"We've been meeting on the subject for over a year"

The town has removed parking meters along downtown East Central Street, a move that could be made permanent. 

Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said the meters were being removed to accommodate ongoing roadwork taking place in the center of town. He said the status of the meters after the work is completed is in question. 

"There's been a proposal to not (put the meters back), but it hasn't been approved," he said. 

Nutting said the police department would be enforcing a two-hour parking limit where the meters once were. That regulation, he said, would remain in effect until the Town Council adopts more permanent rules.

New flag pole? No. Parking meter in process of being removed.

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Franklin News from the Twitterverse - Saturday, Sep 26

Drug Tack-Back Day is today from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, drop off your extra prescription medicines at the Franklin Police Station, 911 Panther Way.

As part of our #StopAddiction effort, tomorrow is our state-wide Drug Take-Back Day http://t.co/nFUhj2ybop pic.twitter.com/buq8IRiqnB

— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) September 25, 2015

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Concussion Awareness week concludes but the need for concussion awareness goes on!

THIS IS AWESOME! #ConcussionAwarenessWeek #ttpledge #orange #20ForTwellman #THANKYOU @BPSportsNewss https://t.co/VWDyC8JSib

— ThinkTaylor.org (@ThinkTaylorORG) September 25, 2015

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As mentioned during the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, each Friday at the High School is a dress up theme day. This Friday (Sep 25) the Freshman Class won.

Congrats to the Freshmen who won today's Franklin Friday!! pic.twitter.com/HJf3EXdTs4

— FHS Student Gov't (@FhsGov) September 25, 2015

Free Flu Shot Clinic - Oct 13

For all Franklin residents 6 months or older

No copays

PLEASE

• Bring your insurance cards
• Wear a shortsleeved shirt

When?  Tuesday, Oct 13 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Where?  Franklin Senior Center

Franklin Senior Center

This was shared from the official Franklin page
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_HealthNews/02211207-000F8513

StoryCorp: How stories can transform a classroom

View this email in your browser "Telling our stories brought all of our lived realities into the classroom." —Rebecca Mieliwocki, Seventh Grade Teacher Photo: David Andrako Caitlyn, a quiet seventh grader, was bullied by the other kids in her class because she wore the same cowboy boots every day. The boots were a gift from her father, who had passed away. But Caitlyn's boots were special for another reason. After she shared her story, the teasing stopped. Not just for Caitlyn, but for everyone. Click here to read TEDBlog's latest post about how StoryCorps helps students discover the power of their own voice.  Between now and October 17, every dollar you donate to our education programs will be doubled by a special matching grant. Please give today.  Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube storycorps.org Copyright © 2015 StoryCorps, All rights reserved. We want to share more StoryCorps with you. You are receiving this email because you downloaded the StoryCorps app. Our mailing address is: StoryCorps 80 Hanson Pl Brooklyn, NY 11217 Add us to your address book

Franklin Public Schools: Rumors/ Pediculosis

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 

Good Morning: 

It has come to our attention that there are a number of rumors circulating on social media that there has been an outbreak of pediculosis. Comments cite an epidemic of lice (pediculosis) in our schools that has gone unchecked. Please be assured that if the facts had any credibility we would communicate to our parents/guardians. 

As of this morning school health officials report there are no active cases of lice. From the start of the school year there were two reported cases - and only one at the elementary level. Both Cases were effectively treated medically and we can report no recurrence. 

We are not sure what motivated the circulation of these rumors but be assured there is no epidemic. We take public health concerns seriously and our protocols and practices are aligned with the Department of Public Health regulations and guidelines. 

Thank You

Franklin Public Schools - 'the key to learning'

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 9/25/15 - THU 10/1/15

FRIDAY 9/25/15
10am-1:30pm   WMRC Senior Expo at Franklin Senior Center
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market at The Town Common
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
7:30pm   Lost in Yonkers at The Black Box
8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena
9pm   Comedy Night at the “3” Restaurant

SATURDAY 9/26/15
9am   Friends of the Poor Walk at St. Mary’s Church
7:30pm   Lost in Yonkers at The Black Box
8pm   Vance Gilbert at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, FUSF Meetinghouse

SUNDAY 9/27/15
11am   Franklin Community Garden - Polinator Event
2pm   Lost in Yonkers at The Black Box
3pm   Comedy-Juggling Show with Bryson Lang at the Franklin Public Library
3:30pm   LiveARTS Concert: Linda Bento-Rei, flute and Vytas Baksys, piano at the FUSF Meetinghouse
5:30pm  Progressive Dinner starts in Downtown Franklin

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

Franklin Solar Challenge: SolarFlair hits Tier 6!

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The Franklin Solar Challenge has reached Tier 6! Thank you Franklin residents for all the great support, without your help we could not have reached this important goal. SolarFlair has contracted 52 projects totaling 411 kW, and we hope many more will sign up before the October 15th deadline. SolarFlair will be donating a 20 panel system to a local Non-Profit Organization in Franklin. After this system is installed, SolarFlair will have donated a total of 20 kW across 4 Massachusetts communities! Great Work Everyone! 190 Pleasant Street  *  Ashland, MA  *  01721 www.solarflair.com  *  Phone 508-293-4293  *  Fax 508-293-4003

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