National Grid: Winter Storm Update

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Thanks: Together We Made it Through the Storm A message to our Massachusetts customers We are dedicated to providing you with safe and reliable electricity and gas service. That goes for both blue-sky days and during emergency and storm events. We rely on weather forecasts in our preparations, and keep the safety of our customers and employees our highest priority. The early forecast for Juno, the blizzard of 2015, was a storm of potential historic proportions. Based on the high winds predicted, and our own storm modeling system, we prepared for widespread electric outages. And you responded as well. Many of you subscribed to receive our emails and text messages, downloaded our outage app, and followed us on Twitter and Facebook. The great news is the storm has passed through our territory with very little serious impact to the electric system. This speaks volumes to the millions of dollars in investments we've made in our infrastructure in recent years, and to the resiliency of our electric system to withstand wind gusts that reached over 60 mph. It also speaks loudly of the actions we all take together — National Grid and our customers — to get through storm events such as these, whatever the outcome. We'll no doubt experience extreme weather in the future given that it's becoming the new normal. The actions we all take today to prepare for these events will always be critical tomorrow — for the long-term safety and well being of our families, neighbors, businesses, and communities. We provide several ways for you to stay connected during a storm: • Customers can report outages, view outage maps and more on our Safety and Outage Reporting app. You can download it by searching for National Grid in the iTunes and GooglePlay stores • Join the over 115,000 customers who have already enrolled in broadcast text alerts for major storms. To register, text the word "STORM" to NGRID (64743) • Use your mobile device to track outage information and storm-related safety tips through National Grid's new mobile site accessible at www.nationalgrid.com • Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram where we post all the latest storm and restoration updates. Thank you for trusting us to keep you connected. National Grid Here with you. Here for you.   Connect Now Visit us online at nationalgrid.com

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Franklin Public Schools: Schools Open Thursday

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello 

Classes will resume on Thursday as scheduled. 

Emergency transportation will be available for students that typically walk to school (not students who are typically driven to school). As sidewalks are not plowed this service will be in place for the remainder of the week. 

School parking lots and walkways are plowed however, due to cold temperatures the surface is slippery so please take appropriate precautions. 

For FHS students who drive to school please make sure to allow for extra time as roads are narrow and speed should be reduced. There are massive snow piles at intersections so when making a turn use caution and reduce speed. Parking at FHS will be limited as the snow piles have reduced the parking spaces in all schools. Carpooling is recommended. 

We will ask the police department have an extra presence at FHS/HMMS/Oak tomorrow to help manage the traffic. 

Thank you to the staff and administration of DPW, Police, Fire and Facilities- these individuals worked 24/7 to maintain the roads and make sure the community was safe. Often their dedication and commitment goes unnoticed but their efforts are appreciated. 

For your information:

With these two snow days the last day of school is now June 23 (ASMS June 24) - this leaves 5 days for additional snow closures before looking at reducing vacation periods. 

With additional snow predicted for Friday and next Monday please pay close attention to weather forecasts.

Thank You

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SeeClickFix: Franklin update - assistance for elderly was just added

A ticket was just opened via the online app requesting assistance with shoveling at Eaton Place. 

Where is Eaton Place? 
Off Panther Way between the Pirelli Ice Arena and Franklin High School.

Any teenagers or other able bodied folks with shovels would be welcomed to dig out the cars around the elderly residence.

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FHS Basketball: "taking stock of the Hock"

With school closed again today, it may be a good time to catch up on some Hockomock League basketball reading. Hockomock Sports has a mid-season review of both the boys and girls teams with an outlook on the remainder of the season.


Boys Basketball

In Division 1 Central, Franklin is one of the favorites and a rematch with St. John’s Shrewsbury could be in the cards. The Panthers fell short against SJS last week but with wins over Mansfield and Taunton this season Franklin has shown they can play with top teams.

Read the full write up on the boys here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/taking-stock-of-the-hock-boys-basketball-20142015

Hockomock Sports photo of Franklin girls vs. Attleboro

Girls Basketball

The teams that seem to be poised to make a run this postseason are Franklin and North Attleboro. The Rocketeers seem to have stepped up on the defensive side of the ball this season and have a few more options on the offensive side of the ball with sophomore Caroline Collard developing into a threat on the post. The Panthers have strength in depth and made the sectional semifinals last season even while battling injuries. Westford, Wachusett, and Holy Name are strong opponents, but a healthy Franklin should be able to match up well.

Read the full write up here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/taking-stock-of-the-hock-girls-basketball-20142015

ECDC is now accepting applications and scheduling tours!

FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

F.X.O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)

2015-2016 School Year

ECDC is now accepting applications and scheduling tours!

image from ECDC webpage

The Franklin Public Schools integrated preschool program and is accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our discovery-based program is designed for children who are three to five years old. 

Our highly trained staff provides a nurturing environment where students can learn and grow with a curriculum based on the National Association of the Education of Young Children and Massachusetts Frameworks. Multi-sensory and hands-on experiences maximize our learning through discovery!

• ECDC Lottery, February 27, 2015
• Applications and additional information for the 2015-2016 school year can be obtained online at: www.franklin.k12.ma.us by clicking on the link under "schools" for ECDC.
• Applications can also be picked up by stopping by ECDC, 224 Oak Street (rear).
• All applicants must be Franklin residents and be at least 3 years of age by August 31, 2015.
• Any questions, or to schedule a tour, please contact Laura Flanagan @ 508 541-8166 or Flanaganla@franklin.k12.ma.us.

the ECDC is located on Oak St behind the Oak St and Horace Mann schools

This was shared from the Town of Franklin website

http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01FBD541-000F8513

Program options for 2015-2016 school year

http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinECDC_News/01DA0841-000F8513

New student application 

http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinECDC_News/01FBAB1F-000F8513

Franklin Library: Ken Gloss rescheduled to Feb 19th

Due to winter storm Juno, Ken Gloss of the Brattle Book Shop has been rescheduled to February 19th at 6:30 PM. He will talk on the value of old and rare books.

Following the talk and question/answer session, he will give verbal appraisals of books that attendees bring with them.

Ken Gloss - Brattle Book Store - rescheduled to Feb 19th

This was shared from the Library webpage here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/01/ken-gloss-of-brattle-book-shop.html

screen grab of Brattle Book Shop website

Ken Gloss and others talk about the Brattle Book Shop in this brief video




Additional information on the Brattle Book Shop can be found on their page here
http://www.brattlebookshop.com/

Franklin Public Schools: Update

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Good Morning, 

I hope you are all weathering the storm. As DPW is using resources and efforts to keep our roads open so we  affirm the decision to close school on Wednesday. 

School parking lots and walkways will be plowed on Wednesday. Also Facilities will assess the roof tops on each school. Although the snow is not heavy there is a lot of it. We are taking every safety precaution.  

We anticipate school will reopen on Thursday morning as planned. 

Please be aware that sidewalks will not be plowed until the end of the week. We will implement emergency transportation for those student who do not take a bus or who are  normally driven to school. 

Students who walk to school daily will be picked up at regular bus stops. Bus routes are posted on the web site in Transportation folder. Scroll to Departments, scroll down to Transportation and click on bus routes. 

No school activities or community programs until Thursday. 

Municipal Building Closed until Thursday. 

All school offices closed.

Thank you

Franklin DPW busy in the neighborhood

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