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"When first-generation American Fatima Naidjate, a Muslim, first stepped onto the Dean College campus in Franklin for student orientation nearly four years ago, she scanned the crowd of freshmen for another girl wearing a hijab, eager to shake the feeling of being different.
“Before Dean, I was always reminded by those around me that I was different,” said Naidjate, addressing a maroon sea of 292 fellow graduates as the college’s 153rd commencement student speaker on Saturday. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in sociology, planning to later pursue an MBA degree with a concentration in marketing.
“As the great Maya Angelou put it, ‘They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.’ With the strong community of diverse individuals here at Dean, I always felt at home,” she said. “At Dean, I did not need someone who looked exactly like me – it was those who were different from me that allowed me to feel a sense of belonging.”
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| In the News: Dean commencement |
"A unique new business is brewing in downtown Marlborough.
Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company – a brewery and coffee roaster – opened its doors Saturday at the former Speakers nightclub on Weed Street. The brewery and roaster held a private soft opening for friends and family members Thursday. J.P. and Melynda Gallagher have worked for the past year and a half to turn the former nightclub into a combination coffee house and taproom.
“We’ve put everything we have into this,” said Melynda Gallagher. “We’re so excited to share it with people.”
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| Dedication Ceremony for the Franklin Cultural District |
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| Franklin Rotary Club plans their 28th Annual Pasta Supper - June 6 |
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| FHS Panthers |
"FHS Creative held it's 3rd Annual Break the Frame Photo Competition and we would like your help in choosing the winners! Vote for your 3 favorite images submitted by students and staff"
FHS Creative held it's 3rd Annual Break the Frame Photo Competition and we would like your help in choosing the winners! Vote for your 3 favorite images submitted by students and staff: https://t.co/SYZiSa2Y9I@FHSPantherbook @FranklinPSart— Alyssa Taranto (@MsTaranto) May 9, 2019
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| Break the Frame Photo Competition: Vote for your 3 favorite images |
"In the famous words of author Neil Gaiman, “The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.”
This was the main message Friday at Franklin’s official Cultural District dedication ceremony. And with several speakers sharing the same message, one thing became clear – Franklin residents are always being creative to make the town a brighter place.
Franklin applied for the status last year after years of building up its programming and making the town a hub for arts and culture."
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| group photo with new sign at Franklin’s official Cultural District dedication ceremony |
"State officials were in Framingham on Friday to pitch a new grant program that’s designed to increase workforce transit options throughout the state.
“Transit is how we get more people to more places with less environmental impact, which is important as we move into the future,” said Astrid Glynn, rail and transit administrator for the Massachusetts Department of Transporation.
The discussion was hosted by MassDOT, along with the Westborough-based 495/MetroWest Partnership and the Framingham-based MetroWest Regional Transit authority. About 50 people, mainly from area businesses, attended the forum, which was held at MWRTA headquarters on Blandin Avenue."
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| Franklin Public Library: closed - Sunday, May 12 |
Effective at 10am this morning, 911 and dispatch operations for the Franklin Police and Franklin Fire department will switch to the MECC. While this is a monumental change, residents of the Community should not see tremendous impact.— Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) May 9, 2019
Residents will still call the same telephone numbers, and if they visit the Police Station during most hours will be greeted by a police officer.— Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) May 9, 2019
In the event the Station has to be left unattended, there is an intercom system in the lobby of the building that will connect directly to the MECC where a dispatcher will be able to talk to them, and help.— Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) May 9, 2019
As with any change, there may be bumps in the road. The Franklin Police Department is committed to continue to provide the highest level of service to the community. We appreciate your patience if you experience any disruption during the learning phase of this ambitious plan.— Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) May 9, 2019
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| Metacomet Emergency Communications Center (Facebook photo) |
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| Beautification Day Scheduled for May 18 - volunteers needed |
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| Dean College - Commencement - May 11 at 11:00 AM |
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