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Saturday, July 13, 2019
FTC shuts down student loan debt relief scheme
Friday, July 12, 2019
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jul 12 to THU - Jul 18
Friday, July 12
10:00am
10:30am
12:00pm
1:00pm
8:00pm
Saturday, July 13
10:00am
1:00pm
3:00pm
Sunday, July 14
1:00pm
Monday, July 15
10:30am
1:00pm
Tuesday, July 16
9:30am
1:00pm
4:00pm
6:30pm
Wednesday, July 17
10:30am
11:00am
12:00pm
4:00pm
5:00pm
Thursday, July 18
9:30am
3:30pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
6:30pm
For the interactive version, please visit
For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar
https://www.franklinma.gov/calendarSubmit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link
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| Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jul 12 to THU - Jul 18 |
"The least you can do is give us an on-going personal finance education"
Hat tip to Ron Taylor for sharing this article via Twitter from Anastasia Basil. Well worth the read.
https://humanparts.medium.com/dear-school-eff-your-f-e61971ece228
"For a long time you will say I am not listening, not paying attention. You will insist I do not care, that I am lazy. At best, a daydreamer.Continue reading the article online
A neurological explanation will be found. You will give me cures: Here is extra time to complete the test. And a calculator. And medicine for your daydreaming brain. You will feel good about yourselves: See how we have accommodated, how kind we are, how helpful and understanding?
And I will wonder how very awful I must be. They gave me extra time, gum to chew, notes to view and still, I can’t do better than before. Where there was only suspicion (Am I stupid?) now there is proof: my scarlet letters, Ds and Fs. You don’t make me wear these as an armband or sewn onto my shirt, but I can’t take them off, either. They’re mine for good.
"Try harder. Work harder. Pay attention. Sit still. Stop drawing. Stop humming. Begin again," you say."
https://humanparts.medium.com/dear-school-eff-your-f-e61971ece228
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| Photo: Florian Gaertner/Getty Images |
“We’re getting robbed of something culturally and financially”
From the Boston Globe, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/rhode-island/2019/07/11/pawsox-fans-bitter-worcester-breaks-ground-new-stadium/k5RnS2tesTMxssjatstsQM/story.html
I grew up in Pawtucket, just down the street from McCoy Stadium. I played pick up baseball on the fields outside the park that are now parking lots. I will still go to games at McCoy before they leave for Worcester. It is an easy ride, free parking and a relatively reasonable night out. The starting lineup for the PawSox will usually have one or more players who had been called up to Boston, if not a regular who is down for rehab before getting back to Boston. I wasn't close enough to the wheeling and dealing to get a deal done but it will be a sad day when the team leaves.
"An artist’s rendering showed a shiny new ballpark filled with Red Sox fans. State officials called it a historic moment. City officials hailed a “spirit of optimism.” Business leaders vowed to build restaurants and offices nearby.
There was even a polar bear mascot on hand.
It was a moment many imagined happening in Rhode Island over the past few years as the Pawtucket Red Sox considered moving from the old McCoy Stadium to Providence or, perhaps, a new Pawtucket ballpark."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/rhode-island/2019/07/11/pawsox-fans-bitter-worcester-breaks-ground-new-stadium/k5RnS2tesTMxssjatstsQM/story.html
I grew up in Pawtucket, just down the street from McCoy Stadium. I played pick up baseball on the fields outside the park that are now parking lots. I will still go to games at McCoy before they leave for Worcester. It is an easy ride, free parking and a relatively reasonable night out. The starting lineup for the PawSox will usually have one or more players who had been called up to Boston, if not a regular who is down for rehab before getting back to Boston. I wasn't close enough to the wheeling and dealing to get a deal done but it will be a sad day when the team leaves.
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| sunset at McCoy in June, 2019 |
"called the use of such bags 'an inordinate amount of waste'"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190711/big-y-moves-up-plastic-bag-ban-to-aug-1
The MDN article referenced this brief video released by Big Y on how to clean the re-usable bags.
I'll need to re-think about where I keep my supply of bags (curretnly in the car).
As of Aug. 1, if you don’t bring your own bags to Big Y supermarkets in Massachusetts and Connecticut, prepare to break out your coin purse.
Big Y Foods, Inc. announced Thursday afternoon that it moved up its planned elimination of single-use plastic bags at check-out counters, from 2020 to August 2019. Customers without their own bags can pay for paper bags at checkout at 10 cents a pop.
