Thursday, October 31, 2013

In the News: make Treasurer appointed, witch in Unionville

Dacey: Make Franklin post appointed

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, voters in Franklin will have an opportunity to change the Treasurer-Collector position from elected to appointed. The Town of Franklin can join surrounding towns who appoint their Treasurers and Collectors with Milford and Plainville being the lone exceptions; Milford is looking to make their positions appointed.

This is the binding question on the ballot next Tuesday. The second or non-binding question is whether Franklin should consider a mayoral form of government. Technically we already do. In any case, it would take years to bring about the change if the decision were to go forward.

The text of the question can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/proposed-ballot-question.html

Johnston: Be there a witch in Unionville?

On All Hallow's Eve, the men went to Old Moll's grave on Forge Hill. In the dark of the night, guided only by the light cast by their tin lanterns, they dug up Old Moll.

There is nothing like a good story for Halloween!

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

MBTA: Some subway, commuter rail, and bus service may be extended to accommodate World Series Game 6.

Some subway, commuter rail, and bus service may be extended to accommodate World Series Game 6.

Subway
The Red, Orange, Blue, Green, and Silver Lines will operate until their regular weekday schedule time. If necessary, subway service will continue until all fans from Fenway Park have been accommodated after the game's conclusion.

Commuter Rail
The last outbound Fairmount, Greenbush, Kingston/Plymouth, Middleborough/Lakeville, Needham, and Newburyport Line trains will depart at their regularly scheduled time.

The last outbound Fitchburg/South Acton, Franklin, Haverhill, Lowell, Rockport, and Providence/Stoughton Line trains will be held approximately 45 minutes after the game's conclusion but will leave no later than 1 a.m.

The last regularly scheduled outbound Framingham/Worcester Line train will depart South Station at its regularly scheduled time. An extra train will accommodate World Series passengers at Yawkey Way and will depart approximately 15 minutes after the game's conclusion.

Bus
All connecting bus service (service which waits for the last subway train) will operate until its regular weekday schedule time. If necessary, bus service will continue until all fans from Fenway Park have been accommodated after the game's conclusion.

Last updated: Oct 30 2013 1:44 PM

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Franklin Library: trick or treat

Trick or Treat at the Library on Thursday

Trick or Treat at the Library

http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2013/10/trick-or-treat-at-library.html

Reminder - FEF Casino Night - Nov 2, 2013

Details on the Franklin Education Foundation - Casino Night - Nov 2, 2013 can be found in this PDF:

FEF Casino Night - Nov 2

Since 1997, Franklin Education Foundation events have raised nearly $300,000 which has been distributed to Franklin Public Schools in the form of special grants. All Franklin Public School staff members are eligible to submit creative, innovative ideas for programs or activities that would not traditionally be funded by tax dollars. To see a list of programs FEF have funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org. The Franklin Education Foundation is a 5019c03 non-profit organization. All gifts are fully tax deductible.

Beethoven at the Claflin Hill Symphony - Nov 2

There are four Franklin Public School staff members who are playing in an all Beethoven program this Saturday Nov. 2 with the Claflin Hill Symphony. The concert, which features the Beethoven Violin Concerto with soloist Angel Valchinov, is at 7:30 PM at Milford Town Hall, under the direction of Paul Surapine.

Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra

The Franklin Public School and Lifelong Learning staff who are symphony members are Diane Plouffe, violin; Kathleen Woods, viola; Brent Selby, cello; and Kevin Donegan, trumpet. The concert will also feature Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 and the Coriolanus Overture.

Additional details and tickets for this concert can be found online http://www.claflinhill.org/

Hockomock YMCA: Youth Basketball League registration

The Hockomock Area YMCA is accepting registrations for its annual winter Youth Basketball League which begins December 7th for children ages 3-14. The first three weeks will be devoted to practices and the last five weeks to playing games (all will be held on Saturdays). The league is open to players of all levels.

Hockomock YMCA - Youth Basketball League

The Youth Basketball League (YBL) is the YMCA’s most popular youth sports league. It focuses primarily on skill development, sportsmanship and fun. Emphasis will be placed on dribbling, shooting, passing, teamwork, and having fun. The first three weeks of practices are developed to meet the needs of each age group and to best advance their skills in a healthy and fun way. For the following five weeks, children will compete in games (times are TBA). Each player in YBL will receive a team t-shirt and a trophy at the end of the season banquet.
Children ages will play in coed divisions. The cost for the program is $66 for members and $99 for non-members. Hurry and sign up today because after November 26th winter league prices will increase.

To register, please stop by your local branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA:

Bernon Family Branch (FR) - 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin | call 508.528.8708

Invensys Foxboro Branch (FX) – 67 Mechanic Street in Foxboro | 508.543.2523

North Attleboro Branch (NA) - 300 Elmwood Street in North Attleboro | 508.643.5215

Or, visit us online at www.hockymca.org (only full members can register online).

Please note, ages may vary by branch. For further information, please contact your branch’s Sports Director FR: Kailynn Bateman, kailynnb@hockymca.org, 774.235.2720; FX: Shelly Jacobsen, shellyj@hockymca.org, 508.772.1354; NA: Michelle Burke, michelleb@hockymca.org, 508.643.521.

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.