6th Annual Franklin-Bellingham Franklin Fives Road Race - May 14

6th Annual Franklin and Bellingham Franklin Fives Road Race

5 K Run, 5 Mile Run, 3.1 or 1.5 Mile Walk

Saturday May 14, 2016 at 10 AM

Help support our effort to develop the Southern New England Trunkline Trail into a multi-use path for Franklin and Bellingham

• Registration: 8:30 – 9:45 AM
• Start Time: 10:00 AM ( + or - )
• Start / Finish: 628 Washington St. Franklin, MA (Remington School)
• Run 5 K or 5 Mile courses through residential neighborhoods
• 1.5 or 3.1 mile mile walk through residential neighborhoods
• Entry Fee: $25 prior to race day, $30 day of the race, $15 Students

The SNETT is an abandoned rail bed running from Franklin to the CT line

Register online at: www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/race

 6th Annual Franklin & Bellingham Franklin Fives Road Race - May 14

Dean College Bulldog Baseball - April Baseball Clinic

Dean College Bulldog Baseball

April Baseball Clinic

April 19,20, 21 = 9 AM to 11:30 AM

Baseball season is here!!! 

The long winter is finally over! If the weather is good enough we will have three great days of baseball instruction out on the Dean College baseball complex at Longley Field! 

Don’t fret if the weather is bad, we will just move inside to our indoor batting cages and gymnasium on campus! Either way the Dean College coaching staff and team will help you hone your baseball skills in preparation for the season.

Print out the form shown above or download one from here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczV19nVFQ3V3dQdTg/view?usp=sharing

Dean College 

Summer Math Academy - Come Join the Fun!

Fun Awaits in the Summer Math Academy! July 11 to 22, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Remington Middle School Tuition $270   The nontraditional setting allows curious and enthusiastic students to explore math, art, and science through hands-on interactive projects such as building solar powered helicopters and boats, designing tessellation t-shirts, creating objects from irregular shapes, constructing newspaper buildings, devising Rube Goldberg machines, and using pool noodles to blow bubbles! Register Lifelong Learning Institute | 508.553.4814 | Email | Website

FPS- Lifelong Learning | 355 East Central Street | Franklin | MA | 02038

Governor Baker Signs Comprehensive Solar Legislation into Law

Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito were joined by a bipartisan group of legislators to sign solar legislation into law to continue the expansion of the Commonwealth’s solar industry and establish a long-term framework for sustainable solar development in our state. The bill, An Act Relative to Solar Energy, passed both legislative chambers with overwhelming support and achieves the Baker-Polito Administration’s goal of reducing costs to ratepayers while strengthening the state’s clean energy economy and progressing towards the greenhouse gas reduction requirements set forth under the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA). 

“This legislation builds upon the continued success of the Commonwealth’s solar industry and ensures a viable, sustainable and affordable solar market at a lower cost to ratepayers,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “As our administration continues its balanced approach to diversifying Massachusetts’ energy portfolio, solar development will be an integral component of our state’s clean energy future and we look forward to collaborating with the legislature on an omnibus energy bill that includes cost-effective, hydropower generation.”

You can read the full press release here
http://www.mass.gov/governor/press-office/press-releases/fy2016/governor-signs-comprehensive-solar-legislation-into-law.html

You can find the legislative document here
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1979

Commonwealth of MA

In the News: low flying helicopter alert, Town Council authorizes capital spending

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration’s will conduct low-altitude helicopter flights along the route of the Boston Marathon Tuesday through Friday to measure naturally occurring background radiation. 

The radiation assessment will cover about 13 square miles. A twin-engine Bell 412 helicopter, operated by the Remote Sensing Laboratory Aerial Measuring System from Joint Base Andrews, will fly in a grid pattern over the area at 150 feet above the ground or higher at a speed of 80 mph. 

Flyovers will occur only during the day and are estimated to take about two days to complete. 

The measurement is being conducted to establish baseline levels for security and emergency preparedness."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160411/low-flying-helicopter--will-measure-background-radiation-along-marathon-route

"The Town Council last week approved numerous capital spending items, including a program to combat invasive species at the DelCarte property, funds for replacement vehicles and water and sewer system improvements. 

The council voted on the items at its meeting Wednesday night."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160411/franklin-council-approves-capital-expenses

For the Franklin Matters' reporting on the capital authorizations check here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/04/town-council-authorizes-62-million-for.html

Franklin's businesses moving and selling

There are multiple changes happening among Franklin businesses so in this post, we'll collect some photos from walking around. 

• Blue Hills Bank to open a mortgage center near Dunkin Donuts (where Tastebuds used to be)

Blue Hills Bank

• Aubuchon and Hometown Paints relocating to Horace Mann Plaza

The Aubuchon Hardware store on Cottage and the Hometown Paint on East Central St will relocate and combine in one location. The new place is where the Rite-Aid drug store used to be (near Shaw's)

New location in Horace Mann plaza

sign at current location on East Central

• The Agway on Cottage St has changed ownership. 

I stopped by on Saturday for bird seed and meet them briefly. They were busy so we'll return to chat more.

@FranklinMatters New owners of the Franklin Agway say hello!

— Franklin Urban Farm (@FranklinUFS) April 3, 2016

Franklin Agway - Your urban farm store

Check out their updated webpage  http://www.franklinagway.com/

• As many know by now, the Cake Bar also changed ownership. 

I used the location for a meeting on Saturday and talked briefly with the new owner. Additional items are scheduled for sale to expand upon the cupcakes and cakes they provide currently.

the Cake Bar

Mass Consumer: Your Guide to Choosing the Right Auto Repair Shop

Discovering a mechanical problem with your car can be stressful and getting it repaired can be overwhelming. That’s why we put together some helpful tips for consumers when choosing a reliable auto shop for their vehicle. Keep in mind, caring for your vehicle with preventative maintenance increases your vehicle’s performance and fuel efficiency; it can also help you avoid more extensive and more costly repairs down the road.

Mass Consumer repair shop advice

Continue reading the article online
http://blog.mass.gov/consumer/massconsumer/your-guide-to-choosing-the-right-auto-repair-shop/