In the News: LED street lights approved

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

"With the Town Council voting in favor a plan to convert local streetlights to LED, the town must now undergo an audit of its current lights. 

The council, at its May 24 meeting, unanimously authorized $650,000 in borrowing for the project, which would replace 1,650 streetlights. 

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen told the council that a new state government grant - which would cover 30 percent of labor and material costs - as well as a $100,000 incentive from National Grid would shorten the amount of time needed for the project to pay for itself. The total cost to the town is estimated to be about $400,000. 

With these funds, the town’s break-even point would come in four to five years instead of nine to 10 years, Hellen said. Officials noted that LED lights typically last about 15 years."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170530/franklin-council-approves-led-streetlights

For all that occurred during the two Town Council meetings last week, check the summary here  http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/town-council-approves-120m-budget.html

In the News: LED street lights approved

Trout Fishing Derby - June 3

Trout Fishing Derby

Saturday June 3th (7 AM – 2 PM)

MA Free Fishing Weekend!!

No License Required

First Prize $125 or 2 Red Sox Tickets
For Heaviest Trout
Cash Prizes 2nd and 3rd Places

Junior Anglers under 12 yrs old, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies

www.franklinrodandgun.org

Multiple Raffle Prizes!!

Breakfast Available
Free Pizza for Lunch


Franklin Rod and Gun Club
53 Florence Street, on Uncas Pond, Franklin, MA


Tickets Adults $10.00, Children under 12 yrs. $5.00
(Rain Date Sunday 6/4)
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www.franklinrodandgun.org

Memorial Day parade photos

Photos of the Memorial Day parade can be found on 02038.com
http://02038.com/2017/05/memorial-day-in-franklin-ma-2/

Franklin High School Band

FHS track and field results from D1 State meet

The FHS boys and girls track results from the D1 State meet held on Saturday via Hockomock  Sports .com


BOYS TEAM RESULTS

1. Lowell – 79.5
8. Mansfield – 34.5
10. Taunton – 30
31. Franklin – 2
31. Attleboro – 2


1 Mile
1. Thomas Lingard, Lexington – 4:18.99
15. Tyler Brogan, Franklin – 4:29.35

4×100 Relay
1. Lowell – 43.42
7. Franklin – 44.54

4×400 Relay
1. Somerville – 3:23.55
12. Franklin – 3:34.95

4×800 Relay
1. Lowell – 7:58.46
18. Franklin – 8:37.18

Long Jump
1. Michael Mecha, BC High – 22-02.50
15. Chris Chieng, Franklin – 19-09.50


GIRLS TEAM RESULTS

1. Andover – 84.5
8. Franklin – 36
14. Mansfield – 22
15. Taunton – 20
27. Attleboro – 5

200M
1. India Johnson, Lexington – 25.25
6. Jessica Kroushl, Franklin – 26.42

800M
1. Clare Martin, Newton South – 2:14.88
2. Julia Fenerty, Franklin – 2:16.23
3. Nicole Clermont, Franklin – 2:16.61

2 Mile
1. Katherine Collins, Newton South – 11:14.71
9. Katherine Hartnett, Franklin – 12:02.34

4×100 Relay
1. Westford Academy – 49.21
9. Franklin – 51.32

4×400 Relay
1. Andover – 4:01.36
4. Franklin – 4:05.41

4×800 Relay
1. Franklin – 9:35.82
6. Mansfield – 9:52.41

Shot Put
1. Vanessa Attaya, Billerica – 37-05.75
6. Miranda Smith, Franklin – 33-00.25
14. Sara Goodermuth, Franklin – 30-08.00

Discus
1. Danielle Wabrek, Bridgewater-Raynham – 113-07.00
14. Allison Rizoli, Franklin – 89-06.00

Javelin
1. Ally Bennett, Andover – 118-02.00
13. Miranda Smith, Franklin – 92-07.00

Triple Jump
1. Kassie Brink, Andover – 36-08.75
15. Brianna Cummings, Franklin – 33-01.00

https://hockomocksports.com/miaa-emass-d1-outdoor-track-hockomock-results-2017/

FHS Panthers

Hockomock Area YMCA Announces Open Registration For Summer Weight Loss Program

The Hockomock Area YMCA is excited to announce that their summer session of Weigh to Change is now open for registration. This 10-week wellness, weigh-inch loss program piloted last year. Since its inception, staff have witnessed many success stories. Over the course three 10-week sessions in each of our branches—North Attleboro, Foxboro, and Franklin, 149 members have lost a total of 1,409 pounds and 1,633 inches.

