11 in the circle for the Panthers, who qualified for the postseason.

Boys Tennis

Franklin, 1 @ King Philip, 4 - Final - Jason Trudeau (King Philip) won 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 at first singles, Kevin Williamson (King Philip) won 6-4, 6-3 at second singles and Sean Barker (Franklin) win 6-3, 6-2 at third singles. The team of Tim Smith and Kyle Caragliano (King Philip) won 7-5, 7-5 at first doubles and Nate Gee and Ross Carey (King Philip) won 6-1, 6-4 at second doubles.

Girls Tennis

Franklin, 5 @ Oliver Ames, 0 - Final - Hannah Sweeney (Franklin) won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles, Anna Humphries (Franklin) won 6-0, 6-0 at second singles and Katelyn Marr (Franklin) won 6-4, 6-2 at third singles. The team of Anya Deric and Lauren Markland (Franklin) won 6-2, 6-1 at first doubles and Halle Love and Sarah Mahoney (Franklin) won 6-3, 2-6, 10-5 at second doubles.

FHS Softball - Bottle/Can Drive - Sat May 17th

For all the Hockomock League results from Thursday visit this link:
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-051514

Massachusetts Craft Brewers Passport

From the Mass Great Outdoors Blog I find this:

Craft beer tourism is exploding across the country and in Massachusetts. There is a growing consumer interest in distinct, fresh and natural craft beers, and now there are more premium, high-quality craft beers to choose from. The Buy Local movement in Massachusetts has grown from local produce to craft beer, which supports both top notch products and a local connection. 

The Massachusetts Craft Brewers Passport features a map of the Commonwealth, with the locations of local breweries split into five regions. Breweries that use Massachusetts-grown ingredients are indicated with a small tractor icon. At each brewery, you can get your passport stamped and when a region in completed, receive a free T-shirt! Downloadable passports and information for both brewers and growers is available at www.mass.gov/massgrown and http://www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/culinary_tourism/brewery_tours.htm

MA Brewers Guild

Try this link to the Brewery Tours if the one above doesn't work
http://www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/culinary_tourism/brewery_tours.htm


Note:  When using the interactive Mass Grown Map, I do find that the listing of CSA Farms is missing the three farms in Franklin. Hoffman Farm, Akin-Bak Farm and Grateful Farm all offer CSA shares and are not currently listed.

FHS Sports - Wednesday, May 14

From Hockomock Sports we find the Franklin High School spring sports results from the competitions on Wednesday, May 14.

Baseball

King Philip, 2 @ Franklin, 5 - Final - Zane Byrne had a terrific game on the mound for the Panthers, pitching a complete game one hitter with six strikeouts and no earned runs. Anthony Chaiton was 2-4 at the plate and, with the game tied 2-2, had a two-out bases-loaded double that cleared the bases in the bottom of the sixth inning. Drew Inglesi also had a solid day at the plate, going 3-4 with a double and a run scored.

Softball

King Philip, 4 @ Franklin, 1 - Final - KP's Kali Magane fanned 14 batters and allowed just three hits and helped her cause at the plate, going 1-2 with an RBI. Shannon Jones went 2-4 with an RBI and Bri Sebio was 2-3 with two RBI for the Warriors. Franklin's Sabrina LoMonaco was 2-3 and Olivia DiGiacomo had the lone RBI for the Panthers. Lilly Criscione struck out five and allowed just two earned runs in the loss.

FHS Softball - bottle/can drive 

Boys Lacrosse

Mansfield, 5 @ Franklin, 13 - Final

Girls Lacrosse

Franklin, 17 @ Mansfield, 6 - Final - Marta Versprille netted a game-high five goals for the Panthers and Maegan Schmauder and Emily Jeffries added four goals each. Franklin's Nicole Ellin had an assist and three ground balls.

Girls Tennis

Franklin, 2 @ King Philip, 3 - Final

For the complete results around the Hockomock League for Wednesday, follow this link
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-051414

FHS Softball - Bottle/Can drive - May 17

The Franklin High School softball team will be holding a bottle/can drive fund raiser on Saturday, May 17. Bring your bottle/cans to the Franklin Elks lodge, 1077 Pond St between 8:00 AM and noon.

