What's so incredABLE about HMEA's 5k?

There's something for every age!

Sunday, May 19, 2019 Dell | 50 Constitution Blvd., Franklin, MA 8:30 am - Registration Begins 10:00 am - Race and Walk Start Help us celebrate the ABLE in all of us! What's so incredABLE about HMEA's 5K? Besides raising critical funds for programs that support people with disabilities and bringing the whole community together to celebrate the ABLE in all of us, HMEA's incredABLE 5k is an all-day family-friendly event with something for every age. The Red Sox Showcase Red Sox baseball and Fenway Park comes to the incredABLE 5k! The truck will carry a batting cage, pitching stations, a steal 2nd challenge, and a virtual reality experience. made possible by our generous sponsor: incredABLE 5k Race professionally chipped and timed by Yankee Timing registered and USATF MA 08001RN certified lots of free parking easy off highway access food and beverages prizes for top 3 winners in each category plus overall male and female first 250 registered runners receive an incredABLE 5k performance t-shirt Click here to register Kids Corner The incredABLE Kids Corner offers all day fun for the whole family! Win prizes at the carnival games, dance with the Bubble Music Man, get your face painted by a clown, win a prize in the free kids raffle, snack on some cotton candy and popcorn, relax in the Quiet Zone, challenge yourself at the obstacle course, and so much more!

HMEA | 8 Forge Park East, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by hmea@hmea.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Mar 22 to THU - Mar 28

Friday, March 22

10:00am

 Knitting Group

3:30pm

 MindStorm Techie Takeover (FoFL)

7:30pm

 Electric Youth (sold out)

Saturday, March 23

9:00am

 Electronics Recycling

10:00am

 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day! (FOFL Room)

8:00pm

 Patti Larkin @ Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

Sunday, March 24

9:00am

 Long Tech Rehearsal/Move In

3:00pm

 Broadway in Franklin

Monday, March 25

10:30am

 Move Along

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

3:00pm

 Monday Crafternoons

3:30pm

 Dungeons & Dragons for Kids ( Teen Room)

5:00pm

 FHS Musical Tech Week

6:00pm

 FinCom - FY 2020 Budget hearing #2 of 2 (next meeting late April)

7:00pm

 OSKEY Rehearsal

7:00pm

 Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, March 26

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

10:30am

 Get Ready for Kindergarten

3:30pm

 Play S.t.e.a.m.

5:00pm

 FHS Musical Tech Week

7:00pm

 School Committee

7:00pm

 Franklin Public Library Book Club

Wednesday, March 27

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

4:00pm

 Construction Junction

5:00pm

 FHS Musical Tech Week

6:00pm

 Affordable Housing Lottery - Information Session

6:30pm

 Bump and Beyond Expecting Parents Group (FOFL)

7:00pm

 OSKEY Rehearsal

Thursday, March 28

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

 Story & Craft

4:00pm

 Fandom Thursdays

5:00pm

 FHS Musical Tech Week

6:00pm

 Volunteens

6:30pm

 NARCAN Training

6:30pm

 Genealogy Club Meeting

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 - Mar 22 to THU - Mar 28

Franklin Cultural District Celebration May 10, 2019 - 3:30 PM

Dear Cultural District Partners,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee is pleased to announce that a date has been set for the formal celebration of the Franklin Cultural District. The celebration will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Franklin Historical Museum on Friday, May 10.

State officials from the Massachusetts Cultural Council will join us for the festivities. After a short ceremony at the Historical Museum there will be an unveiling of the official "Franklin Cultural District" sign. The festivities will conclude with a social at THE BLACK BOX. 

The Cultural District Committee would love to have you come to celebrate Franklin's new Cultural District. Please mark your calendars for May 10 at 3:30 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum.

We hope that you will all be able to join us for this celebration!

