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Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Encore Music: SUMMER REGISTRATION: Snag Your Lesson Time!
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
THE BLACK BOX Dance Series to Present Tributary - June 21
THE BLACK BOX Dance Series presents Tributary on Wednesday, June 21 at 8 p.m. at the downtown Franklin venue. Tributary is a collective of musicians from around the U.S. dedicated to performing spiritually rich and honest music that is thoughtful, creative and improvisatory.
Their concerts are about spiritual discovery through the language of art, and will be a unique experience, full of immediacy and vulnerability. Tributary is led by Greg Woodsbie, a self-described “ritual artist” whose background in jazz, classical and Cuban music permeates his work as a highly regarded dance accompanist and church musician in the Boston/Providence area.
Tributary also includes Adam Meckler (Trumpet), Aaron Hedenstrom (Saxophone), Brian Courage (Bass) and Derek Dreier (percussion), featuring dancers Kristina Berger and Bill Evans.
Tickets are $15. The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
Their concerts are about spiritual discovery through the language of art, and will be a unique experience, full of immediacy and vulnerability. Tributary is led by Greg Woodsbie, a self-described “ritual artist” whose background in jazz, classical and Cuban music permeates his work as a highly regarded dance accompanist and church musician in the Boston/Providence area.
Tributary also includes Adam Meckler (Trumpet), Aaron Hedenstrom (Saxophone), Brian Courage (Bass) and Derek Dreier (percussion), featuring dancers Kristina Berger and Bill Evans.
Tickets are $15. The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
THE BLACK BOX Dance Series to Present Tributary - June 21 |
School Committee recap - June 13, 2017
The recap of the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 includes the following items:
The Educational Support Professionals (ESP) contract with the signed. The contract was approved in the prior meeting and formally signed in this one.
Recognition of many of the retiring personnel took much of the meeting.
The school district is loosing a whole lot of knowledge with these folks walking out the door. Given the performance, this will also create opportunity for others to step up and fill the shoes.
Slide show of the retirees
The video replay for this meeting is also available on demand from Franklin TV
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=468
My notes taken while I reporting live from the Council Chambers during the meeting can be found here:
The Educational Support Professionals (ESP) contract with the signed. The contract was approved in the prior meeting and formally signed in this one.
Recognition of many of the retiring personnel took much of the meeting.
- Ron
TaylorAkie - FHS Math - Gretchen Carr - Annie Sullivan
- Ronni Cowen - Remington/Horace Mann
- Chandler Creedon - School psychologist, former president of FEA
- Jane Cronin - Jefferson 1st grade
- Jane Hogan - K-12 Art Director "irreplaceable"
- Randi Heiselmeyer - ECDC
- Dr Pandora Carlucci - Lifelong Learning
- Dr Maureen Sabolinski, Superintendent
The school district is loosing a whole lot of knowledge with these folks walking out the door. Given the performance, this will also create opportunity for others to step up and fill the shoes.
Slide show of the retirees
The video replay for this meeting is also available on demand from Franklin TV
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=468
My notes taken while I reporting live from the Council Chambers during the meeting can be found here:
Hunag heads to Distinguished Young Woman National Finals
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20170619/strongfranklin-resident-to-participate-in-distinguished-young-women-national-finalsstrong
"Helen Huang, of Franklin, traveled to Mobile, Alabama on June 18 to participate in the 60th Distinguished Young Women National Finals, which will be held June 29, 30 and July 1 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater.
Huang is one of 51 representatives competing for thousands of dollars in cash scholarships and the opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2017.
Following her selection as the Distinguished Young Woman of Massachusetts, Huang began preparations for the National Finals competition, which will include five categories of evaluation: scholastics (25 percent), interview (25 percent), fitness (15 percent), talent (20 percent) and self-expression (15 percent). During her two weeks in Mobile, Huang will participate in team building activities, complete community service projects, interact with the Gulf Coast community through various events and engage in many hours of rehearsal in preparation for the three-night scholarship competition."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20170619/strongfranklin-resident-to-participate-in-distinguished-young-women-national-finalsstrong
Helen Huang was recognized by Rep Roy and Town Council Chair Matt Kelly |
Monday, June 19, 2017
Franklin Library: Teddy Bear Picnic - June 22
Teddy Bear Picnic at the Town Common, Thursday, June 22, 12:00 p.m.
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/06/teddy-bear-picnic-at-town-common.html
Franklin Library: Teddy Bear Picnic - June 22 |
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/06/teddy-bear-picnic-at-town-common.html
"Participating students also gained an advantage"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170618/combating-summer-learning-loss
This summer, the library is rolling out a whole bunch of fun new items to encourage literacy and creative play! Be sure to stop in and explore the fun new items we'll be unveiling each week! Check out the Summer Program flyer:
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/summer_2017_trifold_update.pdf
Lifelong Learning offers rising 9th graders the "High School Experience"
http://franklinlifelonglearning.com/high_school_experience/index.php
The summer enrichment programs will be held in three locations: Franklin High School, Horace Mann Middle School, and Oak Street Elementary School. There will be a nurse at the Oak Street/Horace Mann complex and a nurse at Franklin High School.
http://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/summer_program/index.php
"While students get a break from school over the summer, that doesn’t mean they should take a break from learning, many educators and advocates say.
When kids experience the so-called “summer slide,” they lose some of the knowledge and skills they acquired during the school year. The result is that some – particularly those who may have already been struggling academically – can fall behind when they return to school in the fall.
“For the first months when they come back to school, it’s like the teachers are retraining the kids,” said Jennifer Francioso, president of the Massachusetts Parent Teacher Association."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170618/combating-summer-learning-loss
This summer, the library is rolling out a whole bunch of fun new items to encourage literacy and creative play! Be sure to stop in and explore the fun new items we'll be unveiling each week! Check out the Summer Program flyer:
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/summer_2017_trifold_update.pdf
Lifelong Learning offers rising 9th graders the "High School Experience"
http://franklinlifelonglearning.com/high_school_experience/index.php
The summer enrichment programs will be held in three locations: Franklin High School, Horace Mann Middle School, and Oak Street Elementary School. There will be a nurse at the Oak Street/Horace Mann complex and a nurse at Franklin High School.
http://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/summer_program/index.php
http://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/summer_program/index.php |
“For a lot of kids it’s a fresh start”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170618/school-choice-helps-some-districts-make-improvements-avoid-cuts
While not covered by the article, Franklin used to use school choice but the School Committee has voted not to use school choice. The decision was based upon the class size. When school choice is opened, students can come into any grade and then the district is committed to serve them until their leave or graduate. While the funds provided would be nice, there wasn't sufficient capacity to provide for the option. If I recall correctly, the district peaked at about 70 students and the school choice enrollment has declined over the years to less than a dozen or so.
Milford Daily News article from 2013
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/we-strategically-add-seats.html
The article from 2013 includes a table on the school choice enrollment from the 2003-2004 school year through 2013
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-public-schools-school-choice.html
School Committee decision in 2016
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/04/real-time-reporting-school-committee.html
School Committee agenda for March 2017
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda_28.html
"Facing steadily rising costs to educate students each year, several MetroWest and Milford-area school systems are using school choice money to make upgrades and prevent cuts to programs and staff.
Public school districts can vote to accept students from outside their district under the state’s school choice program. A student’s home district pays the receiving district a tuition – typically about $5,000 – each year a student is enrolled in the receiving system. Districts that enroll in school choice can limit the number of students they want to accept each year and into which grades, but cannot remove a student once he or she joins.
Holliston has been a staple in the program since it was created in 1991 and has drawn several out-of-district students the past several years due, in part, to the district’s French immersion classes, Montessori education and small class sizes, said Superintendent Brad Jackson.
“Some students and families are looking for a more intimate and small school district,” he said. “Others are just seeking a change in venue.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170618/school-choice-helps-some-districts-make-improvements-avoid-cuts
While not covered by the article, Franklin used to use school choice but the School Committee has voted not to use school choice. The decision was based upon the class size. When school choice is opened, students can come into any grade and then the district is committed to serve them until their leave or graduate. While the funds provided would be nice, there wasn't sufficient capacity to provide for the option. If I recall correctly, the district peaked at about 70 students and the school choice enrollment has declined over the years to less than a dozen or so.
Milford Daily News article from 2013
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/we-strategically-add-seats.html
The article from 2013 includes a table on the school choice enrollment from the 2003-2004 school year through 2013
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-public-schools-school-choice.html
School Committee decision in 2016
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/04/real-time-reporting-school-committee.html
School Committee agenda for March 2017
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda_28.html
Parmenter school sign |
Register O'Donnell Promotes Homestead Act
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Sunday, June 18, 2017
"you talk to kids about caring for themselves”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170617/chris-herren-on-substance-abuse-we-need-to-serve-kids-better
Chris spoke at FHS in February 2016. My notes from his talk sponsored by the SAFE Coalition can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/03/chris-herren-tells-it-like-it-is.html
"At age 15, when he was spending his mother’s money on drugs and getting drunk to hang out with friends he’d known his entire life, Chris Herren wishes someone had asked him one simple question.
Why?
“Like, with all you have going for you, why?” said Herren, the former Boston Celtics player and one-time drug user who now dedicates his life to the cause of preventing others from making the same bad choices he made.
Decades later, Herren is imploring schools to begin asking that same question of their students, promoting dialogue around the factors that lead young people to use drugs and alcohol."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170617/chris-herren-on-substance-abuse-we-need-to-serve-kids-better
Chris spoke at FHS in February 2016. My notes from his talk sponsored by the SAFE Coalition can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/03/chris-herren-tells-it-like-it-is.html
#safe-ch0229 "I did not know that one pill was going to change my life" |
Rail Good Coffee expands the brewing
On the #shopFranklin front, the recent announcement by Rail Good Coffee reminds me that they are now operating in three locations. Folks who use the Franklin/Dean station can stop for coffee in the station shop. Rail Good Coffee also operates the coffee shop at the Walpole Station and recently reached an agreement to operate the Franklin/Forge Park Station coffeeshop.
Three opportunities to get Rail Good Coffee.
And now this week, Rail Good Coffee is also offered in pound packs to brew at home or the office.
Way to go Randy!
If you can visit Rail Good Coffee in person, you can visit them on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RailGoodCoffee/
Three opportunities to get Rail Good Coffee.
And now this week, Rail Good Coffee is also offered in pound packs to brew at home or the office.
Way to go Randy!
Inside the Rail Good Coffee shop at Franklin Dean (Facebook image) |
If you can visit Rail Good Coffee in person, you can visit them on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RailGoodCoffee/
Franklin Library: Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival - June 21
Summer Reading Kick-off Carnival, Wednesday, June 21, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
This summer, the library is rolling out a whole bunch of fun new items to encourage literacy and creative play! Be sure to stop in and explore the fun new items we'll be unveiling each week!
Check out the Summer Program flyer:
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/summer_2017_trifold_update.pdf
Franklin Library: Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival - June 21 |
This summer, the library is rolling out a whole bunch of fun new items to encourage literacy and creative play! Be sure to stop in and explore the fun new items we'll be unveiling each week!
Check out the Summer Program flyer:
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/summer_2017_trifold_update.pdf
Saturday, June 17, 2017
4th of July Schedule of Events
The schedule of events for the Franklin 4th of July has been posted to the webpage http://july4thfranklinma.com/
6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm Swimmer (Band)
6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm ZOD (Band)
11am - 11pm Rides and food booths open
1pm - 2pm Vics and Sticks
2pm - 3pm Flippo the Clown
3pm - 4pm Jamie Barrett
4pm - 6pm Tyler Zajac (acoustic)
7pm - 10pm Groove Doctors (Band)
1pm - 11pm Rides and food booths open
4pm - 7pm Matt Zajac (acoustic)
7pm - 10pm Phantom (Band)
6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm Victory Shot (Band)
10pm Laser Light Show (Town Common)
12pm - 5pm Rides and food booths open
You can catch a video segment with Polikseni Manxhari in Episode 7 of the Franklin Almanac as she meets with Joseph Carmignani to review the plans.
You can certainly watch the entire 29 minute video or skip to about 15:30 ti catch the 4th of July segment
Opening- 00:00- 00:43
Healthy Kids Day- 00:44-05:47
Franklin Beautification Day- 05:48-10:17
HMEA 5K- 10:18-15:17
Franklin Fourth of July Celebration- 15:28-22:40
In Memory of Michael Doherty- 22:42-25:15
Final Thoughts- 25:16- 27:18
Updated: As I did my "reporting by walking around" Franklin on Saturday morning I happened upon Paul Kortick and Joseph Carmignani doing some planning at the King St Dunkin Donuts.
