The Franklin Public Library monthly book sale is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 18 from 9:00 Am to 3:00 PM. The Bag sale is scheduled for Sunday, Feb 19 from 9:00 to noon.
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/02/franklin-public-library-book-sale.html
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Saturday, February 11, 2017
Friday, February 10, 2017
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 2/10/17 - THU 2/16/17
FRIDAY 2/10/17
9-10:30am Tri-County Regional Children’s Center Open House (bring your kids to explore)
10:30am Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library
SATURDAY 2/11/17
10am-1pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
11am-1pm PK and K Open House @ Sunrise Montessori (31 Hayward St.)
4-7pm Beer Extravaganza Valentine Edition (Sip and Shop) @ Pour Richard’s
8pm Joe Crookston with special guest Emily Mure @ Circle of Friends Coffeehouse (at FUSF)
SUNDAY 2/12/17
7:30-10:30am Sunday Morning Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1-4pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
MONDAY 2/13/17
7-8:30pm Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF
TUESDAY 2/14/16
1pm Franklin Downton Partnership: Networking Meeting @ Dean College
3:30pm Galentine’s Day (for teens and tweens) @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Yankee Quilters Guild Meeting @ St. John’s Episcopal Church
WEDNESDAY 2/15/17
4-8pm Free NARCAN and CPR Training @ Franklin Fire Dept. (Central St). For details please click HERE
5pm Pageturner Tween Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm Doggie Tales (grades 2 and up, registration required) @ Franklin Public Library
THURSDAY 2/16/17
3pm Memory Cafe for Caregiver and Their Loved Ones (free, registration required) @ Franklin Senior Center
4pm Family Coloring Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Franklin SEPAC: Ins and Outs of MassHealth @ Franklin Municipal Building
7-8pm Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm Stony Brook Camera Club @ Anglican Church of the Redeemer (31 Hayward St)
For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.
For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email FranklinMAHappenigs@gmail.com and/or shersteve@gmail.com
9-10:30am Tri-County Regional Children’s Center Open House (bring your kids to explore)
10:30am Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library
SATURDAY 2/11/17
10am-1pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
11am-1pm PK and K Open House @ Sunrise Montessori (31 Hayward St.)
4-7pm Beer Extravaganza Valentine Edition (Sip and Shop) @ Pour Richard’s
8pm Joe Crookston with special guest Emily Mure @ Circle of Friends Coffeehouse (at FUSF)
SUNDAY 2/12/17
7:30-10:30am Sunday Morning Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1-4pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
MONDAY 2/13/17
7-8:30pm Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF
TUESDAY 2/14/16
1pm Franklin Downton Partnership: Networking Meeting @ Dean College
3:30pm Galentine’s Day (for teens and tweens) @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Yankee Quilters Guild Meeting @ St. John’s Episcopal Church
WEDNESDAY 2/15/17
4-8pm Free NARCAN and CPR Training @ Franklin Fire Dept. (Central St). For details please click HERE
5pm Pageturner Tween Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm Doggie Tales (grades 2 and up, registration required) @ Franklin Public Library
THURSDAY 2/16/17
3pm Memory Cafe for Caregiver and Their Loved Ones (free, registration required) @ Franklin Senior Center
4pm Family Coloring Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Franklin SEPAC: Ins and Outs of MassHealth @ Franklin Municipal Building
7-8pm Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm Stony Brook Camera Club @ Anglican Church of the Redeemer (31 Hayward St)
For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.
For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email FranklinMAHappenigs@gmail.com and/or shersteve@gmail.com
Submit your application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival
The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the Third Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017.
The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.
To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.
The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html
The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.
To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.
- Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 PM February 28, 2017
The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html
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Application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival |
FHS graduates continue athletic endeavors in college
Hockomock Sports does a good job with the Campus Report, a summary of the Hockomock graduates continuing their athletic careers in college.
