Wine/Beer Tasting social event to benefit Horace Mann Middle School PCC. $10 admission for a tasting of several different beers and wines.
Pour Richard's will also donate a percentage of purchases made that night, and we will have some raffle items - tickets are $1 each.
If you can’t make it to the event, consider doing some shopping for any upcoming Memorial Day parties!
All purchases made on Thursday, when you show the flyer (see below), will be counted in the purchases for our event. Pour Richard's is located at 14 Grove St. in Franklin.
Any questions? Please contact Terri Attinello at tattinello@msn.com.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Monday, May 15, 2017
FM# 130 - Audio Recording of Horace Mann Statue - May 7, 2017 (audio)
If you missed the unveiling of the Horace Mann Statue on Sunday, May 7, you can listen to the audio recording of the ceremony here.
The Program booklet can be found here
This internet radio show or podcast is number 130 in the series for Franklin Matters. This captured the audio recording of the Horace Mann Statue Unveiling held May 7, 2017.
The unveiling ceremony was hosted by the Statue Committee.
The program for the ceremony can be found here:
May 7, 2017 Program
Welcome
Deborah L. Pellegri, Co-Chairman
Introduction of Committee Members:
Charles F. Oteri, Co Chairman
Robert Dellorco, Thomas Mercer
Lisa Piana, Representative Jeffrey Roy
Introduction of Town Councilors:
Matt Kelly, Chairman; Robert Vallee, Vice Chairman;
Judith Pfeffer, Clerk; Andrew Bissanti, Robert Dellorco, Glenn Jones, Thomas Mercer, Peter Padula, Deborah L. Pellegri
Background on Horace Mann:
Jordan Oteri, grade 7
Megan Levesque, grade 7
FSPA
Song: Horace, Now There was a Mann
Introduction of Robert Shure:
Sculptor/presentation of statue
(statue unveiled)
Remarks by Honored Guests:
Senator Karen Spilka (absent due to injury)
Senator Richard Ross
Representative Jeffrey Roy
Dr. F. Javier Cevallos, Framingham State University
Dr. Paula Rooney, Dean College
Dr. Kevin O’Malley, Franklin School Committee
Introduction of Jamie Barrett
“The City Known as the Town of Franklin”
Closing
Without further ado, here is the recording
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This brings the recording of the Horace Mann Statue Unveiling to a close.
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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!
The photo slideshow of the ceremony can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/horace-mann-stature-unveiling-photo.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/horace-mann-stature-unveiling-photo.html
The Program booklet can be found here
Police Alert: missing 20 year old, male, last seen in the Phyllis Lane area of Franklin
The Franklin Police is attempting to locate a missing 20 year old, male. His name is Michael Doherty. He was last seen in the Phyllis LN area at approximately 1:30 AM this (Sunday) morning.
He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt with a Nike symbol, black pants and sneakers.
He is a white male 5 feet 10 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes.
We urge you to check the area outside your residence including any sheds or detached buildings and call the Franklin Police at 508 528 1212 if you have any information.
Please be advised during this time you may see increased public safety presence in the area.
Shared from Facebook
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He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt with a Nike symbol, black pants and sneakers.
He is a white male 5 feet 10 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes.
We urge you to check the area outside your residence including any sheds or detached buildings and call the Franklin Police at 508 528 1212 if you have any information.
Please be advised during this time you may see increased public safety presence in the area.
Police Alert: missing 20 year old, male, last seen in the Phyllis Lane area of Franklin |
Shared from Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10154307754095916&id=162770995915
Reporting by Walking Around - Saturday, May 13
After spending most of the week out of Franklin on business, my Saturday morning walk got me caught up on some of what was happening or had happened while I was away.
Join me as I walk downtown and then out Pleasant St to DelCarte. Starting with some close up photos of the new Horace Mann statue.
I am impressed by the level of detail shown in the statue. The coat has texture and folds just like a real coat. Amazing work!
Join me as I walk downtown and then out Pleasant St to DelCarte. Starting with some close up photos of the new Horace Mann statue.
