Road construction updates

Going out and about one can observe that there is progress on the various road construction projects.

Pulaski Blvd in Bellingham was detoured for several weeks as they rebuilt a culvert/bridge. Now it is paved with at least the first coat of blacktop. This picture captured the dirt base before it got covered.

Wachusett St is being re-done. Last year, work was done on the water line. This year additional work is being done apparently on the sewer line. As reported last week, they were starting to pave in front of the Parmenter School.  They have at least paved that section with the base coat.

I did not get a chance to grab a picture but there is utility line work of some sort being done on Summer St going up the hill past Crocker Ave.

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In the News - McGovern, treasurer/collector

U.S. Rep. McGovern has cancerous thyroid removed

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Michael Morton, Daily News staff

Franklin voters may be asked on treasurer plan again

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Brian Benson/Daily News staff



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School Committee - School calendar proposals

Updated 11/10/10 - based upon the info at the School Committee meeting, these calendars will be revised before being submitted for approval as there are some inaccuracies in these versions. Once I receive the corrected calendars, these will be replaced with the proper calendars.



Amongst the discussion items on the School Committee agenda are proposed calendars for the next two school years; 2011-2012 and 2012-2013.

School year 2011-2012
Choice 1-A

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Choice 2-B

FPS_11-12Calendar_DRAFT-2b



School year 2012-2013
Choice 1-A

FPS_12-13Calendar_DRAFT-1A


Choice 2-B

FPS_12-13Calendar_DRAFT-2B


Note: they way they are numbered these seem to be two options taken from additional choices. I kept the numbering to avoid potential confusion.

Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the documents

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School Committee: Superintendent's Update - documents

These two documents are part of the Superintendent's Update on the School Committee agenda for Tuesday, Nov 9th.

FPS_EducationalVisioning


FPS SSR Report Final2


How these documents fit into the context will be discovered Tuesday evening.


Franklin, MA

Mark your calendars for two tax filing dates this coming April

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

Mark your calendars for two tax filing dates this coming April

via Commonwealth Conversations: Revenue by Robert Bliss on 11/8/10

Federal and state income taxes each will be due a little later than normal this year, but not on the same days.

Back in 2005, the District of Columbia chose to make Emancipation Day a district holiday, which meant it became a day off for federal workers (including those in the Internal Revenue Service) in Washington D.C.

This year, April 15 (a Friday), which is the normal filing due date for both state and federal taxes, is also on Emancipation Day. If the IRS is closed in Washington D.C., federal taxes are not due on that date.

As a result, federal income taxes will not be due until Monday, April 18.

But, in Massachusetts, Monday, April 18, is Patriot's Day, a state holiday, so state income taxes will not be due until April 19.

The business of not filing taxes on April 15 is not that unusual. Last year, due to extensive flooding, taxpayers from the Cape west to Worcester County had until May 11 to file state and federal taxes. In 2007, taxpayers in flooded areas had until April 26 to file. And there have been many years when, due to Patriot's Day, state income taxes were not due until April 18.

So this coming tax year, pending any last minute weather events, federal income tax will be due on April 18, and state income tax on April 19. 

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Franklin Newcomers Club

The 37th Annual Craft Fair

will be held Saturday, November 13, 2010

from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at

Tri-County Regional Vocational High School

147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA

Admission is $3 per person, children under 12 are free. Our club proudly supports the Franklin Food Pantry and we will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the fair.

We will have over 70 crafters showcasing beautiful and original handmade crafts such as glass, woodworking, art, fabric, holiday decorations, home and garden crafts, jewelry and much more.

The Franklin Newcomers Club is a social and charitable club for area residents. A portion of the proceeds from the Craft Fair benefits local organizations. For more information, visit www.franklinnewcomers.com.



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Comedy Night - Nov 12

Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)

2010 Evening of Comedy Fundraiser!

Date: Friday November 12, 2010

Time: Doors at 6:30, show at 8

Location: Milford Doubletree Hotel Ballroom, 11 Beaver St. Milford, MA 01757

Ticket cost: $30 in advance/ $35 at door (includes show and appetizer buffet)

We are happy to announce our 3rd annual Comedy Night

Featuring:
Door prizes throughout the evening
AMAZING silent auction
Our infamous balloon raffle
And, of course, TONS OF LAUGHS


TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
Email Sarah Montani, SEPAC fundraising committee chair, at sarahmontani37@gmail.com.


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