Sincerely,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee

Franklin Cultural District Celebration May 10, 2019 - 3:30 PM

Taste Of Artweek Festival: Announces Beer & Wine Garden Line Up for Apr 27

Taste of ArtWeek, a kick-off celebration to Franklin ArtWeek, announced today that La Cantina Winery, Jack's Abby Craft Lagers, Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company, Crue Brew Brewery, and Zelus Beer Company will all be featured in their beer and wine garden. 

The festival is on Saturday, April 27 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM, and will also include food trucks, a craft fair, and free live performances on the Franklin Town Common. The beer and wine garden and a fine art exhibition will be held across the street at Hayward Manor. 

Taste of ArtWeek is intended to give attendees a "taste" of what ArtWeek is all about. Beer and wine garden tickets are $20, and will provide guests with either a flight of six tastes of different beverages, or two full pours. Tickets can be purchased in advance, starting April 1, at www.randomsmile.org/festival.

Taste Of Artweek Festival: - Apr 27

"As a local resident of Franklin and owner of the winery in Franklin, I am thrilled to take part in this community event. The town has been very supportive of our winery and it’s great to see them allowing food trucks and a beer/wine tent. Our award winning wines are produced and bottled in Franklin with grapes sourced from California and Chile. It is our mission to work with all organizations in town with efforts in supporting the community. We are honored to take part in ArtWeek, especially in the town we call home." says Bob Vozzella, owner of La Cantina Winery and one of this year's festival sponsors.

Taste of ArtWeek is being organized by the Franklin Cultural Council, in partnership with Random Smile Project charity. Proceeds from the event will benefit both organizations. More details on this and other ArtWeek events can be found online at www.artweekma.org.

About the Franklin Cultural Council — The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community. Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

FHS selections for girls and boys hockey Hockomock League All Stars

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Girls Hockey All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Maggie Malloy, Canton

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Cassi Ronan, Franklin
• Regan Paterson, Franklin
• Tina Pisano, Franklin
• Gabby Colace, Franklin

Honorable Mentions:

• Gianna Cornetta, Franklin

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Boys Hockey All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Espen Reager, Foxboro

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Joseph Lizotte, Franklin
• Thomas Tasker, Franklin
• Shane McCaffrey, Franklin

Honorable Mentions:

• Cam Cassella, Franklin

For the complete of girls Hockey All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-girls-hockey-all-stars/

For the complete of boys Hockey All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-boys-hockey-all-stars/

FHS Panthers

"decades-old cast iron pipes will be swapped for a ductile iron main that’s a bit wider"

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

"A three-month water main replacement project will get underway next week, potentially affecting traffic downtown. 

The project will affect Hillside and Dean avenues. Town Engineer Mike Maglio said work will be conducted from Ray Street to just past Hillside Road. There’s another section that will be replaced off Hillside Road from School Street to Dean Avenue. 

“The work on Dean Avenue will have most of the cut-through traffic coming through,” Maglio said. “This is an area that there are enough (alternative) roads that we can detour traffic easily if we need to.” 

He said police details will be on hand to direct traffic. If traffic gets too congested, officials will set up a small detour through Emmons Street. He also made clear that detours would be removed each day after construction ends."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190321/franklin-water-main-project-may-affect-downtown-traffic

Related notice from DPW
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/construction-alert-dean-ave-hillside.html

Update from Town of Franklin:

"A waterline replacement project is scheduled to begin the week of April 1st along Hillside Rd and Dean Ave.  The project extents include Dean Ave from Ray St to Hillside Rd and Hillside Rd from Dean Ave to School St.   This project is expected to last approximately 3 months."

At Dean and Hillside looking towards downtown

At Dean and the former Thompson Press site looking out towards Pleasant St

Wine of Westeros: A Game of Thrones Wine Tasting - Apr 11

Wine of Westeros: A Game of Thrones Wine Tasting

A Franklin Wine Club Sit Down Educational Tasting Held In The Franklin Liquors Wine Room

Hosts: Kim Simone And Mark Lenzi  Cost $15

April 11 -  7 PM

Fans of A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones know that there's a lot of wine flowing through Westeros. Ever curious about what those wines might taste like?