Thursday, June 29
6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm Swimmer (Band)
Friday, June 30
6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm ZOD (Band)
Saturday, July 1
11am - 11pm Rides and food booths open
1pm - 2pm Vics and Sticks
2pm - 3pm Flippo the Clown
3pm - 4pm Jamie Barrett
4pm - 6pm Tyler Zajac (acoustic)
7pm - 10pm Groove Doctors (Band)
Sunday, July 2
1pm - 11pm Rides and food booths open
4pm - 7pm Matt Zajac (acoustic)
7pm - 10pm Phantom (Band)
Monday, July 3
6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm Victory Shot (Band)
10pm Laser Light Show (Town Common)
Tuesday, July 4
12pm - 5pm Rides and food booths open
Haunted House on the Town Common 2016 |
You can catch a video segment with Polikseni Manxhari in Episode 7 of the Franklin Almanac as she meets with Joseph Carmignani to review the plans.
You can certainly watch the entire 29 minute video or skip to about 15:30 ti catch the 4th of July segment
Opening- 00:00- 00:43
Healthy Kids Day- 00:44-05:47
Franklin Beautification Day- 05:48-10:17
HMEA 5K- 10:18-15:17
Franklin Fourth of July Celebration- 15:28-22:40
In Memory of Michael Doherty- 22:42-25:15
Final Thoughts- 25:16- 27:18
Updated: As I did my "reporting by walking around" Franklin on Saturday morning I happened upon Paul Kortick and Joseph Carmignani doing some planning at the King St Dunkin Donuts.
FHS girls track 4x800 relay ran 9:18.5 for a new school record
Via the Twitterverse
Girls 4x800 just ran 9:18.5!!! 2nd in their heat and just set a new FHS record! Awesome job!— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) June 16, 2017
FHS NEW school record in the 4x800 and 2nd place in the Emerging Elite Division of the New Balance National Championship! #PantherPride pic.twitter.com/SzEsBDp4IB— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) June 16, 2017
Just sayin...this is kind of a big deal. Way to go girls!!!!!! https://t.co/4JOYVb0zDv— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) June 16, 2017
https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/875738346357706753 |
Affordable Housing Lottery: 32 Brandywine Road - Application Due Jun 19
Friendly reminder that the application for this lottery is due Monday, June 19
Information page and lottery application
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/32_brandywine_information_package_and_application_1.pdf
Brandywine Village Lottery: 32 Brandywine Road, $247,000. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms Central Air, Gas Heat, 2 Car Garage.
Information Session to be held on Wednesday, May 31 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.
Application deadline is Monday, June 19, Late or incomplete applications will not be entered into Lottery.
Lottery will be held on Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 AM.
Information page and lottery application
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/32_brandywine_information_package_and_application_1.pdf
Affordable Housing Lottery: 32 Brandywine Road |
The reminder was shared from the Town of Franklin page
Community Concert with the Massachusetts Walking Tour - June 23
Join songwriting duo Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards and their band for a community concert at the Franklin Public Library, part of an 11 part concert series!
The concert performers are hiking to each concert venue throughout the 11 day series, using the Blackstone Valley’s many recreational trails to get to each concert!
What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than with music, nature, and libraries!
For more information, please visit masswalkingtour.org .
Follow the Facebook page for updates as the tour makes it way to Franklin next Friday, June 23 https://www.facebook.com/MAWalkingTour/
Related post with the full schedule of the walking tour
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/eighth-annual-massachusetts-walking.html
The concert performers are hiking to each concert venue throughout the 11 day series, using the Blackstone Valley’s many recreational trails to get to each concert!
What better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than with music, nature, and libraries!
For more information, please visit masswalkingtour.org .
