Lifelong Community Learning: Parent & Child Cooking Class

April 26 - Register Today

Lifelong Community Learning presents Parent & 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 and 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 and 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

MassBudget: The health effects of Paid Family and Medical Leave

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. April 19, 2018 The health effects of Paid Family and Medical Leave Health is influenced by a variety of factors, such as where people live, access to healthy foods, and affordability of health care. Policies that address a worker's ability to care for family members, like Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), also shape health outcomes. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center's new report, Time to Care:The Health Effects of Paid Family & Medical Leave, finds that PFML can have a range of effects on child health, parental health, and senior health. The report explores the different impacts PFML has on health outcomes, which include: Reducing negative effects that particular aspects of work have on pregnant women, many of which are associated with delivery complications. Benefits to children's and mothers' health through increased rates and duration of breastfeeding when mothers are able to take leave. More time for parents to bond with newborns, recover from childbirth, and take young children to the doctor. Improvement of mothers' mental health when they have access to job-protected, paid leave. More time for workers to care for elder relatives. Read the full report here. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, 15 Court Square, Suite 700, Boston, MA 02108 Sent by nberger@massbudget.org in collaboration with Try it free today

2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration at White Barn Farm - April 22

"Join us for our 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration at White Barn Farm 

Learn, Create, Challenge Yourself, Get your Face Painted and Pet a Goat! 

Celebrate all of the magic that Mother Earth provides us, connect with your local producers and the community we have cultivated here on this tiny point on the planet! 

This IS a fundraiser (for the farm), so we will be selling tickets to participate in most activities (carnival style). The parking fee is $10 and includes 5 tickets. In honor of Earth Day, Walkers and Bikers get 5 FREE tickets! Otherwise, Activity Tickets are $2 each. Bring Cash! We can charge your credit card if you are buying $10 or more. 

Katy Riley, farmer at Treehouse Farms and talented artist, made our supercool poster:"

2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration at White Barn Farm - April 22

There is a long list of activities for Earth Fest, visit their page for details
http://whitebarnfarm.org/earthfest-2018

FHS girls lacrosse and boys tennis post wins on Friday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Friday, April 20, 2018.


Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 11 vs. Bishop Feehan, 4 – Final

"After scoring just over one minute into the game, the Franklin girls lacrosse team struggled to find the back of the net for much of the first half. 

Despite eight shots on goal during the half, Bishop Feehan goalie Maggie Roberts came up with big save after big save to deny the Panthers, and with 1:06 left to go in the half, the Shamrocks led 2-1. 

Kelsey McCallum scored off a shooting space penalty to tie the game at 2-2, and milliseconds before the buzzer sounded to end the half, Hailey Toolin found the back of the net to put Franklin up 3-2. 

Those two goals proved to be the spark that Franklin needed, as in the second half their offense broke through with eight goals en route to an 11-4 victory over Bishop Feehan."

Continue reading the recap by Joe Clark, HockomockSports.com Student Reporter
https://hockomocksports.com/franklins-offense-breaks-through-against-feehan/


Baseball = Taunton, 2 @ Franklin, 0 – Final

"The temperatures may have been hovering around 40 degrees and fans and players alike were bundled up as though it were mid-February rather than the middle of April, but Taunton starting pitcher Jack Moynihan was not bothered by the cold. He came out throwing heat and dominated from the opening pitch of Friday’s early season night game at Franklin. 

Moynihan struck out the first five batters he faced and closed the game by striking out five Panthers over the last two innings. He finished with 15 strikeouts on the evening, allowed only three hits, and tossed a complete game shutout, as Taunton walked away with a 2-0 victory to remain unbeaten. 

“Phenomenal,” said Taunton coach Blair Bourque of Moynihan’s night. “Getting ahead with his fastball first time around and then mixing it up but getting ahead. He did a great job.”

Continue reading the game recap by Josh Perry, the Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com
https://hockomocksports.com/taunton-baseball-ride-moynihan-gem-to-win-at-franklin/

Photos from the baseball game can be found online
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Spring-2018/Franklin-Taunton-Baseball-4-20-18/


Boys Tennis = Franklin, 5 @ Taunton, 0 – Final 
– Franklin continued its perfect start with a sweep on the road at Taunton. Rohan Herur won a battle at first singles, emerging with a 7-5, 6-4 win while Liam Marr (6-2, 6-0) and Saketh Saripalli (6-0, 6-0) also picked up wins to sweep singles play. The team of Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu won 6-1, 6-1 at first doubles while Tony Calderone and Dan Angermeier didn’t lose a game in a 6-0, 6-0 win at second doubles.

Girls Tennis =  Taunton, 5 @ Franklin, 0 – Final 
– Taunton dropped just two games total in four matches to get a win on the road. Jillian Pagliuca won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles, Vanessa Rosa picked up a 6-0, 6-2 win at second singles, and Jocelyn Pagliuca won by forfeit at third singles. Samantha Martin and McKenzie Lucie (first singles) and the team of Amanda Pugh and Kayla Parrett (second doubles) both won without losing a game.

