"the end is in sight"

In the round up of DPW preparations for the forecasted winter storm this weekend, Franklin is referenced:

In Franklin, Deacon Perrotta, director of operations, said the snow budget for this fiscal year came in at just over $900,000, and as of Feb. 17, immediately after the blizzard stopped, the town had spent about $635,000. 

He estimated a storm with 6-inches of snow costs around $118,000, which includes pre-treating the ground, eight hours of plowing, and then sanding the roadways after the storm. 

"Franklin is like the ‘Twilight Zone’ of weather forecasting," he said. "We’re either getting 6 inches or 2 feet, and we’re never in a spot that’s easy to predict."

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1522326831/The-regions-DPW-crews-brace-for-winters-next-blast#ixzz2Lce8bHrd

The winter storm plan as presented to the Town Council in January recently can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/01/franklin-dpw-winter-road-treatments-and.html

The 2012 version can be viewed here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2010/10/live-reporting-dpw-snow.html

The 2009 version can be viewed here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2009/01/dpw-presentation-on-snow-removal.html

Franklin Library: Family Drum Fun Circle

 

 

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Opportunity for young artists

I have an opportunity for young artists: I would like to trade weekly art lessons for babysitting. I am looking for kids 12 and up to watch my children (ages 4 and almost 2) for a couple of hours after school at my home while I am in the house drawing and painting. In exchange, I can offer a half an hour of college-level art lessons, including homework assignments. I am particularly interested in mentoring teens who are considering making visual art their career.

I am a graduate of the illustration department of the Rhode Island School of Design. Professionally, I have spent a few years making art for computer games. I am now a stay-at-home mom, and I am currently trying to break into the children's book market. I have extensive experience with drawing and painting in various mediums, as well as various 3D mediums. I will tailor the art lessons to meet the needs of the student. In addition to teaching foundation 2D and 3D art skills, I can guide students in assembling college admission portfolios, and I can share my knowledge of the professional fields of digital art, illustration, animation, and fine arts.

Parents and students can learn more about me and see samples of my art at http://michclay.blogspot.com/ For inquiries, you can reach me at michclaywriter@gmail.com I encourage interested students to visit me with a parent so that we can get to know each other first.

Cheers! - Michelle Clay

Make time to play!

Children play whenever they can – as soon as their most urgent needs are met, and whenever they are not prevented from it. That ability to stay in the moment, to grasp opportunities for exploration, joy and challenge whenever possible, is probably what most people mean by the word “childlike”.  Morgan

Talking about play and fostering play. Sit in on this conversation with Bernie and Morgan. Listen to the passion around play! (full video = 45 minutes)





What can you take away from this?

"DelCarte’s gift stands as the largest Franklin has ever received"

The Milford Daily News has an update on the plans for the DelCarte Open Space or Franklin Reservoir (as it is referred to on some maps):

Preliminary plans call for the construction of a playground, canoe launch and boardwalk. In addition, some of the trails will be leveled and widened to make them easier to traverse. 

Early estimates put the total cost from $300,000 to $400,000. 

The bulk of the work will begin in the summer after repairs on two of the seven earthen dams cutting through the property have been completed. They are crumbling because of erosion and could break completely, turning the pristine landscape into a swamp.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x898135148/DelCarte-recreation-park-planned-in-Franklin#ixzz2LQzfjvDp

DelCarte sign along Pleasant St

Related posts:

A photo tour from 2010
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2010/10/franklin-ma-delcarte-tour.html

A brief video from Dec 2012
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video_20.html

Another video from earlier in Dec 2012
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video.html

MassBudget: Children's Budget - a new online resource

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. A Children's Budget for Massachusetts One of the most important things we do through our government is help children grow and thrive. We build schools to educate them; we ensure they have access to quality health care; we provide housing and food assistance to those who need it most. Today, MassBudget is unveiling a new web resources, a Children's Budget, which provides information and analysis of the many programs in the Massachusetts state budget which affect children. Using the Children's Budget you can: Learn about all the programs in a particular area, including Early Education & Care, K-12 Education, Health, Housing, Human Services, and Justice. Within those areas, you can look at individual programs, like the Newborn Hearing Screening Program. For each program, you will find a full description, information on funding history, proposals for future funding, and links to other online resources. The Children's budget includes over 150 different programs across the state budget--all of them related to the well-being of children. MassBudget's Children's Budget also allows you to: Browse material by age (for instance, all programs for 0-5 year olds) See clusters of related programs in our Common Threads Learn about tax breaks that affect children in Massachusetts If you want to understand what we do for children in Massachusetts through our government, visit the Children's Budget. Use it, share it with friends, and then share your thoughts and suggestions with us. Visit MassBudget's CHILDREN'S BUDGET MassBudget's Children's Budget was developed with support from Boston Children's Hospital and the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT initiative. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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Don't Miss Italian Wednesday and Comedy Night on Friday at 3!

