“It’s been a long time in the making”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Though the building behind the recreation department’s Beaver Street headquarters is filled with tools, lumber and scissor lifts, it will be home to goals and basketball hoops before long. 

The town is hoping to open the building this summer, finishing work on the department’s complex. 

Department Director Ryan Jette said the purpose of the space is to add onto the programs his department is able to offer. 

“Right now, the recreation department’s main gymnasium use is in the Franklin Public Schools,” he said. “We use their gyms for things like recreational basketball. We have 1,300 kids in recreational basketball - we could never house the program here - but we could augment what we have.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170420/franklin-work-continues-on-rec-building

The new Recreation Dept facility at 275 Beaver St

Annual Gala Art Show and Sale - Apr 22-23

Franklin Art Association’s Annual Gala Art Show and Sale takes place

• Saturday, April 22, noon - 8 PM 
• Sunday, April 23, noon - 4 PM

at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, Franklin. 

“Art Makes The Heart Spring" features a display and sale of judged inclusive fine art, scholarship raffle, small works, art bin pieces. Plus popular attractions such as "Peoples Choice Award" and "Clothesline” of unframed, 8x10, original art. 

There also will be area of art from FHS art students. 

Event is free, open to the public, parking. Come and enjoy live music with wine and cheese during Saturday’s 4-7 PM reception, refreshments throughout the show.

“Art Makes The Heart Spring" - Apr 22-23

For additional information on the Franklin Art Association
http://www.franklinart.org/
 

Franklin Public Library: Animal Affair and Shadow Puppet Show - Apr 21

Animal Affair! Friday, April 21st, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Make some new furry or feathered friends when the Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo visits the Franklin Public Library! Everyone is welcome to pet, brush, feed, hold, and play with the animals! Participants are taught the proper way to hold and handle the animals. 

Animal Affair will be bringing ducks, chickens, goats, pigs and rabbits! No registration is required.

Mr. Vinny’s Shadow Puppet Show! Friday, April 21st, 1:00 p.m. 

Mr. Vinny from the Toe Jam Puppet Band presents a dynamic and hilarious family show! Mr. Vinny specializes in storytelling with unique puppets! Get ready for lots of jokes and audience participation, and a few fun surprises!

Temporary location of Franklin Public Library - 25 Kenwood Circle

FHS girls lacrosse win and baseball goes to extra innings to top Walpole

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the spring sports action on Wednesday, April 19.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 8 @ Walpole, 2 – Final

– The Panthers dominated the second half, scoring six goals while shutting out the Rebels. “The defense was overall very solid and played as a team,” said FHS head coach Kristen Igoe Guarino. Alex Field had three draw controls, four ground balls and two caused turnovers while Gianna Cameron recorded 10 saves in net. Annie Walsh netted a hat trick on the offensive end while Kendall Reardon and Kelsey MacCallum each scored twice. Jordan Jette and Erin Walsh each had two assists.

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-041917/

"The Franklin High boys baseball team used a late two-out rally to force extra innings and eventually walked off with a 4-3 win over previously unbeaten Walpole. 

Trailing 3-0 heading into the final at-bats, the Panthers were down to their last out. Senior Jake Lyons came through with a single into left, and Ryan Hodgkins followed that up with a single of his own. Tyler Gomes drew a walk, and with the bases loaded and two outs, Josh Macchi singled up the middle to score both Lyons and Hodgkins. With runners at the corners, Bryan Woelfel singled home Gomes to tie the game up at 3-3. After a passed ball, Franklin had runners at second and third, but Walpole managed to get a strikeout to send the game to extra innings. 

“Our guys really fought to the end,” said Franklin head coach Zach Brown. “We’ve been kind of scuffling a bit offensively, and it just felt like there was going to be a time where we broke through, and thankfully today it was in the seventh.”

Continue reading the FHS baseball game recap by student reporter Joe Clark
https://hockomocksports.com/late-rally-pushes-franklin-past-walpole-in-extras/

FHS Panthers

THE BLACK BOX: Culinary Cabaret 2017 - May 5

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Culinary Cabaret 2017 on Friday, May 5, from 7-10 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Hosted by Emmy Award nominee and television personality Bianca de la Garza, the sixth annual food and wine event showcases the culinary and performing arts. Featuring masterful dishes and gourmet specialties, the evening also includes a culinary-themed silent auction and entertainment by special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company and by the international touring ensemble, Electric Youth.

