Thursday, June 21, 2012

Sons of Italy in Franklin start bocce league

 
 

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To celebrate its new bocce court installed earlier this month, the local Sons of Italy will be starting a bocce league for both members of the club and the public.


 
 

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Harvesting already

Produce is already being harvested from the Community Garden. These strawberries are ready:

Franklin, MA: Community Garden

Having planted the peas during the "Give Peas a Chance" session earlier this year, these are growing nicely:

Franklin, MA: Community Garden

This bed is full of peas!

Franklin, MA: Community Garden

Attorney general puts Open Meeting Law rulings online

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Attorney General Martha Coakley has posted all Open Meeting Law rulings by  the Division of Open Government on an interactive online database.

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Harmonize Family Fitness - Act now to save!



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Your 2012 YMCA Race Series

NEWS  Last call, Run for Bob sign ups!
We are excited to announce the return of 3 of our most popular races ever, with improvements based on your feedback.  Designed to support your family's healthy and active lifestyle, we ensure you will have a great time at any or all of these events.  Develop family memories with your YMCA!

Each race provides 100% of proceeds to the YMCA's Reach Out for Youth and Families financial assistance program.  So, you can feel good about doing what matters.

** SPECIAL OFFER IF YOU REGISTER NOW **
Each registration we receive today (6/19) or tomorrow (6/20, before 9pm), will be entered into a drawing.  Winners will receive FREE registration to participate in the popular
Harvard Pilgirim Finish at the 50 5K & 10K.  This upbeat event through Gillette Stadium and Patriot Place includes a thrilling finish at the 50-yard line! World class Fireworks at night! A $40 value!



SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?  JOIN THE 2012 SERIES NOW!


Team KaylaRun for Bob Family 5K this Sat June 23!

Triathlon at Lake PearlSun July 22

Foxboro YMCA 5KSun Sept 23



For more information or to volunteer,
please contact
Jeanne Sherlock, jeannes@hockymca.org.


For additional information, please visit our website:     

Run for Bob 5K  | Triathlon at Lake Pearl  
Please note, the flyer for the Foxboro YMCA 5K is being edited at this time.  The Kids Fun Run on 9/23 will happen at 12pm on YMCA fields.  The information shown when registering, above, incorrectly states 10am.
 

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"produces an optimal growing condition"


Indeed, the 30-acre farm, owners Diane, Chuck, and son C.J. Koshivas say, has entered the next generation of farming, cutting labor costs and boosting produce yields, thanks to the hydro-stackers, used in a type of growing called hydroponics. 
“We were losing money,” said C.J. Koshivas in describing the state of the farm before hydroponics. “We were only going to survive another couple of years.” 
Hydroponics is growing plants with mineral nutrients in water instead of soil. The Koshivas first heard about the hydro-stackers two years ago from inventor Chester Bullock, who owns a farm in Tampa, Fla

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x345282570/High-tech-harvest-in-Franklin#ixzz1yERxIvEd

Visit the Fairmount Fruit Farm online http://www.fairmountfruit.com/ or at the Farmers Market on the Town Common each Friday from noon to 6:00 PM

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