As a local blogger or place blogger (my writing and work for Franklin Matters), the local discussion is important. The point of view that Ethan Zuckerman talks about here for TED is also an issue. How do we balance the global voice with the local voice?
Any thoughts?
Have you considered being a bridge figure?
Showing posts with label local scenes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label local scenes. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Saturday, December 15, 2007
How much snow did we get?
You may have heard by now that the Northeast received a bunch of snow on Thursday. Underneath this pile is my car (now started and warming up) while I remove the snow from around it so I can get it out of the train station parking lot.
Oh, for the record, we did get about 10 inches of snow.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Franklin: Town Common
The new welcoming committee is ready at the Town Common. The tree lighting ceremony and associated holiday festivities will take place Sunday, November 25th from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
Additional photos on the holiday decorations around Franklin can be found at Franklin Matters.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Franklin Matters
"A gathering place to share information and create a conversation on all things that matter in Franklin"
My writing on all things that matter in Franklin will henceforth be found at Franklin Matters
For more information on the change, please visit here.
Monday, November 05, 2007
Franklin: What's up with Aromas Caffe?
On Saturday Sep 29th, Dolores and I saw the sign about their power problem and repairs were going to be made while we did our walk. The sign is still there.
Anyone know when they will re-open? If they will re-open?
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
Franklin: Downtown contruction progresses
The building is all eyes. No windows yet. No doors yet.
The roof is settling into place defining the frame and ultimate form of the building.
Except for the power lines crossing the street between the utility poles as interference, those corner windows will provide a great view.
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Franklin: Train station painting complete
As promised by the MBTA, the fixing up of Franklin Station (at least the downtown one as shown here) has progressed.
The blacktop was freshly coated. (The weeds were mostly taken away)
The yellow line was given a single pass with a paint roller.
The new lettering was stenciled in.
It looks fresh and clean for now.
Another picture of the work in progress can be found here.
Franklin: DavisThayer before and after
The roof edging was fixed over the summer at Davis Thayer.
Franklinites will recall the major problem when some of the facade along the front fell a couple of years ago.
This one seems to have been nipped in the bud.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Where in Franklin? Game Summary
Here are the guidelines to play the game.
Here are the pictures (note: if the link is not active, then it has not been posted)
Picture 1, Answer 1 Vallee's Jewelry
Picture 2, Answer 2 Franklin School for Performing Arts
Picture 3, Answer 3 Molloy's Garage
Picture 4, Answer 4 Brick School
Picture 5, 2nd Picture 5, Answer 5 Union St Grill
Picture 6, Answer 6 Dacey's Market
Picture 7, Answer 7 Franklin Mill Store
Picture 8, Answer 8 Post Office
Picture 9, Answer 9 Spring Pond, off Washington St
Picture 10, Answer 10 Franklin Woods, Bridle Path & Lincoln
Picture 11, Answer 11 United Methodist Church
Picture 12, Answer 12 Franklin Public Library
Picture 13, Answer 13 Fletcher Field
Picture 14, Answer 14 Franklin Senior Center (soon to be former location)
Picture 15, Answer 15 Winterberry Farms
Picture 16, second try, Answer 16 Dacey Fields, Lincoln St
Picture 17, Answer 17 The Rome Restaurant
From this point forward all pictures and answers can be found on Franklin Matters
Here are the pictures (note: if the link is not active, then it has not been posted)
Picture 1, Answer 1 Vallee's Jewelry
Picture 2, Answer 2 Franklin School for Performing Arts
Picture 3, Answer 3 Molloy's Garage
Picture 4, Answer 4 Brick School
Picture 5, 2nd Picture 5, Answer 5 Union St Grill
Picture 6, Answer 6 Dacey's Market
Picture 7, Answer 7 Franklin Mill Store
Picture 8, Answer 8 Post Office
Picture 9, Answer 9 Spring Pond, off Washington St
Picture 10, Answer 10 Franklin Woods, Bridle Path & Lincoln
Picture 11, Answer 11 United Methodist Church
Picture 12, Answer 12 Franklin Public Library
Picture 13, Answer 13 Fletcher Field
Picture 14, Answer 14 Franklin Senior Center (soon to be former location)
Picture 15, Answer 15 Winterberry Farms
Picture 16, second try, Answer 16 Dacey Fields, Lincoln St
Picture 17, Answer 17 The Rome Restaurant
From this point forward all pictures and answers can be found on Franklin Matters
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Franklin: Landscape changes
When the Franklin Furniture's building was taken down, I was surprised to see the prominent tower of Dean Hall appear. I didn't realize it was that close.
