Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Senior Center: A new edition of The Franklin Connection is available



A new edition of The Franklin Connection has been published on the Town of Franklin web site.

Click the link below to read the latest edition.



Franklin Senior Center
Franklin Senior Center



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Organizational Meeting: Franklin Small Business Marketing Co-Op

Reminder: What was canceled due to the weather last week is on (finally) for tonight!
Forming a Franklin small business marketing Co-Op was agreed to in yesterday's Franklin Downtown Partnership meeting, and many folks indicated they would participate in a brainstorming working session next week on WEDNESDAY, February 18th from 7:00PM to 8:30PM at The Cake Bar. 
For those small business owners, as well as Franklin consumers that are interested in attending, we'd welcome as many as we can get! I've attached a flyer that you can feel free to circulate to anybody and everybody that may be interested. The more the merrier!

#shopFranklin
#shopFranklin

FHS winter sports results for Tuesday, Feb 17

From Hockomock Sports we can share the results of Tuesday's winter sports competitions

Boys Basketball

Franklin, 51 vs. Newton North, 47 - Final - Marcus Giese scored 16 points on his way to Comcast Tournament MVP honors. Dylan Reno added 17 points and played strong defense on Newton North's Tommy Mobley.
FHS Panthers

Girls Basketball

Franklin, 60 vs. Shepherd Hill, 31 - Final - Lexi Martin led Franklin with 15 points, Jillian Spolidoro added nine points and Caroline Maguire chipped in with eight points. The Panthers will play in the championship of the Westboro Tournament on Thursday against Acton-Boxboro.


Boys Hockey

Franklin, 8 @ Taunton, 0 - Final



Girls Hockey

Franklin, 2 @ Westwood, 5 - Final


For all the results of the Hockomock League
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-021715

Ribbon Cutting March 3 in Franklin: REAL LIVING REALTY GROUP



REAL LIVING REALTY GROUP TO HOLD RIBBON CUTTING

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the new office of Real Living Realty Group, 55 West Central St., Franklin, on March 3 at 1 p.m.

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit, business support organization serving the communities of Attleboro, Bellingham, Blackstone, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Norton, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Wrentham.

new location, new sign - Real Living Realty Group (Facebook page image)
new location, new sign - Real Living Realty Group (Facebook page image)

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

MBTA: Update - Commuter Rail schedule changes through Friday, Feb 20th



All Commuter Rail Lines will operate a modified weekday schedule through Friday, February 20. Schedules for each line are at www.mbta.com/winter.

Passengers should expect significant delays and several canceled trips.

Providence/Stoughton Line trains will not serve TF Green and Wickford and all service will begin and end in Providence.

Kingston/Plymouth Line trains will not service Plymouth and all service will begin and end in Kingston.

Greenbush Line trains will not service Weymouth Landing.

Last updated: Feb 17 2015 08:41 PM
Sent by the MBTA. 



Franklin Line following trains will NOT operate 2/18/2015.6701,702,703,790,706,710,733,732,793,734,709,716,715,737,736,721,725,726. Train 719 will make all stops.

Last updated: Feb 18 2015 05:58 AM


Franklin/Dean Station
Franklin/Dean Station



THE BLACK BOX Sets The Stage For Culinary Cabaret Signature Food And Wine Event


The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Culinary Cabaret 2015 on Friday, March 6, from 7-11 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. The fourth annual signature food and wine event showcases the culinary and performing arts, featuring masterful dishes and gourmet specialties. A culinary-themed silent auction will feature quality cookware, wine and experiences for the food lover. The evening includes music and entertainment by FPAC special guest artists and Electric Youth.

