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Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Live reporting: Action Items
3. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,700.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment at FHS.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,073.32 from the Parmenter PCC for supplemental supplies.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from John and Elizabeth Ombelets for a FHS Scholarship.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $300.00 from the Jefferson PCC for supplemental supplies.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
e. I recommend acceptance of several checks totaling $188.00 from the Class of 1967 for inhouse enrichment at FHS.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $262.76 from O’Connor Studios for Supplemental Supplies at Keller Elementary School.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
g. I recommend approval of declaring 5 Wenger Choral Risers as surplus as detailed.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Franklin Library for a FHS Scholarship.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $375.43 from Ahold, USA for supplemental supplies at FHS.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Franklin Country Club for a FHS Scholarship.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
k. I recommend acceptance of several checks totaling $2, 095.00 from various donors for the Dr. Maureen Sabolinski Scholarship fund.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
Live reporting: School Committee - June 13, 2017
Present: Bilello (late - approx 7-:12), Scofield, Douglas, Bergen, O'Malley, Schultz (late - 7:10PM), Jewell
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
none
O-Malley - graduation week, 404 seniors, a job well done by the high school
Review of Agenda
no changes
Minutes: I recommend approval of the open session and executive session minutes from the May 23, 2017 School Committee Meeting.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 5-0
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Sign off FEA/ESP Contract
Donna Grady - FEA President
job well done, new team, worked well with School Committee, good outcome with 'interest based bargaining'
Bergen - first time I was involved, the level of interest and passion was good
Sabolinski - a rather arduous process, but good results
a collaborative process, worked out well
Grady - we are all in the business for the Franklin children
Jewell - I learned a lot more this time than the last time. They keep expanding upon the understanding of the different groups. We don't always understand who is on the front lines with our children. They are a very important part of the school system.
b. Retirees
celebration of retirees
Ron Taylor - FHS Math
Gretchen Carr - Annie Sullivan
Ronni Cowen - Remington/Horace Mann
Chandler Creedon - School psychologist, former president of FEA
Jane Cronin - Jefferson 1st grade
Jane Hogan - K-12 Art Director "irreplaceable"
Randi Heiselmeyer - ECDC
Dr Pandora Carlucci - Lifelong Learning
Dr Maureen Sabolinski, Superintendent
Senator Karen Spilka, with Senate citation for Sabolinski
Representative Jeff Roy, with House citation for Sabolinski
and jointly, with an official citation from the Governor, Charles Baker, Karen Polito (Lt Governor)
Chairman O'Malley with a plaque from the School Committee
Photos to be added later
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
none
O-Malley - graduation week, 404 seniors, a job well done by the high school
Review of Agenda
no changes
Minutes: I recommend approval of the open session and executive session minutes from the May 23, 2017 School Committee Meeting.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 5-0
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Sign off FEA/ESP Contract
Donna Grady - FEA President
job well done, new team, worked well with School Committee, good outcome with 'interest based bargaining'
Bergen - first time I was involved, the level of interest and passion was good
Sabolinski - a rather arduous process, but good results
a collaborative process, worked out well
Grady - we are all in the business for the Franklin children
Jewell - I learned a lot more this time than the last time. They keep expanding upon the understanding of the different groups. We don't always understand who is on the front lines with our children. They are a very important part of the school system.
b. Retirees
celebration of retirees
Ron Taylor - FHS Math
Gretchen Carr - Annie Sullivan
Ronni Cowen - Remington/Horace Mann
Chandler Creedon - School psychologist, former president of FEA
Jane Cronin - Jefferson 1st grade
Jane Hogan - K-12 Art Director "irreplaceable"
Randi Heiselmeyer - ECDC
Dr Pandora Carlucci - Lifelong Learning
Dr Maureen Sabolinski, Superintendent
Senator Karen Spilka, with Senate citation for Sabolinski
Representative Jeff Roy, with House citation for Sabolinski
and jointly, with an official citation from the Governor, Charles Baker, Karen Polito (Lt Governor)
Chairman O'Malley with a plaque from the School Committee
Photos to be added later
Town Clerk's Office Closing at 4:00 PM on June 14
On Wednesday, June 14th the Town Clerks Office will be closing at 4:00pm.
I do apologize for any inconvenience.
Teresa M. Burr
Town Clerk
Franklin Municipal Building
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508)520-4900
M-T-Th: 8-4:00pm
Wed. 8-6:00pm & Fri. 8-1:00pm
Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/127503
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I do apologize for any inconvenience.
