In the News: master degree, casino talks

Franklin resident earns masters from Westfield State

Amanda King of Franklin recently received her masters in Public Administration from Westfield State University. She received a B.A. in English in 2010

Milford anti-casino group: end talks with Foxwoods

Claiming that continued changes in the design and scope a proposed casino make it impossible for the town to properly assess the project, Casino-Free Milford called on selectmen to end discussions with developer Foxwoods.

Antique Appraisal Day - Sep 15

The Franklin Historical Museum will host an antique appraisal day on Sunday September 15th from 1-3pm. Nancy Wyman, certified appraiser from Coyle’s Auction Gallery of Bellingham will appraise 2-3 items per person at a rate of $5.00 per item.

Coyle’s Auction Gallery is a family owned and operated antique auction company founded in 1985. They conduct monthly antique estate auctions at the Medway VFW Post 1526. They are licensed and bonded and have a nationwide advertising program that attracts buyers from around the country. Michael Coyle is the principal auctioneer and manager. His sister Nancy of Franklin is the auction coordinator. Nancy Wyman holds a BA from North Adams State College, is a graduate and instructor at the International Auction School in South Deerfield, MA and has completed a certification course from the Certified Appraisers Guild of America. More information on the auction gallery can be found at www.coylesauction.com as well as on their Facebook page.

Franklin Historical Museum

Anything that you can carry in to the museum will be appraised, including Decorative Stoneware and Pottery; Vintage Clothing and Costume Jewelry; Fine China, glass and art glass; Oriental Rugs; Paintings and Prints; Objects D’art; Lamps, Clocks, Decorative Accessories; Hummels and Music Boxes; Sterling Silver, Pewter and Brass; American, Victorian and Country Furniture and Accessories; although no fine jewelry, no coins, no stamps and no weapons.

All proceeds from the day will benefit the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum. The Museum is located at 80 West Central Street Franklin in the old Senior Center. Museum hours are Saturdays 10:00am – 1:00pm; Sundays 1:00-4:00pm and Thursdays 5:00-8:00pm.


The museum website can be found here
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/


Text provided by the Franklin Historical Museum

Rail Trail Committee - 7/9/13 - agenda

The Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) will have a meeting, Tuesday, July 9, 2013. The meeting will be held at the YMCA in Franklin and will begin at 7:30 pm.

Attached is an agenda. Some items that we will discuss include a recap of the FBRTC table at the Bellingham July 4th festival, upcoming trail awareness events, and non-motorized vehicle signage.

For additional information on the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee, visit their webpage
http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

Summer Sprouts - July 13-14 from 9:00am to 11:00am

From the Franklin Community Garden website:

Please join us on July 13th and 14th, from 9am to 11am, at the King St. Memorial Garden for child focused gardening events. Grown-up children welcome as well! Attendees can make their own pots and plant green beans in them to take home. We will also be planting green beans in the garden itself. These beans will then be available for children to harvest at events on September 7th and 8th, when the beans are mature. 

green beans 

We will also be giving tours of the garden to help children identify the plants that grow the fruits and vegetables that they love, or refuse, to eat. This is an excellent opportunity to have your children learn about where their food comes from, and eat something they've grown from seed. In the short time since the garden was founded we've had numerous parents comment on the difference growing their own vegetables made in their children's eating habits. This is an opportunity for the community at large to join in the fun, so please tell your friends!

For more info about the Community Gardens visit their website
http://www.franklincommunitygardens.org/

Tropical Storm Chantal

The National Hurricane Center is charting the tracking of Tropical Storm Chantal. It is early but the track looks like it would come up the East coast next week. What path it will take and how strong it will be is another story.

Updated 7/11/13 - 
Chantal has degenerated and is no longer considered a 'tropical storm'
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATCPAT3+shtml/102035.shtml

Tropical Storm Chantal

As the storm approaches, we'll get inundated with  updates. You can follow along with updates directly from NOAA by watching this page  http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

BEAVER STREET railroad crossing - closed July 13

BEAVER STREET – CROSSING REHABILITATION

Mass Bay Commuter Rail will be rehabilitating the grade crossing at BEAVER STREET

The work will commence on Saturday, JULY 13th at 6:00AM and will be completed at approximately
6:00PM

The BEAVER STREET railroad crossing will be closed to through traffic between RTE. 140 and GROVE STREET.

The work will consist of removing the existing track and road surface and installing new track and road
surface. Inquires Call 617 222-8640



Note; this was originally posted to the Franklin webpage
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In the News:4th July, summer music, flag presentation

Franklin celebrates the Fourth with stars, stripes and smiles

Franklin held its annual Fourth of July parade on Sunday drawing large crowds to the center of town.

