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| The start of the Ladybug 5K in 2015 |
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| The start of the Ladybug 5K in 2015 |
"I stopped by the meeting last night. There were about 30+ residents there.
Everything is almost ready to go. They can start the construction as early as after July 4th. Hoping to have majority done before end of season.
The roads will go from about 40' wide to 24' wide with sidewalks only on one side. This is to limit maintenance costs, impervious surfaces, pollution and run offs to Charles River...
The plan basically mimics what is done today when subdivisions are being built. The new roads will have a better drainage, tree wells will be planted and one rain garden is proposed. There should be parking space available on Coronation behind Kennedy School for about 10 cars.
Detailed plans are available at DPW. Brutus Cantoreggi was leading the meeting. Attached is a copy of simplified plan that was passed to attendees."
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| Franklin Department of Public Works |
"There is a neighborhood meeting tomorrow night at 6PM at regarding the reconstruction of the Northgate area, which includes Coronation Drive.
Yes, it is planned for roadway surface reductions for stormwater, traffic calming, and most importantly costs. Also there will be sidewalk reductions, but we are aware of the poor drop off area behind the Kennedy School so we are making improvements there."
Save your cans and bottles and get ready to clean out the garage!
Kennedy's Recycling Drive is approaching smile emoticon Most electronic items are $5.00 with a max of $25.00 (Larger appliances and TVs additional).
Get the junk out, keep it out of the landfill, and help out the kids. join us on JUNE 4th! 10-1
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| Kennedy School Recycling Drive - June 4, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
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| and they're off! the leaders of the pack head out |
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| the pack #1 |
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| the pack #2 |
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| the pack #3 |
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| the pack #4 |
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| the pack #5 |
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| and the back of the pack |
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| how cold was it? the frost on the grass melted as the sun shown on it |
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| one of the kids fun runs |
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| the playground is set for a New England autumn scene |
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| goodie bags for the age group race winners |
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| Ladybug 5K race start |
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| Kennedy Elementary School |
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| Congressman Kennedy (right) met with FDP Executive Director Lisa Piana and others Friday afternoon at the Partnership's office downtown. |
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| Kennedy discussed a new initiative linking Dean College business students with local small business owners with Dr. Robert Cuomo, Dean of the School of Business at Dean College. |
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| Director of Planning and Community Development Bryan Taberner explained the impact the Roadway and Streetscape Improvement Program will have on downtown Franklin. |
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| Lisa Piana explains some of the numerous revitalization and improvement projects the Partnership has been involved with since 2001. |
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| US Representative Joesph Kennedy III and FDP Executive Director Lisa Piana |
The roundtable, held at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, was attended by a number of legislators and officials, including U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, D-4th., state Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D- Franklin, state Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Jay Ash, state Rep. John Fernandes, D-Milford, and Richard Lord, president of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts.
One topic on the agenda was energy costs, and National Grid program manager Sneha Sachar spoke about the factors that drove up electrical supply rates 30 percent over the winter.
"The crux of the challenge is natural gas pipelines - there's a limited volume of gas we can bring into the state," she said, noting that the state had an increased reliance on natural gas for electrical generation. "Some of our old generating plants are retired - they ran on coal and gas. Massachusetts has a commitment to clean energy, so there's a little bit of price volatility associated with that as well."
Kennedy, a Massachusetts Democrat who won re-election to a second term last November, also spent time marveling at Franklin’s new high school, calling its resources “truly unparalleled.”
He passed through the school’s cavernous auditorium and poked around its high-tech science labs, where students build robots or study crime scenes. Every so often he paused to admire the student drawings and paintings that adorn most hallways.
“This school represents an incredible sign of commitment from the community to the education of the next generation,” Kennedy said as the tour wrapped up.Continue reading the article here
Parents of children at Jefferson and Parmenter
Wednesday, November 5th at Jefferson Elementary
Parents of children at Oak Street and Kennedy
Thursday, November 6th at Oak Street Elementary
Parents of children at Keller and Davis Thayer
Wednesday, November 12th at Keller Elementary
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| Ladybug rug at JF Kennedy School |
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| you could get your face painted |
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| music was provided by Tyler Zajac |
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| chalk was available to be creative |
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| selection of items for the silent auction |
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| you could make a tie dye shirt |
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| the trophy table |
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| ladybug 5K t-shirts |
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| off to run at the start of the 5K |
I would like to let you all know that Kennedy Elementary School and Cub Scout Pack 126 will be having our annual Recycling drive this weekend. We are accepting recyclable glass bottles, aluminum cans and plastic soda bottles.
NEW! We are accepting all gently worn, paired mens, womens and kids sneakers and shoes and sports cleats that are still reusable and re-wearable!
Please no big winter boots, UGG boots, rubber boots, big fuzzy slippers, ice & roller skates, slippers, flipflops or moldy shoes or with holes/rips. Shoes must be wearable and in pairs. Get those pairs of shoes going!
You can just pull through the drop off lane and we can help unload your recyclables.
Please help spread the word. Share this on Facebook, Twitter, e-mail etc. .
Date: May 3rd
Time: 9am - noon
Location: Kennedy Elementary - 550 Pond Street
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| Ladybug rug at Kennedy School |
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| registration line |
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| The 5K course map |
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| music performed by Tyler Zajac |
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| trophy table |
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| the 5 and under race |
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| medals at the finish |
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| the 7 and under race |
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| running around the loop |
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| the 5K starts |
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| 5K runners getting into their pace |
The third annual Ladybug 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday at Franklin's Kennedy Elementary School.
Prosecutors and a lawyer for chemist Annie Dookhan of Franklin, charged in a far-reaching scandal at a state drug-testing lab, plan to meet with a judge Friday to discuss a possible guilty plea.
The police say there has been a recent increase in thefts from motor vehicles and are admonishing residents to lock up.
Fees for recycling, CASH payment only. $5 for Cameras – Photo and Video, Computer Mice, Computer Accessories and Keyboards, Phones, Walkmans, CD Players; $10 for Computer Monitors, CPU’S, Servers, Drives and Disks, Laptops, Fax Machines, Printers, Scanners, UPS Systems, DVD and VCR Players, Home Stereo Equipment; $15 for Microwaves, Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Hot Water Heaters, Heaters and Stoves, Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers. Special Pricing for TV’s: in plastic cases under 27” - $17, in plastic cases over 27” - $25, in wood cases - $25, projection TV’s - $30.
Fees for recycling, CASH payment only. $5 for Cameras – Photo and Video, Computer Mice, Computer Accessories and Keyboards, Phones, Walkmans, CD Players; $10 for Computer Monitors, CPU’S, Servers, Drives and Disks, Laptops, Fax Machines, Printers, Scanners, UPS Systems, DVD and VCR Players, Home Stereo Equipment; $15 for Microwaves, Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, Freezers, Dehumidifiers, Hot Water Heaters, Heaters and Stoves, Washers and Dryers, Dishwashers. Special Pricing for TV’s: in plastic cases under 27” - $17, in plastic cases over 27” - $25, in wood cases - $25, projection TV’s - $30.