The company owns 80 supermarkets and specialty stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut, including one each in Franklin and Milford.
“Big Y has been complying with single-use plastic bag bans in several Massachusetts communities since 2014,” a press release announcing the change said. “Coming off of recent changes to laws in various towns across the New England region, Big Y has moved up its 2020 timeline to eliminate single-use plastic at checkouts in all of its locations in order to streamline operations and to do its part to support sustainability.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190711/big-y-moves-up-plastic-bag-ban-to-aug-1
The MDN article referenced this brief video released by Big Y on how to clean the re-usable bags.
I'll need to re-think about where I keep my supply of bags (curretnly in the car).
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Actions Taken by Town Council - June 26, 2019 meeting
I missed the June 26, 2019 Town Council meeting. The "Actions Taken" document was just released to confirm the votes taken during the meeting. We'll need to wait for the video to be released by Franklin TV and or the full minutes of the meeting to find out the additional details covered during the session.
When the video is available it will be posted here. Currently, meetings through June 12, 2019 are available https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/live-meetings-stream
In the meantime, here is the "Actions Taken" doc:
Town of Franklin file location
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_june_26_2019.docx.pdf
Franklin Matters file location
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVqTU3ggNoZzTGMlKHNYP-G_yWKcY8_u/view?usp=sharing
When the video is available it will be posted here. Currently, meetings through June 12, 2019 are available https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/live-meetings-stream
In the meantime, here is the "Actions Taken" doc:
Town of Franklin file location
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_june_26_2019.docx.pdf
Franklin Matters file location
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVqTU3ggNoZzTGMlKHNYP-G_yWKcY8_u/view?usp=sharing
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| Actions Taken by Town Council - June 26, 2019 meeting |
Farmers Market: Library Market Fun and Music at the Market - Friday, Jul 12
After taking a one week break due to the 4th of July Celebration occupying the Town Common, the Farmers Market returns this Friday, July 12. There are two additional features for this market.
The Library:
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/events/209203
Music at the Market - The Bad Apples: (from 3 to 6 PM)
Shared from the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/632895430548502/
The Library:
- Farmer’s Market Fun! Fridays, July 12 and 26, 1:00 PM
Join the Franklin Public Library in a special collaboration with the Franklin Farmer's market! Enjoy special themed events each week, from storytimes, to scavenger hunts, to craft events and beyond!Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/events/209203
Music at the Market - The Bad Apples: (from 3 to 6 PM)
"Join local musicians, Katelyn Hinds, Kevin Sawyer and Bob Adams, for a live performance at the Farmers' Market.
These locals began getting together in the past year to share their love of music and The Bad Apples were born! The group covers a variety of musical styles from folk, country and classic rock as well as some original songs. The Bad Apples are excited to be bringing music to the Franklin Farmer's Market and look forward to other opportunities to share their passion for music with the community!
Performance on Friday 7/12 will also feature a solo acoustic guitar performance from special guest Tim Mac of Franklin."
Shared from the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/632895430548502/
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| Franklin Farmers Market MA Music at the Market - The Bad Apples |
FTC Consumer Alert: Outlet shopping - The deal is in the details
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In the News: iguana rescued from tree
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190710/police-rescue-trapped-iguana-in-franklin
"Wednesday was Day 5 for an iguana trapped high atop a tree on homeowner Cynthia Mulvey’s property on King Street.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
She had called animal control, the state Environmental Police and reptile experts over the past week, but to no avail.
Taking matters into her own hands, she scheduled a tree removal company to come by in the next few days to save the iguana, who was lounging on a tree branch and surviving off a diet of leaves.
But early Wednesday morning, the elusive and lonely reptile was saved – thanks to an Environmental Police officer, who heard about her situation on the news. The officer arrived with a Franklin police officer to get the job done."
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190710/police-rescue-trapped-iguana-in-franklin
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
4th of July Fireworks 2019 (video)
In case you missed the fireworks on Saturday, or want to see it again, and maybe from a different point of view, here you go. This is from the hill between the Senior Center and the Horace Mann/Oak St Complex.
I took some photos of the first couple of minutes then decided to record so this is the last 15 minutes of the fireworks.
Thank you Franklin 4th of July Coalition for a great show!
I took some photos of the first couple of minutes then decided to record so this is the last 15 minutes of the fireworks.
Thank you Franklin 4th of July Coalition for a great show!
Franklin residents: Time to Order Your Rain Barrel
Time to Order Your Rain Barrel!
Franklin is once again partnering with The Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer residents discounted barrels for just $69. Residents may then apply for a $50 water conservation rebate from the DPW for a total cost of only $19!!
Order by Wednesday, September 11 and pick up at the DPW Admin Office (257 Fisher St) on Wednesday, September 18 from 4-6 PM.
Click here for more information or to order
https://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/
Click here for a water conservation rebate application
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/rain_barrel_rebate_application_0.pdf
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| rain barrels at the Franklin Community Garden |
Hockomock Area YMCA Hosts 13th Annual Triathlon and Announces New Youth Splash and Dash Event - Jul 21
The Hockomock Area YMCA will be hosting two healthy living events on Sunday, July 21st at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. The first race is the 13th annual Spier Family Triathlon which begins at 8:00 AM (registration is at 6:00 AM) and consists of a ¼ mile swim in Lake Pearl, a 9 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. The second event is the Youth Splash and Dash, a swimming and running aquathlon competition taking place at 12:00 PM for ages 5 to 14.
This friendly USAT Sanctioned Sprint triathlon is designed to work for beginners, youth/junior (ages 14+) triathletes, paratriathletes, 2 or 3 person relay teams and advanced triathletes.
Great park venue, with all proceeds benefiting the Reach Out to Youth and Families Campaign at the Hockomock Area YMCA. The race will have you enjoying picturesque New England landscapes through quaint Wrentham Center. Bike and run provide moderate hills. The grass transition area is centrally located and easily accessed; each participant will enjoy roomy and secure transition space.
This USA Triathlon sanctioned event is limited to 400 registered athletes. The Y is proud that this is the first paratriathlete-friendly USAT event in New England, beginning in 2013.Participants can expect a high-quality race at an affordable price. If space is available, registration will begin at 6:00 AM day of event - Sunday, 7/21.
Register online at https://www.hockymca.org/triathlon by July 18th. Day of registration will begin at 6:00 AM on Sunday, July 21st if space permits.
After the Spier Family Triathlon, beginning at 12:00 PM, the Hockomock Area YMCA will host a Youth Splash and Dash event. This is a free event open to children ages 5-14. The race includes a swimming and running portion. (requires a $10 USAT day license fee)
Participants will be separated into two age groups with one race including 5-9 year olds, and another race including 10-14 year olds. The 5-9 age group will swim 25 yards in lap lanes and then run a quarter mile to the finish line. The 10-14 age group will swim 100 yards in lap lanes and then run a half mile to the finish line. For more information and to register for the race, visit https://www.hockymca.org/youth-splash-dash
All proceeds will benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Reach Out for Youth & Families Annual Campaign which is the primary vehicle in subsidizing confidential scholarship assistance and programs for youth, individuals and families to have a YMCA experience regardless of ability to pay. Funds raised provide confidential scholarship assistance, giving Y experiences including summer camp, child care and teen programs to local children and families in need.
About Hockomock Area YMCA:
This friendly USAT Sanctioned Sprint triathlon is designed to work for beginners, youth/junior (ages 14+) triathletes, paratriathletes, 2 or 3 person relay teams and advanced triathletes.
Great park venue, with all proceeds benefiting the Reach Out to Youth and Families Campaign at the Hockomock Area YMCA. The race will have you enjoying picturesque New England landscapes through quaint Wrentham Center. Bike and run provide moderate hills. The grass transition area is centrally located and easily accessed; each participant will enjoy roomy and secure transition space.
This USA Triathlon sanctioned event is limited to 400 registered athletes. The Y is proud that this is the first paratriathlete-friendly USAT event in New England, beginning in 2013.Participants can expect a high-quality race at an affordable price. If space is available, registration will begin at 6:00 AM day of event - Sunday, 7/21.
Register online at https://www.hockymca.org/triathlon by July 18th. Day of registration will begin at 6:00 AM on Sunday, July 21st if space permits.
After the Spier Family Triathlon, beginning at 12:00 PM, the Hockomock Area YMCA will host a Youth Splash and Dash event. This is a free event open to children ages 5-14. The race includes a swimming and running portion. (requires a $10 USAT day license fee)
Participants will be separated into two age groups with one race including 5-9 year olds, and another race including 10-14 year olds. The 5-9 age group will swim 25 yards in lap lanes and then run a quarter mile to the finish line. The 10-14 age group will swim 100 yards in lap lanes and then run a half mile to the finish line. For more information and to register for the race, visit https://www.hockymca.org/youth-splash-dash
All proceeds will benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Reach Out for Youth & Families Annual Campaign which is the primary vehicle in subsidizing confidential scholarship assistance and programs for youth, individuals and families to have a YMCA experience regardless of ability to pay. Funds raised provide confidential scholarship assistance, giving Y experiences including summer camp, child care and teen programs to local children and families in need.
