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| reflections on Spruce Pond |
The view from King St was able to capture a more dramatic view of the clouds in the sky.
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| reflections on Spruce Pond |
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Spruce Pond - two views
Walking Sunday, I found my way to the inside of Spruce Pond to take this photo looking towards King St
The view from King St was able to capture a more dramatic view of the clouds in the sky.
The Spruce Pond Creamery can be seen in the distance in the second view.
The view from King St was able to capture a more dramatic view of the clouds in the sky.
Road crack seal
One of the methods of extending the life of a road was observed on my walk Sunday afternoon. The crack seal had been freshly laid on Everett St (off Union St near King St).
The DPW road program was outlined earlier this year at the Town Council meeting March 19th. The presentation document and my notes can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/live-reporting-dpw-update-initiative.html
FYI - speaking of roads, RT 140 between Beaver and Union St was shut down Monday night as the state worked on the road. They were grinding up the surface to prepare to repave. I had been on RT 140 on Saturday and did not see any notification of such work coming. Nor had it started. It was needed. I do distinctly recall navigating within the lane to avoid potholes. As most of the stretch from the i495 to Beaver was already scrapped up, they must have worked quickly on Sunday.
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| crack seal on Everett St |
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/live-reporting-dpw-update-initiative.html
FYI - speaking of roads, RT 140 between Beaver and Union St was shut down Monday night as the state worked on the road. They were grinding up the surface to prepare to repave. I had been on RT 140 on Saturday and did not see any notification of such work coming. Nor had it started. It was needed. I do distinctly recall navigating within the lane to avoid potholes. As most of the stretch from the i495 to Beaver was already scrapped up, they must have worked quickly on Sunday.
FHS Spring Sports - results Monday, May 19th
Hockomock Sports reports on the spring results from Monday. In particular, the Franklin High School results are as follows:
Baseball
Softball
Boys Lacrosse
Girls Lacrosse
Boys Tennis
Girls Tennis
The full slate of Hockomock League results from Monday, May 19th can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-051914
Baseball
Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 1 - Final - Zane Byrne tossed a complete game shutout for the Panthers, allowing five hits and striking out five while walking just one. Mansfield's Jeff Perillo also pitched a gem, allowing just one run in the loss. Senior Drew Inglesi (2-3) had the lone RBI of the game, knocking in senior Cam Kelley for the lone run.
Softball
Franklin, 7 @ Mansfield, 0 - Final - Lilly Criscione struck out nine for the win in the circle for the Panthers and connected on a two-run home run at the plate. Maddie Connelly went 2-3 with two runs and Olivia DiGiacomo was 1-3 with an RBI double.
Boys Lacrosse
Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 20 - Final
Girls Lacrosse
Franklin, 20 @ Attleboro, 2 - Final - Maegen Schmauder scored five goals to eclipse the 100 career goal mark. 11 different Panthers scored goals and 15 different players had points. Alex Mitchell and Dani Lonati both played well in net.
Boys Tennis
Franklin, 2 @ Mansfield, 3 - Final
Girls Tennis
Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 2 - Final
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| the new Franklin High School under construction |
The full slate of Hockomock League results from Monday, May 19th can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-051914
Monday, May 19, 2014
Speakers Forum: Rep Jeff Roy - Jun 11, 2014
The fourth in a series of public talks hosted by the Franklin Odd Fellows:
Presenter: Jeffrey Roy, State Representative for Franklin and Medway
Date: June 11, 2014
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Franklin Public Library, Community Room (Downstairs)
Agenda:
General Information about State Rep. Roy: State Representative
You can print out the flyer for this talk
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczMGtPV1FEZG1NUkhJeXpmbEZ2elU2cmJRODFV/edit
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Franklin Odd Fellows |
Meet your State Representative
Presenter: Jeffrey Roy, State Representative for Franklin and Medway
Date: June 11, 2014
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Franklin Public Library, Community Room (Downstairs)
Agenda:
1. General Overview of Role as State Representative
2. Representative Roy’s Goals
3. First Term in Review
4. Future Initiatives
5. Questions & Answer Period
General Information about State Rep. Roy: State Representative
Jeffrey N. Roy was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 10th Norfolk District. It is his great honor and privilege to represent the residents of Franklin and Medway on Beacon Hill.
He has worked as an attorney in Massachusetts since 1986, and has operated a law firm, Ravech & Roy, P.C., with his long-time business partner since 1993. Their law firm is dedicated to vindicating the rights and expectations of consumers injured at home, work, or play. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and the Massachusetts Bar Association.
In 2011, he was elected to the Town Council in Franklin, Massachusetts. In January 2012, he was selected to chair the town’s Master Plan Committee. Prior to that, he served on the School Committee, and served as its Chairman for 9 of his 10 years of service with that board. He also co-chaired Franklin’s Anti-Bullying Task Force.
