YPO@ Twenty8 in Patriot Place - special deals if you pre-register!

What is the YPO? The YPO is THE place for young professionals who have an interest in social and business networking, community involvement, and professional development.   Come meet other young professionals in your area and check out the YPO!        YPO Now Accepting New Members The YPO Membership Application is now available! For your convenience, you can download the application here, or you can complete it online at our new website: www.unitedregionalypo.org/join. Membership fees are $50 per person, annually. If your business is a member of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce (URCC), your first year of membership into the YPO is free! Applications can be returned: Online: unitedregionalypo.org/join Email:unitedregionalypo@ymail.com Fax: (508) 223-5220 Mail: 42 Union Street, Attleboro, MA 02703  Thank You to our recent Event Sponsor      CBS Scene 200 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA YPO@Twenty8 Food and Spirits Wednesday, September 18th 6-8pm          Situated in the Patriot Place Complex inside the Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place, Twenty8 Food and Spirits has quickly become one of the hottest dining spots in Foxboro, MA. The ambiance is sophisticated yet fun while the menu features New England favorites with a trendy twist. Please join the YPO on Wednesday, September 18th from 6-8 pm, for the opportunity to make connections, build relationships and showcase your business with your peers in Twenty8's eclectic, electric setting in Foxboro. This event will be well attended, so don't miss this great opportunity to meet and connect with other local Young Professionals. Pre-register for this event NOW to receive the reduced cover of $5 by clicking here.  Pre-register and receive a coupon for 20% off at Life is Good  Registrations at the door will $10.    Light appetizers will be provided! Door Prizes! We hope to see you all there!!! Board Member Positions Available       The YPO is looking for additional board members to assist with event promotion and ideas as well as in other areas. If you feel you can contribute, or want to discuss an opportunity, please contact us. We always welcome your ideas, as we desire growth of the organization and our members' businesses and general connections. This may be an attractive opportunity to work alongside your peers and also be recognized at every YPO event.                                                                                                                                                                                            For more information, please contact the YPO at unitedregionalypo@ymail.com or 508-488-YPO (9761). ____________________________________ Be sure to check out our upcoming events  on our website and stay up to date on everything YPO by connecting with us online!     We look forward to seeing you at our next event!    Kind Regards, United Regional YPO About Us Our events will be a mix of networking and fun held in some of the best places in the area. *Must be at least 21 years old to attend events For more info call 508-488-9761 or e-mail unitedregionalypo@ymail.com .

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Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 11, 2013

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– June 5, 2013, June 19, 2013

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 – Robert R. Dean

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS
Design Review Commission

Claudine Silverman
Robert J. Tobin Jr

Conservation Commission

Dayna Gill
Ravi Pendkar

F. HEARINGS
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-718: Changes to §185-7. Compliance Required
• Violation of M.G.L. 138 §34: Sale, Delivery of Furnishing of an Alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21 – Postponed to September 11, 2013- 7:10 PM

• Ichigo Ichie
• Village Mall Liquors

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Residence Inn by Marriott-Franklin: Change of Manager

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Bylaw Amendment 13-719: Changes to Chapter 185. Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements – Referral to Planning Board
2. Bylaw Amendment 13-720:Changes to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated. – Referral to Planning Board
3. Bylaw Amendment 13-721: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map. - Referral to Planning Board
4. Bylaw Amendment 13-722: Changes to Chapter 185-50. Residential VII Zoning District – Referral to Planning Board
5. Bylaw Amendment 13-723: Changes to Chapter 185 Use Regulation Schedule, Parts I through Parts VII. - Referral to Planning Board
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-718: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required - 1st Reading
7. Resolution 13-61: Acceptance of Relocated Water Easement and Release (Abandonment) of Original Water Easement on Property at 34 Longfellow Drive
8. Resolution 13-62: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 60A, Section 1, Paragraph 8
9. Resolution 13-63: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 60A, Section 9
10. Resolution 13-64: Council on Aging – Outreach Coordinator
11. Resolution 13-65: Ratification of Town Administrator’s Contract
12. Resolution 13-66: Authorization for Disposition (Sale) of Town-Owned Land (Vacant Parcel Between Old West Central and West Central Streets)
13. Resolution 13-67: Order of Taking – Downtown Roadway Improvements
14. Resolution 13-68: Citizen Committee

