FHS girls lacrosse top Medfield 15-6

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Monday, Apr 22, 2019

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 15 @ Medfield, 6 – Final
– Franklin raced out to a 10-3 lead at halftime and never looked back for a victory on the road at Medfield. Senior Annie Walsh had a team-high nine points, scoring five goals and adding four assists while junior Erin Walsh also scored five goals with two helpers. Annie Walsh and Stella Regan dominated draws for the Panthers, combining for 15 wins. Hailey Toolin and Sydney Hawkins played well defensively in front of Gianna Cameron (10 saves).

Boys Tennis = Stoughton @ Franklin – Postponed to a date and time to be announced.

Girls Tennis = Franklin @ Stoughton – Postponed to a date and time to be announced.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-04-22-19/

FHS Panthers

Reminder: Franklin Art Association - Meeting - May 1

The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin. 

Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by a short business meeting and a demonstration by Dave Kaphammer, a pastel artist whose work has received a number of awards from the Post Road Art Center, as well as the Pastel Society of New Hampshire and the Connecticut Pastel Society.

FAA meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, September through May, and are free and open to the public. For more information log on to www.franklinart.org

Franklin Art Association - Meeting - May 1

Tri-County NASA-HUNCH Team Designs Device to Travel to Space

Three students in the Engineering Technology Program and their instructor at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School traveled to Houston, TX last week from April 15 through April 17, 2019 to present a device they designed to NASA engineers and astronauts as part of the HUNCH program.

High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware or HUNCH is an innovative school-based program that partners NASA at Johnson Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, Langley Research Center, Goddard Space Flight Center, Glenn Research Center, Kennedy Space Center, and AMES Research Center with high schools in states across the nation. The partnership involves students fabricating real-world products for NASA as they apply their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills as well as learning to collaborate and administer a project in teams and think creatively.

Five juniors Averi Ayre of North Attleboro; Katie Dion of North Attleboro; Colin Donoghue of Walpole; Eric Kugler of North Attleboro; and Jacob Lipson of Franklin designed, The Tool Pouch, an organized tool storage box that they hope will be used to solve a tool storage problem on the International Space Station. The project has made it to the Final Design and Prototyping Review scheduled at NASA’s Johnson Space Center at Rocket Park in Houston. If selected, their designs will likely be used by NASA astronauts in Space. This is the fourth year Tri-County’s team attended the event.

NASA began HUNCH 13 years ago with schools in Texas, and later expanded to some schools in the Midwest. In 2011, they added a school from the Northeast. NASA enlisted the help of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to identify the school, and they recommended Tri-County.

The Design and Prototyping HUNCH Program is a way for students of all skill levels to develop innovative solutions to problems posed by life on the International Space Station. Many of the projects are items personally requested by the International Space Station crew to help ease living conditions aboard the station, giving students the opportunity to really make an impact on the lives of astronauts. Other projects come from Flight Crew Systems and Operational groups at NASA that need more idea development.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

In photo from l-r are: Eric Kugler, Jacob Lipson, Katie Dion, Averi Ayre, Colin Donoghue, and Mrs. Magas

Reminder: Training closes the Municipal Building Weds Apr 24 from 8 to 11 AM

Franklin Municipal Building will be closed on Wednesday, April 24 from 8 AM to 11 AM for internal training

Franklin Municipal Building

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.

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:

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 📆!!! Our first UNIFIED TRACK MEET is this Thursday April 25 ~ 3:30 @ FHS. Bring hands for clapping 👏🏼 and cash for candy 🍭to 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

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

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)

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.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of April 24, 2019
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.
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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	April 10, 2019
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	Swearing in of Police Officers
5. APPOINTMENTS	None
6. HEARINGS	None
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	None
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	Old Meeting House on Washington Street Discussion
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
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))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT	S&P Bond Rating
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
15. ADJOURN

old South Meeting House on Washington St

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/

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

SAFE Coalition Run/Walk Race for Recovery 5K - Apr 28

For more about the Safe Coalition, visit their webpage
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:

"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:

"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

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:

"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 décor 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

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.

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. 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!

Indoor Cycling Fundraiser - Apr 28