News around town: drumset clinic, Bohmiller competing, freshman guide

Drum Champion returns to Franklin this weekend

The Drummers' Studio will host a world class drumset clinic and camp with 2012 Guitar Center Drum-Off national champion and 2012 Roland V-Drum national champion JP Bouvet.

Bohmiller to Compete in 'A Shot For Life Challenge'

On Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m., at the University Sports Complex in Hanover, 11 of the best shooters in Massachusetts high school basketball, including Franklin's Sam Bohmiller (the 2013 HockomockSports.com Boys Basketball Player of the Year), will fire jump shots for two straight hours. 

THE DEAN COLLEGE FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE: 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Take it from me; freshman year is a fun and crazy time. Navigating a new social scene, trying to figure out where your classes are, and where to sit in the caf are all new and sometimes stressful scenarios that you need to face. So, to help the entire incoming freshman population at Dean College this year, I have created this nifty no holds bar survival guide with the top 5 things you need to know to have an awesome freshman year!

Mount St Mary's - solar farm (update)

Catching up to some photos on the progress of the solar farm at Mount St Mary's Abbey which straddles Franklin and Wrentham.

solar panels being installed

These are slick and shiny on an overcast day, I can just image how bright they'll be on a day with glorious sunshine!

gentle slope for the solar panels

slick and shiny on an overcast day

The first photos showing the solar farm construction can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/06/mount-st-marys-solar-farm.html

Farmers Market: today from noon to 6:00 PM

on the Town Common, along the High St side.

Farmers Market today

Franklin Library: How to Draw Stuff: Shading

How to Draw Stuff: Shading

how to draw stuff

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

MassBudget: Massachusetts ranks in middle for taxes in 2011

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. On Taxes, MA in Middle of Pack The money that we use to provide police and fire protection, to maintain our roads and transit systems, to support the one million kids in our public schools, and to provide other vital services throughout our communities comes largely from state and local taxes. According to 2011 data recently released by the census bureau, state and local taxes in Massachusetts amount to 10.4% of our total income, which is slightly below the national average of 10.6%.   Compared with other states, Massachusetts ranks 21st, meaning there are 20 states with a higher level of taxation and 29 with lower rates.    Measuring taxes in this way (as a percentage of personal income) provides the most accurate comparisons. It involves looking at the total amount of money collected through state and local taxes and then seeing what share that is of the total income earned in the state.  Read MASSACHUSETTS RANKS IN MIDDLE FOR TAXES IN FY 2011   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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In the News - music boosters car wash

Franklin Music Boosters plan car wash, July 27

The Franklin Music Boosters are hosting a fundraiser car wash on Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pizzeria Uno's in Bellingham.

Franklin's local election timeline

Yes, this is the year for Franklin biennial election. The Town Council, School Committee and most other elected positions are on the ballot this time around.  The Town Clerk and Treasurer/Collector positions are not on this ballot as they were elected in 2011 for a four year term. Page two of the document here outlines the full list of positions up for election this time.

Candidates can go to the Town Clerk's office to take out nomination papers as early as August 5th and as late as Sep 16th. All nomination papers need to be returned by Sep  18th.

The last date to register to vote for the Nov 5th election is Oct 16.

The full set of important dates can be found here




This was posted on the official Franklin page here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01B596FC-000F8513