Friday, April 7, 2017

Electronics Recycling - Sat - April 8

From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, you can recycling your electronics at the charter school parking lot.

According to the signs posted and found while walking, you can also recycle bicycles.

Electronics Recycling - Sat - April 8
Electronics Recycling - Sat - April 8

The Mass Poetry Festival is One Month Away!




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The Festival schedule is live. Buy your buttons for the chance to see headliners ●Louise Glück ●Eileen Myles ●Kazim Ali ●Andrea Cohen ●Cornelius Eady and Rough Magic ●Ross Gay ●Rigoberto González ●Aimee Nezhukumatathil ●Emily Pettit ●Tom Sleigh ●Dara Wier May 5 - May 7 in Salem, MA!
Student Day of Poetry

Join us on Friday, May 5 for the Festival Student Day of Poetry. Poets Krysten Hill, Lindsey O'Neill, Enzo Surin, Regie Gibson, Hannah Baker-Siroty, Anna Ross, Robby Auld, Lisa Mangini, Neiel Israel and Laurin Macios will lead workshops, participate in readings and q&s, and perform their work before a student open mic. Email sara@masspoetry.org to sign your students up and learn more.
Get a Table at the Small Press Fair!
Our Small Press and Literary Fair will take place on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., located along the Pedestrian Mall between Peabody Essex Museum and Museum Place Mall.
Want to book a table at the Small Press Fair? Presses, writing programs, and individual poets—contact us for more info. Send your queries to mp@masspoetry.org.
Register to Volunteer


Sign up to volunteer at the Mass Poetry Festival as a greeter, session attendant, info booth attendant, and more! Volunteers keep the festival running, and they receive free admission when not working.
Migration Poetry

As part of the Poetry Coalition, Mass Poetry is proud to present Raining Poetry on the theme Because We Come From Everything: Poetry & Migration, at the Mass Poetry Festival. We are selecting five poems from the submissions received to be sprayed on the sidewalks with water-repellent spray. Be sure to look down when walking around downtown Salem!
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    Thursday, April 6, 2017

    Historical Museum: Take a Trip Down Franklin's Memory Lane - Apr 9

    Join us for Joe Landry’s 2nd presentation on downtown Franklin of yesteryear. Enjoy photos and film clips, stories and memories of the old Franklin we all love. 

    Joe’s first presentation was standing room only and enjoyed by all. 

    Lively conversation, shared memories and laughs were the order of the day. For his second presentation, Joe, a member of FHS class of ’67, will focus on The Main Street Diner and other Franklin eating establishments. 

    Reminisce and remember Sunday April 9th at 1:15pm at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street.

    Historical Museum: Take a Trip Down Franklin's Memory Lane
    Historical Museum: Take a Trip Down Franklin's Memory Lane
    Find out more about the Franklin Historical Museum on the web at
    http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/

    Franklin DPW: [Residents] Neighborhood Meeting Change of Location

    Hello,

    If you received notice of a neighborhood meeting from DPW scheduled tomorrow night, please note that the meetings have been relocated to the Franklin DPW Administration building located at 257 Fisher Street due to the predicted weather conditions. 

    The meeting time remains the same. Please alert your neighbors to this change. 

    If you have any questions please call our office tomorrow between 8 am and 4 pm at 508-520-4910.

    Thank you,
    Franklin DPW


    DPW headquarters on Fisher St
    DPW headquarters on Fisher St
    Note: I have not yet been able to find out anything more about the nature of the meeting. Apparently, I was not part of the neighborhood that got notified of the meeting, only part of the chain on the change in location for the meeting.

    The official word on the meeting and intended audience can be found on the Town of Franklin page
    http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/neighborhood-meeting-information


    FHS spring sports results: lacrosse and tennis teams post wins!

    From Hockomock Sports .com we share the results of Wednesday's spring sports action:

    Boys Lacrosse = North Attleboro, 6 @ Franklin, 7 – Final

    – Franklin held a 3-2 lead at half, extended it to 7-3 early in the fourth quarter and then held off North Attleboro’s late charge of three straight goals. Franklin goalie Connor O’Rourke had 10 saves and came up big in the final minute as the Panthers held on to their one goal lead. Chase Tanner scored twice and had one assist to lead the Panthers, Kyle McEinry and Packie Watson each scored once and had an assist, Sam Arsenault had a pair of assists and Nitin Chaudhury and Jake Davis each scored once. North Attleboro’s Dan MacDonald made 15 saves to keep the Rocketeers in the contest while both Jack Dakin and Zach McGowan scored twice and had one assist. Tommy Lindstrom added a goal and an assist and Nick Moore also found the back of the net for Big Red.