Horace Mann 1 |
Horace Mann 2 |
Horace Mann 3 |
Horace Mann 4 |
the exterior stonework is being applied to the Library addition |
mystery dinner theater event coming to Franklin Federated June 10 |
volunteers from the Franklin Garden Club were hard at work on the grounds at the Town Common with help from some of the Newcomers Club |
new pavement on a section of Pleasant St was completed during the week |
the reinstalled playground at DelCarte is open as of Saturday, so when the rain decides to end it can be used again |
while we have been getting a lot of rain, the water level at DelCarte is still way below normal |
Register O'Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud
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CANCELED - Immigration Discussion with Jessica Vaughan - May 18
Jessica M. Vaughan a Franklin resident, is the Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies and is frequently seen on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC and NBC Boston
When: Thursday, May 18 @7:00 PM
Where: Franklin VFW, Pond St
Hosted by Franklin Republican Town Committee
Updated 4:00 PM 5/18/17 The event has been canceled by the hosts (the Franklin Republican Town Committee) with a statement to be available later
Additional info can be found in the flyer embedded below
When: Thursday, May 18 @7:00 PM
Where: Franklin VFW, Pond St
Hosted by Franklin Republican Town Committee
Updated 4:00 PM 5/18/17 The event has been canceled by the hosts (the Franklin Republican Town Committee) with a statement to be available later
Immigration Discussion with Jessica Vaughan - May 18 |
Additional info can be found in the flyer embedded below
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Town Council - May 10 - Actions Taken
I missed reporting on the Town Council meeting this week as I was away from Franklin on a business trip. The Actions Taken summary provides the high level overview on what was approved.
You can review the full listing of Actions Taken in the embedded document
- Jeffrey Milne was approved as a member of the Conservation Commission
- Phyllis Smith was approved as a member of the Cultural Council
- The Franklin Food Pantry made a presentation.
- The financial transfers discussed in the Finance Committee April 25 were approved.
- The water and sewer map extension to allow the new school proposed for relocation to the Mount St/Union St area was denied.
- The bylaw to allow "Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with a Tasting Room" was referred to the Planning Board. After the Planning Board reviews the bylaw, it will come back to the Town Council for two readings before a final decision.
You can review the full listing of Actions Taken in the embedded document
the playground at DelCarte was redone and opened on Saturday |
FHS girls lacrosse top Natick 7-4
Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 7 vs. Natick, 4 – Final
– Franklin freshman goalie Gianna Cameron turned aside seven shots in net and Dana Lewandowski caused five turnovers and played well on defense.
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-051317/
FHS Panthers |
Charles River Meadowlands Update
Don't Forget to Send Your Comments to Army Corps of Engineers!
* We had a great turnout at the recent US Army Corps of Engineers meeting in Millis on the 19th of April -- about 35 people in total. Among attendees were local legislators from Franklin (Judy Pfeffer) and Bellingham, as well as the Medfield Town Manager and Franklin's Assistant Town Manager Jamie Hellen.
The Corps expressed a clear willingness to work with the towns and the Initiative on access and signage issues. As always, there are many details to be worked out but we had access to several Corps officials and they clearly heard our concerns...
NOTE: The final deadline for receipt of written comments on the US Army Corps Draft Master Plan for the Meadowlands must be received by June 15. Please go to our home page to download copies of both the master plan and the USACE comment form. (www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org).
* We will not be meeting in June and when we resume meeting in July. It will be on a Wednesday night schedule to accommodate those of you unable to make Tuesday evening events. For details, check the website.
Sincerely,
Alan Earls
Charles River Meadowlands
* We had a great turnout at the recent US Army Corps of Engineers meeting in Millis on the 19th of April -- about 35 people in total. Among attendees were local legislators from Franklin (Judy Pfeffer) and Bellingham, as well as the Medfield Town Manager and Franklin's Assistant Town Manager Jamie Hellen.
