Social media and the workplace, a new explanation by the folks at Common Craft is available at this link: http://commoncraft.com/social-media-workplace-video
In less than 4 minutes, Common Craft thoughtfully lays out how a company can use social media to help deliver and respond to what is being said about the company in the social web (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.).
Franklin, MA
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Funding Storm Water Management - Dec 6th, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Stormwater management is a growing challenge for local governments. As a resource that is increasingly regulated, municipalities must develop approaches that protect and enhance how stormwater is handled.
Please join us for a presentation and discussion of potential funding options to support stormwater management in your community and the surrounding region.
The flyer and details can be viewed here for Franklin's meeting at 3:00 PM:
FundingStormwaterMgt_101122
The towns of Bellingham, Franklin and Milford have been designated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as pilot communities for draft enhanced stormwater regulations. To assist the towns with potential challenges associated with these regulations, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is developing background materials on Stormwater Utilities, which operate similarly to other public services like water supply and wastewater. MAPC is preparing information on state laws supporting use of a Stormwater Utility, the structure and administration of a utility, and case studies of other communities in Massachusetts and the US where stormwater utilities are in existence or are under consideration.
If you miss the Franklin time slot, there is also one later in Bellingham:
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council will give a presentation on the effects of the Environmental Protection Agency’s newly enacted stormwater management regulations at the Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday, Dec. 6.
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and will be held in Arcand Meeting Room at the Municipal Center, 10 Mechanic St.
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x999955476/Stormwater-management-regulation-presentation-next-Monday-in-Bellingham
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the document.
Franklin, MA
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Birke's advice
Sometimes, the way the message is delivered is better. "Think local. Choose organic and know your farmer."
Birke Baehr is 11 and planning to be an organic farmer
Franklin, MA
Birke Baehr is 11 and planning to be an organic farmer
Franklin, MA
Finance Committee - 11/30/10 - Agenda
Town of Franklin
Finance Committee Agenda
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
7:00 PM
Municipal Building Council Chambers
(post agenda to web site) (meetings are recorded)
Balances as of 9/30/10
Gen Stab 4,689,302
PW Stab 74,656
Debt Stab 179,980
Traffic Stab 4,529
Overlay Surplus -0-
Free Cash 2,133,006
Call to Order
Citizens Comments
Approval of Minutes
Action Items:
2011 Capital Budget:
Roads - $200,000 (FY 11 Hotel/Motel tax)
Fire Truck - $180,000 (Debt Stabilization)
Water Improvements - $1,200,000 (Water Retained Earnings)
Sewer I & I Improvements - $300,000 (Sewer Retained Earnings)
Departmental Capital - $833,000 (Free Cash)
Bond Authorizations:
School Repairs - $2,000,000
Water Improvements - $7,500,000
Discussion Items:
Jeff Nutting – Current Financial Policies
Proposed General Fund Operational Policies
Proposed Enterprise Account Policies
Future Capital Projects
Tax hearing
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Franklin, MA
Printsmart Office Products
Catching up to the photos that I took during the visit to the new location of Printsmart Office Products during their Grand Opening:
If you haven't seen the video tour provided by Joel Carerra, follow this link.
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin MAtters to view the photos
Franklin, MA
If you haven't seen the video tour provided by Joel Carerra, follow this link.
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin MAtters to view the photos
Franklin, MA
Downtown Zoning/Bylaw Proposal
The proposed bylaw changes for the downtown zoning and sign changes were discussed on Nov 17th at the Town Council meeting. Here is the handout format for the presentation by Bryan Taberner that night.
TC 11-17-10 Downtown Bylaw Changes Presentation
This will also be located in the original posting for the meeting that night.
Franklin, MA
TC 11-17-10 Downtown Bylaw Changes Presentation
This will also be located in the original posting for the meeting that night.
Franklin, MA
In the News - kidney donation, capital budget
Franklin woman donates kidney to her neighbor
Franklin FinCom to discuss capital projects tomorrow night
Actually since this was posted to MDN website on Monday, the meeting is Tuesday.
