Something for everyone at the Library this Saturday, including books!

Family Yoga Adventure

Family Yoga Adventure, Saturday, June 10, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Space is limited please call the Library to reserve a spot

http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/06/mad-hatters-tea-party-saturday-june-10.html

Baby Sensory, Saturday, June 10, 11:00 a.m.

http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/06/baby-sensory-saturday-june-10-1100-am.html









Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Saturday, June 10, 1:00 p.m.

Mad Hatter's Tea Party

http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/06/mad-hatters-tea-party-saturday-june-10.html

The Franklin Public Library is operating from its temporary location at 25 Kenwood Circle until the renovations at the Main St location are completed later this year.

3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Wednesday, July 26, 2017

On the Franklin Town Common

5:00 to 8:00  PM
– Art Association: Children’s activities: Sidewalk Chalk Art, Face Painting. Plein air Painting.

5:45 PM
- Opening Ceremony

6:00 PM
- Electric Youth

Festival Schedule: Wednesday, July 26, 2017

The full schedule is available on the Cultural Festival page http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/

* note the schedule is subject to change, follow @artshappenhere for updates

World premiere of “Call of Kairos" - June 9 at Dean College

The world premiere of “Call of Kairos” will take place at 8 p.m. June 9, and 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. June 10-11 at the Dean College Main Stage Theater, 105 W. Central St.

The show features contemporary choreography by Helena Froehlich, world class Latin ballroom dancers, live music by jazz musician Stan Strickland and actor/musician Kenny Raskin, known for his unique characters in “Cirque d’ Soleil” and in Broadway’s “Beauty and the Beast.”

The show, described as a blend of dance, theater, film and live music, was inspired by a 30-minute independent film recently produced by Spectral Unicorn, a Boston dance/film/theatre company. The film features the story of two women living very different lives in very different worlds who find each other during a time of crisis.

Facebook image of Call of Kairos

For tickets: http://brownpapertickets.com/event/2958181.

Cassell's Corner features FHS Girls Lacrosse Coach Kristin Igoe (audio); FHS girls advance to D1 Finals

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

"This week, Cassell’s Corner host Tommy Cassell talks with Franklin girls lacrosse coach Kristin Igoe and Natick girls lacrosse coach Tanner Guarino. 

Igoe’s Franklin girls are competing tonight, June 7, at home against King Philip in the Division 1 East semifinals. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. 

“Their goal and my goal is to win a state championship,” Igoe told Cassell. 

Igoe won two state championships in lacrosse at Framingham High School. The Framingham Flyers won in 2006 and 2007. Both Igoe and Guarino were on the 2007 team, and Guarino won her second state championship in 2010."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170607/listen-kristin-igoe-tanner-guarino-talk-about-lacrosse-coaching-at-franklin-natick

15-7 W over KP...moving on to the East D1 finals! Congrats to @KPGirlsLax on a great season and postseason #hockstrong

— FHS Girls Lacrosse (@Fhsglax) June 8, 2017

Girls Lacrosse = D1 East

#12 King Philip, 7 @ #1 Franklin, 15 – Final 

– Franklin built an 8-3 lead at halftime and never looked back in the D1 East Semifinal matchup with KP. Freshman Erin Walsh led the way with seven goals, Annie Walsh (eight draws) added four goals and Kendall Reardon found the back of net twice. Halle Atkinson and Grace McDermott each had three draw wins for Franklin. The Panthers advance to their third Div. 1 East Final in the past four years and will face #2 Concord-Carlisle on Friday at 7:00 at Milford High.

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-060717/

In the News: tasting room bylaw advances; Tri-County graduation

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

"The Town Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday night to bylaw changes that would allow tasting rooms at local microbreweries. 

The council voted favorably on the first reading of two bylaw amendments at the meeting. It will have to vote on the amendments again, at a future meeting, before they take affect. 

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen spoke to the council about the purpose of the legislation, saying it would allow microbreweries and local wineries to have rooms where their products may be sampled. 

“It would be allowed in all commercial districts, and prohibited in all residential districts,” he said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170607/franklin-council-favors-allowing-tasting-rooms-at-microbreweries

"Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School handed out 231 diplomas to the Class of 2017 during its 38th graduation ceremony on Sunday. 

Joining Superintendent-Director Stephen Dockray on stage were School Committee Chairman Steven Trask of Franklin, School Committee member Janice Young of Walpole, principal Michael Procaccini, vocational director Jean George, Valedictorian Samantha Frey of Medway, Salutatorian Kathleen Loonie of North Attleborough, and Class President Zachary Currier of North Attleborough. 

