Reminder: Public Information Session on Potential Impact of Spectra Pipeline - March 26

Public Presentation on the potential impact of an additional gas pipeline on the Franklin and Norfolk communities as well as surrounding towns.

Learn about:

• Proposed route through Franklin, Norfolk and other towns
• Possible safety, health and environmental impacts
• What other towns are doing nearby
• Question and answer period following the presentation

Sunday, March 26, 2017 

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM 

First Universalist Society  

262 Chestnut Street, Franklin

OPEN TO PUBLIC

For more information, contact Jim Hill, 508-528-4888 www.NOspectraMA.org

Burning Bridget Cleary - Apr 8

Who: Celtic Concert, Burning Bridget Cleary

When: 7:30 pm, Sat., April 8

Where: Original Congregational Church, 1 East St., Wrentham, MA 02093

Description: Known for their captivating sound and engaging stage presence, Burning Bridget Cleary is currently one of the hottest young acts on the Celtic and folk music circuits. 

Over the years, they’ve garnered numerous well-earned accolades within the trad community including being nominated for “Top Traditional Group in a Pub, Festival, or Concert” by the Irish Music Association. 

They are regularly played on syndicated radio programs, are a fixture at major folk festivals, did a tour of Ireland in 2013, and perhaps most impressive of all, have put out five full-length albums since their inception. The unique name of the band is from the last woman burned for witchcraft in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century.

For more information and tickets, go to http://www.musicatocc.org.

Burning Bridget Cleary - Apr 8

What should the Cultural District be called?

The Franklin Cultural District Steering Committee has been organizing the Annual Cultural Festival in preparation for getting a formal designation as a "Cultural District". 

There already is a Franklin Cultural Council which primarily has been managing the cultural grant process. There are three possible names (shown below) but there may be others to consider.

Take this short poll and cast your vote for one of the three choices, OR add another possible name.

What should the Cultural District be called?

Local Music Scene Plans Second Annual "Party For The Pantry"

On March 31st, 2017, local musicians in The Greater Milford Area Local Music Scene come together, once again, to raise much needed money for the Franklin Food Pantry at THE BLACK BOX located right next door to the pantry. Co-organizer Bill Donovan explains why he and co-organizer Ray Auger decided to raise money for the pantry. “The Franklin Food Pantry does not receive funds from the state or town. They rely ultimately on us, the community, to help keep the shelves full.”

Local Music Scene Plans Second
Annual "Party For The Pantry" 1

Auger and Donovan decided to continue hosting the party after raising $3000 last year at the inaugural Party For The Pantry. This year the tried and true format remains the same… raffles, cash bar and four great local bands. A recipe for success as last year’s Party For The Pantry proved. “We’ve got a lot of great raffle items donated by local businesses but we can always use more! Please get in touch with Bill or myself to donate. We also have some sports memorabilia including a signed Tom Brady ball!”, exclaims Auger.

Local Music Scene Plans Second
Annual "Party For The Pantry" 2

With $3001 as the goal set for this year, James puts it all into perspective, “An average bag of groceries costs $18 to put together. That’s about 167 bags of groceries that we are able to donate to those in our community in need. It feels good to do something we love as musicians while giving back. Music heals and music helps and we are looking forward to doing more great events like this.”

The night’s musical lineup is second to none with music by The Abe Froman Project, Charity Case, Karate Show and South Street Six, all musicians with ties to the Greater Franklin area. Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased through www.brownpapertickets.com, or $20 at the door. The organizers also raised money and covered production costs with generous sponsorship donations from Dean Bank, Dean College, The UPS Store in Franklin, F&P Molla Inc and Elemen-Tree House.

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Last call for sponsors for the 20th Annual FEF Trivia Bee

The 20th Annual Trivia Bee will be held April 12, 2017

Still time to sponsor before March 29, 2017!

The 20th Annual Trivia Bee will focus on TV trivia

The sponsor form can be found here
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczc0FFQ0VuUXdFcEJMUVh1c1dWTVNBam9EdkpN

FHS representatives on Hockomock League Swim Team All Stars

2017 Hockomock League Boys Swimming All Stars

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Connor Bourgeois, Franklin
• Roy Wang, Franklin
• Sumit Choudhury, Franklin
• Jack Cashin, Franklin

HONORABLE MENTIONS = Patrick Juszyszn, Franklin

2017 Hockomock League Girls Swimming All Stars

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP = Ashley Loomis, Franklin

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Ashley Loomis, Franklin
• Helen Huang, Franklin
• Katie McGuire, Franklin

HONORABLE MENTIONS = Leah Benoit, Franklin



https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-boys-swimming-all-stars/

https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-girls-swimming-all-stars/

FHS representatives on Hockomock League Swim Team All Stars

FM #129 - Community Forum - Superintendent Search Candidates (audio)

FM #129

This internet radio show or podcast is number 129 in the series for Franklin Matters. This captured the audio recording of the Community Forum held March 20, 2017.

The Forum was hosted by the School Committee to facilitate the final two candidates for the next Superintendent of Franklin Public Schools.

There was one incident during the second candidate interview session where one member of the community was asked to leave and escorted from the Council Chambers.

Without further ado, here is the recording of the meeting

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This brings the recording of the March 20 Community Forum to a close.

This podcast 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 listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission

I hope you enjoy!

Sarah Ahern answers a question

Peter Light answers a question

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Note: If you listen to this recording and want to provide feedback to the School Committee you need to contact Denise Miller at millerd@franklin.k12.ma.us.  She will send you a form via e-mail to provide your feedback on the candidates.

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