Franklin Matters

Friday, February 7, 2014

In the News: Democratic governor candidates, Franklin Ed Foundation, BAA virtual marathon

The five Democrats running for governor met on Wednesday to debate the state's troubled child welfare agency, a proposed $2.2 billion rail line and health care.

Candidate Don Berwick has become more fully supportive of a single-payer, MassHealth-for-all health care system, while his rival for the office Joe Avellone has become vocal in opposing that tack.

"The more I've looked at it the more I'm convinced it's the right way to go," Berwick told the News Service after a debate at the Boston Globe. At a forum in Jamaica Plain, Berwick said he would favor the universal health care model supported by some liberal activists if health care costs continue to grow.

See more at: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140205/NEWS/140207806/1994/NEWS#sthash.6UqW3MDI.dpuf

The Franklin Education Foundation has set a date for this year’s Trivia Bee.

The foundation, which supports teachers at Franklin Public Schools with annual grants, will hold its popular fundraising event Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at the Horace Mann Middle School, 224 Oak St.

Since 1997, the Bee has been the foundation’s largest fundraiser, helping it donate more than $300,000 to the schools.

See more at: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140206/NEWS/140207869/1994/NEWS#sthash.hYIqgZJe.dpuf

The Boston Athletic Association today announced the launch of a new mobile app that will allow a virtual community of runners to participate in this spring’s Boston Marathon.

Available for Apple and Android devices, the application lets runners from all over the world pick a distance of their choosing and participate “in the athletic spirit of the event,” a press release from the association said.

See more at: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140205/NEWS/140208355/1994/NEWS#sthash.Xdf8zsoQ.dpuf

Thursday, February 6, 2014

If you subscribe to the Boston Globe, you can help

If you are a Boston Globe subscriber, please read on. If you are not, you can skip to the next article.

If you are a Boston Globe subscriber, you may have received this letter in the mail recently. If you did not send it to the circular file or recycle bin, you can act and help the Franklin Food Pantry.

The Globe is allowing subscribers like you and I to cast votes for non-profit organizations. Those non-profits with the most votes will benefit from the largest ad. The Franklin Food Pantry would like to take advantage of this 'free' ad in the Boston Globe.

The ad would help is tell the Franklin Food Pantry story to a larger audience.

This is where you can help.

Find the letter, fill out the card specifying the Franklin Food Pantry as the 501(c)(3), put it in the envelope provided by the Globe, and mail it.

The Franklin Food Pantry thanks you!

"It’s exciting to see the new science offerings"

Realtor Warren Reynolds has a nice write up on the science program at Franklin High School.

The opening of the new Franklin High School this fall will enable the Franklin Public School system to pursue the ambitious goal of offering its students the “premier high school science program in Massachusetts” according to Peter Light, Principal of the Franklin High School. Mr. Light recently alluded to this exciting prospect at an orientation held at the old high school for incoming 8th grade students and parents.

You can read the full article here
http://www.02038.com/2014/02/franklin-best-high-school-science-ma/

the new Franklin High School under construction in Jan 2014

"Companies rely on LinkedIn"

The Milford Daily News has an article on LinkedIn.

It’s been over 10 years since LinkedIn, the “World’s Largest Professional Network” was introduced to the Internet, growing from 4,500 members in 2003 to a staggering 259 million in 2014.

LinkedIn has connected countless professionals, from entrepreneurs and entry-level employees to corporate CEOs, in a number of different ways.

See more at: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140205/NEWS/140207995/1994/NEWS#sthash.e6zBTKHD.dpuf

You can find Renata Gilarova on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/in/renatagilarova

You can find Steve Sherlock on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephensherlock

You can follow the Franklin Food Pantry on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/franklin-food-pantry-inc-?trk=company_name

"It came on really fast"

Milford Daily News recaps the storm from the surrounding area DPW perspectives:

Franklin DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi said the circumstances of the storm were positive.

"The timing was pretty good - most people knew about the storm, and a lot of people stayed off the roads," he said, adding that school cancellations helped the situation.

Many directors said they were concerned about the salt supply for the storm, but they all said their stores were adequate.

"We were running low earlier, but there was a lull and we were able to fill up our supplies," said Bellingham DPW Director Donald DiMartino.

Cantoreggi said Franklin was set on salt supplies, but noted that the season has been hard on vendors.

Read the full article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140206/NEWS/140207864#sthash.kBCaM9Y8.dpuf

early Weds morning in Franklin

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Franklin Schools: School Status for Thursday - Feb 6, 2014

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello

By now I hope you are all plowed/shoveled out. In anticipation of school opening tomorrow a few reminders. The temperature will drop this evening and much of the snow/sleet/slush will freeze. DPW will treat the parking lots and roads however, surfaces will not be dry. Please take caution to reduce speeds and stay 100 feet behind all school buses (as per law). If you have young drivers in your home please caution them to reduce speed and not follow other cars too closely.

DPW has done an exceptional jobs clearing streets and parking lots. Due to the volume and density of the snow, please be advised that sidewalks will not be plowed by the opening of school. As a result we will initiate emergency bussing for our students who are walkers. Buses will pick up any student seen walking. Parents of a walker may access our web site for the list of bus numbers and stops and you can access transportation without a bus pass.

Finally, any parent/guardian has concerns about getting child to school you may exercise your right to keep child home. Please contact the school and let them be aware so it is recorded as an excused absence.

Thank You and Stay Safe,
Maureen Sabolinski

from 'Nemo" in Feb 2012

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 either IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at 508-613-1777.

The bus information can be found here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_BusOffice/transportation/transportation

The PDF doc with all the bus routes for each school can be found here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_BusOffice/transportation/Bus%20Routes%20FY14.pdf

Franklin Schools: Schools Closed, Wednesday, Feb 5

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Good Morning,

All schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 5 due to impending inclement weather. All evening activities are canceled. Office personnel will work from home.