Gene Levanchy of FOX25 meets with Clarity the Clown along with Doug MacPherson of HMEA to talk about the HMEA 12th Annual Independence Day Walk/Run/Stroll.
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
For more information on this event Sunday, May 19th http://hmea.org/events.html
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
FHS - Construction update and quality check wall
Between the showers on Saturday, I stopped for some photos at the new Franklin High School.
cranes in position to work |
The framing of the walls is just starting. According to Building Committee Chairman Tom Mercer, they are on schedule to have the exterior complete before the winter sets in. The building walls, windows, doors and roof will be complete and what will remain will be all the interior work.
walls getting framed |
the front corner getting a roof |
The back corner |
quality wall |
quality wall - side view |
In the News: syringe holdup
A husband and wife accused of holding up several doughnut shops last year with a syringe pleaded guilty in Worcester Superior Court on Monday to armed robbery.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 16 - budget hearing and vote
7:00 PM
A. ANNOUNCEMENTS – This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
B. HEARING - FY 2014 Budget Hearing – 2nd Reading
C. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-37: Adoption of FY 2014 Budget
D. ADJOURN
The FY 2014 budget with the line items by department that will be used as the voting document
Franklin Elks Care 5K - road race results
The Franklin Elks Care 5K road race attracted over 140 finishers on Saturday. The full listing of results can be found on Cool Running here.
As mentioned the race benefited the Franklin Food Pantry and the Wounded Warrior Project
The start of the race looked like this. A few cars go by on Pond St and then the start is announced.
At the finish line, this is a few minutes of the mid-pack finishers
Our thanks to the Franklin Elks for being part of this event!
This was originally posted on the Franklin Food Pantry webpage
Franklin Elks Care 5K - Results
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Franklin Elks Lodge - Pond St |
As mentioned the race benefited the Franklin Food Pantry and the Wounded Warrior Project
The start of the race looked like this. A few cars go by on Pond St and then the start is announced.
At the finish line, this is a few minutes of the mid-pack finishers
Our thanks to the Franklin Elks for being part of this event!
This was originally posted on the Franklin Food Pantry webpage
Franklin Elks Care 5K - Results
Slalom driving course
The East and West Street neighborhood is providing a good test for drivers these days. The utility covers are now being raised in preparation for the final coat of asphalt.
The obstacles are creating a slalom course for drivers.
Drive safely! The roads will be real nice when they are finished.
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West St - slalom course |
The obstacles are creating a slalom course for drivers.
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Behind the Fire Station on West St |
In the News: travel time, Kennedy School, Parmenter School, water adivsory
"Prior to the spring, I tried to go through every day," said Sidwell, part AD, part traveling secretary. "Then you have to figure out when there’s rain. The bus company has been helpful, bussing our kids every day around town. Our baseball and softball coaches have been very patient with it."
The baseball and softball teams have played many of their games at Dean College. The tennis teams don’t have home matches.Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/editorspick_mobile/x183057346/High-School-Notebook-Franklin-teams-on-a-long-road-trip#ixzz2TDlboUAD
Recycling Day fundraiser set at Kennedy School, May 18
The J. F. Kennedy Parent Communication Council (PCC) and Cub Scout Pack 126 have joined to sponsor a Recycling Day Fundraiser on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. at the Kennedy Elementary School parking lot, 551 Pond St., Franklin.
Franklin DPW working on Pleasant Street pump station Monday, Tuesday
ADVISORY TO FRANKLIN WATER CUSTOMERS: The Franklin DPW is working on the Flintlock Pump Station, located off Pleasant Street, today, Monday, May 13, until 4 p.m., and tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents may experience a low pressure flow or discolored water. Despite the color, the water remains safe to drink. The DPW advises running water from an outside faucet or tub until the color clears.
On Saturday, May 18, Parmenter School is holding a car wash and a bottle and can drive to benefit the 5th grade class.
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