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Monday, June 10, 2013
Seven Years STRONG
"If the music stops, keep dancing"
The Milford Daily News reports on the graduation at Tri-County by writing:
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x625969029/More-than-200-students-turn-tassels-at-Franklins-Tri-County-Regional-Voc-Tech#ixzz2Vo0CbtI4
The Superintendent-Director of Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School applauded the hard work the graduating class of 2013 had done to reach this moment in their lives. He also commended the parents for all their support.
"Sometime today you should thank them for caring so much about you," Dockray encouraged the graduates under a bright blue sky Sunday, when 223 students received their diplomas and trade certificates at Tri-County's 34th commencement exercises.
The hard work of the graduates has not gone unnoticed. More than $60,000 in scholarships has been awarded to those choosing to further their academic careers.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x625969029/More-than-200-students-turn-tassels-at-Franklins-Tri-County-Regional-Voc-Tech#ixzz2Vo0CbtI4
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - June 11, 2013
Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the May 28, 2013 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. FPS Retirees
b. ECDC Update – Karen Seyfried
c. School Committee Presentation
3. Discussion Only Items
School Calendar Survey
4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the request of Sigrid Miranda/FHS Foreign Language for a field trip to Costa Rica from April 18, 2014 to April 28, 2014 as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $40.36 from Follett for supplemental curriculum materials at Jefferson Elementary School.
c. I recommend approval of the request of ASMS Grade 8 for a field trip to Providence Place Mall on June 20, 2013 as detailed.
d. I recommend acceptance of the gift of 4 Red Sox Tickets (valued at $200.00) from Donna MacKay to be raffled for a FHS Scholarship.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3000.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips for Keller Elementary School students.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1025.00 from the JF Kennedy PCC for field trips.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations
8. Adjourn
Open for business
The Silver Maple Common on King St, near exit 16 for i495 has three of the five business locations now vacant. The drive through bank was occupied by TD Bank and they left a couple of years ago. The liquor store sold their business and liquor license to Pour Richard's who opened on 14 Grove St. Frankly, not a great location as it is somewhat out of the way but the facility is larger and they are making a good effort to attract the business they want.
Philip DePalma Salon and Day Spa just moved a couple of weeks ago to a new professional office on West Central St, between the 99 Restaurant and BJ's Warehouse.
"Location, location, location" is the old adage applied to business. You need to be located conveniently. Dunkin Donuts is doing well in this location as it is right at the highway and unless you decide to go into the store, easy enough to go through the drive-through. The Dry Clean Pro operation seems to be doing well. It is located conveniently for me to drop my things off on the way to work. We just received a flyer for Lapels which is opening their dry cleaning business in the plaza with Elizabeth's Bagels on RT 140. That is a high traffic zone on RT 140 and should do well.
As most businesses know (or should know) location is only the first step with the customer. The business still needs to deliver their product or service reasonably priced in a manner to bring the customers back again and again. Failure to do so will have the customers voting with their their dollars elsewhere.
I think is good that there is movement of businesses within Franklin. The spaces now open at the Silver Maple Common will be taken eventually by someone where that location and arrangement will be good for their use.
BTW - if you are looking for a reason to visit Pour Richard's, they are holding their first "Pennywise" fund raiser today to benefit The One Fund from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Additional details can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/pour-richards-one-fund-fundraiser.html
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| new location for Philip DePalma |
"Location, location, location" is the old adage applied to business. You need to be located conveniently. Dunkin Donuts is doing well in this location as it is right at the highway and unless you decide to go into the store, easy enough to go through the drive-through. The Dry Clean Pro operation seems to be doing well. It is located conveniently for me to drop my things off on the way to work. We just received a flyer for Lapels which is opening their dry cleaning business in the plaza with Elizabeth's Bagels on RT 140. That is a high traffic zone on RT 140 and should do well.
As most businesses know (or should know) location is only the first step with the customer. The business still needs to deliver their product or service reasonably priced in a manner to bring the customers back again and again. Failure to do so will have the customers voting with their their dollars elsewhere.
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| site view of 3 open locations |
BTW - if you are looking for a reason to visit Pour Richard's, they are holding their first "Pennywise" fund raiser today to benefit The One Fund from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Additional details can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/pour-richards-one-fund-fundraiser.html
BFCCPS performed the National Anthem
It was a pleasant surprise to hear that the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School chorus was announced to perform the national anthem for the New England Revolution soccer game on Saturday night.
