"The river runs through it" and the Police Station hit by lightning

Yes, the weather was bad on Tuesday. How bad? Well....

Pisini Field! #pantherriver pic.twitter.com/67gro9dcSN

— Coach P (@Coachpasquarosa) August 18, 2015

And then the Police Station got hit by lightning!

"Some members of the Franklin Police staff came about as close as anyone can come to being struck by lightning late Tuesday afternoon, without actually getting hit. 

Police Chief Stephan Semerjian said police headquarters on Panther Way may have taken a direct hit – if not, it was close by – during the severe thunderstorm that swept over the area starting about 3:30 p.m. 

“We took a good hit. There were a number of us in here. I’ve got to tell you, it was unbelievable,” he said."

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150819/NEWS/150816232/1994/NEWS

Franklin Police Station - 911 Panther Way

Franklin Family Movie Night - rescheduled to 8/28/15

Due to the weather forecast for Friday evening, the Family Movie Night has been rescheduled to Friday, August 28th

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Via Tracie's Facebook posting:

Woody and Buzz in the original Toy Story

Bring your whole family and enjoy watching Toy Story on the big screen in a classic Franklin setting - Beaver Pond! 

The movie itself will start at dusk, but WOODY AND BUZZ ARRIVE AT 7:00!

Kids will get an opportunity to meet and play games with both characters. 

In addition to the characters arriving early, a whole host of local small businesses will be represented at booths offering treats, fun toys, and other retail offerings! The marketplace opens at 6:30. 

 the marketplace opens at 6:30, Woody and Buzz arrive at 7:00 PM

Franklin Family Movie Night

August 28

Beaver Pond in Franklin, Massachusetts

Dr John Kelly's talk for the S.A.F.E. Coalition meeting (audio recording)

FM #112

The audio recording of Dr John Kelly's talk for the S.A.F.E. Coalition meeting at Franklin High School on Aug 12, 2015.




Note the running time for this is 00:57:21

The live reporting from this meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/live-reporting-safe-community-meeting.html


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As I close this special session, let me remind you that

• If you like what I am doing here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don’t like something, please tell me

It is through this feedback loop that you can help me improve the information I provide for you.

Thank you for listening!

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission

I hope you enjoy!

You can also subscribe and listen to the audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

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Preliminary listing of candidates for Franklin's Nov 3rd election

The updated listing of candidates from the Town Clerk's office on Tuesday, Aug 18th

We have a race for each position. 
9 for 7 spots on the School Committee and 11 for 9 spots on the Town Council

POSITION	NAME
Assessor	Donna Greenwood
	W.Kenneth  Norman
Bd. Of Health	Donald G. Ranieri, Jr.
	Gail P. Chirdon
	Philip M. Brunelli
	Tara E. Gurge
Constable	John S. Power
	Philip M. Brunelli
Planning Bd	Gregory Giardino
	John F. Carroll
	Mikel G. DeFrancesco
	William D. David
School Com.	Anne K. Bergen
	Cynthia J. Douglas
	Denise L. Schultz
	Kenneth B. Hiscoe, III
	Kevin P. O'Malley
	Mary Jane Scofield
	Rita M. Graci
	Trevor A. Clement
	Vanessa A. Bilello
Town Clerk	Diane M. Padula-O'Neill
	Elizabeth F. Simon
	Paul J. Cheli
	Teresa M. Burr
Town Council	Brett S. Feldman
	Deborah L. Pellegri
	Glenn F. Jones
	James D. Schultz, Jr.
	Judith Pond Pfeffer
	Matthew T. Kelly
	Peter E. Padula
	Richard W. Power, Sr.
	Robert D. Dellorco
	Sean P. Slater
	Thomas D. Mercer

Franklin Town Common

The offer to the candidates for an interview can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/offer-to-candidates-for-franklin.html

The election timeline can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/franklin-election-who-are-candidates.html

The election 2015 collection can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/election-collection-nov-3-2015.html

Job Posting: 2 positions -> Contract Designer and In-House Designer

Job Posting:

Woodstock Building Associates welcomes you! Come work for a Residential Design/Build company with 36 years of experience! Visit our website for information about our company https://wbahomes.com/

We are offering two forms of a design position: Contract basis or Full-time/Part-Time In-house

Woodstock Building Associates

Contract Designer Position Description:

• Develop residential and light commercial drawings using Softplan Version 14
• Prepare as-built drawings from notes and sketches
• Prepare schematic design drawings from notes and sketches
• Prepare construction documents
• Make revisions to drawings as required
• Work at our location or remotely
• We will require occasional office visits to review job notes and scope of work

In-House Designer Position Description:

• Develop residential and light commercial drawings using Softplan Version 14
• Prepare as-built drawings from notes and sketches
• Prepare schematic design drawings from notes and sketches
• Prepare construction documents and specifications
• Make revisions to drawings as required
• Prepare preliminary estimates
• Make revisions to estimates as required
• Review actual job costs against budgeted numbers
• Keep office clean at all times
• Keep job sites clean as need arises

Qualifications for both jobs:

• Proficient in a CAD based program, preferably Softplan. If you are a contract worker you will be required to have Softplan experience. If you are working in our office we are able to train you to use Softplan
• Construction and/or design background
• Residential knowledge is desirable

Please email steve@wbahomes.com with your qualifications, interest, and resume.

