FRIDAY 9/23/16
12-6pm Franklin Farmers Market @ The Town Common
12-6pm Perennial Plant Sale at the Franklin Farmers Market @ The Town Common - benefits the Franklin Garden Club Scholarship Fund
SATURDAY 9/24/16
9-10am Coffee with a School Committee @ 23 Hutchinson Street
7pm FPAC Gala 2016 - Laugh In The Box @ The Black Box
8pm An Evening with Tom Rush @ FUSF
SUNDAY 9/25/16
12-4pm Fall Festival @ Medway Community Farm (50 Winthrop St.)
1-4pm Party Like a Wine Buyer @ Pour Richard’s
2-5pm Open House @ Encore Music Academy, 3 Bent Street in Franklin
MONDAY 9/26/16
10:30am Tea and Tangles @ Franklin Art Center
4pm Krafty Mondays @ Franklin Public Library, ages 6-12.
TUESDAY 9/27/16
6:30pm Workshop: Charles River Meadowlands @ FUSF
THURSDAY 9/29/16
4-8pm FSPA Open House
6:30pm Art Night Uncorked @ Franklin Art Center
6:30pm Genealogy Club Meeting @ Franklin Historical Museum
7-9pm Franklin SEPAC: Parent to Parent Night Out @ Cole’s Tavern
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
For event details click HERE.
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Friday, September 23, 2016
FHS girls, boys soccer, and golf teams all post wins
From Hockomock Sports we share the results from the FHS fall sports action on Thursday
*** Boys soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Taunton, 0 – Final
– Connor SanClememte and Shawn Kilcoyne scored the goals for the Panthers and Aaron Frongilloo had both assists.
*** Girls soccer = Taunton, 0 @ Franklin, 4 – Final
FHS Panthers |
– Halle Atkinson had a goal and an assist to lead the Panthers. Miranda Smith, Ellie Teixeira, and Jess Kroushl each scored one goal for Franklin. Kathryn Noon, Emily Mastaj, and Calen Frongillo had assists.
*** Golf = Milford, 171 @ Franklin, 161 – Final
– Ryan Tomaso shot a medalist round of 38 but it was not enough for the Hawks. Franklin was led by Matt Dao, who shot a 39, and Matt De’Errico, who shot a 40.
For all the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-092216/
A more detailed write up of the girls soccer game can be found here
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-soccer-pulls-away-second-half-hold-off-taunton/
Perennial Plant Sale at the Franklin Farmer’s Market
Franklin Garden Club |
The Farmer’s Market is held from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Franklin Town Common.
“Fall is an excellent time of the year to plant perennials,” noted club co-president Susan Childers. “There will be a variety of healthy perennials to choose from and the average cost will be $3.00 per plant, a significant savings over those sold in the stores.”
Each year, the club conducts a variety of fund raising activities to support a scholarship that is awarded to a graduating senior who will be majoring in environmental or horticultural-related studies. The club also purchases pine tree seedlings which are distributed in elementary schools to celebrate Arbor Day.
In the News: high school fields on schedule, spin your way to work, drought conditions remain
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160922/franklin-looks-to-take-ownership-of-high-school-fields-in-spring
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160922/newton-couple-brings-bikebus-to-framingham
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160922/extreme-drought-conditions-hold-fast-in-region
"The town will be looking to take ownership of the fields around the Franklin High School next year, though there have been complicating factors - not the least of which has been the ongoing drought.
Town Councilor Thomas Mercer, chairman of the high school's building committee, gave an update on the situation this week. The town has not yet taken control of the fields from the project contractor; sodding and creating them is a multi-year process.
He said he had received many questions about the status of the fields.
"I've been out there at least once a week, if not twice a week," he said.
Mercer said those involved in the project are comfortable that the high school baseball teams will be able to play on the fields in the spring.
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160922/franklin-looks-to-take-ownership-of-high-school-fields-in-spring
"Stuck in frustrating bumper-to-bumper traffic on Rte. 9 or the Mass. Pike during rush hour and craving a workout to relieve the workday stress?
