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Wednesday, April 5, 2017
2nd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner - May 2
“It’s not just young drivers”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170404/tri-county-hosts-distracted-driving-simulator
"It’s a situation that has become more prevalent in recent years: a driver is cruising along a country road, splitting attention between the other cars and a cell phone.
The SUV ahead slows unexpectedly. The driver sees this too late. There’s a screech as the brakes struggle against the car’s momentum, and a smash as the vehicles collide.
This time the scene took place in a simulator, housed in a trailer in the parking lot of the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Tuesday morning. The spiderweb pattern on the monitors is an image, not an actual smashed windshield.
The high school this week is playing host to an Arbella Insurance “Distractology” simulator, an effort to educate students on the consequences that distracted driving can entail."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170404/tri-county-hosts-distracted-driving-simulator
Meditation Class - Saturday - April 8
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Franklin Cultural Council awards 23 grants for 2017
"The Franklin Cultural Council held a reception for their 2017 grantees on March 23 at the Franklin Historical Museum.
The FCC awarded 23 grants this year totaling $15,000 for programs with a projected attendance of 26,770 members of the community. FCC Chairman Stacey David presented each recipient with a certificate acknowledging their award, which was followed by an a capella performance by Prolatio Singers, one of this year’s grantees.
Lisa Simmons, the local cultural council and festivals program manager from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, also spoke, praising the FCC for their efforts and the town’s support of arts and culture."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170404/franklin-cultural-council-holds-grantee-reception
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| The new Franklin Cultural Council logo |
The Franklin Cultural Festival Steering Committee is pleased to be one of the grant recipients. The fund will help to produce this year's 3rd Annual Cultural Festival.
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| Stacy David, Sue Sheridan, and Pandora Carlucci with the award for the Cultural Festival (Cultural Council photo via Facebook) |
For a complete listing of the grant awards, the Franklin Town News has published an article including the full list.
MBTA: Back Bay Underpass Closure Extended to June 1
Due to the Simon Company's Copley Place construction, Back Bay Stations Dartmouth Street underpass will remain closed until June 1, 2017.
Due to Copley Place construction being performed by the Simon Company, the Dartmouth Street underpass leading to and from the west side of Dartmouth Street at Back Bay Station will be temporarily closed until June 1.
Customers are encouraged to use the station's main entrance on the east side of Dartmouth Street during the underpass closure.
Affected routes:
Last updated: Apr 04 2017 10:48 AM
Sent by the MBTA
Due to Copley Place construction being performed by the Simon Company, the Dartmouth Street underpass leading to and from the west side of Dartmouth Street at Back Bay Station will be temporarily closed until June 1.
Customers are encouraged to use the station's main entrance on the east side of Dartmouth Street during the underpass closure.
Affected routes:
- Orange Line
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- Needham Line
- Franklin Line
- Providence/Stoughton Line
Last updated: Apr 04 2017 10:48 AM
Sent by the MBTA
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| Franklin train approaching South Station during the morning |
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Music Department Spring Jazz Night - April 11
Do you like Jazz? Are you looking for a great live jazz performance close to home?
Then come to the Franklin High School auditorium on Tuesday April 11th, at 7:00pm. Through grant money provided by the Franklin Cultural Council and the Franklin Music Boosters, Franklin welcomes the Brian Thomas/Alex Lee-Clark Big Band to our annual Music Department Spring Jazz Night!
Featured performances include the FHS Combos, FHS Big Band, a combined Franklin Middle School group, and a performance by the Boston based professional big band. It’s sure to be a blast with jazz standards including Caravan, Blue Bossa, Terry’s Song, and Steppin’ Out as well as some original tunes by both students and professionals.
Admission is free, however we will be accepting $5 donations at the door.
Come hear local live jazz across multiple generations!
Please contact Franklin High School Band Director, Leighanne Rudsit at rudsitl@franklinps.net or 508.613.1400x1652 with any questions.
Then come to the Franklin High School auditorium on Tuesday April 11th, at 7:00pm. Through grant money provided by the Franklin Cultural Council and the Franklin Music Boosters, Franklin welcomes the Brian Thomas/Alex Lee-Clark Big Band to our annual Music Department Spring Jazz Night!
