Newcomers & Friends: Bringing Earth Day Home - Apr 20

We are pleased to announce that Lisa Mosczynski and Susan Speers, volunteers with Metacomet Land Trust, will be joining us with a program on “Bringing Earth Day Home.”  The program will introduce the conservation group, with a focus on its work to preserve open space in Franklin since 1988. Metacomet is a member-supported nonprofit which serves 15 towns and is based in Franklin. 

To mark the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, Mosczynski and Speers will share a slide presentation on the group’s conservation work, education programs, and behind the scenes assistance to landowners and towns wishing to permanently preserve natural habitat. Metacomet’s local efforts include helping Franklin to connect town open space and Metacomet’s land. Metacomet is a 501-(c)-3 charity. More information can be found at www.MetacometLandTrust.org.

Bringing Earth Day Home

We welcome you to come join your friends and neighbors.  Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30.  Hot and cold appetizers and beverages are provided.  No need to be a newcomer to the area . . . and no need to RSVP. Come make connections in your community.  We are a multi-generational club offering a wide range of activities for all ages with an emphasis on fun and camaraderie. We are a member driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas.  

Newcomers and Friends Club

Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. We run our meetings September through May, typically meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We also hold many fun and varied events throughout the year to stay connected.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub

Franklin TV: Primavera Week

 by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 04/17/2022

After all the groundhogs have weighed in around the country, how do we mark Spring? For some, the unofficial start is March 1st. Because, March! Then there are the vernal equilux and equinox. The equilux means ‘equal light’. Sunrise and sunset are observable some minutes sooner and later respectively due to atmospheric bending of the Sun’s light when it is still slightly below the horizon. It occurs a few days before the vernal equinox and a few days after the autumnal. Bonus light!

These are dates that can make us astro–geeks slightly giddy with anticipation of warmer days. Some Winters leave behind piles of snow, and we might hazard a pseudo–scientific guess as to when this last evidence will be gone. Proof of Spring.

Then there’s Primavera –

Per Merriam Webster - Definition of primavera
: served with a mixture of fresh vegetables (such as zucchini, snow peas, and broccoli) —usually used postpositively pasta primavera

Wrong! This Italian veggie ‘n’ pasta hot dish is merely a derivative interpretation.
I champion the term’s Latin origins as describing the first greening of Winter’s barren landscape. This is Spring’s annual (and primal) promise now coming to life. Last week? No buds. This week? Buds! Primavera has begun. The first buds are emerging, and in a scant few weeks the scene change will be complete. Trees and bushes everywhere from forests primeval to the naked shrub in your front yard are all waking up and getting off to a fresh start. It’s quietly dramatic. It’s a time not to be missed, but noted and savored. Even lawns are greening up under last Winter’s scattered detritus of dead branches and old leaves. Don’t miss Primavera 2022. Now showing on deciduous trees everywhere.

With Winter’s weary doldrums done beneath the rising arc of Sun green means, “ Go!” And, go we fore – our step and spirit, light once more.

Primavera. It’s nature’s annual do–over. It’s the very signature of Spring.

And – as always –
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And, thank you for watching.

 

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  

Franklin TV: Primavera Week

Voices of Franklin: Colin Cass says "Please sign candidate nomination papers!"

Candidates in Massachusetts who want to be elected to any public office this fall need something right now.

They need large numbers of qualified voters to sign their nomination papers before May 10.  (No need to get tangled in the weeds:  the numbers and qualifications depend on the offices sought.)

People seem confused about this.  Your signature on a nomination paper commits you to nothing.

It shows only that you helped a candidate get into the race.  This is crucial for all candidates (you can sign for as many as you please) and completely harmless to you.

So if candidates who want to run in your district ask you to sign their nomination papers, give them a break.  

Colin Cass
Franklin, MA

To add your voice to the discussion, please follow the guidelines

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html

Voices of Franklin: Colin Cass says "Please sign candidate nomination papers!"

FHS boys lacrosse drop match to LaSalle (RI) on Saturday

Boys Lacrosse =  Franklin, 7 @ LaSalle (R.I.), 15 – Final

FINAL = Franklin 7, La Salle 15 Sacchetti: 2G Davis: 2G, 2A Next game is Thursday against Walpole

https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1515401609043488777 

FHS Panthers

FHS & KP SADD's annual Miles for Maura - a virtual event this year

FHS & KP SADD's annual Miles for Maura (5k Run/Walk) will be virtual this year in memory of Maura D. Howard, victim of a drunk driver. Please join us! Thanks for your support!  

