Greater Boston Food Bank expands refrigeration capacity to meet increasing needs

"A team member at the Greater Boston Food Bank loaded boxes of orange juice and eggs onto a pallet, steering it by shelves as he selected items. Local food pantries compile an order, much like making a grocery shopping list for your family’s needs.

“Our agency partners go online to our shopping system they can see all of this product in house available online, and they start to build their orders based on the needs of their clients,” said Jonathan Tetrault, vice president of Community Impact and Operations for the Greater Boston Food Bank.

At more than two stories high, it would seem the food bank’s refrigerated section has plenty of space, but there is such a demand the food in cold storage turns over more than twice a week. Produce and eggs are some of the most expensive and highly sought-after items at local food pantries. The executive director of the town of Franklin’s food pantry told us last year they ordered almost 90,000 eggs.

“When the Greater Boston Food Bank doesn’t have that in stock, because our clients rely on those staples and because they are such a healthy multicultural food type, we have to go purchase those staples,” said Tina Powderly."

Continue to read and view the news clip on the Greater Boston Food Bank  refrigeration project and how it helps the Franklin Food Pantry ->   https://www.wcvb.com/article/greater-boston-food-bank-expands-refrigeration-to-meet-growing-demand/62298067

Greater Boston Food Bank expands refrigeration capacity to meet increasing needs

Reminder: FREE Community Concert features organist Cathy Cargill Koch - Oct 5

FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring Catherine (Cathy) Cargill Koch on Saturday, October 5, at 7 PM. 

Franklin United Methodist Church (UMC) is located at 82 W. Central Street, Franklin (MA). Parking is available in the parking lot between the church and the Franklin Historical Museum. 

Free street parking is available on East St., West St., and Church Ave.

Catherine (Cathy) Cargill Koch’s musical began playing the organ at the age of 12, when she would walk to the Franklin Methodist Church daily after school to practice the organ. She became the church’s organist following the resignation of the previous organist in 1967. She held this position until her graduation from Franklin High School in 1971, after which she pursued a degree in music education and organ performance at Bucknell University. Catherine furthered her studies at Syracuse University’s School of Visual and Performing Arts, earning a master’s degree in the same fields.

 organist Cathy Cargill Koch - Oct 5

For the past 38 years, Catherine has been the organist at the Manlius United Methodist Church in Manlius, New York. She has also served as a substitute organist for various churches in Central New York, including her home church in Franklin.

Beyond her role as an organist, Catherine enjoyed a 44-year career as a music teacher in both public and private schools until her retirement in 2020. She taught music theory, studio music, and directed choirs, including barbershop, men’s, and mixed choruses. She also led guitar clubs and musicals, and was a guest choral conductor and accompanist for All-County and All-City performances. Catherine has presented workshops, given performances at All-State conventions, professional development days and college music education classes. Additionally, she maintained a private studio for voice, piano, and guitar lessons.

In retirement, Catherine continues to share her love of music by teaching her grandchildren piano and guitar, accompanying their school chorus concerts, and playing piano for church services at several senior retirement homes. She also supports local school districts by accompanying choral and orchestra concerts.

Catherine finds her greatest joy in selecting, preparing, and playing music for church worship, praising God through the majestic compositions of the great masters. She considers it an honor and privilege to contribute to worship services, giving glory to God through her music.

Shared from -> https://franklinumc.org/2024/09/12/community-concert-feat-catherine-cathy-cargill-koch-saturday-october-5-2024/?

Organ Postlude || Sunday, March 3, 2024 via YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSz5VYsyCwU

FHS podcast to Focus on Franklin (video)

"Welcome FHS!!! 

Join Katie Mullen on her new podcast Focus on Franklin. Focus on Franklin provides information about events in FHS and in town. 

Look forward to interviews with sports captains and club presidents in the near future."

Podcast link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lhdlCTPXK4

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbNtlJuUig/

Senator Becca Rausch schedules a Virtual Youth Town Hall - Oct 21

via Senator Rausch:

"Coming soon: my team and I will be hosting a Virtual Youth Town Hall on Monday, October 21 at 6 PM. This Youth Town Hall is a unique opportunity for students from across our district to participate in the democratic process and discuss the issues they care about the most. 

This not only provides a real engagement opportunity for youth, but also helps to inform my legislative work.   

Our Youth Town Hall is open exclusively to students in grades 8-12 living or studying in Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, or Wrentham. Please share this link with any students interested in politics or community engagement. 

