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Saturday, May 7, 2016
FCC Coaches Cup, Monday, May 16th
Friday, May 6, 2016
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 5/6/16 - THU 5/12/16
5pm Franklin Football Day - ages 5 and up at FHS
7pm 2nd Annual Kennedy School Derby Night and Auction at the Franklin Country Club
8pm New England Artist Series at The Black Box: No Static playing Steely Dan
SATURDAY 5/7/16
9am Elks Care Elks Share Annual 5K Race/Walk (Elks Lodge, Pond Street, Franklin)
10am-2pm Grand Opening Open House at QI School (650 Pleasant Street, Franklin)
4pm FSPA presents Opera Scenes and Arias at The Black Box
4-6pm Bowl Away Cancer - local Relay for Life Fundraiser at Ryan Family Amusements in Millis
4-7pm Beer Extravaganza at Pour Richard’s
8pm Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: DALA with the Young Novelists at FUSF
SUNDAY 5/8/16
2pm 2nd Cinema Sunday at the Franklin Historical Museum. Free movie “My Old Lady” and popcorn.
TUESDAY 5/10/16
1:30pm Knitting Circle for Adults at Franklin Public Library (25 Kenwood Circle)
7:30pm Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Meeting at the Franklin YMCA. Public welcome.
WEDNESDAY 5/11/16
7:30pm Franklin Newcomers Club Meeting at “3” Restaurant.
THURSDAY 5/12/16
5-9pm SAFE Coalition’s Substance Abuse Drop In Center open at St. John’s Episcopal Church (237 Pleasant Street)
7pm 3rd Annual Treasured Chests Team Fundraiser for Avon 39 Walk at Waxy O’Connors in Foxboro. Support 40 local walkers, ton of raffles, silent auction and live music by South Street Six band.
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
Real Time Reporting - Finance Committee 05/03/16
Catching up to post the reporting I managed to do during the first hour of the Finance Committee budget hearing on Tuesday, May 3. This should have been the last in the series for fiscal year 2017 (FY 2017). I'll need to catch the video when available for replay to confirm.
The budget will soon appear on the Town Council for their two day budget hearing and then vote. Unless things change, you'll find out more about each department in these FinCom budget hearings than you do when the Town Council gets involved.
I'll update the posted links to include the video replays for the three that were broadcast. I did provide an audio recording for the one that wasn't broadcast by Franklin TV.
(be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to review all the entries)
The budget will soon appear on the Town Council for their two day budget hearing and then vote. Unless things change, you'll find out more about each department in these FinCom budget hearings than you do when the Town Council gets involved.
I'll update the posted links to include the video replays for the three that were broadcast. I did provide an audio recording for the one that wasn't broadcast by Franklin TV.
- The agenda for the Budget Hearing on May 3 was revised to include the Town Clerk's office http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_FinanceAgendas/Agenda%202016-5-3
(be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to review all the entries)
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| all nine members were present for the final in the series of budget hearings for FY 2017 |
"several roads in the area will change from one-way to two-way"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160505/downtown-franklin-work-set-to-end-in-summer
Roadwork in downtown has begun, town officials said, with an anticipated end date in the summer.
Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting spoke about the topic at Thursday morning's Franklin Downtown Partnership meeting. The downtown streetscape project, currently in its second year, is aimed at improving traffic and business in the area.
"They're looking to put pavement down in early June and wrap up in July, so that is going ahead of schedule," Nutting said.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160505/downtown-franklin-work-set-to-end-in-summer
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| new curbing in advance of new sidewalks in downtown Franklin |
Team Fitness Franklin Event - Country Line Dancing - May 11
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Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Jim Kweskin and Samoa Wilson - May 14
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HMEA's incredABLE Day - May 22, 8 AM to 3:00 PM
HMEA's incredABLE Walk, Run and All-Day Family Fun
will celebrate the ABLE in all of us!
will celebrate the ABLE in all of us!
HMEA's 15th annual fundraiser of the year has a new name and look!
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| HMEA's incredABLE Day |
HMEA's incredABLE Walk, Run and All-Day Family Fun raises funds to
help those with Autism and other developmental disabilities
live up to their potential and reach for independence.
help those with Autism and other developmental disabilities
live up to their potential and reach for independence.
Sunday, May 22, 2016
8:00 am to 3 pm
EMC2 Corporation
Franklin, Massachusetts
Franklin, Massachusetts
HMEA's incredABLE Walk, Run and All-Day Family Fun includes a 5K walk, a kids' fun run and a 5K run that is registered and USATF Certified. Music, food and activities for the entire family await at the finish line. Thousands will attend. Thousands more will benefit from the services HMEA provides.
