i495 bridge construction update

Have you see the bridge construction signs on i495 announcing construction begins 3/21/11? What are they going to do?

The MassDOT website has the following information:

The work for all the bridges in this project shall consist of joint work, the sounding of the reinforced concrete deck, mapping the deteriorated areas which need to be partially replaced, removing and replacing the existing bearing. The project will also add a plate and replace the diaphragm for the Farm Street Bridge over Interstate 495. The proposed work also includes cleaning and painting the structural steel, reconstructing the bridge and approach wearing surfaces; reconstruct the approach sidewalk to the bridge and patching any deterioration in concrete surfaces.

You can visit the MassDOT site to find other construction projects in the planning or construction phases.

This one is titled: BELLINGHAM- FRANKLIN- BRIDGE PRESERVATION, B-06-019, B-06-020, F-08-022, F-08-023, OVER/UNDER I-495



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Seminars Offered by The United Regional Chamber of Commerce

Seminars Offered Through The United Regional Chamber of Commerce Which Seminar is Right for You? March 2011 Four Great Seminars Internet Marketing Strategy I Didn't Know Quickbooks Could Do That Five Steps to Organizing Organizing Your Office Dear Stephen, The United Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly presents four great seminars this month. All seminars are being held at Dean College, 99 Main St., Franklin, in the Golder Room located on the second floor of the Campus Center. Free parking is available in the Campus Center Lot at 109 W. Central Street, Franklin.    Sincerely, Jack Lank Internet Marketing Strategy Presented by Ed McDonough of Executive Coaching Business Coach Ed McDonough will reveal the "Must Haves" and "Should Haves" needed for a well-rounded internet marketing strategy that will keep your customers coming back, and keep your business ahead of the competition.  Where & When Dean College Campus Center, Golder Room 99 Main St., Franklin, MA March 18, 2011 8 a.m. I Didn't Know QuickBooks Could Do That Presented by Ed Jaworski of SMB Partners, LLC Join us in a presentation of QuickBooks Tips and Techniques. Learn how creative use of QuickBooks helps you run your business more effectively. Via a live demo, you will see firsthand how to put these tips into practice. Topics include: QuickBooks as a business management tool, creative use of built-in features, and common add-ons to extend functionality. Where & When Dean College Campus Center, Golder Room 99 Main St., Franklin, MA March 18, 2011 11:30 a.m. Five Steps to Organizing Presented by Janine Cavanaugh, Professional Organizer This class will teach you a 5-step process that will help you organize your space and information. Where & When Dean College Campus Center, Golder Room 99 Main St., Franklin, MA March 21, 2011 6:30 p.m. Organizing Your Office Presented by Janine Cavanaugh, Professional Organizer  This class will teach you how to create functional, efficient and orderly office spaces.  Where & When Dean College Campus Center, Golder Room 99 Main St., Franklin, MA March 28, 2011 6:30 p.m. The cost of the seminars is included in your membership. The cost for non-members is $25. If you're interested in attending any or all of the seminars, please register by calling the Chamber at 508-222-0801, 508-528-2800 or 508-695-6011.

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"Life's going to throw you a lot of curves"

Byers, a radio personality at WAAF, emphasized the importance of each player fulfilling his roll and not attempting to be the hero during an impromptu visit to the school yesterday. 

Teacher Jill Anderson contacted Byers on Wednesday through WAAF because Franklin's hockey team is preparing for the state title. She thought the visit would fit in well with her Sports and Popular Culture class, which has heard from other professional athletes this school year. The class just finished a unit on sports in the 1980s that emphasized the 1980 Miracle on Ice game, when the United States defeated Russia in the 1980 Winter Olympics. 

Byers came to speak to the class, which invited members of the hockey team to listen along.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1840139935/Franklin-students-get-pep-talk-from-former-Bruin-Lyndon-Byers#ixzz1H2chPepE



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"we don't know how long it's going to be until there's another banner up there"

There was once a day where that was likely true. Jimmy Marchand was one of the stars of Franklin's 1983 state championship team, a senior who scored 25 goals in the Panthers' only state championship season. 

The only one for now, at least. 

James Marchand and his teammates will have something to say about that tomorrow when they play North-champion Tewksbury at TD Garden for the Division 2 crown (1:30 p.m.). 

James has been one of the heroes of Franklin's run, scoring in the final minutes against Oliver Ames in the sectional semifinals to complete a late comeback, then scoring twice in the third period to put away Plymouth South in the South final last Sunday.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1664570848/Family-matters-for-Franklins-Marchand#ixzz1H2eq0rzp


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"First time I smiled doing a derivative."

Salman Khan talks about how he went from a hedge fund analyst to Khan Academy. The use of videos in the classroom and the digital dashboard feedback provided for the teachers fosters better quality teacher interaction time with each student.




Thanks to TED Talks for sharing this video


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Franklin Birthday Celebration - Mar 20 - 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Reminder: Franklin's birthday party at the Historical Museum - Sunday, March 20, 2011

Although the Town of Franklin is much older (March 2, 1778), it would be fun to invite everyone that shares March 2nd as their birthday to a “Birthday Bash” at the museum. From the looks of things, we will have over 70 people that share that date from children to adults.

There will be a birthday cake, beverages and balloons. Who knows, we may also have some special birthday presents for everyone.

Your Birthday Celebration

At the Franklin Historical Museum

Sunday, March 20th, 2011 

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Invitation to all

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"the whole school is talking about it"

"We've only had six home games so the fans really haven't had an opportunity to come watch us," said Nick Bertoni, a 17-year-old junior who plays left wing. "We want them to cheer like they've never cheered before." 

And if advance ticket sales are any indication, the players will get their wish. The school sold more than 800 tickets during the first day of public sales and athletics staff had to drive to Boston yesterday to get a second block of 1,000 tickets to meet demand, Athletic Director Brad Sidwell said. 

The Panthers (17-4-2) will play at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Division 2 state championship game against Tewksbury (18-5-1) in hopes of winning their first state title since 1983. The team last made the championship game in 2003.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1664570663/Excitement-growing-over-Franklin-Highs-trip-to-hockey-championships#ixzz1GwdNOOyK



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