Saturday, November 24, 2018

Franklin Historical Museum - Franklin Ornaments for sale

Gazebo ornaments available at the museum gift shop $15.00. 
Brick School ornaments $10.00 while they last. 

Museum open Saturday mornings 10-1 and Sunday afternoons 1-4



Franklin Historical Museum - Franklin Ornaments for sale
Franklin Historical Museum - Franklin Ornaments for sale


Friday, November 23, 2018

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Nov 23 - THU Nov 29


Friday, November 23
 Black Friday
10:00am
 Knitting Group
7:30pm
 An Alumni Cabaret
Saturday, November 24
6:30am
 Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Run
10:00am
 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)
10:30am
 BYO (Baby)
Sunday, November 25
1:00pm
 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
4:00pm
 Christmas on the Common
Monday, November 26
10:30am
 Move Along
11:00am
 Toddler Playgroup
3:00pm
 Monday Crafternoons
3:30pm
 Dungeons & Dragons for Kids
7:00pm
 Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, November 27
9:30am
 Cool Cruisers
10:30am
 Get Ready for Kindergarten
7:00pm
 School Committee - meeting
7:00pm
 Franklin Public Library Book Club
Wednesday, November 28
10:30am
 Terrific Toddlers
11:00am
 Toddler Playgroup
4:00pm
 Chanukah Story Hour
4:00pm
 Construction Junction
7:00pm
 Town Council meeting
Thursday, November 29
9:30am
 Baby Tummy Time
10:30am
 Story & Craft
4:00pm
 Fandom Thursdays
6:30pm
 Genealogy Club Meeting

For the interactive version, please visit

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar
http://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Nov 23 - THU Nov 29
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Nov 23 - THU Nov 29

Hockomock Area YMCA Announces LIVESTRONG at the YMCA classes starting in January

Since 2010, The Hockomock Area YMCA has been facilitating the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program and they are pleased to announce new classes for 2019.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free 12-week program designed for cancer survivors and their families seeking to regain health, build strength, and connect with other cancer survivors. Our goal is to help participants build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. Certified YMCA fitness instructors give personal individualized instruction and are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise, nutrition, and supportive cancer care.
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA alumna and program mentor Judy Ammindown with LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Program Coordinator and Trainer Jackie Robison
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA alumna and program mentor
Judy Ammindown with LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
Program Coordinator and Trainer Jackie Robison

New Classes Announced for LIVESTRONG at the YMCA at the Hockomock Y in January:

Bernon Family (Franklin) Branch
45 Forge Hill Road
Franklin, MA
Day and Time: Monday and Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm beginning January 7th
Day and Time: Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, beginning on January 7th

Invensys Foxboro Branch
67 Mechanic Street
Foxboro, MA
Day and Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm beginning January 8th
Day and Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm beginning January 8th

North Attleboro Branch
300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA
Day and Time: Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 pm -1:30 pm beginning January 7th

A survivor is defined from the point of cancer diagnosis through the balance of his/her life. Are you a cancer survivor or know someone who is?
Cancer survivors are encouraged to visit www.hockymca.org/new-livestrong-classes or contact Jackie Robison, Program Coordinator at 508-772-1310 or JackieR@hockymca.org for more information and to enroll.

In 2010, the Hockomock Area YMCA was one of the first ten YMCAs in the country to launch this life changing initiative, partnering with the LIVESTRONG Foundation to help cancer survivors begin the journey toward recovery with the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. On average, 120 participants graduate from the program annually at the Hockomock Area YMCA. A recent survey at the Hockomock Area YMCA found that ninety-nine percent of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA participants said that the atmosphere of the Y supports them in their pursuit of health and well-being.

Part of the Hockomock Y’s commitment to strengthening community through healthy living, the program offers adults affected by cancer a safe, supportive environment to participate in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person. The Hockomock Area YMCA is enrolling now for upcoming LIVESTRONG at the YMCA sessions at their branches in Foxboro, Franklin, and North Attleboro.


About the Hockomock Area YMCA:
Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.

The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org

King Philip tops FHS 23-16 on Thanksgiving

Via HockomockSports we share the playoff results for the FHS football team Thanksgiving game vs. King Philip.


King Philip, 23 @ Franklin, 16 – Final
1st Quarter: (KP) Ryan Halliday 20-yard rush, Cole Baker 2pt pass to Sam Sesay; (F) Parker Chevrant 26-yard field goal;
2nd Quarter: (KP) Robbie Jarest 1-yard rush, R. Jarest 2pt rush.
3rd Quarter: (F) Nick Gordon 11-yard pass to Ryan Driscoll, XP failed.
4th Quarter: (KP) R. Halliday 14-yard rush, C. Baker XP good; (F) N. Gordon 75-yard pass to Owen Pamieri, P. Chevrant XP good.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-22-18/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

US Census Bureau: Statistics in Schools


"David Osmond, host of the kids TV show Wonderama, talks about the value of the U.S. Census Bureau's Statistics in Schools program and the importance of students understanding statistics in our data-driven world."




More about Wonderama can be found online https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderama
http://www.wonderamatv.com/

More about Statistics in Schools can be found https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis.html

US Census Bureau: Statistics in Schools
US Census Bureau: Statistics in Schools

Charitable Givings with Pete's and Franklin Agway - Nov 24 to Dec 8

Due to the incredible generosity of Melanie Hamblen of the Franklin Agway, we are proud to support the SAFE Coalition.

From Saturday the 24th of November until Saturday the 8th of December for every 4 board games purchased at Pete's Nerd Emporium, Franklin Agway will donate a brand new one to the Safe coalition.

Lets help stomp out stigma and find real solutions this holiday season.

Thank you,
-Pete

When = Nov 24 at 12 PM – Dec 8 at 12 PM

Where = Pete's Nerd Emporium, 10 Main st., Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

SAFE Coalition  http://www.safecoalitionma.org/
Franklin Agway  https://www.franklinagway.com/

Charitable Givings with Pete's and Franklin Agway - Nov 24 to Dec 8
Charitable Givings with Pete's and Franklin Agway - Nov 24 to Dec 8

This was shared from the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/743054996055846/

In the News: hotel proposal looking for exception; Turkey Trot moved to Saturday

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"Representatives from Foursquare Development LLC came to a public hearing on Monday to hear input about their newest project, the Home2 Suites Hilton Hotel on 725 Union St. 
The 92,000-square-foot undeveloped property is located directly behind Joe’s American Bar & Grill. This would be the third Hilton Hotel in Franklin. The idea for the hotel is to accommodate extended-stay hotel visits. 
Developers are seeking two special permits from the town. One is seeking to change the lot’s usage to accommodate hotels, and the other is to make sure that the hotel can be built up to 50 feet. The building is designed to have four stories and 100 rooms available. 
There will be no restaurant or bar in the proposed hotel."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181122/proposed-hotel-discussed-at-franklin-hearing



Because of the extreme cold weather on Thursday, the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run was moved to Saturday, Nov. 24. The event takes off at 8 a.m. from, and ends at, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Jordan Road.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181122/franklin-turkey-trot-5k-to-benefit-food-pantry---on-saturday

For more info on the race, visit the web page  www.franklinturkeytrot.org

Franklin Turkey Trot rescheduled to Saturday, Nov 24
Franklin Turkey Trot rescheduled to Saturday, Nov 24