Monday, October 29, 2012
Google's Hurricane Sandy Map
Google has prepared this map of Hurricane Sandy
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-crisis-response-maps-feature.html
All Modes of Service - All Lines/Routes
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What's happening to the building downtown?
What are all the fences doing around the old building downtown?
Wasn't that supposed to get replaced by a new building like the one behind it to go along with the one across the street?
Portions of the building interior has been gutted. The exterior in the back is being redone
Access to the lower level and parking behind is still available from either Summer St or Cottage St
Franklin Pizza was located on the corner before moving around to Cottage St.
Florentina's was located in back on the lower level before moving out to RT 140
MelDivas Coffehouse, of course, was located in the center.
Printsmart Office Products did have space there before returning to an online only business that still delivers office products.
What other businesses inhabited these spaces?
Wasn't that supposed to get replaced by a new building like the one behind it to go along with the one across the street?
Given the economic status, renovation is the least cost option.
Access to the lower level and parking behind is still available from either Summer St or Cottage St
Franklin Pizza was located on the corner before moving around to Cottage St.
Florentina's was located in back on the lower level before moving out to RT 140
MelDivas Coffehouse, of course, was located in the center.
Printsmart Office Products did have space there before returning to an online only business that still delivers office products.
What other businesses inhabited these spaces?
Community Garden update
A donation of bags of manure from Franklin Agway were delivered to the Franklin Community Gardens by Grateful Farm on Saturday. A call for help went out and a few helpful hands arrived to move the pile of bags from the van
to the ground easily.
The garden beds are quiet now as winter approaches. Stay tuned for updates on the registration process for next year.
For more information on the Franklin Community Gardens, you can visit their webpage here
http://www.franklincommunitygardens.org/
to the ground easily.
The garden beds are quiet now as winter approaches. Stay tuned for updates on the registration process for next year.
For more information on the Franklin Community Gardens, you can visit their webpage here
http://www.franklincommunitygardens.org/
Parmenter: Pumpkin Stroll
With schools closed today, this event is likely canceled or to be rescheduled.
YMCA - Youth Basketball Registrations
The Bernon Family Branch of The Hockomock Area YMCA is accepting registrations for its annual winter Youth Basketball League which begins December 8th for children ages 3-12. The first three weeks will be devoted to practices and the last five weeks to playing games (all will be held on Saturdays). The league is open to players of all levels.
The Youth Basketball League (YBL) is the YMCA’s most popular youth sports league. It focuses primarily on skill development, sportsmanship and fun. Emphasis will be placed on dribbling, shooting, passing, teamwork, and having fun. The first three weeks of practices are developed to meet the needs of each age group and to best advance their skills in a healthy and fun way. For the following five weeks, children will compete in games (times are TBA). Each player in YBL will receive a team t-shirt and a trophy at the end of the season banquet.
Children ages 3-12 will play in coed divisions. The cost for the program is $66 for members and $99 for non-members. Hurry and sign up today because after November 23rd winter league prices will increase.
To register, please stop by the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Bernon Family Branch located at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin, contact the front desk at 508.528.8708, or visit us online at www.hockymca.org (only full members can register online). For further information, please contact Sports Director Kailynn Bateman at 774.235.2720 or kailynnb@hockymca.org.
About the Hockomock Area YMCA
We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors in our community to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Reach Out for Youth & Families is our annual support campaign to provide a YMCA experience to more than 15,000 local children and families in need.
Rose Constantino - Race for the Cure
More than 5,000 people participated in the 20th Annual Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure® on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Joe Moakley Park in South Boston including Franklin resident, Rose Constantino.
The event, presented by the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, was the culmination of Komen MA’s activities during October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Race is a 5K fitness walk/run dedicated to raising dollars to support local breast health programs that cover education, prevention, screening, and treatment while also funding the most promising research on a national level.
For more information on the race or about the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G Komen MA for the Cure®, please visit www.komenmass.org
Pictured in the attached photo from left to right: Rose Constantino (far right)
Sunday, October 28, 2012
School Closings/Hurricane Sandy Update October 28 2012
The following Town Departments are CLOSED tomorrow, October 29th: Municipal Building, Library, Recreation Center and the Senior Center. ALL public schools in Franklin, as well as Tri County Voc, are CLOSED tomorrow, Monday October 29th. Trash/recycling pickup delayed one day. Do NOT leave your bins out tomorrow.
Hurricane Update
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA
139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012
...DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY
AND MONDAY EVENING...
.HURRICANE SANDY WILL CONTINUE TO TRACK NORTHWARD ALONG THE
EASTERN SEABOARD TODAY...BEFORE TURING WEST AND MOST LIKELY MAKING
LANDFALL IN NEW JERSEY LATE MONDAY. ITS STRONG WIND FIELD WILL
EXPAND NORTHWARD INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY AND MONDAY
EVENING...LIKELY RESULTING IN WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS AND POWER
OUTAGES ACROSS MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. STRONGEST AND MOST
DAMAGING WINDS WILL OCCUR ALONG THE COAST INCLUDING CAPE COD AND
THE ISLANDS.
