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A Franklin Day for the Father of American Education Franklin Historical Commission to Celebrate Horace Mann Day, Open Permanent Exhibit The Franklin Historical Commission will celebrate “Horace Mann Day” on Sunday, May 3, 2015 with a special presentation, “Horace Mann and His World,” featuring writer and commentator Peter Golden, who lives in Natick and has been writing about history for 35 years. The introductions and festivities will begin at 1:30 p.m. Franklin’s most famous son, Mann was a lawyer, politician, abolitionist, the first Secretary of Education and is most often referred to as the ‘Father of Education.’ The museum will unveil the Horace Mann
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Franklin-born Horace Mann is considered the Father of American Education, despite the fact that he grew up a bumpkin with little education of his own. His birthday is May 4, and it will be celebrated at the Franklin Historical Museum on May 3, with a lecture by Peter Golden and the opening of a permanent exhibit in Mann’s honor.
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exhibit, which will become a permanent exhibit, an endeavor put together by The Franklin Historical Society’s Mary Olsson. Invitations are going out to History and Social Study teachers in town. The public is invited to attend the lecture and enjoy refreshments, including birthday cake in celebration of Mann’s Birthday, which falls on Monday, May 4th. Peter Golden says he discovered Horace Mann in the 1970s, when he “encountered an obscure, but thoroughly researched, chronicled” account of Mann’s exodus into public education. Golden says he became fascinated by the contemporary of Lincoln, essentially a country bumpkin who had direct influence on national history. “His presentation is going to be fantastic,” says Olsson. “I’m very interested in Horace Mann, the man from Franklin. I touch on his personal position in town, growing up here, the death of his father and the death of his brother.” Olsson explains that Mann’s school education was at most, 10 weeks out of the year. “He taught himself from books Benjamin Frank-
Local Town Pages www.franklintownnews.com lin had donated to the library,” she says. Mann did have a teacher, named Barrett, she says, who tutored him and later encouraged him to apply at Brown University. Entrance exams to Brown placed Mann as the sophomore level. Mann later went to law school and would later become the first head, or Secretary, of the Department of Education. “Mann proves the case that intelligence is evenly distributed across all population groups,” says Golden. “He had virtually no education in his formative years, yet he was admitted to Brown, becomes an instructor there, marries the university president’s daughter and goes on to a political career where he was widely regarded as presidential timber.” Mann, says Golden, took his educational model from one in Germany, but encountered resistance by peasant masses who relied on children’s wages to survive. “Horace Mann perambulates the whole state make sure public schools are set up in virtually every township in the Commonwealth,” says Golden, this in a time when most families could not afford to send their children
Writer and commentator Peter Golden will present a lecture on Horace Mann on May 3, at the Franklin Historical Museum, in honor of Horace Mann Day, which Mary Olsson hopes to make an annual occurrence.
to school, lived with the specter of tuberculosis, and movements were going on to both abolish slavery and to discourage common abuse of alcoholic beverages. “All of us owe him a debt of gratitude,” says Golden. “What public school did was the eventual creation of the enormous middle class, to which most of us belong.” Golden says the town of Frank-
lin should be enormously grateful to Mary Olsson, as well, for “disinterring Horace Mann’s bones. She’s doing enormous good for the benefit of Franklin. Franklin needs to recognize that this is a matter of town in possession of a national treasure. The more Franklin understands Mann, the more it celebrates and studies him and his time, I think, the more it will re-
May 1, 2015 flect well on and benefit the town.” Olsson says she was moved to create the Horace Mann exhibit and celebration of his birthday, because he is a big part of Franklin history. Olsson first put together an exhibit last year specifically for Mann’s birthday, she says, “and now, coming up on another birthday, we’ve decided to do a Horace Mann day and permanent exhibit, bringing his story to the museum and to the people of Franklin, so that he’s appreciated.” The exhibit will feature Mann’s story more than physical artifacts, says Olsson, although visitors will see volumes of his books and some pictures of him. Fire destroyed many potential artifacts from his home before he moved to Cambridge, she says. The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin, and is open Sunday, 1- 4 p.m., Thursday 5-8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The museum is wheelchair accessible. Separately, says Olsson, a committee has been appointed by the town to erect a statue of the Franklin father of education.
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reduced from 10.2 miles of pipeline to 3.1 miles of pipeline in recent filings. Allison Potter, Assistant to the Town Administrator, Medway, confirms that a portion of the proposed pipeline in Medway has been dropped by .68 miles, although .35 miles are still proposed along the Bellingham line in her town. “It’s permitted at the state level, so the town is generally not involved,” she says. “They will apprise us from time to time what they’re doing or if there are any changes.” Marylee Hanley, director of Stakeholder Outreach, Spectra Energy, insists that the Atlantic Bridge Project is “in the very preliminary stages. We’ve just made our pre-filing with FERC, and we are evaluating potential routes. Because of the volumens of gas the customers have signed on for, there are no facilities required in Millis, although the proposal includes Medway, Franklin, Bellingham and Norfolk” with a “small amount” in Walpole. She assures, “Once we have made our certificate filing, there will be more specific maps,” and more “open houses” in the community will take place. Hanley insists readers hearthat Spectra Energy has operated the Algonquin Gas Transmission in the region for over 60 years “providing clean, reliable, safe, domestic natural gas to the region.” That gas, she says, comes from four possible areas, the Gulf of Mexico, offshore Nova Scotia, the Rocky Mountains or the Marshales Shale. Hanley maintains that the gas Spectra transports “must meet or exceed all gas quality specifications.” Hanley believes if Spectra receives approval from FERC, that the public will support the project “because it is going to use existing rights of way, therefore has much less impact to the environment and minimizing impact
to landowners, the environment and the community.” Hanley says Spectra has held “numerous landowner information meetings in the month of March.” Some local residents, however, are concerned that not all landowners have been informed, and that resident turnout for these meetings has been minimal. James Hill, a Franklin resident since 1977, went to the March 16 meeting in Franklin. Hill became concerned at the meeting, as he said it wasn’t well attended by Franklin residents, with Spectra and FERC representatives far outnumbering town residents. “The company has to get a sign off from property owners and abutters of the pipeline,” says Hill. “Interestingly, they won’t release to anybody who the abutters and property owners are. That makes me uncomfortable. I get the feeling that they really want to get this through without a lot of controversy.” Rep. Jeff Roy, whose district is Franklin and Medway, attended that meeting, his second. “I’ve been trying to get an understanding of what exactly they’re planning to do,” says Roy, “and the most important thing at this stage was in identifying who the landowners were who were going to be affected by this pipeline. A lot of the conversation I had was focused on has everyone along the line in Franklin and Medway been made aware of this? I received assurances that they have, but I did watch a Fox News report and heard that the first time one abutter heard about it was when news reporters were at the door.” When he offered to himself notify his constituents who were abutters, Spectra refused, saying it was a matter of privacy. Roy, who does not argue that there is a need for energy sources in New England, says,” I could sit down at the Registry of Deeds and look at town records, and it would take me a matter of time
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to identify the abutters, but I’d have to go to each parcel along multiple towns. It’s next to impossible. I’ll feel more comfortable if everybody has notice and this process unfolds in a fair and public way, and that everybody who wants to be heard has an opportunity to be heard.” Hill thinks that not only abutters, but “everyone in the town should be aware of this. I get robo-calls all the time; I wouldn’t mind getting a robo-call about this. It would affect the whole town if there’s an accident or explosion.” Hill has gotten a number of residents together to discuss concerns. Among the concerns: • the age of the pipes currently in the ground – In fact, Scientific American (January 23, 2015) cites a study published by the National Academy of Sciences suggests that Boston-area natural pipelines are leaking more methane than previously
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Spectra Energy’s proposed Atlantic Bridge Project still requires FERC approval. According to the FERC document “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on my Land?”, the pipeline company (in this case, Spectra Energy) will need homeowner permission to go onto private land, unless a certificate is issued by FERC. In the case of Massachusetts, where landowners own mineral rights, the company can ultimately go to court to obtain any rights to the property through eminent domain, at which time a court decides compensation for the homeowner. To keep apprised of this project’s status, visit FERC.gov and enter the docket no. PF15-12. You may also go to the Spectra Energy website at spectraenergy. com and search for “Atlantic Bridge Project.”
