Franklin YMCA Gymnasium Renovation Scheduled to being Oct 10, Check for Alternatives

An incredible facility project is coming soon for our Franklin Y – a new, renovated Lee Robbins Memorial Gymnasium!

This renovation is the first in a series of renovation projects in our branches to enhance the members experience, as part of our 50th Anniversary.

Renovations will include:

• New hardwood floor installation
• New safety padding
• New court lines for basketball & pickleball play
• Fresh coat of paint including the 2nd floor track area
• Four New Backboards
• Enhanced storage

Please note the following closure information as part of the renovation:

• The indoor track will be closed for painting Monday, October 3 and will re-open Monday, October 10. All members are welcome to use the Foxboro Y indoor track during this time.
• The gymnasium will close on Monday, October 10th for the renovations to begin. It will reopen in November. An exact re-open date will be shared soon, as the project begins.

All members are welcome to use our gymnasiums in North Attleboro and Foxboro (indoor track too) during this closure & renovation. Visit those branch pages for real-time schedules for open basketball times including pickleball and other gym activities.

Foxboro gym schedule

North Attleboro gym schedule

We are excited for these renovations to begin and will be a great enhancement for our youth and adult basketball & pickleball programs and for group exercise classes taking place in the gymnasium.

You can expect a fresh, modern, welcoming space for our members who play basketball, for our gymnasts, and for family members to enjoy activities during open gymnasium times. Similar to a project completed at the North Attleboro Y in 2019, our gymnasium will have a new maple hardwood floor, new safety padding, enhanced storage, new court lines for basketball and pickleball play, and a fresh coat of paint including the entire second floor track area.

Thank you for your understanding as we make improvements and enhancements to our facilities. We are excited about our new Gymnasium and look forward to sharing it with our members and the community. See you on the court!

Shared from the Hockomock Y page -> https://www.hockymca.org/franklin-gymnasium-renovation/

Franklin YMCA Gymnasium Renovation Scheduled to being Oct 10, Check for Alternatives

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Franklin Art Association: Vincent Crotty

9:00 am It Takes A Village: Gretchen Scotland

10:00 am Frank Presents: Dashe Videira

11:00 am Senior Connection: COVID Updates

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

3:30 pm The Only Cure Is Education

4:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Youth Sports

4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Acoustic X

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Concussions and Brain Injury

6:00 pm September 11th Remembrance

7:30 pm Joe Landry: The Railroad of Franklin

8:30 pm The Drummer's Studio: 12th Anniversary

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-14-19

9:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

12:00 pm All-Town Showcase: Chorus & Orchestra

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Gretchen Scotland

6:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v Taunton 09-19-22

8:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v North Attleboro 09-23-22

10:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v North Attleboro 09-22-22

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee: 09-13-22

2:00 pm School Committee: 09-13-22

7:00 pm School Committee: LIVE, Chambers, 812 0310 5124 Code: 930351

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

LiveARTS Musical Magic Concert - Oct 2

Oct 2nd at 3:00pm at the First Universalist Society in Franklin

Presents Musical Magic! Join us for the first concert of the LiveARTS season!  A live concert featuring: LiveARTS String Quartet plus Victor Rosenbaum, piano Nathan Krishnaswami, tenor Ann Sears, piano Music of Britten, Barber, Brahms, Mozart, and Vaughan Williams. What makes this concert MAGICAL?   We celebrate the legacy of LiveARTS Artist of the Year, Victor Rosenbaum, piano, who joins the LiveARTS String Quartet as they play the magnificent Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor.  On September 17 Maestro Rosenbaum celebrated his long tenure at New England Conservatory and his 80th birthday with a brilliant recital in Jordan Hall, and this is your chance to hear him in a live, intimate chamber music setting.  BREAKING NEWS:  he will join LiveARTs again on Nov. 6 for a solo recital before setting off on a flurry of international recitals and masterclasses in Japan, Vienna, Israel, and Taiwan.  Don't miss the opportunity to hear him TWICE this fall! Sunday, October 2nd Time: 3:00 PM Location: First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin MA Tickets    Adults- $25.00                Students 18 and under- by donation    Tickets available at the door  Accessible Parking and Building Visit our website liveartsma.org to purchase tickets on-line and for more information. Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038

Hockomock Area YMCA Family Fun Day featuring the Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5K - Oct 1

On Saturday, October 1, the Hockomock Area YMCA will hold the Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5K and Family Fun Day at the Nature Trail and Cranberry Bog at Patriot Place. Located at 1 Bass Pro Drive behind Bass Pro Shops in Foxborough, this event includes a 5K, a free Kids Fun Run, a two-mile race for kids ages 12 and under, and free, family-friendly activities provided by dozens of YMCA community partners. All proceeds from the day’s event will benefit the Hockomock Y’s Food Access Programs.

Greg Spier, longtime YMCA board member, community leader and Foxborough resident, expressed, “My wife Kathy and I are so excited to sponsor this great event again this year, bringing families together for healthy activities while raising awareness of our Y’s ongoing food security programs.” 

Race participants enjoy each other’s company

Since March 2020, the Hockomock Area YMCA has provided more than 440,000 meals and more than 64,000 bags of groceries, valued at $50 each, to those in need in local communities.

“The Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5K & Family Day is an important event on our YMCA calendar.  The day celebrates and reinforces our focus on healthy living and our commitment to raise funds for our Food Access initiative so that no one goes to bed hungry,” said Jim Downs, CEO of the Hockomock Area YMCA. “Once again we are so grateful for the tremendous support of Greg and Kathy Spier as our presenting sponsors and the collaboration with our friends and our hosts at Patriot Place.” 

The 5K will begin at 8 a.m., and individuals, families and teams are welcome to run or walk. Both the 2-mile Youth Run and 0.7-mile Fun Run will begin at 9 a.m. From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., all are welcome to participate in the Spier Family Fun Day – a free family event where children can take part in activities, crafts, and more. 

“Patriot Place is proud to once again partner with the Spier Family and the Hockomock Area YMCA to host the Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5K and Family Fun Day this Saturday, Oct. 1,” said Brian Earley, Vice President and General Manager of Patriot Place. “We look forward to this family-friendly event each year as it not only brings our community together for a fun-filled day, but also benefits the important Food Access initiative, supporting members of our community in need.” 

The starting line of the 2-mile Youth Run at the
Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5K & Family Day

Online registration for the Spier Family Kindness for Kids 5K and youth races is open now through September 29th. Interested participants can register for the 5K for $25 and for the two-mile race for $15. There is no charge for the Fun Run, but advance registration is required. Further details and registration information is available at www.hockymca.org/5k-family-day. Attendees are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to “Stuff the Truck” to assist those in need.

The first 200 registrants for the 5K and two- mile race will receive a commemorative Kindness for Kids 5K shirt. 

October 1 activities timeline: 

7:00 a.m. Race registration opens at the Nature Trail and Cranberry Bog at Patriot Place (available now at www.hockymca.org/5k-family-day)

8:00 a.m. Family Day begins, runs until 11:00 a.m. 

8:00 a.m. 5K race begins

9:00 a.m. Two-mile Youth Run and Fun Run begin

About The 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.

ABOUT PATRIOT PLACE

Patriot Place is a shopping, dining and entertainment destination located adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Patriot Place features large and boutique retailers, 23 casual to high-end restaurants and other nightlife venues. Among the highlights of Patriot Place are New England’s first Bass Pro Shops, a state-of-the-art, 14-screen Showcase Cinema De Lux, the award-winning Patriots Hall of Fame presented by Raytheon, the retro-style bowling alley, Splitsville Luxury Lanes, the modern gastro sports pub, CBS Sporting Club, the four-star Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn Foxborough/Patriot Place and Helix eSports, the region’s largest egaming center and social hub. Patriot Place is also the home of Brigham Health and Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Centers. For more information, visit www.patriot-place.com, follow Patriot Place on Twitter (twitter.com/patriotplace) or like Patriot Place on Facebook (facebook.com/patriotplace).

