Thursday, May 5, 2016

FPAC Yard Sale on Sunday, May 15

THE BLACK BOX hosts the first ever Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) Yard Sale on Sunday, May 15 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Item donations will be accepted at THE BLACK BOX on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contributions to FPAC are tax-deductible. The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. 
For more information about FPAC’s community yard sale, call (508) 528-3370.

THE BLACK BOX, 15 W Central St Franklin
THE BLACK BOX, 15 W Central St Franklin

Searching For: Volleyball Coach/Player



SEARCHING FOR:

Volleyball Coach/Player
Summer Sand
Advanced Beginner Volleyball
   
Mondays 6 - 8 PM




Please call by 5/11/16
if interested

The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning
218 Oak Street
Franklin, Massachusetts 02038



Franklin Public Schools                  Lifelong Learning Institute
The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning


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"I think, quite frankly, this is overblown"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin
"Officials from the town's facilities department fielded concerns from the Town Council about the maintenance of town buildings at a recent meeting. 
Department members came to the last week's council meeting to give a presentation about the work they do, including information on the recent move of the library to a temporary location. 
Council members, though, said they wanted additional information about needed repairs to town buildings and the length of time it takes to complete them. 
"One of the things the council has asked for in the past is a report that tells us how many work orders... are out there, and how long they take to complete," said Councilor Thomas Mercer."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160504/franklin-council-discusses-maintenance-concerns


The "Actions Taken Summary" post also includes the presentation document that the Facilities Dept used at last week's Town Council meeting.

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/05/town-council-actions-taken-summary.html

Page 8, 9 and 10 have nice charts showing the volume of work orders by year and by building. In some cases, the amount of work orders decreases year over year. One item not mentioned is how long it takes to close a work order. This is the information still being looked for. I have heard it asked for several times over the past several years. Once it is provided, the numbers should speak for themselves and this is could be confirmed as 'overblown' or not.


from 2014, a new kind of 'green' on the Jefferson Elementary School
from 2014, a new kind of 'green' on the Jefferson Elementary School

From the Archives



  • Deja Vu 2012

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/05/i-think-were-pretty-much-staying-on-top.html


  • Deja Vu 2014


http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/04/update-remingtonjefferson-exterior.html


Strawberry Stroll planning begins


"The Franklin Downtown Partnership is organizing this spring’s Strawberry Stroll and invites participants and sponsors to sign up for the June 9 event. 
The Stroll will take place in downtown Franklin that Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., rain or shine. Entertainers, crafters, businesses, community organizations and other vendors are encouraged to register early, as booth space is limited. 
Booth registration forms are available through the FDP website at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/events, and on its Facebook page. Contact Co-Chairman Nicole Fortier at nfortier@deanbank.com, with questions."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160504/franklin-strawberry-stroll-planning-begins


strawberry shortcake, a featured favorite of the Strawberry Stroll
strawberry shortcake, a featured favorite of the Strawberry Stroll
(Franklin Downtown Partnership photo)

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

MBTA: This weekend - Suspension of service on Franklin Line between Readville and Back Bay Stations

Due to railroad tie replacement, Franklin Line service will be affected between Readville and South Station in both directions on the following dates:

  • Saturday May 7, 2016
  • Sunday May 8, 2016


All Franklin trains will operate via Dorchester Branch between Readville (Fairmount Line platform) and South Station.

Outbound Franklin Line service will operate from South Station via Dorchester Branch (Fairmount Line platform at Readville), omitting Back Bay and Ruggles Stations. Passengers desiring outbound Franklin Line service from Back Bay or Ruggles must board train at South Station. Passengers desiring Inbound Franklin Line service from Readville to South Station must board train along Fairmount Line platform. Any inbound passengers destined for Ruggles or Back Bay may remain aboard train to South Station via Dorchester Branch and transfer to Red and Orange Lines, or utilize MBTA bus #32 from Readville to the Orange Line. Passengers for Back Bay and Ruggles Stations should allow additional travel time.

Affected trains:


  • Saturday May 7, 2016 - All
  • Sunday May 8, 2016 - All


Affected stops:


  • Back Bay
  • Ruggles
  • Readville


Last updated: May 03 2016 02:55 PM

Franklin train approaching South Station during the morning
Franklin train approaching South Station during the morning

FHS girls lacrosse tops Lincoln-Sudbury 10-9

The weather the past couple of days has played havoc with the spring sports schedule. The baseball, softball and tennis matches scheduled for Monday were rescheduled to Tuesday and then rescheduled to TBD. The FHS girls lacrosse team did manage to get in their match against Lincoln-Sudbury winning 10-9. All results courtesy of Hockomock Sports


Girls Lacrosse


  • Franklin, 10 @ Lincoln-Sudbury, 9 – Final 

– The teams combined for 19 goals but Franklin head coach Kristin Igoe said goalie Dani Lonati was the difference, making 11 saves in net. Freshman Annie Walsh won a crucial late draw and the Panthers were able to run out the rest of clock. Kendall Reardon scored an empty net goal with a minute left to put Franklin up 10-8 before L-S cut it to one off the next draw. Kenzie Pleshaw led Franklin with four goals and Emily Spath netted three goals.

For the results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
http://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-050316/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

THE BLACK BOX: No Static on Friday, May 6

THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series presents No Static on Friday, May 6 at 8 p.m. Playing the music of Steely Dan, No Static features 10 Boston-area musicians including Fil Ramil (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Lydia Harrell (Vocals), Rosemary St. George (Vocals/Keys), Mitch Rodriguez (Lead Guitar), Rob Currier (Lead Keyboards), Jamie Sheldon (Bass), Barry Lit (Drums), Brad Kohl (Sax), Walter Platt (Trumpet), and Robert Holfelder (Trombone).  
The group has performed Steely Dan’s bluesy jazz-rock music for more than a decade. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or at the door. A cash bar is available. 
The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. For more information, call (508) 528-3370.

No Static at THE BLACK BOX, May 6
No Static at THE BLACK BOX, May 6