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Sunday, May 20, 2018 Franklin, MA Do something incredABLE! Register for HMEA's incredABLE 5K today! REGISTER RED SOX SHOWCASE Exciting News! The Red Sox Showcase will be at the incredABLE 5K again this year, thanks to a generous $15,000 sponsorship by the incredABLE Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation! The Red Sox Showcase, powered by T-Mobile will bring Red Sox baseball and Fenway Park to towns across New England all summer long. The truck will carry a batting cage, pitching stations, a steal 2nd challenge, and a virtual reality experience. Save time, download your waiver and bring it with you, click here. NEW THIS YEAR Only REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS will receive the official 2018 incredABLE 5K t-shirt, so make sure to get registered at www.hmea.org/incredABLE Registration will be available the morning of the event at the Registration Tent. Only REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS who raise $25 will receive a special FUNDRAISER GIFT. A beautiful HMEA beach towel to enjoy this summer! WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM Fidelity Bank will be at the incredABLE 5K with their ice cream truck, The Frosty Flyer, giving out FREE ice cream treats, while supplies last. They also gave a generous $2,500 sponsorship to the event! Thank you Fidelity Bank for being an incredABLE supporter! WALK | RUN | VOLUNTEER | DONATE Do something incredABLE! Help us celebrate the ABLE in all of us! GET INVOLVED QUESTIONS? Many of them can be answered at incredABLE FAQ  ‌ ‌  ‌

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 4/13/18 - THU 4/19/18

FRIDAY 4/13/18
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Joe Landry: Franklin’s Schools @ Senior Center
5:30pm   Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7pm   Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk

SATURDAY 4/14/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
10am-3:30pm   Recycling Event (Bottles, Cans, Appliances, Electronics - supports FHS Softball Boosters) @ Horace Mann Parking Lot
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10am-12pm   Book Talk with author Jeanette Scales @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Lady Bug Explorer Packs @ Franklin Public Library
8pm   Local Artist Series: The Loomers @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 4/15/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
All Day   Franklin Public Library Closed
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 4/16/18
All Day   Franklin Public Library Closed

TUESDAY 4/17/18
10:30am   Creature Teachers @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Minute to Win It @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 4/18/18
10:30am   Whalemobile @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Balance Class @ Senior Center
1pm   Storytime Fiesta @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
5pm   Book Bites @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Stuffed Animal Sleepover @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)

THURSDAY 4/19/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Mr. Vinny’s Shadow Puppet Show @ Franklin Public Library
1-6pm   American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
1pm   Sign Language Storytime @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

“The town’s been saving up for this”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The town budget for fiscal 2019 is short by about $1.5 million, but will be balanced by an emergency fund that hasn’t been used for more than a decade. 

The budget stabilization fund, about $1.8 million, will be allocated to offset the general budget’s deficit. The subtraction leaves very little money remaining in that fund, but the town has a second one in place, which it hopes to not touch. 

Assistant Town Manager Jaime Hellen said that using the $1.5 million will help town committees and boards to readjust their budgets as they see fit in an attempt to meet next budget season’s challenges. The deficit, he said, is likely to last a few years. 

“This is something that we’ve spoken of for several years,” he said. “We’re hitting the point where there are several factors leading to the likelihood of a structural budget deficit, and that’s exactly what that fund is for.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180412/franklin-uses-rainy-day-funds-to-balance-budget

The Finance Committee has scheduled their series of budget hearings over the next two weeks. These are department level conversation around the current budget to actual, future needs, and what drives the budget for each department. It is the most insightful forum to learn valuable information. 

After the Finance Committee reviews the budget they will vote on a budget to recommend to the Town Council. The Town Council also holds two budget hearings (as required by Town charter) although they have been more cursory affairs and less informative in recent years. The budget the Town Council will vote on provides the operational funding that the Town will use for the Fiscal Year, July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019.

The Finance Committee hearings are scheduled for

• April 17 - 7:00 PM
• April 18 - 7:00 PM
• April 24 - 6:00 PM

The Town Council hearings are scheduled for

• May 17 - 7:00 PM
• May 18 - 7:00 PM

The Town has now created a Budget page
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget

The School Committee just completed their budget process this week. They held a working session in October 2017, budget hearing earlier this year leading to the vote to approve their budget on Tuesday, April 10.

The Schools budget is a single line item on the Town budget. The School Department control the overall priority and allocation of the budget within the schools. The Town Council approves the total number to be funded by the town.

The school budget can be found online  
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_budget/index

a flow chart of the budget process for the Town of Franklin

FHS boys lacrosse top Newton North 9-7

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Thursday, April 12, 2018.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 9 @ Newton North, 7 – Final
– The Davis brothers got the job on both ends for the Panthers in a big win over Newton North. Sophomore Jake Davis paced the offense by scoring a hat trick and adding one assist while older brother Will Davis made 16 saves in an outstanding effort in net. With starting goalie Connor O’Rourke out for his second straight game, Will Davis got the start and came up big for Franklin. Eric Civetti added two goals and one assist, Kyle McEniry added two goals, and Jacob Alexander, who won 16 of 18 faceoffs, scored once.


Girls Tennis = Franklin, 0 @ Hopkinton, 5 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-12-18/

FHS Panthers

“I believe it is impossible for these photographs to be viewed on their own merits any longer"

Change of plans. Guess I won't be going to the ICA to see The Brown Sisters photos after all.

"Following reports that the famed photographer and longtime Massachusetts College of Art and Design professor acted inappropriately with students, Nicholas Nixon’s best-known collection of pictures has been removed from the Institute of Contemporary Art. 

His work, The Brown Sisters, is a series of photographs taken of his wife and her three sisters every year since 1975. They’ve been on display at the ICA, along with dozens of his other photographs, for months in an exhibition called “Nicholas Nixon: Persistence of Vision” and had been scheduled to remain there another 10 days."

Continued reading this story online

https://www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2018/04/12/nicholas-nixon-ica-exhibit-removed/

Courtesy of the artist and Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco

The ICA has taken down Nicholas Nixon's famed collection "The Brown Sisters" after allegations of sexual harassment https://t.co/k9fZTv76xb pic.twitter.com/YzGEQAOWAC

— Boston Magazine (@BostonMagazine) April 12, 2018

Encore's March/April 2018 Newsletter

Welcome to the latest edition of Encore's newsletter. We have so much to tell you about, so please read on to discover what's new!

View this email in your browser Promoting excellence in the fields of music education, performance, and the recording arts March/April 2018 Newsletter Welcome to the March/April edition of The Encore newsletter! It has been a crazy couple of months here at Encore, what with the many snow days, power outages, illnesses, and the like. It is our fervent hope that spring will arrive soon, and with it, much warmer days and better health for all!  In this issue, please be certain to visit our calendar section, as we have many recital dates and concerts that you will want to take note of and mark in your calendars. In addition, we have some very exciting announcements to share with you, so check out the Announcements and Anecdotes section for these. We urge everyone to add this email address to your "acceptable senders" list so that our newsletter does not go into your junk or spam folders, and if you no longer wish to receive it, you can unsubscribe at any time. Here's to a warm and exciting spring ahead!    Remember, we love to hear from you! Send any news that you would like us to share to: info@encoremusicacademy.net .   In This Issue Encore Policies Announcements and Anecdotes Faculty Benefit Concert: Making Music Matter Important Dates Music For Young Children Did You Know? Student Spotlight Kudos Korner Studio Stories Wind Chamber Ensemble Location, Location, Location Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba Available Ukulele For You Fundraising through Amazon Smile Harp Lessons Available Stay Connected Click to Review our Policies - Including Inclement Weather

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Lifelong Community Learning: Parent & Child Cooking Class - Apr 26

April 26 - Register Today

Lifelong Community Learning presents Parent and Child Cooking Night REGISTER $25 Thursday, April 26 6:30 to 9:00 pm Franklin High School 218 Oak Street, Franklin Join us for Parent/Child Cooking Night. Learn some new cooking "together" skills while enjoying the fruits of your family labor.  Raviolis with a light sauce; a yummy tossed salad and homemade frosted cupcakes.  Check out all of our Kids' Corner classes www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com LCL@franklinps.net     508-613-1480

FPS- Lifelong Community Learning, 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by lcl@franklinps.net in collaboration with Try it free today

FHS softball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys tennis, and baseball teams top Oliver Ames on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

Softball = Oliver Ames, 3 @ Franklin, 15 – Final (6 inn.)
– Franklin scored five runs in the first inning and never looked back to secure its first win of the season. The Panthers tacked on four more in the second, five more in the fourth and a single run in the sixth inning. Kylie Bouzan and Meg Caron finished with two RBI apiece while Emily Valentino earned the win, striking out four while scattering six hits. For Oliver Ames, Marissa Guarino was 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored, Kayla Georgeu added a double, and Katie Abreu scored a run.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 18 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final

Girls Lacrosse = Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 20 – Final
– Halle Atkinson and Shannon D’Arcangelo each recorded three goals to pace the Panthers to a win at home. Alex Field scored her goal of the season while Victoria Quinn had a strong game in midfield with four draw controls. Grace MacCallum anchored the defense with three ground balls.

Boys Tennis = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– Franklin earned a clean sweep, dropping just one game in the five matches. Rohan Herur and Saketh Saripalli each won 6-0, 6-0 at first and third singles, respectively. Liam Marr recorded a 6-0, 6-1 win at second singles for the Panthers. The team of Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu (first doubles) and the pairing of Tony Calderone and Dan Angermeier (second doubles) each won 6-0, 6-0.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 0 @ Oliver Ames, 5 – Final
– Oliver Ames defended its home court with a sweep of visiting Franklin. Sarah Leger won 6-1, 6-0 at first singles, Tate Hadges took a 6-0, 6-1 decision at second singles and Maura Kiernan didn’t lose a game in a win at third singles. The team of Kristin Bloumbas and Emily Yu recorded a 6-2, 6-0 win at first doubles while Rachel Stryke and Olivia Groebe prevailed 6-1, 6-1 at second doubles.