Teresa M. Burr
Town Clerk
Franklin Municipal Building
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508)520-4900
M-T-Th: 8-4:00pm
Wed. 8-6:00pm & Fri. 8-1:00pm
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Town Clerk page on the revised Town of Franklin website |
Franklin Historical Museum: Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective - June 18
As part of the Summer-long Bridal Gown Exhibit at the Franklin Historical Museum, we welcome the first of two guest speakers on Sunday, June 18 at 1:15PM. Maureen Taylor, known as the Photo Detective for her work solving photo mysteries, has created a special presentation to complement the museum’s exhibit.
Her exclusive Wedding Images presentation, which will include a PowerPoint, clips, accessories, as well as a few photos of dresses used in the Franklin bridal display. The presentation will review how to identify photos by revealing details such as date of clothing, accessories, poses, props and documents. Hints can also be found in flowers, handkerchiefs, corsages, ribbons, veils, gloves and top hats. Join us Sunday and Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective will explain it all.
The exhibit, which opened Thursday evening June 8th will run through the end of August. It includes 12 dresses from the Museum’s collection. Featured this year is the ever popular parachute dress from 1946; a blue trimmed Priscilla of Boston gown; the dress worn by Franklin’s own Stella Jeon, the oldest dress in the collection from 1893, and many more.
The presentation by Maureen Taylor will identify fashion trends and a bit of the changing history of bridal fashions. It promises to be interesting, informative and entertaining.
The Franklin Historical Museum, located at 80 West Central Street, is open Saturday mornings 10am-1pm, Sunday afternoons from 1pm-4pm and Thursday evenings from 5pm-8pm. Admission is always free and the building is wheel chair accessible.
For more about Maureen Taylor https://maureentaylor.com/
Her exclusive Wedding Images presentation, which will include a PowerPoint, clips, accessories, as well as a few photos of dresses used in the Franklin bridal display. The presentation will review how to identify photos by revealing details such as date of clothing, accessories, poses, props and documents. Hints can also be found in flowers, handkerchiefs, corsages, ribbons, veils, gloves and top hats. Join us Sunday and Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective will explain it all.
Bridal Gown Display at the Franklin Historical Museum |
The presentation by Maureen Taylor will identify fashion trends and a bit of the changing history of bridal fashions. It promises to be interesting, informative and entertaining.
The Franklin Historical Museum, located at 80 West Central Street, is open Saturday mornings 10am-1pm, Sunday afternoons from 1pm-4pm and Thursday evenings from 5pm-8pm. Admission is always free and the building is wheel chair accessible.
https://maureentaylor.com/ |
For more about Maureen Taylor https://maureentaylor.com/
Leaving a Legacy of Kindness - Tri-County RVTHS Remembers Sophomore Student Zoe McMorran
Tri-County RVTHS Remembers Sophomore Student Zoe McMorran |
Zoe's love for children led her to enroll in the Early Education vocation as a freshman. During her time in Early Education, Zoe made an impact on all who knew her. Emily Doherty, a Tri-County sophomore in Early Education recalls, "I first met Zoe in freshman year in shop. I got along with her immediately. She walked in with a big smile on her face and looked like she was ready to take on the world. I remember a day that I had a lot of blocks everywhere to clean up. Even though she had a lot to clean up herself, Zoe dropped everything and came over to help me. It made me smile. I always think about it. She was just so caring of people. She was very selfless. She had so much love for the kids and love for all of us."
According to her Early Education teachers, Dina Taylor and Michelle Tilden, "Zoe was a ray of sunshine who had a passion that filled us up with joy. She was really happy and wanted to genuinely know how you were doing. She was such a good example of a pure good human being. She left a big impression on our lives to persevere through anything and keep on going. She also taught us to be kind to others because you never know what someone is going through."
Zoe enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program this past year to explore her love of cooking and baking. Anthony Tucker, a Culinary Arts sophomore student smiles while remembering, "I first met Zoe here in Culinary. She wanted to learn how to crack eggs. Zoe had some physical limitations, so I showed her how to do it properly with one hand. Every day she would tell jokes and would make us laugh. She was a good, positive person." Fellow classmate Abbey Pacheco from agrees, "I first met Zoe here at Tri-County. She approached me to say hi and we were instantly friends. She just loved cracking eggs. She was our designated egg cracker. Zoe definitely stood out because she reminded me of my mother, who passed away this past summer of cancer. My mother was always smiling and going and was never down. Zoe was the same way."
