1st PokeWalk on the SNETT - Monday, August 15 - 9:00 AM

Join us for the 1st PokeWalk on the SNETT.

Walk your phone, hatch some eggs, catch a Pokemon and explore the trail!

Meet at the trailhead on Grove Street and walk as little or as much as you can (see the picture for map and distances).

Bring good shoes, bug spray, maybe some change (Spring Street Farm stand is along the way) and don't forget to charge your phone. 

Weather permitting. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

PokeWalk on the SNETT

Where is the trailhead for the SNETT?

Along Grove St, closer to the Washington St end (not the Beaver St/140 end)



From the SNETT Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/events/1133915243349554/

"we've gotta be doing something right"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The 38th annual Feast of St. Rocco, put on by St. Mary's Parish, is in full swing, with thousands expected to partake of the carnival rides, games and food. 

Peter Brunelli, one of the organizers of the yearly celebration of the saint venerated as a protector against sickness, said attendance was decent as of midday Saturday, but he expected it to improve as the weekend continues. The festival opened Thursday and will continue through Sunday. 

"I think the rain showers (Friday) night had been holding people back a bit," he said. "We just had an outside Mass, which was filled with 300 people."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160813/feast-of-st-rocco-rocks-on

early Thursday morning before the Feast opened, it was empty and quiet

When open Thursday evening, there was a line at the Italian parties provided by the DeBaggis family 

The schedule of events for Sunday:

Sunday is a 'bracelet day', ride from noon to 4:00 pm for $25

The entertainment schedule

music at the bandstand from noon to 9:00 PM when the 38th Feast of St Rocco's closes

Wednesday is the last day to register to vote in the Sept. 8 state primary.

Two things to know about the Sept 8 primary:

• One, it is being held on the Thursday after Labor Day
• Two, the deadline for registration is this Wednesday Friday, August 19

The Secretary of the Commonwealth issued an update August 5th changing the date to Friday, August 19. 

• You can find the update posted to the official Franklin website Aug 16 here

http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/02499CB5-000F8513

"Wednesday is the deadline to register to vote in the Sept. 8 state primary. 

Clerk’s offices at city and town halls will be open from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday for voter registration. Voters can also register on line at sec.state.ma.us/OVR, in person at Registry of Motor Vehicles offices or by mail by downloading a form available on the secretary of state’s website and sending it to or dropping it off at the local city or town hall. Mail-in forms must be postmarked by Wednesday for a voter to be eligible for the primary. 

Absentee ballots for the primary are available for voters who will be out of town on primary day or who have medical conditions or religious beliefs that will prevent them from going to the polls in person."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160814/wednesday-last-day-to-register-to-vote-in-state-primary

election booths at Franklin High School where all precincts in Franklin cast their ballots

Franklin's absentee ballot info
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/02484803-000F8513

Franklin Art Association September 7 meeting open to public

The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 6:30 to 9:00PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin. 

Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 followed by a short business meeting and a demonstration by oil painter and pastelist, Colleen Vandeventer of Attleboro.

Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information log on to www.franklinart.org.

Faneuil Hall 12 x 24 Oil - Colleen Vandeventer

Franklin Senior Center - closed Tues-Weds

From the Franklin Senior Center:

"Due to ongoing construction on our building we will be closing the Center on Tuesday, Aug. 16 and Wednesday, Aug. 17. 

We will reopen for all programming on Thursday, Aug. 18.

Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause."

Silvertones Concert on Friday Aug 19th

This was shared from the Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/0249223A-000F8513

For additional information on the Senior Center and all its programs
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/index

American Legion Edward L. Grant Post 75 meets Monday Sep 12

The American Legion Edward L. Grant Post 75 will meet at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the Franklin Access TV Studio, 23 Hutchinson St.

All local veterans are welcome to attend. For information:

• Email: mapost75@gmail.com
• Phone: 508-259-3431 
• Website: mapost75.com

When Monday is a holiday, the meeting will be on the following Monday. Hence, Monday, Sep 12 is the next meeting

American Legion Edward L. Grant Post 75

In the News: drug kiosk success, drought conditions continue

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The drug take-back kiosk in the lobby of the police station has taken in thousands of pounds of drugs in its four-year existence, and local law enforcement officers are hoping to continue that success. 

Deputy Chief James Mill said, as of Aug. 8, the box has aided in the disposal of 3,900 pounds of drugs. 

"The program started in 2012, when District Attorney Michael Morrissey got grants and was able to secure drug take-back containers at several Norfolk County departments," Mill said. "When it started, we were just seeing the onset of the opioid crisis."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160812/franklin-police-celebrate-success-of-drug-take-back-kiosk

Franklin Police Dept photo

"For many families, the summer heat means backyard barbecues with plates filled to the brim with grilled burgers, hot dogs, potato salad and, of course, some fresh farm-picked corn-on-the-cob. But if you're enjoying a side of corn with your dinner this month, make sure to savor it because it's one ear that survived the brutal drought savaging local farmers. 

Jim Geoghegan, owner of Sunshine Farm in Sherborn, estimates he lost between 30 and 40 percent of all the crops he planted this year. While some crops came in fine, like strawberries and summer squash, others such as raspberries and corn have been hit hard by the lack of water. As many as four acres of corn have been left dried out, he said. 

While the farm has enough supplies for its on-site store, wholesale shipments "were the first to go" and pick-your-own fruit days have been limited. Geoghegan said his produce revenue for July was down between 10 and 15 percent."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160812/crops-wilting-businesses-suffer-from-prolonged-drought