AAU Basketball team tryouts - Jan 9

"We are a new AAU Basketball club established in 2018. We'll be starting off with one team in boys' basketball but will be expanding in the future.

Currently accepting players from Massachusetts and Rhode Island for Boys 16 and Under. Boys AAU Basketball tryouts for Spring 2019 session are coming up!"

January 9, 2019 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Framingham State College
$25 Tryout Fee

If you are interested, please email info@ravenshoops.org or visit our website www.ravenshoops.org to register.

AAU Basketball team tryouts - Jan 9

“Every year, this is just something cool to see”

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

"It’s always clear that the bigger the gift during the holiday season, the more fun children will have with the box that contained it. That’s why the Franklin Public Library’s annual “Box City” event in late December has become so popular. 

Children’s Librarian Caleigh Keating hosted the third annual Box City event on Friday afternoon. Children from Franklin and surrounding communities came to create the mini-municipality in the gathering room at the library. 

With dozens of donated boxes, egg cartons and other items, children were able to fill the room with their own box structures and other designs, creating Box City. 

Keating said the event is a success every year."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181229/franklin-library-marks-third-annual-box-city-event

Franklin Public Library Box City was held on Friday

[Franklin Residents] 911 Outages

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If you call 911 and receive a busy signal, please hang up and dial 508-520-1916. Technicians are working on the problem. Currently 37 states are affected including Massachusetts.

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Dec 28 - THU Jan 3

Friday, December 28

10:00am

 Knitting Group

1:00pm

 Box City!

3:00pm

 Hot Cocoa and Coloring

Saturday, December 29

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

10:30am

 Holiday Happy Feet!

1:00pm

 Cookie Decorating

Sunday, December 30

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Monday, December 31

 New Year's Eve

10:30am

 Move Along

11:00am

 Noon Year's Eve Party

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

3:00pm

 Monday Crafternoons

3:30pm

 Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

5:00pm

 Library Closing

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

 Library Closed

 New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

4:00pm

 Construction Junction

6:30pm

 Woke: A YA Book Club

7:00pm

 Franklin Art Assoc - Monthly Meeting

Thursday, January 3, 2019

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

 Story & Craft

4:00pm

 Fandom Thursdays

For the interactive version, please visit

http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

http://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Dec 28 - THU Jan 3

FHS boys basketball tops Brighton 63-35 in Larry Fisher Holiday Tournament to advance

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS sports action on Thursday, Dec 27, 2018


Boys Basketball = Franklin, 63 vs. Brighton, 35 – Final
Franklin clamped down defensively, forcing Brighton into 32 turnovers on its way to a big win over the Bengals. The Panthers forced 12 turnovers in the first quarter alone and hit their first eight shots from the floor, taking a 25-6 lead after eight minutes of play. Junior Chris Edgehill had a team-high 15 points, senior Will Harvey added eight points, and Jack Rudolph finished with seven points and three assists. Franklin will play host Bridgewater-Raynham in the championship game of the Larry Fisher Holiday Tournament on Saturday at 4:45. 

– Click here for a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Franklin-Brighton-Boys-Basketball-12-27-18/

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Mount St. Charles (R.I.), 3 – Final (OT)
– Franklin senior Joe Lizotte and junior Shane McCaffrey each scored once but the Panthers fell in overtime to host Mount St. Charles. Ryan Cameron had an outstanding game in net for the Panthers. The game will go down as a tie for MIAA purposes.


Gymnastics = Franklin, 134.5 @ Mansfield, 147.5 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-27-18/

Jalen Samuels in action  (HockomockSports photo)

MassBudget: Minimum wage increase to $12 will benefit 662,000 workers

It will rise to $15 per hour by 2023

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. December 26, 2018 Minimum wage increase to $12 will benefit 662,000 workers In response to a multi-year grassroots campaign, Massachusetts lawmakers this year made a significant move toward ensuring workers can earn enough to support their families - by raising the Massachusetts minimum wage from $11 an hour to $15 by 2023. January 2019 will mark the first step in this progression, when the state's minimum wage goes from $11 to $12. This increase will affect 15 percent of Massachusetts working parents and 19 percent of children in the state, according to a new Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) analysis http://massbudget.org/report_window.php?loc=Impact-of-$12-Massachusetts-Minimum-Wage.html. The increase will give a raise to the majority of food service workers (68 percent) and about a third of workers in human services - which include those who work in child welfare, disability services, and elder services. The increase will boost the wages of more than a third of Hispanic/Latinx workers, 29 percent of Black/African American workers, and 18 percent of White workers. See the infographics here http://massbudget.org/report_window.php?loc=Impact-of-$12-Massachusetts-Minimum-Wage.html 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 mrivera@massbudget.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Franklin Art Association January 2, 2019 Meeting

The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 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, an art supply swap and jewelry-making clinic led by FAA President, Pam Warren.

FAA meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, September through May, and are free and open to the public. For more information log on to www.franklinart.org

Franklin Art Association January 2, 2019 Meeting

In the News: MA Governor, legislators get raise; action being called for on climate change

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

"Two years after legislators ignited an uproar by voting through a generous package of pay raises for themselves and other public officials, the salaries for incoming lawmakers on Beacon Hill are going up again by almost 6 percent. 

Gov. Charlie Baker certified a raise of 5.93 percent for the 200 members of the House and Senate beginning for the 2019 and 2020 session, raising the base pay for legislators by $3,709 to $66,256. 

Baker is also in line for a hefty pay increase, with the governor’s salary set to grow from $151,800 to $195,970. He will also receive a housing allowance of $68,854. 

The size of the pay increase for Baker is as large as it is in part because the Republican turned down a pay raise in 2017 that would have increased his salary from $151,800 to $185,000 after the Democrat-controlled Legislature overrode his veto of the pay raise package."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181227/gov-baker-gives-lawmakers-59-percent-raise

"Massachusetts has been a leader when it comes to environmental legislation but in the wake of a federal report detailing the impact of climate change, many local activists say there is more to be done. 

The report predicted that the average global temperature is much higher and rising more rapidly than ever before in modern society. It also forecast continued rising temperatures and sea levels, resulting in more frequent flooding, wildfires, as well as the spread of food- and water-borne illnesses. 

Climate change has become an issue of heightened importance in recent years, especially for Massachusetts voters. In a WBUR poll from last year, 88 percent of registered voters in the state said they were concerned about climate change, up from 77 percent in 2011. 

Massachusetts became one of the first states in the country to legislatively address climate change with a regulatory program. In 2008, the Global Warming Solutions Act was signed into law, requiring the state to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181227/mass-activists-legislators-call-for-action-on-environmental-policy

The WBUR poll referenced can be found online
https://www.wbur.org/news/2018/03/21/wbur-poll-climate-change-storms

Most Mass. Voters Say Climate Change Is Bringing
More Frequent Or Severe Storms (WBUR Photo)

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Joe Crookston - January 5

Joe is bringing his fiddle, his slide guitar, and hilarious stories

Joe Crookston January 5,  Dar Williams Jan 26 View this email in your browser Joe Crookston Jan 5th 8PM $20 Joe Crookston returns for his fourth performance at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, January 5th. He is bringing his fiddle, his slide guitar, hilarious stories, foot-stomping and infectious rhythms, and gorgeous, universal songs for a night of sublime music that will leave you feeling more awake and alive and with a renewed sense of what's possible. http://www.joecrookston.com/ Whether he's picking his 48 Gibson, weaving through lap slide songs or looping his fiddle, he will draw you in.  It happens every time.  With unwavering courage to be himself, he is literate, poignant and funny as hell. His songs are cinematic and are being made into award winning films. "With all the performers out there, an artist has to go beyond good…and Joe does." -Sing Out Magazine 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.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Having a good day? Having a bad day? Maybe... it's hard to say! Check out this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vod4RX0A7vg Upcoming Shows Jan 26       Dar Williams Mar 9         Greg Greenway Mar 23       Patty Larkin Mar 30       Celtic Band RUNA Apr 13       Tracy Grammer May 11       Ordinary Elephant

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

FHS girls hockey top Algonquin 3-2

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, Dec 26, 2018


Girls Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ Algonquin, 2 – Final
– Amanda Lewandowski, Cassi Ronan, and Regan Paterson (game-winner) each scored goals for the unbeaten Panthers and Gabby Colace (14 saves) picked up the win in goal.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-26-18/

FHS Panthers

FTC Consumer Alert: Netflix phishing scam: Don’t take the bait

Netflix phishing scam: Don't take the bait by Colleen Tressler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts to get you to share valuable personal information – like account numbers, Social Security numbers, or your login IDs and passwords. Scammers use your information to steal your money, your identity, or both. They also use phishing emails to get access to your computer or network. If you click on a link, they can install ransomware or other programs that can lock you out of your data. Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/12/netflix-phishing-scam-dont-take-bait?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Fiscal Year 2019 Third Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills

Fiscal Year 2019 Third Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills are due February 1, 2019

You can pay online at http://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/online-payments

Reminders:

• Payments received after the due date are charged 14% interest.
• If you are mailing in your payment, please be sure to include the remittance copy with your check.
• If you choose to use your Online Banking to pay your bills, please remember to reference the bill number(s) you are paying.

Shared from
https://www.franklinma.gov/treasurer-collector/news/fiscal-year-2019%C2%A0third-quarter-real-estate-and-personal-property-tax-bills

Fiscal Year 2019 Third Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills

Preschool Program is now accepting application for Fall 2019

The Franklin Public Schools Preschool Program is now accepting application for Fall 2019!

NEW STUDENT OPEN HOUSE

January 25th 9-11 AM

Looking for an exciting learning environment where your preschooler (3 by Aug 31st) is encouraged to problem-solve and build connections while getting ready for kindergarten? Consider joining our ECDC family!


Applications available and more information available on the principal’s blog, http://www.ecdcprincipalpage.blogspot.com/ and on the ECDC website https://www.franklinps.net/ecdc .


Families unable to attend the open house but interested in scheduling a tour at ECDC can contact Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal via email @ kelleyk@franklinps.net or by phone @ 508 541-8166




Review the December Newsletter for info on what is happening:
https://www.smore.com/matk2-ecdc-newsletter

the ECDC is located on Oak St behind the Oak St and Horace Mann schools