One step

As mentioned previously, the modular units at Parmenter School are scheduled to be removed before school starts in September. The first step in the process mentioned in the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Aug 7 was the removal of the propane tank.

What was in place when the photos were taken the weekend of 8/12



is now gone

10th Norfolk Democratic Debate results

The 2nd debate or question and answer discussion for the Democratic Candidates was held at Medway High School Tuesday night. About 70 folks attended, applauding frequently as their respective candidate made a point. The Milford Daily News reports on the event in part by writing:

So far, the Franklin residents in the race for 10th Norfolk District seat, formerly held by James Vallee, have not hid their similarities — their backgrounds in law and focus on desire to push for more local aid. 

And the candidates continue to force home a pledge that the district, Franklin and parts of Medway, would have a constant voice in the state’s House of Representatives. 

But during Tuesday night’s debate, the congenial mood of the race seemed at points to become a bit more combative.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1405829838/Democratic-House-candidates-stress-their-differences#ixzz24GY77vqu

My thanks to you for helping craft the questions that for the most part were used in the debate.

In the News: girls softball, false claims, kickoff meeting

Franklin softball girls in league of their own

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

Franklin man admits making false medicaid claims

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

Franklin Newcomers and Friends kickoff meeting set, Sept. 5

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin Public Library: Tanglewood Marionettes

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Tanglewood Marionettes

via Franklin Public Library by Franklin Public Library on 8/21/12

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Help the Baby Beats - Sep 15 - Boston Heart walk

From the Amante Family:

Welcome to the fundraising page for team Baby Beats. We have been raising money for the Heart Association since 2002! Just two weeks after Damian's third open heart surgery we attended our first Heart Walk in New York. 

Funds donated to the Heart Association go toward life saving research, techniques and equipment.

Damian has directly benefited from projects that were funded by the Heart Association.

We celebrate Damian and the victory over his struggles by raising money to support this important organization.

Please support our team by donating to the Heart Association! Thank you!

You can find the fund raising page here

Franklin, MA: School Bus Routes for 2012-2013

The school bus routes have been published to the Franklin Public Schools Transportation web page and shared here.






If you have trouble with the Google link, you can also go directly to the School Transportation page to view and download the PDF file
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_BusOffice/transportation/transportation

Election participation data 1990-2010

Pew Center releases election participation interactive

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

The data on Massachusetts is shown below with this interactive tool. You can compare up to three states at a time. The total ballots cast is just that a count of all the ballots including blanks, etc. The votes counted is a subset of the ballots cast but will follow closely as there usually are not a significant number of blank or invalid ballots cast. As this number is generally insignificant, for simplicity sake I would have left it out.