Baseball = Franklin, 5 @ Oliver Ames, 2 – Final (8 inn.)

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"Franklin senior Steven Luttazi hadn’t had his best performance at the plate, held without a hit through the first seven innings. But his day changed with one swing of the bat. 

When the Panthers needed him the most, the senior delivered a clutch two-out single to drive in the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth inning. Junior Jake Macchi followed with a monster two-run double and Franklin prevailed from Frothingham Park with a 5-2 decision in eight innings. 

“It was a tie ballgame, senior at the plate, a kid who’s worked really hard in the offseason…I feel like he was pressing early on but he let the game come to him and put a good swing on it and sparked us,” said Franklin head coach Zach Brown. “Then Jake followed it up with the big blow.” 

Franklin was three outs from earning a win in regulation, but Oliver Ames rallied to tie the game in the bottom of the seventh. But instead of wilting, the Panthers responded — all with two outs."

Continue reading the game recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-baseball-tops-oliver-ames-in-extra-innings/

Click here for a photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Spring-2018/Franklin-Oliver-Ames-Baseball-04-11-18

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-11-18/

Franklin junior Scott Elliott hits an RBI double in the third inning against Oliver Ames. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

In the News: student debt oversight needed; Medway Community Farm

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"As the Senate unanimously passed a bill to increase oversight of the student loan industry in Massachusetts, the measure’s House backers pointed to their own borrowing experiences to make the case for why their chamber should follow suit. 

Sen. Eric Lesser, the sponsor of the bill (S 2380) that passed the Senate Wednesday, said it would create a student loan ombudsman in the attorney general’s office, require the state licensing of student loan servicers and empower state officials to investigate abusive practices by loan servicers. 

Lesser, a Longmeadow Democrat, said on the Senate floor that the bill would shine a light on an industry that now operates in the shadows, and that the country has reached “the boiling point” on student loan debt."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180411/student-debt-poisoning-everything-else-in-our-economy-senator-says

"Though recent snow flurries might suggest otherwise, warmer weather is coming, and the Medway Community Farm is gearing up to offer educational and community programs throughout the spring and summer. 

The Winthrop Street-based farm, now entering its eighth season, looks to inform local residents about farming and healthy eating, in addition to its mission of growing crops. The farm offers shares, in which participants can pick up produce regularly over the course of the growing season. 

Alison Dempsey, the farm’s education coordinator, said major work is currently taking place, now that the snow has melted and more temperate days are on the way. At the same time, the farm is ramping up to begin its informational programming."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180411/medway-community-farm-preparing-for-season

FHS Ginley, McGrath, Downie, Miller, and Tasker recognized for HockomockSports Boys Hockey Awards

The 2018 HockomockSports Boys Hockey Awards were recently posted and the Franklin athletes recognized are shared here:

Owen Ginley and Jack McGrath were recognized on the First Team. Owen Ginley was recognized as Goalie of the Year. Luke Downie was recognized on the Second Team. Jeremy Miller was recognized on the Third Team. Tom Tasker was recognized on the Underclassman Team.

Owen Ginley and Jack McGrath, Franklin were recognized on the First Team

Luke Downie – Franklin was recognized on the Second Team

Jeremy Miller – Franklin was recognized on the Third Team

Tom Tasker, Franklin was recognized on the Underclassman Team

Owen Ginley, Franklin was recognized as Goalie of the Year

For the full listing of boys hockey awards
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/hockey/2017-2018/

Recycling event for FHS Softball - April 14

We are collecting bottles and cans as well as electronics at the recycling event scheduled for Saturday, April 14 from 10 AM to 3:30 PM in the Horace Mann Middle School parking lot on Oak St. 

The event is a fund raising activity for the FHS softball team.

Recycling event for FHS Softball - Apr 14

Additional details and pricing can be found in this flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczOXVEZGNUQklyTlJNWnFMbkZqRVBBMDg0Q1FN/view?usp=sharing

"boomers leave a substantial imprint on the population"

From the US Census Bureau:

"In less than two decades, the graying of America will be inescapable: Older adults are projected to outnumber kids for the first time in U.S. history. 

Already, the middle-aged outnumber children, but the country will reach a new milestone in 2035. That year, the U.S. Census Bureau projects that older adults will edge out children in population size: People age 65 and over are expected to number 78.0 million, while children under age 18 will number 76.4 million.

.....

With this swelling number of older adults, the country could see greater demands for healthcare, in-home caregiving and assisted living facilities. It could also affect Social Security. We project three-and-a-half working-age adults for every older person eligible for Social Security in 2020. By 2060, that number is expected to fall to two-and-a-half working-age adults for every older person.

If the trends continue, the U.S. is fast heading towards a demographic first. It will become grayer than ever before as older adults outnumber kids."

https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/03/graying-america.html




Yes, I'll admit to being of the baby boomer generation. There is no denying that. The implications of this population change will affect Franklin over the next several years/decades. The Senior Center has been expanded while the school enrollment has fallen. What else will change? A good topic for discussion as the budget cycle begins.