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Friday, October 17, 2014
Taste of the Region Oct. 28
Make plans today to attend The United Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual Taste of the Region on Tuesday, Oct. 28 in Franklin. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tri-County Regional Vocational High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin, you can sample food from restaurants throughout the region and bid on exciting silent auction items.
New this year are prizes for Best Sweet, Best Savory and Best Presentation. Some of the food establishments that will be participating include: Artistry Kitchen, Making Whoopie, Willow Tree Poultry, Edible Arrangements in Foxboro, The British Beer Company in Franklin, Commonwealth BBQ, Ambrosia Tavern, Cracker Barrel, Chili's Grill & Bar in Plainville, and Twelve Fine Food & Spirits. The event sponsor for Taste of the Region is Middlesex Savings Bank.
United Regional Chamber of Commerce
Taste of the Region tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 508-222-0801 for tickets.
In the News: taxing marijuana stalled, recycling grant received
The town’s plan to charge a local sales tax on medical marijuana has become a pipe dream, at least until the next Legislative session.
Franklin officials had petitioned legislation to allow the town to impose a 5 percent local sales tax on the retail and wholesale sale of medical marijuana.
But lawmakers effectively killed the bill late last month along with a similar version filed by the town of Dennis, deciding to put both on hold for further study. A bill petitioned by Fairhaven met the same fate in July.
The three failed attempts by the towns to tax medical marijuana indicate that the Legislature is not ready to take on the potentially contentious issue.Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141017/NEWS/141017037/1994/NEWS
Franklin received $7,500 to expand its existing recycling program to collect carpet materials at municipal recycling stations. Franklin also received a $1,000 grant for outreach and educational materials for the town’s drop-off recycling program.
The grants, funded through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s Sustainable Materials Recovery Program, are intended for recycling, composting and reuse activities to limit the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators.
Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141016/NEWS/141017097/1994/NEWS
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Trick or treat, but no alchohol
The liquor licenses for the British Beer Company and the 99 Restaurant were suspended for three days during the Town Council meeting on Wednesday. One day will be served on Friday, Oct 31, Halloween. Two days will be held in abeyance for two years as these are first time offenses.
The bartender who served the minor was fired immediately from the 99. The bartender at British Beer was suspended for a week, re-did the training required and is now back working. Both organizations took immediate action in recognition of their failure to pass this test.
The Town Council heard from Franklin's legislative representation. Senators Karen Spikla and Richard Ross and Representative Jeff Roy had time on the agenda to provide a brief update on how they coordinate and collaborate to help Franklin at the State House. They also took time to recognize the service to Franklin by former councilor Glenn Jones.
from left to right: Senator Spilka, Glenn Jones, Rep Jeff Roy, Senator Richard Ross |
Jones, you may recall, announced his resignation at the last Council meeting to avoid a conflict of interest with his new position teaching at Tri-County Regional Voc Tech.
Police Chief Stephen Semerjian introduced some of the new police officers and recognized one who will be retiring soon.
Chief Stephen Semerjian introduces new police officers to the Town Council |
DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi and Engineer Mike Maglio also presented information on the Lincoln/Daniels St construction project. Work remains to be done but the major push to complete the section in front of the school contributed to the feeling that once that section was done, nothing was really happening.
Among the key legislative items was the creation of a building committee for the build-out of the second floor of the Senior Center. The group appointed effectively reunites those who served on the original building committee.
Additional details on these and other items from the meeting can be found in these links reported during the meeting on Wednesday.
FHS Sports results from Wednesday, Oct 15
Franklin High School soccer teams won in their Hockomock League action on Wednesday.
For the complete set of results around the Hockomock League, check Hockomock Sports
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-101514
FHS Panthers |
Boys Soccer
Franklin, 1 @ Attleboro, 0 - Final - Adam Moessing scored the lone goal of the game for the Panthers on assists from Billy Dorion and Nate Zaccardi with 26 minutes left in the game.
Girls Soccer
Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 6 - Final
Field Hockey
Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 0 - Final - Franklin junior goalie Samantha Jones and senior Emily Jeffries played well according to head coach Lisa Cropper.
For the complete set of results around the Hockomock League, check Hockomock Sports
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-101514
The Inevitable Course of Life
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"This is a black eye for us."
Milford Daily News reports on the liquor license suspensions:
Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141016/NEWS/141017530/1994/NEWS
While the Milford Daily News reports on the license suspensions, you can find out all about the remainder of the almost 2 hour meeting here
Town Council on Wednesday handed down liquor license suspensions to two New England restaurant chains that served alcohol to teenagers working undercover with the police department.
The British Beer Company and the 99 Restaurant & Pub — chains that combined have more than 100 locations across New England — failed the police department’s annual compliance check last month.
For the past few years, Franklin police have received a state grant that provides money for underage drinking enforcement, including the checks that run similar to drug stings. During a typical check of a business, the teens attempt to purchase an alcoholic beverage using their real Massachusetts driver’s licenses.
Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141016/NEWS/141017530/1994/NEWS
While the Milford Daily News reports on the license suspensions, you can find out all about the remainder of the almost 2 hour meeting here
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