In the News: Democrats caucus, FPAC actress, heating aid

Franklin Democrats plan caucus, March 9

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Democrats in Franklin will hold a caucus to elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s 2013 Platform Convention on March 9 at 10 a.m. in the Franklin Room at the Alumni Restaurant, 391 East Central St., Franklin.

For FPAC actress, life mimics art

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Cast as Maria in the Franklin Performing Arts Company’s upcoming presentation of "The Sound of Music," Franklin’s Erica Glenn says her life has mirrored pages from the script.

With heating aid running out, activists seek $20M

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Sounding public safety alarms, community activists are calling on the state Legislature to make an emergency appropriation, saying tens of thousands of families and senior citizens in Massachusetts are running out of fuel aid with a long stretch of cold weather ahead.

Soccer For Smiles Tournament starts today

Soccer for Smiles

Franklin Youth Soccer Association, 256 Cottage Street
, Franklin, MA, 02038
http://franklinyouthsoccer.org, info@franklinyouthsoccer.org, (508) 520-4070

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Franklin Junction (photo essay)

Alan Earls introduced Ron Clough:



Ron related many key points of the history of the railroad in Franklin, sharing photos along the way



Alan held a precious copy of a rail map that Ron has showing railroads all over MA



Ed Barth had a photo of the White or Ghost Train that ran for several years overnight through Franklin from Boston to New York



Ed Barth, representing the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee presented an overview of their efforts to convert the rail train to a recreational use



Both Ron and Ed were available for questions and discussion after their presentations




Ed's presentation copy can be viewed here:







Ron's presentation copy will be added as soon as it is received

Tech Day Camp: March 23

TECH DAY CAMP MARCH 23

United Regional Chamber of Commerce

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor an all-day Tech Day Camp on Sat., March 23 at Tri-County RVT High School, 147 Pond St. in Franklin. The Camp will feature more than 30 workshops to help people get started using today's technology or learn how to use it better. The event is especially geared towards small businesses and non-profit organizations and is organized by the Toolbox.

The early bird rate for the event is $99 if registration is completed by Feb. 28. Get more information and register online at www.techdaycamp.com.

Senator Spilka: Office Hours

SENATOR SPILKA ANNOUNCES ASHLAND AND NATICK OFFICE HOURS

On Friday, February 22nd, join Senator Karen Spilka and Puja Mehta, Senator Spilka's District and Constituent Services Director, for district office hours in Ashland and Natick. They will be available to update constituents on the latest news and events and discuss any concerns or questions you may have.

ASHLAND OFFICE HOURS
Sunnyside Cafe
24 Front Street
Ashland, MA 01721
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

NATICK OFFICE HOURS
Zaftigs Delicatessen
Sherwood Plaza (Rt. 9 East)
1298 Worcester Road
Natick, MA 01760
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Any resident unable to attend or looking to schedule an appointment should contact Senator Spilka's office at (617) 722-1640.

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Trivia Bee - March 21

The Franklin Education Foundation will present its 17^th Annual Trivia Bee on Thursday, March 21, 2013.

Franklin Education Foundation

The Bee is the FEF’s largest fundraiser and has enabled the organization to donate over $255,000 to the Franklin Public Schools since 1997.

This year’s theme will be Music.

The Bee will be held at the Thomas Mercer Auditorium at the Horace Mann Middle School at 7:00 p.m. and will include live music by the Franklin High School Jazz Band, a raffle table, and refreshments.

Teams consist of three people sponsored by local businesses, civic groups, and individuals.  Anyone interested in sponsoring a team or donating an item to the raffle table should contact Maureen Roy at maurroy@aol.com.

For more information about the Franklin Education Foundation, please visit our website at www.franklined.org.