Franklin Public Library: The Day the Crayons Quit Party

The Day the Crayons Quit Party, Friday, August 4, 10:30 AM

Franklin Public Library: The Day the Crayons Quit Party

Shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/08/the-day-crayons-quit-party-friday.html

NationalGrid: Keep bills low as summer heats up

Keep bills low as summer heats up. nationalgridus.com. To view this email as a web page, click here.

With summer in full swing, temperatures are high and so is home electricity usage. Take advantage of our programs and solutions to help you take greater control of your energy use now, and year round. There are many cost effective ways to beat the heat without sacrificing comfort. We encourage you to follow these simple tips and visit ngrid.com/summerbills for even more ways to save. ▪ Draw blinds, shades, drapes – Close window dressings to block the solar gain during the hottest part of the day on south and west facing windows. ▪ Adjust the thermostat – Adjusting your thermostat a few degrees can lead to big savings on your bill. National Grid recommends a setting of 78 degrees or higher when you're home. A 75-degree setting will cost about 18 percent more than a 78 degree setting. ▪ Use programmable thermostats – Programmable thermostats allow you to set schedules to reduce cooling when the house is empty. ▪ Clean or replace air conditioner filters – Keep the air flowing freely by checking your air conditioner filter and replacing or cleaning it if it's clogged. ▪ Turn off fans – Fans don't actually cool your home; they only circulate air to make you feel cooler. Turn them off when you're not home or in a room where they're running. ▪ Unplug electronics – Even though your television and other appliances are turned off, many electronics still draw electricity (phantom load). Unplug any unnecessary electronics and chargers until you return home. An advanced power strip on your entertainment system can turn off the power to peripheral devices when the TV is not in use, reducing phantom energy use all year-long and saving you up to $60 annually. ▪ Use light timers, motion detectors – Many people like to leave a light on to make it seem like someone is home while they are away. Use a light timer instead for just a little while each evening. This saves energy and gives a more realistic impression of someone being at home. Rather than leaving your porch light on the entire time you're gone, install a motion detector to be used both when you're at home and away. ▪ Check refrigerator and freezer temps – The ideal refrigerator temperature is between 37 and 40 degrees. For the freezer the ideal reading is 5 degrees. ▪ Consider replacing or recycling older-model working refrigerators – Older model refrigerators often can use more than four times the energy of newer models and cost up to $150 a year to run. You can get paid to get rid of them with National Grid's recycling programs in Massachusetts that now pay $50 per unit (up to two per household). ▪ Choose the right dehumidifier – An ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifier removes the same amount of moisture from the air as a standard model but uses 15 percent less energy. You'll save up to $175 over the product's lifetime. And you'll save even more with a $30 rebate from National Grid. National Grid Here with you. Here for you.

National Grid - Summer bills

THE BLACK BOX: Friday Night Jazz - Aug 4

THE BLACK BOX: Friday Night Jazz - Aug 4 Attention Music Lovers! Don't miss a perfect night out this Friday at THE BLACK BOX! Come enjoy great jazz with The Mark Poniatowski Situation at 8:00. Doors and the bar open at 7:30! Thank you for supporting live music and theater at THE BLACK BOX!

Franklin Performing Arts Company uses Vendini for ticketing, marketing, and box office management.

Franklin Performing Arts Company - PO Box 16, Franklin, MA, 02038, (508) 528-8668
Vendini, Inc. - 660 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, 94104, 1 (800) 901-7173

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“He had the soul of a warrior and the heart of a lion"

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

"The Franklin Police lost one of their own on Tuesday night when 3-year-old police dog Axe died during emergency surgery after falling ill. 

As a puppy Axe began training with Officer Michael Gilboy in July 2014. Together, the duo tackled drug busts, missing person searches and of course walks through the park to make residents smile. 

Shortly after he began training, Axe was instrumental in finding an unconscious man in Bellingham who had been reported missing."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170802/franklin-police-dog-with-soul-of-warrior-dies-at-age-3

Axe and Officer Gilboy (Franklin Police photo)

Our condolences to the Franklin Police Department. Our thoughts are with Officer Gilboy and his family. https://t.co/DFEd1TiNoc

— Franklin Fire (@FranklinMAfire) August 2, 2017

Reminder: 7 More days to apply for the new Cultural District Committee Volunteer Openings

7 More days to apply for the new Cultural District Committee Volunteer Openings!!

Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/135003

This is an automatic message from Town of Franklin MA

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The Town of Franklin recently established a new committee called the Franklin Cultural District Committee. The Town encourages all residents who are interested in volunteering for the Cultural District Committee to apply now for the first round of committee appointments. 

The Franklin Cultural District Committee has been created to attract artists and cultural enterprises, encourage business and job development, establish the district as a tourist destination, preserve and reuse historic buildings, enhance property values, and foster local cultural development. 

The Committee will consist on 7 Members with 3-Year terms after the initial staggering of the appointments. 

To create staggered terms for the initial (first) appointments will be as follows: 

• 3 members will be appointed for a 3-year term; 
• 2 members will be appointed for a 2-year term (at annual re-appointments member can renew for a 3 year term); and 
• 2 members will be appointed for a 1-year term (at annual re-appointments member can renew for a 3 year term). 

To apply please visit the Town’s website and fill out the online volunteer form at: http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php 

The Application period will begin on Monday, July 10th and the deadline for applying will be Monday, August 7th by the close of business at 4:00 PM. 

Any interested party may also apply in person in the Town Administrator’s Office at 355 East Central Street in the Municipal Building. 

For more information or questions about a Board or Committee, please visit the committeewebsite or contact the Town Administrator’s Office, at 508-520-4949. 

the 3rd Annual Cultural Festival will fill the stage with performances for three days July 26-29

Chilson Beach: water testing results

Chilson Beach is tested weekly throughout the summer every Monday. The results are posted immediately at: http://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-departme…/…/beaver-pond  

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the office. We want to make sure all residents have the facts about water quality. 508-613-1666 

Also, the new turf field will be ready by September 1st.

Chilson Beach - August 2016

"it’s about protecting your peers"

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

"This summer when a Franklin cop says “freeze!” they’re not always going in for an arrest. 

But they may be about to issue a “ticket” to a minor. 

Officers Leeanne Baker and Paul Fiorio have given out several “positive tickets” to do-gooder children as part of Operation Chill. The officers carry stacks of coupons for a free 12-ounce Slurpee to give to children they see practicing safety and following the rules.. 

The program, sponsored by 7-Eleven mini-marts and gas stations, is not just an attempt to get children to behave, but also to give police officers a more positive image."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170801/franklin-police-give-out-tickets-to-kids-for-good-deeds

Operation Chill was announced by the Franklin Police in July
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/07/franklin-police-participate-in.html

Franklin Police participate 
in "Operation Chill"