Wadsworth Diary - Jan 29, 1892

Pleasant & warm, thawed some. Chored about. See to the trains & c for Willie. Put up 2 bbls apples & carried to Franklin, 1 to N. McGrory, & 1 to Chs. Bassett. Got 4 bus. meal.

In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale. 


From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html   

Commuter rail could soon be a costly ticket to ride

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Commuter rail could soon be a costly ticket to ride

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Laura Krantz/Daily News staff on 1/28/12

MetroWest residents might soon think twice about taking a Friday night trip to Fenway Park on the commuter rail, or even about accepting a job in Boston.    That's because as part of its plan to get out of the red, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said it will likely raise commuter rail fares about 40 percent and eliminate weekend and late night service.

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Wadsworth Diary - Jan 28, 1892

Pleasant & cold, growing warm. Chored about. Split some wood, fixed barn some. See to the trains for Willie & c & c.
E. Simonds came to night, & went to G.W. Foster’s.

In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale. 


From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html  

Sunrise Montessori School Open House

Are you starting to look for a preschool or kindergarten for the fall? Or do you have a 3 year old that you think could benefit from starting before then? Consider Sunrise Montessori in Franklin. 

Sunrise will be having an Open House this Saturday, January 28 from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Please stop by to meet the teachers, discuss the program and explore the classrooms.  Sunrise has many great program options.  They offer half day programs as well as full day programs.  They also have the added flexibility of before and after school care for working parents.  Stop by and see for yourself!  Many people have questions about how a Montessori Education is different.  See the short blurb below or feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.  I have had my children there for the last three years and can't say enough good things about the education they have been receiving. 

Montessori emphasizes learning through all five senses, not just through listening, watching, or reading. Children in Montessori classes learn at their own, individual pace and according to their own choice of activities from hundreds of possibilities. Learning is an exciting process of discovery, leading to concentration, motivation, self-discipline, and a love of learning.  Montessori classes place children in three-year age groups (3-6) forming communities in which the older children spontaneously share their knowledge with the younger ones.

Sunrise Montessori School OpenHouseSaturday, January 28, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
31 Hayward St
Franklin, MA
509-541-8010

Check out Sunrise online: http://www.mysunrisemontessori.com/ 

or on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sunrisemontessori 

In the News - rail trail, state growth, cell phones

Upper Charles River Trail in Milford reopens with cleanup nearly done

by Brian Benson/Daily News staff

Report: State growth lags behind nation

by Bob Salsberg/Associated Press

Partial ban on driving with cellphones passes committee

by Mounira Al Hmoud/Daily News correspondent

FPAC to feature concert with Jamie Barrett

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FPAC to feature concert with Jamie Barrett

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The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Jamie Barrett singing family favorites on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m.

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Should the Wadsworth Diary continue?

I have enjoyed stepping back into 1892 and seeing what George Wadsworth wrote of his life here in Franklin. I do plan to explore the diaries more. How he says what he says intrigues me. For example, he frequently says "c & c" and that is a short cut for some combination of activities. But what exactly?


While I have this interest, what about you?


I have created a quick poll question to ask: 

SHOULD THE WADSWORTH DIARY CONTINUE TO BE SHARED DAILY FOR FEBRUARY?

Your answers will be gathered through Jan 31 at 10:00 PM and if the majority say "Yes", I'll continue.

Note: the poll can be found in the center column on the home page for Franklin Matters right above the calendar of events.

If you can't wait to see what happens daily, you can always visit the the Franklin Historical Museum website:

http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html   and get access to the complete diary.