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| the chains around the monuments were coming loose so are being repaired |
– Alexx Niss had four hits to help pace the Panthers’ offense. Niss was 4-4 with a single, double and a pair of home runs, driving in four runs. Alyssa DaSilva was 2-3 with a double and an RBI and Olivia DiGiacomo was 2-3 with a pair of runs scored. Maddie Connelly had six putouts at second base and head coach Kate Fallon-Comeau noted Olivia Haba’s strong defense in the outfield.
– Austin Kent scored six goals to lead the Panthers to the win in the consolation game of the Creator’s Crosse Tournament at Lincoln Fields in Lexington. Nitin Chaudhury, Sam Arsenault, Chase Tanner, and Eric Civetti added goals for Franklin, while goalie Connor O’Rourke made 12 saves. Mike Keane also made a save in the first quarter after a penalty to O’Rourke.The Panthers led 7-1 by halftime and 10-1 after three quarters.Photos from the lacrosse match are posted by Hockomock Sports
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| L to R: Eric Civetti, Nitin Chaudhury and Austin Kent (hockomock Sports photo) |
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| Franklin Public Schools - "the key to learning" |
1. $1,500.00 – Whitsons Food Service Scholarshipf. I recommend acceptance of a check for $138.00 from an anonymous donor for the Adult Ed and Community Learning Scholarship Fund.
2. $1,000.00 – Friends of Franklin Library for Wilma Winters Memorial Scholarship
3. $1,000.00 – Peter Baglioni
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| Kevin Doyle, Assessor, ready to discuss the FY 2017 budget requirements for his department |
"The town held a volunteer cleanup of its DelCarte Conservation Property on Saturday in what officials hope will become an annual tradition.
The event - which ran from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Street property - had people picking up trash, planting and raking.
Conservation Commission member Tara Henrichon, who helped organize the cleanup, said the event was going "amazingly well."
"We have about 20 to 25 people so far," she said. "There are a bunch of projects - we're adding natural plants to the rain garden and about 10 to 12 people are out on the trails... We're also clearing out invasive plants."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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| Folks out and about cleaning up at DelCarte |
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| The ladies from Starbucks with full trash bags |
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| Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen helped to knock down and spread out a pile of mulch |
On April 6, 2016 the Town of Franklin conducted an affordable housing lottery for two homes at 15 Beaver Court and 48 Arlington Street. The homes were awarded as part of the Town of Franklin’s commitment to maintain a diverse housing stock for families of all incomes and to provide improvements to neighborhoods through the rehabilitation of properties. The homes within this program are managed by the Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
The Trust Fund was established on May 18, 2015. The Trust has capabilities to receive, hold, invest or expend funds for the rehabilitation, renovation, construction, financing or refinancing of property within the Town of Franklin. The Fund has an open request for proposals every month for individuals looking to sell their property in Town. In some cases, homes may need small or larger renovations, in which the Town may purchase a home, make the renovations, and bring the home up to building code and resale through a public lottery.
The Fund makes these residential properties available to low and moderate income families looking for a home. The homes are deed restricted and must maintain a level of affordability according to state guidelines. Monies put into the Trust Fund are mostly from mitigation of other development projects in the community.
For the April 6th lottery, the Town had nine applicants in all for both properties. Held in the Town Council Chamber, the public lottery selected each applicant to provide an order or priority. Two families were awarded the opportunity to obtain a mortgage from a bank to purchase the home.
Both families have thirty (30) days to secure their mortgage. Please stay in touch with the Town website, Facebook page and Twitter account for any further announcements, application deadlines and other opportunities. Residents may also call Maxine Kinhart in the Town Administrator’s Office with any questions at 508-553-4887.
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| one of the homes in the lottery was this one on Beaver Court built by Tri-County students |
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"The Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central St., will host the following events.
Horace Mann’s 220th Birthday: The community is invited to the museum on May 1 for coffee and cake in the museum library. A slideshow presentation on the life of Horace Mann and his accomplishments will be running throughout the afternoon."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
"More than 200 runners showed up for a Dean College road race midday Saturday, despite the lingering threat of rain.
That participation made the third annual Dean Dash 5K the most successful yet, officials said."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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| setting up for the Dean Dash 5K |
"the need for the housing outweighs the local concerns"------
"The abutter community has many concerns with the Madalene Village development proposed for the 3.87 acre parcel of land abutting Cottage and Peck Street. As we have spoken to town officials and neighbors and reviewed the documentation provide by the developer, we have uncovered grave concerns with the proposal that would adversely impact the current residents of our neighborhood and also negatively affect the interests of the greater Franklin community.
Our concerns fall into the broad categories of environmental and conservation, safety of current residents, safety of future residents, health issues and matters of integration into the existing neighborhood. They are as follows:"
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| a view of the 'intermittent drainage ditch' or stream from Peck St. |
– Franklin raced out to a 9-0 lead in the first half and never looked back against D2 powerhouse Medfield. Kendall Reardon led Franklin with three goals and two assists while Kenzie Pleshaw and Diana Griffin had three goals apiece. Julia Jette and Halle Atkinson each had two goals for the Panthers. Head coach Kristin Igoe said Dana Lewandowski played well on defense, causing three turnovers.
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| FHS Panthers |
"Continuing in a tradition of “spotlighting” the members of the LiveARTS String Quartet as solo artists as well as ensemble players, LiveARTS is pleased to shine the spotlight on the LiveARTS String Quartet’s cellist, Jan Müller-Szeraws, in a recital all his own.
When our new friend Jan joined the Quartet last year, we were deeply impressed by the ease with which he slid into the cellist’s chair and the immediate seamlessness of his collegial participation in the ensemble’s work. In actuality, that he was able to do so should have come as no surprise, given the depth and breadth of his career.
Now as soloist--with the support of his collaborator, pianist Sally Pinkas, a highly acclaimed musician widely known in New England and returning to LiveARTS for a third appearance--the spotlight will fall upon Jan and his cello, lighting the way into an exploration of works especially for that instrument whose musical voice is universally loved, a voice that has inspired an enormously satisfying and broad musical literature. "
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| Jan Müller-Szeraws and Sally Pinkas |
All Concerts on Sundays, 3:30 pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street
Doors open at 3 pm. Open Seating. Handicapped accessible
- Adults $20
- Seniors (60+) $15
- Students $10
- Children 6-12 Free
What better note on which to close this lovely season of LiveARTS friends?
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