In the News: Exelon hearings end, bone marrow drive

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Stop Medway Peaker Plant

A state board’s hearings on whether Exelon should be allowed to construct a 200-megawatt expansion at its existing Summer Street facility in Medway ended this week after nearly two months of hearings. 

The hearings began on Dec. 8 and ended on Thursday. The nine-member Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB), charged with permitting energy projects that meet state and federal environmental regulations, heard hours of testimony that covered technology, pollution, environmental worries and proposed water use.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160129/medway-exelon-hearings-end---for-now

A bone marrow drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Franklin YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road in honor of Jennifer Felicetti. 

Felicetti is a mother, wife and friend with a passion for life. This past Christmas Eve, she was admitted to her local hospital, unaware that her life was about to take a drastic turn. A few days later, Felicetti was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. While she is currently undergoing aggressive treatment, her doctors believe her best shot will likely be a bone marrow transplant. With no matching donor in her family, Felicetti will be forced to enter the nerve-wracking search for an unrelated donor.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160129/delete-blood-cancer-to-hold-bone-marrow-drive-at-franklin-ymca

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 1/29/16 - THU 2/4/16

FRIDAY 1/29/16
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at the Franklin Art Center
7pm   BFCCPS presents the ‘High School Musical - On Stage!’ at Horace Mann MS

SATURDAY 1/30/16
9-11:30am   Parent/8th Grade Student Orientation at the FHS
10am-4pm   Seminar: Learn to be a process server. Email: constableservice@comcast.net for more info.
2pm   BFCCPS presents the ‘High School Musical - On Stage!’ at Horace Mann MS
8pm   Circle of Friends Coffehouse: No Fuss and Feathers, FUSF Meetinghouse

SUNDAY 1/31/16
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast at Franklin Rod and Gun Club
9am-12pm   Bulldog Youth Baseball Camp at Dean College
1-4pm   Beer vs. Wine Fundraiser at Pour Richard’s to benefit the Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee
1pm   Free Family Event at The Black Box: Sunday Afternoon Blues featuring Mark Poniatowski and Friends

MONDAY 2/1/16
7pm   Helping Your Kids Navigate Social Media and Cyberbullying: parent education evening at BFCCPS, free and open to public

TUESDAY 2/2/16
1-2:30pm   Open House at Y World of Tots at Franklin YMCA
7pm   Franklin Graden Club Meeting - presentation on multi-season shade gardens by Paul Steen, Franklin Senior Center
7pm   S.A.F.E. Coallition Event: Author Robert Putnam (Bowling Alone and Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis) at FHS

WEDNESDAY 2/3/16
6-9pm   Women’s Success Network Meeting at Lake Pearl in Wrentham

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

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

FHS alumni athletes in the news

FHS Panthers

One of the periodic publications of Hockomock Sports is their look at how Hockomock alumni are doing on the college campuses. The recent "Campus Report" mentions FHS grads Sam Bohmiller, Chris Rodgers, Marcus Giese, and Alicia Kutil.


You can read the "Campus Report" here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/campus-report-winter-season-rolls/

A Constituency That Matters - Live Webinar February 3, 2016

Facing Addiction, along with MAP Health Management and TPAS (Treatment Professionals in Alumni Services) will host a webinar called VOTE FOR RECOVERY 2016! February 3 for recovery advocates and others who work in addiction prevention or treatment. This free event will take a look at recent trends in the field as well as examine the path to improving the fight against addiction. Participants will learn about the results of a recent omnibus survey conducted by MAP and The Mellman Group, a national research firm. The survey asked 1,007 Americans over the age of 18 about the prevalence of substance use disorder and their opinions about addiction. The hour-long webinar will conclude with panel of advocates and experts, including Greg Williams, who will participate in a Q and A session. Addiction is one of the nation's largest epidemics, killing more than 125,000 people and costing $650 billion per year. We need to raise awareness, ramp up advocacy and develop rigorous, strategic plans of action for reducing its multifaceted impact. To register for the online event: Go to this link Click "Register" On the registration form, enter your information and then click "Submit". You will receive a confirmation email message with instructions on how to join the event. Sincerely, Facing Addiction Team         Facing Addiction Inc. · Facing Addiction Inc.is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to finding solutions to the addiction crisis, as well as an independent coalition of national, state, and local non-profit organizations.

MassBudget: Info on Proposed Corporate Tax Break Expansion

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. The Single Sales Factor Tax Break: Has It Worked?  The Governor's budget proposal will reportedly include the expansion of a corporate tax break called Single Sales Factor apportionment. The Single Sales Factor Tax Break: Has It Worked? describes how this tax break works, the evidence on whether it is effective, and its cost. Massachusetts has been providing this tax break to manufacturing companies, defense contractors, and mutual fund companies since the 1990s. There is no evidence that it has had a positive effect on job creation or the strength of our state economy. Studies of states with Single Sales Factor have found that this costly tax break for manufacturers has not led them to retain more manufacturing jobs. The Governor's proposal to expand this tax break would extend it to all multi-state corporations. The existing Single Sales Factor tax break costs the state over $200 million a year. The proposed expansion, when fully phased in, is estimated to cost an additional $67 million. While the Governor's budget reportedly proposes paying for part of this cost by reforming the state's film tax credit, ultimately the proposal to spend $67 million to expand this tax credit should be weighed against other potential investments such as making college more affordable, expanding access to early education, improving our schools, or fixing our transportation infrastructure. For the full factsheet click HERE. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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FHS Class of 2017 selling pom pom beanie caps to raise money

Starting this week and from now until 1/31, Franklin High School Class of 2017 is holding a fundraiser to raise money for the upcoming prom in April.

Class officers and representatives have opened up a school store online (click here to access) that sells pom pom beanie hats for $18.00. The class of 2017 urges students to buy fast, as the page closes down this upcoming Sunday.

FHS pom pom beanie cap

“With the winter season being here, we thought it would be a great idea to sell cozy hats that will also strengthen school spirit- not to mention the proceeds will also go to helping fund this year’s prom” says FHS junior Maddie Derby, the student who came up with the idea to sell the hats.

“We hope people will buy the hats as it will help to make prom better!” says Derby.

The hats fit anyone and everyone! Not only can FHS students buy them, but anyone in the Town of Franklin who just want to sport some cool winter gear.

Make sure to buy a hat to help support FHS Class of ‘17!

https://trivalley.tuosystems.com/stores/franklin-high-school-class-of-2017

Valentine Chocolate & Wine Tasting - February 9

Franklin Public Schools         Lifelong Learning Institute The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning  ONLY A FEW SLOTS LEFT  REGISTER TODAY  Valentine Chocolate and Wine Tasting Tuesday, February 9 Dear Friends: Just in time for Valentine's Day - Chocolate and wine pairings ..... bring your sweetheart, your BFF, your neighbor, and join the good folks from the Sugar Shoppe and Franklin Liquors on Tuesday, February 9 from 7:00 to 9:00pm for an evening you won't soon forget! Explore the world of decadent chocolate and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. There is simply nothing better. The Sugar Shoppe's, Courtney Nappa, and Franklin Liquor's, Mark Lenzi, will show you the way for this educational sit-down tasting. And, a portion of your registration will go towards helping someone in need through the Sugar Shoppe, a local non-profit candy store, working with local businesses to help raise money for homeless moms and kids in joint community efforts. Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age Location: Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central St.                                                              Cost: $40            For More Information and To Register click here

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