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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
It's almost summer at Team Fitness and CrossFit Franklin
Parent Technology Training at the Franklin Library
A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Good Afternoon
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Tour of Franklin High School - Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.
Good Afternoon
Parents who need help with applications their children are using today – Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Ask.FM, Twitter - can go to the Franklin Public Library for help Thursday, April 25th anytime between 6:30PM and 7:30PM.
Students (the experts) will be available to teach and answer questions about different applications. They also will help parents set up privacy settings, location settings, and passwords on different devices. BYOD (bring your own device) – Smart Phone, iPad laptop, iTouch.
For more information please contact Lisa Keohane at: lkeohane5@gmail.com
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Tour of Franklin High School - Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.
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In the News: casino storefront, health tips, event timeline
Casino developers plan storefront opening in Milford
The developers of the proposed Milford casino have signed papers to rent the storefront they promised earlier this month they would open, but town officials and opponents of the project remain unimpressed with their efforts in town.
Cards to be on MBTA trains with mental health tips
The American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts announced today it is partnering with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and The Boston Foundation to offer mental health tips for coping with stressful situations in the aftermath of last week’s Boston Marathon bombings.
UMass officials piece together timeline of events during bombing investigation
Just 12 hours after the FBI released the images of the suspected Boston Marathon bombers Thursday night, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s Department of Public Safety officers were developing information that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19, one of the suspects, was a student living on campus.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Job Search Jam Sessions return June 14
The economic outlook still has no prediction on a return to ‘full employment’. Recent Dept of Labor statistics show more than 3 applicants for each posted job and hundreds more dropping off the unemployment count.
This Job Search Jam Sessions event will provide you with help for your job search and explore alternatives like entrepreneurship. Sessions will provide you with the tips and tricks to build your network and explore the use of social media tools.
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In coordination with the Hopkinton Networking Group, Job Search Jam Session 4 will offer networking opportunities and motivational support for unemployed and under-unemployed workers. New and recent college graduates are welcome to participate to learn and share the tips and tricks of the job search.
Job Search Jam Session 4 is scheduled for Friday, June 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The location: St. John the Evangelist Parish Center, 20 Church Street, Hopkinton, Mass. The event has the capacity to serve up to two hundred job seekers from Massachusetts, Rhode Island and anyone willing to get to Hopkinton.
The cost is – $8 per person. You can pay via credit card or cash at the door.
Attendees will be asked to check in at the Parish Center on Jun 14, between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. Coffee, refreshments and snacks will be available for the morning and afternoon break. Lunch will also be served during the conference.
Proceeds from ticket sales will help defray expenses. Any ‘profit’ will be donated to the Church in return for the use of their facility.
Directions to the St. John the Evangelist Parish Center can be found on the church’s website (http://www.stjohnhopkinton.com).
“Job Search Jam Session participants will be able to acquire dozens of new LinkedIn connections. More importantly, they will share experiences from the job search with their peers, learn what has worked for others, and at the end of the day they’ll return home more informed, more confident and motivated to pursue new opportunities.”
Job Search Jam Sessions Agenda
The event will feature both seminar-like sessions and informal opportunities to network in small groups. Speakers are still being lined up. The agenda will be adapted to reflect the needs and interests of participants. There will be sessions devoted to job interviews, your elevator pitch, and the use of social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Information on specific sessions will be posted to http://jobsearchjamsessions.blogspot.com as the schedule is filled in.
Join Downtown Partnership at Pour Richard's
The Franklin Downtown Partnership invites the public to Pour Richard’s Wine and Spirits for a wine and beer tasting party on Tuesday, May 7. Come mingle with friends old and new while sampling a variety of beverages and learning about Pour Richard’s unique products. Try your luck with a chance to win raffle prizes and hear about the FDP’s plans for downtown Franklin.
The fundraiser will take place at Pour Richard’s new location, 14 Grove Street, Franklin, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and proceeds will help to support the Partnership’s Beautification efforts and downtown events. Dean Bank and Next Step Living will sponsor the event. Raffle prizes include items donated by Jane’s Frames and Emma’s Quilt Cupboard.
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“Pour Richard’s is a unique new business in Franklin and we invite everyone to come experience something different,” says Lisa Piana, FDP executive director. “We hope to bring the community together to support our downtown revitalization efforts, and this is a fun way for residents and business owners to learn more about the Partnership’s goals.”
