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Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Monthly Meeting - Jul 11
Friendly Reminder: Town Clerk's office closing at 4:00 PM - July 12
On Wednesday, July 12, the Town Clerks Office will be closing at 4:00 PM
I do apologize for any inconvenience.
Teresa M. Burr
Town Clerk
Teresa M. Burr
Town Clerk
Franklin Municipal Building
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508)520-4900
M-T-Th: 8-4:00pm
Wed. 8-6:00pm and Fri. 8-1:00pm
Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/131783
This is an automatic message from Town of Franklin MA
I do apologize for any inconvenience.
Teresa M. Burr
Town Clerk
Teresa M. Burr
Town Clerk
Franklin Municipal Building
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508)520-4900
M-T-Th: 8-4:00pm
Wed. 8-6:00pm and Fri. 8-1:00pm
Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/131783
This is an automatic message from Town of Franklin MA
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"Yeah, it’s a habitat. But it’s really just a box." (video)
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170710/franklin-student-featured-on-netflix-film
The IMDB page for The Mars Generation http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6333096/
"Josh Rich is a self-described “space nerd”– has been since before he could read – and his passion could one day be something for which astronauts heading to Mars will be grateful.
That’s because the recent Franklin High School graduate has his sights set on helping get people comfortably to and settled on the red planet, Earth’s closest neighbor.
Already, Rich is among a group of space visionaries NASA is calling “The Mars Generation,” and he is prominently featured in the recently released Netflix film of the same name.
“It was filmed two summers ago, when I last went to Space Camp,” said Rich, adding that most films normally take about 18 months to two years to complete."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170710/franklin-student-featured-on-netflix-film
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| Home page for The Mars Generation |
The IMDB page for The Mars Generation http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6333096/
Music rentals for rising 6th Grade Franklin Students
To All Parents of Rising 6th Graders in Franklin,
Summer is in full swing, but back to school season will be here soon! Middle school is a huge step for your child, and with many options to consider for classes. Band and orchestra class are proven to help with test scores, foster friendships and teamwork, and be lots of fun! The music educators in the Franklin schools are top notch and would love to see your child in their classes.
We held a spring rental evening on June 14th at Franklin High School for rising 6th graders. This was a new event where parents could rent online in the computer lab after their child play tested and decided on an instrument. The educators and I would like to reach out to you in case your child did not decide at the event or were unable to attend. There is still a chance to rent an instrument for the fall.
If you rent online before August 21st, your child’s instrument can be delivered to the school, for free, for their first day of class. The accessories and book required for class are also available during the online rental process. You can visit the website to complete this and choose for a fall delivery to the school. By delivering to the school, you save yourself a trip to the store and have peace of mind that everything you need will be there for those first lessons.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Best Regards,
Kayla Davis
Educational Representative
Summer is in full swing, but back to school season will be here soon! Middle school is a huge step for your child, and with many options to consider for classes. Band and orchestra class are proven to help with test scores, foster friendships and teamwork, and be lots of fun! The music educators in the Franklin schools are top notch and would love to see your child in their classes.
We held a spring rental evening on June 14th at Franklin High School for rising 6th graders. This was a new event where parents could rent online in the computer lab after their child play tested and decided on an instrument. The educators and I would like to reach out to you in case your child did not decide at the event or were unable to attend. There is still a chance to rent an instrument for the fall.
If you rent online before August 21st, your child’s instrument can be delivered to the school, for free, for their first day of class. The accessories and book required for class are also available during the online rental process. You can visit the website to complete this and choose for a fall delivery to the school. By delivering to the school, you save yourself a trip to the store and have peace of mind that everything you need will be there for those first lessons.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
Best Regards,
Kayla Davis
Educational Representative
Senator Spilka Announces Funding for Franklin & Medway in Final FY 2018 Budget
The Massachusetts Senate on Friday to approve a final $40.202B billion budget for Fiscal Year 2018. The budget makes reductions in spending from the originally proposed Senate budget due to revised revenue forecasts, but maintains a strong commitment to Chapter 70 education funding and preserving local aid to cities and towns.
Funding specific to Franklin & Medway includes:
- $25,000 for the Franklin, Medway, and Bellingham Army Corps of Engineers flood plain and wildlife habitat efforts
- $50,000 for the substance abuse coalition in Franklin
- $5,000 for the Franklin Historical Commission for equipment to preserve historical artifacts
- $15,000 for the Franklin Downtown Partnership, Inc
- $50,000 shall be expended for the T.H.R.I.V.E. Substance Abuse
Prevention Program
- $25,000 for a community garden at the Medway Community Farm
Chapter 70 Funding includes:
- $28,078,451 for Franklin Chapter 70 - $174,540 (0.6%) increase over FY17 GAA
- $10,368,909 for Medway Chapter 70 - $67,440 (0.7 %) increase over FY17 GAA
Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA) includes:
- $2,468,462 for Franklin Unrestricted General Government Aid - $92,656 (3.9%) increase from FY17 GAA
-$1,218,791 for Medway Unrestricted General Government Aid - $45,749 (3.9%) increase from FY17 GAA
The FY 2018 conference committee report passed the Senate with a vote of 36 to 2. The budget will now go to Governor Baker for his signature.
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| link to Senate Fiscal Year 2018 Budget |
Monday, July 10, 2017
Franklin Public Library: The summer weekly programs begin today!
The Franklin Public Library has a series of weekly programs for kids of all ages that begin today and run through August 18.
