Friday, December 10, 2021

PantherTV - News for 12/10/21 (video)

"This week we showcase the National Art Honors Society, Gymnastics Coach Paula Lupien, and senior Mack Gulla. Panther News, Dec. 10, 2021!"

Video link -> https://youtu.be/9QaWfXfTHa0

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1469012227613245446

2021 Turkey Trot a Great Success - Thank You!

Wow! Wow! Wow!

The 10th Annual Turkey Trot for the Franklin Food Pantry was an incredible success thanks in large part to your sponsorship and support. We offer our gratitude for your generosity which will help the Food Pantry continue its service for our community's most vulnerable. You have led by example, showing your care and involvement in the town of Franklin and we hope you'll join with us again in 2022!

The grand total of funds raised through sponsorship, race entrants, donations, and shirt sales is a whopping $35,000, topping all previous years. It is truly amazing what the collective effort of a few can do and you've been a part of it.

We hope the holidays are a time of joy and gratitude for you,

Best Wishes!

erin campbell

Race Director

www.franklinturkeytrot.org

2021 Turkey Trot a Great Success - Thank You!

Tri-County Culinary Shop created a gingerbread Franklin Police Station

@TriCountyRVTSD  Culinary Shop Built a gingerbread Franklin Police Station for the She Love's Police Gingerbread Competition. To vote, click on the following link!   https://facebook.com/135246697133022/posts/921318221859195/ 

gingerbread Franklin Police Station

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/cjcaddy/status/1469107468198420481

Get Wright Old School Chocolates at Christmas Fair Sat, Dec 11

Where do you #shopFranklin for chocolate? Wright Old School Chocolate is now available online or this Saturday in Foxboro:

"Join us for Christmas with Grace: A Neighborhood Celebration. Bundle up and join us to experience Christmas through different time periods, an interactive experience of lights, music, and Christmas festivities! With activities for all ages, this celebration is sure to be added to your Christmas traditions year after year.
Guests will be able to explore at your own pace- strolling through Christmas scenes from different time periods, as well as an indoor marketplace to purchase some gifts while supporting local vendors. To ensure we prepare well for our guests, we encourage everyone to RSVP in advance, letting us know which timeframe you'll most likely join us for. There is no charge for admission, but we encourage everyone to bring spending money for the marketplace, as well as donations of men's winter hats and gloves to support our friends with LYNN Ministries, as they care for neighbors in need in Brockton. "

Register for this event (no free, COVID protocol's required) https://www.grace.org/event/3858089-2021-12-11-christmas-with-grace--foxboro/

Listen to the Wright Old School Chocolate Story -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/07/fm-577-inside-wright-old-school.html

Shop for Wright Chocolates online -> https://wrightoldschoolchocolate.com/

Get Wright Old School Chocolates at Christmas Fair Sat, Dec 11

Winter/Spring Kids' Corner Classes Start Soon

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Lifelong Community Learning

Where fun and learning meet!

Winter 2022 Classes

Classes Start Soon

All classes are at Franklin High School

Kids' Cooking Classes - Grades 3-5 & 6-8

Cut, chop, stir, and mix your way to a delicious dish. Students develop their skills: cutting, chopping, stirring, mixing, and teamwork! Each child works in partnership with another student to create a delicious dish.

5 Wednesdays, starting January 12

Times vary by grade

Kids' Beginner French, Spanish—Grades 3-6

Lively songs and playful games in these one-hour classes will be used to teach useful everyday phrases.

6 weeks starting:

6 Wednesdays, January 12, 6:00 pm—Spanish, Gr. 3-6

6 Tuesdays, April 5, 4:30 pm—French, Gr. 4 & 5

Home Safety & Security for Kids - Grades 1-5

Kids learn the basics of being safe when home alone for short periods of time whether by plan or because of any emergency.

Tuesday, January 25, 4:00 pm

CLASS IS FREE. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

February Vacation Painting Classes - Grades 4-7

What a great way to spend a morning and/or an afternoon and have some creative fun! Students will paint and take home their own piece of art.

Thursday, February 20

Morning OR Afternoon

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Morning Session

Owl on a Branch

Afternoon Session

Winter Birch

For more class options & additional details visit:

www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

FPS- Lifelong Community Learning | 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Project PJ continues again this year, can you help?

December 2021

Hello!

