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FPAC to present Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
On April 26 and 27 at 7:30 PM, the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin. The play examines the complexities of the marriage of a middle-aged couple, Martha and George.
Late one evening, after a university faculty party, they receive an unwitting younger couple, Nick and Honey, as guests, and draw them into their bitter and frustrated relationship. The production stars Nick Paone, Hallie Wetzell, Lucas Melfi, and Amanda Dubois.
FPAC’s production stars Hallie Wetzell and Nick Paone of Franklin as Martha and George. Wetzell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Occidental College and Master of Music degrees in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy from New England Conservatory of Music. She serves as Vocal Director for the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and has appeared in many FPAC productions. A former Equity actor, Paone has been on the drama faculty at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and an actor and director at FPAC since 2001.
Amanda Dubois of Woonsocket, Rhode Island will play Honey. Dubois joined the Drama and Dance Faculty at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts in 2016. Returning to Franklin for the production is New York’s Lucas Melfi in the role of Nick. Melfi is a graduate of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and has recently been featured in FPAC’s productions of Disney’s Newsies and The Nutcracker.
Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is sponsored by Rockland Trust and the Waters Corporation. Presented as part of ArtWeek in Franklin, the performances will include talkbacks with the cast of four, including director Nick Paone. For tickets and more information, visit www.theblackboxonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370.
Late one evening, after a university faculty party, they receive an unwitting younger couple, Nick and Honey, as guests, and draw them into their bitter and frustrated relationship. The production stars Nick Paone, Hallie Wetzell, Lucas Melfi, and Amanda Dubois.
FPAC’s production stars Hallie Wetzell and Nick Paone of Franklin as Martha and George. Wetzell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Occidental College and Master of Music degrees in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy from New England Conservatory of Music. She serves as Vocal Director for the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and has appeared in many FPAC productions. A former Equity actor, Paone has been on the drama faculty at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and an actor and director at FPAC since 2001.
Amanda Dubois of Woonsocket, Rhode Island will play Honey. Dubois joined the Drama and Dance Faculty at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts in 2016. Returning to Franklin for the production is New York’s Lucas Melfi in the role of Nick. Melfi is a graduate of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and has recently been featured in FPAC’s productions of Disney’s Newsies and The Nutcracker.
Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is sponsored by Rockland Trust and the Waters Corporation. Presented as part of ArtWeek in Franklin, the performances will include talkbacks with the cast of four, including director Nick Paone. For tickets and more information, visit www.theblackboxonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370.
FPAC to present Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? |
What is the story with 278-280-300 West Central St?
On the Town Council agenda for the meeting Wednesday, April 24, 2019, there is an Executive Session scheduled to discuss two items, one of which is a current lawsuit concerning the Planning Board and developer Joel D’Errico around his proposal for property at 278-300 West Central St.
I went back into the Town and Franklin Matters archives to pull together the relevant meeting notes as the subject property was proposed for a zoning bylaw change in 2016, approved, and then is now under consideration for a proposal to change it back. In the middle of this is the long story (yes, settle in) and read along as the developer meets with the Planning Board several times in 2017 and into 2018 before being rejected and then attempts to comeback with a revised proposal later in 2018.
Why would these parcels get their zoning changed and now three years later be proposed to get their zoning changed back to what it was? Good question.
I did become interested when it came up for discussion during the March 13, 2019 Town Council meeting. My notes were captured as follows:
So the Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837 moved to the Planning Board for the second time. Let’s step back into 2016 and follow what happened to get us to this point.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 16-753
Planning board meeting to review proposed Zoning bylaw amendment 16-753 and voted against it by 4-0
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/april_25_2016.pdf
Public hearing at Town Council
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/04/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-apr-27.html
From official Town Council Apr 27, 2016 meeting minutes
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/minutes_04-27-2016_0.pdf
Zoning Bylaw change 16-753 was continued as first reading at Town Council Meeting May 11, 2016
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/05/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-may-11.html
From official TC Meeting May 11, 2019 minutes
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/minutes_05-11-2016_0.pdf
Zoning Bylaw change 16-753 at second reading/vote to approve
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/05/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-may-25.html
TC Meeting May 25, 2016
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/may_25_2016_tc_meeting_budget_hearing_0.pdf
After the zoning change is approved in May 2016, we find nothing in the Planning Board records until October 2016
Proposal for 278-280-300 West Central St
A discussion on the proposal with no vote or formal submittal at this time
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/october_17_2016_1.pdf
A full year goes by before the proposal is officially brought forward
Planning Board - Initial hearing Oct 30, 2017
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/october_30_2017.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued Dec 4, 2017
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/december_4_2017.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued Dec 18, 2017
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/december_18_2017.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued Jan 22, 2018
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/january_22_2018.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued Feb 5, 2018
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/february_5_2018.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued Feb 26, 2018
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/february_26_2018.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued on March 12, 2018
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/march_12_2018.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued to April 9, 2018 for site density study
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/april_9_2018.pdf
Hearing continued to April 23, 2018 for full hearing, at which the hearing is closed
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/april_23_2018.pdf
Nothing until the June 18 meeting, and a schedule for vote at July 9, 2018 meeting
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/june_18_2018.pdf
Planning Board vote on special permits July 9, 2018 meeting denies Special Permits
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/july_9_2018.pdf
Planning Board September 10, 2018 meeting - discussion on re-submitting as there have been ‘substantial and material’ changes
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/september_10_2018.pdf
Planning Board September 24, 2018 meeting - further discussion on whether it can be resubmitted
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/september_24_2018.pdf
Planning Board October 15, 2018 meeting further discussion and request to submit, no decision without a submittal
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/october_15_2018.pdf
Planning Board January 7, 2019 meeting - item resubmitted, public hearing opened
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/january_7_2019.pdf
Planning Board January 28, 2019 - hearing continued, then voted against allowing the resubmittal
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/january_28_2019.pdf
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837
Current proposal to change subject property from SFR V back to SFR IV in 2019
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/10l._zoning_map_amendment_19-837_-_town_council_submittal_-_02142019_1.pdf
First meeting of referral to Planning Board March 13, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/live-reporting-legislation-for-action.html
See my notes as reported in the beginning of this story.
The Planning Board was scheduled to review this item per their April 8, 2019 agenda
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/april_8_2019.pdf
There are no published minutes for the Planning Board meetings after January 2019.
I went back into the Town and Franklin Matters archives to pull together the relevant meeting notes as the subject property was proposed for a zoning bylaw change in 2016, approved, and then is now under consideration for a proposal to change it back. In the middle of this is the long story (yes, settle in) and read along as the developer meets with the Planning Board several times in 2017 and into 2018 before being rejected and then attempts to comeback with a revised proposal later in 2018.
Why would these parcels get their zoning changed and now three years later be proposed to get their zoning changed back to what it was? Good question.
I did become interested when it came up for discussion during the March 13, 2019 Town Council meeting. My notes were captured as follows:
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837: Zoning Map Changes from General Residential V to Single Family Residential IV, an area on or near West Central Street- Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))
Joel D'Errico with story on the proposal for the propertyAttny Cerel alerted the Council that there is a suit against the Planning Board and they should be cautious in their response to Mr D'Errico
Mr Marguerite speaks in favor of the R5, he has a deal with Mr D'Errico
motion to approve, seconded, passes 4-3 (simple majority due to the presence of 7)Hamblen, noDellorco, noKelly, noCasey, Jones, Mercer, Earls all yes
So the Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837 moved to the Planning Board for the second time. Let’s step back into 2016 and follow what happened to get us to this point.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 16-753
Planning board meeting to review proposed Zoning bylaw amendment 16-753 and voted against it by 4-0
