"Yoga and Tea" - March 6 - 5:30 - 7:00pm

From Heather:

Tranquil Souls YOGA

Tranquil Souls Yoga hosts and participates in many benefit classes and charity drives throughout the year. Our largest event of the year is Yoga Reaches Out held at the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium. 

I am particularly passionate about this year's event because a portion of the proceeds are going to Ben Speaks an organization which helps prevent Teen Suicide and Bullying. As yoga teacher, mother and someone who works closely with teens this is close to my heart.

Tranquil Souls Yoga has formed a team and will be joining 1200 other yogis on Sunday, April 26 to support two great causes, Boston Children's Hospital and Ben Speaks. We would love your support. 

We are selling handmade eye pillows at the studio and we are also hosting a "Yoga and Tea" donation-based class on March 6 from 5:30-7p. 

Both with 100% of the proceeds going to Yoga Reaches Out! All checks are tax-deductible and welcome in any denominations.



Here is the link to our team page

http://yogathon.yogareachesout.org/site/TR/Yogathon/General?pg=team&fr_id=1050&team_id=1270

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Tranquil Souls YOGA

15 East Central Street, Franklin MA 

508.553.9642

www.TranquilSoulsYOGA.com

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#shopFranklin

Lifelong Learning: Getting Paid To Talk Seminar

This workshop "Getting Paid To Talk" is taking place next Wednesday, March 11 from 6:60 to 9:00pm at Franklin High School. It is one of our one-night spring offerings.

Community entrance at Franklin High School

About The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin 

The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute and is dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for adults in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities. Diverse and enriched education and experiences are the goals of The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin. 

~ Our commitment extends to working professionals, senior citizens, persons with special needs and those in transition. 

For more information, please contact The Center for Adult Education office at 508-613-1480 or email adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Sciene Friday - Meterology - Mar 6th

Science Friday at the Franklin Public Library is scheduled for Mar 6th at 3:30 PM. Ms Gina will explore the science of meterology. Space is limited and registration is required.

This is good for students K to 4th grade.

Register at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eakqq4p6cc82ab09&llr=npijo9cab

This was shared from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/02/science-friday_26.html

Happy 237th Birthday Franklin!

Franklin celebrated it's 237 birthday on Sunday with a gathering for Franklin residents who share the March 2nd birthday.

Of the 88 residents, 8 particpated. The largest turnout that the Hisotrical Museum has seen for this birthday event.

Franklin Historical Museum

birthday cake

birithday celebration

Stop by the Historical Museum when it is open on Saturday mornings from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Sunday's from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

FHS drop two tough playoff games

#1 - From Hockomock Sports we share the write up on the FHS boys basketball game against St John's:

Franklin came out flying in the first half, but it was the polar opposite for the Panthers in the fourth quarter. 

Franklin’s offense went cold down the stretch and St. John’s walked away with a 61-56 win in the D2 Central Semifinals. 

The Panthers led by as much as six with just over five minutes to play, but the Pioneers closed the contest on a 13-2 run as Franklin couldn’t get anything to go offensively.

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Franklin finishes the season 18-6 with its only losses coming to teams that are either in sectional finals or semifinals.

Franklin's Marcus Giese goes up for two against St. John's in the second half. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Continue reading the article by Editor-in-Chief Ryan Lanigan here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/fourth-quarter-lead-slips-away-from-franklin-in-loss



#2 - Also from Hockomock Sports we share the write up on the FHS hockey loss in the first game against Malden Catholic

The Panthers proved that they belonged in the Super 8 with a dramatic overtime win against Xaverian that set up a best-of-three series with the four-time defending champion Malden Catholic. 

On Tuesday night at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, Franklin took the lead against the Lancers and had the chances to pull an upset, but eventually succumbed 2-1. 

“We came in here, no one gave us a chance coming in, and we laid it on the line and we almost made it happen,” said senior goalie Ryan Shea who put in another impressive performance with 39 saves. 

Shea added, “We’re definitely here and we’re ready to play every game. They’re a great team but we can definitely play with them.”

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Franklin and Malden Catholic will face-off again on Wednesday night at the Tsongas Center at 8 p.m.

Ryan Shea made 39 saves, but it was not enough, as Franklin fell to Malden Catholic 2-1 in the opener of their best-of-three Super 8 series. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Continue reading the article by Managing Editor Josh Perry here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/franklin-upset-bid-comes-up-short-in-super-8-opener

"instead we were a group, a community"

Seeing they face the same struggles, a growing group of small business owners are sharing marketing efforts to help each other increase sales. 

At least 20 businesses brainstormed ideas during the first meeting of a small business co-op Feb. 18 at the Cake Bar. Bakery owner Tracie Turinese, who has spearheaded the effort along with co-owner Angie McMillan, said small businesses in Franklin struggle to compete with larger chains in the area. 

“We have to think of reasons to incentivize coming to our businesses over the chains,” Turinese said last week. 

The Franklin Downtown Partnership, a consortium of businesses including the Cake Bar, has provided a way for its members to create buzz through popular seasonal events.

