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Troop 99 Boy Scout Leaders Are "Kings of the Grill"

It was a day filled with simple pleasures and country fun. Boy Scout Troop 99 enjoyed
their 2nd annual barbecue on the grounds of the Franklin Rod & Gun Club. It was a perfect spring
day as families and friends of the scouts enjoyed good food grilled and good company as they mingled. The club is located on Uncas Pond near the Franklin and Wrentham border. It's a simple,
small, and beautiful pond. Kids enjoyed playing lawn games while the scout leaders and some

Rondeau is 2013 Unsung Heroine

Barbara Rondeau of Franklin was honored as an Unsung Heroine by the Massachusetts Commision on Monday, April 29, 2013 in the Great Hall at the State House in Boston. Representative Jeffrey N.
Roy recommended Ms. Rondeaufor this recognition because of her extraordinary service to the
Franklin community.She was honored with 82 other Unsung Heroines from throughout Massach-setts. The ceremony included a program hosted by Liz Brunner “Barbara A. Rondeau was the

Local gymnast wins Gold at National Championships

Franklin resident 17-year old Kiara Chan recently returned from the Jr. Olympic Level 9 Eastern
Championship where she brought home the gold medal in Vault with a score of 9.50. The Level 9 Eastern and Western National Championships are the competitive season's culmination event and

Want to March or Volunteer? Act Now for Franklin’s July 4th Celebration!

Plans are being finalized for the 31st year of a 4th of July Celebration.
Fireworks plans are still incomplete, but hopefully will take place on Wednesday, July 3rd. at 10

Franklin Football Gridiron to Hold 3rd Annual Golf Classic June 23

The Franklin Football Gridiron will hold their 3rd Annual Golf Classic on June 23rd, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the New England Country Club, 180 Paine St., Bellingham. This organization supports the Franklin football program. Contact (508) 802-0470 or d.j.cardinal@hhkcattorney.com for more information.

Man Wanted for Questioning in Medway Break-ins

The Medway Police Department is reporting that sometime in the evening of Saturday, May 18th, three office buildings in Medway, the “Drybridge Crossing” building at 116 Main Street, the “Medway Mills” building at 163 Main Street, and the office building at 6 Main Street were forcibly entered and robbed. The perpetrator or perpetrators stole mainly cash and some electronic items. A suspect, shown, was captured on video surveillance camera.

Women’s Success Network’s Annual June Scholarship Awards Dinner

Deadline to Sign Up is May 28

The Women’s Success Network’s 2013 Scholarship Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting will be held on, June 5th at Highland Country Club, in Attleboro where several women will be awarded the WSN Founders’ Scholarships. These scholarships provide deserving women with the opportunity to start, return or continue their education.

In conjunction with the general WSN Founders Scholarship, Dean College School of Professional and Continuing Studies, Fisher College and Middlesex Savings Bank will also sponsor specific awards each for non-traditional student applicants.

Local Filmmaker Needs Quick "Kickstart" from Community

Independent film producer Nathan Suher has chosen neighboring town North Attleboro as the location for his next film, RIGHT THERE. The 20-member cast and crew are donating their time and talents to the project, which has been accepted by Kickstarter. Suher has run into a funding roadblock with the town of North Attleboro's additional requirement of a police detail.

Friends of Franklin Library Book Sale May 18th

The Friends of the Franklin Library will be holding their book sale at the Department of Public Works garage (257 Fisher Street) starting on Friday, May 17, with a Members’ Only Night from 4-7PM. New members are welcome to join at the door and take advantage of the best selection. Individual membership is $15.00, family membership is $25.00. The book sale is open to the public on Saturday, May 18th from 9AM-4PM. A bag sale will be held on Sunday, May 19th from 9AM-Noon. Buy a bag and fill it for $5.00.

First Annual Best Buddies Dodgeball Tournament!

Please join us on Sunday, May 5th, from 2-5 p.m. at the Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin for the First Annual Best Buddies Dodgeball Tournament. There will be six divisions of competitive dodgeball, music, prizes, a silent auction and raffle, food and a bake sale. It’s fun for the whole family! Please contact Mike Berthiaume at mberthia09@gmail.com for registration forms and information, or check out our event page on Facebook. Get your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors together to have a great afternoon supporting a great cause!

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