Wednesday, February 19, 2014

"Heavenly Haze" and "Grapefruit Diesel"

What is the headline? Two of the types of marijuana proposed for cultivation in the new facility here in Franklin.
The unassuming building at 5 Forge Parkway looks as if it could house any sort of large-scale industrial operation. 
Soon, though, the employees inside, watched over by a six-person security team, will begin growing thousands of pounds of marijuana, to be shipped by a fleet of three vehicles to dispensaries in Brookline and Northampton. 
New England Treatment Access Inc., one of 22 budding non-profit companies awarded licenses to sell medical marijuana last month, is now in the process of obtaining the necessary permits from the town of Franklin so it can start production at the 70,000-square-foot facility, leased through 2024.
Read the full article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140219/NEWS/140215841

"There are no negatives to this bill"


The bill, filed last year by state Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin, and state Sen. Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, amends the current law, reducing the number of plates that a charity must sell initially to 500 and the number during the first two years to 1,000. 
According to Roy, lowering the threshold would help smaller charities reap the benefits of creating their own plates. The sale of specialized plates in Massachusetts — some 215,000 to date — has raised nearly $75 million for non-profits, he said. 
"It puts the small charities on equal footing with the larger groups who have access to marketing resources," Roy said, referencing non-profits aligned with professional sports teams.

Read the full article here:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140219/NEWS/140215829/1994/NEWS

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Parking Ban Activated


Parking Ban Activated 02/18/2014


Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
408 AM EST TUE FEB 18 2014

...A QUICK PERIOD OF HEAVY SNOWFALL TODAY...

MAZ007-013>017-181715-
/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0008.140218T1200Z-140219T0100Z/
EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-
SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...
CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON
408 AM EST TUE FEB 18 2014

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM EST THIS EVENING...


* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW...HEAVY AT TIMES.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING...FROM MID MORNING TO THE EVENING HOURS.

* IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOW IS POSSIBLE AT TIMES...WITH REDUCTIONS IN
 VISIBILITY AND SLIPPERY CONDITIONS. THIS HEAVY SNOW MAY BE
 FALLING DURING THE EVENING COMMUTE.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.

* VISIBILITIES...ONE QUARTER MILE OR LESS AT TIMES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SNOW AND/OR ICE IS
FORECAST TO DEVELOP IN THE AFFECTED AREAS...BUT ACCUMULATIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO BE LIGHT. ANY SNOW OR ICE WOULD RESULT IN SLIPPERY
CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS.  WHEN
TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW FREEZING...MOTORISTS NEED TO BE ESPECIALLY
CAREFUL ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES WHERE SLIPPERY SPOTS CAN EASILY
DEVELOP.



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‘Healthy Hearts’ Family Valentine Dance on Friday, February 21


The Hockomock Area YMCA invites area residents to wear red at our ‘Healthy Hearts’ Family Valentine Dance on Friday, February 21st from 6:30PM-8:00PM at our Bernon Family Branch located at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin.

This free event guarantees a good time for all with a DJ and lots of dancing. Many other activities are planned including a nail salon, hair studio for boys and girls, Minute to Win It games, arts & crafts, heart healthy snacks, and more for members and non-members alike.

For more information, contact Michelle Branche at 774.235.2766 or visit our website at www.hockymca.org.

www.hockymca.org.
www.hockymca.org.

About the Hockomock Area YMCA
Through partnerships with families, the Hockomock Area YMCA empowers families to learn, grow and thrive together. Driven by our three areas of focus—youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility—family strengthening nurtures the potential of every child, improves family relationships and well-being, and provides opportunities for families to contribute to their communities.

The focus of family strengthening at the Hockomock Area YMCA is to provide intentional programming and services in a welcoming environment that embraces and reflects the diversity of families in the community. Family strengthening is a collaborative process to further work/life balance, deepen relationships within families, develop new skills and interests, and connect to community resources.

"a regional approach to rail trail developments'

For fans of rail trails, mark the date for an important meeting on the Upper Charles Trail
With spring just a few weeks away, the Friends of the Milford Upper Charles Trail will update residents on the trail’s current status, future plans and the benefits of a regional approach to rail trail developments during a forum next month. 
The forum, which will be held March 8 at 9 a.m. at the Ashland Community Center, will include presentations from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council focused on a regional view of rail trails, legislative advocates and a business owners who will provide insight on the commerce aspect of a multi-purpose trail. 
Representatives from the Upper Charles Trail towns of Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton, Milford and Sherborn will also provide updates on their towns and answer questions from the public.

Read the full article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140217/NEWS/140216570#sthash.njsLxy7p.dpuf


For more information on the Upper Charles Trail visit their webpage here
http://www.uppercharlestrail.org/

For additional info on the Friends of the Upper Charles Trail visit their webpage here
http://www.milfordtrail.org/



Franklin's rail trail sign on Grove St
Franklin's rail trail sign on Grove St


Franklin's own section of the SNETT rail trail runs off Grove St to Bellingham and ultimately to Palmer.
http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/


In the News: salt supply, traffic arrest


In Franklin, DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi said the town is better-positioned than many of its neighbors, but he said the town’s salt supplies are still below his comfort level. 
Cantoreggi said the town has two salt sheds and has been able to lend some salt to both Milford and Norfolk, but is now left with about 1,000 tons. He said the town uses about 400 to 500 tons of salt during each plowable storm.

Read the full article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140218/NEWS/140216330/?tag=2#sthash.Ia9cbGZa.dpuf



An expired inspection sticker led police to arrest two Franklin residents, one of whom was found with more than 60 prescription pills, after a motor vehicle stop Friday on South Main Street, police said. 

Read the full article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140218/NEWS/140216343/1994/NEWS#sthash.pQ7bMOQY.dpuf

Monday, February 17, 2014

Washington's Birthday

Poor George, his birthday really falls on Feb 22 but with the Uniform Monday Holiday act, and the realignment of the holiday to the 3rd Monday in February it never falls on the right day.

Have no fear, we live in MA where

Read more about President's Day in this wikipedia entry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington%27s_Birthday


Happy birthday George!

George Washington, 1st President of the United States
George Washington, 1st President of the United States