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Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Jane's Frames: You don't want to miss this Once a Year Sale!
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Beatles for Sale – Live at THE BLACK BOX - Feb 24
Beatles for Sale – Live at THE BLACK BOX
15 W. Central St. (route 140) Franklin, MA
Friday, February 24th, 7 PM
presented by Lippolis Plumbing
$20 per person (Last years' concert sold out, so get your tickets early!)
Join us for a nostalgic night of Beatles music with Beatles for Sale! Come listen and dance to your favorite tunes from the early 1962 Beatles through the Beatles biggest hits of 1970.
Doors open at 6:00 PM, so get there early to enjoy some good food, take a chance in the raffle and get your cash door prize ticket!
All proceeds benefit HMEA and go directly to supporting children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
BEATLES FOR SALE is a New England-based Beatles tribute band from Massachusetts that is committed to recreating the sounds of the Beatles live in concert. They are past recipients of regional awards such as Best Tribute Band in New England and Best Live Act, and have received several other nominations.
This band delivers a fun and energetic performance complete with original instrumentation and vocal harmonies that are as accurate as possible to the original Beatles recordings. There are no offstage performers or pre-recorded tracks - everything is performed completely live.
Beatles for Sale – Live at THE BLACK BOX - Feb 24 |
- More information on the band can be found at www.beatlesforsale.net.
- View the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/240269559735417/
- Purchase your tickets at www.hmea.org/BeatlesConcert
Town Council Recap: Contentious public hearing on zoning map change
The Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2016 was contentious as it seemed like most of the existing residents along Summer St spoke against the proposal to change the map to add high density Residential Zoning 7 to a single parcel. The map change would enable the one parcel to be developed for 34 residences instead of the approx 7-8 that the current zoning required.
A few councilors spoke raising questions about the proposal but the measure did move to a second reading with an 8-0 vote. (One Councilor recused himself - Bissanti). The crowd was upset with the vote as even the councilors speaking against the measure (or raising questions about it) voted to move the measure forward to a second reading in January.
After the crowd left the meeting, the Council meeting seemed disorganized as the repercussions of the zoning bylaw map change seemed to have had lingering effects.
The Council needed to redo one vote to record it via roll call. They had previously voted via voice vote. The discussion then got testy as there was disagreement on the bylaw numbering convention. Normally, the bylaws are numbered in two parts the first digits referring to the year of passage, the second set increasing sequentially. Some of the bylaw amendments were numbered as 16 (this year) and some as 17 (next year). Further adding confusion to this, some of the paperwork in the hands of the councilors also differed. Some councilors had a set with paperwork for 16, others for 17.
The set of bylaws to enable recreational marijuana in the industrial zones as well as implement a 2% sale tax moved to the Planning Board for their action. The measures will return to the Town Council for 2 readings before the final vote and enactment in 2017.
Not to be overshadowed by the contentious zoning hearing, the new Lieutenant for the Fire Dept. Keith Darling was sworn in to open the meeting.
PDF for the zoning map change
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/rr7_16-775_rr7_public_hearing.pdf
GIS Map entry for 496 Summer St
http://franklin.patriotproperties.com/Summary.asp?AccountNumber=1637
My full set of notes taking during the meeting remotely can be found here. Note: I did catch up to the portion of the meeting that I missed due to work and added/updated the notes accordingly.
The video replay of the Town Council meeting is available
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=419
A few councilors spoke raising questions about the proposal but the measure did move to a second reading with an 8-0 vote. (One Councilor recused himself - Bissanti). The crowd was upset with the vote as even the councilors speaking against the measure (or raising questions about it) voted to move the measure forward to a second reading in January.
After the crowd left the meeting, the Council meeting seemed disorganized as the repercussions of the zoning bylaw map change seemed to have had lingering effects.
The Council needed to redo one vote to record it via roll call. They had previously voted via voice vote. The discussion then got testy as there was disagreement on the bylaw numbering convention. Normally, the bylaws are numbered in two parts the first digits referring to the year of passage, the second set increasing sequentially. Some of the bylaw amendments were numbered as 16 (this year) and some as 17 (next year). Further adding confusion to this, some of the paperwork in the hands of the councilors also differed. Some councilors had a set with paperwork for 16, others for 17.
