Monday, June 27, 2011

"it's not too late to plant some extra crops"


"It's nice to know that things aren't going to waste," she said. "Fresh produce is expensive and it's nice to know that it can go back into the community and help someone stretch their food dollars."
 
Hoping to get other gardeners involved, she worked with the pantry to start Franklin's version of Plant a Row for the Hungry, a program by Garden Writers Association that encourages gardeners to plant extra crops each year and donate their surplus to those in need. 
The pantry also gets fresh grown food from Grateful Farm in Franklin, which it distributes to clients Saturday mornings. Acevedo said produce grown over the summer months and donated by local gardeners will add to that bounty.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x828015735/Keeping-it-fresh-in-Franklin#ixzz1QTNwCiyq

For more information on the Plant a Row program, visit plantarowfranklin.org or franklinfoodpantry.org.

Franklin, MA: Community Gardens - Opening Day


Picking up on the idea of play, Maya Beiser really plays her cello!



what are you going to play today?


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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Designed by nature to play

In this TEDxBG Talk, Steve Keil advocates for play. The more you play, the bigger the brain.

So after watching this, you have permission to go out an play!




Can you imagine a world without play?

For more about play, you can visit Steve Keil's Play Manifesto Blog

in the News - wedding gowns


Historic wedding gowns on display in Franklin


The Franklin Historical Museum is located at



80 West Central St
Franklin, MA 02038



The Museum is open on

Thursday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM





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Saturday, June 25, 2011

Simple rational decisions

The paradox of choice. Choice is not always positive nor does it foster social change. In this RSAnimate talk, Professor Renata Salecl shows that individual choice is rarely based on a simple rational decision with a predictable outcome:



Thoughts?

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Statement From Secretary Jay Gonzalez Regarding Interim Budget



STATEMENT FROM SECRETARY JAY GONZALEZ

Governor Patrick filed an interim budget of $1.25 billion today to ensure that state government has the means to continue providing critical services through July 10, 2011. This funding will ensure that core services such as health care payments to providers for services to children, families, unemployed adults, and the disabled as well as cash assistance for low-income families and seniors did not run out. This interim budget will also fund emergency and first response services including State Police operations, and will provide funding for state obligations for debt service which must be paid early in FY12. We remain hopeful that the Legislature will be able to resolve their differences and submit the FY12 budget to Governor Patrick for review within the next few days.



Alex Zaroulis
Director of Communications
Executive Office for Administration and Finance
State House, Room 373
Boston, MA 02133

In the News - Franklin Elks


Franklin Elks to hold Family Fun Day on Sunday