Featured performances include the FHS Combos, FHS Big Band, a combined Franklin Middle School group, and a performance by the Boston based professional big band. It’s sure to be a blast with jazz standards including Caravan, Blue Bossa, Terry’s Song, and Steppin’ Out as well as some original tunes by both students and professionals.
Admission is free, however we will be accepting $5 donations at the door.
Come hear local live jazz across multiple generations!
Please contact Franklin High School Band Director, Leighanne Rudsit at rudsitl@franklinps.net or 508.613.1400x1652 with any questions.
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| Brian Thomas and Alex Lee-Clark |
Since the group’s formation in 2011, Brian Thomas and Alex Lee-Clark have gained a reputation for featuring some of the best players in Boston, great compositions, and being undeniably unique. By taking the tradition of the big bands of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Thad Jones and infusing it with funk music of their idles like Parliament Funkadelic, The Crusaders, The Meters, James Brown & the JB’s, and many more, they have created a sound that pushes the art of big band forward, while still being pure entertainment for both the band and the audience.
Important NEWS from Charles River Meadowlands Initiative
Greetings to all ...
Please note
-- We are NOT meeting this week. INSTEAD, we are encouraging EVERYONE with an interest in the Charles River Meadowlands Initiative to ATTEND the Army Corps Master Plan input/review session. This event will be a discussion of the document that will guide the future of these large landholdings in Bellingham, Franklin, and Medway. Let your voice be heard AND show your interest. In the 40 years since the Army Corps got involved, citizen involvement has been almost ZERO…This is your chance.
The event will be held on April 19 from 5-8 pm at the Millis Town Library, 961 Main St, Millis… If you plan to attend, please email alan.r.earls@gmail.com so we have a rough headcount. If we have any updates about this we will post them to the website.
* Our March Meeting
We had a very constructive meeting in March and agreed on some specific outreach efforts. One of those efforts was a meeting with Bellingham Town Administrator Denis Fraine. He was broadly supportive and asked us to suggest some first steps and priorities relating to signage or possible parking and access points. We hope to have a similar meeting with other towns soon.
* EarthDay Walk
Sue and Paul Sager have graciously offered to lead a trail walk (and cleanup) on Earthday in Franklin. We will probably schedule this for Saturday morning, April 22, leaving from the end of White Avenue with a rain date of April 29. No "paddle" event has been scheduled yet but we are working to get a waterborne activity of some kind.
* The May 2 Meeting will be held at First Universalist Society, Franklin, at 6:30
Question, comments, suggestions?
Please contact Alan Earls, alan.r.earls@gmail.com or visit www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org
Please note
-- We are NOT meeting this week. INSTEAD, we are encouraging EVERYONE with an interest in the Charles River Meadowlands Initiative to ATTEND the Army Corps Master Plan input/review session. This event will be a discussion of the document that will guide the future of these large landholdings in Bellingham, Franklin, and Medway. Let your voice be heard AND show your interest. In the 40 years since the Army Corps got involved, citizen involvement has been almost ZERO…This is your chance.
The event will be held on April 19 from 5-8 pm at the Millis Town Library, 961 Main St, Millis… If you plan to attend, please email alan.r.earls@gmail.com so we have a rough headcount. If we have any updates about this we will post them to the website.
OTHER NEWS:
* Our March Meeting We had a very constructive meeting in March and agreed on some specific outreach efforts. One of those efforts was a meeting with Bellingham Town Administrator Denis Fraine. He was broadly supportive and asked us to suggest some first steps and priorities relating to signage or possible parking and access points. We hope to have a similar meeting with other towns soon.
* EarthDay Walk
Sue and Paul Sager have graciously offered to lead a trail walk (and cleanup) on Earthday in Franklin. We will probably schedule this for Saturday morning, April 22, leaving from the end of White Avenue with a rain date of April 29. No "paddle" event has been scheduled yet but we are working to get a waterborne activity of some kind.
* The May 2 Meeting will be held at First Universalist Society, Franklin, at 6:30
Question, comments, suggestions?
Please contact Alan Earls, alan.r.earls@gmail.com or visit www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org
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| https://www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org/ |
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