Good news on the DelCarte Playground - reopens Saturday, Aug 22

Steve

They are finishing the repairs to the Del Carte Playground and it will reopen on Saturday. Please spread the word

Jeff Nutting
Franklin Town Administrator


So the kids will be able to play again on Saturday, August 22

DelCarte playground

FSPA: Back to School Open Houses

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold Back-to-School Open Houses for prospective students and families on 

• August 26 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• August 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• September 1 and 3 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. 
• September 12 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• September 16 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. The community is invited to tour the facilities, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance, and drama. Prospective students are also encouraged to try a complimentary class. 

Franklin School for the Performing Arts

Celebrating a milestone 30th anniversary season, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA offers an extensive roster of classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction. 

FSPA is also home to the Little Music School, an innovative program that teaches children as young as 18 months to play the piano. An unparalleled calendar of performing opportunities features all-student musicals, plays, voice and instrumental recitals, opera scenes, acoustic coffee houses, musical theater showcases, performing troupes, dance companies, a classical ballet variations ensemble, and instrumental ensembles. Many FSPA students also participate, by audition, in the affiliated Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual season of shows. 

Fall registration is ongoing. For more information, including class schedule and catalogue, call (508) 528-8668 or visit online at www.FSPAonline.com.

"more details about the program will be determined in the fall"

This summer, the state Department of Housing and Economic Development awarded $894,082 in total to the towns of Franklin, Bellingham and Hopedale for housing rehabilitation and fuel assistance. 

Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said the money will allow needy families to complete necessary home repairs. 

"It's to provide housing rehabilitation on an emergency basis," he said. 

He said, as an example, that a homeowner in need of $10,000 to repair a roof could apply through the program, and would not need to pay the money back, as long as they continue to own the house for a set length of time. 

Nutting said this is not Franklin's first experience with a housing rehabilitation program.

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150820/NEWS/150829056/1994/NEWS

The full set of notes from the Aug 5 Town Council meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/community-takes-exceptions-to-councilor.html

corner of Emmons St and West Central street under construction for the downtown improvement project

Franklin TV presents Dr John Kelly's talk for the S.A.F.E. Coalition meeting (video)

Franklin TV has made the video of Dr John Kelly's talk for the S.A.F.E. Coalition meeting at Franklin High School on Aug 12, 2015 available for your viewing pleasure.
  




The audio of the full meeting has been made available in two parts
Part 1 - Dr Kelly's talk
Part 2 - The panel and audience Q&A


The live reporting from this meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/live-reporting-safe-community-meeting.html

S.A.F.E. Coalition meeting - Panel with Q&A session (audio recording)

FM #113

The second of 2 parts to the recording of the SAFE Coalition meeting at Franklin High School on Aug 12, 2015. The first part has the presentation by Dr John Kelly. This second part has the panel discussion and audience Q&A.

Note: the volume may need to be adjusted from one speaker to another. While the audio quality is good, the variation between speakers may require an adjustment.





The live reporting from this meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/live-reporting-safe-community-meeting.html


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As I close this special session, let me remind you that

• If you like what I am doing here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don’t like something, please tell me

It is through this feedback loop that you can help me improve the information I provide for you.

Thank you for listening!

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission

I hope you enjoy!

You can also subscribe and listen to the audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

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The Spectra Access Northeast project is back - meeting 8/20 from 7-9p at the First Universalist Society

Via Monica Linden:

The Spectra Access Northeast project is back - and planning to build a pipeline right through Franklin and neighboring towns. If you'd like to get more information to stop this pipeline (or if you are a concerned potential abutter - if so, you've probably been contacted by Spectra already) there's a meeting on Thursday 8/20 from 7-9p at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. (Also, I'm wondering what any of the town council candidates think about this, and how they might help those of us who might be directly affected!)

Via the Milford Daily News:

The project is in the early planning stages and hasn’t yet entered the federal permitting process, according to Spectra spokesman Arthur Diestel. 

The project aims to bring about 5,000 megawatts of power to 70 percent of New England’s gas-fired power plants. In the works for 2017, Spectra bills the new infrastructure as a way to lower electricity rates as early as winter 2018. 

Local activists say that’s false advertising. Citing environmental concerns, worry the rate payers will foot part of the $3 billion project through their utility bills, and the fear rates may increase as Spectra uses the pipeline to export gas to Canada, the consumers’ interest may not be so dear to the company’s heart, according to a flyer circulated by the group, which has yet to take an official name. 

