ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE
Forge Parkway between Old West Central Street (opposite BJs Warehouse) and new West Central Street will be closed to through traffic from May 14 to May 16. MBCR is replacing the railroad crossing in this area.
Franklin, MA
Saturday, May 14, 2011
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE - Saturday/Sunday
Franklin, MA
You can help today!
1 - If you want to help with the Community Gardens as they finish filling the beds made last week, you can go to the King St fields this morning.
Additional details can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/05/king-st-community-garden-build-day-part.html
2 - If you want to help the Franklin Food Pantry process the food and non-food items being collected by the Post Office in their rounds today, you can come by the Food Pantry this afternoon from 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Additional details on the "Help Stamp Out Hunger Drive" can be found here
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/05/stamp-out-hunger-may-14.html
Photos from last year's drive:
Franklin, MA
Additional details can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/05/king-st-community-garden-build-day-part.html
2 - If you want to help the Franklin Food Pantry process the food and non-food items being collected by the Post Office in their rounds today, you can come by the Food Pantry this afternoon from 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Additional details on the "Help Stamp Out Hunger Drive" can be found here
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/05/stamp-out-hunger-may-14.html
Photos from last year's drive:
Franklin, MA
What happened Friday?
There were no updates here on Friday due to an outage by Google's Blogger platform. Items were queued to post but they were not posted. I did not have access to make any updates.
The Blogger system managed to keep the site up and available so any visitors here were able to read the posts and follow the links but wouldn't have been able to comment.
For those who also subscribe to the Facebook group, I was able to provide an update there. If you are not yet subscribed on Facebook, you may want to consider joining the group. There tends to be less posts than those shown daily here. There also tends to be more conversation around some of the posts.
If you follow me on Twitter, you would have seen the update:
The official word from Blogger on what happened can be found here:
http://buzz.blogger.com/2011/05/blogger-is-back.html
Franklin, MA
The Blogger system managed to keep the site up and available so any visitors here were able to read the posts and follow the links but wouldn't have been able to comment.
For those who also subscribe to the Facebook group, I was able to provide an update there. If you are not yet subscribed on Facebook, you may want to consider joining the group. There tends to be less posts than those shown daily here. There also tends to be more conversation around some of the posts.
If you follow me on Twitter, you would have seen the update:
Blogger will be in read-only mode while we resolve some maintenance issues. Sorry for the inconvenience.http://j.mp/jGNkkrAs I re-read the update, would you have known that Blogger meant Franklin Matters? Probably not. I'll need to do better next time.
The official word from Blogger on what happened can be found here:
http://buzz.blogger.com/2011/05/blogger-is-back.html
Franklin, MA
"going to have a dramatic impact on the level of services"
Eliminating a circulation desk would have happened regardless of the budget picture, said Town Council Chairman Scott Mason, who noted voters repeatedly rejecting Proposition 2 1/2 overrides has contributed to the current situation.
"It's always unfortunate when people lose their jobs," said Mason, who had not seen the leaflet yesterday afternoon. "In my opinion this comes back to the taxpayers. We have a town to run and a certain amount of money to (use). Are we going to cut police and fire or library workers? We're going to cut library workers."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x737109198/Franklin-library-workers-oppose-cuts#ixzz1MK1PZsSI
Franklin, MA
Steve Nelson helps with HMEA!
The 10th Annual HMEA Independence 5K Walk, Run, Roll & Stroll also celebrating 50 years of support for thousands of children and adults with disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and intellectual challenges will be held in Franklin on May 22nd rain or shine.
The event includes a professionally timed and run 5K USATF certified course plus a flexible 5K walk that is very family oriented and fun. Free food, parking, tee shirts, entertainment, and fun games and a kid’s activities area.
Raffles, award program. Franklin High School Jazz Band performance, Gene Lavanchy (Fox 25) will host the event. Sports teams mascots appearances, train rides Special tribute to Veterans and currently enlisted military personnel. For more info or to volunteer, get involved via www.hmea.org or dmacpherson@hmea.org
Registrations are being accepted through Thursday May 19th on the web site www.hmea.org. Early community champions helping to sponsor the are industry giants ADP, AAA-Southern New England, EMC, Wal Mart, UPS Trucking, Tegra Medical, Team Hoyt, Waste Management, Rockland Trust, Charter Communications, D’Angelo’s, Autobahn East, Vehicle Fleet Management, Quality Beverage, Price Chopper, Ducharme Estates, Holliston Oil, Medway Oil, T&J Heating, Eagle Stainless Tube, Plansee USA, Roche Bros., Garelick Farms, Waste Management, WB Mason, Todson, Boston Sports Club, Franklin, Team Fitness Franklin.
The funds raised at this special event will benefit over 2600 children and adults with developmental disabilities in 110 towns from Attleboro to Littleton and from Boston to Worcester. In addition, the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Army National Guard and the Pawtuxet Rangers will participate in the opening ceremonies by providing a special tribute to America’s Armed Forces.
Those interested in sponsoring, participating, or attending the event, are encouraged to visit the web site at www.hmea.org to register on line or download more information on the event or contact Linda Conley at 508-298-1107, or Doug MacPherson 1105. A Super raffle and a special 50/50 will also culminate on race day.
HMEA is a non-profit agency serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in 110 communities in central and eastern MA. Headquartered in Franklin, they provide a wide variety of services including educational, vocational, and residential supports. For more information please call 508-298-1105.
Franklin, MA
The event includes a professionally timed and run 5K USATF certified course plus a flexible 5K walk that is very family oriented and fun. Free food, parking, tee shirts, entertainment, and fun games and a kid’s activities area.
Raffles, award program. Franklin High School Jazz Band performance, Gene Lavanchy (Fox 25) will host the event. Sports teams mascots appearances, train rides Special tribute to Veterans and currently enlisted military personnel. For more info or to volunteer, get involved via www.hmea.org or dmacpherson@hmea.org
Registrations are being accepted through Thursday May 19th on the web site www.hmea.org. Early community champions helping to sponsor the are industry giants ADP, AAA-Southern New England, EMC, Wal Mart, UPS Trucking, Tegra Medical, Team Hoyt, Waste Management, Rockland Trust, Charter Communications, D’Angelo’s, Autobahn East, Vehicle Fleet Management, Quality Beverage, Price Chopper, Ducharme Estates, Holliston Oil, Medway Oil, T&J Heating, Eagle Stainless Tube, Plansee USA, Roche Bros., Garelick Farms, Waste Management, WB Mason, Todson, Boston Sports Club, Franklin, Team Fitness Franklin.
The funds raised at this special event will benefit over 2600 children and adults with developmental disabilities in 110 towns from Attleboro to Littleton and from Boston to Worcester. In addition, the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Army National Guard and the Pawtuxet Rangers will participate in the opening ceremonies by providing a special tribute to America’s Armed Forces.
Those interested in sponsoring, participating, or attending the event, are encouraged to visit the web site at www.hmea.org to register on line or download more information on the event or contact Linda Conley at 508-298-1107, or Doug MacPherson 1105. A Super raffle and a special 50/50 will also culminate on race day.
HMEA is a non-profit agency serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families in 110 communities in central and eastern MA. Headquartered in Franklin, they provide a wide variety of services including educational, vocational, and residential supports. For more information please call 508-298-1105.
Franklin, MA
Friday, May 13, 2011
CALLING ALL ARTISTS
CALLING ALL ARTISTS
Would you like a connection to history? Do you have an artistic flare? If so, we're interested in your ideas.
The Franklin Historical Museum is searching for an official logo. This logo will be used on stationary, publications, our web page and promotional items.
The museum moved to it's new location on West Central Street, ½ block from the fire station, last May. We are approaching our 1 year anniversary, and to celebrate we are holding a logo contest.
If you have an idea for a logo and would like to submit it for consideration, we'd love to hear from you. Simply send your artistic rendering of your logo idea to Debbie Pellegri, c/o Franklin Town Hall, East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038. All entries should be received by the deadline Monday, May 16th.
The selected logo will be unveiled at the Museum's 1 year anniversary celebration on Sunday May 22nd.
The contest is open to all ages. You can be part of history!
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