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| a sample of plants for sale |
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| listing of plants and prices |
Where is the Community Garden? At the King St Memorial Park
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Plants for sale - Community Gardens
Starting your garden? A variety of vegetable plants are available at the Community Garden.
The sale is scheduled Sunday from 9:00 AM to noon.
Where is the Community Garden? At the King St Memorial Park
Where is the Community Garden? At the King St Memorial Park
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Team Fitness and CrossFit Franklin Announcements
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Team Fitness Franklin | 100 Franklin Village Drive | Franklin | MA | 02038
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Living History Exhibit at the Franklin Downtown Partnership's Annual Strawberry Stroll
As the country recognizes the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Franklin Historical Museum will host a living history exhibit at the Franklin Downtown Partnership's Annual Strawberry Stroll on Thursday, June 12th.
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| Franklin Historical Museum |
Members of the U.S. Naval Landing Party, a Civil War reenactment crew, will exhibit a modified version of their living exhibit on the front lawn of the museum, with tents, bunks, uniforms and daily necessities of the soldiers from this historic time period.
Students, educators, history buffs, children and folks of all ages have a great opportunity to speak with the Civil War 'soldiers' and the event certainly will be enjoyed by all.
Additional information about the Franklin Historical Museum can be found on their webpage
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
Get Your Drink Pink Tickets Now!
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Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits | 14 Grove Street | Franklin | MA | 02038
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Friday, May 23, 2014
Franklin Public Schools: Blood Drive Information
A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Boston Children's Hospital
Blood Drive to support Oak Street student Noah Smith
June 7, 20140 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Franklin United Methodist Church
82 West Central Street, Franklin
Make an appointment: https://www.halfpints.childrenshospital.org/
Code: FRMETHCH or call Susan Touhey 508-404-6914
Thank you for your support
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| Franklin Public Schools |
This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT either IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at 508-613-1777.
Franklin Public Schools: Memorial Day Weekend Update
A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
"Heroism is latent in every human soul- However humble or unknown, they, (veterans) have renounced what are accounted pleasures and cheerfully undertaken all self-denials, privations, toils, dangers sufferings, sicknesses, mutilations, life-"
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
Civil War Hero at Gettysburg and President Bowdoin College
As Memorial Day approaches, please take a moment to thank the men and women who have served our country. We are indebted to them for their service and commitment. When you are gathering with family and friends this weekend please keep them in your thoughts and reflections.
Say Goodbye to Franklin HighAs we move to the close of the school year, we are preparing to move into the new FHS. To relive memories many members of the community have requested a final tour of Franklin High School. The HS will be open for tours on June 21 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please stop by if you want to say a farewell to FHS.
Fundraising CautionWe were approached by one of our local business owners who let us know that an individual was seeking donations on behalf of our schools. The business owner contacted our office and be advised that this solicitation is fraudulent. The school department filed a complaint with the Police and they are investigating. Please do not respond to any requests to donate money on behalf of our schools. Thank You.
Franklin Public Schools
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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 5/23/14 - THU 5/29/14
SUN 5/25 9am-12pm Bag Sale at Franklin Public Library
MON 5/26 10:48am Memorial Day Parade. Usual route along Main St ending up at the Town Common for a service at the memorials about noon.
WED 5/28 3:30pm-4:30pm iStories at Franklin Public Library
WED 5/28 6pm Kindergarten Information Night - Oak Street Elementary
THU 5/29 5:00pm Representative Jeffrey Roy - Office Hours - Spruce Pond Creamery
THU 5/29 6:30pm Evening with Author Craig Wiener at Franklin Public Library. Parenting your child with ADHD
For more details on above events click HERE and select the event of interest.
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com
Legislative Alert!
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Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor | One Depot Square | Woonsocket | RI | 02895 |
Readers concur: they are winter moths ballooning
Thank you! The tiny tree destroyers were identified by several of you yesterday as 'winter moths'. The collection of comments or emails are included here.
The best full description I found comes from UMASS Amherst:
You can read the full and complete article here
https://extension.umass.edu/
Here is the Weston Nursery link mentioned above
http://westonnurseries.com/
It is likely that what I have been showing as maple blight has indeed been the increasing influences of the winter moth.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/05/saving-american-chestnut-tree.html
The UMASS Amherst article outlines the treatment options for the various stages. As these caterpillars are already out, it seems the best thing to do now it to wrap the trees with a band to prevent them from climbing up.
