Present: Jones, Vallee, Mason, Pfeffer, McGann, Zollo
Absent: Kelly, Whalen, Powderly
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 21, 2010
motion to approve, passed 6-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meetings of the Town Council are Recorded
Steve Sherlock is also recording the meeting for Franklin Matters
Third Thursday
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Tim Conlin - Licensed for work, yet problems with Franklin DPW
needed to get a water/sewer permit signed
Problem with Mr Yadisernia, unresolved, undetermined
A long history of providing service to Franklin yet problems with Yadisernia
E. APPOINTMENTS
Public Land Use Committee - Timothy O'Toole
Motion to approve, passed 6-0
F. HEARINGS - none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - none
Franklin, MA
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Franklin, MA: utility wires to go underground - clarifications
Based upon feedback and questions from readers here and on our Facebook page let me add:
A couple of things to be clear about:
1 - SOME of the utilities are going underground per the project funding anyway. That is shown in the green area on the map. The question is do we, Franklin, choose to pay for the 'red' section to also go underground at the same time (to save money as it would be cheaper with the road work already underway) or not.
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/08/franklin-ma-underground-utilities.html
2 - The issue of one way versus two way traffic is open and separate from the utilities. I'll be doing another survey on that aspect once this one finishes.
3 - Yes, the Federal and State grants ultimately came from our pockets. The difference is the money is already here in our Franklin account, collecting interest until spent on this project. The question being resolved by the planning process is to determine exactly how this money is to be spent downtown.
Does that help? If not, please let me know.
A couple of things to be clear about:
1 - SOME of the utilities are going underground per the project funding anyway. That is shown in the green area on the map. The question is do we, Franklin, choose to pay for the 'red' section to also go underground at the same time (to save money as it would be cheaper with the road work already underway) or not.
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/08/franklin-ma-underground-utilities.html
2 - The issue of one way versus two way traffic is open and separate from the utilities. I'll be doing another survey on that aspect once this one finishes.
3 - Yes, the Federal and State grants ultimately came from our pockets. The difference is the money is already here in our Franklin account, collecting interest until spent on this project. The question being resolved by the planning process is to determine exactly how this money is to be spent downtown.
Does that help? If not, please let me know.
Third Thursday - August 19th
A diverse mix of art appreciation, networking and shopping rounds out the upcoming Franklin Downtown Partnership’s Third Thursday event on August 19 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Jane’s Frames, 11 East Central Street, is hosting an Artist Opening Reception, presenting Oils and Acrylics by Robin Wessman. Kia Olsson will perform live music and refreshments will be served.
Around town that evening several shops will offer specials:
As it is every Thursday, the Franklin Historical Museum on West Central Street will be open for tours from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Berry Insurance, 9 Main Street, will host the United Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Organization, a group of people in their 20s and 30s who have an interest in networking, community involvement and professional development. All are welcome to attend the event and can purchase tickets for the First Annual Chowder and Chili Championship in September.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a group of community leaders, business owners and residents whose mission is the economic revival of Franklin’s downtown.
The Partnership’s next general meeting is Thursday, September 16, at 8:30 a.m., and its next scheduled event is the Harvest Festival on September 26. All interested vendors should contact Mary Graff at mgraff@berryinsurance.com.
For membership or sponsorship information please contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at (774)571-3109 or downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.
Updated 5/17/11 - sometime in the past couple of months, Downtown Consignment moved to an unknown location in Plainville. The Franklin Art Association now has a gallery in this location.
Franklin, MA
Jane’s Frames, 11 East Central Street, is hosting an Artist Opening Reception, presenting Oils and Acrylics by Robin Wessman. Kia Olsson will perform live music and refreshments will be served.
Around town that evening several shops will offer specials:
- Downtown Consignment on Main Street shoppers can save 50 percent at the Summer Clearance Sale and enjoy refreshments
- A Cut Above Salon, 56 East Central Street, will offer free hair cuts with another service, as well as coupons and free hair products
- Sarapaan Beads & Jewelry, 21 East Central Street, will demonstrate bracelet making
- The Rome Restaurant, 4 East Central Street, will offer dinner for two for $20
As it is every Thursday, the Franklin Historical Museum on West Central Street will be open for tours from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Berry Insurance, 9 Main Street, will host the United Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Organization, a group of people in their 20s and 30s who have an interest in networking, community involvement and professional development. All are welcome to attend the event and can purchase tickets for the First Annual Chowder and Chili Championship in September.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a group of community leaders, business owners and residents whose mission is the economic revival of Franklin’s downtown.
