Coles Tavern: Fund Raising for NJ Hurricane Sandy survivors

Please join us in an effort to give back! On November 29th at Coles Tavern in Franklin. From 7:30pm ~1:00 … make a simple donation to the Red Cross of New Jersey.

Hurricane Sandy is NOT over! The rebuliding has just begun. Please give a little. People just like you, without homes or electricity and all of their possessions have been washed away.

Every little bit counts.

There will be raffles, 50/50 and wonderful prizes like jewelry from Tiffany’s, a Booze Basket, Celtics Tickets, a beautiful painting from Simons Furniture.

hThe donations have been overwhelming and the support has been unforgettable. So with just $5 at the door, you can make a HUGE difference to these people affected by the hurricane.

So Please, please, please spread the word and help out your fellow human beings by giving back.

Rebuliding has begun but they need all the help they can get. Come to Coles Tavern on the 29th and make that dream possible!

Join us for a fun night of dancing and drinking….all for a great cause! Look forward to seeing you there. Spread the word and we can bring a little peace of mind back to New Jersey! Thanks for your support!

"things changed pretty quickly"

The destruction left by Hurricane Sandy in the NY and NJ area is immense. Two Franklin fire fighters got to help at a shelter in Brooklyn, NY recently and the Milford Daily News recaps their experience with this article.

In New York City, Smith said, the darkness was eerie and disquieting. 

"I didn’t expect that," he said. 

Smith said he never realized the scope of Sandy’s wrath. 

"While we were deployed, I saw no news; I heard no news, so I wasn’t even aware of how bad the devastation was until I got home," he said.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1107412492/Franklin-firefighters-help-out-after-Hurricane-Sandy#ixzz2CfArD0yf


To contribute to the relief effort you can donate to the American Red Cross here or to this Occupy Sandy effort for those in New Jersey.

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Hurricane Relief collection underway

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello The Town of Franklin Police, Fire and Schools are attempting to organize a disaster relief project to help our Fellow Americans impacted  by Hurricane Sandy. Items needed include: Bottled water Nonperishable food- note expiration date New Clothing- adults, children and babies New Blankets Personal hygiene items including baby items (diapers, baby wipes) New household items Please drop off items at one of our two fire stations (King Street or Downtown) between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Thank you for your support, The Franklin School Department,  the Franklin Police Department and  the Franklin Fire Department. This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. 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 FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 613-1777.

Hurricane Relief

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From: "FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT"
Date: Nov 2, 2012 2:30 PM
Subject: Hurricane Relief

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello The Town of Franklin Police, Fire and Schools are attempting to organize a disaster relief project to help our Fellow Americans impacted  by Hurricane Sandy. Items needed include: Bottled water Nonperishable food- note expiration date New Clothing- adults, children and babies New Blankets Personal hygiene items including baby items (diapers, baby wipes) New household items Please drop off items at one of our two fire stations (King Street or Downtown) between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Thank you for your support, The Franklin School Department, the Franklin Police Department and the Franklin Fire Department. This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. 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 FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 613-1777.

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"There were trucks in town for four hours, and the liaison didn’t know it"

Oh, there has been progress but it is still a messy process as reported by Milford Daily News:

"For starters, community liaisons don’t interact directly with our crews," she said. "Their role is to sit in the emergency operations center to be that one-on-one contact with the town, not necessarily with our crews." 

"In some towns, we still have some bugs to work out about how that data is flowing back from our platforms and to the community liaisons," she said. 

Praising her company’s improved response to power failures, Reed said that, as of 2 p.m., the company had restored service to 78 percent of its customers who lost it during Hurricane Sandy.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x303001718/Officials-furious-with-National-Grid#ixzz2AxjpLztU

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http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/10/national-grid-hurricane-sandy-update.html

"A lot less than what we thought it would be"

There are costs associated with the clean up from Hurricane Sandy. The Milford Daily News has a write up to report on the early estimates:

Franklin’s cleanup tab may reach $60,000, said Department of Public Works Director Robert Cantoreggi. He said that around 60 percent of the costs will likely come out of the town’s general funds, while the rest will come out of the town’s water and sewer enterprise funds. 

Cantoreggi said that around $10,000 was needed to hire a contracting company to help clear trees over the course of two days. 

He said that around $20,000 will cover the salaries of employees who worked during and after the storm. Six worked overtime.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1890069546/Sandy-costs-towns-thousands-for-cleanup#ixzz2ArpZiPP1

Hurricane Sandy Update October 30 2012

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From: "TOWN OF FRANKLIN"
Date: Oct 30, 2012 5:30 PM
Subject: Hurricane Sandy Update October 30 2012

Good Evening.  This is Gary Premo calling with updated information on Hurricane Sandy.  National Grid continues to work on restoring power to those without. 

The YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road, has opened their doors to the public for a hot shower (bring your own towels-toiletries) and as a charging station for your cell phones, iPads etc. 

We have NO plans to postpone Halloween Trick or Treating for the children. 

There will be a dumpster at the Recycling Center on Beaver Street to dispose of spoiled food during normal business hours.  No sticker is needed. 

Dean College reminds residents they can buy a hot meal at their cafeteria on Emmons Street.

Thank you for listening.  Good bye.

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NHC: Post-Tropical Cyclone SANDY Graphics

In the after math of Sandy, we can be thankful for the storm being not as bad for us as it could have been. Those rising tides have caused damage that will take time to repair. Our thoughts and prayers go to those in the recovery areas.

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Post-Tropical Cyclone SANDY Graphics

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5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:50:53 GMT


Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:03:17 GMT

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Update: Franklin schools to open Tuesday

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From: "FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT"
Date: Oct 29, 2012 8:33 PM
Subject: Update

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Good Evening- At this point we have been advised the severe aspects of the storm are over. All school facilities have power and we anticipate all schools will open on Tuesday. However, this status could change and we will  continue to consult with Public Safety and Facilities personnel through the night. We do not have information on the status of roads If our status changes we will send out a message between 5:30 and 6:00 am.  We understand that some homes may not have power and that there are trees and power lines down in several neighborhoods.  If school is open and you feel you do not want to send your children to school we respect your decision as parents/guardians. Storm related absences will be excused. Thank You and Stay Safe, Maureen  This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. 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 FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 613-1777.

MBTA: All Modes of Service - All Lines/Routes

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From: "T-Alerts Notification"
Date: Oct 29, 2012 8:59 PM
Subject: All Modes of Service - All Lines/Routes

Regularly scheduled MBTA service to resume at the start of service Tuesday, October 30, 2012, with the exception of Providence/Stoughton Line.

For updates, check MBTA.com/weather. 10/29/2012 8:53 PM

Hurricane Sandy Update

Good Evening.  This is Communications Director Gary Premo calling with updated information on Hurricane Sandy.  Reports are the brunt of the storm will felt locally for the next several hours.  Please report any power outages directly to National Grid at 1-800-322-3223 or 1-800-465-1212.  If you encounter a downed wire outside, assume it is LIVE and STAY AWAY.  National Grid is reporting approximately 800 customers without power in Franklin, and are actively working to restore power.
Thank you for listening.  Stay safe.  Good bye.

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Google's Hurricane Sandy Map

Google has prepared this map of Hurricane Sandy




http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-crisis-response-maps-feature.html

