Two big events in April 2015 open to the Public

First:

The American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, April 8, 12:45 pm - 8:00pm

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
91 Jordan Road
Franklin, MA

Also

New England Family History Conference (nefamilyhistory.com)
Saturday, April 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm 

Admission is free 

 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 

91 Jordan Road 

Franklin, MA

Walking around Franklin (photo essay)

As the snow recedes, the sidewalks are visible and useable. Signs of spring were noticed on Sunday afternoon's walk but still hidden in the light snow on Saturday morning's walk.

Saturday

The FEF Trivia Bee is scheduled for April 8

as snow recedes we find the casualties of winter

the snow makes interesting shapes as it melts

almost ready for kids to play on!

sign replaced (finally) at the Library

 Sunday

the hockey nets are about to go under

signs of spring

Spring Lake (along Washington St) is starting to lose its ice cover

the Community Gardens are still resting under snow

this tree is starting to bud!

Housing Trust - affordable property available

The Housing Trust has another property available for those who meet the affordable housing guidelines. This property is located at 93 Brandywine Road.

Details on the property and affordable guidelines contained in this flyer





Contact Maxine Kinheart (508-520-4949) for more information.


Where is 93 Brandywine Road?




You can also find the flyer here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczU0U3U2hTT3JBZTg/view?usp=sharing

or on the Franklin webpage here
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/0205C73F-000F8513

Spolidoro, Martin, Pisani recognized for FHS Girls Basketball

Franklin High School was represented by Jillian Spolidoro (1st team), Lexi Martin (2nd team) and Traci Pisani (Defensive team) when Hockomock Sports announced the awards for girls basketball for the 2014-2015 season.

Hockomock Sports girls basketball first team (HockomockSports.com photo)

You can find the complete listing of awards for the Hockomock League girls basketball here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/girls-basketball-awards.html

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Apr 1, 2015

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
February 4, 2015, March 4, 2015, March 18, 2015, March 18, 2015 – Executive Session

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin Matters.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Purple Heart Town

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Transfer of Liquor License – Jimmy D’s d/b/a the GBU

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

Gary McCarraher – Ping 4 Alert
Melanson Heath, FY 14 Audit

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

1. Resolution 15-13: Appropriation: Town Administration – Insurance Recovery Account
2. Resolution 15-14: Appropriation: Capital FY 15 – Diesel Asphalt Hot Box

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

P. ADJOURN


The full set of documents released for this agenda can be found here:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/040115.pdf

Giese, Reno, Prunier recognized for FHS boys basketball

Hockomock Sports announced their boys basketball award winners this week. 

HockomockSports .com first team boys basketball (HockomockSports.com photo)

Marcus Giese was named to the First Team. Dylan Reno was named to the second team. Tim Prunier was named to the third team.

Defender of the Year - Dylan Reno

Dylan Reno was named Defender of the Year. Marcus Giese joined him on the Defensive Team.

For all the HockomockSports.com awards for Boys Basketball Check here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/boys-basketball-awards.html

American Red Cross Blood Drive - Thursday April 2 from 2pm - 7pm

American Red Cross Blood Drive at Franklin Country Club, Thursday, April 2 from 2pm - 7pm. 

American Red Cross blood drive screen grab

Open to the public. 

Email: kemlinger@franklincc.com or call Kevin to make an appointment at 508-528-6110 ext. 224


Additional information on dontaing blood can be found on the Red Cross webpage   http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood

You can also schedule your blood donation appointmen via  the webpage
http://www.redcrossblood.org/rcbmobile/drive/chooseDonationTime.jsp

Enter "02038" and select "Franklin Country Club"