Charitable Givings with Pete's and Franklin Agway - Nov 24 to Dec 8

Due to the incredible generosity of Melanie Hamblen of the Franklin Agway, we are proud to support the SAFE Coalition.

From Saturday the 24th of November until Saturday the 8th of December for every 4 board games purchased at Pete's Nerd Emporium, Franklin Agway will donate a brand new one to the Safe coalition.

Lets help stomp out stigma and find real solutions this holiday season.

Thank you,
-Pete

When = Nov 24 at 12 PM – Dec 8 at 12 PM

Where = Pete's Nerd Emporium, 10 Main st., Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

SAFE Coalition  http://www.safecoalitionma.org/
Franklin Agway  https://www.franklinagway.com/

Charitable Givings with Pete's and Franklin Agway - Nov 24 to Dec 8

This was shared from the Facebook event
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In the News: hotel proposal looking for exception; Turkey Trot moved to Saturday

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

"Representatives from Foursquare Development LLC came to a public hearing on Monday to hear input about their newest project, the Home2 Suites Hilton Hotel on 725 Union St. 

The 92,000-square-foot undeveloped property is located directly behind Joe’s American Bar & Grill. This would be the third Hilton Hotel in Franklin. The idea for the hotel is to accommodate extended-stay hotel visits. 

Developers are seeking two special permits from the town. One is seeking to change the lot’s usage to accommodate hotels, and the other is to make sure that the hotel can be built up to 50 feet. The building is designed to have four stories and 100 rooms available. 

There will be no restaurant or bar in the proposed hotel."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181122/proposed-hotel-discussed-at-franklin-hearing

Because of the extreme cold weather on Thursday, the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run was moved to Saturday, Nov. 24. The event takes off at 8 a.m. from, and ends at, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Jordan Road.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181122/franklin-turkey-trot-5k-to-benefit-food-pantry---on-saturday

For more info on the race, visit the web page  www.franklinturkeytrot.org

Franklin Turkey Trot rescheduled to Saturday, Nov 24

Once Upon a Town: Morse Block, Clark Square and Main Street (Video)

"Explore the stories of Franklin, Massachusetts with local historians Joe Landry and Eamon McCarthy Earls. On this episode: A visit to the Morse Block, Clark Square, the Post Office and Depot Ave."

The first eagle eye person to spot the typo, send me an email and you'll get a prize.

Clarke Sq is mentioned beginning about 10 minutes into the video

Hockomock YMCA: School-Based Food Pantry Partnerships

The Hockomock Area YMCA is proud to announce a new focus on school-based food pantry partnerships and collaborative models across its 15-community service area. This work is part of the Y’s Healthy Futures Initiative, a commitment to promoting physical activity and nutrition to improve health outcomes for youth and communities. This initiative is generously supported by the Stop and Shop Our Family Foundation.

While local food pantries provide a critical service in our communities, school-based food pantry options can complement community offerings. These models allow students to discreetly access a supply of healthy food directly from their schools, especially prior to the weekend when there are often challenges with reliable sources of healthy meals. Additionally, school personnel who know the children and families in the district can help to identify those who may be in need of this service or who may not be comfortable accessing a traditional food pantry.

Hockomock YMCA

In 2017, the Hockomock Area YMCA and the Stop and Shop Our Family Foundation supported five school-based food pantry launched through the Stop and Shop Mini Grant program, and several more school-district/food pantry partners will be applying for program launch support in 2018-2019.

School districts that received funding to start these projects in 2017 included Franklin, Plainville, Wrentham, Hopedale, and Bellingham. The Franklin Food Pantry, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry in Plainville, and the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Bellingham have been invaluable partners to their respective school districts as these projects grow.

The Foundation for MetroWest is also supporting the Hockomock Area YMCA’s efforts to grow this program in Milford in 2018, where several elementary schools will partner with the Daily Bread Food Pantry in Milford to offer this service to students.

Eric Elmore, Brookside Elementary School Principal shared, “Brookside Elementary School is excited to collaborate with the Hockomock Area YMCA to support our scholars and their families. In order to provide our scholars with the best educational opportunities it is important their basic needs are met first. Only when they have food in their stomachs can they focus on learning and growing.”

Food pantries can always benefit from additional donations to support these and similar programs. Needed items include healthy staples that are lightweight and small enough in size to go home in a backpack. 

For more information or to inquire about donations, please contact Marykate Bergen, Director of Community Wellness at the Hockomock Area YMCA, marykateb@hockymca.org, 774-571-8029.

