"It came on really fast"

Milford Daily News recaps the storm from the surrounding area DPW perspectives:

Franklin DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi said the circumstances of the storm were positive. 

"The timing was pretty good - most people knew about the storm, and a lot of people stayed off the roads," he said, adding that school cancellations helped the situation. 

Many directors said they were concerned about the salt supply for the storm, but they all said their stores were adequate. 

"We were running low earlier, but there was a lull and we were able to fill up our supplies," said Bellingham DPW Director Donald DiMartino. 

Cantoreggi said Franklin was set on salt supplies, but noted that the season has been hard on vendors.

Read the full article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140206/NEWS/140207864#sthash.kBCaM9Y8.dpuf

early Weds morning in Franklin

Franklin Schools: School Status for Thursday - Feb 6, 2014

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello

By now I hope you are all plowed/shoveled out. In anticipation of school opening tomorrow a few reminders. The temperature will drop this evening and much of the snow/sleet/slush will freeze. DPW will treat the parking lots and roads however,  surfaces will not be dry. Please take caution to reduce speeds and stay 100 feet behind all school buses (as per law). If you have young drivers in your home please caution them to reduce speed and not follow other cars too closely. 

DPW  has done an exceptional jobs clearing streets and parking lots.  Due to the volume and density of the snow,  please be advised  that  sidewalks will not be plowed by the opening of school.  As a result we will initiate emergency bussing for our students who are walkers. Buses will pick up  any student seen walking.  Parents of a walker may access our web site for the list of bus numbers and stops and you can access transportation without a bus pass. 

Finally, any  parent/guardian has concerns about getting child to school you may exercise your right to keep child home. Please contact the school and let them be aware so it is recorded as an excused absence.

Thank You and Stay Safe,
Maureen Sabolinski

from 'Nemo" in Feb 2012

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The bus information can be found here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_BusOffice/transportation/transportation


The PDF doc with all the bus routes for each school can be found here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_BusOffice/transportation/Bus%20Routes%20FY14.pdf

Franklin Schools: Schools Closed, Wednesday, Feb 5

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Good Morning, 

All schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 5 due to impending inclement weather. All evening activities are canceled. Office personnel will work from home. 

Stay safe, 

Maureen

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From Feb 2012, when 'Nemo' buried Franklin

You are Invited to a Culinary Cabaret!

You are invited to a Culinary Cabaret!  Learn! Taste! Celebrate!  Meet the Chefs Savor Gourmet Specialties Enjoy Fine Wine & Craft Beer  Your Culinary Adventure Awaits!   Meander Clarke's collection of designer kitchens as you indulge in masterful dishes created by this region's finest culinary talent.  The evening is infused with a great mix of entertainment, adding just the right zest to a unique blend of delightful ingredients! Culinary Cabaret is a feast for the senses, a foolproof recipe for a memorable night!  Friday, March 7, 2014 7:00PM to 10:00PM Clarke -- The Ultimate Kitchen Resource and Culinary Center 393 Fortune Boulevard, Milford, MA Hosted by Franklin Performing Arts Company Experience and savor the creativity and artistry of our acclaimed culinary and wine experts in a unique kitchen-theater setting.  Tickets are going fast ~ order yours today!   Join us at the Clarke luxury showroom when the culinary and performing arts unite for an inspired evening of fabulous food,  wine, craft beer and entertainment.   Your $75 per person ticket includes: • dazzling live demonstrations by area chefs • inventive gourmet cuisine • distinctive wines & craft beer  • mouthwatering desserts  • entertainment provided by guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company and the dynamic performers of Electric Youth.  Please click here for more event details.   You may also purchase tickets by calling (508) 528-8668 or at FSPA 38 Main Street, Franklin, MA     Pictured above from Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, Foxborough, are Manager Francesca Little, Sous Chef Steve Lazdowski, Executive Chef Paul King and Assistant General Manager Kate Cunningham. Braised short ribs, maple butternut puree and hazelnut praline served by Davio's at Culinary Cabaret! Pictured above at Culinary Cabaret from 3 of Franklin are Executive Chef Chad Terry and General Manager Brian Ravella preparing a signature dish, Jambalaya (Rock shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, tasso ham, spicy vegetables and dirty rice).  Media Sponsors High Voltage Corporate Sponsor Thank you to our sponsors for taking a leading role in the success of Culinary Cabaret 2014! Auction There will be fantastic silent auction items available for bidding. Participate and go home with exciting culinary-inspired prizes.   Sponsorship Sponsorship opportunities are available for Culinary Cabaret. To learn more, contact Laura Mandia.  Our Event Partners  Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth's 2014 European tour, a 4th of July concert for U.S troops at Aviano Air Force Base and EY's mission to give back through musical performance, education and ambassadorship.

Franklin Performing Arts Company uses Vendini for ticketing, marketing, and box office management.

Franklin Performing Arts Company - PO Box 16, Franklin, MA, 02038, (508) 528-8668
Vendini, Inc. - 660 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, 94104, 1 (800) 901-7173

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Friends of Franklin Library: Agenda for February 5, 2014

FOFL Meeting Agenda for Wednesday February 5, 2014
Meeting time: 7PM
Meeting place: Franklin Library, Community Room


Welcome and introductions
Library Director’s report
Comments and updates from the Library Board of Directors
Acceptance of minutes from last (January 8) meeting
Treasurer’s report
Committee updates

• Membership
• Outreach – Facebook/Twitter
• Downtown Partnership

Continuing items

• Memorial Scholarship
• Meetings with MBLC and MFOL representatives
• FoFL Bulletin board content
• Program suggestions
• Passes requested by members

New Items

• Passes requested by members
• Other (open forum)

"not everyone praised the regulations"

Smoking will no longer be allowed at private membership clubs after April 1, when new Board of Health tobacco regulations go into effect. 

Despite opposition from the Franklin Rod & Gun Club, the board adopted the regulation on Tuesday as well as several more restricting the sale of tobacco products in town. 

Beginning April 1, stores, under the regulations, won’t be able to sell blunt wraps — flavored tobacco rolling papers — and four packs of cigars priced under $2.50, aimed at curbing the number of teenage smokers in town.

See more at: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140205/NEWS/140208530/1994/NEWS#sthash.feEOkjVS.dpuf

Franklin, MA - Municipal Building

The proposed (now approved) tobacco regulations can be found on the Franklin webpage here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_HealthNews/01C7D47D-000F8513



Prior posts on the regulations as they were announced and discussed at the public meeting in January
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/01/single-cigars-account-for-about-80.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/01/regulations-tighten-towns-rules-on.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/12/the-regulations-tighten-towns-rules-on.html

Franklin Public Schools: "decision will be made in the morning"

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello

We have had several in inquiries from students and parents as to the decision  to open school tomorrow. The impact of weather on this region is changing. At this time we are not in a position to have accurate information and much will depend on overnight temperatures and when the precipitation begins. The decision will be made in the morning after consultation with public safety officials.

Stay well,
Maureen Sabolinski

From 'Nemo' which buried Franklin in Feb 2013

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