Bianca de la Garza anchored New England's highest-rated newscast at WCVB-TV. Her late night show, Bianca, aired in 20 million homes on CBS and ABC affiliates. Culinary Cabaret also welcomes author, event designer and entertaining expert Hilary Pereira, who will introduce her Splash Mixers – premium, all-natural and low-calorie mixers that simplify the art of making the perfect cocktail.

The signature event will once again showcase exceptional area chefs and restaurants to present an innovative evening of inspired appetizers, dishes and desserts. FPAC is pleased to collaborate with culinary partners including Tavolino, 3 Restaurant, J&L Catering, The Curry House, Beck’s Bistro Catering, Raven’s Vine & Tap, Fresh Start Market, The Little Shop of Olive Oils, David’s Tea, Cilla’s Coffeehouse, Dolce Dolce Bakery, Tri-County Culinary Arts and more.

Culinary Cabaret 2017 - May 5

Pour Richard’s Wine and Spirits will pair restaurant stations with representatives from vineyards and distributors, who will pour wines specifically chosen to complement the chef-prepared specialties. Reflecting Pour Richard’s “Never Drink Ordinary” motto, beverages will feature small producers, high quality and eclectic selection.

Tickets for Culinary Cabaret are $75 and are fully inclusive of the evening’s food, wine, beer and entertainment. Event proceeds support Electric Youth’s 2017 European concert tour to England, France, Italy and Switzerland. For more information, visit www.FPAConline.com. Tickets may be purchased online at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by phone at 508-528-3370.

Franklin School Committee: Community Relations Subcommittee - May 13

The community is kindly invited to meet with the Community Relations Subcommittee of the Franklin School Committee. Information and updates will be provided on budget, policy, and the superintendent search. 

We welcome your feedback and understand how important community involvement is regarding the education of our young people. 

Join us on:

• Sat, May 13, 9:00 AM at the Franklin Cable Access TV Studio, 23 Hutchinson Street
• Friday, June 9, 9:00 AM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St.

Franklin School Committee: Community Relations Subcommittee - May 13

"the contractor has agreed to cover the costs associated with the replacement"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The town removed the equipment at the popular DelCarte playground this week, with hopes of replacing it shortly. 

Local officials announced in early March that they would be removing the playground equipment at the 136-acre DelCarte Recreation & Conservation Area because of continued integrity problems with the fiberglass-reinforced structure. 

Recreation Director Ryan Jette said the contractor, GameTime, completed the equipment removal on Wednesday, and completed excavations in preparation for installing the new playground."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170419/franklin-to-replace-delcarte-playground-soon

Work to remove the troubled unit was underway when the photo was captured this past weekend

MBTA: Reminder - Friday - Franklin Line shuttle after 9:00 PM

Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service (select trains) 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 21st, 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
• Walpole
• Norfolk
• Franklin
• Forge Park/495

Last updated: Apr 19 2017 08:31 AM
Sent by the MBTA

Seen from the Franklin train: the pre-built portion of the bridge to be used as the replacement
is over there on the right. The train is on the bridge to be replaced

SAFE Coalition Race For Recovery - May 7

Register NOW for the first annual Race For Recovery! View this email in your browser Sunday, May 7th, 2017 This is the inaugural year of the SAFE 5K Run by the SAFE High School Peer-to-Peer Program! Join us on Sunday, May 7, 2017 for a beautiful Springtime 5K! Register now for the race or get more information. Copyright © 2017 SAFE Coalition, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in from a SAFE event or meeting. Our mailing address is: SAFE Coalition PO Box 434 Franklin, Ma 02038

Mother's Day Local Food and Craft Fair - Saturday, May 6

Come join us for a celebration of Spring, Mother's Day and locally grown/made food and crafts!

Where
An Unlikely Story
111 South St, Plainville, Massachusetts 02762

When
Saturday, May 6 at 10 AM - 3 PM

Mother's Day Local Food and Craft Fair - Saturday, May 6

Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/406312516410770/

FHS Boys Lacrosse tops Westford Academy 18-5

From Hockomock Sports and Twitter, we share the results of the spring sports action on Thursday, April 13.

