In Other News

Pysanky in Franklin!

The Franklin Art Association welcomes Franklin-based artist Alona Popova for a fascinating demonstration of Pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian art of decorating eggs using the ancient wax-resist technique. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 2, 6:30 pm at the Franklin Senior Center. The program is free of charge and all are welcome! During this presentation, Alona will create a pysanka live using electric wax tools, explaining the symbolism, history, and centuries-old techniques behind this unique folk art. Participants will also watch a short video demonstrating the traditional candle-heated kistka method used in Ukraine. To conclude the evening, attendees will be invited to try creating their own Krapanka (Polka-Dot Egg).

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project

Construction Updates ~ Monday, Nov. 9 through Friday, Nov. 13

Beaver St (Rt. 140 to Grove St) Road Closure Alert: Monday (11/9) through Friday (11/13) 7 AM to 4 PM -- Monday (11/9) through Friday (11/13) between 7AM and 4PM, the contractor will work on sewer main installation in the area of 275 Beaver St. During this time, the following detour will be in place and local traffic only will be permitted beyond the road closed signs: Access Details: - Via Rt. 140 only: Access to 242 through 290 Beaver Street, including Franklin Glass, and Franklin Recreation. - Via Grove St. only: Access to all other locations on Beaver Street, including the Town of Franklin Recycling Center, Beaver Street Recreation Area, and businesses on Master Drive. Note that lane and street closures may change as work progresses so please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

WBUR Says Casino Fees Fund Flock

A new WBUR story reveals more about Flock funding -- that it is often based on Casino fees. Over the past three years, WBUR  found that $500,000 in grant money was used to buy surveillance equipment.

Flocks Nixed by Medway Town Meeting

According to an evening posting from the Town of Medway, the Citizens' Petition to Amend General Bylaws (Municipal ALPR Ban) passed 167 yes, No 92 at Monday evening's Town Meeting.