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/april_25_2016.pdf
Public hearing at Town Council
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/04/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-apr-27.html
From official Town Council Apr 27, 2016 meeting minutes
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/minutes_04-27-2016_0.pdf
Zoning Bylaw change 16-753 was continued as first reading at Town Council Meeting May 11, 2016
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/05/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-may-11.html
From official TC Meeting May 11, 2019 minutes
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/minutes_05-11-2016_0.pdf
Zoning Bylaw change 16-753 at second reading/vote to approve
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/05/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-may-25.html
TC Meeting May 25, 2016
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/may_25_2016_tc_meeting_budget_hearing_0.pdf
After the zoning change is approved in May 2016, we find nothing in the Planning Board records until October 2016
Proposal for 278-280-300 West Central St
A discussion on the proposal with no vote or formal submittal at this time
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/october_17_2016_1.pdf
A full year goes by before the proposal is officially brought forward
Planning Board - Initial hearing Oct 30, 2017
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/october_30_2017.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued Dec 4, 2017
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/december_4_2017.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued Dec 18, 2017
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/december_18_2017.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued Jan 22, 2018
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/january_22_2018.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued Feb 5, 2018
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/february_5_2018.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued Feb 26, 2018
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/february_26_2018.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued on March 12, 2018
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/march_12_2018.pdf
Planning Board hearing continued to April 9, 2018 for site density study
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/april_9_2018.pdf
Hearing continued to April 23, 2018 for full hearing, at which the hearing is closed
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/april_23_2018.pdf
Nothing until the June 18 meeting, and a schedule for vote at July 9, 2018 meeting
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/june_18_2018.pdf
Planning Board vote on special permits July 9, 2018 meeting denies Special Permits
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/july_9_2018.pdf
Planning Board September 10, 2018 meeting - discussion on re-submitting as there have been ‘substantial and material’ changes
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/september_10_2018.pdf
Planning Board September 24, 2018 meeting - further discussion on whether it can be resubmitted
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/september_24_2018.pdf
Planning Board October 15, 2018 meeting further discussion and request to submit, no decision without a submittal
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/october_15_2018.pdf
Planning Board January 7, 2019 meeting - item resubmitted, public hearing opened
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/january_7_2019.pdf
Planning Board January 28, 2019 - hearing continued, then voted against allowing the resubmittal
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/minutes/january_28_2019.pdf
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837
Current proposal to change subject property from SFR V back to SFR IV in 2019
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/10l._zoning_map_amendment_19-837_-_town_council_submittal_-_02142019_1.pdf
First meeting of referral to Planning Board March 13, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/live-reporting-legislation-for-action.html
See my notes as reported in the beginning of this story.
The Planning Board was scheduled to review this item per their April 8, 2019 agenda
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/april_8_2019.pdf
There are no published minutes for the Planning Board meetings after January 2019.
What is the story with 278-280-300 West Central St? |
FHS Unified Track meet scheduled for April 25
First FHS Unified Track meet for this season is scheduled for April 25
Mark your calendars π!!! Our first UNIFIED TRACK MEET is this Thursday April 25 ~ 3:30 @ FHS. Bring hands for clapping ππΌ and cash for candy πto show support for our incredible team! @FranklinUnified @FranklinHS @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/92O0et1LLV— Kate Lynch (@kateluvs2laugh) April 20, 2019
FHS Unified Track meet scheduled for April 25 |
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Franklin ArtWeek Schedule - Tickets available for Taste of ArtWeek
While ArtWeek kicks off in earnest on Saturday, April 27 with the Taste of ArtWeek on the Town Common and Hayward Manor, the first events are actually scheduled for Friday, April 26.
Craft details for the Taste of ArtWeek
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/04/craft-fair-and-hands-ondemo-tent-to-be.html
Food truck, beer garden and entertainment schedule
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/04/taste-of-artweek-festival-announces.html
Taste of ArtWeek is intended to give attendees a "taste" of what ArtWeek is all about. Food truck tickets are $20 for four items for adults and $10 for two items for kids. Tickets can be purchased at www.randomsmile.org/festival.
The full schedule for ArtWeek can be found here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczODN4X2hTdVdobWpWWTlpR19WMFZHZE5JWHVz/view?usp=sharing
You can also find all the individual events on the Franklin Community Calendar. The Cultural Council has integrated their calendar to enable this 'community view' https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
Craft details for the Taste of ArtWeek
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/04/craft-fair-and-hands-ondemo-tent-to-be.html
Food truck, beer garden and entertainment schedule
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/04/taste-of-artweek-festival-announces.html
Taste of ArtWeek is intended to give attendees a "taste" of what ArtWeek is all about. Food truck tickets are $20 for four items for adults and $10 for two items for kids. Tickets can be purchased at www.randomsmile.org/festival.
The full schedule for ArtWeek can be found here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczODN4X2hTdVdobWpWWTlpR19WMFZHZE5JWHVz/view?usp=sharing
You can also find all the individual events on the Franklin Community Calendar. The Cultural Council has integrated their calendar to enable this 'community view' https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
The Cod Squad's award-winning seafood from Captain Marden's - one of several food trucks to participate in Taste of ArtWeek |
Franklin, MA: Town Council - April 24, 2019 - Agenda
The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2018
(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)
(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)
You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/april_24_2019_town_council_meeting_agenda.pdfAgenda Item | Summary |
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Town Council Meeting Agenda |
Meeting of April 24, 2019
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1. ANNOUNCEMENTS |
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
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2. CITIZENS COMMENTS |
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
April 10, 2019
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4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS |
Swearing in of Police Officers
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5. APPOINTMENTS |
None
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6. HEARINGS |
None
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7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS |
None
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8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS |
Old Meeting House on Washington Street Discussion
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9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS |
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
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10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Bylaw Amendment 19-841: Municipal Service Fees- Ten Day Recycling Sticker- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-841 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))
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11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT |
S&P Bond Rating
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12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | |
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS | |
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
Collective Bargaining: All Municipal Units
Pending Litigation: Litigation Challenging Current GR-V Zoning at 278-300 West Central Street
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15. ADJOURN |
Both FHS boys and girls lacrosse teams post wins on Saturday
Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Apr 20, 2019
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 17 @ Lexington, 7 – Final
– Franklin sophomore Matt Lazzaro accounted for 10 points, pacing the Panthers to a win on the road over Lexington. Lazzaro scored seven goals and added three assists, junior Jake Davis scored twice and had three helpers, junior Ben Greco scored one goal and had two assists, and senior Will Harvey chipped in with a pair of goals and one assist. Senior Will Davis turned away 16 shots in net while senior Jacob Alexander won 25-of-30 faceoffs.
Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 11 vs. Lincoln-Sudbury, 4 – Final
– Annie Walsh, Erin Walsh and Kelsey MacCallum each recorded hat tricks and Franklin played what head coach Kristin Igoe Guarino called its best defensive game of the season to secure a win against D1 East rival L-S. Freshmen Jackie O’Neil and Kate O’Rourke also had goals for the Panthers, while goalie Gianna Cameron came through with a number of big saves. The Panthers jumped out to a 5-1 lead at halftime with Erin Walsh scoring twice in the final 2:27 to extend the advantage. The Panthers pulled away with a quick start to the second half, twice extending the lead to as many as eight goals.
Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Spring-2019/Franklin-Lincoln-Sudbury-Girls-Lacrosse-4-20-19/
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-20-19/
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 17 @ Lexington, 7 – Final
– Franklin sophomore Matt Lazzaro accounted for 10 points, pacing the Panthers to a win on the road over Lexington. Lazzaro scored seven goals and added three assists, junior Jake Davis scored twice and had three helpers, junior Ben Greco scored one goal and had two assists, and senior Will Harvey chipped in with a pair of goals and one assist. Senior Will Davis turned away 16 shots in net while senior Jacob Alexander won 25-of-30 faceoffs.
Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 11 vs. Lincoln-Sudbury, 4 – Final
– Annie Walsh, Erin Walsh and Kelsey MacCallum each recorded hat tricks and Franklin played what head coach Kristin Igoe Guarino called its best defensive game of the season to secure a win against D1 East rival L-S. Freshmen Jackie O’Neil and Kate O’Rourke also had goals for the Panthers, while goalie Gianna Cameron came through with a number of big saves. The Panthers jumped out to a 5-1 lead at halftime with Erin Walsh scoring twice in the final 2:27 to extend the advantage. The Panthers pulled away with a quick start to the second half, twice extending the lead to as many as eight goals.
Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Spring-2019/Franklin-Lincoln-Sudbury-Girls-Lacrosse-4-20-19/
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-20-19/
Erin Walsh looking to move on her defender (HockomockSports.Com Photo) |
SAFE Coalition Run/Walk Race for Recovery 5K - Apr 28
The SAFE Coalition Run/Walk Race for Recovery 5K is a community event aimed at decreasing stigma, highlighting recovery, and promoting awareness around the disease of Substance Use Disorder!
All proceeds will fund the SAFE Coalition Peer to Peer High School program!
Where: Remington Jefferson Schools
When: April 28, 2019 9:00 AM
Register online
https://racewire.com/register.php?id=10585&fbclid=IwAR37nLyELazIWpnFj44l_bHc68mBuFFEdeO9R9hpEqV9tX39ON8n1nVu_oo
For more about the Safe Coalition, visit their webpage
http://www.safecoalitionma.org/
Follow the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/850832055279820/
All proceeds will fund the SAFE Coalition Peer to Peer High School program!
Where: Remington Jefferson Schools
When: April 28, 2019 9:00 AM
Register online
https://racewire.com/register.php?id=10585&fbclid=IwAR37nLyELazIWpnFj44l_bHc68mBuFFEdeO9R9hpEqV9tX39ON8n1nVu_oo
SAFE Coalition Run/Walk Race for Recovery 5K - Apr 28 |
http://www.safecoalitionma.org/
Follow the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/850832055279820/
“It’s not right. It’s not fair. They’re taking away things we’ve already earned”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190419/stop-amp-shop-unions-keeping-their-resolve
"Tom Rogers, a striking shop steward at Stop & Shop, said customers at the grocery chain’s 235 Old Connecticut Path location have been few and far between. And when customers do approach the store, pickets encourage them to shop elsewhere.
“We try to engage the customer and tell them what we’re fighting for, and tell them to support us by not crossing the picket line,” said Rogers, 39, of Natick, on Friday afternoon, the ninth day that about 31,000 employees from five unions at Stop & Shop have been on strike.
Rogers, who has worked for the Quincy-based grocery chain for 20 years, added that he and his colleagues have managed to convince most customers to rethink where to shop.
“When they find out what the company’s trying to do, they’re pretty upset,” said head meat cutter Jackie Thomas, 60, of Waltham. “They’re just as upset as we are.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190419/stop-amp-shop-unions-keeping-their-resolve
Proud to stand again with my brothers and sisters from @UFCW Local 1445 at Stop & Shop in Franklin. Every day #StopAndShopWorkers help put food on the table. They deserve better than the cuts the company is pushing. Good to see all the support out there for the workers. pic.twitter.com/9Zd4XirZt8— Jeffrey N. Roy (@jeffroy) April 20, 2019
"Proud to stand again with my brothers and sisters from @UFCW Local 1445 at Stop & Shop in Franklin." |
Fortune Mag puts Gov Baker in Top 50 of “World’s Greatest Leaders”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190421/baker-ranks-20th-on-world-leader-list
You can find the full Fortune Magazine listing online
http://fortune.com/worlds-greatest-leaders/
"A new Fortune Magazine list puts Gov. Charlie Baker among the company of actor Michael J. Fox, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and L.A. Rams head coach Sean McVay.
Baker landed at No. 20 on Fortune’s list of the “World’s Greatest Leaders,” between Code2040 co-founder Tristan Walker and AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins.
“Baker’s approval ratings routinely land near 70 percent, a remarkable feat for a Republican leading a famously liberal state. He’s earned that favor with a quiet bipartisanship that feels almost foreign these days,” Fortune wrote of the Swampscott Republican who was elected to a second term in November with 67 percent of the vote. “A data-driven fixer - he previously led the turnaround of a health insurer - Baker has been effective in addressing the state’s opioid woes and issues with social services; he also signed a green energy bill last year.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190421/baker-ranks-20th-on-world-leader-list
You can find the full Fortune Magazine listing online
http://fortune.com/worlds-greatest-leaders/
a screengrab of the full Fortune Magazine listing page |
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Discussion scheduled on future of Old South Meeting Church - Apr 24
A discussion is scheduled at 7:10 PM during the April 24 Town Council meeting regarding the Old South Meeting Church on Washington St. The memo to neighborhood residents from Town Administrator Jeff Nutting is shown here:
The letter can also be found online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczV2V6Vkh6NnJWLXM3SHYxeFBySTdNOXV1NUpB/view?usp=sharing
And viewed here
"As are well aware the Meeting House at 762 Washington Street has been vacant for a long time. The Town Council will have a discussion on the potential future use of the property at their meeting on April 24, 2019. We would very much like to hear from you on this matter. The intent the meeting is to listen to ideas, suggestions and concerns prior to the Town Council considering any future action on the matter.
Prior to the meeting the church will be open for viewing 5:00-6:15 PM on April 24, 2019. The meeting to discuss the matter will be held immediately after at 7: 10 PM in the Town Council Chambers.
The Town did have an architect review the building in 2015 and estimated at the time the cost for the Town (subject to all public bid laws) to bring the building into compliance with all building, wiring, plumbing, handicap accessibility etc. codes would be about $500,000. Since then building construction prices have risen so the cost will be higher.
The full report can be found at
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/old_south_meeting_house_on_washington_street_1.pdf
Past discussions with the Historical Commission and others did not lead to any practical suggested reuse given the cost to renovate the building, limited parking, site lines looking west on Washington Street and the limited use the building has had over the years relative to peace and.
The building does not meet current zoning requirements for residential or commercial use. The current zoning is RRI that requires 200 feet of frontage and 40,000 square feet of land. The only allowed use without a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals would be for religious or educational use.
The Town did construct a water booster station in the rear of the property (funds provided from the developer of Oak Hill Condo 's) and will maintain the station no matter what decision is made about the future of the Church.
We would appreciate your attendance and comments. Please pass this information along to others who may be interested in this matter. I am happen to answer any questions you may have prior to the meeting."
The letter can also be found online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczV2V6Vkh6NnJWLXM3SHYxeFBySTdNOXV1NUpB/view?usp=sharing
And viewed here
Old South Meeting House, Washington St |
Craft Fair And Hands-On/Demo Tent To Be Part Of Taste Of ArtWeek - Apr 27
Taste of ArtWeek, a kick-off celebration to Franklin ArtWeek, will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. The festival will include food trucks, live performances, a craft fair, and a hands-on crafts and demo tent on the Franklin Town Common, as well as a beer and wine garden and fine art exhibition at Hayward Manor, and is intended to give attendees a "taste" of what ArtWeek is all about.
The Craft Fair and The ArtWeek Experience Pavilion, showcasing demos and hands-on crafts, are free and require no ticketing. The Craft Fair will showcase 30 booths of handmade items from Massachusetts-based artisans, and will include such diverse offerings as pottery, jewelry, home dΓ©cor items, specialty foods, accessories, fine art, and more. Only locally, handmade crafts were allowed in to the juried exhibition.
"We hand-picked each vendor and are so excited to bring new and fresh talent into Franklin," says Craft Fair organizer Kaye Kelly.
The ArtWeek Experience Pavilion offers opportunities for festival attendees to participate in art creation. A variety of live art demonstrations and workshops will be offered, including one on Chinese brush painting and calligraphy by artist Jack Zhao. Zhao will demonstrate his unique combination of Chinese calligraphy mixed with more modern illustration using ancient brush painting techniques. He will then hold several short workshops for attendees to try their own hand at brush painting.
Artist Chris Lamb Toubeau will lead festival-goers in a series of short hands-on workshops in acrylic tree painting, and Sue Sheridan will explain the elements involved in watercolor painting, followed by a demonstration. Illustrator and artist diNo will offer a crowd-sourced spin art project, an animated mandala app project, and a demonstration of his illustrative style. Attendees can also watch Erin Dart create watercolor and pen and ink paintings of wildlife. The New England Lace Group will be in the Pavilion showing the art of bobbin lace making, a way of creating handmade lace, with the opportunity for people to try their hand at this historically-significant art form.
In addition, a section of the Pavilion is being sponsored by Senate President Karen E. Spilka as The Family Creative Corner with free crafts for kids. These include a bookmark-making craft hosted by the Franklin Public Library, spring ornaments and magnets hosted by Lifelong Learning's Solutions Program, pet tattoos and coloring pages hosted by Leashrly Life, pinwheel-making hosted by the MetroWest Visitors Bureau, and a table with origami folding using old book pages that is being done by students from Benjamin Franklin Charter School as part of a capstone project, which will also raise funds for both literacy and art charities. Also in the tent will be Sandy Fun Sand Art, where kids can make a sand art bottle for a nominal fee.