Earlier this week, the Walking Tour was on a section of the SNETT Trail in Douglas, MA |
Related post with the full schedule of the walking tour
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/eighth-annual-massachusetts-walking.html
Friday, June 16, 2017
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 6/16/17 - THU 6/22/17
FRIDAY 6/16/17
12-6pm Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
3:30pm Summer Reading Book Tote Decorating @ Franklin Public Library
4:30pm Yoga on the Town Common
6pm-8am(next day) Relay for Life of Franklin, Bellingham, Wrentham @ Tri-County RVTHS
SATURDAY 6/17/17
9am-3pm Book Sale ($1 a book) @ Franklin Public Library
8am American Legion Post 75: 5mile and 5K Road Races @ Remington MS
10-1pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
1pm Flag Ceremony by Franklin Elks @ Franklin Town Common
7:30pm Black Box Cabaret Series: Galen Hancock and Catherine Weiss
SUNDAY 6/18/17
9am-12pm Bag Sale ($5 for bag of books) @ Franklin Public Library
1-4pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
1:15-3:15pm Franklin Historical Museum: Maureen Taylor - Photo Detective
MONDAY 6/19/17
7pm Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF
WEDNESDAY 6/21/17
Last Day of School for Franklin Public Schools - half day
3-5pm Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival @ Franklin Public Library
5-8pm Open House @ Russian School of Mathematics
THURSDAY 6/22/17
12pm Teddy Bear Picnic @ Franklin Town Common
1-6pm American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge (Pond Street)
5-8pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
7-8pm Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm Stony Brook Camera Club @ Anglican Church of the Redeemer (31 Hayward St)
For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.
For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.
*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM.
12-6pm Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
3:30pm Summer Reading Book Tote Decorating @ Franklin Public Library
4:30pm Yoga on the Town Common
6pm-8am(next day) Relay for Life of Franklin, Bellingham, Wrentham @ Tri-County RVTHS
SATURDAY 6/17/17
9am-3pm Book Sale ($1 a book) @ Franklin Public Library
8am American Legion Post 75: 5mile and 5K Road Races @ Remington MS
10-1pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
1pm Flag Ceremony by Franklin Elks @ Franklin Town Common
7:30pm Black Box Cabaret Series: Galen Hancock and Catherine Weiss
SUNDAY 6/18/17
9am-12pm Bag Sale ($5 for bag of books) @ Franklin Public Library
1-4pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
1:15-3:15pm Franklin Historical Museum: Maureen Taylor - Photo Detective
MONDAY 6/19/17
7pm Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF
WEDNESDAY 6/21/17
Last Day of School for Franklin Public Schools - half day
3-5pm Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival @ Franklin Public Library
5-8pm Open House @ Russian School of Mathematics
THURSDAY 6/22/17
12pm Teddy Bear Picnic @ Franklin Town Common
1-6pm American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge (Pond Street)
5-8pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
7-8pm Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm Stony Brook Camera Club @ Anglican Church of the Redeemer (31 Hayward St)
For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.
For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.
*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM.
Franklin Library: Book Sale, Saturday, June 17; Bag Sale, Sunday, June 18
Franklin Public Library Book Sale, Saturday, June 17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The bag sale is Sunday from 9:00 to noon.
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/06/book-sale-saturday-june-17-900-am-to.html
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/06/book-sale-saturday-june-17-900-am-to.html
FHS representatives for baseball and softball Hockomock League all stars
Below are the official 2017 Hockomock League Baseball and Softball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league and published by Hockomock Sports .Com.
Baseball = HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Will Weir, King Philip
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Jake Noviello, Franklin
Ryan Hodgkins, Franklin
Alex Haba, Franklin
Jason Ulrickson, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Jake Lyons, Franklin
Softball = HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Emily Piergustavo, Milford
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Ally Shea, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Jackie Cherry, Franklin
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-baseball-all-stars/
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-softball-all-stars/
Baseball = HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Will Weir, King Philip
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Jake Noviello, Franklin
Ryan Hodgkins, Franklin
Alex Haba, Franklin
Jason Ulrickson, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Jake Lyons, Franklin
Softball = HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Emily Piergustavo, Milford
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Ally Shea, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Jackie Cherry, Franklin
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-baseball-all-stars/
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-softball-all-stars/
https://hockomocksports.com/ |
American Legion 5M and 5K Scholarship Fund Road Race - June 17
American Legion
5M and 5K Scholarship Fund Road Race
Saturday June 17th, 2017 at 8 AM
- Post race refreshments
- Prizes awarded by category
- T-Shirts for entrants
- Raffle Prizes-All Entrants Included!
Help support our effort to give scholarships to high school students looking at the high cost of secondary education. All profits from this event will go to the Scholarship Funds for Medway Post 367 and Franklin Post 75.