Italian Wednesday & Comedy Night this Friday at 3! 3 461 W Central Street (Rt.140), Franklin, MA 02038 • 508.528.6333 • www.3-restaurant.com

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John Gorka March 2 with Mustard's Retreat

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Circle of Friends Coffeehouse 262 Chestnut St Franklin, MA   02038 Phone: 508 528 2541 > Map > Official Site > ReverbNation Profile John Gorka March 2nd, $25 with special guests Mustard's Retreat John Gorka John Gorka returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 2nd at 8:00PM. Called "the pre-eminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk movement" by Rolling Stone, he possesses a commandingly beautiful baritone voice. His articulate guitar playing compliments his superb lyrics on songs that are romantic, cosmic, poetic, haunting in their imagery or hilarious. John is always very popular so it is best to order your tickets right away. "Gorka is widely heralded for the sophisticated intelligence and provocative originality of his songs." -The Boston Globe Folk duo Mustard's Retreat from Michigan opens the show. Their performance presents an eclectic blend of music, old and new, with a big dash of storytelling. Mustard's Retreat "represents everything that is best about folk music... extraordinary songs, attention to details. Their music comes from our common roots and traditions, pays tribute to those roots and expands on them. It is music for real people about real things- life, love, sex and death- the big stuff.. ,and the songs have entered the lexicon of "anonymous" folk songs and are being passed from hand to hand- which is the ultimate tribute to a songwriter." -Garnet Rogers The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Admission is $25. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. UPCOMING SHOWS Sat Mar 02 13, 08:00 PM John Gorka, Mustard's Retreat Tickets: $25 Sat Mar 16 13, 08:00 PM Mary Gauthier, scott nolan Tickets: $20   Sat Mar 23 13, 08:00 PM Garnet Rogers, Joe Crookston Tickets: $20 Sat Apr 06 13, 08:00 PM Nerissa & Katryna Nields, Jesse Hanson Tickets: $20 Sat Apr 20 13, 08:00 PM Susan Werner, Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli Tickets: $25 Sat May 11 13, 08:00 PM RUNA Tickets: $20 Celtic band RUNA returns Sat Nov 09 13, 08:00 PM Seth Glier   > See More / Details

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In the News:Library, VFW, award, bottle bill

School vacation programs planned at Franklin Library

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

The Franklin Library has some fun school vacation programs planned this week.

Franklin VFW slates anniversary dinner

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

The Franklin VFW is planning a 77th Anniversary Corned Beef Dinner on March 16, 7 p.m., at the VFW, 1034 Pond St., Franklin.

Revolution coach receives Donate Life Champion Award

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

On Thursday, Feb. 7 New England Organ Bank recognized Jay Heaps for his outstanding support of organ and tissue donation and presented the New England Revolution coach with the Donate Life Champion award.

Half of state Senate supporting Updated Bottle Bill

by Staff reports

A total of 95 legislators have signed on as a co-sponsor of the Updated Bottle Bill, including half of the state Senate.

"pledges are still arriving"

Matt Tota talked with Erin lynch, the Food Pantry's director of development, to get a recap of the phone-a-thon this past Saturday.

This weekend’s fundraising effort had more than 35 chipper volunteers staffing 15 phones at Dean College’s calling center. Working in shifts, they tackled a list of 3,500 households, calling 90 percent of them, said Erin Lynch, the pantry’s development director. 

"The volunteers did a great job of reaching out to residents and increasing the awareness for the pantry," Lynch said Monday. 

Extra chairs had to be procured because more volunteers arrived for the six-hour telethon than expected. After their shifts ended, some were so locked in that they begged to continue manning the phones. 

"People get really excited when a call goes well," Lynch said.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1433785430/Franklin-Food-Pantrys-Phone-A-Thon-a-success#ixzz2LLDvt6UI

Dean College bulldog

Thanks to Dean College for providing the facilities and phones for this effort.

Reminder: trash pickups delayed one day

with the holiday Monday, the trash pickups are delayed one day all this week.

Trash and recycle totters

So for those with pickups scheduled Monday, you are now Tuesday. Tuesday for Wednesday, etc.

In the News: Democrats caucus, FPAC actress, heating aid

Franklin Democrats plan caucus, March 9

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Democrats in Franklin will hold a caucus to elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic Party’s 2013 Platform Convention on March 9 at 10 a.m. in the Franklin Room at the Alumni Restaurant, 391 East Central St., Franklin.

For FPAC actress, life mimics art

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Cast as Maria in the Franklin Performing Arts Company’s upcoming presentation of "The Sound of Music," Franklin’s Erica Glenn says her life has mirrored pages from the script.

With heating aid running out, activists seek $20M

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Sounding public safety alarms, community activists are calling on the state Legislature to make an emergency appropriation, saying tens of thousands of families and senior citizens in Massachusetts are running out of fuel aid with a long stretch of cold weather ahead.

Soccer For Smiles Tournament starts today

Soccer for Smiles

Franklin Youth Soccer Association, 256 Cottage Street
, Franklin, MA, 02038
http://franklinyouthsoccer.org, info@franklinyouthsoccer.org, (508) 520-4070

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Franklin Junction (photo essay)

Alan Earls introduced Ron Clough:



Ron related many key points of the history of the railroad in Franklin, sharing photos along the way



Alan held a precious copy of a rail map that Ron has showing railroads all over MA



Ed Barth had a photo of the White or Ghost Train that ran for several years overnight through Franklin from Boston to New York



Ed Barth, representing the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee presented an overview of their efforts to convert the rail train to a recreational use



Both Ron and Ed were available for questions and discussion after their presentations




Ed's presentation copy can be viewed here:







Ron's presentation copy will be added as soon as it is received