    Girls Lacrosse = North Attleboro, 7 @ Franklin, 13 – Final

    – North Attleboro took a 4-3 lead into the halftime break but Franklin’s offense came to life with 10 second half goals. Seven different Panthers found the back of the net, led by senior Kendall Reardon’s four goals. Annie Walsh, Erin Walsh and Kelsey MacCallum each scored two goals for Franklin. Freshman Gianna Cameron made nine saves in net while head coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said freshman Alex Field played well defensively and on the draw.


    Boys Tennis = Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final

    – Franklin picked up a sweep, winning all five matches in straight sets to beat Milford. Rahul Herur won 6-3, 6-4 at first singles, Eli Brooks won 6-3, 6-0 at second singles and Rohan Herur won 6-3, 6-2 at third singles. The team of James Johnston and Derek Wu won 6-0, 6-3 at first doubles and Tyler DiPalma and Rahul Hosdurg paired together for a 6-0, 6-0 win at second doubles.

    Girls Tennis = Franklin, 3 @ Milford, 2 – Final

    – Franklin won in straight sets at first and second singles and then used three-set win at second doubles to edge the Scarlet Hawks. Senior Hannah Sweeney didn’t drop a game in a 6-0, 6-0 win at first singles and classmate Anja Deric won 6-1, 6-4 at second doubles. The team of senior Julia Hogan and junior Jillian McLaughlin won the deciding point with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 decision at second doubles. Milford’s Caitlin Cafarella won 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) at third singles and the team of seniors Victoria Beyer and Daniella Arojo won 6-2, 6-4 at first doubles.

    The varsity baseball and softball games originally scheduled for Wednesday were rescheduled to Thursday, April 13

    For all the results around the Hockomock League
    https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-040517/

    FHS Panthers
    FHS Panthers

    FHS represented on 2017 HockomockSports Hockey Awards



    these Awards are selected strictly by the Hockomock Sports .com staff
    these Awards are selected strictly by the Hockomock Sports .com staff

    Thomas Sicchio – Franklin – Defense

    Thomas Sicchio – Franklin – Defense
    Thomas Sicchio – Franklin – Defense
    Coming into the season, the Franklin blue line was largely inexperienced and a point of concern, but senior defenseman Thomas Sicchio stepped in to solidify that position and provide leadership for the league champion Panthers. Sicchio led the Panthers in assists this season with 24 and chipped in with a pair of goals as well, but more importantly he stepped up to become a physical presence for Franklin defensively. Franklin coach Chris Spillane said, “Thomas was our leader on the blue line. Thomas has great ice vision and his passing skills are off the chart.”




    Brendan O’Rielly – Franklin – Forward

    Brendan O’Rielly – Franklin – Forward
    Brendan O’Rielly – Franklin – Forward
    After featuring regularly for the state title-winning team as a sophomore, Franklin junior forward Brendan O’Rielly had a breakout season for the Panthers this winter, emerging as the team’s leading scorer and helping the team secure another Hockomock League title. O’Rielly scored a team-best 20 goals this season and also added 11 assists for a team-high 31 points, as Franklin went 7-2 in the league to win the Kelley-Rex division and reached the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. Franklin coach Chris Spillane said of O’Rielly, “He has great skating ability, shoots very well, and has great stick-handling skills.”


    HockomockSports Underclassman Team
    HockomockSports Underclassman Team

    Colin Oppelt, Franklin – For the second year in a row, Franklin could count on a rookie stepping up to make plays at the blue line. Oppelt stepped right in to be a top-four defenseman and a physical presence, while adding five assists as well.


    For the details on all the awards
    https://hockomocksports.com/awards/hockey/2016-2017/

    Future Panthers Baseball Clinic - Apr 15

    The Varsity Baseball Team is hosting the 'Future Panthers Baseball Clinic' for Babe Ruth Baseball Players ages 13-15. It will be held on Saturday, April 15th from 2 - 4:30 p.m. at the new FHS Varsity Baseball Field. Cost is $40 per player.