He has been married to his wife Maureen for 24 years and is the proud father of three children, all educated in the Franklin public school system. His oldest graduated from Bates College in May 2012, and his middle daughter is in her second year at Boston College. His youngest is in his junior year at Franklin High.
He is also a bicycle rider in the annual Pan-Mass Challenge event, which raises money for the Jimmy Fund and he is a staunch advocate of development of the SNETT in Franklin and Bellingham.
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| Franklin Public Library |
You can print out the flyer for this talk
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczMGtPV1FEZG1NUkhJeXpmbEZ2elU2cmJRODFV/edit
6th Annual Parmenter 5K - June 1
The 6th Annual Parmenter 5K Run for All Ages is scheduled for June 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Parmenter School on Wachusett St.
You can register for the 6th Annual Parmenter 5K here
http://www.coolrunning.com/eventcal/event/6th-annual-parmenter-5k/
Or print the form here:
Yes, there are two races starting at the same time on the same day here in Franklin. The Franklin 5K will start at 10:00 AM on Washington St and the Parmenter 5K will start in front of the Parmenter School on Wachusett St.
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| student poster for the Parmenter 5K in 2012 |
You can register for the 6th Annual Parmenter 5K here
http://www.coolrunning.com/eventcal/event/6th-annual-parmenter-5k/
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| student poster for the Parmenter 5K in 2012 |
Or print the form here:
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| Getting ready at the starting line in 2012 |
Yes, there are two races starting at the same time on the same day here in Franklin. The Franklin 5K will start at 10:00 AM on Washington St and the Parmenter 5K will start in front of the Parmenter School on Wachusett St.
"on a case-by-case basis"
Hmm, I had missed this.
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140518/OPINION/140516497/2011/OPINION
The Daily News reported this week that the police log posted on the town website Sunday omitted an arrest the chief wanted to keep secret. Maxine Kinhart, a longtime assistant to the town administrator, had been charged with drunken- and drugged-driving. Asked several days later about the omission, Police Chief Stephen Semerjian admitted he'd kept the arrest out of the public log "to give this woman a day or two to try to get things in order."
Semerjian conceded this isn't the first time he has kept names and arrests out of the public log, telling Daily News reporter Matt Tota he makes such decisions "on a case-by-case basis."
That sure makes it sound like in Franklin, it's not what you did that matters, but who you know. If that seems unduly cynical, it's the attitude public officials invite when they do favors for friends and sweep the evidence under the rug.You can read the full article in the Milford Daily News (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140518/OPINION/140516497/2011/OPINION
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| Franklin Police Station |
Sunday, May 18, 2014
10th Annual Franklin 5K - June 1
73-year old Dick Hoyt and his 52-year-old quadriplegic son Rick have become sports icons as Team Hoyt. They are one of the world’s most inspiring stories and the Y is proud to welcome them to the 10th annual Franklin 5K. This family event, taking place Sunday, June 1 at Marsh and McLellan Companies in Franklin, aims to break down barriers for people with disabilities.
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| Team Hoyt |
Team Hoyt is a great example of a father’s love. Despite Rick’s disabilities as a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy and as a non-speaking person, his spirit and mind have always been strong. His family has long supported his quest for independence and inclusion in community, sports, education, and the workplace, culminating in his graduation from Boston University.
The father and son team has competed in over 1,000 athletic competitions, including 32 Boston Marathons, 22 duathlons, and six Ironmans. At first, race organizers tried to exclude the Hoyts unless Dick could qualify in the difficult time of Rick’s 20-year-old age group, which they did at the 1982 Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. In 1996, at the 100th Boston Marathon, the duo was recognized as Centennial Heroes.
The Hockomock Area YMCA shares the Hoyts’ strong belief in inclusion. In 2012, the Y honored Team Hoyt at its Legends Ball benefiting inclusive programming at the Y. The Integration Initiative, available at all Hockomock Area YMCA branches in Franklin, Foxboro, and North Attleboro, is a unique program that provides opportunities for children with special needs to engage with their typically developing peers in YMCA programs, activities, and services.
Since 2004, over 600 families have participated in the Initiative, experiencing teamwork, pride, happiness, and a true sense of belonging. “The Hockomock Area YMCA is to be commended for creating such a wonderful program for the youth in the communities it serves,” said Dick Hoyt upon receipt of the Legends Award in 2012.
All proceeds from The Franklin 5K will be used to provide anonymous scholarships at the Y and to subsidize the Integration Initiative. The race was started by The K Girls - Kris and Kayla Biagiotti - in memory of Kayla’s dad Bob Biagiotti and his belief that no child should be left on the sidelines. Kris continues her advocacy through this event.
