Monday, May 1, 2017

“I want them to feel protected"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"Local farmers looking to form an agricultural commission in Franklin took their case to town officials last week. 
Members of the Town Council and Planning Board as well as the town administrator listened to a presentation on the matter Thursday evening. 
Melanie Hamblen, a co-owner of the Franklin Agway store, said that a number of farmers in town felt unwelcome at the municipal building, believed new regulations threatening their livelihoods could come up at any time and were worried for the future of farming."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170430/franklin-farmers-make-case-for-agricultural-commission

The presentation and discussion was to the Economic Development Subcommittee of the Town Council which includes a couple of members of the Planning Board as non-voting members.

The scheduled agenda for the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/04/agricultural-commission-discussion.html

Pick your own! In Franklin Ma — at Gianetti's U-Pick Blueberries.
Pick your own! In Franklin Ma — at Gianetti's U-Pick Blueberries.


School Committee Recap - 04/25/17

Realized I missed posting the summary of the meeting.

(Note - Franklin TV has not yet posted the video for replay of the meeting)


Sunday, April 30, 2017

You are invited to the Horace Mann Statue Unveiling at Horace Mann Square - May 7

"We will be honoring Horace Mann, the father of public education in America, with the unveiling of a statue at Horace Mann Square. Mann was born in Franklin on May 4, 1796, less than 20 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed and while George Washington was still President. 
In 1837, Mann left the practice of law and withdrew from the presidency of the Massachusetts State Senate to become the first Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education. He traveled among the people urging them to make their schools better—to improve school buildings, to provide better books and equipment, to enrich the course of study, and above all to provide better teachers. Year after year, Horace Mann carried on his mission, and today, his name is held in grateful remembrance everywhere the common school opens doors of opportunity. 
He declared, “Without undervaluing any other human agency, it may be safely affirmed that the Common School... may become the most effective and benignant of all forces of civilization.”
The unveiling of the statue in his birthplace is a tribute to his work and to those whose great efforts mark the progress of education in the United States and the advancement of these ideals. The statue also stands as a monument to a fight that has been handed down to us— that we must strive unceasingly for better schools. Well-educated, clear-thinking, creative citizens are essential to democracy and our democratic way of life. 
The memorial was made possible by funding from the Massachusetts General Court and the Austin B. Fletcher Memorial Fund approved by the Town Council of Franklin, Massachusetts. Both bodies unanimously approved the project of honoring the memory of so illustrious a son of Franklin, and took the necessary steps to make it happen. The square which houses the statue and memorial was generously donated and constructed by Roger Calarese, the developer of Horace Mann Square."
Shared from the Facebook event create by Representative Jeff Roy
https://www.facebook.com/events/1102040296567751/


Upi are invited to the Horace Mann Statue Unveiling at Horace Mann Square - May 7
Upi are invited to the Horace Mann Statue Unveiling at Horace Mann Square - May 7

The statue base is ready
The statue base is ready

The statue base is ready in the rain
The statue base is ready in the rain

Help Support the SAFE Coalition; raffle tickets, run/walk 5K, or golf tournament



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Sign up now for the Veterans’ Memorial Day breakfast - May 26

The Veterans’ Memorial Day breakfast honoring Franklin veterans is scheduled for Friday, May 26, 2017, 9:00 a.m. at the Franklin Senior Center and hosted by Franklin’s Veterans’ Services. 

Korean War veterans and families will be recognized at the breakfast. 

All veterans are invited! 

Sign up at senior center or call: 508.520.4945 seating is limited – sign up soon!

Sign up now for the Veterans’ Memorial Day breakfast - May 26
Sign up now for the Veterans’ Memorial Day breakfast - May 26

This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/memorial_day_breakfast_flier_for_senior_center_0.pdf


FHS baseball tops Foxboro 4-2

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Saturday, April 29.


Baseball = Foxboro, 2 @ Franklin, 4 – Final

– Franklin cashed in for all four of its runs in the fourth inning to defeat Foxboro. Trailing the Warriors, Franklin senior Cam Lupien delivered with a two-run single to put the Panthers ahead. Ryan Hodgkins came through with an RBI single to tack on an insurance run for Franklin. Jake Noviello earned the win on the mound, going 6.2 innings with just three hits allowed and three walks. Bryan Woelfel came in with runners on first and second in the top of the seventh and got the final out for Franklin. Chad Bearce went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and knocked in both of Foxboro’s runs. Steve McLaughlin had a strong outing on the mound for Foxboro, throwing a complete game while Colin Thoener had a strong day at third base.

For the other scores around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-042917/


FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers





Attention: Marvin Ave Construction During May


Road construction at the end on Marvin Ave near School St will begin the week of May 1st. Once excavation begins, the end of Marvin Ave near School St will be closed to traffic during the duration of the project. Residents will be able to access their homes from the Beaver St end of Marvin Ave, but Marvin Ave will be closed to thru traffic. Please refer to this map for more information.

The project is expected to last approximately one month, depending on the weather and construction conditions.

Please contact the DPW Office (508-553-5500) with any questions

Attention: Marvin Ave Construction During May
Attention: Marvin Ave Construction During May
the corner at School and Marvin will be closed during May, entrance to Marvin will only be from Beaver St
the corner at School and Marvin will be closed during May, entrance to Marvin will only be from Beaver St
This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/marvin-ave-construction