Visit the Parmenter 5K website for additional details and to register. The first 150 get t-shirts!
For specific questions, one can email parmenter5k@gmail.com
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Reminder: Parmenter 5K - Jun 10
This year's 4th Annual Parmenter Fun Run for All Ages will be held on Sunday, June 10th at 10am.
MEMA prepares for hurricane season in Massachusetts
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As hurricane season officially begins this week, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency is launching a series of workshops and drills for local officials and public awareness announcements for residents.
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State releases first Tax Credit Transparency Report identifying recipients o...
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The Executive Office for Administration and Finance today released the first-ever Massachusetts Tax Credit Transparency Report compiled by the Department of Revenue based on reports received from the various state agencies that administer thirteen tax credits.
The reporting requirement was proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick and enacted by the Legislature in the FY11 budget. The report identifies receipients of the credits and the amount either received or awarded in calendar 2011.
"The Patrick-Murray Administration continues to build on its record of making government spending more transparent to the public with today's publication of the Tax Credit Report," said A&F Secretary Jay Gonzalez.
"This release, along with other transparency initiatives like the recent launch of 'Open Checkbook' on the state's website gives taxpayers access to information they need and deserve to understand how government funds are being spent and to hold those of us in government accountable for the management of their tax dollars," Gonzalez said.
The credits reported on are the Film Tax Credit, Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Brownfields Tax Credit, Medical Device Company Tax Credit, Dairy Farmer Tax Credit, Life Sciences Tax Incentive Program (with its Investment, Research, User Fee and Jobs Tax Credits), Economic Development Incentive Program Credit, Certified Housing Development Tax Credit, and Conservation Land Tax Credit.
The reporting requirement was proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick and enacted by the Legislature in the FY11 budget. The report identifies receipients of the credits and the amount either received or awarded in calendar 2011.
"The Patrick-Murray Administration continues to build on its record of making government spending more transparent to the public with today's publication of the Tax Credit Report," said A&F Secretary Jay Gonzalez.
"This release, along with other transparency initiatives like the recent launch of 'Open Checkbook' on the state's website gives taxpayers access to information they need and deserve to understand how government funds are being spent and to hold those of us in government accountable for the management of their tax dollars," Gonzalez said.
The credits reported on are the Film Tax Credit, Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Brownfields Tax Credit, Medical Device Company Tax Credit, Dairy Farmer Tax Credit, Life Sciences Tax Incentive Program (with its Investment, Research, User Fee and Jobs Tax Credits), Economic Development Incentive Program Credit, Certified Housing Development Tax Credit, and Conservation Land Tax Credit.
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Monday, June 4, 2012
Happy Birthday Minimum Wage
Today is the 100th anniversary of the nation's first minimum wage law--a law passed here in Massachusetts.
To honor that centennial, MassBudget is releasing a new report showing how many workers would be affected by an increase in the minimum wage--and examining who those workers are.
Specifically, we find that raising the minimum wage to $10 would:
To provide a more complete picture of the people who would be affected, the report also includes an interactive tool that lets you analyze the numbers by age, gender, work-type, education, and more.
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DPW Construction Plans for 2012
According to the current construction plans for 2012 as posted to the DPW webpage, the following streets will see construction this year:
Check the DPW page for updates to this listing
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/Construction_Projects/construction_projects_index
- East Central Street - Water Main Replacement
- Riverside Drive - Paving
- Evergreen Drive - Paving
- Overlook Drive - Paving
- Greensfield Road - Paving
- Greensfield Lane - Paving
- Grove Street - Waterline Replacement
- Intersection of Miller Street / Green Street - Roadway Realignment and Drainage
- Wyllie Road - Waterline Replacement
- Pyne Circle - Waterline Replacement
- East Street, West Street, Nason Street, Walnut Avenue, Church Avenue, Crescent Street, Martin Avenue, Garfield Street, and Charlotte Court - Waterline and Drainage Replacement during 2012 with Pavement and Sidewalks to be completed in 2013
Check the DPW page for updates to this listing
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/Construction_Projects/construction_projects_index
Big Y: Franklin, MA
During my run along RT 140 on Sunday morning, I stopped for some photos to mark the progress on the Big Y.
For those looking for work, the Big Y is hiring!
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/06/big-y-plans-to-hire-150-plus.html
For those looking for work, the Big Y is hiring!
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/06/big-y-plans-to-hire-150-plus.html
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - agenda - Jun 5, 2012
The Finance Committee will get the preview for all the financial approvals that the Town Council has on their agenda for Wednesday, Jun 6. If you really want to get a head start on the details about each of the proposals, this is the place to be.
