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Team Fitness Franklin | 100 Franklin Village Drive | Franklin | MA | 02038
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Thursday, September 5, 2013
Fall into Fitness with Team Fitness & CrossFit Franklin
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. 21st)
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
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.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
From Random Smile Project - Rapid Response Alert
***** THIS IS A RAPID RESPONSE ALERT - YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW *****
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| Random Smile Project |
We have a request for a family of 4 - Mom, Dad, Daughter and Son that recently fled Syria. The son was hurt and is receiving medical treatment in Boston. The family was only able to take one suitcase of belongings with them. Please see below for some suggested items of need:
Sheets and blankets (full or queen)
Dishes
Glasses
Flatware
Pots and Pans
Fry pan
Baking pans
Towels, washcloths
Some bigger items they need
Couch
Vacuum cleaner
Gift Cards for Stop and Shop; Target; Gas Cards would be helpful
Please drop this week between 9 - 5pm at Costello Realty at 195 Main Street Franklin up until this Friday September 6, 2013.
Please email happenings@randomsmile.org so we can anticipate what will be collected if you intend on dropping off anything.
Thanks!
Matt Sousa/Paul Molla
Co-Founders
Random Smile Project
http://www.randomsmile.org/
Franklin to participate in Mass in Motion Healthy Dining Program
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| Healthy Futures Franklin |
Restaurant foods tend to be higher in calories, fat and sodium, and portions are bigger than food prepared at home. But more and more customers are looking for healthier options while dining out. The Mass in Motion Healthy Dining Program works with local restaurants to make healthy food and drink options available to customers. By offering healthy entrees and side dishes, local restaurants are making it easier for Franklin’s customers to make healthy choices.
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| Mass In Motion |
If you are interested in becoming part of the Healthy Dining Program in Franklin, contact Marissa Garofano, Director of Community Wellness at the Hockomock Area YMCA at 774.235. 2737 or marissag@hockymca.org
About Healthy Futures Franklin, a Program of the Town of Franklin and the Hockomock Area YMCA
Healthy Futures Franklin, a Mass in Motion initiative, works locally to increase opportunities for Franklin residents to eat better and move more in the places they live, learn, work, and play. Franklin is among 52 cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth that are part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Mass in Motion Municipal Wellness and Leadership Program. Healthy Futures Franklin is working to support the implementation of Complete Street Policies, Safe Routes to School, Community Gardens, Safe Areas to Play and Be Active, and improving school nutrition initiatives that will make the healthy choice the easy choice for residents of Franklin. http://www.healthyfuturesfranklin.org/
About The Hockomock Area YMCA
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. At the Y, strengthening community is its cause. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with its neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn and grow. For more information about the Hockomock Area YMCA, please visit www.hockymca.org
What has Dean wrought?
I'll ask your pardon for the pun in advance. It seemed like something too good to pass on. Dean College has had the classic look of brick and wrought iron for years along Main St.
This summer they extended their wrought iron fencing to other sections of the campus to complete the 'look'
Along Main St
I think it looks quite good. What do you think?
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| older fencing along Main St |
This summer they extended their wrought iron fencing to other sections of the campus to complete the 'look'
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| new section between dorm and Library |
Along Main St
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| new section along Main St |
I think it looks quite good. What do you think?
In the News: court date finally set
Franklin teen accused of sucker punch to face jury
A trial date has been set for a former Franklin High student accused of slugging a classmate at school, in an assault videotaped and later posted to Twitter.
Related post - April 2012
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/04/officials-investigate-franklin-high.html
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
FHS - construction photos
When I stopped by the new high school before school opened, I didn't get to go around the building where I had not been able to go before. I had focused on the parking lot opening in the front. With the opening of the parking lots and access road, you can get closer to the building.
