Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Thursday, Dec 6

The event listing for Today's Holiday Happenings coordinated by the Franklin Downtown Partnership.

Thursday, Dec 6

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Intermission, 36 (Rear) Main Street - Serving holiday beverages & muffins

9:00 AM to 9:00 PM: Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA)  - Open House

3:30 PM to 7:00 PM: The Spotlight Shop - Spotlight Shop Trunk Show

4:00 PM to 4:45 PM: Dean College - Carols & Tree Lighting

4:00 PM to 9:00 PM: The Rome - Delicious Cheese Pizza for $5.00, Dine in only

5:00 PM: Dean Bank - Mount Saint Charles Academy Excelsior Bell Choir

6:30 PM: Franklin Public Library - The Renaissance Brass Quintet

Thursday through Sunday's events can be found online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Ndcl9U6s9jFPH-NKNNn0LYDUdLA1Ivv/view?usp=sharing

The full month of events coordinated by the Franklin Downtown Partnership
https://drive.google.com/file/d/137vx-sBkoRV-nAzqhVzYK5TYpuUJGUAI/view

Franklin's Holiday Happenings - Thursday, Dec 6

Saturday Ski Trip Planned - March 2, 2019

Calling it a “great holiday gift for the family”, Lifelong Community Learning has announced a March 2 ski trip to Bretton Woods, NH. Participants will enjoy a day on the slopes without thinking about the driving. 

Transportation will be provided by a chartered motor coach departing Franklin High School parking lot at 5:30 AM and will depart Bretton Woods at 4:30 PM to return home. Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For more information, and to register, go online www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and click on Community Learning-Special Events. You can also call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480.

ABOUT US: Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing diverse and enriched education and experiences for all area residents and children – a resource for all ages.


NOTE: If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Brenda Reed at 508-613-1483 or email at reedb@franklinps.net.

Saturday Ski Trip Planned - March 2, 2019

"The teamwork and dedication is unbelievable for these young boys"

From a proud Franklin mother:

"My son Jack Murphy, grade 6 Horace Mann Middle School, is playing for the MASS ELITE FOOTBALL TEAM 6th Grade team. This past weekend all three teams 6, 7, and 8th grade won the Northeast Region and are heading to Naples, Florida on Dec 15 to play against teams from each region across the country for the National Title. Jack will be representing Franklin. 

He currently plays for our youth program here in town and has since he was 7. MASS ELITE had tryouts in November and for the 6th grade level they had close to 100 kids tryout out and only 32 made it. 

The kids that make up the MASS ELITE team are the best of the best in our state and are not just athletes but great students as well. Their practice schedule is weekly on school nights and these kids still manage to maintain their grades. 

I thought with all the negative that surrounds tackle football and the fact that our numbers are dwindling fast here in Franklin, maybe a article to show all the positives that come out of football as well. 

Many of these boys that play for MASS ELITE go off to D1 schools with full scholarships, these boys are from all over and none of them knew one another, but yet have meshed, bonded, and played as a team from the start. The teamwork and dedication is unbelievable for these young boys."

The 7th grade photo was tagged as such, the 8th graders are the older youth, so by process of elimination, this should be the 6th grade team

"The teamwork and dedication is unbelievable for these young boys"

Music of the Promise - Dec 15 - 5:30 PM

Join us for an evening of songs, carols, and worship for Advent. 

This FREE EVENT features musical selections from Andrew Peterson's "Behold The Lamb of God," as well as other songs and carols to prepare us for the Incarnation!

Come early at 5:30 PM for a Dessert Reception. The Program begins at 6:30 PM. An Offering will be taken to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Franklin. All are welcome!



Hosted by:
Anglican Church of the Redeemer, Franklin MA
31 Hayward St, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

Music of the Promise - Dec 15 - 5:30 PM

Follow the Facebook event  https://www.facebook.com/events/1051863218318419/

“One in three people that try nicotine products will become addicted”

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

"A local petition calls for the town Board of Health to institute a policy in which the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products be restricted to so-called “vape” stores that only those 21 and older can enter. 

The petition, started by Westwood-Mansfield Pediatric Associates, seeks 200 signatures, although it is non-binding. Health board members discussed the topic during regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday. 

“We have always been working for the greater cause,” said Chairman Donald Ranieri. “As usual, our priority is the health of the people in the town of Franklin. That’s why we’re here.” 

Currently, flavored tobacco and nicotine products are also sold at several convenience stores and gas stations in town. Owners either failed to respond or declined to comment on queries made by a Daily News reporter on the subject."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181206/franklin-petition-takes-aim-at-flavored-tobacco


The text of the petition at Change.org created by Dr. Lester Hartman, Westwood-Mansfield Pediatrics:

"As parents of children in the Town of Franklin, we insist that our Board of Health restrict flavored nicotine and tobacco products immediately, only allowing their sale in smoke and vape shops that are 21+ to enter. We do not want our children exposed to these dangerous and addictive products when they go into our local convenience stores. 

Across the state, 136 Boards of Health covering over 59% of the State's population have signed onto this flavored nicotine and tobacco restriction. 

Given the current nicotine addiction epidemic in our middle and high schools, it is this Board's duty to look out for our children and attempt to remedy this situation."

https://www.change.org/p/franklin-board-of-health-town-of-franklin-restrict-the-sale-of-flavored-nicotine-products-to-smoke-vape-shops

“One in three people that try nicotine products will become addicted”

Sensory Friendly Santa Claus - Dec 8

Visiting Santa Claus can be a very overwhelming experience for children, particularly those with Special Needs. 

This year, Franklin SEPAC is inviting families to visit Santa in a sensory friendly environment...no long lines or waiting, no crowds or noisy store and a Santa who understands!! 

Bring your camera to take as many pictures as you would like. Our SEPAC elves will be on hand to take family photos as well.

Saturday, December 8, 12-4

A quiet room downstairs in Cole's Tavern, Franklin MA

This event is free! Sign up for a time to have your own private meeting with the big guy by clicking on the following link!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a45adab2fa2f58-sensory

Sensory Friendly Santa Claus - Dec 8

For more information about the Franklin SEPAC group  http://franklinsepac.org/

FTC: No support for diabetes treatment claims

FTC: No support for diabetes treatment claims by Colleen Tressler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC People spend billions of dollars a year on health products that are unproven and often useless.  Case in point: The FTC has sued the sellers of "Nobetes" about their advertising claims for a pill that would supposedly treat diabetes – and maybe even replace the need for prescription diabetes medication, like insulin.  According to the FTC, these claims were false or misleading, and the sellers had no reliable, scientific evidence to back them up. Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/12/ftc-no-support-diabetes-treatment-claims?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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