Friday, January 15, 2016

In the News: anger over pond levels, free-throw championship at Y

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"Local residents expressed anger and dismay at a Wednesday evening meeting regarding the historic low water levels at Kingsbury Pond - a situation they attributed to nearby Franklin wells. 
Residents used the phrase "do your job" repeatedly as they spoke to representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, who had been invited to the meeting to discuss the situation and possible steps to fix the problem."
image of Kingsbury Pond from petition
image of Kingsbury Pond from petition


Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160114/franklin-wells-spur-norfolk-pond-concerns

Recent post summarizing the Kingsbury Pond issue
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/01/in-news-kingsbury-pond-issue-substance.html



"The Franklin Hockomock Area YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road, will host a free-throw championship from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21. 
The contest, which is free to participate, is for boys and girls ages 9-14. Participants must bring birth certificates and a parent. The winners will be invited to the district, divisional and national competitions. Each contestant will receive a certificate and memento."


Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160114/franklin-hockomock-area-ymca-to-host-free-throw-championship

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