#shopFranklin - supporting small business: The Sugar Shoppe

#shopFranklin TV talks with Courtney and Corey Nappa of The Sugar Shoppe and Make Change for Change. The Sugar Shoppe makes charitable giving a sweet idea!

"The Sugar Shoppe is a non-profit founded on the premise of giving HOPE to those who may have none. Your purchases go towards building the fund for Make Change for Change, a non profit setup to provide moms and kids smile. Think of all the special occasions that come and go in a year, our mission is to provide gift baskets to those in need. 50% of the homeless population in Massachusetts are women and children. We strive to help make these individuals feel a sense of hope. Your small donation enables us to give a gift basket to someone in need, potentially at the right time in their life. ​​"

http://www.sugarshoppe.org/

Comedian - Juggler Bryson Lang will entertain at the Library Weds Aug 24, 10:30 AM

Comedian - Juggler Bryson Lang will entertain at the Franklin Public Library on Wednesday Aug 24, 10:30 AM. 

Comedian - Juggler Bryson Lang will entertain at the Library Weds Aug 24, 10:30 AM

"Bryson Lang is a Comedy-Manipulator. He takes both ordinary and out-of-the-ordinary objects and literally spins them into a visual tapestry in a distinctive and dynamic way. 

At Bryson’s show you’ll see: flying sombreros, sharp sickles, huge spinning rings, upside down bounce-juggling, giant beach balls, glo-in-the-dark objects, a tennis racquet and always a few surprises. The Press of Atlantic City said, “…quick-witted comedy with mind-blowing juggling skills, Bryson Lang's act is a sight to behold!"

Quote from the Bryson Lang webpage  http://brysonlang.com/

The notice was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/08/comedian-and-juggler-bryson-lang.html

All electronic tolling coming to MA Turnpike in October

"The state Department of Transportation has outlined its plans to demolish existing tollbooths once the state's new All-Electronic Tolling systems go into effect on the Massachusetts Turnpike in October. 

According to Highway Administrator Thomas Tinlin, toll plaza demolitions are set to begin at the same time the new system goes live on Oct. 28. Work crews will section off the center lanes of existing toll plazas, pushing traffic to the left and right as they tear down canopies and fill any underground tunnel systems beneath the structures. 

Initial work is expected to be completed by Nov. 22, after which traffic will flow through the open center as crews tear down the remaining plazas on the sides of each turnpike entrance and exit. Speed limits for the exits will be set at 15 mph. Signs will help guide traffic."

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160822/massdot-lays-out-toll-plaza-demolition-plans

• A better table on the proposed MA Turnpike fares can be found here

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/08/22/how-much-will-your-new-mass-pike-toll/RD6xNPzjNnlkB4mgBymgbN/story.html

• A related article on the data collected by the new systems and how it will be used

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/08/06/what-those-gantries-mass-pike-are-secretly-doing-and-why-you-should-care/YFtCYOjtSBufnBDUGh4khI/story.html

Devices on new gantries above the Massachusetts Turnpike will soon collect tolls. For now, they’re capturing data on driving speeds.- ARAM BOGHOSIAN FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

• For more information about the EZPass program visit the MA DOT site

http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/TrafficTravelResources/EZPassMAProgram.aspx

In the News: superintendent search begins, miniature metal artwork

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The School Committee is set to kick off its search for a new district leader this week. 

The committee is slated at its meeting Tuesday night to begin seeking a new superintendent. Current Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski announced in July she is retiring at the end of the coming school year. 

Committee members have said the meeting is the best time to start making preparations. Chairman Kevin O'Malley noted the meeting following this one - on Sept. 6 - will be the committee's first of the new school year, and is likely to be filled with other topics."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160822/franklin-superintendent-search-to-begin

The full School Committee agenda can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/08/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-aug.html

"A special exhibit will open at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central St., Franklin. 

A personal collection of miniature metal artwork, hand crafted by Franklin-born Abraham Megerdichian, will be on display in October. Megerdichian’s son Robert will open the exhibit with a presentation and talk about the history of his father’s work. 

