Town Council approves $692K of free cash for projects

Another source for timely news about Franklin is MyFM 103. Given the total of the $692 was approved, it included the $24K for study and analysis the old South Meeting House. We'll need to wait for the Actions Taken document to be published to confirm.

"The Franklin Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to transfer $692,000 in freecash Wednesday evening, left over money from the town's snow and ice account that will be used for several projects. Most of the free cash $448,000 will be used for roads and infrastructure it’s estimated Franklin has a $40 million backlog of road work. Two appropriations of $100,000 is earmarked for improving public safety radio communications and for the wage settlement account, to pay for some unanticipated contractual obligations."

Continue reading the article online
https://myfm1013.com/news/franklin-town-council-approves-resolution-transfer-of-692000

Capital Budget Subcommittee agenda
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/capital-budget-subcommittee-meeting.html

Town Council agenda
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-june-26.html

funds for a study of the old South Meeting House on Washington St were approved as part of the free cash allocation

Town of Franklin: July 4th and 5th Holiday Operation Schedule

July 4th and 5th Holiday Town Operation Schedule

Town of Franklin: July 4th and 5th Holiday Operation Schedule

Get your copy of the schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLvyAVa6iRiWR8FjiZ5SU_nyeW6XZfPN/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Food Pantry: New Executive Director Announced

After a regional search, we are excited to announce the hiring of Lynn Calling as Franklin Food Pantry's new Executive Director, effective June 24, 2019. Lynn has almost 20 years of experience working in non-profit organizations, higher education, and community-based organizations, which includes the Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children (MAAEYC), Green Schools Alliance and the MIT Alumni Association. 

Lynn specializes in volunteer management, fundraising, community outreach, and program management and development. She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Relations and a Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies, from The University of Connecticut. Lynn also serves as Vice Chair on the Board of Governors of the East Bridgewater Branch of the Old Colony YMCA.

According to Franklin Food Pantry Board of Directors Chair Tina Powderly, "Lynn's leadership in nonprofit management and fund development will serve the Franklin Food Pantry and our clients well. We are in a period of growth with several key strategic initiatives to implement in the near term. Lynn is uniquely qualified to lead us through these important developments and is a highly mission-driven individual who cares deeply for her constituents as well as her staff. We are privileged to have her as the next Executive Director of the Franklin Food Pantry."

Visit the Food Pantry online to donate or volunteer
https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/
 

Franklin Food Pantry: New Executive Director Announced

July Veterans Coffee Social - July 3

Veterans Coffee Social

Wednesday ▪ July 3 ▪ 10:00 AM

Franklin Senior Center Café

Come And Chat With Other Vets
Coffee And Pastry Will Be Provided 

All Vets Are Invited!
For More Information, Contact The Veteran Services Office At: (508) 613-1315


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczQlRaV1ZDejFtcTdsd0VpTG9sLW1felF1QjFV/view?usp=sharing

HMEA receives two grants

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

"Horace Mann Education Associates recently announced that it has been awarded a $25,000 Learn to Earn Initiative grant from the Baker-Polito administration to design a career training program for unemployed or underemployed young adults with disabilities in the southern Worcester County region of Massachusetts.

HMEA will serve as the lead agency on the pilot initiative in partnership with the Central Massachusetts Employment Collaborative, Work Without Limits of UMass Medical School’s Commonwealth Medicine division, and the MassHire Central Region Workforce Board. Employer partners include Sodexo USA, Cumberland Farms and the Worcester Public Schools.

LTE is a comprehensive approach to providing individuals who are receiving assistance from public benefit programs with the supports, skills, and credentials they need to gain and retain employment in occupations for which employers have persistent demand."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190628/stronghorace-mann-receives-learn-to-earn-initiative-grantstrong

We support over 4000 people with #autism & developmental #disabilities across 110 #Massachusetts communities.

"Horace Mann Educational Associates was awarded a one-year grant for $35,000 from Tufts Health Plan Foundation as part of its smart data efforts for better health care.

This is one of 15 new community investments totaling nearly $1.9 million that reflect the Foundation’s commitment to advancing policies and practices that support healthy aging, including addressing gaps in food access, housing, transportation and community safety.

HMEA is the lead convener of 30 organizations supporting older people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The grant will support HMEA’s work to build health care Quality Measures into an electronic information system, create benchmarks across pilot agencies and convene a learning community to improve collaboration among human service organizations and health care providers. This electronic system is a key asset needed to help these organizations collaborate with health care providers serving older people with disabilities."

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190628/stronghorace-mann-receives-grant-from-tufts-healthstrong

For more about HMEA and the good work they do, visit https://www.hmea.org/

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jun 28 to THU - Jul 4

Friday, June 28

9:30am

 SUMMER Family Yoga (outside if permitting)

10:00am

 Knitting Group

12:00pm

 Farmers Market

1:00pm

 SUMMER PROGRAM: Farmer's Market Fun!

Saturday, June 29

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

1:00pm

 TEEN SUMMER Spiderman Homecoming Movie Screening (Community Room) (BREE)

Sunday, June 30

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Monday, July 1

10:00am

 SUMMER PERFORMER: Animal Affair!

1:00pm

 SUMMER PROGRAM: Picnic Storytime (MITZI)

7:00pm

 Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting

Tuesday, July 2

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

1:00pm

 SUMMER PROGRAM: Slime Science!

4:00pm

 TEEN SUMMER Code It!

6:30pm

 Foreign Film Series

7:00pm

 Friends of the Franklin Library Book Group

Wednesday, July 3

6:00pm

 Franklin 4th of July Celebration

10:00am

 Veterans Coffee Social

10:30am

 SUMMER Family Chess and More!

3:00pm

 Peter Willis at Orleans Artist Cottages

4:00pm

 SUMMER Crafternoon!

6:00pm

 TEEN SUMMER Stranger Things Celebration

7:00pm

 Franklin Art Assoc - Monthly Meeting

Thursday, July 4

 Franklin 4th of July Celebration

 Library Closed

 Independence Day

3:00pm

 Peter Willis at Orleans Artist Cottages

5:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

For the interactive version, please visit

https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

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

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/links/submit-event

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jun 21 to THU - Jun 28

Community Leaders Recognized At Hockomock Area YMCA Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Hockomock Area YMCA was held on May 15 at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. After the business meeting, several members of the community received awards in recognition of their service and commitment to the Y and their communities. Award winners included Donna Spigarolo, SAFE Coalition, Blair Deeney, Madison Jankowski, Tanner Cross, Sam Melo, Jay Barrows, and CVS Health.

CVS Health received this year’s Chair’s Award. This award recognizes outstanding leadership, dedication, and passion working with the Hockomock Area YMCA and to enrich the quality of life in the community. The company, based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, has had a major impact on the communities in its area. 
 

CVS Health

Faith Weiner, senior director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy, spoke on behalf of CVS Health and said, “Through the Y’s support we have been meeting with leaders across the region and delivering programs that really drive impact across the state. We believe in helping people on their path to better health. We believe in building healthier communities. We can’t think of anyone we would rather partner with than the Hockomock Area YMCA.”

SAFE Coalition Inc. was the recipient of the Franklin Branch Red Triangle Award. SAFE Coalition Inc. is an organization based in Franklin that focuses on supporting families and individuals in their community that have been effected by the opioid crisis and other substance abuse related disorders. 
 

SAFE Coalition

Upon accepting the award, SAFE Coalition President, Jennifer Levine, commented on their partnership with the YMCA and said, “The YMCA gave us a space for all of these programs to exist when the majority of folks in the community had a really challenging time saying, ‘Yes we support the opioid crisis.’ I cannot stress enough how supportive and how many opportunities the partnership with the YMCA has created for those in our communities to be in recovery, to sustain recovery, to learn about recovery, and to gain the skills and opportunities to be successful members of our community.”

Tanner Cross

Tanner Cross was the recipient of the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin Youth of the Year Award. Tanner, a Bellingham resident, is a staff member in the gymnastics department. Tanner shared, “The best thing about the YMCA is that everyone is welcome. Diversity helps us all to understand one another; it enriches our community.”

Jay Barrows, a Massachusetts State Representative and Mansfield resident, was the recipient of the Character Counts Award. This award recognizes an individual with outstanding efforts in the community while instilling the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. 

Board of Director Greg Spier presented the award to Jay and said, “He is our state representative but really so much more. He is a man of compassion, a man of principle, a man of values, a man dedicated to the community, and a man dedicated to this Hockomock Area YMCA.” Jay Barrows says, “I marvel at the Y’s initiatives. They go hand in hand with building community. As a state representative, you represent everyone in the community, and so does the Y. There is no litmus test at the Y. The subtle way we care is remarkable – no boasting, just helping.”

Lillian Kimball

Lillian Kimball, a resident of Mendon, was this year’s recipient of the Dean College YMCA Scholarship Award. This full tuition scholarship is given to one high school senior who will be attending Dean College in the fall. 

Lillian commented on her award saying, “My involvement in the YMCA Leaders group throughout high school has made a significant impact on my life and character. It has helped me prepare for my next chapter at Dean College. I am sure Dean is the right place for me and I am very eager to make the YMCA, Dean College, and my family proud of how I will represent them and myself at Dean.”

About 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.

Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we 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.