12 Days of Donating

The Food Elves and the Franklin Downtown Partnership are trying to reach a new goal of collecting 2 tons or 4,000 pounds of food for the Franklin Food Pantry. 

The drive is only 310 pounds away from reaching that goal. 

Also, the Food Elves are trying to surpass last year’s money donations and are only $300 away from meeting that new goal.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1783182947/Food-Elves-extend-12-days-of-donating-in-Franklin#ixzz2F1WQ8ViF

In the News: Tri-County, NationalGrid

Nice work Tri-County!

Tri-County robotics team receives $5,000

by Scott O'Connell/Daily News staff

Maybe, just maybe, NationalGrid will change their process

Utility fines praised in Franklin

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

St Mary's - Bike collection - Dec 15

St. Mary's Church in Franklin is sponsoring Bikes for Africa on Saturday, December 15th. They are collecting old bikes in the charter school parking lot from 9-2. If you are like us and have all those old bikes nobody rides anymore, this is a perfect opportunity to get rid of them at no cost and help others.

Thanks to Marianne Lonati for sharing this via Facebook!

Ludwick Marishane: A bath without water (video)

This TEDTalk is less than 6 minutes. Ludwick briefly summarizes his motivation and process to develop a waterless bathing solution.



The key for me is his motivation. The second and related key is how he persisted to develop his idea with only his cell phone.

Reminds me of that familiar adage "If there is a will, there is a way!"

Food Elves and FDP trying reach 2 Tons of food for Pantry

A Big Thank You for all of your support on this year's "12 Days of Donating" campaign. The Food Elves and FDP passed their goal and are now trying to set a New Goal of bringing in 2 TONS (over 4,000 pounds) of Food for the Food Pantry. We are only 310 pounds away...so please pass the word. The Food Elves are also trying to beat last year's money donation total and need just $300 more to meet this goal. The "12 Days of Donating" is extended until this Saturday ...so please send a reminder out to encourage everyone to drop off their donations at one of the following locations:  Franklin Downtown Partnership, Berry Insurance, Chestnut Dental, Dean Bank, Dean College, DCU, East Coast Driving School, Emma's Quilt Cupboard, Janes'Frames, Murphy Business, RE/MAX Executive Realty Or have them drop off donations at the Food Pantry between 9-1 on Thursday or Friday and let them know it is for the Food Elve "12 Days of Donating". Together we are making a difference.... Franklin Downtown Partnership and the Franklin Food Elves...50 elves and counting...

Tri-County cosmetology students host Family Day

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Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School juniors enrolled in the Cosmetology career program hosted a Family Day at the school on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Students invited family members into the school's salon for complimentary scalp treatments, haircuts, coloring and blow drying services.

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WINTERBLOOM - Holiday Show

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
Saturday, December 15, 8:00PM

Our Holiday Show

WINTERBLOOM

Songs of the seasons - old and new

featuring Anne Heaton, Antje Duvekot, Meg Hutchinson, & Natalia Zukerman, $25

The Winterbloom webpage can be found http://winterbloom.com/

you can purchase your tickets on the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse webpage http://circlefolk.org/

"There was never really any consideration of going far away"

The move is effective Jan. 1. Terracon, located at 5 Boynton Road, has 14 employees. The company will move to a new 18,000-square-foot-facility at 1376 West Central St. in Franklin. 

Company President Rob Jewett said in the press release the move is necessary because of significant growth in the last few years. 

"As our products and solutions have become better known in the industry, demand has risen – and quickly," Jewett said in the release. "Our new office and manufacturing space is 50 percent larger than our previous offices and offers a more efficient layout. It will support our continued growth and expansion, and provide a better work environment for current and future staff."

Read more: Holliston company announces move to Franklin - Franklin, MA - Wicked Local Franklin http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x719504533/Holliston-company-announces-move-to-Franklin#ixzz2EpjSCGRc

You can visit the Terracon web page here   http://www.terracon-solutions.com/

Franklin Art Center - new classes

Hello,

We are busy getting ready for  the new year, adding new classes for session 3 starting January 3rd

Saturday Morning Painting  11-12:30

Teens -Adults      6 weeks  Jan 5-Feb 16( no class the 26)  $180

Our beginner painting class is back on Saturdays.  In this class students will use acrylics and/or oils.

This is a great class for those wanting to try painting or work on developing a portfolio for art school.  Students are encouraged to bring in a starter oil set or acrylic set.

Watercolor  Mondays 7-9

Teen-Adult         6 weeks  Jan 7- Feb 11     $180

New class taught by Richard Denzer.  Richard has been teaching watercolor in Dover/Sherbon and is now joining us at the Franklin Art Center.  This is a great class for those interested in learning watercolor or improving their skills.  Teens are welcome to join and develop pieces for their portfolio.  Supply list will be provided.

Session 3 

After school classes are still registering.  Call if interested as these classes fill quickly.