Franklin, MA
Monday, November 29, 2010
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - 12/1/10
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 3, 2010
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS -Meetings of the Town Council are Recorded
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Franklin Disability Commission - Ronald Wainrib
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Transfer of Package Store License to Union Street Wine & Liquors
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 10-64: Appropriation – Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings
2. Resolution 10-65: Appropriation – Water Enterprise Retained Earnings
3. Resolution 10-66: Authorization to Borrow-Water Infrastructure Improvements
4. Resolution 10-67: Appropriation – Recreation Gift Account
5. Resolution 10-68: Appropriation – Road, Sidewalk, Drainage Improvements
6. Bylaw Amendment 10-651: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic- 2nd Reading
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
Franklin, MA
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS -Meetings of the Town Council are Recorded
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Franklin Disability Commission - Ronald Wainrib
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Transfer of Package Store License to Union Street Wine & Liquors
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 10-64: Appropriation – Sewer Enterprise Retained Earnings
2. Resolution 10-65: Appropriation – Water Enterprise Retained Earnings
3. Resolution 10-66: Authorization to Borrow-Water Infrastructure Improvements
4. Resolution 10-67: Appropriation – Recreation Gift Account
5. Resolution 10-68: Appropriation – Road, Sidewalk, Drainage Improvements
6. Bylaw Amendment 10-651: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic- 2nd Reading
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
Franklin, MA
Santa arrives on the Franklin Town Common - photos
In addition to the brief video posted Sunday, here are some photos of Santa on the Town Common:
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin MAtters to view the photos
Franklin, MA
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin MAtters to view the photos
Franklin, MA
Picture Added:
I finally got a round to adding the picture to the Remington Teacher recognition from the last School Committee meeting.
From Left to Right:: Joe O’Halloran, Jeff Roy, Mary Kass, and Paul Peri
This was originally posted (minus the picture) during the School Committee meeting on 11/16/10
Franklin, MA
From Left to Right:: Joe O’Halloran, Jeff Roy, Mary Kass, and Paul Peri
This was originally posted (minus the picture) during the School Committee meeting on 11/16/10
Franklin, MA
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Santa arrives on the Franklin Town Common - video
Yes, Santa did arrive via fire truck to the Franklin Town Common Sunday afternoon, just after 4:00 PM.
The video is a little choppy until Santa gets in his chair.
What are you going to wish for Christmas?
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin MAtters to view the video
Franklin, MA
The video is a little choppy until Santa gets in his chair.
What are you going to wish for Christmas?
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin MAtters to view the video
Franklin, MA
Town Council - Agenda - 12/01/10 - documents
The full agenda and associated documents for the Town Council meeting scheduled for Weds, Dec 1, 2010
TC_20101201_agenda
Franklin, MA
TC_20101201_agenda
Franklin, MA
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Content, conversation, community, and conversion!
I have referenced the three C's (content, conversation and community) many times. Todd and Ted cover them in this interview and show how they lead into the fourth C - conversion. I think this presents a great opportunity for us here in Franklin. Only 25 minutes!
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Ed Gaskin interviewed Fresh Ground co-founder Todd Van Hoosear for his "Up Close with CMOs" segment on The Pulse Network. Todd gives an overview of how Fresh Ground helps with the Four Cs: Content, Community, Conversation and Conversion. Ed does a great job at playing the skeptical CMO, and what results is, I think, an interesting discussion on social media marketing. We hope you like it.
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Franklin, MA
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via The Fresh Ground Podcast by freshground on 11/17/10
Ed Gaskin interviewed Fresh Ground co-founder Todd Van Hoosear for his "Up Close with CMOs" segment on The Pulse Network. Todd gives an overview of how Fresh Ground helps with the Four Cs: Content, Community, Conversation and Conversion. Ed does a great job at playing the skeptical CMO, and what results is, I think, an interesting discussion on social media marketing. We hope you like it. -----------
Franklin, MA
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