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"After more than two years of planning, residents were able to take their first steps on the Veterans Memorial Walkway on Sunday.
Red bricks make up the walkway’s foundation, while 45 plaques placed on granite columns are placed throughout. Each of the plaques has the name of one of the 45 Franklin veterans who lost their life while serving in one of our nation’s conflicts, spanning from World War I to the Iraq War.
The walkway was officially and aptly unveiled Sunday to correspond with Veterans Day.
Keynote speaker and state Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, who helped secure state funding for the project, noted the importance of building a monument in recognition of those who’ve shown signs of courage - something humanity has taken part in for thousands of years."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Franklin Veterans Service Officer Dale Kurtz |
state Rep. Jeff Roy |
part of the more than 2,000 gathered for the ceremony |
Mr. Larry Bederian and Mrs. Lisa LaPlante |
Local Vietnam Veteran Visits Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Junior Class |
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 Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.
i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDHc. FHS Student Representative Comments
Parmenter School sign on Friday morning in the frosty sunrise |
"During a dominant regular season, Franklin was not pushed to five sets even once. In fact, the Panthers had only dropped three sets overall heading into the state tournament.
In three postseason games, Franklin has gone to five sets all three times and has won all three of them.
That pattern held again in the Div. 1 Central/West final on Saturday evening at Wellesley High. Franklin cruised through the first two sets, demonstrating why the Panthers are still unbeaten, but then Shrewsbury rallied to win two straight and force a decisive final set. Franklin jumped out early to win the fifth set 15-5 and secure the program’s first-ever sectional title.
“You just have to work harder than the girls on the other side of the net, just want it, and I think it showed in the fifth set that they wanted it,” said first-year Franklin coach Kelsey Weymouth. “I’m beyond proud.”Continue reading the article online
Libero Riley Marino (5) jumps for joy after a Franklin point during the D1 Central/West final at Wellesley High. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
FHS plays Barnstable at FHS on Tuesday, Nov 13 in the State Semi-final |
"New England’s largest infantry unit. A lifesaving war dog. A German attack on Cape Cod.
These all contributed to the unique role Massachusetts played in World War I, which ended 100 years ago on Sunday.
World War I, also known as the Great War, is often overshadowed by other historic wars. It was shorter, claimed fewer lives and the United States involvement was less extreme compared to other war efforts.
The end of World War I was once known as “Armistice Day,” which was observed each year on Nov. 11. That changed, however, in the 1950s when President Dwight Eisenhower decided the day should include the recognition of World War II veterans, giving it the name still used today - Veterans Day."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
the Veterans Walkway in the rain on Saturday |
"Victoria Almeida knew she wanted a dedicated spot for her grandson, Tristan, to pay his respects to his dad whenever he felt the need.
Ryan Trant, Tristan’s father, was 24 when he died in September 2017 after accidentally overdosing on fentanyl - an opioid known to be 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the United States Drug Enforcement Agency.
“Ryan was cremated, so I didn’t have a place,” Almeida said.
After months of fundraising and working with the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Holliston and Trant’s girlfriend, Mikaela DeMaria, Almeida was able to make that wish a reality."
https://www.facebook.com/ryansbutterflygarden/ |
"The Zoning Board of Appeals currently consists of three (3) members and one (1) associate members appointed by the Town Administrator, subject to the confirmation by the Town Council, for terms of such length and so arranged that the term of one member shall expire each year. There is currently one (1) opening for associate member.
The Board holds Public Hearings for variance requests, special permits (including gravel removal) and Chapter 40B applications. The Board also makes determinations on land use and zoning issues. All necessary forms and applications may be obtained through the Building Inspection Department and via Board of Appeals website. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets in Town Council Chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building on Thursday evenings usually twice a month."http://www.franklinma.gov/zoning-board-appeals
http://www.franklinma.gov/zoning-board-appeals |
Franklin Offices Closed on Monday - no delay in curb pickup schedule |
Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting November 15, 7:15 PM |
"Every public library and YMCA in the U.S. may soon be equipped with Narcan, in an effort to combat drug-related deaths by expanding access to the opioid-overdose-reversing naloxone nasal spray.
Emergent BioSolutions, which this month completed its acquisition of Narcan maker Adapt Pharma, will provide a free kit including two doses of the nasal spray, as well as educational materials, to each of the 16,568 public libraries and 2,700 YMCAs in the U.S., according to an announcement released Wednesday.
The initiative builds on the Narcan in Schools program, through which the company offers four free doses of Narcan to each U.S. high school, and up to eight doses to degree-granting two- or four-year institutions."
emergentbiosolutions.com |
"Fourteen year old Will Doggett trains in his Franklin backyard. Whether it’s running laps or hoisting himself up a tree on a rope, Will vows to be ready for his 4th Fenway Park Spartan Sprint on Saturday.
“It’s basically an obstacle course. There are walls you have to climb over. There’s a spear throw, and there’s plenty of burpees you have to do,” he explains."https://boston.cbslocal.com/
Franklin Historical Museum: 100th Anniversary of the end of WW I (FHM photo) |
"Police are taking steps to end violent crimes against women by offering a free rape defense course to the public.
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) is a training course hosted by police departments to help women learn defensive moves and gain confidence in the face of danger.
The next RAD training session will take place next week, though sign-ups for the event closed on Friday afternoon. Another session is planned for the spring.
Officer Tara Lagoa has been training women in the course for a few years. She said she’s seen first-hand how it can improve a woman’s confidence."
Registration has closed for this Women's Self Defense Workshop session. There will be another one in the Spring |
Franklin Line: Shuttles will replace train service from Forge Park to Dedham Corp. in both directions this weekend due to East street bridge replacement.
Buses will follow the train schedule but allow for up to 20 min of additional travel time.
MBTA Commuter Rail: This weekend shuttles will run on the Franklin Line |
Franklin Library: Closed on Sunday, Monday Nov 11-12 for Veterans Day |
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Nov 9 - THU Nov 15 |