About the Foundation for MetroWest:
Established in 1995, the Foundation for MetroWest is the only community foundation serving the 33 cities and towns in the region. We promote philanthropy in the region, help donors maximize the impact of their local giving, serve as a resource for local nonprofits, and enhance the quality of life for all our residents. 

Since inception, the Foundation has granted $15 million to charitable organizations and currently stewards more than $22 million in charitable assets for current needs and future impact. To learn more, please visit www.foundationformetrowest.org or call 508-647-2260.

About the Hockomock Area YMCA:Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.

The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.

Pantherbook: "FHS Sports: Monumental Fall Seasons"

Elizabeth Clark provides a great recap of the fall sports season for Franklin High School:

This fall sports season for Franklin High School was monumental. Almost every team placed high in the Kelley-Rex division of the Hockomock League, and many advanced far in the sectional (and even state) tournament, some even winning the whole thing! We had upsets against high seeds, along with devastating overtime losses. Overall, each team left everything they had on their field or court, and FHS will go into the winter as a force to be reckoned with.

Continue reading the full article at Pantherbook
https://franklinpanthers.us/sports/2018/11/20/fhs-sports-monumental-fall-seasons/

https://twitter.com/FHScheer_/status/1064331664208334849

Reminder: Christmas on the Common - Nov 25 - 4:00 PM

With Halloween behind us, Christmas rapidly approaching, the tree lights will be turned on at the Town Common on Sunday, November 25 at 4:00 PM.

Santa Claus will be delivered via the Franklin Fire Dept. There will be music and refreshments and "Jingles, the Elf".

To help decorate the Town Common, donations are welcome by sending to

Concerts on the Common
PO Box 92
Franklin, MA  02038

Christmas on the Common - Nov 25

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/christmas-common-community-event

Reminder: Christmas on the Common - Nov 25 - 4:00 PM

Tri-County: The TC Insider

November 21, 2018 To the Tri-County Community, Since my last update, we have completed our NEASC visit. I want the thank the School Committee, parents, students, and faculty for their support. The very next week we sponsored our Career Days on October 25thand 26th, where area middle schools visited us over a two-day period to explore career options and our programs. The two career days were followed immediately on November 1st by our Grade 8 Open House. Over 400 visitors attended the Open House that kicks off our admissions effort for the coming year. In sports, we had five teams that competed in the MIAA, State Vocational, and league tournaments in the past few weeks. Boys' soccer qualified for the MIAA tournament and lost a tough battle in the quarterfinals to Cardinal Spellman. The girls' soccer team won the State Vocational tournament but came up short to Dover-Sherborn in the MIAA quarterfinals. The Golf team won the Mayflower League Championship. The girls' volleyball team won the State Vocational Championships as well as the quarterfinals of the MIAA tournament but lost to Millbury in semi-finals. The football team moved through the MIAA South Sectional quarterfinals but lost to West Bridgewater in the semifinals as well. We have had a very successful and exhausting fall and I want to thank the students, faculty, and parents that have come out to all these playoff games these past few weeks. In football, we still look forward to the Cougar Cup. This year we will face off with Old Colony at Taunton HS for the annual Thanksgiving-eve classic. We postponed our National Honor Society induction ceremony scheduled for Thursday, November 8th as many of the members and inductees were involved in sports competitions the same evening. We have rescheduled the induction for Thursday, November 29th. Lastly, our Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, December 6th from 7 to 9 pm.  At 6:30 pm, please join the Dean of Students in the auditorium for a discussion on Bullying Prevention and other student issues.  On Saturday, November 24th, at 9 am, all Tri-County families will receive both a phone call and an email letting them know the link is up and running for signing up for Parent/Teacher Conferences.  Families will have from November 24th through December 5th to sign up for conferences. More detailed information will be sent via email. If your email is not on file with Tri-County, you will not be able to sign up for conferences. Please call the Guidance office at 508-528-5400 ext. 125 to update your email information. Thanks for your support and have a great Thanksgiving.    Remember – Work Hard, Today Counts, Mr. Procaccini Upcoming Events Thanksgiving Recess November 22-23 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony November 29 Parent Night (All Grades) December 6 Gerry's Place International Buffet December 13 Early Release Day December 10 Early Release Day December 21 Winter Holiday Vacation December 24 - January 1 Early Release January 8 About The TC Insider The TC Insider is a biweekly newsletter for the families of Tri-County students. View Email In Browser Tri-County RVTHS 147 Pond Street Franklin, MA 02038 www.tri-county.us 508-528-5400

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