@milesformaura @kingphilipsadd @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters   @FranklinPSNews

Please support via this link -> https://fundly.com/2022-miles-for-maura 

"The SADD chapters at King Philip Regional High School and Franklin High School are committed to ensuring Miles for Maura participants and the greater community stay safe. Therefore we have made the collective decision to host another virtual 5K Run/Walk in memory of Maura D. Howard. 

On July 31, 1994, on her way home from a weekend trip with friends, Maura was killed by a drunk driver who was speeding recklessly down the highway. Because of this destructive decision, life for Team Howard and Maura's extended loving family and friends has never been the same.

Keeping Maura's memory alive is our top priority. Spreading awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving through scholarships in her honor is a critical piece of the mission.

We are launching this year's Miles for Maura campaign on Maura's birthday, Saturday, April 9. Throughout the month you will be able to participate in the virtual event. We are asking for a minimum donation of $10. Once you register, you can complete as many 5K (3.1 miles) runs/walks as you would like between Saturday, April 9, and Saturday, April 30.

Let’s stay connected! Please follow and tag @milesformaura on Instagram so we can collect and share your unique experiences.

We will miss walking together! Because of the success we had during our virtual 2021 campaign, we plan to continue the hybrid approach. For locals, we look forward to resuming a larger in-person event in 2023. 

We are incredibly grateful for all of the community support throughout the years. Thank you for your continued commitment and participation. Stay well, spread kindness, and take care of yourselves.

Donation by Mail: Please make checks payable to Maura D. Howard Memorial Fund and send to Foxboro Saving 160 Main Street Norfolk, MA 02056.

Thank you!"

FHS & KP SADD's annual Miles for Maura - virtual event this year

020 - The War In Ukraine And What Religion Teaches Us (audio)

A Priest A Rabbi and A Minister Walk Into A Radio Station - WFPR

Bringing More Faith Into Your Day 

In this episode, Dr. Pandora Carlucci and Jay Horrigan are joined by Reverend Junger, Reverend McAdams and Rabbi Alpert to discuss the ongoing war in the Ukraine, what religion teaches us about war and fighting, finding peace in all the noise and more.

Audio file ->   https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2546bd68-b7aa-476c-9d20-beccfd2688d5

020 - The War In Ukraine And What Religion Teaches Us (audio)

WBZ has coverage of FHS Unified Basketball scheduled for Tuesday, Apr 19

WBZ does a piece on the Franklin Unified Basketball team scheduled for airing next week.

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiamWBZ/status/1514960416216125443

Can't wait to share this story with you Tuesday on #WBZThisMorning. In the meantime, let's help these kids out with their fundraiser! https://t.co/cPUYNlTj0n https://t.co/kLAqHOAaYx

— Liam Martin (@LiamWBZ) April 15, 2022

Dean Scholarship Awarded to Deserving Tri-County Student: Ailyah Tessier-Nunez

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School is proud to announce that Ailyah Tessier-Nunez, a senior in the Graphics Communications Career Program from Plainville, has been awarded a $37,000 tuition scholarship to Dean College for the 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years/eight semesters of attendance at Dean College, providing a GPA of at least 2.7 is maintained. This is the 24th year that Dean College is awarding a Tri-County student with the scholarship.

L to R: Principal Michael Procaccini, Superintendent-Director Karen Maguire, Ailyah, Professor Thode, and Ms. Johannessen (School Guidance Counselor)

Consideration for the scholarship is based on a completed admissions application, a Tri-County senior in good standing, superior academic record, teacher recommendations, interviews with a Dean College Admissions representative and Tri-County School Counselors, and extra-curricular activities, including employment. Many well qualified students applied but Aliyah was selected for the scholarship based on her hard work and dedication, along with her many accolades. “The most rewarding part of teaching is being able to have a student as talented as Aliyah. Her pleasant demeanor, attention to detail, self-motivation, and ability to provide quality projects while being deadline sensitive while help her excel in any field she pursues.” Linda Thompson, Graphics Communication Teacher.

