Showing posts with label playground. Show all posts
Showing posts with label playground. Show all posts

Thursday, April 20, 2017

"the contractor has agreed to cover the costs associated with the replacement"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"The town removed the equipment at the popular DelCarte playground this week, with hopes of replacing it shortly. 
Local officials announced in early March that they would be removing the playground equipment at the 136-acre DelCarte Recreation & Conservation Area because of continued integrity problems with the fiberglass-reinforced structure. 
Recreation Director Ryan Jette said the contractor, GameTime, completed the equipment removal on Wednesday, and completed excavations in preparation for installing the new playground."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170419/franklin-to-replace-delcarte-playground-soon

Work to remove the troubled unit was underway when the photo was captured this past weekend
Work to remove the troubled unit was underway when the photo was captured this past weekend

Saturday, March 4, 2017

"the playground problems are unfortunate"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"The town will replace the popular DelCarte playground because of continuing problems with the equipment's structural integrity, officials announced this week. 
Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting raised the matter at Wednesday's Town Council meeting, saying a recent check of the playground equipment revealed new cracks. That discovery, he said, prompted the Recreation Department to call in the contractor that installed the equipment. 
"We asked them to replace the entire playground with something more traditional - something we can use throughout the year," he said. 
The contractor agreed to replace the playground and provide credit toward a future project, he said. Nutting said the contractor could not determine the problem - installations using the same material had worked well in other locations."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170303/franklins-delcarte-playground

the white bundle will be uncovered and removed. The process of replacement will take several weeks
Additional info from my live reporting of the Town Council meeting on Wednesday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/live-reporting-closing-etc.html

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

The DelCarte playground will be covered up during the winter

Dear Residents

Please note, the DelCarte playground will be covered up this week for winter to help protect the playground after it was repaired this past Spring. 

We want to be on the safe side!

The playground will reopen in March.

 the DelCarte playground will be covered up during the winter
the DelCarte playground will be covered up during the winter

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/delcarte-playground-closing-winter


Saturday, May 7, 2016

In the News: DelCarte playground repairs delayed, Tri-County compete for Innovator Award, ice skating academy registration open

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Rain has delayed repair work on the playground at the DelCarte conservation property, town officials said. 
Workers were slated to perform structural repairs to the equipment at the end of last week, but the poor weather has halted the project. 
Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said, since a portion of the work involves pouring concrete, the rain led to delays. Work will likely begin when more sunny days are in the forecast. 
At a recent Town Council meeting, Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said the project itself will likely take two to three days. After the concrete is poured and the playground structure is welded, the Department of Public Works will place mulch at its base.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160506/rain-delays-franklin-playground-repairs

the kids playground at DelCarte is currently closed for repairs
the kids playground at DelCarte is currently closed for repairs


A microgravity scale designed by students at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School received second-place honors in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Future Innovator Award competition. 
Engineering Technology seniors Kevin Kohls, of Millis, Tyler Thomas, of North Attleborough, and Thomas Vagnini, of Medfield, traveled to St. Louis on April 28 to represent their classmates as finalists in the national competition. 
The FIRST Future Innovator Award is open to all FIRST Robotics teams. The award recognizes students who invent a product that effectively solves a real-world, complex problem. Competitors were asked to submit a summary of the problem and an explanation of their invention. Submissions were judged based on the complexity of the problem and effectiveness of the invention in solving that problem.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160506/tri-county-regional-students-win-at-future-innovator-award-competition


FMC Ice Sports’ Pirelli Veterans Arena, 910 Panthers Way, Franklin, will present summer skating academies Aug. 1-5. 
The academies will bundle practice and instruction to provide every skater the opportunity to experience various skating disciplines while focusing on the overall development of the skater. Each day will offer 4 hours of on-ice class instruction and 1 hour of off-ice teaching with the arena’s team of experienced instructors. 
Participants must be at least 6 years of age by July 1, and have passed the Ice Skating Institute Alpha test or U.S. Figure Skating pre-preliminary test. Skaters will be grouped by ability and age and should bring skates, bottled water, clothing for on-ice activities, sneakers for off-ice training and lunch. 
To register or for more information, visit http://fmcicesports.com/program/advanced-figure-skating-academy.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160506/franklin-fmc-ice-sports-to-offer-summer-skating-academies

Saturday, March 19, 2016

In the News: DelCarte playground repairs scheduled, Medway board to consider site design

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting, speaking at last week's Town Council meeting, said officials have met with the playground manufacturer. 
"We had a very productive meeting," he said. "They made a proposal to move forward on testing the concrete and the soil, and to come back and disassemble a portion of it and weld it back together, so it doesn't keep popping from the ice." 
Nutting said company representatives expect they can do the work at the end of April - assuming the weather is fair. The job would take two or three days. 
"They'll bear all expenses in this matter," he said. "Any final decision would be contingent on having a warranty, so we're not doing this over and over again."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160318/franklin-playground-repair-work-slated-for-april

  DelCarte playground - closed for repairs scheduled for the end of April
DelCarte playground - currently closed for repairs that are scheduled for the end of April

Medway Planning and Economic Development Board meeting


"Exelon’s project represents a much larger proposal at a cost of about $240 million, according to an environmental report. 
The company hopes to build a 200-megawatt expansion of its existing Summer Street power plant, which currently only produces about 117 megawatts of energy via three oil-fired turbines. 
Two new turbines are proposed, along with two 160-foot-tall stacks, a 1-million-gallon fuel oil tank, a 500,000-gallon water tank, a 450,000-gallon demineralized water tank and a 12,000-gallon aqueous ammonia storage tank. 
The board is restricted to only dealing with engineering and site design issues, as the state Energy Facilities Siting Board has the final say as to whether the company can build."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160318/exelon-eversoure-to-dominate-board-meeting-march-22

Friday, February 19, 2016

In the News: DelCarte playground closed again, try hockey for free

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

The playground at the DelCarte Conservation Area - which was closed for much of last summer - is once again facing problems, town officials said. 
The Pleasant Street playground - notable for its slide that resembles a tree - first opened in fall 2014, but was shut down for some time last year. 
"Last winter or early spring, we discovered the playground had structural issues," said Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting. "It was closed off for many, many months."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160218/franklin-problems-recur-at-delcarte-playground

DelCarte playground as closed in May 2015
DelCarte playground as closed in May 2015

The Franklin Youth Hockey Association will hold a Try Hockey for Free event from 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. Feb. 20 at Veteran’s Arena, 910 Panther Way. The event will provide ages 4-9 a free experience to try youth hockey. 
A limited amount of equipment is available to borrow, and children do not need any previous skating or hockey experience.The event is sponsored by USA Hockey and will be supported by the Boston Bruins. 
The Bruins will send their youth hockey coaches, street team and mascot, Blades. 
To register, visit tryhockeyforfree.com/register.php?e=6315.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160218/franklin-youth-hockey-to-hold-try-hockey-for-free-event

Friday, August 21, 2015

Good news on the DelCarte Playground - reopens Saturday, Aug 22


Steve

They are finishing the repairs to the Del Carte Playground and it will reopen on Saturday. Please spread the word


Jeff Nutting
Franklin Town Administrator


So the kids will be able to play again on Saturday, August 22

DelCarte playground
DelCarte playground




Tuesday, August 11, 2015

DelCarte playground currently closed pending repairs the week of Aug 17th

One of the updates tucked into the Town Administrator's section of the Town Council meeting last week was that the manufacturer was late coming to fix the playground equipment at DelCarte. 

Jeff Nutting acknowledged that the manufacturer was supposed to be here in July and their schedule changed to due to other commitments. They are now currently scheduled to be onsite during the week of Aug 17th.

DelCarte playground currently closed pending repairs the week of Aug 17th
DelCarte playground currently closed pending repairs the week of Aug 17th

Other updates from the Town Council meeting on Aug 5 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/community-takes-exceptions-to-councilor.html

Note: the next Town Council meeting is scheduled for Sep 9.

Monday, May 25, 2015

DelCarte Playground closed, trails wide open

The playground at DelCarte is closed for repairs. Apparently the winter weather created some separation on the support structures that is being checked out and repaired before the playground will be open.

We regret to inform you that the DelCarte Playground is not safe to use at this time and will be closed for repairs until further notice. 
Thank You for your patience!

there is a searation in the support columns that needs to be checked
there is a separation in the support columns that needs to be checked


another view of the closed playground

However, the trails are wide open and ready for you to explore! These photos were taken at the beginning of the month. By now, the leaves have fully broken out to create the green canopy.

along the waterside on one trail
along the waterside on one trail

at one of the dams
at one of the dams

the new floating bridge allows for a complete trail loop
the new floating bridge allows for a complete trail loop

Photos from the official opening June 2014
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/delcarte-opening-day-photo-essay.html

photos from October 2013 (playground under construction)
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/delcarte-open-space-photo-essay.html

video from December 2012
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video.html


Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Fletcher Field - Tot Lot - Video

The 3rd ribbon cutting for a recreation space in Franklin to be opened or improved happened on Tuesday morning. This is the second tot lot targeted for children 2-5 years old. The other one is on Nason St.


What were the first two ribbon cuttings during 2014? (think about it, the answers are listed at the end of this)


Town Administrator Jeff Nutting, DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi, Recreation Director Ryan Jette were among those to participate.

Councilors Matt Kelly, Judy Pfeffer (behind Matt), Brad Feldman, Tom Mercer, and Steve Williams joined State Rep Jeff Roy for the ribbon cutting
Councilors Matt Kelly, Judy Pfeffer (behind Matt), Brad Feldman, Tom Mercer, and Steve Williams joined State Rep Jeff Roy for the ribbon cutting


A brief video walking around the tot lot after the ribbon cutting.




The handout provided at yesterday's ribbon cutting




The design rendering of what it looks like




The design specifications






Photo slide show of the tot lot:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157647568545314/

These photos can also be found on Facebook here
https://www.facebook.com/franklinmatters/photos/a.10150462761589995.1073741886.173205529994/10150462761644995/?type=1&theater




Answers:
The 1st ribbon cutting was for the playground at DelCarte Recreation space (Pond St) in June
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/delcarte-opening-day-photo-essay.html


The 2nd ribbon cutting was for the Sculpture Park (Panther Way) in August
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/08/sculpture-park-official-opening.html

Monday, December 22, 2014

“It’s complicated"

With the comparison to the new tot lot at Fletcher Field fresh in mind, the point is made.
The playground had something that state Rep. Jeffrey Roy did not recognize. 
Large concrete pipes painted colorfully to look like one long caterpillar stood out from the other playthings. 
Roy, D-Franklin, was in Sderot, Israel, a city located just a mile from Gaza that residents say has been bombarded by missiles during this third major escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 
When sirens sound, villagers told him, children use the pipes as bomb shelters.

Continue reading the article here: (subscription may be required) http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141222/NEWS/141229438#sthash.zRlOXYeG.dpuf


Sunday, December 21, 2014

Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) has sent you a direct message on Twitter!

via Twitter, I can share that the opening ceremony for the tot lot being added to the Fletcher Field Playground will be held on Tuesday, Dec 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM


@FranklinRec - Tuesday 11am Fletcher playground opening ceremony

     
Steve Sherlock,
You have a new direct message.
  Steve Sherlock
Franklin Recreation Franklin Recreation
@FranklinRec
Tuesday 11am Fletcher playground opening ceremony
12:55 PM - 19 Dec 14

Keep the conversation going.
Message @FranklinRec
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The progress of the playground from hole in the ground to the current finished product is shown in this series of photos

Fenced off hole in the ground
Fenced off hole in the ground

Fenced off hole in the ground - 1
Fenced off hole in the ground - 1

the playground comes with 'some assembly required'
the playground comes with 'some assembly required'

it starts to take shape
it starts to take shape

pieces to the puzzle come together
pieces to the puzzle come together

a second structure is added
a second structure is added

a few days later, more progress is evident
a few days later, more progress is evident

assembly complete, now the mulch is getting filled in
assembly complete, now the mulch is getting filled in