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Spring High School Fair at BFCCPS May 21 The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School will hold a Spring High School Fair on May 21st from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Attendees will meet with representatives and students from a variety of private and independent high schools in the Metrowest area, Boston, Worcester, and northern Rhode Island. This year representatives and students from the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School will be in attendance. This free event is open to BFCCPS 7th graders as well as members of the surrounding communities. Please note that the student’s parent or guardian must be in attendance in order to gain admission to the event. At this time, the following schools have confirmed their attendance for the event:
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May 6 Last Franklin Art Association Meeting for Season The Franklin Art Association will meet Wednesday, May 6th from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for our last meeting until September. It will be held at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street. Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30. The May meeting will be an opportunity to create art together, rather than have a guest artist. This fun session will offer a variety of still life arrangements for members and guests to draw, paint or photograph. Please bring all materials needed to work in the medium of your choice. Although still life arrangements will be set up, feel free to bring your own objects. Meetings are free and opened to the public. For more information, please visit our website at wwwfranklinart.org or www.facebook.com/FranklinartAssoc
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President of Citizens Bank, Mass. Sargent Visits Dean College Dean College welcomed Jerry Sargent, president of Citizens Bank, Massachusetts, as the Executive speaker for the 10th Annual Dean College Leadership Institute Executive Lecture Series held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. The crowd of nearly 200 comprised of students, faculty, staff and the general public gathered in the Guidrey Center on campus to listen to the seasoned executive speak on his experience in the banking industry. Dean College President Dr. Paula Rooney welcomed Jerry, who described himself to the crowd. “I grew up in Maine; I am one of 44 grandchildren; I am competitive; and I make mistakes.” He noted that “it is important that I give you a picture Commonwealth of Massachuof an average guy,” but Jerry is setts. Not to mention, he is also a certainly not average. He is pres- member of the Boston Financial ident of Citizens Bank, Massa- Services Leadership Council. In chusetts. He co-chairs the bank’s 2011, then-Governor Deval PatRegional Board of Advisors and rick appointed him to the Massachairs the New England Charita- chusetts Economic Development ble Giving Board. He serves on Planning Council. various business boards aimed Jerry offered the crowd, paratBHM-ALFretail2_Layout improving the vitality of the ticularly advice on how 1 4/7/15 12:35 PM Pagestudents, 1
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HMEA Inc.’s 2015 5K Run & Walk May 17 Information and Registration Can Be Found at www.hmea.org HMEA Inc. will be hosting its 14th Annual Independence 5k Run and Walk on Sunday, May 17th, 2015 at EMC2 on Constitution Boulevard, Franklin. For over 13 years, this family-fun event has raised funds to support 3,800 children and adults from ages 1 to 101 with disabilities such as Autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other behavioral challenges. This event attracts over 2,000 people from Southeastern and Central Massachusetts, as well as Rhode Island. Last year’s event raised nearly $200,000. HMEA is anticipating that this year will be another successful event and hope that the community will continue to help champion its’ mission of promoting the values, dreams and potential of people with developmental disabilities through education, support and life experiences. The day kicks off with a USATF certified 5K course run starting at 9 a.m. followed by a
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Dean College Presents Dance Company: Backstage April 30, May 1 The School of the Arts at Dean College will perform additional performances of Dance Company: Backstage on Thursday April 30, 2015 through Friday May 1, 2015. Although they did not make our publication, performances began Thursday, April 23, 2015 through Sunday, April 26, 2015, but you still have time to catch the show! Award-winning faculty and guest choreographers set work on our best dance majors, showcasing their talent in hip-hop, jazz, modern, tap and ballet pieces. This culminating concert of the year impresses with the high level of dancing and vivid chorography. This year we applaud those behind the scenes, the people that make it happen. The Dance Company: Backstage production will take place in the Main Stage within the Campus Center at Dean College at 7:30 p.m. on April 30 & May 1, 2015. Tickets are $5/$10/$20 and can be purchased online. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.dean.edu/performance.
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minimums. The Glen boasts a full function facility, and the breathtaking location is the perfect background for a wedding, shower, Bar Mitvah, birthday party, charity event or corporate outing. “Our terrace room accommodates up to 120 people and has a deck that overlooks the property,” says Aviza, “and our main ballroom holds up to 350 people. We also have Executive Chef, Paul DelBuono, right here on the property. None of the food is catered out; everything is made-to-order fresh.” Glen Ellen’s function manager, Meghan Masteron attends to every detail, from the menu to the room setup, to special requests from guests, says Aviza, and a very loyal, versatile seasonal staff, completes the package. “Every single function guest tells me how great the food is or how great the service has been,” says Aviza, “That’s because it’s not about the quantity for us, it’s about the quality.” The Glen Ellen Country Club is located at 84 Orchard Street, in Millis. They can be reached at (508) 376-2978 or online at www. theglencc.com.
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First Cat Café, Calico Nook, Opens in Franklin Cat cafes, coffee houses where you can lounge and sip coffee among friendly felines, are extremely popular in Asia. Since October 2014, six cat cafes have opened here in the U.S. Some, such as Meow Parlour in NYC, have proved to be so popular that you have to book reservations two months in advance just to walk through the door. Up until now, at least two cat cafes have attempted to open in
Boston, each facing a magnitude of challenges since MA regulations prohibits selling food and drink where animals reside. Marissa Massucco and Kristi Mahoney of Franklin, have found a way to bring the cat cafe concept to New England by co-founding Calico Nook. Calico Nook will have an average of 4 friendly cats lounging among patrons in a space that has a relaxing upscale coffee-house
Dean College Children’s Center Hosts Preschool Open House Dean Children’s Center will host an Exploration Open House on May 19, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Parents of children 2 years old to 6 years are encouraged to bring their child to explore the school and learn about our program. Applications are being accepted for 5-day morning, 2-day morning, 3-day morning preschool programs or 4-day Pre-K program. Innovative and progressive, the school is NAEYC accredited and well known in the community for an inspiring preschool experience. Dean Children’s Center is a lab school for ECE majors, with teachers-in-training alongside
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Dean College Artist in Residence Bill Evans to Perform 75th Birthday Concert Bill Evans, Artist in Residence for the Palladino School of Dance at Dean College, celebrated his 75th birthday in style with the Bill Evans 75th Birthday Dance Concert and Celebration in Providence, RI on Sunday, April 12, 2015. In August, 2014, Dean College welcomed Bill as Artist in Residence for the Palladino School of Dance. William (Bill) Evans, MFA, CMA, has uniquely woven his work as a professional choreographer/performer with a career in dance education. He has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship; an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle; Lifetime Achievement Awards from the National Dance Education Organization, Dance Teacher Magazine and the American Dance Guild; the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Achievement and Excellence in the Arts; and numerous grants and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Bill Evans Dance Company gave its first performances at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. in the summer of 1975. For several years, the
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Ten Franklin Police Supervisors Successfully Complete FBI LEEDA Training Police Chief Stephan H. Semerjian is proud to announce that ten of the Franklin Police Department supervisory staff successfully completed a rigorous 120 hour education and training regimen given by the Federal Bureau of Investigations Law Enforcement Executive Development Association. The FBI LEEDA training consisted of three separate 40-hour training modules known as the “Trilogy.” They are the Supervisory Leadership Institute, the Command Leadership Institute and the Executive Leadership Institute. The “Trilogy” is designed to provide supervisory staff the
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Congressman Joe Kennedy Visits Franklin Downtown Partnership Those projects include a partnership linking local small business owners with Dean College business students and the Roadway and Streetscape Improvement Project. Kennedy reviewed plans with FDP Executive Director Lisa Piana for the upcoming Roadway and Streetscape Improvement Project slated to begin in this spring. Bryan Taberner, Director of Planning and Community Development for the Town, described how the project will improve traffic circulation, road conditions, emergency response times and pedestrian safety while enhancing the downtown’s overall appearance and promoting private
U.S. Congressman Joe Kennedy III visited the Franklin Downtown Partnership office recently to hear first-hand about two initiatives the nonprofit group has been involved with.
