Sunday, May 12, 2019

In the News: Cultural District celebration; new transit grant program pitched

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"In the famous words of author Neil Gaiman, “The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.” 
This was the main message Friday at Franklin’s official Cultural District dedication ceremony. And with several speakers sharing the same message, one thing became clear – Franklin residents are always being creative to make the town a brighter place. 
Franklin applied for the status last year after years of building up its programming and making the town a hub for arts and culture."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190511/franklin-celebrates-cultural-district-status

group photo with new sign at Franklin’s official Cultural District dedication ceremony
group photo with new sign at Franklin’s official Cultural District dedication ceremony

"State officials were in Framingham on Friday to pitch a new grant program that’s designed to increase workforce transit options throughout the state. 
“Transit is how we get more people to more places with less environmental impact, which is important as we move into the future,” said Astrid Glynn, rail and transit administrator for the Massachusetts Department of Transporation. 
The discussion was hosted by MassDOT, along with the Westborough-based 495/MetroWest Partnership and the Framingham-based MetroWest Regional Transit authority. About 50 people, mainly from area businesses, attended the forum, which was held at MWRTA headquarters on Blandin Avenue."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190511/massdot-pitches-new-transit-grant-program

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