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150302/NEWS/150309674#sthash.eMMzsjsA.dpuf

#shopFranklin - supporting small business

This is a recap of the meeting already posted here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/shopfranklin-has-folks-taking-action.html


For more about the Franklin Downtown Partnership visit their webpage here
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Reminder: Fiscal Responsibility: A Taxpayer’s Perspective - March 5th

The Franklin Republican Town Committee is proud to sponsor the following event:

What: Fiscal Responsibility: A Taxpayer’s Perspective
Who: Mass Fiscal Alliance, Paul Craney, Executive Director (speaker)
Where: Alumni Restaraunt (391 East Central St, Franklin, MA)
When: Thursday, March 5th, 2015; 7-10pm

Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to promoting better government and right-of-center fiscal and economic policy solutions. 

They have an office near the Statehouse in Boston and their website is www.MassFiscal.org and they launched a first of its kind, online and real-time, state legislative scorecard which may be found at www.MassFiscalScorecard.org

screen grab of MassFiscal webpage

MBTA: Extra Franklin Line service - Forge Park - 6:35 AM

Extra service on Franklin Line departing Forge Park @ 6:35AM Last updated: Mar 02 2015 04:15 AM Sent by the MBTA.

Franklin/Dean Station in the snow

Franklin Public Schools: Weather Update

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 

Hello, 

Just when you thought it was safe, here I am emailing you again on yet another Sunday afternoon about my least favorite topic --snow... The most recent forecasts are calling for snow beginning about 3:00 PM today and continuing until 3:00 or 4:00 AM tomorrow.  

As always, I will continue to watch the weather advisories and will be collaborating with the Franklin Police, DPW and Facilities tonight and early tomorrow morning regarding the conditions of roads and schools.  It does not look like there will be much accumulation and with any luck the timing will be in our favor.  

My hope is that at worst, we will be looking at a delay.  However, please note that we will not be making a decision until tomorrow morning, so stay tuned! 

Your continued patience and support this winter are greatly appreciated! 

Respectfully, 

Sally WinslowAssistant Superintendent of Schools

This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. 

Parmenter Elementary School in the snow this Saturday

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Mar 4, 2015

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- January 7, 2015, February 11, 2015, April 2, 2014, April 16, 2014, May 7, 2014


B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin Matters.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS
- Cultural Council

Madison Weber
Teresa M. Burr

F. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- Acapulcos – Change of Officers/Directors and Change of Manager

G. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

H. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

I. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

J. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

K. OLD BUSINESS

L. NEW BUSINESS

M. COUNCIL COMMENTS

N. EXECUTIVE SESSION
– Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

O. ADJOURN

Municipal Building - hidden behind the snow piles at the Big Y parking lot

The set of documents released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/030415.pdf

FHS has two big playoff games today

Two big games today. The FHS boys basketball take to the court against St John's this afternoon. The FHS boys hockey team take to the ice this evening against Malden Catholic. A win advance the team in the playoffs. Go Panthers!

FHS Panthers

Boys BasketballD1 Central#2 Franklin vs. #3 St. John’s Shrewsbury (@ WPI), 1:00

HockeySuper 8#7 Franklin vs. #2 Malden Catholic (@ Tsongas Arena), 6:00

This was shared from Hockomock Sports
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-030115

MBTA: Starting Monday - Franklin Line schedule remains 'modified'

The Franklin Line will continue to operate a modified weekday schedule, Monday, March 2, 2015, through Friday, March 6, 2015.  Specific schedule details available at www.mbta.com/winter. Last updated: Feb 28 2015 07:05 PM Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/winter/severe_weather/ Sent by the MBTA.

Franklin/Dean Station from the bridge over Main St

For the Franklin Line, the modified schedule can be found here
http://www.mbta.com/uploadedfiles/Documents/Schedules_and_Maps/Special_Schedules/Commuter_Rail/franklin_snow.pdf

Franklin Art Association - Meeting Mar 4, 2015

The Franklin Art Association will meet Wednesday, March 4th, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30. 

The program will feature a demonstration presented by New England plein air land and seascape artist Ted Charron.

Meeting are free and opened to the public.

For more information, please visit our web site at www.franklinart.org

or Facebook www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc

Franklin Senior Center

THE BLACK BOX: You're Invited: Foodie Heaven - Mar 6th

Connecting good friends with great wine! Never Drink Ordinary! Culinary Cabaret! at The Black Box Friday, March 6th  7-11PM This can't-miss event offers specialties from 12 great restaurants and markets, paired with wines, beers, and spirits from some of our favorite people. Just a glimpse:  Davio's Prime Beef Shortrib with Butternut Squash Puree and Crispy Leeks and Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee Tommasso's Duck Risotto served from a Parmigiano Wheel, with Vin Cotto and Chives and San Rocco Amarone Tavolino's Pan-Seared Scallops with Crushed Cashews and Local Seaweed Salad, paired with the 'Open Sesame' Cocktail by Privateer Rum. Restaurant 3's Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil Soup, served with Carol Shelton's 'Wild Thing' Zinfandel. Twelve's Penne Bolognese with Regaleali Rosso. A sushi bar courtesy of Genji Sushi. Cheese as only Whole Foods can do cheese. And much, much more! Are you hungry yet? Thirsty, maybe? Add a single-cask, single malt Scotch tasting by Scotch Master Charlie Tower. More Privateer Rum. Coole Swan Irish Cream. Goose Island Beer. Your $75 ticket includes all food and drink, plus performances by a wonderful 8-piece jazz band and Franklin's own Electric Youth. This promises to be a delicious and entertaining evening; all proceeds benefit Franklin Performing Arts Company, the Black Box Theatre, and Electric Youth's 2015 European Tour. For tickets, click HERE, or call 508-528-3370. We'll be there. Will you? Never Drink Ordinary! -Ann and John Please share this email with friends who are enthusiastic about great wine, beer, and spirits. (Keeping all the good stuff for yourself is bad karma.) [Insert social links here - select the logos from the toolbar on the left side.]

