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Good neighbors might be hard to find, but one local resident is hoping to make that search, at least in Franklin, a little bit easier. Linda Gagnon, who has lived in Franklin for 23 years, was recently inspired to head up a brand-new Franklin chapter of the Neighbor Brigade.
You’ve got the night off. It’s a great time to check out a local restaurant, but which one should you choose? Will the food taste
The Neighbor Brigade (www.neighborbrigade.org) is a fast-growing Massachusetts non-profit organization, made up strictly of neighbors volunteering their help. It is committed to helping neighbors experiencing a crisis or hardship. Neighbor Brigade was started by Wayland resident Pam Washak, who herself had experienced the kindness of her neighbors when she Linda Gagnon was so inspired to motivate neighbors to help out neighbors in a time of crisis, she has begun a Franklin chapter of the Neighbor battled cancer. The organization Brigade. now boasts 27 chapters in Mas“Neighbor Brigade just like things were always happensachusetts and was recently feaseemed like the kind of organiing around me, people’s lives tured in People Magazine. zation I would like to work were changing, and how can I Gagnon was inspired to begin with,” says Gagnon. “You never help.” the Franklin chapter after help- know. Things are always hapNEIGHBOR BRIGADE ing other neighbors herself. pening in people’s lives. I felt continued on page 5
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nual Taste of the Region, an event which takes place on October 23rd, from 6-9 p.m. at the Tri-County Regional Vocational High School, 147 Pond St. in Franklin. For an admission fee of just $10, visitors to the
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good; will it satisfy your yen; will it complement your budget? No need to worry – The United Regional Chamber of Commerce will make your choice an easy one with its An-
Franklin food festival can enjoy samples of delicacies from an eclectic mix of restaurants in the local community.
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“(Taste of the Region) gives the community an opportunity to try a sample from 15-18 restaurants without incurring a bill at the end of the night,” says Jack Lange, President of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce. Lange adds that the events, which spans decades, is the most popular one the Chamber offers and generally attracts 600700 visitors, although it has seen 800. Patrons of the event can enjoy music and may participate in a silent auction as well. Luigi (Lou) Moccia, Chairman of the Taste of the Region, explains that the community event, open to those over 21 since alcohol will be served, will present many of Franklin’s biggest restaurants. Each does something a little different. “We have everything from barbecue to seafood to desserts. Willow Tree comes with their buffalo chicken. They’ve run out the last 2 years,” says Moccia. “The variety runs from 3 Restaurant, which is high end, to the British Beer Company and Edible Arrangements, out of Attleboro. Last year, we had Lake Pearl Luciano’s, a function hall on Creek Street, and another Franklin locale was the Longhorn Steak House.”
“One of the other folks that we invite in is the Santa Foundation,” says Lange. “Bob Sullivan and his crew come in to make people aware that the organization is still going strong. They service so many families.” This year, says Lange, the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee will also be there to meet residents, as will the Franklin Downtown Partnership. Moccia says nonprofit organizations are welcome to hand out information, although they are kept separate from the food purveyors. In fact, Moccia says the venue is ideal for the way the event is set up. Tri-County, he says, is “not one flat room. As soon as you walk in the door, they have the layered steps. It’s ideal for this type of event.” Moccia adds that the school’s Culinary Club also gets involved. At same time, the on-campus student restaurant, Jerry’s Place, provides a convenience for the restaurants participating. “If there’s a need from a kitchen standpoint, they can run in to get a pan or ice,” says Moccia. Lange also sees Taste of the Region as a unique social gathering.
“It’s like old home week,” says Lange. “Where else can you go, for $10, and sample the finest restaurants in the region and usually pick up some coupons? You get to see people you haven’t seen in months, have a few laughs and enjoy some great food. It’s a good time.” The United Regional Chamber of Commerce offers the event to its members, free of charge. “The only cost is being able to come and serve samples that would feed over 300 people,” says Moccia. “They can hand out menus and talk to folks attending. It’s one of benefits of belonging to the chamber.” The United Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, business support organization serving the communities of Attleboro, Bellingham, Blackstone, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Norton, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Wrentham. Membership cost $260 per year. Tickets are available at The United Regional Chamber of Commerce offices in Attleboro (40 Union St.) and Franklin (4 West St.). Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call (508) 528-2800, (508) 222-0801 or (508) 695-6011 for more information.
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Trade all your stress for laughter on Monday, October 22nd from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. Come and enjoy this unique exercise of simulated laughter combined with gentle breathing that brings more oxygen to the body's cells. This oxygen boost gives enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of real well-being. Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! New laughers are always welcomed! $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Franklin area residents laugh on every fourth Monday of the month and are entering their third year now. Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. www.letslaughtoday.com. If you have any questions, just call (508) 660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.
The Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main Street, will hold its annual yard sale on Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This important fundraiser helps to support the work of the church. Buyers can find bargains galore as they browse through books, toys, clothes, household items, jewelry, electronics, unique and antiques, and holiday decor. Many items are brand new with others priced to sell. Items half off last hour of sale, so come early and then come back! Rain or shine, this is a fun event for the whole family. Much of the sale is held inside the church. All items not sold will be donated to charity. No early birds please.
The Hockomock Area YMCA invites area residents to enjoy a spooktacular evening, Friday, October 26th from 6:30-8 p.m., as Spooky Games returns to the Bernon Family Branch, located at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin! Termed “Our best night of the year!” by Membership Experience Director Andrea Champagne, this year’s theme - board games – will permeate the branch. Complete with obstacle courses and games, face painting, crafts, and healthy snacks, the night will conclude with a costume parade around the Y’s indoor track. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume.