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee agenda for meeting scheduled Sep 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 6:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers, 355 East Central Street

Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Election of Officers: Finance Committee Chair, Vice-Chair & Clerk

3. Public Comment

4. Town Administrator Fiscal Forecast

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2022-08-15_fy23_to_fy27_town_administartor_fiscal_forecast_1.pdf

5. Discussion: CPA Project Approvals

a. CPA Master Plan  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2022_cpa_plan_v.2_4.pdf

i. Discussion on Red Brick Schoolhouse additional funds request of $50,000

ii. Project Updates

6. Stabilization Fund Balances - 3 Year Comparison  (see page 5 of agenda doc)

7. Future Agenda Items

8. Adjourn

Agenda doc (includes remote connection info)

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-09-28_finace_committee_meeting_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee agenda for meeting scheduled Sep 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM

FHS Cross Country Results from the MSTCA Frank Kelley XC Invitational - Sep 24

FHS Cross Country Results from the MSTCA Frank Kelley XC Invitational

Wrentham Developmental Center Saturday, September 24, 2022

Race #10 = Large School Girls 9-10 3k

8 MORRISON , Fiona 916 Franklin - 12:07.3

18 BAKER , Abigail 902 Franklin - 12:40.0

24 WALBERT , Carli 928 Franklin - 12:50.6

35 PRUITT, Emma 918 Franklin - 13:16.7

152 CHANDARANA, Ishita 908 Franklin - 16:16.9

186 SHERIDAN , Judith 921 Franklin - 18:02.6

Race #11 - Large School Boys 9-10 3k

20 PINK, Jonathan 890 Franklin - 10:46.0

51 SCOTLAND, Andrew 896 Franklin - 11:20.0

59 TENG, Rory 898 Franklin - 11:23.1

73 HALTER, Jack 876 Franklin - 11:33.7

82 ROMERO, Manuel 892 Franklin - 11:42.8

108 ANDERSON, Tyler 863 Franklin - 11:59.3

133 EATTIMO, Edison 872 Franklin - 12:17.8

143 RONTIRIS, Andrew 893 Franklin - 12:21.7

152 FIORVANTI, Alexander 873 Franklin - 12:25.8

201 NASH, Charles 886 Franklin - 12:54.9

235 LUCIER, Quinn 881 Franklin - 13:42.3

251 DIEHL, Sam 870 Franklin - 13:57.6

252 BOURNAZIAN, Jacob 866 Franklin - 13:57.9

254 BARNES, Ethan 864 Franklin - 14:07.1

262 PENG, Adam 889 Franklin - 14:16.6

297 PORTESI , Thomas 891 Franklin - 15:47.0

Race #12 - Large School Girls 11-12 3k

2 BATLA , Alexander 904 Franklin - 12:06.5

4 TIGHE, Ashley 925 Franklin - 12:34.4

10 MATTESON , Emily 914 Franklin - 12:56.5

15 SAPAROFF, Artemisia 920 Franklin - 13:07.5

16 SWEENEY , Katie 924 Franklin - 13:08.7

21 LOUKOTA , Vivienne 912 Franklin - 13:17.7

28 MANN , Mackenzie 913 Franklin - 13:34.3

46 MCLAUGHLIN, Ella 915 Franklin - 14:09.6

51 BRADY , Kasey 907 Franklin - 14:20.0

82 TUCCERI , Grace 926 Franklin - 15:07.3

96 PELLEGRI, Georgia 917 Franklin - 15:33.0

102 BOND , Julie 905 Franklin - 15:41.9

111 TWARDOWSKI , Madd 927 Franklin - 16:06.3

117 ROBILLARD , Mikaela 919 Franklin - 16:13.7

128 ALLEN, Sidney 901 Franklin - 16:34.5

132 FERNANDEZ-MARTIN 909 Franklin - 16:56.5

136 BOWER, Tess 906 Franklin - 17:19.0

144 STAMP , Maddie 922 Franklin - 17:55.5

Race #13 - Large School Boys 11-12 3k

31 NISBETT, Aidan 887 Franklin - 10:59.0

33 SACKLEY, Anton 894 Franklin - 10:59.9

43 HUFF, Jason 879 Franklin - 11:12.9

52 FITZGERALD, Matthe 874 Franklin - 11:21.5

63 SPRAGUE, Zachary 897 Franklin - 11:38.0

68 ORR, Aiden 888 Franklin - 11:42.6

117 SCHMIDT, Jaret 895 Franklin - 12:32.0

123 BRENNAN, Jack 867 Franklin - 12:40.7

127 HARDT, Quinten 877 Franklin - 12:48.7

128 BHAT, Arya 865 Franklin - 12:50.4

173 TWARDOWSKI, Nichol 899 Franklin - 15:05.6

PDF file of Franklin only - 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-o9rQ8usOFlnCmLfQltdnkT3eTKEriG_/view?usp=sharing 