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Open House March 19 at Sunrise Montessori School

Montessori Open House

Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 6pm

31 Hayward St., Franklin

Free event. The public is welcome to learn about our Montessori preschool and kindergarten programs.

Sunrise Montessori School

Website: www.MySunriseMontessori.com

Contact: Karen Roeber, Director at 508-541-8010

Senator Spilka Kicks off Commonwealth Conversations MetroWest Tour and Public Forum

Senators continue statewide tour to hear firsthand from MetroWest residents

NEWTON – On Monday, March 2^nd, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) will tour businesses, universities and local organizations to listen to the concerns of MetroWest residents. The Senator will be joined by Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst), Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (D-Gloucester) and other senators from across the state.

Commonwealth Conversations is a series of statewide tours created by Senate President Stan Rosenberg to give Senators an opportunity to listen to residents, businesses and interest groups and make sure everyone's voice is heard in every corner of the Commonwealth. The tour is intended to highlight ideas and actions that will strengthen Massachusetts and make government even more accessible to constituents.

WHO:                   Senate President Stan Rosenberg, Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, Senators Karen Spilka, Mike Barrett, Jamie Eldridge, Richard Ross, Cynthia Creem, Eileen Donoghue and other state senators

WHAT:                 Commonwealth Conversations Tour MetroWest Town Hall Public Forum

WHEN:                 Monday, March 2, 2015

                                7:00 - 8:30 pm

Newton North High School Cafeteria

457 Walnut Street

Newton, MA 02460

WHY:                    Senators will listen to public feedback and community concerns and issues in the MetroWest region.

The Commonwealth Conversation tour dates run from February 4^th through March 11th. All members of the public and the press are encouraged to participate. Read more about this effort on the website https://malegislature.gov/cc and follow on Twitter at @Ma_Senate.

FHS girls basketball edge Westford Academy 50-49

The FHS girls basketball team pulled out a close game against Westford Academy on Friday night. Josh Perry, Managing Editor, Hockomock Sports provides the complete summary of the game.

After allowing only 28 points through three quarters, the Franklin defense was opened up by Westford Academy in the fourth. The visiting Grey Ghosts, the defending Div. 1 Central champions, scored 21 points in the quarter and had the ball with 35.5 remaining on the clock, down by just one point, and with a chance to win a second straight game on their final possession. 

During the timeout, Franklin coach John Leighton reminded his team to get back to the aggressive, switching defense that had made it successful. 

He explained, “ We knew they were going to run a lot of on the ball screens and off ball screens -- just keep moving and try to shake someone free. We just kept switching and getting in the way as best we can.” 

Jillian Spolidoro scored 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as the Panthers edged out a one-point win to reach the D1 Central semifinal. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

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Franklin still had to inbound the ball and Martin (six points, nine rebounds, four assists) was fouled with 1.0 left. The Panthers got it in to Julianne Pisani (four points, five assists) and the clock ran out before the whistle to secure a 50-49 win for the hosts.

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Franklin will take on No. 3 seed Holy Name, which knocked the Panthers out last year, in the semifinal on Tuesday at WPI.

Continue reading the full article here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/franklin-survives-scare-and-is-heading-to-semifinal

Franklin Liquors: Happy 237th Birthday Franklin MA! One Day Wine Sale 3/1/15

From Mark Lenzi at Franklin Liquors

Back in February 1978 after a “small” snow storm our dad purchased Jimmies Package store. For those of you not familiar with it or its location it was historic in town. One half was a liquor store the other a tobacco/penny candy/soda fountain AND both sides connected. Located in the center of town looking there now you would never know it existed. There is an empty lot before the railroad bridge left of HR Block and across from The Rome Restaurant.

Jimmies Liquor Store - downtown Franklin

parade passing by Jimmies Liquor Store - downtown Franklin

When it came time to change the name there was none better than FRANKLIN Liquors. Our whole family has deep roots in Franklin, gradates of the schools and all still living in the town today. As a child I can remember walking from Davis Thayer School To CCD at St Mary’s BUT having to stop for candy first.

In 1986 we relocated the store, one of many changes in the town over the years due to growth. We are proud to be family owned and Franklin residents!

Check out the wine specials and the remainder of the Happy Birthday Franklin posting here:
https://franklinliquors.wordpress.com/2015/02/26/happy-237th-birthday-franklin-ma-one-day-wine-sale-3115/