If you have any questions, please email my Communications Director, Adrian Pforzheimer, at adrian.pforzheimer@masenate.gov. "

Sign up for the Youth Town Hall -> https://beccarauschma.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=09452b4d597ce95fe20563af4&id=dddb2eca91&e=409dce3a6f

Shared from the recent Rausch Report newsletter ->    https://mailchi.mp/masenate/monthlynewsletter-18243022

Senator Becca Rausch schedules a Virtual Youth Town Hall - Oct 21

Reminder: Local Car Show and Vendor Fair at BFCCPS - Oct 13

Jacob Sachs will be hosting a Car Show and Vendor Fair at BFCCPS! 

$2 per spectator and $5 per car 

Local Car Show and Vendor Fair

Bring your antique car, exotic car, supped up car to show your friends and family! Also if you have a craft or item to sell please buy a vendor spot and come show us what you have! 

Vendor spots are open to Capstone Students at no charge and other vendors at $5 per booth. (Please reach out to amanda.r.sachs@gmail.com for a spot) 

When:  October 13 from 1 PM - 3 PM

Where: Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public Schools

Shared from -> https://bfccps.org/apps/events/event.jsp?eREC_ID=4469825&d=2024-10-13&id=4

Franklin Senior Center publishes the Connection Newsletter for October 2024

Franklin Senior Center Connection - Newsletter October 2024

Connection Newsletter for October 2024

View the Franklin Senior Center's Monthly Newsletter: October 2024

Don't miss some of our October Highlights:

October 4th - Senior Expo from 10 AM - 1 PM. Learn from over 30+ local vendors, enter raffles, receive a flu vaccine, and the first 200 attendees receive a free lunch!

October 11th - Eat around the World Italy

October 14th - Closed for Columbus Day

October 17th - Pizza and a Movie: Beetlejuice

October 18th - Monthly Party - Ham Dinner & Magic Show

October 30th - Mocktails & Karaoke

Read more

SNETT trail adds steps to/from Prospect St

"There is something new on the rail trail this fall! 

At the west end of the Prospect Street tunnel in Franklin, a Student Conservation Association crew has started to install box steps where visitors have been accessing the SNETT from Prospect St. 

These are being installed as part of their training. Once the training is completed, a crew will spend several weeks finishing the steps. 

Thank you to the MA DCR team!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DAd6A_Rvv4j/

SNETT trail adds steps to/from Prospect St

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Sep 30, 2024

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

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

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM - Frank’s Music – with Frank Falvey

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur

9:00 am Concerts on the Common: Pub Kings

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Crescent Rolls

1:10 pm Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

4:30 pm Millis Berfield Band

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Dashe Videira

7:40 pm Frank's Musings: Presidential Election

8:30 pm Endless Konnections: Kevin Barthelemy

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Soccer v Attleboro 09-23-24

10:00 am FHS Winter Chorus & Orchestra 2022

11:15 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 1 01-28-19

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: Kyle Brodeur

6:00 pm FHS Varsity Football v Duxbury 09-27-24

8:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Attleboro 09-19-24

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board 09-23-24

12:00 pm Economic Development 09-18-24

2:00 pm Planning Board 09-23-24

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

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, September 29, 2024?

Sunday, September 29

7:00am Fiber Art Installation (outside the Franklin Library)

12:00pm 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm "Let it Be" (Dean College)

** No  Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

10th Norfolk District (Franklin and Medway) Candidate Debate - Oct 8, 2024 at 7 PM

The 10th Norfolk District Candidate Debate is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM. 

The candidates:

• Jeffrey Roy, Democratic Candidate
• Charles Bailey, Republican Candidate

DATE = OCTOBER 8, 2024

TIME = 7:00PM (DOORS OPEN 6:45)

LOCATION = Medway Middle School, Presentation Room, Door 7

The debate will be broadcast live on Medway Cable and Franklin TV, as well as Medway Facebook and Franklin YouTube, both with captions. All four platforms will have replays available.

The event is jointly sponsored by the

• Medway Republican Town Committee
• Medway Democratic Town Committee
• Franklin Republican Town Committee
• Franklin Democratic Town Committee

Download a copy of the flyer to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-j_p8NKYu3k9tEdulafdaVv7NlHheB2p/view?usp=drive_link

10th Norfolk District (Franklin and Medway) Candidate Debate  - Oct 8, 2024 at 7 PM

Get your tickets for the SCHOOL OF ROCK starring Broadway’s Liam Fennecken at THE BLACK BOX in October

Don’t miss SCHOOL OF ROCK starring Broadway’s Liam Fennecken @liamfennecken this October at FPAC!

