Hurricane Relief collection underway

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello The Town of Franklin Police, Fire and Schools are attempting to organize a disaster relief project to help our Fellow Americans impacted  by Hurricane Sandy. Items needed include: Bottled water Nonperishable food- note expiration date New Clothing- adults, children and babies New Blankets Personal hygiene items including baby items (diapers, baby wipes) New household items Please drop off items at one of our two fire stations (King Street or Downtown) between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Thank you for your support, The Franklin School Department,  the Franklin Police Department and  the Franklin Fire Department. This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 613-1777.

In the News: election related items

For Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren - a final sprint

by Danielle Ameden/Daily News staff

Church fighting Ballot Question 2

by Laura Krantz/Daily News staff

Local support evident for third party candidates

by Derek McLean/ Daily News staff

November Programs at the Library

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From: "Friends of Franklin Library"
Subject: November Programs at the Library

How to select eReaders

This program will look at the features of eReaders and help you decide which reader is right for you.  Also, included is a demonstration of using the Overdrive service provided by the Minuteman Network and the Franklin Public Library.  eBooks can be checked out and downloaded from Overdrive and then transferred to portable devices such as the Nook, Kindle, iPads, and smartphones.  The library has both Kindles and Nooks preloaded with books available for circulation.

Monday November 5th from 10:30 AM – Noon

Franklin Public Library Meeting Room

Monday December 3^rd from 10:30 – Noon

Franklin Public Library Meeting Room

No registration required.

How to Make Holiday Memories with your Digital Photographs

Digital Photographs make it easy to share albums with family and friends and create cards, calendars, ornaments, and other gifts for the holidays.  In this program we will look at free software to edit photos, and sites to upload photos for sharing and ordering a wide array of products.  We will also look at transferring images from you camera to the computer and storage options for large file sizes.

Monday November 19^th 10:30 AM to Noon

Franklin Public Library Meeting Room

No registration required.

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12 Days of Donating-Important News From the Elves

A note from the Food Elves and the Franklin Downtown Partnership.... Last year the Food Elves in partnership with the Franklin Downtown Partnership collected food and cash donations that translated to over 17,000 meals for families in need. The "12 Days of Donating" Campaign will run from December 1st-12th with the kick off at the Holiday Stroll. This year the Food Elves would like to expand the number of businesses that would like to pledge $200 if the Elves meet their goal of collecting 1,200 pounds of food donations. They invite YOU to to be a part of this community-wide campaign!  Please call or e-mail the office by Monday so the Food Elves can add you to the list. You will be in good company with our current participants: Berry Insurance, Dean Bank, DCU, Dean College,Emma's Quilts, Jane's Frames and the Franklin Downtown Partnership. Just say YES... It is easy...just say "YES" and the Food Elves will arrive with a Donation Bin and will pick up the food at the end of the campaign.   Food Elves in Training... If you know someone who is interested in becoming a Food Elf...please call or e-mail the FDP office by Monday so Head Elves Melissa and Cameron can add them to their list of volunteers and coordinate their schedules. Make a Difference this year....and join the Elves for a Good Cause...

Boston Globe endorses Rich Eustis

The Boston Globe endorses Rich Eustis:

In the 10th Norfolk district, two strong candidates compete for the seat already vacated by Democrat James Vallee. Republican candidate Richard Eustis of Medway lacks the impressive town government experience of Democrat Jeffrey Roy of Franklin. But Eustis, who runs the Bar Advocate Program in Worcester County, offers an intriguing blend of pro-business policies and cost-effective alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent drug offenders.

http://bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2012/11/01/open-seats-give-voters-opportunity-reshape-beacon-hill/qibWAOOqlj5fjcV2Mls6OO/story.html


Note: If some of you were wondering who I would endorse, I do not endorse candidates. In my journalistic role, I share information to help you become an informed voter.

MassDOT Introduces 857-DOT-INFO (857-368-4636)

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MassDOT Introduces 857-DOT-INFO (857-368-4636)

via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 11/2/12

MassDOT today announced a new telephone number to provide customers easy, direct access to statewide transportation information as part of its internal OneVoice transition.

"We are speaking with one voice throughout MassDOT," said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey. "It's a voice that is focused on the customer. Maybe you don't know your highway district, nearest airport, bus route or what time the local RMV opens on Thursdays. Today, we are telling our customers all that information is just one call away, 857-DOT-INFO."

In 2009, Transportation Reform integrated stand alone agencies including the Turnpike Authority and MassHighway. Today, MassDOT is comprised of four divisions: the Highway Division, Registry of Motor Vehicles Division, Rail and Transit Division and the Aeronautics Division.

Reform has allowed MassDOT to consolidate functions and see cost savings. The OneVoice telephone transition will result in phone bill and maintenance savings of approximately $422,000 each year.

Registry of Motor Vehicles customers may be familiar with 857-DOT, as the call center transitioned to 857-DOT-8000 earlier this year. For MBTA customers, this new line complements the existing customer service line, 617-222-3200, which remains active.

MassDOT is maximizing existing resources to acquaint the public with 857-DOT-INFO. Customers will notice ads on the MBTA system and on the Highway Division's digital billboard PSA program and inside our RMV offices.

Employees with the new area code and exchange include those working at the State Transportation Building, the Registry of Motor Vehicles Headquarters in Quincy and its Boston branch, as well as MassDOT Highway District 6.

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Hurricane Relief

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From: "FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT"
Date: Nov 2, 2012 2:30 PM
Subject: Hurricane Relief

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello The Town of Franklin Police, Fire and Schools are attempting to organize a disaster relief project to help our Fellow Americans impacted  by Hurricane Sandy. Items needed include: Bottled water Nonperishable food- note expiration date New Clothing- adults, children and babies New Blankets Personal hygiene items including baby items (diapers, baby wipes) New household items Please drop off items at one of our two fire stations (King Street or Downtown) between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Thank you for your support, The Franklin School Department, the Franklin Police Department and the Franklin Fire Department. This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 613-1777.