Cultural District Meeting Agenda - Jun 19

The Town's new Cultural District Committee has been holding regular committee meetings since January 2018; they're working hard on a variety of issues including refining district goals, marketing, and editing sections of the the Town's Cultural District application.

FYI - The Town's Cultural District application was submitted to the State on June 8th; hopefully Mass Cultural Council will be doing their application review and holding a site visit this summer.

One of the Cultural District Committee's most important responsibilities is managing and continuing to build the Town's Cultural District Partnership. You've all worked to build this Partnership, and I know you all understand the importance of working together closely.

The Town's Cultural District Committee is holding their first Cultural District Partnership Meeting on June 19th at 7:30. If at all possible each partnering organization should send at least one individual to represent their interests.

Attached is the meeting agenda. I hope to see you next week. Please invite anyone that may have an interest. This is a public meeting; all are welcome.



Bryan W. Taberner, AICP
Director of Planning and Community Development
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038-1352
Phone: 508-520-4907
Fax: 508-520-4906
Email: btaberner@franklinma.gov



The agenda for the meeting
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/cdc_meeting_agenda_-_june_19_2018.pdf

Cultural District Meeting - Jun 19

Blackstone River Theatre - Summer Solstice Festival is Saturday, June 16

We have an AMAZING line-up of musicians this year!

You asked for a nice day ... and you will HAVE IT! It is looking like a beautiful, sunny day in the mid-80s!

This is truly going to be an incredible festival and we really hope you will join us. For the cost of a single concert ticket, you can see many world-class musicians and dancers over the course of an 8-hour day!

Full website & schedule: www.riverfolk.org/brtssf

SEE PREVIEW OF THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL!




Please LIKE us on Facebook AND share with your friends ... word of mouth is BRT's best friend!  https://www.facebook.com/BlackstoneRiverTheatre

Blackstone River Theatre - Summer Solstice Festival is Saturday, June 16

Get out to the ball game with Encore Music - July 28

Come join us for a fun summer evening at the ballpark and help raise money for a good cause!

50% of the proceeds from ticket sales through this link (below) will go towards the Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc., a 501(c3) not-for-profit organization, who’s mission is to provide merit-based and need-based scholarships and subsidies to deserving students and programs of music everywhere.

WHEN = July 28th, 2018 6:15 PM

WHERE = McCoy Stadium
1 Columbus Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860


TO BUY TICKETS:
Scan the QR code or go to TicketReturn.com and log on using:

User ID: EMEF
Password: pawsox

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14HZ-LpxITvPmmsARhKxOVbNgzH4KCyhb/view?usp=sharing

Get out to the ball game with Encore Music - July 28

“We need purchase, possession and use laws, but no one wants to talk about it.”

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

"The effort to increase the tobacco sales age limit to 21 years will undoubtedly cut into the revenue of convenience stores, including the 7-Eleven in Quincy that Dennis Lane has owned for 44 years. 

The loss would be unfortunate for business, he said, but it’s not why he’s against increasing the age. 

“Raising age limits redefines the age that somebody becomes an adult,” said Lane, who doesn’t smoke. “If you’re adult enough to pick up a rifle and protect this country, then you’re obviously adult enough to make the decision about whether or not to smoke.” 

As Massachusetts inches closer to becoming one of a handful of states in which - like alcohol - you must be at least 21 years old to buy a pack of cigarettes, debate has ensued related to health, personal freedom and shared responsibility."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180615/as-massachusetts-mulls-changing-smoking-age-to-21-questions-remain

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 6/15/18 - THU 6/21/18

FRIDAY 6/15/18
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
12-6pm   Farmers Market @ Town Common
5:30pm   Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
6pm (FRI)-6am (SAT)   Relay for Life of Western Norfolk County @ Medway Middle School, 45 Holliston St
7pm   Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk

SATURDAY 6/16/18
9am-3pm   Book Sale @ Franklin Public Library
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
3pm   PJ’s Service Dog Benefit plus Touch-a-Truck (Franklin and Wrentham Fire and Wrentham PD) @ American Legion, Wrentham
7:30pm   Electric Youth 2018 Bon Voyage Concert @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 6/17/18
9am-12pm   Bag Sale @ Franklin Public Library
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 6/18/18
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 6/19/18
10:30am   Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 6/20/18
10:30am   Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
5pm   Book Bites @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Town Council meeting @ Municipal Building

THURSDAY 6/21/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Kindness Rocks Project (painting) @ Franklin Senior Center
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
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

Next Steps to clean up BJAT, LLC on Fisher St

From the US EPA:

Site Description:
The BJAT, LLC (BJAT) Site located at 300 Fisher Street in Franklin, MA was historically used for industrial operations including the manufacture of rubber and plastic products. The property has not been active since 1985. Investigations have found contaminants in soil, groundwater, sediment, and surface water. The Site was added to the National Priorities List (NPL), often referred to as the EPA Superfund list, in September 2015, making it eligible for long-term cleanup action under the federal Superfund program.

Next Steps:
In June, with oversight from EPA’s On-Scene Coordinator (OSC), BJAT is expected to begin a Removal Action which will address hazardous substances present in soil and drum waste for the purpose of reducing risk to human health and the environment. Concurrently, EPA’s Remedial Project Manager will begin a study known as a Remedial Investigation (RI). The RI will identify the nature and extent of Site contamination and the potential human health and environmental risks that the Site may pose. 

The results of this study will be used to develop a Feasibility Study (FS) which will identify what long-term cleanup measures may be appropriate to address human health and ecological risk at the Site. The RI/FS is expected to be completed in three or more years and the findings of the RI will be presented in the Proposed Plan for cleanup. In addition, EPA will determine if any additional immediate response actions need to be conducted to address any imminent hazards that are identified by sample collection efforts.

The short-term work that will be conducted during the Removal Action includes: excavation, sampling, staging and covering of drums and other containers, waste and approximately 2,114 tons of contaminated soil; treatment of excavated soil on-site if appropriate; excavation of a limited number of test pits; air monitoring; and off-site shipment of waste, excavated soil, and other contaminated items that may be encountered for disposal, treatment, re-use or recycling.

BJAT will generally work during daylight hours. The Removal Action is expected to take 3 to 6 months. Throughout the work day, BJAT will be monitoring air at the Site for the safety of site workers and the surrounding community. One may expect to see heavy equipment, workers in white suits, and trucks occasionally which may have a slight effect on traffic. Vehicle and truck traffic to and from the site will be limited to Fisher Street and the primary road, West Central Street (i.e., Route 140). Some hazardous materials will be secured on site temporarily while awaiting shipment offsite to an EPA-approved facility.



You can download the full copy from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/bjat_final_pdf_removal_fact_sheet_june_2018.pdf





Learn More about the Latest EPA News & Events in New England(https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-1-new-england)

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Related links from the Franklin Matters archives

• Live reporting from the Town Council meeting July 2014

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/live-reporting-epa-300-fisher-st.html

• DEP and EPA presentation to Town Council, July 2014

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/300-fisher-st-ma-dep-epa-presentation.html

• Map showing property location within Franklin

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/300-fisher-st-map.html

http://twitter.com/epanewengland

"they just keep grinding, they keep believing"

Joe Clark, HockomockSports.com Student Reporter, has the complete recap of the FHS baseball win in the Super 8 tournament by 6-5 in 10 innings.

"Once Franklin scored the tying run in the top of the 9th inning during Thursday’s MIAA Super 8 semi-final against Central Catholic, and got two quick outs in the bottom of the inning, the game seemed primed for extra innings. 

But Central Catholic’s next batter, Vanderbilt-commit Dom Keegan, had other ideas, as he sent a ball high off the wall in left-center field before coasting into third with a triple. Steve Hajjar was hit by a pitch, which set the stage for Mike Borrelli. 

Borrelli grounded to shortstop, but the throw was wide and looked like it would get by Franklin first baseman Steve Luttazi and give Central a walk-off win. Instead, Luttazi made an incredible pick and held the bag, retiring Borrelli and keeping Franklin alive. 

The Panthers capitalized, scoring two runs in the top of the tenth, and winning 6-5, to advance to the Super Eight Final."

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-baseball-rallies-to-punch-ticket-to-super-8-final/

Click here for a photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Spring-2018/Franklin-Central-Catholic-Baseball-06-14-18/

Franklin players celebrate after recording the final out to beat Central Catholic and advance to the Super 8 Final. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

“People are pretty excited about this"

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

"The Franklin Cultural Council applied to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for the final approval of the Franklin Cultural District after years of planning. 

The district will help highlight the cultural and historical parts of downtown along with helping to grow the arts and business aspects of the community, according to Deputy Town Administer Jaime Hellen. 

“There is already a vibrant arts and culture scene in Franklin and this is a continuation of that,” Hellen said. “We wanted to maintain Franklin as the premier arts and cultural area of the southern MetroWest region.” 

The Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Cultural Districts Initiative was launched in April 2011. About 45 cities and towns contain cultural districts, according to the state’s website."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180611/franklin-applies-for-state-recognition-of-cultural-district

Thanks @milforddaily ! But article clarification: The Cultural Coucil is a separate entity (although we support). We are the Cultural District Committee. And unfortunately no Cultural Festival this year with establishing district and time constraints.https://t.co/fWk0khS9vP

— Franklin Culture (@franklinculture) June 14, 2018

“People are pretty excited about this"

"many towns once used the river as a source power"

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

"Bellingham resident and author Marjorie Turner Hollman has just completed the third in her “Easy Walks” local trail guide series, Easy Walks and Paddles in the Ten Mile River Watershed, this time in partnership with the Ten Mile River Watershed Council. 

Members of the Ten Mile River Watershed Council worked together with Hollman to create this guide to 39 outdoor spaces in the towns that host the river. The series now covers 34 towns in south central and southeastern Massachusetts, and three Rhode Island towns along Massachusetts’ southern border -- more than 120 trails in all. 

Looking for places to walk with your family and/or friends, or with your dog? Hoping to spend time in the outdoors on a trail that is handicapped friendly? Want to find a new place to walk that is right around the corner from where you live? Or maybe you have a canoe or kayak but don’t know how to find safe canoe launches. 

Find information to satisfy all these needs, and more, with maps to each trail head, in each of the books in the series."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20180612/local-author-completes-easy-walks-trail-guide-series

https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Walks-Paddles-River-Watershed-ebook/dp/B07CVPQPPS

Marjorie's other books in the series

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/08/2nd-edition-of-easy-walks-in-ma-now.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/04/more-easy-walks-in-massachusetts.html

Franklin Cultural District Meeting - June 19

The Franklin Cultural District Committee has completed the cultural district application and has recently submitted it to the state for approval.The committee would like to invite you to our first quarterly partnership meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 19th at 7:30 PM in the Franklin Senior Center.

At this meeting will present an overview of our work to date and also share several exciting possibilities for the future. We look forward to working together to promote the arts and the economic growth of downtown Franklin.

Please join us on June 19th!

https://twitter.com/franklinculture

Fatherly figures - US Census data stats

Getting ready for Father's Day, here is an info graphic with some stats from the US Census.

Fatherly figures - US Census data stats

The first presidential proclamation honoring fathers was issued in 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Father’s Day has been celebrated annually since 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed the public law that made it permanent.

Also, click here for a collection of statistics on fathers.
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/2018/fathers-day.html

Franklin Odd Fellows - Cornhole Tournament - June 23

WHEN: June 23, 2018 - 2 PM

WHERE: William F. Ray Lodge 330 West Central St. Franklin, MA 02038

HOW: Sign Up! Up to (4) two person teams will be able to compete at the same time in a "Double Elimination" style tournament.

HOW MUCH: The cost for each person to enter the tournament will be $10.00 and you must sign up with a partner, no singles allowed. If your team loses the first game, you will be entered into the loser's bracket and you will be allowed to continue for another game. In either the winner's or the loser's bracket, if you keep on winning - you will keep on advancing until there are only two teams left to compete for the Grand Prize.

BONUS: Included in the entry fee price will be our end of the year barbecue/ cookout with all the fixins.

Franklin Odd Fellows - Cornhole Tournament - June 23

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczaXBCTS13bGJPSGhwazYxbUVTMUZnc2JHTE1j/view?usp=sharing

FHS baseball Super 8 game rescheduled to Thursday, Jun 14, 7:00

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the info on the rescheduling of the Super 8 baseball playoff game from Weds to Thursday. Same time, same place. 

Baseball = Super 8 = #7 Franklin vs. #4 Central Catholic – 
Postponed to Thursday, 6/14 at 7:00 at Campanelli Stadium.

https://twitter.com/jluttazi816/status/1006930667014426624

Super 8 Playoff Game has been POSTPONED until Thursday night June 14th @ 7:00 p.m. due to weather! ⁦@FHSCoachZBrown⁩ ⁦@FHSSports⁩ ⁦@brettedmunds⁩ ⁦@jeff_ambrosini⁩ ⁦⁦@MSkid24⁩ pic.twitter.com/PFW2pUQZjE

— Judy Luttazi (@jluttazi816) June 13, 2018

Honoring our South Sectional Champs at the Unified Track Banquet! #PANTHERPRIDE @FranklinHSNews @kateluvs2laugh @fhs_unified pic.twitter.com/A3lJ1SPiSy

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) June 13, 2018

Honoring our South Sectional Champs at the Unified Track Banquet! #PANTHERPRIDE @FranklinHSNews @kateluvs2laugh @fhs_unified pic.twitter.com/1wkghST8SF

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) June 13, 2018

FHS Boy's Varsity Lacrosse Pix posted at https://t.co/cugsjclqF5 @FHSSports @Coach_Angelo @FranklinHSNews @FHS_PCC @FHSlax_boosters pic.twitter.com/PK1nilthRV

— Stu Solomon Photo (@StuSolomonPhoto) June 13, 2018

Thank you @kateluvs2laugh for setting up an amazing Unified Track Banquet! pic.twitter.com/DYXWmysHwz

— FHSUnifiedSports (@FranklinUnified) June 13, 2018

For other results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-06-13-18/

School Committee - Community Relations - Coffee Hour

Join the discussion today at the Franklin Public Library from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. The scheduled topic is "School Start Times – update on advisory committee work and to gather feedback".

School Committee: Coffee Hour - Jun 13

The full listing of scheduled coffee hours can be found online
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_News/025E1547-000F8513.0/Community%20Relations%20Community%20Coffee%20Calendar.docx

Franklin Downtown Partnership: General Meeting - Jun 14

The next Franklin Downtown Partnership general meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 14 at 8:30 AM on the Dean College campus.

This was shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2018/06/fdp-general-meeting-june-14.html