In the News - baseball rules

Under existing rules, players are grouped by age: for example: third-graders who are born after May 1 must play with second-graders. Under the new rules, parents would be given a one-time option to play in groups based on age or school grade. For example: parents of a third-grader, usually around 9 years old, born between May 1 and Aug. 31, may choose to let him move to play with fourth-graders or stay with third-graders for another season.

The committee said a change in the rules would make kids feel included and improve their social and playing skills.

Some of the problems of a change, Ayotte said, would be in administering the new rules. A change could weaken a league that is losing players to the next higher level, he said. Young players could lose an additional playing year by moving up, he said.

A change could also prevent the organization from ever being able to affiliate with the Little League which has age cutoffs.

 Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

3rd Thursday - Men's Night Out

"Men's Night Out"
Ladies are welcome
Thursday, November 19th

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Host for November:  Emma's Quilt Cupboard & Sewing Machines
12 Main Street

Emma's will showcase quilts made strictly by men. "We invite everyone to join us for a visual display of men's creativity and enjoy some refreshments"  says Cyndi Rich, owner of the quilt shop.

Other 3rd Thursday happenings:

Artbeat Your Creativity Store will host a reception to introduce "Handmade for the Holidays," a craft gallery featuring the work of local artisans and demos for unique holiday gifts that easily can be made by children and adults. Artbeat is located at 9 Summer Street.

Stop by Café Dolce, 17 East Central Street,  will host a gold buying event: Bring in your unwanted gold, silver, platinum, gemstones and diamonds and our experts in the jewelry industry tell you what it's worth and pay you on the spot. Check out the Café Dolce webpage for more information.

Facial Rejuvenation at 11 Main Street will offer 20 percent off all Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics. "Jane Iredale is the gold standard in minerals recognized by dermatologists, plastic surgeons and skin care professionals around the world" says owner Kathleen Ronzio.

Franklin Pizza, 18 Cottage Street, will offer a free 2-liter soda with purchase of a large pizza with one or more toppings.

Jane's Frames, 11 East Central Street, will display new etchings just in time for the holidays. Owner Jane Curran encourages shoppers to come in either ahead of time or during Third Thursday to create a wish list in anticipation of the Holiday Stroll on December 3. Kai Olsson will play guitar and refreshments, including "fruit of the vine," will be served.

Hair at Nail It, 20 Main Street, invites shoppers to help celebrate their 15th anniversary with a complimentary wash and blow dry. They will also give a $10 coupon for all new customers.

Pretty Is Pink, 9 Summer Street, invites women and teens to stop in for an evening of leisurely shopping. "After the menu is set, we want you to look your best for Thanksgiving," says owner Lori Rosenberg.  

Simon's Furniture, 8 Summer Street, will offer a 20 percent discount off all lamps, pictures and accessories on Third Thursday to help shoppers get their homes ready for the holidays.

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is gearing up for a special event in place of the December Third Thursday.  The Holiday Stroll will be Thursday, December 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  A tree lighting, music Holiday Carolers, Santa, a Craft fair and 30 downtown businesses offering treats and special offers are just some of the fun planned for families that evening.
 
Get more details at each participating business

So much is happening Downtown/Uptown Franklin
Come join the Fun!
Fall Third Thursday

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About Franklin Downtown Partnership
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a commuity based 501 (c) 3 organization, with a  mission of revitalizing our downtown, helping to make Franklin a better place to live, work, and shop, and  improving the overall  life of our community.

Post Office Box 413
Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Franklin Downtown Partnership

Town Council Mtg Smry 11/18/09

The collection of live reporting posts from the Town Council meeting on Weds 11/18/09 are

• Live reporting - Closing
• Live reporting - Administrators Report
• Live reporting - Action items
• Live reporting - Master plan
• Live reporting - Open Space
• Live reporting - bylaw hearing - part 2
• Live reporting - bylaw hearing
• Live reporting - Action items
• Live reporting - license transfer
• Live reporting - Town Council

In the News - bylaw, aid cuts

Director Bryan Taberner and Assistant Town Planner Nick Alfieri told council the proposed amendment is meant to define and clarify acceptable home occupations.

"We haven't totally changed this, we basically changed the format and some of the words so it's more enforceable," Alfieri said.

The amendment defines a home occupation as a "home-based (business) owned and operated by a full-time resident of a single- or two-family house which can be conducted without the need for a commercial space."

Franklin officials pose home business revision

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Ashley Studley/Daily News staff

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Milford superintendent Robert Tremblay and Franklin superintendent Maureen Sabolinski both said they make "conservative" estimates in their budgets for reimbursements. Neither district was significantly affected by the circuit breaker cuts.

Read more of the article about the latest cuts in State funding in the Milford Daily News here

BOOSTERS PUCK DROP BASH

FHS Boys Hockey Booster Club

Tickets are NOW ON SALE for the BOOSTERS PUCK DROP BASH! 


Cost is $20 per person. 


We decided to change things up this year and replace Comedy Night with a social event. The night will include: DJ Bobby Costello, fabulous raffle items, cash bar, appetizers & dessert. 


The fundraiser will be held on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th at the Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond St from 7pm-midnight. 


Please contact Gina Williams at gw13@comcast.net or any Booster member for tickets. 


We hope to see you on December 4th!! For more info, visit www.fhspantherhockey.org

Anchorage Road

Public Informational Meeting - Anchorage Road Reconstruction

A public informational meeting will will be held in the Town Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 6:30 pm. This meeting will cover the reconstruction and timetable for the project. If you need additional information, please feel free to contact me at (508) 553-5520.

Robert A. Cantoreggi

Director of Public Works

Live reporting - Closing

New business


Kelly - open hours for Franklin residents, Friday's 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Powderly - update a booklet on what money is available for emergency funds for citizens

Pfeffer - Can we get an accounting on free cash for last year and this year? I would have thought free cash would have been less under the tight budget we have had.
Nutting - there are two factors, one from town budgets that haven't used all their allocated amounts but also from additional revenues that may have been under forecasted.


Zollo - If this class is emblematic of the education being provided to the students at FHS, then the high school is doing well for our students.


Pfeffer - Walgreens is coming along, they are going to maintain it.
Nutting - Yes, they own it, we have an easement to it. They will maintain it.


Jones - FEF Casino fund raiser on Friday night, a great cause
Dec 8th special state primary election 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The full election will be on Jan 19th for the US Senate spot to replace Sen Kennedy.


McGann  - I saw 5 coyotes in my yard before coming up to the meeting.