Tickets on sale NOW at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!

Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! FPAC presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical October 18-27 at THE BLACK BOX! Directed by FPAC Artistic Director Raye Lynn Mercer with choreography by Broadway’s Clay Rice-Thomson (Moulin Rouge!, King Kong, Matilda, Newsies), and Music Direction by Hallie Wetzell.

SCHOOL OF ROCK starring Broadway’s Liam Fennecken

Based on the hit movie, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out? With its sensational live kids’ rock band, School of Rock – The Musical is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. May the spirit of rock be with all who pledge allegiance to Lloyd Webber’s newest hit!

‼️Content Warning: School of Rock – The Musical is based on the movie of the same name which was rated PG-13. The show contains some adult language and humor.

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbsP1KxQZA/

Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for Oct 2, 2024 meeting at 6:30 PM

Town of Franklin - Master Plan Committee

October 2, 2024 = 6:30PM

1. Meeting Minutes

2. Review comments for the Implementation Plan

3. Next steps and future meeting dates

4. Adjourn

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_oct._2_2024_with_minutes_to_approve.pdf

Master Plan Update Committee - Agenda for Oct 2, 2024 meeting at 6:30 PM

Franklin Library News & Events for October 2024 - Children, Kids & Families

*** LIBRARY NEWS ***

Library Hours
The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library will be closed Monday October 14^th for Indigenous People's Day.

Franklin Public Library's 2024 Reading Challenge!
October: A book with a supernatural element!
For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!

Museum Passes
Now is a great time to reserve passes to the area's most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, October 18^th, 1:00-5:00pm.  Saturday, October 19^th, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, October 19^th, from 1:00-4:00pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Library ESL & Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer tutors needed! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly.  No prior teaching experience needed!  Volunteer tutors and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the registration form on the library's website.

Franklin Public Library VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Volunteers are always needed for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs… better known as VITA and TCE.
Many volunteer roles are available. You can help as a greeter, an interpreter, and many other roles, but most of all, we need tax preparers. Training for certification is provided!
Learn more at https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers
or email site coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net

Important message to all of our Hoopla users:
Due to increasing usage, the Franklin Library has had to make some difficult decisions regarding our Hoopla account.  As you may have already noticed, we have lowered your monthly borrows to 5, and we have also put a monthly budget cap in place, so you may be blocked from the platform periodically. We will be watching Hoopla usage closely and are hopeful that the changes implemented today will allow us to lift the borrowing cap soon. We apologize for any inconvenience these changes may have caused, and we encourage you to reach out to the library if you are seeking a specific title that no longer appears to be available in Hoopla.

 

*** LIBRARY EVENTS ***

*** Weekly/Monthly for Children

Move Along! Mondays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy!

Dungeons and Dragons Club for Kids & Teens! Mondays, 4:00-6:00 PM (Ages 7-17)
Kids are invited to join us for a weekly Dungeons and Dragons Club! The library will supply dice, rule books, and blank character sheets! (Dungeon Masters must be ages 12 and up) Email mgousie@minlib.net for registration and more information.

Cool Cruisers! Tuesdays @ 9:30 AM
Babies who have graduated from tummy time and are scooting all over the place are welcome to this playgroup just for them! We recognize that this fun age of exploring is very different from their first few months, so join us for a special playgroup just for this exciting time! No registration required!

Pre-K Pals! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 3-5)
This 30-minute program for kids ages 3-5 is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment! No registration required!

Toe-Tapping Tuesdays! Tuesdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 2-5)
Let's play some music and get those toes tapping! Join us for a 30-minute energetic, interactive, and creative movement based storytime. From tip toeing, twirling and skipping to jumping and tapping, we will have fun learning to move to the music while building coordination and confidence. No registration required!

Story Tots! Wednesdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 18 mos. – 3yrs)
Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and fun! No registration required!

Bookworm Bounce! Wednesdays @ 4:00PM
Join us for an afternoon story time full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Ideal for ages 0-5. No registration required!

Tummy Time! Thursdays @ 9:30AM
Babies and caregivers: join us each Thursday morning for Tummy Time! Nurture your baby's development with gentle music, movement, and sensory play at the library! Please bring a small blanket or towel for your baby's comfort! No registration required!

Pre-K Pals! Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 3-5)This 30-minute program for kids ages 3-5 is a perfect jumpstart for kiddos that are approaching school-age! Stories, music, movement, and engaging activities designed to prepare kids for a school environment! No registration required!

