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"Being an American Ninja Warrior doesn’t always mean hulking muscles and decades of training - sometimes all it takes is the fearlessness of a child.
Franklin siblings Zack and Penny Keenan will soon be featured as part of the inaugural American Ninja Warrior Junior competition.
The premiere of American Ninja Warriors Jr. will be aired on Saturday at 7 p.m. on the NBC channel Universal Kids. It’s not guaranteed that the Keenan siblings will be on that first show, but they will be featured at some point during the debut season.
“They each have unique stories,” said their father, Tim Keenan, who owns Strive Ninja Fitness in Franklin. “Penny is almost 10 years old, and her whole life she’s been in the zero-growth percentile.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Strive Ninja Fitness in Franklin (Strive Ninja photo) |
"State officials are working to narrow down four designs to rebuild the Interstate 495-Mass Pike interchange, which becomes a traffic chokepoint in the region at rush hour, weekends and during the height of the summer tourism season.
Nearly a dozen Hopkinton residents and business officials saw the conceptual plans during a meeting at the Marathon Elementary School Tuesday night. Similar meetings will take place in Worcester, Bolton and Milford for the project that started picking up steam in 2013.
The price tag is expected to be $296 million to $413 million, depending on which option is selected. A 25 percent design public hearing is expected in 2020.
The interchange is known for significant traffic congestion during peak hours, weekends and summertime and has a high crash rate. Approximately 75,000 cars go through the interchange daily. The project is designed to improve traffic and reduce the impact on wetlands, according to the presentation."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
the interactive map for the i495-i90 project |
FHS Panthers |
MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14 |
"The pumpkins are growing and the apples are ripe - it’s almost time for Franklin’s 16th annual Harvest Festival.
The festival will take place on Main Street in this Saturday, with a rain date of Sunday.
Attracting about 7,000 people, the festival has been Franklin’s biggest annual event for the past few years. With about 160 vendors, from crafters to restaurants and various other downtown business open for visitors, it’s easy to get acquainted with the locals that create the community, said Lisa Piana, chairperson of the Franklin Downtown Partnership.
The event is combined with Dean Bank’s ‘Dancing on Dean,’ which was created as a collaboration with the Downtown Partnership. Dean Bank has organized to shut down Dean Street in conjunction with the main event."
Harvest Festival display at the Downtown Partnership office |
"Downtown is vibrant and culturally adept, but there are still some dark spots.
The alleys and offshoots are still bleak, but soon, according to Franklin Downtown Partnership chairwoman Lisa Piana, these seemingly sparse areas will be filled with local artwork.
On Tuesday, local artist Anthony George stood in the alley next to Rockland Trust Bank, using sealer to lock his newest addition to the downtown art scene into place.
A recent effort by the Downtown Partnership has employed multiple local artists to create murals to cover certain parts of the town’s less palatable spaces. The project has picked up in the past months, but is expected to be at full steam next spring."
the mural at Simon's is getting refreshed |
Franklin Art Association: "Artfully Autumn" Fall Show and Reception |
"I was pleased to be named to the Harm Reduction Commission by House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Rep. Denise Garlick, Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. The commission was included as part of Chapter 208 of the Acts of 2018, legislation which addresses prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addiction. The commission will review and make recommendations regarding harm reduction opportunities to address substance use disorder.
In making the appointment, Speaker DeLeo said: “Representative Roy is an innovative and thoughtful legislator with demonstrated, in-depth knowledge of both healthcare and the law. We’re proud that he was named to this commission as he will bring value to its work. He has been a steadfast supporter of the recovery community and has focused on combatting the opioid crisis and improving our healthcare system to best meet the needs of patients. We appreciate his dedication and service to our Commonwealth.”
Chair Garlick noted: "Representative Roy is a member of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery and has been a dedicated, compassionate advocate for his district and a leader with experience and insight through the enactment of the opioid bill. Representative Roy is committed to helping individuals who are suffering, families who are struggling and communities straining to meet the many needs of people of all ages dealing with the issues of addiction. I believe his perspective will be invaluable to the people of his district and to the Commission’s work.”
I am excited to join the commission and continue working toward the goal of helping those with substance use disorders find a pathway to recovery. The findings from the commission’s report will be important in addressing this issue at the local and state level and will provide meaningful opportunities for our residents who are struggling with addiction."
Representative Jeffrey Roy
Representative Jeff Roy - What's happening in the District? - October 2018 |