Road Alert: Grove St closed September 8 - 10

Grove Street will be closed from Route 140 to Forge Hill Road
Beginning at 1:00 AM Saturday September 8th until midday Monday September 10, 2012



This was originally posted to the Franklin webpage http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01951999-000F8513

West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes

In case you missed this MA MA Dept of Public Health alert:

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has informed the Franklin Health Department that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Franklin on August 22, 2012. 

As this unprecedented mosquito season continues, we again urge residents to take all steps necessary to prevent mosquito bites. Avoid outdoor activities during the peak hours of mosquito activity; generally between dusk and dawn. The use of a repellent containing up to 30% DEET, permethrin or picaridin provides protection against mosquitoes. Permethrin products should not be applied directly to the skin, but only used on clothing. We recommend that residents drain all standing water on their property. Birdbaths, buckets/pails, wheelbarrows and children’s inflatable pools all provide ideal breeding sites for mosquitoes. 

The Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project has increased the frequency of vehicle-mounted spraying within the county, in an attempt to reduce mosquito populations.
Any resident wishing to have their property sprayed for mosquitoes may contact the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project @ 781-762-3681. 

The Franklin Health Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will continue to closely monitor mosquito/virus activity in the county to ensure the residents are provided with up to date information. 

If residents have any questions, you may contact the Franklin Health Department office @ 508-520-4905.

David E. McKearney, R.S.
Public Health Director
Franklin Health Department

Parmenter: Modular removal underway

And the modular units are coming down at Parmenter. As I ran Friday morning, I captured these photos.

The fence is down. The entrance steps have been removed. You can compare to the pictures from last week shown here http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/08/one-step.html or here http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/08/parmenter-modular-units.html

MassBudget: Wages and Inequality in Massachusetts - Labor Day Report

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Wages and Inequality in Massachusetts In honor of Labor Day, the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center is releasing a new brief on wages and inequality in Massachusetts. It describes not only the lingering effects of the Great Recession but the long-term trends affecting workers and families across Massachusetts. In particular, we find that: There are still fewer jobs than before the recession began Median wages in Massachusetts have increased 24% since 1979 The gap between low-wage and high-wage workers has grown substantially over the last few decades This Labor Day brief is available both as a report and a slideshow. It is part of a broader MassBudget project to track and analyze the State of Working Massachusetts. Read our LABOR DAY REPORT: WAGES AND INEQUALITY IN MASSACHUSETTS View the SLIDESHOW VERSION The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center | 15 Court Square | Suite 700 | Boston | MA | 02108

Friends of the Needham Rail Trail Greenway

For fellow rail trail enthusiasts!

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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/