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Artist Spotlight: Victor Pisini An Artist Who Has Found His Time BY J.D. O’GARA You can take the artist away from his art, but you can’t take the art out of the artist. Victor Pisini’s art doesn’t look the same as it did when the young man, fresh from the Korean War in the 1950s, began painting bold expressionistic figures and scenes, popping with shadow and raw color – at a time when no one yet appreciated or understood his art. “I think people weren’t used to expressionistic work,” says Pisini, who says he doesn’t always “paint for beauty,” but for “an expression – where you feel like you’re going somewhere, doing something.” As for his subjects, Pisini says, “If it doesn’t have character, I don’t like it.” The artist, who also owns Pisini Shoes and has been with the store 73 years (starting as a shoeshine boy), says he got his start watching his older brother Anthony draw. “I’ve always liked it,” says the
Franklin native. “I watched him draw, and I drew also.” In fact, back in the 50’s, Pisini regularly drew a cartoon, “Little Precious,” as well as sports cartoons, for the Norfolk County Standard. Pisini originally studied art at Dean Academy, where he graduated in 1947. Following his military service, he studied at the Heyman School of Art, in Franklin, run by Adele Heyman. There he was introduced to the work of Umberto Romano, under whom he later studied, and whom he emulated. “It was so easy to emulate him,” says Pisini, “because I loved his work, and it was the way I painted anyway. At the time, however, his work was not well received. In fact, Pisini’s work was so universally rejected then that, discouraged, he gave up painting for 27 years. It took encouragement from one of his two sons to get him to once again pick up a paintbrush.
“My son came up with a canvas,” says Pisini, who agreed to delve into his storage and find his old brushes. “When we went up, we got my paints out. They were all dried and hard Artist Victor Pisini, shown here at his shoe store in downtown Franklin, gave up painting, and and the brushes his bold, expressionistic style (shown left), for 27 years. When he picked up the brush again, he found a new style emerged. were all eaten by moths,” he laughs. One trip to A.C. Moore duces a crisper, more detailed along with the work of other and a painting later, Pisini re- image, and although it still con- Franklin artists, for the Franklin ceived an honorable mention veys a keen sense of character, it Downtown Partnership’s Harfrom the Franklin Art Associa- does so in a drastically different vest Festival. Pisini also shows manner than Pisini’s renderings his work every year at the Old tion for his work. once did. He says he likes to use Sculpin Gallery, in Edgartown, “It was the first painting I did pastels and oils, although he Martha’s Vineyard. in 27 years,” he says, “so that prefers watercolor for landAnd Vic Pisini still likes to felt good.” scapes, flowers and house draw. Whenever he gets a spare Since Pisini has started paint- scenes. moment, he grabs a pen and he ing again, he has found his style Pisini’s work, in fact, was fea- sketches people, newspaper phohas changed. He took watercolor tured in the first show of the tographs, expressions, anything classes from Ivars Zandberg, Franklin Art Center, located that catches his eye Apparently, whom Pisini calls “an excellent right across the street from his quite a few things do. He’s got artist.” The Franklin artist’s shop. Very recently, in Septem- reams of them. work nowadays employs more ber, some of Pisini’s artwork earthy, muted tones and pro- was featured again at the center
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Franklin Art Association Meets Oct. 3 The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, October 3rd from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street. Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30. The program will feature a watercolor painting demonstration by local artist and educator Lavonne Suwalski. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, please email the FAA secretary at faasecretary@gmail.com or visit the website at www.franklinart.org.
Halloween Happenings – Frightfully Fun! Dean college Offers Second annual Event October 28 The Dean College Office of Residence Life and Dean Community Outreach will sponsor their second annual free Halloween Happenings for local community children ages 2-
7 years and their families on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Mitchell House, 110 West Central Street in Franklin. Children need not wear costumes but are welcome to show them off if they choose. Activities for children will include coloring, games, face
painting, snack, movie and Trick-orTreating. Every child will leave with a bag of goodies. Trick or Treat times are 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Families are welcome to stop by the free event for 15 minutes or an hour. Parking for the building is located in the Dean College lot across from Mitchell House. For more information contact Shannon Overcash, Director of Residence Life, at (508) 541-1838.
FSPA to Present All-Student Original Musical Parody Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will present How to Succeed in High School Without Really Trying, an all-student, original musical parody written by FSPA Drama Instructor Nick Paone, on Saturday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street, in Franklin. Paone will co-direct the production with FSPA Director Raye Lynn Mercer. Based loosely on the Broadway musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, the spoof features an entertaining cast of characters and a story told through familiar pop and Broadway songs. The plotline follows 24 hours, at warp speed, in the life of heroine, Finch, as she negotiates graduating high school, winning a coveted scholarship to Old Ivy University, untangling a cheating
scandal and leading jocks, nerds, Goths, and the popular crowd to find common ground. Along the way, audiences will meet high school football hero, Dan, social butterfly, Paige, poet and school reporter, “Maggot,� aspiring ’80s hair band singer Bram, brainiac, Colleen, and more. Paone employs the structure of the classical Broadway musical but translates that into a vehicle with characters, setting, dialogue and themes that are relevant and relatable to young people. In penning an original work with an extensive range of characters, Paone creates casting opportunities for a greater number of FSPA students. Paone’s How to Succeed in High School Without Really Trying provides a unique opportunity for students to bring a new musical from the written page to the stage and
to participate in that exciting evolution and creative process.
Founded in 1985, FSPA provides extensive programming in music, dance and drama for students of all ages and levels of ability, whether for recreational interest or serious study. Fall registration is ongoing for all programs, both at 38 Main Street in Franklin or at the school’s new satellite facility at 14 Main Street in downtown Hudson. For more information about How to Succeed in High School Without Really Trying or about FSPA programs in Franklin or Hudson, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fspaonline.com.
