THE BLACK BOX: No Static on Friday, May 6

THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series presents No Static on Friday, May 6 at 8 p.m. Playing the music of Steely Dan, No Static features 10 Boston-area musicians including Fil Ramil (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Lydia Harrell (Vocals), Rosemary St. George (Vocals/Keys), Mitch Rodriguez (Lead Guitar), Rob Currier (Lead Keyboards), Jamie Sheldon (Bass), Barry Lit (Drums), Brad Kohl (Sax), Walter Platt (Trumpet), and Robert Holfelder (Trombone).  

The group has performed Steely Dan’s bluesy jazz-rock music for more than a decade. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or at the door. A cash bar is available. 

The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. For more information, call (508) 528-3370.

No Static at THE BLACK BOX, May 6

Kennedy School Recycling Drive - June 4, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Save your cans and bottles and get ready to clean out the garage!  

Kennedy's Recycling Drive is approaching smile emoticon Most electronic items are $5.00 with a max of $25.00 (Larger appliances and TVs additional).  

Get the junk out, keep it out of the landfill, and help out the kids. join us on JUNE 4th! 10-1

Kennedy School Recycling Drive - June 4, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

For more about the Kennedy School visit their webpage
http://kennedyelementary.vt-s.net/Pages/index

First Annual 5k Race - May 21

Join Emmanuel Baptist Church (EBC) in Norfolk as we put on our First Annual 5k Race for Hope!! Our goal is to create an environment where the church and community can join together in raising awareness and hope for those in our midst who suffer from human trafficking, drug addiction and other areas of injustice.

5K Run/Walk (rain or shine)

Date: Saturday, May 21, 2016

Time: Registration opens at 8:30am; Race begins at 9:30am

Location: Emmanuel Baptist Church (63 Rockwood Rd., Norfolk, MA) - Additional parking is a short walk away at the Freeman-Kennedy school located on 70 Boardman St. in Norfolk

Donations: Money raised will go towards supporting the Amirah House, a faith-based nonprofit organization located in the Boston area that strives “to provide a refuge for those seeking to break free from exploitation and heal in community on their journey toward lasting hope.” The Amirah House provides safe homes for those that want to break free from sexual exploitation. They believe each human life is sacred, created in God’s image, and therefore, worthy of love, mercy and justice. It’s their goal that each woman served at Amirah will be restored and empowered with a sense of her inherent value and God-given strengths.

We are asking all race participants to raise/donate a minimum of $25.00* to help cover the event costs.

How to participate:

1. Click "Join the Team" on the website https://www.crowdrise.com/5k-for-hope
2. Ask people to sponsor you. All of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Amirah House in Boston (www.amirahboston.org). Spread the word to your friends, family, co-workers, everyone! Help us bring hope to victims of injustice.
3. Show up on race day! Come to run, walk or just spend your morning with us as we gather together as a church and a community.

Race for Hope

In the News: Exelon traffic to be minimal, two arrested for car breakins

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"Exelon’s proposed 200-megawatt expansion of the power generation company’s existing Summer Street facility is not expected to cause any traffic impacts, engineers said at the Planning and Economic Development Board’s Tuesday meeting. 

Bob Michaud of MDM Transportation Consultants, a firm hired by Exelon, said the site will produce a less than a one-percent increase over existing traffic volumes during peak commuter hours. 

Exelon’s proposal to use fuel oil as a backup to natural gas – the primary fuel source - will result in a maximum of five vehicle trips over an hour, Michaud said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160503/medway-exelon-says-traffic-impact-minimal

"Two men were arraigned in Wrentham District Court Monday after being arrested in Franklin on suspicion of breaking into cars. 

Lukas Montano, 19, of 237 Monument Valley Road in Great Barrington, and Zachary Mendes, 18, of 11 Country Lane in Berkley, pleaded not guilty to charges of breaking and entering a vehicle during the nighttime for a felony, larceny of more than $250 and receiving stolen property. Bail for each was set at $1,000."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160503/franklin-teens-charged-with-breaking-into-cars

Oak Street Elementary School: Walking Wednesday - May 4

Tomorrow, May 4th is our first Walking Wednesday of the spring. It's also MA Walk/Bike to School Day. 

Keep your fingers crossed that the weather cooperates with us since we hope to have lots of students walk to school. 

It's a great way to start the day with family and friends!

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A weekend in Franklin (photo essay)

I did my walk on Saturday, Sunday, and then some, but did not get around to take all these photos. The diversity of what you can do in Franklin on a weekend is amazing!

Earth Day

At Beaver Pond coordinated by the DPW

The map outlined the clean up options for adults and kids (DPW photo)

With the Metacomet Land Trust along Mine Brook

Mine Brook flowing north, i495 through the trees in the distance (Metacomet Land Trust photo)

On the Walk

The new construction on the former Cook's Farm land is coming along.

The Village at Cook's Farm

One listing I found confirmed that these were to be priced in the $500,000 range  31 Village Way - Unit #4

I love collaboration of all kinds and especially when it is found with local businesses helping each other! 

Noelle Day Spa and Stobbarts get together to collaborate for Mother's Day

• Stobbarts and Noelle Day Spa 

DPW coordinating sewer line work:

The replacement sewer force main project on East Central Street is in full swing! This project is using a technology called Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) to install a replacement sewer main. The old main was installed around 1940 and is undersized and in poor condition, and therefore needs to be replaced. By using HDD we save the Town the headache and costs associated with digging up East Central Street and get a new larger sewer line! Please be patient with temporary traffic delays, and remember it could be a lot worse if we had used the traditional method of pipe installation!

Yes, the equipment to do this drilling is what is located next to Franklin Liquors

horizontal drilling equipment replacing a sewer main along East Central St

another view of the horizontal drilling equipment

Saturday afternoon was full of art

THE BLACK BOX for the Franklin Art Association show

balloons to catch your attention outside

once inside, there was plenty of art in several categories of media to view and experience, this photo  took the blue ribbon

this water mixed media entry by Lisa Bailey took a red ribbon for "7 of 9 Lives"

Then on to Franklin High School where student art from schools in the 4th Congressional District were being shown. Congressman Joe Kennedy III was there to recognize their work.

A sampling of the fine work by the students

Winner of photo award at Congressional Art Show sponsored by Congressman Joe Kennedy at FHS. pic.twitter.com/GSsYSy9uMC

— Franklin Public, MA (@FranklinPSNews) April 30, 2016

Congressman Kennedy makes his way along the works

another view of the display, the photo does not do the individual works justice,
they really need to be experienced one at a time

Sunday morning walk

Parmenter PCC meets this week in the morning and next week in the evening

it is always good to wish someone happy birthday!

Chilson films were showing bring oos and ahs, and recognition from some of the onlookers 

the cake had not yet been cut!

across the street at the site of the 150 Emmon St building, the last of the old building is gone
and site prep is underway for the new construction

another view of the site prep at 150 Emmons St

School Committee to host a series of Coffee Hours

All of our community benefits when our public schools are strong. To make sure our schools stay among the very best in the state, the school committee will seek input from all members of the community. 

The Community Relations Subcommittee of the Franklin School Committee will be hosting a series of coffee hours over the next two months. We would like to hear from the citizens of Franklin as we begin to review the mission and vision of the Franklin Public Schools. With the goal of meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of all students, we would greatly appreciate your input. 

• How are we doing? 
• What are our strengths? 
• Where would you like to see us put more of our resources? 

All members of the community are welcome to attend any/all of these sessions. Join us:

• Thursday, May 12, 7:00 P.M. Franklin Cable Access TV Station
• Friday, May 13, 9:00 A.M. Franklin Senior Center
• Saturday, May 21, 9:00 A.M. Franklin Cable Access TV Station
• Thursday, June 9, 7:00 P.M. Franklin Cable Access TV Station
• Saturday, June 11, 9:00 A.M. Franklin Cable Access TV Station
• Friday, June 24, 9:00 A.M. Franklin Senior Center

Franklin School Committee Community Relations Subcommittee: 

• Anne Bergen
• Vanessa Bilello
• Denise Schultz

Contact us with your concerns, questions at the Franklin School Committee 
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_About/members

Front Row:  Cindy Douglas, Vice Chair; Dr. Kevin O'Malley, Chairman; Dr. John Jewell
Back Row:  Vanessa Bilello, Dr. Anne Bergen, MaryJane Scofield, Denise Schultz