The FHS graduates mentioned in this edition include
Read the full article online
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-campus-report-winter-2017-update/
The FHS graduates mentioned in this edition include
- Sam Bohmiller
- Ryan Spillane
- Kaitlyn Spillane
- Austen Sholudko
- Lexi Martin
- Chris Rodgers
Read the full article online
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-campus-report-winter-2017-update/
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HockomockSports.com The Campus Report |
Reminder: Free Narcan and CPR (‘Hands Only’) Training Session - Feb 15
The S.A.F.E. Coalition, in association with the Franklin Fire Department, Franklin Police Department and BAMSI (Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.) will present a Free Narcan and CPR (‘Hands Only’) Training Session on Wednesday February 15, 2017 at 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Franklin Fire Department Headquarters, 40 West Central Street, Franklin MA.
The public is invited.
The ‘Drop-In’ Narcan Training Session will be ongoing from 4:00-8:00 pm with no reservation necessary. Narcan will be distributed at no charge after the training session.
The CPR Training Session is a ‘Hands-Only’ session and will be offered at 4:00 pm, 5:15 pm and 6:30 pm. REGISTRATION is essential for the CPR training – send an email to info@safecoalitionma.com with your name and session time. Information of certificate programs will be available.
“In an emergency that causes a loss of breathing or lose their pulse, whether it is drug-related or not, the availability of CPR can be critical. Waiting for an ambulance and trained medical personnel may not be an option. You can make a difference!”
The S.A.F.E. Coalition provides this and other sessions to provide education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms for those affected by Substance Abuse Disorder, their families and friends. For more information please contact the S.A.F.E. Coalition at 508-488-8105 or info@safecoalitionma.com
The public is invited.
‘Drop-In’ Narcan Training Session
The ‘Drop-In’ Narcan Training Session will be ongoing from 4:00-8:00 pm with no reservation necessary. Narcan will be distributed at no charge after the training session.
“Overdose deaths caused by heroin and synthetic opioids have reached an all-time high. Naloxone, commonly referred to by the brand name Narcan, has been proven to save lives by reversing the effects of opioids. Anyone with minimal training can learn how to administer naloxone and save the life of an individual experiencing an opioid-related overdose.”
T.J. Lynch
Chief of Police, Franklin
“Generic Narcan (naloxone), an opioid antagonist, is perhaps the one most critical drugs in combatting overdose with heroin, fentanyl and other illicit opioids. Without this drug, untold numbers of lives, far in excess of those already lost, would have not been given the chance to battle Substance Use Disorder. It is critical that ‘Narcan’ become widely available during this prolonged and growing epidemic until we can stem the deaths associated with these opioids.”
Jordan E. Warnick, Ph.D.
Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Associate Dean (Ret.)
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Secretary, S.A.F.E.
"Providing Narcan is an important step in combating the opioid epidemic that is raging in our community. Life-saving Narcan grants overdose victims another chance to find recovery"
Jim Derick
President, S.A.F.E.
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Franklin Fire Dept Headquarters, 40 West Central Street, Franklin MA |
CPR Training Session
The CPR Training Session is a ‘Hands-Only’ session and will be offered at 4:00 pm, 5:15 pm and 6:30 pm. REGISTRATION is essential for the CPR training – send an email to info@safecoalitionma.com with your name and session time. Information of certificate programs will be available.
“In an emergency that causes a loss of breathing or lose their pulse, whether it is drug-related or not, the availability of CPR can be critical. Waiting for an ambulance and trained medical personnel may not be an option. You can make a difference!”
The S.A.F.E. Coalition provides this and other sessions to provide education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms for those affected by Substance Abuse Disorder, their families and friends. For more information please contact the S.A.F.E. Coalition at 508-488-8105 or info@safecoalitionma.com
http://safecoalitionma.com/ |
The help line can be reached at (508) 488-8105
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170209/franklin-anti-opioid-group-celebrates-help-line-success
"A local anti-opioid group has reported strong usage of its support line, saying it has assisted 64 people since it was established in June.
The Support for Addicts and Families by Empowerment (SAFE) coalition operates a help line from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. The line, staffed by trained volunteers, is intended to direct people to resources that combat addiction.
SAFE President James Derick said the line works as a centralized place to seek help, rather than having individuals call treatment centers one at a time for assistance.