“They’re in it to make a buck on our backs and I don't trust it's going to lower costs,” said Gail Chirdon, a Franklin resident active in fighting the Atlantic Bridge Pipeline proposal, abandoned by Spectra in late May.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150820/NEWS/150829529/1994/NEWS



About the project:

"The beauty of the Access Northeast project is that very little “greenfield” or pipeline construction through areas where pipelines don’t exist is required. The stiff resistance to the Kinder Morgan TGP NED project largely comes from communities that don’t want new pipeline cutting through the area. Can New England support two new massive pipeline projects–both Access Northeast and NED? From a purely economic standpoint–would both projects make their respective investors/companies money and be profitable–we suspect the answer is yes. But from a political viewpoint–can you sell both projects to liberal, fossil fuel-hating New Englanders? Probably not. We suspect only one of these projects will survive. With an alliance of different partners, locking up much of the electrical generating customers in the region, and very little greenfield construction required–Access Northeast increasingly looks promising to be the winner."

http://marcellusdrilling.com/2015/02/access-northeast-pipeline-pulling-ahead-of-kinders-ned-project/

Access Northeast

Related posts
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/07/access-northeast-is-proposing-similar.html

and it was too good to be true
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/05/im-delighted-to-hear-project-has-been.html

Traffic Alert: RT 140 ramp to Southbound i495 shut for weelend

IN ORDER TO WORK ON THE RAILROAD BRIDGE, 

THE RT 140 RAMP TO i495 SB

WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY AUGUST 21 TO MONDAY AUGUST 24 

TRAFFIC WILL USE GROVE STREET TO KING STREET

MassDOT

The MA DOT webpage has skimpy info on the project # 78213
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/ProjectInfo.aspx

"The river runs through it" and the Police Station hit by lightning

Yes, the weather was bad on Tuesday. How bad? Well....

Pisini Field! #pantherriver pic.twitter.com/67gro9dcSN

— Coach P (@Coachpasquarosa) August 18, 2015

And then the Police Station got hit by lightning!

"Some members of the Franklin Police staff came about as close as anyone can come to being struck by lightning late Tuesday afternoon, without actually getting hit. 

Police Chief Stephan Semerjian said police headquarters on Panther Way may have taken a direct hit – if not, it was close by – during the severe thunderstorm that swept over the area starting about 3:30 p.m. 

“We took a good hit. There were a number of us in here. I’ve got to tell you, it was unbelievable,” he said."

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150819/NEWS/150816232/1994/NEWS

Franklin Police Station - 911 Panther Way

Franklin Family Movie Night - rescheduled to 8/28/15

Due to the weather forecast for Friday evening, the Family Movie Night has been rescheduled to Friday, August 28th

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Via Tracie's Facebook posting:

Woody and Buzz in the original Toy Story

Bring your whole family and enjoy watching Toy Story on the big screen in a classic Franklin setting - Beaver Pond! 

The movie itself will start at dusk, but WOODY AND BUZZ ARRIVE AT 7:00!

Kids will get an opportunity to meet and play games with both characters. 

In addition to the characters arriving early, a whole host of local small businesses will be represented at booths offering treats, fun toys, and other retail offerings! The marketplace opens at 6:30. 

 the marketplace opens at 6:30, Woody and Buzz arrive at 7:00 PM

Franklin Family Movie Night

August 28

Beaver Pond in Franklin, Massachusetts

Dr John Kelly's talk for the S.A.F.E. Coalition meeting (audio recording)

FM #112

The audio recording of Dr John Kelly's talk for the S.A.F.E. Coalition meeting at Franklin High School on Aug 12, 2015.




Note the running time for this is 00:57:21

The live reporting from this meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/live-reporting-safe-community-meeting.html


-------

As I close this special session, let me remind you that

• If you like what I am doing here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don’t like something, please tell me

It is through this feedback loop that you can help me improve the information I provide for you.

Thank you for listening!

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission

I hope you enjoy!

You can also subscribe and listen to the audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters on iTunes

Preliminary listing of candidates for Franklin's Nov 3rd election

The updated listing of candidates from the Town Clerk's office on Tuesday, Aug 18th

We have a race for each position. 
9 for 7 spots on the School Committee and 11 for 9 spots on the Town Council

POSITION	NAME
Assessor	Donna Greenwood
	W.Kenneth  Norman
Bd. Of Health	Donald G. Ranieri, Jr.
	Gail P. Chirdon
	Philip M. Brunelli
	Tara E. Gurge
Constable	John S. Power
	Philip M. Brunelli
Planning Bd	Gregory Giardino
	John F. Carroll
	Mikel G. DeFrancesco
	William D. David
School Com.	Anne K. Bergen
	Cynthia J. Douglas
	Denise L. Schultz
	Kenneth B. Hiscoe, III
	Kevin P. O'Malley
	Mary Jane Scofield
	Rita M. Graci
	Trevor A. Clement
	Vanessa A. Bilello
Town Clerk	Diane M. Padula-O'Neill
	Elizabeth F. Simon
	Paul J. Cheli
	Teresa M. Burr
Town Council	Brett S. Feldman
	Deborah L. Pellegri
	Glenn F. Jones
	James D. Schultz, Jr.
	Judith Pond Pfeffer
	Matthew T. Kelly
	Peter E. Padula
	Richard W. Power, Sr.
	Robert D. Dellorco
	Sean P. Slater
	Thomas D. Mercer

Franklin Town Common

The offer to the candidates for an interview can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/offer-to-candidates-for-franklin.html

The election timeline can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/franklin-election-who-are-candidates.html

The election 2015 collection can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/election-collection-nov-3-2015.html

Job Posting: 2 positions -> Contract Designer and In-House Designer

Job Posting:

Woodstock Building Associates welcomes you! Come work for a Residential Design/Build company with 36 years of experience! Visit our website for information about our company https://wbahomes.com/

We are offering two forms of a design position: Contract basis or Full-time/Part-Time In-house

Woodstock Building Associates

Contract Designer Position Description:

• Develop residential and light commercial drawings using Softplan Version 14
• Prepare as-built drawings from notes and sketches
• Prepare schematic design drawings from notes and sketches
• Prepare construction documents
• Make revisions to drawings as required
• Work at our location or remotely
• We will require occasional office visits to review job notes and scope of work

In-House Designer Position Description:

• Develop residential and light commercial drawings using Softplan Version 14
• Prepare as-built drawings from notes and sketches
• Prepare schematic design drawings from notes and sketches
• Prepare construction documents and specifications
• Make revisions to drawings as required
• Prepare preliminary estimates
• Make revisions to estimates as required
• Review actual job costs against budgeted numbers
• Keep office clean at all times
• Keep job sites clean as need arises

Qualifications for both jobs:

• Proficient in a CAD based program, preferably Softplan. If you are a contract worker you will be required to have Softplan experience. If you are working in our office we are able to train you to use Softplan
• Construction and/or design background
• Residential knowledge is desirable

Please email steve@wbahomes.com with your qualifications, interest, and resume.

WBA, a design-build company, has thirty-six successful years as a leader in custom home building and remodeling. Our team of experienced professionals includes accomplished Architects, Estimators, Carpenters, and Plumbers who ensure your project, whether small or large, is well planned and expertly executed. The WBA approach is individualized – team members work with our clients from the designing and budgeting process through project completion and beyond. WBA’s reference list spans over three decades serves as a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and customer commitment which has defined WBA since it’s 1978 founding.

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Downtown Construction Update #8 - Aug 18, 2015

The scheduled work for the next two weeks will include completing the driveway work on Main Street as well as curbing and sidewalk completion at Pleasant Street and Beaver Street. 

They will be raising the castings along Main Street, High Street and a portion of Emmons Street in anticipation of paving those streets during the last week of August. Only ¾ of Emmons Street will be paved at this point. The remainder will be completed when the Recreation Department moves into its new location and the gas service can be disconnected in the street. We anticipate that to be in Mid- September. 

A short section of Summer Street will be paved as well. 

Please note that Main Street from Emmons Street to School Street will be closed for 24 hours one day next week in order to install the raised sidewalk in front of Dean College. The specific day has not been determined but we will notify everyone as soon as we know. 

Work will continue on finishing the sidewalks on Emmons Street and sidewalks along West Central Street. They will continue to put in the bases for the new street lights. 

No permit has been issued for the work on the Bridge Deck so that work is still on hold. 

If anyone has a question please feel free to reach out to the DPW Director, Brutus Cantoreggi or Town Engineer, Michael Maglio at 508-553-5500 or Jeffrey Nutting, Town Administrator at 508-520-4949.

Main St looking to Pleasant St (St Mary's Church is on the right just out of the picture)

This was shared from the Official Franklin page
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/021C1360-000F8513

You're invited to "Family Field Day with Team Frate Train -- for grades K through 5"

		I'd like to share this event with you! Family Field Day with Team Frate Train--for grades K through 5 Sunday, August 30, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM King Street Memorial Park 730 King Street Franklin , MA 02038 View Map   Attend   Want company? Share this event!

Join Team Frate Train as they celebrate fun and fitness in Franklin at a family FIELD DAY event at King Street Memorial Park in Franklin, Massachusetts. Get ready to have fun in teams--and compete in traditional races like the 3 legged race, egg and spoon race, sack race, etc. You can also get your face painted...enjoy some great music from our DJ...all at no cost. 

This fun community event is brought to you by Team Frate Train--and a member of Team Frate Train will be kicking off the event for us. They will sound the horn to start the Field Day fun! 

Please arrive at King Street Memorial Field at 11:00am on August 30th...we will team up and start right in for some Field Day Fun! 

We will also have a chance for families to take the ice bucket challenge to benefit the Frates ALS Research and Support Fund. 

The Frates Family has established the Frates ALS Research and Support Fund to provide funding for targeted ALS research and to help support those afflicted with ALS that are in need. This fund was created to carry on Pete and Team Frate Train's mission to raise awareness and assist in discovering a treatment and cure for ALS. 

The Event is a celebration of fun and fitness...and a great way to get together before heading back to school. We hope to see you there!

FAQs

Is there an admission charge? Is there a cost to participate in the Field Day?
There is no cost for admission or to participate.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
This is a community event for Franklin families that have children in grades K-5. Parents should stay with their children during the event.

Where is the event held? Is there parking?
The event will be held at the King Street Memorial Park--located at 730 King Street in Franklin, MA 02038. Located off King Street near the intersection with Forest Street in Franklin. There are parking spaces there...and additional parking is available on Emilio Drive--on the right just beyond the entrance. Also, Kingswood Drive, the next left just beyond the park entrance. Please DO NOT park on neighborhood lawns. NO PARKING on King Street or Forest Street...you will be ticketed or towed.

What can/can't I bring to the event?
Although we love pets, please refrain from bringing them to the park for the event.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
email fratetrainfieldday@icloud.com if you have any questions.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
There is no cost or ticket...but we would like to ask you to accurately reflect your number attending so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!

I see that the event is brought to you by Team Frate Train...will I be able to make a donation at the event?
You will have the ability to donate to Pete's fund while at the event if you would like--but it is not a requirement.

The event is brought to you by Team Frate Train--and we are excited to have fun and share the message of the ice bucket challenge with you.

I see that the event is for K-5...what if I have siblings to think of?
The sporting events are catered to children K-5, but siblings are more than welcome to attend!

Lake Pearl Plunge 5K - Aug 22

Good morning! 

I'm wondering if you could help us spread the word for the Lake Pearl Plunge 5K this Saturday, August 22! 

We are trying to raise money to build a new boat ramp at the Lake Pearl Boat Launch which currently has deteriorated so far that it causes damage to boats and truck often. It also causes pollution to the lake because trucks have to back so far into the water to launch their boat that the truck exhausts are fully submerged, due to the extremely shallow depth at the boat launch. 

I know a LOT of Franklin-ers that love and use the lake and would greatly benefit from the restorations we are raising money for. It will cost just under $20k to rebuild and we are over 90% of the way to our goal. 

The 5k will take place on August 22 at Lake Pearl 299 Creek St. Wrentham. Check in will open at 8 and the race will start at 9. Runners will get to run around Lake Archer and finish with a splash as they plunge into Lake Pearl at the finish line. 

We have received massive amounts of support from local businesses in the form of sponsorships and prize donations for the runners. Prizes include gift cards to Davios in Foxboro, MacDeli in Franklin, Bass Pro Shops, James' Breakfast and More in Wrentham, and more. Bass Pro has also donated goody bags for the first 100 participants to register that include goodies from many local businesses! 

Lake Pearl Plunge 5K - Aug 22

It has truly evolved into a community project, with astounding support coming from businesses such as Lake Pearl (who is also hosting the event), Wrentham Cooperative Bank, C3 Commercial Construction Consulting, Inc., Anderson Signs, R. E. Anderson Trucking, Carroll Advertising, Earthwork Industries, Core Concepts, DW Metal Fab, Wrentham House of Pizza, Chappy Girls Jewelry, Town Pizza and Allegra Printing. 