For more information on this incredABLE event visit www.hmea.org/incredable
About HMEA
HMEA was founded in 1961 on the basic principle that people diagnosed with Autism or other developmental disabilities have dreams for their lives. Our mission is to help them live that dream and our 700+ caring, committed and competent staff are dedicated to achieving that. We treat each person diagnosed with Autism or a developmental disability as an individual, with talents, abilities and challenges. And our care spans his or her lifetime — from the first few months of life through adulthood. HMEA serves over 4,000 people who have Autism and other developmental disabilities throughout 110 communities in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.hmea.org
"I heard you can get me help"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160505/franklin-opiate-conference-looks-to-bolster-communication
The SAFE Coalition Drop In Centers are open
http://safecoalitionma.com/2016/04/08/safejag-substance-abuse-intervention-drop-in-centers-open/
"Law enforcement members, educators and parents said at a conference Thursday that communication is key to ending the opiate abuse epidemic.
The conference, held at the Franklin Elks Club, was organized by area police chiefs, Franklin's Support for Addicts and Families by Empowerment (SAFE) and Milford's Juvenile Advocacy Group as a means to spur that communication."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160505/franklin-opiate-conference-looks-to-bolster-communication
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| SAFE Coalition |
The SAFE Coalition Drop In Centers are open
http://safecoalitionma.com/2016/04/08/safejag-substance-abuse-intervention-drop-in-centers-open/
41 medals for Tri-County
Tri-County Regional’s high school and post-secondary students brought home 41 medals from the SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Leadership and Skills Conference Championships held from April 28 to April 30 in Marlborough.
Tri-County sent 115 students to the state conference, with 29 high school students and 12 post-secondary students receiving medals. The gold medal winners advance to the National SkillsUSA Competition to be held in Louisville at the end of June.
Tri-County's high school gold medalists are Caroline Aspinwall (Career Choice Commentary), of Walpole, Devan Clark (Career Pathways Team – Human Service), of North Attleborough, Dalia Flanagan (Career Pathways Team – Human Service), of Norfolk, Abby Pacheco (Action Skills Job Demonstration), of Seekonk, and Jeremey Piemonte (Career Pathways Team – Human Service), of North Attleborough.
The gold medalists from the post-secondary programs are Eli Agbenya (Medical Math) of North Providence, Zilpa Auma (Practical Nursing), of North Attleborough, Jenn Boucher (Health Knowledge Bowl), of Wrentham, Olivia Dafonte (Health Knowledge Bowl), of North Attleborough, Kerith Moore (Health Knowledge Bowl), of North Attleborough, Musu Saygbe (First Aid/CPR), of Providence, Kasey Spencer (Health Knowledge Bowl), of Plainville, and Kathryn Troy (Cosmetology), of Millis.
The high school silver medalists are Lauren Albee (Career Pathways Team – Arts and Communication), of Medway, Esmirna Amaya (Occupational Health and Safety Single Division Team), of North Attleborough, Torin Amoling (Urban Search and Rescue), of North Attleborough, Allyson Bettencourt (Non-Traditional Portfolio Team), of North Attleborough, Alivia Carney (Occupational Health and Safety Single Division Team), of North Attleborough, Katrina Chapman (Occupational Health and Safety Single Division Team), of North Attleborough, Hannah Graveline (Occupational Health and Safety Single Division Team), of North Attleborough, Zachary Keeler (Urban Search and Rescue), of Bellingham, Robert Malcolmson (Information Technology), of North Attleborough, Amy O’Brien (Non-Traditional Portfolio Team), of Franklin, Ashley O’Handley (Career Pathways Team – Arts and Communication), of Plainville, and Cara Wolfe (Career Pathways Team – Arts and Communication), of North Attleborough. Post-secondary student Kristina Last, of Millis, also won a silver medal for Medical Terminology.
Bronze medalists are Jeffrey Blenkhorn (Additive Manufacturing), of Medway, Wayne Boone (Collision Repair Technology), of Medway, Jennifer Bowness (Career Pathways Team – Health Services), of North Attleborough, Shaina Flanagan (Costello Community Service Award), of Norfolk, Gina Greene (Career Pathways Team – Health Services), of Medway, Zachary Knight (Career Pathways Team – Engineering), of Franklin, Aaron McLean (Career Pathways Team – Engineering), of Bellingham, Katherine Pensak (Criminal Justice), of Walpole, Justin Quaranto (Additive Manufacturing), of Franklin, Olivia Ryan (Career Pathways Team – Health Services), of North Attleborough, Michael Sarazin (Architectural Drafting), of Franklin, and Nicholas Young (Career Pathways Team – Engineering), of Franklin.
