Life is good Festival - Hall & Oates, Jack Johnson and more!

Life is good Festival! INFORMATION Website Calendar Contacts Donate Music!    The Life is good Festival is coming to Canton, MA  September 21st and 22nd,  featuring a heavy line up with headliners like  Daryl Hall & John Oates, Jack Johnson, Amos Lee, The Roots, Trampled by Turtles, Dawes, and a some of our favorite children's music artists like Recess Monkey and Yo Gabba Gabba!  You'll find a full list of everyone who is appearing at the festival by clicking here, or you can visit the festival's website at  http://www.lifeisgood.com/festival/    Activities! The Life is good Festival is a kid-friendly event with lots of activities for the whole family like sack races, arts and crafts, magic shows, and much, much more! To see a complete list of what's happening at Life is good, please visit their activities page here. All profits from the festival go directly to the Life is good Kids Foundation, a group that helps kids move past traumatic events in their lives through play. Life is good, WERS, and free tickets!     While at the festival, keep a lookout for our WERS street team, who will be onsite and giving away lots of free stuff from the station. Come by and say hello! Remember to keep your radio tuned to WERS 88.9 for a chance to win one of the 30 pairs of tickets we will be giving away, starting on August 26th! Listen Now!     Did you know you can listen to WERS on the internet through our live, HD stream? Follow the link below to launch our web player and start listening now! LISTEN NOW!  Donate Your Used Car to WERS!      Call 877-WERS-889 (877-937-7889) or visit WERS.ORG. We'll pick-up your vehicle and handle all of the paperwork.   Receive a WERS Member Card!        Pledges of $75 or more receive a WERS member card and enjoy year long 2-for-1 savings at over 100 local restaurants, 10% - 20% savings at over 40 online merchants and more! Visit MEMBERCARD.COM/WERS for all the details! Please give by CLICKING HERE or by calling 617-824-8700!     Thanks, Peter Darling WERS Membership Coordinator membership@wers.org 617-824-8870

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In the News: old and new, cookie bake-off, social media

Some of 'old Franklin' in new high school

Seeing the front of the new Franklin High School for the first time, longtime residents may regard it like a familiar face they can’t quite place.

Franklin - St. Rocco's cookie bake-off was one sweet contest

Even as people lined up to buy plates of Italian favorites at St. Rocco's Feast on Saturday, three were busy tasting and assessing an American classic: Chocolate chip cookies.

Milford-area schools cautiously addressing social media

Increasingly, laptops and iPads are replacing No. 2 pencils and notebooks in the classroom.

Fallen Hero: Staff Sergeant Edward C. Dailey, U.S. Army Air Corps

Staff Sergeant Edward C. Dailey, U.S. Army Air Corps, son of John and Julia Dailey, was born on May 20, 1924. Edward lived with his parents and two sisters at 100 Union Street. Edward attended the Franklin public schools and graduated from Franklin High School in 1942. While at Franklin High, Edward was the captain of the basketball team and was an outstanding athlete in football and baseball as well. 

Edward Dailey entered the army in 1943 and was assigned to the air force where he qualified as an aerial gunner. SSgt Edward Dailey participated in 11 bombing missions before the fatal mission which took his life in 1944. The following details of the mission were sent to Edward’s family, by Maurice J. Beacond, Jr., the pilot of the targeted plane: “Staff Sergeant Edward C. Dailey lost his life while on a bombing mission over Hungary in an attack of German fighter planes who concentrated their attack on the U.S. bomber. The bomber was fatally hit, caught fire from nose to bomb-bays, went into a vertical dive, and exploded. 

Staff Sergeant Edward C. Dailey was 20 years old at the time of his death on August 20, 1944 somewhere over Hungary.

S/Sgt Edward Dailey

Fallen Hero: Captain Robert L. Cummings, U.S. Army

Captain Robert L. Cummings, U.S. Army, was born on August 10, 1915, the son of Louis and Ruth Cummings. Robert lived with his parents, one brother and two sisters at 65 Union Street. 

Robert graduated from Franklin High School with honors in 1933 and enlisted in the Army as a private in 1936. In 1937, he was appointed to West Point and upon completion, 4 years later, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant. In 1942 he received his promotion to First Lieutenant. In November of 1942, Robert married the former Blanche Barwell of North Andover. 

In January of 1943, Robert L. Cummings was promoted to Captain. Captain Cummings served overseas beginning in March of 1944. He took part in the invasion of Guam after having completed special jungle fighting training. Captain Robert L. Cummings, an officer of the famous 77th Infantry Division, lost his life on November 30, 1944 fighting against the Japanese on Leyte. 

Captain Robert L. Cummings was 29 years old at the time of his death on Leyte.

Fallen Hero: Cummings

DPW - Initiative '14 Plan

TheDPW did get to post the presentation that they used for the Town Council meeting so we can share it here.




The summary from the Town Council meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/it-will-take-lots-of-money-to-fix-roads.html

My notes taken live during the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/live-reporting-dpw-proposal-on-road.html

Lincoln St construction - bridge closed Aug 14

LINCOLN/SHAW STREET BRIDGE WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY AUG 14th FROM 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

DETOUR BENT STREET


This notice was originally shared on the official Franklin webpage
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01B73166-000F8513

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Chris Smither and Red Molly coming soon

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Circle of Friends Coffeehouse 262 Chestnut St Franklin, MA  02038 Phone: 508 528 2541 > Map > Official Site > ReverbNation Profile Chris Smither An Evening with Chris Smither at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse Saturday, Sep 28, $30 Red Molly with Layah Jane Saturday, October 19, $25 Red Molly Sending out this heads-up because both of these upcoming shows have sold-out in the past. Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment. The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Other Upcoming Shows Nov 9th Seth Glier and Liz Longley Nov 23rd The Kennedys with the Boxcar Lilies Dec 14th A Celtic Christmas featuring Robbie O'Connell and Aoife Clancy UPCOMING SHOWS Sat Sep 28 13, 08:00 PM Chris Smither Tickets: $30 Sat Oct 19 13, 08:00 PM Red Molly, Layah Jane Tickets: $25 Sat Nov 09 13, 08:00 PM Seth Glier, Liz Longley Tickets: $20 Sat Nov 23 13, 08:00 PM The Kennedys, The Boxcar Lilies Tickets: $20   Sat Dec 14 13, 08:00 PM Robbie O'Connell, Aoife Clancy Tickets: $25 A Celtic Christmas Sat Jan 18 14, 08:00 PM Pesky J. Nixon, Spuyten Duyvil Tickets: $20 Two great bands!   Sat Feb 01 14, 08:00 PM Joni Mitchell's Blue: A 40th Anniversary Celebration. Tickets: $20 Meg Braun, Anna Dagmar, Honor Finnegan, Sharon Goldman, Victoria Lavington, Catherine Miles, Karyn Oliver, Elisa Peimer, Cheryl Prashker, Allison Scola, Carolann Solebello, and Allison Tartalia perform ALL of the songs from Blue plus original songs inspired by Joni Mitchell. Sat Mar 01 14, 08:00 PM Amy Black, Girls Guns And Glory Tickets: $20 Split bill Sat Mar 22 14, 08:00 PM Lori McKenna, Mark Erelli Tickets: $25   Sat Apr 05 14, 08:00 PM Garnet Rogers, Archie Fisher Tickets: $20   Sat Apr 26 14, 08:00 PM Zoë Lewis Tickets: $20 Sat May 10 14, 08:00 PM Ellis, Joe Crookston Tickets: $20 > See More / Details

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Annual Healthy Futures Youth Triathlon Encourages Youth to Give it a Tri

This fall, the Hockomock Area YMCA will host it’s annual Healthy Futures Youth Triathlon on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at its North Attleboro Branch at 300 Elmwood Street, No. Attleboro.  Youth ages 3 – 13 are encouraged to Give it a Tri and participate in one’s age appropriate division. Enjoy this opportunity to be introduced to a lifelong activity that builds confidence, determination and a love for physical activity.

2012 Give it a Tri participants

The Healthy Futures Initiative, launched in 2006, is a collective community response to the need for improved physical activity and healthy eating among youth. Since the initiative’s inception, the Hockomock Y has focused on improving the identification and enactment of strategies, building upon principals of intervention, prevention, and sustainable change.

The Youth Triathlon is a fun way to engage youth and families in physical activity and healthy eating. Perfect for both beginner and experienced athletes, the event offers a safe, fun activity to inspire and support youth. The event offers four age divisions, giving each participant the opportunity to be challenged while, at the same time, setting kids up for success.

	Ages 3 - 5	Ages 6 – 7	Ages 8 - 10	Ages 11 - 13
Swim	15 yards	50 yards	100 yards	150 yards
Bike	1/4 mile	3/4 of a mile	1 mile	1.5 miles
Run	1/4 mile	1/2 mile	3/4 mile	1 mile

Register today online at www.hockymca.org.  Click on “Events” and “Youth Triathlon.”  You may also register at any Hockomock Area YMCA Member Service Desk in Foxboro, Franklin or North Attleboro.

Day-of registration begins promptly at 9 AM. Parent orientation and bike set up will immediately follow. Athletes should arrive with their helmets and bikes. All athletes will be placed in a heat with heat leaders available to both preview the course and lead stretching.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Michael Bordonaro at 508.643.5225 or MichaelB@hockymca.org.  All proceeds benefit the Reach Out to Youth and Families Program at the Hockomock Area YMCA.

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. Learn more at www.hockymca.org.

"Applications can be found on the department’s website"

Franklin is looking to to hire two part-time dispatchers.

Depending on needs, a part-time dispatcher might work one shift a week, Lutz said. 

The department will look to hire no more than two dispatchers, she said. "If they get one for right now, they’ll be happy," she said. "There’s no point in hiring too many because they don’t get called in often enough to maintain their skills." 

Lutz has reviewed a couple of résumés but has not found any qualified candidates yet. They must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x369947107/Part-time-dispatchers-sought-in-Franklin#ixzz2bqJcScJO

This link will download the Word file that is the application from the Franklin Police Dept page
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Jobs/I019BE43C.0/2012%20Application%20for%20Employment-%20Full%20Time-Perm%20Part-time.doc