Thursday, October 31, 2013

Sunrise Montessori School - Yard Sale - Nov 2


The yard sale details are as follows:

  • Sunrise Montessori School yard sale
  • Saturday, November 2nd from 9am to 2pm; rain or shine
  • 31 Hayward St., Franklin


Stop by the Sunrise yard sale for some fantastic deals on children's games, toys, clothing, items for the home, gently used sports equipment and much more.

Sunrise Montessori School is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization. All proceeds from the sale to benefit the school's programs. Unsold items will be donated to Cradles to Crayons and Big Brother-Big Sister.

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

Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/events/

Franklin Library: trick or treat

Trick or Treat at the Library on Thursday

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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
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
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
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.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Pumpkin Stroll at Parmenter, election day next Tuesday

The Parmenter Pumpkin Stroll is scheduled for today. 

Parmenter School sign

Next Tuesday is Franklin's local election.

Franklin Election - Nov 5th


3 Restaurant - Caring for our Community with a Night of Comedy!



Caring for our Community with a Night of Comedy!

Saturday, November 2nd 2013
3 Restaurant, Franklin, MA
7-11 pm, $35 per ticket
Our purpose is to support the Ellie Fund,
a wonderful organization that serves breast cancer patients
& their families locally.

Comedy by the hilarious Harrison Stebbins

Music by the Jennifer Tefft Band
50/50 Raffle
Light Snacks
Cash Bar
Silent Auction

Harrison Stebbins: With a sarcastic wit and an improvisational style, Harrison Stebbins has quickly become one of the most popular comedy acts in the Northeast. His unique blend of high-energy physical comedy and clever insight keeps audiences laughing long after he has left the stage. The current champion of the Sam Adam's Best of Boston comedy competition, he has performed on the Comedy Central Live Tour, Dave Attel's Insomniac Tour featured on Comedy Central, and many more. His razor sharp wit and animated persona have made him one of stand-up comedy's fastest rising stars and an act you don't want to miss!

Jennifer Tefft:  After getting her start playing for change in the subway tunnels and streets of Cambridge, MA, Tefft has gone on to release 4 CDs which have received critical acclaim including a nomination for Best Female Vocalist by the Boston Music Awards. Songs from all 4 releases have been used on national TV shows such as CSI, MTV, One Life To Live, The Young & The Restless, among others. Jennifer and her band have toured extensively, sharing the stage with bands like Aerosmith, Quiet Riot, Warrant, Missing Persons, and more.
To register for this event, visit www.beadsforacause.com/events, or click here!

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Franklin Library: music and movement

Don't go stir crazy. The youngsters can get out to the Library for music and movement.

Music and movement

Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the Franklin Library
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2013/10/celebrate-fall-through-music-movement.html


In the News: Friday tweet-a-hon, Washington St accident

State police to take part in Friday Tweet-a-thon

On Friday, Nov. 1, the Massachusetts State Police will join law enforcement agencies around the world to participate in a 24-hour Tweet-a-thon to bring attention to the use of social media by law enforcement. 

@MassStatePolice
@franklinpolice
and while you are at it you can follow @franklinmatters and @franklinfoodpan


Franklin crash leaves Uxbridge man dead, another injured

An Uxbridge man is dead and a Franklin woman injured following an accident Sunday night on Washington Street, police said.


Monday, October 28, 2013

Public Art - Portland, ME

I did a bunch of walking in Portland, ME this weekend and was pleased to see some public art in the city. Along the waterfront in one of the main tourist sections (Commercial St) and then in the Eastern Promenade there were several pieces on display and the photos are shown here. There are other pieces located through out the city in addition to many monuments.


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public art - eastern promenade


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public art 2 -  eastern promenade


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public art 3 - eastern promenade


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Armillary - Portland, ME


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Armillary 2000 - Portland, ME

For additional information on this piece you can visit the Public Art Portland webpage
http://www.publicartportland.org/project/untitled-armillary/


Unfortunately, the three pieces from the Eastern Promenade are not available on this webpage.
Portland did put together a "Master Plan" for the Eastern Promenade and you can find that here
http://www.portlandmaine.gov/planning/epmp.pdf




Why privacy matters? (video)

After walking around Portland, ME this weekend, this TED Talk is quite relevant. It is amazing how much information we choose to share and what can be done with it.



Alessandro Acquisti explores the topic and provides some insights on the research being done in this arena. 



Sunday, October 27, 2013

Turkey Trot Family Fun Run 5K

Have a good excuse for some second helpings by running or walking the Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning.

Details for this event can be found in the flyer here or on the race webpage http://feedtheneed.org/races/112813.html



Registration is 20 non-perishable food items or $20.

Flyer updated 11/7/13 to fix a typo

2013 Fall Art Exhibit and Sale


Franklin Art Association
2013 Fall Member’s Art Exhibit and Sale


Bellingham Library
100 Blackstone Street
Bellingham, MA 02019

Follow I-495 North to Exit 17 (Route 140). Take a left off the exit ramp to Route 140 North. Follow Route 140 North through 4 traffic lights, past the Rapid Refill Plaza. At the 5th traffic light, take a left onto Blackstone Street. The Library is located less than a 1/2 a mile down Blackstone Street, on the left hand side of the road.
508-966-1660
http://www.bellinghamlibrary.org

Saturday November 16th 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday November 17th 12 pm to 4 pm

Franklin Art Association
Franklin Art Association

The exhibit is free and open to the public and includes:

  • The exhibit and sale of fine art paintings and photographs
  • Bin sales of original works of art and prints
  • A silent auction of small works
  • A scholarship raffle
  • Complementary food and beverages

Since 1971  www.franklinart.org