Franklin Matters

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Pictures from around town

Walgreens is making progress. The walls are up and being covered with brick.

The older buildings downtown have been spruced up.

The museum is getting its work done. According to Jeff Nutting's update at the recent Town Council meeting, the windows have a long lead time but otherwise the work is on schedule and on budget.

Spring Pond located along Washington St was showing the full range of autumn colors. The picture does not do justice to the scene.

What do you find around Franklin that shows autumn for you?

LaidOff Camp Attleboro/Providence registration now open

You can register for LaidOff Camp Attleboro/Providence via the Eventbrite link below.

Your cost - $10.

Why $10? The small charge covers the facility fee and provide for some refreshments during the afternoon.

Additional information on the event will be posted on the LaidOff Camp blog here

Note: I am leading a small team of volunteers to put this event together.

Third Thursday - October 15th

So much is happening in downtown Franklin, come join the Third Thursday fun!

You can also mark your calendar for November 19th for Third Thursday!

In the News - Vietnam, state mandates

State mandates take another step

Citing evidence of early decay in children's mouths, the state plans to require nursery schools, pre-schools and other licensed day care providers to give dental care lessons and supervise cleaning if their charges are there for more than four hours a day or eat a meal.

Read the full article here:

State to require toothbrushing at daycares, preschools

from The Milford Daily News Homepage RSS by Michael Morton/Daily News staff

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The six Franklin natives who did not survive the Vietnam War are to be honored.

"With the hectic and busy lives people live today and the mobile society that we are, it is understandable that people may forget the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers in the Armed Forces," said Hunchard. "Maybe while stopped at a stop sign or stop light, people may notice a veteran's remembrance sign and realize the sacrifices made for our way of life."

Read the full article here

Franklin to honor Vets

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Ashley Studley, Daily News correspondent

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Recyle that plastic slide

Have your kids outgrown that plastic slide or turtle sandbox? Franklin now has a spot for recycling those large plastic items.

More details are available in this issue of Recycling News:

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