School Closings/Hurricane Sandy Update October 28 2012

The following Town Departments are CLOSED tomorrow, October 29th:  Municipal Building, Library, Recreation Center and the Senior Center.  ALL public schools in Franklin, as well as Tri County Voc, are CLOSED tomorrow, Monday October 29th. Trash/recycling pickup delayed one day.  Do NOT leave your bins out tomorrow. Hurricane Update High Wind Warning URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012 ...DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING... .HURRICANE SANDY WILL CONTINUE TO TRACK NORTHWARD ALONG THE EASTERN SEABOARD TODAY...BEFORE TURING WEST AND MOST LIKELY MAKING LANDFALL IN NEW JERSEY LATE MONDAY. ITS STRONG WIND FIELD WILL EXPAND NORTHWARD INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING...LIKELY RESULTING IN WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS AND POWER OUTAGES ACROSS MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. STRONGEST AND MOST DAMAGING WINDS WILL OCCUR ALONG THE COAST INCLUDING CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS. MAZ006-007-013>024-RIZ001>008-290145- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/ WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA- SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA- NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA- SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA- NANTUCKET MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI- WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI- NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO... NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON... PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM... FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...FOSTER... SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL... NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND 139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...THE ENTIRE RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS  COASTLINE...INCLUDING BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE AS WELL AS  SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. * HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS. * WINDS...EAST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH. * TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING. * IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES  AND POWER LINES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR. SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY. A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY. TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

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NHC: Hurricane SANDY Graphics

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5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:45:11 GMT


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National Grid Hurricane Sandy Update

To view this email as a web page, click here. As Hurricane Sandy approaches, National Grid is urging customers to take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety. We have been preparing for Hurricane Sandy for several days and our employees are ready to respond to our customers' needs. We remind you to be prepared and follow safety precautions.  Please check to make sure you have bottled water, working flashlights, a battery operated radio and extra batteries in your home. If you plan to use a generator to supply power during an outage, be sure to only operate it outdoors. To prevent a safety issue, before operating generators, be sure to turn off the main breaker located in the electric service panel.  If you see a downed power line, do not go near it or drive over it, always assume it's live. For more safety tips visit us at www.nationalgrid.com/HurricaneSandy. In case you lose power, National Grid provides you with multiple ways to receive up-to-date information on things like restoration details, more safety tips, important phone numbers and more. Sign up for National Grid state-level broadcast text* alerts by texting the word STORM to NGRID (64743). You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by texting the word STOP to NGRID (64743).   You can now get safety and outage information on your mobile phone via our new mobile web browser at www.nationalgrid.com.  We also keep customers informed on Facebook and Twitter. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for up-to-date information. Power outages can be reported online or by calling 1-800-465-1212 in New England and 1-800-867-5222 in New York. For more information and to report an outage visit,www.nationalgrid.com/HurricaneSandy. Sign up for major storm alerts Text STORM to NGRID (64743) Report or check an outage   |   View outage map   |   Safety and outages © 2012 National Grid *We do not charge customers for this service. However, normal message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan. We will not send more than four messages a day during major storms. You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by texting the word STOP to NGRID (64743). Text messages can also be paused by texting PAUSE to NGRID (64743) and then resumed by texting RESUME to NGRID (64743). Unsubscribe  |  Update Profile This email was sent by: National Grid One MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, U.S.A.

Hurricane Sandy Preparations

Good Evening.  This is Communications Director Gary Premo calling with information on the pending storm, Hurricane Sandy.  If you have not done so already, please take some time to ensure storm drains near your property are clear of debris; remove any loose objects on your property that may become airborne. 

Please reach out to family, friends and neighbors and encourage them to sign up for this valuable service, if they have not done so already.  

We will keep you updated during and after the storm with pertinent information. A decision on school opening for Monday will be made tomorrow 10/28/12.  Should we need to open a shelter, we will use the Remington School on Washington St. 

Thank you for listening.  Stay safe.  Good bye.

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Hurricane Sandy Preparations

The text of the alert sent out Friday evening:

Good Evening.  This is Communications Director Gary Premo calling with information on the pending storm, Hurricane Sandy.  Please take some time to ensure storm drains near your property are clear of debris; remove any loose objects on your property that may become airborne and cause damage or injury.  Please reach out to family, friends and neighbors, and encourage them to sign up for this valuable service, if they have not done so already.  We will keep you updated during and after the storm with pertinent information.  Thank you.  Stay safe.  Good bye.

You can subscribe to the news alerts on the Franklin webpage here

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