My phone was handy so I managed to grab a long distance shot
and then tried to zoom in on the chorus
Well done, BFCCPS chorus!
PS - The Revolution played to 0-0 draw with DC United. The defense maintained their shutout streak (4 complete games) but the offense failed to score on multiple opportunities.
PS1 - as the picture indicates, Gillette Stadium had a few seats open. The attendance was 14,163 and somewhat normal for the Revs games. With free parking and reasonably prices tickets, this is a good way to get into Gillette Stadium and see some good soccer. You could likely bring a family of four for the about the same price as a single New England Patriots ticket.
My phone was handy so I managed to grab a long distance shot
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| BFCCPS Chorus at Gillette Stadium |
and then tried to zoom in on the chorus
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| BFCCPS Chorus at Gillette Stadium - zoom |
Well done, BFCCPS chorus!
PS - The Revolution played to 0-0 draw with DC United. The defense maintained their shutout streak (4 complete games) but the offense failed to score on multiple opportunities.
PS1 - as the picture indicates, Gillette Stadium had a few seats open. The attendance was 14,163 and somewhat normal for the Revs games. With free parking and reasonably prices tickets, this is a good way to get into Gillette Stadium and see some good soccer. You could likely bring a family of four for the about the same price as a single New England Patriots ticket.
In the News: outdoor destinations, hurricane gas prices
Outdoor summer destinations in MetroWest
Closed since 2009 because of budget cuts, Ashland State Park will reopen June 22 to provide residents craving hiking, biking or swimming yet another option in the MetroWest and Milford areas.
Note: You can find the trail maps online for the Ashland St Park (and other state parks in MA) on the Dept of Conservation and Recreation webpage http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/ashl.htm
An active hurricane season this summer could put a damper on predicted falling gas prices.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
The rain will clear for the PMC Franklin Kids Ride - Jun 9
The 7th Annual PMC Franklin Kids Ride will be held on Sunday, June 9, at Jefferson Elementary School, 628 Washington St., Franklin, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/PMC-Franklin-Kids-Ride/207877159223678?fref=ts
or their website http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx
MassBudget: Comparing Health Care Proposals from the House and Senate Proposal
A new fact sheet, Health Care in the House and Senate Budget Proposals, summarizes the House and Senate Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 proposals for MassHealth (Medicaid) and other subsidized health coverage programs.
The House's budget bill allocates $13.38 billion to these health care programs while the Senate bill allocates $13.45 billion. Both proposals are less than the Governor's proposal of $13.6 billion. The House and Senate bills both reflect the significant changes to health care programs that will occur midway through the fiscal year, when central provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act take effect.
This budget brief is the third in a series of FY 2014 reports describing the effect of various budget proposals on Health Care programs in Massachusetts. The briefs are produced by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center in partnership with the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute--and published by the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute (MMPI).
Read about HEALTH CARE IN THE HOUSE BUDGET
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In the News: FHS graduation
Franklin High School graduated more than 300 seniors on Friday evening.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x211327737/Franklin-High-grads-told-they-will-change-the-world#ixzz2VcgmXLbK
Principal Peter Light told the graduates that the building, as much as it may mean to them, did not create their memories of high school.
"Our memories aren’t formed by walls, floors, ceilings, desks and chairs; they’re formed by the events that take place, the people we meet and the relationships we forge throughout our entire lives," Light said.
"Franklin High School is not a building: It’s you," he added.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x211327737/Franklin-High-grads-told-they-will-change-the-world#ixzz2VcgmXLbK
These are the Franklin High 2013 graduates.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Don't bother braving the rain for the Farmers Market today
Just found out today's farmers market will not be open, their first day will be next Friday, Jun 14th!
So what is a little rain when there is good food and produce to purchase on the Town Common?
Did rain ever stop you from getting a bargain?
The Farmers Market is scheduled to be open Friday from noon to 6:00 PM
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| Grateful Farm |
Franklin Interfaith Council Concert - Jun 9
The Franklin Interfaith Council invites all to join us as we celebrate music in faith. Choirs, soloists, instrumentalists from our houses of worship will perform in addition to the Interfaith Choir.
