Franklin January 2020

Vol. 10 No. 12 Free to Every Home and Business Every Month January 2020

The Voice of Your Community

Franklin Food Pantry

Announces Appointments to

Board of Directors

New Members Bring Community Experience to Board

The Franklin Food Pantry announced

that Franklin community

members, Nancy Schoen

and Roberta DeBaggis Trahan

have joined its Board of Directors

to help reach its mission to

provide immediate hunger relief

and healthy sustainable solutions

within the Franklin area.

“On behalf of the Franklin

Food Pantry and the Board of

Directors, I am pleased to welcome

Ms. Schoen and Ms. Trahan

to the Board,” said Lynn

Calling, Executive Director of

the Franklin Food Pantry. “Both

women have extensive experience

serving nonprofits and have

deep roots in the Franklin community

that will help guide us as

we continue to grow the Pantry

and serve our neighbors.”

Nancy Schoen is a retired

music teacher where she spent

thirty-three years in the Franklin

Public Schools as a teacher

and K-12 Director of Music. In

2005, she represented Franklin

and the Massachusetts Teachers

Association as the 2005

Massachusetts Teacher of the

Year. Nancy continues to teach

in the Franklin Lifelong Learning’s

String Program. She is a

graduate of University of Massachusetts

Amherst, (BMus)

and Cambridge College (MEd).

MEMBERS

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Commuters Told

Change is En Route

About 50 Turn Out for Public Meeting

with MBTA and Keolis, Hosted by Rep. Roy

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On December 17th, 2019,

Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-

Franklin) hosted a public meeting

with representatives from

the MBTA and Keolis concerning

commuter rail service

in our area. About 50 members

of the community attended the

meeting, voicing their concerns

and listening to the responses

of Ryan Coholan, Chief Railroad

Officer of the MBTA;

Richard Dean, Vice President

of Service Delivery for Keolis;

and Robert Huggan, Franklin

resident and Chief Transportation

Officer for Keolis. Rep. F.

Jay Barrows, of Mansfield, also

attended, as did some Franklin

officials.

After a community meeting

in August of 2018, and a January

2019 meeting with Sen.

Spilka and rail officials, Representative

Roy recently started

the “Franklin Line Working

Group,” consisting of Representatives

and Senators whose

communities are served by the

Franklin Line.

Roy organized December’s

meeting in response to the entire

commuter rail system’s

on-time performance taking a

dive in late September and October,

with the Franklin Line

the worst performing line, with

a 79.2 percent on-time performance

(otp). The meeting was

an opportunity to hear more

about delay causes and ways

they are being addressed.

Richard Dean said things

are “turning around,” with

minutes of delay dropping to

130 in 2019 from 612 in 2018,

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continued from page 1

but admitted that the Franklin

line experienced “a torrid last

couple of months. It might get

worse before it gets better,” he

told community members. “But

it will get better.” The addition

of the new coaches expected to

help with capacity problems, a

pressing issue right now, where

all seats are full, and a safety concern

voiced by some in the audience.

Franklin resident, “Rick”

doubted the T would ever be

able to deal with ridership in the

growing bedroom community.

“We were here a year ago at the

library,” he said. “It just seems

this problem is going to continually

overwhelm you.”

Rep. Roy asked what many in

the audience seemed to agree –

if there were any correlation between

the recent Franklin delays

and the pilot of the new Foxboro

line.

Although there is a perception

that the new line is the cause of

the delays, Callahan responded,

“Based on analysis, the number

one contributor (to delays on the

Franklin line) is mechanical in

nature. Unfortunately, a lot of

these mechanical issues made

themselves known at the most

inopportune times at the most

inopportune locations. Once the

ripple starts, it’s very hard to roll

it in.”

Kellie, from Franklin, was

skeptical of that response, expressing

frustration. “Right now,

we have trains that break, equipment

we have (to update), and in

that environment, the Foxboro

pilot was launched. Now you’ve

added them. What are the metrics

by which the Foxboro pilot

is held to? What is the standard,

and what are we supposed to do

in the meantime? Just because we

can doesn’t mean we should, but

we have, and it kinda sucks.”

Attendees were assured,

however, that change was in the

works. In late September, 80 bilevel

coaches were purchased,

and the MBTA has invested $100

million in locomotive overhauls.

The 10 worst performing locomotives

were sent for overhauls

(nine are back with the MBTA),

and those that didn’t receive

them were scheduled to have

main engines replaced.

Coholan noted that his goal is

for the MBTA to never be in a

position of having trains in need

of such repair again. Until now,

he says, “There was never a real

capital component to address

major overhaul, and (locomotives)

run 24/7,” he says. “Our

goal is to prevent this from recurring.

I want it fixed, and I want

it fixed permanently. My goal to

prevent us from ever ending up

in this cyclical situation.”

In addition, the MBTA has

invested 20% in its workforce

from 2014 to 2019 and $1.2 million

in simulation training. It also

created new route line managers

for each line in 2019, giving conductors

and assistant conductors

clear managers for first time in

MBTA commuter rail

“Our conductors and our engineers

have somebody to go to,

to help them be the best they can

be at their jobs,” said Dean.

In March, of 2019, as part

of the MBTA’s $8 billion, 5-year

capital investment plan, the

Franklin Line Double Track

Project was launched, with the

first phase to add four miles of

double track extending from

just west of Walpole Station to

Rockwood Road near Norfolk

Station. Keolis has also received

the additional contract to cover

construction of the second phase

Rep. Jeff Roy introduced the meeting with a presentation on

the findings of his “Franklin Line Working Group,” consisting of

Representatives and Senators whose communities are served by the

Franklin Line who are working with rail representatives on solutions to

commuter rail problems.

– adding a second track to a

three-and-a-half mile stretch of

the Franklin Line between Norfolk

Station and just east of the

Franklin Station terminus – and

a third phase will connect Walpole

and Norwood Central Stations

with double track. By the

end of the project, officials said,

the entire Franklin Line will have

double track.

Officials at the meeting

lauded the double-track, pointing

out that it will solve issues of

working trains being delayed by

a mechanical issue on another

train, slow speeds due to signal

problems and approaches of

other trains.

Community members also

raised other concerns.

Betsy, from Franklin, who

pays for a monthly pass, said

“the constant increase in fares

is exhausting,” and she was con-

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Nancy continues to be an active

volunteer in the Franklin community.

She is currently Chair

of the Franklin Cultural District

Committee and is an active

member of St. Mary’s St. Vincent

de Paul Society.

“For the last thirty-five years I

have enjoyed living, working and

raising my family in Franklin.

During the last two years, I have

volunteered with the St. Mary’s

St. Vincent de Paul, Through my

work with this group, I have become

more aware of the needs

of so many in our community,”

said Ms. Schoen. “The Franklin

Food Pantry is such an incredible

resource for those in need. I am

honored to be a part of this wonderful

organization.”

Roberta DeBaggis Trahan is

a lifelong member of the Franklin

community. She is a retired

Critical Care Registered Nurse

having worked in Adult ICU for

44 years, is a graduate of FHS,

Saint Vincent Hospital School

of Nursing and Worcester State

University. She is actively involved

as a volunteer with many

community organizations: Vice

President of Franklin Downtown

Partnership; FPAC/TBB

member; Vice President of The

Franklin Education Foundation;

Chair of Saint Mary Parish

Council, FPS Student Wellness

Advisory Council member and

The Franklin Cultural District

Committee. She is a past member

of the Franklin School Committee

having served for 10 years

and has volunteered for various

other community organizations

in the past.

“I have always supported the

Food Pantry from afar, and when

the opportunity presented itself

for me to become more actively

involved, I agreed,” said Ms.

DeBaggis Trahan. “I am thankful

for all the blessings in my

life, especially for my family and

friends and for a community that

embraces those less fortunate. It

seemed fitting that I’d be able to

give my time to assist this worthy

organization, not from afar but

up close. I’m looking forward

to supporting the Food Pantry’s

mission and to work to accomplish

the goals we have set for the

coming year.”

