Sunday, December 30, 2018

Mass Poetry: Poetry for a New Year



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Mass Poetry: Poetry for a New Year
Poetry for a New Year
Dear Friend of Mass Poetry –
New Year's Resolutions come in many stripes; here at Mass Poetry we're resolved to double our reach in 2019. But to do that, we need your help.
In 2018, we put poetry in front of more New Englanders than ever before:
·      With our "Poetry on the T" program, tens of thousands of Bostonians encountered a poem on their commute, while riding the T;
·      More than 4,000 middle school and high school students across the state of Massachusetts participated in one of our "Student Day of Poetry" events – for many of those students it was their first encounter with poetry;
·      "Raining Poetry" (if you haven't watched the video – more than 24 million views! – watch it now) surprised people all over the Boston metro area by revealing poetry on the sidewalk – but only when it rains; https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkMag/videos/10154210845129826/
·      Thousands of people from across New England attended our Poetry Festival this past year in Salem;
·      Hundreds of classrooms and book groups used our Common Threads poetry guide to celebrate National Poetry Month;
·      Our Spring Showers poetry installation at the Prudential Center in Boston brought poetry to a whole new audience.
But our aspirations for 2019 are even greater. Why? Because words matter. In our increasingly connected-but-distant world, poetry captures a kind of magic that makes the moment sing. Bringing poetry to all kinds of communities around Massachusetts is the purpose of Mass Poetry – and your contribution, no matter how modest, makes a difference. With your help, we can double our reach in 2019. Please give today.
Thank you for everything you do for poetry –
Nicco Mele

If you love the work we do to support poets and spread the power of poetry to students, T riders, and more, please consider supporting us with a recurring monthly donation.
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Saturday, December 29, 2018

MBTA: Commuter Rail schedule for New Year's Eve

"On New Year's Eve, the Commuter Rail will run on a regular weekday schedule with some changes to last train departure times due to the fireworks.

All MBTA service, including the Commuter Rail, will be free after 8 PM on New Year's Eve.

Bikes, including folding bikes, are not allowed on all inbound trains between 10 AM and 6 PM and on all outbound trains from 4 PM until the end of service.

For additional information visit mbta.com/holidays.

Last Updated: Dec 28 2018 06:48 PM"

MBTA: Commuter Rail schedule for New Year's Eve
MBTA: Commuter Rail schedule for New Year's Eve

To sign up for commuter rail Alerts from the MBTA 
https://www.mbta.com/alerts/commuter-rail

FHS boys hockey top Bishop Guertin 3-2 in OT

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Friday, Dec 28, 2018



*** Wrestling = Lowell Tournament
– Canton’s Eddie Marinilli became the first wrestling in program history to win an individual title at the George Bossi Lowell Holiday Tournament. Marinilli took first in the 145 bracket, which featured 60 wrestlers. Marinilli knocked off the fifth seeded wrestler in the quarterfinals to earn his 100th career win and then took down the top-seeded grappler Jacob Cardozo of Southington in the semifinals. In the finals, Marinilli used takedowns in the first and second periods, plus an escape in the third, to pick up a 5-3 win. 

Franklin had the top finish as a team, taking 17th overall with 89 points. Foxboro was 21st with 80 points, Canton totaled 72 points, Stoughton had 35 points and Taunton finished with 27 points. 

Franklin’s Jordan Carlucci (132) was the top Panther, taking third overall while Jake Carlucci (113) and Dominic Sackley (170) each took eighth. For Foxboro, William Ogebebor battled his way to a third place finish at 220 and Adam Lanctot (120) had a sixth place finish. Taunton’s Woudanly Danger (285) was seventh overall.


*** Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 vs. Bishop Guertin (NH), 2 – Final (OT)

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-12-28-18/

Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports


For detailed bracket results for the George Bossi Wrestling Tournament
https://thelowellholidays.com/


FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers











AAU Basketball team tryouts - Jan 9

"We are a new AAU Basketball club established in 2018. We'll be starting off with one team in boys' basketball but will be expanding in the future.

Currently accepting players from Massachusetts and Rhode Island for Boys 16 and Under. Boys AAU Basketball tryouts for Spring 2019 session are coming up!"

January 9, 2019 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Framingham State College
$25 Tryout Fee

If you are interested, please email info@ravenshoops.org or visit our website www.ravenshoops.org to register.
AAU Basketball team tryouts - Jan 9
AAU Basketball team tryouts - Jan 9

“Every year, this is just something cool to see”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"It’s always clear that the bigger the gift during the holiday season, the more fun children will have with the box that contained it. That’s why the Franklin Public Library’s annual “Box City” event in late December has become so popular. 
Children’s Librarian Caleigh Keating hosted the third annual Box City event on Friday afternoon. Children from Franklin and surrounding communities came to create the mini-municipality in the gathering room at the library. 
With dozens of donated boxes, egg cartons and other items, children were able to fill the room with their own box structures and other designs, creating Box City. 
Keating said the event is a success every year."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181229/franklin-library-marks-third-annual-box-city-event

Franklin Public Library Box City was held on Friday
Franklin Public Library Box City was held on Friday

Friday, December 28, 2018

[Franklin Residents] 911 Outages

Please be advised that the 911 system is experiencing sporadic outages. 

If you call 911 and receive a busy signal, please hang up and dial 508-520-1916. Technicians are working on the problem. Currently 37 states are affected including Massachusetts.

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[Franklin Residents] 911 Outages
[Franklin Residents] 911 Outages

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Dec 28 - THU Jan 3


Friday, December 28
10:00am
 Knitting Group
1:00pm
 Box City!
3:00pm
 Hot Cocoa and Coloring
Saturday, December 29
10:00am
 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)
10:30am
 Holiday Happy Feet!
1:00pm
 Cookie Decorating
Sunday, December 30
1:00pm
 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Monday, December 31
 New Year's Eve
10:30am
 Move Along
11:00am
 Noon Year's Eve Party
11:00am
 Toddler Playgroup
3:00pm
 Monday Crafternoons
3:30pm
 Dungeons & Dragons for Kids
5:00pm
 Library Closing
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
 Library Closed
 New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
10:30am
 Terrific Toddlers
11:00am
 Toddler Playgroup
4:00pm
 Construction Junction
6:30pm
 Woke: A YA Book Club
7:00pm
 Franklin Art Assoc - Monthly Meeting
Thursday, January 3, 2019
9:30am
 Baby Tummy Time
10:30am
 Story & Craft
4:00pm
 Fandom Thursdays

For the interactive version, please visit
For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar
http://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

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

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Dec 28 - THU Jan 3
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Dec 28 - THU Jan 3