"decades-old cast iron pipes will be swapped for a ductile iron main that’s a bit wider"

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

"A three-month water main replacement project will get underway next week, potentially affecting traffic downtown. 

The project will affect Hillside and Dean avenues. Town Engineer Mike Maglio said work will be conducted from Ray Street to just past Hillside Road. There’s another section that will be replaced off Hillside Road from School Street to Dean Avenue. 

“The work on Dean Avenue will have most of the cut-through traffic coming through,” Maglio said. “This is an area that there are enough (alternative) roads that we can detour traffic easily if we need to.” 

He said police details will be on hand to direct traffic. If traffic gets too congested, officials will set up a small detour through Emmons Street. He also made clear that detours would be removed each day after construction ends."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190321/franklin-water-main-project-may-affect-downtown-traffic

Related notice from DPW
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/construction-alert-dean-ave-hillside.html

Update from Town of Franklin:

"A waterline replacement project is scheduled to begin the week of April 1st along Hillside Rd and Dean Ave.  The project extents include Dean Ave from Ray St to Hillside Rd and Hillside Rd from Dean Ave to School St.   This project is expected to last approximately 3 months."

At Dean and Hillside looking towards downtown

At Dean and the former Thompson Press site looking out towards Pleasant St

Wine of Westeros: A Game of Thrones Wine Tasting - Apr 11

Wine of Westeros: A Game of Thrones Wine Tasting

A Franklin Wine Club Sit Down Educational Tasting Held In The Franklin Liquors Wine Room

Hosts: Kim Simone And Mark Lenzi  Cost $15

April 11 -  7 PM

Fans of A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones know that there's a lot of wine flowing through Westeros. Ever curious about what those wines might taste like?

Come channel your inner Lannister and taste through a selection of wines from Europe, the Middle East, and the New World that reflect the styles, climates, and regions of George RR Martin's fictional one.

Sign Up   https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/259899764/

Wine of Westeros: A Game of Thrones Wine Tasting - Apr 11

Celtic Band RUNA to play at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - Mar 30

Celtic band RUNA return to Circle of Friends on their 10th anniversary tour.

RUNA March 30                          View this email in your browser Celtic Band RUNA 10th Anniversary Tour March 30 - 8 PM - $25 Celtic band RUNA returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 30th, at 8PM.  Quickly gaining recognition as one of Irish music's new "supergroups," RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats since their formation in 2008. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music. The group has been honored internationally, winning Top Group and Top Traditional Group in the Irish Music Awards and four Independent Music Awards including Best Live Album, Best World/Traditional Song and Best Bluegrass Song. "Timeless and flawless…" – Jim Allford, PA Music Scene RUNA consists of vocalist and step-dancer, Shannon Lambert-Ryan of Philadelphia, Dublin-born guitarist, Fionán de Barra, Cheryl Prashker of Canada on percussion, Caleb Edwards of Nashville on mandolin and vocals, and Jake James of New York on the fiddle. RUNA recently released their fifth album, "RUNA: LIVE". Receiving lavish praise on both sides of the Atlantic, the album has been hailed as "an incredible masterpiece" – Marcene Bronson, The Celtic Crier   http://www.runamusic.com/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Apr 13       Tracy Grammer May 11       Ordinary Elephant

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

April At The Franklin Historical Museum

A sure sign of Spring … 
The Franklin Historical Museum will resume its Thursday evening hours beginning Thursday April 4. 

Now that the snow has cleared and we have a little more daylight in the evenings we welcome visitors on Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, in addition to our Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon schedule. 

Come in and experience our collection of the Stanley Chilson films, which will be available to view Thursday evenings. The Chilson films provide a look back at Franklin from the early 1930s to the late 1950s. Parades, town events, new road construction, church events and everyday life was capture on film by Stanley Chilson and left to the town of Franklin as a way to look back and remember the way things were in our beloved town.

Our Second Sunday Speaker Series on Sunday April 14 features Cambridge architect Thomas J. Stohlman who will discuss historical architecture as well as share stories of his experience as a long time volunteer at the Boston Public Library. Doors open at 1:00 with the presentation scheduled for 1:15.

The Franklin Cultural Commission is pleased to welcome newly hired archivist, Rebecca Finnigan as she takes on the task of archiving the museum’s vast collection of Franklin photographs, artifacts, documents, books, and newspapers. The commission looks forward to working with Rebecca and moving the museum forward into the digital age. One of our mutual goals is to be able to share our collection online. More information to follow.

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, we’re open Saturday mornings 10 AM - 1 PM; Sunday afternoons 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Thursday evenings 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Admission is always free, donations are always welcome. Visit us soon and discover your history.

April At The Franklin Historical Museum (FHM photo)

FHS selections for Indoor Track All Stars; Tyler Brogan named MVP

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Girls Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Jada Johnson, Sharon

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Bella Pierre, Franklin
• Julia Fenerty, Franklin
• Samantha Powderly, Franklin
• Sydney Hawkins, Franklin
• Julia DiGiacomo, Franklin

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Boys Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Tyler Brogan, Franklin

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Tyler Brogan, Franklin
• Dylan Kehoe, Franklin
• Nicholas Calitri, Franklin
• Michael Hagen, Franklin

For the complete of girls Indoor Track All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-girls-indoor-track-all-stars/

For the complete of boys Indoor Track All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-boys-indoor-track-all-stars/

FHS Panthers

Internet & Social Media Safety For Students - March 27

FREE Event - Grades 6-8

Internet & Social Media Safety for Students Grades 6-8 Register for FREE Wednesday, March 27 6 PM - 7:30 PM Franklin High School Social networks involve a lot of sharing, including photos, videos, links, and personal information - and it's not always good. Many kids and teens enjoy sharing these things with their friends, but they may actually be sharing information with more people than they realize. For example, accepting friend requests from strangers. This means their 'friends' may not be people they can trust. This workshop is FREE but registration is required. https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal7a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=79&wp=426&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FPSLLI&rf=

Lifelong Community Learning - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street, Room 137, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by lcl@franklinps.net in collaboration with Try it free today

Library of Congress: Additions to National Recording Registry

New National Recording Registry Class Is "Superfly" The classic radio western "Gunsmoke"; Ritchie Valens' groundbreaking 1958 sensation "La Bamba"; Sam & Dave's 1967 hit single "Soul Man"; the revolutionary 1968 Broadway musical "Hair"; and Neil Diamond's 1969 "Sweet Caroline," which became a popular sports anthem, are the newest recordings inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.  Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden today named these and 20 other recordings as aural treasures worthy of preservation because of their cultural, historic and aesthetic importance to the nation's recorded sound heritage. Click here for more information  https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-19-018/?loclr=ealn .