Partridge St: emergency road closure

Hello this is Brutus Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works calling with an important message regarding a road closure and a detour. Effective immediately, Partridge St is closed to all traffic between Harborwood and Dover Circle due to a culvert collapses. Please try and avoid the area if at all possible. Detours are presently being set up. We hope to open Partridge St. as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding, further information can be found on the Town's website or by calling the Franklin Department of Public Works @ 508-520-4910 To listen to the above message, you will need audio software and speakers on your computer. This e-mail has been sent to you by TOWN OF FRANKLIN. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform TOWN OF FRANKLIN either IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 520-4938. THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS IS NOT MONITORED. Please do not reply to this e-mail as we are not able to respond to messages sent to this address.

Where is Partridge St?


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The map shows the stream where it crosses the road. This would be the exact spot where the culvert is.

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In the News - housing proposal, water restrictions,

Rejected Franklin housing proposal coming back again

by Brian Benson, Daily News staff

Franklin lawn watering restrictions start today

by Brian Benson/Daily News staff

Franklin, MA

Parmenter sign

The 'end of school year' events are appearing on the school signs around Franklin.



Rnjoy!


Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jun 9, 2011

A. HEARING
FY 2012 Budget Hearing – 2nd

B. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 10-30: Adoption of FY 2011 Budget

C. ADJOURN


Note: the FY 2012 summary budget document can be found on the Franklin website


Franklin, MA

MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION - effective Jun 6, 2011

MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES TAKE EFFECT ON MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011


Lawn watering is restricted to ONE-DAY PER WEEK BY TRASH DAY. Lawn watering not permitted between 9:00 AM thru 5:00 PM.


No holiday delays for watering. NO LAWN WATERING IS PERMITTED ON OTHER DAYS OF THE WEEK.

During the summer months, the Town experiences excessively high demands for water due to lawn watering. There have been 24-hour periods during which water consumption has been more than twice our average daily water usage for the year. Because of the tremendous increase in the demand for water and state restrictions on the amount of water that can be pumped daily, the Town of Franklin must place mandatory water conservation measures in effect for lawn watering during the summer months. 

The summer Water Conservation Measures are needed to limit the daily demand on the water system in order to ensure that adequate water is available to meet the public health and safety needs of the Town. This measure is necessary to maintain the water levels in the tanks for fire protection and normal consumption use. A total of 1-inch of water once per week from rain and watering promotes the healthiest lawns. Non-compliance with these regulations could adversely affect public health and safety. Violators are subject to fines up to $200.

Originally posted on the Franklin, MA website

Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jun 8, 2011

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS
Joint Appointment of Member to the Franklin Planning Board
John F. Carroll

F. HEARINGS
Public Hearing – FY 2012 Town of Franklin Budget - 1st

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION:
1. Resolution 11-27: Appropriation FY 2010 Allowance for Abatements & Exemptions
2. Resolution 11-28: Appropriation Stabilization Fund
3. Resolution 11-29: Establishment of Elected Officials Salaries

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

P. ADJOURN


Note: the full document for the agenda can be found on the Franklin Town Council web page

Franklin, MA

In the News - toys, fire

These toys aren't fun for DPW in Franklin

by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

Fire scorches Franklin home

by Ian B. Murphy/Daily News staff

Franklin, MA

Recycling Center News

Effective 6/3/11 the Franklin Recycling Center will be accepting Visa/Mastercard credit and debit cards. 

FY 2012 stickers are also on sale for $20 which are good now through 6/30/2012. 

Stickers will be affixed to the windshield by the attendant - no exceptions.

Originally posted on the Franklin, MA website

Additional info about recycling in Franklin can be found on the Recycling and Solid Waste page here


Franklin, MA

In the News - Franklin High Graduation

Franklin grads told to never give up

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

Graduation speech of Franklin senior Amy Rucki

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Amy Rucki/Franklin Class of 2011

Graduation speech by Franklin salutatorian Dan Nulton

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Dan Nulton/Franklin Class of 2011 salutatorian

Graduation speech by Franklin senior class president Jay Borelli

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Jay Borelli/Franklin Class of 2011

Graduation speech by Franklin senior class vice president Andrea Bates

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Andrea Bates/Franklin Class of 2011

Franklin, MA

Goodbye pyramid, hello plate!

The food pyramid is gone. The plate is here.

Here is a round up of some articles covering the changes in the presentation of the food guidelines as a plate:

5 Things to Know About the New Nutritional Guidelines

by meganbedard

Goodbye, Food Pyramid: USDA to Announce a New 'Food Icon'

by Marion Nestle

Deconstructing the USDA’s new food plate

by Marion

How the Food Pyramid Failed and Why We Needed MyPlate

by Daniel Fromson

And last but not least, the Choose My Plate website can be found here


Franklin, MA

Farmers Market - Jun 10

The Farmers Market returns to the Town Common Friday, Jun 10th and run each Friday until October.



It will be open from noon to 6:00 PM


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Franklin, MA

Library Closing

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Library Closing

via Franklin Public Library by Franklin Public Library on 6/1/11

The Library will be closed from June 6 - 11, 2011 for renovations.

Thank you for your Patience!

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Children's Room Closing

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Children's Room Closing

via Franklin Public Library by Franklin Public Library on 6/1/11

The Children's Room will be closed beginning Saturday June 4th and will reopen on Monday June 27th.

Story times will resume on Monday June 13th.

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In the News - butterfly garden

Franklin scout creates butterfly garden for school

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin, MA

Summer is approaching

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Summer is approaching

via Lifelong Learning by Pandora Carlucci on 5/31/11

Tomorrow is June 1st and the final day of school is 3-weeks away ... June 22.

Less than a week later, serveral summer programs begin:
June 27: Math Academy
Solutions Summer Adventure
Summer Art Institute
Summer Music
UMass Amherst Tour

The following week, on July 5, more classes and opportunities begin:
STAR
StarPLUS
High School Academics
High School Online Digital Photography

The High School Experience is the week of August 15 and we hope to see 3/4 of the incoming 9th grade class.
The College Essay Writing course is scheduled for the week of August 22 and is full.

Check out our web site for more activities:
www.franklin.k12.ma.us
Select Lifelong from the top banner
Select Summer Program
Select View all Summer Program Offerings

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