    The clinic is being run by Varsity Coach Zach Brown, his coaching staff, and the Varsity Players. Participants will go through a series of practice drills with the varsity team and learn what it takes to play at the high school level.

    Those interested in signing up can access a registration form by going to the Franklin Youth Baseball Organization website at www.franklinyouthbaseball.com and click on the Future Panthers Baseball Clinic, or contact the FHS Baseball Booster Club at fhsbaseballboosters@gmail.com to have one sent. 

    Payment along with registration should be mailed to: 
    FHS Baseball Boosters
    P.O. Box 123
    Franklin, MA 02038 

    Checks should be made payable to: FHS Baseball Boosters Club.

    Future Panthers Baseball Clinic - Apr 15
    Future Panthers Baseball Clinic - Apr 15




    All are welcome for Holy Week Activities at Franklin Federated Church

    Franklin Federated Church at 171 Main Street invites everyone in the community to join them for Holy Week services.

    Palm/Passion Sunday worship is Sunday, April 9, at 10 AM.  The day will be marked by the singing of hosannas to mark Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As the service unfolds, it will transition toward the somberness of what is to occur in the week ahead - Jesus' betrayal, trial, and crucifixion.

    A Maundy Thursday service and meal will be held Thursday, April 13 at 6:30 PM. The evening begins with a Tenebrae Service and a simple meal of soup and bread in the dining room. All are welcome and no reservations are needed for supper. The meal will be followed by a worship service in the sanctuary and the serving of Communion to commemorate Jesus' last meal with his Disciples.

    An Easter Sunrise Service will be held on Sunday, April 16, at 6:30 AM at Camp Haiastan, 722 Summer Street, Franklin. This ecumenical service is being hosted by Franklin Federated and First United Methodist Church of Franklin.

    A traditional Easter Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Sunday, April 16 at Franklin Federated, where we will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with flowers, hymns and praise! This beautiful tradition harkens our spirits to the promise of new life.

    ALL are welcome at Franklin Federated Church, a Welcoming and Affirming Congregation affiliated with The United Church of Christ and American Baptist Churches USA.  Activity kits are available for children during worship, and nursery care is available for children up to 3 years old. Large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available, and an access ramp on the left side of the church enables wheelchair access to the sanctuary. 

    For more information about Franklin Federated, please visit  or http://www.franklinfederated.org

    Franklin Federated Church in our recent winter snow cover
    Franklin Federated Church in our recent winter snow cover
    .

    MBTA: April 21-22-23: Franklin Line shuttle

    Franklin Line service (select trains) will be suspended between Forge Park/495 and Norwood Depot Stations beginning at 9:00 pm on Friday, April 21st, 2017, due to Guild Street Bridge Replacement in Norwood.

    Due to Guild Street Bridge Replacement, buses will replace select evening trains between Forge Park/495 and Norwood Depot Stations in both directions on the following dates:


    - Friday April 21, 2017


    Customers should allow additional travel time anticipating delays of approximately twenty (20) minutes.

    The following trains will be affected:

    727 (9:00 pm from South Station)
    728 (9:01 pm from Forge Park/495)
    730 (10:25 pm from Forge Park/495)
    732 (11:46 pm from Forge Park/495)
    731 (11:50 pm from South Station)

    The following stations will be affected:

    • Norwood Depot
    • Norwood Central
    • Windsor Gardens
    • Plimptonville
    • Walpole
    • Norfolk
    • Franklin
    • Forge Park/495


    Last updated: Apr 05 2017 06:16 PM

    Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Norwood Depot Stations on Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday April 23rd, due to Guild Street Bridge Replacement in Norwood.

    Due to Shore Line Bridge Replacement, buses will replace all trains between Forge Park/495 and Norwood Depot Stations in both directions on the following dates:

    - Saturday April 22, 2017- Sunday April 23, 2017


    Customers should allow additional travel time anticipating delays of approximately twenty (20) minutes.