The Weigh to Change program offers support and education in both areas of fitness and nutrition. By combining physical training and better nutrition, participants will benefit in the most successful way to achieve weight loss. Participants will be motivated throughout the session with personal training, nutrition guidance, group workouts, and friendly challenge competitions.

The summer program begins June 19 and will run through September 2. For more information and to register visit any Hockomock Area YMCA Member Service Desk or online at https://www.hockymca.org/why-join-weigh-to-change. Specifically the Weigh to Change Program includes:

• Weekly individual 30-minute personal training session
• Individual nutrition counseling with nutritionist
• Minimum of three weekly group training sessions offered solely for the spring WTC group.
• Weekly nutrition and physical challenges
• Two Nutrition workshops
• Before and after Styku 3-D body scans
• Entry into a summer local road race
• Grocery store education tours

The cost of the program is $499 for Hockomock Area YMCA Members and $599 for Hockomock Area YMCA Program Members (over an $800 value). Anyone interested in more information about this program is encouraged to attend one of the following Information sessions at the following Hockomock Area YMCA locations:

• Bernon Family Franklin Branch (45 Forge Hill Rd): Sat, 6/10 at 10:15am or Wed, 6/14 at 6:00pm.
• Invensys Foxboro Branch (67 Mechanic Street): Sat, 6/3 at 9:00am or Thurs, 6/15 at 6:00pm.
• North Attleboro Branch (300 Elmwood Street): Sat, 6/3 at 8:00am or Tues, 6/6 at 6:00pm.

Alternatively, contact one of the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Health & Wellness Directors at the following locations: Foxboro: Leigh Fontes at leighf@hockymca.org or 508-772- 1330; Franklin: Maureen Wilcox at maureenw@hockymca.org or 774-235- 2732; or North Attleboro branch: Josie Dutil at josied@hockymca.org or 508-643- 5299.

Healthy lifestyles are achieved through the nurturing of mind, body and spirit, well-being and fitness. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, healthy lifestyles are more than just working out. In addition to fitness facilities, the Hockomock Y provides educational programs to promote good health and support physical, intellectual and spiritual strength.

Hockomock Area YMCA Announces Open Registration For Summer Weight Loss Program

About Hockomock Area YMCA:

Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.

Our YMCA is committed to collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for- profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.

Trash delayed one day this week due to Memorial Day holiday

Trash delayed one day this week due to Memorial Day holiday

The flyer with the holiday schedule is avialable on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/wm_00469_franklin_6pg_2016_update_r3_0.pdf

Trash and recycling bins

Town Council approves $120M budget

The recap of the two budget hearings held this past week by the Town Council can be found here. 



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

"The Town Council resoundingly passed a $120 million fiscal year 2018 budget at the end of a brief meeting Thursday night. 

The session featured the second of two public budget hearings required by the town charter. No Franklin resident offered a comment. 

The vote was complicated by the fact that Councilor Glenn Jones is an instructor at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. The town’s contribution to that school was among the line items in the proposed budget. 

Council members remedied the situation by amending the budget motion into two votes: one for the $2.73 million item for regional schools, and another for the remainder of the budget. Jones abstained from the first vote, and took part in the second; both votes passed without opposition."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170525/franklin-council-approves-120-million-budget

The FY 2018 budget document can be found here

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczeFo1Ni1nMmhTcDg

FY 2018 budget resolution can be found here

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczVzRZVHlNRUFJWmM

FY 2018 budget by major budget category

Benefits	$10,956,398
Culture & Recreation	$1,399,397
Debt Service	$6,609,708
DPW - Hwy	$4,669,497
Education	$62,586,202
General Government	$9,899,231
Human Services	$691,948
Liability Insurance	$525,000.0
Public Safety	$11,201,434
Sewer	$5,074,368.0
Solid Waste Disposal	$1,949,673.0
Water	$4,748,897.0
Total	$120,311,753

Actions Taken for 5/24/17 meeting
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_may_24_2017.pdf

Actions Taken for 5/25/17 meeting
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_may_25_2017.pdf

• Live reporting: Closing
• Live reporting: Action items
• Live reporting: Budget Hearing #1
• Live reporting: Town Council - May 24, 2017