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Franklin Odd Fellows May Have to Move
Franklin High Artists Rank High in State Competitions BY J.D. O’GARA
Fraternal, Charitable Organization Struggles to Pay Town Taxes
Franklin High School artists are among those who are standing out in the 2013 Massachusetts State Scholastic Art Competition. Overall, 18 FHS students were honored with awards at the state-level competition with Gold, Silver and Honorable mention performances, according to Jane Hogan, K-12 Art Director for Franklin Public Schools and Franklin Arts Academy Director. In total, 80 students had been nominated for the awards. “We feel very proud of the 18,� says Hogan, “but we also tell the 80 that were nominated that it’s an honor to be nominated, because teachers have to see that that work meets the competitive standard. Teachers are allowed to submit up to 20 entries each, and our district submitted 80 entries. Out of eight art teachers that work in the schools, that’s a significant volume. A lot of times, it’s hard to find work of that caliber.� The gold and silver winners’ entries will be on exhibit at the State Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza,
BY J.D. O’GARA “Friendship, love and truth are words that we live by,� says Margaret, or “Marge� Clark. She is referring to the Odd Fellows, and she’s the Vice Grand of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) William F. Ray Lodge #71 in Franklin. Odd Fellowship dates back to 17th century England. Technically, says Marge, she’s a third generation “Rebekah,� the female arm of the organization, begun in 1851. You’ve probably driven by the lodge, a little house right on Route 140 at 330 West Central Street near the corner of Beaver St. in Franklin. The William F. Ray Lodge was the 71st lodge chartered in Massachusetts, and it’s currently one of 39 in the state. That building, however, may have to be sold.
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“Because we’re a fraternal nonprofit, the town of Franklin used to give us a rebate on taxes each year, but the town rescinded that policy with the downturn in the economy,� says David Labonte, Secretary of the Lodge. “Now, we pay full taxes on this lot, right on Route 140. We can’t balance our income as we’re spending more than we’re taking in.�
Franklin HS Art Winners: Shown are five of the eight Franklin High School gold and silver key award winners in the 2013 Massachusetts State Scholastic Art Competition. From left, Erin Cherry, 17, Christine Delay, 16, Audrey Fricker, 17, Sarah Bavar, 18 and Christina Ditmore, 18.
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The Revitalization of Franklin’s Historic Mill, Inside and Out Franklin’s abundant water supply attracted early industrial development and in 1890 the American Felt Mill was built and became the first water driven mill not located on a river of it’s kind. This was typical of the time and area where the construction of thousands of mills, typically brick or stone, were popping up all over the country, especially in the Northeast. American Felt, which specialized in making auto parts, had over 120 parts for a dodge at one time.
Later on, in the 50‘s. the company shifted to manufacturing women’s skirts. In the 1940‘s through the 1960‘s, the American Felt company was considered one of the major employers in Franklin. Overtime, the Northeastern mills suffered from Southern mill competition and eventually from industrial globalization, aka, cheap overseas labor, and in 1968 the mill closed down. It lay dormant until the mid 1980’s when it was purchased by (Allen Drescher and
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John Lamperelli). Over the next 20 years little was done to revive the building although it did eventually house 5 tenants, all using the mill space for various industrial purposes. In 2000, the mill was purchased by Tom Moseley, one of its tenants, and Moseley Realty was formed. Tom appreciated the Mill’s historic architecture and rambling structure. For the next 13 years, he systematically addressed each nook and cranny of the 98,000 square foot edifice and its surrounding land. Tom remembers the early days of ownership, “The building had hundreds of leaks in the roof...and structural damage, and over 2000 broken windows. The property had all gravel parking lots and a problem with termites.” During the first 3 years, he stabilized the building by repairing the major structural issues and fixing the never ending leaks. Once accomplished, Moseley Realty began to lease a few of the better spaces to office and mixed use tenants. Progress was slow and steady, he describes, “Each year we would
renovate 2-3 spaces in the building, repairing the roofs and windows. In 2004 we paved the parking lots and landscaped the property.” In recognition for his dedication to reviving the historic mill building and creating a new business community, Tom received a “Business Development and Enhancement Award” from the United Chamber of Commerce in 2008. Thirteen years later, the Moseley Mills building is renovating its last piece of the puzzle, an old boiler room with 50 ft ceilings which will be converted into additional office space for a quick growing start up. Renovations are slated for this spring along with an expanded parking lot to accommodate Moseley Mills’ bustling business community. For perspective, Moseley Mills now has 35 thriving tenants, who employ over 200 people, arriving for work at the Mill each day. An additional 1000 people visit the mill each week for services provided by the church, schools, and offices. That’s over 50,000 visitors each year. Tom has a vision to continue to refine Moseley Mills, bringing its history into the future with green
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energy efforts which were initiated in 2012. Specifically, a 33 KW solar PV system, provided by Solect Energy Development, has been installed on over 10% of the mill’s rooftop
to capture re-useable energy. Early results are positive as the panels have generated close to $20,000 in energy cost savings in thier first year. Moseley Mills is located at 31 Hayward Street, right off Rte 140. Many visitors to the mill marvel at the architec-