"The Pavilion gives attendees an opportunity to not only meet various types of artists, but to create art as well, allowing them to experience different mediums. We’ve never done anything like this in Franklin. The ArtWeek Experience Pavilion is going to make this a one-of-a-kind festival in New England, " organizer Kelly goes on to say.
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.
For more information about Taste of ArtWeek, or to purchase tickets for the food trucks and beer & wine garden, please visit www.randomsmile.org/festival.
Sponsors for Taste of ArtWeek include Mass Vacations, the MetroWest Visitors Bureau, the Mass Cultural Council, Dedham Savings Bank, Dean Bank, Middlesex Savings Bank, La Cantina Winery, Dean College, Liberty Realty, Allegra Printing, and Senate President Karen E. Spilka's office.
The Craft Fair and The ArtWeek Experience Pavilion, showcasing demos and hands-on crafts, are free and require no ticketing. The Craft Fair will showcase 30 booths of handmade items from Massachusetts-based artisans, and will include such diverse offerings as pottery, jewelry, home dΓ©cor items, specialty foods, accessories, fine art, and more. Only locally, handmade crafts were allowed in to the juried exhibition.
"We hand-picked each vendor and are so excited to bring new and fresh talent into Franklin," says Craft Fair organizer Kaye Kelly.
Chinese brush painting and calligraphy |
The ArtWeek Experience Pavilion offers opportunities for festival attendees to participate in art creation. A variety of live art demonstrations and workshops will be offered, including one on Chinese brush painting and calligraphy by artist Jack Zhao. Zhao will demonstrate his unique combination of Chinese calligraphy mixed with more modern illustration using ancient brush painting techniques. He will then hold several short workshops for attendees to try their own hand at brush painting.
acrylic tree painting |
watercolor and pen and ink paintings |
In addition, a section of the Pavilion is being sponsored by Senate President Karen E. Spilka as The Family Creative Corner with free crafts for kids. These include a bookmark-making craft hosted by the Franklin Public Library, spring ornaments and magnets hosted by Lifelong Learning's Solutions Program, pet tattoos and coloring pages hosted by Leashrly Life, pinwheel-making hosted by the MetroWest Visitors Bureau, and a table with origami folding using old book pages that is being done by students from Benjamin Franklin Charter School as part of a capstone project, which will also raise funds for both literacy and art charities. Also in the tent will be Sandy Fun Sand Art, where kids can make a sand art bottle for a nominal fee.
"The Pavilion gives attendees an opportunity to not only meet various types of artists, but to create art as well, allowing them to experience different mediums. We’ve never done anything like this in Franklin. The ArtWeek Experience Pavilion is going to make this a one-of-a-kind festival in New England, " organizer Kelly goes on to say.
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.
For more information about Taste of ArtWeek, or to purchase tickets for the food trucks and beer & wine garden, please visit www.randomsmile.org/festival.
Sponsors for Taste of ArtWeek include Mass Vacations, the MetroWest Visitors Bureau, the Mass Cultural Council, Dedham Savings Bank, Dean Bank, Middlesex Savings Bank, La Cantina Winery, Dean College, Liberty Realty, Allegra Printing, and Senate President Karen E. Spilka's office.
FHS baseball tops Walpole 6-2
Via Twitter, we share the results of the FHS baseball team winning their game vs. Walpole 6-2.
Franklin 6, Walpole 2
Winning Pitcher = Jr. Will Pacheco (3.1 inn, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 3K). Pacheco was nails again out of the pen.
Offensively, Fitzgibbons (1-1, 2B, 2RBI), Elliott (1-3, 2RBI), Floris (2-3, R), & Markowski (1-1, 2R, RBI, 2BB).
Next up: Franklin @ Taunton (Tues. 4/23) at 3:45pm.
Franklin 6, Walpole 2
Winning Pitcher = Jr. Will Pacheco (3.1 inn, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 3K). Pacheco was nails again out of the pen.
Offensively, Fitzgibbons (1-1, 2B, 2RBI), Elliott (1-3, 2RBI), Floris (2-3, R), & Markowski (1-1, 2R, RBI, 2BB).
Next up: Franklin @ Taunton (Tues. 4/23) at 3:45pm.
