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Sunday, October 5, 2014
YPO@ Game 7 Sports Bar and Grill on Thursday 10/16/14 from 6pm-8pm!
Oct. 7-13 is YMCA’s Arts Week
The Hockomock Area YMCA will host a week filled with activities at its Bernon Family Branch (45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin), Invensys Foxboro Branch (67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro), and North Attleboro Branch (300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro) to educate, inspire and connect youth. Arts Week is an annual celebration at Ys nationwide that spotlights the nonprofit’s commitment to arts programming, ensuring youth have an outlet to express themselves creatively and discover and enhance talents.
Held in conjunction with National Arts and Humanities Month in October, Arts Week at the Hockomock Area YMCA is free to the public and will feature activities for youth to explore art and “turn up” their creative expression. Each branch will offer free art activities in their lobbies and in program areas for youth in the community to help children explore the arts throughout the week of October 6th.
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The Hockomock Area YMCA offers many varied art programs which include cooking, mixed media art, video production, voice lessons, and many preschool art and music classes. In addition, the Hockomock Area YMCA offers two fantastic theatre programs based out of our Mansfield Arts & Education that is open to all area communities, the Broad-Y Academy for ages 7-14, and The Theatre Institute for high school aged students. These programs provide performance opportunities ranging from musical theatre, plays, original play righting, Shakespeare, camps and many workshops. “The mission for our theatre program is to create magic for students of all ability levels and to instill a deep love for the arts that will last the rest of their lives” explains Heather Utsler-Smith, Hockomock Area YMCA Mansfield Arts Director.
“At the Y, we are invested in helping young people recognize their potential, and providing them with an environment where they feel comfortable expressing themselves creatively,” said Michael Mahoney, Senior Program Director at the North Attleboro Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA. “Art comes in many forms, from dance to drama and music to visual and digital arts. Whatever a child's passion, our Y offers a way for them to get involved in the arts. Join us for Y Arts Week or register for our Fall 2 classes starting October 7”.
To learn more about the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Arts Week or the arts programs, contact Michael Mahoney at 508-643-5265 or email michaelm@hockymca.org. To learn more about our Theatre programs, contact Heather Utsler-Smith 614-581-1783 or heatheru@hockymca.org.
About the Hockomock Area YMCA
We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors in our community to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Reach Out for Youth & Families is our annual support campaign to provide a YMCA experience to more than 15,000 local children and families in need.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Harvest Festival - Music Schedule
Multiple stages will be set up throughout downtown Franklin with entertainment options sure to make you festive. Please join us Sunday for the 12th annual Harvest Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click here to download a PDF.
Entertainment Schedule
Main Street Stage Schedule
11 - 11:30 a.m. DJ Domenic Cotoia opens the Festival
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. FSPA “character performances”
12 - 12:30 p.m. DJ - “Top 40 Playlist”
12:30 - 1 p.m. DJ - “Country Time”
1 - 1:30 p.m. FSPA “character performances”
1:30 - 2 p.m. DJ - “Rock and Roll”
2 - 2:30 p.m. DJ - “Dance Music”
2:30 - 3 p.m. FSPA “character performances”
3 - 4 p.m. DJ - “Top 40 Playlist”
4 p.m. DJ Domenic Cotoia closes the Festival
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| Harvest Festival Parking Sign 2013 |
Center Island Stage
11 a.m. Corinne Savage - Singer/Songwriter
12 p.m. Heath Nisbett- Flamenco Guitar
1 p.m. Airacuda - Americana
2 p.m. Michael Stefanic - Guitars and Keyboard
3 p.m. Jamie Barrett - Guitar
East Central Street Patio
12:30 - 12:45 p.m. Flute duet - Nicole and Samantha
12:45 - 1 p.m. Brick Wall Hearts, acoustic set
Trea, Matt, Ryan and Gillian
1- 1:30 p.m. Brass Quintet - Sophie
2:30 - 3 p.m. Harp and voice - Emma
3 - 3:30 p.m. Brick Wall Hearts, electric set
Trea, Matt, Ryan and Gillian
The Cake Bar
2 - 4 p.m. Fun Faces With a Twist - Balloon Artist Dick Moberg
Rockland Trust Parking Lot
Children’s Area featuring carnival games, sports activities, and fall arts and crafts
This was shared from the Downtown Partnership webpage
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2014/10/sundays-harvest-festival-entertainment.html
Special Election scheduled for Dec 16
As announced during the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Glenn Jones has resigned effective immediately. This has triggered a special election to be held Dec 16th.
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141003/NEWS/141008554/1994/NEWS
There will be a Special Election to fill a vacancy on the Town Council Tuesday, December 16, 2014
The Special Election timeline was shared from the Franklin website
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01EB038C-000F8513
The full set of notes from the Town Council meeting Wednesday can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/jones-resignation-will-bring-special.html
Elected to his third term last November, Jones, 44, recently started teaching at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. And the State Ethics Commission told Jones that continuing to serve in both positions might present a conflict of interest, as the council each year must vote to fund the town’s contribution to Tri-County’s budget.
"It’s with a heavy heart that I resign," said Jones, who also chaired the economic development subcommittee. "This, by far, is one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life as a volunteer. It’s been five great years and I hope to continue to serve in the future."
For now, he added, "My commitment is to my students."Read the full article in the Milford Daily News (Subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141003/NEWS/141008554/1994/NEWS
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| Special Election announced for Dec 16, 2014 |
There will be a Special Election to fill a vacancy on the Town Council Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Nomination papers will be available beginning on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 8:00am.
Last day to obtain nomination papers will Friday, October 24, 2014 at 4:00pm
Nomination paper must be returned by Tuesday, October 28, 2014 by 4:00pm
Last day to register to vote for this special election is November 26, 2014 by 8:00pm
Absentee ballots will be available within three weeks of the election.If you have any questions please call Deborah L. Pellegri, CMC at 508-520-4900.
The Special Election timeline was shared from the Franklin website
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01EB038C-000F8513
The full set of notes from the Town Council meeting Wednesday can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/jones-resignation-will-bring-special.html
Franklin Solar Challenge now on Facebook
You can follow the link to 'like' their page and sign up for notifications.
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinSolarChallenge
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| Franklin Solar Challenge |
Prior posts on the Franklin Solar Challenge
Informational meeting in Augusthttp://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/08/solar-challenge-informational-meeting.html
Informational meeting in September
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/09/franklin-solar-challenge-meeting.html
"recognize red flags that might indicate that a call is a scam"
The Mass Consumer Affairs Blog has good info on what to do if you get a phone call that sounds like a scam.
You can read the full article on the Mass Consumer Affairs blog here
http://blog.mass.gov/consumer/scams/irs-scam-alert-dont-be-tricked-into-paying-debts-you-dont-really-owe/
The most important thing that consumers can do is learn to recognize red flags that might indicate that a call is a scam:
- Legitimate debts that you owe should always be documented in writing. Request that the person produce their claim in writing to confirm they are not a scammer. Scammers will likely not do this because it is too much trouble to forge, and because it creates a paper trail leading back to them. If the caller did not notify you in writing, that’s a red flag.
The Office of Consumer Affairs advises consumers to hang up the phone if they are suspicious and call theirlocal IRS number to check if they owe a legitimate debt. If it turns out to have been a scam, consumers should report it to the Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General’s Office at (617) 727-8400.
- The IRS (and all government agencies) will never request that you send them money through a prepaid card. Consumers should be extremely suspicious of this kind of request. Another variation of this scam, which is older and less common, is that the scammer tells the consumer to wire them their money. This may sound more legitimate than the prepaid card, but it is still a red flag. Government agencies do not request payment via wire transfers.
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You can read the full article on the Mass Consumer Affairs blog here
http://blog.mass.gov/consumer/scams/irs-scam-alert-dont-be-tricked-into-paying-debts-you-dont-really-owe/
Franklin MOMS Club Preschool Fair
The MOMS Club of Franklin, in cooperation with the Franklin Public Library, invites the public to attend a Preschool Fair.
This fair, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Franklin Library on Thursday, November 6th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
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| Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St, 02038 |
Representatives from local preschools in Franklin, Bellingham, Medway, Millis, Norfolk and Wrentham will be on hand to answer any questions and provide information to parents seeking preschools for the 2015-2016 school year.
If you have any questions please email: franklinnorthmoms@gmail.com
TeamFitness: October FREE offer!
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Friday, October 3, 2014
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 10/3/14 - THU 10/9/14
FRI 10/3 3:30pm Exploring Night Sky, grades 1-4, Franklin Public Library
FRI 10/3 4-7pm Valdivieso's Head Winemaker visits Pour Richard's. Tasting and bottle signing.
FRI 10/3 6:30pm Art Night Uncorked - Franklin Art Center
FRI 10/3 8pm ACME Jazz Quartet at The Black Box in Franklin
SAT 10/4 10am How to plant a garlic. Franklin Community Gardens on King St.
SUN 10/5 11am-4pm HARVEST FESTIVAL - Downtown Franklin.
SUN 10/5 11am Remington/Jefferson Challenge 2K/5K and Spartan Obstacle Course, 628 Washington St., Franklin
SUN 10/5 2pm-4pm Halloween Craft at the Franklin Public Library
TUE 10/7 7pm Garden Club and Friends of Franklin Library hosting mystery writer Neal Sanders. Alumni Restaurant, Franklin (In lieu of admission, attendees are asked to bring an item that can be donated to the Franklin Food Pantry).
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
For event details click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com
Ladybug 5K - a family event at the Kennedy School October 18th
The Ladybug 5k and Kids Fun Run is coming on October 18
Don't forget to register for this fun Kennedy event!!!
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| Ladybug 5K at JF Kennedy School |
More photos from last year's day running in the sun can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/ladybug-5k-fun-in-sun-saturday-photo.html
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