Money raised at this tasting evening will be used to support on-going beautification efforts and the downtown events, including the Strawberry Festival on June 13th. The Partnership, the Franklin Garden Club and many volunteers plant more than 1,200 colorful flowers downtown each spring, and hang wreaths and greenery for the holidays. This year’s spring Beautification Day will be Saturday, May 18.
“We enjoy partnering with local and regional nonprofits on fundraising initiatives,” says Ann Williams, co-owner of Pour Richard’s. “We present a well-edited selection of small producers, unique products and great values. With more than two decades’ experience in wine sales, we find our products endlessly fascinating; we firmly believe they should also be fun,” she adds.
For more information about this event please contact FDP Executive Director Lisa Piana at (774) 571-3109 or downtown.franklin@yahoo.com. Details about the Partnership, Beautification efforts, downtown events and sponsorship also can be found on the FDP website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of business owners, town leaders and residents working together to revitalize downtown Franklin through improvement projects like beautification and streetscape design and with events such as the Strawberry Stroll, Harvest Festival and Holiday Stroll. The Partnership currently has more than 160 members and welcomes all businesses and residents. The next general meeting is May 2
This was originally posted to
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2013/04/fdp-pour-richards-fundraiser-press.html
MassBudget: Cuts to programs that help young adults
With the job market still weak and higher education growing more expensive, young people in Massachusetts today face some significant challenges. The Youth Empowerment programs that we fund through our state budget help young people find jobs, break from cycles of violence, and build careers.
Our new brief, "Cuts to Youth Empowerment Programs in the HWM Budget," looks at funding for these Youth Empowerment programs and finds that:
MassBudget's Children's Budget provides a detailed description of each of the affected programs, along with funding information. "Cuts to Youth Empowerment Programs in the HWM Budget" is part of a series of MassBudget briefs analyzing key elements in the budget proposals for FY 2014.
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In the News: marathon bombing, donations
Many reach out to help
A week after the Boston Marathon bombings, many local and national fundraisers have emerged to support the victims of the violence. The following is a round-up of several that are either currently active or taking place in MetroWest soon:Locally, The Cake Bar will be donating a portion of its proceeds on Weds May 8th to the One Fund Boston. https://www.facebook.com/events/101351470068836/
AT&T announces text-to-donate feature for One Fund Boston
AT&T has announced a text-to-donate drive to support One Fund Boston, the charity established to support the victims of last Monday’s marathon bombings.
Read the criminal complaint against Marathon bombing suspect
Federal authorities charged Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in his hospital room Monday with using and conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction and malicious destruction of property by means of an explosive device, causing death.
Franklin Library: Tween and Teen Writing Event with Jennie Coughlin
Tween and Teen Writing Event with Jennie Coughlin
Monday, April 22, 2013
Franklin street construction (photo essay)
My walk around Franklin on the weekend ended up with some photos of the progress putting in the curbs and sidewalks along East, West, Nason and other streets in that area of the town.
Asphalt curbing along the train tracks on East St
New curbing and sidewalk on the other side of East St
New curbing and sidewalks on West St
Across the street and looking back to the train tracks on West St
curbing and sidewalks on Nason St
On the Town Council agenda for this Wednesday's meeting is an update by DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi on the work his department has scheduled for this summer.
You can find the full agenda here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-apr-24.html
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| curbing on East St |
Asphalt curbing along the train tracks on East St
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New curbing and sidewalk on the other side of East St
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| curbing and sidewalks on West St |
New curbing and sidewalks on West St
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| sidewalk prep on West St |
Across the street and looking back to the train tracks on West St
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| sidewalk prep on Nason St |
curbing and sidewalks on Nason St
On the Town Council agenda for this Wednesday's meeting is an update by DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi on the work his department has scheduled for this summer.
You can find the full agenda here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-apr-24.html
Tour Franklin High School - 4/24/13 at 6:00 PM
You can tour the current Franklin High School facility on Wednesday starting at 6:00 PM. Join FHS administrators, and representatives from the Central Office as well as School Committee for this event that is open to the public.
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The Facebook event can be found here
https://www.facebook.com/events/165016513660704/
In the News: moment of silence - 2:50 PM today
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick is asking residents to observe a moment of silence Monday at the time the first of two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.
The one-minute silent tribute to victims is scheduled for 2:50 p.m. and will be followed by the ringing of bells in Boston and elsewhere in Massachusetts. It marks one week since the attacks that killed three people and wounded more than 180 others.
Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x633481982/Mass-to-observe-moment-of-silence-Monday#ixzz2RBPhlrxp
Sunday, April 21, 2013
from 'cringe mode' to happiness (video)
Let's start the new week by stepping out of 'cringe mode' and open the gate to happiness.
Spend a little over a dozen minutes as Matt Smith tells us about the 'failure bow' and how we can celebrate failure in order to achieve happiness!
Do I see you standing with arms raised and "that dumb ass grin"?
Do I see you applauding someone who has done this?
Not yet... okay. Take it slow but take it!
Thanks to +John Haydon for sharing this
Spend a little over a dozen minutes as Matt Smith tells us about the 'failure bow' and how we can celebrate failure in order to achieve happiness!
Do I see you standing with arms raised and "that dumb ass grin"?
Do I see you applauding someone who has done this?
Not yet... okay. Take it slow but take it!
Thanks to +John Haydon for sharing this
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Apr 24, 2013
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 13, 2013, March 27, 2012
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-701: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 3. Definitions
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-702: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 36. Impervious Surfaces
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-703: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 40. Water Resource District
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-704: Changes to Chapter 185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-705: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 5. Zoning Map
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Facilities Director – Michael D’Angelo
DPW Director – Brutus Cantoreggi
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-24: Authorization for Town Administrator to Execute Mass DOT Land Damage Agreement in Connection with Route 140 Improvements
2. Resolution 13-29: Authorization to Sign Amended Regulatory Agreement for Meadowbrook Heights
3. Bylaw Amendment 13-700: Amendment of Chapter 82. Appendix A, List of Service Fee Rates – 2nd Reading
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-701: Amendment to Chapter 185, Section 3. Definitions – 1st Reading
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-702: Amendment to Chapter 185, Section 36. Impervious Surfaces – 1st Reading
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-703: Amendment to Chapter 185, Section 40. Water Resource District – 1st Reading
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-704: Amendment to Chapter 185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements – 1st Reading
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-705: Amendment to Chapter 185, Section 5. Zoning Map – 1st Reading
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
The full set of documents as released for this agenda can be found here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/042413.pdf
Parmenter 5K - June 2
The 5th Annual Parmenter 5K will be held on Sunday, June 2.
Collection of paper products and non-perishable food items for the Franklin Food Pantry
Registration Fees (non-refundable)
All proceeds to benefit Parmenter Elementary School
There doesn't appear to be an online registration like there was prior years, if this changes, I'll add the link. In the meantime, you can download the application, fill it out and mail it in the 'old fashioned' way. It works!
Online Registration can be found here
http://www.active.com/running/franklin-ma/5th-annual-parmenter-run-for-all-ages-2013
If you can't download the form here, go to the race webpage to obtain it there
http://www.parmenter5k.com/index.html
- USATF sanctioned event
- FREE Panda Dash for kids 4-12...bigger and better for 2012!
- T-Shirts to first 150 registered (must be present to receive.)
- Awards to top 3 finishers in each age division (M/F)
- Time splits, water stations, professionally timed
- Refreshments
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Collection of paper products and non-perishable food items for the Franklin Food Pantry
Registration Fees (non-refundable)
- Age 13 and over-$15 pre-registered/$20 on race day.
- Age 12 and under-$10 pre-registered/$15 on race day.
- Family 4 Pack (all ages)-$40 pre-registered/$50 race day.
All proceeds to benefit Parmenter Elementary School
Online Registration can be found here
http://www.active.com/running/franklin-ma/5th-annual-parmenter-run-for-all-ages-2013
If you can't download the form here, go to the race webpage to obtain it there
http://www.parmenter5k.com/index.html
In the News: coping with trauma
Trauma experts discuss how to cope with bombings
Runners, families feel a relief tinged with sadness
Listen to relaxing music. Go for a walk. Switch the television away from news coverage. Talk with friends and family.
Runners, families feel a relief tinged with sadness
After a week of tossing and turning, Franklin marathoner Jamie Tighe at last slept through the night Friday.
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