In the News: tornado help, post bail, playground contest, PMC Kids

Franklin area church members helped out after the tornado

by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

Franklin home invasion suspect posts bail

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

JFK school in Franklin to celebrate win in playground contest

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

PMC Franklin Kids’ Ride slated, June 10

by TO THE EDITOR

Strawberry Stroll - Jun 7 - Event Map

The Strawberry Stroll will take place o Thursday, June 7 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM all around the downtown Franklin. This map will highlight the members of the Downtown Partnership that are participating in this event

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Strawberry Stroll Map

via Franklin Downtown Partnership by noreply@blogger.com (Franklin Downtown Partnership) on 5/31/12

Please join us on Thursday, June 7, for our Strawberry Stroll! 
You can download and print this map to help you navigate the event. 
Map courtesy of the Franklin Local Town Pages.
2012 Strawberry Stroll Map

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Kids PMC Bake Sale - Saturday

The kids from Ms. Eickmann's class (Keller Elementary) are dedicating their ride to her. Come to the bake sale and support this team. Or you can donate directly through the team page: http://kids.pmc.org/franklin/team/Eickmann's-Energizers.htm

There will be assorted baked goods available. List to come soon!

For those who may be arriving via bicycle, we'll have water, lemonade, and even gatorade available!

Where: 257 Daniels St, Franklin, MA
When: Saturday, Jun 2, 2012 from 9:00 AM to noon


You can visit the Bake Sale event page on Facebook here
http://www.facebook.com/events/241690352597167/

Sens. Spilka, Moore, Ross currently unopposed in fall election

The campaign contest will be in the Norfolk 10th with five candidates in two parties running for the primary Sep 6 to find out who will face off on Nov 8th.

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Sens. Spilka, Moore, Ross currently unopposed in fall election

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Michael Norton/State House News Service on 5/30/12

Senate Democrats, who held a 36-4 advantage over Republicans this session, appear on course to maintain a sizeable majority after the fall elections.

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Franklin Library: Summer Reading Registration

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Summer Reading Registration

via Franklin Public Library by Franklin Public Library on 5/30/12

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Reminder: Norfolk Country Registry of Deeds

Office hours are being held today in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Bldg beginning at 10:00 AM

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DCU - paper shredding - Jun 9, 2012

The DCU Credit Union branch located on RT 140 will be holding a personal paper shredding event on Sat Jun 9, 2012. Additional details in the flyer posted here:

Register Today for Summer Programs & More

Online Registration   |   Our Facebook Page   |  Our Website HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA REGISTER FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS: BEGINS TODAY Register for classes and plan your summer activities. We look forward to seeing you in classes this summer! NEW CLASSES! FREE Kids Triathlon Program 7-week program.  May 29-July 12.  Offered at all 3 branches. Participants will have a chance to compete in the New England Kids Triathlon on July 22 at MIT! Kindergarten Readiness Program A great opportunity for your soon-to-be kindergartner make a smooth transition from preschool to kindergarten! Summer 1 Session begins June 25. Summer 2 Session begins July 30. Sign up today online or in-branch!    JOIN US FOR SUMMER CAMP! Enhanced Formula for a Super Summer at your Y! Click here to view our full day camps and download registration forms. * NEW Flexible Scheduling Options      * Enhanced Age-Appropriate Curriculum * Increased Communication to Parents * Healthy Lunch Options * NEW Adventure Teen Camps  click here for more info * NEW Horizons Integration Camp click here for more info * And many more exciting opportunities!  Click on your branch for more info on camp:  North Attleboro   Foxboro    Franklin NEW! Click here to view our half day mini camps! Register online or in branch for these half day programs. A variety of half day programs offered in the following departments: Arts & Enrichment Dance Gymnastics Sports Register today! LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA LIVESTRONG AT THE YMCA is a twelve week small group strength/fitness program designed for adult cancer patients and survivors who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. The program is based on curriculum developed by Stanford University and is free to all participants. Informational Brochure The No Cancer Zone - FREE lecture - June 12 New programs starting at all 3 branches in June. Click here for more information. If you or someone you know is a cancer survivor, consider joining us for this wonderfully powerful program! SUMMER IS ON ITS WAY! Outdoor Pool Opening Celebrations Franklin & North Attleboro Branches:  Saturday, June 16th Foxboro Branch:  Saturday, June 23rd New Spier Family Outdoor Aquatics Center! All 3 outdoor pools will be open to members for family swim (+ 1 lap lane) Monday-Friday from 1-7pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 12:30-6:00pm. New June: Make A Splash Week! Click below for more info: Foxboro            Franklin         North Attleboro Only $25 for 5 days of swimming and safety lessons!  Each 40-minute lesson consists of basic swimming skills, plus covers a safety topic (such as boating, backyard pool safety, etc.) OUR CAUSE IS OUR COMMUNITY Reach Out for Youth & Families Phonathon  Starting Tuesday, dedicated volunteers and staff will be calling, asking for your support of our Y's annual campaign, the Reach Out for Youth & Families Campaign. The phonathon will take place at Dean College.  When you see Dean College on caller ID, it is your Hockomock Area YMCA calling. We look forward to talking with you! To-date, we are 70% to our goal of $650,000. Your gift is appreciated and will make the difference! We are able to work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors, just like Michael:

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Franklin, MA: Memorial Day Parade - 2012

A slideshow of the Memorial Day Parade through downtown Franklin, MA



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Garden Party

The Franklin Community Garden celebrated it's one year anniversary with a birthday party on Monday. There was cake!



And even with it looking too good to eat, it was cut and folks did enjoy a piece or two.



For a view of the current growth of the garden beds, check out the following slideshow



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MassDOT Farmer's Markets 2012

The Franklin Farmers Market will open on Friday June 8 and run through November 2, 2012. For other farmers markets in MA, visit http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/FMFM_Main.aspx

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MassDOT Farmer's Markets 2012

via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 5/29/12

MassDOT's Farmer's Market Program is now underway for 2012 and invites local farmers to take advantage of free space to sell their home grown produce and made-in-Massachusetts products at 18 Service Plazas.  Eleven plazas are located along I-90 and seven others along other Massachusetts state highways.
This year's selling season kicked off in May with stands set up at the Charlton eastbound and Framingham Service Plazas.  Letters have been sent to more than 300 Massachusetts farmers inviting them to sell their goods and produce.
Complimentary vending space is made available on a first-come, first-served basis at I-90 Service Plazas located in Lee, Blandford, Ludlow, Charlton, Westborough, Framingham and Natick.  Space is also available at seven MassDOT locations in Newton, Lexington and Beverly along Route 128/I-95.  Other locations include Bridgewater (north & southbound) on Route 24, Plymouth (Route 3), and Barnstable (Route 6).  Farmers can sell their goods as long as they do not compete with the businesses that operate within the service plazas.  MassDOT also assists in setting up the outdoor markets and provides on-the-road advertising using portable message boards.
Local farmers who want more information are asked to contact program coordinator Dave Fenton at dave.fenton@state.ma.us or at 413-572-3171.

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Memorial Day - 2012

President Barack Obama used his weekly address to acknowledge the reason for Memorial Day




From the White House YouTube channel, another video of Vietnam veterans and what is being done to help these veterans.




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Franklin, MA: Memorial Day activities

Events today


Parade at 10:30 AM

The parade begins at the Historical Museum and ends at the Town Common. Last year the route was published as:

Marchers will line-up at the Historical Museum, 80 West Central St. The parade will travel on Main, School, Union, West Central and Beaver streets, ending at the war memorial on the Town Common. 

Marchers will stop at Dean College, Union Street Cemetery, St. Mary's Cemetery and the war memorial.

I have not found a confirmation on line that this would be the parade route but it makes sense that it would be again this year.


Garden Party 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

On May 28th, 2011 the King St. Memorial Community Garden official opened for gardening. Join us as we celebrate the our first successful first year of gardening, and the many years to come. There will be seedlings on hand for sale to support The Friends of Franklin Community Gardens efforts to continue to expand on the garden, and other events and activities. Drop by to share a story, a piece of cake, or just the view.

Read more on the Community Garden website  http://www.franklincommunitygardens.org/

Measuring the Universe

How long does it take to walk from your house to the train station in downtown Franklin?

How do we measure the distance between two things?

How do we measure the distance between things when they are moving?

Let's spend a few minutes this morning to put our little place into some perspective!



Enjoy!



Hat tip to The Exceptional Man

AG issues emergency Open Meeting Law regulation

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AG issues emergency Open Meeting Law regulation

via Wicked Local Franklin News RSS by Staff reports on 5/25/12

Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office issued an emergency regulation http://www.mass.gov/ago/government-resources/open-meeting-law/notice-of-proposed-regulation.html  that clarifies the Opening Meeting Law regulations that explain how adopting authorities can restrict the use of remote participation by members of public bodies.

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