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FPAC Announces Auditions for HUMBUG! The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will hold open auditions for Humbug!, an original musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Auditions will take place on Saturday, October 13 at 38 Main Street in Franklin and 14 Main Street in Hudson. Humbug! will be performed on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16 at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street, Franklin. The holiday musical extravaganza will be performed with live accompaniment by a ten-piece professional band. Humbug! features musical hits of every genre and has become a family favorite since debuting as part of FPAC’s 2008 season. The large cast typically includes some 150 area students, community performers and professional artists. Nick Paone penned this original adaptation and will co-direct the production with FSPA Founder and Director Raye Lynn Mercer. Morning auditions will take place at the Franklin School for
the Performing Arts (FSPA) from 10:00-10:30 a.m. for students ages 6-8, 10:30-11:00 for ages 9-11, 11:00-11:30 for ages 12-13, 11:30-12:00 for ages 1418, and at noon for adults. Afternoon auditions will be held at FSPA-Hudson, the school’s new satellite facility in the Odd Fellows Building, beginning at 3:00-3:15 p.m. for students ages 6-8, 3:15-3:30 for ages 9-11, 3:30-3:45 for ages 12-13, 3:454:00 for ages 14-18, and at 4:00 for adults. Students must be 6 years of age or older on the audition date to participate. Beginners are welcome. Please prepare 16 measures of a musical theater or pop song. A distinctive suburban nonprofit arts organization founded in 1991, FPAC presents quality performances while offering opportunities for professional artists, amateurs, families and students of the arts to work together in a collaborative and creative environment. For more information, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fpaconline.com.
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Living Healthy Fitness Can Be a Challenge to Healthy Aging BY J.D. O’GARA We all want to be healthy, but October is Healthy Aging Month, a time to reflect on how we can remain healthy as the years progress and our bodies change. What is the biggest challenge to staying healthy for those in the second half of their lives? Karen Alves, Director of the Franklin Senior Center, believes it can be summed up in one word: “Inactivity.” “I think it’s inactivity. It’s easy to just, kind of, as you get older and you don’t feel as well, just kind of sit still,” says Alves. “Folks that come here are just better for it, because they’re physically and mentally active.” Alves says that the Franklin Senior Center’s members, who are ages 50+, number from 1,000 to 1,200. She says the center offers “a ton of fitness programs.” This month, on Thursday, October 11, at 5:30 p.m., the Franklin Senior Center will host the Milford Regional Hospital as it conducts a community needs assessment for seniors in the re-
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Living Healthy Could Your Home Be Making You Sick? Constant fatigue, headaches, recurring upper respiratory infections. Do these symptoms sound familiar to you? If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms of some mysterious illness you may not be a hypochondriac at all -your home may be making you sick.
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Certain adhesives, carpets, vinyl materials, and varnishes can give off VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. Products that you use in your home every day emit gases that may be harmful, both right away and after extended exposure. These may cause anything from nose and throat irritation to memory loss.
Kitchen sponges should be discarded after about a week of use. However, if you are environmentally minded, the only ways to effectively kill bacteria hiding in porous sponges is to microwave them on high for a minute or run them through a dishwasher cycle.
It may be hard to believe that the place you call your sanctuary actually could be the breeding ground for unseen germs and other dangers, but there are many potential pathogens that could be taking up residence alongside you and your family.
Building materials Unless you have purchased a new home and were involved with the building process, it could be difficult to know which building materials were used to construct your home. Certain materials once deemed safe are now banned. If your home was built between 1920 and 1978, there may be asbestos in the home. It was primarily used as an insulating material. Although asbestos in small amounts may not be harmful, breathing in high levels of asbestos over an extended period of time may increase your risk for cancer and respiratory ailments.
Kitchen The kitchen is one area of the home that could be teeming with microscopic invaders. According to researchers at New York University, the dirtiest place in the entire home is the kitchen sink. From discarded pieces of food to raw juices from meat, the kitchen sink comes in contact with many different substances, all of which may harbor bacteria. One may think that water constantly running in the sink would clean it effectively. This is not the case. Use a germicide or a bleach-andwater solution and a brush to scrub down the sink a few times a week. Do not use a sponge used for washing dishes; otherwise you can transfer bacteria to silverware and plates, risking infec-
Allergens Water is a necessity to sustain life on this planet. While water can have many different positive attributes, water is also the culprit in helping to breed potentially dangerous organisms in and around the house. Water damage around the house may foster the growth of mold and other organisms. Inhaling mold spores can trigger allergies or increase the risk of illness. Insects and rodents also tend to gravitate to moist areas of the home, and waste from pests may lead to respiratory ailments and other serious conditions.
Lead is also commonly found in older homes. Lead was a main component of paints in the past. Some homes even feature lead water pipes. Young children are highly susceptible to lead poisoning. The Environmental Protection Agency says that nearly 900,000 American children suffer from lead poisoning each year.
You can prevent many illnesses in the home by addressing any underlying water issues. Fix leaks and use a dehumidifier to dry out the interior of the home.
Chemicals Home-cleaning products, pesticides, fertilizers and paints can each contribute to unhealthy air in the home. These items may also cause irritation to the eyes and skin. Look for alternatives to harsh chemicals in your household to limit the amount of items that could be polluting your living spaces.
Many people assume illnesses are the result of outside factors. However, there are many things lurking inside the home that can contribute to myriad health symptoms.
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Living Healthy Computer Vision Syndrome: Do you have it? BY: ROGER M. KALDAWY, M.D., MILFORD FRANKLIN EYE CENTER More and more time is spent every day using computer screens and our eyes are paying the price. Research shows that 25% to 93% of computer users experience a problem so common there’s a name for it: computer vision syndrome (CVS). Symptoms of CVS include decreased or blurred vision, burning or stinging eyes, sensitivity to light, headaches and back and neck pain. CVS is more common if we exceed 2 hours of continuous computer screen time a day. The most common causes of this syndrome include improper viewing angle or distance, glare on the computer screen, extended computer use, staring and uncorrected vision problems. The good news is that these
problems are easy to fix, and identifying and treating the underlying cause usually eliminates CVS. Here what you can do: 1. Adjust your viewing angle Studies have found the angle of gaze plays a key role in CVS. The angle used for computer work is different from that used for reading or writing. As a result, the requirements for focusing and moving the eyes place additional demands on the visual system when using a computer. To achieve the best angle, the center of the monitor should be placed 20 to 28 inches from your eyes and 4 to 5 inches below eye level. Reference materials should be positioned so they can be seen without moving your head to look from the document to the screen. 2. Reduce glare Letters on a computer screen are not as clear as letters on a
printed page. Your eyes will work harder if there is too little contrast between letters and background or glare on the screen. This can result in sensitivity to light that can worsen under high-wattage fluorescent or flickering lights. Position your screen to avoid glare from overhead lights or windows. Close the blinds on your windows or switch to lower-watt bulbs in your desk lamp. If you cannot change the lighting to minimize glare, buy a glare filter for your monitor. 3. Rest your eyes When using a computer for an extended period of time, rest your eyes periodically to prevent eyestrain. Every 20 minutes, look away from your computer to a distant object for 20 seconds. This will give your eyes a chance to refocus. After two hours of continual computer use, rest your eyes for 15 minutes.