sector investment. The project has been in the planning stages for nine years; Congressman Kennedy’s uncle, the late Senator Ted Kennedy, was instrumental is securing $5 million in federal funds for the project in 2006. The congressman’s visit to the FDP office was one of several stops he made in Franklin. Earlier in the day Kennedy took part in a manufacturing roundtable discussion, toured Franklin High School, and ate lunch at the Rome Restaurant. He later paid a visit to THE BLACK BOX.
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New Support for Area LGBTQ Middle School Youth OUT MetroWest Launches First in Commonwealth Program Middle school youth in MetroWest Boston will have a new, safe place to explore questions related to their sexual orientation and gender identity. After four years of successful social, educational, and supportive programs for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) high school youth in MetroWest Boston, OUT MetroWest launched a new program on March 11th tailored for the unique social and developmental needs of middle school youth.
“From the beginning of our high school program,” Jack Lewis, Executive Director of OUT MetroWest, explains, “we have received requests from parents and youth for a safe space for middle schoolers to connect with one another and with adult mentors as they explore their own identities.” The new program, starting as a monthly pilot, is open to all middle school youth looking for a supportive environment. The program was conceived by a planning team consisting of commu-
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will take the skills they may learn and work to promote acceptance in their own schools.” Kathy Kaufmann, chair of the board of OUT MetroWest and a local mental health professional, explains that “youth are coming out at younger and younger ages, and thus it has become even more important to find ways to support them as they begin to understand and accept their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.” Several area middle schools have responded to this need by creating new Gay-Straight Alliances, a program long popular in area high schools. “Middle school is a time when kids are changing in so many ways,” Mary O’Brien-Harte, a social worker at Walsh Middle School (Framingham) notes. “It is crucial that schools provide a safe, accepting environment for all students, making sure that everyone believes that they are valued for who they are. Having a Gay-Straight Alliance in a middle school sends that message clearly to our LGBTQ youth, families and staff. It also provides allies and opportunities to step up to
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Fundraising Needed for Continued Rail Trail Development To the Editor: The Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) will host their 5TH Annual Road Race at the Remington-Jefferson School on King St. in Franklin on May 2, 2015. Registration will be from 8:30-9:45 a.m. with a choice of a 1.5- mile or a 3.5mile walking course or a 5-mile race course. All three courses will be timed, but only the runners will be awarded prizes. Refreshments and raffle prizes will be given out after the run. All proceeds go to the support and development of the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) from an abandoned and overgrown railroad bed into a multi-use, recreational path that can be enjoyed by local residents of all age groups and sectors of our population. The trail begins on Grove St. in Franklin and proceeds west through the town of Bellingham and into the crossroad town of Blackstone. Blackstone is called a crossroad town because it is at the intersection of the Blackstone River Bikeway, that runs
north and south from Providence to Worcester; and the SNETT that runs east to west through 6 Massachusetts towns to the Connecticut border. Just getting to Blackstone will be a major accomplishment as a pedestrian tunnel is needed at the crossing at Prospect St. where the town of Franklin filled in the old railroad bridge with land fill back in the 1970’s. At that time, it was considered less costly to fill in an old bridge rather than to maintain it over the years. However, Franklin & Bellingham are health conscious communities where walking, bicycling and jogging paths are very desired commodities that enhance the quality of life and enhance the value of neighboring homes and businesses. The Rail Trail Committee enjoys wide support in the community and is complimented by an active Bellingham Town Planning Office that has started the Friends of the SNETT advocacy group. State Representative, Jeff Roy of Franklin sponsored an amendment to an Environmental Bond Bill that passed the Mass State Legislature
which will pay for the high cost of the Prospect St. tunnel. The FBRTC, however, is still faced with paying for a field site survey and a preliminary engineering design; therefore the need for yearly fundraising. A special thanks to all of our corporate race sponsors and contributors who help us to defer expenses and make the race a success: Major Sponsors: Rockland Trust Bank and Newburyport Odd Fellows Lodge. Corporate Sponsors: Area Odd Fellow Lodges of Franklin, Medway and Wellesley; The Franklin Excelsior Masonic Lodge; Joseph Sardonini, CPA; Ameriprise Financial Advisor, Paul Derbyshire; State Representarive, Jeffrey Roy;
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Curtain’s Up on New FSPA Summer Theater Franklin School for the Performing Arts debuts an all-new FSPA Summer Theater program with opportunity for hands-on immersion in a cabaret show, concert musical, behind-the-scenes theater design, straight play or musical theater production. With a focus on performing opportunities, enrollment is open for one to five weeks, with each week running Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily. Registration is
underway for all programs and placement auditions will be held on Saturday, May 2 at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. Auditions are for placement purposes only, as all students are guaranteed a part in whichever week(s) they are registered. A makeup audition will be held on Monday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. or by appointment. The Summer Theater’s Cabaret week, from July 20-24, focuses on performance skills and presentation, including repertoire
choices, song interpretation and audition technique. The experience concludes with a cabaret style revue at THE BLACK BOX that showcases the solo and small ensemble pieces that have been workshopped during the week. For grades 5-12, Cabaret participants also will have the opportunity to perform during the Franklin Summer Arts Festival. Students in grades 3-12 enrolled in the Concert Musical week, from July 27-31, will re-
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hearse and present the iconic Schoolhouse Rock! With timeless hits such as “Conjunction Junction,” “I’m Just a Bill” and “Three Is a Magic Number,” the Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning cartoon series taught an entire generation lessons about grammar, science, math, money and American history in a most animated and catchy way. The July 31 performance of Schoolhouse Rock! will be presented at THE BLACK BOX as part of the Franklin Summer Arts Festival. A two-week musical theater program, running August 3-7 and August 10-14 for grades 3-12, will present the Disney mega-hit, High School Musical. FSPA will stage the record-breaking, chart-topping pop culture phenomenon at THE BLACK BOX at the conclusion of the second week. FSPA Summer Theater Week 5, running from August 17-21, will focus on the rehearsal and preparation of a play. The play, which will be chosen based on enrollment, will feature students in grades 5-12 and will be performed at THE BLACK BOX August 21. A behind-the-scenes exploration of theater design and production will include staging, lighting, costuming, sets, stage managing and sound. Offered to students in grades 7-12, Behind the Scenes
runs August 10-14 and 17-21, with enrollment options for one or both weeks. Participants in the first week will be part of the tech crew for High School Musical, while those registered for the second week will tech the play. Placement auditions on May 2 will begin at 2 p.m. for students entering grades 3-5 in September and continue at 2:30 for students entering grades 6-8 and 3:00 for those entering grades 9-12. Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theater song. Students auditioning for the straight play may choose to prepare a monologue, but that is optional. Cold readings may also be part of the audition. FSPA Summer Theater is only part of a full roster of programming at the school, which also features two ballet intensives, three-day workshops, weeklong camps, and an eight-week session of voice, instrumental and dance classes. The summer session runs from June 29 to August 21. For summer registration or information about programs or the May auditions, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668. For summer session brochure with full program descriptions and dates, call or visit online at www.fspaonline.com.
