Attention - Commuter Rail Alert: September 26: Franklin Line shuttle

Buses will replace Franklin Line train service between Forge Park/495 and Franklin Stations on Sept 26 from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. due to necessary railroad crossing replacement. Due to crews performing work on a necessary railroad crossing replacement, buses will replace Franklin Line trains between Forge Park/495 and Franklin Stations in both directions from approximately 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2015. All shuttle bus stops are accessible for persons with disabilities. Shuttling the following stops: Franklin Forge Park / 495 Last updated: Sep 18 2015 06:12 AM Sent by the MBTA.

The white stones at Franklin Dean Station

There are five railroad crossings between Forge Park and Franklin Dean Station. Which one of the street crossing will be also closed by this is not yet known.

Forge Parkway, Grove St, Beaver St, Fisher St, and Union St. Beaver St was worked on during July 2013.

Adventures By Disney® on September 28

Dinner’s On Us! Adventures By Disney® Info Night You’re invited to a fun, casual evening to learn more about Adventures By Disney® on September 28, 6:00pm at Acapulcos Restaurant in Franklin, MA. This event is hosted by Enchanted Memories Travel and includes complimentary dinner and drinks. 

Spaces at this event is limited and on a first come, first served basis so please RSVP by 9/24 using the form below. If you have any questions please email info@enchantedmem.com 

Adventures By Disney® Info Night

A representative from Adventures By Disney® will be on hand to share with you all that an Adventures By Disney® vacation will mean to your family. In short, if you travel with Adventures by Disney®, you experience firsthand the people and cultures of the places you visit—and you do so with the service, VIP experiences and unique local opportunities you can only expect from Disney.

We hope you can join us for this fun and informative evening!

Taste of the Region Oct. 27

The Tastiest Event of the Year!

Make Plans to Attend the Tastiest Event of the Year!   Taste of the Region will be held Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin. This fun-filled food festival features an eclectic mix of restaurants serving samples of a variety of dishes! There's also an exciting silent auction. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 508-222-0801 for your tickets today! We will award prizes for Best Sweet, Best Savory and Best Presentation! We still have openings for restaurants and food establishments to share samples of their food with potential customers. There is no cost for member restaurants and food establishments to participate. Also, if you'd like to highlight your non-food related business at this very popular event, consider donating a silent auction item! Call the Chamber at 508-222-0801 for more information.

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce | 42 Union Street | Attleboro | MA | 02703

In the News: viral meningitis precautions, FSPA Dance Company, SADD walk at Tri-County, power plant opposition

The news briefs from the Milford Daily News for Saturday:

School Principal Peter Light confirmed Friday that a faculty member had been diagnosed with the disease, which causes inflammation of the tissue near the brain and spinal cord. Viral meningitis is usually considered less dangerous than its bacterial form. 

Light said, on learning of the diagnosis, the school worked quickly to take precautions. 

"We've disinfected all surfaces in any room that person might have been in," he said. "I think we've taken a lot of precautions." 

The school also sent home a letter to area parents about the disease and its symptoms.

FHS Community entrance

http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150918/NEWS/150915662/1994/NEWS

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts introduces the FSPA Dance Company this fall, providing expanded options for students in many disciplines with opportunities to travel to New York City and Walt Disney World for classes and performances. 

Building upon FSPA’s dance training in ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip hop, the Dance Company will provide students with the chance to develop their craft and performance experience.

http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150918/NEWS/150915530/1994/NEWS

A Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School group will be holding a walk this Sunday to benefit and raise awareness for a designated driver campaign. 

The three-mile walk will be hosted by the school's chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), and will take place at 10 a.m. at the building's athletic track. 

Spokeswoman Jessica Silva said this will be the first time SADD has had such a walk at Tri-County. 

"SADD students participated, two years ago, in a similar walk at Gillette Stadium," she said. "They and their advisers took the lead in bringing this to Tri-County."

http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150918/NEWS/150915521/1994/NEWS

A day after more than a dozen residents stood outside Town Hall protesting the planned expansion of Exelon’s power plant, the seventh letter opposing the plan was filed with the state board that oversees permits for the project. 

