"We wanted to make the transition easier for him"

Milford Daily News reports on the efforts of Franklin firefighters coordinating with Tri-County students to build a ramp at Richie Elgar's home.

Elgar has put as much time into his rehabilitation as he did for his wrestling workouts. Last year, he was the state vocational wrestling champion, winning the Division 3 Central Sectional at 106 pounds. 

It’s not surprising, Carlucci said, given Elgar’s character. 

"Ritchie will be successful in whatever he does," he said. 

A fund set up to raise money for Elgar’s recovery has raised nearly $15,000. Those wishing to contribute can visit: www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/7245/ritchie-elgar-s-recovery-fund.

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141021/NEWS/141029579/1994/NEWS


Related post
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/09/he-spent-first-few-weeks-in-hospital.html

Lincoln St - construction progress (photo essay)

On my 'tour de Franklin' cycling ride around town on Saturday, I made a few stops along Lincoln St to capture photos of the progress to share here.

good advice

flat stretch along Lincoln as mentioned during Town Council meeting Wednesday

timely ripples in the water

sidewalk area was ground out to prepare for the epoxy coat to be added

epoxy coat being added

the finished look

the finished look - close up

Related articles:

The Town Council meeting last Wednesday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/trick-or-treat-but-no-alchohol.html

The Milford Daily News write up of the Lincoln St discussion
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/they-came-in-and-really-hit-ground.html

Tour de Franklin - Saturday's 'reporting by cycling around'

Saturday's 'tour de Franklin' was done via bicycle. So much was happening I could not have walked around in time to catch it all. This was a variation on the theme of 'reporting by walking around'...

I started with the Ladybug 5K at the Kennedy School. Franklin Police had positioned the speed warning sign on Pond St. While stopped to take a couple of photos, it seemed to be an even split between cars meeting the speed limit and those exceeding the speed limit.

Post by Franklin Matters.

Next stop, the yard sale at Franklin Federated Church

Post by Franklin Matters.

Next stop the Library Book Sale

Post by Franklin Matters.

Next stop, not just one Boomer out on the Dean campus, there were two on Saturday

Post by Franklin Matters.

Out to DelCarte to capture some photos and a new video with more sunlight on the autumn colors

Post by Franklin Matters.

Heading out Daniels St, I passed the Hoffman Farm getting ready for hayrides to the pumpkin patch

Post by Franklin Matters.

What wasn't shared with Facebook along the ride you'll get to see first here.

On the Town Common, members of the Franklin Garden Club were caught in the act of their fall clean up. They graciously spent a minute or two away from their hard work to let me capture the photo.

members of the Franklin Garden Club fall cleaning on the flowers around the monuments

The back door to the Guru Restaurant was open. I peeked in to catch a brief confirmation from the carpenter doing some work that Guru is planning to open again. The owner and menu would remain the same. He couldn't provide a timeline on when. So that is good news for those that miss the Indian fare served here.

the back door at Guru

The parking lot behind the Post Office is now paved and parking spot striped. The lot is privately owned and the spaces are to be rented/leased by the Post Office for their vehicles.

parking lot behind the Post Office downtown

There will be additional photos (and the DelCarte video)  to share this week.

FYSA: Spring 2015 Soccer Registration is Open!

Spring 2015 soccer registration is open! 

Click here to register: http://www.franklinyouthsoccer.org/registration 

Registration cost is $65 per player (family max of $195).
Pee-Wee registration cost is $40. (uniform costs additional if needed)
Late fee of $30 will be assessed after NOVEMBER 15 

The age groups stay the same from Fall to Spring (just as school grade stays the same).
High School Travel teams will also be formed for the spring season U16 and U18. 

We will try to keep the spring schedule close to what the fall schedule currently is and as can be seen on our website. However, the schedule may change as we try to work with the town for field space and to limit conflicts with other sports like lacrosse. 

So please understand that we can not give you an exact time/day for games and practices until early spring. 

Please email if you have any questions: info@franklinyouthsoccer.org 

Don't forget to register before November 15th.

FYSA	Franklin Youth Soccer Association, Inc. - Registration www.franklinyouthsoccer.org FYSA

Ladybug 5K - Family fun at the Kennedy School (photo essay)

The Annual Ladybug 5K was held on Saturday, Oct 18, 2014 at the JF Kennedy Elementary School.

you could get your face painted

music was provided by Tyler Zajac

chalk was available to be creative

selection of items for the silent auction

you could make a tie dye shirt

the trophy table

ladybug 5K t-shirts

off to run at the start of the 5K

Additional photos of the race starters can be found on Flickr

https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157646523877154

The same set of photos is also available on Facebook here
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150437711099995.1073741883.173205529994&type=3

FHS All Night Party Organizational Meeting - Oct 23

All Night Party FHS Parent Information Meeting  

Please join us on Thursday October 23rd at 7PM at the Horace Mann School Cafeteria. 

