Franklin Matters

Saturday, July 15, 2017

YMCA - Summer Sizzler - July 20

Thursday, July 20, the Hockomock YMCA will host our annual Summer Sizzler event for families from 6-8pm. $15 per family (up to 5) or $5 per person (children under 5 are free).

We will have catered food, camp games, face painting, live music, swimming the splash park and much more! This event is open to the community.

Pre-registration not required but encouraged.

YMCA - Summer Sizzler - July 20 (YMCA website photo)

Register before August 1 to save on these great Fall runs in Newport, RI

Summer may be in full swing, but it's never too early to look ahead! From the unforgettable Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run and beautiful Amica Newport Marathon and Half-Marathon, to the flat and fast USATF-certified Ocean Road 10k, now is the perfect time to plan for an amazing fall.

Register for these great events below before August 1st to save on entry fees!

Ocean Road 10k October 1

This rave-worthy 6.2-mile road race showcases the Ocean State's grandiose splendor and beachside beauty along glistening Narragansett Bay. This flat and fast course was named "Best 10K Northeast" by Competitor Magazine. oceanroad10k.com

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Amica Newport Marathon October 8

The City By The Sea boasts one of the area's most idyllic race routes. The marathon and half-marathon feature stunning views, including the famed mansions along Bellevue Ave. and gorgeous Ocean Drive. A can't-miss event! newportmarathon.com

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Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run OCT. 22

Run or walk the iconic Pell Bridge at sunrise during a 4.1 mile event sponsored by Citizens Bank and the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. This is the only day of the year that the iconic Newport Bridge is open to pedestrians! All proceeds from the event are donated to local non-profits.

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Friday, July 14, 2017

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/14/17 - THU 7/20/17

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA
Area: FRI 7/14/17 - THU 7/20/17

From the Community Calendar, the events Friday, July 14, through next Thursday, July 20.

Friday, July 14

9:30am

Family Yoga

12:00pm

Franklin Farmers Market

3:30pm

Lemonade and Giant Legos

Saturday, July 15

10:00am

Franklin Historical Museum

1:00pm

Pajama Dance Party

Sunday, July 16

8:00am

Yoga on the Beach (free, all levels welcome)

1:00pm

Franklin Historical Museum

Monday, July 17

10:30am

Move Along on the Town Common

2:30pm

Maker Mondays

7:00pm

Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting

Tuesday, July 18

9:00am

Do Gooders DIYs

10:30am

Move Along on the Town Common

Wednesday, July 19

10:30am

Wild Cats 101 (ages 6 and up)

6:00pm

Concerts on the Common: Sharon Band/DJ Rich Green - Children's Program

Thursday, July 20

9:30am

Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

Story and Craft

12:00pm

Park It and Read (at various Franklin parks)

3:00pm

Memory Cafe for Caregivers and Their Loved Ones - each month different theme

5:00pm

Franklin Historical Museum

7:00pm

Healing Hearts Community Support Group

This Community Calendar now combines the town meetings (Franklin Matters), community events (Franklin MA Happenings) and cultural events (proposed Franklin Cultural District).

To submit an event for this Community Calendar, please use this form
https://goo.gl/forms/7Pr1iBuAiIna7cUo2

“The town is excited to move to this next step”

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

“The town is looking for anyone who is passionate about arts and culture in general,” said Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. “We are looking for residents who possibly have some background in public relations or marketing.”

The seven-member committee will work together to attract artists, cultural enterprises, encourage business and job development, establish the district as a tourist destination, preserve and reuse historic buildings, enhance property values and foster local cultural development.

“The main responsibility is to help oversee and work toward some bigger picture ideas of how to market downtown Franklin and the cultural district,” Hellen said.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170713/franklin-seeks-volunteers-to-serve-on-cultural-committee

Related information
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/07/franklin-cultural-district-committee.html

The Town Council meeting where the proposal was approved
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/06/live-reporting-public-hearing-cultural.html

The resolution to create the committee
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/resolution_17-44_creation_of_cultural_district_committee_-l.pdf

The resolution to create the Cultural District
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/resolution_17-45_creation_of_franklin_cultural_district_l.pdf

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Friday, July 28, 2017

* note the schedule is subject to change
If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere

We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.

To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017.

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczaUk4S2FETTFWdlk/view?usp=sharing

Opening Day Schedule - July 26 - 2017 Franklin Cultural Festival

*** Franklin Public Library

10:30 AM - Captain Haines Pirate Show!

*** On the Franklin Town Common

5:00 to 8:00 PM – Art Association: Children’s activities: Sidewalk Chalk Art, Face Painting. Plein air Painting.

5:45 PM - Opening Ceremony

6:00 PM - Electric Youth

Festival Schedule: Wednesday, July 26, 2017

* note the schedule is subject to change

If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere

We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.

To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017.

The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing

In the News: Exelon generator heaviest load on roadways

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

"A massive truck - weighing in at more than 560,000 pounds - will be on the move soon, as it continues its mission to deliver a generator to the Medway Exelon facility.

The 16-axle truck - 5.6 times more than the Massachusetts truck weight limit - was in Uxbridge this week, awaiting Massachusetts Department of Transportation approval to complete the final stage of its trip. It began its journey at a North Kingstown, Rhode Island port, and is reportedly the largest load to travel through Rhode Island in 17 years.

A spokeswoman with MassDOT said Thursday the department had granted the truck’s permits. The truck had been in Uxbridge since Monday."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170713/medway-massive-truck-set-to-deliver-exelon-generator

While visiting family in RI last weekend, the Providence Journal was reporting on the ordeal of getting the generator to the plant. The story was updated with this article posted Thursday, July 13.

"It’s not every day that a 16-axle truck weighing more than 560,000 pounds comes through town. In fact, it’s the heaviest load - seven times the federal truck weight limit of 80,000 pounds and 5.6 times the Massachusetts 99,000-pound limit - to traverse Rhode Island, on its way to Medway, in at least 17 years, the Providence Journal reported.

The Bay Crane tractor-trailer carrying a generator from a port in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, to the Exelon power plant in Medway was sidelined for two weeks by Rhode Island Department of Transportation officials after it was discovered the truck did not have the proper permits to carry such a heavy load.

Among the concerns was that the truck’s planned route was over major highways: Interstates 95 and 295. Bay Crane was required to reroute along back roads through small towns, to minimize public safety risks."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170713/truck-hauling-heavy-load-from-ri-generates-concerns-in-mass-too