The set of bylaws to enable recreational marijuana in the industrial zones as well as implement a 2% sale tax moved to the Planning Board for their action. The measures will return to the Town Council for 2 readings before the final vote and enactment in 2017.
Not to be overshadowed by the contentious zoning hearing, the new Lieutenant for the Fire Dept. Keith Darling was sworn in to open the meeting.
Lt Keith Darling being sworn in tonight at Town Council meeting. Fm-TC1221 pic.twitter.com/tXtQFp9t78— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 22, 2016
Attorney Cornetta and representative of Grandise Homes the developer of the proposal for Summer St #fm-tc1221 pic.twitter.com/AHXW5gw6dH— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 22, 2016
PDF for the zoning map change
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/rr7_16-775_rr7_public_hearing.pdf
GIS Map entry for 496 Summer St
http://franklin.patriotproperties.com/Summary.asp?AccountNumber=1637
On Summer St, at the entrance to the Town Forest. Some of the land where the trees are would be were the development in question would be positioned. |
My full set of notes taking during the meeting remotely can be found here. Note: I did catch up to the portion of the meeting that I missed due to work and added/updated the notes accordingly.
The video replay of the Town Council meeting is available
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=419
FHS girls hockey tie Auburn 1-1
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 vs. Auburn, 1, – Final
– Junior Bella Trask netted the game-tying goal in the third period for the Panthers. Juniors Caroline Hedvig and Jillian McGlaughlin each had an assist on the goal. Katelyn Pokorny made 14 saves in the game for Franklin.
FHS Panthers |
For other results around the Hockomock League on Monday
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-122616/
Confirmation via the Twitterverse
Happy Holidays everyone! We're mins away from puck drop here @ the Vet w/ @fhsvgockey vs. Auburn @HockomockSports pic.twitter.com/o2tpGJ8NXm— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) December 26, 2016
Final 1-1 vs Auburn.. Goal by Trask!!!— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) December 26, 2016
Franklin Library: Chanukah Story Time - Dec 28 - 10:30 AM
Come to the Franklin Public Library for a "Chanukah Story Time" on Wednesday morning, Dec 28 at 10:30 AM.
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/12/chanukah-story-time-wednesday-december.html
"Come join us for a fun filled hour featuring "If the candles could speak" by Dassie Pruss. We will hear some Chanukah stories, sing some songs, as well as make a Chanukah craft. We will also provide a snack and juice."
Franklin Library: Chanukah Story Time - Dec 28 - 10:30 AM |
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/12/chanukah-story-time-wednesday-december.html
From Hopelessness to Recovery
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10th Annual GWS Essay Contest is now open to all girls in grades 9-12 in MIAA schools
Found via this tweet:
Essay Prompt:
The 10th Annual GWS Essay Contest is now open! https://t.co/nUnnBttzSt #MIAA pic.twitter.com/IQfI0L9YPc— MIAA (@MIAA033) December 26, 2016
MIAA image from webpage |
"February 3, 2017 is the Massachusetts Celebration of National Girls and Women and Sports Day, a day that recognizes the positive influence of sports participation on the lives of girls and women, and the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports. This year’s theme is “Expanding Opportunity.”
To honor this day, the MIAA is giving its female student athletes the opportunity to tell us their stories about opportunities available (or not!) to them in sports and in life and how they hope to keep opportunities expanding for others in the future."
Essay Prompt:
Opportunities for participating in competitive athletics have expanded since Title IX was passed almost five decades ago, and experts agree these opportunities give female athletes a toolkit for success in life.
How has this expanded opportunity affected you?
How will you use your participation in athletics to help expand opportunities for future female athletes?
Monday, December 26, 2016
FPAC’S Free Family Concert Series Presents The New England Percussion Ensemble
Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual Family Concert Series kicks off this season with the New England Percussion Ensemble on Sunday, January 8 at 1 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin.
A treasured FPAC tradition for more than two decades, Family Concert Series events are especially geared to children in length and format and provide young audiences with a fun introduction to the world of live music. Offered free to the public, the special concerts feature talented, professional musicians in an engaging and entertaining way.
The New England Percussion Ensemble specializes in presenting creative and energetic audience-interactive enrichment programs to youngsters. Their “Language of the Ancients” program is a journey through time, explored with imagination, inventiveness and creativity, to discover the many melodic, rhythmic and tonal possibilities of percussion. An audience hands-on ensemble concludes the program.
