Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - May 24 to THU - May 30

Friday, May 24

10:00am

 Knitting Group

10:30am

 Happy Feet!

3:30pm

 Chess Club for Kids

8:00pm

 Baxter Hall Trio with opener Dwayne Haggins

Saturday, May 25

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

10:30am

 Kids Art Class

Sunday, May 26

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Monday, May 27

 Memorial Day

10:30am

 Memorial Day Parade

Tuesday, May 28

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

10:30am

 Get Ready for Kindergarten

6:00pm

 Stay for a Stitch! (All Ages)

7:00pm

 School Committee

7:00pm

 Franklin Public Library Book Club

Wednesday, May 29

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

Thursday, May 30

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

 Story & Craft

4:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

6:00pm

 Volunteens

6:30pm

 Genealogy Club Meeting

For the interactive version, please visit

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For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

http://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - May 24 to THU - May 30

FHS baseball, boys lacrosse, and boys tennis teams all post wins

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Thursday, May 23, 2019.


Baseball = Franklin, 12 vs. Hopkinton, 6 – Final
– After Hopkinton scored two runs in the top of the sixth inning to make it a one-run game, Franklin responded with six runs in the bottom half to pull away from the Hillers and earn the win. Scott Elliott had a big day at the plate with four hits, four runs, and two RBI while Jack Nally (two runs, walk), Jake Macchi (run, three RBI), and Jake Fitzgibbons each had two hits for Franklin. Senior Alex Haba added an RBI and a run scored. Ben Guzman earned the win in relief, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk, striking out four in 4.2 innings. Will Pacheco earned the save with one run allowed on two hits and two strikeouts in 1.1 innings.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 12 @ Longmeadow, 7 – Final
– Franklin went on the road and picked up a marquee victory over Western Mass. powerhouse Longmeadow, who have won four straight sectional titles. Jake Davis led the way with a hat trick and three assists, Nitin Chaudhury also scored a hat trick and had an assist, and Ben Greco scored twice for the Panthers, who jumped ahead 7-3 at half. Will Davis had 12 saves while FHS coach Lou Verocchi noted his defense had a strong performance, limiting the Lancers to four goals through three quarters.

Boys Tennis = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 4 – Final
– Franklin won two singles matches and swept doubles play to beat Oliver Ames and secure at least a share of the Kelley-Rex division title. Sophomore Liam Marr didn’t lose a game in a 6-0, 6-0 win at first singles while Rohan Herur dropped just two in a 6-1, 6-1 win at second singles. Franklin’s first doubles team of Saketh Saripalli and Shoumik Sompally won 6-0, 6-0 while the Panthers won by default at second doubles. The third singles match was called due to weather.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-23-19/

FHS Panthers

2019 Annual Franklin Hockey Golf Tournament - July 21

When: Sunday, July 21
Where: New England Country Club
Time: 1 PM shotgun start

Come out for a day of Golf, Dinner, Prizes and Raffles to support Franklin Boys Hockey.

See attached flyer for Registration details and Hole Sponsorship Opportunities

2019 Annual Franklin Hockey Golf Tournament - July 21

"This capital issue is significant, and not going away"

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

"The weather is warming, flowers are blooming and municipalities across the state are hosting Town Meetings, a form of local government dating back more than 300 years, which historically has given residents the opportunity to help decide on various issues related to local governance and spending. 

More recently, however, the scope of Town Meeting decisions has narrowed for many communities, and a lot of time is spent debating whether to fund new municipal projects, such as schools, libraries and senior centers. 

Approval of such projects typically translate into higher taxes for property owners, which advocates say is necessary to ensure dilapidating municipal buildings and outdated schools are safe and adequate for residents and children. 

Opponents, meanwhile, say the process is increasingly becoming a popular way for local governments to pay for projects that should otherwise be affordable within existing municipal budgets, especially at a time when local coffers are growing with the recent surge of new development and rising property values realized across the state."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190522/prop-2-12-overrides-disappearing-but-taxpayers-still-pay

Editor's Note: An override is always a sensitive topic but we need to change that perception and have a real conversation about how we want to live here in Franklin. What services do we need? How should we support our schools? Repair our roads? 

