Franklin Matters

Thursday, February 16, 2012

"since at least the beginning of the year"

“We believe that granting certification based solely on the amount of funding level rather than the level of services penalizes our efforts to effectively and efficiently utilize resources,” Cynthia Dobrzynski, chairwoman of the Franklin Library Board of Directors, told Town Councilors at their meeting last night.

Dobrzynski pointed out that hours and services were not reduced by the significant cut, and that, in fact, the materials budget had been increased by $20,000 over the fiscal 2011 figures. The director also noted that library staff had planned since at least December to open on a sixth day of the week — Fridays, starting Feb. 24 — which is more than the five-day state requirement for Franklin.

The nearly 30 percent cut to the budget was made possible by reducing staff, upgrading technology and creating self-checkout, Dobrzynski said.

Franklin patrol officer commended for helping woman

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Franklin patrol officer commended for helping woman

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Geneva Doherty stood next to Patrol Officer James Mucciarone at the beginning of Town Council's meeting last night as the police officer received a Life Saving Award.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Wadsworth Diary - Feb 15, 1858

Very Pleasant Cold & windy 11 above Went to Wm. Millers after the Corn Sheller Than went to (Frosts) mill. Than staid in store some. Jos gone to Bald Hill, cars off the track on acct of the 9 A.M. train got here 1 ¼ o’clk P.M. Jos & I shelled the corn that grew on the Wright place 16 ¼ Bushls; ½ mine.

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

"it’s worth it, given the reimbursement rate"

“We’re absolutely thrilled to have Rep. Vallee’s support on this issue,” said Michael Doherty, chairman of Citizens for New Franklin High School, to which Vallee donated $1,000 yesterday. “He lent us his good name in support.”

This is the first time Vallee, D-Franklin, has become directly and publicly involved in supporting a Franklin project that would require an override or debt exclusion.

Of the roughly 90 families who have given to the campaign, Dougherty said, Vallee’s donation was the largest.

“I just haven’t come out publicly (in the past),” Vallee said. “I just felt like, because this is the high school, and it’s the last school to be rebuilt in the community ... I think it was an important time for me to come out and make a statement about it.”

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1085187211/State-rep-helps-campaign-for-new-Franklin-High-School#ixzz1mRhPrda9

Additional information on the high school project is collected here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/12/collection-high-school-building-project.html

and you can also visit the New FHS website here

Franklin arts company sets cast for 'Annie'

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The cast list for the Franklin Performing Arts Company's version of "Annie" has been posted.

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Hello Everybody,

The British Beer Company will celebrate the brewing prowess of Clown Shoes Beer at the Franklin pub on Saturday February 25th. Five kegs and a cask from this popular Massachusetts based craft brewer will be tapped at noon. Flowing through the taps: Supa Hero IPA, Tramp Stamp Belgian IPA, Clementine Witbier, Muffin Top Belgian Tripel IPA, and Hoppy Feet American Black IPA. The cask will be a Vampire Slayer Imperial American Stout - one of Clown Shoes newest and most highly rated beers! How could anyone not be intrigued by a beer made with "Holy Water, malt smoked locally with hickory, beechwood and vampire killing stakes". Mmmm...stakes. Join the BBC from 3-6pm for a brewery promotion and social with a bunch of give-aways.

British Beer Company executive chef James Gibney of Essex England will be using and pairing Clown Shoes for some unforgettable lunch and dinner specials. These one day only delicacies will put a unique twist on some pub grub favorites and will incorporate and infuse Clown Shoes Beer into the recipes. Sorry...there will be no cotton candy.