FPAC’s 2017 Family Concert Series is sponsored by Berry Insurance. For more information, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com or www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.
A treasured FPAC tradition for more than two decades, Family Concert Series events are especially geared to children in length and format and provide young audiences with a fun introduction to the world of live music. Offered free to the public, the special concerts feature talented, professional musicians in an engaging and entertaining way.
New England Percussion Ensemble |
The New England Percussion Ensemble specializes in presenting creative and energetic audience-interactive enrichment programs to youngsters. Their “Language of the Ancients” program is a journey through time, explored with imagination, inventiveness and creativity, to discover the many melodic, rhythmic and tonal possibilities of percussion. An audience hands-on ensemble concludes the program.
FPAC’s 2017 Family Concert Series is sponsored by Berry Insurance. For more information, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com or www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.
FHS boys hockey tops Newburyport, wrestling sweeps Marshfield quad
Catching up to the results from Friday, Dec 23 we can share the following:
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Newburyport, 1 – Final
Wrestling - Marshfield Quad (Franklin)
For other results around the Hockomock League from Friday, Dec 23
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-122316/
With confirmation from the Twitterverse:
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Newburyport, 1 – Final
Wrestling - Marshfield Quad (Franklin)
– The Panthers went 4-0 at the Marshfield Super Quad. Franklin beat Duxbury 56-15, Bristol Aggie 54-15, Marshfield 36-24, and Pembroke 62-3.
For other results around the Hockomock League from Friday, Dec 23
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-122316/
FHS Panthers |
With confirmation from the Twitterverse:
Wrestling: Franklin goes impressive 4-0 at Marshfield Super Quad - https://t.co/HzUDiUhkHZ #hockomock— HockomockSports (@HockomockSports) December 24, 2016
FHS Wrestlers sweep the Marshfield Quad. Great way to start the holiday weekend. Lowell & Agawam next week. #PantherPride— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) December 24, 2016
The team went undefeated at the Marshfield Quad goin 4-0 today #FHSWrestle— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) December 24, 2016
Panthers pick up a 4-1 win over Newburyport. Move to 3-1 on the season. Hardhat to @BrendanORielly pic.twitter.com/Yq69Y6OhuT— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) December 24, 2016
Franklin 4 Newburyport 1, hat to Bubba @FHSSports @HockomockSports @MyHockeyLive @MassHSHockey @In_The_Slot @GlobeSchools @MetroWestSports— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) December 23, 2016
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell Announces 2017 Winter Outreach Schedule
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds 2017 Winter Outreach Schedule
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Franklin Library: Animal Affair - Dec 27 - 3:00 PM
Animal Affair, a traveling petting zoo, will appear at the Franklin Public Library on Tuesday, Dec 27 at 3:00 PM.
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/12/animal-affair-tuesday-december-27-100.html
Animal Affair, a traveling petting zoo |
"Our petting zoo is perfect for any occasion or event, in any season, and for any age group!For more about Animal Affair, visit their webpage http://www.animalaffair.net/
We believe having animals at your event shouldn't be just an activity, but an experience that creates a lasting memory! All of our PETS are deeply loved and receive the best of care, which is evident by their sweet nature and love of affection."
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/12/animal-affair-tuesday-december-27-100.html
"an example of new investment happening in downtowns around the region"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161224/communities-look-to-build-better-downtown
"Kristina Burkey knew she wanted her first brick-and-mortar store to be in Natick.
In the six months since she opened Calliope Paperie, a stationery and gift shop on the corner of North Avenue and Rte. 27, she found her instincts were right. Burkey is impressed with the activities and sense of togetherness she has experienced in Natick Center.
"People here value their town and want to invest in it," said Burkey, who lives in Marlborough.
And, while she understands concerns some people may have about increased development, Burkey is excited to see how redevelopment projects currently under construction add to the liveliness and mix of businesses in downtown."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161224/communities-look-to-build-better-downtown
wreaths on the backdrop in the new Horace Mann Square |
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Seasons greetings to all!
This will be the only post today.
Take the time to enjoy the holidays with family and friends.
If you need something to read, there are plenty of posts in the archives going back to November 2007 and there are photos taken in and around Franklin in the Flickr tab.
This website is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can use your help.
How can you help?
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for reading and sending items to share!.
Take the time to enjoy the holidays with family and friends.
