In the News: ballot questions, trash costs, tax holiday

Questions on the right to life, medical marijuana, and auto-repair will be on the ballot this November

Three hot-button issues on Nov. ballot in Mass.

by David Riley and Michael Morton, Daily News staff

As with many of the articles published by MDN, referring to a survey of some number of communities (16 in this case), Franklin is excluded. The story on solid waste from Franklin's perspective is a good one. Although there was much disagreement from some folks arguing against the switch two years ago, the results have been positive. Trash has declined, recycling has increased, the rates have declined, the totters were paid off early, the streets have a better appearance on collection day. Are there still any nay-sayers? If there are, what argument can they put forward?

Towns work to rein in trash costs

by Brad Petrishen/Daily News staff

The holiday if it is approved would take place on the Aug 11-12 weekend.

Massachusetts lawmakers expected to OK tax holiday

by Steve Adams

Slyde is coming to Franklin Jul 21

Good Morning -

Just wanted to share our latest addition to our race this year - SLYDE, the Mascot for the NE Revolution, will be at our event!

If you haven't registered yet you still have time - we have extended registration through Tuesday of next week so you have until July 17th to pre-register. We have over 30 raffles to include 2 American Airline Tickets anywhere in the US, Dinner Cruises on Spirit out of Boston, complimentary hotel stays and many great restaurants, museums and aquarium gift certificates.

You can check out our website at http://www.wontlaydown2cancer.com/ Thank you for all your support over the years....we will be going over $50k raised in 3 years this year and its because of YOU!!!!

Warmest Regards,

Amy Buzzell
http://www.wewontlaydown2cancer.com/

Franklin/Bellingham Rail Trail receives state grant

This is good news! The committee has been working hard and their work is getting rewarded.

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Franklin/Bellingham Rail Trail receives state grant

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc. on 7/13/12

The Massachusetts Department of Recreation (DCR) announced yesterday that the Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee and the Bay State Trail Riders Association were among this year's recipients of the DCR Partnerships Matching Funds Grant.

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Additional info on the Franklin-Bellingham Rail Trail Committee can be found on their website
www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org

Related post
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/04/fundraising-for-rail-trail-effort.html

Franklin, MA: Farmers Market - noon to 6:00 PM

The Farmers Market is open today on the Town Common from noon to 6:00 PM.



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“Kids don’t even realize they are learning"

Throughout the summer, the Franklin schools’ Lifelong Learning Institute offers an eclectic array of classes for all levels of students — from kindergarten to high school. 

The institute, envisioned in 1998 by then-Superintendent Richard Warren, takes a different approach to learning, said Executive Director Pandora Carlucci. Simply put, it mixes things up a bit. 

“This takes the traditional academic subjects — music, math, drama, fine arts, literature, science — and presents them in a different way,” Carlucci said yesterday. “We present them through a different lens.” 

Due in large part to smaller classes and interactive lesson plans, students enrolled at the institute soak up every lesson, stay engaged and display a desire to learn even as they enjoy their 2½-month hiatus from traditional school.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1975584928/Learning-goes-untraditional-in-the-summer#ixzz20Ul0sLoh

You can find out more about the Lifelong Learning programs on their website http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/

In the News: unclaimed money, tax holiday, healthy kids

84 million reasons to check this site

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Some question value of sales tax holiday

by Laura Krantz/Daily News staff

Stop & Shop hosting families at Fenway for free 'Healthy Kids Summit'

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin, MA: Concerts on the Common

Summer 2012 - Wednesdays from 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM

July 11 - Frank Padula

July 18 - Sharon Band

July 25 - Electric Youth

August 8 - Roy Scott Swing Band

August 15 - Leeds Bank

August 22 - Ayla Brown


Children's Programs 6:00 pm -6:30 pm

July 11 - Rob Peters Bubble Music Man

August 8 - Mike Rutkowski DJ

August 15 - Story Teller Elaine Kessler


In the event of rain, the concert will be held at St.Mary's/Ben Franklin Charter School - across from the Town Common.