Aviation Radioman 2C John W. Wyllie, Jr., U.S. Navy

Aviation Radioman Second Class John W. Wyllie, Jr., son of John and Elizabeth Wyllie, was born on December 4, 1922. John lived with his parents and two sisters at 460 Washington Street. John attended the Franklin Public Schools and was a graduate of Franklin High School Class of 1941. 

Aviation Radioman 2C John W. Wyllie, Jr. was in the service for 3 years during which he saw extensive combat flight duty in the various invasions in the South Pacific. 

Aviation Radioman 2C John Wyllie had completed 11 months of combat duty in the South Pacific and was scheduled to go overseas again. In August of 1945, while on an authorized Navy patrol bomber training flight, John lost his life as the bomber exploded in midair and crashed into the sea 20 miles southwest of San Diego, CA. 

Aviation Radioman 2C John W. Wyllie, Jr., U.S. Navy was 22 years old at the time of his death while in the service of his country during World War II.

Fallen Hero: RM 2C Wyllie

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Now Opening for Business in New Locations

In June, we wrote about the 3 locations at the Silver Maple Commons on King St that were open for business. Two of these have now been filled by businesses relocating from downtown Franklin.

Salon Sorella is going into the spot left behind by the Phillip DePalma Salon and Day Care moving to Grove St.

Salon Sorella

You can visit Salon Sorella on the web at http://www.salonsorellafranklin.com/

Pretty Is Pink is going into the spot vacated by TD Bank over a year ago. I captured the temporary banner when walking by this past weekend.

Pretty Is Pink

You can visit Pretty Is Pink on the web at http://prettyispink.wordpress.com/

Both of these businesses now leave behind some empty space in the downtown business area. What will move in to take their place? Will it be a new business or another relocation to continue playing leap frog or dominoes or (you get the idea!).

MassBudget: A Well-Educated Workforce is Key to State Prosperity

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Well-Educated Workers = High-Wage Economy  We have long known that a high-quality education is vital to helping children reach their full potential. A new paper from MassBudget and EPI documents the strong connection between a well-educated workforce and a prosperous state economy.      A Well-Educated Workforce is Key to State Prosperity finds that states with better-educated workers have economies that create higher-paying jobs. In fact, in those states with the best-educated workers median wages are roughly 30% higher than in states with less-educated workers. Since 1979, the share of Massachusetts workers with a bachelor's degree or higher has more than doubled, and over those same years state-wide wages have increased significantly.         Looking at other ways states have tried to strengthen their economies, A Well-Educated Workforce is Key to State Prosperity also finds that lowering tax rates does not seem to help states generate high-wage jobs. There is essentially no correlation between the overall level of taxation in a state and its average wages.   As part of our ongoing effort to reach new audiences, we would like to encourage you to share our Facebook post with friends and retweet messages from our Twitter feed.  A Well-Educated Workforce is Key to State Prosperity is co-authored by Noah Berger, president of the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, and Peter Fisher, research director at the Iowa Policy Project.  Read A WELL-EDUCATED WORKFORCE IS KEY TO STATE PROSPERITY Visit the EPI BLOG for a summary of findings View coverage of the paper in the Washington Post's GOVBEAT BLOG  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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Franklin Library: Teen End of Summer Party

On Saturday, Aug 24th - 3:00 PM, there will be a party for teens at the Franklin Library.

Teen End of Summer Party

Fallen Hero: Second Lieutenant John A. Schur, U.S. Army Air Corps

Second Lieutenant John A. Schur was born on July 26, 1922, the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Schur. John lived at 124 Beaver Street with his parents while attending the Franklin Public Schools. John graduated from Franklin High School in 1940 as Class Valedictorian. John was also very active in scouting and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. 

Following graduation from high school, John entered Northeastern University to study chemical engineering and was on the Dean’s List for his 3 years there. John left Northeastern to enlist in the U.S. Air Corps on October 17, 1942. 

In raids over Tokyo Second Lieutenant Schur was highly commended for his outstanding ability and courage when he left his post as navigator to repair and put back into operation radio and radar equipment which had become inoperable during the flight. In a later raid over Tokyo, 2nd LT John H. Schur was aboard a B-25 bomber loaded with bombs when the bomber sustained a direct hit and disappeared in a burst of an explosion over the heart of the city on March 10, 1945. 

Second Lieutenant John A. Schur, U.S. Army Air Corps, was 22 years old at the time of his death over Tokyo while serving his country during World War II.

Fallen Hero: Second Lt Schur

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Fallen Hero: Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins, U.S. Marine Corps

Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins, the son of Carl and Bessie Rollins, was born on May 23, 1925. Marshall lived with his parents and sister at 51 Crescent Street. 

Marshall E. Rollins attended Franklin High School but left high school at the end of his junior year to join the Marine Corps. 

Private First Class Marshall Rollins served in the Fourth Marine Division for nearly three years, participating in the Battles of Roi, Namur, Tinian, Saipan and Iwo Jima. His division received a Presidential Unit Citation for their efforts in the Saipan battle. PFC Marshall Rollins sustained an injury in this battle but later returned to active duty on Iwo Jima. 

Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins was severely injured on March 10, 1945 in the fighting at Iwo Jima, was evacuated to the U.S. Hospital in the Mariannas and subsequently succumbed to his battle injuries in the Guam Hospital on April 2, 1945. 

Private First Class Marshall E. Rollins, U.S. Marine Corps, was 19 years old at the time of his death while serving in the service of his country in World War II.

Fallen Hero: Private First Class Rollins

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Summer sunset

As the sun sets on Wednesday evening, the summer is also drawing to a close.

Parmenter sign

School starts next week with the Parmenter Elementary School schedule shown on their sign.

Beaver St railroad crossing updated

On Saturday, July 13 the railroad crossing was under construction on Beaver St resulting in road closure, a shuttle for the MBTA train and detours. What does the repaired crossing look like?

Beaver St railroad crossing

It looks a lot smoother than it did before. Has the ride over the crossing been smoother?

In the News: casino proposal requires dialogue

Milford casino: Surrounding towns line up

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has urged the towns that border or lie near the Foxwoods Resort Casino proposed for Milford "to engage in dialogue as soon as practical about the potential positive and negative impacts."

Fallen Hero: Private Jules E. Perret, U.S. Army

Private Jules E. Perret, U.S. Army, was born on November 12, 1907 son of Jules and Maria Perret. Jules lived with his parents and three sisters at 29 Washington Street. 

Jules was a well known sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. For many years he was an active member and tireless worker of the Franklin Rod and Gun Club. He did much towards the construction of the then new club house at Uncas Pond. Before volunteering to go into the service, Jules worked as a weaver in Canton, MA. 

Jules entered the service on October 12, 1943 and trained at Camp Croft, South Carolina. Pvt Jules E. Perret went overseas in March of 1944, first seeing action in North Africa and later serving in Italy where he met his death on August 15, 1944 in a vehicular accident. 

Pvt Jules E. Perret, U.S. Army, was 36 years old at the time of his death while serving his country in World War II.

Fallen Hero: Private Perret

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Fallen Hero: First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter, U.S. Army Air Corps

First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter, son of Ernest and Maud Parmenter, was born on October 18, 1917. Gerald lived at 466 King Street with his parents and a twin brother. He attended the Franklin Public Schools and was graduated from Franklin High School in 1935 and from Hill College in Woonsocket in 1937. Gerald did accounting work at local businesses and was associated with his father at the Red Mount Poultry Farm here in Franklin. 

Prior to the war Gerald, who was very enthusiastic about aviation, obtained his license as a civilian pilot. Gerald enlisted in the Army Air Corp in August of 1942 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1943 at Yuma, Arizona. First Lieutenant Parmenter served as a pilot in the air transport ferrying command, piloting planes built in this country to the British Government in Nassau. 

First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter died from injuries received in an air crash while in the line of duty near Ramsar, India in the Asiastic Theatre. 

First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter was 26 years old at the time of his death on July 17, 1944 while serving his country during WWII.

Fallen Hero: First Lieutenant Parmenter

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Hockomock Area YMCA held its annual Staff Recognition Luncheon

On Wednesday, July 31st the Hockomock Area YMCA held its annual Staff Recognition Luncheon honoring those who have worked at the Y for 10 years and more. The luncheon was held at Lake Pearl Luciano’s in Wrentham. 

This year, 16 Y employees reached their 10th year with the organization joining 89 other longtime Y staff members with more than 10 years of service. Jim Downs, Ben Dyer, Ed Hurley, Ann Livingstone, Greg Meinertz and Andria Rossi joined the 20 year club. 14 other staff were also recognized for service at the Y for over 20 years. MaryAnn Childs, the Y’s longest tenured staff member has been with the association for 29 years. 

Hockomock Area YMCA held its annual Staff Recognition Luncheon

Jeff Dufficy, chairman of the Board of Directors, thanked the group and remarked, “Our Y could not be as successful as it is without the incredible effort and dedication of so many committed staff. This is one of my favorite events of the year.” Immediate past Chairman Greg Spier added, “The YMCA’s most important asset is our staff.” 

Ed Hurley, YMCA president, celebrated 20 years with the Hockomock Area YMCA and said, “I love coming to work every day because of lives we impact and the amazing staff I have the privilege of working with.” 

The annual luncheon is organized by Vice President of Human Resources Marge Kraskouskas currently in her 27th year at the YMCA.

About Hockomock Area YMCA
The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable community service organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and the Mansfield Arts & Education Center, serving more than 32,000 members from 15 local communities. For more information visit hockymca.org.

In the News: STEM studies, RMV hours

At Franklin's EMC, Kennedy says enriching STEM studies important for schools, corporations

Andrew Higgins, a fresh-faced EMC Corp. employee, represents a workforce that U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III believes must grow.

Hours changed at Milford RMV branch

The Milford branch of the Registry of Motor Vehicles is one of six Massachusetts locations that will open an hour later, at 9 a.m., beginning next month.

Fallen Hero: Staff Sergeant Anthony J. Mucciarone, Jr., U.S. Army

Staff Sergeant Anthony J. Mucciarone, Jr., U.S. Army, was born on July 28, 1924 son of Anthony, Sr. and Vera Mucciarone. Anthony lived at 31 Cleveland Avenue with his parents, two brothers and one sister. Anthony attended the Franklin Public Schools ,was a member of the Franklin High School class of 1942 but left high school at the end of his junior year. Anthony entered the army on April 23, 1943. 

Staff Sgt Anthony J. Mucciarone, Jr. rose in rank from buck private to staff sergeant in two months and was awarded a citation for personal and group heroism for his combat participation with the invasion forces in Normandy, commencing on June 6, 1944. He was a member of the 29th Infantry Division which captured St. Lo after almost continuous combat since its landing in Normandy on D-Day. Staff Sgt Anthony J. Mucciarone, Jr. was also a member of the 116th regiment of the 29th which successfully attacked a heavily fortified and strongly defended beach in the vicinity of Vievill-sur-Mer. The Corps Commander cited the 29th’s repeated “personal and group heroism and its unflagging devotion to duty which overcame discomfiture, fatigue and determined resistance of a resourceful enemy.” 

Staff Sgt Anthony J. Mucciarone, Jr. died in combat in France on July 30, 1944 at age 20 years. Anthony rests eternally in the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France.

Fallen Hero: Staff Sgt Mucciarone

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Fallen Hero: Private Daniel E. McCahill, U.S. Army

Private Daniel E. McCahill, U. S. Army, was born on June 11, 1919, son of Bernard and Mary McCahill. Daniel lived with his parents, three brothers and two sisters at 13 Pinehurst Street. 

Daniel attended the Franklin Schools and graduated from Franklin High School in 1938. He was a fine athlete affectionately known as “long Dan” or “big Dan” who played a hard fast brand of basketball. Dan continued his basketball play in an independent league after high school. 

Daniel answered his country’s call on March 21, 1941 and after a period of training with the 182nd infantry division was sent to the South Pacific war zone. Private Daniel McCahill was killed in action on November 11, 1942 at the Battle of Guadacanal. This campaign is well known for its pivotal role in turning the tide of the war in favor of the Allies in the Pacific Theatre. 

Pvt Daniel E. McCahill was 23 years old at the time of his death while engaged in combat fighting to recapture Guadacanal in World War II.

Fallen Hero: Private McCahill

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