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Sunday, October 21, 2012
Keller - School Improvement Plan
The School Improvement Plan for 2012-2013 is scheduled for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012.
Parmenter - School Improvement Plan
The School Improvement Plan for 2012-2013 is scheduled for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012.
Oak St - School Improvement Plan
The School Improvement Plan for 2012-2013 is scheduled for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012.
Jefferson - School Improvement Plan
The School Improvement Plan for 2012-2013 is scheduled for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012.
Davis Thayer - School Improvement Plan
The School Improvement Plan for 2012-2013 is scheduled for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012.
10th Norfolk: Fernandes endorses Roy
Jeff Roy has been endorsed by Rep John Fernandes and that announcement is contained here
For additional information on Jeff Roy's campaign for the 10th Norfolk seat, visit his webpage here
http://jeffreyroy.com/
For additional information on Jeff Roy's campaign for the 10th Norfolk seat, visit his webpage here
http://jeffreyroy.com/
8% of Franklin children
With your help, the Franklin Food Pantry has an opportunity to do more. Given the numbers here, we may not be serving all of these children. There may be several reasons why. So you can help in two ways:
1 - If you know of a family that is being challenged to provide meals, let them know that the Food Pantry is available to help them. Awareness of the Pantry and its operation is a good first step to serving all that we should.
2 - You can contribute food and non-food items, volunteer your time, or make a financial contribution to help the Pantry serve your neighbors. Visit the Food Pantry website to sign up to volunteer or to make a contribution. http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/
1 - If you know of a family that is being challenged to provide meals, let them know that the Food Pantry is available to help them. Awareness of the Pantry and its operation is a good first step to serving all that we should.
2 - You can contribute food and non-food items, volunteer your time, or make a financial contribution to help the Pantry serve your neighbors. Visit the Food Pantry website to sign up to volunteer or to make a contribution. http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/
Trivia with the YPO November 14th at Mr. Dooley's Olde Irish Country Pub
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In the News: fuel assistance, food pantry
Saturday, October 20, 2012
From the feed reader
I have several tools to capture information being published about Franklin, MA. One of my key tools is Google Reader http://googlereader.blogspot.com/ In today's reader, I find several good articles about what is happening in and around Franklin.
1 - Warren Reynolds publishes regularly at 02038.com. He has his write up for the FHS ground breaking event held last week
New Franklin High School ground breaking celebrated
3 - Mary writes about the new items that have arrived for the Mill Store on Union St located at the railroad crossing.
Autumn awesomeness
Enjoy!
1 - Warren Reynolds publishes regularly at 02038.com. He has his write up for the FHS ground breaking event held last week
New Franklin High School ground breaking celebrated
by Warren Reynolds
2 - Amanda Spittell writing for Berry Insurance lets us know about the Jack-o-lantern spectacular at Roger Williams Park in Providence, RI
Autumn awesomeness
by Mary
Enjoy!
Networking Event
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via Franklin Downtown Partnership by noreply@blogger.com (Franklin Downtown Partnership) on 10/18/12
YOU ARE INVITED...
to a very special Franklin Downtown Partnership
Networking Event hosted by Six One Seven Studios
Thursday, November 15th -- Starting at 5:00 p.m.
This is a special evening for FDP members looking for connections and networking opportunities. The event will be at Six One Seven Studios' state-of-the-art film studio located at 25 Kenwood Circle in Franklin.
Come and enjoy good company, delicious appetizers, beer and wine as you tour the exciting new state-of-the-art studios.
Please RSVP to Joel Carrara at jcarrara@printsmartoffice.com.
Learn more about Six One Seven Studios
Six One Seven Studios is a full-service video production company based in Franklin, MA, dedicated to telling your story through high quality video production.
Our experienced team of professionals has years of experience in the art of communicating through video. From videography, editing, scripting and all aspects of video production service, Six One Seven Studios represents some of the best in the field offering our services at competitive prices.
Six One Studios is equipped with a 3,200 square foot soundstage, makeup and client area, state-of-the-art editing suite and multiple offices.
We look forward to seeing everyone who can attend.
www.sixonesevenstudios.com
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Help the YMCA, shop Whole Foods Oct 23
Whole Foods in Bellingham will contribute 5% of the proceeds Oct 23 to support the YMCA and their 'healthy futures' initiative!
Friday, October 19, 2012
Farmers Market - Library Book sale
Where in Franklin is the Town Common?
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Library Book Sale
Preview for Friends of Library members Friday night, open to all on Saturday
Where is the DPW Garage?
Turn on Hayward St off of RT 140 or West Central St, and follow signs to garage.
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Parking Control Officer returns to downtown Franklin
October 17, 2012
Letter from the Chief’s Office
As I am sure most of the citizens of Franklin are now aware the Town has hired a part-time Parking Control Officer. For many years the Parking Control Officer was a well known fixture in the center of Town. The PCO, as we call it, would walk the Downtown streets, have conversation with citizens, help with pedestrian crossings and engage in all around friendly behavior. Due to budgetary constraints the PCO position had gone unfilled for a lengthy period of time. That has changed and a PCO is now actively enforcing parking violations for the Town.
My experience with feedback about the PCO position was that it was welcomed by the Downtown and overall community until that bright orange parking ticket was placed under a windshield wiper blade. We have learned that parking control is one of those job functions that can bring out the worst in some people. It is however a necessary enforcement function.
There may be any number of good reasons and/or explanations as to why a parking violation might have happened and a civil explanation may make all the sense in the world possibly remedying the ticket issue right on the spot. Parking control, particularly in the Downtown where there are businesses who need and deserve convenient access for their customers to help them stay ahead of a downtrodden economy, coupled with the amount of Commuter Rail travelers looking for available parking, is a necessary and important enforcement effort conducted by the Town.
If you have issue with a parking violation I want to remind you that you cannot remedy your parking ticket issue at the Police Station. Parking Ticket appeals are handled by the Franklin Town Treasurer/Collector. If you received a parking ticket that you believe to be in error I would encourage you to appeal to the Town Treasurer and request a hearing. When you appear for the hearing have your facts ready, be civil when presenting your argument and leave knowing the matter has been heard and I can assure you will be decided in a fair and impartial manner.Thank You
Stephan H. Semerjian
Chief of Police
Note the original letter can be found on the Franklin webpage. the formatting was change to improve the readability http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_PoliceNews/019A5BE5-000F8513
School meals, KIDS COUNT data, and other MassBudget updates
Over the last few weeks, MassBudget has completed a number of different projects...
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