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ture with its oversized windows, exposed brick and an abundance of natural light. Some patrons wish to live there, especially after seeing the garden courtyard with espalier fruit trees, fountain and seasonal gardens. Others exclaim that they have lived in Franklin their entire lives and never knew the mill existed, including a tenant. The business community at the mill intends to change this. They’ve recently joined forces, creating a business network whose mission is to spread the word and build local awareness of the mill and its businesses. These efforts include the launch of a discount card available to all mill patrons that provides discounts at other businesses within the buildings. “There have been many exciting changes in the Moseley Mills over the past 8+ years that we at Allevato Architects have been tenants. Tom Moseley’s vision has transformed this turn of the century mill into a thriving close knit community of businesses and we are pleased to have been a part of this great transformation. Moseley Mills is a vibrant and active environment where tenants freely exchange ideas and routinely collaborate together. We have had the great pleasure of working with the Moseley Group, Interactions, Sunrise Montessori School, and other successful tenants here at Moseley Mills.” Allevato Architects "Our clients enjoy coming to such a unique and historic office space!" - J. A., President, Next Level, Inc. "Tom Moseley's creativity and hard work in turning a tired industrial property into a thriving mixed use tenant community is both admirable and exciting. We're thrilled to be a new part of the Moseley Mills Community." Bob Berry, Berry Insurance “After outgrowing our first location, we moved our business to Moseley Mill in 2006. We're now in an attractive and charming property that allowed us to build out a unique showroom and manufacturing facility. This property has a great mix of businesses. We were on a far busier street in our former location, but our showroom traffic is much greater now. The property has undergone continuous improvements in the 7 years we've been here.” Brain McSharry, Owner Closet & Storage Concepts
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Got Legos? Bring Them To Franklin Public Library! Local Boy Scout Works Toward Eagle Scout with Project BY J.D. O’GARA Attention Franklin residents. Springtime is a great time to clean out your attic, basement or garage, and if you are a parent of anyone over the age of 12, you probably have a few old Legos lying around. Local 15-year-old Boy Scout Kyle Perry has taken the initiative to collect these Legos and donate them to the Franklin Public Library. During the week of April school vacation, April 16th through April 20th, Kyle, with the help of some fellow scouts, will host a LegoChallenge event at the library using the donated Legos. “My project is a community week at the Franklin Public Library for kids to come and work with Legos to make a variety of things collaboratively, including some planned events where their creations will compete,� says the Scout, who is working with Library Director Felicia Oti in planning the event. “I thought it was really cool that the
community would be get involved in the donations, and that the community would be expressing their creativity in this way.� Perry hopes to get the community excited and involved about the project. “My troop will be assisting me and also hoping to get help from my friends at school because it’s a good opportunity for community service as well,� says Perry, who plans to disinfect all of the donations prior to the event. During Community Week, Kyle and his helpers will be on hand to supervise the children during library hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The event will not be a drop-off event, however, and parents of very young children must accompany little ones who might put the toys in their mouths.
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Perry, who has lived in Franklin for two years, is considering adding themed events to the week, including perhaps a Cub Scout-style Pinewood Derby sort of event. At the time of this writing, Kyle Perry had set up two donation sites, at the Franklin Public Library, at 118 Main Street, and the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street. Residents are encouraged to make good use of those old Legos and bring them down. Franklin Boy Scout Kyle Perry is planning Lego challenge week at the Franklin Public Library during the April school vacation.
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FSPA Ensembles to Perform at Walt Disney World FRANKLIN, MA – More than 30 local students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will travel to Walt Disney World during the April school break to perform for Disney audiences and participate in master classes with Disney performers, choreographers and directors. FSPA musical theater troupes Broadway Bound and Broadway Light, as well as the senior dance company, CenterStage, will entertain at Downtown Disney’s Waterside Stage. Performances are on Sunday and Monday evenings, April 14 and 15. The FSPA students also will participate in Disney’s Broadway Magic, Disney Dancin’ and Disney Sings workshops, as well as in the American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. FSPA performing troupe and dance company members are selected at the begin-
ning of each academic year by audition. The ensembles offer outstanding training and performing opportunities throughout the year. The FSPA students participating in Disney Performing Arts at Walt Disney World are Adriane D’Amato and Amber McGrath of Foxboro; Madi Asgeirsson, Brooke Collins, Hailey DeMello, Kendra Dombroski, Emily Dutton, Giovanna Ferri, Ali Funkhouser, Graham Hancock, Jocelyn Jones, Catherine LeClair, Melissa Mandia, Shaina McGillis, Lucas Melfi, Brian Rea, Jillian Rea, Alicia Rivera, Lindsey Sparages, Lauren Szczepanowski, Katherine Waples and Hannah Winiker of Franklin; Michael Fajardo of Hopkinton; Sarah Bonde, Katie Compson, Alex Vancura and Nicole Vancura of Medfield; Maddy Williams of Medway; Katie Gray of Milford; Shannon Fox of Norfolk;
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with a local realtor to help decide how to move forward. ”We’re not going to go out of business, but it’s just that our venue may change,” says Marge. “The whole lodge has to make that decision,” says Labonte. “If we sell it, we can perhaps meet someplace else in Franklin or meet at another lodge in a neighboring town. Marge’s husband, William Clark, who has also been an Odd Fellow for generations since his uncle was an Odd Fellow in Medfield, explains that the current lodge was not always the home of the Franklin Odd Fellows. In Franklin, he says, the Odd Fellow building was once on Depot Street. “We’ve been in this building since the early 80s,” says Labonte, who was invited to become an Odd Fellow by a neighbor. “I never heard of the Odd Fellows until we moved to Franklin in 1976.”
