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<strong>November</strong> <strong>2018</strong> <strong>Franklin</strong> Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 5<br />
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which is the reason we’re doing<br />
the dedication on that day,” says<br />
Kurtz. “We’re honoring those<br />
vets who died during our nations’s<br />
conflicts from WWI to<br />
today. The connection between<br />
<strong>November</strong> 11th and the <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
Veterans Memorial Walkway is<br />
very tight.”<br />
Bricks engraved with the<br />
names of soldiers, living or deceased,<br />
along with their branch<br />
of the military, continue to be<br />
sold for $100 apiece, funds that<br />
contribute to the project. The<br />
first delivery of bricks took place<br />
on October 10th, and in mid-<br />
October, work for the Veterans<br />
Memorial Walkway was ahead<br />
of schedule, according to Kurtz.<br />
Sales of the bricks, which is<br />
ongoing (the walk can accommodate<br />
12,000), are going well.<br />
So far, says Kurtz, the V.F.W. has<br />
received around 950 orders.<br />
“That’s many more than we<br />
anticipated,” says Kurtz. “We<br />
didn’t know what to expect.<br />
We’ve gotten orders from 21<br />
states, plus the District of Columbia.”<br />
The project has received<br />
“tremendous support, from the<br />
Town Administrator and Town<br />
Council, from the residents,<br />
and we’ve also received a grant<br />
from the state to help with our<br />
construction, which has been<br />
very helpful. Senator Ross and<br />
Representative Roy were the big<br />
drivers, and Senator Spilka also<br />
assisted,” says Kurtz.<br />
The town sponsored and privately<br />
funded project, managed<br />
by the <strong>Franklin</strong> V.F.W. Post 3402<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong>’s 45 Fallen Heroes<br />
1 Harry R. Bean<br />
2 David Bullukian<br />
3 Shayne Cabino<br />
4 Charles Christakes<br />
5 Lawrence J. Clark<br />
6 Elijah H. Coldwell<br />
7 Robert L. Cummings<br />
8 Emilio Daddario<br />
9 Edward C. Dailey<br />
10 Jay Stone Davis<br />
11 Richard L. Desper<br />
12 Elton E. Ekstrom<br />
13 Lloyd M. Ellis<br />
14 Howard T. Feeley<br />
15 Lawrence Garron Jr.<br />
16 Edward L. Grant<br />
17 Frank Gryzboski<br />
18 Timothy J. Hayes<br />
19 William G. Hosford<br />
20 Albert E. Johnson<br />
21 John J. Kell<br />
22 Edward A. Kelly<br />
23 David Laughlan III<br />
is possible thanks to a number of<br />
participants. The <strong>Franklin</strong> DPW,<br />
says Kurtz, has provided a mountain<br />
of work, including digging<br />
and brick-laying. The bricks are<br />
being engraved by Permanent<br />
Mark, out of Clinton, Mass.<br />
Other companies with noteworthy<br />
contributions to the project<br />
include Allegra Printing, Vicario<br />
Studios of <strong>Franklin</strong>, Signs by<br />
Cam, Allavatto Architects (HFA<br />
Creative Solutions),Darrell<br />
French and C&A Masonry, to<br />
name a few. A more comprehensive<br />
list of local businesses<br />
that supported the project can<br />
be found in updates posted at the<br />
town website, www. franklinma.<br />
gov.<br />
The dedication of the walkway<br />
will include the reading of<br />
the names of the 45 fallen (which<br />
24 Baldo S. Lazzerini<br />
25 W. <strong>Franklin</strong> Lynch<br />
26 William O. Martello<br />
27 Charles E. Mason<br />
28 Daniel E. McCahill<br />
29 Alfred Mucciarone<br />
30 Anthony J. Mucciarone Jr.<br />
31James R. Murray<br />
32 Gerald M. Parmenter<br />
33 John E. Pasquantonio<br />
34 Allesandro Patete<br />
35 Joseph R. Paulette<br />
36 Jules E. Perret<br />
37 Levi Pieri<br />
38 Robert Pirelli<br />
39 Patrick Ristaino<br />
40 Marshall E. Rollins<br />
41 John A. Schur<br />
42 Frank J. Smith<br />
43 Russell W. Shaw<br />
44 Alan W. Willard<br />
45 John W. Wyllie Jr.<br />
accompany this article). The<br />
walkway will be unveiled, as will<br />
the bronze plaques, and a reception,<br />
open to the public, will<br />
follow the event at the <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
Senior Center.<br />
If you are interested in ordering<br />
a brick to commemorate<br />
your service or a that of a family<br />
member, it’s not too late. The<br />
sale of bricks will be ongoing,<br />
says Kurtz.<br />
For more information, please<br />
contact VFW Post 3402 at (508)<br />
533-2377. Order forms are available<br />
at The <strong>Franklin</strong> Veterans’<br />
Service Office located at the<br />
Senior Center, the Town Hall<br />
lobby and on the <strong>Franklin</strong> Veterans’<br />
web page. Bricks may be<br />
ordered online at: <strong>Franklin</strong>VeteransBricks.com.<br />
Kids’ Corner Cooking Classes<br />
Begin Soon<br />
Next Session Starts <strong>November</strong> 7<br />
Lifelong Community Learning,<br />
a program of the <strong>Franklin</strong><br />
Public Schools Lifelong Learning<br />
Institute, is pleased to announce<br />
that the next round of<br />
kids’ cooking classes will begin<br />
<strong>November</strong> 7 at Kids Corner.<br />
The classes cost $150 and run on<br />
Wednesdays for 6 weeks. Kids’<br />
Corner aprons are also available<br />
to purchase for just $11.99. The<br />
offerings will include:<br />
Kids’ Cooking Class–Grades<br />
1–3…In these 1 hour drop off<br />
classes, students are beginning to<br />
develop their skills.<br />
Kids’ Cooking Class – Grades 4<br />
& 5…In these 1 hour classes, students<br />
will gain additional kitchen<br />
skills learning more complex<br />
techniques like searing, folding,<br />
and more.<br />
Kids’ Cooking Class – Grades<br />
6 – 8…In these 1 hour classes,<br />
students will learn culinary terminology,<br />
more intricate knife<br />
skills, and work with more sophisticated<br />
menus.<br />
For more information, please<br />
contact Brenda Reed at<br />
(508) 613-1483 or email at<br />
reedb@franklinps.net.<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> Newcomers’<br />
45th Annual Craft<br />
Fair <strong>November</strong> 10<br />
Event at Tri-County Regional<br />
Vocational Technical High<br />
School<br />
The <strong>Franklin</strong> Newcomers and<br />
Friends’ 45th Annual Craft Fair<br />
is coming up. Come get a start<br />
on your Holiday Shopping . . . or<br />
find the perfect birthday, anniversary,<br />
housewarming, etc. gift.<br />
The Craft Fair will be held on<br />
Saturday, <strong>November</strong> 10th from 9<br />
a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tri-County<br />
Regional Vocational Technical<br />
STATE ELECTION – NOV 6, <strong>2018</strong><br />
FRANKLIN’S EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE<br />
When?<br />
Where?<br />
Through Nov 2nd<br />
<strong>Franklin</strong> Town Hall - Town Clerk’s Office<br />
Early Voting Dates & Times in <strong>November</strong><br />
• *Thursday Nov 1 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.<br />
• Friday Nov 2 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.<br />
*THE EXTENDED HOURS ARE FOR EARLY VOTING ONLY!<br />
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