Beth Buckley, who identifies herself as a Medway resident, is the latest to write a letter to the state Energy Facilities Siting Board protesting Exelon’s proposed 200-megawatt expansion of its existing Summer Street facility. 

The proposal would add two highly efficient simple-cycle peaking turbines capable of producing electricity in just 10 minutes.

http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150918/NEWS/150915519/1994/NEWS

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 9/18/15 - THU 9/24/15

FRIDAY 9/18/15
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market at The Town Common
1pm   Franklin Downtown Partnership Networking Luncheon at the Dean College
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena

SATURDAY 9/19/15
9am-4pm   Book Sale at the Franklin Public Library, classical music by Betty Kushner from 9-10am
2-4pm   Check Out Cub Scouts at the King Street Field
4-7pm   Beer Extravaganza at Pour Richard's in Franklin. Free event, donations for the Franklin Food Pantry will be appreciated.

SUNDAY 9/20/15
9am-12pm   Bag Sale at the Franklin Public Library
9am   The HERO Walk at the Tri-County RTVHS. Registrations start at 9am, walk at 10am.

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

"we need to respond with the best solutions that medicine and behavioral therapy can provide together"

The Obama administration announced a major policy shift Thursday in its efforts to combat the nation's opioid abuse epidemic. Speaking at a conference on opioid addiction in Northern Virginia, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell said her agency would rewrite regulations to remove some of the obstacles that have prevented greater involvement from doctors in treating those addicted to heroin or prescription painkillers.

Continue reading the article online here
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/obama-administration-heroin_55fa058ee4b0fde8b0ccf192

heroin use is part of a larger substance abuse problem

The CDC webpage has additional information on the heroin problem here
http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/heroin/index.html

Current listing of candidates for Franklin's election Nov 3

The "Current" listing of candidates for the Franklin election on Nov 3. The next three important dates leading to the election are as follows:


Last day to object or withdraw (5:00pm) Thursday, October 1, 2015

Last day to register to vote (8:00pm) Wednesday, October 14, 2015

and a 'candidates night' has been booked for Tuesday, Oct 6. Beginning at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. "for only contested races.  It will be live on cable and then repeated each day (if possible) after so that people will get to know the candidates."

Additional details to be shared when made available. 

POSITION	NAME	Total
Assessor	Donna Greenwood
	W.Kenneth  Norman
Assessor Total		2
Bd. Of Health	Donald G. Ranieri, Jr.
	Gail P. Chirdon
	Philip M. Brunelli
	Tara E. Gurge
Bd. Of Health Total		4
Constable	Daniel J. McCahill
	John S. Power
	Philip M. Brunelli
Constable Total		3
Planning Bd	Gregory T. Rondeau
	John F. Carroll
	William D. David
Planning Bd Total		3
School Com.	Anne K. Bergen
	Cynthia J. Douglas
	Denise L. Schultz
	John S. Jewell, PHD
	Kevin P. O'Malley
	Mary Jane Scofield
	Trevor A. Clement
	Vanessa A. Bilello
School Com. Total		8
Town Clerk	Diane M. Padula-O'Neill
	Elizabeth F. Simon
	Paul J. Cheli
	Teresa M. Burr
Town Clerk Total		4
Town Council	Andrew M. Bissanti
	Brett S. Feldman
	Deborah L. Pellegri
	Glenn F. Jones
	James D. Schultz, Jr.
	James V. Gianotti, Jr.
	Judith Pond Pfeffer
	Matthew T. Kelly
	Peter E. Padula
	Richard W. Power, Sr.
	Robert D. Dellorco
	Robert R. Vallee
	Sean P. Slater
	Thomas D. Mercer
Town Council Total		14

Franklin Town Common

Offer to candidates
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/offer-to-candidates-for-franklin.html


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