Local Town Pages www.franklintownnews.com Labonte has since learned that joining the fraternal order automatically connects him to other lodges in the world. “When you travel with the grand lodge, you get to know all the people in your jurisdiction and you make bonds,” says Labonte, who’s planning on connecting with other Odd Fellows in the Netherlands later this summer. Odd Fellowship, he says, spans perhaps 20 countries and every state in the United States. “You’re given a password and you can go to a lodge in any state in this country, or in other countries, and be welcomed as a member of the order.” As with other fraternal organizations, passwords, secret knocks, ritual work and Robert’s Rules of Order not only govern meetings, but they also tie members to a bygone era, one Labonte calls “colorful and enlightening.” Although the charity work they do is apparent, such as Franklin’s sponsorship of Cub Scout pack 17 and Boy Scout Troop #2, the running of the Snack
Stand at the King St. Soccer Fields and the organizations’ support for the Arthritis Foundation, meetings are steeped in a tradition dating back hundreds of years. In fact, the term “Odd Fellow” was given in the 1700s to this group of “common laboring men” who “should associate themselves together and form a fraternity for social unity, mutual aid and fellowship.” At that time, such an association might have been considered peculiar, or odd. It’s goal, however, was to “serve our fellowmen along with others.” “Back in time, charity was another name for what the Odd Fellows did,” says Clark. She explains that the Franklin Lodge of Odd Fellows dates back 135 years to December of 1878. “Odd Fellowship was beneficial to orphans before they had social security and other safety nets. They were very much charity minded toward widows and orphans, the sick or distressed, and were the first of
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all fraternal organizations to establish retirement homes for their aging members,” says Clark. The Franklin Odd Fellows lodge founded the Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail effort that’s making big improvements to the SNETT multi-use walking and biking path on Grove St. It joins a statewide effort each year to raise money for John Hopkins University for eye research. What’s more, the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Massachusetts sponsor scholarships each year, support the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth, a full care nursing home in Worcester and raise more money for the Arthritis Foundation than any other state. Marge Clark says in addition to the charity work, she was drawn to the organization for social reasons. “Part of it is tradition. Part of it is that we have a close family affinity with our Odd Fellow brothers and sisters,” she says. “We enjoy one another as you would enjoy having a cup of coffee with a neighbor,
and if you have a common cause you would like to work with.” One member joined because she wanted to maintain ties to Cub Scout parents. A fellow worker brought another—and the two most recent members connected through the Rail Trail. To become a member of the Odd Fellows, potential members must at least 16, believe in a supreme being, be of good moral character and be sponsored into the lodge by an active member, says Clark. Currently, says Labonte, the Franklin Odd Fellows are a small but active group of about 18, although four new members have just joined. This month, in fact, an annual charity ball for the Arthritis Foundation is planned at the Manor Restaurant, in West Boylston, on April 6th, at 6 p.m., for $40 per rson. To inquire about membership, visit w w w. f r a n k l i n m a s s O d d Fellows.com.
Jacqueline Tedesco Wins Vocational Technical Student Award Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School senior Jacqueline Tedesco of Franklin has been chosen as a winner of the 27th annual Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award. She will be honored at the statewide Outstanding Vocational Technical High School Student Awards Dinner at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA on Thursday, April 4, 2013. The Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award is presented by the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators and the Massachu-
setts Vocational Association to one student from each vocational technical high school in Massachusetts. The award recognizes students whose scholastic and vocational technical achievements have significantly contributed to their local school district and to the statewide vocational education system. Students receiving the award must have excellent attendance, a minimum 3.5 GPA, vocational-related work experience, and demonstrate leadership qualities, technical competence, and involvement in the community and extracurricular activities.
Daughter of Colleen and Ralph Tedesco, Tedesco is an Engineering technology student and plans to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in the fall to pursue a double major in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Sustainability Studies and a double minor in Mathematics and Material Science. She is a member of the six-stu-
dent team that will travel to Johnson Space Center in Houston this April to test their microgravity experiment aboard a zero gravity plane through NASA’s HUNCH (High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware) Program. Tedesco is also employed at the U.S. Army Natick Solider Systems Center through the school’s Cooperative Educa-
tion Program. She is the captain of the Tri-County FIRST® Robotics Team, the President of the Math Team, a member of the National Honor Society and the TC Green Club, and has perfect attendance. She has volunteered as an assistant at the Tri-County Engineering Summer Camp, at the school’s Homework center, and during Non-Traditional Career Days.
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Franklin’s Shannon Croatto Receives Tri-County Award Tri-County RVTHS senior Shannon Croatto of Franklin has been nominated for the annual Massachusetts Vocational Association Secondary Award.
state level for nontraditional careers at the SkillsUSA competition. She plans to major in chemical engineering in college next fall with a focus on petroleum engineering.
The MVA Secondary Award is presented to an outstanding student who is not only committed to their vocational and academic success, but has also exemplified leadership and community involvement.
Croatto is also the Tri-County representative for the Central Massachusetts Regional Student Advisory Council and is the state delegate to the Massachusetts Student Advisory Council. The State Student Advisory Council is made up of students elected by their peers who help make decisions about state educational policy and students’ rights.
