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Monday, July 17, 2017
Norfolk County Recording All Land Court Documents Electronically
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Franklin Police participate in "Operation Chill"
Operation Chill® is 7-Eleven® stores’ community relations program designed to reduce crime and enhance relations among 7-Eleven stores, police and youth.
The program allows law enforcement officers to “ticket” youngsters they observe doing good deeds or exhibiting positive behavior. The ticket is actually a coupon good for a free small Slurpee® semi-frozen, carbonated beverage at any participating 7-Eleven store.
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| Franklin Police participate in "Operation Chill" |
Since its inception in 1995, Operation Chill has grown to include almost 1,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada each year, and more than 19 million coupons have been distributed to officers on the beat in cities and towns where 7-Eleven does business. Public information officers at participating law enforcement agencies promote the program and assist 7-Eleven in distributing a news release, which results in positive local print and broadcast media coverage each year. 2017 marks the 22nd anniversary of the program.
The idea for Operation Chill was based on 7-Eleven stores’ own experience and the fact that nationwide, crime increases during the summer months. According to the FBI’s 2015 Uniform Crime Report, the highest percentage of crime occurs in August, with concentrations almost as high in June and July. Also, police officers working with 7-Eleven’s asset protection managers reported that law enforcement wanted to improve its image and relationship with young people. The use of 7-Eleven stores’ proprietary Slurpee beverage as the reward was a natural for the warm-weather program.
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| Franklin Police participate in "Operation Chill" |
In addition to rewarding good behavior by youth, Operation Chill offers opportunities for officers to interface with youngsters in a non-law-enforcement situation, and the program is no longer limited to summer. Some officers use the coupons to reward kids for wearing bicycle helmets, doing good deeds, participating in community activities and organizations, picking up trash, deterring crime or observing school crossing rules. Others use the coupons as icebreakers to establish a rapport with kids in a neighborhood, or as an incentive for participating in school safety programs.
Though the reasons for being “ticketed” may vary, the end result is the same for every youngster: a free Slurpee drink and a smile.
This was shared from the Town of Franklin Police Department webpage
Town Council hears an update on the SAFE Coalition
The recap of the Franklin Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, July 12. The highlight of the meeting was the presentation and discussion on the great work being done by the SAFE Coalition. One topic was noticeably absent from the entire meeting. So pay attention and see if you can figure out what it was.
Staci Dooney was approved as a member of the Conservation Commission. There are now 4 open spots on standing board/committees looking for volunteers, in addition to the newly formed Cultural District Committee which is looking to fulfill its slate of 7 members. For the current listing of open positions:
http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/boards.php
The S.A.F.E. Coalition presented and discussed their efforts to help address the substance abuse issues that troubles Franklin and much of MA (as well as the entire US).
I will share the video replay once it is available from Franklin TV and encourage you to view it to get the fullness of the discussion.
The video replay is available
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=477
The document used for the presentation is here:
Some of the key takeways:
On the Legislation front, there were only two measures up for vote. One to ratify the Town Administrators new contract and one to accept a donation to the Franklin Fire Dept. Both passed unanimously via roll call vote as Councilor Tom Mercer was participating via phone while on a business trip.
The Town Council Actions Taken document can be found here or on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_july_12_2017.pdf
My notes reported live during the meeting can be found here
And for those paying attention, the incident with a Town Councilor over the 4th of July weekend that created such a stir was not mentioned.
Staci Dooney was approved as a member of the Conservation Commission. There are now 4 open spots on standing board/committees looking for volunteers, in addition to the newly formed Cultural District Committee which is looking to fulfill its slate of 7 members. For the current listing of open positions:
http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/boards.php
Richard Henken, President of The Schochet Company, addressed the Council as owner and manager of the Glen Meadow apartments as of May. The Schochet Company is specifically focused to operate, manage, and develop affordable housing. The Glen Meadow apartment complex had dropped off the listing of affordable housing bringing Franklin below the critical 10% threshold. With the purchase and reinvestment by Schochet Company, it is now back on the affordable housing listing bringing Franklin to above 11%. Franklin is now not forced to do an affordable housing 40B development. More about the Schochet Company can be found on their webpage http://www.schochet.com/
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| Richard Henken, President of The Schochet Company |
The S.A.F.E. Coalition presented and discussed their efforts to help address the substance abuse issues that troubles Franklin and much of MA (as well as the entire US).
I will share the video replay once it is available from Franklin TV and encourage you to view it to get the fullness of the discussion.
The video replay is available
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=477
The document used for the presentation is here:
Some of the key takeways:
- All Franklin 1st responders are now equipped with NARCAN
- Training and distribution of NARCAN to the community exceeded expectations
- Support line established (call 508-488-8105 for support, but not for emergency situations)
- Additional communications and education events planned
- Franklin Police provide real time overdose tracking for Franklin residents
- SAFE has a YouTube channel with informative videos
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| SAFE Coalition presentation to Town Council, July 12, 2017 |
On the Legislation front, there were only two measures up for vote. One to ratify the Town Administrators new contract and one to accept a donation to the Franklin Fire Dept. Both passed unanimously via roll call vote as Councilor Tom Mercer was participating via phone while on a business trip.
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_july_12_2017.pdf
My notes reported live during the meeting can be found here
- Live Reporting: Legislation through to Closing
- Live reporting: SAFE Coalition - presentation
- Live reporting: Town Council - July 12, 2017
And for those paying attention, the incident with a Town Councilor over the 4th of July weekend that created such a stir was not mentioned.
Day 3 - 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Friday, July 28
*** FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
11:00 AM – 1:00 PMFPS Student Music Concert Band, Orchestra, Chorus students
*** FRANKLIN TOWN COMMON
12:00 to 6:00: Farmers’ Market5:00 to 6:00: Let’s Laugh Today - Laughter Yoga
6:30 to 8:00: Kevin Wolfe (music performance)
8:00 to 9:30? FPAC performs "The Mikado"
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| 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Friday, July 28, 2017 |
If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere
We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.
To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017.
The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing
DelCarte Ponds - Treatment Notification - Monday, July 17
Once again the weather did not cooperate with us yesterday (Thursday - July 13). Treatment of the invasive plants at the DelCarte Ponds will now be 7/17/17 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.
Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/133863
This is an automatic message from Town of Franklin MA
The pond will be closed for fishing, canoeing etc. for 24 hours, but the rest of the area for hiking etc. will be open.
Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/133863
This is an automatic message from Town of Franklin MA
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| view from a trail at DelCarte |
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Town of Franklin: Passport Processing on hold until July 26; 2 Fire Fighters pass training
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The passport acceptance agent (Cindy Elz) will be on vacation until Wednesday, July 26. No passports can be accepted at this facility during this time.
This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/passport-processing
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Congratulations to Firefighter's Becki Carloni & Katherine Forest on their graduation from the Massachusetts Fire Academy Today! pic.twitter.com/LyYWXoktiS— Franklin Fire (@FranklinMAfire) July 14, 2017
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| Firefighter's Becki Carloni & Katherine Forest on their graduation from the Massachusetts Fire Academy pic.twitter.com/LyYWXoktiS — @FranklinMAfire photo |
Day 2 - 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Thursday, July 27
FRANKLIN TOWN COMMON
5:00 to 6:15: Encore Music6:45 to 8:00: Jamie Barrett
8:00 to 9:30? FPAC performs "The Mikado"
FRANKLIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM
5:00 – 8:00Display of bridal gowns; speaker on history of wedding gowns.
FRANKLIN METHODIST CHURCH
5:00 – 8:00Kinetic Robots and Space Creations With Mr. Markee
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| 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Thursday, July 27, 2017 |
If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere
We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.
To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017.
The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing
YMCA - Summer Sizzler - July 20
Thursday, July 20, the Hockomock YMCA will host our annual Summer Sizzler event for families from 6-8pm. $15 per family (up to 5) or $5 per person (children under 5 are free).
We will have catered food, camp games, face painting, live music, swimming the splash park and much more! This event is open to the community.
Pre-registration not required but encouraged.
We will have catered food, camp games, face painting, live music, swimming the splash park and much more! This event is open to the community.
Pre-registration not required but encouraged.
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| YMCA - Summer Sizzler - July 20 (YMCA website photo) |
Register before August 1 to save on these great Fall runs in Newport, RI
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Friday, July 14, 2017
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/14/17 - THU 7/20/17
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| Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/14/17 - THU 7/20/17 |
Friday, July 14
9:30am
12:00pm
3:30pm
Saturday, July 15
10:00am
1:00pm
Sunday, July 16
8:00am
1:00pm
Monday, July 17
10:30am
2:30pm
7:00pm
Tuesday, July 18
9:00am
10:30am
Wednesday, July 19
10:30am
6:00pm
Thursday, July 20
9:30am
10:30am
12:00pm
3:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
This Community Calendar now combines the town meetings (Franklin Matters), community events (Franklin MA Happenings) and cultural events (proposed Franklin Cultural District).
To submit an event for this Community Calendar, please use this form
https://goo.gl/forms/7Pr1iBuAiIna7cUo2
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