The School Committee held Legislative Forums in both February 2018 and 2019 to start the conversation on some of the systemic problems that the State needs to correct. The Town Council chose not to include us in the public conversation until the second budget hearing. 

Next year is predicted to be another budget challenge. We need to have the conversation regularly from now until the budget cycle starts again. When we get together for the Strawberry Festival, the 4th of July, and other public events, part of the conversation should be around how we support ourselves.

Kit Brady speaking for better funding for schools and our children

Kit Brady speaking for better funding for schools and our children. #tc0523 pic.twitter.com/DGORGq7KAP

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) May 23, 2019

FTC Alert: Make it a scam-free vacation

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Real time Reporting: Town Council - Budget Hearing #2 - May 23, 2019

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Kelly, Mercer, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls 
Absent: none

Agenda Item	Summary
1. HEARINGS	FY 2020 Budget Hearing: 7:10 PM Voting Document FY 20 Budget Message FY 20 Town Administrator Proposed Budget
2. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
2a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-32: Adoption of FY2020 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 19-32 - Two Thirds Majority Vote (6))
2b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-33: Amendment to FY2020 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 19-33- Majority Vote (5))
3. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT	Jeff Nutting's final report "there are two kinds of people those who do the work and those who take the credit, be in the first group, there are less people." hard work, passion, ethics and sense of humor build success many folks to thank the list is endless, you don't get here by yourself if you are at a meeting on time, you;re let if you can't treat people with respect, you can't keep them happy I have worked for 31 councilors and 10 different councils "no government in the Commonwealth moves as fast as Franklin" "I ask the citizens to thank the employees for the work they do" Rep Jeff Roy presents a MA House resolution to Jeff Nutting in recognition of his 40+ years of public service
4. COUNCIL COMMENTS	round of council comments recognizing Jeff and his accomplishments, dedication to community and service 18 years of service to Franklin many thanks a rare combination of vision and execution
5. ADJOURN

called to order at 'shortly after" 7:00 o'clock (meaning 7:10 PM)
public hearing called open at 7:11 PM

Q - will there be staffing at the Police and Fire dept with the regional dispatch in operation?

A - kiosk at both Police and Fire stations with dispatch moved to MECC, police will have someone on site 20 hours, no one at Fire outside of daytime hours (assuming not on a call).

Resident comment:

Kit Brady, Kimberly Ave
thanks to councilors and to personnel for doing more and more with less and less
experiencing a good boom, layoffs of teachers and parking for high school students being added

why are we in this situation? 

we as a community need to do better for our schools and community
collectively we as adults are setting a bad example

Mercer - the process is a good process, the schools started when we knew, we try very hard to make the community aware of the budget process and shortfalls. The final numbers are still in process and we don't have the final Chap 70 numbers today

I'll entertain motion to close the hearing
motion to close, seconded, pass 9-0

• Resolution 19-32: Adoption of FY2020 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 19-32 - Two Thirds Majority Vote (6))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 (via roll call)

• Resolution 19-33: Amendment to FY2020 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 19-33- Majority Vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 (via roll call - Jones recused)

(If you missed why there were two votes to pass one budget, visit
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/05/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-may-23.html)

Voting document

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/voting-document-fy2020

Budget Message

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/fy20-budget-message

FY 2020 Proposed Budget

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/fy-20-town-administrator-proposed-budget

Conservation Commission - Agenda - May 23, 2019

Two public hearings are scheduled to open at the Conservation Commission meeting Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (The Wetlands Act) a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 7:05 PM in the Training Room, 3rd Floor, of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA on a Notice of Intent filed by Grillo Builders of Franklin, MA to construct a single family residence with garage and driveway in the buffer zone of bordering vegetated wetlands.

This project is located on Map 340 Lot 14 at 907 Washington Street.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/907_washington_street_-_public_hearing_notice.pdf

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (The Wetlands Act) a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 7:00 PM in the Training Room, 3rd Floor, of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA to Amend the Order of Conditions filed by Kari Ann Darragh-Daley and Thomas Daley of Franklin, MA for a proposed addition.