The Corps expressed a clear willingness to work with the towns and the Initiative on access and signage issues. As always, there are many details to be worked out but we had access to several Corps officials and they clearly heard our concerns...
NOTE: The final deadline for receipt of written comments on the US Army Corps Draft Master Plan for the Meadowlands must be received by June 15. Please go to our home page to download copies of both the master plan and the USACE comment form. (www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org).
* We will not be meeting in June and when we resume meeting in July. It will be on a Wednesday night schedule to accommodate those of you unable to make Tuesday evening events. For details, check the website.
Sincerely,
Alan Earls
Charles River Meadowlands
Charles River Meadowlands |
Franklin Public LIbrary: Home Essential Oils Class - May 16
Learn how to take care of your health naturally with essential oils. You will receive basic knowledge on how to use essential oils safely and effectively. Experience the purity and potency of pure therapeutic grade oils.
Presented by Josiah Precourt
This was shared from
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/essential-oils-class
and
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/05/home-essential-oils-class-tuesday-may.html
Presented by Josiah Precourt
Tuesday, May 16, 6:60 PM
at the Franklin Public Library
25 Kenwood Circle
Franklin Public LIbrary: Home Essential Oils Class - May 16 |
This was shared from
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/essential-oils-class
and
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/05/home-essential-oils-class-tuesday-may.html
"they can be successfully managed through multi-year efforts"
With treatment of the invasive species at DelCarte scheduled for June 7 (assuming good weather), this article from the Milford Daily News on the work of other communities battling invasive species is timely.
"Keith Gazaille makes a living putting chemicals exactly where it seems most unnerving for them to be: water.
On Wednesday, Gazaille and his team from Shrewsbury-based SOLitude Lake Management loaded up an airboat with a couple dozen containers each filled with 20 pounds of the aquatic herbicide SonarOne.
The chemical pellets SOLitude dropped in the Norton Reservoir that morning will be absorbed by two non-native plants that are invading the 580-acre ecosystem, eventually leaving them bleached and dead at the roots.
“I don’t think anybody goes in and takes any of the approaches lightly,” said Gazaille, SOLitude’s regional director and senior biologist. “All of the techniques have some level of non-target impact.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170514/with-invasive-species-metrowest-milford-area-towns-use-whole-toolbox
In case you missed the earlier posting (May 11) with the schedule for the herbicide treatments for DelCarte, I have provided it here:
The tentative date for the first treatment of the invasive plants in the DelCarte Ponds will be 6/7/17, subject to the weather. (It can't be a rainy day.)
The pond will be closed for fishing, canoeing etc. for 24 hours, but the rest of the area for hiking etc. will be open.
This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/first-treatment-invasive-plants-delcarte-ponds-tentatively-set-june-7-2017
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During 2017 and 2018, herbicide treatments will be applied to the DelCarte Ponds as part of the restoration and preservation of this important recreation area. The treatments are designed to eliminate the invasive plant species which are proliferating rapidly and threaten to completely “take over” the waterbodies unless action is taken to stop their spread.
The time frame for this work is as follows:
- Prepare and File MA DEP License to Apply Chemicals Permit - APRIL
- Pre-Treatment Survey – MAY
- Variable Milfoil Treatment – EARLY JUNE
- Initial Water Chestnut Treatment – EARLY JUNE
- Interim Survey – LATE JUNE
- Follow-Up Water Chestnut Treatment – EARLY JULY
- Final Post-Treatment Survey – AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
- Year-End Report – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
Signs will be posted at the ponds concerning this work it is important to bear in mind that ON THE DAY OF THE TREATMENTS, USE OF THE PONDS WILL BE RESTRICTED.
Any questions on this project should be directed to the Conservation office at 508-520-4929.
invasive species in the water at DelCarte |
The ecological study performed to show the need for these herbicide treatments can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/02/ecological-and-management-study-of.html
The reminder on the treatments was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/get-rid-those-invasive-weeds-delcarte-pond-herbicide-treatment-begins-2017-stay-tuned-more
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/delcarte-invasive-plant-treatment.html
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