“Fresh off the Palette” Features Franklin Art Members Seven artists called “The Bud’s,” will be exhibiting their paintings the month of May, at the Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main Street, Norfolk, MA 02056 These paintings have been created in the fields, on the shore and in the studios, and they include watercolors, pastels, and oil paintings. A gala wine and finger foods reception will be held Saturday, May 9th, 2015 from 3 to 5 p.m. It is free and opened to the public. Artists participating will be Richard Fotland, Gail Eckberg, Susan Sheridan, Paul Peterson, Tina Guarino, Paul Guarino and Adele Corrigan.
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Franklin Letter Carriers Help Franklin Stamp Out Hunger Community Food Drive on May 9 Benefits Franklin Food Pantry On Saturday, May 9, Franklin letter carriers will help the Franklin Food Pantry Stamp Out Hunger when the carriers pick up food donations from town residents at their mailboxes and deliver them to the Franklin Food Pantry. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is a nationwide effort organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) that provides food to local food banks and pantries that would otherwise be faced with depleted stocks during the summer months. The food drive is the nation’s largest singleday drive, collecting almost 73 million pounds of food last year. The Franklin letter carriers collected and delivered more than 4,585 pounds of food for the Franklin Food Pantry in last year’s drive. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive comes at an ideal time for the Pantry. “Stamp Out Hunger is truly a
community-wide effort that gives us the inventory boost we need to help us through the summer,” says Erin Lynch, executive director for the Franklin Food Pantry. “Donations slow down after the first of the year, and by springtime, our inventory is depleted of the generous provisions we received over the holidays. We are so thankful to the letter carriers, and a supportive community, for helping us replenish our Pantry for the summer season.” More than 600 households in Franklin count on the Franklin Food Pantry for supplemental food assistance. Franklin residents can donate to the food drive by leaving a bag of non-perishable food where their letter carrier normally delivers their mail on Saturday, May 9. Some residents may receive the special Stamp Out Hunger grocery bags to use, but any paper or plastic bag can be used. Letter car-
riers will pick up the bags during their normal mail rounds and will deliver the food to the Franklin Food Pantry. Residents can also drop their donations off at the Franklin Food Pantry from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 9, or during the Pantry’s regular business hours, Tuesday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Pantry is located at 43 West Central Street, Route 140, adjacent to the Rockland Trust parking lot across from the Franklin fire station. While all non-perishable food donations are welcome, items that are currently most needed at the Pantry include: Tuna, Juice boxes, Granola bars, Pudding, Sugar-free Jell-O, Crackers, Cake/cookie/ brownie mix, Coffee, The Pantry is also in need of the following non-food items: Toilet paper, Deodorant, Dish soap, Hand soap For more information on the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, visit www.helpstampouthunger. com, or call the Franklin Food Pantry at (508) 528-3115.
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Modern Classic Plays Kick Off May at THE BLACK BOX THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin’s new theater, music, and event venue, presents a wide-ranging lineup of dramatic and musical entertainment this May. Events are slated to feature a double bill of modern classic plays, the Ben Whiting Quintet, BLACK BOX Cabaret, and a Local Artist Series inaugural performance. THE BLACK BOX, the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located at 15 West Central Street. On May 1-3, FPAC presents a riveting duo of one-act plays – The Dumb Waiter, by Nobel Poet Laureate Harold Pinter, and The Zoo Story, by American dramatist Edward Albee. The two-character, single scene plays unfold in real time with unnerving dissonance and minimal staging. Pinter’s darkly comic tale finds two hit men waiting in an aban-
doned basement for their next assignment. The Zoo Story probes themes of loneliness and isolation through two strangers, troubled outcast, Jerry, and middle-class everyman, Peter. Franklin’s Nick Paone and Charley Eastman star in both dramas. The thoughprovoking double bill of modern classics will be staged on May 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on May 3. BLACK BOX Jazz presents the Ben Whiting Quintet on Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m. Known for his sweet, robust sound, communicative phrasing and stylistic versatility, baritone sax player Ben Whiting is quickly making a name for himself on the Boston music scene, where he can be heard at premiere venues including Ryles, Scullers, Berklee Performance Center, The Beat Hotel, The Beehive, Top of the Hub, and
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and recognized for their creativity and contribution to the Greater Milford music scene. On Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m., BLACK BOX Cabaret spotlights the vocal stylings of talented FPAC alumni performers. Accompanied by the Acme Rhythm Section, entertainment is presented in an intimate night-club atmosphere. BLACK BOX Cabaret is sponsored by The Milford National Bank and Trust.
Ticket prices are $24 for The Dumbwaiter/The Zoo Story, $18 (adult) and $15 (student/senior) for the Ben Whiting Quintet, $15 for the Local Artist Series, and $15 (adult) and $12 (student/senior) for BLACK BOX Cabaret. Cash bar available for music series events. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
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Tri-County Culinary Arts Instructor Receives Prestigious Award Nancy Haney, a Culinary Arts instructor from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, was chosen by members of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Board of Directors as the winner of this year’s Massachusetts ProStart Educator of Excellence Award.
ucator of Excellence for many reasons. Nancy brings the word ‘awesome’ to a higher level,” said Stacey Sawyer, Director of Education for the MRA Educational Foundation. “She is always quick to offer any help we need, whether it’s the answer to a curriculum question, space at her school for an event, or provid-
Tri-County Culinary Arts Instructor Nancy Haney works alongside junior Elisabeth Caisse, of Seekonk. Haney was named the winner of the 2015 Massachusetts ProStart Educator of Excellence Award.
Haney, a 1981 graduate of Tri-County, has taught Culinary Arts at the school for 25 years. Nancy graduated from Johnson and Wales before becoming an educator. She worked at another school for four years prior to returning to Tri-County. “Nancy Haney has been selected as the Massachusetts Ed-
ing mentorship for a new ProStart teacher. Her students adore her. Her warmth and dedication to her students is obvious when you walk into her classroom. She pushes her students to excel and works hard to keep them interested in our industry. She’s always looking for innovative ideas to help her students grow.”
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The Educator of Excellence Award is given annually by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational Foundation as part of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s ProStart Educator Excellence Awards. Each participating state restaurant association nominates a leading educator who demonstrates a commitment to their students and to ProStart, a program that blends valuable classroom instruction with hands-on experience. This industry-based curriculum is the foundation of the Culinary Arts Program at Tri-County. A National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation committee will select two recipients from all participating states to receive the James H. Maynard Excellence in Education Award. Nancy was also handpicked by the NRAEF to attend the prestigious IFMA Gold and Silver Dinner on Monday, May 18, in Chicago as one of two nominated educators from across the country to represent ProStart. The event has been dubbed “The Academy Awards of Foodservice” by those in the industry. “This is a huge honor for Massachusetts and a pinnacle
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Franklin Student Wins National Gold Medal in Music Congratulations, Prem Pendkar!! A number of students from Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, located in Franklin and Millis, participate in the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program (RCMDP) assessment sessions each year. The RCMDP assessment process represents an extremely exciting opportunity for students, on a national level, to demonstrate the skills that they have honed through continual practice. Locally, assessments are held at Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, which is a Founding School and a regional assessment center for this
international program. Student participants come from all around the New England area, many traveling from as far away as Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and the Cape. The adjudicators travel from all across Canada in order to administer the exams. Not only do the adjudicators judge students based on ability to perform on the instrument of their choice within their skill level, but they also administer academic assessments in music theory, harmony, history, and analysis. The Royal Conservatory
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May Programs at the Franklin Public Library Regularly Scheduled Programs, (No Registration Required Unless Noted)
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For Students in Grade 2 & Up, Wednesday, May 20 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Beginning May 6, readers may sign up for a 15 minute time slot at the Library Circulation Desk or call (508) 520-4940. Thursdays Story and Craft
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for ages 3, 4, 5, and 6 at 4 p.m. Stories, activities, and a craft for children ages 3, 4, 5, and 6 who are able to attend “on their own.” 45 minutes. Teen Advisory Board – Third Tuesday of the Month
Lego Club – First and Third Thursdays of the Month, For Ages 3 to 12 Thursdays, May 7 & 21 from 4-5 p.m. Wii Club – Second and Fourth Thursdays of Month
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Franklin Downtown Partnership Announces 2015 Dates The Franklin Downtown Partnership has set its 2015 dates for the Strawberry Stroll, Holiday Stroll, and Beautifications days. The Partnership also announces its General Meeting dates and invites the public to attend and learn more about important changes coming to downtown Franklin. The event schedule looks different this year because the FDP has put the Harvest Festi-
val on hold due to the upcoming Streetscape revitalization project. The scheduled reconstruction of roadways and sidewalks and pedestrian safety were the main factors in the Partnership’s decision to postpone the festival until 2016. Downtown Beautification Day will be Saturday, May 16, 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The Partnership, the Franklin Garden Club and numerous volunteers
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wielding spades and garden gloves will install hundreds of flowers and greens throughout downtown and on the Common. Community service hours will be available to students. Contact Eileen Mason, emason11@ verizon.net, for more information about the event, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities. Winter Beautification Day will be Sunday, November 22. The 12th annual Strawberry Stroll is will take place downtown on Thursday, June 11, from 4 – 7 p.m. Come celebrate summer with the Partnership’s scrumptious Strawberry Shortcakes while enjoying live entertainment and a sidewalk sale. If you would like to sponsor or participate in this event please contact event Co-chair Nicole
Fortier, nfortier@deanbank.com. The always-popular Holiday Stroll will be Thursday, December 3, 4 – 7 p.m. This special holiday celebration will include a visit from Santa and his elves, live entertainment, food and drink specials, crafts and gift shopping. Gregg Chalk and Roberta Trahan will co-chair this festive event. The Partnership invites business owners and interested residents to participate in its General Meetings on June 4, September 3 and November 5. Come learn more about issues affecting downtown Franklin. The meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. at the Dean College Campus Center. More information about each event, meeting sponsorship and
volunteer opportunities can be found at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ FranklinDowntownPartnership. org or on Twitter at @FranklinDowntwn. The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of business owners, community leaders and residents working together to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area. The FDP currently has over 200 members and welcomes all businesses and residents. For more information, please contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at (774) 571-3109 or downtown. franklin@yahoo.com.
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has something for every girl. Day, resident and family camp options available. Staff-supervised bus transportation provided, and prior membership in Girl Scouting not required. Not sure which camp is right for your girl? Join us to learn more on Wednesday, May 6, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Medway Senior Center, located at 76 Oakland Street in Medway. Girls and their families are invited to view photos of our camps, talk to our outdoor program directors, and even obtain financial aid confir-
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HOME & GARDEN Did you know? Damage to a lawn may be indicative of various problems. Everything from insects to rodents to the family pet may be responsible for causing burnt patches, holes and other eyesores. Getting to the bottom of the problem is the first step in remediation. Burning and discoloration of the lawn is often a result of high concentrations of dog urine pooling in one area. Diluting the urine by hosing down areas of the lawn can clear up many problems. Birds, raccoons, skunks, moles, and other rodents may feed on grubs that reside just under the thatch of the lawn, and animals may tear up lawns in search of this delicacy. Treating the grub problem usually alleviates damage caused by animals. Mole crickets are another common lawn destroyer. These insects resemble crickets, but they burrow beneath the turf to feed on plant roots. The mole crickets can push up channels of turf as they burrow, exposing roots to the elements and causing the grass to die. Getting rid of the insects can revitalize the lawn.
Norfolk Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale Welcome spring by stopping by the Norfolk Garden Club’s Plant and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon on the Town Hill and gazebo at
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HOME & GARDEN Franklin Beautification Day May 16 Join the Franklin Downtown Partnership and the Franklin Garden Club and help add a colorful touch of spring to downtown and the Town Common on Saturday, May 16. Volunteers and sponsors are needed to help with the 12th an-
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LIVING HEALTHY Chocolate Causes Acne, Right?
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There is a lot of misinformation floating around out there about what causes acne. Acne is primarily an inherited condition. You either have the acne gene or you don’t. If you have the acne gene, the skin cells inside your pores shed at an excessive rate, causing a buildup of dead cells, oil and bacteria. This process creates comedones deep inside the pores which eventually make their way to the surface in the form of acne lesions. So, eating chocolate or not washing your face is not the cause of acne, but if you are acne prone you need to be aware of lifestyle triggers that can aggravate acne prone skin and lead to more breakouts.
Food and Acne.
Although, not all acne sufferers have the same food triggers, these foods have been proven to cause flare-ups for many acne suffers. I recommend to my acne clients that they try to cut back on these food types and to start noticing any cause and effect with the foods that they eat. • Iodides are a trigger for acne prone skin and are commonly found in salt, shellfish, sushi, seaweed supplements and some vitamins. Try to limit your intake of salty foods. Use Sea Salt at home. It contains no iodides. • Milk is another problem food for acne sufferers. The dairy protein in milk and cheese stimulates hormones that increase oil production in the skin. Instead try almond or coconut milk. Whey or soy protein shakes can also cause problems.
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A better choice would be Pea Protein or Egg White Powder. • Foods high in androgens like peanuts and peanut butter are also problematic for acne prone skin. Better alternatives are almonds, almond butter or other nut butters. Supplements to help acne. In addition to modifying your diet, supplements can be helpful when treating acne. The anti-inflammatory properties of Zinc and Omega 3 Fish Oils help reduce the severity of cysts and inflamed lesions. Probiotics provide good bacteria that colonize the digestive track and skin to help improve the incidence of breakouts. There is no quick fix to clear acne, but it can be managed with correct home care, professional treatments and modified life style choices. Questions about acne? Call me at (508) 881-1180 or email me at skinsmartsalon@ aol.com. Visit my website skinsmartsalon.com for information on my acne clinic and other services.
Lasers can be very useful in treating many eye problems. From helping patients eliminate the need for glasses to cosmetic procedures of the eyelids, lasers have been very valuable in performing bladeless eye surgery while producing precise and safe outcomes. The world of eye surgery was revolutionized when in 1946, a German Ophthalmologist used the first laser to treat the retina. Laser is light amplified by stimulated emission of radiation. This produces photons acting in synchrony, with high power and precision.
Health risks from the use of laser pointers Lasers can be very helpful as a bladeless surgical device, but a note of caution: Laser pointers in hand-held, pen-like devices that project a beam of laser light are rapidly replacing the traditional wooden pointers used by lecturers during presentations. However,
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Laser use in Diabetes In some cases of diabetic eye disease, small blebs can form on the blood vessels of the retina. These can later cause bleeding and blurry vision. An Argon Laser can be helpful in treating these blebs. The same laser can treat the entire retina in a scatter fashion when more proliferation of abnormal blood vessels is noted.
Laser use in Glaucoma The laser can be used in a focused beam of light to treat the drainage angle of the eye. This surgery makes it easier for fluid to flow out of the front part of the eye, decreasing pressure in the eye. Two types of laser eye surgery exist to open up the drainage angle of the eye: Argon laser trabeculoplasty and selective laser trabeculoplasty.
Laser use in after cataract surgery The lens capsule is the thin bag that holds the intraocular lens implant in position after cataract surgery. This capsule becomes clouded in about 25% of cataract surgery patients. This causes blurry vision and is also known as secondary cataract. A YAG laser can create a small opening in the center of the capsule, allowing light to enter the eye through a central clear area. The procedure is painless, requires no anesthesia, and has very little risk.
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LIVING HEALTHY sightedness to farsightedness and astigmatism. This type of laser is extremely precise. It creates targeted removal of tissue to reshape the cornea, which reorients the light in the correct place inside the eye.
Laser use in cosmetic eye lid surgery Eye lid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is designed to rejuvenate baggy or droopy eyelids and to restore youthful eyes. The laser provides excellent precision for this procedure. Since the laser seals small blood vessels, there is very little bleeding during surgery. As a result, bruising and swelling are kept to a minimum and recovery is fast.
Laser use in Macular Degeneration In selected cases of wet macular degeneration, a photodynamic procedure can be helpful: A laser in combination of a light- sensitive medicine target the abnormal bleeding blood vessels to block them. Laser use in cataract surgery
The laser has revolutionized cataract surgery, allowing for a completely blade-free procedure. In addition to producing precise cuts needed for surgery, the laser used in bladeless cataract surgery breaks up and softens the cloudy cataract so there is less ultrasound needed to remove the cataract. Less ultrasound delivered inside the eye translates into less energy used in the eye and clearer corneas, which in turn help producing better vision on the first day after the surgery. The same laser is able to treat astigmatism during the cataract procedure, producing a better chance for being glasses-free after the surgery. At Milford Franklin Eye Center, we use state-of-the-art laser technology to treat a variety of eye problems. Dr. Kaldawy is the first to offer bladeless laser cataract surgery in the area and among the first in New England. We are proud to bring this technology locally. Laser eye surgery is now available when you need it and closer to home. For more details, see our ad on page 1.
Nothing to Lose....But Pounds When 41 year old Stefanie Youssef walked into New England Fat Loss on October 29, 2014 it was a bittersweet day. She was confronting the reality of her excess pounds and the effect her weight was having on her physical health, but was also excited to take that first step towards a healthier lifestyle. “It was a sad day,” Youssef said. “I didn’t have the motivation, but getting there is the first step, then actually seeing that [body] scan and how unhealthy my body was, was enough motivation for me.” Although now motivated, Youssef was a little skeptical on that first visit as she had unsuccessfully attempted many other weight loss plans. Will it work? How much is too much to invest in losing weight? When she learned more about the program and its guarantee,
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Thanks To Yanks Comedy Show Fundraiser Thanks To Yanks is hosting a comedy show on Saturday May 16, 2015 at the Italian American Veteran’s Club, 4 Hayward Field, in Milford. Featured comedians are Frank Foley and Adam Webster. Doors open at 7 p.m. There will be a cash bar and door prizes. Bring your own appetizers, snacks, and munchies! Tickets are $20 each and must be pur-
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Franklin Performing Arts Company presents A Double Bill of One Acts, Exploring the Flip Sides of Killing Time: Harold Pinter’s The Dumb Waiter, Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story, 7:30 p.m., 15 West Central Street, Franklin, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www. THEBLACKBOXonline.com The St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Mary’s Parish, Franklin monthly food collec-
tion, Food items needed this month are pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly/jam, crackers, juice, cereal, coffee and tea. Thank you for your continued generosity. Original, unopened packaging only, please. May 3 Horace Mann Day, 1:30 p.m., featuring special presentation, “Horace Mann and His World,” by Peter Golden, unveiling of permanent exhibit, Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, Franklin Franklin Performing Arts Company presents A Double Bill of One Acts, Exploring the Flip Sides of Killing Time: Harold Pinter’s The Dumb Waiter, Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story, 2 p.m., 15 West Central Street, Franklin, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com The St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Mary’s Parish, Franklin monthly food collection, Food items needed this month are pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly/jam, crackers, juice, cereal, coffee and tea. Thank you for your continued generosity. Original, unopened packaging only, please.
org or www.facebook.com/ FranklinartAssoc Girl Scout Camp Information Night, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Medway Senior Center, 76 Oakland Street in Medway. For more information visit www. hercamp.org, call (617) 3508335 or email camp@girlscoutseasternmass.org. Children’s Author Event, Franklin Public Library, 6:30 p.m., C.E. Zaniboni, author of the mystery novel, “Iced at Midnight” will speak about her new book. May 8 Adult Coffee and Craft, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library First Annual Fish Fry, Franklin Rod & Gun Club, 53 Florence St., Franklin, 6 p.m., Golden fried Cod served family style with French Fries and Coleslaw. Donation: $10 per person, Cash Bar opens at 5 p.m., Contact any club member, call (508) 528-2573 or use the handy ticket request form on our website: http://www. franklinrodandgun.org/ May 9
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The Franklin Art Association meeting, 6:30 to 9 p.m., last meeting until September, Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street. The May meeting will be an opportunity to create art together, rather than have a guest artist. This fun session will offer a variety of still life arrangements for members and guests to draw, paint or photograph. Please bring all materials needed to work in the medium of your choice. Although still life arrangements will be set up, feel free to bring your own objects. Free and opened to the public. Please visit wwwfranklinart.
Franklin Elks Care Elks Share 5K Road Race & Walk to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry, Wounded Warrior Project, & local Wounded Warrior Joseph Deslauriers, Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond Street, Franklin, Mass. Registration: 9 a.m., Start: 10 a.m. Post race refreshments, raffles, DJ, music and prizes, T-SHIRTS available to runners that register online by May 3, 2015, Run or Walk Route - 5K loop of paved roads, Awards given to top three male & female finishers in various age groups, Professional Race Timing by Race-
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Wire, Online registration fee $25.00 @ franklinelks5k.racewire.com, More info. at http:// franklinelks5k.com/ Like us @ https://www.facebook.com/ FranklinElksAnnual5K Free Dental Cleaning for Seniors, 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rev. Larsen Senior Center, 25 South Main Street in Attleboro. To schedule your free appointment at the screening, call the Attleboro Council on Aging at (774) 203-1906. Appointments are open to any older adult, age 60 or over, from any town. “Fresh off the Palette” Gala, wine & finger foods reception, 3-5 p.m., Seven artists called “The Bud’s, will be exhibiting their paintings the month of May, at the Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main Street, Norfolk, Mass. Watercolors, pastels, and oil paintings will be exhibited. Artists participating will be Richard Fotland, Gail Eckberg, Susan Sheridan, Paul Peterson, Tina Guarino, Paul Guarino and Adele Corrigan. May 12 Getting Started with Microsoft Word Part I – Hands on Workshop 2-3 p.m., Franklin Public Library May 13 Native American Culture, All Ages, 4-5 p.m., Franklin Public Library, Eagle Bear from the Southwest Dancers, Original People of the Americas, will do a presentation about Native American culture through stories, songs, demonstrations and a whole lot of hands on items. He is a member of the Apache tribe, but will also talk about traditions of New England tribes. May 14 Weird Author Jeff Belanger to Haunt Franklin Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Weird Massachusetts author Jeff Belanger will offer a multimedia lecture on his Bay State findings, including images, audio clips, and video from some of the worlds’ most infamous haunts. A question and answer session will follow. He will also have auto-
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May 15 BLACK BOX Jazz presents the Ben Whiting Quintet, 8 p.m. Known for his sweet, robust sound, communicative phrasing and stylistic versatility, baritone sax player Ben Whiting is quickly making a name for himself on the Boston music scene, where he can be heard at premiere venues including Ryles, Scullers, Berklee Performance Center, The Beat Hotel, The Beehive, Top of the Hub, and Hard Rock Cafe. Ben will be joined at THE BLACK BOX by guitarist Carl Eisman, pianist Brian Friedland, bassist Rob Taylor and drummer Oscar Suchanek. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370. May 16 Franklin Downtown Beautification Day, 9 a.m. to Noon. The Franklin Downtown Partnership, the Franklin Garden Club and numerous volunteers wielding spades and garden gloves will install hundreds of flowers and greens throughout downtown and on the Common. Contact Eileen Mason, emason11@verizon.net, for more information about the event, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities. Norfolk Garden Club Plant and Bake SALE, 9 a.m. – Noon, Norfolk, Town Hill & Gazebo, 139 Main St, Norfolk Thanks To Yanks Comedy Show Fundraiser, Italian American Veteran’s Club, 4 Hayward Field, Milford. Featured comedians are Frank Foley and Adam Webster. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cash bar and door prizes. Bring your own appetizers, snacks, and munchies! Tickets $20 each and must be purchased ahead of time by emailing info@thankstoyanks.org or by calling Donnalee Shain at (508) 523-6682. Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Also, from 9 – 10 a.m., classical music by Betty Kushner.
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HMEA 14th Annual Independence 5K Run and Walk, USATF Certified 5K at 9 a.m., followed by a family friendly and flexible 5K Walk that starts at 11 a.m. Kids’ “fun run” starts at 12:30 pm, many games and activities commence/ start after the opening ceremony that pays tributes to military veterans. There is free food and top-notch entertainment throughout the day for all to enjoy. Anyone interested in sponsoring, participating, or attending the event, is encouraged to visit http://www.hmea.org or contact Linda Conley at (508) 298-1107, Doug MacPherson x1105 or Tracy Andryc at x1129 Free Children’s Magic Show, sponsored by The United Regional Chamber of Commerce at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Attleboro High School Auditorium, 100 Rathbun Willard Dr., Attleboro.
THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series launch, 7 p.m., shining a spotlight on this region’s bright musical talent. Local singers and songwriters share the stage and tell the stories behind their music for this special evening hosted by WMRC’s Ray Auger. The inaugural performance will feature acoustic sets by Ken Barney, Gay Barboza, Chris Ross and Kate Russo, all 2015 WMRC Local Music Award nominees recognized for their creativity and contribution to the Greater Milford music scene. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
BLACK BOX Cabaret spotlights the vocal stylings of talented FPAC alumni performers, 8 p.m. Accompanied by the Acme Rhythm Section, entertainment is presented in an intimate nightclub atmosphere. BLACK BOX Cabaret is sponsored by The Milford National Bank and Trust. For tickets and more information, visit www. THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
May 19 Dean Children’s Center Exploration Open House, 144 School Street, Franklin 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Parents of children 2 years old to 6 years are encouraged to bring their child to explore the school and learn about our program. Applications are being accepted for 5-day morning, 2-day morning, 3-day morning preschool programs or 4-day Pre-K program. For more information, call (508) 541-1598.
The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Spring High School Fair, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. May 26 Creative Writing Workshop Fan Fiction For Middle and High School Students Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m.
May 30 Women on Target, women’s only instructional shooting clinic, Fin, Fur and Feather Club, sponsored by NRA and the Gun Owners’ Action League. $50 tuition includes eye and hearing protection, all materials, lunch and the Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety certificate (upon completion of 8-hour course), a value of $150. Contact Mary at (508) 533-5572 or emilyoz@ juno.com to register. May 30 Movie Screening, Strange Magic, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library
May 31 Movie Screening: Into the Woods, 2 p.m. All ages. Franklin Public Library Hear the songs of Stephen Sondheim in this movie adaptation of Into the Woods. The cast features James Corden, Emily Blunt, and Meryl Streep. Rated PG. 124 minutes.
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Franklin Sports Lingering Snow Added Tension to Franklin Spring Sports By Christopher Tremblay This past winter was one of the worst seasons Massachusetts has seen in some time or snow fall. 110.8 inches of the white fluffy stuff fell in Boston surpassing the 1995-96 season by three plus inches, including 64.8 inches in February alone, setting a new record. The state also saw another 24.6 inches fall over a three day period in January and from January 20 through March 3 (43 days) the temperature failed to reach 40 degrees. In addition to all the havoc Mother Nature caused within the towns and cities throughout the state with all the snow plowing, area schools have also felt the wrath of the excessive snow. Franklin’s two high schools as well as its college Athletic Directors scrambled this spring because of the inclement weather. Franklin High School, Tri-County Regional Vocational High School and Dean College have all had to find ways to get their spring teams onto their respective fields to prepare for the opening of the seasons. With the lack of warm weather the MIAA has extended all high school sports by about one week. Tennis has the latest date having to conclude their season by June 1 with the seedings coming out the very next day; baseball and softball have to get their games in by May 31; lacrosse, golf and track by May
28 and volleyball by May 25. Although the MIAA has extended the season to get in all the games, the area Athletic Directors were still trying to find locations to practice late in the season. “Everyone is basically in the same boat and all the AD’s are hearing the complaints, but we cannot control the weather,” Franklin High School AD Brad Sidwell said. “It’s been the worst weather we’ve ever seen and it’s definitely affecting the spring seasons.” Dean’s John Jackson echoed Sidwell’s thoughts. “It’s been awful, in 35 years I’ve never seen it this bad,” he said. “Our fields drain better than most, but with all the snow and the cold weather nothing has been able to melt and drain. It’s put us three weeks behind in all sports and we’re looking to find turf fields anywhere so we can begin practicing.” In the past Franklin would have been able to use the Woodrow Wilson Field House with its rubber flooring to get ready for its spring seasons. However, the Rubber Dome was taken down to make room for the new high school and its wooded gym floors. “The hardwood floors made it impossible to hit baseballs in the gym, and with all our fields being built, it’s been rather tough and we’ve tried to ad-
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just our scheduling on the fly,” Sidwell said. “Our coaches got really creative with practices whenever we couldn’t find any indoor facilities to use.” In the past Franklin and Dean have reciprocated with allowing the other to use their fields. Dean usually begins using the Franklin turf fields in February and Franklin was scheduled to use Dean’s Longley field, unfortunately neither were able to be used until late. Having a turf field for lacrosse is a positive for the Panthers, but according to Sidwell, it was tough as the snow on only one side melted and again, late in the season, the school was able to plow off the rest of the snow giving the lacrosse teams the ability to get onto the field and the track teams can begin
practicing on the outdoor track. Another issue facing the baseball team as they try desperately to get all of their games in by the new deadline will be pitching as teams will most likely be playing four games a week. “I told the baseball coach a month ago that this season we were going to need more pitching, as we were probably going to have to use guys we usually wouldn’t,” Sidwell said. “We have to make an honest effort to get all the games in before the deadline. If not we can try to appeal, but if we don’t, it’s probably going to result in a forfeit.” As the high schools attempt to get all their games in by late May and the first of June, colleges face even stricter deadlines. Lacrosse it the toughest,
as they were supposed to complete their games by the end of April, so there was a lot of squeezing in of games during that short time span. “Unlike high school, when the school year ends for colleges the athletes all scatter to go home, they don’t hang around the area,” Jackson said. “So I’ve got to get as many games in as possible without having the kids play every single day. We’ve had to take some kids out of classes to get certain key games in, if not we may not be able to qualify for post-season play.” With their days numbered Jackson’s goal is to get as many regional games in that are necessary to make the playoffs following that he plans on asking Dean to look into turf fields to avoid this in the future.
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Franklin Sports Pitching, Defense Major Assets For Franklin Nine By KEN HAMWEY Second-year coach Zach Brown is optimistic that experienced pitching along with a capable defense will be major reasons why Franklin High’s baseball team can qualify for another tournament berth. Last year, Brown’s first at the helm after 11 years as an assistant at Wheaton College, turned out to be moderately successful for the 36-year-old coach. The Panthers finished 10-10, then split two games in the tourney, beating Barnstable and bowing to Wellesley. “This season should involve less transition,’’ said Brown, who was a captain all four years as a player at Wheaton. “Our players know what to expect. We’ve got a good blend of youth and veterans and we hope to build off last year.’’ Unfortunately for the Panthers, they didn’t get the result they were looking for in their opener, bowing, 11-6, in a nonleague game against St. Peter Marian. However, Franklin’s pitching, which was on the high-quality side last year, should be even better this season. “Our top three starters are all back and so, too, is our closer,’’ Brown noted. “And,
our defense is solid, which helps in run prevention.’’ The starting rotation will include three seniors — righthander Zane Byrne, and lefthanders Anthony Chaiton and Kyle Skidmore. Byrne had a 5-1 record last year and his earnedrun average was 1.78. Chaiton was 4-4 and had an E.R.A. of 2.87. Skidmore was 2-4. “Zane relies on a fastball and curve and he’s got good control,’’ Brown said. “He’ll make hitters swing. He’s not overpowering but he’s effective. Anthony is a crafty lefty. He mixes up a curve, change-up and cutter. He’s competitive and he makes his curve move. Kyle is calm under pressure. He locates his fastball and curve well and he’s a good competitor.’’ Junior closer Nick Santucci had three saves in six appearances last year and his E.R.A. was 2.46. “Nick has a good fastball and curve,’’ Brown noted. “He’s ultra competitive and likes the ball in difficult situations.’’ Junior Mike Skaza and seniors Kyle Wardrop, K.J. Powers and Marc Elliot will see duty in relief. “All are right-handers who can give us a lift in long relief or short stints,’’ Brown said. The infield will feature Skid-
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more at first when he’s not pitching, junior Alex Bissanti at second base, Santucci at shortstop and senior Ben Chaffee at third. “Skidmore has improved, is solid on defense and very competitive,’’ Brown said. “Bissanti has good hands and good instincts. Santucci hit .373 last year, had seven doubles, and tied for runs scored. He hit third in the lineup. Nick has a good arm and is commanding at shortstop. He’s a gap-to-gap hitter who has pop in his bat. Chaffee is a tough competitor and a reliable fielder.
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Skaza in left and Chaiton in right. Also in the mix are T.J. Paulsen, Jake Lyons and Josh Macchi. “Chaiton led in RBIs (15) and hit .316,’’ Brown noted. “Parent, who won the left field job late in the season last year, has speed. He’s also worked a lot in the offseason. Skaza has a good arm and is a strong left-handed hitter. Paulsen runs well, plays good defense and has a competitive bat. Lyons is strong and has speed while Macchi is long and lean and swings a bat well.’’ Brown, who works at the registrar’s office at Stonehill College, rates every team in the Kelly-Rex Division capable of finishing first for the title. “Five of the six schools were in the playoffs,’’ he emphasized. “Attleboro is the defending champ and in the Davenport Division Oliver Ames appears to be very strong.’’ Serving as an assistant to Brown is Josh MacCreery along with volunteers Steve Lerner, Brett Edmunds, Jeff Ambrosini and Andy Getchell. “We hope to be competitive in the league and our goal is to earn a tourney berth,’’ Brown said. “Our other objectives are to improve every day, whether in practice or in games, and to take care of the little things.’’ All those goals were achieved in Brown’s first year. The second time around for Zach Brown should be smoother with a lot less transition for both the coach and his players.
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Local Home Improvement Businesses are Thriving! Planning a home improvement project? You better book a contractor soon!
Doug Masters The buyer’s market in the home improvement industry during the great recession is a thing of the past. As the economy continues to improve and is coupled with a robust real estate market, builders and home improvement contractors are thriving. Remodeling contractors, roofing companies, painting companies, and even handyman companies are as busy as they have ever been, so if you are planning a project, be sure to plan ahead and expect to wait for any qualified company. On top of an already busy construction and home improvement market, the “winter of the century” was a natural disaster unlike any almost any other. Record snowfall in a short amount of time, combined with the perfect storm of weather conditions caused ice dams to form on thousands of homes. This led to pooling water which leaked inside homes and caused myriad damage, including wet insulation, damaged plaster and paint and even floor damage on wood floors, carpet and beyond. There are countless insurance claims being submitted on a daily basis
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a spot in our schedule.” “We’re very busy with water damage repair and restoration, along with interior and exterior painting and carpentry,” says Dan Laperle, owner and operator of Laperle painting of Medfield. “I started my business in 1992 and this is by far the busiest year we have ever experienced.” Dave Schofield, owner of Schofield insurances in Millis, says the amount of ice dam and water damage claims is unprecedented. Dave has been dealing non-stop with assisting his clients with their claims and helping them understand what is covered with each claim. Regarding Dave’s contractor customers, he says many are now so
busy that they are at the point of turning business away because they cannot take on any new clients at this time. The good economy, coupled with the terrible winter, has contributed to an overwhelming demand for contractors. Nancy Werneken, lead designer at Masters Touch Design Build, said, “I’ve never seen it this busy. From major renovations such as whole house remodels and large additions, to roofing and painting and everything in between, everyone is in the market for work on their home. We have a tremendous back log of all kinds of projects. It’s a mixed blessing, as we’re happy to be busy, but we’re also asking our clients
to be patient and understand that we have a waiting list, and there’s a reason for that.” The bottom line? Make sure you plan ahead for just about any kind of project, because right now, many companies are experiencing heavy volume and will have a wait time before they can get to your design or contracting project. Get your deposit in soon, because there’s no end in sight! Doug Masters is the owner of Masters Touch, located at 24 Water St., Holliston. For more information contact (508) 359-5900, e-mail info@MastersTouchWeb.com or visit www.MastersTouchWeb.com.
Ugly Kitchen Contest. Post Pics & Dinner is Served! Lament that you have the ugliest, most outdated kitchen in the Greater Boston Area? Your worst could be the best in the Ugly Kitchen Contest sponsored by Masters Touch, the Holliston, MA-based design build firm. Cabinets peeling and off kilter? Counters dented and faded? Space poorly utilized? Vinyl floors cracked? Residents are encouraged to post a photo of their oh so ugly kitchen and a note about it at www. MastersTouchWeb. com/UglyKitchenContest. First prize is detailed, blue print and design of what your kitchen could be transformed to – a value of $2,500. Additionally, if the winner implements the renovation they also receive dinner for four prepared and served in your ugly kitchen by Home Star Cuisine, professional chefs. Second and third prizes are a detailed, blue print and design of what your kitchen could be transformed to. All entrants will receive a complimentary kitchen evaluation and verbal recommendations. “The kitchen is where friends and family congregate for celebrations and get-togethers,” noted Doug Masters, the founder Masters Touch Design Build. He continued, “This fun and lighthearted contest encourages people to reflect on their kitchen and central gathering place. We want to help home owners to reflect on their legacy kitchen and dream
about the many possibilities to enjoy more beautiful and functional space.” Masters Touch Design Build Masters Touch Design Build was founded by Doug Masters in 1997. From high-end design build projects; whole home renovations; kitchen and bath remodels; exterior home care including roofing;
James Hardie cement siding; and expert painting, Masters Touch Build Design caters to homeowners throughout eastern Massachusetts. With a team of more than 50 including home designers, interior designers, and master craftsmen, Masters Touch Design Build can handle virtually any new home construction project or design build renovation to existing homes. Masters Touch Design Build is located at 24 Water Street, Holliston, MA For more information contact (508) 359-5900, e-mail info@MastersTouchWeb. com or visit www.MastersTouchWeb.com.
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