In the News - winners announced, anniversary celebrated

Winners in this year's Run for Bob 5K announced

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

First Universalist Society in Franklin marks 10th year in meetinghouse

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

“It’s all about vigilance"

Natick, Newton, Weston, and Wellesley are among several communities that have seen a significant jump in reports of residential break-ins, police said. The crimes do not appear to be related, police say, with the methods of gaining access and the types of valuables stolen varying with each incident. But detectives throughout the area are working closely to share information.

“We do have officers out there and are actively pursuing all the breaks,’’ said a Newton police spokesman, Lieutenant Bruce Apotheker. “One of the main components is we do work well with other cities and towns.’’

Newton has logged 155 house breaks this year, compared with 99 during the same period last year, he said. Just since Oct. 1, he said, there have been 35.

Law enforcement officials said they don’t know why there has been a sudden increase, but they said it’s not uncommon to have periods of ups and downs. Some officials, though, said many of the break-ins appear to be drug-related.

 Read the remainder of the story in the Boston Globe West article here

High School Project - Part 7 (audio)

Part 7 of 8 recorded at the School Building Committee informational forum held Nov 17, 2011.

Time: 17 minutes, 41 seconds



MP3 File

Show Notes

This internet radio show or podcast is number 99 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This is the seventh of a series of 8 audio segments recorded during the informational session on the new high school. The forum was conducted by the School Building Committee and held at the Horace Mann Auditorium on Thursday, Nov 17, 2011.

This seventh segment continues the Question and Answer period with Tom Mercer (School Building Committee Chair), Jim Jordan (partner and owner of Ai3 Architects), Sean Fennell (Project Manager) and School Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski provide answers to the questions.

The questions covered during this segment

• What is the life expectancy of this school?
• How much does the building handle school population growth?
• What is the projected peak population?
• How does the classroom handle the average class size?
• What happens if the debt exclusion doesn't pass?
• Is accreditation at risk?
• Why doesn't this building include an indoor track?

Without further ado, here is the recording from Thursday evening Nov 17th

(audio)

Be sure to listen to the other parts of the series:

Part 1 – introduction and evolution of model school invitation
Part 2 - Jim Jordan, partner and owner of Ai3 Architects provides an overview of the building
Part 3 – Q and A: educational space and construction cost
Part 4 – Q and A: various project costs and overall process
Part 5 – Q and A; cost of designing a green building and debt exclusion timing
Part 6 – Q and A; alternate fields and communication campaign

Part 8 – Q and A and closing



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If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like this, please let me know.

This feedback loop is important. Thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

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High School Project - Part 8 (audio)

The eighth and final segment of the complete recording from the School Building Committee forum on the new high school held on Nov 17, 2011.

Time: 16 minutes, 11 seconds




MP3 File

Show Notes:

This internet radio show or podcast is number 100 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This is the eighth and final for the series of the informational session on the new high school. The forum was conducted by the School Building Committee and held at the Horace Mann Auditorium on Thursday, Nov 17, 2011.

This eight segment continues the Question and Answer period with Tom Mercer (School Building Committee Chair), Jim Jordan (partner and owner of Ai3 Architects) Sean Fennell (Project Manager) and School Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski provide answers to the questions. Andrew Chagnon (?) joins to answer the traffic questions.

The questions covered during this segment

• Teachers end up cutting off the HVAC because it interferes with the class, is the noise in the room something you are planning for?
• Can you tell us about the technology? Wireless of course, but what is there in the cutting edge?
• Are you going to have virtual desktops?
• Can you facilitate the traffic situation?
• I don't want to minimize the traffic situation, it hasn't been done right at any of the schools!
• Where are you going to hold the 4th of July fireworks?

Without further ado, here is the recording from Thursday evening Nov 17th

(audio)

Be sure to listen to the other parts of the series:

Part 1 – introduction and evolution of model school invitation
Part 2 - Jim Jordan, partner and owner of Ai3 Architects provides an overview of the building
Part 3 – Q and A: educational space and construction cost
Part 4 – Q and A: various project costs and overall process
Part 5 – Q and A; cost of designing a green building and debt exclusion timing
Part 6 – Q and A; alternate fields and communication campaign

Part 8 – Q and A and closing

---- ---- ----

While this podcast is my public service effort for Franklin. I can use your help. How can you help, you ask?

If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like this, please let me know.

This feedback loop is important. Thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark &Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission

I hope you enjoy!