Last year, Kris and Kayla were just feet away from the finish line when two bombs exploded at the 2013 Boston Marathon. That day, lost among the chaos, The K Girls made Boston Marathon history as the first female team to complete the race in the disabled division. Kris and Kayla are excited to run again with Dick and Rick Hoyt, who have been huge inspirations to them.
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| Last May, the community participated in The Franklin 5K, raising funds to celebrate children of all abilities. The event was led by race founder Kris Biagiotti (pictured front center with her daughter Kayla) |
At The Franklin 5K, you will enjoy spirit, teamwork, and commitment to community with the Hoyts and The K Girls! Join us Sunday, June 1 at Marsh & McLellan Companies, 431 Washington Street in Franklin. Day of registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and the run, walk, or roll starts at 10:00 a.m.
The family day includes Touch a Truck, with vehicles from Bass Pro Shops, the National Guard, and Franklin’s police and fire departments. Kids get the excitement of crossing a finish line of their own with a free fun run, starting immediately after the 5K and cheered on by the Y’s Teen Leaders Club. Healthy activities for the whole family include Minute to Win It challenges, KidTucky Derby racing, Noodle tag, face painting, a silent auction, raffles, music, and more.
Register today by visiting hockymca.org. Cost to participate is $30. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 men’s and women’s finishers from several age categories and all participants will receive a finisher medal.
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| The Franklin 5K - June 1, 2014 |
Bay State Physical Therapy will be on site to cater to participants’ needs, including warm up stretching, taping and wrapping, sports massage, and injury care. Thank you to event sponsors Marsh & McLellan Companies, Bay State Physical Therapy, Design Elements for Business, and Chestnut Dental. Questions, please contact Sr. Director of Youth Programming Tim Shaw at 508.879.5746 or tims@hockymca.org.
About The Hockomock Area YMCA
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. At the Y, strengthening community is its cause. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with its neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn and grow. For more information about the Hockomock Area YMCA, please visit hockymca.org.
You can register online here:
http://hockymca.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231&Itemid=288
Franklin Food Pantry Operation Director, Linda Sottile recognized with Community Service Award
The Franklin Food Pantry will launch a mobile food service next month, extending aid to the needy who, for whatever reason, cannot make it to the downtown pantry.
Director Linda Sottile announced the new mobile pantry Friday during an event at the senior center, where she received a community service award from the Council on Aging.
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| Linda Sottile and Ken Norman |
Once a month, a truck will set out from the 43 West Central St. pantry loaded with supplies to a different location in town, including the senior center and the Central Park Terrace and Winter Street housing projects.You can read the full article at the Milford Daily News: (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140517/NEWS/140516695/1994/NEWS
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| The new truck the Franklin Food Pantry will use to become 'mobile' |
For additional information about the Franklin Food Pantry, you can visit the webpage here
or follow them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry
Special movie night at the Franklin Historical Museum - June 29th
If you ever wondered what it was like to live in colonial revolutionary times, '1776' is the movie for you.
History Buffs, students, teachers and movie lovers will enjoy viewing '1776' at the Franklin Historical Museum.
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| 1776 |
The fun family night will benefit the Franklin Food Pantry. The price of admission is a canned good or non perishable food item.
In the days leading up to July 4, 1776, continental Congressmen John Adams and Benjamin Franklin coerce Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence as a delaying tactic as they try to persuade the American colonies to support a resolution on independence. As George Washington sends depressing messages describing one military disaster after another, the businessmen, landowners and farmers in Congress all stand in the way of the Declaration, and a single 'nay' vote will forever end the questions of independence. Large portions of spoken and sung dialog are taken directly from the letters and memoirs of the actual participants.
Come enjoy this informative film right before we start our annual 4th of July celebration week. The showing is at 5:00 PM on Sunday June 29th and is appropriate for the whole family. Popcorn will be served.
Remember to bring a canned good for the Franklin Food Pantry.
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| Franklin Historical Museum - 80 West Central St |
Additional info on the movie
IMDb listing = http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068156/
Wikipedia entry = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1776_(film)
Franklin Senior Center - presentation updated
The demographics on Page 3 were updated to include the latest numbers from the Franklin Census for 2013.
Additional information can be found on the Franklin Senior Center webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/index
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to the webpage to view the presentation
- There are 5,461 residents 60 years of age and over in Franklin per the town’s 2013 census
- The UMass Gerontology Institute projects an increase to 6,667 elderly residents in Franklin by 2020 and 9,217 by 2030 (27% of the population)
- The average number of visitors to the Senior Center per day is 130
- There are 1,200 active participants at the Center
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| Eye on Sight - Mobile vision clinic - June 6th |
Additional information can be found on the Franklin Senior Center webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/index
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to the webpage to view the presentation
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.
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
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| 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.
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| 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
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MassBudget: The House FY 2015 Budget Proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Health Reform Programs
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Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center | 15 Court Square | Suite 700 | Boston | MA | 02108
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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 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
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