Franklin Lifelong Learning offering Summer Music Program

This summer, Franklin's Lifelong Learning program is offering its very popular "Summer Music Program" from July 22 - Aug. 2.

Flag presentation

U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III presented Jodi Cipriano-Cabino with a flag that flew over the Capitol on Flag Day. The presentation was made at the memorial to her son, Lance Cpl. Shayne Cabino, at the Bernon Family Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA in Franklin.

Wedding Gowns at the Franklin Historical Museum

This summer the popular Wedding Gown Exhibit has returned once again to the Franklin Historical Museum. Volunteers from the Franklin Historical Commission have been hard at work sewing, mending, ironing, dressing mannequins and researching in preparation for the exhibit.

wedding dress on exhibit

The ever popular Parachute Gown from the 1940’s, worn by Emma Velluti and made from silk material from a Japanese parachute, sent home by the groom Edward Rabaioli, is the centerpiece dress once again this year. A gown from the late 1800s with accent pieces recently discovered by comparing photographs to items in the museum’s bridal collection is on display. A beautiful Pricilla of Boston gown from 1954 adorned with tiny blue flowers is shown. On loan for the exhibit is a hoop style gown worn by Rosalie DeBaggis at her wedding to Charlie Crevo in 1959 as well as Rosalie’s mother’s Flapper Style wedding dress from 1930. Most dresses have pictures or stories to accompany them along with names, dates and details of the couples.

wedding dress on exhibit

Have you ever wondered when the fashion for brides to wear white began? It wasn’t always the case. Where did the custom to wear ‘Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue’ come from? Why does the bride throw her bouquet? Just how much influence did a young Queen Victoria have on today’s modern weddings? You’ll find it out when you visit the Franklin Historical Museum from now through mid September and experience the Wedding Gown Exhibit.

The Museum is open Thursdays 5:00-8:00pm; Saturdays 10:00am – 1:00pm and Sundays 1:00pm – 4:00pm and is located at 80 West Central Street, downtown Franklin.


Visit the Franklin Historical Museum website here
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/

Text and photos provided by the Franklin Historical Museum

The Heart of the Matter

Lovely image and explanation of the connection between the stem and the blossom at the beginning of this 7 minute video.

Well worth the 7 minutes.


The Heart of the Matter from americanacad on Vimeo.

Enjoy!

For more on the report that lead to this film, visit the American Academy website  http://www.amacad.org/