Refreshments will be served afterwards and all are welcome regardless of any faith affiliations. Please join us!
date: Sunday, June 9th
time: 6:00 PM
venue: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
address: 91 Jordan Street, Franklin
Franklin 5K - recap and results
Kris and Kayla Biagiotti, referred to by many as the “K Girls”, recently entered Boston Marathon’s 117-year history – as first ever mother-daughter team to complete the race. Following two years of training, Kris succeeded in pushing her 18-year-old disabled daughter, Kayla, in a wheelchair all 26.2 miles. This is an astonishing fact because Kayla in her chair weighs more than Kris, compounding the rigorous fitness standards already expected of anyone undertaking this challenge.
Rep Jeff Roy with citation for K girls
Kris Biagiotti has long been an inspiration to many. “One of our goals was when Kayla turned 18 was to be able to run Boston together,” explained Kris. “It’s been part of her life growing up.” Kayla, who was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease at the age of three, has enjoyed watching the Marathon each year since she joined the Boston Children’s Hospital Patient Partner Program in 2000. In the program, a patient gets teamed up with a runner who participates on her behalf. This year, Biagiotti raised about $15,500 for the hospital.
Another way Kris gives back is through the Franklin 5K, an event she started to remember her husband and Kayla’s father, Bob, who died from a heart attack in 2005. Throughout its 9 year history, the event has raised $85,000 for the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Reach Out for Youth and Families financial assistance program and the Y’s Integration Initiative. Kris is a champion of inclusion. She supports the Hockomock Area YMCA because their Integration Initiative gives children with special needs the opportunity to participate alongside their typically developing peers in social and recreational programs and activities. As summer approaches, more children than ever will enroll in New Horizons, the Y’s fully inclusive camp setting.
Reflecting on their run in the Boston Marathon, Kris says, “It seems impossible. All these years I’ve watched the Hoyts run, and been amazed with everything they’ve done. But to think no other mother-daughter team has ever done it, it’s overwhelming in some respects.”
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| K girls finish at Franklin 5K |
Because Kris and Kayla were 50 yards from the finish line when a bomb went off, forcing them to shield themselves from flying shrapnel, they did not celebrate the way they had expected. So, just three weeks later, the May 4th race in Franklin became their much-deserved celebration. On a sunny morning, Kris and Kayla got back to doing what they love, running. And when they approached the finish of The Franklin 5K, they were flocked by hundreds of runners and community members, many having jumped back on the course to be close to the duo.
In an emotion-filled moment, State Representative Jeffrey Roy presented to them their Boston Marathon medals, along with a citation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, commending the K Girls for their achievement.
The K Girls enjoyed the fanfare, with Kayla giving out dozens of hugs to those present. Reflecting on the day, Kris pointed out that The Franklin 5K is more than a race. “I do this every year because I get so much back and because of all the great things the Y does for our community.”
The event was presented by Iron Mountain. Runners placed as follows:
TOP THREE OVERALL FEMALE
Alissa Nelson, 6place, 19:36.75
Nicole Brown, 15place, 21:30.28
Violet Wolejszo, 28place, 23:10.78
TOP THREE OVERALL MALE
David Constantino, 1place, 17:39.07
Eric Taraeh, 2place, 18:41.52
Justin Bates, 3place, 18:49.53
FEMALE AGE GROUP:
10 & Under
Sydney Hawkins, 69 place, 26:42.77
Alice Rose Taddeo, 136 place, 32:29.56
Linnea Remillard, 137 place, 32:30.58
11 to 14
Ellie Chouinard, 167place, 39:08.15
15 to 19
Kimberly Hiss, 81place, 27:35.92
Melanie Lemay, 130place, 32:13.06 10:23
Kayla Biagiotti, 148place, 33:48.09 10:53
20 to 29
Lindsay Roberson, 29place, 23:16.01
Christine Walsh, 43place, 24:54.63
Lisa Stearns, 56place, 25:58.35
30 to 39
Gretchen McAuley, 47place, 25:15.79
Kelly Boucher, 53place, 25:45.59
Corrine Giordani, 57place, 26:00.50
40 to 49
Isabel Devincentis, 36place, 24:19.20
Kathleen Ford, 50place, 25:33.70
Lisa Chaffee, 54place, 25:47.46
50 to 59
Mary McNulty, 32place, 23:34.83
Nancy Robertson, 37place, 24:19.72
Elizabeth Surette, 68place, 26:37.43
60 to 69
Susan Phillips, 33place, 23:39.14
Suzanne Rice, 109place, 30:31.86
Linda Fahy, 170place, 39:26.26
