Franklin Public Library: Survey

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Library Survey

via Franklin Public Library by Franklin Public Library on 6/13/12

How Are We Doing? The Franklin Public Library is committed to the efficient delivery of high-quality services and wants all customers to have an inviting and welcoming experience. Please take the time to tell us about your most recent visit and how we are doing. Any suggestions will assist us in serving you better.

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“We are very thin administratively"

From the School Committee meeting Tuesday night, Milford Daily News reported:

“You look at the list of schools (they will be attending),” Light said, “and it was by far the most impressive list of schools we’ve ever seen at Franklin High School.” 

Light credited the student schedule implemented this year in helping foster the success of the school’s marquee self-directed-learning program. 

The self-directed learning program gives students, during one of their free periods, the opportunity to pursue personalized courses of study. 

“They have the freedom to create their own learning goals,” Light said.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1225004404/Franklin-High-principal-pleased-with-how-school-year-went#ixzz1xfFu94jk

Flower power

Downtown Franklin is looking bright and cheerful with the colorful flowers in key spots. Thanks to the Downtown Partnership and all the volunteers for making this happen!




Note: Franklin Matters maintains membership in the Franklin Downtown Partnership. The cost of membership for a citizen to join is only $25.00. If you are interested in Franklin, this might be a good thing to do! Membership forms can be found on the Downtown Partnership website

Parmenter 5K - photo essay

The Parmenter School was the site for their 4th Annual Run for All Ages on Sunday, Jun 10. Great sunshine greeted all the runners and supporters.



The Parmenter Panda kept an eye on what was happening



Attached to some of the light poles or parking signs were a series of student work addressing the question: What is fun about running?



As a life long runner, there is much fun in running



Good healthy habits can form around regular exercise



You learn to plan ahead, you learn to follow the curve



You learn that you CAN do it, you need to take the first step to try



Consider racing against yourself, use the others on the course for inspiration or incentive



Ultimately, it is all up to you. Starting and finishing is a worthy reward



Almost 300 runners and walkers lined up for the start



Thanks especially to all the sponsors and volunteers who put the race on; thank you!



Race results can be found on Cool Running
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/12/ma/Jun10_4thAnn_set1.shtml

Franklin teacher inspires cancer ride

 

 

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Franklin teacher inspires cancer ride

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When Catherine Middelmann thinks about her fourth-grade teacher Kirstin Eickmann, she laughs as one moment in particular comes to mind.

 

 

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Relay for LIfe - photo essay

The Relay for Life took place this past weekend. The relay this year combined the communities of Franklin, Bellingham and Wrentham. The relay opened Friday evening and ran through Saturday morning. Dolores and I stopped by as part of our normal Saturday morning walk.

You can still contribute to a walker or a team via the website

In a world where you can either give in or fight back, fight back!



This was the end of the line of coins collected during the event



The line was a long one, effectively extending half way around the track



Some of the tents were still up, maybe there were some late sleepers as well.



Thank you! To all the walkers, the team, the sponsors, and especially to all the donors! Your effort makes a difference!

Rep McGovern: 2012 Office Hours - Ashland, Hopkinton, Holliston, Medway, Franklin

From Congressman Jim McGovern:

During my time in Congress, I have held hundreds of office hours in every city and town in the 3rd Congressional district. These one-on-one meetings give me a wonderful opportunity to listen to your concerns and to help you get the service you deserve from the federal government. 

I'm pleased to be holding office hours again throughout the district. I hope you'll join me to share your thoughts on issues that are important to you and your family. 

I will be holding one-on-one office hours for residents of Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, and Medway on Saturday, June 23 at Coffee Sensations (116 Main Street, Medway) from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

For an up-to-date list on where and when local office hours are being held throughout the district, please visit my official Office Hours page.