The All Night Party Committee will provide information about this years' party and provide an explanation of the planning and preparations that are involved to hold the party.  

We are in need of many volunteers on various committees in order to have a successful party.  We hope to see you on October 23rd. 

From the All Night Party June 2014

one of the last view of what used to be the main corridor of the All Night Party

Photos from the All Night Party June 2014 can be found here

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/all-night-party-labor-of-love.html

Did you know it is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month?

The MA.Gov blog has information on the resources available for Down syndrome.

Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition.One in every 691 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome according to the National Down Syndrome Society. The disease affects a child’s physical development, language, and cognitive skills. Massachusetts participates in Down Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness about those living with this condition as well as the services and support available.

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Follow the link to read about the additional resources available.
http://blog.mass.gov/blog/health/national-down-syndrome-awareness-month/


Franklin is fortunate to be the home of the Horace Mann Educational Association (HMEA) which is also a key provider of services for those with Down syndrome, autism, and other developmental disabilities.

HMEA

Franklin High Soccer teams win

Hockomock Sports reports that both the FHS boys and girls soccer teams won when they played their respective teams from Mansfield in action on Friday.

Boys Soccer

Heading into Friday afternoon’s game with Mansfield, Franklin knew that it needed just a point to clinch a share of a fourth straight Kelley-Rex division title. But the Panthers were also facing an opponent that needed a point to keep its postseason hopes alive and were not about to give the result to the league leaders. 

Despite intense pressure from the Hornets in the second half, Austin Kent’s first half goal would be enough for Franklin in a 1-0 win at Pisini Field. It was Franklin’s 11th clean sheet of the season and extended its unbeaten run to 14 games since the opening game loss to Oliver Ames. 

FHS Panthers

“It’s not the prettiest but it’s a good win and we’ll take it,” said Franklin coach Fran Bositis.

Continue reading the Hockomock Sports article here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/kent-goal-clinches-fourth-straight-title-for-franklin

Girls Soccer

Franklin scored two goals just over a minute apart at the end of the first half and crept closer to another Kelley-Rex crown with a 2-1 win over Mansfield. 

Junior Victoria Stowell set up the game's opening goal in the 35th minute and then scored herself just 65 seconds later. 

"[Mansfield's] always a very good team," Franklin head coach Tom Geysen said. "I said to [Mansfield coach] Kevin [Smith], we're mirror images of each other as far as the athletes go, the style of play, the aggressiveness, the skill level, we're very evenly matched. We were the first time and we were this time. I hope we don't have to see them in the tournament."

Continue reading the Hockomock Sports article here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/stowells-first-half-assist-goal-lift-franklin-to-win

FHS Hockomock League results for Field hockey and Football

Field hockey

Franklin, 4 @ Taunton, 0 - Final - Franklin received goals from four different players: junior Diana Griffin, senior Maddie Bressler, junior Kelsey McPhee and junior Ashley Conroy. Senior Emily Jeffries had two assists and sophomore Caroline Lounsbury and junior Taylor Reutlinger each had one. Junior Samantha Jones made five saves in net to earn the shutout.

Football

North Attleboro, 28 @ Franklin, 7 - Final

Hockomock Sparts.com

For all the results in the Hockomock League action on Friday, visit this page
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-101714

Threat Multiplication: The Climate Minute Podcast

massclimateaction posted: " Here are some links to the DOD report on climate and our military, Exxon's anti-divestment blog calling the movement out-of-touch, the original of Paul Krugman's article, with a reply by Dave Roberts at GRIST and a link to the Post-Carbon Institute we" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN) Threat Multiplication: The Climate Minute Podcast by massclimateaction Here are some links to the DOD report on climate and our military, Exxon's anti-divestment blog calling the movement out-of-touch, the original of Paul Krugman's article, with a reply by Dave Roberts at GRIST and a link to the Post-Carbon Institute website. Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon. Thanks for listening. …Ted McIntyre massclimateaction | October 17, 2014 at 7:37 am | Tags: Climate Change, climate news, global warming, threat multiplier | Categories: Climate Action | URL: http://wp.me/p14L3C-11l Comment    See all comments    Like Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser:  http://massclimateaction.wordpress.com/2014/10/17/threat-multiplication-the-climate-minute-podcast/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

You can click through to view the post on the MCAN page or listen to the podcast here:

"They came in and really hit the ground running"

The Milford Daily News gets around to reporting on this aspect of the Town Council meeting Wednesday night by writing:

Pressed to assess the contractor handling the roadwork on Lincoln Street, Public Works Director Robert Cantoreggi needed to take a cue from his wife, a schoolteacher.
"Some people get As in certain subjects, but they’ll still get a D here and there," 

Cantoreggi said of Aggregate Industries, which has been rehabbing the street since July. "I think the communication could have been better on their part." 

