Saturday, April 21, 2018

MBTA Reminder: Saturday/Sunday - Franklin Line shuttle weekends

Weekend train service on the Franklin Line will be replaced by ADA accessible shuttle buses, making all regularly scheduled stops, between Forge Park/495 and Readville stations from April 7th through May 27th during the installation of PTC.

The MBTA will install federally mandated Positive Train Control (PTC) systems along the Franklin Line to improve safety by reducing train collisions and derailments. This work will require weekend shutdowns on the line between Forge Park/495 and Readville, where passengers will connect to train service.

Shuttle buses will be free and passengers will pay for train service from Readville to Boston.


Last updated: Apr 12 2018 03:06 PM


Click here for more information: https://www.mbta.com/franklin

Related posts from the archives
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/04/mbta-reminder-starting-saturday.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/03/heads-up-weekend-train-service-via.html

Head's Up: Weekend Train Service Via Shuttle buses Apr 7 - May 27
Head's Up: Weekend Train Service Via Shuttle buses Apr 7 - May 27
The sign won't be lying on the ground on Saturday and Sunday (I hope)
The sign won't be lying on the ground on Saturday and Sunday (I hope)



Friday, April 20, 2018

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 4/20/18 - THU 4/26/18

FRIDAY 4/20/18
8am   FDP Networking Breakfast @ Dean College Dining Center
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am-12:30pm   Animal Affair (Outside - weather permitting) @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Alan Earls: Blizzard of ’78 @ Franklin Senior Center
5:30pm   Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7pm   Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
8pm   Local Artist Series: Fat City Band @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 4/21/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
9am-2pm   Electronics and Bicycle Recycling @ St. Mary's Parish
9am-3pm   Book Sale @ Franklin Public Library
9am-12pm   Bellingham - Franklin Annual Rabies Clinic @ Bellingham DPW
9am-12pm   SNETT Rail Trail Clean Up in Franklin, meet @ Grove St. Trailhead Parking Lot
9:30am   Baby-Wearing Dance Party @ Franklin Public Library
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10am-1pm   Franklin Senior Center open House @ Franklin Senior Center
10am-1pm   Camp Wiggi Open House @ Franklin YMCA
10:30am   Earth Day Planting Event (Friends Program Room) @ Franklin Public Library
11am   History of the Little League in Franklin @ Franklin Historical Museum
1pm   Dean Dash 5K @ Dean College
1-8pm   Art From Heart - FAA Spring Show @ The Black Box
2:30pm   Christian Zen Retreat @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union St)

SUNDAY 4/22/18
All Day   Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
9am-12pm   Bag Sale @ Franklin Public Library
12-4pm   Art From Heart - FAA Spring Show @ The Black Box
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1-4pm   Antique Appraisal Day @ Franklin Historical Museum 
2-4pm   Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library
3-5pm   Fairmount Farm Make and Take Sign Event @ Fairmount Fruit Farm

MONDAY 4/23/18
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3-5pm   Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Library Board Meeting @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 4/24/18
10:30am   Get Ready fir Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Todler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   FHS Chamber Concert @ FHS
6pm   Finance Committee Meeting @ Franklin Municipal Building (3rd floor)
7pm   School Committee Meeting @ Franklin Municipal Building

WEDNESDAY 4/25/18
10:30am   Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Five Wishes @ Franklin Senior Center
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
6:30pm   Wine 101: Your Palate @ Pour Richard’s
7pm   Franklin Cultural Council Meeting @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Parent Discussion Group @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 4/26/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Fibromyalgia Support Group @ Franklin Senior Center
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
6:30pm   Franklin Art Academy Fundraiser @ Pour Richard’s
6:30pm   Genealogy Club Meeting @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Franklin SEPAC Workshop: Defining Autism from Heart by Mr. Kerry Magro @ Horace Mann MS
7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

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

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Pat Donohue - April 28




Pat Donohue April 28
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Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Pat Donohue - April 28
PAT DONOHUE
Apr 28th 8PM $20
On April 28 Grammy winning guitarist and songwriter Pat Donohue will return to Franklin.  Pat's musical tastes are eclectic and though he considers himself foremost a folk guitarist his influences are rooted in bluesmen Blind Blake, Robert Johnson, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Muddy Waters and Miles Davis. He manages to blend jazz and blues with folk and the mix is seamless. Over the years he has captivated audiences with his unique original compositions, dazzling instrumentals and humorous song parodies. Chet Atkins called Pat one of the greatest fingerpickers in the world today; Leo Kottke called his playing "haunting."