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| Triathlon participants at the 2018 Hockomock Area YMCA Triathlon |
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.
"officer was placed on unpaid administrative leave"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190709/franklin-police-officer-charged-with-assault-on-unpaid-leave
A local police officer is on unpaid administrative leave after his arrest late last month on an assault-and-battery charge in Foxborough, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.
Trever LaCasse, 25, of Wrentham, pleaded not guilty to assault and battery (misdemeanor) on a family or household member during his arraignment July 1 in Wrentham District Court, according to David Traub, spokesman for the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.
LaCasse, a Franklin patrol officer, was ordered to return Aug. 28 for pre-trial conference, Traub said.
As is common in cases involving the prosecution of police officers, the case has been assigned to an independent prosecutor to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest, said Traub.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190709/franklin-police-officer-charged-with-assault-on-unpaid-leave
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
THE BLACK BOX presents Daniel Ian Smith and the Generations Ensemble - July 12
THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premier music, theater, and event venue, will present Daniel Ian Smith and the Generations Ensemble on Friday, July 12 at 8 pm as part of their “Jazz in July” Series. Daniel Ian Smith, a new resident of Franklin, is a saxophonist, flutist, educator and composer with over 30 years of professional experience. Smith has recorded and been featured on over 30 albums.
Most recently, he has been featured on widely acclaimed recordings with Fernando Brandao, The Fernando Huergo Big Band, The Pablo Ablanedo Octet, The Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra, Brian McCarthy and the Better Angels of Our Nature, and Ron Reid and Sunsteel. New recordings will soon be released by his Generations Quintet, New World Jazz Composers Octet, and The Latin Side of Billy Strayhorn.
Other July programming at THE BLACK BOX includes Lauren Kinhan with the Mark Poniatowski Trio (Jazz in July), the acclaimed Kenny Hadley Big Band (Jazz in July), and musical theatre comedian Ali Funkhouser (BLACK BOX Cabaret). Visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call 508-528-3370 for more information.
Follow THE BLACK BOX on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin, MA.
Most recently, he has been featured on widely acclaimed recordings with Fernando Brandao, The Fernando Huergo Big Band, The Pablo Ablanedo Octet, The Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra, Brian McCarthy and the Better Angels of Our Nature, and Ron Reid and Sunsteel. New recordings will soon be released by his Generations Quintet, New World Jazz Composers Octet, and The Latin Side of Billy Strayhorn.
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| THE BLACK BOX presents Daniel Ian Smith |
Other July programming at THE BLACK BOX includes Lauren Kinhan with the Mark Poniatowski Trio (Jazz in July), the acclaimed Kenny Hadley Big Band (Jazz in July), and musical theatre comedian Ali Funkhouser (BLACK BOX Cabaret). Visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call 508-528-3370 for more information.
Follow THE BLACK BOX on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin, MA.
"it is important for residents to comply with the full water ban until further notice"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190708/franklin-calls-for-full-water-ban-after-malfunction-smoke-force-main-treatment-plant-shutdown
No longer allowed during the ban are the following uses:
"A stringent water ban is in effect throughout town after a mechanical failure at the main treatment plant late Saturday night caused heavy smoke and forced a shutdown of the facility, in addition to two associated wells.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Town Administrator Jamie Hellen on Monday said the ban will remain in effect until further notice, as officials work to determine the cause of the failure, assess damages and undertake necessary repairs and replacements.
“We don’t know how long this (ban) will be in effect for,” Hellen said.
The DPW put out an advisory about the ban early on Sunday, stepping up water use restrictions from the conservation measures that are always in effect and that allow all types of watering one day a week according to a schedule based on address."
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190708/franklin-calls-for-full-water-ban-after-malfunction-smoke-force-main-treatment-plant-shutdown
No longer allowed during the ban are the following uses:
- Irrigation of lawns and landscaping via sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems
- Washing of vehicles, except in a commercial car wash or as necessary for operator safety
- Washing of exterior building surfaces, parking lots, driveways and sidewalks
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| Franklin DPW headquarters building |
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