4. Blink often Our eyes need lubrication to see well. This is accomplished by a blinking reflex and leads to production of moisture (tears) on the surface of the eyes. People normally blink about 18 times a minute, but computer users tend to blink only onefourth as often. This increases the chance of developing dry eye. To lessen this risk, blink more often, and refresh your eyes periodically with lubricating eye drops. 5. Get your eyes checked Uncorrected vision problems—farsightedness or astigmatism, problems focusing or coordinating the eyes and eye changes associated with aging— can contribute to eye strain and musculoskeletal pain. Even if you don’t need glasses for daily activities, you may need them for computer use. If you wear glasses or contacts and need to tilt your head or lean toward the screen to see it clearly, your lens prescription may not be right for computer use. Having the correct prescription can help prevent pain in the neck, shoulders or back resulting from contort-
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Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival The 10th annual Franklin Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature crafters, community groups, an expanded children’s area, a D.J. and live entertainment on several stages, food, a Fire Station Open House, Historical Museum tours, and promotions by local businesses. “This festival has grown and evolved over the past 10 years into a can’t-miss fall tradition,� says Mary Graff, festival cochair. “We expect about 5,000 visitors from around MetroWest this year. With over 100 vendors, crafters, food booths, entertainment and displays, we are proud to offer something for everyone.� This event, organized by the non-profit Franklin Downtown Partnership, will span Main, East Central and West Central streets and take place rain or
shine. On Main Street, professional DJ Domenic Cotoia of Music Odyssey Productions will entertain the crowds with a mix of music from Country and Top 40 to Rock and Roll hits throughout the day. A variety of Franklin High School bands will perform on the center island, including the popular jazz group “The Sampson Bunch.� Down Main Street, the Franklin School for the Performing Arts will perform You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown on their stage in front of the school. Show times are 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Following each performance, families are invited to meet the show’s costumed performers and tour the facility. This year the Children’s Area can be found in the Rockland Trust parking lot. The new cen-
tralized location will make it easier for families to explore the entire festival. The Hockomock YMCA has planned favorite activities such as carnival games, face and pumpkin painting, bouncy houses, and dance and karate demonstrations.
Next to the children’s area, Bronze Sponsor Keefe Insurance will be celebrating the company’s upcoming 100th anniversary with a “Kick Off� tailgate party and showing the day’s Patriots/Buffalo Bills football game on a big screen TV.
Gold Sponsors for this event are Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation and newcomer Snow Hill Dental. Silver Sponsors are Big Y Foods, Digital Credit Union, Green Mountain Chocolate Company and Middlesex Savings Bank.
“The festival is an opportunity for the YMCA and the Partnership to highlight the Healthy Communities initiative,� says Jeanne Sherlock, festival cochair. “We will have something for the whole family; a place where kids have an opportunity to play and create and where parents feel supported with healthy food alternatives and fun activities.�
Across the street the Fire Station will hold an Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids are invited to “Touch a Truck� and learn about fire safety. Down the street, the Historical Museum will be open for tours and serving apple cider on the porch.
Bronze Sponsors are Chestnut Dental Associates, Dean Bank, and Keefe Insurance. Friends of the Festival Sponsors are CVS Pharmacy, D.G. Ranieri Real Estate, Franklin Community Cable Access, Franklin Ford, Franklin Yoga & Wellness, and Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation, Franklin. Sponsors will have booths set up in “Sponsorship Row� on Main Street.
As part of the children's area, Franklin Ford plans a "Ford at Your Fingertips" interactive display to demonstrate Ford's cutting-edge "My Touch" technology in their new vehicles.
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As always, food offerings promise to be tempting and delicious. The FDP food tent on Main Street in front of Dean Bank will offer hot dogs, drinks, and fun snacks. A little farther down Main Street in the Berry Insurance lot visitors can find burgers, sausages and peppers, chicken, lemonade and more. The Farmer’s Market will offer fresh produce in the children’s area, and local restaurants will be serving food outside their establishments. “We are very excited about the level of support we are receiving from local businesses,� says Downtown Partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana. “Established companies and new businesses alike are helping us showcase downtown Franklin and illustrate the strength of our community.�
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of over 160 businesses, community leaders and residents working to revitalize downtown Franklin. The Partnership relies on donations and sponsorship to fund events like the Harvest Festival as well as downtown improvement projects like beautification efforts and greenspace projects. For more information please contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at (774) 571-3109 or downtown.franklin@yahoo.com , or visit the FDP website, Franklindowntownpartnership.org .
