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Furnaces to be replaced at low-income housing in Franklin

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

In Franklin, a taste of heaven

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Heather McCarron/Daily News staff

Franklin, MA

Random Smile Project's Fun Runs for Jen Bal set

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Random Smile Project's Fun Runs for Jen Bal set

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Random Smile Project's "Fun Runs for Jen Bal" benefit road race will be held on Sunday Aug. 22, at Boston Sports Club, 750 Union St., Franklin.

The first race at 9 a.m., will be held for kids. Feature races will be held at 10 a.m., a 5 K Fun Run and the 5 Mile Mount Street Madness race. Register at Active.com.

The family event will include professional timing, runner t-shirts will supplies last, award medals to first and second place in all divisions, race ribbons to all kids participants, post-race refreshments and raffle prizes. Free entry to BSC's campground facilities including ropes course, sad volleyball, basketball, inflatable waterslides and more.

All proceeds to benefit the Jen Ballarino Scholarship Fund and two-weeks at BSC's summer Camp, in Franklin.

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You can visit the BSC-Franklin website here to view the schedule of programs available:
http://www.mysportsclubs.com/clubsched/_clubdetail.htm?rg=BSC&a=BSC&c=215

Survey reminder

The current survey on the new trash and recycle system is open for your input through Aug 14th.

You can find the survey here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-trashrecycle-status-survey.html


Note:
As of 8/5/10 8:00 PM there were 43 responses.
As of 8/9/10 8:00 PM there were 62 responses.

Thanks!


Franklin, MA

ice cream as 'a treat that's refreshing and new'

At Spruce Pond Creamery's takeout window, Kenneth Josephson ordered two scoops of maple walnut ice cream, the only flavor he's tried for many years.

"I liked maple walnut when I was young. I still like it," said the retired engineer. "If you like something, why change it?"

That might surprise Marc Bluestein, who opened the combination ice cream parlor and organic pizzeria at 370 King St. in Franklin 11 years ago with his brother Gary.

They've prospered by adapting to new nutritional trends by serving a diverse and healthy menu featuring organic pizza and organic beer and all natural ice cream, which they make on site.

While many ice cream parlors are small specially shops located in a plaza or squeezed between bigger buildings, Spruce Pond Creamery is spacious and has a country ambience with a rear balcony overlooking its namesake pond.

"The only thing I don't have is a pasture with cows," said Bluestein, who has owned two other restaurants in Rhode Island and also worked many years in finance and administration.

The creamery serves about 50 flavors of all-natural homemade ice cream as well as "no fat, no sugar" soft serve yogurt and several varieties of sorbet.

Read more about other ice cream places in the area in the Milford Daily News here:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/features/x1179101574/Sweet-Treat-Ice-cream-shops-help-beat-the-summer-heat

Trivia question: Something is wrong with this sign, can you tell what it is?

Updated 8/13/10:

The answer to the question is that the sign is the "old" one and not the one showing today:

This picture was taken on an overcast day in June. The picture above shows the sign in April before Spruce Pond updated it to show that they can now server beer and wine.


Franklin, MA

Plansee - "we are hiring"

The 60,000-square-foot factory specializes in special metals, known as refractory metals, and precision machining. It produces parts for X-ray machines, light bulbs, flight-safety parts and more.

It moved from Holliston to the Franklin Industrial Park in 1996, where it continues to grow with the help of experienced workers who are required to have some related skills before starting the job.

"They have to be a (computer numerically controlled) machinist. ...They have to have a capability with the machines," Okorn said.

"They have to be able to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings," added Sontgerath.

While machining skills are important, Sontgerath said training is also available.

Read more about the job opportunities at Plansee USA LLC in the Milford Daily News here:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1799253025/A-Franklins-factorys-surprising-quest


You can visit the Plansee website here
http://www.stcmetals.com/en/index.htm


Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA: Planning Board - 08/09/10 - Agenda

The application for the Franklin Market (Price Chopper) comes back to restart the whole process on Monday, August 9. You may recall that due to a technicality where the developer had not completely notified all the abutters, what had transpired in the prior hearings gets wiped out and they start all over.

Franklin. MA Planning Board: Agenda 8-9-10


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Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - 8/10/10

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

Mission Statement

The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

Call to order Mr. Roy
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the Executive Session and Open Session of the July 20, 2010 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills - Mr. Glynn
Payroll - Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. School Handbooks - Principals
b. District Improvement Plan

3. Discussion Only Items - none

4. Action Items - none

5. Information Matters

Superintendent’s Report
a. MSBA Update
b. Personnel Update
c. Schedules / Teacher Assignments
d. Center For American Progress
e. New Staff Orientation (8/24, 25, 26 – RMS 8:00 A.M.)
f. Foreign Language Technology Presentation
g. Proposed School Committee Presentations 2010-11

School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn