- Sharon Concert Band
- Elaine Kessler Story Teller - Children's Program
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| concerts on the common - Wednesday at 6:00 PM |
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Concerts on the Common: Sharon Concert Band
Income Growth and Gateway Cities
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Leadership Changes at Franklin Art Association
This is my last President’s letter! Soon the new board will take on the responsibilities of running the FAA. I have been privileged to be a part of this group, and have really enjoyed working with our previous board (Kathe, Tina, Paul and Hannah)! They were always available for board meetings, and helped to keep the FAA on course. Hannah will stay on as Corresponding Secretary, thankfully, and will help steer the new board when questions arise. Thank you Hannah!
The new board:
We had a great end of year picnic in Susan Plume’s beautiful back yard. Great food, good conversation, and terrific weather helped to make it a banner day. The group made a video to send along to Daydre Hamilton to raise her spirits during her recent illness. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Looking forward to a great year ahead! Our first meeting of the fall will be September 7th.
Hope to see you at the Franklin Cultural Festival on July 27 - 30. Check out the website at www.franklinsculturalfestival.org, and the
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/franklinculturalfestival.
Sue Sheridan
For the complete newsletter check here
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For more information please visit the FAA web site at www.franklinart.org or Facebook page www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc
The new board:
- President: Diane Padula-O’Neill
- Vice President: Joanne Willoughby
- Treasurer: Peg Munson
- Secretary: Bob Kalinosky
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| Franklin Art Association |
We had a great end of year picnic in Susan Plume’s beautiful back yard. Great food, good conversation, and terrific weather helped to make it a banner day. The group made a video to send along to Daydre Hamilton to raise her spirits during her recent illness. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Looking forward to a great year ahead! Our first meeting of the fall will be September 7th.
Hope to see you at the Franklin Cultural Festival on July 27 - 30. Check out the website at www.franklinsculturalfestival.org, and the
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/franklinculturalfestival.
Sue Sheridan
For the complete newsletter check here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczd1hFZGdxN1NXTjZIR3NFVHNfTkNab2NycjMw/view?usp=sharing
For more information please visit the FAA web site at www.franklinart.org or Facebook page www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc
You can make TWO CALLS about Energy Omnibus Bill
Dear intrepid, hardworking pipeline fighters!
We are so close to something truly historic! Over a week ago, the Senate passed S2400, its version of the energy omnibus bill, setting the stage for conference committee negotiations with the House to send a final bill to the governor. Though the House Bill, H4385, was a solid starting point, the Senate bill significantly improves the House's version in a few key ways:
1. It increases the amount of offshore wind energy that utility companies must purchase from 1200 megawatts to 2000 megawatts.
2. It doubles the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), the rate at which utility companies MUST increasingly buy from renewable energy sources.
3. It outright BANS the pipeline tax from being used against ratepayers by the Department of Public Utilities in the future.
4. It provides for the decommissioning of the Pilgrim nuclear power plant.
We need these provisions. They are absolutely essential to securing the clean energy future for which we have been fighting for so long. We can't stop now!
The House and Senate have named Senator Ben Downing, Senator Marc Pacheco, Senator Bruce Tarr, Representative Brian Dempsey, Representative Tom Golden and Representative Brad Jones to a conference committee which will negotiate the two bills.
Call your representative and ask them to speak to Speaker DeLeo and the conferees about standing up for these priorities, especially if your representative signed the Kulik letter (see the highlighted column in the attached document below). This was the letter in which nearly 100 state reps said they were against the pipeline and pipeline tax. This is their last chance to push their leadership and stand up for what they believe in.
While our House delegation needs pushing, our Senate leaders also need support to remain strong in negotiations. Call your senator and ask them to speak with Senator Downing about standing firm on the Senate's hard-won priorities.
Please contact legislative leadership to ask them to include these policies in the final bill. If speaking to a House rep, ask them to speak to Speaker Deleo in particular. If talking to a Senator, ask them to speak with Senator Downing.