MALE AGE GROUP:
10 & Under
Ryan Taddeo, 48place, 22:43.29
Braden Kennedy, 132place, 32:22.99
Benjamin Powell, 143place, 33:12.22
11 to 14
Liam Pek, 21place, 22:29.75
Aidan Nickerson, 27place, 22:46.90
Devin Ming, 35place, 24:18.48
15 to 19
Ian Schopf, 8place, 19:47.42
Kyle Pandiscio, 17place, 21:53.08
Jack Laplante, 34place, 24:14.74
20 to 29
Ryan Craig, 7place, 19:40.98
Chuck Sherwin, 14place, 21:19.95
Pavol Liska, 22place, 22:36.41
30 to 39
Jeffrey Bears, 10place, 20:38.45
Mark Anderson, 13place, 21:06.40
Jim Wrobel, 16place, 21:40.85
40 to 49
Bob Trejo, 4place, 18:55.06
Jeffrey Leplante, 5place, 19:09.94
Kevin Uniacke, 9place, 19:57.02
50 to 59
Conor Creedon, 19place, 22:01.09
John Robertson, 24place, 22:42.44
Max Schopf, 31place, 23:30.86
60 to 69
Ray Phillips, 49place, 25:27.44
To find out more about the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Reach Out for Youth and Families program or the Integration Initiative, contact Laura Murphy at 508.643.5285 or lauram@hockymca.org.
About Hockomock Area YMCA:
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. With over 31,000 members, half under the age of 18, the YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve.
The Y is for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.
'money isn’t the most important thing'
As reported during the Town Council meeting on Wednesday night, the anaerobic digestion proposal was tabled.
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x187943264/Anaerobic-digester-plans-stymied-in-Franklin?rssfeed=true&utm_source=feedly#axzz2VEwegE1l
The questions about anaerobic digestion, a biological process that converts organic waste into energy, overshadowed the positives of the burgeoning technology.
With support from the Economic Development Committee, Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting and officials in the Department of Planning and Community Development had hoped to tweak the zoning to allow for an anaerobic digester facility on the former Pond Street sewer bed.Read more from the Milford Daily News article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x187943264/Anaerobic-digester-plans-stymied-in-Franklin?rssfeed=true&utm_source=feedly#axzz2VEwegE1l
Sen Karen Spilka: Announces her candidacy for 5th Congressional District
Dear Steve,
I have some very exciting news to share with you: when Ed Markey becomes our next U.S. Senator this month, I will be a candidate for Congress from the 5th Congressional District.
You and I have worked hard and achieved some great victories together for Massachusetts over the past 12 years. Now, I'm asking for your support again.
I'm running for Congress because I have never been afraid to fight for what I believe in—and I know how to turn that fight into real results. In a time of cynical sound bites and the promise of quick fixes, I always follow one simple formula: lead with your heart and back it up with a lot of hard work. It's the reason why we now have public bus service in MetroWest, a statewide system of mental health services that keeps our teens out of the criminal justice system, and a cost containment measure in our healthcare reform that will save us $1B over 10 years—all things that someone, somewhere, said could never be done.
Our country faces seemingly insurmountable challenges, including creating good jobs at every skill level, putting middle class families back on the solid foundation we deserve, and rebuilding our infrastructure so our economy can get humming again. Someone, somewhere, is saying that these things can't be done.
Together, we can prove them wrong.
Volunteer to knock on doors, make phone calls or write a post card to your neighbor, and together we can ensure more funding for our kids' education. Donate $3, $12, $25 or more today, and together we can fight for good jobs for middle class families. Invest in our campaign today, and I will invest my heart and hard work in creating a brighter future for all of us.
I hope you will join me. Regards,Karen
P.S. Sign up today to join our volunteer team, and we will be in touch very soon with opportunities to get involved!
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Thursday, June 6, 2013
Franklin Town Council sends BMAC Down Under!
As reported earlier Brittany MacLeod, also known as 'BMAC', is on a campaign to be selected as the "Chief Funster" of Australia. She created a social media campaign that got her out of the pack of 600,000 to be one of three finalists. On Wednesday, Rep Jeff Roy hosted her at the State House where they gave her a royal send off.
The city known as the Town of Franklin was not going to be upstaged by folks in Boston, so the Town Council gathered to pose with Brittany.
