MBTA: Starting Monday - Franklin Line schedule remains 'modified'

The Franklin Line will continue to operate a modified weekday schedule, Monday, March 2, 2015, through Friday, March 6, 2015.  Specific schedule details available at www.mbta.com/winter. Last updated: Feb 28 2015 07:05 PM Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/winter/severe_weather/ Sent by the MBTA.

Franklin/Dean Station from the bridge over Main St

For the Franklin Line, the modified schedule can be found here
http://www.mbta.com/uploadedfiles/Documents/Schedules_and_Maps/Special_Schedules/Commuter_Rail/franklin_snow.pdf

Franklin Art Association - Meeting Mar 4, 2015

The Franklin Art Association will meet Wednesday, March 4th, from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30. 

The program will feature a demonstration presented by New England plein air land and seascape artist Ted Charron.

Meeting are free and opened to the public.

For more information, please visit our web site at www.franklinart.org

or Facebook www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc

Franklin Senior Center

THE BLACK BOX: You're Invited: Foodie Heaven - Mar 6th

Connecting good friends with great wine! Never Drink Ordinary! Culinary Cabaret! at The Black Box Friday, March 6th  7-11PM This can't-miss event offers specialties from 12 great restaurants and markets, paired with wines, beers, and spirits from some of our favorite people. Just a glimpse:  Davio's Prime Beef Shortrib with Butternut Squash Puree and Crispy Leeks and Gundlach Bundschu Mountain Cuvee Tommasso's Duck Risotto served from a Parmigiano Wheel, with Vin Cotto and Chives and San Rocco Amarone Tavolino's Pan-Seared Scallops with Crushed Cashews and Local Seaweed Salad, paired with the 'Open Sesame' Cocktail by Privateer Rum. Restaurant 3's Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil Soup, served with Carol Shelton's 'Wild Thing' Zinfandel. Twelve's Penne Bolognese with Regaleali Rosso. A sushi bar courtesy of Genji Sushi. Cheese as only Whole Foods can do cheese. And much, much more! Are you hungry yet? Thirsty, maybe? Add a single-cask, single malt Scotch tasting by Scotch Master Charlie Tower. More Privateer Rum. Coole Swan Irish Cream. Goose Island Beer. Your $75 ticket includes all food and drink, plus performances by a wonderful 8-piece jazz band and Franklin's own Electric Youth. This promises to be a delicious and entertaining evening; all proceeds benefit Franklin Performing Arts Company, the Black Box Theatre, and Electric Youth's 2015 European Tour. For tickets, click HERE, or call 508-528-3370. We'll be there. Will you? Never Drink Ordinary! -Ann and John Please share this email with friends who are enthusiastic about great wine, beer, and spirits. (Keeping all the good stuff for yourself is bad karma.) [Insert social links here - select the logos from the toolbar on the left side.]

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Open House March 19 at Sunrise Montessori School

Montessori Open House

Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 6pm

31 Hayward St., Franklin

Free event. The public is welcome to learn about our Montessori preschool and kindergarten programs.

Sunrise Montessori School

Website: www.MySunriseMontessori.com

Contact: Karen Roeber, Director at 508-541-8010

Senator Spilka Kicks off Commonwealth Conversations MetroWest Tour and Public Forum

Senators continue statewide tour to hear firsthand from MetroWest residents

NEWTON – On Monday, March 2^nd, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) will tour businesses, universities and local organizations to listen to the concerns of MetroWest residents. The Senator will be joined by Senate President Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst), Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (D-Gloucester) and other senators from across the state.

Commonwealth Conversations is a series of statewide tours created by Senate President Stan Rosenberg to give Senators an opportunity to listen to residents, businesses and interest groups and make sure everyone's voice is heard in every corner of the Commonwealth. The tour is intended to highlight ideas and actions that will strengthen Massachusetts and make government even more accessible to constituents.

WHO:                   Senate President Stan Rosenberg, Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, Senators Karen Spilka, Mike Barrett, Jamie Eldridge, Richard Ross, Cynthia Creem, Eileen Donoghue and other state senators

WHAT:                 Commonwealth Conversations Tour MetroWest Town Hall Public Forum

WHEN:                 Monday, March 2, 2015

                                7:00 - 8:30 pm

Newton North High School Cafeteria

457 Walnut Street

Newton, MA 02460

WHY:                    Senators will listen to public feedback and community concerns and issues in the MetroWest region.

The Commonwealth Conversation tour dates run from February 4^th through March 11th. All members of the public and the press are encouraged to participate. Read more about this effort on the website https://malegislature.gov/cc and follow on Twitter at @Ma_Senate.

FHS girls basketball edge Westford Academy 50-49

The FHS girls basketball team pulled out a close game against Westford Academy on Friday night. Josh Perry, Managing Editor, Hockomock Sports provides the complete summary of the game.

After allowing only 28 points through three quarters, the Franklin defense was opened up by Westford Academy in the fourth. The visiting Grey Ghosts, the defending Div. 1 Central champions, scored 21 points in the quarter and had the ball with 35.5 remaining on the clock, down by just one point, and with a chance to win a second straight game on their final possession. 

During the timeout, Franklin coach John Leighton reminded his team to get back to the aggressive, switching defense that had made it successful. 

He explained, “ We knew they were going to run a lot of on the ball screens and off ball screens -- just keep moving and try to shake someone free. We just kept switching and getting in the way as best we can.” 

Jillian Spolidoro scored 17 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as the Panthers edged out a one-point win to reach the D1 Central semifinal. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

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Franklin still had to inbound the ball and Martin (six points, nine rebounds, four assists) was fouled with 1.0 left. The Panthers got it in to Julianne Pisani (four points, five assists) and the clock ran out before the whistle to secure a 50-49 win for the hosts.

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Franklin will take on No. 3 seed Holy Name, which knocked the Panthers out last year, in the semifinal on Tuesday at WPI.

Continue reading the full article here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/franklin-survives-scare-and-is-heading-to-semifinal

Franklin Liquors: Happy 237th Birthday Franklin MA! One Day Wine Sale 3/1/15

From Mark Lenzi at Franklin Liquors

Back in February 1978 after a “small” snow storm our dad purchased Jimmies Package store. For those of you not familiar with it or its location it was historic in town. One half was a liquor store the other a tobacco/penny candy/soda fountain AND both sides connected. Located in the center of town looking there now you would never know it existed. There is an empty lot before the railroad bridge left of HR Block and across from The Rome Restaurant.

Jimmies Liquor Store - downtown Franklin

parade passing by Jimmies Liquor Store - downtown Franklin

When it came time to change the name there was none better than FRANKLIN Liquors. Our whole family has deep roots in Franklin, gradates of the schools and all still living in the town today. As a child I can remember walking from Davis Thayer School To CCD at St Mary’s BUT having to stop for candy first.

In 1986 we relocated the store, one of many changes in the town over the years due to growth. We are proud to be family owned and Franklin residents!

Check out the wine specials and the remainder of the Happy Birthday Franklin posting here:
https://franklinliquors.wordpress.com/2015/02/26/happy-237th-birthday-franklin-ma-one-day-wine-sale-3115/