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| the access road from Oak St |
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| more parking available |
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| yellow section is entrance to gym and auditorium |
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| slow down for the pedestrian crossing |
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| up close to the 'practice wall' |
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| framed view of the construction |
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| this corner houses the gymnasium |
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| full view of gymnasium |
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this houses the cafeteria |
slowing down on King St
In my brief observation on Monday afternoon the signs appear to be slowing traffic down. The sign facing traffic coming from i495/Union St did not have the flashing lights going. Vehicles as they approached were hitting 45 plus MPH and then slowing as they realized what the sign meant. One vehicle slowed quickly and so much, the vehicle behind it started tooting.
The sign facing traffic coming from RT140/Summer St did have the lights blinking and for the most part was also slowing traffic.Traffic in this direction seemed to hit 40 as a max and then slow down.
I cropped the photo exclude the vehicles and license plates. My survey was purely unofficial.
The sign facing traffic coming from RT140/Summer St did have the lights blinking and for the most part was also slowing traffic.Traffic in this direction seemed to hit 40 as a max and then slow down.
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| King St speed sign |
I cropped the photo exclude the vehicles and license plates. My survey was purely unofficial.
Guru - Buffet lunch
The Guru Bar and Grill has signs in their windowing announcing a buffet lunch from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Visit their webpage for menu and additional information
http://www.gurubarandgrill.com/
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| Guru Restaurant |
Visit their webpage for menu and additional information
http://www.gurubarandgrill.com/
FBRTC: Bike Tour Pictures and Upcoming Events
Thank you to to everyone who participated in the Guided Bike Tour of the SNETT. We saw the good, bad, ugly and future ... of the trail that is (although that formation through the streets of Blackstone was not very pretty either!) Pictures are posted on the FBRTC Facebook page.
We were pleased to have such a great turn-out for the ride. A special thanks to Bill Desantis as our guide, Ken Demeo for the shuttle and to all the members who helped plan this event, including: David Labonte, Ed Barth, David Dennison Terri Tomaino, and Dick Tomaino. Also, thanks Rep. Jeff Roy for this participation in the ride and for his efforts to develop the trail.
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| Rail Trail Committee |
We also have some upcoming events that you may be interested in:
Saturday, Sept 28 Autumn Hike/Nature Walk: (in cooperation with the Metacomet Land Trust): Enjoy all the sights, scents and sounds the seasonal changes have to offer on this Saturday morning hike. Family friendly guided activities along approximately. one mile round trip hike. Recognize trees by their scent, bark and leaves; look and listen for signs of wildlife as they prepare for winter. All ages welcome.
Oct 12; Trail Clean-up: Help clean-up and maintain the trail. We will be working on the Lake to Center Street section. More details to come.
Thank you again for your interest in the trail effort and for your support of the FBRTC.
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The Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) is a volunteer advocacy group dedicated to the development, maintenance, and financial support of the Southern New England Trunkline Trail as a multi-use, universally accessible recreational path.
FBRTC is a subsidiary of the Grand Trunk Trail Blazers, a recognized 501(c)(3), and working in partnership with federal, state and local governments, members of the FBRTC are committed to exploring all private, state and federal funding avenues to implement all necessary design plans.
"they are beautiful and touching and even funny"
The wedding gown exhibit at the Historical Museum is open through Sunday, Sep 8, 2013
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1868833256/Franklin-Historical-Museum-featuring-wedding-gown-exhibit?rssfeed=true
Earlier this summer volunteers with the Franklin Historical Commission helped repair wedding dresses for the display. Among them were Colette Ferguson and Connie Lawson, who do most of the work with textiles that go on exhibit at the museum. The volunteers sewed, mended, carefully ironed and dressed mannequins with the gowns, as well as did research in preparation for the exhibit.
"We have had some challenges with the dresses. We want them to look their best, so ironing is the least amount of preparation we do," said Historical Commission member Mary Olsson. "Our oldest dress from the 1890's is very delicate and has to be handled with extreme care. A few dresses have needed some mending, but most have been kept in very good condition. In some cases the head pieces needed a bit of mending and tulle added to enhance damaged veils."Read more about the exhibit at the Milford Daily News
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1868833256/Franklin-Historical-Museum-featuring-wedding-gown-exhibit?rssfeed=true
Monday, September 2, 2013
talking about the elephant in the room
Do you know the story of the blind men and the elephant? If you want to get a quick refresher on it, this Wikipedia link is quite good. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_men_and_an_elephant
You can follow the link and then return. I’ll wait for you. How this relates to the ‘elephant in the room’ will be revealed.
