Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Dec 21 - THU Dec 27

Friday, December 21

10:00am

 Knitting Group

3:00pm

 Hot Cocoa and Coloring

7:30pm

 Neverland’s Ice Age: A Peter Panto

Saturday, December 22

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

10:30am

 Pancakes and Pajamas

12:00pm

 Wrapping Station!

2:00pm

 Neverland's Ice Age: A Peter Panto

7:30pm

 Neverland’s Ice Age: A Peter Panto

Sunday, December 23

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Monday, December 24

 Library Closed

 Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 25

 Library Closed

 Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 26

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

1:00pm

 Princess Storytime

4:00pm

 Construction Junction

Thursday, December 27

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

11:00am

 Walk the SNETT with FBRTC

1:00pm

 Multicultural Potluck

4:00pm

 Fandom Thursdays

6:00pm

 Volunteens

For the interactive version, please visit

http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

http://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

https://goo.gl/forms/7Pr1iBuAiIna7cUo2

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Dec 21 - THU Dec 27

Senior Center - Newsletter for January 2019

What's happening at the Senior Center? The newsletter for January, 2019 is available to reveal the programs and events scheduled. Read and download your copy

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/pages/jan19connection.pdf

Senior Center - Newsletter for January 2019

Real vs. fake - work for good can be misused

"I think these results seem very realistic and intriguing, but at the same time frightening, even to me. Our goal was to build an accurate model of a person, not to misrepresent them. But one thing that concerns me is its potential for misuse. 

People have been thinking about this problem for a long time, since the days when Photoshop first hit the market. As a researcher, I'm also working on countermeasure technology, and I'm part of an ongoing effort at AI Foundation, which uses a combination of machine learning and human moderators to detect fake images and videos, fighting against my own work. 

And one of the tools we plan to release is called Reality Defender, which is a web-browser plug-in that can flag potentially fake content automatically, right in the browser."

To sign up for Reality Defender visit  http://www.aifoundation.com/responsibility

For more about Supasorn  https://www.ted.com/speakers/supasorn_suwajanakorn?

In the News: MA fastest growing population in New England; dog leashes required for MassWildlife lands

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

"Massachusetts is the fastest growing state in the Northeast — with many of its newest residents coming from other countries. 

That’s according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau. 

Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin said the numbers show Massachusetts is growing twice as fast as it did in the previous decade. 

New data released on Wednesday showed that the population in Massachusetts grew by 38,903 people to 6.9 million between July 1, 2017 and July 1, 2018. The 0.6 percent growth rate equaled the population growth in the country, and ranked Massachusetts 22nd among all other states and first in New England."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181220/massachusetts-fastest-growing-state-in-northeast

State Population Change: 2010 to 2018 [Source: U.S. Census Bureau]

"As in the past, MassWildlife will allow dogs on wildlife management areas across the state, but as of Jan. 11, regulations will require that dogs be leashed. 

Dog owners will also be required to clean up all dog fecal matter. 

Specifically, dogs must be on a physical leash or tether while on wildlife management property. 

According to MassWildlife, the leashing requirement decreases potential conflicts with people and other dogs, providing a safer and more positive experience for all."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181220/effective-jan-11-dogs-on-masswildlife-land-must-be-leashed

For additional info visit the MassWildlife page
https://www.mass.gov/news/new-dog-regulations-take-effect-on-wmas-january-11-2019

Dogs and other domestic animals must be on a physical leash/tether (MassWildlife photo)

Volunteers Needed

The Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) is looking for help to direct and coordinate rail trail events and the further development of the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT). 

Be part of our volunteer, executive leadership team and make a difference in the communities of Franklin and Bellingham. The SNETT rail trail is a great asset for all ages and abilities in our communities and beyond. We need your help, apply today!

Apply online   https://www.facebook.com/job_opening/1588343921265377/

Volunteers Needed - Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee

Shared from Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinBellinghamSNETT/posts/2019791701446191

For more about the Rail Trail Committee visit them on the web
http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

FHS girls hockey posts a win at Bishop Stang 8-5

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, Dec 19, 2018


Girls Hockey = Franklin, 8 @ Bishop Stang, 5 – Final
– Regan Paterson scored four times and Cassi Ronan scored a pair, as Franklin won a shootout in Fall River. Katelyn Brown and Amanda Lewandowski also scored for the Panthers.


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Canton, 3 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the hockey game recap:

"There’s 15 minutes in each period, and the Canton boys hockey team made sure to use every second of each one. 

The Bulldogs scored with less than five seconds left in each the first and second periods, both on the power play, to pick up a 3-1 win over Franklin in a non-league clash between Hockomock hockey powers. 

“It was wide open at times with a lot of chances and it was very tight at times, it was a typical Canton-Franklin game,” said Canton head coach Brian Shuman. “The first goal, that puck went off a skate, the shot was going to be wide but went off a skate and in. We lost one of our better players for 10 minutes but our guys responded. Colby Ciffolillo, first-year player, was asked to play on like three lines and three different positions and played great. It was a good response for us after a tough start.” 

Franklin took the lead less than a minute into the contest but Canton equalized less than four minutes later. Panther senior defenseman Matt D’Ericco had a puck pop out to him in the attacking zone and fired a low shot that deflected off a skate and into the net just 54 seconds in to the game."

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/canton-boys-hockey-late-periods-goals-franklin/

Click here for a photo gallery from this game:
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Canton-Franklin-Boys-Hockey-12-19-18/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-19-18/

Canton’s Ryan Nolte sets up for a shot in the first period that turned into the Bulldogs’ first goal.
(Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

FHS Hockey Booster Club Gift Card Sales - Dec 23

Franklin High School Boys Hockey Booster Club will be selling discounted gift cards to Incontro and Rock n Coal at the Franklin Rink during the Boys JV Hockey game Sunday 12/23 from 6:30 to 8:30.

• $50 gift card is selling for $35
• $100 gift card is selling for $65

FHS hockey: Gift Card Sales - Rock N Coal

Cards can be used on all food and beverages, but cannot be used for tips for the servers.

The gift cards make great gifts, do not expire and proceeds from the sale support the FHS Boys Hockey Team! Cash, Check or Charge accepted.

FHS hockey: Gift Card Sales - Incontro

Rock n Coal cards can be used at the Bellingham location and new Millis location opening in February.

The FHS Boys Hockey Team thanks Incontro and Rock n Coal for their support of the organization.

FHS hockey: Gift Card Sales  12/23