"It's helping people doing everything from accessing treatment and support groups through shepherding them through the Section 35 involuntary commitment process - we help them write the affidavit," he said."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170209/franklin-anti-opioid-group-celebrates-help-line-success
community partners who have come together to provide support, education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms for those affected by substance abuse disorder |
"a 2003 assessment of the site noted about 2.8 acres of uncapped waste"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170209/franklin-seeks-land-swap-with-state
The details on the land swap including maps of the two areas can be found online
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/17-05_land_swap.pdf
"The town is considering a land swap with the state that would both allow work at the landfill and expand the state forest.
At its meeting earlier this month, the Town Council requested legislation that would give the town nearly five acres of land next to its recycling center on Beaver Street in return for 29 acres next to the forest.
Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said the trade would accomplish several things.
"It would allow us to cap the old landfill," he said. "The town would also be able to expand its recycling center."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170209/franklin-seeks-land-swap-with-state
The details on the land swap including maps of the two areas can be found online
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/17-05_land_swap.pdf
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an old logging road in the State Forest not far from some of the land involved in the swap |
Verizon: We're here for you when the snow stops falling
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Thursday, February 9, 2017
Franklin Schools will open two hours late on Friday, Feb 10
"Hello
Based on information from DPW and weather predictions for colder temperatures the Franklin Schools will open up two hours late. Parking lots have been plowed and treated but are not down to bare pavement.
As sidewalks have not been plowed, we will implement emergency busing for students who walk to school. Bus lists are on our web site.
Please take care in driving as there is much snow.
Central Office administration will open at regular time."
This was shared from the Franklin Public Schools webpage
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_EmerNews/0253646A-000F8513
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_BusOffice/transportation/bus%20routes%20fy17%20final.pdf
Based on information from DPW and weather predictions for colder temperatures the Franklin Schools will open up two hours late. Parking lots have been plowed and treated but are not down to bare pavement.
As sidewalks have not been plowed, we will implement emergency busing for students who walk to school. Bus lists are on our web site.
Please take care in driving as there is much snow.
Central Office administration will open at regular time."
This was shared from the Franklin Public Schools webpage
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_EmerNews/0253646A-000F8513
- Bus lists
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_BusOffice/transportation/bus%20routes%20fy17%20final.pdf
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FHS in the snow |
FHS hockey teams on short end of scoring on Wednesday
From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the boys and girls hockey games on Wednesday. No information on the wrestling match even when checking Twitter.
Boys Hockey = Canton, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Canton senior Tommy Kilduff scored early in the first period to give the Bulldogs the lead and then broke a 2-2 late in the third period to hand the Bulldogs two points. Bubba McNeice also scored a goal in the first period to give Canton a 2-0 lead after one. Franklin cut the deficit in half in the second period and tied the game in the third period.
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 0 vs. Westwood, 6 – Final
Wrestling = Franklin @ Bridgewater-Raynham, 7:00
For the other results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-020817/
Boys Hockey = Canton, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Canton senior Tommy Kilduff scored early in the first period to give the Bulldogs the lead and then broke a 2-2 late in the third period to hand the Bulldogs two points. Bubba McNeice also scored a goal in the first period to give Canton a 2-0 lead after one. Franklin cut the deficit in half in the second period and tied the game in the third period.
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 0 vs. Westwood, 6 – Final
Wrestling = Franklin @ Bridgewater-Raynham, 7:00
For the other results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-020817/
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FHS Panthers |
Via the Twitterverse
Final Franklin 2 Canton 3 @FHSSports @MassHSHockey @MyHockeyLive @HockomockSports @In_The_Slot @MetroWestSports— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 9, 2017
What do you do the night before a snow day? Hang out with @RattleCity @FHS_Puck down 2-1 to canton heading into 3rd. pic.twitter.com/8LieIXCq23— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) February 9, 2017
S.A.F.E. Community Coalition Update - February 2017
This newsletter was shortened for printing here. Read the full version here
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Please take the Library survey!
The Franklin Library has released a survey to seek your input on the services they offer and what they could offer.