PDF file of all large schools ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-b_mtTlPQoT9xruupkeFtGxJ5ThNCgFY/view?usp=sharing 

PDF file of complete large & small school results

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-SUsgkXzDvijmEw7GV4pbTJ12CNPiWJJ/view?usp=sharing

FHS Panthers

Reminder: Show Your Pet Some Love - Special Pet Blessings on October 1

Love your pet? Come to St. John’s Church for a special Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 1st during the 5 PM worship service on the front lawn of the church. 

The Rev. Kathy McAdams will lead the service that includes a special blessing for all pets in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who is associated with the patronage of animals and the natural environment. 

Bring your dog, cat, bird, goat or whomever is your beloved pet (on a leash or in carriers, please). Favorite stuffed animals and photos of pets are welcome too!

Everyone is invited.

For more information contact St. John’s Episcopal Church at 508-528-2387.

Call 508-528-2387

Like us Facebook: St John’s Episcopal Church

View www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

St John's Episcopal Church

Senator Rausch State House Briefing: Part 2, Chapter 19 (September 22, 2022)

Senator Rausch State House Briefing:  Part 2, Chapter 19 (September 22, 2022)

Whether you’re getting in the swing of putting your kids on the school bus, gearing up to enjoy your local harvest festival, or enjoying the gorgeous weather (minus today's rainstorms), I hope your Fall is off to a wonderful start.  

The Legislature is now meeting in informal sessions, and my team and I are hard at work gearing up for next term. In this newsletter, you’ll find a roundup of our legislative victories from the 2021-2022 session, an update on income tax refunds headed your way, information on the November general election, and some local event highlights.

For real-time updates, please follow me on Twitter and Facebook. If you are a constituent and need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me and my team via phone (617-722-1555) or email (becca.rausch@masenate.gov). We are here to help.   

Onward and upward!

Yours in service,  

Senator Becca Rausch

Continue reading the legislative update online ->   https://mailchi.mp/masenate/monthlynewsletter-16548842?e=[UNIQID]

what is your voting plan?

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Sep 26, 2022

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Todd Monjur
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness

9:00 am 4th of July 2022: Matt Zajac

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

3:30 pm Physician Focus: Concussions and Brain Injury

4:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Wolfgang Bauer

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Dashe Videira

8:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Ken DoRosario

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

8:30 am FHS PCC: Vaping Forum

10:00 am All-Town Showcase: Chorus & Orchestra

12:00 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18

2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness

3:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v North Attleboro 09-22-22

6:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v North Attleboro 09-23-22

8:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Sharon 09-20-22v

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board: 09-12-22

11:30 am Economic Development: 09-21-22

2:00 pm Planning Board: 09-12-22

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Meeting scheduled Sep 28, 2022

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

September 28, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

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.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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

a. August 17, 2022   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/3a._august_17_2022_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review.pdf

b. September 7, 2022   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/3b._september_7_2022_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

5. APPOINTMENTS

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/5._appointments.pdf

a. Agricultural Commission - Daniel Morse

b. Conservation Commission - Meghann Hagen

c. Council on Aging - Kimberly Mu-Chow

d. Finance Committee - Michael Hamilton

6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm - None Scheduled.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled.

 

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 22-61: Direction for Issuance of Request for Proposals for Town Property Containing "South Franklin Congregational Meeting House" Located at 762 Washington Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-61 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._old_south_church_rfp.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Bylaw Amendment 22-880: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations, D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

a. Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public Body

i. Schmidt’s Farm, Prospect Street

15. ADJOURN

Agenda doc (includes remote connection info) ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/september_28_town_council_mtg_agenda.pdf

Old South Meeting House, Washington St