Franklin Matters

The MBTA has unveiled the new look for the new generation of Commuter Rail locomotives. Nearly 14,000 people responded to three design choices in a two-week online survey. The design chosen above got 50% of the vote. The chosen design has the largest T logo on the side- three times the size of the current logo.
You'll begin seeing the new locomotives with the new look in the winter of 2012-2013, when the first of 20 new locomotives purchased are delivered from the manufacturer, Motive Power Inc. of Boise.
The $114 million investment represents the MBTA's first major locomotive procurement in more than 20 years.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Christmas in July Patio Party - BBC Franklin

Ohhhhhh - the weather outside is delightful…so let's celebrate with a
Christmas themed outdoor patio party! On Thursday July 28th the
British Beer Company in Franklin will be decking out the patio to
celebrate Christmas in July. Twinkling lights, stockings hung with
care…dig out your fluffy Santa hat from the closet and join the
celebration. Fun for the kids for sure (face painting, cookie design,
crafts), but more importantly this party will benefit children in need
through the Franklin Police Department's Toy Drive which is associated
with the Santa Foundation. Everyone who brings an unwrapped gift to
put under the glorious fake Christmas tree will be entered into a
raffle with some great prizes. Adults will be able to enjoy a secret
stash of seasonal winter beers that the BBC has been cellaring for a
special occasion along with some Christmas themed (cold) cocktails.
Come join BBC staffers and members of the Franklin community as they
sing along to their favorite Christmas carols under a beautiful summer
sky.

British Beer Company
280 Franklin Village Drive
508.440.5190
http://www.britishbeer.com/local/franklin

In the News - stabbing, Planning Board, pole fire

9-year-old stabbed in Franklin

by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

Franklin officials favor latest plan for former Knights property

by Alison McCall, Daily News staff

Pole catches fire in Franklin

by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

Monday, July 25, 2011

Living in the cracks

Yes, they are healthy. An unintended consequence but a wonderful one. The Franklin Downtown Partnership (a non-profit organization of business folks and citizens) raised money to adorn the downtown area with flower pots.

If you are not familiar with Franklin, this is the triangle downtown. The railroad runs underneath the bridge. Main St is behind you to the left. West central changes to East Central on the right. Also referred to as "the Triangle" this is a centerpiece for downtown.

Just off to the left of these flowers making their life among the cracks in the cement, are several of the flower pots. The pots contain a full collection and colorful assortment of flowers. How these migrated (via seeds maybe?) as runoff when the pots got watered to the cracks is open to speculation.

I'll leave the speculation to any of the CSI-wannabes around. The thought I would leave you with today is simply, when something good happens (as in the Partnership coming together to create a welcoming downtown for Franklin), more good happens!

Note: I am a citizen member of the Franklin Downtown Partnership