    The following stations will be affected:

    • Norwood Depot
    • Norwood Central
    • Windsor Gardens
    • Walpole
    • Norfolk
    • Franklin/Dean College
    • Forge Park/495

    MBTA Train at Franklin/Dean Station (but not on Sat or Sun apr 22-23 due to the shuttle)
    MBTA Train at Franklin/Dean Station (but not on Sat or Sun apr 22-23 due to the shuttle)

    Wednesday, April 5, 2017

    Live reporting: Finance Committee - Budget Hearing #3

    Present: Dufour, Dowd, Conley, Huempfner, Dewsnap, Fleming, Moses, Smith,  
    Absent: Weich

    motion to approve prior meeting minutes, seconded, passed 8-0

    FY 2018 Budget Presentation:


    • Tri County 390 C -2

    Superintendent Dockery


    • Norfolk Aggie 395 C - 6

    assessment based upon student population
    currently 13 students, 9 new applications, whether they get accepted or not is not known yet


    • Assessors 141 A - 10

    Kevin Doyle
    recent change to re-evaluation cycle, instead of every 3 years, now would be every 5 years
    minimal changes from prior years



    • Health 510/525 E – 1, E - 7

    David McKearney
    $12,600 addition proposed for part-time office help, increase from 16 hours to 32 hours of administration support
    asking (yet again) for stipends for the Board of Health members
    Town Administrator (yet again) denies the request (18 years running)
    comprehensive budget narrative accompanies the line item budget

    Council by charter rule can't get compensation, generally all other don't get
    at some point, it should be part of the Charter, but other than the Board of Health no one ever asks

    2 full time, 1 part time (14 hours), 1 part time admin (16 hours)
    with an addition of of 1 part time (16 hours)


    • Planning 177 A - 38

    Bryan Taberner
    basically flat budget, staffing the same
    $3000 increase for advertising, to help with economic development marketing
    working on a hazard mitigation project
    plan for off street linkage and trails
    working on the development of the Cultural District proposal

    advertising gets reimbursed via the applicant fees
    marketing is a town expense, split out the two lines to better track



    • COA 541 E - 38

    Karen Alves
    asking to full fund the health and wellness nurse, currently only partially funding
    accounting for the funding from multiple accounts is a nightmare
    would free up grant money for other purposes
    about 120-150 per day
    about 20% are not Franklin residents
    only about 4/5 Senior Centers in the State serve breakfast and lunch daily

    about $50,000 per year from grants

    no numbers yet on what the expansion has done to volume



    • Library 610 F - 1

    Felicia Oti
    additional space requiring some additional staffing, part time
    3 criteria for state funding

    • minimal local funding
    • books and materials
    • hours available

    at 75% of where we should be for minimal local funding, moving a little back at a time
    will need to file for a waiver once again

    even in interim location, the volume is good; 2,000 items lent to other libraries via inter-library loan
    volume puts concern of library commissioners to rest as they fear Franklin being a burden on other libraries

    looking to add programs when they return to the renovated building in Aug/Sep

    coordinated program to do a "story walk" at DelCarte with Rec Department

    looking for 3 part time to start; will re-evaluate during the year for next year with the new facility

    most of the increase in books is actually for the electronic/digital versions

    extension to schedule justified by things that weren't known; including bad soil where the foundations were set to be placed



    • Town Clerk 161 A -31 
    • Elections 164 A - 34 

    Teresa Burr
    only increase is in the printing of the annual report
    had been in the Town Administration side previously
    currently 500 copies are being printed, being quantities reduced 

    state requirements for record keeping is paper and microfiche

    State Elections office recognized Franklin as no one having done this better in the State then was found here
    great turnout at over 30%
    would consider another location for next time around

    replacement of the voting machines will be a capital budget item for FY 2019
    will go more digital than what we have today

    thanks to the poll workers who helped make the day and process a success




    • Recreation 630 F - 7

    Ryan Jette
    18 years with rec dept
    100% self supporting budget, recouped through the fees in the program
    opening a new gym at the Beaver St location
    increase in funding required to outfit the new space
    volleyball, basketball courts, etc.
    most of the tax workoff folks provide support
    new fitness programs for all ages, including adults
    will have handicap restrooms, waiting room for parents

    coordinate field use with the schools and leagues
    turf fields will be offline for replacement of the turf
    all the rain has caused scheduling issues

    new playground coming in April/May at DelCarte
    being replaced by manufacturer due to issues with the original install
    will have tree components but with more traditional materials

    the water park was too expensive, would have been over $200,000
    would have required testing 4 times a day, hence too costly
    the playground at Fletcher Field has done well

    didn't make sense to use a water park with the water bans in place
    it also would have cost twice to use recycled water

    beach is staffed with gate guard but no life guards, swim at your own risk
    summer camp is over 100 kids a week

    May 20th discount for early sign up ends

    fields offline June 12; will need to transfer funds from accounts and free cash to fund the work



    • Debt 710/750 G - 1

    Jim Dacey
    library bond due in May, rolling over and adding to to get through the fiscal year, and then bonded next year
    high school outstanding, $4M anticipation bond, audit underway to confirm what the final borrowing would be
    likely a guess would be 53% of the 100M cost
    we started at 40, 5 points for model school, 2.7 for maint credit, to end up at 59.5
    MSBA requires reports on maint to get the main credit, audited and inspected, rated in 2010 or 2012 before school was started; despite peoples perception

    we took the facilities out of the school budget, by swapping that over, I think it has been a huge asset to the Town; came to pass in 2009 and credit to all those who do the work all the time

    try to keep the debt at 3 to 3.5%, right now it is down about 2.5%, will be looking to sequence other requirements in as the other school debt rolls off, the library will come on for 20 years


    Employee Benefits 910 H - 1
    Liability Insurance 945 H - 6
    covered on Monday's meeting

    Action Items:
    FY 2018 Budget Votes

    all budget items being voted by 8-0 vote to pass

    with lack of copy of budget doc, can't keep track of totals
    the FY 18 budget doc will be available in the next week to 10 days with full budget books available in Town Administration, and Town Clerk's office

    including enterprise funds, approx $120M recommended budget

    May 24, 25 Town Council budget hearings scheduled

    will need another meeting to review the bids for the fields and snow/ice final to bring back the remainder of the capital budgeting


    Historical Museum; Vintage Franklin Sports Team Photos


    The Franklin Historical Museum has uncovered a treasure of vintage sports photographs from Franklin’s past. The collection of photos will be on exhibit for the month of April. 

    Historical Museum; Vintage Franklin Sports Team Photos
    Historical Museum; Vintage
    Franklin Sports Team Photos
    Sports teams from Franklin High and Dean College dating back to the early 1900s are beautifully preserved and will be on display for all to see. The uniforms are classic and the faces reveal a glimpse of old Franklin that is rarely seen. Historians and sports enthusiasts alike will enjoy this collection. 

    The museum is open Thursday evenings 5pm-8pm, Saturday mornings 10am-1pm and Sunday afternoons 1pm-4pm. 

    Admission is always free and we’re wheelchair accessible.

     Franklin Historical Museum 80 West Central Street, Franklin MA
     Franklin Historical Museum 80 West Central Street, Franklin MA

    Downtown Partnership: General Meeting Agenda - April 6






    Franklin Downtown Partnership 
    9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038




    Franklin Downtown Partnership 
    General Meeting Agenda
    Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 8:30 a.m.
    Dean College Campus Center
    Campanella Room


    I.      Open Meeting                                                            8:30 a.m.

    II.     Adoption of Agenda                                                 8:32 a.m.

    III.    Member Introductions                                              8:33 a.m.

    IV.    FDP Board Update - Roberta Trahan                      8:38 a.m.

    V.     Town Update - Jeff Nutting                                      8:40 a.m.

    VI.    FDP Event Updates - Lisa Piana                             8:55 a.m.

    VII.   Beautification Day - Eileen Mason                          9:00 a.m.

    VIII.  Progressive Dinner - Jane Curran                          9:05 a.m.

    IX.    Strawberry Stroll - 
             Lisa Piana/Jen Hurst/Beth Wierling                       9:10 a.m.

    X.     New Business                                                           9:20 a.m.

    XI.    Adjourn                                                                     9:30 a.m.


    Save the Dates:

    Horace Mann Sculpture Ceremony - Sunday, May 7
    Beautification Day - Saturday, May 20
    Progressive Dinner - Sunday, May 21
    Strawberry Stroll - Thursday, June 8

    Franklin Downtown Partnership, 9 E. Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

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