Preschool Art

Looking for something for your little Picasso to do this winter?  Check out the Literature based art classes we offer Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays 9:30-11  or Tuesday and Thursdays 12;30-2

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS COMING SOON!

Have a wonderful Holiday!

Ian and Linda Kabat

For more information on the Franklin Art Center, please visit their web page


Disclosure: my daughter is one of the part-time instructors at the Art Center.

Reminder: "Nutcracker" - Dec 15, Dec 16

Rehearsing for their debut performances in the "Nutcracker" as Clara are Celine Santorsola, left and Caroline Lounsbury, right, at the Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center in Franklin, MA.

The show performances are Saturday, December 15 at 5:30pm and Sunday, December 16 at 1pm. Tickets are available by calling 508-520-7873.

In the News: publisher changes, sales tax

GateHouse Media publishes the Milford Daily News

President of GateHouse Media New England to step down

by Steve Adams

Businesses are happy to have a level playing field now!

Amazon to charge sales tax in Massachusetts

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

12 Days of Donating: Day 12

On the last day of the "12 Days of Donating", let's continue to look back through the events of the year and see how much we can be thankful for in Franklin.

We are still in December, so to try and reflect on the month while only in the middle is a bit fool hardy. The tree has been purchased but not yet set up or decorated. Cookies are being made. Plans are being reviewed, action items completed, presents wrapped and perhaps shipped to places far from Franklin to arrive in time.

There'll be places to go, people to see: performances of the Nutcracker (Dec 15 and 16 at the Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center); Midsummer Night's Dream (Dec 19 and 20 at Franklin High School)... A Christmas Carol at the United Methodist Church this Thursday, Dec 13. 

In your travels around Franklin, consider dropping off a contribution of food or non-food items, to the Food Elves and the Franklin Downtown Partnership for their 12 Days of Donating drive. The people of Franklin receive the real benefits of such collaboration!

Donation bins are available at these participating businesses:

• Berry Insurance, 9 Main St.
• Chestnut Dental Associates, 38 Pond St.
• Dean Bank, 21 Main St.
• Dean College, Campus Center
• DCU, 500 West Central St.
• East Coast Driving School, 25 East Central St.
• Emma’s Quilt Cupboard, 12 Main St.
• Franklin Downtown Partnership Office, 9 East Central St.
• Jane’s Frames, 11 East Central St.
• Murphy Business, 15 East Central St.
• RE/MAX Executive Realty, 445 Franklin Village Dr.

You can also make a donation securely through the Franklin Food Pantry web page

http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/

Day 11 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-11.html
Day 10 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-10.html
Day 9 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-9.html
Day 8 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-8.html
Day 7 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-7.html
Day 6 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-6.html
Day 5 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-5.html
Day 4 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-4.html
Day 3 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-3.html
Day 2 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/12-days-of-donating-day-2.html
Day 1 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/11/12-days-of-donating-day-1.html

Rail Trail Committee meeting Dec 11, 2012 - 7:00 PM

The Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) will hold its annual meeting tomorrow evening, Tuesday, December 11, 2012. The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm and will be held at the YMCA in Franklin. This meeting will serve as the FBRTC's annual meeting and we will be electing officers for 2013. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please respond to this email or contact Marc Kaplan (mkap7@hotmail.com) or David Labonte (david.labonte@verizon.net)

Other items we will discuss at this meeting include: motorized vehicle usage on the trail, a map of the trail in Franklin and Bellingham, potential grant projects, and the developments with the Town of Franklin related to the Prospect St crossing. Attached is an agenda. We need your help with these projects, so please consider attending tomorrow.

Also, last Sunday a group of students from Dean College's Outdoor Recreation Club volunteered to staff an information table at the trail head on Grove St. For a few hours, students took a count of the number of users/visitors to the trail and the type (walker, biker, etc). This could become an ongoing project for the club starting in the spring. While it is unscientific study, it will help give us an idea of the utilization of the trail and help get the word out about the committee and trail efforts. Attached is a picture from last Sunday.

We look forward to your participation and input tomorrow and in 2013.

The agenda:



The trail map

State opens registration for Student Government Day

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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has opened registration for the 2013 Student Government Day, and Sen. Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge, is encouraging all area high schools to participate.

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The Great $3 Candle Sale: December 15 & 16

Our Facebook Page   |  Our Website CANDLES    FOR COMMUNITY  THE GREAT $3 CANDLE SALE AT THE HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA THIS WEEKEND AT ALL 3 BRANCHES WHEN: Saturday, December 15th 9:00am-2:00pm Sunday, December 16th 10:00am-2:00pm These high-end, designer candles will be sold for $3.  ($20+ retail value) Thanks to a good friend of our YMCA, we have thousands of designer candles donated to help support our Reach Out For Youth & Families Campaign. "Help Light the Way" for children & families in our community.   Every dollar (and scent!) will benefit our Y's annual campaign.   Candles make great gifts for holiday hosts, teachers, friends, grandparents, parents, siblings, etc. We look forward to seeing you this weekend and thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely, Hockomock Area YMCA

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