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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Franklin Downtown Partnership: Holiday Happenings!
Media Release, Tri County RVTHS
"On Monday November 25, 2019 at approximately 7:40 AM the Franklin Police School Resource Officer assigned to the Tri Country Regional Vocational Technical High School on Pond Street was notified of a threatening message which had been discovered in one of the girl’s bathrooms.
School administrators and the SRO immediately began an investigation. School staff interviewed students, and reviewed CCTV video of the area. It was quickly determined that no credible threat to the school existed, and the school day was not disrupted.
School administrators sent a message to families of all students advising them of the incident. At this time there are no pending criminal charges against any person, and the school staff is continuing to look into the source of the message.
The Franklin Police will continue to monitor the investigation, and provide assistance to school administrators as requested. "
This was shared from the Franklin Police Dept.
https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/news/media-release-tri-county-rvths
School administrators and the SRO immediately began an investigation. School staff interviewed students, and reviewed CCTV video of the area. It was quickly determined that no credible threat to the school existed, and the school day was not disrupted.
School administrators sent a message to families of all students advising them of the incident. At this time there are no pending criminal charges against any person, and the school staff is continuing to look into the source of the message.
The Franklin Police will continue to monitor the investigation, and provide assistance to school administrators as requested. "
This was shared from the Franklin Police Dept.
https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/news/media-release-tri-county-rvths
Media Release, Tri County RVTHS |
Franklin Schools take Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Reminder: There is no school on Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving break.
All Schools and District offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. We hope you enjoy a happy and safe holiday!
Franklin Schools take Thanksgiving Break |
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
725 Union St - Home 2 Suites by Hilton
Now that the Chateau Restaurant is open, folks have noticed construction in the lot next to them. What is it going to be? Another hotel.
This one per the site plans (see links below) a "Home 2" suite style hotel by Hilton. https://www.hilton.com/en/home2/
original plan
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/files/hotel-site-plans
revised plan (1/14/19)
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/files/725-union-street-revised-11419
application
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/files/725-union-street-application
color rendering
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/files/hotel-color-rendering
All links from the Planning Board page for Approved Projects
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/pages/projects
construction underway at 725 Union St |
This one per the site plans (see links below) a "Home 2" suite style hotel by Hilton. https://www.hilton.com/en/home2/
original plan
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/files/hotel-site-plans
revised plan (1/14/19)
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/files/725-union-street-revised-11419
application
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/files/725-union-street-application
color rendering
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/files/hotel-color-rendering
All links from the Planning Board page for Approved Projects
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/pages/projects
725 Union St - Home 2 Suites by Hilton |
Walk Off That Turkey - SNETT Group Walk - Nov 29
License Modification (Change in Location) - Avocado, Inc. d/b/a Acapulcos Mexican Restaurant - Dec 18
The Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on an application by Avocado,Inc. d/b/a Acapulcos Mexican Restaurant, located at 371 Union Street, Franklin, MA for a license modification - change in location.
The hearing will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 7:10 PM in the Council Chambers, second floor of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin,MA.
Information on this application may be obtained in the Town Administrator's Office.
What was the Union Grille will become Acapulcos |
This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/acapulcos_legal_ad_-_abutters_2.docx_2.pdf
In the News: distracted driving legislation effective February; additional electric vehicle charging stations being installed
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191125/hands-free-law-begins-in-february
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191125/vehicle-charging-stations-coming-to-framingham-franklin
"Massachusetts drivers will soon face fines for virtually all cellphone usage behind the wheel after Gov. Charlie Baker signed an anti-distracted driving bill into law Monday.
Starting in three months, motorists will be prohibited from using a handheld electronic device while driving except for a single touch or tap to activate hands-free mode. Voice commands will still be allowed, as will viewing a map on a device mounted to the windshield, dashboard or console, but all other uses are banned.
State law has forbidden texting while driving since 2010, but because other actions such as dialing a phone number were not covered, police have found it difficult to enforce and distracted driving has proliferated.
“When a driver on an electronic device hits something or someone, that’s not an accident,” Baker said during a crowded signing ceremony in the Statehouse Library, joined by advocates and families of victims killed in collisions. “It’s a crash that was avoidable, so this is a very proud day for Massachusetts where we join the other states in New England and do more to help prevent further injuries and horrible tragedies.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191125/hands-free-law-begins-in-february
"New electric vehicle charging stations will soon be installed at the Framingham Logan Express and the Franklin Village Shopping Center.
The Baker-Polito administration, using $2 million in state funds received as settlement money in connection with the 2015 Volkswagen emission scandal, has awarded MassEVIP grants to 49 entities for the installation of additional electric vehicle charging stations.
The DEP made the announcement in a press release last week.
“By putting the infrastructure in place to ensure the reliability of electric vehicles and encourage electric vehicle adoption, we can lower transportation costs for families and businesses, enhance the Commonwealth’s economic competitiveness and improve the environment,” said Gov. Charlie Baker said in the release."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191125/vehicle-charging-stations-coming-to-framingham-franklin
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