Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Public Notice: hydrant flushing
The Franklin Department of Public Works, Water Division will begin its hydrant flushing program on Monday, April 9, 2012. This program is conducted annually to improve Franklin’s water quality and fire flows. Some hydrants will be flushed between the hours of 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm, while others will be completed during the day. Hydrant flushing will continue depending on water availability and system pressures. Residents may experience discolored water during this process.
Residents may experience, temporary water loss or discolored water while hydrants are being flushed in their area. Even though aesthetically the water may look discolored, it is still safe for human consumption.
Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation and we apologize for any
inconvenience that this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Water Office at 508-553-5551.
Department of Public Works
Deacon Perrotta
Water & Sewer Superintendent
Originally posted on the Franklin website
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01887947-000F8513
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Current readership statistics
Occasionally I am asked, what is the readership for Franklin Matters? This is not something I focus on. The numbers tend to be quite dependent upon a variety of factors beyond my control. I prefer to focus on providing good content and letting the rest happen.
You have helped in this area. You have found what you wanted here. Usually spending a good bit of time reading here. And over time (as shown by the charts below) have continued to spread the word about what you find here.
You have four options to follow what matters in Franklin
You can sign up for the each email listing or follow us on Facebook here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/welcome.html
And as I frequently have said on the audio version:
Note:
This website was "born" in November 2007. Right after the election. All posts on the Franklin election and the override (earlier in May) were to my personal website - Steve's 2 Cents.
The readership for Jan-Feb-Mar of this year already exceeds all of the first full year 2008!
Note: 2012 covers only Jan-Feb-Mar
You have helped in this area. You have found what you wanted here. Usually spending a good bit of time reading here. And over time (as shown by the charts below) have continued to spread the word about what you find here.
You have four options to follow what matters in Franklin
- the daily update via email
- the weekly update via email
- visit the website regularly
- follow us on Facebook
You can sign up for the each email listing or follow us on Facebook here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/welcome.html
And as I frequently have said on the audio version:
- If you like what you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
- If you don't like what you find here, please let me know. It is through this feedback process that I can continue to provide good content that meets your needs.
Note:
This website was "born" in November 2007. Right after the election. All posts on the Franklin election and the override (earlier in May) were to my personal website - Steve's 2 Cents.
The readership for Jan-Feb-Mar of this year already exceeds all of the first full year 2008!
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Year
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Page
Loads
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Unique
Visits
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First
Time Visits
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Returning
Visits
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2012
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23,029
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17,566
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14,433
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3,133
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2011
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67,814
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48,020
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37,004
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11,016
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2010
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63,307
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42,461
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31,121
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11,340
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2009
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41,845
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28,131
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20,016
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8,115
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2008
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22,574
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15,243
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9,730
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5,513
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2007
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1,816
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1,085
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511
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574
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Note: 2012 covers only Jan-Feb-Mar
Attention Franklin runners
For Franklin area runners, there are at least three local opportunities to run and help a good cause coming up. Mark your calendar for the following!
1 - Franklin & Bellingham Citizens Rail Trail Committee - 2nd Annual Road Race - May 12
http://franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=62
2 - 11th Annual Independence 5K Run/Walk to benefit the HMEA - May 20th
http://www.hmea.org/events.html
3 - 4th Annual Parmenter Run for All Ages 5K - Jun 10th
http://www.active.com/running/
1 - Franklin & Bellingham Citizens Rail Trail Committee - 2nd Annual Road Race - May 12
http://franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=62
2 - 11th Annual Independence 5K Run/Walk to benefit the HMEA - May 20th
http://www.hmea.org/events.html
3 - 4th Annual Parmenter Run for All Ages 5K - Jun 10th
http://www.active.com/running/
Monday, April 2, 2012
Franklin Cultural Council - Grant winners for 2012
Franklin Matters correspondent Ken Norman provides the following information:
The Franklin Cultural Council had their annual awards ceremony at the Historical Museum on Sunday. Twenty-one organizations representing twenty-seven programs were the recipients of the grants for 2012.
Franklin Cultural Council - Awards 2012
Franklin musician and artist, Kai Olsson
Dennis Ferguson, conductor of the Prolatio Singers
Ken graciously provided both photos. For additional photos from the event, there are a bunch that have been posted to the Franklin Historical Museum Facebook page
The Franklin Cultural Council had their annual awards ceremony at the Historical Museum on Sunday. Twenty-one organizations representing twenty-seven programs were the recipients of the grants for 2012.
Franklin Cultural Council - Awards 2012
Franklin musician and artist, Kai Olsson
Dennis Ferguson, conductor of the Prolatio Singers
Ken graciously provided both photos. For additional photos from the event, there are a bunch that have been posted to the Franklin Historical Museum Facebook page
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