Saturday, May 17, 2014

Recreation Dept - presentation copy

As referenced during the live reporting of the Recreation Dept update to the Town Council on Wednesday, May 14, Director Ryan Jette did provide the presentation copy to share here.



with the snow gone, the opening of the playground at Delcarte is scheduled for Jun 4, 5:30 PM
with the snow gone, the opening of the playground at Delcarte is scheduled for Jun 4, 5:30 PM


My notes from the presentation can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/05/live-reporting-recreation-dept.html


Note: email subscribers will need to click through to the webpage to view the presentation

Franklin High School - Final walk through - June 21


Attention Franklin High alumni: You'll have the opportunity to see your classmates and tour the current high school building on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
This walk down memory lane starts in the FHS foyer at the main entrance. The farewell tour is being hosted by the School Department and the Building Committee.

mural in the current FHS building
mural in the current FHS building

More photos from the tour in Apr 2013
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-high-school-tour-photo-essay.html

Additional info on the new FHS can be found on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thenewfhs or on their webpage  = http://newfhs.com/

Medway American Legion 1st Annual 5 Miler



The American Legion 1st Annual 5 Miler Scholarship Fund Road Race

Saturday, June 28th 2014 at 8am

Help support our effort to give scholarships to high school students looking at the high cost of secondary education. All profits from this event will go to the Scholarship Funds for Medway Post 367 and Franklin Post 75.

Registration: 7:00 – 7:45am
Start Time: Run 8:00am / Walk 8:10am
Start / Finish: Medway High School
88 Summer Street
Medway, MA 02053
Run: 5 mile loop of paved roads
Entry Fee: $20 prior to race day
$25 day of the race
$10 High School Students
  • Post race refreshments
  • Prizes awarded by category
  • T-shirts
  • Raffle Prizes

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MassBudget: The House FY 2015 Budget Proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Health Reform Programs



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The House FY 2015 Budget Proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Health Reform Programs
On April 30th the House completed debate on its FY 2015 budget proposal. This budget brief, The House FY 2015 Budget Proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Health Reform Programs, describes the House budget proposal in these areas.

The House budget includes $14.7 billion in funding for the state's Medicaid program (MassHealth) and other publicly subsidized and related health care programs. The House budget does not differ dramatically from the Governor's proposal, which included $14.6 billion for health care spending.

This brief is the second in a series of FY 2015 budget briefs produced by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center in partnership with the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute. We will continue publishing these budget fact sheets as proposals move through the Legislature.

Click HERE to read the brief.
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.

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Friday, May 16, 2014

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 5/16/14 - THU 5/22/14

FRI 5/16   6pm   Beer Extravaganza at Pour Richards in Franklin. Beer tasting, music, donations accepted for Franklin Food Pantry.
FRI 5/16   6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked - Franklin Art Center

SAT 5/17   8am-12pm FHS Softball Bottle/Can Drive - at the Franklin Elks 1077 Pond St
SAT 5/17   9am-1pm   Parmenter Elementary Car Wash and Bottle and Can Drive
SAT 5/17   11am-4pm   Book Drive for Dana Farber and Jimmy Fund at Milford 99 Restaurant
SAT 5/17   12pm-8pm   Franklin Art Association - Art Exhibit at Dean College
SAT 5/17   1:30pm-4:30pm   Beautification Day - Franklin Downtown Partnership, helpers welcome.
SAT 5/17   2pm-4pm   Skate for Becky Party at Pirelli Veteran’s Arena in Franklin

SUN 5/18   9am   HMEA’s 13th Annual Independence 5K Run, Walk, Roll and Stroll in the Park! EMC Park in Franklin. All day event with free refreshments, entertainment, Kids corner, Bubble Man, displays from Franklin Fire and Police and more.
SUN 5/18   10am-1pm   Camp Open House/Family Day at all Hockomock YMCA branches.
SUN 5/18   12pm-3pm   Franklin Art Association - Art Exhibit at Dean College

WED 5/21   6pm   Kindergarten Information Night at Parmenter Elementary
WED 5/21   6:30pm   Doggie Tales: Read to Dogs at Franklin Public Library, grades 2 and up, call front desk to sign up.

THU 5/22   4pm   Lego Mania at Franklin Public Library
THU 5/22   6pm   Kindergarten Information Night  - Jefferson and Davis Thayer Elementary Schools
THU 5/22   6:30pm   Anti-bullying Parent Presentation at HMMS in Franklin, free event, open to public.

For more details on above events click HERE and select the event of interest.

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

Beer Extravaganza 3.0!!

Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits
Connecting good friends with great wine!
Never Drink Ordinary!

Beer Extravaganza 3.0

Friday, May 16
6-8:30 PM


This week is National Craft Beer Week, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than holding a Beer Extravaganza. Please join us to taste and appreciate some fine examples of the art form that is craft beer!

We'll be pouring samples of 45+ beers, many brand-new to the store.

A giant pot of white chili (Chicken, white beans, and HEAT) is prepping as you read this. And all the usual fixins.

Homebrewers-check out the organic hop plants of Amy from Painted Lady Flower Farm. 

Smooth tunes courtesy of Three Stories, one of our favorite local groups.

This event is free, but we will be accepting free will donations to the Franklin Food Pantry. Hunger is a year-round problem-let's share our plenty with those who need our help.






Never Drink Ordinary! -Ann and John

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13TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE 5K RUN, WALK, ROLL & STROLL IN THE PARK


Every year in May, over 2000 people plus 200 volunteers participate in the Independence 5K Walk, Run, Roll and Stroll. In 2013, both events, which are held on the same day, raised $208,000 through sponsorships, raffle ticket sales, individual and team online fundraising pages, and general donations. Expenses are held to less than 10% of the gross revenue due to the overwhelming generosity of our community supporters. 
The all day event is held in Franklin, MA, hosted by EMC2 and includes a competitive and fun 5K race - registered and USATF MA 08001RN certified - plus a 5K walk, roll and stroll through the park and kids Fun Run. 
Also there is free entertainment, free food (bagels pizza, burgers, hot dogs), Kids corner with free games, “Bubble Man” , Dress up Photo booth, face painting, music, Yoga demo, massages, health expo, and a Touch a truck area; a raffle with fantastic prizes a special tribute to our Veterans. 
Special displays from Franklin Police and Fire Department with the 150 foot Ladder Truck and the US Army National Guard. In addition we get many mascots including Wally the Green Monster, Scooby Doo, Finz from the Worcester Sharks and many more.

Note:
This event will be held rain or shine.
Constitution Blvd is closed from 9- 9:45 AM for the runners safety.

13TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE 5K RUN, WALK, ROLL & STROLL IN THE PARK
HMEA 

Register to RUN online here
http://hmea.org/Get-Involved/special-events/2014-independence-5k-run/index

Register to WALK online here
http://hmea.org/Get-Involved/special-events/2014-independence-walk/index