Come channel your inner Lannister and taste through a selection of wines from Europe, the Middle East, and the New World that reflect the styles, climates, and regions of George RR Martin's fictional one.

Sign Up   https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/259899764/

Wine of Westeros: A Game of Thrones Wine Tasting - Apr 11

Celtic Band RUNA to play at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - Mar 30

Celtic band RUNA return to Circle of Friends on their 10th anniversary tour.

RUNA March 30                          View this email in your browser Celtic Band RUNA 10th Anniversary Tour March 30 - 8 PM - $25 Celtic band RUNA returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 30th, at 8PM.  Quickly gaining recognition as one of Irish music's new "supergroups," RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats since their formation in 2008. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music. The group has been honored internationally, winning Top Group and Top Traditional Group in the Irish Music Awards and four Independent Music Awards including Best Live Album, Best World/Traditional Song and Best Bluegrass Song. "Timeless and flawless…" – Jim Allford, PA Music Scene RUNA consists of vocalist and step-dancer, Shannon Lambert-Ryan of Philadelphia, Dublin-born guitarist, Fionán de Barra, Cheryl Prashker of Canada on percussion, Caleb Edwards of Nashville on mandolin and vocals, and Jake James of New York on the fiddle. RUNA recently released their fifth album, "RUNA: LIVE". Receiving lavish praise on both sides of the Atlantic, the album has been hailed as "an incredible masterpiece" – Marcene Bronson, The Celtic Crier   http://www.runamusic.com/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Apr 13       Tracy Grammer May 11       Ordinary Elephant

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

April At The Franklin Historical Museum

A sure sign of Spring … 
The Franklin Historical Museum will resume its Thursday evening hours beginning Thursday April 4. 

Now that the snow has cleared and we have a little more daylight in the evenings we welcome visitors on Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, in addition to our Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon schedule. 

Come in and experience our collection of the Stanley Chilson films, which will be available to view Thursday evenings. The Chilson films provide a look back at Franklin from the early 1930s to the late 1950s. Parades, town events, new road construction, church events and everyday life was capture on film by Stanley Chilson and left to the town of Franklin as a way to look back and remember the way things were in our beloved town.

Our Second Sunday Speaker Series on Sunday April 14 features Cambridge architect Thomas J. Stohlman who will discuss historical architecture as well as share stories of his experience as a long time volunteer at the Boston Public Library. Doors open at 1:00 with the presentation scheduled for 1:15.

The Franklin Cultural Commission is pleased to welcome newly hired archivist, Rebecca Finnigan as she takes on the task of archiving the museum’s vast collection of Franklin photographs, artifacts, documents, books, and newspapers. The commission looks forward to working with Rebecca and moving the museum forward into the digital age. One of our mutual goals is to be able to share our collection online. More information to follow.

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, we’re open Saturday mornings 10 AM - 1 PM; Sunday afternoons 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Thursday evenings 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Admission is always free, donations are always welcome. Visit us soon and discover your history.

April At The Franklin Historical Museum (FHM photo)

FHS selections for Indoor Track All Stars; Tyler Brogan named MVP

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Girls Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Jada Johnson, Sharon

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Bella Pierre, Franklin
• Julia Fenerty, Franklin
• Samantha Powderly, Franklin
• Sydney Hawkins, Franklin
• Julia DiGiacomo, Franklin

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Boys Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Tyler Brogan, Franklin

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Tyler Brogan, Franklin
• Dylan Kehoe, Franklin
• Nicholas Calitri, Franklin
• Michael Hagen, Franklin

For the complete of girls Indoor Track All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-girls-indoor-track-all-stars/

For the complete of boys Indoor Track All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-boys-indoor-track-all-stars/

FHS Panthers