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Saturday, December 15, 2012
FPS: Community Update
Ernesto Sirolli: Want to help someone? Shut up and listen!
"What you do [to provide better aid is] you shut up. You never arrive in a community with any ideas.” (Ernesto Sirolli)
TEDTalks are great sources of ideas. The speakers effectively deliver their ideas with a story. Ernesto Sirolli tells his story with good humor.
Well worth spending time with (17 minutes).
TEDTalks are great sources of ideas. The speakers effectively deliver their ideas with a story. Ernesto Sirolli tells his story with good humor.
Well worth spending time with (17 minutes).
Accused syringe robber arraigned for third time
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via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Matt Tota/Daily News staff on 12/14/12
A man, accused of robbing or attempting to rob five doughnut shops during a single week in October by threatening employees with a syringe, was ordered held on $100,000 bail Friday at his arraignment in Milford District Court.Things you can do from here:
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Friday, December 14, 2012
The Christmas Spirit is alive and well in Franklin!
Over 100 folks enjoyed a dramatic reading of "A Christmas Carol" as performed by Al LePage with musical accompaniment by Rev Diane Carpenter on Thursday evening.
On behalf of the Food Pantry Board of Directors, our sincere thanks to the Historical Commission and to the United Methodist Church for arranging this event. Our special thanks to performer Al Lepage for his significant contribution to make this happen. It was a wonderful performance.
One gentleman as he left the performance checked with Mary Olsson on whether the show had sold out. Informed that there had been about 15 tickets unsold, he said that he would provide a check to ensure that the event had been sold out.
The event raised over $1,300 for the Franklin Food Pantry.
This is the kind of Christmas Spirit that exists in Franklin and for which we are most grateful!
Related post:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/11/tickets-on-sale-christmas-carol-times.html
Dean College "flash mob" (video)
The Dance Group at Dean College did a flash mob at Patriot Place recently
Happy holidays!
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the video
Happy holidays!
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the video
12 Days of Donating
The Food Elves and the Franklin Downtown Partnership are trying to reach a new goal of collecting 2 tons or 4,000 pounds of food for the Franklin Food Pantry.
The drive is only 310 pounds away from reaching that goal.
Also, the Food Elves are trying to surpass last year’s money donations and are only $300 away from meeting that new goal.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1783182947/Food-Elves-extend-12-days-of-donating-in-Franklin#ixzz2F1WQ8ViF
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Ludwick Marishane: A bath without water (video)
This TEDTalk is less than 6 minutes. Ludwick briefly summarizes his motivation and process to develop a waterless bathing solution.
The key for me is his motivation. The second and related key is how he persisted to develop his idea with only his cell phone.
Reminds me of that familiar adage "If there is a will, there is a way!"
Food Elves and FDP trying reach 2 Tons of food for Pantry
A Big Thank You for all of your support on this year's "12 Days of Donating" campaign.
The Food Elves and FDP passed their goal and are now trying to set a New Goal of bringing in 2 TONS (over 4,000 pounds) of Food for the Food Pantry.
We are only 310 pounds away...so please pass the word. The Food Elves are also trying to beat last year's money donation total and need just $300 more to meet this goal. The "12 Days of Donating" is extended until this Saturday
...so please send a reminder out to encourage everyone to drop off their donations at one of the following locations: Franklin Downtown Partnership, Berry Insurance, Chestnut Dental, Dean Bank, Dean College, DCU, East Coast Driving School, Emma's Quilt Cupboard, Janes'Frames, Murphy Business, RE/MAX Executive Realty
Or have them drop off donations at the Food Pantry between 9-1 on Thursday
or Friday and let them know it is for the Food Elve "12 Days of Donating".
Together we are making a difference.... Franklin Downtown Partnership
and the Franklin Food Elves...50 elves and counting...
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Tri-County cosmetology students host Family Day
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Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School juniors enrolled in the Cosmetology career program hosted a Family Day at the school on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Students invited family members into the school's salon for complimentary scalp treatments, haircuts, coloring and blow drying services.
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WINTERBLOOM - Holiday Show
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
Saturday, December 15, 8:00PM
Our Holiday Show
WINTERBLOOM
Songs of the seasons - old and new
featuring Anne Heaton, Antje Duvekot, Meg Hutchinson, & Natalia Zukerman, $25
The Winterbloom webpage can be found http://winterbloom.com/
you can purchase your tickets on the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse webpage http://circlefolk.org/
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
"There was never really any consideration of going far away"
The move is effective Jan. 1. Terracon, located at 5 Boynton Road, has 14 employees. The company will move to a new 18,000-square-foot-facility at 1376 West Central St. in Franklin.
Company President Rob Jewett said in the press release the move is necessary because of significant growth in the last few years.
"As our products and solutions have become better known in the industry, demand has risen – and quickly," Jewett said in the release. "Our new office and manufacturing space is 50 percent larger than our previous offices and offers a more efficient layout. It will support our continued growth and expansion, and provide a better work environment for current and future staff."
Read more: Holliston company announces move to Franklin - Franklin, MA - Wicked Local Franklin http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x719504533/Holliston-company-announces-move-to-Franklin#ixzz2EpjSCGRc
You can visit the Terracon web page here http://www.terracon-solutions.com/
Franklin Art Center - new classes
Hello,
We are busy getting ready for the new year, adding new classes for session 3 starting January 3rd
Saturday Morning Painting 11-12:30
Teens -Adults 6 weeks Jan 5-Feb 16( no class the 26) $180
Our beginner painting class is back on Saturdays. In this class students will use acrylics and/or oils.
This is a great class for those wanting to try painting or work on developing a portfolio for art school. Students are encouraged to bring in a starter oil set or acrylic set.
Watercolor Mondays 7-9
Teen-Adult 6 weeks Jan 7- Feb 11 $180
New class taught by Richard Denzer. Richard has been teaching watercolor in Dover/Sherbon and is now joining us at the Franklin Art Center. This is a great class for those interested in learning watercolor or improving their skills. Teens are welcome to join and develop pieces for their portfolio. Supply list will be provided.
Session 3
After school classes are still registering. Call if interested as these classes fill quickly.
Preschool Art
Looking for something for your little Picasso to do this winter? Check out the Literature based art classes we offer Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays 9:30-11 or Tuesday and Thursdays 12;30-2
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS COMING SOON!
Have a wonderful Holiday!
Ian and Linda Kabat
For more information on the Franklin Art Center, please visit their web page
Disclosure: my daughter is one of the part-time instructors at the Art Center.
For more information on the Franklin Art Center, please visit their web page
Disclosure: my daughter is one of the part-time instructors at the Art Center.
Reminder: "Nutcracker" - Dec 15, Dec 16
Rehearsing for their debut performances in the "Nutcracker" as Clara are Celine Santorsola, left and Caroline Lounsbury, right, at the Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center in Franklin, MA.
The show performances are Saturday, December 15 at 5:30pm and Sunday, December 16 at 1pm. Tickets are available by calling 508-520-7873.
In the News: publisher changes, sales tax
GateHouse Media publishes the Milford Daily News
President of GateHouse Media New England to step down
President of GateHouse Media New England to step down
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
12 Days of Donating: Day 12
On the last day of the "12 Days of Donating", let's continue to look back through the events of the year and see how much we can be thankful for in Franklin.
We are still in December, so to try and reflect on the month while only in the middle is a bit fool hardy. The tree has been purchased but not yet set up or decorated. Cookies are being made. Plans are being reviewed, action items completed, presents wrapped and perhaps shipped to places far from Franklin to arrive in time.
There'll be places to go, people to see: performances of the Nutcracker (Dec 15 and 16 at the Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center); Midsummer Night's Dream (Dec 19 and 20 at Franklin High School)... A Christmas Carol at the United Methodist Church this Thursday, Dec 13.
In your travels around Franklin, consider dropping off a contribution of food or non-food items, to the Food Elves and the Franklin Downtown Partnership for their 12 Days of Donating drive. The people of Franklin receive the real benefits of such collaboration!
Donation bins are available at these participating businesses:
- Berry Insurance, 9 Main St.
- Chestnut Dental Associates, 38 Pond St.
- Dean Bank, 21 Main St.
- Dean College, Campus Center
- DCU, 500 West Central St.
- East Coast Driving School, 25 East Central St.
- Emma’s Quilt Cupboard, 12 Main St.
- Franklin Downtown Partnership Office, 9 East Central St.
- Jane’s Frames, 11 East Central St.
- Murphy Business, 15 East Central St.
- RE/MAX Executive Realty, 445 Franklin Village Dr.
You can also make a donation securely through the Franklin Food Pantry web page
Day 11 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-11.html
Day 10 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-10.html
Day 9 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-9.html
Day 8 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-8.html
Day 7 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-7.html
Day 6 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-6.html
Day 5 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-5.html
Day 4 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-4.html
Day 3 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-3.html
Day 2 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-2.html
Day 1 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/11/12-days-of-donating-day-1.html
Rail Trail Committee meeting Dec 11, 2012 - 7:00 PM
The Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) will hold its annual meeting tomorrow evening, Tuesday, December 11, 2012. The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm and will be held at the YMCA in Franklin. This meeting will serve as the FBRTC's annual meeting and we will be electing officers for 2013. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please respond to this email or contact Marc Kaplan (mkap7@hotmail.com) or David Labonte (david.labonte@verizon.net)
Other items we will discuss at this meeting include: motorized vehicle usage on the trail, a map of the trail in Franklin and Bellingham, potential grant projects, and the developments with the Town of Franklin related to the Prospect St crossing. Attached is an agenda. We need your help with these projects, so please consider attending tomorrow.
Also, last Sunday a group of students from Dean College's Outdoor Recreation Club volunteered to staff an information table at the trail head on Grove St. For a few hours, students took a count of the number of users/visitors to the trail and the type (walker, biker, etc). This could become an ongoing project for the club starting in the spring. While it is unscientific study, it will help give us an idea of the utilization of the trail and help get the word out about the committee and trail efforts. Attached is a picture from last Sunday.
We look forward to your participation and input tomorrow and in 2013.
The agenda:
The trail map
State opens registration for Student Government Day
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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has opened registration for the 2013 Student Government Day, and Sen. Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge, is encouraging all area high schools to participate.Things you can do from here:
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The Great $3 Candle Sale: December 15 & 16
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