Franklin SEPAC to host special back-to-school program

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The Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) invites the public to attend "Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid! A Special Presentation for Imperfect Parents of Special Children" on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.

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Taste of the Region: Oct 23, 2012

SAMPLE TASTE OF THE REGION AT CHAMBER EVENT

Sample the variety of delicacies offered from around the region at The United Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual Taste of the Region event. This fun-filled food festival features an eclectic mix of restaurants serving a variety of dishes. Enjoy wonderful music and bid on exciting items in a silent auction. 

The Taste of the Region is Tues., Oct. 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tri-County Regional Vocational High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin. Tickets are available at The United Regional Chamber of Commerce offices in Attleboro (40 Union St.) and Franklin (4 West St.). Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 508-528-2800, 508-222-0801 or 508-695-6011 for more information.

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, business support organization serving the communities of Attleboro, Bellingham, Blackstone, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Norton, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Wrentham.

Fall Yard Waste - November Pickup Scheduled

Curbside Fall Yard Waste pickup will be the week of November 5th and the week of November 26th on your normal trash and recycling day. All yard waste must be in compostable bags, open barrels or bundled with compostable twine no longer than 4 feet in length and 18 inches in diameter. Additional yard waste can be brought to the Beaver Street Recycling Center.

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Franklin, MA: State Primary Results

The official results as provided by Franklin Town Clerk Deborah Pellegri for the MA State Primary held on Thursday, Sep 6, 2012

Page 1 - Democratic Party results




Page 2 - Republican Party results




Page 3 - Green Rainbow Party results

Voters to decide races today

The polls open at 6:00 AM at the high school field house in Franklin and close at 8:00 PM

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For months now, candidates across the region have campaigned, pitching themselves to likely voters in neighborhoods and at events, with the goal of getting past today's primaries and emerging as the sole representative of their party.  The area has been a battleground for two hotly contested races — the 4th Congressional seat and the 10th Norfolk District State House seat.

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2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive

The Franklin Ford dealership is looking to help the Franklin Food Pantry as well as Feeding America with a program they are calling "2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive".

For every test drive of a new 2013 Ford Escape on Saturday, Sep 8th from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM, Franklin Ford will make a contribution to Feeding America that will provide 40 meals. Donations to the Franklin Food Pantry will be accepted at Franklin Ford.

2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive

A test drive will

• gain a donation from Ford to provide 40 meals
• get an entry to win a 2013 Ford Escape

When you go for a test drive, you can drop off a donation for the Franklin Food Pantry!

Franklin's roads need regular maintenance

This topic was scheduled for the Town Council meeting on Wednesday night yet this article mentions that the report will be given to the "Town Councilors on Thursday". So was it previewed as scheduled at the meeting and then a copy will be sent to the Councilors? Not clear.

What is clear is that the roads do need more maintenance than has been spent on them. This has been recognized in the Long Range Financial Planning Committee's report and mentioned regularly by the Town Administrator and DPW Director.

DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi said it is cheaper to maintain roads in fair or good condition than to deal with ones requiring extensive rehabilitation. His plan would prioritize maintenance so that certain roads are kept in good condition and never allowed to deteriorate. 

The life cycle of a road is about 25 years, though it can be prolonged. As it ages, the road becomes costlier and costlier to rejuvenate. 

"We want to use the most cost-effective maintenance program at the right time," Cantoreggi said.

The report prepared by an outside firm gives Wachusett St, recently rebuilt, a rating of 99. So to help frame the discussion, if this road was recently rebuilt and it only gets a 99, what is holding it back from getting a 100?

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x764810139/Franklin-mulls-plan-to-keep-roads-in-good-shape#ixzz25gJCBajX

For reference the Long Range Report can be found here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_BComm/LRFPDOC/june%2012fINAL.pdf