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Harvest Festival FSPA to Present Performances and Character Club at Harvest Festival
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The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will present three costumed, halfhour performances, with live musical accompaniment, during the Franklin Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 30. Show times are 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and will take place on the Festival Stage, in front of the school’s 38 Main Street location. Following each performance, families are invited to “walk the red carpet” and step inside FSPA’s Character Club, to meet, get autographs and take pictures with favorite princesses and storybook characters. The character meet-and-greet will take place throughout the second floor of the school. Kids can also pick up colorful temporary tattoos while in the building. All activities are offered free to the community in celebration of Harvest Festival. The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will award
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DJ Domenic Cotoia opens the Harvest Festival FSPA presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown DJ- “Top 40 Playlist” DJ- “Country Time” FSPA’s You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown DJ- “Rock and Roll” DJ- “Dancing Music” FSPA’s You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown DJ-“Top 40 Playlist” DJ Domenic Cotoia closes the festival
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Franklin Ford General Manager Barry Madden has made sure that Franklin Ford has stayed local and has made a commitment with the community. Most recently with their 2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive to help with Franklin’s food pantry. Barry also attends meetings regularly with the Franklin Dowtown Partnership and is now proud to bring to this year’s Harvest Festival, Ford at Your Fingertips. The Ford at Your Fingertips Tour kicked off this summer, traveling across New England to bring the Ford line-up to fairs, festivals, and community events from Presque Isle, ME to Hartford, CT. The New England Ford Dealers designed the tour to allow and encourage event attendees to experience Ford vehicles for
themselves in a fun and pressure free environment. An F-150, Fusion and the all-new 2013 Escape will be available on-site. Visitors can register by supplying basic contact and vehicle preference information at the iPad registration area for free giveaways and a special key. After registration, you can play “Escape Toss” or use your key to head straight for our video kiosks! The keys activate videos on features & benefits that are best seen for yourself, like how “MyTouch,” EcoBoost Engine or Park Assist work. Franklin Ford will have several representatives onsite to answer any questions that you may have! We look forward to being at the Franklin Harvest Festival.
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Franklin Sports Franklin Girls Hockey Booster to Hold 5K The Franklin High School Girls Ice Hockey Boosters Club is holding their first RUN, WALK & SCORE! 5K Road Race in Franklin to support the FHS Girls Ice Hockey Program. The race will be held on October 20, 2012 at the Keller Sullivan Middle School on Lincoln Street in Franklin. The race will begin at 9:30 a.m., with registration open at 8 a.m. The mail-in registration fee for racers is $20, day of race registration fee is $25. The course is USATF certified. Interested runners and sponsors can find race information on facebook @ FHS Girls Hockey.
Youth ‘Give It a Tri’ at the Healthy Futures Youth Triathlon On Sunday, September 9, 2012 the Hockomock Area YMCA hosted its annual Healthy Futures Youth Triathlon at its Bernon Family Branch in Franklin. Over 100 young people between the ages of 3 and 13 participated and were given the opportunity to be introduced to a fun lifelong activity that builds confidence, determination and a love for physical activity. Family, friends, YMCA Staff, and fellow athletes cheered and celebrated each athlete’s success.
continually improving its ability to identify and enact strategies that support sustainable change for improved community healthTheir annual youth triathlon was a perfect, safe, and supportive environment for youth to challenge themselves – from the three-yearold hesitantly jumping into the pool, to the thirteen-year-old moving out of his comfort zone to complete the run.
October 1, 2012 First, second, and third place medals were awarded to the following athletes for each age division: Ages 3 – 5: Luke George (1), Kaitlyn Samek (2), Samantha Murray (4). Ages 6 – 7: Lily DeForge (1), Christian Farmer (2), Audria Hawkins (3). Ages 8 – 10: Kevin Samek (1), Haley Walsmley (2), Hayden Hurley (3). Ages 11 – 13: Marc Plumb(1), Sara Sirois (2), Katharine Pearl (3). Please contact Lauren Marciszyn, the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Youth and Community Wellness Director, at (774) 2352737 or LaurenM@hockymca.org to learn more.
The Healthy Futures Initiative, launched in 2006, was developed as a collective community endeavor to promote physical activity and healthy eating. Since that time, the Hockomock Area YMCA has implemented programs, projects, and policies focused on schools, workplace and the community-at-large. Healthy Futures incorporates prevention and intervention based strategies to ensure support is available to all youth and families in the community. The initiative is focused on
Franklin Athletics Prepares for Construction Upheaval of Fields BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY Year after year Franklin continues to put quality teams on its athletic fields no matter what the season and although the Panther’s Athletic Director likes what he sees in terms of commitment from his athletes, he’d like to see more athletes come out. “We’re always expecting to be number one, tops in our league. What I would like to see is that our numbers increase as I believe at this point that we have reached a plateau,” Franklin A.D Brad Sidwell said. “We try to get the max out of the sports that we offer. I would like to add levels to our programs, but financially, that’s not easy to accomplish.” According to Sidwell the school’s success comes and goes throughout the years, while Panther Pride remains a constant. This is in fact due to the overwhelming support of not only the commu-
nity, but what the coaches and athletes put into it. “Each year we think that our athletes are going to be successful – however to what level of success we’ll have is one that cannot be projected,” Sidwell said. “The coaches and athletes here expect to win every time they go out to play. We all want to win and luckily through the years we’ve been pretty successful here at Franklin High.” In order to continue their success on the athletic field the Panther will have to scale a major hurdle starting this fall – the construction of the new high school. The project will take upwards of two years to complete and cause some havoc amongst some of the outdoor teams. The new high school will be taking the place of the junior varsity baseball fields as well as the tennis courts while facing toward the current baseball field.
Once the new school is erected, the old one will be razed and soon after the new fields will begin to take shape. “We are all very excited about this project moving forward this fall,” the Panther A.D. said. “With that said, we will be losing our baseball and softball fields in the process and in order to make it through the next two years we have already come up with a plan to continue playing home games.” While Sidwell didn’t exactly say what those plans were, he did mention he has had some talks with Dean College about using some of their fields to get through the rebuilding phase. Throughout the next two years, while this project begins to go up, you can bet the Panthers will stick to the old adage “Franklin Athletes Never Quit” and will be amongst the top of the Hockomock League in just about every sport.
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Franklin Sports Franklin Girls Soccer Squad Is Excelling Early BY KEN HAMWEY The Franklin girls soccer team is off to a good start. The Panthers, who won the KellyRex Division with a 12-2-4 record last year and were South Sectional champs in 2010, have rolled to four straight victories to start the season, beating Sharon, Stoughton, Canton and Attleboro. Coach Tom Geysen’s squad may be young but it has a strong nucleus of skilled players. The Panthers look very capable up front and in the midfield. If there’s a concern, however, it’s goaltending where experience is thin. “We’re pleased we’ve started with four wins and glad we were able to get some of our younger players into the games,’’ Geysen said. “We did well offensively but can do better, and we’ve got to work out some kinks on defense.’’ The veteran coach, who has 24 players on his varsity, is acutely aware that a young team can suffer growing pains but he’s emphasized front-line offense and a rebuilt midfield, and that focus has paid rich dividends in the Panthers’ early going. Senior tri-captain Kristi Kirshe and sophomore Taylor Cogliano are two superb strikers who give the Panthers a formidable tandem on the forward line. Kirshe is a three-time Hocko-
mock League all-star and Cogliano received all-star notice as a freshman. “Kristi is a gifted athlete who has great all-around skills,’’ Geysen said. “She’s highly motivated and tough as nails. Taylor is unselfish, technically sound and has a solid work ethic and, like Kristi, never quits.’’ Sophs Erin Conley and Jane Scafati are talented center midfielders while another pair of sophomores — Lindsey Mastaj and Leah Benson — are dependable on the outside. Last year’s center-midfield tandem of Maddie Brown and Jen Coppola have graduated, leaving that role for the sophomores. “Erin understands the game, is physical, tough and very skilled,’’ Geysen said. “Jane has good field sense and very good foot skills. She’ll benefit with more game experience. Lindsey is quick and plays hard on both sides of the ball while Leah has the ability to develop into a scorer.’’ Senior tri-captain Stephanie Pisani is a four-year veteran at fullback and draws rave reviews from her coach. “Stephanie never gives up on a play and is so tenacious on defense,’’ said Geysen who has coached the girls for 27 years. “She’s more athletic than skilled but she’s a major asset. She knows how to win.’’ Sophomore Lexi Martin will han-
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“Lexi is one of the most athletic players on the team,’’ Geysen offered. “She’s skilled, can run and she’s physical. All she needs is to sharpen her decision-making.’’
Junior Julia Bireley is in her third season at stopperback and soph Nicole Ellin has lots of potential at sweeper. “Julia is a hard worker who’s aggressive and never quits,’’ Geysen said. “She’s quick and has good speed. Nicole knows the game and is smart. She needs to become more consistent and that will come if she relaxes and builds confidence.’’ Goaltending is an area where experience is lacking, especially since Katie Phelan has graduated. Freshman Dani Lonati and sophomore Becca Allen will battle for playing time. “Dani knows the position and is well-trained on the technical side,’’ Geysen said. “Becca also knows the demands of the position, and she’s gone to camps. Her confidence can improve if she gets more playing time.’’ Two reserves who’ll be counted on to provide depth and some spark are junior Alexa Frongillo and freshman Victoria Stowell at center midfield. Freshman forward Julia Soma is healthy after battling an injury and her toughness and technical skills should be a plus. Freshman Alexis Stowell, who can play either forward or outside midfielder, is a high-octane player whose endurance is a
Coach Tom Geysen has seen some success with his girls soccer team and sees goaltending experience as the biggest hurdle it faces.
prime asset. Senior tri-captain Grace Conley, whose desire and determination make her the Panthers emotional leader, likely will see more action at fullback as the season progresses. “King Philip will be improved in our division and Mansfield is traditionally strong,’’ Geysen said. “North Attleboro is always competitive, and it’s hard to know how good Taunton will be since they’re the
new entry in the league.’’ The Panthers, who’ve had 10 winning seasons in a row, should add to that and once again be a major player in tourney play. “We’re hoping to win the division, qualify for the tourney, then take the post-season one game at a time,’’ said Geysen. “We’ve been a team that improves as the season goes along and I hope that’s the case this year.’’
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Franklin Food Pantry We believe in the power of community. Our mission is to connect the resources needed to sustain a healthy life. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we distributed more than 115,000 pounds to more than 1000 neighbors this past year. You can mail your donation to the Franklin Food Pantry, PO Box 116, Franklin, MA 02038 or drop off donations of food at 43 West Central St., Franklin. Our current needs include: • Health & Beauty Products • Cleaning Products • Paper Products • Baked Beans / Dry Beans • Baking Mixes Flour / Sugar
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October 3 Franklin art association meeting, 6:30-9 p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., program features watercolor painting demonstration by Lavonne Suwalski . For information, email faasecretary@gmail.com or visit The Franklin Senior Center will www.franklinart.org. hold its Annual Veterans Day Friends of Franklin library Breakfast on Friday, November 9, meeting, 7 p.m., downstairs meetat 9 a.m. Join us in honoring our ing room of Franklin Public Library veterans, particularly our Bronze October 6 & 7 and Silver Star Medal Holders. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Please call the Center by October monthly food collection. Items 26 to sign up for this event. Seating may be left in downstairs conferis limited so an early response is reence room of St. Mary’s or in quested. If you are the Holder of boxes at doors of main part marked the Silver or Bronze Star Medal or of church. Needs are cereal, crackif you know a Franklin resident ers, shelf-safe milk, canned vegetawho is, please contact the Veterans bles, diapers sizes 2-5. Special Services Officer, Bob Fahey, at collection of 1 can of pet food re(508) 520-4973. quested.
