Regionalization, a dirty word for some but one of the realistic ways to tackle the issue of providing appropriate services at a reasonable cost is the topic of the video.
There is a new Regional Advisory Commission underway to explore opportunities in this area.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
"the right to speak anonymously ... is not absolute"
The bottom line is robust dialog is always welcome. But defamatory speech is not. It is good to see that the courts are willing to open the doors to the anonymous world when speech crosses the line. That should serve as notice to posters that they should consider the legal, moral and ethical components of their comments. And they should be careful with their facts. Because if they are not, the courts will offer assistance to those who seek redress.
Don't miss the full posting over on the Franklin School Committee blog
One more reason why this site welcomes a civil dialog but anonymous comments can go elsewhere.
3rd Thursday - Men's Night Out
"Men's Night Out"
Ladies are welcome
Thursday, November 19th
Ladies are welcome
Thursday, November 19th
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
12 Main Street
Emma's will showcase quilts made strictly by men. "We invite everyone to join us for a visual display of men's creativity and enjoy some refreshments" says Cyndi Rich, owner of the quilt shop.
Other 3rd Thursday happenings:
Artbeat Your Creativity Store will host a reception to introduce "Handmade for the Holidays," a craft gallery featuring the work of local artisans and demos for unique holiday gifts that easily can be made by children and adults. Artbeat is located at 9 Summer Street.
Stop by Café Dolce, 17 East Central Street, will host a gold buying event: Bring in your unwanted gold, silver, platinum, gemstones and diamonds and our experts in the jewelry industry tell you what it's worth and pay you on the spot. Check out the Café Dolce webpage for more information.
Facial Rejuvenation at 11 Main Street will offer 20 percent off all Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics. "Jane Iredale is the gold standard in minerals recognized by dermatologists, plastic surgeons and skin care professionals around the world" says owner Kathleen Ronzio.
Franklin Pizza, 18 Cottage Street, will offer a free 2-liter soda with purchase of a large pizza with one or more toppings.
Jane's Frames, 11 East Central Street, will display new etchings just in time for the holidays. Owner Jane Curran encourages shoppers to come in either ahead of time or during Third Thursday to create a wish list in anticipation of the Holiday Stroll on December 3. Kai Olsson will play guitar and refreshments, including "fruit of the vine," will be served.
Hair at Nail It, 20 Main Street, invites shoppers to help celebrate their 15th anniversary with a complimentary wash and blow dry. They will also give a $10 coupon for all new customers.
Pretty Is Pink, 9 Summer Street, invites women and teens to stop in for an evening of leisurely shopping. "After the menu is set, we want you to look your best for Thanksgiving," says owner Lori Rosenberg.
Simon's Furniture, 8 Summer Street, will offer a 20 percent discount off all lamps, pictures and accessories on Third Thursday to help shoppers get their homes ready for the holidays.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is gearing up for a special event in place of the December Third Thursday. The Holiday Stroll will be Thursday, December 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A tree lighting, music Holiday Carolers, Santa, a Craft fair and 30 downtown businesses offering treats and special offers are just some of the fun planned for families that evening.
Get more details at each participating business
So much is happening Downtown/Uptown Franklin
Come join the Fun!
Fall Third Thursday
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About Franklin Downtown Partnership
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a commuity based 501 (c) 3 organization, with a mission of revitalizing our downtown, helping to make Franklin a better place to live, work, and shop, and improving the overall life of our community.
Post Office Box 413
Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Franklin Downtown Partnership
In the News - food pantry, hockey clinic
At the Franklin Food Pantry, Executive Director Anne Marie Bellavance said the holiday season puts a strain on residents because of increased fuel costs that come with the winter months.
"This time of the year is the toughest time of the year," Bellavance said. "Due to fuel costs, our clients have to reallocate food money to heat their homes." She added that flu season also brings an added burden of increased medical costs.
The Franklin Food Pantry, located on West Central Street, will gladly accept the holiday trimmings to go along with the turkeys that will be distributed to the pantry's 24 registered clients.Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
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Bruins sponsor youth hockey clinic in Franklin
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Look for Letter to the Editor
FYI - I can't find the "Letter to the Editor" written by Ted Klowan, Jr on the Wicked Local website but you can read his excellent and logical argument in this week's Franklin Gazette. The hard copy should have been tossed in your driveway.
FYI - The Franklin School Committee took the time to post an image of the newspaper copy here
FYI - The Franklin School Committee took the time to post an image of the newspaper copy here
Lottery versus taxes
Cahill said the average person in Massachusetts spends $700 a year on the state lottery, compared to the national average of $170.Oh my, really! Yes, according to comments made at a luncheon Friday in Milford.
So here's where things get complicated.
You got to be in it to win it!
But if you took what the "average person" spends on a gamble and spent it on local property taxes, you would get improvements in all our local services: fire, police, DPW, library and education.
The "average person" certainly isn't everyone, not at least in Franklin where incomes for some are real tight. The "average person" referenced can't be the same person who voted against an override.
Surely they would see that a sure thing is better than a gamble?
In the News - Team Hoyt visits Annie Sullivan
I have had the pleasure of meeting and running with Team Hoyt in a number of events including the HMEA 5K held locally in May and the Groton 5K. They are truly an inspiration!
Hoyts inspire Franklin students
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