For the other results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-04-20-18/

FHS baseball in action

Taunton 2 Franklin 0. Dropped a tough pitchers duel tonight. Good news is we get to come right back tomorrow and compete against another tough opponent. Next up: Franklin @ Bishop Feehan HS at 11am.

— FHS Baseball (@FHSCoachZBrown) April 21, 2018

Great job ladies! https://t.co/U0szAUTXPi

— FHS Girls Lacrosse (@Fhsglax) April 21, 2018

[Boys Sprg Varsity Baseball] Taunton HS defeats Franklin HS, 2 to 0.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 21, 2018

Brian Woelfel gets a big strikeout with runners at second and third and escapes a jam for the second time in three innings, still 0-0 #hockomock

— Josh Perry (@Josh_Perry10) April 20, 2018

[Girls Sprg Varsity Lacrosse] Franklin HS defeats Bishop Feehan HS, 11 to 4.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 20, 2018

Boys Tennis defeats Taunton 5-0. Rohan Herur 7-5 6-4, Liam Marr 6-2 6-0, Saketh Saripalli 6-0 6-0, Tyler DiPalma & Derek Wu 6-1 6-1, Tony Calderone & Dan Angermeier 6-0 6-0. Next up will be Mansfield on Monday. The Boys team is now 4-0 on the season.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 20, 2018

[Girls Sprg Varsity Tennis - Team] Taunton HS defeats Franklin HS, 5 to 0.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 20, 2018

MassBudget: House Ways and Means budget proposal adds funding to early ed, rental voucher program

With the Franklin budget cycle fully underway, keeping track of what is happening at the State level is important as approx 25% of the Franklin budget is funded by money from the State.

Read our latest Budget Monitor

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. April 19, 2018 HWM FY 2019 budget proposal adds funding to early education, rental voucher program The House Ways and Means (HWM) Committee's Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 budget proposal largely aligns with the Governor's proposal, but differs in a number of areas. The MassBudget's latest Budget Monitor finds the HWM Committee's budget proposal provides additional funding in: Early Education and Care. The HWM budget provides $20.0 million for Center-Based Child Care Rate Increases to improve early education quality by increasing the rates paid by the state to child care providers. That funding should aid in increasing salary, benefits, and professional development for early educators. The HWM Committee also proposes $8.5 million for a new initiative focused on professional development for early educators facilitated by Massachusetts community colleges. K-12 Education.This budget provides $33.5 million more in Chapter 70 Aid (and related reserves) than the Governor proposed. In addition, it funds grant programs at $20.8 million more than the Governor recommended. This includes an added $9.5 million for charter school reimbursements and $8.9 million more for special education costs. Housing. This budget proposal would increase funding for the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) to $100.0 million, which is $7.3 million more than FY 2018. MRVP provides housing vouchers to help low-income families, including those living in emergency assistance shelters, secure housing. MassHealth. To reduce costs to the state, the Governor proposed moving 140,000 low-income adults off MassHealth coverage and into subsidized commercial coverage funded through the Commonwealth Care Trust Fund and the Health Connector. The Administration had also proposed reforming coverage and pricing for pharmaceutical drugs. The HWM budget does not include these proposals. Without any significant revenue sources beyond those in the Governor's budget, the HWM budget funds these differences largely by underfunding various accounts - such as for the removal of snow and ice from state roads - that likely need to be funded eventually. This risks leading to challenges maintaining a balanced budget during the upcoming fiscal year. One new initiative on which the Governor and the HWM Committee agree is the expansion of the state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The EITC raises the incomes of lower wage working families and has been found to improve long term education and health outcomes for children in those households. The rest of this Budget Monitor examines the HWM budget proposals for major state programs in greater detail, comparing them to the Governor's proposals and to the amounts budgeted in FY 2018. As noted above, the FY 2018 budget appropriated less than is expected to be spent in several accounts. A supplemental budget was recently approved by the House (and is now pending in the Senate) that provides additional funding for those accounts and others. When particularly relevant, we include those projected spending levels in the analysis as well. Links from the Table of Contents below allow readers to jump to specific sections. Each section provides links to our online budget tools including our Budget Browser (which provides funding information for every account in the state budget going back to FY 2001) and, where applicable, to our Children's Budget. Read the full report here. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, 15 Court Square, Suite 700, Boston, MA 02108 Sent by nberger@massbudget.org in collaboration with Try it free today one effect of the drop in early education funding is the loss of the Kindergarten grant that Franklin used to provide teacher aides in the K classrooms

Franklin Art Association: May 2, 2018 Meeting - "Social Media for the Artist"

The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin. 

Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 PM followed by a short business meeting and a presentation on Social Media for the Artist. Meetings are free and open to the public. 

For more information log on to www.franklinart.org.

Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin

Library Book Sale weekend - Sat-Sun - $1 per book

Franklin Public Library Book Sale, Saturday, April 21, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The bag sale is scheduled for Sunday, April 22 from 9:00 AM to noon.

