Franklin has a chapter in the Neighbor Brigade
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As marathoners cross the finish line this Patriots' Day, I won't be able to help my thoughts from turning to the tragic events of the Boston Marathon bombing two years ago .... With the horror of the event, watching spectators, fellow runners and the Boston police rush in to help the injured was uplifting. As community members we all tune into the marathon each year to celebrate the tenacity of the runners as they embrace a 26-mile (often uphill) challenge. On that day, we also revered the strength and generosity of those who rushed in to help.
I feel the same mixture of inspiration and pride as I see our Neighbor Brigade volunteers stepping in every day to help when local neighbors are experiencing a crisis. As hard as it may be to ask for help, in the face of crisis or tragedy we all need a helping hand. Out of tragedy comes help, and out of help comes hope. Rushing in to give help in times of crisis is what Neighbor Brigade is all about. 
"Thank you all VERY much for your support during Jim's continued recovery. During this difficult time, it was extremely helpful for me to spend time with Jim, at the hospital and the rehab facility, knowing the kids were having a good meal. We are truly fortunate to be a member of such a supportive community!" 
"The Ashland Neighbor Brigade is such a great resource for our community. I contacted them prior to an upcoming surgery to find out what services they could provide and was pleasantly surprised to know how much they could offer. I ended up utilizing the service for rides to and from work during the period when I couldn't drive -- it was a life-saver. All of the drivers were so kind and compassionate and it was great to know I had help when I needed it most. Like most people I was reluctant to ask for help but I wouldn't hesitate to ask again and I am eager to be able to pay it forward." 
David Brisson joins the board of Neighbor Brigade as a way to "pay it forward" following his family's own experience as both volunteer and recipient. David's wife Jacquie was an original volunteer for the Wayland Neighbor Brigade before she became seriously ill, sadly passing in March, 2014. Volunteers from the Wayland chapter prepared nearly 200 home-cooked meals for Jacqui, David and their three sons Derek, Jared, and Evan, offering the Brisson family a much needed life-line of support during this difficult loss. As a board member, David hopes to leverage his marketing communications expertise to support the organization's fundraising and public awareness efforts. David is an accomplished writer and author. As president of Brisson Group, Inc., David has provided corporate communications and marketing programs for more than 100 companies.
Jennifer Rosenberg first became involved with Neighbor Brigade when she joined the Lexington chapter as a volunteer in 2012, offering acts of kindness to local neighbors in need. As a board member, Jennifer hopes to utilize her marketing experience to further the organization's mission. Currently an independent marketing consultant, Jennifer has more than 20 years experience in the life sciences, healthcare and consumer products industries. Most recently she was Director of Marketing for Insulet Corporation, a medical device company. Prior to Insulet, Jennifer held senior marketing and brand management positions with companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories and Lederle Laboratories. She received a BA from Brandeis University, an MPA from New York University, and an MBA from the Wharton School. She has served on the Board of Directors of a number of non-profit organizations including Facing Cancer Together and Thrive Together. 
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Neighbor Brigade: News flash from our neighborhood
April 19th FUNraiser - Mission: Bowling
Hi Steve, Sydney Robinson's next big FUNraiser is being held at Ficco's Bowladrome this Sunday, April 19th and would love your assistance once again with sharing this information with Franklin Matters readers. Sydney is a freshman at FHS and is a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Franklin while also taking part in the Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) program run through the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. More information about YLA is available at www.diomassyouth.org/diocesanyouthprograms
If you're planning a staycation and/or happen to be looking for a fun way to kick off school vacation week, please join us at Sydney's next FUNraiser to help support her mission trip to El Salvador this Sunday, April 19 from 3:15 – 5:15 at Ficco's Bowladrome. Ticket prices are $ 15 Adults and $ 10 Kids which include shoes, an hour of bowling and pizza. There will also be a raffle! Please RSVP to R.Family5@hotmail.com to let us know how many adults/kids would like to attend so we can plan food and number of lanes accordingly. Thank you! | ||
Concord-Carlisle tops FHS girls lacrosse 13-10
From Hockomock Sports we find the result sof the girls lacrosse game. Franklin lost a close game to Concord-Carlisle
Girls Lacrosse
Franklin, 10 @ Concord-Carlisle, 13 - Final
For all the results of Friday's actions
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-041715
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Girls Lacrosse
Franklin, 10 @ Concord-Carlisle, 13 - Final
- Senior Emily Jeffries scored six goals in the game, including her 100th career goal. Julianne Pisani added a pair of goals, one assist and two draw controls.
For all the results of Friday's actions
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-041715
Try a New Networking Format on April 22
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Voices Against Violence, the Marathon and YOU!
We are so excited for the 2015 Boston Marathon Team Framingham Participants who will be running to raise money for Voices Against Violence!
Take a moment to click on the links below to see why supporting Voices is important to them, and then please consider making a donation today.
And please - share this with your friends and family too – every dollar raised will go to support victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence in our community and every dollar counts!
Friday, April 17, 2015
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 4/17/15 - THU 4/23/15
FRI 4/17 8-9:50pm Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena
SAT 4/18 8-10am FGSA Field Clean Up Day, volunteers to meet at Pisani Field at 8am
SAT 4/18 9am-4pm Book Sale at Franklin Public Library, music by Betty Kushner from 9-10am
SAT 4/18 12-8pm Art Show - Franklin Art Association at The Black Box
SUN 4/19 9am-12pm Bag Sale at Franklin Public Library
SUN 4/19 12-3pm Art Show - Franklin Art Association at The Black Box
SUN 4/19 6pm Movie "The Miracle Worker" at the Franklin Historical Museum, free popcorn and water. Admission: one canned good.
TUE 4/21 10:30am Family Storytime (all ages) at Franklin Public Library
TUE 4/21 2pm Pumpernickel Puppets (ages 3 and up) at Franklin Public Library
TUE 4/21 6:30-8pm Drawing Super Heroes, Manga and Other Heroes (grades 6-12) at Franklin Public Library
WED 4/22 10:30am Wally the Green Monster (all ages) at Franklin Public Library. Don't forget your camera.
WED 4/22 12-2pm Adult Painting at Franklin Art Center
WED 4/22 2pm Smorgasbord of Crafts (all ages) at Franklin Public Library
THU 4/23 10:30am Mike the Hatman (all ages) at Franklin Public Library
THU 4/23 2-4:30pm Wii Gaming (grades 6-12) at Franklin Public Library
THU 4/23 6:30pm Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
For event details click HERE.
For April Break camps, events, activities click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com
Finding The Speed Of Light With Peeps (video)
I love the approach in this brief and insightful video. Who knew you could calculate the speed of light with some leftover peeps and your microwave?
If you didn't (like me), you can find out....
Found via NPR
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2015/04/13/399391214/kitchen-science-we-used-peeps-to-calculate-the-speed-of-light
If you didn't (like me), you can find out....
Found via NPR
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2015/04/13/399391214/kitchen-science-we-used-peeps-to-calculate-the-speed-of-light
BFCCPS: Spring High School Fair Open to the Public
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| High School Fair - May 21 |
The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School will hold a Spring High School Fair on May 21st from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the school auditorium.
Attendees will meet with representatives and students from a variety of private and independent high schools in the Metrowest area, Boston, Worcester, and northern Rhode Island. This year representatives and students from the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School will be in attendance.
This free event is open to BFCCPS 7th graders as well as members of the surrounding communities. Please note that the student's parent or guardian must be in attendance in order to gain admission to the event.
At this time, the following schools have confirmed their attendance for the event:
If you have any questions please contact Julie McCoy at jmccoy@bfccps.org.
Attendees will meet with representatives and students from a variety of private and independent high schools in the Metrowest area, Boston, Worcester, and northern Rhode Island. This year representatives and students from the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School will be in attendance.
This free event is open to BFCCPS 7th graders as well as members of the surrounding communities. Please note that the student's parent or guardian must be in attendance in order to gain admission to the event.
At this time, the following schools have confirmed their attendance for the event:
- Bishop Feehan High School
- Boston Trinity Academy
- BU Academy
- Catholic Memorial School
- Commonwealth School
- Dana Hall
- Marian High School
- Middlesex School
- Noble and Greenough
- Providence Country Day School
- Rivers
- St. Mark's School
- St. Sebastian
- Tabor Academy
- The Lincoln School
- The Wheeler School
- Tri-County
- Walnut Hill School
- Xaverian Brothers High School
Comedy Night on Saturday, April 25th!
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#shopFranklin
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Franklin Public Schools: Press Release update
The following update was received this afternoon from the Superintendent of Schools, Maureen Sabolinski:
You can also download a copy here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdDc2RWMzTlgxMXgzNEJaSmNUVUppa0pVYjFj/view?usp=sharing
The original press release can be found here:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/04/franklin-public-schools-press-release.html
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| Horace Mann - Oak St complex |
You can also download a copy here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdDc2RWMzTlgxMXgzNEJaSmNUVUppa0pVYjFj/view?usp=sharing
The original press release can be found here:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/04/franklin-public-schools-press-release.html
Franklin's Single Soldier
How many times have you gone by the Town Common and wondered why there are two Civil War monuments?
There is one along Main St with the Gettysburg Address on a bronze plate
And then there is the tall one in the center and set back along the High St side of the Common.
Read the full article here
http://www.yankeemagazine.com/article/features/the-single-soldier-monument-civil-war-memorial#_
For more about the life and times of our Franklin neighbors
http://www.historynet.com/civil-war-soldiers
There is one along Main St with the Gettysburg Address on a bronze plate
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| Civil War Memorial with Gettysburg Address |
And then there is the tall one in the center and set back along the High St side of the Common.
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| Civil War Monument - single soldier |
It was 150 years ago this April 9, in a house at a dusty crossroads in rural Virginia, that the Civil War ended. Even all these decades later, that struggle remains, for better and for worse, the sovereign event in American history.The article in Yankee Magazine goes on to talk about the single soldier monument that many New England commnities have. Franklin is one of them.
