Reminder: Franklin Police and Fire - St Patrick's 5K

The Franklin Police Patrolman Association and The Franklin Permanent Firefighters Association Local 2637 are teaming up to bring a 5K road race to Franklin. 

The race is scheduled for the Saturday after St Patrick's Day, March 19, 2016. It is a fundraising event for the two Associations with proceeds going back in to the Community. 

In the past we have donated to charities such as, Franklin Youth Sports, the Random Smiles Project, Special Olympics and many other great organizations. 

Please show your IRISH on race day!

Event details and schedule

Parking at the EMC parking lots Constitution Blvd, Franklin

• Elite runners check in will be 9:00am
• Elite runners start time - 10:00am

• Non Elite check in 9:30
• Non Elite runners- 10:30am

There will be a 50/50 Raffle.

Come join us post race with friends and family at Coles Tavern. They have generously donated the downstairs function hall. We will draw the 50/50 raffle here. There will be a cash bar and chips and salsa will also be provided.

Franklin Fire and Police - St Patrick's 5K - March 19

Register online

http://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/franklin-police-and-fire-st-patrick-s-day-5k-2016

Facebook event page

https://www.facebook.com/events/977580025634012/

In the News: audit report to Town Council, Medway BOH asks about Exelon wells

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"The town's finances are in order, according to an audit by the accounting firm Melanson Heath. 

The results of the report - which covered 2015 - were discussed at last week's Town Council meeting. Accountant Frank Biron presented the findings. 

"The bottom line is that the numbers really did not change very much," he said. "They were strong numbers a year ago, and they remain strong this year." 

The most important number in the report, Biron said, is the town's unassigned fund balance - money not committed to other purposes - which was at $9,686,850."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160316/franklin-town-council-hears-positive-audit-report

For the Franklin Matters reporting on the Town Council meeting 3/9/16
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/03/from-financial-audit-to-mandatory.html

DelCarte playground closed at least until the end of April when repairs will be made

"The Board of Health will be sending a letter to the state Department of Environmental Protection asking that the department provide the town with assurance that a power plant planning an expansion will not draw down the town’s access to water. 

The concern comes after the plant, Exelon, asked the Board of Health to sign off on a second well, that along with another well, could withdraw an annual average of 51,840 gallons per day. 

Board member Jordan Warnick said the board is concerned that the two wells, combined with the potential use of 45,000 gallons of water per day from Millis, could upset the town’s aquifer."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160316/medway-health-board-questions-exelon-wells

Crossroads Clubhouse Pancake Breakfast - Mar 20

Crossroads Clubhouse is hosting its annual St. Patrick's Day Pancake Breakfast on March 20, 2016 from 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. The event will be held at Crossroads Clubhouse which is located at 11 Williams Street in Hopedale. The cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for clubhouse members and children under 12. Breakfast tickets and raffle tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (508)473-4715 and will also be available at the door. The Clubhouse is wheelchair accessible.

Crossroads, a service of Riverside Community Care, is an employment and recovery community for individuals who have a history of mental illness that reside in the Blackstone Valley, including in the town of Franklin. The Pancake Breakfast is the community's biggest fundraiser and gives the public the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal while helping a worthwhile project. For more information on the Pancake Breakfast or Crossroads Clubhouse, please contact Val Comerford at (508)473-4715.

You can also RSVP on facebook.

Crossroads Clubhouse Pancake Breakfast

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"This Changes Everything" - screening Friday, Mar 18th - 5:30 PM

Via Carolyn Barthel

The screening of Naomi Klein's book, THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING, in Millis this Friday is a great opportunity to ​introduce climate change as an issue that we can do something about, so invite some friends and neighbors to come with you! 

Even if you've read her book and you know lots about climate change, go to this film. It will be a real kick in the pants to motivate you to DO SOMETHING

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016

Millis Public Library, 961 Main St. (Rt. 109)

5:30 PM refreshments

6:00 PM- 7:30 PM movie

poster for Thus Changes Everything

Good Friday ‘Cross Walk’ is scheduled on the Franklin Town Common

St Mary’s teen ministry is organizing a ‘Cross Walk’ procession on the Franklin Town Common beginning at Noon on Good Friday. Christians of all denominations and ages are welcome. Participants will gather on the Church Square end of the common. 

Together, they will walk through and around the Franklin town common and back to St Mary's lawn, pausing along the way to reflect on Jesus’ great love for us. Teens from The Rock Youth Ministry of St Mary’s parish will read reflections and prayers at each stop. Anyone who wishes to may help share the burden of carrying the heavy cross during the procession. 

All Franklin residents and their families and friends from surrounding communities are encouraged to take part in this meaningful procession on Good Friday to remember Christ's Passion.