This project is located at 6 Alexandria Drive.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/6_alexandria_-_public_hearing_notice.pdf


The full agenda for the Conservation Commission can be found online
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/may_23_2019.pdf

DelCarte in the fall of 2018

Memorial Day Parade Information

This year's Parade will be held on Monday, May 27, 2019. Your organization is invited to participate in this very special event to honor the men and women who gave their lives and those still unaccounted for. To register your organization please complete our Registration Form

Please take note of our Participant Rules
https://sites.google.com/view/franklinmamemorialdayparade/parade-rules-regulations?authuser=0

Click Here for the Parade Route
https://sites.google.com/view/franklinmamemorialdayparade/parade-route?authuser=0


Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM Check in at 21 Main St (Dean Bank) in Franklin, You will be assigned a marching position when you sign in.

10:30 AM The parade begins. We will start at the corner of Main Street and Depot Street Ave.

Route:
Begins at Dean Bank on Main Street, to the Dean Memorial, left onto School Street, Right on to W Central Street (stopping a the Union Street Cemetery), to a right on Beaver Street (stopping at the St Mary's Cemetery) and continuing on to the Franklin Town Common.

12:00 Noon Memorial Day Service at the War Memorial

In case of rain, please check this website for announcements. If the parade is cancelled due to rain, the ceremony will still be held at 12:00 Noon at the Town Common War Memorial.

Franklin Memorial Day Parade - Route

FHS baseball, softball, and girls lacrosse teams post wins

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.


Baseball = Franklin, 7 @ Attleboro, 6 – Final
– Franklin battled to a one-run win over Attleboro in a tight-knit affair. Jake Fitzgibbons had two hits for the Panthers along with an RBI while Jack Nally (run, two walks), Cooper Ross (two runs, RBI), and JB Floris (run) each had one hit. Alex Haba added a run and Shane O’Neil scored the game-winning run for the Panthers. Liam Dailey got the win, tossing a complete game with eight hits allowed, three walks, and five earned runs. Tim Callahan and Nick McMahon each had two hits and two runs scored, Alvaro Espinal and Camden Fitzpatrick each drove in two runs, and Lorenzo Wilson had an RBI for the Bombardiers.

Softball = Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 8 – Final
– Franklin took an early 2-0 lead and then saw its first four batters come around to score in the fifth on its way to a shutout win over Milford. Ally Shea (walk) and Maddy White (3-for-4, three runs, double) each scored on the first to put the Panthers ahead, and White (error), Sarah Jackson (triple), courtesy runner Katie Smith (Jackie Cherry single), and Emily Valentino (single) all scored in the fifth. Cherry struck out 13 to earn the win for Franklin, allowing two hits and two walks over six innings.

Girls Lacrosse = King Philip, 5 @ Franklin, 19 – Final
– Franklin played a complete game, building a double-digit lead by halftime and never looking back to beat visiting King Philip in a non-league clash. Annie Walsh led the charge with seven goals and two assists, Erin Walsh added four goals and two helpers, and Kelsey MacCallum added three goals and two assists. Hailey Toolin anchored a strong defensive effort in front of Gianna Cameron (seven saves).

Boys Tennis = Franklin, 2 vs. Hopedale, 3 – Final
– Franklin’s Liam Marr, Saketh Saripalli, and Vayshnav Malhotra each won but the Panthers fell under the lights to visiting Hopedale. Marr won 6-2, 6-2 at first singles while Saripalli and Malhotra picked up a 6-3, 6-4 win at first doubles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 4 – Final
– Oliver Ames defended home court, sweeping singles action and grabbing one more win in doubles play. Sarah Leger won 6-3, 6-1 at first singles and Maura Kiernan picked up a 6-0, 6-0 win at second singles. The team of Eva Belanger and Morgan Vasiliou emerged with a 6-4, 6-4 win at first doubles. Franklin’s Krissy Stoyonova and Vagmi Kantheti won 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 at second doubles.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-22-19/

FHS Panthers

To Celebrate the YMCA’s 175th Birthday, the Hockomock Area YMCA Is Inviting All Our Neighbors to Volunteer 175 Minutes of Their Time on June 8

This year, the YMCA embarks on a new chapter of our history as we celebrate 175 years of service to young people and their communities.

