Franklin Matters

Monday, April 28, 2014

Baseball: Franklin tops King Phillip 11-3

Franklin (4-4) scored nine runs in the final two innings, including an eight-run explosion in the top of the seventh, to come from behind and pick up a big 11-3 win over Kelley-Rex rival King Philip (4-6) on Sunday in Wrentham.

Panthers pitcher Zane Byrne, making his first start of the season, gave up three runs on four hits in the bottom of the first but settled down and finished with six scoreless innings allowing only one more hit and three more base runners.

Franklin High School Panthers

“We were fighting against ourselves early and Zane was a little excited in his first start and was a little off, but I was really proud of how he and the team settled in, righted the ship, and started to play good baseball,” said Franklin coach Zach Brown. “It was a much-needed win against a high quality opponent.”

Read the full article in Hockomock Sports
http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2014/04/byrne-franklin-rally-for-division-win-at-king-philip.html

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Apr 30, 2014

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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
- 7:10 PM Budget: FY 2015 Budget Hearing – 1st Reading

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-26: Establishment of a Council on Aging Senior Center Activities Program Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2015.
2. Resolution 14-27 Establishment of a Use of Facilities Account for Fiscal Year 2015
3. Resolution 14-28: Establishment of a Council on Aging Supportive Day Program Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2015.
4. Resolution 14-29: Establishment of a Fire Department Fire Rescue Training Revolving Account For Fiscal Year 2015.
5. Resolution 14-30: Salary Schedule Full Time Elected Officials

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 - 355 East Central St

The documents released for this meeting agenda can be found on the official Franklin webpage here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/043014.pdf

or here

new kind of 'green' ?? - (photo essay)

While walking in the rain on Saturday, I was able to capture some photos of the Remington Jefferson building. Some parts of the building remained dry in the light rain. Some parts did not.

back side of building (gym)

facing the Jefferson playground area

close up of the window sill and below show in the photo above

wet corner, close up it is ugly (see below)

close up of the wet corner

Jefferson side of building

as good as water is, it does cause damage

4th Annual Franklin & Bellingham SNETT Road Race 5k Run, 1 or 3 Mile Walk

Help the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee and get in some exercise at the same time.

When: Saturday, May 3 10:00 AM

Where: 431 Washington St

Register: http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/race/register

4th Annual Franklin & Bellingham SNETT Road Race

Google map for the race location (former Putnam property)

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Indian Rock (video)

On my walk I diverged to explore what I believe is Indian Rock. It is supposed to be located off Jordan Road and off Indian Lane. Further off Indian Lane, there is another side street that according to Google maps is called King Phillip Road. (There is no street sign on the corner however.) At the end of this cul-de-sac, there are well worn trails to the rock.

looking down from Indian Rock

looking up to Indian Rock

Warren Reynolds posted about his visit to Indian Rock here
http://www.02038.com/2008/12/indian-rock-franklin-ma/

For Franklin parents (video)

In this TED Talk, Jennifer Senior says:

"We are now so anxious to protect our kids from the world's ugliness that we now shield them from "Sesame Street." I wish I could say I was kidding about this, but if you go out and you buy the first few episodes of "Sesame Street" on DVD, as I did out of nostalgia, you will find a warning at the beginning saying that the content is not suitable for children. (Laughter) Can I just repeat that? The content of the original "Sesame Street" is not suitable for children."

For the full transcript of Jennifer's talk
http://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_senior_for_parents_happiness_is_a_very_high_bar/transcript

All Joy and No Fun

Who is Jennifer?
Maybe you have read her articles in New York Magazine or perhaps her new book "All Joy and No Fun"
http://www.ted.com/speakers/jennifer_senior