House Switchboard: (617) 722-2000
Senate Switchboard: (617) 722-1276
Look up your state representative or senator here.
Additional phone extension information can be found here.
As I said, we are so close to something truly historic! But we need every last bit of effort we can muster to win. Now is the time to stand up and make your voice heard. PLEASE MAKE THE TWO CALLS!
I know so many of us are deeply focused on the People over Pipelines March, but please find a few moments to call--the timing is truly critical--and please let me know when you have!
This where the rubber meets the road, folks--the last PUSH WHICH COULD KILL THE PIPELINE!!
Gratefully,
Carolyn
We are so close to something truly historic! Over a week ago, the Senate passed S2400, its version of the energy omnibus bill, setting the stage for conference committee negotiations with the House to send a final bill to the governor. Though the House Bill, H4385, was a solid starting point, the Senate bill significantly improves the House's version in a few key ways:
1. It increases the amount of offshore wind energy that utility companies must purchase from 1200 megawatts to 2000 megawatts.
2. It doubles the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), the rate at which utility companies MUST increasingly buy from renewable energy sources.
3. It outright BANS the pipeline tax from being used against ratepayers by the Department of Public Utilities in the future.
4. It provides for the decommissioning of the Pilgrim nuclear power plant.
We need these provisions. They are absolutely essential to securing the clean energy future for which we have been fighting for so long. We can't stop now!
The House and Senate have named Senator Ben Downing, Senator Marc Pacheco, Senator Bruce Tarr, Representative Brian Dempsey, Representative Tom Golden and Representative Brad Jones to a conference committee which will negotiate the two bills.
Call your representative and ask them to speak to Speaker DeLeo and the conferees about standing up for these priorities, especially if your representative signed the Kulik letter (see the highlighted column in the attached document below). This was the letter in which nearly 100 state reps said they were against the pipeline and pipeline tax. This is their last chance to push their leadership and stand up for what they believe in.
While our House delegation needs pushing, our Senate leaders also need support to remain strong in negotiations. Call your senator and ask them to speak with Senator Downing about standing firm on the Senate's hard-won priorities.
Please contact legislative leadership to ask them to include these policies in the final bill. If speaking to a House rep, ask them to speak to Speaker Deleo in particular. If talking to a Senator, ask them to speak with Senator Downing.
House Switchboard: (617) 722-2000
Senate Switchboard: (617) 722-1276
Look up your state representative or senator here.
Additional phone extension information can be found here.
As I said, we are so close to something truly historic! But we need every last bit of effort we can muster to win. Now is the time to stand up and make your voice heard. PLEASE MAKE THE TWO CALLS!
I know so many of us are deeply focused on the People over Pipelines March, but please find a few moments to call--the timing is truly critical--and please let me know when you have!
This where the rubber meets the road, folks--the last PUSH WHICH COULD KILL THE PIPELINE!!
Gratefully,
Carolyn
USE THIS CALL SCRIPT:
Dear Representative/Senator:
Thank you for working to advance comprehensive energy legislation, H4377 and S2400. I am calling to ask you to push for a strong final clean energy bill. Here are my priorities regarding the legislation:
1. I oppose the "pipeline tax," and urge you to protect ratepayers and our environment by prohibiting subsidies for new gas pipelines, as the Senate has done.
2. I support procurement of 2000 megawatts of offshore wind. I am pleased both chambers have chosen to support offshore wind, and urge you to go big so we can have economies of scale!
3. I support doubling the Renewable Portfolio Standard to 2%, which will increase the amount of electricity utility companies have to purchase from renewable sources.
4. I support provisions within the House energy bill which would require the repair of all gas leaks during road projects (including "grade 3" or non-hazardous leaks), and support provisions within the Senate energy bill related to collective bargaining for these repairs.
