Only 2 Days to Go

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Only 2 Days to Go

via Franklin Downtown Partnership by noreply@blogger.com (Franklin Downtown Partnership) on 12/10/11

The Partnership and the Food Elves still need a few more donations to meet our goal of 1,200 pounds of food so the Food Pantry will receive $1,200 in matching funds!


Please drop off your donations by Monday, December 12.


If the Food Elves reach their goal and collect 1,200 pounds of food, participating businesses pledge an additional $1,200 in matching funds! 1,200 pounds of food can provide 923 meals to those in need. The $1,200 can provide an additional 6,000 meals.


Look for food donation bins at these locations:

• Franklin Downtown Partnership office
• Jane's Frames
• Printsmart Office Supplies
• Berry Insurance
• Dean Bank
• Dean College
• YMCA
• Allied Chiropractic
• Food Pantry -- with a note indicating that you want it to go toward the Food Elves/FDP food drive campaign

Thanks to everyone who has supported the Food Pantry and the Food Elves' "12 Days of Donating" campaign!

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"education must be a priority"

Looking to the future, Biocchi said she foresees economic growth in MetroWest expanding toward I-495, the way businesses filled in the Rte. 128 corridor 10 years ago. 

Dunne said MetroWest cities and towns are learning how to show love to the businesses with roots in MetroWest and also find ways to bring new ones. 

Natick’s Economic Development Committee will soon launch a website aimed at attracting new industries and their employees. 

“Over time I think MetroWest will be sort of a known region,” Joseph said.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/business/x536735116/How-the-local-economy-survived-the-death-of-manufacturing#ixzz1gE94ZuFs


Related posts on Franklin's economic development efforts

Franklin Matters: Franklin, MA is looking to do business

Franklin Matters: Franklin Economic Development Summit - Oct 27th

Franklin Matters: Franklin Economic Development Summit - Oct 27th

Franklin Matters: Economic Development Summit: Schedule

Franklin Matters: "The objective is economic development"

Reward for lost cat (photo)

When you go looking for a lost cat, wouldn't it be nice to have a photo? We do, now happy hunting for Sal.

Hi Steve,
I was wondering if you would consider posting about my lost cat? I understand if it's not the right forum, but I am out of my mind with worry and I am reaching out to anyone in Franklin (Freecycle has graciously posted my message):

LOST CAT
Black with greenish/yellow eyes
No collar
Answers to "Sal"
Last seen around 248 Pleasant St., Franklin, on December 8.

He is exclusively an indoor cat - he has no idea what to do outside. If you see him, please call me at 508-541-4431 or email me at: Kelly@alphalab.com. If you can take him in and keep him safe, I would be eternally grateful.

REWARD

Thank you,
Kelly Stenstrom

kelly@alphalab.com

Attention: Reward for lost cat

Hi Steve,
I was wondering if you would consider posting about my lost cat? I understand if it's not the right forum, but I am out of my mind with worry and I am reaching out to anyone in Franklin (Freecycle has graciously posted my message):

LOST CAT
Black with greenish/yellow eyes
No collar
Answers to "Sal"
Last seen around 248 Pleasant St., Franklin, on December 8.

He is exclusively an indoor cat - he has no idea what to do outside. If you see him, please call me at 508-541-4431 or email me at: Kelly@alphalab.com. If you can take him in and keep him safe, I would be eternally grateful.

REWARD

Thank you,
Kelly Stenstrom

kelly@alphalab.com

In the News - Big Y, break-ins, zoning

Cops: Teens steal steel from Franklin’s Big Y site

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

Five charged in Bellingham break-ins

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

 - will this help to resolve the Franklin break-ins?

Casino towns face zoning obstacles

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

 - zoning bylaws are critical to a community. Franklin is gearing up to revise their 'Master Plan' and you have the opportunity to participate. Contact the Town Administrator to express your interest.

Blinking - Sat Dec 10, 7:30 PM

Dean College School of Dance presents its first annual Guest Artist Series -- BLINKING features a multi-media contemporary choreographed dance exploration of tiny movement and light created by Providence resident Jamie Jewett and his company LOSTWAX – recently voted Rhode Island’s best dance company.

“We are thrilled to have Jamie here at Dean, not only as part of our faculty but also as part of our Guest Artists Series,” says Deb Nunes, Dance Program Director. “The dramatic relationship between the performers in BLINKING and the digital cinematography come together for a truly imaginative experience. We encourage students and local residents to take advantage of the opportunity to witness amazing artistry in their own back yard.”

Tickets are available online via the Dean College website or at the door.

Franklin Police: Chief Semerjian

The Franklin Police Dept published their own notification on Chief Semerjian's swearing in ceremony on Wednesday. As there were many folks in the room, the photos show a different angle.

Chief Semerjian

The notification also includes the historical listing of the 10 police chiefs for Franklin, MA:

History of Chiefs of Police
1. Anthony Connor, 1904-1907
2. John W Nickerson, 1907-1908
3. W H Ballard, 1908-1914
4. Feeman G Knowlton, 1914-1936
5. Walter Burke, 1936-1939
6. Joseph W Cataldo, 1940-1951
7. Arthur C Pellegri, 1951-1980
8. Lawrence P Benedetto, 1980-2003
9. Stephen T Williams, 2003-2011
10. Stephan H Semerjian, 2011


Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the document

Note: to subscribe to receive your own alert or news from the Franklin Police, you can do so on the Franklin website here http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/subscriber-news