Love lobster? Visit Boston today

The Mass Great Outdoors blog has an article on lobsters in advance of the Boston Seafood Festival being held today, July 27.

Did you know:

And while some lobsters might be as old as time (or close to it) they have not always been a delicacy. According to National Geographic, in the 17th and 18th centuries, lobsters were so abundant that they were used as food for the poor—and not even good food. Feeding your servant too much lobster was considered inhumane. There were laws forbidding people from giving servants lobster more than twice a week. Most surprising, lobsters were so cheap that they were even used as fertilizer!

Mass Great Outdoors blog

Read more about lobsters on the Mass Great Outdoors blog here
http://blog.mass.gov/greatoutdoors/environment/lobsters-boston-seafood-festival/

Boston Seafood Festival

More about the Boston Seafood Festival can be found on their webpage
http://bostonseafoodfestival.org/

In the News: housing trust lottery, new Indian market, Dean explores online degrees

The housing trust lottery winner was announced on Saturday

John Bertane of Franklin had a good reason to be happy. His family had just the won the lottery, but instead of cash, the prize was a home. 

A small group, including Bertane, gathered Saturday in the Town Council Room of the Franklin Municipal Building to hear the results of the town's latest affordable housing lottery. 

The lottery was for the first home purchased by the Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, a two-bedroom home at 11 Landry St.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140726/NEWS/140727224/1994/NEWS

Related posts on the housing trust lottery can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/franklin-municipal-affordable-housing.html


There is a new Indian market in Bellingham

A new grocery store, aimed at serving the area's growing Indian population (and any resident with a taste for Indian cuisine), opened Saturday at 15 North Main St. 

A grand opening celebration for Namaste Supermarket was held early in the afternoon, featuring face-painting, henna tattooing and food samples. 

Arun Nagrath, the store owner, said the Indian population within a 10 to 15 mile radius around the store had increased substantially of late. 

"There are almost 2,600 families here," he said. "Before, they would have to drive to Worcester or Norwood (for a similar selection). We are a supermarket, but we also have takeout because there are few restaurants (in the area)."

Continue reading the full article in the Milford Daily News
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140726/NEWS/140727228/1994/NEWS


Dean College is looking to expand its offering to include online degrees

Dean College is seeking approval from its accrediting agency to offer an online business degree program. 

The private college in downtown Franklin has online courses, but in the fall of 2014, Dean hopes to begin accepting enrollment into an online bachelor’s degree program for business. Many of the same courses in the college's current business program will be offered in the online tract. 

"Dean College continues to expand what we are able to offer to our students," said John Marcus, vice president of enrollment services and marketing, in a statement. "An online degree program is a great opportunity for adult learners to pursue their education and career goals while juggling their current work/life responsibilities."

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140726/NEWS/140727345/1994/NEWS

Dean College - 99 Main St, Franklin, MA

Members of St. Mary’s Parish and Delete Blood Cancer Holds Bone Marrow Registration Drive

Beginning Friday, August 8th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm, members of St. Mary’s Parish in Franklin will be partnering with Delete Blood Cancer to host a bone marrow registration drive during the Feast of Saint Rocco held at St. Mary’s church. During this event, volunteers will be registering new bone marrow donors to become potential life-saving matches for patients suffering from various forms of blood cancer and blood disease. 

The registration booth will also be open on Saturday, August 9th from 11:00am to 10:00pm and Sunday, August 10th from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. 

The group of volunteers hosting this event will be led by Justin Graci, who lost his sister Kristin to leukemia in 2010, and other members of the Graci family. Though Kristin is no longer with us, Justin and other members of the St. Mary’s community who were touched by her illness and passing continue to give back by spreading awareness about blood disease and the need for bone marrow donors. 

Every day thousands of patients like Kristin search for a bone marrow donor. However, only 4 out of 10 patients are lucky enough to receive a transplant. Members of the St. Mary’s Parish hope to change these odds by offering people the opportunity to register as a potential bone marrow donor and further Delete Blood Cancer’s mission of saving lives.  