Nancy Haney, Zoe's teacher in Culinary first met Zoe as a freshman in Student Council. "She loved her snacks. She was always smiling, contributed to what we were doing, always had something to say, and always tried her hardest. I was thrilled when she came to Culinary because I loved her so much. The customers at Gerry's Place (Tri-County's own restaurant) loved her and gave her huge tips. She was so positive with them and they saw what she had to go through to wait on them and they appreciated her. Every day was special with Zoe. We had a thing where we told each other jokes every day. When she was in the hospital we'd text each other jokes. It was a special thing with us. She always made me laugh and smile. She worked so hard."
The friendships she made during her time at Tri-County were deeply meaningful to her. Fellow classmate and friend Shannon Zogalis recalls, "I met Zoe when we were in cheerleading together in North Attleboro and then again in high school. I remember when Zoe first got sick and Zoe was still singing and laughing to an ice cream truck song during cheerleading. Zoe was brave. When you talked to her she never acted like she was sick. She was just a normal kid. I would stay at the hospital with her and we'd do crafts and hang out all the time."
Adrianna Celese, a classmate and close friend of Zoe's describes her as, "One of the sweetest people you would ever meet. She never judged anyone on what's on the outside. She could see in your heart. We met in Middle School in 7th grade in North Attleboro. We became partners for a project and we were friends ever since."
Zoe's twin sister, Avery McMorran lovingly remembers her sister, "She was my best friend. She was really nice and always included everyone. If she saw someone sitting alone, she would go and include them and made everyone feel welcome."
Despite her untimely passing, Zoe's legacy at Tri-County will live on through her kindness, caring, courage and strength and the memories of those who knew and loved her.
"there’s a lot to look forward to”
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of Hockomock Sports .com, provide the recap of the FHS girls lacrosse D1 semi-final game on Monday.
https://hockomocksports.com/longmeadow-ousts-franklin-girls-lacrosse-in-d1-state-semifinal/
"It’s certainly no secret that Franklin girls lacrosse has a lethal offense that is tough to stop.
But Longmeadow had the perfect game plan in the D1 State Semifinal: keep the ball away from the Panthers.
The Lancers dominated draws and used lengthy offensive possessions, taking up to three or four minutes at times, especially in the second half. That formula resulted in a 12-6 win for Longmeadow and a trip to the D1 State Final.
“You can’t win the game without the ball,” said Franklin head coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said. “I don’t think there is any secret that we didn’t win draws and we didn’t have the ball. When we did have the ball, we could score. But I think we won two draws in the entire second half and our offense was very short. No ball, no win.”Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/longmeadow-ousts-franklin-girls-lacrosse-in-d1-state-semifinal/
https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/874392791840894978 |
— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) June 12, 2017
FHS Hockomock League all stars for outdoor track
Hockomock Sports has published the All Stars for the 2017 Outdoor Track season. The FHS representatives are listed here:
Ella Gutkowski, Franklin
Emma Clifford, Franklin
Jess Kroushl, Franklin
Julia Fenerty, Franklin
Katherine Hartnett, Franklin
Nicole Clermont, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Miranda Smith, Franklin
Chris Chieng, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Farley Asmath, Franklin
For the complete listing of all-stars, follow these links
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-girls-outdoor-track-all-stars/
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-boys-outdoor-track-all-stars/
Girls = HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Ella Gutkowski, Franklin
Emma Clifford, Franklin
Jess Kroushl, Franklin
Julia Fenerty, Franklin
Katherine Hartnett, Franklin
Nicole Clermont, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Miranda Smith, Franklin
Boys = HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Chris Chieng, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Farley Asmath, Franklin
For the complete listing of all-stars, follow these links
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-girls-outdoor-track-all-stars/
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-boys-outdoor-track-all-stars/
FHS Panthers |
MassBudget: Research on Constitutional Convention proposal
Taxes, education, transportation
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Dr. Ruth Potee at King Philip High School - June 15
Did you miss Dr. Ruth Potee when she was here in March?
She'll be back this coming week at King Philip High School Auditorium under the sponsorship of the Wrentham Public Health Nurses (508-384-5485).
An expert on the physiology and pharmacology of drug abuse especially in adolescents, her talk is compelling, informative and of distinct value whether it is your first time hearing her or even if you have heard her previously. Thursday, June 15, 6:30-9:00 pm with presentation to start at 7:00 pm.
All are welcome
Related posts
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/the-days-of-thinking-of-addiction-as.html
She'll be back this coming week at King Philip High School Auditorium under the sponsorship of the Wrentham Public Health Nurses (508-384-5485).
An expert on the physiology and pharmacology of drug abuse especially in adolescents, her talk is compelling, informative and of distinct value whether it is your first time hearing her or even if you have heard her previously. Thursday, June 15, 6:30-9:00 pm with presentation to start at 7:00 pm.
All are welcome
Dr. Ruth Potee at King Philip High School - June 15 |
Related posts
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/the-days-of-thinking-of-addiction-as.html
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - June 13, 2017
Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
AGENDA
"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which
may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed
and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent
permitted by law."
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Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the open session and executive session minutes from the May 23, 2017 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Sign off FEA/ESP Contract
b. Retirees
3. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,700.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment at FHS.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,073.32 from the Parmenter PCC for supplemental supplies.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from John & Elizabeth Ombelets for a FHS Scholarship.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $300.00 from the Jefferson PCC for supplemental supplies.
e. I recommend acceptance of several checks totaling $188.00 from the Class of 1967 for inhouse enrichment at FHS.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $262.76 from O’Connor Studios for Supplemental Supplies at Keller Elementary School.
g. I recommend approval of declaring 5 Wenger Choral Risers as surplus as detailed.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Franklin Library for a FHS Scholarship.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $375.43 from Ahold, USA for supplemental supplies at FHS.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Franklin Country Club for a FHS Scholarship.
k. I recommend acceptance of several checks totaling $1,375.00 from various donors for the Dr. Maureen Sabolinski Scholarship fund.
4. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
- a. Policy Sub Committee – Ms. Scofield
- b. Community Relations Sub Committee – Ms.Schultz
School Committee Liaison Reports
5. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
6. Motion to Adjourn
– Dr. O’Malley
Monday, June 12, 2017
3rd Annual Cultural Festival to showcase the arts that happen here in Franklin
The Franklin Cultural District Steering Committee is in the final weeks of preparation for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival. The Festival will run from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017. The Celebration will take place in key locations in Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Franklin Historical Museum, the Town Common, Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.
The Festival will showcase some of the artistic, musical, performance and culinary talent available in the Franklin area. The District Steering Committee is scheduled to make significant announcements during the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for 5:45 PM Wednesday, July 26 at the Town Common. It will be followed at 6:00 PM with a performance by FSPA’s Electric Youth. The Franklin Art Association will have sidewalk chalk art, face painting and other art activities on the Town Common beginning at 5:00 PM.
Thursday’s activities will feature musical performances on the Town Common, the wedding gown display and speaker at the Franklin Historical Museum, robots at the United Methodist Church and a performance of a 24-hour Play at THE BLACK BOX.
Friday’s activities will start at Franklin High School with student musical performances by the orchestra, band and choral groups. The Farmers Market will operate from noon to 6:00 on the Town Common. In addition, there will be musical performances and a yoga session on the Common. The first of two performances of Spamalot will be held at 8:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX.
On Saturday, the activities will be centered at THE BLACK BOX with Franklin Art Association art on display, performances alternating on two stages, one inside and one under the tent outside. The Circle of Friends will host the outdoor stage for several performers. The second performance of Spamalot beginning at 8:00 PM will close the Festival.
The complete schedule will be posted to the Cultural Festival page. There will be a tri-fold brochure with the schedule available for download at the beginning of July.
If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere
We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.
To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017.
The Festival will showcase some of the artistic, musical, performance and culinary talent available in the Franklin area. The District Steering Committee is scheduled to make significant announcements during the opening ceremony.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for 5:45 PM Wednesday, July 26 at the Town Common. It will be followed at 6:00 PM with a performance by FSPA’s Electric Youth. The Franklin Art Association will have sidewalk chalk art, face painting and other art activities on the Town Common beginning at 5:00 PM.
Thursday’s activities will feature musical performances on the Town Common, the wedding gown display and speaker at the Franklin Historical Museum, robots at the United Methodist Church and a performance of a 24-hour Play at THE BLACK BOX.
Friday’s activities will start at Franklin High School with student musical performances by the orchestra, band and choral groups. The Farmers Market will operate from noon to 6:00 on the Town Common. In addition, there will be musical performances and a yoga session on the Common. The first of two performances of Spamalot will be held at 8:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX.
On Saturday, the activities will be centered at THE BLACK BOX with Franklin Art Association art on display, performances alternating on two stages, one inside and one under the tent outside. The Circle of Friends will host the outdoor stage for several performers. The second performance of Spamalot beginning at 8:00 PM will close the Festival.
The complete schedule will be posted to the Cultural Festival page. There will be a tri-fold brochure with the schedule available for download at the beginning of July.
If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere
We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.
To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017.
3rd Annual Cultural Festival to showcase the arts that happen here in Franklin |
FHS girls lacrosse to play in D1 State semi-final today; FHS girls 4x800 run 3rd in New England
Via Hockomock Sports .com and Twitter
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-061217/
Girls Lacrosse = D1 State Semifinal
#1 Franklin (E) vs. #2 Longmeadow (C/W), 7:00 (@ Babson College)FHS Panthers |
Tix for Mon's Girls Lax game @ Babson are MIAA College Site prices: $10 adults & $7 students.Address: 231 Forest St. (Wellesley) 7:00pm— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) June 11, 2017
The girls lacrosse semi final game at Babson on Monday has been moved to the 7 PM slot. Please spread the word. 7pm - no longer 5pm.— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) June 10, 2017
CONGRATS to our Girls 4x800 relay! Finished 3rd @ The NE State Championship Meet! Nicole Clermont,Kate Hartnett,Julia Fenerty,Emma Clifford— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) June 10, 2017
Congratulations @FHS_girlsXC : 4x800 Third place at New England Championships!! 9:21.89!! pic.twitter.com/DlYp1dqjWH— Meredith Flynn (@mer_flynn) June 10, 2017
Register O'Donnell Reports Better Than Expected Real Estate Sales in May
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In the News: Pleasant St neighborhood; Library taking shape
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170611/neighborhood-series-franklins-pleasant-street
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170611/franklin-library-renovation-taking-shape
"With Dean College, the Franklin Town Common, and a train station within walking distance of the Pleasant Street neighborhood, local residents are offered a unique front row experience to things happening in town.
“We walk down to the town green all the time for farmers markets, festivals, and carnivals,” said Elise Stokes, 38. “For those types of events, they usually shut down the main roads.”
Stokes said she noticed a lot of her neighbors are either parents of young children in their 30s, or grandparents. She said her neighborhood is so friendly, planning play dates for her children is not difficult at all, and all of the neighbors help each other out whenever they can."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170611/neighborhood-series-franklins-pleasant-street
"The new addition to the Franklin Public Library has begun to take shape, reminding local leaders of a tree house amid the greenery of downtown Franklin.
The Main Street building - completed in 1904 - is now well into an extensive, $10 million renovation and addition project, aimed at expanding the spaces within and upgrading its systems.
There are evident signs of progress inside the building - new lighting has been installed, and the building’s frescoes, which were previously covered, can now be seen in their original state. The change is most striking in the new portions of the building - what had been a shell of steel beams is now enclosed, with new windows bathing the space in sunlight.
Town Councilor Judith Pfeffer, chairwoman of the Library Building Committee, said Friday that the addition’s windows allowed for an excellent view of the trees around the library. She predicted that the west-facing windows - which will eventually have seats and tables along them - would be a popular spot on winter afternoons."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170611/franklin-library-renovation-taking-shape
windows are being installed in the new wing of the Library |
Pond St - 140 foot buffer or ??? (video)
I took a walk along the frontage of the former Franklin land on Pond St to record a video on Sunday, June 11. It was just after noon time and the traffic speed and noise adds to the video.
Trees are being cut as the land is prepared for construction. It looks like a new access road is being added to the property. This accounts for the most open section of the tree cutting.
You can see through to i495 and BJ's across the way from several points along Pond St.
What it will look like when finished remains to be seen. There are several threads of comments on Facebook about whether the developer is remaining within the 150' buffer the Town Council had agreed to with the neighbors.
Stay tuned for more on this as the story and details are revealed.
Trees are being cut as the land is prepared for construction. It looks like a new access road is being added to the property. This accounts for the most open section of the tree cutting.
You can see through to i495 and BJ's across the way from several points along Pond St.
What it will look like when finished remains to be seen. There are several threads of comments on Facebook about whether the developer is remaining within the 150' buffer the Town Council had agreed to with the neighbors.
Stay tuned for more on this as the story and details are revealed.
markings for what appears to be a new access road to the development |
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