Hockomock League All Stars: Soys, Soccer, Field Hockey and Cross Country

Hockomock Sports.com is continuing to publish their listing of season awards.

• Jesse d'Entremont, Joe Kalil, and Tim LaRowe represent Franklin on the Boys Soccer All Stars.  Alex Garrity was given Honorable Mention. See the full listing of Hockomock League Boys Soccer All Stars here

http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2013/11/hockomock-league-2013-boys-soccer-all-stars.html

• Marta Vesprille, Kelly Dubowski, Tara Doherty, and Maddie Bressler represent Franklin on the Field Hockey All Stars.  See the full listing of Hockomock League Field Hockey All Stars here

http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2013/11/hockomock-league-2013-field-hockey-all-stars.html

• Devon Strok, Caroline Knous, Nicole Mucciarone, and Brittany Robinson made the Cross Country All Stars. See the full listing of Hockomock League Cross Country All Stars here 

http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2013/11/hockomock-league-2013-cross-country-all-stars.html 

"enhancing these public spaces for everyone to enjoy"

The Southern New England Trunk Line Trail (SNETT) is the beneficiary of two recent grants.

Last year, the Friends reached out to the six communities through which the trail passes, getting them to agree to help fulfill the groups’ goal of fixing up the entire trail. 

The groups say the grant funds will go toward two specific projects, including cutting back overgrowth and re-grading the surface of a roughly 2-mile section of the trail between South Street and Monroe Street in Douglas. 

And with help from the National Parks Service — made possible thanks to another grant — the groups aim to create a long-term development plan for the trail. The plan will include a protocol to inventory and assess trail conditions and structures.

Read the full article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x915448755/Trunkline-Trail-groups-pick-up-state-grant#ixzz2m2Q9xVK3

part of the SNETT in Franklin, the old utilities pole remains

For additional information on the development efforts of the SNETT trail visit the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee web page here  http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

or on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Franklin-Bellingham-Rail-Trail-Committee/185258844899495

Black Friday deal

Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits

Stop by Pour Richard's on Black Friday! Bring in a non-perishable food item for the Franklin Food Pantry or a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, and we'll take 10% off your purchase. Thank you for supporting these important programs! 

Pour Richard's is located at 14 Grove Street, Franklin. Phone 508-520-9163. Friday hours are 10 AM-9PM.

In the News: 'angel' trees, local events

Friends of Franklin 'Angel' trees are up, awaiting holiday helpers for local families in need

The Friends of Franklin, a charitable organization that assists local families in need, has put up its "Angel" trees, brimming full of holiday wishes and needs from about 400 local children whose families need some extra help this year.

Holiday season gets underway, local events planned

The holiday season is going into full swing, and there is no lack of festive activity in the area. Here is a town-by-town listing of some of the things we know about that are going on this weekend and next. More listings for events later in the month will come next week.

Thank You

This website, newsletter, and Facebook page have seen six years of learning and sharing.

There were times of frustration

and times of joy!

There were times I thought I would quit.
More often than not, there were (and still are) times that keep me going!


Thank you for reading,

for subscribing,
for commenting,
for sending an encouraging email,
for sending along news and events to post,
for sharing this site with your friends and neighbors.

Franklin has over 30,000 people of which about 20,000 are registered to vote and fewer actually show up to do so.

For those who care, you are the reason this site exists.

Thank you!

Thank you

As an alternative to watching a football game this evening,

consider the special from Story Corps on PBS

As an alternative to Black Friday, and cyber Monday there is #givingTuesday.

Consider making a donation either one-time or recurring to the Franklin Food Pantry or your most important charity!

Note: this will be the only post today.
Spend time with your family and friends.
Share a story or two.
Listen to a story or two.


Thank you!
Steve Sherlock

Turkey Trot Reminders

Race reminders for the Franklin Turkey Trot

Feed the Need - Turkey Trot 5K

Registration

• Wednesday Night from 7-9 pm 

Avoid the lines on Thanksgiving morning and either register for the race OR finalize your registration and pick up your bib, free shirt, etc. at the LDS Church, 91 Jordan Rd, Franklin

• Thanksgiving Morning from 7-8 am

Free T-shirts

150 shirts on a first come first serve basis. If you really want a shirt, you should come to the Wed. night registration.

Free Sunglasses

The Ironman sunglasses from last year have been kindly donated again.

Free Raffle Items

We will be having a free raffle at the end of the race following the awards ceremony. Some raffle items include Boston Harbor Dinner Cruise for two, iTunes gift cards, etc.

Race Start

8 am - Thursday morning
at the LDS Church, 91 Jordan Rd, Franklin

Race Map

To view the race map, see the PDF here




or view it online at www.feedtheneed.org

Dress Warm

It looks like it will be a cold morning!

Holiday Decorating Day - Thank you

The email text from Lisa Piana, Executive Director of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, is one I will second:

A big thank you to Eileen Mason and all the volunteers who came out to decorate downtown center.  It was a cold one! Special thanks to the FHS students and the Garden Club. 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Franklin holiday decorations

the water trough is looking spiffy!

the bridge railing is nicely decked out for the holidays!

If you want to help out with the Franklin Downtown Partnership for future activities, consider joining. Membership as a citizen is only $25. For more information on the Downtown Partnership visit their website here   http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/