About the Franklin Food

Pantry

The Franklin Food Pantry

offers supplemental food assistance

and household necessities

to over 1,000 individuals. Clients

have access to a variety of fresh,

frozen and nonperishable foods

on monthly scheduled shopping

trips as well as Walk-in Fridays.

They can visit the Pantry daily

for fruits, vegetables, bread and

pastry. As a nonprofit organization,

the Pantry depends entirely

on donations, and receives no

town or state funding. In 2018,

304,824 pounds of food was provided

to clients. Other programs

include the Weekend Backpack

Program, Carts for Clients, Mobile

Pantry, emergency food bags

and holiday meal packages. Visit

www.franklingfoodpantry.org for

more information.

Representative Roy Announces

Upcoming Office Hours

State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent office hours for the

month of January will be held in Franklin and Medway on the following days:

Franklin – Thursday, January 16th, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Franklin Senior Center,

10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA

Medway – Friday, January 24th, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Galante’s Restaurant, 320 Village Street, Medway, MA

James Gay, his staff director, will be accompanying him.

Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who

may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment

necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you.

He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617) 722-2030, to stop by Room

43 in the State House, or to email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov.

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Residents from Franklin and surrounding towns who use the

commuter rail posed questions to officials from the MBTA and Keolis,

in a meeting organized by Rep. Jeff Roy on December 17th.

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cerned that not all ticketed riders

were paying their fair share.

Coholan responded that the

MBTA will implement a new

system, where riders will “tap on,

and tap off,” which will more accurately

charge their pass.

Kaitlyn complained about

doors being blocked from her

parking lot at Forge Park as the

train approaches, necessitating

her to run all the way around to

the other side to catch her train,

and Huggan responded that

“flagging the platform” was a required

safety measure to prevent

“horrific accidents.” He recommended

getting to platforms

about three minutes before train

departure time.

Lauren, another resident

from Franklin, complained

about the noise of idling trains

near her home, even at 4 a.m.

Huggan responded that a new

layover was being sought, and

the MBTA was securing funding

to purchase the property

at Union Street. The goal is to

evaluate MBTA property and

find an industrial area in which

to put the new layover, which will

make a difference in the noise.

Some questioned how they

can get real time updates on

train delays, especially since

they can’t connect on the train.

Response was that the system

is currently running under 3G,

and equipment running on the

3G connection needs to be updated,

something that should

be completed by March 2020.

Shane, from Wrentham, added

that the entire line’s on-time performance

doesn’t help him plan

what train would help him make

better time. The answer was

that the data was available, but

whether it was made available to

the public was not clear.

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Participation is open to individuals,

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Classes include everything from

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This spring, participants will

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sports programs as ever, including

yoga, Zumba, and community

walking. Badminton is back

along with men’s basketball and

coed volleyball classes rounding

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Looking ahead to late spring,

Enhancing Your Economic Security,

a special one-night expert

panel discussion will take place

on May 7. This is a free event

BUT registration is required.

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brilliant, often hysterical, performances

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Saturday, January 25, 2 p.m.

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some of these fascinating, vibrant

photos with flowers. Kira is also

known for her kaleidoscopic photography,

which looks like beautiful

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the display with her traditional

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such as landscapes and sunsets.

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Franklin Police Awarded Grant to

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The Franklin Police were

awarded a grant from the Executive

Office of Public Safety and

Security’s (EOPSS) Office of

Grants and Research (OGR) to

increase the number of impaired

driving patrols this past holiday

season. Franklin Police joined

other departments across the

state and the State Police in the

national Drive Sober or Get Pulled

Over (DSOGPO) enforcement mobilization.

“Impaired drivers are a risk to

everyone on the road. Both the

operator as a risk to themselves,

and every other person traveling

the roadways” said Chief

Thomas J. Lynch of the Franklin

Police Department. “These

grants allow us to increase the

number of targeted patrols on

the streets looking for impaired

drivers and making it safer for

everyone.”

“Arranging for a sober ride

home before celebrating should

be a part of everyone’s plans (in

the) holiday season,” said Jeff

Larason, Director of Highway

Safety at Executive Office of

Public Safety and Security, Office

of Grants & Research. “We

want all drivers to recognize

the responsibility they have to

drive safely and to avoid getting

behind the wheel if they’re impaired.

Remember - If you feel

different, you drive different.”

Massachusetts Data

(2013-2017):

• Marijuana was the most

prevalent drug found in drivers

involved in fatal crashes.

(Note: a link between marijuana

measurement and

impairment in these drivers

has been questioned,

as marijuana metabolites

can remain in the blood for

weeks after use.)

• 11 percent of drivers involved

in fatal crashes were

found with both alcohol and

drugs in their system.

• 78 percent of impaired drivers

in fatal crashes were men.

• 35 percent of drunk drivers

involved in a fatal crash were

21-29 years old.

• The number of drivers involved

in a fatal crash who

were alcohol-impaired (BAC

.08+) and had drugs in their

system increased by 63 percent

(35 to 57).

• From 2016 to 2017, alcoholimpaired

driving fatalities

decreased by 19 percent (148

to 120).

National Data from the

National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration:

• Approximately one-third

of all traffic crash fatalities

in the United States involve

drunk drivers. On average,

more than 10,000 people

have died each year (2013

to 2017) in drunk-driving

crashes. To put it in perspective,

that’s equal to about 20

jumbo jets crashing each

year, with no survivors.

• In 2017, one person was

killed every 48 minutes by a

drunk driver on our nation’s

roads.

• In 2017, almost one in five

children (14 and younger)

killed in traffic crashes were

killed in drunk-driving

crashes. Fifty-four percent

of the time, it was the child’s

driver who was drunk.

• Drugs were present in 43

percent of the fatally-injured

drivers with a known

test result in 2015, more

frequently than alcohol was

present.

• NHTSA’s 2013–2014 roadside

survey found drugs in

22 percent of all drivers

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Join the Hockomock Area YMCA Ski Club

Middle and High School Students Are Invited

to Ski & Snowboard at Wachusett, with

Transportation from YMCA–

The Hockomock Area YMCA

is pleased to continue a popular

Ski Club tradition, which keeps

kids active all winter long. Anyone

ages 11-16 is invited to join

the group to seek out adventure

on the slopes—and enjoy a winter

filled with friendships and

good times.

The Ski Club will have its first

outing from 2 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

on Sunday, January 12th and

will run through February 23 (no

program will run on Feb. 2), with

transportation to and from your

local YMCA—North Attleboro

and Franklin locations only. Limited

spots exist for transportation,

which is available at the following

rates: $175 member, $350 nonmember.

Participants will travel by bus

to Princeton, MA where they

will ski and board at Wachusett

Mountain. This is a fantastic ski

resort, which offers progressive

group lessons and equipment

rentals, along with a great variety

of trails to accommodate beginners

to experienced outdoor enthusiasts.

For more information and

to register, visit hockymca.org/

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There’s never a dull moment

at St. John’s Episcopal Church.

The church is busy serving

communities from Franklin to

Attleboro to Boston. Mark your

calendar for January.

January 5 – Feast of the

Epiphany Family Service at St.

John’s. This service is led by the

church youth.

January 12 – Members of St.

John’s will be serving lunch and

worshipping with the people of

Common Cathedral on Boston

Common. Common Cathedral

serves Boston’s homeless community.

If you are interested in helping,

please contact the church.

January 15 – Morning Prayer

at St. John’s Church at 11:00 am.

This relaxed, friendly prayer service

includes discussion and is

offered the third Wednesday of

every month. Please join us! We

are Dementia Friendly.

January 18 – St. John’s will

host One Family. The One

Family program is a breakfast

and community gathering with

games and crafts for low-income

families of Bristol County and

is held at All Saints’ Episcopal

Church in Attleboro. Contact

St. Johns Church in Franklin for

more details.

For more information:

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of prevention programs,” District

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after awarding Franklin High

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Franklin High School can use

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Did You Know There Is a Montessori School in Franklin?

Since 2005, Sunrise has offered

a wonderful Preschool

through Kindergarten education

to children in Franklin and the

surrounding communities. Our

school is located on Hayward

St. and is easily reached, just off

West Central St. It is a beautiful

school with qualified, Montessori

trained teachers. Our classrooms

are inviting and warm. Children

love to come to school, and typically

they do not want to leave at

the end of the day.

