Sunday, September 25, 2011

Week ending Sep 25, 2011


Another week, another summary. The short skinny - the election card is almost finalized. Almost, as the candidates will be certified by Oct 4th and can withdraw up to Oct 6th. The last day to register to vote is October 19th.

Sun - Sep 25

The paintball challenge was successful in raising over $500 for the Food Pantry. Thanks to Glenn Jones for leading that effort. The Commuter Rail will be running late today and next Sunday due to track work.




"You don't really think of this as a fundraising place"
Franklin commuter line will be delayed Sept. 25, Oct. 2


Sat - Sep 24

The Town Council agenda and supporting documents for their meeting Sep 28 is available for review. The Community Garden changed some of the hours they will be available this weekend. Matthew Glass is suffering from the lingering effects of his concussion.





Fri - Sep 23

Matthew Glass was in the news Thu as the alerts spread and he was found. The Community Gardens will be busy this weekend. MassBudget publishes some good info from the recent release of census data. An EEE alert as it has been found in nearby Medway. The 7th Annual Run for Bob is coming up Sat Oct 1.


Thu - Sep 22

The annual Harvest Festival is coming Oct 2, Five Guys helps with a fund raiser on Oct 19th, and Sparky's puppets appear at the Library. Franklin Music Boosters is putting together their annual ad book.



Wed - Sep 21

For any one heading out to Western MA, Route 2 is something to be aware of. A Paintball challenge to benefit the Food Pantry, and a choice of yard sales. A reminder on candidate interviews being scheduled to find out about them and what they will do should they get elected.


Tue - Sep 20

There are races for Town Clerk, Treasurer, Town Council (12 for 9 spots), School Committee (10 for 7 spots) among the highlights. Timely issue of resources by the FTC for alcohol resellers given the recent problems selling to underage drinkers.


Mon - Sep 19

Franklin's DPW scheduled the annual harzardous waste collection, the Nov 8 ballot is being confirmed today with candidates due to turn in their papers and a heads up for the Waterfire in Providence.



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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Week ending Sep 18, 2011

There is a lot happening on the election front in preparation for November 8. The last day to take out papers to run for one of the many open positions was Friday, Sep 16 and the last day to return the papers is Monday, Sep 19. After the signatures have been counted and the nomination papers certified we will know what the line up looks like.

After Town Clerk Deb Pellegri spoke at the Town Council meeting letting people know that there were openings still, there was a rush of business. (Video segment available here) If all the papers get turned in and certified, we could have some competition for Town Council and School Committee. We should have a choice. Folks who care about Franklin should volunteer to help the community. Running for a local government position is one of the many ways to give back.


Sunday - 9/18

The Franklin Downtown Partnership networking lunch scheduled for Fri, 9/23 and the possibility f the Blackstone River Valley becoming a national park provide some balance for the other two posts related to bicycles. One Milford turned out to clean their bike path in advance of a formal ribbon cutting next weekend and the REcycle club at Franklin High gathered 65 bikes and over $200 for Bikes Not Bombs on Saturday.


Sat - 9/17

A couple of photos from local contributors from the Back to Football Friday event at Parmenter, Berry Insurance is collecting Halloween costumes and the Milford Daily News has articles on Dean College, Ellis Paul and the FPAC season that was just announced.


Fri - 9/16

The Kennedy Community Playground announces 2 fund raising events, Chief Steve Williams discusses retirement, a reminder on the Framer's Market, Cultural Council and Women's Club were in the Milford Daily News.

Thu - 9/15

The Town Council meeting accounts for most of the postings as I did get to attend in person and it was a good meeting to catch. Chief Steve Williams resignation was announced. Joe McGann will let the voters decide if he should be on the Town Council (with only a 54% attendance record since Nov 2009). Four liquor license suspensions were discussed and approved for those caught selling liquor to minors.

Wed - 9/14

Mount St Mary's Abbey announces their Open House of their new candy building. Census data is released revealing updates on health care and poverty data. Office hours for Rep Vallee. Kennedy School announces a bottle and can fund raiser.

Tue - 9/13

The School Committee published their agenda including their District Improvement Plan. The Citizens Rail Trail Committee was also meeting Tuesday night. Mower N More announced a preseason tune up special for snow blowers.


Mon - 9/12

The Kennedy Community Playground can use your help. We'll hear more from this group as their fund raising efforts are scheduled. 


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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Week ending Sep 11, 2011



Sunday - Sep 11

Construction at the former Piccadilly Pub in preparation of the new Ichigo Ichie opening in October, athletes from FHS were around the neighborhood on Saturday doing some fund raising and the Town Council agenda for their meeting on Wednesday. The School Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday and their agenda is not yet available.


Saturday - Sep 10

Announcements on the upcoming Circle of Friends Coffeehouse schedule and a seminar on sustainability by the United Regional Chamber of Commerce


Friday - Sep 9

The weekly reminder about the Farmer's Market, an update on the taxes for photography services, the Democratic Town Committee schedules a presentation on Clean Air, Judith Pond-Pfeiffer writes a 'letter to the editor' and Sen Karen Spilka gets into long range planning for transportation



Thursday - Sep 8

The last day to take out papers to run in the Franklin election is Friday, Sep 16. The last day to turn them in is Monday, Sep 19. After the papers have been verified, we'll know who is running for what positions.


Wednesday - Sep 7

The Franklin Citizens Rail Trail Committee is considering re-doing their mission statement and shared some samples prior to their next meeting Sep 13. Sen Richard Ross has emergency surgery, former football coach Leone was to be honored on Friday and the DPW updated the Beaver St recycling center hours to handle the yard waste from the storm.


Tuesday - Sep 6

The Newcomers Club kicks off their new calendar year, Dean College is opening their cafeteria for Sunday brunch, the high school will collect bikes to recycle them and a video from TED on the cost of attention.


Monday - Sep 5

A thoughtful post from Seth Godin and a TED video on the magic of truth and lies. Good viewing!

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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Week ending - Sep 4, 2011


Everyone is probably happy to say goodbye Irene! The Hurricane made its way up the east coast, hit Manhattan and Vermont head on. The damage to Vermont is going to take a long time to recover from. Western MA was also hit significantly with flood damage. Most of our area sustained wind damage and lasting electricity outages. 

Post Irene

Sunday - Sep 4

Geoffrey Zub is improving Franklin's entries on Google maps. With the lingering water, mosquitoes are now around. What is the labor situation as we head into Labor Day?




Saturday - Sep 3

Chris Clay was a fount of info during the garden walkabout.  Sustainable fishing and updates on the MOMS Club and important info on SNAP benefits.


Friday - Sep 2

Parents of boys should view the short video. Mass Budget has and update on school funding. Franklin, Bellingham and Milford continue to push back on the proposed EPA regulations to control phosphorus in the Charles River basin.


Thursday - Sep 1

For those looking for work, there was a good event on Friday (recap here), an update on the electrical restoration process and another Mass Budget report.


Wednesday - August 31

Multiple updates on events post-Irene, Beaver St expands hours, school start is delayed and the YMCA is running a membership promotion.


Tuesday - August 30

Photos from the walk around Franklin on Monday, the YMCA opens its doors to those without electricity and some school announcements.


Monday - August 29

Without electricity, I was conserving my laptop battery power so there was only one item published.







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