FHS Softball Bottle/Can Drive - May 17

Town Council summary 05/14/14

The collection of posts reporting from the Town Council meeting of May 14 can be found here

• Live reporting - Closing

• Live reporting - Recreation Dept

• Live reporting: Town Council - May 14, 2014

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Live reporting - Closing

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
none 


J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-05: Appropriation: Fire Detail Account
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

Listing of delinquent accounts found on page 6 of this file
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/051414.pdf


2. Resolution 14-36: Issuing Alcoholic Beverages (Package Store) Licenses Policy
motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 8-1 (Pfeffer cast the 'no' vote)
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


3. Bylaw Amendment 14-736:Amendment to Chapter 82, Appendix A, List of Service Fee Rates – 1st Reading
motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 9-0
The Board of Health is currently understaffed, looking for a part-timer to be supported via modest increase in fees; fees are comparable with the surrounding towns


K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Thanks to MassDOT for their response to a signal issue on King St/i494
they will take care of potholes on RT 140

Memorial Day parade coming up

4th of July program to be developed, starting the Weds before the 4th


L. OLD BUSINESS
appraisal for Pond St?
Yes, it has been ordered

Bids came in for Lincoln St, any idea on timeline?
Might start on Daniels before getting to Lincoln before schools get out


M. NEW BUSINESS


N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Pfeffer - Veterans Breakfast, free breakfast, call for reservation

Thanks to Ben Waters for doing his speech
1030 AM start, service at the Town Common memorials at noon


P. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn

Live reporting - Recreation Dept

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Ryan Jette, Director Recreation Department

(copy to be added later) The presentation copy can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/05/recreation-dept-presentation-copy.html

coordinate programs and field usage
over 5,000 children in the various activities over the year
self funding with over $500,000 in revenue

listing of programs year round, programs by season
not just youth sports

basketball largest program, over 1400 kids in grades K-8
expanded to run in spring as well as winter

T-ball = 4, 5, and 6 year olds in this program the FYBO covers the older kids

flag football - over 450 kids in the fall

girls lacrosse - largest program in the state, helping the high school become one of the better programs in high school

summer programs - King St, Choate Park and Chilson Beach

new listing of art classes, they are selling out quickly

Earth Day
cleaning litter and debris from streets and roadways

also use community service kids to help with special clean up areas

Disc golf course operating with an all volunteer build team

Community Garden (at King St) $40/per year per plot

4th of July road race about 100 runners for the 5K, also a 1.2 mile kids race

Chilson Beach normally open from end of June to last week in August

kid care babysitting class offer, nutrition, diapering, safety

program on 'stage your home to sell'

music therapy for children with special needs on Weds nights

45% of the salary budget is seasonal
the tax work-off program, 19 seniors help to make the department function

Recreation in charge of permitting use of all playgrounds and fields
twice annual application process for organizational use

proud to say Franklin has good playgrounds
turf fields at the high school and Beaver St

DelCarte coming online June 4th

Provided over 1,000 hours of community service

Future of Franklin Recreation, from less than 10 to over 100 programs

Spray park coming to Fletcher Field
DelCarte with hiking trails and a canoe/kayak launch

Thank you for supporting this program

Mercer - this was great, you came well prepared
one of the issues you touched on, the Franklin-Medway relationship
can you expand on that?

Ryan - offering programming in Medway
they had some existing programs, their need was summer programs and summer camp
we offer programs here open to Medway residents, able to fill up some programs
programs that are already filling up they can't get in, but for those others, they can help

Program is heavily Franklin residents, probably 95%

Padula - my kids have all been through the program
which turf field will go first?

Ryan - they added the logo to the Beaver Pond fields and some stretches along the side to help extend the life

Nutting - we have a stabilization account already putting money aside to replace them in 2016 or 17

Bissanti - I want to commend you, it is well run
what do you see as the need for development?

Ryan - indoor space is a need, we are stuck with renting space from the schools
if we had our own space that would help, in a perfect world that would be it

Nutting - we'll need to look at the tot lots as they will need replacements to stay within standards
what you don't see is what the DPW does, there has been an expansion of fields and no increase in employees

Ryan - we work closely with the DPW and Dean College
Nutting - we don't have any turf battles

Jones - thanks for the work and especially for all the volunteer efforts

Live reporting: Town Council - May 14, 2014

Present: Feldman, Padula, Mercer, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Jones, Bissanti, Williams
Absent:  


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
none

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Ben Waters
sophomore at FHS, giving speech for public speaker class
speaking on renewable energy
coal, gas, oil will become more scarce
will need to rely more on solar and wind power
Mt St Mary's Abbey solar farm a good example
generation of the energy can be sold back to the 'grid'
current infrastructure is mostly on the delivery side, not capturing energy to bring it back to the grid
billed as a family friendly town
a safe town, with good schools, and more energy efficient
keep this in mind as the Town Council manages going into the future

E. APPOINTMENTS
none

F. HEARINGS
none

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none