Thanks to Rosa Say for pointing to this

Rep Roy: July newsletter: What's happening in the district

This is our regularly monthly newsletter. If you know anyone who may be interested in receiving this newsletter, please forward a copy of it to them. If you are not yet a subscriber, you can get on our email list by clicking here. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook by clicking the buttons below. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Unfunded mandate topic reaches Hill There was a full house on hand at a recent Education Committee hearing on accountability and unfunded mandates. Over 80 Superintendents from across the state appeared to give testimony and provide support for the bills. Among the bills was one to establish a commission to study regulations and unfunded mandates on schools, which Rep. Roy has co-sponsored. This was always a hot topic for Rep. Roy while a member of Franklin's School Committee and now he has an opportunity to address it on Beacon Hill. To view the complete text of the bill and view its progress, click here. Briefly the bill charges the task force to (i) identify and review all existing mandates imposed on school districts by state law or regulation, including school and district reporting requirements; (ii) determine the costs of such mandates and reporting requirements to school districts; and (iii) identify opportunities to streamline, consolidate, or eliminate such mandates or reporting requirements that are duplicative or inconsistent with current laws, regulations or practices. At the hearing, a great deal of information and testimony provided. To view some of the materials, click here.  Treasurer tours new FHS At the invitation of Rep. Roy, State Treasurer Steve Grossman joined us on a tour of the new Franklin High School in June. As the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts School Building Authority, he was seeking an in-person view of the state's largest model school. During the tour, we were joined by members of the Town Council, School Committee, School Building Committee, and school administrators. Treasurer Grossman was very impressed with the quality of the facility and programming that will be offered at the new FHS, and he is looking forward to returning soon. For pictures from the tour, please click here. To view the Milford Daily News report on the visit, click here. Follow the construction of the new FHS on Facebook by clicking here. New memorial honors Franklin soldier There is a wonderful new memorial in Franklin thanks to the artwork of Jesse Greene and the generosity of Jody Cipriano Cabino. Last month, the memorial was unveiled at the YMCA in Franklin and Rep. Roy was honored to participate and present House citations to Jody and Jesse. The memorial is a place of remembrance and reflection for Shayne Cabino, a Franklin soldier who answered the call of duty and served in harm's way for the sake of this country. It will also serve as a place where Y kids will start their day with the Pledge of Allegiance, to promote both civic awareness and patriotism.   Pan Mass Challenge On August 3-4, Rep. Roy will join thousands of cyclists in the Pan Mass Challenge in the fight against cancer. This will be Jeff's 11th ride. The PMC, which began in 1980, is the nation's oldest and most successful bicycling fundraising event and shows what the determination of each individual can do. The event has been instrumental in helping Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's clinicians and researchers learn more about cancer and its causes, and to develop new, increasingly effective treatments for this deadly disease. Over the past 33 years, PMC cyclists have ridden to raise and contribute $375 million to cancer research. To learn more about the ride and donate to the cause, click here. Horace Mann leaders bring ideas to Boston Last month, we had a great visit with leaders from Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin. They were recognized public service announcement projects they produced, focused on helping others. They were an impressive group of 8th graders and did some inspiring work which no doubt will continue when they get to high school. Budget sent to Governor Rep. Roy joined his colleagues in the Legislature to enact a $34.06 billion state budget for fiscal year 2014 (FY14). The spending plan makes important investments to rebuild the Commonwealth's essential services and programs, including local aid, education, housing, public safety, and health and human services, and supports the ongoing recovery of the local economy. It is now on the Governor'[s desk for his signature. The budget reflects the priorities of the Commonwealth and the needs of cities, towns and residents, while also maintaining the highest level of fiscal responsibility and accountability, leaving the state's rainy day fund at $1.46 billion. It makes important and thoughtful investments in many of our core services and programs in the Commonwealth, including education, care for the elderly, housing, distressed hospitals and mental health The budget also includes a renewed focus on governmental oversight and accountability to eliminate fraud and delays and to ensure that those who need the Commonwealth's assistance receive it.  Locally, the FY14 budget also includes a $20,000 grant for Franklin's sculpture park and $15,000 to help fund the Vietnam Moving Wall in Medway. You can see more details about the budget by clicking here. Medway Cheerleading Champs Honored Medway's two time National Varsity Championship Cheerleaders were honored at the State House. They also took a tour of the building, including a trip to the Governor's office, the House Chamber, and the Senate Chamber. "It was great to see such an engaged group of students from Medway High School," noted Rep. Roy. "We had some great discussions about what we do in the State House and had a lively conversation on pending legislation. The girls shared their thoughts about a number of bills, including ones on cheerleader safety and the recognition of cheerleading as a sport." Congratulations to the Medway girls and we wish you luck next year. New website features and improvements announced Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) and House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo (D-Winthrop) announced  updates to the public website that will allow users to personalize their experience when navigating bills, committees, hearing information and connecting with legislators. Through "MyLegislature," users can create a user-id and password to access their secure MyLegislature account. Users can identify specific bills, hearings, committees and legislators that they are interested in following and their personalized homepage will display each selection. Any hearings scheduled for their selected committees will automatically be included in their MyLegislature hearing list. In addition, users can further personalize MyLegislature by identifying any accessibility needs. The updated website also includes an easy-to-use format to connect with legislators. The public website can be found at www.malegislature.gov. July office hours Rep. Roy announced that constituent office hours for the month of July will be held on the following days: Franklin – Saturday, July 20th, 10:00-11:00AM, Franklin Public Library – 18 Main Street Franklin, MA Medway – Saturday, July 27th, 10:00-11:00AM, Gaetano's Bakery – 74 Main Street Medway, MA All office hours are open to anyone with questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention.  Walk-ins are welcome and no appointments are necessary.  He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617) 722-2400, stop by Room 134 in the State House, or email him by clicking here. follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2013 State Rep Jeff Roy, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you either contacted our office or indicated you wanted to keep updated on the 10th Norfolk District and things going on at the State House. 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Hockomock Area YMCA Announces Summer Events for Adults

The Hockomock Area YMCA’s Live Y’ers Group is pleased to promote summer activities that are about more than simply being physically active. Comprised of men and women age 50 and over, this program fosters connections and furthers the Y’s commitment to healthy lifestyles achieved through nurturing mind, body and spirit. Well-being and fitness at the Y is so much more than just working out. Live Y’ers members meet monthly to plan overnight trips, day trips, lectures, special events, exercise classes, and more.

Hockomock YMCA

At the group’s July 18 meeting, adults have the chance to go back in time when they become Y Campers! Doing activities including Arts & Crafts, Archery, Zip-lines and Camp Songs, adults will restore spirits, get outdoors and test limits. Drop in any time after the 9am start that day and end with pizza by the pool at 12:15. This is free to Live Y’ers members and their guests. Anyone wishing to attend who is not a Live Y’ers member should contact Anne Lonzo at 508.643.5260 or annel@hockymca.org.