In his lifetime, the elder Megerdichian, a machinist by trade, made more than 300 miniatures for family and friends as gifts for holidays and special occasions. A selection of about 20 tiny recreations of everyday objects, made from brass, aluminum, stainless-steel and copper will be on display. A sampling of items for this exhibit include a brass asphalt roller, a copper and steel cannon with cannonballs, an aluminum inkwell with feather pen, a flexible flyer sled, and tiny brass roller skates."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160822/franklin-museum-slates-metal-artwork-display

miniature metal sled

Globe West covers bullying, healthy lunches, and walking to school

The last days of summer are upon us all. Back to school preparations are in full swing. The Boston Globe West section in the Sunday paper had a group of articles on schools. If you missed them, it might be worth taking a few minutes to read.


Note to read the following articles online a Boston Globe subscription may be required

In efforts against bullying, some school districts stand out

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/south/2016/08/18/efforts-against-bullying-some-school-districts-stand-out/ay9ph0muZIx1mM9WjX8ixK/story.html


At schools, healthier options pass the taste test

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/north/2016/08/20/schools-more-healthful-options-passing-taste-test/2mgf8IjtQXGMsz1eDPqwpL/story.html


Why not walk to school this fall?

http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/2016/08/19/why-not-walk-school-this-fall/2qOlaFWMsrWvKWUWoz7h1I/story.html

In Salem, the Carlton Innovation School holds a weekly trek to school called Walking Wednesday. - MARK LORENZ FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

FHS Girls Cross Country in preseason rankings

"On the girls side, three Hockomock teams were ranked in the poll, all from the Kelley-Rex division: Oliver Ames (13th), King Philip (14th) and Franklin (15th). 

The Tigers who won five straight Davenport division titles from 2010-2014, will look to make a splash in the Kelley-Rex this season. Junior Olivia Timbone was OA’s top finisher at the league championship last season, coming in at 10th and will look to pace the Tigers along with classmate Elizabeth Peckham. 

King Philip is coming off a 4-1 season last year in league meets, only falling to Franklin. Junior Erin Quinn returns after a standout sophomore season and a top 10 finish at the league championships. Senior Erica Layne and junior Leia Quinn will also play big roles for the Warriors this season. 

Franklin, the defending Kelley-Rex champions, returns the top finisher from the 2015 Hockomock League Championships in junior Nicole Clermont. The Panthers also have junior Kate Hartnett back, who came in sixth at the league championships in Wrentham last season."

FHS girls Cross Country team at the Hockomock League Championships, Oct 2015

• The full Hockomock Sports article can be found here

https://hockomocksports.com/four-hockomock-cross-country-teams-make-mstca-xc-preseason-poll/

• The full poll can be found on the MSTCA page here

http://www.mstca.org/Fall_Season/Fall%202016/MSTCA%20XC%20Coaches%20Poll%202016%20SEASON.pdf


The fall 2016 MSCTA Cross Country season information can be found here
http://www.mstca.org/Fall_Season/Fall%20Past/Fall%202016.html

"DRONE POLICY 

MSTCA prohibits the use of Drones at any of our competition sites or meets. The prohibition applies to all fields of play including the spectator stands and parking areas. We reserve the right to follow this policy. All proper officials can remove any person from the site who refuses to follow this policy."

Madelene Village - Detailed Plans

The PDF copies were shared with the Facebook group and shared here to broaden the reach


Project Narrative document

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczXzNlTDNwNjJkRE0/view?usp=share_link&resourcekey=0-iqwmH9nKH0N8-yJOK0fA9g


Plan for the Foundation

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczVHQtcEx5em4zTTQ/view?usp=share_link&resourcekey=0-KDt0g5Qhw-NSbFFFPzjerA


Plan for the first Floor

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczTzRoSjhSQ3pWZVE/view?usp=share_link&resourcekey=0-Czjx3emYkD7SfHeq3k7E9A

Plan for the Second floor

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZ0VXYXZOV18zbGc/view?usp=share_link&resourcekey=0-lMlhueSGnpoYsQk3ekWDYw

Front view and Rear view

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczREZVTjAyZmZYNkU/view?usp=share_link&resourcekey=0-qsM8eHchkhrrFwZ6VITakw

JPG of building as proposed

unit model and elevation