For over twenty years Pat held the position of lead guitarist and songwriter on A Prairie Home Companion and is now successfully touring the US performing at acoustic venues, art centers, and theaters, teaching at prestigious guitar camps and conducting workshops in fingerstyle guitar around the country. His performance last summer at the New Bedford Folk Festival was stunning.

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Tickets for this shows are $20.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.
Upcoming Shows
May 12     Antje Duvekot with The Starlight Honeys

NEXT SEASON
Chris Smither, John Gorka, Bettman & Halpin, Susan Werner, Patty Larkin, and much more. Tickets on sale soon.


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Tri-County Regional Students Completes Interactive Play Structure

Imagine, as a high school student, taking on the role of project manager to fulfill a need within your community. That is exactly what happened at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School - an Interactive Play Structure has been built and delivered to the Plainville Public Library to be used in the Children's Library.

The interactive play structure was created, designed and built by Tri-County students in the Carpentry, Early Education and Graphic Communications vocational programs. Students were challenged with working both within their individual vocational areas to create their piece of the project while collaborating with the other programs in order to complete the project.

Under the supervision of licensed vocational teachers, Early Education students acted as the project managers in order to ensure the play structure met the specifications from the Plainville Library. Dramatic play is an important method of learning for young children, and prop boxes, as they're called, are play materials grouped by theme, which make this activity even more effective.

Early Education students created four prop box themes and materials while consulting with Graphic Communications on the visuals. The prop boxes included camping, a pizza restaurant, a bakery, and a movie theatre. Lesson plans were then created for table top activities and extended activities for some of the equipment and materials the library already had. A fifth prop box, with the theme of automotive repair, will be donated to the library in the first week of May.

Students in Carpentry worked on designing and building a multi-functional structure. After learning the project specifications from Early Education students, they created a design which consisted of three structural boxes: a refrigerator, and interchangeable sink area and an oven. This was done utilizing a 3D modeling software called Sketchup. Carpentry students honed their skills in milling, sizing, designing, installing, and finishing. Once the structure was built, students from Auto Collision Technology sprayed the structure with a clear coat of paint to preserve the finish.

The next part of the unit's requirements would encompass a protective "glass-like" cover in order to be able to change the graphic panels. Graphic communications students worked with Early Education students to implement the themes that were to be developed. Graphic students created artwork according to the specifications outlined by the Carpentry shop. Once the designs were approved by Early Education, Graphics then printed and laminated the artwork. The laminated prints had to be cut down precisely to fit the openings of the windows in the structure. 

The challenges students faced were realizing that the sizing had to be the exact fraction to decimal conversion so the artwork could fit the template. The graphics students learned the challenge of illustration in allowing the freedom in terms of look and feel, as long as the theme was obvious and matched the lessons that Early Education students had developed.

"The Interactive Play Structure made by Tri-County students is amazing," said Laura Brillant-Giangrande, Children's Librarian, Plainville Public Library. "The response from the children has been wonderful. The children are excited to pretend and interact with each other as they engage in the themed activities and play out their ideas. There is so much more socialization happening, and that is exactly what I was hoping to accomplish as part of the Kindergarten readiness programming."

An additional component to the project was to extend the goal of Play with A Purpose while at home. Tri-County students incorporated technology with a QR code, so that families could download the application on their smartphone, scan the code, and have lessons available at home to extend the learning beyond the library program hours.

"Tri-County students were really the driving force behind this project, said Michelle Tilden, Early Education Vocational Instructor at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. "We were there to provide support as needed, but they were able to use their prior knowledge, research skills, collaboration techniques, creative thinking and personal investment to come up with a solid educational solution that the members in our community had asked for and needed."

Opportunities presented by communities offer Tri-County students valuable real-world experience that plays a part in their career-focused technical education. Students are able to see the relevance of their academic and career skills that they learn in school and use these skills throughout their careers.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Tri-County Regional Students Completes Interactive Play Structure
Tri-County Regional Students Completes Interactive Play Structure

FHS boys lacrosse tops Lexington, moves on to Creator's Crosse Championship final on Saturday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Thursday, April 19, 2018.


Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 13 vs. Lexington, 5 – Final
– Franklin turned a close game into a comfortable win with a dominating fourth quarter. The Panthers led by just two goals, 6-4, after three quarters but scored six unanswered goals during the final frame to get the victory. Head coach Lou Verrochi said Jacob Alexander was unbelievable at the faceoff X, winning 19-of-22 attempts. Jake Davis and Eric Civetti recorded hat tricks and added an assist, Chase Tanner netted three goals, and Nitin Chaudhury chipped in with two tallies. Connor O’Rourke made seven saves in the win.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-19-18/


Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports










FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Franklin High School All Night Party - Volunteers needed

Sign ups are open for chaperoning the Franklin High School All Night Party June 1-2 following Graduation. We need over 350 volunteers! It's a big deal to be part of this important community event. 

We have shifts from 11-3 AM and 1-5 AM for cleanup. Please share!

Thank you for understanding how important this event is to keep Franklin safe after high school graduation.

Sign up by clicking the link http://www.fhsallnightparty.com/sign-up-to-volunteer.html

What is the All Night Party?
"The All Night Party is given by Senior Parents and community volunteers to the graduating seniors of the current year to provide a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment for the senior class to get together one last time. 
The party is filled with food, entertainment, games, prizes, and decorations. The theme is different each year and kept secret until the seniors arrive at the party at 11 pm. The party runs from 11 pm to 5 am on the night of graduation. 
On the same day that the seniors graduate high school, our decorating crews descend on Horace Mann Middle School and begin the magical transformation. By the time the seniors arrive, the transformation is complete and the school has turned into a different world. As the seniors are leaving at 5 AM the clean-up crews begin arriving, and by 9 AM the school is once again back to normal. As you can imagine, in order to make the party a success we need many volunteers. There are many opportunities to help, depending on your interests or availability. 
MISSION STATEMENT: The goal of the Franklin All Night Party is to let the graduating seniors know how important they are to the Franklin community. The Franklin High School parents and community volunteers demonstrate their commitment to the well being of the graduating seniors of the current year by providing an All Night Party in a drug and alcohol-free environment in which to celebrate."



Volunteers needed for the Franklin High School All Night Party
Volunteers needed for the Franklin High School All Night Party

Local Artist Series: The Fat City Band - Apr 20

On Friday, April 20 at 8 PM, THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series presents The Fat City Band. For more than four decades, The Fat City Band has written, recorded, and performed a unique blend of blues, roadhouse rock, jazz, and New Orleans-style R&B. 

Performing coast to coast and beyond, the high-energy band has shared the stage with such legendary greats as James Brown, B.B. King, and Ray Charles. Bringing more than 40 years of showmanship and entertainment experience to every show, the band remains committed to one idea: “Music should be fun.” 

The Fat City Band invites audiences to come and join the party. Tickets are $20.

The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. A cash bar is available. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.


Local Artist Series: The Fat City Band - Apr 20
Local Artist Series: The Fat City Band - Apr 20


For more about Fat City Band, visit their webpage  http://www.fatcityband.com/

In the News: Camp Haiastan renovations; GoFundMe for Montgomery

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

"Hidden in the woods off Summer Street, the Armenian Youth Federation’s Camp Haiastan is being renovated with the help of a few generous donors. 
David Hamparian, executive director of Camp Haiastan, said that the camp’s offices are being restored because they are in one of the oldest buildings on the site. In the past few years the camp has renovated many of its facilities, all fueled by donations. 
The Armenian Summer camp was founded in 1950 by area residents who had lived through the Armenian genocide. Their children took over as the elder generations passed away. Haiastan was the first Armenian camp in the country. Hamparian said the mass murder of 1.5 million Armenians by Turkish forces in the early 1900s has flown under the radar in many ways and is given little attention in textbooks and classrooms.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180419/camp-haiastan-in-franklin-undergoes-renovation

AYF Camp Haiastan
AYF Camp Haiastan

"Teenage years can be stressful. But it’s also a time where the future is bright and minor details are forgotten over time. 
Small things, however, can alter lives. And in Jackson Montgomery’s case, it’s a bug bite. 
On Thursday afternoon, the Franklin resident was preparing for a science final at UMass Amherst. The test, he said, is stressful, but it’s his Lyme disease he was worried about. 
“My symptoms really start to act up at night,” he said. “But that’s OK, I’ll do my best and make it through.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180419/gofundme-page-to-benefit-franklin-teen-with-lyme-disease

Franklin resident struggles with Lyme disease. Can you help?
Franklin resident struggles with Lyme disease. Can you help?

ICYMI: WCVB - Chronicle item on the Franklin Library

Catching up to the brief Chronicle item on the Franklin Library showcasing the read-a-thon to celebrate Benjamin Franklin's birthday on January 17.   

