Saturday, September 30, 2017

Child Care Continuing Education Class - Oct 12

Franklin Public Schools   -   Lifelong Learning Institute
Lifelong Community Learning

Child Care
Continuing Education


Problems and Solutions: Behavior Strategies for Extended Day and Child Care Providers

This workshop provides extended and other child caregivers with concrete strategies and solutions for common behavior problems.  

Improve and update your child care skills with us
Join us for this one-night continuing education workshop aimed at the needs of the Child Care professional. Enjoy a relaxed setting in the company of colleagues AND get Two Contact Hours when you attend the class.

Thursday, October 12      
7:00 to 9:00 pm                        
Franklin High School             
Cost: $25

Senator Ross - Office hours at Franklin Senior Center - Oct 4

Senator Richard Ross will hold office hours at the Franklin Senior Center on Weds, Oct 4 from 10 to 11 AM




Senator Ross - Office hours at Franklin Senior Center - Oct 4
Senator Ross - Office hours at Franklin Senior Center - Oct 4

In the news: hurricane recovery collection; new Treasurer/Collector

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

"The Greater Franklin Community can contribute to the recovery of areas affected by hurricane flooding now and at the church booth of Franklin’s Harvest Festival on Oct. 14. A donation box is located at the Franklin United Methodist Church, 82 W. Central St. 
Relief supplies will be sent to affected areas through the international aid group the United Methodist Committee on Relief. 
The church will be collecting items for cleaning buckets and health kits until Oct. 14 each Sunday from 8:45 a.m. until noon. The office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings as well. The contribution of funds for others to complete these kits are tax deductible when marked “Advance #901570” in the memo and made out to the church."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170929/strongfranklin-united-accepting-donations-for-hurricane-victimsstrong

Franklin United Methodist Church, 82 W. Central St.
Franklin United Methodist Church, 82 W. Central St.


"Treasurer-Collector, Jim Dacey is retiring in November after 18 years on the job. Franklin resident and current assistant treasurer-collector, Kerri Bertone is due to take his place.
 
Bertone has lived in Franklin for 30 years, and has had a long career in private-sector finance. She was officially hired at the Town Council meeting earlier this week. 
Describe your career background. 
“I started as an administrative assistant with EMC corporation. Then I went to Putnam Investments when it was here in Franklin. ... I was with them for 21 years. They had a lot of work-life balance shifts, so I was able to work in the evening when my children were small."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170929/franklin-hires-new-treasurer-collector

"there will be further litigation concerning such matters”

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

"THE ISSUE: Several local public officials have drawn controversy over social media posts. 
THE IMPACT: When considering disciplining employees over inflammatory statements, public entities must consider many factors to avoid violating the First Amendment. 
Across Massachusetts, a series of recent posts that public officials and employees have made on social media about NFL players’ protests and President Donald Trump have sparked outrage and raised questions over the First Amendment. 
“If the government wants to try to restrict speech, it’s got to have a pretty compelling reason to do it,” said Dwight Duncan, a UMass School of Law professor who teaches courses on constitutional law and the First Amendment."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170929/public-officials-draw-ire-over-social-media-posts-incidents-shine-light-on-first-amendment

Editors note: Protests have a place in America. They are part of how we started. Recall the Boston Tea Party and other events that lead to the American Revolution. There have been other protests to advance causes from the women's right to vote to ending segregation in the South. One of the more notable sports protests was that of Tommie Smith and John Carlos with the raised black fists at the 1968 Olympics

W.D. Cooper. "Boston Tea Party."
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Friday, September 29, 2017

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 9/29/17 - THU 10/5/17

FRIDAY 9/29/17
All day   Tickets go on sale for Harlem Wizards event (www.harlemwizards.com)
11am    Franklin’s History In Photographs @ Franklin Senior Center
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
12-6pm   Franklin Garden Club: Perennial Plant Sale @ Franklin Farmers Market
6-9pm   Tasting is Believing @ The Little Shop of Olive Oils, Fiori, The Cake Bar
7:30pm   FPAC performs ‘God of Carnage’ @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 9/30/17
9:30am   Elks Care Elks Share 5K Road Race/Walk @ Elks Lodge
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7:30pm   FPAC performs ‘God of Carnage’ @ The Black Box
8-11pm   Rick Hamel @ The Alumni Restaurant

SUNDAY 10/1/17
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
9:30-11:30am   Soccer Shoot (free for all) hosted by Franklin Elks @ Kind Street Memorial Park
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
2pm   FPAC performs ‘God of Carnage’ @ The Black Box

MONDAY 10/2/17
7pm   Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 10/3/17
7pm   Franklin Garden Club Monthly Meeting @ Franklin Senior Center

WEDNESDAY 10/4/17
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
7pm   Franklin Art Association Monthly Meeting @ Franklin Senior Center
7pm   Gov. Dukakis to Highlight the North South Rail Connector @ Franklin Historical Museum

THURSDAY 10/5/17
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7pm  Informational meeting for Destination Imagination @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Upcoming Prospect Street Detour

"Water service improvements will be taking place on Prospect St near the intersection of Prospect and Washington Street, resulting in limited access to Prospect St. 

Construction is scheduled to start after October 1st and is expected to last several weeks. In an attempt to minimize disruption, construction will take place between 9 am and 3 pm. 

Traffic will be detoured along Washington St to Lake Street in Bellingham; see map for additional information."

Upcoming Prospect Street Detour
Upcoming Prospect Street Detour
This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/upcoming-prospect-street-detour


Let's do something with this 'long way' around. I found a couple of songs with lyrics that you could play while you're taking the "long way home". 

What songs would you add to this list?


Jackson Browne "The long way around"




Norah Jones "The long way home"



FHS girls soccer team tops Attleboro 5-1

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results from Thursday, Sep 28.


Football = Franklin, 22 @ Oliver Ames, 40 – Final
1st Quarter: (OA) Noah Fitzgerald 29-yard rush, XP no good; (OA) Anthony Berksza 15-yard rush, XP no good.
2nd Quarter: (F) Jake Noviello 35-yard pass to Sean Leonard, XP no good; (OA) A. Berksza 19-yard rush, Curtis Cann 2pt pass to A. Berksza; (OA) C. Cann 34-yard pass to Ralph Derolus, A. Berksza 2pt rush; (F) J. Noviello 25-yard pass to S. Leonard, J. Noviello 2pt pass to Evan Wendell.
3rd Quarter: (OA) Michael Mulrean 50-yard interception return, Derick Hanscom XP good; (F) Nick Gordon 4-yard rush, J. Noviello 2pt pass to S. Leonard.
4th Quarter: (OA) A. Berksza 7-yard rush, D. Hanscom XP good.


Boys Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final


Girls Soccer = Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– Franklin scored four times in the opening half hour to break the game wide open. Emily Mastaj, Halle Atkinson, Olivia Dellorco, and Sarah Yelle scored the goals for the Panthers before halftime and Molly Duncan added a fifth with five minutes left to play. Julia Hayes netted the lone goal for Attleboro. Breanna Atwood made five saves for the Panthers and Ashley Macia made five for the Bombardiers.


For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-092817/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers