Franklin Tucker, Patch Staff
- Belmont, MA
Email: Franklin@patch.com Phone: 617-308-9912 Hometown: Belmont Birthday: Sometime in March Bio (professional highlights, marital status, hobbies, etc)
I've won five regional journalism awards. I wish I could run - I ran in college and have finished 27 marathons - but I have a broken LCL. I read histories, bios, long winded criticism and I love magazines. I enjoy 19th century romantic literature and British fiction being published today. Love movies in movie theaters. My musical interests run the gambit from a cappella to Zulu chanting but I especially like Richard Strauss, Rita Lee and Broadway showtunes. The official name of my house feline is "Boris, the Russian Circus Cat." Really. Ask the Town Clerk. What else .... Local Hot-Button Issues What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? Money, schools and what to do with the growing wild turkey menace. Where do you stand on each of these issues? I wish I had more money, I truly love the schools and eat the turkeys.
Posting Activity
Belmont|News|
Belmont Week in Review: Superintendent Finalists, Clark House Future in Doubt, Scharfman Run
The past week in Belmont.
Belmont|News|
Belmont House of the Week: 83 Channing Road
Winn Brook property close to Belmont Center.
Belmont|News|
Animation Pioneers Celebrated, Pool Design Party, Sing-Along Saturday
Events this weekend in Belmont.
Charlestown, MA|News|
Charlestown Legion To Host Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Anyone without a place to spend the holiday is welcome to join the festivities.
Belmont|News|
Latest Hope to Save Clark House Bumps Up Against Committee Reality
While timing a concern for supporters, Community Preservation Committee will insist that all obstacles be resolved before considering a grant proposal.
Belmont|News|
Thanksgiving Dinner Deposit: Belmont Savings CEO's Harvest Bisque
Have what Bob's having this Thanksgiving to start the holiday meal.
Belmont|News|
Brown Bagging It With the Superintendent, Healthy Aging, Ornament Making
Events occurring in Belmont on Friday, Nov. 22.
Belmont|News|
Three Named Finalists For Superintendent Job
A high school principal, an executive director of an educational collaborative and an assistant superintendent were named.
Belmont|News|
Belmont Teachers Evaluated as Top Ranked in New State System
Superintendent's response: results don't indict one school is "better" than another in the district due to the "raw" numbers.
Charlestown, MA|News|
Restaurateurs Rail Against Waitress Wage Increase
Tipped worker wages would increase from $2.63 per hour to $5.50 per hour. That has some restaurant owners fighting back.
Charlestown, MA|News|
Donate to Kennedy Center's Flea Market This Saturday
The annual flea market will be held at the Community Resources Center, 55 Bunker Hill St., on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 5 and 6.
Charlestown, MA|News|
Whole Foods Hosting Weekend Effort to Help Less Fortunate Residents
Shoppers at the store at 51 Austin St. can contribute food from a list or donate to Lovin' Spoonful and Harvest on Vine.
Charlestown, MA|News|
New Homes for Sale in Charlestown
Click through the local properties listed above to see what's available this week in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston.
Belmont|News|
Starring Belmont, For Two Seconds, On Fox's 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
A bit of Belmont in the Fox show
Belmont|News|
New Homes for Sale in Belmont This Week
Find new homes for sale in Belmont on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
Belmont|News|
Try Bob's Bisque! Shopping Late in Cushing Square, Pool Party at the Chenery
Events occurring in Belmont on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Belmont|News|
A Thank You From the People Who Ran the Scharfman Run
The Foundation for Belmont Education raised $20,000 for an innovation teaching initiative.
Belmont|News|
Update: Important Phone Numbers Regarding New Snow Shoveling Bylaw
Have a question? Now there are specific phone numbers for particular queries.
