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Senior Center: Nov 2017 Newsletter is available |
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"Lt. Keith Darling sat in his office at the fire station on Friday afternoon listening to the scanner for the last time before he departs on his latest hurricane relief mission. On Sunday, he leaves for a two-week deployment to Puerto Rico to aid in the island’s restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
Once Darling lands in the US territory, he is unclear of his next move.
With pride and a bit of anxiety, Darling explained that he is not sure where on the island he would be or what he would be doing. He said there would more than likely be no electricity, which means no air conditioning, and no internet access for the most part. But most concerning to him, it means limited contact to his wife and two children.
“I guess the biggest problem anyone would have trouble with is not knowing what’s going to happen,” he said."
devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico |
Tri-County: Middle School Career Day - Oct 26 |
"THE ISSUE: Since July, trains have struck and killed 11 people in Massachusetts. THE IMPACT: The MBTA is working with suicide prevention organizations and other partners to identify ways to reduce accidental deaths and suicides on its tracks.
A recent surge in the number of suicides and accidental deaths on Massachusetts train tracks has transit officials and suicide prevention advocates searching for answers.
“I can’t tell you why there’s been this increase on the railways,” said Steve Mongeau, executive director of the suicide-prevention organization Samaritans. “One of the challenges in the suicide prevention arena is there has not been a significant amount of research done specifically on railways.”
MBTA commuter rail at Franklin/Dean Station |
"THE ISSUE: Transportation is the state’s largest source of carbon emissions. THE IMPACT: State leaders are soliciting input on strategies to reduce emissions from the transportation sector.
In the face of President Donald Trump’s proposals to loosen environmental protections, Massachusetts leaders are doubling down on the state’s commitment to fight climate change.
The state Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and Department of Transportation plan to hold a series of listening sessions across the state to solicit public input on environmental issues such as reducing carbon emissions from vehicles and making the state’s transportation infrastructure more resilient in the face of climate change. The listening tour will feature sessions on Oct. 31 in Boston, Nov. 2 in Worcester, Nov. 6 in Amherst and Nov. 9 in Brockton."
Election Collection - 2017 |
North Attleboro’s Dylan Kane fires a 77 to win the individual title. OA’s Ryan McGarry (78) second, Franklin’s Bryan Woelfel (79) third. pic.twitter.com/in97eBda4z— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) October 19, 2017
North Attleboro’s Dylan Kane fires a 77 to win the individual title. OA’s Ryan McGarry (78) second, Franklin’s Bryan Woelfel (79) third. (@R_Lanigan photo) |
FHS Panthers |
Patriots Night at Remington - Nov 17: the 5 Super Bowl banners hanging at Gillette Stadium |
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“Knots and Strings”—a labor of love by 3 local Franklin girls |
“Knots and Strings”—a labor of love by 3 local Franklin girls 1 |
“Knots and Strings”—a labor of love by 3 local Franklin girls 2 |
"The Franklin High School music students are preparing for their participation in the Beatlemania concert being held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Franklin High School, 218 Oak St.
The music students will be performing backup instrumentation on a few songs with the national touring production of Beatlemania Stage Show. Students will perform on the songs “Yesterday” with the school’s orchestra; “Sgt. Pepper” with the marching band; and “Yellow Submarine” with the chorus.
The proceeds will offset some of the expenses for the school’s music department’s trip to Washington, D.C. in the spring for a music festival and competition."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
"No one is left out from enjoying this playground.
Franklin-based charity organization Random Smiles recently donated and installed a handicap-accessible swing next to other swings in front of the basketball courts at Fletcher Park.
Chairperson of the Franklin disabilities commission Mary O’Neil said she is excited about the kind gesture and what it means for the community.
“It’s wonderful,” she said. “We’re a very caring community so this will definitely benefit the children in Franklin who couldn’t otherwise utilize the playground.”
early morning view of Fletcher Field |
NYC Vocalist To Lead Monty Python’s Spamalot At THE BLACK BOX |
FHS Panthers |
Freshman pick up an exciting win at Mansfield! JV fight hard but come up short. #diesel— FHS Panthers VBall (@Franklin_VBall) October 19, 2017
"King Philip has hired Greg Kessler as its new varsity baseball coach, athletic director Gary Brown announced last month. Kessler is no stranger to the Hockomock League, having served as freshman coach, JV coach and a varsity assistant at Franklin High over the past four years.
“I am excited to be a part of the KP baseball tradition,” Kessler said in a release. “I plan to give everything I have to ensure success on and off the field. I have been so impressed by the administration, the grounds crew and the community of KP that makes me really excited to a part of it.”
Greg Kessler = mew Baseball Coach at KP (Hockomock Sports mage) |