Softball = Franklin, 1 @ Abington, 11 – Final

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 18 vs. Westford Academy, 5 – Final

– Junior attack Eric Civetti netted a team-high seven goals and had one assist as Franklin rolled past Westford Academy. Senior Packie Watson netted two goals and had three assists and Chase Tanner finished with four goals and one assist. Sophomore Jacob Alexander won 21 of 26 face offs and Connor O’Rourke made six saves in net.

FHS Panthers

For other results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-041817/

Via the Twitterverse

Great W against @WAboyslax 18-5, offense came from everywhere, and D locked down per usual @bostonlaxnet @HockomockSports

— Franklin Lacrosse (@Franklin_Lax) April 18, 2017

Franklin Public Library: Alchemy Laboratory and Lifesize Board Game

Alchemy Laboratory! Thursday, April 20th, 10:00 a.m.

In this exciting performance that blends science and magic, kids will help perform vanishes, transfigurations, and other amazing feats using everyday objects!

Lifesize Board Game! Thursday, April 20th, 3:30 p.m.

We’re turning the program room into a GIANT board game for the afternoon! Bring the whole family to play our board game, and get comfortable with the Dewey decimal system at the same time!

Temporary location of Franklin Public Library - 25 Kenwood Circle

EBC 5K Race for Hope - May 13

What: EBC 5K Race for Hope is a great 3.1-mile route through the quaint town of Norfolk, MA. 

When: Saturday May 13, 2017.  Registration opens at 8:00am.  Race start time is 9:00am.

Where: Race start and finish is at Emmanuel Baptist Church - 63 Rockwood Road, Norfolk, MA.  Overflow parking is available at the Freeman-Kennedy School - 70 Boardman Street, Norfolk,MA.

Who: The race is for people of all ages.  You can run, walk or push a stroller!

Why:   This year, we have selected, Bloom – A Place for Girls, as our proceeds recipient. Bloom, a branch of Teen Challenge, is a new faith-based residential program helping teen girls overcome addiction, abuse, wounds of sex trafficking, neglect and more. 

“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Jeremiah 29:11

Cost: The registration fee is $25 per person if registered before May 1.  After May 1, the cost will be $30 per person.  We will have T-shirts for the first 100 entrants as well as awards and prizes for the top finishers.

Additional Information:  After the initial $25 registration fee, we are asking that each participant raise funds for Bloom. Please visit our crowdrise site to set up a fundraising page or to support another participant.

The purpose is for this race is less about competition and more about coming together for a common cause. 

At the race site, there will be informational booths, food, music and a few kid friendly activities.

Click HERE to sign up for the race! 

Click HERE to create a fundraising page or donate to a runner.

Click HERE for additional information about our proceeds recipient, Bloom.

Click HERE to Volunteer for the Race.

EBC 5K Race for Hope - May 13

Dean College: "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress"

The School of the Arts at Dean College will perform Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, beginning Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23, 2017.

During an “over-the-top” wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee estate, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent and touching celebration of the women’s spirit.

You won’t want to miss our talented students perform!

The Dean College production of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress will take place in the PAS Stage located on School Street in Franklin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. General admission is $22, Seniors $12 and Children $7.

To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.dean.edu/boxoffice.

Dean College boxoffice

Charles River Meadowlands Army Corps meeting reminder - Weds - Apr 19

​The public meeting scheduled by the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss their Master Plan for the Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area (a.k.a. the Charles River Meadowlands) will be held on Wednesday, April 19 from 5-8 pm at the Millis Town Library, 961 Main St, Millis…This is a unique opportunity to share concerns and views with decision makers at the Army. Please try to be there!

In OTHER NEWS, things are not aligning this year for an EarthDay Walk. SO, we are not doing a walk, cleanup, or paddle on either the 22nd or the29th. Maybe we can pull together something later in the year.​


For more info on the Charles River Meadowlands
https://www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org/

For more info on the Charles River Meadowlands

Related posts
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/04/important-news-from-charles-river.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/news-and-upcoming-charles-river.html