Ballet Buddies! Thursdays @ 4:00PM (Ages 3-5)
Put on your dancing shoes and join Miss Bree for a special dance program for the littlest dancer! This 30-minute class, with a focus on ballet basics, will help kids develop coordination, rhythm and flexibility in a fun and engaging way! Ballet shoes and attire are not required, but please wear comfortable clothes! No registration required!

Artsy Afternoons Thursdays @ 4:00 PM (Ages 5-11)
Registration required per event. Register on the Calendar of Events!
Join local instructor Sharon Carloni for this step-by-step craft specifically for kids! All materials will be provided and you'll get to take home your very own masterpiece!

This month's projects are:

• Oct 3 leaf design (Zentangle)
• Oct 10 Matisse cut out shapes design
• Oct 17 Monsters of "Where the Wild Things Are"
• Oct 24 Pumpkins
• Oct 31 Sculptural masks of Africa

Barefoot Ballet! Thursdays @ 5:00PM (Ages 6-8)
Registration Required! (Registration is for all 6 dates). Calling all aspiring ballet dancers! Join Miss Bree for this special 6-week introductory Ballet class. Ballet shoes and attire are not required, but please wear comfortable clothes! Dates for this session are: September 12th, 19th, 26th and October 3rd, 10th, 17th.

Happy Feet! Alternating Fridays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
Let's play some music and dance! Join us for a 30-minute energetic, interactive, and creative movement based storytime. Laughter and giggles are definitely expected! No registration required!

Move Along! Alternating Fridays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
This thirty-minute program features music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities for littles! Parents and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to participate. No registration required!

Weekend Wiggles! Alternating Saturdays @ 10:30AM (Ages 0-5)
A weekend storytime for littles and their grown-ups! Let's play some music and dance! Laughter and giggles are definitely expected during this energetic, interactive and creative movement based class! No registration required!

*** Special Events for Kids & Families

Spooky Slime! Saturday October 5^th @ 1:00PM
Every creepy cook is invited to conduct some ghoulish alchemy making slime at Franklin Public Library! No registration required.

Hula Hoop Hoopla! Wednesday, October 2^nd @ 1:00PM
We're thrilled to invite you to the most awesome kids' hula hoop event of the year! It's time to put on your dancing shoes and grab those dazzling hoops for an unforgettable workshop of hula hoop magic! No registration required!

Ole Flamenco! Thursday, October 3^rd @ 1:00PM
Eve Costarelli, of Always Be Dancing, will lead this interactive, highly engaging program for families that will get everyone dancing! Everyone will have a body-stretching, hand-clapping, foot-stomping good time. This program is for all abilities; everybody is a participant. No registration required!

Baby Sensory! Saturday, October 5^th @ 9:30AM
Join us for a 45-minute baby sensory program! Watch your little one interact and engage with a variety of sensory items! Sensory play is a fantastic way to help babies explore their worlds, stimulate the senses, and create little inquisitive explorers! Babies under 2 are welcome and encouraged! (Got older siblings? They can bring along a stuffed toy or baby and play along!) No registration required!

Saturday Bookworm Bounce! Saturday, October 5^th @ 10:30AM
Kids ages 0-5 are welcome to join us for a fun storytime full of music, movement, stories, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy! Parents and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to participate! No registration required!

Petite Picassos! Monday, October 7^th @ 4:00 PM
Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a spooky spider!! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6 through 12! All materials will be provided. Registration is required! The same painting will be taught on September 7^th and 21^st – please sign up for only ONE of these dates!

Trunk or Treat! Saturday, October 19^th @ 3:30PM
Families! Dress up and join us in the library parking lot for a safe, little-kid friendly morning of trick-or-treating in the daylight! The parking lot will be full of decorated trunks and activities!!
In the event of rain, this event will move indoors! No registration required!

Petite Picassos! Monday, October 21^st @ 4:00 PM
Join Miss Lily and create your very own step-by-step painting of a spooky spider!! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6 through 12! All materials will be provided. Registration is required! The same painting will be taught on September 7^th and 21^st – please sign up for only ONE of these dates!

Halloween Sock Hop Friday October 25^th @ 1:00PM
We are thrilled to invite you to a monster mash of tricks and treats for all ages! Enjoy refreshments, party games, prizes, and a costume contest to make you scream with delight!

Creepy Crawlers! Saturday, October 26^th @ 1:00PM
It's spooky season and what better way to celebrate than with some of the creepiest and crawliest critters around! YES! There will be real live bugs and more! Creepy Fun for All Ages! No registration required!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/october-2024-franklin-library-news-events

Franklin Library News & Events for October 2024 - Children, Kids & Families

Franklin TV: Senator Becca Rausch (video)

Her visit to the Franklin Senior Center

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 09/29/2024

On Tuesday 9/24 Franklin’s Senator Becca Rausch visited us at the Senior Center.

Her presentation and Q&A began at 6pm. There were an estimated 25-30 folks in attendance, and many more watching via our All-Access cable channels Comcast 6 and Verizon 26 as well as our YouTube All-Access livestream.

To see a repeat of Becca’s presentation check this week’s All-Access channel Program Guide. You can also find it posted on our All-Access YouTube channel.

Go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwk4f4znjus

As one of our callers noted, “I like to be informed, and there’s so much noise out there that I appreciate opportunities to hear directly from the candidates.”

Amen to that astute notion.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching

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

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Reminder: Franklin Fallen Heroes’ Upcoming Remembrance Ceremonies

In honor of the 45 Franklin Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, remembrance ceremonies are held on the anniversary of their KIA date. The ceremonies are led by members of the American Legion Post 75 and VFW Post 3402 and are held at 9:00 AM on the Veterans Memorial Walkway on the Franklin Town Common. Family members, friends and members of the community are all welcome to attend.

The Edward L. Grant American Legion Post 75 was named in honor of Fallen Hero Edward L. Grant, who was born and raised in Franklin. Grant attended Dean Academy (now Dean College) for one year and received undergraduate and law degrees from Harvard University. He was an attorney and major league baseball player, and one of the first men to enlist in the Army in WWI. American Legion Post 75 members are invited to attend Edward Grant’s remembrance ceremony on Saturday, October 5. 

October 

October 5 – Edward L. Grant – WWI

October 6 – Shane Cabino – Iraq

October 10 – Emilio Daddario – WWI

November

November 6 – Jay Stone Davis – WWI

November 7 – Lawrence J. Clark – WWI

November 11 – Daniel E. McCahill - WWII

November 30 – Robert L. Cummings – WWII

December 

December 6 – Harry R. Bean – Korea

December 28 – Charles E. Mason - WWII

For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway

https://photos.app.goo.gl/oRGdmq9krLNEBnjJ7

The video series of recognition ceremonies for 2024 (YTD) 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/07/fallen-hero-recognition-ceremonies-for.html

Fallen Hero Recognition earlier this year

All In Reading Author Visit features Steve Sheinkin on Nov 10 for all 3 middle schools

Via Erin O'Leary of The Crazy Reading Ladies:

"Hosting a #visitingauthor is one of the best parts of my job. Over the years, we have been privileged to welcome some of the very best - absolute legends @rutasepetysauthor @brigidkemmerer @jordansonnenblick @aishacs @christopher_golden @heyleslieconnor (and Casey Sherman and Doug Wilson, but I can't find them to tag them!)

I was so thrilled when @stevesheinkin said YES and agreed to come to Franklin! He will visit all three #middleschools on Wednesday, November 20. 

Thanks to the teachers and admin at each building who are making this visit possible. Let the countdown begin!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DAUFTIVy-Pt/

All In Reading Author Visit features Steve Sheinkin on Nov 10 for all 3 middle schools

You can help with this Dean College student project for a Coaching Symposium

Dear Franklin  

My name is Elliott Steinberg, and I am currently a student at Dean College. 

I am reaching out to you regarding a special event that my class is organizing—the second annual Dean College Coaching Symposium, scheduled for December 6th. We are required to create an event entirely from scratch to provide students with valuable hands-on experience in event planning, management, and marketing. 

The symposium serves as a forum where coaches from various sports can come together to discuss challenges within the industry and explore strategies for improvement. Our goal is to provide a learning environment where coaches can share knowledge, network, and gain insights that will improve their coaching skills and their ability to navigate complex issues in sports today. 

We are actively seeking sponsorship from local businesses to help support us. Your sponsorship would contribute to the symposium's success and help foster the growth of young professionals in the field of sports. In exchange for your support, we are offering several opportunities for your business to gain visibility among attendees and in the community. 

I would love to discuss how your organization can get involved. You can either ping me on here or email me at esteinebrg674@gmail.com.   

Sincerely, 

Elliott Steinberg 

Dean College Student

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/2jZgQkRNVR28ZuTd/

You can help with this Dean College student project for a Coaching Symposium