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Monday, August 25, 2014
Sunday, August 24, 2014
high school training and demolition
Saturday morning's walk found the FHS boys and girls cross country team doing a workout on the Town Common.
What is left of the entrance to the field house and the main corridor shows here
The section that the DPW used is partially gone.
What does remain are piles of steel collected here and there for recycling.
FHS cross country workout on the Town Common |
The walk included checking on the demolition of the old high school building. Looking towards where the field house used to be. It is gone, the small gym is gone and most of the two wings directly behind.
old high school building coming down 1 |
old high school building coming down 2 |
old high school building coming down 3 |
old high school building coming down 4 |
"Get your learn on!"
A good pep talk for those teachers and students returning to school from Kid President.
"Get your learn on!"
Find out more about Kid President here http://www.kidpresident.com/whoweare.html
"Get your learn on!"
Find out more about Kid President here http://www.kidpresident.com/whoweare.html
Kid President |
City & Town - August 21st, 2014
Good summer reading for those interested in the details of calculating the property tax levy and the levy limit. Admittedly not for everyone, but for those interested this is the real deal from the MA Dept of Revenue Division of Local Services.
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City and Town - August 21st, 2014
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Stephen Sherlock
Community Information Director (volunteer) for FranklinMAtters.blogspot.com/
Steves2Cents.blogspot.com/
http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephensherlock
When will Franklin set the tax rate for next year?
Depending upon the calendar and their meeting schedule, it usually is the first meeting in December.---------------------
City and Town - August 21st, 2014
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August Municipal Calendar
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Stephen Sherlock
Community Information Director (volunteer) for FranklinMAtters.blogspot.com/
Steves2Cents.blogspot.com/
http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephensherlock
"the power of individuals who are so tightly connected to a cause can really make a difference"
Since the ALS Association began tracking the campaign's progress on July 29, it has raised more than $53.3 million from 1.1 million new donors in what is one of the most viral philanthropic social media campaigns in history.
Thousands of people, including celebrities like Taylor Swift and Oprah Winfrey, have posted videos of themselves getting buckets of ice water dumped over their heads and challenging others to do the same — or donate money to The ALS Association, which raises money for Lou Gehrig's disease research and assistance.
The ice bucket challenge has shown it's OK to be silly for a good cause, says Brian Mittendorf, a professor at the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, who teaches courses in nonprofit finance.
"Normally the model is to find people who are passionate about a cause and then ask for donations or to educate people and then seek out donations. (The ice bucket challenge is) something that's fun that people can do ... people are taking part in it and then taking the info and donating."Continue reading the article here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140823/NEWS/140828269/1994/NEWS
Franklin Chargers ice bucket challenge |
The Franklin Chargers posted their response to the ice bucket challenge. You can view this either clicking on the photo or following this link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10204728574879328
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Sara Lewis: The loves and lies of fireflies
When I spent some time in Central Pennsylvania this summer, the fireflies amazed me as they do every summer. Fortunately, this TED Talk provides some wonderful insights about fireflies, their life and how they create the light we have come to love.
The link to the TED Talk page where you can find the author bio, the interactive transcript and more
http://www.ted.com/talks/sara_lewis_the_loves_and_lies_of_fireflies
"It's amazing to think that the luminous displays we admire here and in fact everywhere around the world are actually the silent love songs of male fireflies. They're flying and flashing their hearts out. I still find it very romantic."
screen capture of Sara Lewis's TED Talk |
The link to the TED Talk page where you can find the author bio, the interactive transcript and more
http://www.ted.com/talks/sara_lewis_the_loves_and_lies_of_fireflies
Did you know that there is a registry of home improvement contractors?
If you run into trouble with your contractor doing home improvements, did you know that there was an arbitration process?
Did you know that there is a registry of home improvement contractors? A recent post from the MA Gov blog is worthy of sharing as it covers this topic well.
http://blog.mass.gov/blog/safety/the-massachusetts-home-improvement-contractor-hic-arbitration-program/
Did you know that there is a registry of home improvement contractors? A recent post from the MA Gov blog is worthy of sharing as it covers this topic well.
The Home Improvement Contractor Arbitration Program promotes speedy, efficient, and fair resolutions to disputes between homeowners and registered contractors and/or subcontractors regarding home improvements. It is part of the Home Improvement Contractor Act, which became Massachusetts law in 1992.Continue reading the article on the MA Gov site here
http://blog.mass.gov/blog/safety/the-massachusetts-home-improvement-contractor-hic-arbitration-program/
screen capture of home improvement arbitration article |
3rd annual Run, Walk and Score Road Race - Sep 21
The Franklin Girl's Ice Hockey Boosters Club is holding a fund raiser in September.
You can register online at this link:
http://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/run-walk-and-score-5k-and-2k-2014?int=
The 3rd annual Run, Walk and Score Road Race! takes place in the safe neighborhood of Jefferson Road in Franklin. It starts in the roadway of Jefferson Elementary school and takes a left onto Jefferson Road. The 2K race splits from the 5K when the 2K runners turn left onto Skipper Circle while the 5K runners continue until they turn right onto Peters Lane and again onto Jackson Circle. Both races finish at the same point in the parking area of Jefferson School. The routes are both USATF certified.
The proceeds from the race support scholarships, equipment, team activities and transportation.
Event details and schedule
Runners should be registered by 9am in order to have a timely start at 9:30am. Questions about the race can be sent to FHSGirlsHockey@gmail.com. The lobby and restrooms of the Jefferson Elementary School will be available for race participants
3rd annual Run, Walk and Score Road Race - Sep 21 |
http://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/run-walk-and-score-5k-and-2k-2014?int=
In the News: Franklin hiking group
The Milford Daily News has a nice write up on the Franklin Area Kids Hiking group:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140823/NEWS/140828300/1994/NEWS
For additional info on the Kids Hiking Group you can review the article in the Franklin Town News
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/08/franklin-kids-hiking-group.html
and of course visit their Facebook page here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/830232910335361/
The idea came to her while she read comments left on the "Friends of Franklin" Facebook group. Many came from moms who discussed trying to fit in outdoor activities for their children in between work and chores, Mercurio said. She suggested hiking.
Not knowing what to expect, she created the Franklin Area Kids Hiking Group on a whim: In four days, more than 100 parents had joined. And the number has doubled since then.
Mercurio usually plans two to three hikes each week, two of which tailor to specific themes.Continue reading the article here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140823/NEWS/140828300/1994/NEWS
screen capture of Franklin Area Kids Hiking Group Facebook page |
For additional info on the Kids Hiking Group you can review the article in the Franklin Town News
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/08/franklin-kids-hiking-group.html
and of course visit their Facebook page here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/830232910335361/
Friday, August 22, 2014
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 8/22/14 - THU 8/28/14
FRI 8/22 10:30am Liquid Nitrogen Demonstrations at Franklin Public Library
FRI 8/22 12-6pm Farmers Market at Franklin Common
FRI 8/22 3pm Whale Mobile at Franklin Public Library. Registration required.
FRI 8/22 6:30pm Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
SAT 8/23 1-4pm Farm to table cocktails with Corey Bunnewith and Akin Bak Farm at Pour Richard's in Franklin
SUN 8/24 8am Yoga on the beach - free event at Beaver Pond, Franklin
MON 8/25 4-7pm Farmer’s Market at Whole Foods Plaza in Bellingham
WED 8/27 3pm End of Summer Party at Franklin Public Library. Barn Babies, Balloon Animals, Glitter tattoos and more. (Teen end of summer party on 8/29)
WED 8/27 4-8pm FSPA Open House, 38 Main St., Franklin.
WED 8/27 5pm Grand Opening of Franklin Sculpture Park (Panther Way next to the Police Station)
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
FRI 8/22 12-6pm Farmers Market at Franklin Common
FRI 8/22 3pm Whale Mobile at Franklin Public Library. Registration required.
FRI 8/22 6:30pm Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
SAT 8/23 1-4pm Farm to table cocktails with Corey Bunnewith and Akin Bak Farm at Pour Richard's in Franklin
SUN 8/24 8am Yoga on the beach - free event at Beaver Pond, Franklin
MON 8/25 4-7pm Farmer’s Market at Whole Foods Plaza in Bellingham
WED 8/27 3pm End of Summer Party at Franklin Public Library. Barn Babies, Balloon Animals, Glitter tattoos and more. (Teen end of summer party on 8/29)
WED 8/27 4-8pm FSPA Open House, 38 Main St., Franklin.
WED 8/27 5pm Grand Opening of Franklin Sculpture Park (Panther Way next to the Police Station)
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
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