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Friday, October 3, 2014
You're invited to a Pour Richard's special event!
Representative Roy: What's happening in the district - September 2014 newsletter
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Thursday, October 2, 2014
Jones resignation will bring special election
Councilor Glenn Jones announced that he would be resigning effective immediately. He had consulted with the State Ethics Commission on his recent position with Tri-Country and received word that it posed a potential conflict of interest. Had he already been working there and then been elected to the Town Council, it would not have been an issue. As the Town Council does vote to fund the Franklin students as part of the annual town budget, the potential for conflict of interest exists. Hence Jones decided to resign. He acknowledged it was not an easy decision to make. He will return when he can.
The resignation sparks a special election to be called within 90 days according to the Town Charter. It can not be combined with the state election on Nov 4th. It would not provide enough time for candidates.
In other business, the Town Council recognized the Franklin Garden Club for their endless efforts making Franklin look good.
Fire Chief Gary McCarragher provided an update on the operations and rising concerns of the Fire Dept. A copy of the presentation will be shared later.
The Lincoln St/Daniels St construction problems were discussed and Franklin is not pleased with the contractors performance. DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi will be scheduled to a future meeting to review the situation in more detail.
My notes reported live during the meeting Wednesday:
The resignation sparks a special election to be called within 90 days according to the Town Charter. It can not be combined with the state election on Nov 4th. It would not provide enough time for candidates.
In other business, the Town Council recognized the Franklin Garden Club for their endless efforts making Franklin look good.
members of the Franklin Garden Club being recognized by Council Chair Bob Vallee |
Fire Chief Gary McCarragher provided an update on the operations and rising concerns of the Fire Dept. A copy of the presentation will be shared later.
photo of the Fire Dept personnel total slide |
The Lincoln St/Daniels St construction problems were discussed and Franklin is not pleased with the contractors performance. DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi will be scheduled to a future meeting to review the situation in more detail.
My notes reported live during the meeting Wednesday:
- Live reporting - Closing
- Live reporting: Fire Dept presentation
- Live reporting: Town Council - Oct 1, 2014
Reminder: how to grow the best garlic
The Friends of Franklin Community Gardens will be holding a free class on how to plant garlic on October 4th, 2014 from 10am-11am at the King St. Community Garden in Franklin Massachusetts.
We will be covering how and when to plant it, how to care for it in the spring, and how to harvest and cure it in the late summer.
We will have organic garlic available for purchase at the event, and information for joining the wait list for the 2015 growing season for those interested in renting a bed.
A recent visit to the Community Garden showed that tomatoes did well this year.
one of the garden plots at the Franklin Community Garden |
Where is the Community Garden? At the King St Memorial Park
Reminder: Neal Sanders - Oct 7th
Friendly reminder
WHEN: October 7, 2014
WHERE: Alumni Restaurant and Bar,
391 East Central St, Franklin,
the Plaza across from the Big Y.
TIME: 7 PM – 9 PM
COST: 1 Can good or Toiletry Item for the Franklin Food Pantry
There will be Raffles and refreshments with Coffee, any other appetizer or beverage can be ordered off the menu at the customers expense, full bar! So grab a glass of wine and listen as Neil gives his presentation.
Book Clubs Welcomed!
For more about Neal visit his website http://www.thehardingtonpress.com/
The Franklin Garden Club along with
The Friends of Franklin Library are pleased to present local
Author Neal Sanders.
Join us as we welcome Neal as he gives
his presentation on Murder Mystery writing styles
with horticulture ties.
WHEN: October 7, 2014
Neal Sanders |
391 East Central St, Franklin,
the Plaza across from the Big Y.
TIME: 7 PM – 9 PM
COST: 1 Can good or Toiletry Item for the Franklin Food Pantry
There will be Raffles and refreshments with Coffee, any other appetizer or beverage can be ordered off the menu at the customers expense, full bar! So grab a glass of wine and listen as Neil gives his presentation.
Book Clubs Welcomed!
About Neal Sanders
Neal retired from the corporate world in 2005 with an idea that he might try his hand at penning fiction. Eight books later, he's established a track record as a writer of exceptionally well-written and intricately plotted mysteries.
His forte is strong, independent women. Sometimes they solve crimes, sometimes they commit them, but they're always interesting and someone you'd like to get to know better. Gardening also figures into many of Neal's stories, as do strong doses of humor.
Neal and his wife, Betty, make their home in suburban Boston where their two-acre property has been part of the Garden Conservancy's 'Open Days' program and featured in the Wall Street Journal. He chronicles their garden and his views on gardening in his widely read blog, 'The Principal Undergardener'.
For more about Neal visit his website http://www.thehardingtonpress.com/
Taste of the Region Oct. 28
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"We’re aware of the incidents and are helping out with their investigations"
The FBI said Wednesday that it is helping Franklin police and authorities in two other New England towns as they investigate hoax bomb threats emailed to three school districts this week.
Franklin High School Principal Peter Light received a threat Tuesday morning that prompted an evacuation of the building. After searching the school, police determined the email was a hoax.
On Wednesday morning, school districts in Bedford, Massachusetts, and Bedford, New Hampshire, had to evacuate their high schools in response to similar threats. In both cases, the threats were emailed to the principals.Continue reading the Milford Daily News here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141002/NEWS/141009312
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