My name is Ethan DePaolo and I am a junior at Franklin High School. Project PJ was started in 2007 and seven years ago, my sister was contacted by one of the families who had previously run it asking if she would take it over, as my family has participated in this project for over 10 years. Since Ryan is at school in NYC, I am going to keep Project PJ going this year.

Project PJ is a community service project founded to bring awareness to kids in need placed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts foster care programs. I am asking people to donate NEW pajamas for foster children of all ages, newborn to 18 years. The pajamas I collect will be donated to the Whitinsville office of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families which helps the communities in our local area, including Franklin.

Foster children are very unfortunate to be placed in the situation they are in. They leave their homes with barely anything and families are only given $20 a day to spend for their daily needs. Pajamas help ease the transition for these children and I would like to ask you to support Project PJ this holiday season.

Last year, the project donated around 300 pairs of pajamas and this year the goal is 325. All sizes are in great need. Pajamas can be dropped off at 48 High Ridge Circle at your convenience. We have a large plastic container on our side steps for collection.

If you'd rather purchase pj's online, you can have them shipped directly to our home. We would like all donations by January 1st, but later donations are always appreciated.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to email me at ethan.depaolo@gmail.com

I appreciate your consideration in supporting this cause!

With Gratitude,

Ethan DePaolo

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarinDepaolo/status/1468328414272790532

https://9to5toys.com/2020/11/12/amazon-kids-pajamas/

example of kids pajamas

Recap: Board of Health hears multiple updates; congratulates staff on vaccine clinic success (audio)

Quick Recap:

Status update on 27 Winter St heard, keeping eye on progress, owner may need to appear for Feb 2022 meeting if no action taken for demolition of building
Nurse picked up contact tracing as collaborative ended in November; starting health check for Central Park Terrace residents
Both COVID-19 vaccine clinics for the youth went well with over 280 does delivered each time. Kudos to the team for great execution, thanks is not enough!

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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 conf bridge.

The Twitter hashtag #BoH1208 can be found online The thread begins with

https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/status/1468704858089873419

Board of Health agenda doc ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/12-8-21.pdf

Real time reporting for the Board of Health meeting underway, #BoH1208, approved minutes by 3-0 vote via roll call, status of 27 Winter St some evidence of work around building/property, should have an update for Jan 2022 from owner …
Per carryover from prior meeting, if no progress owner due at Feb meeting. Update from nurse, COVID clinic success, some doses left over; also visiting Central Park Terrace to do health checks and address items as they arise. #BoH1208
Contact tracing collaborative ended in Nov, nurse Alisha now picking up that contact tracing as needed. #BoH1208 discussion on monthly meeting dates, possible adjustments to Jun/Jul dates sliding one week; discussion non text around Title V change in language to clarify …
To be brought to a future agenda for a formal hearing, reading of potential change to alleviate duplication of effort. #BoH1208 worth noting that clinic performance was well done, staff, volunteers, etc. very well done and received, thank you is hollow!
Motion to adjourn, passes 3-0 via roll call #BoH1208

Meeting audio -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0dae85a8-d883-4934-95af-cb93dcf9bdb4

Recap: Board of Health hears multiple updates

Cobi's Corner: A Time for Reflection

12/06/2021

Cobi's Corner

Hey Neighbors!

As the Fall comes to a close, the past few months have centered on reflection and community feedback. I am excited to share the continued progress we've made on pursuing our priorities.

If you are joining us for the first time, welcome! Here are my past seasonal updates:

In personal news...

My State House work has been abuzz with all things offshore wind! I recently co-authored reports on workforce development and legislative recommendations.
I was honored to be highlighted as a UMass Amherst alum. Reach out if you or a student ever have any questions about my experience!
Feel free to follow along with what I'm reading! My latest books include The Bluest Eye and Between the World and Me.

As always, please reach out if you ever have any thoughts or questions!

Your Franklin neighbor,

The newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full set of content, follow this link -> https://mailchi.mp/5abe6e3e42a1/a-time-for-reflection

Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo

PO Box 562

Franklin, MA 02038-0562

Holiday Pop up Market at Fresh Start Market - Dec 18

"Come shop our Holiday Pop up Market and help support local artists. From stocking suffers to delicious local foods for your holiday gatherings, we'll have something for everyone's tastes. Local artists will be selling their wares, we'll be hosting food tastings, and Franklin's Girl Scouts will be outside selling cookies.