Franklin 6, Walpole 2. WP - Jr. Will Pacheco (3.1 inn, 0R, 0H, 1BB, 3K). Pacheco was nails again out of the pen. Offensively, Fitzgibbons (1-1, 2B, 2RBI), Elliott (1-3, 2RBI), Floris (2-3, R), & Markowski (1-1, 2R, RBI, 2BB). Next up: Franklin @ Taunton (Tues. 4/23) at 3:45pm.— FHS Baseball (@FHSCoachZBrown) April 19, 2019
FHS Panthers |
Indoor Cycling Fundraiser - Apr 28
What: A three hour cycling fundraiser for the Pan Mass Challenge with New England Patriots Captain Matthew Slater. Matthew will be signing autographs and taking pictures with all riders. 100% of all monies raised will go directly to the Pan Mass Challenge/Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The event will be led by six fun and talented instructors!
Where: The Adirondack Club, 800 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
When: Sunday, April 28th from 1:00pm-4:00pm
How to Register: Registration should be done in person at the front desk of the Adirondack Club. Riders can register for a one, two or three hour ride. Non members are welcome!
Donation: It costs $100.00 for one hour, $200.00 for two hours, or $300.00 for three hours. Once you are registered, please follow the information below to make your donation. Donations must be made within 24 hours of registration and be received prior to the event. There will be prizes for the biggest fundraisers.
How to Pay: Payment can be done online by following the directions below:
1. Go to PMC website at www.pmc.org
2. Click on red Donate icon on right top of page.
3. Under “Enter a Rider’s name or EgiftID below”, enter “Team Phil’s Phriends”
4. Click on “Find a Rider”.
5. Click on “Team Phil’s Phriends, Needham, MA”
6. Enter donation amount
If you would prefer to pay by check, please make checks payable to the PMC/Phil’s Phriends and mail them to Carolyn Bohmiller, 205 Jordan Rd, Franklin, MA 02038.
If you have friends or family who would like to donate before or after the event, please provide them the instructions above to donate online, mail their checks to the above address, or bring their checks made out to the PMC/Phil’s Phriends with you on the day of the ride. If they are donating online, have them mention the rider’s name in the comment section.
Remember to bring some cash with you to try to win some great raffle items! The raffle will be open on Saturday, April 27 from 7:00-11:00 AM and again on Sunday, April 28 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Food and drinks will be available for all riders.
Please contact Deb Simpson at dsimpson@adirondackclub.com or Carolyn Bohmiller at cbohmiller@yahoo.com if you have any further questions.
We look forward to seeing you on the 28th!
Where: The Adirondack Club, 800 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
When: Sunday, April 28th from 1:00pm-4:00pm
How to Register: Registration should be done in person at the front desk of the Adirondack Club. Riders can register for a one, two or three hour ride. Non members are welcome!
Donation: It costs $100.00 for one hour, $200.00 for two hours, or $300.00 for three hours. Once you are registered, please follow the information below to make your donation. Donations must be made within 24 hours of registration and be received prior to the event. There will be prizes for the biggest fundraisers.
How to Pay: Payment can be done online by following the directions below:
1. Go to PMC website at www.pmc.org
2. Click on red Donate icon on right top of page.
3. Under “Enter a Rider’s name or EgiftID below”, enter “Team Phil’s Phriends”
4. Click on “Find a Rider”.
5. Click on “Team Phil’s Phriends, Needham, MA”
6. Enter donation amount
If you would prefer to pay by check, please make checks payable to the PMC/Phil’s Phriends and mail them to Carolyn Bohmiller, 205 Jordan Rd, Franklin, MA 02038.
If you have friends or family who would like to donate before or after the event, please provide them the instructions above to donate online, mail their checks to the above address, or bring their checks made out to the PMC/Phil’s Phriends with you on the day of the ride. If they are donating online, have them mention the rider’s name in the comment section.
Remember to bring some cash with you to try to win some great raffle items! The raffle will be open on Saturday, April 27 from 7:00-11:00 AM and again on Sunday, April 28 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Food and drinks will be available for all riders.
Please contact Deb Simpson at dsimpson@adirondackclub.com or Carolyn Bohmiller at cbohmiller@yahoo.com if you have any further questions.
We look forward to seeing you on the 28th!
Indoor Cycling Fundraiser - Apr 28 |
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