"River Runs Through"

From the Pour Richard's Newsletter:

This mural, created by the Franklin community at last year's Harvest Festival, has been donated to the Franklin Food Pantry. It is being exhibited at different locations around town this summer, and right now, it's at Pour Richard's! 

Stop in to view the mural, and while you're here, please consider purchasing a raffle ticket. The winning ticket will be drawn at this fall's Harvest Festival, and the winner can decide to take the mural home or donate it to an appropriate public space: Town Hall, a school, the library, etc. 

Many thanks to Jane Curran of Jane's Frames for initiating this great project!

"River Runs Through"

You can visit Pour Richard's to purchase a raffle ticket (or two). Tickets are $5 each.
http://pourrichardswine.com/

More about the community painting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/12/a-river-runs-through.html

and here
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2013/12/community-mural-project-at-janes-frames.html

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/4/14 - THU 7/12/14

FRI 7/4   HAPPY 4th of JULY!
FRI 7/4  12-6pm   Farmers Market at Franklin Common
FRI 7/4   12-10pm 4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Amusements and Food Booths Open
FRI 7/4   1-4pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Tyler Zajac’s Band
FRI 7/4   4-10pm 4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Impersonators: 4-6pm Frank Sinatra, 8-10pm Michael Jackson


SAT 7/5   12-10pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Amusements and Food Booths Open
SAT 7/5   12pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Children’s Parade
SAT 7/5   1-2pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin:  Vics and Sticks Family Entertainment
SAT 7/5   2-3pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Jamie Barrett
SAT 7/5   3-4:30pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Flippo the Clown
SAT 7/5   4-7pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Franklin Idol Contest
SAT 7/5   7-10pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Groove Doctors Band
SAT 7/5   9:30pm Bellingham Fireworks at Bellingham HS
SAT 7/5   10pm   Milford Fireworks, Fino Annex - Granite Street
SAT 7/5   10pm Laser Light Show in Franklin at Town Common

SUN 7/6   1-7pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Amusements and Food Booths Open
SUN 7/6   2-3:30pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Parade
SUN 7/6   3:30pm   4th of July Celebration in Franklin: Tyler Zajac Solo
SUN 7/6   9:30pm   Walpole Fireworks (parade starts at 6pm)

MON 7/7   6:30pm   Family PJ Storytime at Franklin Public Library

TUE 7/8   2:30pm   Medieval Mania (teen program) at Franklin Public Library
TUE 7/8   4pm   Lego Club and Games for all ages at Franklin Public Library

WED 7/9   3pm   Animal World Experience at Franklin Public Library
WED 7/9   6pm   Concerts on the Common in Franklin: storyteller Elaine Kessler followed by the Roy Scott Big Band

THU 7/10   3pm   Art and Science of Puppets at Franklin Public Library. 3-part workshop, registration required.

For more on 4th of July Celebrations in Franklin click HERE.

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

Franklin's 4th of July Schedule

Friday, July 4th: 

• 12pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 1pm-4pm   Tyler Zajac's Band
• 4pm-10pm    Impersonators
• 4pm-6pm   Frank Sinatra (Mike Kelly's Favorite)
• 8pm-10pm   Michael Jackson

swinger

Tooterville

The complete schedule of events for Franklin's 4th of July can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/franklins-4th-of-july-schedule.html

Through the years with Franklin Matters on the 4th of July

There are many new readers this year so stepping back into the time capsule will help the new readers and maybe shine some light on something others have missed. 

What has Franklin Matters posted on the 4th of July?

Franklin Matters

2012 - "We, the people"

2011 - Family tradition

2010 - Links of Interest on the 4th of July

2009 - Happy 4th of July

2008 - there was no posting on the 4th, however you can cruise among the archives for the month here:  http://www.franklinmatters.org/2008_07_01_archive.html

2007 - Franklin Matters was 'born' during this year as I was posting on my personal blog and this site didn't become real until November 2007. 



