Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Networking & Julia Cekala Charitable Foundation Event on February 19, 2014!




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What is the YPO?

The YPO is THE place for young professionals who have an interest in social and business networking, community involvement, and professional development.
 

Come meet other young professionals in your area and check out the YPO!
  

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YPO Now Accepting New Members

The YPO Membership Application is now available! For your convenience, you can download the application here, or you can complete it online at our new website: www.unitedregionalypo.org/join.

Membership fees are $50 per person, annually. If your business is a member of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce (URCC), your first year of membership into the YPO is free!

Applications can be returned:
Mail: 42 Union Street,
Attleboro, MA 02703

 Thank You to our Event Sponsor
Twenty8 Logo     
Patriot Place,
Foxboro, MA

YPO@Twenty8 Food & Spirits
Third Wednesday of the Month 6-8pm

  
 YPO@ Twenty8 Logo    
Situated in the Patriot Place Complex inside the Renaissance Boston Hotel & Spa at Patriot Place, Twenty8 Food & Spirits has quickly become one of the hottest dining spots in Foxboro, MA. The ambiance is sophisticated yet fun while the menu features New England favorites with a trendy twist.


Please join the YPO on Wednesday February 19th, 2014 for the opportunity to make connections, build relationships and showcase your business with your peers in Twenty8's eclectic, electric setting in Foxboro.
   
This event will be well attended, so don't miss this great opportunity to meet and connect with other local Young Professionals.

Pre-register for this event NOW to receive the reduced cover of $5 by clicking HERE 
   
Registrations at the door will $10.
  
Light appetizers will be provided!

We hope to see you all there!!!

Local Charity Initiative
  


We are excited and proud to announce our partnership with deserving local non-profit organizations! Half of our event admission proceeds for January, February and March 2014 will be donated to The Julia Cekala Charitable Foundation.The Julia Foundation created and maintains Julia's Garden, a playground at the World War I Memorial Park in North Attleboro in memory of Julia Cekala.  

  


 
Join us for networking with an even higher purpose!

                                                                                      
                                                                                               

For more information, please contact the YPO at
unitedregionalypo@ymail.com or 508-488-YPO (9761).



Registrations at the door will be $10.00. 
 Networking Workshop
Tips and Techniques to Make More Connections
 
Come join The United Regional YPO for a highly-interactive workshop where you'll discover:
          • How To Make the Better Business Connections
          • The One Thing You Should NEVER Do When Networking
          • How To Grab Someone's Attention and Engage Them with Just Nine Words
          • 5 Tips to Remembering Names
          • How to Craft a Kick-Butt 30 Second Elevator Introduction
          • And Much More...
             

This workshop will be hosted by Ed McDonough, a Business Coach, Speaker and Marketing Consultant, on Thursday, February 27th from 6-7:30 PM at the Fisher College North Attleboro campus.
Ed is the founder of Executive Coaching in Walpole, MA. Since 2001 Ed has been a successful entrepreneur and multi-business owner who has a unique talent for developing and implementing long-term profitable marketing strategies.

In addition to his business owner experience, Mr. McDonough spent over 25 years as a top-level Information Technology professional and Project Management Consultant in Corporate America, making him well versed in all facets of the business environment. His real-world brick and mortar business experience combined with his passion for effective web-based marketing has lead him to coach business owners throughout North America to success from the ground up.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover how you can make more and better business connections!

Network Made Easy!
 
Thursday, February 27th, 2014 NEW DATE!!
6:00 to 7:30 PM
Fisher College North Attleboro Campus
Room 3
451 Elm Street
North Attleboro, MA
Register now and Save 50%!


  


  Be sure to check out our upcoming events on our website and stay up to date with everything YPO by connecting with us online.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
  
Kind Regards,
United Regional YPO




Important
*Must be at least 21 years old to attend events

For more info call 508-488-9761 or e-mail
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United Regional YPO | 42 Union Street | Attleboro | MA | 02703

"start the ball rolling on gun legislation"

The MA House of Representatives task force on guns issued its report and recommendations.
All private firearms sales should be completed through a licensed dealer, live-fire training should be required for those seeking a license, and the state should comply in a limited capacity with the National Instant Background Check System, according to the long-awaited recommendations of a team of experts advising House Speaker Robert DeLeo on gun policy. 
While concluding that Massachusetts "already has some of the strongest gun laws in the nation," DeLeo's Committee to Reduce Gun Violence offered 44 recommendations on Monday to reduce gun violence and gun suicide, to improve public safety, and to standardize gun licensure throughout the state. 
"Virtually every gun begins as a legal gun, in the hands of someone who passed a background check," the task force wrote in a 23-page report, noting that most gun owners handle their weapons lawfully, and suicide is the leading cause of gun deaths.

Read the full article at: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140203/NEWS/140209355#sthash.yrLZ4x6e.dpuf

Monday, February 3, 2014

Friendly reminder: Library Lovers Month - what is your favorite book?

There are only a few entries thus far... maybe you missed this the first time around. This will be open throughout the month of February. The Friends of the Library will post the results on their Facebook page. (If you haven't found them on Facebook, click here)

To help celebrate February as "Library Lovers Month", the Friends of Franklin Library (FoFL) would like to know what your favorite book is, and why (just a couple of sentences). It can be a book you read recently, or one you read years ago. Maybe you have a favorite author you can tell us about. Who knows, maybe we'll each find a new book or author to enjoy!





Ben Franklin reading outside the Franklin Library
Ben Franklin reading outside the Franklin Library

Entries will be accepted until Feb 28, 2014.

As you submit your entry, you'll have the opportunity to view the other entries.

50% CPR & First Aid Training

Act First EMS, Inc.is offering 50% off CPR & First Aid Training for ALL FranklinMatters viewers in February/March at our Franklin training center. (Located at 247 E Central Street next to HESS Gas Station)

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Act First offers high quality Public trainings from American Heart Association certified instructors at all of our training centers.

Our highly trained Medical Staff and CPR training staff is comprised of Paramedics, Firefighters, EMTs, Nurses, and other professionals with real life experiences.

Upcoming Trainings:
CPR and First Aid
(These dates below will cover infants, children, and adults.)

Wed Feb 12 – 6:15pm

Saturday Feb 22 – 12pm

Saturday March 1 – 2:30pm

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In the News: Feehan science fair


Bishop Feehan High School recently announced the winners of its annual Science Fair that included Franklin residents Sydney Maika, Christopher Chou and Marissa Fontaine.
See more at: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140203/NEWS/140209524#sthash.KNWU20gy.dpuf

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 5, 2014


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 22, 2014, Executive Session

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Financial Forecast – Jeffrey Nutting

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Bylaw Amendment 14-727: Amendment to Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages – 2nd Reading

2. Bylaw Amendment 14-729: Amendment to Chapter 179-9.1, Exhibit A, Water System Map - 2nd Reading

3. Bylaw Amendment 14-730: Amendment to Chapter 139-14, Exhibit A, Sewer System Map – 2nd Reading

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

P. ADJOURN

Franklin Municipal Building
Franklin Municipal Building


The set of documents released for this agenda can be found on the Franklin webpage here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/020514.pdf

"It’s quite an important service"

The Milford Daily News has an article on regional transportation. In the article it mentions the GATRA bus that services Franklin.

The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority, meanwhile, has bus routes that serve Franklin, Bellingham and Medway. Ridership on those three routes grew from about 27,400 in 2011 to 29,700 in 2012. 
Mary Basilone, the mobility manager for the authority, said local leaders and her agency saw a need to transport commuters, seniors, college students and others and started routes to meet that demand. 
She said her agency would like to improve connections with other regional transit authorities and enhance night and weekend service, but it needs funding to do so. 
She acknowledged there are competing interests for transportation money as state leaders work to improve bridges and roads in addition to public transit.


You ca read the full article here:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140202/NEWS/140209634/1994/NEWS/?tag=2#sthash.BOupOlAs.dpuf


In Aug 2009, the Franklin Area Bus was wrapped in Dean College colors
In Aug 2009, the Franklin Area Bus was wrapped in Dean College colors


Information on the Franklin Area Bus, can be found on the GATRA page here
http://www.gatra.org/index.php/routes/bellingham-franklin/franklin-area-bus/