Thanks for all the feedback, the sharing of knowledge like this is a great example of what I try to do. There is more power together than alone!
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| winter moth going back to ground "ballooning" |
Steve, the tiny leaf destroyers are the Winter Moths! They have been around for at least the past 5 years and come out at the same time the trees start to bud, so before the leaf can grow to full size, they are decimated. It makes me CRAZY! My trees look awful already.
The thousands of small grey moths that are around during the annual warm stretch in November (always around Thanksgiving) they lay their eggs, and after the first 3 warm days in the spring they hatch, by the millions. And they leave a mess as well, because what goes in, must come out! Ugh, I HATE THEM!--------------
Winter moth caterpillar. Stripped my maple. See Weston Nursery web site or Facebook page for description and treatment option. Very bad this year.--------------
Hi Steve. It seems like a kind of leafroller to me. If I remember correctly, the leaves on trees on Franklin Common (and in many other places in Franklin) had many holes in them last year. They have been attacking my Japanese Maple tree for a few years now.--------------
I believe the worms on the trees turn into the winter moths that have invaded the northeast U.S.…
http://wpri.com/2014/05/21/winter-moths-eating-rhode-island-tree-leaves/
The best full description I found comes from UMASS Amherst:
It is estimated that winter moth eggs hatch between 20-50 growing degree days (base 50) in Massachusetts. Typically, this can occur any time from late March (during atypically warm springs) into the second or third week in April (cool springs). The tiny (less than 1 mm) caterpillars then spin a small silk strand and become air-buoyant and are carried upwards on air currents into the tree canopy where they then try to “weasel” between the bud scales, bracts, etc. to get into the buds. They do not chew their way in via an entrance hole. If buds are not yet swollen enough for them to gain access, these small larvae will then spin down from the tree on a silken thread and be carried away by the wind, which is a dispersal process known as ballooning.
This is the stage where high levels of injury to the host plant can occur. The longer that the buds stay swollen but unopened, there is a greater potential for feeding injury. Winter moths will enter both leaf and flower buds. For blueberry growers, this is the most critical stage of winter moth activity. If flower buds sustain heavy feeding, there will be no flowers and thus no fruit. There are no known controls for winter moth in this life stage.
You can read the full and complete article here
https://extension.umass.edu/
Here is the Weston Nursery link mentioned above
http://westonnurseries.com/
It is likely that what I have been showing as maple blight has indeed been the increasing influences of the winter moth.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/05/saving-american-chestnut-tree.html
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| winter moth damage on a red maple |
Thanks for all the feedback, the sharing of knowledge like this is a great example of what I try to do. There is more power together than alone!
Business After Hours at Dean College
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| United Regional Chamber of Commerce |
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce has organized a Business After Hours at Dean College, sponsored by Milford National Bank and Dean College, on June 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The networking event will be held in the concourse of the Dean College Campus Center.
The cost is $5 for members; $10 for non-members.
Additional information about the United Regional Chamber can be found on their web page
Additional information about Dean College can be found on their web page
Mission Fund Raiser
Mission Saints Sergius and Bacchus, the parent mission of the Franciscans of Divine Mercy has established a fund raiser to help them replace their aging and now deemed dangerous mission vehicle.
Without transportation they are not able to make their weekly visitations to the nursing homes, hospices and shut-ins all over the tri valley and metro west region they serve celebrating Mass and distributing Eucharist.
To date their fund raiser to obtain a reliable vehicle to resume fully their ministry to nursing homes, shut-ins, hospices and those often marginalized by society is $150 (one hundred fifty dollars) toward their goal of at least $5000.
They would also be more than happy to receive a donation of a reliable vehicle in good condition. All donations are tax deductible, a donated vehicle would be credited at Fair Market Value.
Below is the link to make a donation.
https://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/deposit-for-mission-vehicle/180847
Pax et Bonum
Peace & All God's Goodness be with you
Rev. Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD
Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus
Divine Mercy Old Catholic Parish
Independent Catholic Church of the Americas
Link to Fr. Bob's Weekly TV show
http://www.youtube.com/user/RevBobJohn
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FriarBobJohn
Mission Web Site www.missionstsergius.org
Franciscan Web Site www.franciscansdivinemercy.org
ICCA Seminary Link http://www.iccamericas.org/seminary/
Diocese Office: http://stjosephcupertino.com/index.html
Peace & All God's Goodness be with you
Rev. Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD
Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus
Divine Mercy Old Catholic Parish
Independent Catholic Church of the Americas
Link to Fr. Bob's Weekly TV show
http://www.youtube.com/user/RevBobJohn
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FriarBobJohn
Mission Web Site www.missionstsergius.org
Franciscan Web Site www.franciscansdivinemercy.org
ICCA Seminary Link http://www.iccamericas.org/seminary/
Diocese Office: http://stjosephcupertino.com/index.html
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Noah's Ninjas...Kicking Cancer in the Butt!
Noah's Ninjas...Kicking Cancer in the Butt!
Hello! My name is Rosalyn Smith. My little brother, Noah Smith, was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma Cancer the week of January 13th. This was a big change for everyone.
Noah is being treated at Jimmy fund Clinic and is doing very well. The Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana-Farber treats pediatric oncology outpatients and through a unique collaboration, Jimmy Fund Clinic patients receive inpatient care when needed at nearby Boston Children's Hospital.
We have been so grateful for all the dinners made, the cards, and the gifts were just astonishing. A lot of people want to help and this is a perfect opportunity for kids and adults (Noah's friends or mine or even anyone else) to show their support to Noah.
Please consider clicking on the link to join the team or donating to support the team. I would love for you to join us and ride along with Noah's Ninjas-here to kick Cancer in the butt!
http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx
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| PMC Kids Rides |
Event Details
- Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin, MA
- Sunday, June 15, 2014 8:00am-12:00pm
- Ages 3-14
- Registration fee: $10
- Required fundraising minimum: $25, suggested: $40
- Heavy Hitter Qualification: $250
- Email contact: Lisa Marchioni
The Franklin Connection - June 2014
A new edition of The Franklin Connection has been published on the Town of Franklin web site.
Click the link below to read the latest edition.
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/June14connection.pdf
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| Mobile Vision Clinic scheduled for June 6th |
Tiny leaf destroyers
On one of my morning walks, I was startled to see these threads hanging from a row of trees. The rising sun light was striking the threads such that they were visible. Multiple threads hanging from the trees. Swinging in the gentle breeze.
I couldn't get a view of the multiple threads. They were moving too much.
Not sure exactly what kind of bug these are but they do damage to the trees.
As I changed from my walking clothes to get dressed for work, I also found that one of theses had hitched a ride on me.
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| it was a challenge to try and get a photo |
I couldn't get a view of the multiple threads. They were moving too much.
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| A close up of the wormy creature |
Not sure exactly what kind of bug these are but they do damage to the trees.
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| having had a good meal on these leaves, I guess they were moving on |
Saluting Heroes for Memorial Day 2014 in Massachusetts
From the Mass.gov blog I find these suggestions for "Saluting Heroes for Memorial Day 2014 in Massachusetts"
For additional items on the listing you can read the full article here
http://blog.mass.gov/blog/history/saluting-heroes-for-memorial-day-2014-in-massachusetts/
First established as Decoration Day to observe the sacrifices of those who fought in the Civil War, Memorial Day has become a national holiday to commemorate all men and women who have served in the American military. While there are many ways to celebrate our heroes in the Commonwealth, here are a few things to do this Memorial Day, May 26:
- Explore the Veterans History Project online. This program collects and preserves firsthand interviews with America’s veterans from World War I onward. You can even participate in the project by conducting your own interviews with veterans and hosting community events to gather veterans’ stories.
- Pay homage to those who fought in Vietnam at Green Hill Park’s beautiful four-acre Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Worcester.
- Go to South Boston’s Fort Independence, North America’s oldest continuously fortified fort, for a free guided tour of the Castle Island stronghold.
- Visit a veteran’s cemetery in Massachusetts to honor a veteran with the Memorial Day tradition of leaving red poppies at a gravesite.
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| Franklin 'doughboy' monument - photo from May 2009 |
For additional items on the listing you can read the full article here
http://blog.mass.gov/blog/history/saluting-heroes-for-memorial-day-2014-in-massachusetts/
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