I do have a harmonica and some day I'll take some time to learn to play. Will I ever play like this? It would be a good goal to do so but this guy can play!
Enjoy!
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Sunday, August 21, 2011
"real housewives of Norfolk County box"
Despite the gym's opening in June at its current location, 33 Forge Hill Road, the women have been boxing with Keegan for years, and moved from the Adirondack Club without hesitation when she did.
"I didn't think twice about not going where she went," said Rossi, a stay-at-home mother of three in Franklin. Like the other mothers, Rossi explained that boxing is the first exercise that kept her focus and didn't bore her.
Keegan keeps the classes small intentionally, allowing her to make sure everyone has the right form, and she works one-on-one with the women. She is also a licensed personal trainer, and helps the women with nutrition questions and muscle aches.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x633535546/At-local-boxing-club-these-mothers-pack-a-punch#ixzz1Vf0EFWvW
Franklin Art Center sets fall registration
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Franklin Art Center, 5 Main St., Franklin, is having an open house Thursday, Aug. 25, 4-6 p.m.
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
"helps the whole school be a student body"
The High School Experience program runs the weeklong orientation - yesterday was the last day - and introduces new students to as many aspects of Franklin High as it can, from academics to simple things such as the layout of the building. Sophomore, junior and senior volunteers helped to acclimate their new schoolmates.
"I've learned a lot," said incoming freshman Hannah Gallo, citing her newfound knowledge of the footprint of the school, especially. "Before, when we had tours, I didn't know where we were going at all. There was a group of 50 people, and now it's a group of 10."
More than 230 freshmen - there will be about 400 in the Class of 2015 - took part in the optional freshman orientation. The first year brought in around 90 students, and last year had 198, said Kristin Cerce, co-director of the program and the district director of health and physical education. School starts Aug. 31.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1510868100/Schooling-the-rookies-in-Franklin#ixzz1VZCgHXiS
Franklin's McGann undecided on re-election
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Town Councilor Joseph McGann said yesterday that he is interested in serving on a town board, but has not decided whether he will seek re-election to the council or run for a different board in the Nov. 8 election.
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“There’s room for improvement”
“It seems that there is a clear need for a more ambitious curriculum -- and more rigorous assessment of teachers and student performance,” Charny said.
Chester said the state’s new Common Core curriculum has made many changes to math education standards already, such as putting more emphasis on teaching proportional reasoning and fractions.
“Too often, curriculum in those areas have not been as deliberately and carefully sequenced as they should be,” he said.
Ultimately, though, “math is math,” said Sweeney. “Nothing’s changed about it.”
“So much of what we’re talking about is the basics,” said DeBenedictis. “Give (students) support, and math is really much easier to supplement than writing, for example.”
What’s important, educators agree, is finding ways to make the subject interesting to students, and rewarding for them to master. Sweeney said he often tries to incorporate real-life math problems -- figuring out electrical circuits, for example -- so that students will “see firsthand how (math) is done, and how it’s used.”Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x386669906/Solving-Americas-math-challenge#ixzz1VZB1Fiqp
Friday, August 19, 2011
"It's been a wonderful experience"
Former Town Councilor Deborah Bartlett has taken out papers to run against incumbent Town Clerk Deborah Pellegri. Pellegri has been town clerk for 27 years, she said, and was last challenged 17 years ago.
"I don't take anything for granted," said Pellegri, of her position. "I am excited for every election whether I'm running in it or not."
Current School Committee Chairman Jeffrey Roy, and current School Building Committee Chairman Thomas Mercer have taken out papers for Town Council, along with Juan Ramon Riveras.
Three of the nine current town councilors, Chairman Scott Mason, Shannon Zollo and Stephen Whalen, have said they do not intend to run for re-election. In Franklin, the seats of all nine councilors are up for grabs every two years.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x633535108/Franklin-town-clerk-may-face-a-challenger#ixzz1VStXt9zI
Related post:
The full slate of positions available for election as well as the complete timeline can be found here
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/08/franklin-election-details-are-now.html
Farmers Market: noon to 6:00 PM
Franklin Farmers Market, Friday, 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Located on the Town Common
Reminder that the Farmers' Market now accepts SNAP dollars and can double your purchasing power.
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/07/franklin-farmers-market-doubles-food.html
Visit the Food Pantry tent at the Farmers' Market for details.
"right back into the swing of things"
"As a coach you have a good understanding of what coaches have to do and do not lose track of what it's like," said Sidwell.
There is much to do this time of year for any athletic director. For the AD-football coach dual role, preparation is the key for opening week.
"To be honest, from doing this awhile, you get used to the flow of how it works," said Sidwell. "You work during the summer prior to this so it's not just overwhelming. You meet with the (fall) coaches over the summer. And you need good maintenance people, which we do in Franklin, that will know what to do with the fields so we do not have a lot of problems and it's not an issue."
Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/archive/x1510867605/Local-ADs-getting-ready-for-summer#ixzz1VQIRSpK7
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Avery Give Back to Schools
I saw the Parmenter sign the other day and wondered what Avery was up to.
When I visited Avery.com I found the following:
There are lots of ways to help earn cash and much needed supplies for your school today. First, make sure that Avery school supplies are on all your Back-to-School supply lists. Avery offers high-quality, durable school supplies with Box Tops for Education® coupons, so kids and parents can clip off the coupons and give them to their schools. Each coupon is worth 10¢—and boy does it add up fast! Schools have earned over $1,000,000 from Box Tops coupons found on Avery products that have helped purchase computers, playground equipment, books and more.And with the Avery Give Back to Schools™ promotion, all you have to do is vote for your favorite school. The top five schools at the end of the promotion will each win $10,000 worth of Avery School Supplies, 10,000 Bonus Box Tops coupons, and $1,000 worth of gift cards. Twenty-five runner-up schools will also win 5,000 Bonus Box Tops coupons! So what are you waiting for? Start voting today!
Promotion runs June 15 - September 16. Winners announced in late September.Visit Avery.com here http://givebacktoschools.avery.com/schools/index
Register with an email (you can opt out of receiving promotional emails!) and vote often for your favorite Franklin school!
Nature and Her Ways: Artists' Reception this Thursday
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Harvest Festival Press Release
Franklin’s Harvest Festival Plans Being Finalized
With only a month to go, volunteers are finalizing plans for the 2011 Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 2. The Franklin Downtown Partnership’s 9th annual event promises crafters, live entertainment, food, kids games and antique cars spanning the downtown area from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“We expect more than 5,000 visitors this year and we’ve had a tremendous response from crafters and groups who want to participate,” says Harvest Festival Chair Angie Grant. “We especially appreciate our sponsors who have stepped in to make this work. Without their collective support of our community effort we wouldn’t be able to deliver an event of this magnitude.”
The Gold sponsor of this event is Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation. Silver sponsors are Middlesex Savings Bank, Digital Credit Union and Green Mountain Chocolate Company. Bronze sponsors are Byrne Financial Freedom, LLC., Chestnut Dental Associates, Dean Bank, Michael Dunsky of Guaranteed Rate and NHS Print. Friends of the Festival include Ferguson Enterprises and Ten Key Inc.
Anyone interested in sponsoring this event can contact the FDP office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com or (774)571-3109. Sponsorship registration forms and a list of opportunities can be found on this website under the Sponsorship tab.
Booth space is going fast. If you’re interested in participating contact Harvest Festival Chair Angie Grant at agrant@middlesexbank.com. Registration forms can be found on this website. If you would like to volunteer for festival setup or cleanup on the day of the event please contact Joel Carrara at jcarrara@prntsmartoffice.com.
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The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of businesses, community leaders and residents. The Partnership relies on donations and sponsorship to fund events like the Harvest Festival as well as downtown improvement projects like beautification efforts and streetscape improvements. For more information please contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at (774)571-3109 or downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.
This was originally posted on the Downtown Partnership website
http://franklindowntownpartnership.blogspot.com/2011/08/harvest-fesival-press-release.html
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August 17, 2011
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Fairmount Fruit Farm - strawberries
Did you know that there are still U-pick strawberries to be found in Franklin?
Fairmount Fruit Farm on Lincoln Street (near the Medway border) has an amazing greenhouse full of the berries growing on their new hydro-stackers.
We had a great time picking recently, no deep knee bending or sunscreen needed.
They also have great fresh, organic eggs and a freezer full of fresh lamb.
They will be opening the berry greenhouse to the public later this week.
http://www.fairmountfruit.com/
Check availability by calling them at 508-533-8737
Support your local farmers!
Antonio Mendoca, Neil Acevedo, and Will Acevedo, all from Franklin, at the Fairmount Fruit Farm
Look at the size of this one!
A peek at the hydro-stackers, which the greenhouse also sells.
My thanks to Amy Acevedo for sharing these pictures and information!
Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig
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Join author David Rottenberg as he reads from his book
Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig
David will be joined by ballet dancers who will provide a mini-dance lesson
August 27th at 11 AM
Ages 3 - 8 No Registration required.
Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig
David will be joined by ballet dancers who will provide a mini-dance lesson
August 27th at 11 AM
Ages 3 - 8 No Registration required.
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