Thursday, April 11, 2013
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Downtown Partnership - Event Listing for 2013
Franklin Downtown Partnership Sets 2013 Events
The Franklin Downtown Partnership announces the dates of its exciting events and festivals for 2013, including the Strawberry Stroll, the ever-popular Harvest Festival and the Holiday Stroll. The Partnership also has scheduled its General Meetings and invites all businesses and residents to attend and learn more about what's happening in and around Franklin.
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Downtown Beautification Day will be Saturday, May 18th, at 9 a.m. The FDP will join the Franklin Garden Club to spruce up the downtown center for spring and summer. Volunteers will plant more than 1,200 flowers, and community service hours will be available for students. Contact Eileen Mason at emason11@verizon.net about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities. Winter Decorating Day will be Sunday, November 24th.
The Strawberry Stroll will be Thursday, June 13th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Partnership plans its famous strawberry shortcakes, entertainment and a sidewalk sale. The FDP is currently looking for sponsors for this popular event. For more information please contact event Co-Chairs Nicole Fortier at nfortier@deanbank.com or Bryan Taberner at btaberner@franklin.ma.us.
This year's annual Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday, October 6th, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Each year this popular fair draws more than 6,000 visitors. Booth registration information will be available on the FDP website in June.
The Holiday Stroll will be Thursday, December 5th, at 4:00 p.m. A tree lighting, carolers, a visit from Santa, refreshments and shopping specials will kick off the holiday season. Roberta Trahan and Gregg Chalk will be the co-chairs for this festive event.
The Partnership will hold General Meetings on May 2nd, September 5th and November 7th. All business owners and residents are invited to learn more about the Partnership's efforts in revitalizing downtown Franklin. The Thursday meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. at the Dean College Campus Center.
1st Annual Best Buddies Dodgeball Tournament
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Italian Wednesdays & Comedy Night at 3!
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In the News: Tri-County, Senate race
Tri-County students participate in clinical visits
Sophomores enrolled in the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Medical Careers program are halfway through their experiential clinical learning at the Wrentham Developmental Center, a state-run, residential facility for developmentally disabled adults in Wrentham.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Safe prescription drug disposal
If you have prescription drugs that you are no longer taking, why leave them in your cabinet?
What should you do to dispose of them properly?
The kiosk is located just inside the front door.
As easy as 1, 2, 3!
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Coincidentally, the newspaper has this article today:
Note the DEA site does not list Franklin but the kiosk is at the Police Headquarters!
What should you do to dispose of them properly?
Drop them in the trash? NoFlush them down the toilet or drain? NoBring them to the safe disposal drop box at the Franklin Police Station.
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| 911 Panther Way, Franklin, MA |
The kiosk is located just inside the front door.
- Open the handle
- deposit your prescription containers
- close the handle
As easy as 1, 2, 3!
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Coincidentally, the newspaper has this article today:
Drug drop-off day is April 27
Local police departments will once again join forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration to get rid of residents' unused prescription medicine when the sixth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is held Saturday, April 27.
Note the DEA site does not list Franklin but the kiosk is at the Police Headquarters!
Rail Trail Committee - Meeting - Apr 9, 2013
The Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee will have a meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at the YMCA in Franklin. The meeting will start at 7:30. At this meeting will will discuss the final details for the 3rd Annual Road Race (May 11), future outreach programs, and our upcoming presentation at the Franklin Town Council meeting.
Also, registration for the 5k Run / 1m Walk can be found at www.FranklinBellinghamRailTrail. org/3-annual-road-race
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| SNETT Trail Head, Grove St, Franklin, MA |
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The agenda for the meeting
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