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FPAC Presents Gala 2013 Broadway Encore
Young performers share the stage with TonyMansker (Bert in Broadway’s Mary Poppins) at last year's FPAC Gala. Mansker and Tony Award winner Beth Leavel headlined the 2012 event.
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) is pleased to announce a Gala 2013 event, Broadway Encore, to be held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on Saturday, May 4, at 6 p.m. Broadway headliners will entertain with a special one-nightonly show, bringing the magic of 42nd Street to the MetroWest suburbs. The evening also will
feature silent and live auctions, performances by Electric Youth and the Franklin Performing Arts Company, special guests and dancing until midnight with Boston’s R&B band, Soul Kitchen. Gillette Stadium, a renowned stage for world-class performances, will provide an exciting setting to showcase excellence in the performing arts.
Gala 2013 will benefit Franklin Performing Arts Company’s mission and support the development of a performance venue for expanded programming and outreach to the community. Founded in 1991, the Franklin Performing Arts Company is dedicated to the promotion of the performing arts, with a focus on live music and commitment
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Living Healthy Local Business Leaders “Tip Off” YMCA Campaign 2013 Reach Out For Youth and Families Campaign Launches Brian Earley, Franklin resident and General Manager NPP Development/Patriot Place, and Mike Patch, North Attleboro resident and President of CSM Printing, Inc., will serve as the Chairs of the Hockomock Area YMCA's 2013 Reach Out For Youth and Families Campaign. “We are thrilled to have Brian and Mike leading this year’s campaign. The need continues to grow in the 15 communities we serve and under their leadership, we will
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How to Treat a Termite Problem Termites are houseguests few homeowners want to experience. With their reputation for voracity and the damage they can inflict on a home, termites are something most people want to avoid at all costs. If termites are already a problem or something homeowners simply want to prevent, there are effective ways to banish these unwelcome guests or keep them from ever entering a home.
What is a termite? Termites are small social insects that have the capability to destroy wood. Sometimes they are mistaken for ants, but the two insects are quite different. Termites are actually close relatives to the cockroach. Many termites appear as white or light-colored and may seem translucent. Winged termites are darker in color. Termites have a grub-shaped body but, unlike ants, no discernable hourglassshaped waist. Also, their antennae are straight and look beaded, like a string of pearls, while ants have elbowed antennae. Another way to differentiate ants from termites is that termite eyes are very small or nonexistent, while ants' eyes are
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Treating termites Many people do not even know they have a termite problem until that problem has escalated. Because they remain hidden most of the time, termites can be difficult to detect. Incidences of soft wood or visual recognition of swarming termites that occur in the spring can indicate that termites could be residing in a structure or nearby. There are different types of termites, and proper identification is necessary to find the correct treatment option. Unlike other pests, termites are pests whose detection and removal is best left to a professional who can recognize the subtle signs. He or she will identify certain signs of an infestation, such as mud-looking material on wooden surfaces, discarded wings from a swarm, piles of sawdust, termite tubes running outdoors from the soil to a home, buckling paint, and other indications. There are different ways to prevent or treat a termite infestation. To prevent termites, there are ap-
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Spring Garden Time • Pansy: These flowers are some of the earliest spring bloomers, arriving alongside spring bulbs like tulips.
• Columbine: These beautiful blooms attract butterflies and can be a nice part of a garden bed.
• Petunias: Petunias put on a show of color through the entire season, making them a popular bedding flower.
• Jacob's ladder: Variegated foliage that is dappled with violet-colored flowers can add a sweet smell and visual interest to the garden.
Perennials These plants will come back year after year and offer spring shows. • Cherry blossom: The flowers that sprout on cherry trees are some of the first signs of spring. Their pink or white buds are often a spectacle, so much so that towns and cities hold cherry blossom festivals.
• Primrose: These flowers come in a variety of shades, making them versatile in any garden. They also tend to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. • Sweet violet: These fragrant flowers are edible as well as attractive. These plants can selfplant, so unless a gardener wants them to spread, they should be kept contained.
Cherry blossoms are one of the earlier signs spring has arrived.
Few things are anticipated more in spring than the arrival of new leaves on the trees and budding flowers in the garden. A landscape awash with fresh colors can brighten the spirit and make anyone want to head outdoors.
baby's breath, these delicate flowers can serve as filler in any landscape. Pink and white varieties are available. • Impatiens: One of the bestknown plants for the garden, these annuals come in scores of
colors and can generally tolerate full sun to full shade. • Larkspur: Belonging to the buttercup family, these flowers bloom in shades of white to violet.
There are many different plants that begin to show their colors in the spring. A number of perennials, annuals and trees begin to flower or show new sprouts come the springtime. Here are some plants that can be planted for springtime enjoyment.
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Grass-Free Landscaping a Viable Alternative Many homeowners equate a beautiful landscape to rolling acres of pristine lawn. But changes in the climate and widespread seasonal restrictions on water use each year could change the way people think about outfitting their yards. There are many reasons people choose to forgo grass and opt for different ornamental elements in their yards. Cost is one factor. While grass seed is relatively inexpensive, the upkeep, including mowing, fertilizing, re-seeding, and watering, requires a significant investment of both time and money. Many homeowners choose to lay down sod to create a beautiful lawn, an expensive option for homeowners with vast landscapes. The environment is another reason homeowners look for grass alternatives. Grass requires a lot of upkeep, much of which is not environmentally friendly. For example, maintaining a pristine lawn requires the use of a gas-powered mower and oftentimes the application of chemical fertilizers and
pesticides. Seeking alternatives to grass can be friendly on both the wallet and the environment.
Grass-Free Landscaping Alternatives For those who are ready to say goodbye to grass, there are many alternatives. • Ground cover: Homeowners who still desire the look of green can choose among different types of ground cover that will quickly fill in the landscape. Clover, low-growing evergreen plants and ivy are some of the more popular ground cover alternatives. • Rocks: Decorative rocks intermingled with native plants can add dimension and color to the yard. Once rocks are placed, there is little upkeep except for pulling the errant weeds. • Mulch: A less expensive alternative to rocks is mulch. Mulch is available in different
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colors and types and can even be created by a homeowner by chipping trimmed branches from trees in the yard. It helps lock water into landscaping beds, decreasing the need for frequent watering. • Water features: Think about installing a pond in the yard that can be bordered with stones and mulch. This will take up a good amount of space and can create a natural
habitat for wildlife and even some low-maintenance pond fish. • Concrete or patio stones: Although they're not all-natural materials, patios can take up areas normally consumed by the lawn and create expansive outdoor entertaining areas. It will require an initial investment of the patio material, but once installed, patios don't require significant maintenance.
Homeowners can offset the concrete jungle feel by placing plenty of potted plants and container foliage around the perimeter. • Decking: Another alternative to concrete and stones is a wood or composite material deck. Again, this structure will increase outdoor living space and won't require the level of routine maintenance needed to keep a lush lawn.
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Prepare a Deck or Patio for Entertaining with concern for safety. It should be out of the way of foot traffic, but central enough so that it can be a gathering point.
Few things are better than having a functional and beautiful outdoor space to entertain guests. Having a great outdoor space enables a person to host parties or intimate gatherings all year long. Establishing an entertaining space and maintaining that space are essential when planning another year of fun in the sun.
• Invest in quality outdoor furniture. Today's yards are extensions of a home's interior. Guests no longer want to sit on uncomfortable metal or plastic furniture. There are many different outdoor sofas and chairs that are as stylish as they are comfortable. These pieces can be matched to the decor inside your home for a cohesive look.
There are many things homeowners can do to ensure their entertaining space is safe and functional. As the season approaches, include some landscaping and decorating components to your preparatory plans to make the space as comfortable and aesthetically appealing as possible. Here are a few key tips for readying your yard for entertaining possibilities. Expand on these basics to customize an area for your unique needs. • Check the area for any needed repairs. Prior to your first entertaining session, look over the deck or patio to take note of any flaws that may present safety hazards. Are there any loose railings? Are all screws and nails flush so they do not cause tripping? Are there any cracks in concrete or loose patio blocks? Be sure to remedy all of the repairs needed to ensure guests will be safe. If you are unsure of any structural deficits, consult with a contractor. • Hire a reputable contractor. If you are just laying the groundwork for a new patio or deck, it is important to get the necessary permits and then hire a person who has been properly vetted. Check qualifications and licensing before hiring a contractor and ask to view a portfolio of his or her previous work. Word-of-mouth recommendations from trusted
friends and family members are good, and you can also double-check qualifications by contacting the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been lodged or use a service such as Angie's List to read reviews of his or her work. • Think about closing in a portion of a deck or patio. The use of a canopy, netting or even greenery to protect an entertaining space can help minimize weather-related damage to outdoor furniture. Netting will keep a good number of biting insects at bay when the weather is warm and humid. Having a bit of concealment also means you can create a private space that isn't easily viewed by neighbors or passersby. • Plan well-defined areas. Just as
rooms serve different purposes inside of the home, outdoor areas can be separated according to usage. Establish a sitting nook where guests can gather and talk. Have a bar or serving area where refreshments are made and served. Make sure there is a shaded area for when the sun is too uncomfortable to make sitting outside enjoyable. Similarly, have a sunny area where people can soak up a few rays or dry off after a dip in the spa or pool. Don't forget to establish a spot for the kids to converge with scaled-down amenities.
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• Accessorize. Consider the creature comforts of indoors and mimic that outdoors. Don't shy away from hanging artwork on an exterior wall or using urns or pottery to decorate the space. Weather-resistant materials ensure everything from clocks to televisions can be used outdoors. Think about having an entire set of serving dishes and other entertaining items for the outdoors. When refurbishing outdoor entertaining areas, emphasize comfort, safety and functionality.
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Recycle Yard Waste Into Valuable Compost Composting may be a person's first foray into an eco-friendly lifestyle. Compost is a nutrient-rich natural fertilizer that some people refer to as "black gold." It can be made from most types of lawn and garden waste as well as some discarded items from the kitchen. Many people have renewed interest in composting because they understand the environmental ramifications of over-reliance on chemical fertilizers. Ground water may become contaminated and certain fertilizers may have adverse effects on wildlife. Compost, a living organism of sorts, comprised of beneficial bacteria, insect life and nutrients for plants, is on the other side of the plant food spectrum. Because it
can be generated for little to no cost, compost is not only environmentally responsible but economical as well. A home landscape can provide a wealth of material to use in a compost heap or bin. Rather than putting fallen leaves or lawn clippings to the curb or in the trash, they can be turned into beneficial material to help keep your garden self-sustained. To begin, you will first need to determine the composting method that will work for you. Compost can be generated from a pile of material placed in an out-of-the-way corner of the yard or be created in a specially designed, expensive compost bin. Many homeowners fall in be-
tween these two methods with their compost systems. Most create their own bins from wood and chicken wire or even use a trash container to contain the compost. Once the container or pile location is established, it is time to start the compost recipe. In order to function optimally, compost should have an abundance of aerobic bacteria, which will compost the waste quickly. Aerobic bacteria need oxygen and a certain amount of moisture to survive. Therefore, it is important to include materials in the compost that will achieve these conditions. Composters frequently refer to "greens" and "browns" in a compost mix. Greens are fresh leaves and grass clippings and kitchen
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scraps. These materials will have an abundance of moisture as well as nitrogen. Browns are older, dried out plant material and wood. The browns help create air cushions in the compost that facilitate aeration and also contain carbon. Without aeration, the compost will compact down too quickly, which could slow down the decomposition process. This may result in a foul odor. Avoid the use of bones, meat or cheese in a compost bin. This will only attract scavengers and may rot faster than it can be decomposed by the bacteria. Also, avoid pet waste or any lawn trimmings that have been treated with pesticides. Turning the compost will help keep it aerated and will also distribute the bacteria. This can help speed along the composting process. Avoid adding weeds to juvenile compost because it may not be hot enough to kill the seeds and then you'll be stuck with weeds in the compost -- and wherever you place that compost.
Moisture is essential to the compost. Each time you add new material to the compost bin, dampen it. It should be moist but not dripping. Adding a balance between greens and browns should help regulate the moisture level as well. Remember, during warmer months, the compost may dry out more, so you will need to be on top of the moisture levels. The composting process works best at temperatures between 120 and 150 F. The compost will generate its own heat as matter is broken down. However, the heat of warm months can speed up the process. Novice composters may want to begin their composting in the summer as a first attempt. Hot composting piles can be turned into soil fertilizer in as little as 8 to 10 weeks. Therefore, plan your composting start date accordingly. Soon after you may have a naturally sustainable garden that produces material enough to continually feed your existing compost pile.
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Too Late for “Patriot’s Day” but Not Too Late to Fight BY EAMON MCCARTHY EARLS Special to Franklin Local Town Pages As we honor the sacrifice of the Americans who sparked the conflict with their Mother Country on April 19, 1775 – now remembered as Patriot’s Day – some might wonder whether residents of Franklin participated in those bloody events. In fact, minutemen from the militia of Franklin and Wrentham (still a single town at the time), received word of the British march on Lexington and Concord and many started off to do battle. But the fights at Lexington and Concord were over long before they arrived. Many residents of the area had grown to distrust the British government and its efforts to limit local government and increase taxes in the years leading up to the American Revolution. The Boston Port Bill of 1774, designed to punish the unruly citizens of the city, also prevented farmers in Franklin and elsewhere in the countryside from exporting cattle and grain to the Caribbean.
Furious with the British government, idle local farmers laid in a store of gunpowder for the municipal cannon, and sent men to the re-organized General Court in Salem (where towns agreed to put together a force of 12,000 militiamen). They also refused to pay royal taxes. Rebelliousness extended to helping deserters from the British ships in Boston harbor. For example, a conscript named John Newton swam three miles to shore from a British ship, moored in Boston harbor. His midnight escape almost cost him his life. When he reached shore, exhausted, he was spirited into the countryside and hidden at a safe-house in Franklin. Newton ultimately settled in town, and became a fixture of local life. When war broke out in April, 1775, five companies of Wrentham militiamen marched north to join the fighting. Many of these men went on to become members of the Continental Army, including 17 from the Pond family alone (a family that lends its name to Pond Street). Although the exact number of local people in military service
in the American Revolution is hard to establish with certainty, because of poor record keeping, they certainly numbered in the dozens – a large number for what was a sparsely populated area at the time. Unfortunately, for people who sympathized with the British government, life quickly became uncomfortable. A Franklin storekeeper named Aldis was suspected of being a British sympathizer because of his friendship with an officer in the British army. When he died in 1775, a mob ransacked his store, stealing all of his property including his personal papers, although none of his documents proved any link to British interests. Asa Aldis, then five years old, went to live with a branch of the Pond family in Medway. After the war ended, Captain Goldsbury—a prominent Franklin man with known British sympathies who
had fled to Nova Scotia—returned the storekeeper’s papers to Asa. Goldsbury had smuggled them out of the country for safekeeping during the war years. Because no evidence of anti-American activity could be found, almost all of the storekeeper’s remaining property was eventually returned to his son, who later grew up to become one of Vermont’s first Chief Justices! The consequences of the Revolution were severe for others, too. At least one member of the Pond family, Penuel Pond died in captivity on a British prison ship in New York harbor. Another nearly starved to death in a converted sugar warehouse used to hold prisoners. The American Revolution’s huge impact on Franklin – and its citizens – is worth remembering as we enjoy our traditional Massachusetts holiday.
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Sodexo “Chef Fest” a Night of Flavor and Flair at Dean College BY J.D. O’GARA The scenes, and smells, were reminiscent of a Food Network Challenge. On a chilly night of February 20th, Sodexo, at Dean College, was the host of “Chef Fest,” a cook-off between chefs of six member colleges in the Sodexo
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April 1, 2013 tasting event to the community, as she and Lisa met their financial goal at the March event. The affair was also an opportunity for people to learn about getting swabbed - one of the steps involved in bone marrow donation.
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organ donation, sharing their success stories with the public. In March, Maria and Lisa hosted a wine tasting event for the public to sample while learning about bone marrow and organ donation. The event was held at Pour Richards Wine & Liquors at 14 Grove Street in Franklin. They teamed up with Pour Richards co-owners John Wass and Anne Williams, to enlighten the public about organ donation. Flannery, a Hopkinton resident, had suffered since age 10 with juvenile diabetes. After many years she started to suffer serious complications which included kidney disease. Just after she turned 30, she needed to either start dialysis or get a kidney transplant. Her father was able to step in and donate one of his kidneys to her. His kidney lasted 18 years and enabled her to live a healthy, happy, normal life and raise her family. Many years later, Maria's new kidney was starting to fail, and she needed a new one. It was difficult to find a new one. Many friends and family members were tested, but a good match could not be found, because she had a more complicated mix of antibodies from her first
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Nationally, there are more than 117,000 people waiting for organ donation. This number changes daily. About 95,000 wait for kidneys and 15,000 for liver, according to U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. The living kidney donor "swap" program is done through the National Kidney Registry. (www.kidThey have neyregistry.org). facilitated 666 swaps. "A big piece is to talk to families and build awareness, so people know it works," said Flannery. "It's a life changing thing." While Maria educates the public about organ donation, Lisa raises funding for DKMS which is an international bone marrow donor registry, based in Germany. DKMS Americas is the DKMS bone marrow donor center in the
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Both organ donors and recipients mingled at the event. Pictured from left to right are: Jack Hammond (organ donor), Colleen Hammond (organ donor), Liz Cassidy (bone marrow donor), Renee LeClair (organ recipient), Maria Flannery (two-time organ recipient), and Lisa Buccella (whose family member received bone marrow).
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Fact: Organ donation is consistent with the beliefs of most religions. This includes Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam and most branches of Judaism. If you're unsure, ask a member of your clergy. Another option is to check the federal Web site OrganDonor.gov. myth: I'm under age 18. I'm too young to make this decision.
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Fact: That's true, in a legal sense, but your parents can authorize this decision. Children, too, are in need of organ transplants.
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Franklin Sports Alicia Kutil's Helped Keep Franklin Girls Basketball Up to Speed BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY Both her parents as well as her brother played basketball, so when Alicia Kutil was old enough to understand the sport, she too picked up a basketball. I guess you can say that Basketball runs through her veins. It was in the first grade when she first began dribbling a basketball for the Franklin recreation league, in the fourth grade she joined the Metro West League and one year later joined her first AAU team, which she played with up until last year. As a freshman in the high school Kutil made the varsity squad, and although she would practice and suit up with the top team, she didn’t see a lot of playing time. “During that year (her freshman season at Franklin) my goal was to make the junior varsity team,” she said. “Making the varsity team was cool, but it was important that I was on the court playing no matter what level.
Although she began playing basketball at an early age, it wasn’t until the sixth grade when she started playing AAU basketball competitively that she really got serious about the sport. “Playing AAU allowed me to play on competitive teams with girls that had a lot of talent,” Kutil said. “Being on those teams gave me the opportunity to play and practice with them, giving me an advantage when I got to the high school level.” As a sophomore, the Franklin native averaged about 10 points per game playing on a well balanced squad. When the Panthers graduated a number of seniors following that season Kutil knew that it was time for her to step up and take control. Along with the rest of her team the Panthers did just that posting an 18-2 regular season record and went all the way to the Division 1 South Championship game, where they fell to Braintree 51-46.
“Playing in front of that many people, representing your school was unbelievable,” she said. “To be playing basketball with a great group of girls was awesome.” Franklin didn’t let the targets on their backs bother them and as a senior co-captain Kutil and her Panther teammates not only captured its second straight Hockomock League Title, but put together another impressive season going 16-4 and making it back to the Championship game. Unfortunately, for the second year in a row Braintree stood in their way. “Alicia helped us get to the South Sectional Finals two years in a row,” Franklin Coach John Leighton said. “As a co-captain this year, she took an all around approach to the game. As a coach, you need her to buy into the program and keep everyone else believing in it.” The senior forward led the Panthers in scoring this winter with 13.7 points per game as well as rebounding hauling down 9.0 boards per contest and doing so in a shorter time than most varsity athletes. “Most team’s stars average around 32 minutes a game, Alicia was at 22 minutes. It not only kept her fresh, but allowed us to develop our younger players,” Leighton said. “Most teams will go 6-8 deep, but we play an up tempo game and go 10 or 11 deep. In our
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system, Alicia does many things, many of which don’t show up on any stat sheet.” In addition to playing basketball, Kutil took up volleyball because of her mother. “Volleyball was never something that I planned on doing; I had never touched a volleyball in my life. My mother forced me to go to the tryouts as she wanted me to be more than just a basketball player,” she said. “With volleyball I have become a better shot blocker on the court. After I moved up to the varsity team in my sophomore year I seemed to get serious about the sport. I was having fun, and there was no real pressure on me, so it was relaxing.”
Next fall, the senior will focus on basketball skills at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia something she has dreamed about for a long time. “Ever since I was little I had always said that I wanted to play Division 1 basketball in college,” Kutil said. “However, if I went to a Division 1 or 2 school I probably wouldn’t see a lot of playing time, but at a Division 3 school I’ll get to play a sport that I love. That will be exciting.” Such a surprise for the girl with basketball running through her veins.
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Franklin Sports Franklin Youth Baseball, Softball Opening Day April 20th BY J.D. O’GARA
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Franklin Youth Baseball turns 60 years old with the opening of the 2013th season, which is scheduled to take place starting with a parade on April 20th at 10 a.m. Franklin Youth Baseball, as well as Girls Softball and the Challenger League will step off with a parade beginning at the Davis Thayer School and marching through the center of town. Franklin Youth Baseball will head to Fletcher Field, while Girls Softball and Challenger League will head to
At Fletcher Field, players and their fans will be treated to the National Anthem, as played for the fourth year in a row by trumpeter Ben Zogby, a former FYBO player and State Wrestling Champion. All the leagues are playing,” says Kurt Doyle, FYBO Secretary. “The field where we’re going is 11- and 12-year-olds, and the older boys will be playing at the same time at the big diamond.
All the kids that play in the small diamond, ages 7-12, meet at Davis Thayer and march.” Doyle explains that the parade route may change this year, as the town is urging the group to change the route. “This may be the last year we march this route,” he says. He says he doesn’t know for sure, but his belief is that some people complain about the downtown area being blocked off to accommodate the parade.
YMCA Youth Leagues Season Starts April 5 The Hockomock Area YMCA is accepting registrations for spring sports leagues. Through programs including Saturday morning soccer, Saturday afternoon baseball, and Friday night flag football (in North Attleboro and Foxboro), the Y supports healthy lifestyles and activities that bring together people with shared athletic interests. With their enrollment, players receive either a t-shirt or a football jersey and award at the end of the season. Costs are as follows: soccer or baseball, $81 for Y members / $114 for potential members; NFL flag football, $100 / $143. Tentative game times are listed below for the season starting on the weekend of April 5.
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Godspell, Dean College Student Center, 2&7:30 p.m., General admission pricing is $20, children 10 and under, $5, advance purchase strongly recommended. For ticket and information email boxoffice@dean.edu or call (508) 541-1605 or visit www.dean.edu/godspell. April 7 St. Vincent De Paul Monthly Food Collection, St. Mary’s Church, items may be left in downstairs conference or in marked boxes at doors of main part of church, please no candy, soda, dented cans, expired or perishable items. Godspell, Dean College Student Center, 2 p.m., General admission pricing is $20, children 10 and under, $5, advance purchase strongly recommended. For ticket and information email boxoffice@dean.edu or call (508) 541-1605 or visit www.dean.edu/godspell. April 8 Sun Catchers, Krafty Mondays for ages 6-12, 4 p.m., Franklin Public Library Author Talk, book discussion with Glen Stout, award winning author of Fenway 1912, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library, funded by Friends of the Library April 16 Family Storytime for all ages, 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 30 minutes of music and stories Spring Forward with Jamie Barrett, 4 p.m., afternoon music concert, Franklin Public Library
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It’s A Sign of The Times…. When I think about “the times,” the first thought that surfaces in my mind is “social media.” This is a subject that most real estate agents associate with Facebook rather than blogging platforms. Facebook has its place, and it’s a wonderful place to connect with friends and family members. However, checking out what Aunt Mary cooked for dinner is not high on my list of worthwhile information! The latest and most powerful of all social media platforms is Google Plus. It’s addictive!
Blogging is a major part of my daily marketing routine. Blogging is a powerful method of communicating with the masses. It’s a vehicle that places you in the forefront. When integrated with other forms of marketing, social media is even more dominant. All of my print advertising is integrated with online marketing, and one complements the other. Marketing is the backbone of the real estate business, and social media has become “the nutrient” that allows it to gain strength.
Real estate agents who have not yet accepted the challenges that are part of the package when learning the details of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) must take that first step. Social media is a marketing requirement. Blogging is no longer optional. Those who fail to get on the blogging bandwagon will eventually be crushed by the competition. Blogging for business is just another sign of the times!
About the Author: Barbara Todaro is an award winning real estate agent with 35 years of experience and is the marketing agent for The Kuney-Todaro Team. Barbara is a blogger on ActiveRain, Google+ and several other real estate platforms. Visit her website at www.todarosellsfranklinma.com. For commenting and further discussion, Barbara Todaro can be reached at (508) 520-9881.
We all know that bigger is not better, and our small team of The Kuney-Todaro Team is proof of that statement. We are a very small team of two people, Tammy Todaro and Lorraine Kuney, who are the agents who work the clients and close the deals. I am the marketing agent and my energy is directed to making the phone ring. Today, RE/maX of new England announced the top 25 teams for the month of January 2013. The Kuney-Todaro Team placed #15 for that month. It’s been a tough 2013 for listing agents, and our inventory is very slim in this extreme seller’s market in Franklin MA!!!
We’re upholding our ranking on the top 25 list, and our new home inventory is assisting us in maintaining that status. New homes are selling well in Franklin MA. congratulations are due to Tammy Todaro and lorraine Kuney for maintaining their position in this very fragile real estate market. They are two professionals who have a wonderful work ethic and make themselves available 24/7 for their clients. lorraine Kuney was the #1 listing agent in Franklin ma for 2012 and she was also the #1 agent for market share in Franklin ma for that year.
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