From left to right, Brittany MacLeod, Judy Pfeffer, Tina Powderly, Robert Dellorco, Bob Vallee, Tom Mercer, Andy Bissanti, Matt Kelly, Jeff Roy, and Glenn Jones
The Town Council presented with Brittany with a proclamation wishing her all the best in her quest to become the Chief Funster.
I don't think there could be another candidate to be more qualified than BMAC to be the 'Chief Funster',
Best of luck to you Brittany, may your travels be safe, full of fun and rewards!
To continue to follow the exploits of BMAC as she goes to Australia Jun 10th and then finds out Jun 20th, there are a number of social media links in this post:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/send-bmac-down-under.html
The city known as the Town of Franklin was not going to be upstaged by folks in Boston, so the Town Council gathered to pose with Brittany.
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| BMAC and the Franklin Town Council |
From left to right, Brittany MacLeod, Judy Pfeffer, Tina Powderly, Robert Dellorco, Bob Vallee, Tom Mercer, Andy Bissanti, Matt Kelly, Jeff Roy, and Glenn Jones
The Town Council presented with Brittany with a proclamation wishing her all the best in her quest to become the Chief Funster.
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| Rep Jeff Roy, BMAC, Council Chair Bob Vallee |
I don't think there could be another candidate to be more qualified than BMAC to be the 'Chief Funster',
Best of luck to you Brittany, may your travels be safe, full of fun and rewards!
To continue to follow the exploits of BMAC as she goes to Australia Jun 10th and then finds out Jun 20th, there are a number of social media links in this post:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/send-bmac-down-under.html
Anaerobic digestion tabled in Franklin
The Town Council heard from more residents than the Planning Board did and decided to 'table' the proposal to bring an anaerobic digestion plant to town owned land on Pond St. The former sewer property has sat unused since 1978 when Franklin joined with the neighboring communities in the Charles River Pollution Control District sending its sewerage to the plant in Medway.
Development efforts over the years have come and gone and the land seemed to be a good spot for the anaerobic digestion plant. Franklin officials had performed some due diligence in visiting a couple of sites one in MA and one in MI. They coordinated with MA DEP who would also be involved in the permitting process. The MA DEP folks were present for the Planning Board meeting but their lack of presence at the Town Council meeting on Weds did not help the matter.
The due diligence prepared to answer a number of questions and the intent was to get to the RFP stage where additional questions would be better answered. The bottom line benefit of approximately 500,000 to $1 million dollars was not sufficient to overcome the unanswered questions and concerns.
In the end, Councilor Glenn Jones made the motion to table the proposal rather than have it be brought up and voted down. This does allow the Economic Development Committee to do the additional work to answer the questions if they want. Given the amount of hurdles to be overcome I think it is not likely to make much further progress. Granted Franklin needs to expand its revenue base, (long time readers may recall I have mentioned almost yearly about "expanding the pie"), the consensus seems to be we can do much better than this.
For the full set of notes reported live from the Town Council meeting, you can check these:
Development efforts over the years have come and gone and the land seemed to be a good spot for the anaerobic digestion plant. Franklin officials had performed some due diligence in visiting a couple of sites one in MA and one in MI. They coordinated with MA DEP who would also be involved in the permitting process. The MA DEP folks were present for the Planning Board meeting but their lack of presence at the Town Council meeting on Weds did not help the matter.
The due diligence prepared to answer a number of questions and the intent was to get to the RFP stage where additional questions would be better answered. The bottom line benefit of approximately 500,000 to $1 million dollars was not sufficient to overcome the unanswered questions and concerns.
- How safe is this technology really?
- Is our fire department prepared to handle a fire or explosion?
- Adding the truck traffic to the intersection will make a bad situation even worse
- What guarantees are there about the air quality?
- Do you expect us to trust the EPA and DEP on air quality standards?
In the end, Councilor Glenn Jones made the motion to table the proposal rather than have it be brought up and voted down. This does allow the Economic Development Committee to do the additional work to answer the questions if they want. Given the amount of hurdles to be overcome I think it is not likely to make much further progress. Granted Franklin needs to expand its revenue base, (long time readers may recall I have mentioned almost yearly about "expanding the pie"), the consensus seems to be we can do much better than this.