5. I support decommissioning planning and financing for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Franklin residents honored at YMCA Annual neeting
At Lake Pearl in Wrentham on May 18th, volunteers, members, and community leaders of the Hockomock Area YMCA came together to celebrate the Annual Meeting. At this meeting, many outstanding members and partners of the Y accepted awards honoring their commitment and service to the YMCA and the community.
Brian Earley, chairman of the Y’s Board of Directors presented the Chairman’s Award to the Robbins Family of Franklin. The Chairman’s Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate leadership, dedication, and passion working with the Hockomock Area YMCA to improve the quality of life in our community. As Brian Earley mentioned in his presentation of the Chairman’s Award, “Terry and her family have been instrumental in helping us impact children and families in our Bernon Family Branch.”
The Robbins Family has long been a partner of the Y, even in 2003 when Terry Robbins joined the steering committee for the “Shaping Our Futures Together” capital campaign. This campaign transformed into the Bernon Family Branch. From there, the Lee W. Robbins Gymnasium was dedicated in 2004 in memory of Terry’s late husband, and Terry and her sons, Jason and Robbie, have been active in philanthropic work through the Robbins Family Charitable Fund.
Additionally, in January of this year the Robbins Family dedicated the Robbins Family Kids Gym at the Franklin Y. On accepting the Chairman’s Award, Robbie Robbins expressed gratitude on behalf of his family, saying “Thank you once again for recognizing our family. We’re all part of this team, the local community, and we thank you, everyone in the YMCA for your continued service going forward.”
Annual Red Triangle Awards were presented, recognizing individuals or organizations for their partnership with and support of the Hockomock Area YMCA and their help in meeting the changing needs of the community. On behalf of the Bernon Family Branch, a Red Triangle Award was presented to State Representative Jeff Roy of the 10th Norfolk District of Massachusetts. Representative Roy was fundamental in the creation of the S.A.F.E. Coalition, a group that aims to assist those who struggle with substance abuse. The coalition comes together to provide support, education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms, according to the group’s mission statement.
On receiving the award, Representative Roy remarked, “They [The Hockomock Area YMCA] reach out, it goes under the radar, nobody knows that they’re reaching out and helping these people and they’ve done it time after time and I’m so grateful to have developed a relationship to be a part of this YMCA team.”
Youth of the Year Awards were also presented at the Annual Meeting. Youth of the Year Awards recognize youth members of the YMCA who positively affect the Y and the community. One honoree was Samantha Bellavance, of the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin, who has been a member of the Y almost her entire life. Active in the Y’s Leaders Club, Samantha has spent an astonishing 2,000 hours performing community service.
She is also active in the School’s Out program, where she is a group leader for the before and after school child care at the Y. According to Nate Packert of the Bernon Family Branch, “Throughout her Senior Leaders journey, she has shown what it means to be a leader among leaders through hard work and dedication to the club.” Samantha is headed to the University of New England for ocean studies and marine affairs, but not until after she works as a YMCA camp counselor this summer.
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.
Brian Earley, chairman of the Y’s Board of Directors presented the Chairman’s Award to the Robbins Family of Franklin. The Chairman’s Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate leadership, dedication, and passion working with the Hockomock Area YMCA to improve the quality of life in our community. As Brian Earley mentioned in his presentation of the Chairman’s Award, “Terry and her family have been instrumental in helping us impact children and families in our Bernon Family Branch.”
The Robbins Family has long been a partner of the Y, even in 2003 when Terry Robbins joined the steering committee for the “Shaping Our Futures Together” capital campaign. This campaign transformed into the Bernon Family Branch. From there, the Lee W. Robbins Gymnasium was dedicated in 2004 in memory of Terry’s late husband, and Terry and her sons, Jason and Robbie, have been active in philanthropic work through the Robbins Family Charitable Fund.
Additionally, in January of this year the Robbins Family dedicated the Robbins Family Kids Gym at the Franklin Y. On accepting the Chairman’s Award, Robbie Robbins expressed gratitude on behalf of his family, saying “Thank you once again for recognizing our family. We’re all part of this team, the local community, and we thank you, everyone in the YMCA for your continued service going forward.”
Annual Red Triangle Awards were presented, recognizing individuals or organizations for their partnership with and support of the Hockomock Area YMCA and their help in meeting the changing needs of the community. On behalf of the Bernon Family Branch, a Red Triangle Award was presented to State Representative Jeff Roy of the 10th Norfolk District of Massachusetts. Representative Roy was fundamental in the creation of the S.A.F.E. Coalition, a group that aims to assist those who struggle with substance abuse. The coalition comes together to provide support, education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms, according to the group’s mission statement.
On receiving the award, Representative Roy remarked, “They [The Hockomock Area YMCA] reach out, it goes under the radar, nobody knows that they’re reaching out and helping these people and they’ve done it time after time and I’m so grateful to have developed a relationship to be a part of this YMCA team.”
Youth of the Year Awards were also presented at the Annual Meeting. Youth of the Year Awards recognize youth members of the YMCA who positively affect the Y and the community. One honoree was Samantha Bellavance, of the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin, who has been a member of the Y almost her entire life. Active in the Y’s Leaders Club, Samantha has spent an astonishing 2,000 hours performing community service.
She is also active in the School’s Out program, where she is a group leader for the before and after school child care at the Y. According to Nate Packert of the Bernon Family Branch, “Throughout her Senior Leaders journey, she has shown what it means to be a leader among leaders through hard work and dedication to the club.” Samantha is headed to the University of New England for ocean studies and marine affairs, but not until after she works as a YMCA camp counselor this summer.
- 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.
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| “CA Robbins Family, Ed Hurley, Brian Earley”: The Robbins Family received the YMCA’s prestigious Chairman’s Award. Pictured in the back row are (from left to right) Hockomock Area YMCA President Ed Hurley, Robbie Robbins, Terry Robbins, Donna Robbins, Jason Robbins and Hockomock Area YMCA Board of Directors Chairman Brian Earley. James Robbins (left) and Mary Jane Robbins are in the front row |
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| “RTA Jeff Roy, Hurley, Ross, Earley, Poirier, Barrows”: Pictured with State Representative and Franklin YMCA Red Triangle Award winner Jeff Roy (left center) are (from left to right) Hockomock Area YMCA President Ed Hurley, State Senator Richard Ross, Hockomock Area YMCA Board of Directors Chairman Brian Earley, and State Representatives Betty Poirier and Jay Barrows. |
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| “YotY Sam Bellavance, mother, sister”: Pictured with the Franklin Y’s Youth of the Year Samantha Bellavance (center) are Sam’s mother, Anne Marie Bellavance (left), and sister, Emily Bellavance |
Chess Group - July 16 - 2:00 PM
Chess Group will meet again at the Franklin Library on Saturday, July 16
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| The library is operating in its temporary location at 25 Kenwood Circle while renovations are underway |
Backpack collection underway
Help us collect backpacks and supplies!
Suggested Supplies:
*Spiral Notebooks *Pencils *Erasers *Calculators *Crayons *Markers *Pocket Folders *Pencil Bag *Rulers *Highlighters *Scissors *Binders *Colored Markers *Glue Sticks *Pens *Loose Leaf Paper
- Backpack Drive July 11-August 21, 2016
Made possible by the Bernon Family YMCA, Franklin Elk’s Lodge and the Franklin Public School District. We will be collecting supplies and backpacks through the month of July and August at the participating locations listed below. We are looking for the suggested school supplies as well as backpacks.
Supply Drop off locations:
- Bernon Family YMCA
- Franklin Municipal Building
- Remington Middle School
- Franklin Elks Lodge
- Jefferson Elementary School
Are you or someone you know in need of a backpack? Please contact Michelle Branche at 774-235-2766 or michellebr@hockymca.org to request your backpack today!
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| backpack drive |
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