What elephant is in the room? The one each of us can see partially (like the blind men). The elephant in the room was raised during the recent parent meeting held at Franklin High School.
What do we know about the allegation? One can put together the timeline as follows:
Maria Trozzi, the crisis counselor brought in by the School Dept, advised that parents have a conversation with their students about what is appropriate.
How do you start the conversation?
There are plenty of examples all around us to draw from. Miley Cyrus’ performance at the recent VMA and broadcast via TV might be one to talk about. While much conversation has focused on Miley’s performance, what about Robin’s role?
Another and perhaps easier conversation would be with the recent Dunkin Donuts hot and spicy commercial.
Keep the conversations civil and anger free. Do not end up like one of the versions of the blind men and the elephant where they were fighting each other insistent that their version was true. None of us know what the true story is today. We need to be patient, let the investigation and legal due process run its course.
You can follow the link and then return. I’ll wait for you. How this relates to the ‘elephant in the room’ will be revealed.
What elephant is in the room? The one each of us can see partially (like the blind men). The elephant in the room was raised during the recent parent meeting held at Franklin High School.
What do we know about the allegation? One can put together the timeline as follows:
- Something occurred between a male teacher and a female student that was inappropriate
- The incident seems to have occurred some time ago
- Students were having a conversation about it via Twitter and texting
- Someone reported the conversation to the School Dept
- The School Dept immediately took action to suspend the teacher and report to DCF, and Franklin Police
- The incident become news recently when someone tipped the news media to it, the news media contacted the School Dept, the released their first public announcement on Monday, Aug 26 so parents would be aware before school opened
- High school teachers were aware the week before, other teachers found out on Monday
- The DCF and School Dept investigations continue, apparently Franklin Police have no investigation underway (Fox News)
- There is no estimate on how long the investigations will take to reach a conclusion
Maria Trozzi, the crisis counselor brought in by the School Dept, advised that parents have a conversation with their students about what is appropriate.
How do you start the conversation?
There are plenty of examples all around us to draw from. Miley Cyrus’ performance at the recent VMA and broadcast via TV might be one to talk about. While much conversation has focused on Miley’s performance, what about Robin’s role?
Another and perhaps easier conversation would be with the recent Dunkin Donuts hot and spicy commercial.
- If the two people in the car were co-workers, is the conversation appropriate?
- Does appropriateness change if one were the manager of the other?
- Does it change, if the two were friends and lovers?
Keep the conversations civil and anger free. Do not end up like one of the versions of the blind men and the elephant where they were fighting each other insistent that their version was true. None of us know what the true story is today. We need to be patient, let the investigation and legal due process run its course.
"it really does make sense to serve that population"
One of the Town Council agenda items for this week's meeting is to add a part time position at the Senior center. Currently, Bob Fahey, the Veterans agent also serves as the outreach coordinator. The new position would allow Bob to focus all his attention to the veterans.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1868833080/Franklin-Senior-Center-looking-to-expand-outreach#ixzz2djMcw5Ya
For the documents and full agenda for the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, check this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/09/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-sep-4.html
"You could see it over the years," Nutting said, adding, "In 10 years, our senior population has continued to expand … so we are having (to assist) a growing number of seniors and veterans."
Alves has asked to hire someone to work 19 hours a week. "It will help immensely," said Fahey. "It separates one component of my job so I can place more attention on veteran affairs."
The person will not only provide outreach to elderly, but also to non-elderly residents.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1868833080/Franklin-Senior-Center-looking-to-expand-outreach#ixzz2djMcw5Ya
For the documents and full agenda for the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, check this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/09/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-sep-4.html
Zentangle Class in September at Jane's Frames
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