Over these many years, countless men and women have tirelessly given their time to advance our global YMCA movement. For the Volunteer 175 World Challenge, we honor that effort by calling on the citizens of the world to volunteer 175 minutes of their time for the betterment of their community on Saturday June 8, 2019.

What could you do with 175 minutes? Join Ys around the world to make a global impact! There are a number of local volunteer opportunities for you to engage in that will strengthen your community. You can:

• Assist a Summer Food Program. Did you know? One in six children in the U.S. don’t know where their next meal is coming from. The summer is a particularly vulnerable time for kids who rely on free or reduced-price meals during the school year. At the Y, we know that children who receive daily nutrition are set up to succeed. That’s why we’re helping kids reach their full potential by providing free access to healthy snacks and meals when school’s out for summer.

On June 8, volunteers are needed for the Milford Summer Food Program’s Blitz Day. Help spread the news about the community’s Fuel Your Fun summer meal program.
Details on the program are available at hockymca.org/milfod-summer-lunch-program.

Where: Memorial Elementary School, 12 Walnut Street, Milford. When: Saturday, June 8th from 9:30 am to 12:00pm. “We will be walking around Milford hanging flyers, and going door to door talking with community members about the program. Volunteer and be a part of a great social event,” says volunteer coordinator Shannon Nisbett.

Volunteer 175 Minutes of Their Time on June 8

Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but kids under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Meet at the Memorial Elementary School parking lot. You will be given a route to walk and flyers to distribute when you arrive. To volunteer: contact ShannonN@hockymca.org.

• Give teens a memorable and safe night following graduation. Volunteers are needed for the Franklin High School All Night Party, which starts at 11:00 p.m. on June 7th and runs through the night. Chaperones and activities assistants are needed at the Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street, Franklin during various time slots. To volunteer: contact Eve Pellecchia evepellecchia@yahoo.com. Details, visit: fhsallnightparty.com.

• Assist the Friends of Historic Hopedale (FOHH) in running the fantastical 3rd Annual Hopedale Fairy Walk on June 8th. FOHH is a non-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation, charitable giving, and community philanthropic & educational purposes. Join them, in conjunction with the Hopedale Park Commission, as Hopedale Parklands is turned into an enchanted forest & temporary home for fairies, gnomes, trolls, elves and all magical folk! Folks will stroll the pathways with family & friends while discovering magical homes tucked into the landscape. Where: 76 Dutcher Street, Hopedale. When: Saturday, June 8th various times available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To volunteer, contact: Tracey at info@friendsofhistorichopedale.com.

• Celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the town of Foxborough and lend a hand at the large event held annually, Foxborough Founders Day—featuring parade, games, raffles, crafts, exhibits, hockey tournaments, live music, fire demonstration, hot air balloon rides, raffle drawings, food, fireworks display, and more. Civic and religious organization participate in the field festivities and raise funds for their various organizations by selling food, running games and raffles or selling novelties and other products and many hands are needed to ensure a successful event. Where: Booth Playground, 40 South Street, Foxborough. When: Saturday, June 8th various times available. To volunteer: contact: Kerry Rosado rosadok@comcast.net.

Share your experience on social media under #YMCAChallenge and #Volunteer175. For more information on your local YMCA, visit hockymca.org or reach out to Member Services at 508- 543-2523 (67 Mechanic Street, Foxborough), or 508-528-8708 (45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin), or
508-695-7001 (300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro).

DID YOU KNOW? The YMCA has empowered people to be a positive force for social change since its founding in London in 1844. Today, there is a YMCA presence in 119 countries. Although Ys around the globe respond differently to the unique needs of their communities, all Ys are focused on empowering young people to thrive and reach their full potential! Together we can reach our goal of contributing 1.75 million minutes to communities around the world.

About Hockomock Area YMCA:Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. 

Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not- for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information, visit hockymca.org.

New England Revolution Announce Fifth Annual "Bowl for a Goal" Presented by Arbella Insurance for Aug 21, 2019

The New England Revolution Charitable Foundation's hallmark annual charity event – Bowl for a Goal presented by Arbella Insurance (#BowlforaGoal) – will return for a fifth year on Wednesday, August 21 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM ET at Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Patriot Place.

Bowl for a Goal provides fans with the opportunity to spend an evening alongside Revolution players, coaches, on-air talent, and local celebrities. All profits from the evening benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts in its mission to provide year-round sports training and competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities. General admission tickets are now on sale for $35 and may be purchased online here using the promo code "BOWL".

"Bowl for a Goal is one of the most special evenings of the year for me and the entire club, as we have the rare opportunity to bring the entire Revolution family together under one roof to celebrate a wonderful organization, Special Olympics Massachusetts," said Revolution President Brian Bilello. "We are fortunate to have such great partners in Special Olympics and Arbella Insurance, without whose support this event would not be the success it has been for the previous four years. We look forward to another great night and a successful season ahead for the Unified team."

The 2019 season also marks the fifth year of the Revolution's Special Olympics Unified team, which sees more than a dozen athletes with and without intellectual disabilities sign contracts with the Revolution, interact and train with first-team players, and play in a pair of matches -- away against D.C. United on July 12, and home at Gillette Stadium against New York City FC on Sept. 29. The Unified team's season kicked off on March 31 with an open clinic in Foxborough, followed by the team's signing day at Gillette Stadium on May 6.

"Special Olympics Massachusetts along with the New England Revolution have made a tremendous impact on children and young adults with intellectual disabilities," said Gayle O'Connell, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of the Arbella Insurance Group. "This is our fifth year supporting Bowl for a Goal and it's incredible to see how much this event has grown. We're thrilled to be able to continue our longstanding partnership."

Emceed by 98.5 The Sports Hub's Rob 'Hardy' Poole (@Hardy985), the event will feature music and entertainment provided by Boston's own DJ Roy Barboza (@DJRoyBarboza). For more than 15 years, DJ Roy Barboza has been entertaining area listeners with his eclectic blend of hip-hop, R&B, reggae, and many other styles. DJ Barboza is currently the Music Director at HOT 96.9 FM in Boston, and can be heard on HOT 96.9's Morning Grind, Throwback Lunch, and Rush Hour, among other programs.

In addition to the live music entertainment, food, and drinks, Bowl for a Goal will also feature a silent auction and raffle with a wide range of experiences and exclusive memorabilia available, including the following:

· Signed Revolution jerseys from several chart-topping musical acts
· Boston sports memorabilia including signed Revs, Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics jerseys
· One-of-a-kind experiences including game and concert ticket packages

Since the first Bowl for a Goal fundraiser in 2015, the Revolution have continually raised the bar with donations to Special Olympics Massachusetts exceeding $60,000 annually, including a record $80,000 from last year's event. The partnership between two organizations extends far beyond the fundraising events, as they have again teamed up for a summer full of events aimed at promoting an environment of inclusivity and friendly competition through the power of sports.

"We are so excited to be celebrating the fifth year of Bowl for a Goal," said Mary Beth McMahon, President and CEO of Special Olympics Massachusetts. "This event represents the best of the partnership between Special Olympics and the New England Revolution. It's unified, the community gets involved, it grows every year, and new partnerships are formed because of the incredible experience. I cannot thank the Revolution enough for all they have done, and continue to do in the name of inclusion."

"Bowl for a Goal is doubly great for Special Olympics because our amazing partners at Arbella are the presenting sponsors," McMahon added. "Arbella continues to go above and beyond to share our mission with their agents, clients, and employees. We can't wait to see all of our friends on August 21!"

To reserve your General Admission tickets for only $35, please click here. For more up-to-the-minute information on the Revolution, visit the team's official web site at revolutionsoccer.net, or join the conversation and interact with fans on any of the team's social platforms.

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