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| Civil War Monument - single soldier 1 |
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| Civil War Monument - single soldier 2 |
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| Civil War Monument - single soldier 3 |
Hence, the unfailing presence all over our region of memorials to local men who served in the war, in particular the ubiquitous “Single Soldier,” a freestanding figure of a Civil War infantryman cast in stone or bronze, equipped with the familiar kepi-style cap, a coat or cape, a cartridge box and bayonet on his belt, and a rifle. If you live in New England, then at least one of these soldiers is your neighbor.
Read the full article here
http://www.yankeemagazine.com/article/features/the-single-soldier-monument-civil-war-memorial#_
For more about the life and times of our Franklin neighbors
http://www.historynet.com/civil-war-soldiers
Both FHS lacrosse teams top Mansfield
Both FHS lacrosse teams had a winning day against Hockomock rival Mansfield. The girls won 20-9 and the boys won 8-6. Hockomock Sports provides a full write up of the girls game here:
Continue reading the full article at Hockomock Sports
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/jeffries-jette-fire-panthers-to-win-over-league-rival
For all the action in the Hockomock League on Wednesday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-041515
The game was not more than 14 seconds old and the visitors had a shock lead. With Concord-Carlisle waiting in the next game, there was a thought that maybe Franklin was going to be caught looking ahead and allow Mansfield to steal a league win.
Ten minutes and six goals later, the Panthers had set that fear to rest and showed that, while the program is striving to be considered among the handful of top teams in the state, keeping the Hockomock League title in Franklin is just as important.
Emily Jeffries and Julia Jette each scored four goals and Emily Spath chipped in with a first half hat trick, as the Panthers rolled to a 20-9 victory over the visiting Hornets on Wednesday afternoon at Pisini Field.
“We always want to do well in the Hockomock and Mansfield is a good team,” explained Franklin coach Kristen Igoe after the game. “We definitely want to win the league, so we always come out ready for these games.”
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| Emily Jeffries scored four of Franklin's 20 goals on Wednesday against Mansfield. Julia Jette added four of her own and Emily Spath had a hat trick. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
Continue reading the full article at Hockomock Sports
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/jeffries-jette-fire-panthers-to-win-over-league-rival
Franklin, 8 @ Mansfield, 6 - Final - Austin Kent led the way for the Panthers with three goals scored and two assists.
For all the action in the Hockomock League on Wednesday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-041515
Franklin Art Association: Meeting - May 6
The Franklin Art Association will meet Wednesday, May 6th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm for our last meeting until September.
It will be held at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street. Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30.
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| Franklin Art Association |
The May meeting will be an opportunity to create art together, rather than have a guest artist. This fun session will offer a variety of still life arrangements for members and guests to draw, paint or photograph. Please bring all materials needed to work in the medium of your choice. Although still life arrangements will be set up, feel free to bring your own objects.
Meetings are free and opened to the public.
For more information, please visit our website at wwwfranklinart.org or www.facebook.com/FranklinartAssoc
"Fresh off the Palette" art show
"Fresh off the Palette"
Seven artists called "The Bud's" will be exhibiting their paintings the month of May, at the Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main Street, Norfolk, MA 02056
These paintings have been created in the fields, on the shore and in the studios. Watercolors, pastels, and oil paintings will be exhibited.
A gala wine and finger foods reception will be held Saturday, May 9th, 2015 from 3 pm to 5 pm. It is free and opened to the public.
Artists participating will be Richard Fotland, Gail Eckberg, Susan Sheridan, Paul Peterson, Tina Guarino, Paul Guarino and Adele Corrigan. All are members of many regional art associations.
Come and join us to celebrate spring.
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| screen grab of Norfolk Library webpage |
Giguere named "next principal of Bellingham High School"
Lucas Giguere, a former U.S. Marine sergeant and Franklin teacher, has been named the next principal of Bellingham High School.
Superintendent Edward Fleury announced the posting Tuesday night after a month-long search.
“He is a good fit for Bellingham,” Fleury said.
Giguere, 35, was one of 30 candidates who applied for the job to succeed Principal Peter Marano, who next school year becomes superintendent of schools. The other finalist for the position was Eileen Belastock, the principal of Winthrop High School.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150414/NEWS/150417985
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Franklin Public Schools: Press Release 4/15/15
A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hello
Late this afternoon we received a press inquiry about a complaint file with DCF by a Franklin parent. Please see attached press release. As this is a matter of confidentialty for the student and staff we are unable to comment further.
File attachments:
You can also view the Press Release file here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczM0ZYcWc3T1ZxLU9idWhiblZLeVgxY2xpUFVF/view?usp=sharing
This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message.
Hello
Late this afternoon we received a press inquiry about a complaint file with DCF by a Franklin parent. Please see attached press release. As this is a matter of confidentialty for the student and staff we are unable to comment further.
File attachments:
You can also view the Press Release file here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczM0ZYcWc3T1ZxLU9idWhiblZLeVgxY2xpUFVF/view?usp=sharing
This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message.
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