The Partnership’s next general meeting is Thursday, September 16, at 8:30 a.m., and its next scheduled event is the Harvest Festival on September 26. All interested vendors should contact Mary Graff at mgraff@berryinsurance.com.
For membership or sponsorship information please contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at (774)571-3109 or downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.
Updated 5/17/11 - sometime in the past couple of months, Downtown Consignment moved to an unknown location in Plainville. The Franklin Art Association now has a gallery in this location.
Franklin, MA
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - 8/18/10
The Town Council is scheduled to meet this evening at 7:00 PM.
The agenda is not yet available on the Franklin, MA website.
Under the new Open Meeting rules, it is likely posted on a window at the Municipal Bldg.
Updated: 8/18/10 the agenda was added to the website sometime today, hurrah!
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 21, 2010
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS -Meetings of the Town Council are Recorded
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Public Land Use Committee - Timothy O'Toole
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS – Underground Utilities
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION –
1. Resolution 10-46: Appropriation – Repaving a Portion of Washington Street
2. Resolution 10-47: Appropriation – Spring Street Culvert
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
The agenda is not yet available on the Franklin, MA website.
Under the new Open Meeting rules, it is likely posted on a window at the Municipal Bldg.
Updated: 8/18/10 the agenda was added to the website sometime today, hurrah!
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 21, 2010
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS -Meetings of the Town Council are Recorded
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Public Land Use Committee - Timothy O'Toole
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS – Underground Utilities
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION –
1. Resolution 10-46: Appropriation – Repaving a Portion of Washington Street
2. Resolution 10-47: Appropriation – Spring Street Culvert
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
Want to help with the Long Range Financial Planning?
The Long Range Financial Planning Committee is considering expansion of the Committee by two members. The Committee meets approximately 8-10 times per year and is tasked with looking at the 3-5 year financial picture of the Town.
Anyone interested in being considered for the Committee may email a letter of interest to the Town Administrator at jnutting@franklin.ma.us or fax a copy to 508-520-4903.
Letters of interest will be accepted until August 30th.
This was posted to the Franklin website here:
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/015DAF2B-000F8513
The committee is currently composed of three Town Council, and two each from the School Committee, Finance Committee and general public. By adding two more citizens, this should help broaden the representation for the citizens.
Current members
Town Council: Scott Mason, Shannon Zollo, Steve Whalen
School Committee: Susan Rohrbach, Roberta Trahan
Finance Committee: Jim Roche (Vice-Chair), Rebecca Cameron
Citizens: Doug Hardesty (Chair), Deb Bartlett
Franklin, MA
Anyone interested in being considered for the Committee may email a letter of interest to the Town Administrator at jnutting@franklin.ma.us or fax a copy to 508-520-4903.
Letters of interest will be accepted until August 30th.
This was posted to the Franklin website here:
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/015DAF2B-000F8513
The committee is currently composed of three Town Council, and two each from the School Committee, Finance Committee and general public. By adding two more citizens, this should help broaden the representation for the citizens.
Current members
Town Council: Scott Mason, Shannon Zollo, Steve Whalen
School Committee: Susan Rohrbach, Roberta Trahan
Finance Committee: Jim Roche (Vice-Chair), Rebecca Cameron
Citizens: Doug Hardesty (Chair), Deb Bartlett
Franklin, MA
"a natural stormwater-filtration system"
He said the town is indirectly contributing $98,000 to the project - which comes from in-house labor from the engineering and highway departments.
He said town laborers can't devote all their time to the projects, so they'll take longer to complete.
"The whole idea of the grant was not to spend town money," he said. "That's the whole idea: to use as much in-house resources as possible."
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here:
Franklin adding to detention pond
from The Milford Daily News News RSS Franklin, MA
Dean College: President's Cup Golf Tournament
The 14th annual Dean College President’s Cup Golf Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the New England Country Club, Bellingham, MA.
Check-in, registration and breakfast begins at 8 a.m. The tournament begins with a shotgun start and scramble format at 9 a.m., and concludes with a luncheon and awards at 2 p.m.
For more information or to register, please contact the Dean College Office of alumni relations at 1-888-711-3326, or go online to https://www.dean.edu/forms/golfregistration.aspx
Franklin, MA
Check-in, registration and breakfast begins at 8 a.m. The tournament begins with a shotgun start and scramble format at 9 a.m., and concludes with a luncheon and awards at 2 p.m.
For more information or to register, please contact the Dean College Office of alumni relations at 1-888-711-3326, or go online to https://www.dean.edu/forms/golfregistration.aspx
Franklin, MA
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