Eric and Seema Brodie have just the thing for you. The Newton couple recently devised a way to get commuters in and out of Boston safely while providing them with a good, hearty workout at the same time. And with this commute, you leave the driving to someone else.
The Brodies, who both previously worked as attorneys, converted a former Logan Airport shuttle bus into a traveling cycling studio with eight stationary bicycles bolted firmly to the floor in place of passenger seats. Riders are safely harnessed in during the ride. While Eric drives the bus through crowded highways and city streets, Seema energetically leads a high-intensity spinning class to the sounds of top musical artists."
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160922/newton-couple-brings-bikebus-to-framingham
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"Despite one day of heavy rain showers this week, the weekly update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows extreme drought conditions in Massachusetts remain unchanged.
The report issued today showed 52 percent of the state remains in "extreme drought" conditions - the second worst drought level issued by the monitor. Nearly 90 percent of the state is in at least "severe drought," according to the monitor.
Some parts of the state saw more than two inches of rain Monday but most of MetroWest and the Milford area saw an inch or less. Boston saw less than a half-inch of rain."
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160922/extreme-drought-conditions-hold-fast-in-region
http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/MapsAndData/MapsandDataServices/MapService.aspx |
In the News: Town Council accepts land, guided walk in Upton St Forest
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160923/franklin-accepts-lincoln-street-land
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160923/historic-upton-state-forest-tour-saturday
"The Town Council accepted about 20 acres of land off of Lincoln Street, which abuts Helen Keller Elementary School and Annie Sullivan Middle School.
Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said the parcel comes from a developer of Rolling Brook Estates, a nearby housing development. He said the town wanted to keep the land as open space, since children often walk through to get to the schools.
Councilor Andrew Bissanti, though, questioned the acquisition of the plot, asking whether anything could be built there.
"It's touted as a great piece of land... I see nothing but rivers and streams," he said. "I'm not for taking land off the tax roll on behalf of a developer."
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160923/franklin-accepts-lincoln-street-land
"The Friends of the Upton State Forest on Saturday are guiding a historical tour of the landmarks and sites hidden within the forest.
Friends member Bill Taylor said that the event is part of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor GO! program, which is an “effort to educate people about the history of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor.”
The walk is actually the 60th on the program of events for the GO! program, which runs through the month of September, he said.
Walkers will explore various historic items in the forest, including cellar holes, surface quarrying, stone walls, cut stones, water crossings, early roads and an old cranberry bog while discussing “who used the land that is now Upton State forest.”
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160923/historic-upton-state-forest-tour-saturday
Where is the Upton State Forest?
REMINDER -- You are invited to the Charles River Meadowlands Workshop, 9/27 6:30 pm
Don't miss the upcoming Charles River Meadowlands workshop on Sept 27 starting at 6:30 at the First Universalist Society, Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street.
The event will provide an overview of the 500 acres of land protected by the Army Corps of Engineers in Franklin, Bellingham, and Medway and the nearby and contiguous town parcels that help make this one of the great land preservation and management opportunities in our region.
A brief panel discussion will highlight models and opportunities for collaboration between towns and federal, state, and local government. The evening will then include a workshop section, where everyone will have an opportunity to air and share ideas, concerns, etc.
For more information, please visit www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org or contact Alan Earls, alan.r.earls@gmail.com, 508 528 6930. Metacomet Land Trust has provided technical assistance in helping this initiative get off the ground.
The event will provide an overview of the 500 acres of land protected by the Army Corps of Engineers in Franklin, Bellingham, and Medway and the nearby and contiguous town parcels that help make this one of the great land preservation and management opportunities in our region.
A brief panel discussion will highlight models and opportunities for collaboration between towns and federal, state, and local government. The evening will then include a workshop section, where everyone will have an opportunity to air and share ideas, concerns, etc.
For more information, please visit www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org or contact Alan Earls, alan.r.earls@gmail.com, 508 528 6930. Metacomet Land Trust has provided technical assistance in helping this initiative get off the ground.
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