Showing posts with label mbta. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mbta. Show all posts

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Franklin Line Schedule Changes for April 26 & April 27 Weekend

On Saturday April 26 through Sunday April 27, the Franklin/Foxboro Line will operate on an adjusted schedule with more service to Hyde Park, Ruggles, and Back Bay to accommodate track improvement work. 
 
 

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

"Implementation of MBTA Communities Law Continues with Nearly 70 Communities Approved"

"Permanent regulations for the MBTA Communities Law have been published and nearly 70 communities are now compliant or conditionally compliant.  
The MBTA Communities Law is working."

Read the full press release ->

The Town of Franklin is in the "Zoning has been adopted and/or submitted for review" category.

"Implementation of MBTA Communities Law Continues with Nearly 70 Communities Approved"
"Implementation of MBTA Communities Law Continues with Nearly 70 Communities Approved"

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Friday (Apr 11) through Sunday (Apr 13): Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttles buses in use

Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttles buses in use
Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttles buses in use
From Friday April 11 until Sunday April 13 shuttle buses will replace service on the Franklin/Foxboro Line. 

On Friday, April 11, Foxboro Passengers will be bused to Mansfield for Providence Line service.


Last Updated: Apr 09 2025 10:02 AM


Wednesday, April 2, 2025

April 11-14: Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttle buses will replace service

From Friday April 11 until Sunday April 13 shuttle buses will replace service on the Franklin/Foxboro Line.
Passengers on the Forge Park/495 branch will be bused to and from Readville for regularly scheduled train service.

On Friday April 11 Foxboro Station passengers will be bused to and from Mansfield station for continued Commuter Rail service on the Providence line.

Last Updated: Mar 28 2025 11:29 AM



April 11-14: Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttle buses will replace service
April 11-14: Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttle buses will replace service

Friday, February 21, 2025

Franklin-Dean Train station mural has funding, awaiting MBTA approval

Franklin-Dean Train station mural has funding
Franklin-Dean Train station mural has funding

via Senator Becca Rausch

"The Town of Franklin MA Commuter Rail station is about to be transformed by a work of public art!  
I was proud to secure $50,000 in the FY25 state budget for this project, which will showcase Franklin’s exciting and creative side for residents and visitors alike.  
I can’t wait to see the mural that Franklin Culture and the artistic team create to honor Franklin’s unique history and dynamic community.

Find the Greet Franklin Magazine online -> https://greetmag.com/locations/franklin-ma/

Listen to the cultural conversation from October 2024 where this was one of the topics -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/talking-franklin-arts-culture-economic.html


Friday, January 17, 2025

Commuter Rail notice for schedule on MLK Jr Day January 20-21

On Monday, January 20th (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), all Commuter Rail trains will operate on a regular weekday schedule.

Affected lines:
  • Newburyport/Rockport Line
  • Haverhill Line
  • Lowell Line
  • Fitchburg Line
  • Framingham/Worcester Line
  • Needham Line
  • Franklin/Foxboro Line
  • Fairmount Line
  • Providence/Stoughton Line
  • Middleborough/Lakeville Line
  • Kingston Line
  • Greenbush Line


Last Updated: Jan 13 2025 09:29 AM

Sunday, January 12, 2025

MassBudget publishes report on MASS State Transportation Funding

MassBudget (@MassBudget) posted Wed, Jan 08, 2025:
MASS State Transportation Funding
MASS State Transportation Funding
🚌 NEW Report: If you're looking to understand where the resources come from to operate our state's extensive transportation system, and where exactly that money is spent, look no further. 
Check out our latest for all the details: https://t.co/ptW0WZAiaZ #mapoli
Shared from -> https://x.com/MassBudget/status/1877066746755961318

Note: I am sharing this before I have got into the details of the report. A cursory view of the image shared raises some questions that I hope are answered within the report. 

You should be aware that Franklin is served by the MBTA and the regional transit services of GATRA, both of which are covered in this report on the flows of money in, where from, where does it go. Should be interesting reading.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Did you hear Jonathan Berk gave Franklin an MBTA Communities Gold Star?

"Franklin's strategy for complying with MBTA Communities builds upon the excellent efforts already undertaken by the Town, aided by a strong coalition of housing advocates, to promote the production of missing middle housing near its downtown & train station."
Did you hear Jonathan Berk gave Franklin an MBTA Communities Gold Star?
Did you hear Jonathan Berk gave Franklin an MBTA Communities Gold Star? 

Who is Jonathan Berk?
"Supporting a new generation of walkable neighborhoods with housing abundance, active public realms, & thriving small business ecosystems." 
Founder @remainplaces - "The Walkable Neighborhood Accelerator"
https://www.remainplaces.com/



Saturday, December 21, 2024

Economic Development Subcmte gets updates on MBTA Community status and Nu-Style brownfield (audio)

FM #1343 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1343 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee (EDC) held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in the Council Chambers. 


