Fallen Hero: Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins, U.S. Marine Corps

Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins, the son of Carl and Bessie Rollins, was born on May 23, 1925. Marshall lived with his parents and sister at 51 Crescent Street. 

Marshall E. Rollins attended Franklin High School but left high school at the end of his junior year to join the Marine Corps. 

Private First Class Marshall Rollins served in the Fourth Marine Division for nearly three years, participating in the Battles of Roi, Namur, Tinian, Saipan and Iwo Jima. His division received a Presidential Unit Citation for their efforts in the Saipan battle. PFC Marshall Rollins sustained an injury in this battle but later returned to active duty on Iwo Jima. 

Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins was severely injured on March 10, 1945 in the fighting at Iwo Jima, was evacuated to the U.S. Hospital in the Mariannas and subsequently succumbed to his battle injuries in the Guam Hospital on April 2, 1945. 

Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins, U.S. Marine Corps, was 19 years old at the time of his death while serving in the service of his country in World War II.

Fallen Hero: Private First Class Rollins

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Summer sunset

As the sun sets on Wednesday evening, the summer is also drawing to a close.

Parmenter sign

School starts next week with the Parmenter Elementary School schedule shown on their sign.

Beaver St railroad crossing updated

On Saturday, July 13 the railroad crossing was under construction on Beaver St resulting in road closure, a shuttle for the MBTA train and detours. What does the repaired crossing look like?

Beaver St railroad crossing

It looks a lot smoother than it did before. Has the ride over the crossing been smoother?

In the News: casino proposal requires dialogue

Milford casino: Surrounding towns line up

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has urged the towns that border or lie near the Foxwoods Resort Casino proposed for Milford "to engage in dialogue as soon as practical about the potential positive and negative impacts."

Fallen Hero: Private Jules E. Perret, U.S. Army

Private Jules E. Perret, U.S. Army, was born on November 12, 1907 son of Jules and Maria Perret. Jules lived with his parents and three sisters at 29 Washington Street. 

Jules was a well known sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. For many years he was an active member and tireless worker of the Franklin Rod and Gun Club. He did much towards the construction of the then new club house at Uncas Pond. Before volunteering to go into the service, Jules worked as a weaver in Canton, MA. 

Jules entered the service on October 12, 1943 and trained at Camp Croft, South Carolina. Pvt Jules E. Perret went overseas in March of 1944, first seeing action in North Africa and later serving in Italy where he met his death on August 15, 1944 in a vehicular accident. 

Pvt Jules E. Perret, U.S. Army, was 36 years old at the time of his death while serving his country in World War II.

Fallen Hero: Private Perret

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Fallen Hero: First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter, U.S. Army Air Corps

First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter, son of Ernest and Maud Parmenter, was born on October 18, 1917. Gerald lived at 466 King Street with his parents and a twin brother. He attended the Franklin Public Schools and was graduated from Franklin High School in 1935 and from Hill College in Woonsocket in 1937. Gerald did accounting work at local businesses and was associated with his father at the Red Mount Poultry Farm here in Franklin. 

Prior to the war Gerald, who was very enthusiastic about aviation, obtained his license as a civilian pilot. Gerald enlisted in the Army Air Corp in August of 1942 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1943 at Yuma, Arizona. First Lieutenant Parmenter served as a pilot in the air transport ferrying command, piloting planes built in this country to the British Government in Nassau. 

First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter died from injuries received in an air crash while in the line of duty near Ramsar, India in the Asiastic Theatre. 

First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter was 26 years old at the time of his death on July 17, 1944 while serving his country during WWII.

Fallen Hero: First Lieutenant Parmenter

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Hockomock Area YMCA held its annual Staff Recognition Luncheon

On Wednesday, July 31st the Hockomock Area YMCA held its annual Staff Recognition Luncheon honoring those who have worked at the Y for 10 years and more. The luncheon was held at Lake Pearl Luciano’s in Wrentham. 

This year, 16 Y employees reached their 10th year with the organization joining 89 other longtime Y staff members with more than 10 years of service. Jim Downs, Ben Dyer, Ed Hurley, Ann Livingstone, Greg Meinertz and Andria Rossi joined the 20 year club. 14 other staff were also recognized for service at the Y for over 20 years. MaryAnn Childs, the Y’s longest tenured staff member has been with the association for 29 years. 

Hockomock Area YMCA held its annual Staff Recognition Luncheon

Jeff Dufficy, chairman of the Board of Directors, thanked the group and remarked, “Our Y could not be as successful as it is without the incredible effort and dedication of so many committed staff. This is one of my favorite events of the year.” Immediate past Chairman Greg Spier added, “The YMCA’s most important asset is our staff.” 

Ed Hurley, YMCA president, celebrated 20 years with the Hockomock Area YMCA and said, “I love coming to work every day because of lives we impact and the amazing staff I have the privilege of working with.” 

The annual luncheon is organized by Vice President of Human Resources Marge Kraskouskas currently in her 27th year at the YMCA.

About Hockomock Area YMCA
The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable community service organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and the Mansfield Arts & Education Center, serving more than 32,000 members from 15 local communities. For more information visit hockymca.org.