Franklin Art Association at Stony Brook - May 4th and 5th

For the first time ever, the Franklin Art Association is partnering with the Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary to produce an art show on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, complete with bin sales, live landscape painting demonstrations, and complimentary food and beverages. 

Stony Brook, a sprawling 86-acre panorama of New England Wildlife, is part of the Mass Audubon Society. 

Doug Cannon, a Stony Brook employee in charge of coordinating the show, is thrilled about the newfound relationship between Stony Brook and the FAA. 

“We are excited for a few reasons: We definitely want to work more with local organizations, and the Franklin Art Association originally came out here to use the space to paint on their own. When we saw that, we thought it’d be a great idea to use the grounds as a jumping-off place for their art and their shows,” Canon said.

Read more: Stony Brook, Franklin Art Association team up for art show, this weekend - Franklin, MA - Wicked Local Franklin http://www.wickedlocal.com/norfolk/news/x179154912/Stony-Brook-Franklin-Art-Association-team-up-for-art-show-this-weekend#ixzz2SK4TS1LR

"a foretaste of things to come"

Realtor Warren Reynolds writes:

Demographic trends are very powerful forces in the social and economic development of any society. In every decade of the latter half of the 20th Century, the US experienced the profound influence of the Baby Boom generation (both for the good and the bad). Now we may stand poised to benefit in coming decades from the economic and social vitality about to be unleashed by the Millennial Generation as they come of economic age. There are many reasons for optimism about our futures!

Read more about the increase in housing prices and why this is a good thing

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Franklin Library: Krafty Mondays - Beach Hats

Krafty Mondays - Beach Hats

Franklin Public Library - 118 Main Street Franklin MA 02038 - 508.520.4940

Save The Date - May 17th - PMC Fundraiser

On Friday May 17th, we are having our Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) fundraiser at the Franklin Country Club, which will include dinner and entertainment. The entertainment is absolutely hysterical. 

Yes, we are having Jim Spinnato back again this year, the R - Rated Hypnotist / Comedian. It is a great night out. For those of you who attended last year, you know the show is nonstop laughter…. and the best thing is….. you don’t have to travel to the CT Casino’s (where he regularly sells out) and spend a lot of money. I really hope that you can attend. 

I will get back to you with more details…. But please save the date and please spread the word and invite neighbors, friends and family. We need to pack the house again this year.

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"To me, life’s just too short"

In February, Drengberg, under the pen name P.L. Byers, might have become the first CEO in the defense industry to publish a romance novel. 

“Divine Intervention,” her first self-published book, revolves around a harrowing plane crash that brings together the only two survivors. 

“I enjoy these types of stories because much of what I do for a living is reading defense contracts,” she said, sitting in front of The Cake Bar on a recent afternoon. “When you’re done with that, you want to read something that makes you feel good, that’s light and has a good ending. Romance novels put me in another world, where I’m not thinking about helicopters …” 

Drengberg, who lives in Franklin with her husband, Mark, read romance novels feverishly as a young girl. Her first was Kathleen Woodiwiss’s “The Flame and the Flower,” which sparked her interest in writing.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x179154973/Franklin-writer-goes-from-weapons-to-love#ixzz2SK1KmogB

Reminder: 1st Annual Best Buddies Dodgeball

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Spring Fair: Sunrise Montessori

Sunrise Montessori is having their annual spring fair, this Saturday (May 4th) from noon - 2pm.

This event is open to the general public. Kids of all ages enjoy riding in the train and jumping in the bounce house. 

How about getting your face painted or designing a bracelet? Plenty of fun, games and crafts for the kids. 

Adults will definitely want to take a chance on our raffle baskets or perhaps, bid in our silent auction. 

All proceeds to benefit the Sunrise Montessori School, Inc., a non-profit 501c3 organization, which offers preschool and kindergarten programs to children in Franklin and the surrounding communities.

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Rail Trail Presentation

The presentation used by the Rail Trail Committee in their update to the Town Council on Wednesday is shown here:

Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee - Overview May 2013 from Franklin Matters

For additional notes from the Town Council meeting on weds, check this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/town-council-050113.html

MassBudget: cuts to Early Education & Care in the House proposal

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Cuts to Early Ed. & Care in the House Budget Quality Early Education & Care helps prepare kids for school, and has been shown to have far-reaching effects on reading proficiency, graduation rates, and even future earnings. It also helps gives parents the flexibility they need to find and keep jobs. MassBudget's new brief, "Cuts to Early Education & Care in the House Budget for FY 2014" analyzes the House proposal for Early Education and finds that: The House budget would cut funding for Early Ed. & Care by $11 million. This comes on top of years of funding reductions following the income tax cuts of 1998-2002. The Governor's earlier proposal would have invested $130 million of new tax revenue to clear a long wait-list for child care and improve the overall quality of Early Ed. & Care "Cuts to Early Education & Care in the House Budget for FY 2014" is part of a series of MassBudget briefs analyzing key elements in the budget proposals for FY 2014. It is also one of a number of recent MassBudget reports on Early Education & Care in Massachusetts, including: Declines in Spending on Early Education & Care in Massachusetts Nurturing Kids, Supporting Families: Early Education & Care in the Massachusetts State Budget Economic Gains from Early Education & Care Read CUTS TO EARLY EDUCATION & CARE IN THE HOUSE BUDGET FOR FY 2014 See ALL OF OUR BUDGET RESOURCES See EARLIER WORK ON EARLY EDUCATION & CARE 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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"that’s what I love about it — the adventure"

"I just got up one day, contacted a recruiter and didn’t even tell my mom until after I joined," she recalled. 