All 4 members of the subcommittee participated in Chambers (Hamblen, Sheridan, Frongillo & Chandler).


Quick recap

  • The Nu-Style project history is laid out in the presentation doc, progress is being made but complicated by the split of ownership of the properties involved. Especially as the building on the Town property that needs to come down is adjoining to the neighboring property building which has structural issues. Grant money is primarily being used for remediation work, additional grants are being sought to complete the work required.

  • After all the zoning bylaw changes made for the Franklin For All project and specifically to meet the MBTA Community requirements,  we may finally be there. The last paperwork was submitted to the State and an answer is expected hopefully to confirm we do meet (actually exceed) the requirements. The timeline on the changes including the critical zoning changes is included in the presentation doc (shared below)


Motion to adjourn, passes 4-0 


The recording of the meeting runs about 55 minutes.   Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1343-economic-development-subcmte-mtg-12-18-24/



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Franklin TV broadcast is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/AcTwbyEEB9s?&t=91


The agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-12-18_edc_agenda.pdf 


Presentation doc ->   https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JJz3RhlTZXN7gA8Ux2O8wSqFxhUDFYnC/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=101938843903614700481&rtpof=true&sd=true


My full set of notes in one PDF ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DqhtXZdJneqbD0nDshW3iqBbgB9R1PRX/view?usp=drive_link 


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Nu-Style property photo
Nu-Style property photo

MBTA Community status summary
MBTA Community status summary

Boston Globe: "The MBTA is plotting a revamp of the commuter rail. How will they do it?"

"State officials have been talking about offering far more frequent commuter rail service, powered by electricity, for years.

Now, with the MBTA’s current commuter rail contract approaching an end, it’s time to solve this riddle — to go from talk to action.

Mike Muller, the T’s commuter rail chief, made a presentation Thursday to the MBTA board about what it will take to revamp the entire system, and how the transportation industry has responded so far to requests for feedback that Muller’s team sent out earlier this year. The big question: to bundle or not to bundle? In other words, should the T hand over a long-term contract to one lead contractor, in charge of both running the trains and rebuilding the system, or break the contracts up?"
Continue reading the Boston Globe article (subscription maybe required) ->

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Economic Development Subcmte gets updates on MBTA Community status and Nu-Style brownfield (video)

The Economic Development Subcommittee got updates on 2 continuing items; the MBTA Community status and the Nu-Style brownfield site on Grove St. All four members of the committee were present in Chambers.

Bryan Taberner, Director of Community Planning along with Town Planner Amy Love provided the historical update on both items starting with Nu-Style.

Franklin TV broadcast is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/AcTwbyEEB9s?&t=91


Quick recap
  • The Nu-Style project history is laid out in the presentation doc, progress is being made but complicated by the split of ownership of the properties involved. Especially as the building on the Town property that needs to come down is adjoining to the neighboring property building which has structural issues. Grant money is primarily being used for remediation work, additional grants are being sought to complete the work required.
  • After all the zoning bylaw changes made for the Franklin For All project and specifically to meet the MBTA Community requirements,  we may finally be there. The last paperwork was submitted to the State and an answer is expected hopefully to confirm we do meet (actually exceed) the requirements. The timeline on the changes including the critical zoning changes is included in the presentation doc (shared below)

Nu-Style property photo
Nu-Style property photo

MBTA Community status summary
MBTA Community status summary





Monday, December 16, 2024

Economic Development Subcommittee - agenda for meeting Dec 18 at 5:45 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee 
Agenda & Meeting Packet 
December 18, 2024 5:45 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building 
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor 
355 East Central Street 


Agenda: 
1. MBTA Communities Update  
2. Nu-Style Project Update



Economic Development Subcommittee - agenda for meeting Dec 18 at 5:45 PM
Economic Development Subcommittee - agenda for meeting Dec 18 at 5:45 PM

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Franklin MBTA parking lot will be closed Wednesday, Dec 18

via the MBTA:
The Franklin parking lot will be closed Wednesday, Dec 18th (full day closure), due to construction. Vehicles left in the lot during this time will be relocated or towed at the vehicle owner's expense.

Alerts can be found on the MBTA page -> https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/alerts

 

Franklin MBTA parking lot will be closed Wednesday, Dec 18
Franklin MBTA parking lot will be closed Wednesday, Dec 18


Sunday, December 8, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, December 8, 2024 ???

Sunday, December 8
  • Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
  • Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)
MBTA shuttle bus on Franklin Line

10:00am Breakfast Buffet with Santa Claus (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)
11:00am Winter Wreath Design Class (Fiori and Fern)
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: WCVB Chronicle's Ted Reinstein (Franklin Historical Museum)
2:00pm Franklin Performing Arts Company presents The Nutcracker (Franklin High School)


**   NO  Town Meetings today   **


What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming