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Sunday, December 21, 2014
Franklin Police: Drive Sober
The Franklin Police Dept has shared this public service announcement from the MA Highway Safety Division
A message from the Massachusetts Highway Safety Division.
A message from the Massachusetts Highway Safety Division.
For the 2014 holiday season, the MA Highway Safety Division produced this spot with assistance from the Lexington Police, Lexington Fire-Rescue, and Bedford Police Departments. The message is simple and needs no narration. It's our hope that these images will instill some common sense this holiday season. The spot was produced by The Rendon Group in Boston, MA.
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FHS Sports results - Saturday - Dec 20, 2104
From Hockomock Sports we can share the results of the Franklin High School boys and girls track and hockey results from their games on Saturday.
Indoor Track (@ Reggie Lewis Center)
Find all the results across the Hockomock League on Saturday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-122014
Continue reading the article on the boys hockey win over Canton here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/borkowski-nets-winner-for-panthers-against-canton
Indoor Track (@ Reggie Lewis Center)
Boys
Franklin, 39 vs. King Philip, 61 - Final - KP's 4x200 relay team had the best time of all schools on the day and the 4x400 relay team had the second best. Senior John Berdos had a strong showing in the 300M, finishing in 38.59. Ryan Spelman had the second best time (4:45.16) in the 1 mile race, and Logan Mitchell had a good showing in the long jump (18-4.50).
Girls
Franklin, 41.50 vs. King Philip, 58.50 - Final - Christa Wagner came away with the top time in the 300M for all Hockomock girls, Olivia Weir did the dame in the 1000M race with a time of 3:01.97, Abby Seaberg had the best time in the 1 Mile at 5:29.38, Hannah McNeil was the best in the 55M hurdles on the day with a time of 9.26 and Renee Poirier recorded the top shot put distance at 35-09.00. Franklin freshman Jessica Kroushl had a strong day, finishing the 55M dash in 7.89, which was the fourth best time on the day.
Girls Hockey
Franklin, 5 @ Dover-Sherborn, 5 - Final
Find all the results across the Hockomock League on Saturday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-122014
Boys Hockey
Senior forward Alec Borkowski scored the game’s lone goal in the second period and goaltender Ryan Shea made 22 saves to lead Franklin to a 1-0 victory over league rival Canton on Saturday night at Pirelli Veterans Memorial Rink.
Alec Borkowski scored the only goal on Saturday night as Franklin beat league rival Canton, 1-0. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
Continue reading the article on the boys hockey win over Canton here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/borkowski-nets-winner-for-panthers-against-canton
Saturday, December 20, 2014
To frack, or not to frack? - The Climate Minute Podcast
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screen grab of the Mass Climate Action Network page |
You can follow the link above to listen or listen right here (31 minutes)
"I’m happy with the way everything came out”
The Milford Daily News confirms that Guru Bar and Grill will be re-opening in January or February at the latest.
You may recall this news was shared here in October
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/tour-de-franklin-saturdays-reporting-by.html
Additional updates on Guru can be found on their Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Gurubargrill
The Guru Bar & Grill’s dining room and bar have been dark and quiet for nearly a year, but the bustle of a busy night will again return to the downtown restaurant in early 2015.
Closed after a fire tore through the kitchen last January, manager Sid Sidhu said Friday that Guru will reopen late next month or, at the latest, early February.
The 30 Main St. restaurant, which specializes in Northern Indian cuisine, will welcome patrons with a new dining room and revamped menu following thousands of dollars in improvements and repairs.Continue reading the article here: (subscription may be required): http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141219/NEWS/141215879/1994/NEWS#sthash.0G94UiAD.dpuf
The 'open sign' will get lit up in January or February at Guru |
You may recall this news was shared here in October
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/tour-de-franklin-saturdays-reporting-by.html
Additional updates on Guru can be found on their Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Gurubargrill
Both FHS Basketball teams top Attleboro
From Hockomock Sports we find the results from Friday's FHS basketball games
For all of Friday's results across the Hockomock League, visit this page
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-121914
You can find this season's basketball schedule for the girls team here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/franklin49.html
and for the boys team here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/franklin30.html
Boys Basketball
FHS Panthers |
Franklin, 60 @ Attleboro, 43 - Final - Sophomore Tim Prunier led the Panthers in scoring, dropping 17 points in the win. Seniors Marcus Giese and Dylan Reno each chipped in with 11 points apiece.
Girls Basketball
Attleboro, 39 @ Franklin, 50 - Final - Jillian Spolidoro led the Panthers with 18 points and Lexi Martin and Julianne Pisani each had eight for Franklin. Sarah Deyo paced Attleboro with 15 points.
For all of Friday's results across the Hockomock League, visit this page
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-121914
You can find this season's basketball schedule for the girls team here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/franklin49.html
and for the boys team here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/franklin30.html
Holiday Hours for Team Fitness and CrossFit Franklin
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Friday, December 19, 2014
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 12/19/14 - THU 12/25/14
FRI 12/19 6:30pm Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
SAT 12/20 10am-5pm Holiday Gifts at the Farm event, with Santa from 12-2pm at Akin Bak Farm
SAT 12/20 7:30pm ’Tis The Season! at The Black Box
SUN 12/21 1-3pm Family Paint - Rudolph - at the Franklin Art Center
SUN 12/21 2pm ’Tis The Season! at The Black Box
SUN 12/21 6:10pm Holiday Skate with Santa at Pirelli Veterans Arena
TUE 12/23 1-3pm Kids Paint Holiday Party - Santa - at Franklin Art Center
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
For event details click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com
SAT 12/20 10am-5pm Holiday Gifts at the Farm event, with Santa from 12-2pm at Akin Bak Farm
SAT 12/20 7:30pm ’Tis The Season! at The Black Box
SUN 12/21 1-3pm Family Paint - Rudolph - at the Franklin Art Center
SUN 12/21 2pm ’Tis The Season! at The Black Box
SUN 12/21 6:10pm Holiday Skate with Santa at Pirelli Veterans Arena
TUE 12/23 1-3pm Kids Paint Holiday Party - Santa - at Franklin Art Center
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
For event details click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com
"What is the rush?"
Wednesday was a busy reporting night with back to back meetings. The Economic Development Committee (EDC) met at 5:30 followed by the Town Council at 7:00 PM. As mentioned, I lost some time moving from one room to another for the EDC meeting. I did record both meetings. Hopefully, the recording of the EDC meeting will be good enough to share. In the meantime, my notes captured the discussion as completely as I could. This was corroborated by Matt Tota's reporting for the Milford Daily news.
On Emmons St, the one reply to the RFP was decided to be brought before the Town Council for discussion. The key question is whether to accept the proposal by Roger Calarese or not, and whether in the acceptance, the decision would limit the 'drive-in' capability or not.
Both discussions are scheduled for the Jan 7th Town Council meeting. The first public hearing on the proposed zoning bylaw change will be at the Planning Board meeting on Monday, Jan 5th. The Council had moved on the action which was already on its meeting agenda for Weds.
It is likely that the discussions on both properties will revisit what has already been said. What if anything will change the apparent direction of the Council to move on these properties remains to be seen.
The full set of notes from the EDC meeting are linked to below.
Recognition of Del Arnold and Marlene Oliver for their work on the Historical Commission.
The annual re-issuing of the liquor licenses. Some were held back for payment of outstanding invoices (property taxes, etc.).
A presentation by Habitat for Humanity which is expanding its mission. It had only built homes, now it is offering home repair services to qualified parties. There are still income and 'sweat equity' requirements but this is a worthy expansion of their mission. Some tri-fold brochures were given to the Councilors, additional brochures will be obtained to share from the Senior Center, Public Library, Food Pantry and other locations in town.
One of the more significant actions was the formal creation of the Library Building Committee. Once created by resolution, there were 10 people appointed to the committee. Representing a cross section of Franklin (Town Councilors, Library personnel and Board of Directors, Friends of the Library, and citizens) the group will begin work planning the details for the expansion.
Information on the proposed expansion can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/live-reporting-finance-committee-060314.html
and here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/do-we-pay-for-roads-or-not-that-is.html
The full set of my notes recorded live during the meeting can be found here:
EDC meeting
The discussion on the Pond St property resulted in a decision to propose zoning changes to the parcel and then after the zoning changes are approved (assuming they are), to re-issue the RFP. It is anticipated that the more broad opportunity will spurn some response.On Emmons St, the one reply to the RFP was decided to be brought before the Town Council for discussion. The key question is whether to accept the proposal by Roger Calarese or not, and whether in the acceptance, the decision would limit the 'drive-in' capability or not.
Both discussions are scheduled for the Jan 7th Town Council meeting. The first public hearing on the proposed zoning bylaw change will be at the Planning Board meeting on Monday, Jan 5th. The Council had moved on the action which was already on its meeting agenda for Weds.
It is likely that the discussions on both properties will revisit what has already been said. What if anything will change the apparent direction of the Council to move on these properties remains to be seen.
The full set of notes from the EDC meeting are linked to below.
Town Council meeting
Aside from the discussion on the properties as noted from the EDC meeting, the Council had a quick and interesting meeting.Recognition of Del Arnold and Marlene Oliver for their work on the Historical Commission.
The annual re-issuing of the liquor licenses. Some were held back for payment of outstanding invoices (property taxes, etc.).
A presentation by Habitat for Humanity which is expanding its mission. It had only built homes, now it is offering home repair services to qualified parties. There are still income and 'sweat equity' requirements but this is a worthy expansion of their mission. Some tri-fold brochures were given to the Councilors, additional brochures will be obtained to share from the Senior Center, Public Library, Food Pantry and other locations in town.
One of the more significant actions was the formal creation of the Library Building Committee. Once created by resolution, there were 10 people appointed to the committee. Representing a cross section of Franklin (Town Councilors, Library personnel and Board of Directors, Friends of the Library, and citizens) the group will begin work planning the details for the expansion.
Information on the proposed expansion can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/live-reporting-finance-committee-060314.html
and here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/do-we-pay-for-roads-or-not-that-is.html
Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St |
The full set of my notes recorded live during the meeting can be found here:
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