10:30 AM: Move Along on the Town Common! (all ages)
This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, instruments, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy!
2:30 PM: Maker Mondays
Join us each week for an exciting new STEAM-related activity! From bath bombs, to magnets, to beginner coding, your Monday afternoons are about to get super creative!
10:30 AM: Move Along on the Town Common! (all ages)
This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, instruments, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy!
ALL DAY: Do-Gooder DIY Drop-in craft at the library!
Join us anytime on Tuesdays for a different service-oriented craft project each week, focused on building a better world!
Performer Wednesdays!
9:30AM: Baby Tummy Time
Babies and caregivers: join us each Thursday morning for Tummy Time! Nurture your baby’s development with gentle music, movement, and sensory play at the library! Please bring a small blanket or towel for your baby’s comfort!
10:30AM Story and Craft! (ages 3-6)
Stories, activities, and a craft for children ages 3, 4, 5, and 6 who are able to attend "on their own." This program lasts around 45 minutes. No registration is required!
12:00PM: Park It and Read!
Join us for a picnic storytime at one of Franklin's Parks! We'll be meeting at a different park, and exploring a different theme each week!Bring your own picnic and blanket! See the schedule to the right!
9:30AM: Family Yoga Fridays (All Ages)
Put on some comfy clothes, grab the whole family and your yoga mats and join us in the program room for a Family Yoga Adventure! We’ll follow along with a fabulous story, doing different moves to keep the story going!
3:30PM: Lemonade and GIANT Legos
Drop-in every Friday afternoon for some refreshing lemonade and the chance to play with our brand new GIANT Lego set... you read that right!
This was shared from the Franklin Public Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/06/summer-weekly-programs-for-kids-july-10.html
Check out the Library newsletter for July to see all that is scheduled for the month
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/july2017librarynewsletter.pdf
Check out the Summer Program Flyer
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/childrens-summer-programs-2017
Mondays
10:30 AM: Move Along on the Town Common! (all ages)
This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, instruments, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy!
2:30 PM: Maker Mondays
Join us each week for an exciting new STEAM-related activity! From bath bombs, to magnets, to beginner coding, your Monday afternoons are about to get super creative!
Tuesdays
10:30 AM: Move Along on the Town Common! (all ages)
This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, instruments, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy!
ALL DAY: Do-Gooder DIY Drop-in craft at the library!
Join us anytime on Tuesdays for a different service-oriented craft project each week, focused on building a better world!
Wednesdays
Performer Wednesdays!
- July 12 @ 1:00PM: Millie's Bubble Show!
- July 19 @ 10:30AM: Wild Cats 101 (AGES 6 AND UP)
- July 26 @ 10:30AM: Captain Haines Pirate Show!
- August 2 @ 5:00PM: Marvelous Marvin's Brain Circus!
- August 9 @ 10:00AM: Bryson Lang!
- August 16 @ 10:30AM: Minecraft Madness with Jungle Jim Murray
Thursdays
9:30AM: Baby Tummy Time
Babies and caregivers: join us each Thursday morning for Tummy Time! Nurture your baby’s development with gentle music, movement, and sensory play at the library! Please bring a small blanket or towel for your baby’s comfort!
10:30AM Story and Craft! (ages 3-6)
Stories, activities, and a craft for children ages 3, 4, 5, and 6 who are able to attend "on their own." This program lasts around 45 minutes. No registration is required!
12:00PM: Park It and Read!
Join us for a picnic storytime at one of Franklin's Parks! We'll be meeting at a different park, and exploring a different theme each week!Bring your own picnic and blanket! See the schedule to the right!
Fridays
9:30AM: Family Yoga Fridays (All Ages)
Put on some comfy clothes, grab the whole family and your yoga mats and join us in the program room for a Family Yoga Adventure! We’ll follow along with a fabulous story, doing different moves to keep the story going!
3:30PM: Lemonade and GIANT Legos
Drop-in every Friday afternoon for some refreshing lemonade and the chance to play with our brand new GIANT Lego set... you read that right!
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| 2:30 PM: Maker Mondays |
This was shared from the Franklin Public Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/06/summer-weekly-programs-for-kids-july-10.html
Check out the Library newsletter for July to see all that is scheduled for the month
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/july2017librarynewsletter.pdf
Check out the Summer Program Flyer
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/childrens-summer-programs-2017
"it was our duty to be a part of keeping his memory alive"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170709/franklin-made-wine-to-benefit-matthew-pucino-foundation
For more information about the La Cantina Winery here in Franklin http://www.lacantinawinery.com/.
For more information about the Matthew Pucino Foundation https://www.matthewpucinofoundation.org/
"When Bob Vozzella first opened his winery, La Cantina, in 2013, part of his mission was to give back to local charities and causes.
“Small local-run family businesses count on local support. I feel it’s important for business owners to find ways to return the favor and look for ways to support others in need,” Vozzella said.
Over the July 4 weekend, Vozzella launched a new wine, a special edition Malbec to benefit the Matthew Pucino Foundation.
Staff Sgt. Pucino was 34 on Nov. 23, 2009 when he was killed by an improvised explosive device in the vicinity of Pashay Kala, Afghanistan. Pucino was a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha Intelligent Sergeant who grew up in Bourne and Plymouth."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170709/franklin-made-wine-to-benefit-matthew-pucino-foundation
For more information about the La Cantina Winery here in Franklin http://www.lacantinawinery.com/.
For more information about the Matthew Pucino Foundation https://www.matthewpucinofoundation.org/
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