About Delete Blood Cancer

DeleteBloodCancer.org

Delete Blood Cancer DKMS started with one family’s search for a bone marrow donor and is today part of the world’s largest bone marrow donor center. We have helped register more than 4 million potential donors and facilitated close to 40,000 life-saving transplants around the world. But we’re not stopping there. Every day we lead the fight against blood cancer by working with families, communities and organizations to recruit more donors and provide more patients with second chances at life. 

For more information or to register as a bone marrow donor, please visit DeleteBloodCancer.org.

DeleteBloodCancer.org

The St Rocco Festival schedule and additional information can be found here
http://www.stmarysfranklin.org/93

FHS Last Tour: Corridors and Student Art Work - part 14 (photos)

Let's finish the walk through the corridors of Franklin High School on the 'last tour.' I'll share the last of the photos of student art work and other significant items of interest as we complete the walk through FHS.

Franklin's panther

bring down the house

view 1

view 2

student art 1

student art 2

student art 3

old text books

stairwell view

student art 4

Franklin athletes never quit

Photos shared earlier can be found here:

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_24.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_21.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_20.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_19.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_18.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_17.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_15.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_12.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_30.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_29.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-welcome-to.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-small-gym.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-photos.html


Note: all the photos will be posted to Facebook and to Flickr for anyone to view in a single place. The locations are already established and photos will be added to them over time.

Facebook album       Flickr album

Elm Street Bridge Closure - extended through Monday, July 28

Hello. This is Gary Premo, with the Franklin Police Department, calling with an important traffic advisory. 

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Elm Street Bridge will remain closed through Monday 07/28. 

Again, please seek alternate routes if you need to be in the area. Thank you; goodbye.

This e-mail has been sent to you by TOWN OF FRANKLIN. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform TOWN OF FRANKLIN either IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at 508-520-4938 or REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.

Franklin Police station - Panther Way

Pam's Run - 5K for Neighbor Brigade - Oct 16

Dear Friends, Our team is hard at work planning Neighbor Brigade's second annual Pam's Run, a road race and walk named to honor the legacy of our founder, Pam Washek. Please join us on Saturday, October 18, for the race and race day festivities, including live music, kids' activities and food trucks. Registration for the Run is open. Register today and consider forming a fundraising team—spirit-wear optional! All proceeds from the Run will support Neighbor Brigade's programs and expansion to meet the demand for our services. Please help us raise awareness for our organization and the event by passing along the information to your friends, colleagues, family and neighbors! Pam's Run WHEN: Saturday, October 18, at 10 am WHERE: The race will start and finish at the Claypit Hill School, 40 Adams Street, Wayland, MA EVENT: The race will offer both a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run. It will also feature age group awards and cash prizes for top finishers. REGISTER: Register at www.pamsrun.com. Once you register, a personal fundraising page will be created for you automatically. You are encouraged to raise additional funds to help keep Pam's dream alive! There is no minimum fundraising commitment or team fee. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Joint Ventures Physical Therapy & Fitness Washek Electric KGI Properties, LLC Sponsorships are available. For more information contact: Joanna Manikas at info@pamsrun.com Stephanie Lawrence at stephanie@neighborbrigade.org www.pamsrun.com | info@pamsrun.com

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/25/14 - THU 7/31/14

FRI 7/25   10:30am   Ronald McDonald at Franklin Public Library
FRI 7/25  12-6pm   Farmers Market at Franklin Common
FRI 7/25   6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
FRI 7/25   8pm   Midsummer Night’s Dream by FSPA at Franklin Town Common

SAT 7/26   7pm   One Acts by FPAC, 38 Main St., Franklin

SUN 7/27   8am   Yoga on the beach - free event at Beaver Pond, Franklin

MON 7/28   3:30pm   iStories at Franklin Public Library
MON 7/28   4-7pm   Farmer’s Market at Whole Foods Plaza in Bellingham
MON 7/28   5pm to close   Dining for a Cure at Milford 99 Restaurant
MON 7/28   6:30pm   Family PJ Storytime at Franklin Public Library.

TUE 7/29   4pm   Lego Club and Games, Franklin Public Library

WED 7/30   3pm   Marvelous Marvin - Magic of Science at Franklin Public Library
WED 7/30   6pm   Concerts on the Common - Electric Youth


For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

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