Jane Annis (Practical Nursing), of Wrentham, Carol Collela (Cosmetology), of Franklin, and Samantha Zabel (Medical Terminology), of Plainville, all won bronze medals in the post-secondary division.
Tri-County senior Shaina Flanagan was nominated as a National Voting Delegate. Since SkillsUSA is a student-run organization, Shaina will represent Massachusetts in governing the affairs of the program during the national conference in June.
Samantha Knox, of North Attleborough, will also advance to the National T-Shirt Competition after designing the official 2016 logo for the Massachusetts championships. Samantha’s design appeared on all official materials during the state conference.
Tri-County received the Chapter Excellence Award for having the largest student participation in SkillsUSA student activities.
SkillsUSA is a national professional organization for career and technical students that provides leadership, citizenship and character development programs. Competitions run at the local and state level give students the opportunity to demonstrate both occupational and leadership skills. All Tri-County students are members of SkillsUSA.
Tri-County sent 115 students to the state conference, with 29 high school students and 12 post-secondary students receiving medals. The gold medal winners advance to the National SkillsUSA Competition to be held in Louisville at the end of June.
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| Students from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School pose with their medals after the SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Leadership and Skills Conference Championships held from April 28 to April 30 in Marlborough |
Tri-County's high school gold medalists are Caroline Aspinwall (Career Choice Commentary), of Walpole, Devan Clark (Career Pathways Team – Human Service), of North Attleborough, Dalia Flanagan (Career Pathways Team – Human Service), of Norfolk, Abby Pacheco (Action Skills Job Demonstration), of Seekonk, and Jeremey Piemonte (Career Pathways Team – Human Service), of North Attleborough.
The gold medalists from the post-secondary programs are Eli Agbenya (Medical Math) of North Providence, Zilpa Auma (Practical Nursing), of North Attleborough, Jenn Boucher (Health Knowledge Bowl), of Wrentham, Olivia Dafonte (Health Knowledge Bowl), of North Attleborough, Kerith Moore (Health Knowledge Bowl), of North Attleborough, Musu Saygbe (First Aid/CPR), of Providence, Kasey Spencer (Health Knowledge Bowl), of Plainville, and Kathryn Troy (Cosmetology), of Millis.
The high school silver medalists are Lauren Albee (Career Pathways Team – Arts and Communication), of Medway, Esmirna Amaya (Occupational Health and Safety Single Division Team), of North Attleborough, Torin Amoling (Urban Search and Rescue), of North Attleborough, Allyson Bettencourt (Non-Traditional Portfolio Team), of North Attleborough, Alivia Carney (Occupational Health and Safety Single Division Team), of North Attleborough, Katrina Chapman (Occupational Health and Safety Single Division Team), of North Attleborough, Hannah Graveline (Occupational Health and Safety Single Division Team), of North Attleborough, Zachary Keeler (Urban Search and Rescue), of Bellingham, Robert Malcolmson (Information Technology), of North Attleborough, Amy O’Brien (Non-Traditional Portfolio Team), of Franklin, Ashley O’Handley (Career Pathways Team – Arts and Communication), of Plainville, and Cara Wolfe (Career Pathways Team – Arts and Communication), of North Attleborough. Post-secondary student Kristina Last, of Millis, also won a silver medal for Medical Terminology.
Bronze medalists are Jeffrey Blenkhorn (Additive Manufacturing), of Medway, Wayne Boone (Collision Repair Technology), of Medway, Jennifer Bowness (Career Pathways Team – Health Services), of North Attleborough, Shaina Flanagan (Costello Community Service Award), of Norfolk, Gina Greene (Career Pathways Team – Health Services), of Medway, Zachary Knight (Career Pathways Team – Engineering), of Franklin, Aaron McLean (Career Pathways Team – Engineering), of Bellingham, Katherine Pensak (Criminal Justice), of Walpole, Justin Quaranto (Additive Manufacturing), of Franklin, Olivia Ryan (Career Pathways Team – Health Services), of North Attleborough, Michael Sarazin (Architectural Drafting), of Franklin, and Nicholas Young (Career Pathways Team – Engineering), of Franklin.
Jane Annis (Practical Nursing), of Wrentham, Carol Collela (Cosmetology), of Franklin, and Samantha Zabel (Medical Terminology), of Plainville, all won bronze medals in the post-secondary division.
Tri-County senior Shaina Flanagan was nominated as a National Voting Delegate. Since SkillsUSA is a student-run organization, Shaina will represent Massachusetts in governing the affairs of the program during the national conference in June.
Samantha Knox, of North Attleborough, will also advance to the National T-Shirt Competition after designing the official 2016 logo for the Massachusetts championships. Samantha’s design appeared on all official materials during the state conference.
Tri-County received the Chapter Excellence Award for having the largest student participation in SkillsUSA student activities.
SkillsUSA is a national professional organization for career and technical students that provides leadership, citizenship and character development programs. Competitions run at the local and state level give students the opportunity to demonstrate both occupational and leadership skills. All Tri-County students are members of SkillsUSA.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
2nd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Performance Opportunities Application
The Performance Opportunities Application for the second annual Franklin Cultural District Festival is now available.
This year the festival will run for four days: Wednesday, July 27 through Saturday, July 30.
Opening Ceremonies will be on the Franklin Town Common and the Closing Ceremonies will be at THE BLACK BOX.
Saturday's Festival will happen at THE BLACK BOX, both inside and outside (under a covered tent).
Take a moment to look at the application. Responses are due no later than Monday, May 23.
If you have questions, please email us at
franklinculturaldistrict@gmail.com
Thank you,
The Franklin Cultural District Festival Steering Committee
This year the festival will run for four days: Wednesday, July 27 through Saturday, July 30.
Opening Ceremonies will be on the Franklin Town Common and the Closing Ceremonies will be at THE BLACK BOX.
Saturday's Festival will happen at THE BLACK BOX, both inside and outside (under a covered tent).
Take a moment to look at the application. Responses are due no later than Monday, May 23.
If you have questions, please email us at
franklinculturaldistrict@gmail.com
Thank you,
The Franklin Cultural District Festival Steering Committee
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| 2nd Annual Cultural Festival - Arts Happen Here! - July 27 - July 30 |
HMEA receives funding from The Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
In its continuing efforts to support local vibrant nonprofit organizations, the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation recently awarded HMEA (Horace Mann Educational Associates) $7,500 to support HMEA’s incredABLE Day 2016 fundraising event occurring on May 22nd at EMC2 , 50 Constitution Blvd in Franklin.
All proceeds from this one day event go to support the programs and services offered by HMEA’s 750 staff to 4000 children and adults with autism and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. They include the programs offered in HMEA’s children’s services ABA division (applied behavior analysts) for therapists to help diagnose children on the autism spectrum with Early Intervention Assessment Kits.
The kits include games, puzzles, toys, blocks, and other tools which are designed to assist in evaluating skills and identifying specific educational needs for children who have been newly diagnosed on the autism spectrum.
One assessment tool in the hands of a qualified ABA (Applied Behavior Analyst) Therapist can touch the lives of many children. They help ensure children are properly assessed so they receive early treatment, much to the satisfaction and comfort of the parents waiting desperately for answers to questions about their child’s situation.
All proceeds from this one day event go to support the programs and services offered by HMEA’s 750 staff to 4000 children and adults with autism and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. They include the programs offered in HMEA’s children’s services ABA division (applied behavior analysts) for therapists to help diagnose children on the autism spectrum with Early Intervention Assessment Kits.
The kits include games, puzzles, toys, blocks, and other tools which are designed to assist in evaluating skills and identifying specific educational needs for children who have been newly diagnosed on the autism spectrum.
One assessment tool in the hands of a qualified ABA (Applied Behavior Analyst) Therapist can touch the lives of many children. They help ensure children are properly assessed so they receive early treatment, much to the satisfaction and comfort of the parents waiting desperately for answers to questions about their child’s situation.
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| HMEA celebrates receiving funding from Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation |
The Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation focuses its charitable giving on four main areas, education, health and human services, youth programs, and community development. To date, the Foundation has distributed more than $4 million in grants to qualified non-profit organizations. For information about the Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation, please contact Jeanne Travers at 781-982-6637 or visit www.RocklandTrust.com.
