Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 12/23/16 - THU 12/29/16

FRIDAY 12/23/16 
10:30am   Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library

SATURDAY 12/24/16
9:30-11:30am   Last-minute Wrapping Station @ Franklin Public Library (paper, tape and scissors will be provided)

MONDAY 12/26/16
7-8:30pm   Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 12/27/16
1-3pm   Animal Affair @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 12/28/16
10:30am   Chanukah Story Time @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 12/29/16
10:30am   Magician Bryson Lang @ Franklin Public Library
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

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Holiday week: Trash not delayed, Library and Town Offices schedule

DPW - Trash and Recycling

Trash WILL NOT be delayed for the Christmas and New Year's holiday. Your trash and recycling will be picked up on your usually scheduled trash day.

Trash and recycling bins

Franklin Library

Franklin Library holiday hours Dec 24 through Jan 2,, 2017

Town Offices closed on Monday, Dec 26

Town offices closed on Monday, Dec 26

FHS varsity hockey loses to Pope Francis; JV hockey takes win 2-1

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 0 vs. Pope Francis, 5 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-122216/

Pope Francis 5 Franklin 0 @FHSSports @MassHSHockey @MyHockeyLive @In_The_Slot @GlobeSchools @HockomockSports @MetroWestSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) December 23, 2016

Great win over Pope Francis 2-1. Coon hat goes to Andrew Demerchant. pic.twitter.com/jAh1i5ZecJ

— FHS Panthers JV Puck (@PanthersJvPuck) December 23, 2016

Great win over Pope Francis 2-1. Coon hat goes to Andrew Demerchant.

MBTA: Sunday (Dec 25) Monday (Dec 26) - Commuter Rail schedule

The Commuter Rail will operate on a Sunday schedule on Christmas Day and on the observed federal holiday, Monday, 12/26.

Last updated: Dec 22 2016 10:18 AM

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early morning on the Franklin Dean platform

In the News: recreational marijuana sale rules moved along; dangerousness hearing rescheduled

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The Town Council progressed this week with a new set of rules to govern the sale of recreational marijuana in town. 

The council considered - and gave preliminary approval to - a set of bylaw changes at its Wednesday night meeting. The changes include a local tax on marijuana sales, and regulations as to where a marijuana facility might be housed. 

Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said the changes reflected a desire to be proactive in regulating recreational use in town. Under the terms of the ballot question, marijuana sales will not be allowed until January 2018. 

"This is step one in addressing what I think will be a lot of issues that not only Franklin but communities across the commonwealth will be dealing with in the coming years," he said."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161222/franklin-council-considers-marijuana-rules

"A dangerousness hearing for a Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School student accused of threatening to "shoot up" the school has been pushed back as attorneys continue negotiations. 

The hearing, which had been scheduled to take place Thursday in Wrentham District Court, would have considered whether Julius Willis, 18, of 503 Ellis Road in North Attleborough, should continue to be held without bail. The defense and prosecution, however, asked Judge Steven Thomas to push the case back a week, saying they had nearly reached an agreement on possible conditions of release. 

Thomas set a new hearing date for Dec. 29. Willis will continue to be held until at least that date."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161222/hearing-for-tri-county-student-delayed

Tri-County: The TC Insider

December 22 To the Tri-County Community, I have a brief update to share on the December 13 arrest of a Tri-County student accused of making threats against the school. The dangerousness hearing that was scheduled for Thursday, December 22, has been postponed to Thursday, December 29. The student will continue to be held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing. Please expect another update via the SchoolMessenger program next week. Unfortunately the events of last week overshadowed some wonderful student achievements. I do not want to begin winter holiday vacation without first telling you of the many exciting things happening around the school. Last week, 60 seniors who qualified for the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship were recognized during a celebratory luncheon. Members of the Student Council continued a Tri-County tradition as they presented donated gifts to representatives from YOU, Inc. and The Santa Foundation. Winter sports are well underway, with all of our teams winning at least one of their first two games. After a difficult few weeks at Tri-County, we look forward to the sense of rejuvenation that comes with a new year. On behalf of the entire Tri-County faculty and staff, I wish you and your loved ones a very happy holiday season. Thank you for your support, Mr. Procaccini Important Updates on the Senior Project Juniors and Senior Project The research paper for the Senior Project is well under way and the first draft (typed) of the paper is due on January 11, 2017. Juniors will give a copy to their English teacher as well as a copy to their Related instructor on Jan. 11. This date is firm and penalties are assessed for late assignments. To find out more information on deadlines, as well as grading weights, please access page 5 of The Senior Project Manual located on the website. Once again, please be aware that students who have missed deadlines or are struggling have been remanded to the Homework Center for assistance. An English teacher is allocated to the Center Tuesdays through Thursdays specifically to provide guidance with the Senior Project Paper. Our English Department goes to great lengths to support your child's success. Please encourage your junior to take advantage of this extra help. Deadlines are firm and can be found on page 5 of the Senior Project Manual (located on the website). Upcoming Events Early Release Friday, December 23 Winter Holiday Vacation Dec. 26 - Jan. 2 First Day Back from Vacation Tuesday, January 3 About The TC Insider The TC Insider is a biweekly newsletter for the families of Tri-County students. Forward to a Friend Follow on Twitter Like us on Facebook View Email In Browser Tri-County RVTHS 147 Pond Street Franklin, MA 02038 www.tri-county.us 508-528-5400

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In the News: Stony Brook Camera Club; minimum wage; now what for recreational marijuana

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The Stony Brook Camera Club of Franklin will present the program "Fine Art Photography and Mixed Media: Creative Inspiration" by Stephen Sheffield at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer, 31 Hayward St., Franklin. 

Sheffield, a native of the Boston area, is an alumnus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where he obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and mixed media. He went on to receive his Master of Fine Arts in photography and mixed media from the California College of the Arts in Oakland, studying directly under and working as assistant to Larry Sultan, as well as studying under Jean Finley, Jim Goldberg and others."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161222/stony-brook-camera-club-to-present-stephen-sheffield

"When the Massachusetts minimum wage increases to $11 per hour on Jan. 1, it will be among the highest in the nation, but that won't last long. 

"California and New York State have passed bills to raise their minimum wage to $15," said Andrew Farnitano, a spokesman for Raise Up Massachusetts, a coalition of labor unions, community organizations and religious groups advocating for a $15 minimum wage. "This is something where Massachusetts has historically been at or near the front of the country, and I think we're in danger of falling behind again if we don't continue to raise wages." 

Seven other states have plans to raise their minimum wages to even higher levels in the coming years, including New York, which will raise the hourly minimum wage for New York City to $13 next December, then to $15 effective Dec. 31, 2018. California's minimum wage will go to $11 in January 2018, then increase by $1 each year until hitting $15 in 2022."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161222/state-minimum-wage-increasing-to-11-in-new-year

"Voters in Massachusetts have legalized marijuana, but it will likely be more than a year before the first pot shops open in the state. 

In the meantime, there's a long to-do list for lawmakers and government officials and local officials. Following the Nov. 8 vote, policymakers will soon begin the process of implementing and regulating pot sales in the commonwealth, a process that could potentially see legislators alter the new law by enacting higher marijuana tax rates and adding regulations. On the local level communities like Marblehead are just beginning to wrap their heads around what legalization means for them. 

"It's not going to be a free for all," said Town Administrator John McGinn."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161222/marijuanas-legal-in-massachusetts-so-now-what