Franklin Public Library: iStories

The Library will feature iStories for all kids but geared for ages 3-6.

Additional info can be found in the attached picture

Franklin Public Library - iStories

This was re-posted from the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/02/istories.html

Business After Hours March 6

Business After Hours March 6 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Join us for a Business After Hours at Double ACS, 42 Union St., Attleboro (behind the Chamber's Attleboro office). The event is sponsored by Double ACS, Attleboro Industrial Museum, Attleboro Jewelers, and FUN Enterprises. Attleboro Jewelers will be bringing its new 3D printer for a demonstration! Bring your business cards and make new connections to help grow your business! The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Register by email and pay at the door.      Free Web Ad Host a Business After Hours in 2014 and get a free month of banner advertising on the Chamber's website (a $300 value)!

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Yes, it is pothole season

The changing weather is creating potholes on many roads. You can report those you find directly to Franklin with your smart phone or via the website here http://seeclickfix.com/franklin_4

report a Franklin pothole or street light problem

You can also report a pothole directly via the Franklin website here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/General_Pages/report_an_issue

cracks like these may eventually create a pothole

While this is prime pothole season, the app is also useful for reporting street lights that are out or traffic light problems.


Prior posts on the app which was introduced in the fall of 2013 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/yes-franklin-has-app-for-that.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/01/pothole-season.html



The Boston Globe has a graphic in today's issue that describes the creation of a pothole
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/02/22/how-pothole-formed/jxuRRk1iLfJg0hZ6zebEcP/story.html

Franklin High School - Sports Updates

The FHS boys hockey team closed out a very busy week with a loss in their 5th game in 7 days on Friday. The final score was Franklin 1-2 Newburyport.  Read the full report here:
http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2014/02/-panthers-clipped-by-d1-rival-in-regular-season-finale.html

While some of the hockey team can rest those chosen for the All-Star game get to play today. "The game will be played on Saturday, February 22nd at the Metropolis Rink in Canton. The puck is scheduled to drop at 4:00PM."   The full roster of all stars can be found here:
http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2014/02/hockomock-league-all-star-hockey-game-rosters.html

Franklin High School, home of the Panthers

The FHS Wrestling team will be competing in the D1 State Championships this weekend. The full roster of Franklin and Hockomock League entries for the State meet can be found here:
http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2014/02/hockomock-wrestlers-participating-at-state-finals.html




Both the boys and girls FHS basketball teams have playoff games set with Wachusett next week. The boys play on Thursday, the girls play on Friday. The full schedule of Hockomock entries for the playoffs can be found here 
http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2014/02/hockomock-basketball-playoff-seedings-match-ups.html

Reminder: Participate in Globe GRANT today

Franklin Food Pantry 

The Franklin Food Pantry has been fortunate to appear on this list and would appreciate if more Globe subscribers would participate. If you misplaced the mailing, there are instructions on how to contact the Globe to cast your ballot.

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"this is more important than anything he’s ever done as a coach"

Despite the desperate pleas, shouts, cries and a few curses from more than 20 of Peter Laviolette’s closest family and friends, his team could not tie the score in the waning seconds of Team USA’s semifinal game against Team Canada at the Winter Olympics in Sochi on Friday. The squad north of the border prevailed, 1-0, and will play Sweden for the gold medal. 

Laviolette, a 1982 graduate of Franklin High School, is the assistant coach for Team USA. On Friday, supporters gathered at The Rome Restaurant in Franklin to cheer on the former Franklin High Panthers defensemen who helped bring his team to the Hockomock League championship during his senior year.

Read the full article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140222/NEWS/140228795/1994/NEWS

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 2/21/14 - THU 2/27/14

FRI 2/21   3pm Whalemobile at Franklin Public Library. Grades K-6. Step inside the 43' long inflatable humpback whale Nile to learn about habitat, behavior and conservation of whales. Registration required.

FRI 2/21   6:30pm-8pm   'Healthy Hearts' Family Valentine Dance at the Bernon Family YMCA in Franklin. FREE event for all (members and non-members) with a DJ and many other activities.

SAT 2/22   10:30am-12pm   Animal World Experience, Fiske Public Library, Wrentham. Free, but get your tickets at circulation desk. Canned-goods donations accepted.

MON 2/24   3-4pm   Companion Caregivers Open House, Franklin Senior Center. Please call 508-520-4945 to sign up. On-site care provided for your loved one during Open House.

MON 2/24   7pm   Planning Board Meeting, Franklin Municipal Building, Council Chambers.

Upcoming event - Tickets available NOW at all Hockomock YMCA branches ($20). YMCA will host Elizabeth Smart, Child Protection Activist on May 8 at 7pm (Foxboro HS). Seating limited.

For more details on above events click HERE and select the event of interest.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com