WMRC and Franklin Downtown Partnership - Good News Initiative

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Member Annoucements: WMRC 1490-AM's 'Good News' Initiative Posted: 03 Mar 2015 09:25 AM PST

WMRC First Class Media, a Milford-based media company and Franklin Downtown Partnership member, has launched a "Good News" initiative and wants to hear your positive stories. WMRC is a locally owned multi-media company that supports local businesses. WMRC 1490 AM broadcasts reach listeners in 14 local towns in 3 counties, and it's website has logged 22,000 visits. If you are looking for a new audience to tell your positive stories to, WMRC First Class Media may have a way to help. To download and print a copy of the WMRC-First Class Media press release click here.

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FHS all stars for swimming

The Hockomock Sports has announced the All Stars for swimming and Franklin is well represented on both the boys and girls teams as voted on by the coaches.

Ashley Loomis	Franklin	200 Free
Leah Zogby	Franklin	500 Free
Jennifer Ayotte	Franklin	400 F.R.
Molly Brown	Franklin	400 F.R.

FHS Panthers

Connor Bourgeois	Franklin	50 Fr
Austen Sholudko	Franklin	200 F.R.

For the complete listing of girls team all stars
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/the-2015-hockomock-league-girls-swimming-all-stars

For the complete listing of boys team all stars
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/the-2015-hockomock-league-boys-swimming-all-stars

Attention Franklin Residents: Letter from the Police Chief

March 12, 2015

To all Franklin Residents

Greetings,
               
Let me begin by saying I am sure everyone is aware that on March 10, 2015 the Franklin Police and Fire Departments responded to a bomb scare threat at the Franklin High School.  This is the second such threat at the High School this Academic School Year.  The first was on September 30, 2014.  We believe that we have some very solid information to work with and our Detective Division is aggressively following up on every lead imaginable. 
               
In light of these situations and the obvious concerns and fears associated with them I feel it necessary to write you this letter. It is important that I assure you your Emergency Services personnel, as well as your school staff, faculty and especially the students have handled each of these situations with courage; working in mutual cooperation to bring an end to a bad situation as quickly as possible. Police, fire and school officials continually educate and train in the best practice methods of dealing with situations as these.  

I would like to tell you that there is one accepted method of emergency response that will guarantee the safety of everyone in these situations. Unfortunately that would be naive and is not the case. There is no one given response or proven method that can possibly cover all of the potential variables for every bad scenario we may face.  The one most difficult variable would be within the mind of the perpetrator(s) themselves.  Only he or she would know what they are thinking.  Given this, we use those methods that have proven to be effective.  We train with those methods in mind and we adapt those methods to what we believe works well for Franklin and the given circumstance(s) at the time.

Some of the keys to limiting or averting tragedy are being well trained and equipped, which we are. Working cooperatively with the schools and students, which we do.  Responding quickly and decisively. Accurately assessing the situation and then attacking the threat with every asset we have at our disposal. It's important to understand that at the same time we must do our best to control the initial potential for chaos. As other police units arrive we will then begin with a safe and orderly exit for all of the students, school staff and faculty.  

I would guess that not many of you have experienced a situation like this.  As a first responder, me and my police officers, the fire personnel, school staff and faculty have.  I can tell you there is no greater sinking feeling than responding to, or being involved in a call for emergency service that has the potential for such disaster. 

I want you to rest assured that even faced with such circumstances your police, fire and school officials maintain composure and focus on the task at hand which is to respond, assess, attack or eliminate the threat, all the while worrying about providing the necessary safety and security for all of the school children or civilians involved.  No small feat by any means.  

I am confident in telling you that the response of Franklin Emergency personnel and school staff is done well and with the safety and security of all of the school children, school faculty and civilians paramount in our response protocols and decision making.  None of us would or should expect anything less.

Sincerely

Stephan H. Semerjian
Chief of Police

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Shop Small Collaboration Efforts Getting into the Details, Rolling up the Sleeves

Another gathering of about 20 or so folks interested and energized in talking up and collaborating about small business in Franklin meet Wednesday night at The Cake Bar.