If you need something to read, there are plenty of posts in the archives going back to November 2007 and there are photos taken in and around Franklin in the Flickr tab.
The Franklin Town Common covered in the recent snow |
This website is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can use your help.
How can you help?
- If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors.
- If you don't like this, please let me know.
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for reading and sending items to share!.
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Food Elves Inspire “Fresh” Approach to Food Drive - Community Response Overwhelming
When more than 130 Franklin Food Elves set out to collect gifts from their neighbors for the Franklin Food Pantry for the “12 Days of Donating” Campaign, their load was lighter than the year before. But that’s what they hoped for.
The Elves encouraged more monetary donations this year so the Pantry could purchase fresh food for clients. The community rallied behind the Food Elves’ appeal and donated $13,273 and 3,696 pounds of food. Last year’s total yield from the Food Elves’ drive from residents was $1,943 and 8,001 pounds of food.
“This was an extraordinary effort by the Food Elves,” said Erin Lynch, executive director of the Franklin Food Pantry. “And our community responded with such generosity. The monetary donations will allow us to purchase nutrient-rich food to supplement the canned and boxed food donations that were collected. The high cost of fresh food is often a barrier to wholesome nutrition for the families we serve.”
With monetary donations, the Pantry can purchase fruits, vegetables, dairy products, eggs and meats. As a Greater Boston Food Bank partner, the Pantry purchases items at a fraction of what it costs in the grocery store, therefore making donation dollars stretch even further.
In addition to neighborhood collections, the elves placed red food donation bins at the following local businesses: Chestnut Dental Associates, Dean Bank, Dean College, Emma's Quilt Cupboard, Feet In Motion School of Dance, Franklin Agway, Franklin Downtown Partnership Office, Franklin Mill Store, Keefe Insurance Agency, Murphy Business, and Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits. As part of their commitment to the Food Elves, the business partners have also pledged to donate $200 each to the Franklin Food Pantry.
The Franklin Food Elves is a charitable community service group comprised of more than 130 dedicated elementary, middle and high school students. This was the eleventh year of the neighborhood drive, and the sixth year the elves partnered with local businesses to create one of the Franklin Food Pantry’s most successful collection drives. The food and cash will help sustain the pantry’s 504 client families through the winter.
Erin Lynch, left, Franklin Food Pantry Executive Director, and Ellie Teixeira, lead Food Elf |
The Elves encouraged more monetary donations this year so the Pantry could purchase fresh food for clients. The community rallied behind the Food Elves’ appeal and donated $13,273 and 3,696 pounds of food. Last year’s total yield from the Food Elves’ drive from residents was $1,943 and 8,001 pounds of food.
“This was an extraordinary effort by the Food Elves,” said Erin Lynch, executive director of the Franklin Food Pantry. “And our community responded with such generosity. The monetary donations will allow us to purchase nutrient-rich food to supplement the canned and boxed food donations that were collected. The high cost of fresh food is often a barrier to wholesome nutrition for the families we serve.”
With monetary donations, the Pantry can purchase fruits, vegetables, dairy products, eggs and meats. As a Greater Boston Food Bank partner, the Pantry purchases items at a fraction of what it costs in the grocery store, therefore making donation dollars stretch even further.
Lead Food Elves Ellie Teixeira (left) and Julia Buccella distributed red bins to 11 Franklin Downtown Partnership member businesses |
In addition to neighborhood collections, the elves placed red food donation bins at the following local businesses: Chestnut Dental Associates, Dean Bank, Dean College, Emma's Quilt Cupboard, Feet In Motion School of Dance, Franklin Agway, Franklin Downtown Partnership Office, Franklin Mill Store, Keefe Insurance Agency, Murphy Business, and Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits. As part of their commitment to the Food Elves, the business partners have also pledged to donate $200 each to the Franklin Food Pantry.
The Franklin Food Elves is a charitable community service group comprised of more than 130 dedicated elementary, middle and high school students. This was the eleventh year of the neighborhood drive, and the sixth year the elves partnered with local businesses to create one of the Franklin Food Pantry’s most successful collection drives. The food and cash will help sustain the pantry’s 504 client families through the winter.
- For more information on the Franklin Food Pantry franklinfoodpantry.org
- For more information on the Franklin Food Elves contact franklinfoodelves@yahoo.com
- Photos courtesy of Bob Teixeira
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