Mark your calendar for additional activities this summer:
July 21 – Boston Odyssey, $89 includes brunch, entertainment, Boston Harbor tour, leaves Y at 8:30am
July 25 – “Pirates of Penzance” at Black Box Theater in Mansfield, $22, leaves YMCA at 7:15pm
Aug. 1 – Banjo Bash at Attleboro Enterprises starts at 11:30am, $9 includes show and catered lunch by Morins
Aug. 23 – Mount Rush Four dinner show at the Stadium Theater in Woonsocket, $39.
Sept. 5 – Active Older Adult Day at YMCA North Attleboro Branch from 8:30am to 1:30 pm, $5 includes activities, workshops and a barbecue lunch with entertainment.

Note, the above prices are for Live Y’ers members, with annual membership fee only $30 (no cost for membership to those belonging to the Hockomock Y). For more information and to sign up for these activities, contact Anne Lonzo as indicated above.

About the Hockomock Area YMCA
We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors in our community to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Reach Out for Youth & Families is our annual support campaign to provide a YMCA experience to more than 15,000 local children and families in need.

New Bedford Folk Fest - this weekend

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Circle of Friends Coffeehouse 262 Chestnut St Franklin, MA  02038 Phone: 508 528 2541 > Map > Official Site > ReverbNation Profile NEW BEDFORD FOLK FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND This Saturday and Sunday don't miss the New Bedford Folk Festival. Now with two air conditioned stages including the Zeiterion Theater. John Gorka, Ellis Paul, Lori McKenna, Cheryl Wheeler, Antje Duvekot, The Kennedys, The Grand Slambovians and many, many more. Make sure you check out the Music page. At Circle of Friends we are looking forward to another fabulous season beginning with Chris Smither on Sep 28th. Be warned that Chris and the following Red Molly concert are sure to sell out. The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. UPCOMING SHOWS Sat Sep 28 13, 08:00 PM Chris Smither Tickets: $30 Sat Oct 19 13, 08:00 PM Red Molly, Layah Jane Tickets: $25 Sat Nov 09 13, 08:00 PM Seth Glier, Liz Longley Tickets: $20 Sat Nov 23 13, 08:00 PM The Kennedys, The Boxcar Lilies Tickets: $20   Sat Dec 14 13, 08:00 PM Robbie O'Connell, Aoife Clancy Tickets: $25 A Celtic Christmas > See More / Details

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MassBudget: The Legislature's budget proposal for FY 2014

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. The Legislature's Budget Proposal Yesterday (July 1), the House and Senate approved a budget proposal for FY 2014. Though the Governor may veto parts of it, this joint budget includes most of the provisions that will make up the state budget for the coming year. Our new Budget Monitor shows how the proposal would affect core programs across the budget, from Health Care and Education to Youth Employment and the Environment--including information on revenue. Some of the more significant elements include: State-wide investments to fix and repair our transportation system Roughly $100 million in additional funding for higher education, including UMass, state universities, and community colleges A variety of increases in public health programs that support family planning and protect consumers Read THE LEGISLATURE'S BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR FY 2014 See ALL OF OUR BUDGET RESOURCES The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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Lapels in Franklin Holds Ribbon Cutting

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LAPELS DRY CLEANING IN FRANKLIN HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce organized a ribbon cutting event on June 27 to celebrate the grand opening of Lapels Dry Cleaning, 456 West Central St. in Franklin. Lapels offers environmentally friendly dry cleaning services from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Lapels also offers a 24-hour drop box as well as car-hop service.

Lapels Ribbon Cutting

Pictured at the ribbon cutting (L to R) are: Ralph Arguin of Country Gardens, Elaine Blais, Timothy Curley of State Rep. Jeffrey Roy's office, Susan Siraco of State Rep. Jeffrey Roy's office, Celeste Sunderland, Eric Gasbarro, Lapels Owner Pam Sunderland, Gil Blais, Ron Sunderland, Stacey Sunderland, Andy Frappier and United Regional Chamber of Commerce President Jack Lank.


Visit Lapels - Franklin online here http://www.mylapels.com/locations.asp?loc=112

Rep Roy: Office hours

Representative Roy Announces Office Hours

Boston, MA -- State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent office hours will be held in Medway and Franklin for the Month of July on the following days: 

Franklin – July 20^th, 10:00-11:00AM, Franklin Public Library – 18 Main Street Franklin, MA 

Medway – July 27^th, 10:00-11:00AM, Gaetano's Bakery – 74 Main Street Medway, MA 

Christopher Yancich, his legislative aide, will be accompanying him. 

Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention.  Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you. 

He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617) 722-2400, stop by Room 134 in the State House, or email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov.