Strawberry Stroll brought residents downtown for fun and shortcakes

Franklin Downtown Partnership  9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038 (774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com 14th Annual Strawberry Stroll: a windy but fun afternoon downtown! Despite some blustery winds and the ubiquitous orange cones, the 14th annual Strawberry Stroll on Thursday was a fun and festive afternoon in Downtown Franklin. We'd like to thank our sponsors for the delicious shortcakes and for  making the afternoon a big success: Platinum Sponsor Dean Bank Gold Sponsor Dean College Silver Sponsors DCU and the Franklin Cultural Council Bronze Sponsors Chestnut Dental, Franklin Ford, Keefe Insurance and Middlesex Savings Bank Friends Sponsors Franklin Health & Rehabilitation Center, Garelick Farms, Jane's Frames, Rescom Exteriors, The Estate at Franklin, Simon's Furniture, Tom Fricker Heating & AC, Inc., and Fidelity Charitable Gift. Thank you event organizers Nicole Fortier and Beth Wierling! And thank you to the Franklin Police Department for traffic control and to the Department of Public Works. More photos are available on the slideshow (top right corner of the website) and on Facebook. Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109 | franklindowntownpartnership.org

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Hurricane season is here until November

Hurricane Season has officially begun. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted a 70 percent likelihood of 10 to 16 named storms, four to eight of which could become hurricanes. However, because Mother Nature can be unpredictable, the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the Division of Insurance recommend preparing in advance to minimize the circumstances that can lead to claims from hurricanes.

Continue reading about hurricane preparedness at Mass.gov here
http://blog.mass.gov/consumer/massconsumer/hurricane-season-is-june-1-through-november-30/


While the news media tends to focus on the storms when they appear on their radar, you can subscribe to the RSS feed directly from NOAA. 

For our area, you want to subscribe to the Atlantic Basin feeds. Of course, you can also subscribe and watch for the other major storm areas.
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutrss.shtml


For more on preparing for a hurricane you can visit the NOAA page
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/com/weatherreadynation/hurricane_preparedness.html

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Summer Sports & Yoga Available

Franklin Public Schools - Lifelong Learning Institute The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning Summer Sports and Yoga Available Registration Open  ADVANCED CO-ED VOLLEYBALL MEN'S BASKETBALL YOGA ON THE COMMON Advanced Co-Ed Volleyball Register online now. Just click here      If you have played competitive volleyball in the past and would like to find something closer to home or get back into it after an absence, then this class is for you!   Two nets are set up each week in a mini-tournament format with changed teams each week. Referees/line judges are used when possible. Tuesdays, July 5 to August 16 Time: 7:00 to 10:00 pm Number of Sessions: 7 Location: Franklin High School Gymnasium, 218 Oak Street Cost: $65 Men's Basketball - Extended into Summer Register online now. Just click here Tuesday / Thursday Nights Men's Basketball is a great way to burn calories and have fun at the same time. So shoot hoops for fun and health!  Tuesdays, July 5 to August 9 Thursdays, July 7 to August 11 Time: 7:00 - 10:00pm Number of Sessions: 6 Location: Annie Sullivan Middle School Gym Cost: $60   Yoga - Friday Flow on the Common Register online now. Just click here  A late afternoon class on Friday with Tranquil Souls Staff that will leave you feeling happy and balanced after your work week and get you ready for your weekend! Bring your mat and positive energy to the Franklin Town Common on Friday afternoons.   Fridays, July 8 to August 19 Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm Number of Sessions: 7 Location: Franklin Town Common Cost: $50 Contact The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning 508-613-1480 adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com click Adult Education  Register today The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning is a program of the Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for adults in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities.

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