FTC: Phishers send fake invoices

Phishers send fake invoices by Ari Lazarus Consumer Education Specialist, FTC We've recently heard that scammers are recycling an old phishing attempt. In this version, scammers, posing as a well-known tech company, email a phony invoice showing that you've recently bought music or apps from them. The email tells you to click on a link if you did not authorize the purchase. Stop – do not click on the link. That's the new twist on an old scam. Read more This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 2/23/18 - THU 3/1/18

FRIDAY 2/23/18
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Awesome Robb Superhero Magic Show @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Yellow Dot and Senior Scams @ Franklin Senior Center
11:30am   Mommy and Me Fitness (ages 3-8) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
5:30pm   Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
6:30pm   Paint Night @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
7pm   Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7pm   Face-Off Gala: Franklin Flyers Hockey @ Elks Lodge
7:30pm   Dean College presents ’Twelfth Night’ @ Dean College Main Stage Theatre

SATURDAY 2/24/18
9:30am   Baby Wearing Dance Party @ Franklin Public Library
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10am-12pm   Lego Robotics (Registration Required) @ Franklin Public Library
2pm   Dean College presents ’Twelfth Night’ @ Dean College Main Stage Theatre
2pm   Superhero Party @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Studio Two @ The Black Box
7:30pm   Dean College presents ’Twelfth Night’ @ Dean College Main Stage Theatre
7:30pm   OCC Concert: Fellswater @ Original Congregational Church, Wrentham

SUNDAY 2/25/18
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
2pm   Dean College presents ’Twelfth Night’ @ Dean College Main Stage Theatre
2pm   Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   LiveARTS: Boston Trio @ FUSF

MONDAY 2/26/18
10am   Storytime (all ages, free) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3pm  Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Library Board Meeting @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 2/27/18
10:30am   Get Ready For Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Lenten Soup Supper and Book Study (weekly until March 21) @ St. John’s Episcopal Church
7pm   School Committee Meeting @ Franklin Municipal Building

WEDNESDAY 2/28/18
10am   Animal Tales (for ages 2.5-5) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
10am   Roulette Fun @ Franklin Senior Center
10:30am   Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Kids Paint Party @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
7pm   Town Council Meeting @ Franklin Municipal Building

THURSDAY 3/1/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
12pm   Urban Sketching (no experience necessary) @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Minds in Motion @ Franklin Senior Center
7pm   Sold Out! Joint SEPAC Forum: Reducing Anxiety - Jessica Monacan @ Freeman-Kennedy School, Norfolk
7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ 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

FHS boys hockey win Melchiono Tournament

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Thursday, Feb 22, 2018


Boys Basketball = Franklin, 49 @ Cambridge R&L, 53 – Final

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 42 vs Hopkinton, 44 – Final

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 vs. Marshfield, 2 – Final (OT)
– Brendan O’Rielly scored the overtime winner to hand Franklin the Melchiono Tournament title. Jeremy Miller and Scott Elliott also scored in the win, which will be recorded as a tie for MIAA purposes.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-22-18/

FHS boys hockey team celebrates with tournament win!

Via the Twitterverse

https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

19-3 regular season. New season starts now and we are more than ready to get after it for another big run 🏀 #hardwork

— FHS Basketball (@_FHSBasketball) February 23, 2018

Great fight by our boys but we ended up down 53-49 to Cambridge Rindge & Latin. Only our 3rd loss for the... https://t.co/X3waP0tKQC

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) February 23, 2018

Lost the Westboro Championship Game to strong Hopkinton team 42-44. Finish regular season 15-5 for #miaa @HockomockSports @GlobeSchools @BostonHeraldHS

— Franklin Girls Bball (@fhsgvbasketball) February 23, 2018

Franklin goes 2-0 and wins the Barney tournament in overtime 3-2! pic.twitter.com/2vErfcVA4U

— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) February 23, 2018

Franklin wins 3-2 in ot against a well coached Marshfield team in the Melchiono Showdown. G’s from Elliot, Miller and game winner by Bubba O’RIelly. Hat to Elliot @MassHSHockey @MyHockeyLive @MetroWestSports @HockomockSports @In_The_Slot @MetroWestSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 23, 2018

Panthers WIN the Barnstable Tourney in dramatic fashion - defeating Marshfield in OT 3-2. Congrats Franklin! Now it’s #tourneytime #LETSGO pic.twitter.com/e2rQHBhNsR

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 22, 2018

Excited for our new lights! @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/MqHQfTDWbd

— Franklin Girls Bball (@fhsgvbasketball) February 22, 2018

Delasanta 3rd in 400M in A10 Indoor Championships

Franklin resident Anthony Delasanta, now running for URI finished third in the 400 meter dash finals in the A10 Indoor Championships with a time of 49.47 seconds.

Anthony Delasanta in URI blue in the right

Additional highlights from URI
http://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-track/2017-18/releases/20180218phcfq8

FTC: Stopping scams targeting older consumers

Stopping scams targeting older consumers by Alvaro Puig Consumer Education Specialist, FTC The FTC has a long history of protecting people from scams.  As part of its ongoing efforts to protect people in every community, the FTC recently took steps to stop two schemes harming older adults: a tech support scam and a sweepstakes scam. Read more This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

22nd Annual Spring Training Clinic - prepare for the baseball season!

22nd Annual Spring Training Clinic for ages 7 thru 13.

Learn from Franklin High School Baseball Head Coach Zach Brown, his Coaching Staff and Varsity Players!

All players will participate in drills and receive instruction on hitting, fielding
and throwing techniques.

This event is sponsored by the FHS Baseball Boosters Club, providing equipment, scholarships and support for FHS Baseball teams. Thank you for supporting our teams!

Please print and complete this Registration Form (see below) and mail with your check made payable to:
FHS Baseball Boosters Club
PO Box 123
Franklin, MA 02038


March 17, 2018  One of two sessions: 9 AM - 11:30 AM OR Noon - 2:30 PM


Registration form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16G3kXnbs_LOpYb3re5poAfgxiYgJm78Z/view?usp=sharing

http://franklinyouthbaseball.com/site/

"Health care is a big budget item to begin with"

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

"About half the more than 430,000 people covered by Group Insurance Commission plans will see a decrease in their premiums in fiscal 2019 and on average there will be no increase in premiums, GIC Executive Director Roberta Herman said Thursday. 

“This is kind of unheard of,” Herman told the GIC board Thursday. She said, “This is not something that you should expect to see year after year.” 

The commission provides health coverage to state and municipal employees, covering 436,000 people with a budget of over $2 billion. 

The GIC had a goal of premiums increasing by 2 percent in fiscal 2019, and health care costs generally increase annually. The market indicated the GIC could see increases of 6 to 9 percent in fiscal 2019, according to the GIC."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180222/new-insurance-plan-will-cost-200000-public-employees-less

For more about the MA Group Insurance Commission visit their webpage
https://www.mass.gov/about-the-group-insurance-commission

MA Group Insurance Commission