Library Book Sale weekend - Sat-Sun

This was shared from the Library page
https://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2018/04/franklin-public-library-book-sale.html

MBTA Reminder: Saturday/Sunday - Franklin Line shuttle weekends

Weekend train service on the Franklin Line will be replaced by ADA accessible shuttle buses, making all regularly scheduled stops, between Forge Park/495 and Readville stations from April 7th through May 27th during the installation of PTC.

The MBTA will install federally mandated Positive Train Control (PTC) systems along the Franklin Line to improve safety by reducing train collisions and derailments. This work will require weekend shutdowns on the line between Forge Park/495 and Readville, where passengers will connect to train service.

Shuttle buses will be free and passengers will pay for train service from Readville to Boston.


Last updated: Apr 12 2018 03:06 PM


Click here for more information: https://www.mbta.com/franklin

Related posts from the archives
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/04/mbta-reminder-starting-saturday.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/03/heads-up-weekend-train-service-via.html

Head's Up: Weekend Train Service Via Shuttle buses Apr 7 - May 27

The sign won't be lying on the ground on Saturday and Sunday (I hope)

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 4/20/18 - THU 4/26/18

FRIDAY 4/20/18
8am   FDP Networking Breakfast @ Dean College Dining Center
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am-12:30pm   Animal Affair (Outside - weather permitting) @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Alan Earls: Blizzard of ’78 @ Franklin 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
8pm   Local Artist Series: Fat City Band @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 4/21/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
9am-2pm   Electronics and Bicycle Recycling @ St. Mary's Parish
9am-3pm   Book Sale @ Franklin Public Library
9am-12pm   Bellingham - Franklin Annual Rabies Clinic @ Bellingham DPW
9am-12pm   SNETT Rail Trail Clean Up in Franklin, meet @ Grove St. Trailhead Parking Lot
9:30am   Baby-Wearing Dance Party @ Franklin Public Library
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10am-1pm   Franklin Senior Center open House @ Franklin Senior Center
10am-1pm   Camp Wiggi Open House @ Franklin YMCA
10:30am   Earth Day Planting Event (Friends Program Room) @ Franklin Public Library
11am   History of the Little League in Franklin @ Franklin Historical Museum
1pm   Dean Dash 5K @ Dean College
1-8pm   Art From Heart - FAA Spring Show @ The Black Box
2:30pm   Christian Zen Retreat @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union St)

SUNDAY 4/22/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
9am-12pm   Bag Sale @ Franklin Public Library
12-4pm   Art From Heart - FAA Spring Show @ The Black Box
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1-4pm   Antique Appraisal Day @ Franklin Historical Museum 
2-4pm   Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library
3-5pm   Fairmount Farm Make and Take Sign Event @ Fairmount Fruit Farm

MONDAY 4/23/18
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3-5pm   Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Library Board Meeting @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 4/24/18
10:30am   Get Ready fir Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Todler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   FHS Chamber Concert @ FHS
6pm   Finance Committee Meeting @ Franklin Municipal Building (3rd floor)
7pm   School Committee Meeting @ Franklin Municipal Building

WEDNESDAY 4/25/18
10:30am   Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Five Wishes @ Franklin Senior Center
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
6:30pm   Wine 101: Your Palate @ Pour Richard’s
7pm   Franklin Cultural Council Meeting @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Parent Discussion Group @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 4/26/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Fibromyalgia Support Group @ Franklin Senior Center
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
6:30pm   Franklin Art Academy Fundraiser @ Pour Richard’s
6:30pm   Genealogy Club Meeting @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Franklin SEPAC Workshop: Defining Autism from Heart by Mr. Kerry Magro @ Horace Mann MS
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

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Pat Donohue - April 28

Grammy winning world-class guitarist and songwriter Pat Donohue.

Pat Donohue April 28 View this email in your browser PAT DONOHUE Apr 28th 8PM $20 On April 28 Grammy winning guitarist and songwriter Pat Donohue will return to Franklin.  Pat's musical tastes are eclectic and though he considers himself foremost a folk guitarist his influences are rooted in bluesmen Blind Blake, Robert Johnson, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Muddy Waters and Miles Davis. He manages to blend jazz and blues with folk and the mix is seamless. Over the years he has captivated audiences with his unique original compositions, dazzling instrumentals and humorous song parodies. Chet Atkins called Pat one of the greatest fingerpickers in the world today; Leo Kottke called his playing "haunting." For over twenty years Pat held the position of lead guitarist and songwriter on A Prairie Home Companion and is now successfully touring the US performing at acoustic venues, art centers, and theaters, teaching at prestigious guitar camps and conducting workshops in fingerstyle guitar around the country. His performance last summer at the New Bedford Folk Festival was stunning. 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. Tickets for this shows are $20.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows May 12     Antje Duvekot with The Starlight Honeys NEXT SEASON Chris Smither, John Gorka, Bettman & Halpin, Susan Werner, Patty Larkin, and much more. Tickets on sale soon.

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA