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Saturday, March 22, 2008
Riding around for pictures
If you did happen to see me, that could be a helpful clue to a future picture :-)
Friday, March 21, 2008
Where in Franklin? #38
As we change seasons this week, we'll step back to another change of seasons and see if you can identify where in Franklin you'll find this?
The guidelines for playing "Where in Franklin?" can be found here.
Where in Franklin? Answer #37
The correct answer to picture #37 is the water tower along Upper Union Ave near the Forge Park Industrial Park.
Thanks to ltsjs for the answer.
Stay tuned for the next opportunity.
In the News - mayhem charges, food pantry, school committee self-evaluation
By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff
Police are filing criminal complaints against several Franklin High School students who allegedly planned to wreak "chaos and mayhem" in the style of "Project Mayhem" from the movie "Fight Club" last Friday, said Deputy Police Chief Stephan H. Semerjian.
Police thwarted the students' day of confusion after School Resource Officer Dan MacLean, along with a high school janitor and a girlfriend of one of the suspects, alerted them, he said.
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read the remainder of this article in the Milford Daily News
originally reported last week, you can find that article here
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Tough economy hits food pantries
By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff
Spikes in food, gas and even real estate prices are driving a growing number of local people to turn to food pantries in recent weeks, according to Linda Pouliot-Whitez, executive director of the Franklin Food Pantry.
"We've been getting two, three new clients a week," said Michelle Reid, an outreach director at the food pantry who attributed the increased need partially to higher real estate taxes, which caused landlords to bump up rents.
read the full article in the Milford Daily News
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Franklin School Committee sets new goals
By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff
In a special meeting Tuesday night, School Committee members gave self-evaluations of their work, which included many high marks and noted several new areas for improvement.
The School Committee agreed to set goals earlier in the year for the superintendent and to review its policy manual in a methodical manner.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News
Thursday, March 20, 2008
In the News - Town Council rejects sign
The Town Council last night swiftly rejected a proposal to place a welcome sign downtown, saying it would "denigrate" the common.
Based on feedback from the Downtown Partnership, Historical Commission chairman and Town Common Committee, the Department of Planning and Community Development recommended installing the sign at the corner of Pleasant and Main Streets as part of ongoing downtown revitalization.
The sign, which would look similar to those already installed in the area, would be funded by a state grant, which must be spent by June 30, said Town Administrator Jeffrey D. Nutting.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Listen to the full Town Council discussion here.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Town Council Meeting Summary 3/19/08
Town Administrator's Report etc. (audio)
Time: 8 minutes, 38 seconds
MP3 File