NHC: Hurricane SANDY Graphics

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Hurricane SANDY Graphics

via NHC Atlantic Wallet 3 - Hurricane SANDY by nhcwebmaster@noaa.gov (nhcwebmaster) on 10/28/12

5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:45:11 GMT


Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Sun, 28 Oct 2012 09:04:21 GMT

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Downtown Partnership: Everyone's Invited - General Meeting

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Everyone's Invited

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Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting Agenda

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Dean College Campus Center @ 8:30 a.m.

Golder Room

I.        Open Meeting

II.       Adoption of Agenda

III.      Introductions

IV.     Report from Executive Director
          a.   Membership and Sponsorship Updates
          b.   Strategic Direction and 3-year plan
          c.   Franklin Food Elves "12 Days of Donating"
          d.   Winter Decorating Day - Sunday, November 18
          e.   New business coming to downtown Franklin

V.      Report from Holiday Stroll Chairs -- Cindy Kozil and Roberta Trahan

VI.     Downtown Updates -- Jeff Nutting
          a.   Town updates
          b.   Streetscape Update
          c.   Meters and Beautification topics

VII.    Franklin Walking Map -- Beth Dahlstrom, Lauren Marciszyn

VIII.   Networking -- Joel Carrara
          a.   Networking Evening
          b.   Six One Seven Studios -- November 15 starting at 5 p.m.
          c.   Luncheon at Dean College -- November 9 at 1 p.m.

IX.     Business Updates

X.      New Business

XI.     Adjourn


Our next General Meeting will be Thusday, January 3, 2013

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MassDOT Transportation Future Meetings Update

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via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 10/26/12

MassDOT is continuing its series of statewide public meetings, engaging with residents, community leaders and business owners to discuss the future of transportation in the Commonwealth.

Legislation passed in August requires the Department to host at least six public meetings in advance of developing a long-term financing plan for the state's transportation system next year. To ensure that all regions of the Commonwealth are represented, MassDOT will hold more than 15 meetings.

"Every person in the Commonwealth has a stake in our transportation system," said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey. "Whether someone drives, walks, takes public transit or rides their bike, there is rarely a day that goes by that they don't interact with the system. These statewide discussions are intended to allow the users of our system to share their ideas, thoughts and proposals for improving and paying for our transportation network for many years to come."

Representatives from each division of MassDOT – RMV, Highway, Aeronautics and MBTA/Rail and Transit – will be available to answer questions and provide information.

Those who are unable to attend the meetings but wish to submit comments can do so at yourvisionourfuture@dot.state.ma.us

For more information, visit: http://www.mass.gov/massdot/yourvisionourfuture
A list of remaining meetings is available after the break.


UPCOMING MEETINGS:

***October 30, 2012- Brockton meeting is POSTPONED due to expected weather and will be rescheduled.

***November 1, 2012
A meeting originally publicized for November 1st in New Bedford has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. An alternative meeting is offered in nearby North Dartmouth on December 3rd.

November 8, 2012 6-8 PM
Quincy High School Auditorium
100 Coddington Street
Quincy, MA 02169

November 14, 2012 6-8 PM
Memorial Building -Nevins Hall
150 Concord Street
Framingham, MA 01701

November 15, 2012 5:30-7:30 PM
Mattapan Branch Library
Community Room
1350 Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan, MA 02126

November 27, 2012 6-8 PM
McGlynn Middle School Auditorium
3002 Mystic Valley Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155

November 29, 2012 6-8 PM
Massachusetts Transportation Building
Conference Rooms 1,2,3
10 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116

***December 3, 2012 6-8 PM*** New Meeting
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Woodlawn Commons Building-Conference Room 3
285 Old Westport Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747

***December 5, 2012 6-8 PM*** New Meeting
Lynn City Hall
City Council Chambers, Floor 4
3 City Hall Square
Lynn, Massachusetts 01901

***December 6, 2012 6-8 PM*** New Meeting
Attleboro City Hall
City Council Chamber
77 Park Street
Attleboro, MA 02703

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Sean in the District: Focus on Franklin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2012  Sean in the District: Focus on Franklin Foxboro, Mass. -- Continuing his tour throughout the Fourth District, Sean Bielat, businessman, family man and U.S. Marine spent the day greeting commuters and meeting with small businesses in the town of Franklin. Starting off the day by greeting commuters at the Franklin Dean College train station, Sean was joined by supporters and Rich Eustis, candidate State Representative in the 10th Norfolk District. The two candidates then continued onto the Cake Bar, a gourmet Franklin dessert shop, the Elite Barber Shop on Main Street, and the Medway Senior Center, where Sean spoke with Medway residents about preserving Medicare and Social Security benefits for current beneficiaries. Sean then shared pancakes and eggs with local business owners at Galante's Restaurant in Medway and visited with the owners and employees of Franklin's Hometown Paint & Decorating Inc., Franklin Tile Carpet One, Franklin Glass Company, and Daddario Hardware and Supply.  To date, the Bielat for Congress campaign has held more than 215 events, including 15 townhalls throughout the region. Between the Newton and Foxboro office, volunteers have made 157,387 calls to registered voters in the Fourth District. Click here to view photos of Sean Bielat in Franklin on October 25.  Sean Bielat is a businessman, family man and serves in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. He currently runs www.OneClickPolitics.com, an online start-up. Prior to his 2010 campaign against Barney Frank, Sean led a $100 million defense robotics program at iRobot Corporation. The son of a teacher and a veteran, Sean grew up in a middle class family and worked his way through college and graduate school with the help of the GI Bill, scholarships and student loans. Sean holds an MBA from Wharton and degrees from Harvard University and Georgetown University.  Sean and his wife, Hope, met in graduate school at Harvard and have been married for six years. They live in Norfolk with their toddler son, Theodore, infant daughter, Seraphina, and rescue cat, Coolidge. For more information, please visit www.SeanForCongress.com or www.QualificationsMatter.com.  U.S. Marine. Businessman. Family Man. Qualifications Matter.  www.SeanForCongress.com

Contact Us Sean Bielat for Congress P.O. Box 1143 Brookline, MA 02466 508-318-VOTE (8683) Foxboro Office 21 Cocasset Street Foxborough, MA 02035 Hours: M-F: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Newton Office Echo Bridge Office Park 377 Elliot Street, Suite 377J Newton, MA 02464 Hours: M-F: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sat: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. www.SeanForCongress.com

FHS Pantherbook: AP The Right Way?

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AP The Right Way?

via Pantherbook by jonathangeromini on 10/26/12

The toughest thing at Franklin High School at this time seems to be the AP courses the school has to offer. But this year the dreaded AP classes have taken on more attention with sophomores being eligible for the courses adding a whole new grade and a whole new perspective of the highest class FHS has to offer. So that brings up the question Is it even worth it?

The tales of AP can be good or bad, but we all know one thing about the class it invites a lot of stress into the student if they decide to take it. With summer work, four hour homework assignments, endless projects and exams one might think Why even go through the trials and tribulations?

"I think with this new program we have now is good" AP U.S. History teacher Mr. Leighton said " I think that it is good for sophomores especially to ease into the program so for example history they can take two years to prepare for the exam and see if they can handle the class or not."

An AP class is the precedent of all learning program and classes, When colleges see advanced placement next to your name in an application they immediately stop what they are doing and start paying more attention. Also with AP it gets you ready for college studies so when you get their you are not jumping off the walls and staying up all night doing assignments.
But with all that in mind some might argue that you cant succeed in college if you are already burnt out mentally from all the AP classes you took in high school and you need to ease into it.

"I think anyone can do it if they are dedicated" Mr. Leighton said " Its not a select special group of people who can do it, anyone student can do it but they have to put in the work and put in their best effort."

When asked about his AP experience sophomore Jake Bontempo said "It is hard but I know that if I keep practicing at it and get better at it I will have a better understanding of the material."
It should be interesting to see how everything turns out with now three grades at FHS eligible for AP Classes and It should be exciting to see the feed back from the class that revels  the true character of students.

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National Grid Hurricane Sandy Update

To view this email as a web page, click here. As Hurricane Sandy approaches, National Grid is urging customers to take all necessary precautions to ensure your safety. We have been preparing for Hurricane Sandy for several days and our employees are ready to respond to our customers' needs. We remind you to be prepared and follow safety precautions.  Please check to make sure you have bottled water, working flashlights, a battery operated radio and extra batteries in your home. If you plan to use a generator to supply power during an outage, be sure to only operate it outdoors. To prevent a safety issue, before operating generators, be sure to turn off the main breaker located in the electric service panel.  If you see a downed power line, do not go near it or drive over it, always assume it's live. For more safety tips visit us at www.nationalgrid.com/HurricaneSandy. In case you lose power, National Grid provides you with multiple ways to receive up-to-date information on things like restoration details, more safety tips, important phone numbers and more. Sign up for National Grid state-level broadcast text* alerts by texting the word STORM to NGRID (64743). You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by texting the word STOP to NGRID (64743).   You can now get safety and outage information on your mobile phone via our new mobile web browser at www.nationalgrid.com.  We also keep customers informed on Facebook and Twitter. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for up-to-date information. Power outages can be reported online or by calling 1-800-465-1212 in New England and 1-800-867-5222 in New York. For more information and to report an outage visit,www.nationalgrid.com/HurricaneSandy. Sign up for major storm alerts Text STORM to NGRID (64743) Report or check an outage   |   View outage map   |   Safety and outages © 2012 National Grid *We do not charge customers for this service. However, normal message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan. We will not send more than four messages a day during major storms. You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by texting the word STOP to NGRID (64743). Text messages can also be paused by texting PAUSE to NGRID (64743) and then resumed by texting RESUME to NGRID (64743). Unsubscribe  |  Update Profile This email was sent by: National Grid One MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, U.S.A.

Hurricane Sandy Preparations

Good Evening.  This is Communications Director Gary Premo calling with information on the pending storm, Hurricane Sandy.  If you have not done so already, please take some time to ensure storm drains near your property are clear of debris; remove any loose objects on your property that may become airborne. 

Please reach out to family, friends and neighbors and encourage them to sign up for this valuable service, if they have not done so already.  

We will keep you updated during and after the storm with pertinent information. A decision on school opening for Monday will be made tomorrow 10/28/12.  Should we need to open a shelter, we will use the Remington School on Washington St. 

Thank you for listening.  Stay safe.  Good bye.

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