We received an update from Susan Palmer on a smart phone app that can help to set up a scavenger hunt for individual businesses or for the collaborative as a whole. A subcommittee was formed and will begin meeting to work out some plans in more detail to bring back to the larger group.  http://museumtrek.com/

Kristine Spillane provided an update on her efforts to bring OurTownDaily online soon. The plans for this online media news center include re-introducing a 'trade show' to Franklin. Franklin antives may recall the trade show that took place at the end of April vacation. The first re-introduction is targeted for October and then would slot into the last weekend of the April vacation in 2016 and thereafter. You can find OurTownDaily.com and currently set up to follow their Twitter account @OurTownDaily

Shop Small Co-op

There was discussion around a 'progressive meals' which also lead to a subcommittee to form to work on the idea and bring back to the larger group. Jane Curran of Jane's Frames will lead that subcommittee.

Mark Lenzi of Franklin Liquors provided an update on a video ad service that can be placed on screens in a facility. Even if you don't have a place for it, an ad could be shown on it. Contact information will be snt out ia the group distribution listing. (new members of the group would be added to the distribution after last nights meeting).

Ed Szymanski of the PC Handyman provided an update on the business showcase table at Rockland Trust. He is making progress on that front.

Lisa Piana, Executive Director of the Downtown Partnership, provided brief updates on the flyers done by MetroWest and the partnership. WMRC's effort on 'Think Positive' and a schedule of business networking sessions being set up.

As the meeting broke additional side dicussions were conducted by 2-3 following up on a particular point of interest or just making the more personal connection now that folks have met in real life.

It is really good to see such energy doing good for Franklin Business! The next meeting is scheduled for Apr 9, 2015 also at the Cake Bar.

Thanks to Tracie Turinese for leading this collaboration!

Franklin Historical Museum: Antique Appraisal Day

Antique Appraisal Day

Sunday, April 12, 2015

1:00PM-4:00PM

The Franklin Historical Commission invites you to have your collectables and antiques appraised by certified appraiser Nancy Wyman of Coyle’s Auction Gallery of Bellingham. 1 to 3 items per person will be appraised at a rate of $5.00 per item.

Items to be appraised include Decorative Stoneware and Pottery; Vintage Clothing and Costume Jewelry; Fine China, glass and art glass; Oriental Rugs; Paintings and Prints; Lamps, Clocks, Decorative Accessories; Hummels and Music Boxes; Sterling Silver, Pewter and Brass; American, Victorian and Country Furniture and Accessories.

NO fine jewelry, no coins, no stamps and no weapons.

All proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum

Franklin Historical Museum - maybe most of the snow will be gone by Appraisal Day?

not an April Fools Trick - monthly meeting - April 1

The Franklin Art Association will meet Wednesday, April, 1st, from 6:30 -9:00 pm at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street. 

Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30. The program will feature an oil stick demonstration presented by artist Carol Letvin. 

Meetings are free and opened to the public 

For more information, please visit our web site at www.franklinart.org and www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc

Franklin Senior Center - how much snow will have melted by April 1?

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Franklin well represented on All Stars

The Hockomock League coaches have announced their all stars for Boys Hockey and Indoor Track.

The FHS boys hockey team had a historic season making it to the Super 8 this year. The first team to do so from the Hockomock League. Tht they were well represented on the All Stars and had the MVP in Ryan Spillane is no surprise.

Congratulations!

FHS Panthers

Boys Hockey All Stars

Ryan Spillane (MVP)	Franklin
Ryan Shea	Franklin
Alec Borkowski	Franklin
Joe Borque	Franklin
Kyle Filbert	Franklin

Mason Saunders, Franklin received 'honorable mention'

For the rest of the Hockomock Boys Hockey All Stars check here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/the-2015-hockomock-league-boys-hockey-all-stars

Indoor Track

For girls Indoor Track Franklin had Beth Neal (an 'at large' selection) and Brittany Robinson (as an 'honorable mention'). Luke Gordon represented the boys team.

The complete listing for the girls indoor
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/2015-hockomock-league-girls-indoor-track-all-stars

boys indoor
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/2015-hockomock-league-boys-indoor-track-all-stars