Chairman Jeffrey Roy reads the summary statement on the evaluation of Superintendent Wayne Ogden.
Time: 3 minutes, 0 seconds
MP3 File
My written notes from this portion of the meeting:
3 page summary, goals and major points
8 goals evaluated
(the evaluation) “needs to be more specific in quantitative and qualitative measures next time”
3% increase effective July 1, 2007
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Brick Task Force Update
Sue Rohrbach provides an update on the Brick Task Force and asks for guidence on the report conclusion. The School Committee members comment on the conclusion and what they are looking for.
Time: 7 minutes, 43 seconds
MP3 File
For reference: the Brick Task Force charge can be seen here on the School Committee page
My written notes from this portion of the meeting:
Sue Rohrbach
Brick task force
5 of 6 tasks accomplished thus far, future use topic remains
Looking for guidance in terms of conclusion
Meeting this Saturday for three hours to complete and meet Jan 8th deadline
Roberta - Waiting for the data
Cora - Answer all the charges set forth, decision left to committee and superintendent
Matt – looking for a decision from the committee
Ed – not expecting a formal outcome, address the six issues, will expect that members are not going to be shy about saying what they think
Jeff – don’t get bogged down over any question, gather data and report back with answers to those six questions
Majority/minority report concept okay
Will get all the info, all the data, get all the backup
Time: 7 minutes, 43 seconds
MP3 File
For reference: the Brick Task Force charge can be seen here on the School Committee page
My written notes from this portion of the meeting:
Sue Rohrbach
Brick task force
5 of 6 tasks accomplished thus far, future use topic remains
Looking for guidance in terms of conclusion
Meeting this Saturday for three hours to complete and meet Jan 8th deadline
Roberta - Waiting for the data
Cora - Answer all the charges set forth, decision left to committee and superintendent
Matt – looking for a decision from the committee
Ed – not expecting a formal outcome, address the six issues, will expect that members are not going to be shy about saying what they think
Jeff – don’t get bogged down over any question, gather data and report back with answers to those six questions
Majority/minority report concept okay
Will get all the info, all the data, get all the backup
Franklin in the News
Senior center's glow a little too much for some
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Monday, December 10, 2007
School Committee Meeting 12/11/07
The agenda has been posted (Word doc) for the School Committee meeting Tuesday night.
7:00 PM, Council Chambers
7:00 PM, Council Chambers
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Where in Franklin? #23
Not even stumps of trees are left in this pit. Where is it located in Franklin?
The guidelines to play "Where in Franklin?" are found here.
Where in Franklin? Answer #22
Picture #22 apparently was a stumper. A couple of guesses but no one had the Montessori Sunrise School located on Upper Union. The Fenway-like wall is on the right side in this view protected by the chain link fence.
As you come down Upper Union, with the Franklin Industrial Park on your left, the Montessori Sunrise School is located on the right with the Fenway wall visible.
Thanks for playing. Stay tuned for #23.
Franklin in the News
A family of performers
| FRANKLIN - For the Hancock family, Franklin Performing Arts Company's holiday production of ''Tis the Season' is becoming a family tradition. But not as members of the audience. |
Tax money from new growth lacking
| The taxes area towns are collecting from new growth have declined substantially in the past three fiscal years, creating concern among some local officials about future budgets. |
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Franklin in the news
Need for money is not an act
FRANKLIN - When they learned money was tight for this year's high school musical, Alexandra Lonati and a group of student theater enthusiasts decided to take matters into their own hands.
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Friday, December 7, 2007
Franklin in the News
Franklin candidates report campaign spending
FRANKLIN - New Planning Board member Gregory Ballarino led all town candidates in spending for the November election, according to campaign finance forms filed with the town clerk, using his own money to buy $824.25 worth of yard signs.
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
Franklin in the News
Franklin library disrepair criticized
FRANKLIN - Town Council voted to spend money on a library architect and museum renovations last night, but not before Councilor Joseph McGann questioned the cost and timing of the work at the leaking lending facility.
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Franklin taxes going up
FRANKLIN - The council voted to keep a single tax rate last night with little discussion on the perception that commercial and industrial properties are not assessed as high as they should be.
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A work of faith
FRANKLIN - When it comes to building a 7-foot tall menorah, it turns out there are no established instructions.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Franklin in the News
Franklin officials review assessment data
| FRANKLIN - With lingering questions about how commercial and industrial assessments are calculated, new analyses of the town's system are expected to be unveiled at tonight's final council tax rate hearing. |
Former Franklin official's firing a surprise
| FRANKLIN - Ten years after controversial administrator Wolfgang Bauer resigned from running their town, current and former officials reacted with surprise yesterday to his firing from a similar job in Rhode Island. |
Where in Franklin? #22
Can you identify this location? Where do they have a Fenway style green wall overlooking a pool?
The guidelines for playing "Where in Franklin?" can be found here.
Enjoy!
Where in Franklin? Answer #21
The correct answer to picture #21 is the Municpal Building on Rt 140, or East Central St.
Thanks for playing Susan.
Stay tuned for the next one!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Franklin in the News
White bricks in new building not everyone's favorite
| FRANKLIN - With the second building in the Franklin Center Commons project nearing completion, some residents are questioning why the much-anticipated project contains bricks with a whitish hue rather than the traditional red as expected. |
West Warwick fires town manager over misspent river funds
| WEST WARWICK, R.I. - West Warwick Town Manager Wolfgang Bauer, who worked as town manager in Franklin, Mass., in the 1990s, has been fired by the town council, which found "gross mismanagement" of a river improvement project. |
Live, from Franklin ...
| FRANKLIN - Unable in recent months to receive local public television channels, Verizon customers finally got a chance to watch a live town event with last night's Planning Board meeting. |
Board to seek new members
| FRANKLIN - Planning Board Vice Chairwoman Paige Duncan will resign next month to spend more time with her family, Chairman Anthony Padula announced last night, prompting a search for a replacement. |
Town Council Meeting Agenda 12/5/07
The agenda for the Town Council Meeting 12/5/07 has been posted to the town web site and can be found here (PDF).
The tax hearing resumes at 7:10 PM.
Audio recordings from the meeting 11/28/07 can be found here.
The tax hearing resumes at 7:10 PM.
Audio recordings from the meeting 11/28/07 can be found here.
Monday, December 3, 2007
School Deficit - Discussion and Vote
The motion to take $590,000 from the Stabilization Funds to balance the books on the School Budget deficit before setting the tax rate.
Time: 8 minutes, 40 seconds
MP3 File
Time: 8 minutes, 40 seconds
MP3 File
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