For the full set of notes reported live from the Town Council meeting, you can check these:
Special Flag Ceremony - Jun 14 - Lance Corporal Shayne Cabino
On June 14, at the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Bernon Family Branch in Franklin, there will be a special flag dedication ceremony to honor the memory of Lance Corporal Shayne Cabino of the United States Marine Corps and a lifelong Franklin resident. The ceremony, which will be held on National Flag Day, will feature the unveiling of a memorial on the Y’s camp grounds in his honor. At age 19, Shayne lost his life serving our country in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005.
After Shayne was killed and his family was planning his funeral services, his mother Jodi Cabino Cipriano, had a wish to honor her son in a special way. “I was driving in Bellingham one day and saw a wood carved eagle in front of a business,” recalls Jodi. “I inquired about it and was given Jesse Green’s information.” Realizing that the loss of Shayne had come to a seven-year mark, his mother Jodi Cabino Cipriano, knew that it was time to have something at the cemetery representing her son besides his plaque. Recognizing that still she was unable to finalize his death in her heart, Jodi decided to have something on a temporary basis placed there as she wrestles with the loss of her son. “I was driving through Bellingham one day and I saw this carved eagle in front of someone’s house, “ recalls Jodi. “ I pulled in the driveway and asked if anyone knew who made the eagle. I was given Jesse Green’s information.” Jesse Green, often referred to as ‘The Machine’ is a master chainsaw sculptor and is the star of the National Geographic Channel’s hit show American Chainsaw. Green is also a Medway resident.
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| Lance Corporal Shayne Cabino |
Jodi Cabino Cipriano wrote to Green, asking him if he would make a battlefield cross to memorialize her son. Cabino Cipriano and Green began corresponding via email right before July 4, 2012. In an email one day, Jodi shared with Jesse her son’s story. “I felt Jesse had every right to know who my boy was, especially because he was honoring him in this special way,” said Jodi humbly and describes Jesse as a man who is kind to the core.
Jodi was unable to place the cross where Shayne is buried due to regulations. Board member of Mount Hope Cemetery Steve Clapp, also a Hockomock Area YMCA Board of Director called Jodi. She recalls, “Steve said that he knew the perfect place for Shayne’s battlefield cross. He said Hockomock Area YMCA President Ed Hurley would be honored to do a memorial for Shayne, and if I was willing, incorporate the battlefield cross in it,” states Cabino Cipriano. Seeing as her entire family had ties to the Bernon Family Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA, it was a good fit, and she agreed.
Jesse recalls, “I have a deep admiration for our troops and I just thought; here's a mom who's young son has made the ultimate sacrifice so that my family and I can live on and continue to enjoy the American Dream,” adds Jesse proudly. “I ended up pushing aside my wait list and spent that July 4th carving Shayne's battlefield cross. It was a powerful experience,” says Green.
Green and Cabino Cipriano will meet for the first time at the unveiling of the battlefield cross – a gift from Jesse to Jodi and her family. “This moment is very important to me,” Jodi says in anticipation of the unveiling. The dedication will feature a military ceremony, a flag presentation to the Cabino Cipriano family, a pledge of allegiance, and a memorial dedication to Lance Corporal Shayne Cabino. Jesse Green will personally unveil the battlefield cross memorial. “Creating anyone’s memorial sculpture is a really meaningful thing and I've done many,” says Green. “This one was something even greater than that. Shayne deserves every honor there is. It’s a token of gratitude to him and all like him,” says Jesse.
The origins of the battlefield cross date back to the American Civil War when fallen soldiers were buried where they lay, placing the soldier’s rifle with bayonet fixed into the ground and his helmet on top to indicate the remains of an American serviceman. Over time, this image was associated with military loss. During Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, the battlefield cross began to attract popular attention, with numerous units erecting battle crosses to commemorate their comrades. Since they could not attend the funerals of their fellow soldiers, some units made a habit of paying tribute at the battlefield cross. The battlefield cross is a visible reminder of the fallen soldier.
Shayne Cabino’s memorial will be placed at the Y’s camp grounds. Beginning June 17, Bernon Family Branch Summer Camp will commence and every camper will come to the memorial, which includes a flag and flagpole, to say the Pledge of Allegiance and learn about sacrifice and dedication through Shayne’s story. “Children will learn what a battlefield cross is and learn about freedom and honor. They’ll learn all of this on the same field my Shayne and his siblings played and had fun on,” recalls Jodi fondly.
Lance Corporal Shayne Cabino grew up “on the hill” of Forge Hill Road where the Bernon Family Branch is located in Franklin. Shayne’s mother, a resident of Franklin for the past 33 years, recalls her children’s experiences at the Y. “My kids took part in the day programs as toddlers and the afterschool care program and summer camp as youngsters. Before we were married, my husband Tony Cipriano and I worked at the construction company that helped build the Bernon Family Branch. When I asked my boys, Justin, Billy, Zachary, and my daughter Brandi what they remember about growing up at the Y, they shared going on nature walks, doing arts & crafts, and having fun playing kickball, tetherball, four square, capture the flag, and swimming in the first pool built there. Their favorite was manhunt which they brought into the community and played almost every night,” says Jodi. Shayne was part of the Hockomock Area YMCA family and the Y is proud to honor his memory at this dedication and in the years to come.
The ceremony will be held outdoors on Friday, June 14, 2013 from 9:30am – 10:30am at the Hockomock Area YMCA Bernon Family Branch located at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin, MA. All in the community
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In the News: Senior Center parking, mayor question
Money approved for second Franklin senior center parking lot
Franklin Town Council reviews question about mayor for Nov. 5 ballot vote
Note; Considering that the MDN reporter was present at the Town Council meeting and that the anaerobic digestion discussion/decision was left off the web articles, I would expect that the article on this topic would be one of the 'print edition' only topics that MDN frequently does with Franklin news.
Town Council on Wednesday authorized free cash to buy a Beaver Street property to serve as another parking lot for the Franklin Senior Center.
Franklin Town Council reviews question about mayor for Nov. 5 ballot vote
Would you be in favor of electing a mayor to govern the town of Franklin?
Note; Considering that the MDN reporter was present at the Town Council meeting and that the anaerobic digestion discussion/decision was left off the web articles, I would expect that the article on this topic would be one of the 'print edition' only topics that MDN frequently does with Franklin news.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Live reporting - closing
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
letter from a citizen regarding work by fire and police dept
wishing Jim Roche well, he is stepping down from the FinCom after many years
if anyone is interested, there is an opening, send information to the Town Administrator
Strawberry Stroll - next Thursday
Thanks to Bob Jarvis, all his neighbors will reap the benefits of his hard work
the work redoing the streets around East, West is finished
Work put out to bid came in under bid, avoid Lincoln/Daniels street during the work water line this year and road next year
L. OLD BUSINESS
Pfeffer - status, condition and maintenance of the town buildings
Nutting- all you were sent were closed work orders, we'll be happy to give you the open ones as of a certain date
Vallee - work around Beaver St?
Nutting - trees won't be until the fall, we'll do the guard rail when the paving guy will be here
we got them to admit that they actually own the property, whether he has actually gone there yet is open
Roy - now that we know he knows and acknowledges ownership, we'll continue to follow up
Nutting - CSX owns the property, not MBTA
Vallee - what is up with the depot?
Nutting- the roof is out to bid, the bids are back, processing the paperwork will take time. they'll do something one at a time
M. NEW BUSINESS
Kelly - could we get Brutus in with what he has done and what his plans are?
Nutting - there are no plans, it will remain as is, until DEP decides. We can do a presentation
Vallee - what is the status of the street near the town common?
Nutting - it is on the schedule for the HPP project along main st, it really needs to be re-done totally
Vallee - tress on the common, we could cut a few more that shouldn't be there
Nutting - I'd suggest putting a subcommmittee together with the Tree warden and the outside study
Jones - there was supposed to be an annual review of the trees
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Roy - thank you for acknowledging Brittany tonight, one of 3 out of 600,000
She leaves for Australia on the 10th and she'll find out the 20th
Jones- thanks to everyone who came out to the Planning Board and tonight
Pfeffer - there has been a lot of buzz and discussion about the flag pole, it was rotten and replaced
it is wooden and still functioning,
Powderly - there is a lot of work here and I'd like to recognize those efforts. Thanks to Jim for all his efforts, I worked on the FinCom and learned a lot from him. He will be missed
Kelly - it is sad that the fireworks were canceled, it is sad that while the question as asked in Mar, they didn't find out until May that it was canceled. We need to do better
Mercer - building committee walk through of the new high school, Monday night at 6:00
State Treasurer visit at 6/20 at 4:00 Pm
P. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn, passed
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