- Registration: 7:00 – 7:45 AM
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Start / Finish: Remington Middle School, 628 Washington St. Franklin,MA
- Run – 5 mile or 5k loop on paved roads
- Entry Fee: $25, $15 for High School Students
Register online via the Franklin Post Site: http://www.mapost75.com/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczTzJ5U2Q0QXIxNlk/view?usp=sharing
screen grab of American Legion Post 75 webpage |
Franklin Dog Park - Clean Up - June 28 - 3:00 PM - CANCELED
Volunteers needed. We need wheel barrows, shovels, rakes.
Also on that day anyone that gives a donation to the dog park will receive a bag of home made dog biscuits.
Or you can make your donation out to:
Franklin Dog Park, PO Box 111, Franklin,Ma. 02038
Updated 6/22/17
Date canceled and to be reschedule for another time
Facebook photo of volunteers at the Dog Park in 2013 |
“We’ll be having Betsy Ross bring down the last flag”
"With music and messages, the Franklin Elks will celebrate the glories of Old Glory at ceremonies on Saturday.
The group’s Flag Day ceremony is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the Town Common.
Katie Morvan, a member of the Elks, said the group has held Flag Day celebrations over the past several years - this one is entitled “A Salute to Our Flag.”
“Flag Day was (Wednesday) this year but, since it was the middle of the week, we decided to push it to Saturday,” she said."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170615/franklin-flag-day-event-set-for-saturday
the main flag pole on the Town Common was recently repainted and hung with a new flag |
Thursday, June 15, 2017
MBTA: Commuter Rail requests your feedback
Help the commuter rail prepare for Sail Boston this weekend by taking this brief survey: https://www.quicksurveys.com/s/o6AYw
Last updated: Jun 15 2017 05:12 PM
Click here for more information: https://www.quicksurveys.com/s/o6AYw
Franklin Dean Station |
Please help with the Backpack Drive during July-August
We will be collecting supplies and backpacks through the month of July and August at the participating locations listed below. We are looking for the suggested school supplies as well as backpacks.
Supply Drop off locations:
Suggested Supplies:
Are you or someone you know in need of a backpack? Please contact Michelle Branche at 774-235-2766 or michellebr@hockymca.org to request your backpack today!
Supply Drop off locations:
- Bernon Family YMCA
- Franklin High School
- Oak Street Elementary School
- Franklin Municipal Building
- Horace Mann Middle School
- BJ’s in Franklin
Suggested Supplies:
*Spiral Notebooks *Pencils *Erasers*Calculators *Crayons *Markers*Pocket Folders *Pencil Bag *Rulers*Highlighters *Scissors *Binders*Colored Markers *Glue Sticks *Pens*Loose Leaf Paper *Colored Pencils*Mini Hand Sanitizer
Backpack Drive during July-August
Are you or someone you know in need of a backpack? Please contact Michelle Branche at 774-235-2766 or michellebr@hockymca.org to request your backpack today!
St. Vincent de Paul Freedom from Food Hunger Drive
Once again the St. Mary's Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is excited to announce its 7th annual Freedom From Hunger Food Drive on the weekend of June 24th and 25th.
In order to receive a variety of nonperishable items we are requesting the following items; whole grain crackers, cereal, spaghetti sauce and pasta, peanut butter and jelly, individual containers of Jell-O/fruit/pudding, all paper products, detergent, canned fruit, fruit juice, and applesauce.
All items may be dropped off in the Sacred Heart Hall, (lower level of St. Mary's church or at any of the doors of the church throughout the weekend of June 24th and 25th.
Having breakfast food, healthy snacks, fruit juice and nutritious meals can help people face the day with a positive attitude. Your donations make this possible. Thank you all for your help and support.
In order to receive a variety of nonperishable items we are requesting the following items; whole grain crackers, cereal, spaghetti sauce and pasta, peanut butter and jelly, individual containers of Jell-O/fruit/pudding, all paper products, detergent, canned fruit, fruit juice, and applesauce.
All items may be dropped off in the Sacred Heart Hall, (lower level of St. Mary's church or at any of the doors of the church throughout the weekend of June 24th and 25th.
Having breakfast food, healthy snacks, fruit juice and nutritious meals can help people face the day with a positive attitude. Your donations make this possible. Thank you all for your help and support.
St. Vincent de Paul Freedom from Food Hunger Drive |
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