Frey advised her classmates that, while there will be bumps in the road of their lives, as long as they give their best efforts, they will not fail. 

“Through your hard work, you have learned and you have grown through experience,” Frey said. “In order to continue our personal growth, we need to leave old habits behind. As we progress into our futures, we need to act more like adults and be more mature ... leaving behind poor habits allows us to cross the threshold into adulthood.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170607/tri-county-grads-look-to-future

“I’m looking forward to just riding”

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

"The “Neuroblastoma Ninjas” will be one team vying to raise money for cancer research at this weekend’s Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride at Jefferson Elementary School. 

This Sunday will feature the 11th annual running of the Franklin kids ride, an event that has raised more than $370,000 over the course of its existence. 

The Ninjas team, which first rode in the event four years ago, was started in honor of local resident Noah Smith. Graydon Smith, Noah’s father, said the team was first known as “Noah’s Ninjas.” 

“When (Noah) was first diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at age 10, his sister created and led the team,” he said. “Noah was in no condition to ride the first year but, in the second year, he did ride six miles - he had to take stops to get oxygen.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170607/franklin-pmc-kids-ride-includes-ninjas

PMC Franklin Kids Ride - Sunday, June 11

Live reporting: Action items to Closing

LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	1. Resolution 17-31: Transfer of Tax Title Possession Parcels to Different Municipal Purposes (Motion to Move Resolution 17-31 - 2/3 majority (6) vote) general municipal use doesn't have restrictions where if put to Conservation, then future use would be limited first step is to transfer the title from tax title to public use motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 2. Resolution 17-38: Acceptance of Gift - Council on Aging (Motion to Move Resolution 17-38 - majority (5) vote) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewery, Distillery or Winery with Tasting Room - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788 to a 2nd Reading - majority (5) vote) discussed during public hearing earlier motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 9-0 4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-792: Use Regulations for Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with a Tasting Room - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-792 to a 2nd Reading - majority (5) vote) motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 9-0 5.Bylaw Amendment 17-791: New Chapter 73, Departmental Revolving Funds - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move 17-791 - Roll Call - majority (5) vote) motion to waive the reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to move to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 6. Resolution 17-35: Expenditure Limits for FY 2018 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, As Provided in G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, As Amended (Motion to Move Resolution 17-35 - majority (5) vote ) this will need to be done yearly, the prior is a one time move motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 7. Bylaw Amendment 17-794: A Bylaw to amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Adding a New Chapter: Chapter 108 Library Board of Directors - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-794 to a 2nd Reading - majority (5) vote) bringing the current board bylaw up to date and replace the prior measure discussion on whether to allow a Councilor to be part of the Library Board, trending to modify to be included for second reading motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 9-0
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT	Town Administrator's Report (provided during meeting)
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS	Future Agenda Items  (provided during meeting) Bissanti -look to get a good understanding of the committee being proposed, meeting to be scheduled
M. COUNCIL COMMENTS	Council Comments (provided during meeting) Jones - congratulations to FHS and Tri-County class of 2017 wish them the best Dellorco - congratulations to Class of 2017 Bissanti - congratulations to Class of 2017 Pfeffer - an honor to drive the veterans on Memorial Day there was a show on PBS, there was a voice over (Mr Belicheck) Pellegri - thank you to those stepping up to take over the 4th of July Committee.   Playground on Pleasant St, wonderful, so many folks there, more are using it (actual congrats to Ryan Jette) Recognition of Jarvis with a porketta dinner I have a white car, and it is all black dots due to the catepillars Nutting - not on anyone's radar, no calls on it   Padula - Pleasant St is a wonderful set up, always an overflow there congratulations to Class of 2017 Mercer - work being done at gym at FHS where the gym floor is being re-done, known from the beginning, repairs earlier did not work, month of June was set aside to re-sand the floor and reseal it thanks for bringing in Electric Youth congratulations to Class of 2017 a good thing for the 50th year class to be honored at the same time; 204 in the graduation class over 50 came to the reunion Vallee - embarrassing to have a city of 35,000 and we can have fireworks Kelly - DelCarte possibly a second parking lot, Conservation Commission owns the majority of the land thanks to Councilor Mercer and other for getting the FHS building done
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION	Executive Session
O. Adjourn	Meeting Adjourned

Live Reporting: Appointments, Hearing

E. APPOINTMENTS	FY 18 Annual Appointments - Boards and Committees (see listing of annual appointments) still vacancies, will provide update link to website for application and process motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
F. HEARINGS	Public Hearings - 7:10 PM motion to open public hearings, seconded, passed 9-0 craft brewery, spirits and wine tasking rooms proposal space available for tasting room modified to reduce from 33% to 25% of sq footage; should be sufficient, other communities do similar sizing Bissanti - a good stepping stone to help grow business, could be looking to use the Class B empty spaces filled
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	Franklin Lodge of Elks - Change of Manager motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	Safe Coalition couldn't make it tonight to be rescheduled
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