The full agenda for the Town Council meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/06/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-jun-6.html
The full agenda for the Town Council meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/06/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-jun-6.html
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jun 6, 2012
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 2, 2012, May 16, 2012
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Verizon, Comcast, and Franklin Matters
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Franklin School for the Performing Arts
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Franklin Disability Commission - Deborah Bean
Joint Appointment of Planning Board Member - Brian Lyra, Jeffrey T. Harris, Douglas Hartnett
Joint Appointment of Member of the Board of Assessors - John Neas
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Senators Spilka and Ross – Budget Update
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 12-25: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Beaver Court, Mark’s Way and J.R.’S Lane and Order of Taking (Extinguishment) of Related Right-of-Way Over Abutting Town-Owned-Land
2. Resolution 12-41: Appropriation:Roads/Sidewalks/Drainage/Stormwater/Infrastructure
3. Resolution 12-42: Authorization for DPW Garage/Storage Building
4. Resolution 12-43: Authorization to Transfer Funds – Davis Thayer Study
5. Resolution 12-44: Authorization to Transfer Funds – Dam Repairs
6. Resolution 12-45: Establishment of a Senior Center Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
7. Resolution 12-46: Appropriation Senior Center Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
8. Resolution 12-47: Establishment of an Athletic Fields Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
9. Resolution 12-48: Appropriation Athletic Fields Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
10. Resolution 12-49: Establishment of a Fire Truck Stabilization Fund
11. Resolution 12-50: Appropriation Fire Truck Stabilization Fund
12. Bylaw Amendment 12-683: Amendment to Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic-Parking- 2nd Reading
13. Bylaw Amendment 12-684: Amendment to Chapter 82, Appendix A, List of Service Fee Rates – 2nd Reading
14. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-685: Amendment to Chapter 185, §24. Floodplain District – Referral to Planning Board
15. Bylaw Amendment 12-687: Amendment to Chapter 25, Personnel Regulations, Appendix A - Classification Plan and Appendix B – Pay Schedules- 1st 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
The full set of documents to accompany this agenda can be found on the Franklin website
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2012%20docs/060612.pdf
Franklin, MA: Recycling - what, where, how
The DPW has updated the following document on what, where and how to recycle in Franklin, MA.
On a related note, the Recycling Center at Beaver St will no longer accept cash payments as of July 1, 2012. Payments can be made by check, credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard).
You can also find this document on the Franklin website
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/index
On a related note, the Recycling Center at Beaver St will no longer accept cash payments as of July 1, 2012. Payments can be made by check, credit or debit card (Visa or Mastercard).
You can also find this document on the Franklin website
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/index
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Big Y Plans to Hire 150-plus
Hello,
A friend of yours (shersteve@gmail.com) has sent you the article "Big Y Plans to Hire 150-plus", with the following comments:
This is good news!
If you want to read it, click on the following link: http://www.progressivegrocer.com/top-stories/headlines/industry-intelligence/id35506/big-y-plans-to-hire-150-plus/
A friend of yours (shersteve@gmail.com) has sent you the article "Big Y Plans to Hire 150-plus", with the following comments:
This is good news!
If you want to read it, click on the following link: http://www.progressivegrocer.com/top-stories/headlines/industry-intelligence/id35506/big-y-plans-to-hire-150-plus/
"its time to let your imagination unfold"
The Milford Daily News reported on the Franklin High School graduation yesterday as 387 left the school to tackle their individual futures writing in part:
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1347550345/Franklin-grads-thank-their-elders#ixzz1wdJlMfEW
Valedictorian Susan Mullen will attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the fall. She also thanked the adults for giving her and her classmates the momentum needed to be successful students, and people.
“By treating us with kindness and respect, all by helping us realize our potential as people, these parents, teachers and coaches have shown us the importance of treating each other well,” she said.
“These adults have not only propelled us forward toward our goals, but also taught us how we should treat one another and how we have the aptitude to help each other grow and succeed.”
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1347550345/Franklin-grads-thank-their-elders#ixzz1wdJlMfEW
Trout fishing derby planned at Franklin Rod & Gun Club, June 2
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The Franklin Rod & Gun Club is holding a trout fishing derby at Uncas Pond, off Florence Street, tomorrow, Saturday, June 1, 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
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From the Senate Budget and to the Conference Committee
At the end of last week, the Senate finalized its budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2013. MassBudget's Budget Monitor shows:
At this point, the Governor, the House, and the Senate have all produced their own budget proposals. The challenge now is to reconcile them. Our Senate Budget Monitor Monitor describes the choices that lie ahead.
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