We have even had two billboard ads donated for the event, which can be seen along Route 1! To register, all runners, walkers and skippers may go to https://g2racereg.webconnex.com/lakepearl5k2015. 

We invite everyone to check out our Facebook page for news and updates - http://www.facebook.com/LakePearlPlunge5k. 

We also have a GoFundMe set up www.gofundme.com/lakepearl. 

We would love your help spreading the word to Franklin residents! Please let me know if you have any questions!

In the News: animals at the Library, lightning strikes, TEDxNatick being scheduled

Rabbits, frogs and turtles are among the animals that could be making an appearance at the Franklin Public Library this afternoon. 

The library is set to host a "Wild Heroes" program by Animal World Experience at 4 p.m. today, looking to educate children about the creatures that inhabit the natural world. 

The event, said library Director Felicia Oti, is part of a slate of programs that has been running throughout the summer.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150819/NEWS/150816626/1994/NEWS

Several lightning strikes were reported during a Tuesday afternoon storm. 

The Franklin Fire Department reported via its Twitter account that it had been dispatched to a house struck by lightning on Hunters Run at approximately 5:10 p.m. 

About a half-hour later - at 5:42 p.m. - the department reported, again through Twitter, that it had responded to a house fire at Royal Court. 

Both situations were dealt with, though an estimate of the damage done was not immediately available.

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Rosemary Driscoll, one of several organizers of the event, said organizers are planning for the event and looking for ideas for speakers. The group is also happy to have more people help out. 

Natick Education Foundation sponsored a simulcast viewing of a TED youth conference last year. Driscoll, president of the foundation, said TEDxNatick is much broader and not a specific Natick Education Foundation event, though the foundation expects to be a sponsor. 

“This is much more about a community event than it is a straight public education event,” Driscoll said. “The whole idea is it’s ideas that inspire.”

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150818/NEWS/150816904/1994/NEWS

Reporting by walking around: Sunday, Aug 16 (photo essay)

The walk Sunday took me out Chestnut St through Chestnut Ridge and back East Central to find out what was happening in that area. Turns out that there is a bunch of things going on.

landscaping at Magnolia Heights looks great

Magnolia Heights has transformed what was the 'rock pile'

Planet Chrysler Jeep expanded their parking area

Dave's Cafe is getting ready to open where the Best Deli had been (next to the Municipal Building)

the work on Lewis St had gotten to strip the road completely

another view of Lewis St

the Shaw's Plaza has received a new coat and new parking lines

what was the Hess gas station has changed to Speedway

Hockomock YMCA: TPC Boston Hosts Integration Initiative Golf Clinic

This summer, TPC Boston hosted two golf clinics for members of the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Integration Initiative. Participants were given tips from the best, receiving instruction in putting, chipping, and full swing from professional staff at TPC Boston. Later, the newly trained golfers hit the links and played a few holes on the championship course, the same course that will host the best players in the world on Labor Day weekend for the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Among the participants were some of Franklin’s shining stars: Datta Baplata, Peter Willis, and Douglas McNulty. They were joined by Hockomock Area YMCA staff, additional members of the Integration Initiative, as well as Patriots Legend Steve King and several other generous donors who support the Initiative.

Peter Willis

This is the fourth year that TPC Boston has hosted these clinics. While many of the participants were golfing for the first time, some of the kids had years of experience and were excited to return. Hockomock Area YMCA President Ed Hurley observed how some of the participants “have been playing for several years now as a result of this experience.” The golfers from the Integration Initiative have developed their game so much that the Hockomock Y was able to start a 20-person integrated golf team in 2014, a program which is still going strong.

Dave Baplata

The day, however, was not over after the golfers finished the course. They were treated to some pizza provided by Domino’s and then given a special surprise: tickets to the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston. Hurley smiled as he commented on how the kids would watch the best players in the world “and they can tell their friends they played on the same course.”

“I want to thank everybody at TPC Boston…for doing this again for us every year. It’s something the kids look forward to and we look forward to. It’s a great day for our Y and the kids and our Integration Initiative,” said a grateful Ed Hurley. The Hockomock YMCA is proud to have experienced another successful golf clinic thanks to TPC Boston and the Integration Initiative.

Doug McNulty and Cody Martin

The Hockomock Y’s Integration Initiative has been at work for 11 years, fostering an environment of inclusion and respect for young people with special needs. The Initiative has positively impacted over 700 families, a number which grows more and more every year thanks to events like the TPC golf clinic.

About Hockomock Area YMCA:

Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.

Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.