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October Calendar October 10 Noises Off, Musical comedy at Dean College. 7:30 p.m., tickets $5$20, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call (508) 541-1605 or visit www.dean.edu/noisesoff. October 11 Noises Off, Musical comedy at Dean College. 7:30 p.m., tickets $5$20, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call (508) 541-1605 or visit www.dean.edu/noisesoff. October 12 Noises Off, Musical comedy at Dean College. 7:30 p.m., tickets $5$20, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call (508) 541-1605 or visit www.dean.edu/noisesoff. October 13 The Franklin Federated church Yard Sale, 171 Main Street, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fundraiser helps support work of the church. Buyers can find bargains galore. Items half off last hour of sale, so come early and then come back! Rain or shine. All items not sold will be donated to charity. No early birds please. Noises Off, Musical comedy at Dean College. 2 p.m., tickets $5$20, email boxoffice@dean.edu,
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PADULA THANKS SUPPORTERS Dear Friends: I want to thank all of the voters of Franklin and Medway who supported my candidacy for State Representative. Although we fell short in the primary election, we worked hard and listened and learned from the voters of both towns. I particularly want to thank all of those, including so many friends and family, who volunteered and gave tirelessly of their time and energy in support of my campaign. Our state and region continue to face tough challenges, and although unsuccessful in this race, I will continue working to help meet those challenges. I hope that this campaign has made a positive contribution to the future of our communities and the Commonwealth. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Peter Padula
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Adults, Grow Your World with Adult Education The Franklin Public Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lifelong Learning Institute offers local residents a variety of personal enrichment courses and other programs. Following is a sampling of upcoming programming. For more information, visit the Adult Education website at www.franklin.k12.ma.us and select Departments, then Lifelong, then Adult Education. For questions, please e-mail adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us or call (508) 541-2100 X 3178. Hatha Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Increase strength, flexibility, and decrease the stresses of everyday life. Geared toward beginners or anyone looking for a more gentle approach to exercise. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes. 8 Wed., beg. Oct. 3 from 7:45-8:45 p.m. $48. Hula Hoop Dance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Unleash your inner child! No prior hooping experience is required - wear exercise clothes, bring an open mind, and laugh your way to a "new" you. Hoops are provided and are available for purchase. 8 Wed., beg. Oct. 3 from 7:45-
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Dean College to Present NOISES OFF Show Dates Scheduled for October 10-14 Dean College is pleased to announce that its first student production of the 2012-2013 academic season will be Noises Off, the winner of several prestigious awards.
Directed by Daniel Kozar, who teaches Musical Theatre Ensem2009 ble at Dean College, Noises Off will involve Dean Students in all aspects of the production includ-
ing stage managing, house managing, lighting and sound operations, costume and back stage help. “This is going to be a fun performance. It is an amusing, backstage look at musical theatre,” says Daniel Kozar, director of theatre at Dean College. “Everybody just adores Noises Off.” Noises Off is a comedy where everyone gets caught in the act! Hilarious and frantic, this comic farce will whisk you backstage, to flubbed lines, false entrances, and a million laughs—to the be-
hind-the-scenes shenanigans of a tattered troupe of actors and the play they are desperately trying to stage in front of the footlights. With music by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Cole Porter, Noises Off features the songs, “With a Little Help from My Friends” and “Another Op’nin, Another Show”. All performances are reserved seating and it is strongly recommended that tickets be purchased prior to the performance. Ticket prices range from $5 - $20. Show times are October 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 p.m. and October 13 and 14 at 2 p.m. For tickets and information, email boxoffice@dean.edu, call 508-541-1605 or visit www.dean.edu/noisesoff.
Dean Bank Offers Services from Good Ol' Days to Cutting Edge As Dean Bank continues its 123rd year of serving the residents and businesses of its communities, it continues to strive to help its customers live a better life by creating financial products and services that improve their banking experience. The bank’s people, processes and technology are keenly focused on the success of its customers, and the results have been consistently positive since 1889.
As one of the few remaining community banks in the area, the bank is extremely pleased to Please check box: Proof OK introduce two new and innovaProof OK with Revisions Note tive d services. The first creates an entirely Revisions and send New Proof new way for customers to bank, while the second is a Offering both traditional living and throwback to the “Good Old memory care assisted living in a warm, Days” of banking. Dean Bank home-like residence sited on six wooded has just launched a brand-new If the Design Group does not receive this Proof Form byBanking the dueproduct, date availdical Center acres. One all inclusive price: Mobile above, we will assume the advertisement is OK toable print . freeasofischarge to all cusTraditional Assisted Living tomers and has also installed two A 01702 $3,400 to $4,750 per month. brand-new state-of-the-art coin counting machines in its Call 508-634-2440 for a brochure. Memory Care Assisted Living Franklin and Blackstone WHITCOMB HOUSE $5,100 to $5,400 per month. branches. 245 West St./Rte. 140, Milford, MA 01757 Medicaid and Veterans subsidies available. Sunday, 1-3 www.whitcombhouse.com Prices as of 12/1/2011 and subject to change. Mobile Banking, available for Dean Bank customers as a free Sometimes a little help makes a large difference. downloadable app for iPhone and Android devices and accessible via the web browser of all other Internet-enabled mobile phones, gives the bank’s consumer and business customers instant access to their accounts from anywhere at any time. Bank customers can check balances, view account history, transfer funds between accounts, In making your choice, choose wisely. pay bills and much more. AddiVisit many to be sure you have found the right tional functionality allows inforPost-Acute & Long-Term Care one. One where you can continue living mation to be viewed via text with dignity - the life style you most enjoy. message, creating an even faster Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapy Chances are your choice will lead to us.
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method of obtaining account data. Meanwhile, the coin counters will provide customers and noncustomers alike a convenient, fast and accurate method of converting loose coin into currency. Coin counting services will be provided at no cost to consumer customers of the bank, while business customers and non-customers will be assessed a processing fee. The machines can be found inside the bank’s Franklin and Blackstone branches. “Dean Bank enters a new era of banking with the launch of Dean Bank Mobile Banking, while reinforcing the concept of “Old-Fashioned” service with the installation of our two new coin counters” stated President and CEO Wayne A. Cottle. “To be able to provide our customers with the newest available technology is gratifying and exciting, no matter where it is directed. The bank’s commitment to technology has always been our mission. We hope that customers, new and current, find both Mobile Banking and our new coin machines service enhancements that strengthen their relationship with us.” Cottle added. Founded in 1889, Dean Bank is mutually owned financial institution with assets of $225 million and branch offices in Franklin, Blackstone, Bellingham, and Mendon. As a member of the FDIC and a member of the SIF, all bank deposits are insured in full. Dean Bank is an Equal Housing lender.
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St. Vincent DePaul Monthly Food Collection Oct. 6 & 7 The Society of St. Vincent dePaul of St. Mary’s Church in Franklin will hold its monthly food collection at all Masses the weekend of October 6 & 7, 2012. Items may be may be left in the Conference Room located downstairs in the rear of the church itself any time on these dates. If it’s more convenient, donations may be left in the marked boxes at the doors of the
main part of the church. Our needs this month are cereal, crackers, shelf-safe milk, canned vegetables. Many of our client families’ children need diapers, sizes 2 to 5.
This month, one can of pet food, added to your donation – in honor of St. Francis of Assissi, patron saint of animals - would be appreciated.
SVdP’s pantry cannot accept candy, soda, dented cans, anything perishable or beyond its expiration date and all donations must be in the original packaging. Items in these categories must be discarded.
St. Vincent dePaul helps anyone who asks for assistance by doing what it can to make life easier for those in need. Thank you for your concern and compassion.
The performances, which are suitable for all ages, take place at 6:30 and 9 p.m. it is strongly recommended that tickets be purchased prior to the performance. Ticket prices range from $5 - $20. Both shows will take place in the Guidrey Center in the Dean College Campus center, located at 109 West Central Street in Franklin, Mass.
Dean College to Perform Dance Cabaret One-night only show on October 26, 2012 Dean College will unveil its first performing arts celebration of the new academic year on Friday October 26, 2012. The public is invited to make plans to enjoy an evening of dance, theatre and music.
Dean College. “We will choose 2 or 3 pieces from the 1912-1930s, 1940s-1960s, 1970-1990s, and 2000-present. We are asking the students to start listening to old music, watching 1960’s films, and learning disco to prepare. They are already coming up with some great ideas and this is going to be a fun night!”
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Former State Rep. James Vallee Endorses Jeffrey Roy to Represent Franklin and Medway Former State Rep. James Vallee today endorsed Jeffrey Roy to succeed him as the next State Representative for Franklin and Medway, declaring that Roy “knows and understands the needs of the district” and “will deliver the hard work” that residents and businesses expect and deserve.
delivered for our communities; he never let politics get in the way of getting results; and, his door was always open to anyone who needed help. Jim set the standard and I will work hard to carry forward that legacy. This job is about getting results for people, and I will be ready to hit the ground running after the election.”
Vallee, who chose not to seek re-election to the Legislature after an 18-year career, endorsed Roy as his successor at an event at the Franklin headquarters of Clark-Cutler-McDermott Company, a leading manufacturer of innovative products for the automotive industry.
Roy is on the November 6 ballot for Vallee’s former legislative seat in 10th Norfolk District, which includes all of Franklin and Precincts 2, 3 and 4 in Medway.
“I have worked closely with Jeff on school and town issues throughout my career, and I can say without hesitation that he is the best choice to go to bat for the people and the businesses of Franklin and Medway,” Vallee said. “The job of a state representative is to be accessible and to get things done. No one can match Jeff’s record of getting results on the local level. He knows and understands the needs of the district and I’m confident he will deliver the hard work this district expects.”
Roy is currently a member of the Franklin Town Council and is an attorney in Boston. He previously served on the Franklin School Committee from 2001 through 2011 and held the position of Chair for nine of those 10 years. He is the current Chair of Franklin's Master Plan Committee and is the co-chair of Franklin’s Anti-Bullying Task Force. For more information on Jeffrey Roy, please visit http://jeffreyroy.com/.
“I am deeply honored to have earned Jim’s support,” Roy said. “He always
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THANK YO YOU U!! To all the voters who came out to show their support for me in the primary election, please accept my sincerest thanks. As the November 6th general election approaches, I look forward to continuing to meet all the hardworking people of our district and learning about your concerns in my effo effort rt to be the most ef effec fecti tive ve advocate on your behalf.
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Now is the Time in Real Estate BY: BARBARA TODARO, REMAX - THE KUNEY-TODARO TEAM (508) 520-9881 Timing is everything in real estate. The time is right; the numbers are right; the interest rates are right; new homes are under construction; and there is a great demand for resale properties in Franklin, Mass. This is the time to select your lot and build your next custom home. We no longer need to be concerned about your present home selling. The market has changed and the resale inventory in our town has slimmed to minimal levels. If a home is priced within a reasonable range, that home will
sell quickly. There are more buyers in the marketplace than listings to satisfy their needs.
if your dream is to own a new home, nOW iS THE TimE. There are some positives that result from a down economy. The advantage is to existing homeowners who still have equity in their homes; who are still employed; and who have maintained their credit rating. Take advantage of the incredibly low prices of new construction compared to several years ago. new construction is on the move. The time is right; the numbers are right; the interest rates are right; and homes are being built. Timing is everything in real estate.
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buyers are still out there just waiting for more Franklin homes to hit the market. The number of Massachusetts single-family homes put under agreement in August was up 27.87 percent compared to the same time last year (*3,689 homes in 2011 to 4,717 homes in 2012). This is the 16th straight month of year-over-year increases. This is the most homes put under agreement in an August since the Association has been tracking pending sales. On a month-to-month basis, single-family homes put under agreement went up 0.49 percent from 4,694 homes in July.
Summer is not typically thought to be busy for real estate sales, but this summer was the exception. Buyers were furiously taking advantage of low interest rates and affordable home prices. There were some who worried that waiting to buy in an election year could cost them money. Prices do seem to be stabilizing and in some cases even starting to rise. many
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