Bellingham may start shuttle to T stop
from The Milford Daily News News RSSDo you ride the Franklin Area Bus?
The schedule forthe bus as it moves around Franklin can be found here
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Charles River Watershed Cleanup - 4/24/10
Are you looking to make a real difference in your community? If so, join a group or form your own to clean up trash throughout the Charles River Upper Watershed. You will be helping us improve the appearance and health of the waterways in our region.
If you live in the Upper Watershed please consider volunteering a few hours of your time to help us protect this unique and valuable natural resource. The large majority of our the cleanup sites are land-based, but we have a few on-water sites for experienced paddlers who can supply their own canoe or kayak.
Did you know? The Charles River stretches for more than 80 miles from Hopkinton to Boston. It originates and flows for nearly 37 miles here in the Upper Watershed. In our region alone the Charles is fed by 45+ miles of waterways including seven major tributary rivers, brooks, and streams.
WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2010
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
WHERE: Charles River Upper Watershed - Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Medfield, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Norfolk, Sherborn, Wrentham.
The volunteer check-in site will be located in front of Whole Foods Market in Bellingham, MA. Stop by to get directions to your assigned site, collect your cleanup supplies and receive a free t-shirt. We encourage you to sign up in advance by using the contact information below.
CONTACT: David Dobrzynski
Upper Watershed Volunteer Coordinator
EMAIL: CRWAvolunteer@gmail.com
You can view the flyer for this event here:
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Franklin, MA: raised garden beds in progress
I was away this weekend and missed the Earth Day activities, the clean up and the building of the raised garden beds. I visited the Senior Center, ECDC and the Charter School to view the work they did complete on the raised beds.
The raised bed at the Senior Center is located off to the left (facing the front of the building) next to the garden they already have.
A close up of the bed shows it empty.
A walk down the path connecting the Senior Center to the school complex (Oak St, Horace Mann, and ECDC) revealed the raised bed at ECDC located next to their playground area near the front door.
As you can see, their bed has soil in it and it appears ready to be planted.
Walking over to the Charter School to find their beds eventually led us on a walk around the school.
They have two beds between the school and the Hayward property line. One of the beds is already partially planted and covered with plastic.
The chose a great location. Clear to receive the sunshine and help the garden grow!
The sponsor sign has been located in one of the beds. Thanks to the help from all the volunteers, the YMCA and all the sponsors. This is a good start for Franklin, MA!
"Thank you to the following organizations for Helping our Garden Grow!"
The post announcing the raised garden beds can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/04/franklin-raises-garden.html
The raised bed at the Senior Center is located off to the left (facing the front of the building) next to the garden they already have.
A close up of the bed shows it empty.
A walk down the path connecting the Senior Center to the school complex (Oak St, Horace Mann, and ECDC) revealed the raised bed at ECDC located next to their playground area near the front door.
As you can see, their bed has soil in it and it appears ready to be planted.
Walking over to the Charter School to find their beds eventually led us on a walk around the school.
They have two beds between the school and the Hayward property line. One of the beds is already partially planted and covered with plastic.
The chose a great location. Clear to receive the sunshine and help the garden grow!
The sponsor sign has been located in one of the beds. Thanks to the help from all the volunteers, the YMCA and all the sponsors. This is a good start for Franklin, MA!
"Thank you to the following organizations for Helping our Garden Grow!"
The post announcing the raised garden beds can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/04/franklin-raises-garden.html
P5 of 5: "The way we think of learning environments is changing"
2010 Horizon Report: K12 Edition was just released this week. It lists five trends and develops a story around them. You can view the full report here
The fourth trend:
As the Franklin community gets into the discussion
1) around the Town budget and the School budget (which is about 50% of the Town budget)
2) on what priorities should be set (classroom instruction vs after school activities, etc.)
let's also consider how our current level service school budget meets the needs of the students. Yes, we are a high performing district. What do we need to do to remain one? (Besides obtaining appropriate funding!)
Franklin, MA
The fourth trend:
• The way we think of learning environments is changing. Traditionally, a learning environment has been a physical space, but the idea of what constitutes a learning environment is changing. The “spaces” where students learn are becoming more community-driven, interdisciplinary, and supported by technologies that engage virtual communication and collaboration. This changing concept of the learning environment has clear implications for schools.
As the Franklin community gets into the discussion
1) around the Town budget and the School budget (which is about 50% of the Town budget)
2) on what priorities should be set (classroom instruction vs after school activities, etc.)
let's also consider how our current level service school budget meets the needs of the students. Yes, we are a high performing district. What do we need to do to remain one? (Besides obtaining appropriate funding!)
Franklin, MA
W.A.S.T.E.D. returns - 4/27/10
W.A.S.T.E.D presents: The Prevention of Underage Drinking - Community & Parent Forum
When:
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where:
Franklin High School Lecture Hall
This national event is sponsored by the Federal Government’s Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking and statewide by the MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services. The forum will address local initiatives, offer practical strategies for communicating more effectively with teens, identify community resources and discuss prevention solutions for parents in the Franklin community. The panel will include Officer Dan MacLean, Mardi Donovan, Bill Phillips, New Beginnings Programs, and students and parents of students in recovery.
Coordinated as part of the Franklin Community Health Council
W.A.S.T.E.D had previously held an evening at FHS on December 2, 2008. Information (pictures, text and audio recordings) can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2008/12/wasted-info-session-120208.html
Franklin, MA
When:
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where:
Franklin High School Lecture Hall
This national event is sponsored by the Federal Government’s Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking and statewide by the MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services. The forum will address local initiatives, offer practical strategies for communicating more effectively with teens, identify community resources and discuss prevention solutions for parents in the Franklin community. The panel will include Officer Dan MacLean, Mardi Donovan, Bill Phillips, New Beginnings Programs, and students and parents of students in recovery.
Coordinated as part of the Franklin Community Health Council
W.A.S.T.E.D had previously held an evening at FHS on December 2, 2008. Information (pictures, text and audio recordings) can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2008/12/wasted-info-session-120208.html
Franklin, MA
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