WBA, a design-build company, has thirty-six successful years as a leader in custom home building and remodeling. Our team of experienced professionals includes accomplished Architects, Estimators, Carpenters, and Plumbers who ensure your project, whether small or large, is well planned and expertly executed. The WBA approach is individualized – team members work with our clients from the designing and budgeting process through project completion and beyond. WBA’s reference list spans over three decades serves as a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and customer commitment which has defined WBA since it’s 1978 founding.

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Downtown Construction Update #8 - Aug 18, 2015

The scheduled work for the next two weeks will include completing the driveway work on Main Street as well as curbing and sidewalk completion at Pleasant Street and Beaver Street. 

They will be raising the castings along Main Street, High Street and a portion of Emmons Street in anticipation of paving those streets during the last week of August. Only ¾ of Emmons Street will be paved at this point. The remainder will be completed when the Recreation Department moves into its new location and the gas service can be disconnected in the street. We anticipate that to be in Mid- September. 

A short section of Summer Street will be paved as well. 

Please note that Main Street from Emmons Street to School Street will be closed for 24 hours one day next week in order to install the raised sidewalk in front of Dean College. The specific day has not been determined but we will notify everyone as soon as we know. 

Work will continue on finishing the sidewalks on Emmons Street and sidewalks along West Central Street. They will continue to put in the bases for the new street lights. 

No permit has been issued for the work on the Bridge Deck so that work is still on hold. 

If anyone has a question please feel free to reach out to the DPW Director, Brutus Cantoreggi or Town Engineer, Michael Maglio at 508-553-5500 or Jeffrey Nutting, Town Administrator at 508-520-4949.

Main St looking to Pleasant St (St Mary's Church is on the right just out of the picture)

This was shared from the Official Franklin page
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/021C1360-000F8513

You're invited to "Family Field Day with Team Frate Train -- for grades K through 5"

		I'd like to share this event with you! Family Field Day with Team Frate Train--for grades K through 5 Sunday, August 30, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM King Street Memorial Park 730 King Street Franklin , MA 02038 View Map   Attend   Want company? Share this event!

Join Team Frate Train as they celebrate fun and fitness in Franklin at a family FIELD DAY event at King Street Memorial Park in Franklin, Massachusetts. Get ready to have fun in teams--and compete in traditional races like the 3 legged race, egg and spoon race, sack race, etc. You can also get your face painted...enjoy some great music from our DJ...all at no cost. 

This fun community event is brought to you by Team Frate Train--and a member of Team Frate Train will be kicking off the event for us. They will sound the horn to start the Field Day fun! 

Please arrive at King Street Memorial Field at 11:00am on August 30th...we will team up and start right in for some Field Day Fun! 

We will also have a chance for families to take the ice bucket challenge to benefit the Frates ALS Research and Support Fund. 

The Frates Family has established the Frates ALS Research and Support Fund to provide funding for targeted ALS research and to help support those afflicted with ALS that are in need. This fund was created to carry on Pete and Team Frate Train's mission to raise awareness and assist in discovering a treatment and cure for ALS. 

The Event is a celebration of fun and fitness...and a great way to get together before heading back to school. We hope to see you there!

FAQs

Is there an admission charge? Is there a cost to participate in the Field Day?
There is no cost for admission or to participate.

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
This is a community event for Franklin families that have children in grades K-5. Parents should stay with their children during the event.

Where is the event held? Is there parking?
The event will be held at the King Street Memorial Park--located at 730 King Street in Franklin, MA 02038. Located off King Street near the intersection with Forest Street in Franklin. There are parking spaces there...and additional parking is available on Emilio Drive--on the right just beyond the entrance. Also, Kingswood Drive, the next left just beyond the park entrance. Please DO NOT park on neighborhood lawns. NO PARKING on King Street or Forest Street...you will be ticketed or towed.

What can/can't I bring to the event?
Although we love pets, please refrain from bringing them to the park for the event.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
email fratetrainfieldday@icloud.com if you have any questions.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
There is no cost or ticket...but we would like to ask you to accurately reflect your number attending so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!

I see that the event is brought to you by Team Frate Train...will I be able to make a donation at the event?
You will have the ability to donate to Pete's fund while at the event if you would like--but it is not a requirement.

The event is brought to you by Team Frate Train--and we are excited to have fun and share the message of the ice bucket challenge with you.

I see that the event is for K-5...what if I have siblings to think of?
The sporting events are catered to children K-5, but siblings are more than welcome to attend!