MAZ006-007-013>024-RIZ001>008-290145-
/O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/
WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-
SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-
NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA-
SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA-
NANTUCKET MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI-
WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI-
NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...
NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON...
PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM...
FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...FOSTER...
SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL...
NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND
139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM
EDT TUESDAY...
* LOCATIONS...THE ENTIRE RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS
COASTLINE...INCLUDING BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE AS WELL AS
SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
* HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS.
* WINDS...EAST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.
* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING.
* IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES
AND POWER LINES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR.
SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY
OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR
FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS
PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY.
A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE
EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER
AT ANY TIME. DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE
POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY.
TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.
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NHC: Hurricane SANDY Graphics
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via NHC Atlantic Wallet 3 - Hurricane SANDY by nhcwebmaster@noaa.gov (nhcwebmaster) on 10/28/12
5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:45:11 GMT
Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:04:21 GMT
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Downtown Partnership: Everyone's Invited - General Meeting
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Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting Agenda
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Dean College Campus Center @ 8:30 a.m.
Golder Room
II. Adoption of Agenda
III. Introductions
IV. Report from Executive Director
a. Membership and Sponsorship Updates
b. Strategic Direction and 3-year plan
c. Franklin Food Elves "12 Days of Donating"
d. Winter Decorating Day - Sunday, November 18
e. New business coming to downtown Franklin
V. Report from Holiday Stroll Chairs -- Cindy Kozil and Roberta Trahan
VI. Downtown Updates -- Jeff Nutting
a. Town updates
b. Streetscape Update
c. Meters and Beautification topics
VII. Franklin Walking Map -- Beth Dahlstrom, Lauren Marciszyn
VIII. Networking -- Joel Carrara
a. Networking Evening
b. Six One Seven Studios -- November 15 starting at 5 p.m.
c. Luncheon at Dean College -- November 9 at 1 p.m.
IX. Business Updates
X. New Business
XI. Adjourn
Our next General Meeting will be Thusday, January 3, 2013
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MassDOT Transportation Future Meetings Update
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via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 10/26/12
MassDOT is continuing its series of statewide public meetings, engaging with residents, community leaders and business owners to discuss the future of transportation in the Commonwealth.Legislation passed in August requires the Department to host at least six public meetings in advance of developing a long-term financing plan for the state's transportation system next year. To ensure that all regions of the Commonwealth are represented, MassDOT will hold more than 15 meetings.
"Every person in the Commonwealth has a stake in our transportation system," said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey. "Whether someone drives, walks, takes public transit or rides their bike, there is rarely a day that goes by that they don't interact with the system. These statewide discussions are intended to allow the users of our system to share their ideas, thoughts and proposals for improving and paying for our transportation network for many years to come."
Representatives from each division of MassDOT – RMV, Highway, Aeronautics and MBTA/Rail and Transit – will be available to answer questions and provide information.
Those who are unable to attend the meetings but wish to submit comments can do so at yourvisionourfuture@dot.state.ma.us
For more information, visit: http://www.mass.gov/massdot/yourvisionourfuture
A list of remaining meetings is available after the break.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
***October 30, 2012- Brockton meeting is POSTPONED due to expected weather and will be rescheduled.
***November 1, 2012
A meeting originally publicized for November 1st in New Bedford has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. An alternative meeting is offered in nearby North Dartmouth on December 3rd.
November 8, 2012 6-8 PM
Quincy High School Auditorium
100 Coddington Street
Quincy, MA 02169
November 14, 2012 6-8 PM
Memorial Building -Nevins Hall
150 Concord Street
Framingham, MA 01701
November 15, 2012 5:30-7:30 PM
Mattapan Branch Library
Community Room
1350 Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126
November 27, 2012 6-8 PM
McGlynn Middle School Auditorium
3002 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
November 29, 2012 6-8 PM
Massachusetts Transportation Building
Conference Rooms 1,2,3
10 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116
***December 3, 2012 6-8 PM*** New Meeting
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Woodlawn Commons Building-Conference Room 3
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
***December 5, 2012 6-8 PM*** New Meeting
Lynn City Hall
City Council Chambers, Floor 4
3 City Hall Square
Lynn, Massachusetts 01901
***December 6, 2012 6-8 PM*** New Meeting
Attleboro City Hall
City Council Chamber
77 Park Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
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Sean in the District: Focus on Franklin
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FHS Pantherbook: AP The Right Way?