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
– Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

P. ADJOURN

The original agenda documents for Sep 4th
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/090413.pdf

The update agenda documents for Sep 11th
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/091113.pdf

Franklin Historical Museum: Antique Appraisals - Sep 15th

Got something old and not sure how much it is worth? For $5 a piece, up to three items can be appraised for you at the Franklin Historical Museum on Sunday, Sep 15th

Details can be found in this flyer:

Franklin Historical Museum

For additional information about the Franklin Historical Museum visit their webpage
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/

of the Museum Facebook page   https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038

Parmenter PCC meetings 9/12, 9/13

The 9/2 and 9/5 no school days have already gone by but the PCC Meetings scheduled for 9/12 and 9/13 are coming this week

Parmenter sign

What is your school's PCC schedule? There should be information on each school webpage. In my round of visits, some sites are more frequently updated than others.

The main school dept page can be found here:  http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/index

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 10, 2013

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

AGENDA

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 27, 2013 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Lifelong Learning Summer Programs Update

3. Discussion Only Items
Update

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,052.50 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Paolino Management Corp. for the FHS.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from JMP Management, Inc. for the FHS.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $846.34 from JDRF for Annie Sullivan Middle School.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn

Tryout dates for Franklin Fusion and Franklin Tornadoes

Tryout dates for Franklin Fusion and Franklin Tornadoes, the competitive travel summer softball teams of the Franklin Girls Softball Association (FGSA), will take place during the weekends of September 21-22 and September 28-29.  Pre-Registration is encouraged and available at www.sportsmanager.us/Franklin-Tornadoes.htm.          

Franklin Fusion

The summer softball program fields teams for ages 10U (Tornadoes only), 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U*.  All Fusion and Tornadoes practice throughout the year and play league games in addition to several tournaments.  Please note that both programs require a player’s/parents’ commitment to their team, however the Fusion teams do involve additional travel and time commitments.   

Franklin Tornadoes

All players should arrive 30 minutes early for tryout sessions to check in and warm up as tryout sessions will start promptly.  For more information, please contact Matt Connelly, 617-962-4785, madjack8@comcast.net, email fgsa@fastpitch.org or visit www.fgsafastpitch.org.

WHERE:       Pisani Fields, Peck Street, Franklin

WHEN**:

16U : Saturday, September 21 from 3:30-6:00

                        Saturday, September 28 from 3:30-6:00 (Fusion Callbacks***/Rain Date)

14U : Sunday, September 22 from 1:00-6:00

                        Sunday, September 29 from 1:00-3:30 (Fusion Callbacks***/Rain Date)

           

12U : Saturday, September 21 from 1:30-3:30 and

                        Sunday, September 22 from 1:00-6:00

                        Sunday, September 29 from 1:00-6:00 (Fusion Callbacks***/Rain Date)

10U : Saturday, September 21 from 1:30-6:00

                        Saturday, September 28 from 1:30-6:00 (Rain Date Only)

                                 

*Players’ ages are as of December 31, 2013; **Girls may be assigned shorter, position-specific time brackets; ***Fusion callbacks for those girls being considered for Fusion after initial tryout

"I don’t really see it getting better"

The Milford Daily News reports on the increasing demands seen by MetroWest area food pantries. The Franklin Food Pantry was among those quoted:

At the Franklin Food Pantry, Director of Development Erin Lynch said the pantry distributed 186,000 pounds of food in its most recent fiscal year, up 24 percent from the prior fiscal year. Lynch, like other pantry leaders, noticed many clients have jobs but are still unable to afford food amid rising costs of living and inadequate pay. 

"I think it takes along time for families to feel the impact, even if the economy is getting better" Lynch said. "We really haven’t seen evidence on our end yet (of improvements)." 

Lynch said the pantry hopes in the next year to work with other community groups to better understand what causes food insecurity and how to improve the situation without just distributing more and more food. Items they could look at is improving job skill training resources, she said.

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1155160194/MetroWest-and-Milford-area-food-pantries-report-growing-demand#ixzz2eIgDljOs

What can you do to help the Food Pantry?One easy way is to buy a ticket to our fund raising wine tasting event coming up Thursday, Sep 12. Tickets are available online at http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/ or at the Food Pantry (in the Roackland Trust parking lot downtown Franklin).

Franklin Library: School tool carriers

The craft this Monday at the Library is to decorate your own pencil or school tool kit.

school tool carriers

This was re-posted from the Franklin Public Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2013/09/krafty-mondays-make-school-tool-carriers.html

For other activities and events at the Library follow them on Facebook too
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibrary

In the News: apple crop, tree backlash

Farmers expecting robust apple crop

Agriculture officials and apple growers said this week that they are looking forward to a blockbuster fall and said customers have already been streaming in to pluck the season’s first apples off the trees.

Local utility companies deal with tree-cutting backlash

More than a year ago, dozens of residents in MetroWest had just about had it with NStar. They angrily packed local meeting halls and wrote letters to their representatives, urging leaders to do something.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends to meet on Wednesday, Sep 11

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends meeting will be held Weds, Sep 11 at 3 Restaurant on RT 140. Details can be found in the flyer shown here:




For additional information about the club and its activities, visit their website
http://franklinnewcomers.com/

Apple Picking Season opens at Fairmount Fruit Farm

Fairmount Fruit Farm                 Apple Season Dear Stephen,  The cool nights have given beautiful color to our apples. In the store we currently have Paula Red apples that we have been picking for a couple of weeks and well as Macintosh apples the we have just started picking.    The stand is full of peaches, nectarines as well as a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. We have a variety of local products and baked goods ranging from local coffee to homemade breads and jams.       U-pick Apples   This Saturday marks the first day we will be open for U-pick which starts at 10 a.m. and will go till 4 p.m. You will be able to take a hayride into to the orchard and pick plenty of perfectly tree ripened apples.    Hayride is included with the purchase of a 1/2 bushel or peck bag.   For more information about picking or the farm stand please visit our website. www.fairmountfruit.com or Call us at 508-533-8737                 Do not forget about the homemade apple fritters!    Sincerely, Fairmount Fruit Farm

Forward this email Fairmount Fruit Farm | 887 Lincoln St. | Franklin | MA | 02038

Franklin Library: Teen Book Club - Sep 25

The next Teen Book Club meeting will be held on Wednesday Sep 25th at 6:30 PM. The book for discussion will be the CS Lewis "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"

Bottle Can Drive today

FHS boy’s hockey can, bottle drive is Saturday, Sept. 7

The Franklin High School boy’s hockey team will hold its annual can and bottle drive on Saturday, Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at Pirelli Veteran’s Arena, 910 Panther Way, Franklin.

Farmers Market - Town Common - noon to 6:00 PM

Yes, even with school back in session and summer over, the Farmers Market is still open every Friday through October.

farmers market sign downtown

Stop by to get fresh produce!

farmers market on a sunny day

Representative Roy's September Office Hours

Boston, MA -- State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent office hours will be held in Medway & Franklin for the Month of September on the following days:

Medway – Saturday September 14^th, 10:00-11:00AM, Medway Public Library, Room: Cole A – 26 High Street, Medway, MA

Franklin – Saturday September 28^th, 10:00-11:00AM, Franklin Public Library – 118 Main Street Franklin, MA

Christopher Yancich, his legislative aide, will be accompanying him.

Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention.  Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you.

He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617) 722-2400, stop by Room 134 in the State House, or email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov.

Pam's Run for Neighbor Brigade

Today marks "One Month Until Pam's Run for Neighbor Brigade"

To sign up to run:

www.Pamsrun.com

To donate:

http://www.crowdrise.com/franklinneighborbrig

Linda Gagnon
Neighbor Brigade Inc.
617-335-5452/ FranklinMA@neighborbrigade.org
www.neighborbrigade.orgLike Us On Facebook!
http://www.crowdrise.com/franklinneighborbrig

Six One Seven Studios September Newsletter

Forward this email Six One Seven Studios | 430 Franklin Viilage Drive | Box 120 | Franklin | MA | 02038

"1.3 megawatts of energy from a solar farm"

Another solar farm is coming to Franklin. Along with the current installation at Mount St Mary's Abbey, the Tri-County Regional Voc Tech is getting into solar.

Tri-County reached a deal with SunEdison Inc., a global company specializing in solar power, that will save it an estimated $1.8 million on energy costs over the next two decades. 

After the contract expires, it can renew the contract or ask SunEdison to remove the panels.
The installation will be built atop four acres of grounds behind the school, with construction beginning in the spring or summer of 2014. 

Power generated from the ground-mounted panels will account for roughly 85 percent of the school’s overall energy use, according to John Roy, Tri-County’s business administrator.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1655333463/Franklins-Tri-County-to-save-with-solar-farm#ixzz2e6bEfOKL


Photos of the solar farm at Mount St Mary's can be found here
June - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/06/mount-st-marys-solar-farm.html
July - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/07/mount-st-marys-solar-farm-update.html

MASSACHUSETTS RECOVERS MILLIONS IN REVENUE

Massachusetts Recovers Millions in Revenue by Reducing Employer Fraud and Worker Misclassification

BOSTON – Thursday, September 5, 2013 – Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Joanne F. Goldstein today announced Massachusetts has recovered more than $21 million over an 18-month period in owed revenue recaptured through the collaborative work of the state's Joint Enforcement Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification (the Joint Task Force). This recovered amount is greater than the sum of all previous years combined as detailed in the Joint Task Force's 2012 Annual Report.

In March 2008, Governor Deval Patrick established the Joint Task Force to restore fairness to the Massachusetts economy by addressing employer fraud and misclassification. Working towards this goal, the Joint Task Force is composed of various state agencies including representatives from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), as well as other executive branch agencies, the Office of the Attorney General's Fair Labor Division, the Office of the Treasurer's Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission and the Insurance Fraud Bureau.

"Thanks to Governor Patrick's leadership, the Joint Task Force continues to successfully work together to confront fraud and abuse among employers, to provide an equal playing field for all businesses to compete in Massachusetts and to protect workers," said Secretary Goldstein. "While each participating agency has the ability to recoup revenue on its own, our collective efforts provide greater enforcement and compliance, yields significantly more in revenue for the Commonwealth and delivers better outcomes for both employees and employers in the state."

Joint Task Force agencies work together to reduce fraud and abuse within the "underground economy," a term often referred to those individuals and businesses that choose to conceal or misrepresent their employee population to avoid one or more of their responsibilities related to wages, payroll taxes, insurance, licensing, safety or other regulatory requirements. Often the employees are mischaracterized as independent contractors or paid in cash to avoid these obligations. The underground economy also encompasses other activities such as tax evasion, payroll fraud, under-the-table work and wage theft.

"The collaborative efforts of the Joint Task Force have worked successfully to bring businesses and individuals into compliance with our state laws," said Attorney General Martha Coakley. "The money recovered this year demonstrates both the scope of the problem and our aggressive response to combat fraud and abuse.  As the state's sole wage enforcement authority, our office will continue to take action to protect workers, stop unlawful business practices and level the playing field for all companies."

The Joint Task Force's 2012 Annual Report describes a breakdown of recovered funds and details noteworthy accomplishments and results achieved between July 2011 and December 2012, the most recent period of available collected data. During this 18-month period, Massachusetts recouped $21.39 million in owed revenue and ensured greater compliance with the state's labor, licensing and tax laws.

Among notable accomplishments was the collection and disbursement of $1.17 million in unreported wages by subcontractors on the Marriott Copley Place, Boston (Host Hotels) renovation project, following a multi-month Joint Task Force investigation that began in the fall of 2011. Joint Task Force agencies also identified sub-minimum wage payments to workers; employers without workers' compensation insurance policies; misclassification of workers; and unpaid Unemployment Insurance taxes by contractors and subcontractors working on this renovation project.

"The Joint Task Force is an excellent example of good government at its best and is validated by proven results," said Heather Rowe, Director of the Department of Labor Standards and Interim Director of the Joint Task Force. "Along with our success stories, we are increasing awareness and forging a successful partnership among responsible business owners, labor, advocates, and government to bring fair employment conditions to Massachusetts and stem unfair competitive advantages some individuals seek."

Member agencies of the Task Force also regularly conduct cross agency compliance checks. An example of this cooperative partnership included a joint effort between DUA's Revenue Audit Department, the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission, Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, Department of Career Services, Department of Industrial Accidents and Department of Labor Standards to track down unpaid taxes, fees and assessments. Over this 18-month period, the state recovered more than $17 million from employers in unpaid unemployment taxes. Of this $17 million, close to $13 million was generated in 2012 alone, nearly double the amount collected in 2011. 

"The work of the Task Force is invaluable in reducing the growth of the underground economy in the state's construction industry," said Mark Erlich, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the New England Regional Council of Carpenters. "Taking on the illegal practices of wage theft, misclassification and tax and insurance fraud creates a more level playing field, which ultimately benefits legitimate employers, tradesmen and women and taxpayers."

"When businesses cheat in the underground economy, it is very tough for good businesses to compete," said Greg Beeman, President of the Massachusetts Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors. "This, in turn, means fewer legitimate 'above ground' jobs for Massachusetts' workers. In hard hit industries like construction, what Secretary Goldstein and the Task Force are doing to keep a level playing field is an important part of the recovery."

Now in its fifth year, the Joint Task Force is focused on an expanded set of goals and objectives including: 1) Advancing technological capabilities for capturing and tracking referrals; 2) Building upon existing channels of multi-state and federal cooperation and maximizing future potential cooperation; 3) Completing the Task Force research study on employee misclassification and the underground economy in Massachusetts; creating education and outreach material for businesses and workers; 4) Continuing to provide and expand cross-agency training opportunities; expanding Task Force partnerships outside the Executive Branch Agencies; and 5) Working towards implementing objectives to achieve the strategic goals set by EOLWD to increase transparency in government as part of Governor Patrick's MassResults Plan.

To learn more about the Joint Enforcement Task Force on the Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification or to read the Massachusetts Underground Economy and Employee Misclassification 2012 Annual Report, visit www.mass.gov/lwd/jtf.

Workers who believe that their rights have been violated and businesses who believe they are at an economic disadvantage because of unscrupulous competitors are strongly urged to call the Attorney General's Fair Labor Hotline at (617) 727-3465 or the Joint Task Force Referral Line at (877) 965-2267, email tips to jtftips@state.ma.us, or visit the Joint Task Force website at www.mass.gov/lwd/eolwd/jtf/ to submit complaints. More information about the wage and hour laws is also available in multiple languages at the Attorney General's Workplace Rights website at www.massworkrights.com.

Sculpture Park update

In my prior visit to the Sculpture Park, I took a video and speculated on what would happen to cover the gap in the bank. Now I know and you can see that they have covered this water way very nicely.

water way covered

water way covered

back side of over grown pool

at the end of the trail

front side of pool

For more info about the Sculpture Park, visit the Franklin Art Center webpage
http://franklinartcenter.com/park.html

Contributions to help fund the construction of the park are still welcomed!


Related posts:
If you missed the video, you can view it here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/future-sculpture-park-video.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/on-hunt-for-venues-to-display-their-work.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-sculpture-park-imagine-future.html

Road Construction: Crescent St

On my weekend walk around Franklin, the sidewalks and base coat for the reconstructed road are almost done. Given the standard practice that Franklin has used, the road will remain like this until spring when the final asphalt coat will be applied.

Crescent St -sidewalk closed

Crescent St - road work

Fallen Hero - PFC Marshall Rollins

Coincidentally, Crescent St is the location of one of the Fallen Heroes signs that was covered here recently. PFC Rollins was in the 4th Marines Division and died from wounds received on Iwo Jima. My father was also in the 4th Marines and was one of the lucky ones to have walked off Iwo Jima.

If you missed the Fallen Heroes series you can find the collection here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Fall into Fitness with Team Fitness & CrossFit Franklin

Team Fitness & CrossFit Franklin Greetings! New Fall hours beginning Monday September 9th. Monday- Thursday 5:00 am- 9:00 pm Friday 5:00 am- 7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday 7:00am - 3:00 pm CROSSFIT CLASS LOCATION CHANGE: This Saturday, September 7, 2013,  ALL CFF classes will be held  in the garage room  (the old box in the back of the  Team Fitness side). 8 am w/ Rana 10 am w/ MC NO access to the CFF box on that day.  You can use the Team Fitness side for your workouts. The gym will close at 12 noon on this Saturday 9/7. Thank you for your cooperation! SAVE THE DATES: 9/13-15 FALL INTO FITNESS A WEEKEND OF WELLNESS AT TEAM FITNESS AND CROSSFIT FRANKLIN! FRIDAY 9/13: GROUP EX SPECIAL 6-8 PM SATURDAY 9/14: BLOOD DRIVE CROSSFIT WITH MARY AT 8 AM 9 AM SKILL AND FITNESS ASSESSMENT WITH MC 10 AM MET CON CLASS WITH MC SUNDAY 9/15: FREE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES- STRENGTH TRAINING AS YOUNG AS 6, BODY BALANCE, POWER, SPEED, EATING AND MUCH MORE. As always, if there are any questions, feel free to ask at the front desk or call us at: 508-541-8330. We will be sending out more detailed information on the Fall into Fitness weekend wellness event next week! Yours in Health and Fitness, The Team at Team Fitness Franklin

Forward this email Team Fitness Franklin | 100 Franklin Village Drive | Franklin | MA | 02038

Tickets available for Sep 12th Wine Tasting

Hello Everyone, Our wine tasting fundraiser is just about a week away, only $10 per ticket!! This will be a fun night with 100% of all ticket sales and 20% of wine/beer sales going to the pantry. Some great wines will be available to taste and Whole Foods will be providing appetizers!

In order to make this event a success PLEASE buy your tickets and encourage friends, family, co-workers to do the same. Tickets can be bought online through our website www.franklinfoodpantry.org.  I have attached a flyer for those of you who have break rooms, bulletin boards, etc. where you can post.  The event is also listed on our Facebook page so "like" and "share" away!  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry

(p.s. Next up will be the Paintball fundraiser on Sept. 21^st)

Thank you for your support and I hope to see you there!!

-Erin

Erin Lynch

Director of Development

Franklin Food Pantry

43 West Central Street

Po Box 116, Franklin MA 02038

508-528-3115

www.franklinfoodpantry.org

In the News: positive review, businesses caught

Franklin town administrator gets positive review

Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting, whose contract expired on June 30, received high praise in a recent performance review.

Police: Two Franklin businesses caught selling booze to minors

Ichigo Ichie was one of two businesses caught selling alcohol to a minor during recent police liquor stings, the Japanese restaurant’s second such violation in as many years.