Let me remind you that

• If you like what I am doing here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don’t like something, please tell me

Thank you for reading. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

Today on the Town Common

Thursday, July 3rd:
• 6pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 7pm-10pm   Loose Salute (Mike Nesmith and the Monkees and others )
• 10pm   LASER LIGHT SHOW

Super Slide

Swampgator

The complete schedule for the 4th of July events can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/franklins-4th-of-july-schedule.html

red, white, and blue

The Franklin Downtown Partnership found the proper mix of flower blossoms this year. The mix of red, white, and blue blossoms gives the downtown a patriotic color.

red, white, and blue downtown colors

red, white, and blue downtown colors 1

red, white, and blue downtown colors 2

red, white, and blue downtown colors 3

Individual citizens can join the Partnership for only $25/year. For additional information about the Franklin Downtown Partnership visit their webpage  http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Yoga on the Beach (Chilson Beach)

One of the Franklin Recreation programs that caught my eye:

Let go of your busy week and gift yourself an hour of yoga on the beach. While surrounded by the vastness of the sky and the sound of water, let stress flow away and clear your mind. 

Learn how to regulate breathing and activate a feeling of serenity at the same time as you strengthen and tone your body through gentle yoga asana. 

All levels welcome. This class will be held at Beaver Pond. 

If you have any questions please contact the instructor, Jo Ann at lalibert1@verizon.net

Sunday mornings beginning July 6 and running through Aug 24 (no class on 7/20 or 8/17)

Chilson Beach on Earth Day 2014

Other summer programs for the Recreation Department can be found in this program:




Registration can be done online: http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recreation/index

Today on the Town Common

Wednesday, July 2nd: 
• 6pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 7pm-10pm   Matt Zajac's Band

Berry Go Round

Convoy Race

The complete schedule of events for Franklin's 4th of July can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/franklins-4th-of-july-schedule.html

Road updates

Several side streets off Union that had been crack sealed are now 'chip sealed' (I think that is the term). The walk on Sunday revealed Delta Dr, Odyssey Lane and Parmenter Way as newly coated.

Parmenter Way

Odyssey Lane

Delta Drive

There will be a dedicated override on the ballot for the November election.for the Franklin voters to decide on raising additional funds to help cover road repairs.

The override question text

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/resolution-14-45-dedicated-override-to.html

Reporting from the Town Council meeting to approve the question

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/do-we-pay-for-roads-or-not-that-is.html

Mosaic made on the Blueberry Lane crack seal

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/give-us-crack-seal-well-make-mosaic.html

Franklin Food Pantry: Important Updates

The Franklin Food Pantry (FFP) is pleased to announce that Erin Lynch has been named as Executive Director. The Board’s decision reflects the strategic direction of the organization towards collaborative initiatives addressing hunger, poverty, and community health.

Erin’s fifteen years of experience in Nonprofit Sector leadership and development have focused on facilitating community collaborations. In previous roles Erin served as Executive Director of a seventeen-organization strategic alliance, secured a multi-million dollar community grant for the Phoenix area and administered the Arizona Department of Economic Security Volunteer Services contract. She holds national certification in Nonprofit Management through the Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Innovation, is certified with the International Association of Facilitators, and has been trained in Group Facilitation Methods by the Institute of Cultural Affairs.

Linda Sottile has moved on to look for other opportunities. Linda has been instrumental in the operations of FFP for the past five years.  The Board of Directors wishes Linda all the best in her future endeavors. We appreciate all the great work that she has helped to achieve.

The Food Pantry is normally closed during the week before the 4th of July. It will open on schedule following the holiday. The Healthy Futures Fresh Produce Market continues every Tuesday from 4:00-5:00pm through October. The Mobile Pantry will continue visiting three Franklin locations as part of its pilot program on the following schedule:

• Central Park Terrace on the 2nd Monday
• 45 Winter Street on the 3rd Monday
• The Franklin Senior Center on the 4th Monday

Volunteers can sign up to help with the Healthy Futures Market or the Mobile Pantry by visiting the FFP webpage or by calling the pantry at 508-528-3115 and choosing ext 2.

Franklin Food Pantry

About The Franklin Food Pantry

Established in 1987, the mission of the Franklin Food Pantry is to provide immediate hunger relief and healthy sustainable solutions, by empowering the community through resources, education and collaboration. It is part of the Greater Boston Food Bank network and depends entirely on support and donations from volunteers, corporate partners and the community at large. The Franklin Food Pantry is located at 43 West Central Street, Route 140 and can accept donations during business hours, Tuesday - Friday, 9am -1pm. Non-perishables may also be dropped off after hours in the bin by the front door. Monetary donations may be mailed to Franklin Food Pantry, PO Box 116, Franklin MA 02038 or made securely online via the FFP webpage:  franklinfoodpantry.org, You can like the pantry’s page on Facebook, follow FFP on Twitter, or call FFP at 508-528-3115. The Franklin Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization FEIN # 04-3272663.

Bath & Body Works Franklin

We are in the last week of our SEMI-ANNUAL sale.
Savings up to 75% off. 

Sale ends July 6.  

Our hours are Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. Sunday 11-6.

Bath & Body Works - Franklin

Bath & Body Works - Franklin is located in the Village Mall Plaza
http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/

Franklin Public Library: 2 events today - Music and Movement / Magic Show

The Franklin Public Library has two events for kids today. Music and Movement at 10:30 AM and the Greg and Axel Magic Show at 3:00 PM.

Franklin Public Library schedule for the week

The flyer for the Greg and Axel Magic Show can be found here

Greg & Axel Magic Show "Fizz, Boom, Read"

Follow the Library on

• Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibrary
• Twitter  https://twitter.com/FrkPublicLib
• Franklin webpage  http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Library/index

Franklin Line Service has been suspended. All trains canceled due to bridge strike and fire at Islington.

Franklin Line Service has been suspended.  All trains canceled due to bridge strike and fire at Islington. Last updated: Jul 1 2014 6:21 AM MBTA

Franklin Line Buses will be arriving at Norwood Central shortly for passengers for trains 790,702 and 704 ONLY. Service is suspended after train 704

Affected direction: inbound

Affected trips:
790 (5:05 AM from Forge Park / 495)
702 (5:40 AM from Forge Park / 495)
704 (6:05 AM from Forge Park / 495)

Last updated: Jul 1 2014 6:37 AM

FHS Last Tour: Corridors and Student Art Work - part 5 (photos)

Continuing my walk through the corridors of Franklin High School on the 'last tour', I captured photos of student art work and other significant items of interest.

student murals above the lockers

student murals above the lockers 1

student murals above the lockers 2

student murals above the lockers 3

student murals above the lockers 3 - close up

student murals above the lockers 4

student murals above the lockers 5

Photos shared earlier can be found here:


http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_29.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-welcome-to.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-small-gym.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-photos.html


Note: all the photos will be posted to Facebook and to Flickr for anyone to view in a single place. The locations are already established and photos will be added to them over time.

Facebook album       Flickr album

Franklin's 4th of July Schedule of Events

Franklin's 4th of July Committee has published the schedule for the celebration this year.

Wednesday, July 2nd:
• 6pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 7pm-10pm   Matt Zajac's Band

Thursday, July 3rd:
• 6pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 7pm-10pm   Loose Salute (Mike Nesmith and the Monkees and others )
• 10pm   LASER LIGHT SHOW

Friday, July 4th:
• 12pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 1pm-4pm   Tyler Zajac's Band
• 4pm-10pm    Impersonators
- 4pm-6pm   Frank Sinatra (Mike Kelly's Favorite)
- 8pm-10pm   Michael Jackson

Franklin Town Common - site of 4th of July events

Saturday, July 5th:
Children's Day
• 12pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 12 noon   Children's Parade
• 1pm-2pm   Vics and Sticks (Family Entertainment)
• 2pm-3pm   Jamie Barrett
• 3pm-4:30pm   Flippo the Clown (Juggling and Balloon Artistry)
• 4pm-7pm   Franklin Idol Contest
• 7pm-10pm   Groove Doctors Band (local musicians)

Sunday, July 6th:
• 1pm-7pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 2pm-3:30pm   PARADE
• 3:30pm   Tyler Zajac Solo

Any updates to the schedule can be found on the 4th of July Committee page
http://july4thfranklinma.com/

You may have received their recent mailing looking to raise funds to support the 4th of July celebration.
You can print out the form below and send in your check or you can donate online here
http://july4thfranklinma.com/donations.asp

Franklin Public Library: Duct tape beach bags

The Library will help you make a beach bag with duct tape at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 1.

Franklin Public Library schedule for the week

Follow the Library on

• Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibrary
• Twitter  https://twitter.com/FrkPublicLib
• Franklin webpage  http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Library/index

FHS Last Tour: Corridors and Student Art Work - part 4 (photos)

Continuing my walk through Franklin High School on the last tour of the old building, here are additional photos to share:

student art work 1

student art work 2

student art work 2a

student art work 3

student art work 4

student art work 5

student art work 6

Photos shared earlier can be found here:


http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-small-gym.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-photos.html


Note: all the photos will be posted to Facebook and to Flickr for anyone to view in a single place. The locations are already established and photos will be added to them over time.

Facebook album       Flickr album

Dept of Planning and Community Development - Jun 18

During the June 18th meeting of the Town Council, Bryan Taberner used this document for his presentation and discussion.




My notes from this segment of the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/live-reporting-dept-of-planning-and.html

The full summary of the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/electric-youth-hit-high-note-before.html

Franklin Municipal Building

2ND ANNUAL WIFFLE® BALL TOURNAMENT - Aug 16

Join Random Smile for the 2ND ANNUAL WIFFLE® BALL TOURNAMENT on August 16.

In Memory of Danny Adiletto

Join over 300 players and spectators, for Franklin's largest Wiffle® Ball tournament. The championship trophy and Prizes will be awarded to the last team standing (up to five players per team). Sign-up here today to ensure your team's registration, or bring your sense of humor, lawn chairs and cheer your friends as they compete for the title!

Event t-shirts will be available for sale at the event!

Registration will close once the maximum 75 teams has been reached.

Random Smile Project

Event Details

• Saturday, August 16, 2014
• Registration: 8-8:45am, games start at 9am
• $125 per team
• Each team plays a minimum of 3 games prior to tournament seeding
• Fletcher Field, Peck Street, Franklin, MA
• Two Divisions:
• Recreational (here for fun)
• Competitive (fast pitch)
• 5 players per team

Register here

http://www.randomsmile.org/events

FHS Last Tour: Corridors and Student Art Work - part 3 (photos)

Join me as I continue the walk through Franklin High School on the last tour of the old building sharing additional photos:

student art work 1

student art work 2

student art work 3

student art work 4

student art work 5

student art work 6

student art work 7

Photos shared earlier can be found here:

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-welcome-to.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-small-gym.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-photos.html


Note: all the photos will be posted to Facebook and to Flickr for anyone to view in a single place. The locations are already established and photos will be added to them over time.

Facebook album       Flickr album

In the News: missing time capsules

Somewhere beneath the dirt and gravel at Franklin High School, memories are stored. 

Just how many remains conjecture: Members of past graduating classes put the number at five — time capsules buried in 1977, 1979, 1983, 1984 and 2000. 

But many Franklin High alumni have given up hope of ever digging them up. And they have expressed recent disappointment in the school department for not caring more about the memories, potentially lost forever.

Continue reading the Milford Daily News article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140629/NEWS/140626427/1994/NEWS

entrance to the field house at Franklin High School

Camping tips

The Mass.gov blog has a good set of tips on camping in Massachusetts.

Summer is here and it’s time to venture outside and make the most of the great outdoors. If you’re ready to leave behind the comforts and conveniences of home for a few days and explore the wilderness, camping is a fun activity the entire family can enjoy. 

Massachusetts is home to at least 29 unique campgrounds with different open and close dates during the summer. Certain locations offer online reservations and can be made as late as one day prior to your arrival. Anyone 18 years old and over can make a reservation with a valid photo ID.

Continue reading the review all the tips here
http://blog.mass.gov/blog/safety/camping-tips-for-a-summer-adventure/

camping tips from Mass.gov