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Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Go explore the archives!
The format of this site emphasizes the new items. The items that were published previously slide down the page and then off into the monthly archives.
Have you explored the monthly archives?
Did you miss the video tour of the Franklin Public Library?
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-library-tour-video.html
Do you know about the municipal parking lot lottery?
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2009/12/municipal-lot-parking-lottery.html
And that the School Business Administrator Interview Questions asked by the School Committee of the candidates back in March 2008 is the single page that is always in the Top 10 search results?
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2008/03/school-business-administrator-interview.html
There are lots of gold in these archives, feel free to explore when you have some spare time.
The tabs along the top will help you get to key meetings. The "Important Links" tab will bring you to the special collections that have been created over the years.
Note: The weekly summary and radio show (or podcast) is still suspended while I figure out how much time I will be able to spend here. I hope to have that resolved during the summer months.
Have you explored the monthly archives?
Did you miss the video tour of the Franklin Public Library?
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-library-tour-video.html
Do you know about the municipal parking lot lottery?
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2009/12/municipal-lot-parking-lottery.html
And that the School Business Administrator Interview Questions asked by the School Committee of the candidates back in March 2008 is the single page that is always in the Top 10 search results?
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2008/03/school-business-administrator-interview.html
There are lots of gold in these archives, feel free to explore when you have some spare time.
The tabs along the top will help you get to key meetings. The "Important Links" tab will bring you to the special collections that have been created over the years.
Note: The weekly summary and radio show (or podcast) is still suspended while I figure out how much time I will be able to spend here. I hope to have that resolved during the summer months.
Update: Franklin Town News
Attention Franklin Residents and Businesses:
I know there has been some confusion this month regarding our paper and a new company with a similar name trying to launch a second Franklin newspaper.
Franklin Localtownpages was launched in December of 2010 and we are a free direct mailed monthly newspaper distributed to all businesses and residents in Franklin. Localtownpages connects the residents to what’s happening in town and will continue to do so by supporting Franklin’s news and happenings. Our publication can also be found online at www.franklintownnews.com with a link to your website via your ad.
The new sales representative for Franklin Localtownpages is Lori Koller, she can be reached at 508-934-9608. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to call our office at 508-533-4588.
Thank You,
Charles Tashjian, Owner/Publisher
Disclosure: I do receive compensation for my monthly article written for the Franklin Town News.
I know there has been some confusion this month regarding our paper and a new company with a similar name trying to launch a second Franklin newspaper.
Franklin Localtownpages was launched in December of 2010 and we are a free direct mailed monthly newspaper distributed to all businesses and residents in Franklin. Localtownpages connects the residents to what’s happening in town and will continue to do so by supporting Franklin’s news and happenings. Our publication can also be found online at www.franklintownnews.com with a link to your website via your ad.
The new sales representative for Franklin Localtownpages is Lori Koller, she can be reached at 508-934-9608. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to call our office at 508-533-4588.
Thank You,
Charles Tashjian, Owner/Publisher
Disclosure: I do receive compensation for my monthly article written for the Franklin Town News.
Wired Teens - Good Netiquette
The Wired Teens group from Sullivan Middle School developed this set of tips on passwords and good netiquette.
Wired Teens Summer Reminders
Wired Teens Summer Reminders
In the News - development approved, culvert replacement, Harvest Festival
10-unit Franklin housing development approved
from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Brian Benson/Daily News staff
Franklin to replace Partridge Street culvert
from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Brian Benson/Daily News staff
Register for Franklin Harvest Festival
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
Harvest Festival Press Release
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via Franklin Downtown Partnership by noreply@blogger.com (Franklin Downtown Partnership) on 6/22/11
Register Now for the Franklin Harvest Festival
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is busy planning for the Harvest Festival and currently is registering crafters, artists, vendors and community groups for this year's event.
The festival will be held Sunday, October 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. The Harvest Festival is the Partnership's largest event and more than 4,500 people are expected to attend this year. Once again, Main Street will be closed to car traffic for the festival, which will span East and West Central Streets, Summer Street and Main Street.
Space is limited. Anyone interested in participating should e-mail Angie Grant at agrant@middlesexbank.com for more details and a registration form. More information and the form also can be found on the Partnership's website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/. The registration deadline is August 20th for discounted booth fees. Prior to August 20th, booths are $100. After the 20th deadline the fee is $150.
The Partnership is also looking for sponsors to help offset the cost of the event. As a non-profit organization the Downtown Partnership depends on sponsors to fund the downtown festivals and events. For more information about sponsorship go to our website or contact the Executive Director at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com or (774)571-3109.
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In the News - tornado help, fireworks illegal
Franklin to help Monson tornado victims
from The Milford Daily News News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc.
Franklin reminds residents that firework use is illegal
from The Milford Daily News News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc.
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