Franklin Matters

Thursday, February 23, 2012

"911 calls from cellphones go first to state police"

“Does the system work? It does. Is it the best we could have? Probably not,” Landry said. “The system does work in theory, but issues come up now and then that have to be addressed and corrected.”

Landry said there were also occasional problems before the intermunicipal agreement went into effect in 2009.

“The way dispatch handles a call, regardless of who is doing it, your own (dispatcher) or a regional dispatcher, those problems don’t go away,” he said. “You just try to get better with what you do. That’s the plan, and hopefully that’s how it will work out.”

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x219671035/Recent-struggles-reveal-regional-dispatch-s-vital-role#ixzz1nCbYDBes

With the growth of regionalization and the cost benefits that it can bring, the key lesson to take away is to have a process and a way of adjusting the process as necessary. If you don't have a process, you can't expect to give the problem away and have it work. And if you do have a process, from time to time, you will need to review and adjust the process.

The Historical Museum Needs You!

We are looking for some people, maybe some retired or not, that are looking to volunteer a little time at the museum for a variety of jobs.

Example of jobs:
1. Do you like to paint?? We have a display case that needs some attention.

2. Have you ever used Past Perfect (computer program)? That is what we use at the museum to inventory our items and your assistance would be very much appreciated.

3. Sorting papers from the past and putting them in their proper locations.

4. Have any thoughts on displays or programs that you might want to see at the museum???? Let us know.

5. We are always looking for alternate members to the Commission. How about it!!

6. Do you enjoy people? Perhaps you would like to be a host/hostess at the museum.

No experience is needed, just a love for the Town of Franklin.

Call Deborah L. Pellegri, Town Clerk/Chairperson for the Historical Museum at
508-520-4900

Originally posted to the Town of Franklin website

Census Form Reminder

Important Notice to All Residents

If you have not returned your census forms to the Town Clerk’ office, please return it TODAY.

The voting lists are being set and we need to know your proper address so that you will be listed properly at the voting polls.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Deborah L. Pellegri, CMC
Town Clerk

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Wadsworth Diary - Feb 22, 1858

Very Pleasant & cool 15 above Hazy in afternoon. Cut small wood (birch) most the day. Helped on load a car. Load of shingles. Father & Sarah went after Mother Father took Mr. G Millers note for $200.

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

Winter Carnival - March 11, 2012

WHEN AND WHERE?

SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012
From 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

In the Franklin High Field House

$5 per Child
FREE for Adults and kids under 3yrs

For More information go to:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Winter‐Carnival‐2012/365206310162257

Winter Carnival Flyer

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Wadsworth Diary - Feb 21, 1858

Very Pleasant & cool 15 above All staid at home except Jos. He went to Franklin. After supper went to Uncle Richardsons to see Grandmother with Mother & Abbie. Mother staid. Went to Aunt Hannahs and got her to watch. Went with the sleigh for the first time this winter.