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Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.
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64 Tri-County Students Receive John and Abigail Adams Scholarship |
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FHS Panthers |
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When do they pick up my Christmas tree? |
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Franklin Library: Indoor Seed Starting - Jan 15 |
"At Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens, our mission is to inspire others to grow their own fresh produce. We deliver residential and community based training, consulting, and assistance in vegetable garden development. We are dedicated to the belief that most people should have the knowledge and opportunity to grow wholesome fruits and veggies in containers, raised beds, or in-ground gardens."
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Second Sunday Speaker Series Continues at the Franklin Historical Museum |
SAFE Community Forum Agenda - Jan 9 |
"Regulations on signs in town are very loose, but that may soon change.
The bylaw, written in 2012, is up for a public hearing on Wednesday, during the next Town Council meeting.
Bryan Taberner, director of Planning and Community Development, said that the bylaw does not regulate how many signs can be in one plaza. For example, if a plaza in town had 10 businesses, there could be 10 different signs, one for each business.
That reason, he said, is why the pending bylaw is going to be important."
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Sign Zoning Bylaw up for Town Council review/vote |
"Massachusetts residents are no strangers to expensive energy costs, especially during colder months.
A recent report by Move.org shows Massachusetts residents on average pay the eighth-highest utility costs in the country -- $469 per month -- and the fourth highest in New England.
What some residents don’t know, however, is that there are several ways to make changes -- big and small -- around any home or apartment that could help lower those costs.
“Becoming more energy efficient is the single-most important step a homeowner or renter can take to gain control of their energy use and energy costs,” said Bill Stack, energy efficiency manager for Eversource, one of the state’s largest utility companies."
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Which states pay the most for utilities? |
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Open Auditions for Seussical |
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Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council 355 East Central St. Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 US Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. | |
"The MBTA and its operating partner for Commuter Rail, Keolis Commuter Services, announced the special $10 Commuter Rail weekend fare pilot will resume on Saturday, Jan. 5. This special weekend fare is available from the first train on Saturday to the last train on Sunday and may be used across all zones and all lines.
“Resuming this pilot allows our customers to continue taking advantage of Commuter Rail as a travel option on weekends, while we study the potential for making this program permanent,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak in an announcement. “I want to thank our partners at the FTA for working with us to resume this pilot and also acknowledge the enthusiastic response we received from our customers to this initiative.”
The special $10 all-weekend fare will be available on the mTicket app, onboard trains (cash or credit card from conductors), and at ticket windows at North, South, and Back Bay stations. The special fare applies to customers age 12 and above; the weekend fare allows adults to travel with two children under 12 at no additional cost."
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the mTicket app |
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Town Council Meeting Agenda |
Meeting of January 9, 2019- 7:00 PM
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1. ANNOUNCEMENTS |
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
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2. CITIZENS COMMENTS |
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES | |
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
November 28, 2018 Minutes
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3b. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
December 12, 2018 Minutes
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4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS |
None
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5. APPOINTMENTS |
None
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6. HEARINGS | |
6a. HEARINGS |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822: Changes to §185-20. Signs
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6b. HEARINGS |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823: Changes To Sign District Regulations
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6c. HEARINGS |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824: Changes To Sign District Overlay Map
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7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS |
None
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8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS | |
8a. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS |
2018-2019 Goals Update
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8b. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS |
OPEB Actuarial Presentation-Daniel Sherman
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9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS |
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
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10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-01: Acceptance of Gift- Franklin Council on Aging (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-01 Majority Vote (5))
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10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-09: Acceptance of Gift- Franklin Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-09 Majority Vote (5))
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10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-10: Acceptance of Gift- Franklin Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-10 Majority Vote (5))
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10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-11: Acceptance of Gift- Franklin Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-11 Majority Vote (5))
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10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822: Changes to §185-20. Signs - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))
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10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823: Changes Changes to Sign District Regulations -1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))
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10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824: Changes To Sign District Overlay Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))
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10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Bylaw Amendment 19-835: Changes to Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-835 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))
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11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT | |
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | |
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS | |
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
None Scheduled
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15. ADJOURN |