Franklin Line Service has been suspended. All trains canceled due to bridge strike and fire at Islington.

Franklin Line Service has been suspended.  All trains canceled due to bridge strike and fire at Islington. Last updated: Jul 1 2014 6:21 AM MBTA

Franklin Line Buses will be arriving at Norwood Central shortly for passengers for trains 790,702 and 704 ONLY. Service is suspended after train 704

Affected direction: inbound

Affected trips:
790 (5:05 AM from Forge Park / 495)
702 (5:40 AM from Forge Park / 495)
704 (6:05 AM from Forge Park / 495)

Last updated: Jul 1 2014 6:37 AM

FHS Last Tour: Corridors and Student Art Work - part 5 (photos)

Continuing my walk through the corridors of Franklin High School on the 'last tour', I captured photos of student art work and other significant items of interest.

student murals above the lockers

student murals above the lockers 1

student murals above the lockers 2

student murals above the lockers 3

student murals above the lockers 3 - close up

student murals above the lockers 4

student murals above the lockers 5

Photos shared earlier can be found here:


http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art_29.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-welcome-to.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-small-gym.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-photos.html


Note: all the photos will be posted to Facebook and to Flickr for anyone to view in a single place. The locations are already established and photos will be added to them over time.

Facebook album       Flickr album

Franklin's 4th of July Schedule of Events

Franklin's 4th of July Committee has published the schedule for the celebration this year.

Wednesday, July 2nd:
• 6pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 7pm-10pm   Matt Zajac's Band

Thursday, July 3rd:
• 6pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 7pm-10pm   Loose Salute (Mike Nesmith and the Monkees and others )
• 10pm   LASER LIGHT SHOW

Friday, July 4th:
• 12pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 1pm-4pm   Tyler Zajac's Band
• 4pm-10pm    Impersonators
- 4pm-6pm   Frank Sinatra (Mike Kelly's Favorite)
- 8pm-10pm   Michael Jackson

Franklin Town Common - site of 4th of July events

Saturday, July 5th:
Children's Day
• 12pm-10pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 12 noon   Children's Parade
• 1pm-2pm   Vics and Sticks (Family Entertainment)
• 2pm-3pm   Jamie Barrett
• 3pm-4:30pm   Flippo the Clown (Juggling and Balloon Artistry)
• 4pm-7pm   Franklin Idol Contest
• 7pm-10pm   Groove Doctors Band (local musicians)

Sunday, July 6th:
• 1pm-7pm   Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 2pm-3:30pm   PARADE
• 3:30pm   Tyler Zajac Solo

Any updates to the schedule can be found on the 4th of July Committee page
http://july4thfranklinma.com/

You may have received their recent mailing looking to raise funds to support the 4th of July celebration.
You can print out the form below and send in your check or you can donate online here
http://july4thfranklinma.com/donations.asp

Franklin Public Library: Duct tape beach bags

The Library will help you make a beach bag with duct tape at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 1.

Franklin Public Library schedule for the week

Follow the Library on

• Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinPublicLibrary
• Twitter  https://twitter.com/FrkPublicLib
• Franklin webpage  http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Library/index

FHS Last Tour: Corridors and Student Art Work - part 4 (photos)

Continuing my walk through Franklin High School on the last tour of the old building, here are additional photos to share:

student art work 1

student art work 2

student art work 2a

student art work 3

student art work 4

student art work 5

student art work 6

Photos shared earlier can be found here:


http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-corridors-and-student-art.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-small-gym.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/fhs-last-tour-field-house-photos.html


Note: all the photos will be posted to Facebook and to Flickr for anyone to view in a single place. The locations are already established and photos will be added to them over time.

Facebook album       Flickr album

Dept of Planning and Community Development - Jun 18

During the June 18th meeting of the Town Council, Bryan Taberner used this document for his presentation and discussion.




My notes from this segment of the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/live-reporting-dept-of-planning-and.html

The full summary of the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/electric-youth-hit-high-note-before.html

Franklin Municipal Building

2ND ANNUAL WIFFLE® BALL TOURNAMENT - Aug 16

Join Random Smile for the 2ND ANNUAL WIFFLE® BALL TOURNAMENT on August 16.

In Memory of Danny Adiletto

Join over 300 players and spectators, for Franklin's largest Wiffle® Ball tournament. The championship trophy and Prizes will be awarded to the last team standing (up to five players per team). Sign-up here today to ensure your team's registration, or bring your sense of humor, lawn chairs and cheer your friends as they compete for the title!

Event t-shirts will be available for sale at the event!

Registration will close once the maximum 75 teams has been reached.

Random Smile Project

Event Details

• Saturday, August 16, 2014
• Registration: 8-8:45am, games start at 9am
• $125 per team
• Each team plays a minimum of 3 games prior to tournament seeding
• Fletcher Field, Peck Street, Franklin, MA
• Two Divisions:
• Recreational (here for fun)
• Competitive (fast pitch)
• 5 players per team

Register here

http://www.randomsmile.org/events