Dave Meslin: The antidote to apathy

Dave Meslin talks about the antidote to apathy and outlines the seven barriers:

1. Intentional exclusion
2. public space
3. the media
4. heroes
5. political parties
6. charitable status
7. our elections

You have been anointed. You have been chosen. Do something about your community today!



Franklin, MA

"We'll investigate as long as it takes"

Normally, investigators start at the least-damaged area of a building and work toward the most damaged spot to pinpoint where the fire began. Once they discover that, they can ask the property owner what was located there and pinpoint a cause, Mieth said. 

But that process was difficult in this case, prompting officials to offer the reward, she said. 

"Given the fact that the building is unoccupied and there were no obvious witnesses to the fire, they are asking for the public's help," she said. 

Investigators completed their site work Friday and are now reviewing timelines and other information, Franklin Fire Capt. Stephen Parchesky said.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1890541379/Cause-of-Franklin-temple-fire-still-unknown#ixzz1K3PSXf1K



Franklin, MA

Franklin Library: New Items for March 2011

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New Items for March 2011

via Franklin Public Library by Franklin Public Library on 4/19/11

Browse a list of new books, dvds, music, games and audiobooks recently added to the collection.  Click the title link to check availability in the Minuteman Library Catalog.

**New Items**

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Parmenter 5K - May 15th

The Parmenter 2011 Race flyer:

Parmenter 2011 Race Flyer

The registration form:

parmenter_Regform_2011

You can also visit the race website to register online  http://parmenter5k.weebly.com/


Franklin, MA

"Reductions in aid would have especially hurt towns such as Franklin"

In Franklin, where Town Councilor Tina Powderly has urged online for residents to tell their legislators to support the reform, the town has also had success negotiating with its unions, Town Council Chairman Scott Mason said. 

Nevertheless, "we need to take the constraints off and have a little more control of our own financial destiny," Mason said, adding he was surprised the issue came up this year. "No one on the state level has seemed to want to step forward and take the reins on it. Unfortunately it's a political time bomb."

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1890541283/Local-towns-pleased-with-state-aid-numbers-for-next-year#ixzz1JxaUgMeZ


Franklin, MA

Franklin Community Garden Committee to meet Thursday

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Franklin Community Garden Committee to meet Thursday

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc. on 4/18/11

The Franklin Community Garden Committee will be hold its first meeting Thursday.

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Good luck Boston Marathoners!

Good luck to the approx 25 runners from Franklin registered to run the Boston Marathon today.

May the wind be at your back and the road be kind to you this day!

Additional information can be found on the revised BAA website here: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon.aspx



Franklin, MA