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via Pantherbook by jonathangeromini on 10/26/12
The toughest thing at Franklin High School at this time seems to be the AP courses the school has to offer. But this year the dreaded AP classes have taken on more attention with sophomores being eligible for the courses adding a whole new grade and a whole new perspective of the highest class FHS has to offer. So that brings up the question Is it even worth it?The tales of AP can be good or bad, but we all know one thing about the class it invites a lot of stress into the student if they decide to take it. With summer work, four hour homework assignments, endless projects and exams one might think Why even go through the trials and tribulations?
"I think with this new program we have now is good" AP U.S. History teacher Mr. Leighton said " I think that it is good for sophomores especially to ease into the program so for example history they can take two years to prepare for the exam and see if they can handle the class or not."
An AP class is the precedent of all learning program and classes, When colleges see advanced placement next to your name in an application they immediately stop what they are doing and start paying more attention. Also with AP it gets you ready for college studies so when you get their you are not jumping off the walls and staying up all night doing assignments.
But with all that in mind some might argue that you cant succeed in college if you are already burnt out mentally from all the AP classes you took in high school and you need to ease into it.
"I think anyone can do it if they are dedicated" Mr. Leighton said " Its not a select special group of people who can do it, anyone student can do it but they have to put in the work and put in their best effort."
When asked about his AP experience sophomore Jake Bontempo said "It is hard but I know that if I keep practicing at it and get better at it I will have a better understanding of the material."
It should be interesting to see how everything turns out with now three grades at FHS eligible for AP Classes and It should be exciting to see the feed back from the class that revels the true character of students.
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National Grid Hurricane Sandy Update
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Preparations
Good Evening. This is Communications Director Gary Premo calling with information on the pending storm, Hurricane Sandy. If you have not done so already, please take some time to ensure storm drains near your property are clear of debris; remove any loose objects on your property that may become airborne.
Please reach out to family, friends and neighbors and encourage them to sign up for this valuable service, if they have not done so already.
We will keep you updated during and after the storm with pertinent information. A decision on school opening for Monday will be made tomorrow 10/28/12. Should we need to open a shelter, we will use the Remington School on Washington St.
Thank you for listening. Stay safe. Good bye.
This e-mail has been sent to you by TOWN OF FRANKLIN.
Ball smart
I was among the hundreds who turned out for the FHS Girls Soccer team game Friday night. They beat Mansfield by a 4-0 score. It was a tightly played 1-0 game at the half and then it opened up with Franklin scoring 3 times in the second half.
I was impressed with their play and see how they are undefeated. While I am not a soccer expert I have watched my share of games from youth through professional. Soccer is a game where control of the ball is critical. If you have it you can score, if you have it, the other team can't score. The FHS defensive players had good positioning and were hungry to get the ball away from their opponent. The offensive players were likewise hungry for the ball and took care of it. They would let the ball do the work rolling on the surface and picking their head up to look for a team mate to pass to. The passes were crisp and generally received well so that the ball stayed in control of Franklin.
The one disappointment is one I have seen in other games where the goalie is given the punt and the ball generally ends up with the other team. Why more teams don't bring the ball up field on the ground I fail to understand.
Congratulations to the Team on the success they have accomplished this season!
I was impressed with their play and see how they are undefeated. While I am not a soccer expert I have watched my share of games from youth through professional. Soccer is a game where control of the ball is critical. If you have it you can score, if you have it, the other team can't score. The FHS defensive players had good positioning and were hungry to get the ball away from their opponent. The offensive players were likewise hungry for the ball and took care of it. They would let the ball do the work rolling on the surface and picking their head up to look for a team mate to pass to. The passes were crisp and generally received well so that the ball stayed in control of Franklin.
The one disappointment is one I have seen in other games where the goalie is given the punt and the ball generally ends up with the other team. Why more teams don't bring the ball up field on the ground I fail to understand.
Congratulations to the Team on the success they have accomplished this season!
"Still a man hears what he wants to hear"
What do Simon and Garfunkel have to say about the water and sewer bills for Franklin?
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1831584163/Reminder-Franklin-water-sewer-rates-have-risen#ixzz2AUpkasdr
The rates were on the agenda for Sep 2011
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/09/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-91411.html
Reporting on the approval of the rates
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/09/town-council-091411.html
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The rate hikes, though, went into effect July 1, after being approved by Town Council last year.
For the average customer, that has meant a little more than $40 increase for sewer and a $50 increase for water.
And the sewer rate will go up again this summer by 20 percent, resulting in a more than $80 increase.
Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said Thursday that the raised rates have been expected, though he acknowledged, "Time goes by, and people forget."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1831584163/Reminder-Franklin-water-sewer-rates-have-risen#ixzz2AUpkasdr
The rates were on the agenda for Sep 2011
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/09/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-91411.html
Reporting on the approval of the rates
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/09/town-council-091411.html
You can avoid surprises by subscribing to either the daily update or the weekly summary
http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/welcome.html
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