10th Annual HMEA Independence 5K Walk Run Roll & Stroll

Gene Lavanchy, Fox 25 morning News anchor, and New England Patriot Steve Nelson will host the 10th Annual HMEA Independence 5K Walk Run Roll & Stroll on May 22 at EMC, 50 Constitution Blvd, in the Franklin Industrial Park.

This video provides a good recap of what the events of the day are like.





Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x719609999/HMEA-5K-in-the-Park-is-May-22#ixzz1J1R0ozxz

My recap of 2010 can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/05/hmea-5k-walk-and-family-fun-day.html

You can register to run, walk, or stroll on the HMEA website  http://hmea.org/


Franklin, MA

"always good news to see an increase in state funding"

Milford's Chapter 90 funding would increase from $627,000 in fiscal 2011 to $812,000 in fiscal 2012. Mendon's would increase from $208,000 to $270,000. Upton's would rise from $239,000 to $320,000. Hopedale's would jump from $136,000 to $174,000 while Bellingham's would go from $392,000 to $510,000, according to a spreadsheet on the Department of Transportation website. 

Franklin's road funding would grow from $713,000 to $923,000, while Medway's would jump from $318,000 to $413,000. Those are both nearly 30 percent increases that Vallee said would make a dramatic difference. 

"I think this year was extraordinary with having the significant, record snowfalls and deterioration of roads," he said. "... There's never enough money for any specific need, but from my standpoint, this is a good use of taxpayer money. It goes directly to infrastructure and I think the increase was needed."

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1076645343/Towns-in-line-to-get-more-road-repair-funds#ixzz1J1N74J7e


Information on the FY 2012 Budget can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/01/fiscal-year-2012-budget-information.html

The Finance Committee will hold their budget hearings on May 2, 3, 5, 9 and 10. Each department will review their budget detail and answer questions on their operations and expenses.


Franklin, MA

In the News - Dean College, brush fire

Dean College takes part in Earth Day

by Staff reports

Franklin brush fire extinguished

by Brian Benson/Daily News staff

Franklin, MA

Where's the Train? Check "Rail Radio"

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Where's the Train? Check "Rail Radio"

via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 4/8/11

MBTA and the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company today announced the launch of an updated "Rail Radio" service. "Rail Radio" provides real-time information about the status of approaching trains on car radios.  It is now integrated with commuter rail's Passenger Train Information System, a computerized system that links real-time information from approaching trains to LED monitors at stations.

"The integration of Rail Radio and PTIS delivers real-time information directly from approaching trains to customers' cars," said MBTA General Manager Richard Davey. "This service gives commuter rail customers more accurate information about when their train will arrive."

The low wattage AM radio service is currently available at more than 80 MBTA commuter rail stations with over 50 parking spaces in Eastern Massachusetts.  Customers should check LED monitors at their local stations for the "Rail Radio" frequency in their area.

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Hey Mom, let's make some squishy circuits!

Looking for something to do and entertain the kids? Got play dough?
Stop at Radio Shack for some electrical parts and make some squishy circuits!

What? Watch, it is only a six minute video to get the idea.




For recipes and activities, visit the web site referenced as Anne Marie Thomas finishes her demo: Squishy Circuits

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


Franklin, MA

In the News - spring cleaning

Franklin schools seek volunteers for spring clean up

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin, MA

Let Your Life Speak

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Let Your Life Speak

via Lifelong Learning by Pandora Carlucci on 4/7/11

Let Your Life Speak is a 3-day workshop that will be offered this summer for incoming high school seniors. Pamela McIntyre, Ph.D. and Janet Pergola, FHS Faculty, are collaborating on this class that is designed to help students communicate about themselves through college essays and interviews. The name of the class has its origins in an old Quaker saying that refers to having the ability to articulate your values, priorities, and interests. Throughout one's life and most particularly during senior year, seniors will be asked to communicate who they are to colleges, employers, and scholarship foundations. Furthermore, seniors will need to write college essays and interview with admission officers. Throughout these processes, they will need to share information about who they are and what is important to them. This class asks each incoming senior: Do you know what you want to say? Do you know how you're going to say it? In this class students will:

• Explore and identify primary strengths, passions, and priorities
• Learn how to write effective college essays
• Enhance and refine your interviewing and public presentation skills

For more information:

Telephone: Lifelong Learning at 508-553-4814 0r email: lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us

To register: www.franklin.k12.ma.us select the Summer Program from the center of the page, select Let Your Life Speak.

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