Despite the spontaneity of her decision, Bazinet knew exactly what she’d signed up for: "I wanted to help people in communities where disaster strikes." 

The longtime Franklin resident has since done just that — in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina smashed the Gulf Coast and in Springfield after a powerful tornado tore through the area, displacing hundreds. 

In honor of her military career, Bazinet will receive the American Hero Award this morning during Wrentham District Court’s annual celebration of Law Day, a national holiday that recognizes America’s legal system.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1424273338/Franklin-woman-to-be-honored-today-for-military-service#ixzz2SDuzLuQd

Senator Spilka Files Bill to Establish MetroWest Women's Commission

Senator Spilka Files Bill to Establish MetroWest Women's Commission

(BOSTON) – Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) has filed legislation to establish a permanent commission on the status of women in the MetroWest region.

The MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women and Girls will consist of nine persons to be appointed by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women and will conduct an ongoing study of all matters concerning women in MetroWest.

"I filed this bill to help give our female residents an opportunity to discuss, identify, and report the challenges and opportunities they face in our area," said Spilka. "Establishing a Commission comprised of the women in our region will help us best serve the specific needs of our area and will give women throughout MetroWest a seat at the table and a stronger voice in the process."

The Commission will operate under the umbrella of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Currently, there are 4 regional Commissions throughout the state studying the status of women in Berkshire County, Bristol County, Cape Cod and the Islands, and Essex County. 

Under this bill, the Commission would be mandated to report their findings to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women annually, on or before June 2, and make recommendations on how to solve the problems facing the women of MetroWest. 

The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) is an independent state agency that was created in 1998 by the Legislature to advance women of the Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their rights and opportunities. The MCSW provides a permanent, effective voice for the women of Massachusetts.

Senate Approves Boost to Local Transportation Aid

Senate Approves Boost to Local Transportation Aid

(BOSTON) – Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) announced today that the Senate passed legislation calling for a $100 million increase over Chapter 90 funding from last year, as part of a $300 million local transportation funding package for Fiscal Year 2014.

"Investment in our local road and bridges is essential to the lives of our residents and the economic health of our communities," said Spilka. "This is a significant and much-needed boost for each city and town across the state and will give our partners at the local level additional resources to help accelerate these important projects."

Communities can use Chapter 90 funds for local projects such as rebuilding or repairing roads and bridges. The rates of funding are based on a formula that factors in each community's total road miles, population, and employment.

Below is a breakdown of the funding towns in the 2^nd Middlesex and Norfolk district are set to receive under this bill:

·         Ashland – $687,386 in funding, an increase of $229,129

·         Framingham – $2,863,194 in funding, an increase of $954,398

·         Franklin – $1,382,441 in funding, an increase of $460,814

·         Holliston – $760,929 in funding, an increase of $253,643

·         Hopkinton – $959,188 in funding, an increase of $319,729

·         Medway – $617,259 in funding, an increase of $205,753

·         Natick – $1,512,525 in funding, an increase of $504,175

The bill will now go to the Governor for his approval. 

FYI: K9 Training Exercise

Please be advised the Boston Police K9 Unit along with the Franklin Police and several other law enforcement agencies will be conducting training exercises in and around the Forge Park area On Thursday May 02, 2013.

~ These exercises will start around 1600(4pm) hours and end at approximately 2300 hours(11pm)...

~ Officers will have police credentials and police clothing on identifying themselves as law enforcement.

~ You will see police dogs being trained to find people. Do not be alarmed if you see people walking behind buildings or into the wood lines.

~ Again this is a training exercise only. ~

~Any questions please contact Officer Gilboy at mgilboy@franklinpolice.com .~ Thank you.

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Message from National Grid; helicopter flights

A note from National Grid

National Grid PM&CC Inspection/Maintenance Group will start our first visual inspection program for All Transmission lines in New England starting Monday May 6th 2013. These flights will be conducted over a fifteen to twenty working day period plus any additional days added for weather cancellations.

The Helicopter contractor will notify our Transmission control center of their daily flight plan as well as other agencies as required.

The Helicopter Company we will be using is JBI Helicopters from NH. Their Bell Jet-Ranger helicopters are Blue and Yellow.

Brad Newman

Investigator

National Grid/ Global Corporate Security

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Send BMAC down under!

G’day! I’m Brittany MacLeod, but my mates call me BMAC. I’m an electrically enthusiastic sheila who squeezes the most out of every day. I’m always down for an adventure and to explore. I’m the furthest thing from shy and love meeting new people. Variety is the spice of life, which is why I’m applying for the best job in the world! 

The 30 second entry video for this contest wasn’t enough time for me to express just how fun and qualified I am to be Chief Funster, so I decided to create a social media campaign [leading up to the day they announce the final contestants] further convincing why Australia should pick me for the best job in the world!

If you don't already know Brittany, you can quickly find out a lot about her with this campaign for the 'best job in the world.'




I remember Brittany as she was the FHS Student representative to the School Committee for a couple of years. This was in the time where my schedule allowed me to report from more of those meetings than I have been able to recently. She was always a bundle of energy.

So what is one lesson to take away from this? For those in the job market, this is a good example of what it can take to get what you want. That BMAC, an FHS graduate, is now one of the top 25 out of thousands of applications from around the world for a position in Australia is significant.




Will this kind of social media campaign work for every job applicant? No, but consider what you can do for your job search circumstances. This topic will be one of those on the agenda for discussion at the Job search Jam Sessions coming up on June 14th.

Read more on BMAC's webpage  http://sendbmacdownunder.wordpress.com/

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