Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 11/27/15 - THU 12/3/15

FRIDAY 11/27/15
7:30pm   The Black Box: Electric Youth Reunion Concert
8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena

SATURDAY 11/28/15
ALL DAY - #SHOPSMALL, support your local small business #shopFranklin

SUNDAY 11/29/15
4-6pm   Annual Christmas on the Common with Santa and Tree Lighting at the Town Common Gazebo

TUESDAY 12/1/15
Dec 1- Dec 12   Food Elves: 12 Days of Donating -  annual fundraiser for Franklin Food Pantry. To see how you can help, click HERE.

WEDNESDAY 12/2/15
7pm   FPAC holds an open auditions for Othello at The Black Box

THURSDAY 12/3/15
9:30am-12:30pm and 4-7pm  Holiday Business Extravaganza at the Franklin YMCA
4-8pm   FDP’s 7th Annual Holiday Stroll at Downtown Franklin. Get your flyer HERE.
7pm   Meet the Poster Sisters of Imperfection at BFCCPS. Open to public.
7:15pm   Conservation Commission public hearing on updates of Open Space and Recreation Plan (Municipal Building, Council Chambers).

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

Abbreviated Survey for the Open Space and Recreation Plan

The survey to update the Open Space and Recreation Plan has been abbreviated from two pages to a single page.

The single page can be downloaded to fill out from here
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczT2ZVM0pmdnlDbHc


You can submit your completed survey in one of the following ways

• Franklin Public Library
• Franklin Town Clerk
• Recreation Department
• Planning and Community Development
• Senior Center

or via postal mail to

Open Space and Recreation Planning Study 

Department of Planning and Community Development 

355 East Central St 

Franklin, MA  02038

Del Carte recreation space in autumn 2015

The initial release of the survey and process to update the Open Space Plan
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/franklin-open-space-and-recreation-plan.html


The report from the public meeting at the Library on Nov 14th
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/11/open-space-and-recreation-plan-public.html

The Franklin Police Association fund raising could use your help!

The Franklin Police Association is a charitable organization that promotes the welfare, education, and the good will of the people of Franklin. In the Past, the FPA has raised money that was donated to help several organizations within the town of Franklin. 

The Franklin Police Association has donated to local youth and high school sport teams and this past year assisted in purchasing a specialty bike for a Franklin Resident with Parkinson’s Disease. The Franklin Police Association has also supported the schools by sponsoring classes such as the anti-bullying class, by supporting D.A.R.E. Camp for local students, and by supporting other benevolent organizations. 

Franklin Police Association gofundme image

For many years, the Franklin Police Association has sponsored an annual Senior Dinner that is held between Thanksgiving and Christmas to meet with and to provide a warm meal to the senior citizens of Franklin. During this dinner the Franklin Police Association serves approximately 300-350 meals. 

With your help this year we will be able to continue our support of the above programs and look forwad to assisting other organizations in our community. Any amount you can donate will be greatly appreciated and will be continued to be put to good use.

Thank You for your support


The GoFundMe page is here  https://www.gofundme.com/a84sjf6x

National Diabetes Awareness Month

During National Diabetes Awareness Month, the Hockomock Area YMCA is encouraging the community to learn their risks for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, and to take preventive steps to potentially reduce their chances of developing the disease.

Statistics for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that one in four Americans (86 million people) have prediabetes, up from 79 million in 2010. Prediabetes is a condition in which a person’s blood glucose is elevated, but not high enough for a diabetes diagnosis. Only 10 percent of those with prediabetes know they have it but with awareness and simple actions, people with prediabetes may prevent the onset of diabetes.

The Hockomock Area YMCA has released a Diabetes Prevention Program designed to support adults that are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and reduce their risk for developing the disease.

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This 1-year program, consisting of 24 sessions, provides a welcoming environment where participants work together in a small group to learn about healthier eating and increasing their physical activity. This classroom-based program is facilitated by a Y-USA trained facilitator at the Hockomock Area YMCA which has facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro and Franklin.

Individuals are encouraged to assess their risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes by taking a simple test at YMCA.net/diabetes.

Through this assessment, visitors can also learn how lifestyle choices and family history help determine the ultimate risk for developing the disease. Several factors that could put a person at risk for type 2 diabetes include race, age, weight and activity level. If a person is at risk, a diabetes screening conducted by a physician can confirm a diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis.

The Hockomock Area YMCA is helping to improve health through their Prescription for a Healthy Lifestyles program which includes the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program. These supportive, small group physical activity programs are making a positive difference in the lives of individuals diagnosed with or at risk of a chronic disease.

Making lifestyle changes that contribute to weight loss and healthy living can decrease the risk for type 2 diabetes. Among these are:

• Eat fruits and vegetables every day.
• Choose fish, lean meats and poultry without skin.
• Aim for whole grains with every meal.
• Be moderately active at least 30 minutes per day five days a week.
• Choose water to drink instead of beverages with added sugar.
• Speak to your doctor about your diabetes risk factors, especially if you have a family history or are overweight.

To learn more about the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program and other Prescription for a Healthy Lifestyle Programs, please contact phl@hockymca.org or call 508-772-1310.

About the Hockomock Area YMCA:

Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. 

The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.

King Philip tops FHS 28-0 on Thanksgiving

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the  FHS Thanksgiving football game against KP.

Team	1	2	3	4	Final
King Philip	7	7	7	7	28
Franklin	0	0	0	0	0

1st Quarter: (KP) Sean Garrity 5 yard rush, Zach Boari XP.
2nd Quarter: (KP) S. Garrity 36 yard rush, Z. Boari XP.
3rd Quarter: (KP) Steven Eaton 1 yard rush, Z. Boari XP.
4th Quarter: (KP) S. Garrity 75 yard rush, Z. Boari XP.

FHS Panthers

For all the results of Thanksgiving games around the Hockomock League

http://www.hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-112615/

In the News: Turkey Trot draws a crowd, residents delivered goodies to Fire, Police

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

The fourth annual Franklin Turkey Trot kicked off at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning when more than 600 runners and walkers set off on the traditional 5-kilometer race to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry. 

The turnout, according to race organizer Krystal Whitmore, was greater than ever this year. In the past the race has fluctuated, having between 270 and 450 participants, Whitmore said, but this year, she purchased 600 bibs and ran out prior to the race. 

“I’m a little taken aback,” she said. 

Racers who could not get a bib were still able to participate in the race

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151126/NEWS/151126791/1994/NEWS

In 2014, local resident Cheri Lynch thought she might lose her husband to a heart attack - and she likely would have, if not for the fast actions of Franklin emergency responders. 

On Wednesday, she and others from across Franklin sought to recognize the town police and fire departments for the good they do by delivering dinners, baked goods and drinks to tide them over during the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Lynch said her family's interaction with Franklin police and fire took place almost two years ago, on Feb. 5, 2014. Her husband, Luke, had removed snow that had fallen from their driveway and then went to work at EMC in town. Shortly before arriving, she said, Luke felt ill and asked his son and wife to take him to the hospital. Before they could collect him, though, he collapsed.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151126/NEWS/151126910/1994/NEWS

Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoy your time with family and friends today, and this weekend!

parmenter sign - no school for Thanksgiving weekend

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