Wednesday, September 7, 2011
In the News - schools, Newcomers, Internet
Franklin schools open after delay
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club kicks off
Spilka, Vallee working with DA against Internet predators
Sen. Richard Ross undergoes emergency knee surgery
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via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Staff reports on 9/6/11
State Sen. Richard Ross, R-Wrentham, was rushed to the hospital for emergency knee surgery on Friday, Sept. 5. He was treated for a torn meniscus and a staphylococcus infection in his left knee joint.
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Former Franklin football coach Leone to be honored Friday
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Former players, coaches and friends of Franklin football coach Jerry Leone have two opportunities to recognize the legendary coach, who died last September at age 72.
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Beaver St Recycling Hours
Hello, this is Brutus Cantoreggi your director of Public Works calling with an important message about the leaf and brush drop offs and spoiled food drop offs at the Beaver St. recycling center.
Do to the effects of Hurricane Irene, and to assist residents, the Beaver St Recycling Center will be open from 8AM to 6PM daily now through September 10th for leaf and brush drop offs except this Sunday.
The Recycling Center will be closed all day this Sunday, Sept 3rd so we can grind the brush on site. The Recycling Center will reopen again on Labor Day Sept 4th at 8AM.
A Beaver Street Recycling Sticker is required on all vehicles dropping of brush and leaves at the site. Stickers can be purchased at the Beaver St. recycling center.
effective immediately, spoiled food can be dropped off in the designated dumpster at the Beaver Street Recycling Center. A sticker is not required for spoiled food drop offs.
Further information can be found on the Town's website.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
FRANKLIN NEWCOMERS AND FRIENDS CLUB KICKS OFF NEW YEAR
The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club invites residents to their 2011-2012 Kickoff on Wednesday, September 14th at 7:30 pm upstairs at “3” Restaurant, 461 West Central St, Franklin. Learn what the Franklin Newcomers Club is all about and hear about the many things planned for this year. As a special treat, local musician and entertainer Jaime Barrett will perform. Plus, you can socialize with new friends while enjoying complimentary appetizers. Cash bar will be available. Bring a friend!
The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club is a social club for residents of all ages and situations–not just those new to town. For more info, visit www.franklinnewcomers.com.
Dean College opens its doors for Sunday brunch
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Dean College will open its newly renovated Dining Center to the public for Sunday brunch from Sept. 11 through Dec. 11. The dining facility is located in the Campus Center on Emmons Street.
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Collecting used bikes
On Saturday, September 17th there will be a used bicycle collection at the Franklin High School parking lot, 218 Oak Street, to benefit charity. The collection runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is sponsored by the Franklin High School RE:Cycles Club to benefit a Boston based charity that provides used bicycles to people in need, in the US and overseas. We are looking for used bike donations as well as money donations to defray the cost of shipping overseas. Bikes Not Bombs, the beneficiaries of the drive, are a 501(c)3 charity, and donors can request a receipt for tax purposes. We are especially in need of adult bikes in reasonable or easily reparable condition. The event will be held, rain or shine.
For more information contact Eamon McCarthy Earls at re_cycles@yahoo.com.
The cost of attention (video)
What do you pay attention to? The headlines?
Julia Bacha tells a compelling story about paying attention to nonviolence.
Monday, September 5, 2011
The post-industrial revolution is here
Seth Godin writes:
Read his full posting here.
As we get ready for the 93rd year of universal public education, here’s the question every parent and taxpayer needs to wrestle with: Are we going to applaud, push or even permit our schools (including most of the private ones) to continue the safe but ultimately doomed strategy of churning out predictable, testable and mediocre factory-workers?
Read his full posting here.
The magic of truth and lies (video)
Labor Day, the traditional end to summer.
There are those among us who do work, very hard, at looking for work.
There are those among us who work very hard, at getting enough to eat.
There are those among us who have so much, they become careless.
This Labor Day, take a few minutes. Reflect on where you are, what you have, what you can help some one with.
Be aware of the lies and deceptions you tell your self. The lies that others tell you.
Marco Tempest has this brief TED video to help understand the difference between truth and lies, deception and magic.
Enjoy!
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Sunday, September 4, 2011
"improving the map for all users"
"Here's one, the Nason Street Tot Lot. That was never there," said Zub, pointing out places in the Franklin map he found and added. "The train station icon over here was on top of BJ's, so people probably thought 'Hey, big parking lot - this must be the train station.' "
Using a satellite setting on Google Maps to find places that are not yet labeled, and drawing from his own visits to local spots, Zub puts more and more of his hometown on the interactive map every day.
He has more than 9,000 map edits to his name.
Zub uses a free program called Google Mapmaker, which allows anyone with Internet access to refine the maps in the Google database. It was introduced to the United States in April. A user goes to google.com/mapmaker and does not have to download the program.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x948303690/Local-man-working-to-chart-Franklins-every-detail-using-online-maps#ixzz1Wz3bC8TU
Geoffrey's profile page in Google
And the Nason St Tot Lot mentioned in the article:
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PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY: mosquito alert
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has found a bird-biting mosquito in the central section of Franklin, which has tested positive for the West Nile Virus. This is the first positive WNV mosquito sample found in Franklin so far this season. All residents are urged to avoid mosquito bites if at all possible.
The use of an insect repellent containing DEET is recommended during all outdoor activities. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age, and not used in concentrations above 30% in older children. Long-sleeved shirts and pants are also recommended when out of doors during times of peak mosquito activity; usually between dawn and dusk.
In addition, residents should drain all standing water on their property to reduce mosquito breeding sites. Inspection and/or repair of window and door screens are also important to keep mosquitoes from entering ones home.
We expect mosquito activity to remain high until the first hard frost in the fall. As such, residents should take all steps necessary to prevent mosquito bites until then.
Additional information is available on the Department of Public Health website: www.mass.gov/dph/wnv or by calling the DPH recorded information line at 1-866-627-7968.
You may also contact the Franklin Health Department with questions at 508-520-4905.
Franklin Health Department
David E. McKearney, R.S.
Public Health Director
Originally posted to the Franklin, MA website here
Jobs and the Massachusetts Economy on Labor Day 2011
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Saturday, September 3, 2011
Community Garden Walkabout
Last Saturday morning, before Irene brought her rain and wind to Franklin, Chris Clay held a "Community Garden Walkabout". Only a few took advantage of this and it was worthwhile.
Here Chris is pulling up some mint which is prolific and he wanted to remove it before if took over the bed.
See how deep and expansive the roots for this plant are. This growth is just since May.
In the walkabout, as Chris and I took pictures, he shared some insights on what we were seeing. On the face of it, these cucumbers look good and healthy.
While they are healthy, the key to picking a cucumber is to do so while there are still some numbs along them. The dark green one in the center is a good example, the two lighter cucumbers on either side are bigger, less or no numbs showing and past prime for picking.
I have more photos and stories from the walkabout to share. The sharing is meant to learn from. I don't mean to pick on anyone for doing something wrong. I am learning so much from this and I hope we all will continue to share and learn and grow better gardens!
Here Chris is pulling up some mint which is prolific and he wanted to remove it before if took over the bed.
See how deep and expansive the roots for this plant are. This growth is just since May.
In the walkabout, as Chris and I took pictures, he shared some insights on what we were seeing. On the face of it, these cucumbers look good and healthy.
While they are healthy, the key to picking a cucumber is to do so while there are still some numbs along them. The dark green one in the center is a good example, the two lighter cucumbers on either side are bigger, less or no numbs showing and past prime for picking.
I have more photos and stories from the walkabout to share. The sharing is meant to learn from. I don't mean to pick on anyone for doing something wrong. I am learning so much from this and I hope we all will continue to share and learn and grow better gardens!
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