The Town Council grilled Cantoreggi on Wednesday about complaints from residents and town officials concerning the pace and quality of the work on a stretch of the road that runs from Elm Street to Brook Street.

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141018/NEWS/141016512/1994/NEWS

You can find all my notes from the Wednesday Town Council meeting here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/trick-or-treat-but-no-alchohol.html

Lincoln St under construction in August 2014

Additional photos from my visit to Lincoln St this summer can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/08/lincoln-st-construction-update.html

WMRC: Friday Night High School Football - Franklin vs North Attleboro

WMRC High School Football N. Attleboro @ Franklin Tonight 6:45pm pregame / 7pm kickoff This week's game coverage features a Hockmock Legue Rivalry Showdown as the North Attleboro Rocketeers visit the Franklin Panthers. Last Season N-A got the better of Franklin by a final of 24-13. Tune in starting at 6:45 asthe Panthers look for their 3rd win of the season. Matt Romeling and Jarred Aldie will have the call from Franklin...Kick-off at 7pm      Listen Live and On Demand Save money on passes to Screemfest at Canobie Lake Park in the Steals and Deals Marketplace! Ticket price: $32 You pay: $20 Click here! Mmmm... meat!  And MORE! Ticket price: $25 You pay: $12.50 Click here! Halloween is coming!  Get your candy at Hebert's Candy this year! Ticket price: $25 You pay: $12.50 Click here!

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 10/17/14 - THU 10/23/14

FRI 10/17   12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market - Town Common
FRI 10/17   6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked - Franklin Art Center
FRI 10/17   7:30pm   Peter Pan Musical at The Black Box (15 W. Central St., Franklin)

SAT 10/18   9am-4pm   Book Sale at Franklin Public Library
SAT 10/18   9am   Annual Yard Sale at Franklin Federated Church
SAT 10/18   9:30am   LadyBug 5K and Kids Fun Run and activities at J F Kennedy School, Pond Street, Franklin.
SAT 10/18   10am   Neighbor Brigade’s Pam's Run in Wayland
SAT 10/18   10:30am   Stony Brook Sanctuary in Norfolk celebrating 50th anniversary
SAT 10/18   7:30pm   Peter Pan Musical at The Black Box (15 W. Central St., Franklin)

SUN 10/19   9am-12pm   Bag Sale at Franklin Public Library
SUN 10/19   2pm-5pm   Purrfect Cat Shelter Fundraiser at Pour Richard’s
SUN 10/19   2pm  Peter Pan Musical at The Black Box (15 W. Central St., Franklin)

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

Our little town is complete with a new kid on the block

From Lisa Buccella:

Our little town is complete with a new kid on the block! Yes, THE BLACK BOX is an amazing new performance venue at 15 W Central Street. So far, there has been a fabulous gala with an extended tent for additional space and a really cool, old-school feel jazz evening with an audience of college students, seniors, youth right along with adults of all ages. Head to the website for more information! 

This weekend (and next), you can see Broadway's timeless musical Peter Pan at THE BLACK BOX! The soaring, magical adventure will be presented with a live professional orchestra and the spectacular aerial effects of Flying by Foy! 

The TONY® Award-winning musical, an adaptation of J.M. Barrie's celebrated classic play and novel, features beloved characters and memorable songs. Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Darling children invite you to a journey along on this high-flying, swashbuckling fantasy adventure to Neverland. Discover pirates, lost boys and one very hungry crocodile! Clap your hands and believe - and follow Peter, "Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning!"

THE BLACK BOX , Franklin

 Show schedule and tickets can be purchased on line here
http://www.theblackboxonline.com/event-2014-07-28-mon-jul-2/?lang=en

A new edition of The Franklin Connection is available

A new edition of The Franklin Connection has been published on the Town of Franklin web site. 

Click the link below to read the latest edition.

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/Nov14connection.pdf

Franklin Senior Center

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