FPAC is pleased to partner with exceptional area chefs and restaurants to present an innovative evening of inspired cuisine. Savor fine wines, craft beer, and delicious appetizers, desserts and dishes from Annie’s Just Desserts, The Cake Bar, Campania Ristorante, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Genji Sushi, Incontro, J & L Catering, Pour Richard’s Wine & Spirits, Salt & Olive, Tavolino, Twelve Fine Food & Spirits, Whole Foods Market, 3 Restaurant and more. THE BLACK BOX, FPAC’s new theater, music and event venue, provides a dynamic setting to eat, drink, learn and celebrate.
Pictured from Franklin's 3 Restaurant are Executive Chef Chad Terry and General Manager Brian Ravella
Pictured from Franklin's 3 Restaurant are
Executive Chef Chad Terry and General Manager Brian Ravella

With the return of Culinary Cabaret 2015, FPAC is proud to once again spotlight some of the finest culinary talent in Boston’s MetroWest region, pairing food and art of outstanding creative caliber, with an impressive roster of vendors.

This year’s event welcomes back several founding partners, including Davio’s, Tavolino and Whole Foods Market. Led by General Manager Tom Perruna and Executive Chef Greg Galano, Tavolino treated guests to seared Ahi tuna and braised calamari at Culinary Cabaret's launch in 2012. This year, the team will prepare pan-seared scallops, crushed cashews and local seaweed salad, as well as duck confit ravioli served with a toasted walnut risotto and a port wine reduction. Davio’s Executive Chef Paul King will serve up prime beef short rib and butternut squash purée, garnished with crispy leeks. Among the 2015 new event partners, Incontro will present guests with several selections, including pork rillette with pickles, mustard, herbs and micro greens with crusty bread, as well as house-made lemon ricotta and grilled asparagus.
Culinary Cabaret
Culinary Cabaret

Pour Richard’s will partner restaurant stations with representatives from wineries and distributors, who will pour wines specifically chosen to complement the chef-prepared specialties. Reflecting Pour Richard’s “Never Drink Ordinary” motto, beverages will feature small producers, high quality and eclectic selection, including wines from Carol Shelton Vineyards, Sine Metu, Wente Vineyards, Pedroncelli Vineyards, Tiefenbrunner and many more, as well as craft beer, Irish Whiskey, Coole Swan Irish Cream and a signature cocktail created by Ipswich's own Privateer Rum. Pour Richard’s will also feature a single cask, single malt Scotch tasting, led by Scotch Master Charlie Tower, representing Douglas of Drumlanrig, Old Malt Cask and Malt Man selections. These are rare and delicious whiskies, many produced in lots of only 150 total bottles.

Tickets for Culinary Cabaret are $75 and fully inclusive of the evening’s food, wine, beer and entertainment. Purchase tickets online at www.theblackboxonline.com or by phone at 508-528-3370. Event proceeds support Electric Youth’s 2015 European summer concert tour and EY’s mission to give back through musical performance, education and ambassadorship. Culinary Cabaret 2015 media sponsors are The Milford Daily News and WMRC.

The direct link for tickets via THE BLACK BOX is here

Franklin in Snow

Even I'll admit that the snow is getting tiresome. It is pretty and we have been very fortunate not to lose power through all these storms (and I hope this doesn't jinx us). But it is also disrupting life. I stuck to mostly the sideroads as the side walks are buried while making my morning exercise walk around Franklin on Monday. 

cars are now hidden in driveways with the snow piling up so high on either side
cars are now hidden in driveways with the snow piling up so high on either side
Be careful driving on side streets and expecially coming out from the side streets on to the main roads. What you used to be able to see may not allow you that view today

fortunately school is out this week so DPW has time to catch up to clearing them
fortunately school is out this week so DPW has time to catch up to clearing them
the new tot lot is getting buried deeper and deeper in the snow

even the sign at Dean is getting hidden by the snow
even the sign at Dean is getting hidden by the snow
While the sign gets buried, the Library stands tall above the snow
While the sign gets buried, the Library stands tall above the snow
a monster icicle at Clark Cutler on Fisher St
a monster icicle at Clark Cutler on Fisher St
The train hadn't gone to Forge Park yet that morning
The train hadn't gone to Forge Park yet that morning
the wind has added its influence to the snow piles
the wind has added its influence to the snow piles
Wachusett St is shining in the sunlight
Wachusett St is shining in the sunlight
the wind creates its own sculptures
the wind creates its own sculptures