To view the Chronicle episode, follow this link:
http://www.wcvb.com/article/who-knew-snowboarders-franklin-public-library-and-the-telephone-museum/19739058

ICYMI: WCVB - Chronicle item on the Franklin Library
ICYMI: WCVB - Chronicle item on the Franklin Library

Note: The entire episode is less than six minutes long and the Franklin segment comes along at about 1:44, the second of three segments.

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Papers of Benjamin Franklin Now Online

While the books Ben Franklin donated have been returned to the new display case at the Franklin Public Library, his papers have been digitized and are now available online at the Library of Congress

"The papers of American scientist, statesman and diplomat Benjamin Franklin have been digitized and are now available online for the first time from the Library of Congress. The Library announced the digitization today in remembrance of the anniversary of Franklin’s death on April 17, 1790. 
The Franklin papers consist of approximately 8,000 items mostly dating from the 1770s and 1780s. These include the petition that the First Continental Congress sent to Franklin, then a colonial diplomat in London, to deliver to King George III; letterbooks Franklin kept as he negotiated the Treaty of Paris that ended the Revolutionary War; drafts of the treaty; notes documenting his scientific observations, and correspondence with fellow scientists. 
The collection is online at: loc.gov/collections/benjamin-franklin-papers/about-this-collection."

This print shows Benjamin Franklin seated at a desk, looking to his right at an electrical device. In his left hand are papers upon which he is taking notes, and visible through a window to his left is lightning striking a building. (Edward Fisher, engraver, after a painting by Mason Chamberlin, 1763. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress)
This print shows Benjamin Franklin seated at a desk, looking to his right at an electrical device. In his left hand are papers upon which he is taking notes, and visible through a window to his left is lightning striking a building. (Edward Fisher, engraver, after a painting by Mason Chamberlin, 1763. Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress)

This was shared from the Library of Congress page
https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-044/papers-of-benjamin-franklin-now-online/2018-04-17/

Franklin Downtown Partnership Networking Breakfast - Friday at Dean College - 8 AM





Franklin Downtown Partnership 
9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038
(774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com

Networking Breakfast this Friday, April 20

Join us any time between 8 AM and 9 AM at the Dean College Dining Center for a delicious breakfast and conversation with fellow FDP members. Breakfast costs only $5.61 - you can't afford not to come!


Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109 |  franklindowntownpartnership.org
Franklin Downtown Partnership, 9 E. Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

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65 Years of Franklin Little League on Display at Franklin Historical Museum

In 1953, with much enthusiasm and excitement Little League came to Franklin. Through a series of photographs, newspaper articles, team rosters and research, an exhibit on display in April brings that first year back to life. 
Four teams sponsored by the VFW, the Jaycees, the Rotary Club and the Lions Club, with names like Luccini, Lola, DeBaggis, Nasuti, Bassignani, Rossetti, Padula, Bertone, Mucciarone, Yadisernia, Taddeo Carlucci, Costello, D’Amelio, Fricker, Sullivan and more, the boys of summer were organized and played their first season on the new diamond at Fletcher’s Field. 
The exhibit opens April 12th and runs through opening day of this year’s Little League Season, Saturday April 21st. The museum will stay open after the Opening Day Parade for players and families to stop in and have a look back at where it all started.


a sunny day on the large baseball diamond at Fletcher Field
a sunny day on the large baseball diamond at Fletcher Field

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street is handicap accessible and is open
  • Saturdays 10:00 AM -1:00 PM
  • Sundays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday evenings 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Noviello pitches complete game for FHS baseball to win at Walpole 1-0

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.


Baseball = Franklin, 1 @ Walpole, 0 – Final
– Franklin senior Jake Noviello dazzled in a complete game effort, helping the Panthers pick up a 1-0 win. Noviello blanked the Rebels through seven innings, allowing just four hits and two walks while striking out six. Franklin’s lone run came off the bat of James Leofanti, scoring classmate Steve Luttazi (2-for-3) on a sacrifice fly. Jake Macchi and Jack Nally also had two hits for the Panthers.

Softball = Franklin, 1 @ Taunton, 14 – Final (5 inn.)
– The Tigers scored in four of the five innings of play in a big win over visiting Franklin. Jaime Brown (three runs), Liana Duarte (three RBI), Mackenzie Handrahan (two RBI) and Kelsey White (two runs) each recorded two hits for Taunton while Payton Ceglarski chipped in with a pinch-hit two-run home run and Rylie Murphy had a pinch-hit two-run single. Jaylin Couto struck out three with four hits allowed in four innings of work. Alexis White recorded three strikeouts in one inning of relief. Ally Shea went 2-for-3 for the Panthers. Kylie Bouzan knocked in courtesy runner Maggie Hobby in the fourth inning for Franklin’s run.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-18-18/

Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports











FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Reminder: 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner - May 1

To help the nearly 1,000 individuals seeking food assistance from the Franklin Food Pantry, the Pantry is again partnering with the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club in the 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner on May 1, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Franklin High School.

The dinner event, which features a simple meal of soup and bread served “soup-kitchen” style, will set the stage for community members to learn more about the true effects of hunger. Featured speaker Erin Lynch, Pantry executive director, will present “Hunger in Franklin,” highlighting the impact of hunger on struggling local families. Lynch’s talk will be at 6:45 p.m., but the open house format welcomes attendees any time between 6 – 8 p.m.

The event serves as a reminder of the many “empty bowls” that exist in the lives of those who experience hunger. The awareness and fundraising event is family-friendly and caters to all ages. “We want attendees to understand the devastating effects that hunger can have,” says Lynch. “It is a very real problem for many in our own backyard. By working together as a community to fight hunger, we can better the lives of our neighbors in need. If you have enough to eat, you can focus on helping your kids with their homework; you have more energy to look for a job; your kids do better in school.”
3rd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner - May 1
3rd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner - May 1

Lynch said she is grateful for the partnership with the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club. Students have been making ceramic bowls throughout the year, and have hosted bowl-making events open to the community. The hand-painted, ceramic bowls are given to attendees to take home as a reminder that “somewhere, someone’s bowl is empty.”

“Our students are excited to be part of such a meaningful effort,” said Brenna Johnson, FHS art teacher and advisor for the Empty Bowls Club. “In addition to making ceramic bowls throughout the year, students volunteer the night of the event. It is a heartwarming experience to see these impressive young people so engaged with our community in such a worthwhile cause.”

The event includes a silent auction featuring more elaborate pieces that have been created and painted by members of the FHS Empty Bowls Club and community members. In addition, kids of all ages will have an opportunity to make a bowl to take home with them. Donations made via the Giving Wall will be used to purchase food for neighbors in need. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Franklin Food Pantry and will be used to fight hunger locally.

Tickets must be bought in advance and can be purchased online at www.franklinfoodpantry.org.

Seating is limited to 350 guests so tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Depending on advance ticket sales, tickets may be available at the door. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children and students.

Empty Bowls is an international grass roots effort to fight hunger and raise funds to support local pantries. The Franklin Food Pantry and the FHS Empty Bowls Club work together to support the cause locally. For more information on the dinner, visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org or call 508-528-3115.


About the Franklin High School Empty Bowls Club
Franklin High School is participating in an international charity project called Empty Bowls, which supports hungry people in local communities. The objective of the Empty Bowls Club is to teach students of all ages that they can make a difference in their local community. Club members, along with FHS faculty, district K-12 art teachers, and the Franklin community, make ceramic bowls throughout the year. Then, the Empty Bowls Club and the Franklin Food Pantry work together to co-host a community meal of soup and bread. All funds raised at this event are donated to the Franklin Food Pantry. The Empty Bowls Club has been sponsored by the Franklin Cultural Council.

About the Franklin Food Pantry
The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to nearly 1,000 individuals. Clients have access to bread and fresh produce daily during Pantry hours. As a nonprofit organization, the Pantry depends entirely on donations, and receives no town or state funding. Other programs include a Mobile Pantry, Cooking Matters classes, a Healthy Futures Market, emergency food bags and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 43 W. Central St. in Franklin on Route 140 across from the Franklin Fire Station. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.

Norfolk County Register of Deeds schedules Franklin office hours - May 24

Norfolk County Register of Deeds 
Franklin Office Hours

Thursday, May 24, 2018
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Council Chamber
355 East Central Street

The Register and members of his staff will be available to help answer questions or concerns about any Registry of Deeds matter.

Information will be available concerning the Massachusetts Homestead Act. Internet ready computer terminals will be on hand to print a Registry recorded deed, confirm the status of a mortgage discharge or check on any other recordings.

No appointment is needed.

Norfolk County Register of Deeds Franklin Office Hours - May 24
Norfolk County Register of Deeds Franklin Office Hours - May 24
This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/norfolk-county-register-deeds-franklin-office-hours