Follow the link to open up the survey and provide your input
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOQlprFQmSzCEp-xuooxEl6JvEHMme2cKNT6XyAUgMhGw4Dw/viewform
Follow the link to open up the survey and provide your input
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOQlprFQmSzCEp-xuooxEl6JvEHMme2cKNT6XyAUgMhGw4Dw/viewform
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exterior construction for the new wing has changed very little since winter started |
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
Storm Prep: Commuter Rail notice, No School in Franklin, Trash/Recycling Delayed one day
The Commuter Rail is operating on a regular weekday schedule for Thursday, 2/9. Please be on platforms 5-10 min early to ensure timely boarding.
Passengers are reminded to allow additional time while travelling to their local stations. Please use caution traversing platforms and parking lots. For the latest commuter rail information, follow us on Twitter @MBTA_CR, sign up to be a T-Alert subscriber and consider downloading the MBTA Commuter Rail or Transit apps.
Last updated: Feb 08 2017 04:15 PM
Click here for more information: https://www.mbta.com/winter
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Franklin Public Schools closed Thursday/ No evening activities
Stay safe -
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Trash and Recycling will be delayed one day. Thursday pickup will be Friday, friday pickup will be Saturday...
The Franklin Public Schools are closed on Thursday, February 9th.
Note the Winter Parking Ban is in effect as of 1:00AM Thursday February 9th. NO PARKING on streets in downtown or you will be towed. remove all vehicles form the streets in town to allow DPW trucks to effectively remove the snow.
Municipal Offices are to be determined in the morning by 6:00 AM. Please check back in by 6:00AM for Municipal Offices.
Emergency Information can be foudn on our website here on the link on the homepage at http://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/emergency-management-information
Call 911 if you there is an emergency!
This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/february-9th-snowstorm-information
Passengers are reminded to allow additional time while travelling to their local stations. Please use caution traversing platforms and parking lots. For the latest commuter rail information, follow us on Twitter @MBTA_CR, sign up to be a T-Alert subscriber and consider downloading the MBTA Commuter Rail or Transit apps.
Last updated: Feb 08 2017 04:15 PM
Click here for more information: https://www.mbta.com/winter
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Franklin/Dean Station in light snow |
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Franklin Public Schools closed Thursday/ No evening activities
Stay safe -
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FHS after a prior winter snow storm |
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Trash and Recycling will be delayed one day. Thursday pickup will be Friday, friday pickup will be Saturday...
The Franklin Public Schools are closed on Thursday, February 9th.
Note the Winter Parking Ban is in effect as of 1:00AM Thursday February 9th. NO PARKING on streets in downtown or you will be towed. remove all vehicles form the streets in town to allow DPW trucks to effectively remove the snow.
Municipal Offices are to be determined in the morning by 6:00 AM. Please check back in by 6:00AM for Municipal Offices.
Emergency Information can be foudn on our website here on the link on the homepage at http://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/emergency-management-information
Call 911 if you there is an emergency!
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Town Common covered in snow |
This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/february-9th-snowstorm-information
Franklin Cultural Council Announces Logo Contest
The Franklin Cultural Council has announced a design contest for a new logo. Open to anyone, the contest encourages local talent to create a new, color logo for the Council that embodies its mission of supporting the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences through grant funding to local projects and programs.
The contest will be open until March 12, 2017. The winner will be awarded a $50 cash prize and be recognized in a reception on March 23.
Details, including contest rules and submission guidelines, can be found on the Cultural Council's website at www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council under the "Forms and Downloads" tab.
The contest will be open until March 12, 2017. The winner will be awarded a $50 cash prize and be recognized in a reception on March 23.
Details, including contest rules and submission guidelines, can be found on the Cultural Council's website at www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council under the "Forms and Downloads" tab.
The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community.
Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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the current logo for the Franklin Cultural Council |
Franklin Almanac - Episode 2
Polikseni Manxhari covers four stories in the new episode of Franklin Almanac now available from Franklin TV. Broadcast on Franklin cable channel at noon and 7:00 PM. You can also view the show via YouTube.
The full Franklin TV schedule can be found at http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
- Make Change for Change - addressing homelessness http://www.makechangeforchange.org/
- The 40% Club at Franklin High School
- Milford new radio station MyFM 101.3
- The story behind the new video for Jamie Barrett's song "The City called the Town of Franklin" produced by Chris Flynn
The full Franklin TV schedule can be found at http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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Franklin TV studios at 23 Hutchinson St |
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