Friday, March 25th – 12:00 Noon-1:00 pm

St Mary's Church, Franklin, MA

Sports, Exercise & Dance - Just In Time For Spring

Presents Sports, Exercise and Dance For Spring Men's Basketball  Men's Basketball is a great way to burn calories and have fun at the same time. So shoot hoops for fun and health! This eight week course begins Tuesday, March 29 Register online now.  Just click  here  Badminton Beginning March 29, Badminton is back and better than ever! On Tuesdays and Thursdays you can take advantage of this fun sport.  Get ready to rally with these 10 week courses. Badminton is a racquet sport that can be played by either two people (singles) or four people (doubles). Register online now. Just click here  . Intermediate Coed Volleyball Beginning March 28, Volleyball is back and better than ever! This ten week course will provide a strong foundation in the basics of volleyball. The mechanics of passing, setting, and spiking will be the focus, as well as the importance of good positioning. A fun, competitive time is guaranteed for all!   Register online now. Just click here . Yoga, Yoga, Yoga Beginning March 22, Yoga is back and better than ever!  On Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can ake advantage of three different types of Yoga.....AND we know one is just right for you. This eight week course includes Hatha, Kundalini and Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Register online now. Just click here Zumba and Zumba Basics A fusion of Latin and  international music and dance Zumba is a fun and effective way to tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps and the principals of interval training! Zumba will make you smile!  Register online now. Just click here   Country Line Dancing is Back  Beginning Thursday, March 31 for 8 weeks  Country line dance is a popular style of dance in which a group of people performs a sequence of steps in unison while facing each other in rows. Line dancers usually form a series of rows in the middle of the dance floor. Country line dance incorporates many common dance moves into several different combinations. Many people enjoy the relaxed nature of country line dance. Because dancers move independently to the music, the sometimes stressful act of finding a partner does not exist. Register online now. Just click here                                                 * * * * * * * * * * * * *    Contact Contact: Brenda Reed, Director Adult Education and Community Learning 508-613-1480 reedb@franklin.k12.ma.us www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com Adult Education Register Today "Instruction ends in the school-room, but education ends only with life." - Frederick W. Robertson

FPS- Life Long Learning, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 n collaboration with Try it free today

Family Favorite DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID At THE BLACK BOX This Weekend

Franklin Performing Arts Company’s production of the under-the-sea spectacular, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, plays for three more performances this weekend at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. Shows are on Saturday, March 19 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m.

Based on the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen and the classic animated film, the enchanting blockbuster musical brings audiences into a magical ocean kingdom – home to mermaid Ariel, King Triton and a host of memorable characters, including Flounder the fish and Sebastian the crab. When the beautiful and curious young mermaid falls for a handsome human, Prince Eric, in the world above, she bargains with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright, Disney’s The Little Mermaid features the irresistible songs “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.”

Under the direction of Nick Paone and Raye Lynn Mercer, the show’s clever staging brings audiences right up close to all the action and into The Little Mermaid’s fantasy world. The theater’s 360-degree catwalk provides a dramatic platform to feature the production’s professional orchestra, conducted by Musical Director Hallie Wetzell. FPAC’s costumer, Merrie Whitney, who is building the entire show, has fashioned designs that are true to the spirit of the movie, but reflect her creativity in supporting the show’s direction and choreography by Paone, Mercer and Kellie Stamp. Sea creatures are anthropomorphized and given human qualities to bring the underwater scenes to life. FPAC’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid is presented as part of the company’s 25th anniversary season.

Lead roles will be performed by Madi Asgeirsson (Ariel), Jason Barney (Chef Louis), Jocelyn Jones (Scuttle), Greg Leach (Triton), Kathy Longobardi (Ursula), Nick Paone (Sebastian), Amanda Wylie (Flounder), and Peter Wyner (Grimsby) of Franklin; Michael Fajardo (Prince Eric) of Hopkinton; Katie Gray (Flotsam) of Milford; and Jenna McDermott (Jetsam) of Wrentham.

Franklin’s Madi Asgeirsson performs as Ariel

Area cast members also include Lily Barney, Kendra Dombroski, Laney Dragsbaek, Hayley Driscoll, Andrew Falanga, Mia Fleischer, Anna Grasso, Collin Hancock, Wendy Jones, Sydney Leach, David Lee, Tatiana McAlpine, Grace Olah, Akira Ontsuka, Bella Pelaggi, Hannah Rezendes, Madison Rezendes, Katharine Waples, Caitlin Woodcock, Katie Wylie, Kristen Wylie, Melissa Wyner, and Delaney Zolnowski of Franklin; Amanda Willis of Holliston; Caroline Merten of Hopedale; Colie Vancura of Medfield; Maddy Williams of Medway; Nicholas Steiner of Millis; Laine DiMartinis, Mairead Nee, and Griffin Wilkins of Walpole; and Susauna Wickstrom of Wrentham.

For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370. Disney’s The Little Mermaid is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).