Franklin Matters

Friday, August 13, 2021

Franklin Downtown Partnership unveils "Flower Alley"

We're thrilled to unveil Flower Alley in downtown Franklin!
#fdp
#signsbycam
#franklinartassociation https://t.co/Pbgp2gzHdI

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinDowntwn/status/1425926337877970953?s=03

Franklin Downtown Partnership unveils "Flower Alley"

wfpr.fm: More Perfect Union - 026 - Tulsa & Juneteenth

"In this episode, Frank and the group discuss the history of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Texas, the history of Juneteenth, and the recent developments on the legislative push to make Juneteenth a nationally recognized holiday."

Direct link -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ea84ae12-18eb-4bf8-b186-5b26f7ef0d52

wfpr.fm: More Perfect Union - 026 - Tulsa & Juneteenth

State Rep Jeff Roy: Join me on September 8th!

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Hi Friend,

I hope you've been enjoying your summer and are taking advantage of the warm weather. As we move towards fall, I'm hopeful that we can continue to enjoy the outdoors and get involved in our communities.

I'm excited to invite you to my annual community gathering at La Cantina on Wednesday, September 8th from 5:30-7:30pm. More details are below. It'll be a fun time, with great wine, food, and company! I hope to see you there.

Please register online by clicking here (https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jr_9_8_21) or RSVP directly to Kate at katem@reservoirstrategies.com or (617) 286-4757.

Sincerely,

Jeff

RSVP and Register

State Rep Jeff Roy · State House Room 43 · Boston, MA 02133 · USA

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Franklin Police: 2021 Media Update, Vallee Jewelers

2021 Media Update, Vallee Jewelers

This release is provided as an update to our earlier notice and release of video detailing the break in that occurred on July 31^st, 2021 at Vallee Jewelers in Franklin.

At this time the Franklin Police Department has formally charged Patrick MARANDA, age 32 of North Attleboro, Massachusetts with the following offenses:

MGL 266/16 B&E NIGHTIME FOR FELONY
MGL 266/20 Larceny from a Building
MGL 266/126A Vandalize Property

An arrest warrant for MARANDA was issued on August 10, 2021. Working with the North Attleboro Police, MARANDA was taken into custody and then brought back to Franklin Police for processing at approximately 3pm on August 10^th.

MARANDA was arraigned at the Wrentham District Court on Wednesday August 11^th.

Franklin Police extends its thanks to our Law Enforcement partners, including the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Services Unit for their help in bringing this case forward.

Franklin Police: 2021 Media Update, Vallee Jewelers

The Franklin Police Department is aware that much attention was drawn to the clothing the suspect was wearing in the video. The company, who self-identified publicly as Reilly Tree and Landscape of Plainville came forward early in the investigation and worked with our investigators to identify the individual. Their cooperation assisted this investigation tremendously.

Questions about the status of this case should now be referred to the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Shared from the Town of Franklin page ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/news/2021-media-update-vallee-jewelers

FHSBaseBoosters: Set the date for a fund raising golf tournament - Oct 18, 2021

Come out to support the Franklin High Baseball Program with a day of golf, raffles & laughs. We hope to see former players, families and coaches as well as our FHS baseball supporting community.

Sign up and pay they website below, Venmo or check.

@FHSCoachZBrown @FHSSports https://t.co/D4YfacMzS4

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSBaseBoosters/status/1425262281823342596?s=03

FHSBaseBoosters: Set the date for a fund raising golf tournament - Oct 18, 2021

Tri-County RVTHS Athletics: Summer Charity Wrestling Clinic - Aug 14

Summer wrestling makes winter champions!

Join us at Tri-County for a charity wrestling clinic Saturday 8/14/21.

All money raised will benefit Spaulding Rehab!

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TriRvths/status/1425201450674761734?s=03

Tri-County RVTHS Athletics: Summer Charity Wrestling Clinic - Aug 14

Franklin Annual Report - 2020: Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

The Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust fund was established on May 18, 2015. The Trust Fund has capabilities to receive, hold, invest or expend funds for the rehabilitation, renovation, construction, financing or refinancing of property within the Town of Franklin making these residential properties available to low and moderate income families looking for an affordable home.

This year interest rates have been at historic lows and we have had numerous homeowners choosing to refinance their mortgages. The Department of Housing and Community Development provided an Agent to resell an over 55+ Townhouse in the Hidden Acres development. These units are purchased by income and asset qualified households, therefore keeping them in the affordable housing inventory. The Town has over the 10% target of its housing inventory as affordable units. We are currently at 11.89%. This number allows the Town leeway to support only those developments that it feels benefit the community.

Even though it is still several years away, Franklin Ridge, the much needed senior housing project, is proceeding as planned. Franklin Ridge will be located off of Veteran’s Memorial Drive and have 60 new senior apartments. The Trust has earmarked $500,000 and the land in support of this project. It will sit behind Eaton Place, our current senior housing development.

This year, as always, we look forward to pursuing innovative ways to produce affordable housing in the Town of Franklin.

It is our pleasure to submit this annual report for your review.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Anne Bertone

Christopher Feeley

Jamie Hellen

Robert Keras

Maxine Kinhart

Judith Pond Pfeffer
Christopher Vericker, Chair

For additional info about the Housing Trust, visit their page

https://www.franklinma.gov/municipal-affordable-housing-trust

For the full Annual Report for 2020