The Friends of the SNETT Trail are hosting a walk and activities on the Franklin portion of the trail beginning at 11:30.
Play "I Spy"
For more information about the Franklin portion of the trail, visit http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/
Saturday, June 1, 2013
In the News - anti-cancer cause, charges thrown out, audit accuracy
Even though Lauren Duffy-Peter considers her bright red hair her greatest attribute, she’s willing to shave off every lock to help raise money for cancer research.
A former state chemist who authorities say tampered with criminal evidence is challenging charges connected to claims she made in court that she had a master's degree.
Governor questions accuracy of welfare audit
An audit that found welfare benefits had been paid to more than 1,100 people in Massachusetts who were dead was of "questionable accuracy," Gov. Deval Patrick said.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Parmenter 5K - Sunday
The Parmenter 5K Run for all Ages is scheduled for Sunday, June 2.
Registration and additional info can be found on the race webpage
http://www.parmenter5k.com/
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Registration and additional info can be found on the race webpage
http://www.parmenter5k.com/
MassBudget: Conference Preview - differences between the Senate and House budget proposals
Last week, the Senate finalized its budget proposal for FY 2014, laying out its plans for what we should do together through state government in the coming year. Our new "Conference Preview" describes the major differences between the Senate budget and the House version, in order to highlight the decisions that the upcoming House-Senate Conference Committee will face.
Some of the most significant differences are:
In addition to describing these and other differences between the House and Senate budgets, the "Conference Preview" also analyzes the more prominent amendments that were adopted during Senate debate. For more detail on the budget process, including these legislative budgets and the Governor's earlier proposal, see our Budget Resources.
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"reform the laws and respect the rights of the citizens"
The Gun Control Forum held at Dean College and hosted by Rep Jeff Roy was reported on in the Milford Daily News.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1910061630/Civil-tone-for-gun-debate-in-Franklin#ixzz2UrQhZht8
The 1998 legislation as referenced in the article can be read here
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/1998/Chapter180
The full document for H 3253 as filed by Rep Linsky can be viewed here
http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/188/House/H3253
From the same page, you can search for other related legislation as filed this year.
"I ask for continued, thoughtful, reasoned and sane debate as we go forward in these next few months," Naughton said, adding that a new piece of legislation will be ready for the House in the fall.
Nearly 100 people, with wide-ranging views on gun control, attended the more than hour-long talk on gun legislation, hosted by state Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin. The 7-person panel included a gun rights lobbyist and police chief, professors and legislators.
Franklin Police Chief Stephan Semerjian said gun licensing rules need tuning, saying, "Legislators are trying to do the best they can."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1910061630/Civil-tone-for-gun-debate-in-Franklin#ixzz2UrQhZht8
The 1998 legislation as referenced in the article can be read here
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/1998/Chapter180
The full document for H 3253 as filed by Rep Linsky can be viewed here
http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/188/House/H3253
From the same page, you can search for other related legislation as filed this year.
United Regional Chamber of Commerce: Early Bird Golf Rate Ends June 3
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"It’s almost as moving as the real thing"
The half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Medway through Sunday.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1910061633/Moving-tribute-Vietnam-Wall-visits-Medway#ixzz2UrUY21yP
"It’s tough, but it’s satisfying," said Souza, who helped put up panel 30 West of the Wall, which includes the name of his childhood friend, Richie.
Volunteers, including Leigh’s nephew George Grant of Medway, spent most of Thursday putting up the wall, which is managed by a Michigan-based nonprofit organization and includes more than 58,000 names.
After the presentation of colors by the 1st Battalion, 25th Marines out of Devens, the ceremony was lead by Marines Staff Sgt. Robert Saleski of Medway, a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient.
Among the speakers was state Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, who said the monument is one of the "most powerful and moving tributes to personal sacrifice and national loss," including more than 1,000 soldiers from Massachusetts.
"The names pay silent tribute to men and women from communities like this one," said Roy, who recalled being 7 when his neighbor was killed in Vietnam. "I can remember the sorrow at the dinner table, and the emptiness of my neighbors’ house."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1910061633/Moving-tribute-Vietnam-Wall-visits-Medway#ixzz2UrUY21yP
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Age appropriate there and here
Bernie DeKoven, the Chief Deep Funster, writes;
John Taylor Gatto’s article, The Curriculum of Play, is visionary in its scope, and deeply validating for anyone who believes in the kind of education that takes place when children are free and at play. Perhaps I am so drawn to it because I’ve spent so much of my life, since 1971 and the publication of my Interplay Games Curriculum, and the years of teaching and training that led up to it. Nevertheless, dear Deep Funster, I decided to assume that at least some of Gatto’s article would be as affirming to your beliefs as it was to mine. I am not in total agreement. But if I were, it probably wouldn’t be as much fun to read.
He also includes this video about "Schools of Trust"
So coming off the post and video, I find out that at least Franklin teachers will be doing a 45 writing prompt for K-2 to prepare something for the teachers in September to use. Students in 3-5th grade will get 2 forty-five minute periods for this writing exercise. This is not part of the Writers Workshop curriculum that is used by the district. So excuse me! 45 minutes for a K student without assistance? And Franklin touts their age appropriate educational experience? You gotta be kidding?
You can read Bernie's full posting here
http://www.deepfun.com/fun/2013/05/the-curriculum-of-play/
I would be curious to find out how widespread this writing prompt exercise is. Unfortunately, I have not been able to attend many School Committee meetings due to my work with the Food Pantry. If you hear of this in your school, please share.
Spring photo mini-sessions - family photos!
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| Aubrey B Greene Photography |
This Spring, mini-sessions will be held on June 15, 2013, from 9am - 4:30pm, with slots every half hour. Sessions will be 20 minutes long and can include any number of people. My selection of the best images will be edited and posted online for ordering prints, canvases & gifts.
Sessions cost $100 each, and will be held outdoors on the Dean College campus in Franklin, MA.
If you would like to sign up, please e-mail AUBREY@AUBREYGREENE.COM to reserve your time slot!
You can view Aubrey's work on her website
http://www.aubreybgreeneblog.com/index.php/post/view/spring_mini_sessions
View the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/500862403315043/
Gun Safety Forum - 7:00 PM - Dean College
Hosted by Rep Jeffrey Roy, the forum will feature a panel with
- Stephan Semerjian, Franklin Police Chief
- Representative David P. Linsky, Leader on public safety legislation
- Representative Harold P. Naughton, Chair, Joint Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security
- Jim Wallace, President, Gun Owners Action League (GOAL)
- Andrea Leverentz, Associate Professor of Sociology, UMass Boston
"a record of perfect attendance since kindergarten"
One tried, one let it happen. Both students ended up with perfect attendance records as they graduate from Franklin High School.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x90721711/Two-Franklin-High-seniors-graduating-with-perfect-attendance#ixzz2UleRLBW1
"When I was up late doing homework or something, I always wanted to take a day off," Lauren said of making it through high school without a sick day. "A lot of my friends would do that. But my mom pushed me to keep up with it: ‘You made it this far,’ she said, ‘just keep going.’"
Combined, the teenagers completed more than 4,000 school days. After middle school, honored by teachers and administrators, they realized just how far they’d gone without missing any classes.
For Lauren, the award compelled her to keep the record going through high school: "It was a motivator for me."
Tom, however, was indifferent. "I wasn’t trying for a record," he said. "I just went whenever I could, and it happened to be every day."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x90721711/Two-Franklin-High-seniors-graduating-with-perfect-attendance#ixzz2UleRLBW1
Pour Richard's One Fund Fundraiser
Announcing Pour Richard's First Pennywise Party*
For more about Pour Richard's visit their website http://pourrichardswine.com/
*and One Fund Boston Benefit
Save the Date! Sunday, June 9th we will host our first Pennywise Party. Are you stocking up for a vacation home, a boat, or just a bunch of great summer entertaining? Don't waste precious time stopping for provisions. Instead, you can have your own little stash of great wine, AND know that you got a great bargain. We have asked our distributors to bring great wines that they can offer at a 20-70% discount. We'll have 40+ wines for you to try, you buy what you like, and your order will be available for pickup in a couple of days.
Our first Pennywise Party will also be a benefit for One Fund Boston. There will be awesome wine and wine-related raffles, and we'll be donating a percentage of profits. We literally can't believe some of the wines we've received for this event: Wattle Creek GSM at 75% off, Guenoc single vineyard Petite Sirah at66% off, Andeluna Chardonnay at more than 60% off. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Relay for Life - Franklin
The next Relay for Life is scheduled for Jun 14 - 15 at Tri-County Regional Voc Tech here in Franklin.
One of the featured events during the Relay will be a Pantene hair stylist Saturday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
For the full schedule of events visit the Franklin Relay for Life webpage
One of the featured events during the Relay will be a Pantene hair stylist Saturday morning from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
For the full schedule of events visit the Franklin Relay for Life webpage
Crescent St Construction
One of the streets being rebuilt this year on the DPW schedule is Crescent St. I caught this photo as I passed by on the way to the parade Monday.
If you missed the Town Council meeting in April with the presentation on all the DPW projects you can check this link http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-public-works-upcoming-projects.html
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| Crescent St construction |
If you missed the Town Council meeting in April with the presentation on all the DPW projects you can check this link http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-public-works-upcoming-projects.html
Emeritus Senior Living
The construction is making progress, earlier photos that I took as I passed by were all of the site prep.
This week there is steel rising above ground and a stairwell or elevator shaft being put together.
For more about Emeritus Senior Living visit their webpage
http://www.emeritus.com/massachusetts/franklin/emeritus-franklin
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| Emeritus at Franklin |
This week there is steel rising above ground and a stairwell or elevator shaft being put together.
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For more about Emeritus Senior Living visit their webpage
http://www.emeritus.com/massachusetts/franklin/emeritus-franklin
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