What makes Sunrise different

from other Preschools and Kindergartens?

Please visit, take a

moment to observe in the classrooms,

and you’ll see something

remarkable. The children are

engaged in activities and social

interactions of their own choice

and pace. The teachers observe

and guide the children throughout

the day, meeting any needs

and answering any questions the

children have. Lessons are presented

to small groups, and our

teachers also work one on one

with each child to introduce new

concepts.

The Montessori curriculum is

unique and promotes curiosity.

Learning materials are specially

designed and sequenced so that

children are introduced initially

to basic concepts; when the children

are ready, they then progress

to more difficult and challenging

activities. Additionally, the classroom

environment is planned according

to the children’s interests

and needs. The children enjoy

Practical Life skills like buttoning,

scooping, cutting and gardening.

These activities encourage them

to care for themselves as well as

their environment. The Montessori

curriculum builds skills that

will stay with them throughout

their lives. Other important curriculum

areas include Sensorial,

Language, Math, Science, Geography,

the Arts and Grace &

Courtesy.

The children in each classroom

range from 2.9 to age 6,

and they learn together and

often from each other. Older children

are the role models for the

younger children, and occasionally,

they are even a teacher or

guide for some of the classroom

lessons. A Kindergarten child

feels a great sense of pride when

showing a younger child how to

complete a task.

What is the result of a Montessori

education? Children develop

concentration, practice fine

motor skills, feel joyful and are

encouraged by their accomplishments.

They are respectful of

each other and their classroom.

Flexible schedules for

families

At Sunrise Montessori School,

we know that your time is valuable.

We have a range of programs

to provide options to

families - half and full day programs,

extended day options and

before and after school care. Our

tuition rates are reasonable and

competitive; payment schedules

are flexible and are typically

spread out over 7 months with

no additional fees passed along

to our families. We even enroll

children throughout the year,

pending available space.

Ready to take that next

step?

Call Andrea Rossick, Head of

School, at (508) 541-8010 to set

up a personal tour of the classrooms

during the school day or

stop by during an open house.

Sunrise Montessori School is

located at 31 Hayward Street,

Franklin and is easily reached via

West Central Street (Route 140).

We are a nonprofit 501c3 organization.

Open House events will be

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February 8, 2020 from 11 a.m.

– 1 p.m. See the school’s website

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THE BLACK BOX Announces January Lineup

THE BLACK BOX, the region’s

premier music, theater,

and event venue, has announced

its January 2020 calendar. The

new year kicks off with the debut

of Electric Youth 2020 with two

shows on Saturday, January 4 at

4 p.m. and 8 p.m., offering highpowered

family entertainment

with music for all ages. Backed

by an eight-piece band of worldclass

musicians, EY delivers

high-energy music, including contemporary

pop, classic rock, and

country hits. Electric Youth 2020

includes Lily Barney, Cassidy

Baratta, Kelsey Breslin, Laney

Dragsbaek, Hayley Driscoll, Sami

Goldman, Tatiana McAlpine,

Kelly McCormick, Emma Nicholson,

Maddie Rezendes, Hannah

Rezendes, Susauna Wickstrom,

Caroline Wilkins, and Lindsey

Wyner. EY is backed by Boston

musicians who’ve performed,

recorded and toured with such

music legends as Tony Bennett,

Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie,

B.B. King, Diana Ross, The

Temptations, and Van Morrison.

In honor of the 35th Anniversary

of the Franklin School for the Performing

Arts where EY is trained,

the 2020 Electric Youth shows

will feature guest performances

by former stars of EY.

The fun continues on January

10 at 8 p.m. when THE BLACK

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Zajac Brothers Band and the

Grab Brothers Band. Brothers

Matt and Tyler Zajac have always

been influenced by classic

rock music. Drawing inspiration

from bands of the 60s and

70s, the brothers decided that in

honor of the 50th anniversary of

Woodstock, a festival that kickstarted

a counter cultural movement

towards peace and love, it

was time to bring back those values

and songs. Joined by some of

the finest musicians in the area,

the 5 piece band will play a night

of Classic Rock songs. Larry and

Marc Grab play music described

as “Retro for Today.” Lead guitar

crunching rhythms, mysticalleaning

lyrics, and arena-filling

vocals.

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Series continues on January

11 at 8 p.m. with No Static, one

of the few Steely Dan tribute

bands in the country. Made up

of 10 musicians from around the

Boston area, No Static specializes

in expertly performing the

music of Steely Dan. Re-creating

that bluesy jazz-rock sound that

sprung from the fertile imaginations

of Donald Fagen and Walter

Becker is no small feat. As Dan-

Fans know, the tunes are convoluted

and complex, spanning

many genres; very precise, with

time changes and key changes

popping up where sometimes

least expected. Vocally and musically

challenging, this is not an

easy band to pay tribute to. No

Static has been doing it for over

10 years now and their sold-out

shows tell the tale. They work at

it and they get it right.

On Friday. January 17 at 8

p.m., THE BLACK BOX welcomes

back the James Montgomery

Band with local opening act

The DayBreakers. When blues

legend James Montgomery plays

the harmonica, he “brings it on

home.” Whether it’s recording

with Kid Rock, sitting in with

Gregg Allman, or fronting his hot

band of thirty years, Montgomery

plays with authority. While

growing up in Detroit he, learned

first-hand from the masters -

James Cotton, John Lee Hooker,

and Jr. Wells - at the legendary

“Chessmate.” Over the years, he’s

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carried on in the tradition and

continues to be a vital presence in

Blues as one of the most dynamic

performers on the scene.

The Franklin Performing Arts

Company presents Moliere’s

Tartuffe on January 25 and 26.

So virtuous is Tartuffe that every

form of pleasure is an abomination

to him. Orgon, a rich merchant,

is completely duped by the

ruse and watches approvingly as

the cunning Tartuffe “reforms”

his whole family. So besotted is

the merchant that he even plans

to give Tartuffe his fortune, his

house, and finally his daughter.

Orgon’s wife finally exposes Tartuffe

for the rogue he is -- and her

husband for being a gullible fool.

By the time Orgon sees the light,

only the courts can insure justice.

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With much pride and excitement,

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In 2019, we started performing

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Dr. Lashkari is our practicing

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Milford-Franklin Eye Center

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patients as if each and every one

is family. We are from the community,

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Living Healthy

January Events at Franklin Senior Center

The Franklin Senior Center

is located at 10 Daniel McCahill

St., Franklin. Reach them at

(508) 520-4945.

MON., JAN. 6: PAGE TURN-

ERS BOOK CLUB discusses Isaac’s

Storm by Eric Larson at 11 a.m.

Call for more info.

WED., JAN. 8: ATTENTION VET-

ERANS! Enjoy coffee & visit with

fellow veterans at 10 a.m. Call

(508) 613-1315 to sign up.

WED., JAN. 8: A LIFE IN MUSIC,

LOST & FOUND; My Journey as a

Musician with Hearing Loss, will

be presented by Betty Hauck at

1 p.m. Betty led a rich and rewarding

career as a professional

violist—until she lost her hearing.

In this “Talk & Play” presentation,

she will tell the story of how

various twists and turns led her

back to sharing the joy of music

while educating and advocating

for those with hearing loss.

Please call to sign up; see page 4

for more info.

FRI., JAN. 10 & 24: HELP WITH

SMART PHONES & TABLETS at 2

p.m. with savvy students from the

Horace Mann Middle School;

please call to sign up.

TUES., JAN. 14: LOW VISION

SUPPORT GROUP at 1 p.m., will

review watching and understanding

an Audio Described performance.

Please call to sign up.

THURS., JAN. 16: DEMENTIA

FRIENDLY TRAINING: If you are

a friend or caregiver of someone

living with dementia, or just a

concerned resident, join us at 11

a.m. to better understand how

we think, act and talk about dementia

and help our community

understand what dementia is and

how it affects people. This session

is an hour long and is offered by

Dementia Champion, Maggie

Gundersen. Please call to sign

up.

THURS., JAN. 16: GARY HY-

LANDER lectures on “Impeachments

of the 20th Century;

Nixon & Clinton” at 10 a.m.


MON., JAN. 27: ON-LINE BANK-

ING EXPLAINED with Christopher

Peterson, Financial Advisor. If

you are thinking about banking

online, but concerned about the

implications and applications,

join us at 10 a.m., to get a better

understanding of this option.


MON., JAN. 27: MEMORY CAFÉ

at 3 p.m. A time when people living

with dementia and their care

partners enjoy social interaction

and fun! Join us for lots of fun

with Tap Dancing Ted! Please

call to sign up.

FRI., JAN. 31: HEALTHY SLOW

COOKING DEMONSTRATION

and basket raffle hosted by EN-

CLAVE, who will provide a

chef demonstration of a healthy

recipe using a crock pot - along

with the menu and ingredients to

enjoy. We will share a recipe to

create an easy, healthy delicious

meal that is also budget friendly!

Call to sign up.

UPCOMING & ONGOING:

• VALENTINES JAZZ BRUNCH

on Feb. 14, with Patrick Durkin,

jazz pianist; tickets ($6)

available now!

• WEATHER CANCELLATION

ROBOCALL please call if

you want to be notified of

weather-related closings.

• UKULELE LESSONS are offered

(for free) on Mondays

at 10:30 a.m.

• MAH JONG is played on Mondays

at 9 a.m. (Asian) & 1

p.m. (American); come check

it out!

• COMPUTER CLASSES: We

offer 1-hour classes for 6

weeks for $15 with one-onone

instruction. Learn how

to use email, surf the internet

and use social media! Call or

come by to register.

• CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT

GROUP is scheduled on Jan. 8

& Jan. 22, at 4 p.m., and supports

caregivers regardless of

attendance at the Sunshine

Club. Please call to schedule

on-site Respite care if

needed.

50+ JOB SEEKERS

NETWORKING GROUP

Join us this month for three

great sessions, including:

Jan. 10: Self-Assessment/Transferrable

Skills-Reinvention is Possible

“It’s A New Year – Time for a

New You”

Jan. 24: Developing a Resume-

What Are Recruiters Looking For?

“I Only Have Eyes for You!”

Feb. 20: Creating an Elevator

Speech Using Your STARS “You

are a Star! So, Tell Me A Little Bit

About Yourself!””

Sessions start at 8:30 to 11:30

a.m. To register, call Erin Rogers

at (508) 520-4945 or email

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FSPA Offers Pre-Professional Ballet Program

The Franklin School for the

Performing Arts (FSPA), now

in its 35th year, continues its

successful Ballet Conservatory

program under the direction

of Cheryl Madeux. With preprofessional

training, FSPA’s Ballet

Conservatory offers classical

ballet education of the highest

quality. An extensive range of

training and performance experiences

provides exceptional

opportunities for students of all

ages and levels interested in the

study of classical ballet. The

FSPA Ballet curriculum is based

on the foundations of the ABT

National Training Curriculum.

As of 2015, all teachers on FS-

PA’s Conservatory Track have

been certified in the NTC program.

Additionally, FSPA Academy,

partnered with the virtual

Massachusetts Public School

TECCA, combines the flexibility

of a virtual education with

the practicality of a schoolroom,

and can accommodate professional

opportunities, rehearsal,

and performance schedules for

pre-professional students who

wish to study at FSPA full-time.

The first levels of the ballet

program begins an earnest study

of classical ballet. Barre work is

introduced with a strong focus on

individual turnout, foot development,

and port de bras. As dancers

progress into the intermediate

levels, the faculty carefully evaluates

each student’s progress and

potential for pointe work while

continuing to nurture the desire

to dance. The Pre-Professional

Program begins advanced ballet

technique and pointe. Admission

is by teacher evaluation and audition

only. This program consists

of FSPA’s most challenging and

demanding schedule and provides

additional performance

opportunities for dancers, along

with private coaching and extra

classes if desired.

FSPA’s Ballet program is

under the direction of Cheryl

Madeux, a former dancer with

American Ballet Theatre, Joffery

Ballet, and Hartford Ballet.

She received her training at

the Nutmeg Conservatory for

the Arts. Ms. Madeux has performed

extensively throughout

the United States and Europe,

worked with leading choreographers

including Gerald Arpino,

Kirk Peterson, and Twyla Tharp,

and been coached by such ballet

luminaries as Igor Youskevitch

and Eleanor D’Antuono. Her

extensive classical repertoire includes

all the full-length classical

productions as well as principal

roles in The Nutcracker, Giselle, Coppelia,

The Firebird, Balanchine’s

Serenade, Spectra de La Rose, and

much more. Many of Ms. Madeux’s

FSPA Ballet Conservatory

students have been accepted

to some of the most prestigious

summer programs available and

a select few recently participated

and advanced to the finals of the

Youth America Grand Prix in

NY. Ms. Madeux is also a summer

faculty member for the ABT

Young Dancers Program in NY

and an examiner for the ABT

FSPA Ballet Director Cheryl Madeux coaches a Conservatory student at 38 Main Street.

National Training Curriculum.

This past year, FSPA presented

its students for Examinations

in the American Ballet

Theatre National Training Curriculum

at ABT’s studios in New

York, NY. The Examination

class was taught by Ms. Madeux.

FSPA is proud to incorporate

the American Ballet Theatre

National Training Curriculum,

a nine-level program that combines

high quality artistic training

with the basics of dancer health

and child development for students

of all ages and skill levels.

Upon successful exam completion,

Cheryl Madeux earned

the distinction of ABT Affiliate

Teacher.

FSPA offers two additional

tracks of Ballet study for students

not on the pre-professional

path and advanced dancers with

limited time in their schedules.

The Standard Track is designed

to train and educate students

in classical ballet so they may

use this knowledge to enhance

other disciplines and prepare to

enter competitive college dance

programs, if desired. Pointe

is not offered on this track, allowing

for fewer requirements

and greater flexibility of schedules.

Students are evaluated for

placement in the level to assure

continued development and success.

The Recreational Ballet

Program is comprised of oncea-week

classes to meet the needs

of older students with no prior

experience who wish to explore

the discipline of classical ballet

and dancers with some experience

who want to continue study

for enjoyment.

For more information on Ballet

at the Franklin School for

the Performing Arts, visit www.

FSPAonline.com, call (508) 528-

8668, or stop by the facility at

38 Main Street in Franklin, MA.

Follow FSPA on Facebook, Instagram,

and Twitter.



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MyFM 101.3 Wins Coveted “Station of the Year” Award

Most Prestigious Massachusetts

Broadcasters Association Award Goes to

MyFM 101.3 for Record 9thTime!

“I was absolutely stunned.

This is the equivalent of winning

the Super Bowl or the World Series,

so I was in complete shock

when they announced we had

won the Station of the Year

Award for a record 9th time. I

can’t say enough about my staff,

our listeners fans and followers,

and all the local partners

we’ve developed over the years”

said Tom McAuliffe, owner of

MyFM Media, as he accepted

the 2019 Massachusetts Broadcasters

Association’s Station of

the Year Award. “And to think

we also won awards for Outstanding

Public Service for our

work with Ben Speaks, and our

Summer School promotion with

Dean College was also recognized.

This certainly proves that

our Multi-Media efforts over the

past few years are resonating with

our listeners and community

partners. People expect to be able

to access what they want, where

they want, and when they want

it, and My FM is fulfilling that

need.” McAuliffe added.

“The Station of the Year

Award is the one award that

every station strives to win. It’s

the most cherished station award

the Massachusetts Broadcasters

Association presents,” explained

Jordan Walton, Executive Director

of the Massachusetts

Broadcasters Association.“My

FM 101.3 truly epitomizes what

LOCAL radio, and service to

the community is all about, and

we’re proud to salute them with

this honor for a record 9th time.”

“The Station of the Year”

award is presented annually by

the Massachusetts Broadcasters

Association to the most outstanding

radio station in the Commonwealth,

and is open to all of

the more than 180 radio stations.

The “Station of the Year”

award is given to the top station

in Massachusetts that exemplifies

overall excellence in all phases of

operation. The judges, members

of the Iowa Broadcasters

Association, cited MyFM 101.3

had experienced extraordinary

growth of audience, client base,

but most importantly, MyFM

was providing exceptional service

to their listeners, community

officials, and local organizations.

To put this award into perspective,

the television “Station

of the Year” for 2019 was

WCVB, Channel 5 Boston, considered

by many to be the finest

TV station in the United States.

You can see the prestige that this

award grants MyFM 101.3.

About MyFM 101.3

My FM 101.3 & WMRC

1490AM has been on the air

since 1956, making it one of the

oldest, continually locally owned

and operated radio stations in

Massachusetts.

Tom McAuliffe II owns and

operates the station with his wife

Megan. MyFM 101.3 serves the

“sweet spot” between Boston,

Worcester & Providence with a

population exceeding 750,000

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Roy says he also received a

call form Paula Rooney, Chair of

Dean College. Rooney, he says,

was also shaken by what had

happened, noting it was horrible

for higher education in general.

“She said, we have to do

something about this. This can

never happen again,” said Roy

who made this the first issue he

tackled in his new position.

On November 14th, Governor

Charlie Baker joined Lt. Governor

Karyn Polito, Senate President

Karen Spilka, Secretary of

Education Jim Peyser, Senator

Anne Gobi, Representative Jeff

Roy, the Association of Independent

Colleges and Universities

in Massachusetts (AICUM), and

SEIU Local 509 to sign An Act

to Support Improved Financial

Stability in Higher Education

(H4099), which will clarify and

enhance the authority of the

Board of Higher Education to

monitor the financial health of

Massachusetts’ colleges and universities.

This legislation requires

any institution facing financial

challenges that may jeopardize

the institution’s ability to fulfill its

obligations to current and admitted

students to notify the Board

of Higher Education, as well as

submit a contingency plan for

approval that includes arrangements

for students to complete

their studies.

“Massachusetts is home to

some of the world’s most impressive

public and private colleges

and universities that also serve

as major employers and drivers

of business across the Commonwealth,”

said Governor Charlie

Baker. “We are very pleased to

have worked alongside the Legislature

to sign this important bill

into law that will protect students

and families from sudden college

closures, while also guaranteeing

those institutions confidentiality

as the Department of Higher

Education works with them to

understand their financial status.”

“While we do not want to see

any college or university close its

doors, it is important to ensure

sufficient notice to students and

staff to make arrangements if

the institution where they study

or work is at high risk of closure,

so they can complete their studies

with as little disruption as possible,

or have sufficient time to find

new employment,” said Lt. Governor

Karyn Polito. “This legislation

will better protect students,

families and higher education

professionals.”

In March 2019, Governor

Baker filed legislation to enhance

the authority of the Board of

Higher Education to monitor

the financial health of Massachusetts’

colleges and universities.

Under this legislation,

colleges and universities shall

immediately notify the Board of

Higher Education of any known

financial liabilities or risks which

are reasonably likely to result in

the imminent closure of the institution,

or negatively affect the

institution’s ability to fulfill its obligations

to current or admitted

students. The institution would

be required to submit to the

Board for approval a contingency

plan that includes provisions for

providing advance notice to students

and staff.

“Through this legislation,

the Board and Department of

Higher Education can ensure

transparency for students and

families without being overly burdensome

to colleges,” said Education

Secretary James Peyser.

“We’re especially pleased to

see the votes on this legislation

passing the House and Senate

unanimously in recent weeks,”

said Carlos E. Santiago, Commissioner

of Higher Education.

“It is a sign of the deep levels of

support for our work to monitor

institutional finances with the

goal of making sure that all students

have the ability to complete

their programs of study and pursue

meaningful careers of their

choice.”

“Massachusetts has a global

reputation for excellence in

higher education, and it’s essential

for all of us to work together

to sustain and burnish public

confidence in our colleges and

universities,” said Chris Gabrieli,

Chair of the Massachusetts

Board of Higher Education.

The Board of Higher Education

will be responsible for

establishing an annual process

for screening every college and

university to assess its financial

condition, and to identify any

institution that may be at risk of

imminent closure. The Department

of Higher Education is

encouraged to work with the regional

accrediting agency to conduct

these annual screenings, in

lieu of doing the screening itself.

The Board of Higher Education

will also establish a training

program for members of boards

of trustees of public institutions

of higher education on the

proper governance of an institution

of higher education. The instruction

will include an overview

of open meeting, public records,

state procurement laws and state

finance provisions established

under state law, along with fraud

prevention and fiduciary responsibilities.

“This legislation will provide

transparency and restore confidence

in our Higher Education

institutions,” said Rep. Roy.

“The strength of our colleges

and universities is paramount to

our success as a commonwealth,

as it promotes civic discourse and

drives economic opportunity.

When students and their families

invest in their future, they

deserve to know that their institution

stands on a solid foundation.

Through this legislation, the

state will be a partner in providing

transparency and accountability

to promote resiliency and

financial stability, and to ensure

that our students have access to

the opportunities that they need,

that they can count on, and that

deliver for the long-term strength

of our state.”

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Franklin Lions Pride Donate to Franklin Police Toy Drive

By J.D. O’Gara

Franklin Lions Pride kids

raised $200 and collected over

100 new toys for the Franklin

Police holiday toy drive. On

Thursday evening, December

19th, the children held their

holiday gathering and presented

the toys and check to members

of the Franklin PD. Participants

enjoyed complementary catering

of great mac & cheese, chicken

nuggets and Christmas cookies

provided by AliquotsCatering

(aliquotscatering.com) owned by

Mr. Stefan Girgenrath and his

wife, Sweta, of Medway.

Franklin Pride is a group of

boys and girls ages 4-9, created

and developed by Franklin MA

Lion, Cheryl Hobbs, to let children

learn through crafts and

guest speakers about what our

community does for them and

how we help our community.

This is supported by The Dance

Studio and The Franklin, Mass.

Lions.

A nonprofit organization,

Franklin Pride’s community

projects have included donations

to Franklin Food Pantry, collecting

NEW toys/money for the

Franklin Police holiday toy drive,

Letters to Veterans, Collecting

Candy for Troops and much

more. To donate, please contact

Cheryl at cas324@msn.com

The members of Franklin Pride

donated all of these toys and

raised $200 for the Franklin Police

Toy Drive. Photo by Janis Markoff.

Members of the Franklin Police Department are shown here with

members of Franklin Pride. The children helped raise funds and collect

toys for the police department toy drive. Photo by Janis Markoff.

Franklin Pride is shown here with caterer Stefan Girgenrath, of AliquotsCatering, who donated food for the

celebration.

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Our Mission: Diverse and

enriched education and experiences

for all area residents and

children –a resource for all ages.

Babysitting Certification, Ages

11+: Students will increase their

confidence and skills while learning

appropriate care for infants

and children. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.,

$90, Franklin YMCA, 45 Forge

Hill Rd. Winter: Friday, Feb. 21.

Spring: Friday, Apr. 24.

Stop-Motion Animation Using

LEGO® Bricks, Grades 2–4: Participants

will plan their own

LEGO® adventure to build and

film, one frame at a time. Create

your own 20-30 second film!

6 Thursdays, starting Jan. 23,

4-5:30 p.m., $135, FHS.

Coding with JavaScript: Drawing

& Animation, Grades 5–7:

JavaScript is an easy coding

language that is very powerful.

Learn to create drawings and

animations for websites, apps,

or games. 8 Thursdays, starting

Mar. 19, 4–5:30 p.m., $175,

FHS.

Kids’ Beginner French, Grades

4-5: Students will develop language

skills through structured,

themed activities. 6 Tuesdays,

starting Jan. 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m.,

$79, FHS.

Kids’ Beginner Italian, Grades

4-5: Lively songs and playful

games will be used to teach useful

everyday phrases.6 Wednesdays,

starting Jan. 8, 4:30-5:30 p.m.,

$79, FHS.

Kids’ Intermediate Italian,

Grades 4–6: Using structured,

themed activities, students will

expand their existing knowledge.

6Wednesdays, starting Mar. 4,

4:30-5:30 p.m., $79, FHS.

Kids’ Basic Spanish, Grades 3-6:

Learn basic Spanish vocabulary,

sentence structure, and pronunciation

using stories, songs, and

games. 6 Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m.,

$79, FHS. Winter: starting Jan.

15. Spring: starting Mar. 25.

Kids’ Cooking Classes: 6

Wednesdays per session, $150

per session, FHS. Winter session

starts Jan. 8. Spring session starts

Mar. 4. Kids’ Corner aprons:

$11.99 each.·Grades 1–3, 4–5

p.m. Students begin to develop

their skills: cutting, chopping,

stirring, mixing, and teamwork!

Grades 4–5, 5:15–6:15 p.m.

Students learn more complex

techniques like searing, sautéing,

folding, and more.·Grades 6–8,

6:30–7:30 p.m. Students learn

culinary terminology, more intricate

knife skills, and more sophisticated

menus.

RWL Fit Kids, Grades 4–7:

These classes emphasize safe, active

play as well as teamwork and

good sportsmanship. 4–5 p.m.,

$75 per session, RWL Weightlifting,

72 Grove St. TUESDAYS: 6

weeks starting Jan. 14 or Mar. 10.

THURSDAYS: 6 weeks starting

Jan. 16 or Mar. 12.

Internet & Social Media

Safety for Students, Grades 6-8:

This class will help your middle

schooler understand that when

they share photos, videos, links,

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their friends, they may also be

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Mar. 25th, 4:30–5:30 p.m.,

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Drawing Explorations, Grades

2–5: Students will explore drawing

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from memory, and drawing from

imagination in order to create

unique artwork each week with

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6 Thursdays, starting Jan. 16,

3:30–4:30 p.m., $90 (includes

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Recently, Thanks To Yanks made a one thousand donations

$1,000 to Carepacks, to assist them in the delivery

of gift packages for the holidays to those who are

deployed. Thanks To Yanks, remembers, respects and

reveres the sacrifices made for our freedom, for more information,

like them on Facebook or visit them on the

web at thankstoyanks.org.


Community Comes

Together for Another

Successful MyFM

Stuff-a-Bus

On Saturday November 30th,

local radio station MyFM 101.3

set up camp outside of Target

on Fortune Blvd. in Milford and

began their 30-hour residency in

hopes to fulfill their goal of collecting

enough toys to fill a school

bus. The 3rd Annual MyFM

Stuff-a-Bus partnered with Uxbridge-based

Toys For Kids and

Teens in 2019 to assist local families

in need this holiday season.

“Last year we collected roughly

5,000 toys and we were hoping

to just come close enough to

topping that this year,” explains

MyFM President Tom McAuliffe.

“At the end of a very long

30-hours, we were happy to report

that, through the generosity

of the local community, we blew

that away with over 8,000 toys!”

The MyFM staff dedicated

their weekend assisting with the

drive and even went as far as

camping out overnight to watch

over the toys. But they weren’t

exactly roughing it. Affordable

Junk Removal and Resellables

provided a comfortable living

room to rest in. They were well

fed thanks to local restaurants

TGIFridays, IHOP and Five

Guys. The crew kept warm by

dancing to festive holiday music

that filled the donation area.

MyFM Operations Manager

Ray Auger brought the annual

event to the MyFM after taking

part in similar drives years ago

on The Cape and in Portsmouth,

NH. “I saw the impact it had on

those communities and knew

that we could really make a different

here as well,” says Auger.

“It just fit so well with the MyFM

model. I knew our friends in the

community would just run with

it and help make it something

special.”

For the past 3 years, Vendetti

Bus Company has been generous

enough to provide the bus, which

is used to store the toys collected

throughout the drive. The bus

even comes with it’s own mascot,

Jingles the Elf, a.k.a. Milford’s

favorite, festive bus driver Moe

Hutchins.

In addition to the outpouring

of assistance from the local community

braving the cold to drop

of their toys, local businesses and

individuals chose to donate $250

or more for shopping spree that

sent the MyFM staff into Target

to do the shopping for them. The

Shopping Sprees were filmed

and posted on MyFM’s Facebook

page. $6,250 was raised

which allowed for purchases of

TV’s, bicycles, electronics and

other toys for older children.

MyFM would like to thank Dinner

and Co., Chelsee O’Meara –

LuLaRoe, Montgomery Lodge,

Milford Tire, The Kearnans,

Lioce Properties, KemForKids,

Milford Hardwood, Milford

TV, Doyle Siding and Window,

Ray’s Automotive, Friends of

Holliston, Old Time Auto Sales,

Masters Touch, Devlin’s Tavern,.

Depot St Tavern, Stephanie G

Jewelers, Target and an anonymous

Hopkinton donator.

At the end of the drive, the

toys were moved from the bus

to a Gallo Moving and Storage

truck where they were stored and

transported to the Toys For Kids

and Teens drop off site.

MyFM would like to thank all

who donated and participated in

another successful community

event that is sure to bring joy and

happiness to many local families

this holiday season.

About MyFM

MyFM 101.3 is a full service

radio station serving 15 communities

surrounding the Milford

area. MyFM 101.3 offers

local news, information, sports

and classic hits of the 60s, 70s

and 80s. For more visit www.

myfm1013.com or live the on

Facebook @MyFM1013.

About Toys For Kids and

Teens

Toys For Kids and Teens consist

of local veterans from the

Blackstone Valley & Beyond who

collect and distribute toys for

families in need during the holiday

season. Visit toysforkidsandteens@gmail.com

The MyFM team delivers a truck-load of toys to the Toys For Kids and Teens distribution center in Uxbridge.

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Knights Annual Free Throw

Contest, January 17, 2020 at the

Franklin YMCA

The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council

1847, Franklin, are holding our Annual Free

Throw Contest on Friday Jamuary 17, 2020 from

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hockomock YMCA, 45

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and a parent. Each contestant receives a certificate

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Dean College

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Personalized Tours

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Personalized tours are now

available for the Children’s Center

at Dean College. Parents of

children ages 2.9 through 6 years

old 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, and 3-day morning

preschool programs. We are

also very excited to be able to

offer a 5-day afternoon Transitional

Kindergarten program

or a full-day option (8:30 a.m.

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who will be moving into a kindergarten

program the following

year. There is no deadline to enroll

your child in our program.

Innovative and progressive,

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experience. Dean Children’s

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The center has a very professional

and caring environment

for children to learn through

exploration. The school uses a

developmental approach to education

which reflects current research

in child development and

peer conflict resolution.

Dean College Children’s

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Street in Franklin, MA. For more

information, visit www.dean.

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January 4

Electric Youth, 4 p.m. and 8

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Cheryl Wheeler Concert,

8 p.m., Circle of Friends Coffeehouse,

Meetinghouse of the

First Universalist Society, 262

Chestnut St., Franklin, $30;

doors open 7:30, beverages and

gourmet desserts available, www.

circlefolk.org

January 6

Network of Enterprising

Women (NEW), 8:30-10:30 a.m.,

Cheryl Cohen Mosaics, 360

Woodland St. 2nd floor, Holliston.

Join us for our After-Holiday

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dish to share. Guests are welcome

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January 8

Veterans Coffee Social, 10

a.m., Franklin Senior Center

Café, 10 Daniel McCahill St.,

Franklin, all veterans welcome.

(508) 613-1315

Franklin Newcomers &

Friends monthly meeting, 7:30

p.m., 3 Restaurant, 461 West

Central St., Franklin, Hot appetizers,

cash bar, residents of

Franklin and those from surrounding

towns without newcomers’

club welcome.

January 10

Zajac Brothers Band & Grab

Brothers Band, 8 p.m., THE

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Sports

Franklin Gymnastics Learns from Sectional Experience

By Christopher Tremblay, Staff Sports Writer

In competing in only their

third season, the Franklin gymnastics

team not only finished

third in the Kelley Rex Division

of the Hockomock League

and fourth overall, but they also

qualified for the Sectionals for

the very first time. Although the

squad finished 11th out of 12

teams in the South Sectionals,

the girls were more than excited

to be there.

“It was tough for sure, but we

were psyched and honored to

be at the Sectionals for the first

time,” Franklin Coach Paula Lupien

said. “According to the other

coaches, it’s usually the same 12

teams from each side, but there

were two new faces in Franklin

and Norwood. There were a lot

of high level gymnasts participating.”

With a taste of the post season,

the Panthers are looking to

improve upon last years’ experience

and take their talent a step

further. This winter, Lupien is

looking to carry about 20 athletes

with about 13-15 actually being

contributors to the scoring. In addition

to the upper classmen on

the squad, she is looking forward

to a good group of freshmen entering

the high school program.

“As a team, we have the potential

to do better that last year

if we can stay injury free,” the

Panther Coach said. “That’s the

challenge with high school gymnastics

having 11 meets in 13

weeks. The girls are not used to

that, and it puts a lot of strain on

them.”

Looking to stay healthy and

lead Franklin into battle are the

team captains, juniors Sarah

Bernstein and Lexi Lupien.

Bernstein will participate on the

beams, and Lupien will take part

Franklin High gymnastics

captains, juniors Lexi Lupien and

Sarah Bernstein, will be counted

on to lead a young squad into the

next season.

in the beam, vault and floor. Last

season, Lupien was in the top of

the team for the vault, fourth on

the beam and sixth in the floor

exercise. At this point, the Coach

is not sure what she is going to

get out of Bernstein, as the junior

tore a muscle in the back of her

thigh during the off season.

In addition to the captains

guiding the way, Franklin has its

two top scorers in sophomores

Kate Rudolph and Caroline

Woelfel. Both athletes will take

part in all four events for the

Panther this winter, although that

wasn’t always the case.

“We expected Kate, who was

a Hockomock League All Star

last year, was going to be competing

in the all-around once

again this year, but we were not

expecting to lean on Caroline,”

Lupien said. “Unfortunately, one

of our all-around athletes is not

coming back, so we’re going to

need to fill that gap. Historically,

we have not used Caroline as an

all-around in the past, but she

has strong performances on the

floor, bars and vault. Her beam is

a wild card that we will need her

to step up her game in.”

Last year in the South Sectionals

Woelfel recorded an 8.4

on the floor, while her sophomore

teammate recorded a 33.950 in

the all-around posting an 8.875

on the floor, 8.125 on the beam,

8.150 on the bars and an 8.800

on the vault. The Panther coach

is looking for Rudolph to continue

to put up high numbers in

all four of her events once again

this season.

Franklin lost only three seniors

from last year’s team, but two of

those seniors were big time performers

and instrumental in the

team making the Sectionals. This

year, Lupien will rely heavily on

those girls coming back while integrating

the freshman.

“I am very excited about the

incoming freshmen and hope

that we can get something from

them,” she said. “We are going to

be a young team, and we’ll have

to see who steps it up and takes

their game to the next level.”

One thing the Franklin Coach

knows is that this team will have

a very deep bench when it comes

to the athletes, which in turn will

give her a lot of flexibility.

“We’ll be able to rely on many

athletes instead of just four or

five,” Lupien said. “It will also

Franklin Panther gymnastics Coach Paula Lupien will work to hone the

potential of this group, while working to keep them injury-free in a

demanding season.

make the team much more competitive,

and the girls will challenge

one another to see who gets

to take part in the next meet.”

Franklin is setting the bar high

this season, looking to be one of

the top two teams in the league,

and they know that it will be a

challenge as Mansfield has historically

owned the Hock when

it comes to gymnastics over the

past few years.

“They’re a powerhouse and

certainly tough to beat, but we’re

gunning for them this year and

pushing to be that top team,” the

Franklin Coach said. “We’d also

like to finish in the top 6 of the

Sectionals and move onto States;

that has been our pattern – move

up one notch from what we did

the year before.”

Lupien, who had been coaching

gymnastics for a private club

for 10 years and in the gym for

14 with her daughter, has seen

the decline in girls continuing in

gymnastics as they get ready to

enter high school.

“Every year I see the eighth

graders leave gymnastics to take

part in other high school sports,”

she said. “I’ve fought really hard

to get gymnastics back into the

high school, and now that we

have put together a strong program,

I am hoping that it has a

leg to stand on for a long time

here in Franklin.”

The rest of the team consists

of juniors Sophie Redwine, Kim

Marchese and Emma Mosher;

sophomores Lizzie Brown,

Megan Pritoni. Elizabeth Schirduan

and Kylie Winder; and freshmen

Ashley Hammann, Maia

Keohane, Katherine Kurtz,

Maddie McGuire and Emma

Nelson. Beth Hurley will assist

Lupien with the coaching.


Sports

Holbrook Eager to Get Started as

Franklin’s New Softball Coach

By KEN HAMWEY, Staff

Sports Writer

Katie Holbrook is Franklin

High’ new softball coach, and if

she had her way, she’d want the

season to start immediately.

“I’m eager to get started,’’

said Holbrook, who excelled as

a player at Brockton High and

Bridgewater State. “I wish the

softball season could start tomorrow.

I’m honored to direct the

team and excited to be entrusted

with a program that has great

tradition. The facilities are excellent,

and the atmosphere is so

positive, from the fan base to the

administration.’’

Holbrook also noted the passion

that the Franklin community

has for softball. “The Franklin

Girls Softball Association does

a great job developing talent for

the high school program,’’ she

said.

The 33-year-old Holbrook

has replaced Kate Fallon-Comeau,

who moved over to coach

at arch-rival King Philip. Fallon-

Comeau led the Panthers for

nine years, and her teams qualified

for the playoffs in seven of

those seasons.

Holbrook’s goals at Franklin

are a recipe that should produce

more success, both on and off

the field. “I want our players to

improve every day and to build

team chemistry,’’ she emphasized.

“We also expect to qualify

for the tournament and go as far

as possible.’’

An accounting and finance

major at Bridgewater State, Holbrook

now owns Brand New

Ballgame, a softball and baseball

training facility in Wrentham.

She previously ran sports camps

for Skyhawks in New Hampshire

and Massachusetts. Skyhawks

is a national company that promotes

camps for youths. She also

has coached softball at the club

level for seven years, six of those

seasons with the BNB Hornets, a

team affiliated with Brand New

Ballgame.

At Brockton High and at

Bridgewater, Holbrook’s softball

career was a big success. She was

a three-time all-star at Brockton

High where she played the outfield

and third base. She helped

her teams qualify for tourney

play three times. The college

level is where she compiled impressive

numbers. A captain both

in high school and college, she hit

.372 and .321 at Bridgewater, led

the team in RBIs and hit seven

home runs in two seasons. Her

slugging percentage tipped the

scales at .566 and .557.

“I was honored to be a MAS-

CAC all-star twice, and I was

named by ESPN The Magazine,

as an all-academic selection,’’

Holbrook said. “I also was proud

to see our team win two MAS-

CAC championships.’’

Holbrook was hired in November,

and she quickly got an

opportunity to meet four of last

year’s players — senior captains

Anna Balkas (centerfielder),

Maddy White (third baseman),

and Sarah Jackson (outfielder/

first baseman) and junior Gabby

Colace (infielder). “They were

very welcoming,’’ Holbrook said.

“They’re good leaders, organized,

experienced, and committed

to academics.’’

Holbrook conferred with

other returnees and prospective

candidates at a meet-and-greet

session in December and the

meeting went well. “I emphasized

that we wanted to build a

strong team culture,’’ Holbrook

said. “It focused on caring about

each other, being good communicators

and knowing their roles.

My athletic philosophy is for my

players to reach their potential

and have fun. I want them to feel

valued and to control their success.

If all those things come into

play, then winning will follow.’’

Holbrook is acutely aware

that valuable life lessons can be

learned in sports, and several she

hopes her players appreciate are

“being accountable, communicative

and able to overcome adversity.

The attributes I prefer

when assembling a roster are to

include players who are coachable,

athletic, who have a high

softball IQ, who want to be good

teammates, and who are willing

to learn.’’

Holbrook’s style preference as

a coach likely will depend on personnel,

but she’s definitely a fan

of offense. “I valued a productive

offense,’’ she noted. “We can

play small ball, if needed, and

we’ll be solid on defense. We’ll

strive to develop pitching but we

may have to go with pitchers by

committee early on. We’ll use a

lot of players on the mound and

go with who’s doing well.’’

Coaching in the Hockomock

League will be a good test for

Holbrook, who has two children,

but she’s ready for the battle

ahead.

“King Philip is traditionally

strong, and Taunton, North

Attleboro and Attleboro all have

talent and a variety of strengths,’’

Katie Holbrook is looking forward to her first season coaching Franklin

High softball.

she offered. “I want to be in a

competitive league. If you want

to be the best, you’ve got to play

the best. I’m a competitive person,

and I thrive on challenging

situations.’’

Franklin High Athletic Director

Tom Angelo is pleased

Holbrook will be part of the

Panthers’ coaching staff for the

spring season. “She possesses the

coaching knowledge and communication

skills necessary to

take our softball program to the

next level,’’ he said. “Her passion

for the game and commitment

to developing young players is

inspiring.’’

There’s always a transition period

when a new coach takes the

reins of an established program.

But, Katie Holbrook should be

able to smooth out any wrinkles.

Her players will learn quickly

that her expectations will be

high and she’s all about building

strong relationships.

“I want my players to do their

best, but today’s best will have

to be better than yesterday,’’ she

emphasized.

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The Center for Arts in Natick is pleased to announce

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Official public screening dates for finalists are

scheduled for Sunday April 5, 2020.

The MWSFF is a student film festival dedicated

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and create stories through motion pictures.

Finalists among these student-created films will be

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We envision the MWSFF as the largest student

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• Network with a jury of judges from the industry,

and other filmmakers in the region

• Attend the festival premiere showcase

Visit https://filmfreeway.com and look for Metrowest

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Submission deadline is February 2, 2020

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“Swatting”

Incident on East

Street in Franklin

On December 13th, 2019

at approximately 2:30 p.m.

the Metacomet Emergency

Communications Center

(MECC), which serves as

the regional dispatch center

for the Towns of Franklin,

Wrentham, Norfolk, and Plainville

received a call reporting

an individual was being

held hostage in an apartment

on East Street in the Town of

Franklin. The caller further

indicated that he was armed

and prepared for a law enforcement

response.

Franklin Police patrol officers

and detectives responded

to the area and established a

perimeter and residents of

the surrounding buildings

and apartments were escorted

from the area. After

safely removing neighbors,

officers successfully made

entry to the apartment and

determined that no threat

existed. No persons were

located in the apartment in

question.

Several communities, including

the Towns of Wakefield

and Newburyport have

also received similar reports

in recent weeks. These types

of calls are often referred to

as “swatting,” where a caller

attempts to invoke a large police

response to an unsuspecting

person or address.

Deputy Chief of Police

James Mill stated, “These

calls needlessly put people

at risk, and tie up police resources

which may be needed

for true emergencies.” Mill

further stated, “This investigation

is just beginning, and

more will be done to attempt

to uncover the person responsible.

I am proud of the

professional response by all

the members of the Franklin

Police Department who

brought this situation quickly

under control, and to a safe

ending.”

The incident was concluded

at approximately 3:30

p.m., and all surrounding

streets which had been closed

were reopened. Residents

in the area were advised of

what had transpired, and

that they could safely return

to their residences.

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AND PRESERVE OUR TREES


The S.A.F.E.

Coalition Has a

New Office Space!

The S.A.F.E. Coalition recently opened a new office

space in Norfolk. The group, which provides provide support,

education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms

for those affected by Substance Use Disorder, plans

to use the space for future programming and events.

If you would like to donate to the space, visit its

wish list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/

ls/1HW6N6DEAQS7D…

The S.A.F.E. Coalition also plans to offer free Mobile

Narcan/CPR Training in 2020. Training can be scheduled

at your location, and consists of a one hour training

on the use of Narcan and the practice of CPR. The training

uses Narcan, dummies, and an AED to stimulate an

event where Narcan and CPR may be needed, as well as

a step by step guide to support this experience.

Participants will leave with a two doses of 4mg nasal

Narcan, gloves, a face shield, and information regarding

substance use disorder.

How do I schedule? Message the SAFE Coalition on

Facebook (safecoalitionma), call (508) 488-8105 or email

info@safecoalitionma.org.

Have Winter Fun with Franklin

Recreation

Ladies Snowshoe/Trek

Age: Adult, Instructor: Nanci Cahalane

Thursday and Saturday, 9:45-11 a.m.

Thursday Session 1: January 9 – Feb. 13

Thursday Session 2: Feb. 27-Apri 2

Satuday Session 1: January 4 – Feb. 8

Saturday Session 2: Feb. 29 – April 4

Join this invigorating winter 6-week class for the

physically fit hiker! Embrace this part of the year –

trails are serene during winter months! Fresh fallen

snow only adds to the magic! Plus, you can burn

up to 1,000 calories an hour on hilly terrain! Join

other women and hike or snowshoe (your choice),

in some wonderful local park areas. Each week we

will meet at a new location (a list will be given to

you).

First meeting location will be F. Gilbert Hills,

45 Mill St. Foxboro 02035. $30 per session. Please

note, classes will only be cancelled for VERY inclement

weather; make ups after 2nd cancellation.

If conditions are ice “ice cleats” on shoes are

strongly recommended. They are available to purchase

at several locations, including Bass Pro Shop,

L.L. Bean and Walmart.

Pickleball

Pickleball is a fast-paced paddle game combining

elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong.

We will have an open court where you can come

play pickleball, learn the skills of the game, compete

and have fun!

All necessary equipment (nets, paddles,

balls, etc.) will be provided.

Tuesdays, BEGINNERS 7-9 p.m., January

7-March 24

Fridays, INTERMEDIATE 7-9 p.m., January

10-March 27

Location: Recreation Department Gym, 275

Beaver St., Franklin

$60 per person (12 weeks of play)

Register for these programs and more at

www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department

Registration information is on the inside cover.

For questions, contact franklinrecreation@

franklinma.gov or (508) 613-1666.

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Mass Audubon Stony

Brook Announces

Its January

Programming!

Tiny Trekkers: Saturday, January

4th & 18th, from 10:30 a.m. -

12 p.m. Start your weekend off

right with a fun and knowledgeable

Stony Brook teacher on the

trails learning about nature. Each

day will have a special topic created

to excite your child about

the natural world. There will be

crafts, activities and lots of laughter.

This month’s theme: Tracks:

Who’s Been Here?/ Trees in

Winter. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent.

Fee: $6m/$7nm per person

per session

Let It Snow, Saturday, January

11th, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Explore

the world of snow and ice by

watching snowflakes grow in a

bottle, making paper snowflakes,

freezing a soap bubble and observing

snow crystals if it snows.

Fee: $8m/ $9nm per person

On the Prowl for Owls, Saturday,

January 25th, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Whooo is making all that noise in

your backyard at night? Join us at

Stony Brook to learn about our

local owls. Come with the whole

family. We’ll start inside to learn

about owl calls, behavior and

habitat, and dissect an owl pellet.

Then we’ll head outside under

the moon and stars to see if we

can hear or see any owls. Maybe

we will or maybe we won’t but it’s

a ton of fun no matter what. Minimum

age 6. Fee: $9adm/$6chm

--$11adnm/$7chnm

Wild about Weasels, Monday,

January 20th, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Otters,

Fishers and Mink… Oh

My! Come explore the wonderful

world of weasels. We’ll look

for tracks on the trail and maybe

see an otter or two. Make a wiggly

weasel of your own to take

home as well. Fee: $8m/ $9nm

per person

Sunday Stroll on the Sanctuary,

Sunday, January 26th, 4 – 5

p.m. See what is happening on

the sanctuary and stop to enjoy

any interesting and unusual

sights we come upon. Join our

Teacher Naturalist to explore

Stony Brook in the winter. Fee:

FREE for members only

Pre-registration is required for

all programs (except as noted).

For more details, visit the Mass

Audubon webpage at www.

massaudubon.org or contact

us at (508) 528-3140. Register

by phone, email (stonybrook@

massaudubon.org), fax (508-553-

3864) or in person. Stony Brook

is located at 108 North Street in

Norfolk.

888-818-2028

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