She works part-time at Showcase Cinemas and enjoys spending her spare time drawing. For her senior project, she created a coloring book that represents the LGBTQA+ community. When she is at home, she spends quality time with her family which includes two younger brothers, a chocolate lab, and three cats. Tessier-Nunez plans to pursue a Communications degree from Dean College. “I would love to pursue a career in radio. My dream job would be creating podcasts, I love listening to them, or in sports broadcasting,” remarked Aliyah.
Dean College is a private, residential, not-for-profit institution that is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). 

“The Dean College scholarship program allows a Tri-County Student the opportunity to pursue a college education. The generosity of Dean College is remarkable, and we value their partnership,” said Karen Maguire, Superintendent-Director. “This scholarship positively impacts our students and the community. Congratulations Aliyah, from all of us at Tri-County. We know you will do amazing things.”

Patriots' Day - NO trash delay April 18 - 22, 2022

Patriots' Day - NO trash delay April 18 - 22, 2022

There will be NO trash delay April 18 - 22, 2022. Patriots' Day will not affect curbside trash and recycling schedule.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/patriots-day-no-trash-delay-april-18th-22nd-2022

For a copy of the curbside flyer ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2021-2022_update.pdf

(Note, the next trash delay period is the week of Memorial Day)

Patriots' Day - NO trash delay April 18 - 22, 2022

Local Quilters Raise Funds For Ukrainian Refugees #FranklinCANHelpUkraine

Project brings together quilters from region to respond with heart and hands

“Hope for Ukraine,” a queen size blue and yellow quilt made by members of Yankee Quilters Guild, will be raffled to support efforts to resettle Ukrainian refugee families arriving in Massachusetts. The approximately 80" x 80" quilt features a central sunflower, the national flower of Ukraine, and 24 large Log Cabin blocks in the bright colors of the nation’s flag.

The proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to Ascentria Care Alliance, a Worcester nonprofit organization which will offer housing and other assistance to refugees arriving from Ukraine. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Raffle tickets are available at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard in Franklin; through Yankee Quilters’ Facebook page; or by emailing yankeequilters11@gmail.com. Checks may also be mailed to Yankee Quilters at PO Box 53, Franklin MA 02038. The winner will be drawn June 14th in Franklin.

The quilt was created by members of the Guild to reflect their concern for the health and safety of the millions of Ukrainian citizens whose lives and homes have been threatened by the current invasion. The “Log Cabin” quilt block is a traditional design symbolizing the importance of the hearth at the center of the home. For this quilt, Yankee members made the center square white, a symbol of peace, rather than the conventional red. The quilt will be on display at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard beginning April 19th.

"I am very proud to be affiliated with this guild. The members are very generous with their time and creativity,” said Cindy Lynch, Vice President. “To the Ukrainian people, may God be your guide through this stressful time."

Quilters all over the world are using their talents to support relief efforts for Ukraine. “There is a long tradition among quilters and other crafters to support those in need and Yankee members immediately answered the call when the idea was proposed in March,” said Susan Speers, a member from Franklin. 

The quilt has been custom quilted by Jim Lynch, of Bumblebee Quilting Service in Monson. The Guild greatly appreciates Jim’s donation of time and materials to this project.

The back of the quilt is a yellow sunflower print, with a central label surrounded by yellow and blue hearts, using a pattern by quilt designer Bonnie Hunter, of Virginia. The label is machine embroidered by Beth Brosnahan of Palmer.

Fabrics for the quilt were generously donated by members of the Guild and Cathy Racine, of The Charlton Sewing Center in Charlton, MA. Creative energy and materials were contributed by members of Yankee including Diana Hatch of Holliston who hand-appliqued the sunflower; Pat Mulhall, of Sherborn, who donated the batting; Cindy Lynch, of Bumblebee Quilting Service, who combined the blocks and prepared the back; and more than a dozen members who donated their time, talent and supplies in support of Ukraine. 

#FranklinCANHelpUkraine

Yankee Quilters Guild is a 501-c-3 charitable organization based in Franklin with members throughout the region. The Guild makes comfort quilts for those in need, supports other charitable work, and provides educational programs on the art and craft of quilt making. The Guild meets monthly at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard in Franklin, in space generously donated by the store. Donations to the Guild are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by current law.

Local Quilters Raise Funds For Ukrainian Refugees