In the News - tree lighting, Tri-County library

Franklin tree lighting set

by Staff reports

Franklin's Tri-County library dedicated to retired superintendent

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Downtown Partnership - Holiday Stroll

3rd Annual Holiday Stroll Happenings

A Cut Above: Hot cocoa and cookies, 10% off Strawberry Patch jewelry and gift cards

Allied Chiropractic & Whole Health Center: Free chair massage and chiropractic evaluation.  Visit us outside Rockland Trust.

Berry Insurance:  Holiday Happenings with WODS-FM 103.3, Boston’s Holiday Music Station

Confidence Beads:  Discounts on a unique and meaningful gift.  Visit us outside Dean Bank.

Crossway Church:  Snack bags. Visit us at the Berry Insurance parking lot.

Dean Bank: Gingerbread men cookie decorating

Dean College: 4:00pm tree lighting, caroling and holiday snacks

Digital Credit Union: Glow necklaces/sticks for children at the Mobile Branch. Visit us at the Simon’s parking lot.

Franklin Art Center: Local art exhibition and sale, ornament craft for children, free art class raffle, and
evening band exhibition

Franklin Boston Sports Club: Fitness contests and demos, Scooby Doo appearance, free 1-week gym membership. See us at Jane’s Frames.

Franklin Dance Workshop: Holiday entertainment 5:00pm at Simon’s Furniture parking lot

Franklin Federated Church: Project International. Visit us at the Berry Insurance parking lot.

Franklin Fire Department: Holiday Fire Safety Tips

Franklin Food Pantry: Open House and Franklin Food Elves donation drive kick off for “1,200 Pounds of Food and $1,200 in 12 Days

Franklin Girl Scouts: Crafts for strolling kids. Visit us at the Berry Insurance parking lot.

Franklin Historical Museum: Meet Mrs. Claus, Busy Bees craft sale, browse through Franklin history

Franklin School for the Performing Arts: Singing, crafts with the elves at Santa’s Workshop

Grandma Jen’s Crafts: Scarves, blankets and other hand crafted items. Visit us at the corner of Summer and East Central Street.

H&R Block:  Free giveaways and refreshments

Jane’s Frames:  Cider, live music, drawing for framed NE Patriots Sports Panoramic Print, Wish List sign-ups, check out Boston Sports Club at Jane’s Frames.

Mary Kay: Product samples, pampering gift basket drawing.  Visit us at H&R Block.

Printsmart: Free candy cane pens.  Check out The Cake Bar at Printsmart.

Rick’s Restaurant: Choose either a complimentary cup of Rick’s award winning chowder or a small dish of Brigham’s ice cream with the purchase of any adult entrée

SELF Aesthetics and Therapeutics Specialists: Free chair massage, hot cocoa and a holiday treat, tour of facility

Simon’s Furniture:  Meet Santa from 5-7pm

The Cake Bar: Fabulous cupcake sale.  See us at Printsmart.

High School Project - Part 5 (audio)

The fifth segment of 8 recorded from the School Building Committee forum on the new high school held on Nov 17, 2011.

Time: 19 minutes, 17 seconds



MP3 File

Show Notes

This internet radio show or podcast is number 97 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This is the fifth of a series of 8 audio segments recorded during the informational session on the new high school. The forum was conducted by the School Building Committee and held at the Horace Mann Auditorium on Thursday, Nov 17, 2011.

This fifth segment continues the Question and Answer period with Tom Mercer (School Building Committee Chair), Jim Jordan (partner and owner of Ai3 Architects) and Sean Fennell (Project Manager) providing answers. Ed Cafasso, a member of the School Building Committee, chimes in to talk about the communication process.

The questions covered during this segment

• What is the scale of savings talked about for energy rebates?
• What is the cost of designing a green building?
• How do we package this building to sell it well?
• Do you have the numbers on what the total cost would be?
• Is the Remington/Jefferson debt exclusion coming off the books around the same time?
• Does anyone have statistics on house valuations for districts with good schools?
• Does the tax figure include the reimbursements?

Without further ado, here is the recording from Thursday evening Nov 17th

(audio)

Be sure to listen to the other parts of the series:

Part 1 – introduction and evolution of model school invitation
Part 2 - Jim Jordan, partner and owner of Ai3 Architects provides an overview of the building
Part 3 – Q and A: educational space and construction cost
Part 4 – Q and A: various project costs and overall process

Part 6 – Q and A
Part 7 – Q and A
Part 8 – Q and A and closing

---- ---- ----

While this podcast is my public service effort for Franklin. I can use your help. How can you help, you ask?

If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like this, please let me know.

This feedback loop is important. Thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark &Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission

I hope you enjoy!