How many styles of Greek columns are used in the Library building?
The answer to that can be found by taking a tour of the library. The tour will help you understand more about how the Franklin Library is really one of our treasures.
Have you taken the tour?
I haven't but when I stopped by recently to get some Dr Seuss books, I found out about a video tour that was available on DVD. Could the video be converted to share on a website? Yes, it could.
While a real 'in person' tour, is the best way to view the library, you can take a tour of the library from the luxury of your own computer. Click a view the video, it will be a well spent 35 minutes!
The video will also be posted to the Library website.
The video was put together by The Preservation Committee for the 100th Anniversary celebration of the library in 2004. Many thanks to the great time and effort put into this by Donna Estey, Ann Arpin, and Hugh Bolton in particular amongst the many involved in the production.
Note: for email subscribers, you will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the video.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Business After Hours
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce held a "Business After Hours" networking event at Dean College Thursday evening.
Dean College was a gracious host, with good food and refreshments in their newly renovated Library and Learning Center on the Dean campus. President Paula Rooney was amongst the several Dean representatives present.
Jack Lank, President of the United Regional Chamber, welcomed everyone. Jay Leiendecker, Vice President at Dean gave some brief remarks as did Jeff Nutting, Franklin Town Administrator.
A number of business people from outside Franklin came to the event to meet business folks from Franklin and help share what they do to spread the word and expand their business.
With as many people as were at the event, I could not get to talk with all. Those whom I did get to talk with were interesting. Some highlights were:
This is just a sample of the conversations available at Business After Hours. Consider finding out more about the United Regional Chamber of Commerce and their operations by visiting their website, calling one of their offices, or contacting me. You don't have to be a member to attend their Business After Hours, you can attend as a guest.
Why do I spend time at such events? You may have heard me say/write that something like a split tax is not a solution to our budget problems. A split tax rate creates two classes of taxpayers and attempts to shift the burden from the residential to the commercial/industrial base. That simply makes it harder to do business in Franklin. What we really need to do is not split the pie but make the pie larger! Increasing business opportunity in Franklin is one way to help our overall budget issues. The opportunity to meet and talk with the business folks is priceless!
Creating opportunities for business to operate successfully in Franklin is what matters.
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Jack Lank, President of the United Regional Chamber, welcomed everyone. Jay Leiendecker, Vice President at Dean gave some brief remarks as did Jeff Nutting, Franklin Town Administrator.
A number of business people from outside Franklin came to the event to meet business folks from Franklin and help share what they do to spread the word and expand their business.
With as many people as were at the event, I could not get to talk with all. Those whom I did get to talk with were interesting. Some highlights were:
Did you know that Digital Credit Union is developing an application to take a picture of a check with your smartphone to create a deposit into your account without having to actually bring the check to the teller or ATM machine? I will talk further with Thomaz Demoura, Branch Manager of the DCU office on RT 140 to understand how this will work.
Did you know that if you'd like to hold an outdoor wedding in the area that Country Gardens, a bed and breakfast with a special events facility would be a good place to consider? Located approximately two miles from LaSalette Shrine, I will be talking with Ralph Arguin to find out more about their services.
You may recall a conversation with Linda Waters, President, Back to Business, that I reported here from the Harvest Festival last September. The Confidence Beads that were in development are now ready and available. I will be finding out more to bring back and share here.
Why do I spend time at such events? You may have heard me say/write that something like a split tax is not a solution to our budget problems. A split tax rate creates two classes of taxpayers and attempts to shift the burden from the residential to the commercial/industrial base. That simply makes it harder to do business in Franklin. What we really need to do is not split the pie but make the pie larger! Increasing business opportunity in Franklin is one way to help our overall budget issues. The opportunity to meet and talk with the business folks is priceless!
Creating opportunities for business to operate successfully in Franklin is what matters.
Franklin, MA
"take advantage of the opportunity"
Months before they even get a diploma, some Franklin High School seniors are preparing to head into the real world.
Beginning its second year, the school's senior project course gives 35 seniors a taste of being part of the work force before they graduate.
"Senior project is the smartest and best thing that Franklin High School has done for its students," said 2009 graduate John Congdon, who participated last year.
Franklin students get a taste of the real world
from The Milford Daily News News RSSFranklin, MA
2nd Fund Raising Event for Abbey Candy House
FRIENDS of the ABBEY
In
In
SPORTS AND SONG
Come join with us in Sports
MATT LIGHT
PATRIOTS Offensive Tackle
(Six Division Championships, Four Conference Titles,
Three Super Bowl Championships)
Three Super Bowl Championships)
AUTOGRAPH SIGNING – PATRIOTS MEMORABILIA
Come join with us in Song
AYLA BROWN
– former American Idol finalist from season 5:
(Boston College Eagles Basketball)
(Boston College Eagles Basketball)
SILENT AUCTIONS, RAFFLES, DOOR PRIZE
ADMISSION: ADULTS $10.00
Children Free - Cash/Checks only
Where: Lake Pearl Luciano’s
When: April 11, 2010
2:00 to 4:00 P.M.
Creek St., Wrentham, Ma.
Mt. St. Mary’s Abbey – 300 Arnold St. – Wrentham, Ma. 02093
Phone: 508 528 1282 Web www.msmabbey.org
Thursday, March 11, 2010
solar compactor down at the track
The solar powered trash compactor has been moved to the Franklin High School Track. As I recall this had been positioned downtown, opposite the Post Office, under a tree. I recall musing, would it get enough solar attention under the tree? Maybe it wasn't or maybe it was decided that this would be a better place.
Either way, as I ran my workout at the track today, I noticed it there. It may have been positioned here earlier. With the winter weather this was the first time for me to get to the track this year. I look forward to getting there more often now that the weather is breaking.
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Either way, as I ran my workout at the track today, I noticed it there. It may have been positioned here earlier. With the winter weather this was the first time for me to get to the track this year. I look forward to getting there more often now that the weather is breaking.
Franklin, MA
Davis Thayer School says Thanks!
With a big update on their sign, the thank you is loud and clear.
When was the auction? Last weekend at the Adirondack Club.
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When was the auction? Last weekend at the Adirondack Club.
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Walgreens - now open
As I drove by Walgreens today, there is a sign proclaiming "Now Open."
I'll get a picture sometime to record and share but it is open, finally!
Franklin, MA
I'll get a picture sometime to record and share but it is open, finally!
Franklin, MA
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Charter Revisions 03/10/10
The collected posts from the Special Town Council meeting to discuss the proposed Charter Revisions can be found here:
Franklin, MA
- Live reporting - discussion resumes
- Live reporting - Charter revision - elected vs. ap...
- Live reporting - Franklin, MA: Charter Review
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"fostering greater awareness of bullying"
"I am so proud to have a group of such motivated, committed students like the Teenangels in my community," Vallee said in a press release. "We can't, of course, legislate what parents should be teaching at home - courtesy, respect, and the Golden Rule - but we can put a plan in place to help school administrators and teachers swiftly and effectively address bullying if it does occur in their classrooms."
The Teenangels, a group of 17 seventh- and eight-graders, is a chapter of Wiredsafety.org that trains students in online safety, privacy and security.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Prior posts on the Teenangels can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/01/live-reporting-teen-angels.html
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/01/teen-angels-pledge-text-think-send.html
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"As the town grows ... it becomes more complicated"
Last night, the Charter Review Subcommittee suggested making the town treasurer, clerk, assessors, Board of Health and constables appointed instead of elected posts.
"As the town grows ... it becomes more complicated and a bigger and bigger business," Vice Chairman Stephen Whalen said. "It's more important to be appointed and evaluated on a skill set qualified for those specific functions."
Whalen said not only does appointment ensure the most qualified candidate, but it allows people who may have been turned off by an election process to come forward.
Last night's discussion came during a hearing at which the Town Council discussed several suggested revisions to the town charter - its governing document.
Read the full article here:
Views differ on appointing vs. electing positions
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