Franklin Brochure Info - Deadline May 9th

If you operate a business in Franklin and are not yet a member of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, this would be a good reason to consider joining.

Dear business members,
 
My name is Terri Frank and I'm the Communications Coordinator for the Downtown Partnership. I'm pleased to be the membership coordinator for our exciting new Franklin Brochure and Map. Due out this summer, the map will showcase all the reasons why Franklin is a great place to live, work and visit.
 

Franklin Downtown Partnership

All 2014 business members will get a Free listing in the brochure. Please fill out and return the attached form by May 9 if you would like your free listing or would like to advertise. Please reply to my e-mail address at Terrifrank1@gmail.com. There are 4 levels of participation to choose from, and the advertising space will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.  The business name, website and phone number you provide will be your listing in the brochure.
 
I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the brochure, the listings, or the ads (while they last).
 
Best regards,
 
Terri Frank
FDP Communications Coordinator
terrifrank1@gmail.com

The form referenced can be found here

Information on how much the membership costs can be found here

http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/p/membership-info.html

For residents, it is only $25 to join!

Happy birthday Horace Mann!

Horace Mann, the father of American education, was born here in Franklin, MA in 1796.

The monument along RT 140 at the edge of the Shaw's Plaza marks Horace's birthplace.

Horace Mann birthplace monument - Shaw's Plaza

The Mann family grave in the cemetery here in Franklin is not where Horace lies. Horace's grave is in the North Burial Ground in Providence, RI. I managed to go exploring last year to find the site and take these photos.

Horace Mann grave site - Providence, RI

Horace Mann grave site view

Stop by the Franklin Historical Museum. They have prepared an updated exhibit on Horace Mann.

The 6 main principles of the Common School are shown

Horace Mann - principles of the 'Common School'

These principles stand the test of time:

(1) the public should no longer remain ignorant; (2) that such education should be paid for, controlled, and sustained by an interested public; (3) that this education will be best provided in schools that embrace children from a variety of backgrounds; (4) that this education must be non-sectarian; (5) that this education must be taught by the spirit, methods, and discipline of a free society; and (6) that education should be provided by well-trained, professional teachers. 

For additional info on Horace Mann, check his page on wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Mann


The Franklin Historical Museum is open

• Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Thursday from 5:00 - 8:00 PM 
• Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

If you do find yourself in Providence with time to explore the North Burial Ground, it is a fascinating place. The info on how to find Horace Mann's grave site can be found on this link:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=664

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 7

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
– Disabilities Commission - Martha Murray

F. HEARINGS – 7:10 PM
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-728-R: Industrial to Single-Family III
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-732: Amendment to the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Section 21. Parking, Loading, and driveway requirements
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-733: Zoning Map changes from Commercial I to Downtown Commercial District in an Area on or Near Alpine Row
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-734: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Josephine Street
5. Bylaw Amendment 14-735: Chapter, 25, Personnel Regulations, Appendix A and Appendix B

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Available Alcoholic Beverages(Package Store) Licenses

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-32: Appropriation: Wachusett/Upper Union House Demolitions
2. Resolution 14-33: Appropriation: Recreation – Expenses
3. Resolution 14-34: Appropriation: Postage
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-728-R: Industrial to Single-Family III-1st Reading
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-732: Amendment to the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Section 21. Parking, Loading, and driveway requirements- 1st Reading
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-733: Zoning Map changes from Commercial I to Downtown Commercial District in an Area on or Near Alpine Row-1st Reading
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-734: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Josephine Street-1st Reading
8. Bylaw Amendment 14-735: Chapter, 25, Personnel Regulations, Appendix A & Appendix B-1st 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

The documents released for this meeting can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/050714.pdf

Franklin Municipal Building

SNETT 5K Race and Walk results

CJ Berg was the overall winner and Amy Strong took first among the female runners at the SNETT 5K Road Race on Saturday. More than 100 runners participated. An additional 30 or so chose to walk in the good weather.

Before the race, Rep Roy posed while chatting race strategy with Bob Amrich and Slyde (from the New England Revolution).

Rep Jeff Roy, Bob Amrich and Slyde

CJ Berg approaching the finish

Amy Strong, first female cruises into the finish

Complete results of the race can be found here
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/14/ma/May3_SNETTT_set1.shtml

There'll will be additional photos and the video of the race start posted on Monday/Tuesday

For more information about the SNETT and the efforts of the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, visit their website  http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

Earth Day - Franklin is cleaner

Many Franklin residents got together at Beaver Pond to pick up bags and head out to locations around town to clean up. They were rewarded with pizza at noon time as well as the satisfaction of a job well done.

tree saplings were available to take and plant

tree saplings available for planting

The crew that stopped to clean around Parmenter School left their bags for the DPW trucks to pick up later.

clean up bags at Parmenter School

It was a good day to be out and about. Thank you for taking part and making Franklin a cleaner place!

Kindergarten Information Nights Scheduled

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHTS 

Announced 2014-2015

(Parents/Guardians only please)

The principals at each elementary school invite parents to join them for a tour and information session. This adult-only event provides parents and guardians with information about a typical kindergarten day and helps you prepare for the transition. Families with children eligible for kindergarten should plan on attending the session at their child's home school.

• J.F. Kennedy Elementary May 15th 6:00 pm
• Parmenter Elementary May 21st 6:00 pm
• Jefferson Elementary May 22nd 6:00 pm
• Helen Keller Elementary May 15th 6:00 pm
• Davis Thayer Elementary May 22nd 6:00 pm
• Oak Street Elementary May 28th 6:00 pm

Franklin Public Schools

Franklin High School; Hockomock results

Baseball

Franklin, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 3 - Final - Zane Byrne tossed six inning for the Panthers, allowing five hits and just two walks. He struck out two and allowed just one earned run and went 2-3 with two doubles at the plate.

FHS Panthers

Softball

Franklin, 7 @ Oliver Ames, 1 - Final - Brie Flaherty led the charge offensively for Franklin, going 2-4 with a three run home run and four RBI, Elizabeth Criscione was 2-4 and Maddie Connelly scored two runs and had an RBI. Sabrina LoMonaco picked up the win with just one walk, four hits and sevens strikeouts. Oliver Ames' Victoria Ziner was 2-4 with a run scored and Kayla Soucie was 2-3 with an RBI.

Tennis
Franklin, 4 @ Oliver Ames, 1



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