NHC: Post-Tropical Cyclone SANDY Graphics

In the after math of Sandy, we can be thankful for the storm being not as bad for us as it could have been. Those rising tides have caused damage that will take time to repair. Our thoughts and prayers go to those in the recovery areas.

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Post-Tropical Cyclone SANDY Graphics

via NHC Atlantic Wallet 3 - Post-Tropical Cyclone SANDY by nhcwebmaster@noaa.gov (nhcwebmaster) on 10/29/12

5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:50:53 GMT


Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Tue, 30 Oct 2012 03:03:17 GMT

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In the News: storm, Warren, Cinderella, gardeners

Crews prepared for a large storm

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

Warren aims to be first Mass. woman sent to U.S. Senate

by Chris Burrell

Crossway Church to present unique version of ‘Cinderella’

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin Garden Club seeking new members

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Update: Franklin schools to open Tuesday

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From: "FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT"
Date: Oct 29, 2012 8:33 PM
Subject: Update

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Good Evening- At this point we have been advised the severe aspects of the storm are over. All school facilities have power and we anticipate all schools will open on Tuesday. However, this status could change and we will  continue to consult with Public Safety and Facilities personnel through the night. We do not have information on the status of roads If our status changes we will send out a message between 5:30 and 6:00 am.  We understand that some homes may not have power and that there are trees and power lines down in several neighborhoods.  If school is open and you feel you do not want to send your children to school we respect your decision as parents/guardians. Storm related absences will be excused. Thank You and Stay Safe, Maureen  This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 613-1777.

MBTA: All Modes of Service - All Lines/Routes

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From: "T-Alerts Notification"
Date: Oct 29, 2012 8:59 PM
Subject: All Modes of Service - All Lines/Routes

Regularly scheduled MBTA service to resume at the start of service Tuesday, October 30, 2012, with the exception of Providence/Stoughton Line.

For updates, check MBTA.com/weather. 10/29/2012 8:53 PM

nationalgrid Power Outage map - 8:30 PM 10/29/12

The nationalgrid Power Outage map as of 8:30 PM Monday evening showing Franklin, MA

To get an updated view of the map, you can visit this webpage
https://www1.nationalgridus.com/PowerOutageMap

Hurricane Sandy Update

Good Evening.  This is Communications Director Gary Premo calling with updated information on Hurricane Sandy.  Reports are the brunt of the storm will felt locally for the next several hours.  Please report any power outages directly to National Grid at 1-800-322-3223 or 1-800-465-1212.  If you encounter a downed wire outside, assume it is LIVE and STAY AWAY.  National Grid is reporting approximately 800 customers without power in Franklin, and are actively working to restore power.
Thank you for listening.  Stay safe.  Good bye.

This e-mail has been sent to you by TOWN OF FRANKLIN.  

Google's Hurricane Sandy Map

Google has prepared this map of Hurricane Sandy




http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-crisis-response-maps-feature.html

All Modes of Service - All Lines/Routes

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "T-Alerts Notification" <talerts@talerts.com>
Date: Oct 29, 2012 10:53 AM
Subject: All Modes of Service - All Lines/Routes
To: "T-Alerts Notification" <shersteve@gmail.com>

All MBTA Modes of Service will be suspended as of 2:00 PM, Monday, October 29, 2012. Please continue to check MBTA.com/weather for updates throughout the storm. 10/29/2012 10:47 AM

Sent to:shersteve@gmail.com

What's happening to the building downtown?

What are all the fences doing around the old building downtown?

Wasn't that supposed to get replaced by a new building like the one behind it to go along with the one across the street?

Given the economic status, renovation is the least cost option.

Portions of the building interior has been gutted. The exterior in the back is being redone

Access to the lower level and parking behind is still available from either Summer St or Cottage St

Franklin Pizza was located on the corner before moving around to Cottage St.

Florentina's was located in back on the lower level before moving out to RT 140

MelDivas Coffehouse, of course, was located in the center.

Printsmart Office Products did have space there before returning to an online only business that still delivers office products.

What other businesses inhabited these spaces?

Community Garden update

A donation of bags of manure from Franklin Agway were delivered to the Franklin Community Gardens by Grateful Farm on Saturday. A call for help went out and a few helpful hands arrived to move the pile of bags from the van

to the ground easily.

The garden beds are quiet now as winter approaches. Stay tuned for updates on the registration process for next year.

For more information on the Franklin Community Gardens, you can visit their webpage here
http://www.franklincommunitygardens.org/

Parmenter: Pumpkin Stroll

With schools closed today, this event is likely canceled or to be rescheduled.

In the News: teeth, election

Help troops and help your teeth in Franklin

by Zachary Comeau/Daily News correspondent

Election 2012: Bielat, Kennedy disagree on health care

by Mike Gleason/Daily News staff

YMCA - Youth Basketball Registrations

The Bernon Family Branch of The Hockomock Area YMCA is accepting registrations for its annual winter Youth Basketball League which begins December 8th for children ages 3-12. The first three weeks will be devoted to practices and the last five weeks to playing games (all will be held on Saturdays). The league is open to players of all levels. 

The Youth Basketball League (YBL) is the YMCA’s most popular youth sports league. It focuses primarily on skill development, sportsmanship and fun. Emphasis will be placed on dribbling, shooting, passing, teamwork, and having fun. The first three weeks of practices are developed to meet the needs of each age group and to best advance their skills in a healthy and fun way. For the following five weeks, children will compete in games (times are TBA). Each player in YBL will receive a team t-shirt and a trophy at the end of the season banquet. 

Children ages 3-12 will play in coed divisions. The cost for the program is $66 for members and $99 for non-members. Hurry and sign up today because after November 23rd winter league prices will increase. 

To register, please stop by the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Bernon Family Branch located at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin, contact the front desk at 508.528.8708, or visit us online at www.hockymca.org (only full members can register online). For further information, please contact Sports Director Kailynn Bateman at 774.235.2720 or kailynnb@hockymca.org.

About the Hockomock Area YMCA
We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we work together to invest in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors in our community to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Reach Out for Youth & Families is our annual support campaign to provide a YMCA experience to more than 15,000 local children and families in need.

Rose Constantino - Race for the Cure

More than 5,000 people participated in the 20th Annual Komen Massachusetts Race for the Cure® on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Joe Moakley Park in South Boston including Franklin resident, Rose Constantino.

The event, presented by the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, was the culmination of Komen MA’s activities during October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Race is a 5K fitness walk/run dedicated to raising dollars to support local breast health programs that cover education, prevention, screening, and treatment while also funding the most promising research on a national level.

For more information on the race or about the Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G Komen MA for the Cure®, please visit www.komenmass.org

Pictured in the attached photo from left to right: Rose Constantino (far right)

School Closings/Hurricane Sandy Update October 28 2012

The following Town Departments are CLOSED tomorrow, October 29th:  Municipal Building, Library, Recreation Center and the Senior Center.  ALL public schools in Franklin, as well as Tri County Voc, are CLOSED tomorrow, Monday October 29th. Trash/recycling pickup delayed one day.  Do NOT leave your bins out tomorrow. Hurricane Update High Wind Warning URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA 139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012 ...DAMAGING WINDS LIKELY ACROSS MUCH SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING... .HURRICANE SANDY WILL CONTINUE TO TRACK NORTHWARD ALONG THE EASTERN SEABOARD TODAY...BEFORE TURING WEST AND MOST LIKELY MAKING LANDFALL IN NEW JERSEY LATE MONDAY. ITS STRONG WIND FIELD WILL EXPAND NORTHWARD INTO SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING...LIKELY RESULTING IN WIDESPREAD DAMAGING WINDS AND POWER OUTAGES ACROSS MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND. STRONGEST AND MOST DAMAGING WINDS WILL OCCUR ALONG THE COAST INCLUDING CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS. MAZ006-007-013>024-RIZ001>008-290145- /O.CON.KBOX.HW.W.0004.121029T1000Z-121030T1000Z/ WESTERN ESSEX MA-EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA- SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA- NORTHERN BRISTOL MA-WESTERN PLYMOUTH MA-EASTERN PLYMOUTH MA- SOUTHERN BRISTOL MA-SOUTHERN PLYMOUTH MA-BARNSTABLE MA-DUKES MA- NANTUCKET MA-NORTHWEST PROVIDENCE RI-SOUTHEAST PROVIDENCE RI- WESTERN KENT RI-EASTERN KENT RI-BRISTOL RI-WASHINGTON RI- NEWPORT RI-BLOCK ISLAND RI- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...LAWRENCE...GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO... NORWOOD...CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY...TAUNTON...BROCKTON... PLYMOUTH...FALL RIVER...NEW BEDFORD...MATTAPOISETT...CHATHAM... FALMOUTH...PROVINCETOWN...VINEYARD HAVEN...NANTUCKET...FOSTER... SMITHFIELD...PROVIDENCE...WEST GREENWICH...WARWICK...BRISTOL... NARRAGANSETT...WESTERLY...NEWPORT...BLOCK ISLAND 139 PM EDT SUN OCT 28 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT TUESDAY... * LOCATIONS...THE ENTIRE RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS  COASTLINE...INCLUDING BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE AS WELL AS  SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. * HAZARD...DAMAGING WINDS. * WINDS...EAST 35 TO 45 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH. * TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS MONDAY AND MONDAY EVENING. * IMPACTS...WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES EXPECTED FROM DOWNED TREES  AND POWER LINES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE ACTION NOW BEFORE THE HIGH WINDS OCCUR. SECURE ANY LOOSE ITEMS OUTDOORS. BE PREPARED FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE. HAVE BATTERIES ON HAND FOR FLASHLIGHTS. IF YOU HAVE A PORTABLE GENERATOR...MAKE SURE IT IS PROPERLY CONNECTED INTO THE POWER SUPPLY. A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS OF 40 MPH ARE EXPECTED FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR...WITH GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR GREATER AT ANY TIME.  DAMAGE TO TREES...POWER LINES...AND PROPERTY ARE POSSIBLE WITH WIND OF THIS MAGNITUDE. POWER OUTAGES ARE LIKELY. TAKE ACTION NOW TO SECURE ANY LOOSE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.

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