Live Reporting: Town Council - June 7, 2017

Present: Pellegri, Padula, Mercer, Vallee, Kelly, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Jones, Dellorco 
Absent: none

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	Approval of Minutes - May 10, 2017 (Motion to approve minutes of May 10, 2017 - majority (5) vote) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS	This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	1. Electric Youth brief introduction and a song to perform

Citizen comments

Briget Stall (sic)

Franklin community Pride proposal

Judy Derosario

resident, volunteer for many organization

vision for Franklin Pride Committee, support for first responders

Susan Burns

30 year resident, raised 2 children here

experience in IT marketing and sales

looking to further discuss proposal

Strawberry Festival or Stroll, the weather seems like it will be sunny for Thursday PM

Attention: MBTA parking lot users - getting out of the Franklin/Dean Station with Main St closed will present a challenge Thursday evening. 


The forecasters are saying the SUN will come out on Thursday!

Just in time for the Downtown Partnership Strawberry Stroll Thursday afternoon from 4 to 7 p.m.

Police will close down Main Street for the event, so plan accordingly.

Strawberry Festival or Stroll, the weather seems like it will be sunny for Thursday PM

This was shared from the Downtown Partnership page

http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2017/06/rain-rain-go-away.html

Franklin Community Leaders Recognized At Hockomock Area YMCA Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Hockomock Area YMCA was held on May 17th at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. The organization gave special recognition to several members of the community, including Hailey DeMello and Jeff Nutting.

The Youth of the Year Award was awarded to Hailey DeMello of Franklin. The award recognizes youth members of the Hockomock Area YMCA who, as a result of their commitment and dedication, make a positive impact on the YMCA and the community. DeMello, a senior at Franklin High School, is a camp counselor at the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin, a member on the executive board of the Leaders Club, as well as this year’s captain of the Relay for Life team. 

Hailey DeMello

She attributes her work at a local women’s shelter to the confidence instilled in her during her time at the Y’s Bernon Family Branch, also emphasizing the importance of the work done at the YMCA. “A lot of the work the Y does goes unnoticed,” said DeMello. “But we do it anyway. Because it’s helping people who need it.” Following her high school graduation, DeMello intends to pursue a double major in history and communications at the University of New Hampshire, with the goal to work in either public relations or secondary education.

Jeff Nutting received the Red Triangle Award for the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin – an award which recognizes individuals for their partnership and support of the programs and activities of the YMCA, which meet the changing needs of the community. Nutting has served as the Town Administrator for Franklin since 2001, and from the beginning has been invaluable in providing important services such as clean air, clean water, and well-maintained roads to the town to which he is so dedicated. 

Representative Jeff Roy presents to Jeff Nutting

In the words of Jeff Roy, who presented the award to Nutting, “Jeff Nutting exemplifies all of the actions that are demonstrated by the Red Triangle Award, and I think he epitomizes the notion of where cause meets community.” Nutting himself believes wholeheartedly in the importance of the Bernon Family Branch to local families, saying that “in a difficult world, the Y offers opportunities for so many people whether it is a respite for those who might be struggling emotionally or financially, or a supportive place for people and families to exercise and be active.”

The Dean College YMCA Scholarship Award, which is awarded to one deserving high school graduate, was given to Oliva Wilcox at this year’s annual meeting.

Olivia Wilcox pictured with Dean College Dean Gerry Shaw and Dean College President Paula Rooney

Other awards given at the annual meeting included the Chairman’s Award given to The Spier family of Foxborough and the Character Counts Award given to Father David Costa of North Attleboro.

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 partnering and 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.

FHS boys tennis playoff run ends, girls lacrosse rescheduled

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Tuesday, June 6.

Boys Tennis = D1 South

#7 Franklin, 0 @ #2 Brookline, 5 – Final

Girls Lacrosse = D1 East

#12 King Philip @ #1 Franklin – Postponed to Wednesday, 6/7 at 5:00.




For the results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-060617/

FHS Panthers

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on the second Wednesday this month - Wednesday, June 14

Bring more laughter into your life by attending Let’s Laugh Today on Wednesday, June 14th (second Wednesday this month) from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety. 

Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! They do not meet in Franklin in July and August, so be sure to get your laughs in this month! 
 

www.letslaughtoday.com

$5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating. 

Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com for opportunities to laugh in other towns. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.