Massachusetts-based HMEA is a private, not for profit agency that supports 4000 children and adults with developmental disabilities, and their families in more than 110 Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. HMEA affirms and promotes the values, dreams and potential of people with developmental disabilities through education, support and life experiences. HMEA is committed to working in partnership with people with developmental disabilities and their families to create individualized supports that best meet their unique needs. HMEA believes that each person with a disability has a desire for a rich and varied life, including a physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual dimension. For more information, visit www.hmea.org
FHS softball tops Canton, both lacrosse team top North Attleboro
Baseball
- Franklin, 0 @ Canton, 2 – Final
– Kevin Powers got the win on the mound for the Bulldogs, going the distance by tossing a complete game, giving up six hits while striking out three and issuing just one walk. Powers helped his cause at the plate, going 2-4 at the plate with an RBI. Jim Jenkins was 2-3, Mike McMahon was 1-3 with the run scored in a stolen base and junior Kevin Monagle had two hits for Canton.
Softball
- Franklin, 14 @ Canton, 2 – Final
– Franklin broke the game open with an eight run third inning, tacking on five more in the final two innings after scoring one in the opening game. Alexx Niss went 3-4 with two RBI, a triple, and three runs scored, Olivia DiGiacomo went 4-5 and knocked in four runs and Olivia Haba, Julia Arms and Alyssa DaSilva combined for five RBI. Courtesy runner Kerry Blaney scored three runs for the Panthers. Emily Sawyer tossed a complete game, striking out four to earn the win.
Boys lacrosse
- North Attleboro, 6 @ Franklin, 11 – Final
– Franklin held a two goal lead at halftime (5-3) and went on to score six second half goals. Eric Civetti had five goals and an assist and Austin Kent Scored twice with one assist. Justin O’Callahan pitched in with three assists and freshman Jacob Alexander won 17/21 faceoffs.
Girls lacrosse
- Franklin, 13 @ North Attleboro, 9 – Final
– Franklin freshman Annie Walsh paced the offense with four goals while Julia Jette had two goals and two assists and Caroline Lounsbury scored once and had one assist. Head coach Kristin Igoe said Dana Lewandowski played well on defense with two draws and two ground balls.
Both tennis team played Canton on Wednesday but no results were available. For the other results around the Hockomock League
http://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-050416/
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FPAC Yard Sale on Sunday, May 15
THE BLACK BOX hosts the first ever Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) Yard Sale on Sunday, May 15 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Item donations will be accepted at THE BLACK BOX on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contributions to FPAC are tax-deductible. The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin.
For more information about FPAC’s community yard sale, call (508) 528-3370.
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| THE BLACK BOX, 15 W Central St Franklin |
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"I think, quite frankly, this is overblown"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160504/franklin-council-discusses-maintenance-concerns
The "Actions Taken Summary" post also includes the presentation document that the Facilities Dept used at last week's Town Council meeting.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/05/town-council-actions-taken-summary.html
Page 8, 9 and 10 have nice charts showing the volume of work orders by year and by building. In some cases, the amount of work orders decreases year over year. One item not mentioned is how long it takes to close a work order. This is the information still being looked for. I have heard it asked for several times over the past several years. Once it is provided, the numbers should speak for themselves and this is could be confirmed as 'overblown' or not.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/05/i-think-were-pretty-much-staying-on-top.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/04/update-remingtonjefferson-exterior.html
"Officials from the town's facilities department fielded concerns from the Town Council about the maintenance of town buildings at a recent meeting.
Department members came to the last week's council meeting to give a presentation about the work they do, including information on the recent move of the library to a temporary location.
Council members, though, said they wanted additional information about needed repairs to town buildings and the length of time it takes to complete them.
"One of the things the council has asked for in the past is a report that tells us how many work orders... are out there, and how long they take to complete," said Councilor Thomas Mercer."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160504/franklin-council-discusses-maintenance-concerns
The "Actions Taken Summary" post also includes the presentation document that the Facilities Dept used at last week's Town Council meeting.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/05/town-council-actions-taken-summary.html
Page 8, 9 and 10 have nice charts showing the volume of work orders by year and by building. In some cases, the amount of work orders decreases year over year. One item not mentioned is how long it takes to close a work order. This is the information still being looked for. I have heard it asked for several times over the past several years. Once it is provided, the numbers should speak for themselves and this is could be confirmed as 'overblown' or not.
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| from 2014, a new kind of 'green' on the Jefferson Elementary School |
From the Archives
- Deja Vu 2012
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/05/i-think-were-pretty-much-staying-on-top.html
- Deja Vu 2014
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/04/update-remingtonjefferson-exterior.html
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