With the new construction now raising to the second floor in that location, it almost looks like the top of Dean Hall is part of the construction. I expect that if the new building goes up one more floor, the view of Dean Hall from Summer St will disappear again.
Franklin: Good news wanted
If you have good news about Franklin, like this, or like this.
Good news that may not make it to the local paper, send it along and I'll see what we can do to get it published here.
Send it to shersteve at gmail dot com. Be aware that I have limited access during normal business hours. You can reference my disclosure statement.
Only good news, please. There is enough bad news in the world already.
Good news that may not make it to the local paper, send it along and I'll see what we can do to get it published here.
Send it to shersteve at gmail dot com. Be aware that I have limited access during normal business hours. You can reference my disclosure statement.
Only good news, please. There is enough bad news in the world already.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Robert Pirelli - Rest in Peace
The flags are at half mast around town to mark the passing of Staff Sargent Robert R. Pirelli, the most recent of Franklin's two Iraq casualties. The Boston Globe provides details on the funeral held yesterday.
The Milford Daily News coverage can be found here.
Where am I? game changes and challenge
Franklin residents, I hope you are enjoying the game underway here. I have updated the game guidelines to move to a twice a week format rather than once per week.
Yes, I couldn't wait a full week once we have a winner! Hopefully, you'll agree with the change. Hopefully, I'll also be able to keep up with it.
I did get a good bike ride in today. Cruising around town, stopping here and there to snap a photo or two.
So if you see a tall guy, white helmet on a green bike, with a camera... that could be a good clue to a future picture in this game.
I am finding it a challenge to make the picture of a local place a challenge. Enough of a clue to help you figure out what it is without giving too much away. Yes, every picture tells a story. This game is helping me frame the story better. Just as my sherku is helping me get the least amount of words to convey what I want.
Hopefully, this game will help to open your eyes to the wonders of this place we call home.
Yes, I couldn't wait a full week once we have a winner! Hopefully, you'll agree with the change. Hopefully, I'll also be able to keep up with it.
I did get a good bike ride in today. Cruising around town, stopping here and there to snap a photo or two.
So if you see a tall guy, white helmet on a green bike, with a camera... that could be a good clue to a future picture in this game.
I am finding it a challenge to make the picture of a local place a challenge. Enough of a clue to help you figure out what it is without giving too much away. Yes, every picture tells a story. This game is helping me frame the story better. Just as my sherku is helping me get the least amount of words to convey what I want.
Hopefully, this game will help to open your eyes to the wonders of this place we call home.
Franklin: Where am I? #3
Somewhere in Franklin: two smiles for full service.
"Where am I?" Game guidelines can be found here.
Play on!
Franklin: Where am I? Answer #2
We have a winner to the second posting. Congratulations to Ken Norman for participating and providing the correct answer.
Yes, the picture was detail around the entrance doorway to the Franklin School for the Performing Arts.
Rather than waiting until Wednesday, I'll post picture #3 shortly.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Franklin: Parmenter School gets ready for Opening Day
As Dolores and I completed our walk this morning, we happened upon a buzz of activity around the Parmenter School grounds as several parents and kids help clean up, spread some new mulch and getting ready for school to open next week.
Kim DiMarino will send me a listing of all who participated so I can update this and give credit where it is due.
Nice work folks!
* Perry Means and Jim D'Entremont are pictured at the mulch pile. (middle left photo)
* Jamie DiMarino (with the wheel barrow), Jessie D'Entremont, and Alex Adiletto lend a hand. (middle right photo)
* Denise Cyr spreads out the mulch. (bottom left photo)
PS - I was looking for the name of the mascot but did not find it exploring the school website. I did find the history of the school which is good to know. If you do know the name of the mascot, please let me know.
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