Friends of the Needham Rail Trail Greenway

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August 31, 2012 Friends of the Needham  Rail Trail Greenway 4.8 Miles across Needham - from Newton to Dover

Upcoming guided walks on the (future) trail We have 3 upcoming walks on the Needham Heights section trail, all will meet at the Needham Heights MBTA Commuter rail station. Thursday September 6 at 6:30 PM Thursday September 13 at 6:30 PM Thursday September 20 at 6:30 PM Check the calendar on the main page of the web site  Map of the Needham Rail Trail Greenway The Five sections in Needham 1. Needham Charles River Bridge to Newton 2. Crossing Route 128 3. Route 128 to Needham Heights 4. Needham Heights to Needham Junction (Parallel to Active Commuter Rail) 5. Needham Junction to Dover  About Friends of the Needham Rail Trail Greenway The Friends is applying to be a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization. Formed in 2012 to benefit the Town of Needham & surrounding areas, working diligently and in cooperation with the Town of Needham Parks and other departments, various community groups and interested parties to: -- Educate the residents of the Town of Needham and neighboring communities about the recreation and transportation opportunities offered by the Needham Rail Trail Greenway -- Promote the use, development, enjoyment, and care of the Needham Rail Trail Greenway  thru volunteer membership -- Raise and expend funds to support trail maintenance and improvements for the benefit of the residents of the Needham area. You can contact us via: NeedhamRailTrail@gmail.com Check out our new website! We have an extensive website, full of useful information Main Welcome Page Goals and Timeline Bike Map of Needham Economic Benefits of the Greenway Safe Routes to School for our kids Making our streets safer for everyone How you can help Frequently Asked Questions Stakeholders  Section Descriptions in Needham Mission Statement The Friends of the Needham Rail Trail Greenway is a group of interested citizens with broad representation from the community working in partnership with residents, neighborhood associations, town and state government to support the financing, planning, design, construction and maintenance needs of the Greenway. The Friends group will work to resolve engineering, environmental and safety concerns, including street crossings and bridges, parking and other amenities, dimensions and materials used to construct the path.  The Friends group will work to reduce the impact on and alleviate the concerns of abutters to the path; establish trail clearing and maintenance projects, develop financial resources to design and construct the path, and sponsor fund raising campaigns and grant applications with the goal of minimizing any expense to the town, and to provide a safe, healty recreation and transportation option for the entire community. Get Involved - Have fun while helping Needham Are you looking to work with fun people to make our town even better? In particular, would you like to join the board of this non-profit? Contact us ! Needed roles include (listed alphabetically): Attorney  Bicycle / Pedestrian Safety Communications and messaging  Construction supervision Environment and Green Issues Fundraising  Government relations Grassroots canvassing  Health and Fitness Issue advocacy Merchant Associations Parks and recreation Public event organization and logistics  Public relations  Schools and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Senior Center  Transportation planning  Treasurer / Accounting Urban design  Volunteer Coordinator Youth Representative Be sure to "Like" us on Facebook!

Contact Us  | NeedhamRailTrail@gmail.com

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In the News: great heights, lab probe

Franklin grads go to great heights for others

by Jessica Trufant/Daily News staff

Franklin woman at center of drug lab probe

by Matt Tota/Daily News Staff

Film on the Barn - Friday - 6:30 PM

Hot off the email inbox from Karen Ring:

The annual Open Air Movie Night at White Barn Farm is happening tonight! 
Make it if you can ;)
6:30pm 
458 South St. Wrentham, MA 02093

FREE FOOD! Whole Foods Market will be there with healthy snacks for the movie. I will be there doing a demo on how to make Farm Fresh Salsa!

This full moon Friday Night, August 31st, we are having a very wholesome event at White Barn Farm. We are projecting a movie on the side of the barn! Independent Filmmaker, Drew Pearson, will be showing his documentary film, The Great Lesson. which focuses on the power of the mind and body connection.

We are making it into more of an event by beginning with a healthy eating presentation at 6:30pm by Karen Ring, one of the authors of the www.edibleevolutions.com blog. Her connection with Whole Foods (she was the healthy eating specialist there) is bringing their sponsorship as well. They will provide anything for her presentation that doesn't come from the farm and if we're lucky they will set up a trail mix bar for movie snacks.   Karen's presentation will be followed by a yoga demonstration in the barn given by Lauren, owner of Wrentham's Humble Warrior Yoga studio. Sunset is scheduled to be around 7:30, and the movie should start just before 8pm. Bring your own chairs and/or blankets, coolers, snacks, bugspray, and flashlights.No dogs, please. The optional suggested donation is $6 for those over 12 years old. 

To Simplify:

• This Friday night August 31st
• Park at the Roadside Stand
• 6:30pm: Healthy Eating Presentation by Karen Ring at our Farmstand (which is open until 7pm)
• Carefully cross the road and Set up your spot under the Ash Tree by the barn
• 7:15pm ish: Yoga demonstration in the barn with Lauren from Humble Warrior Yoga
• around 8pm: screening of The Great Lesson

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Karen M Ring
CPT / Health Coach / AADP
8 Rona Lane
Franklin, MA 02038
Cell: 508.954.8837

http://www.edibleevolutions.com/

Farmers Market - noon to 6:00 PM on the Town Common

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




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MA Fraternal Order of Police endorse Padula

The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 325,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges. The Fraternal Order of Police works to improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation. 

Peter is honored to be endorsed by the Massachusetts Fraternal Order of Police. Police officers work tirelessly to protect and serve the residents of the 10th Norfolk District, as well as every other district in the state and nationally. It is vital that these individuals have a voice in government and are properly represented to ensure that they have access to the resources necessary to provide the best possible service to our communities. The Fraternal Order of Police works aggressively to provide this voice and representation for its many members.

More information on the Fraternal Order of Police can be found on their webpage http://www.massfop.org/

Additional information on Peter Padula and his campaign for the 10th Norfolk District seat can be found on his webpage http://www.padulaforrep.com/

Franklin day care center looks to revamp property

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Franklin day care center looks to revamp property

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Matt Tota/Daily News staff on 8/30/12

A children's day care center seeking permission from the town to begin major renovations around its property will learn at a public hearing in September whether it can move forward with the plans.

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Active Older Adult Day - Sep 6 - 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

FRANKLIN, FOXBORO, MANSFIELD, NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA – The Hockomock Area YMCA Live Y’ers Group will sponsor an Active Older Adult Day with information, activities and workshops on Thursday, September 6th from 8:30am – 1:30pm at the Hockomock Area YMCA’s North Attleboro Branch located at 300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro.

A continental breakfast will be served as well as a barbeque lunch with entertainment by Dave Valerio. The cost for the day is $5. GATRA, CVNA, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Ameriprise Financial and other community organizations will have information available in the YMCA gym. 

Workshops include Balance, Family History, Nutrition, Reflexology, Zumba, Travel and much more! Come for the day, workshops or just lunch, whatever fits your schedule. Register at any Hockomock Area YMCA Member Service Desk. This is open to the entire community, including those not affiliated with the Y.

For more information or to sign up, call Anne Lonzo at 508-643-5260 or email her at annel@hockymca.org or visit www.hockymca.org.

About the Hockomock Area YMCA
We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors in our community to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Reach Out for Youth & Families is our annual support campaign to provide a YMCA experience to more than 15,000 local children and families in need.