Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Donation policy - first reading
Targeted donations under review
| FRANKLIN - The School Committee took the first step last night toward restricting what donations it will accept, potentially cutting off a future funding source for running the Red Brick School. |
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
School Committee Meeting Agenda
The School Committee is meeting Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM.
The agenda for the meeting can be found here (doc).
The agenda for the meeting can be found here (doc).
Monday, January 21, 2008
The Hat Lady - Susan Johnson
Hats off to having fun
| FRANKLIN - The Hat Lady has a confession: There was a time when she didn't like hats, even ones with flying pigs on them. |
The article includes a YouTube video clip of Susan and some of her many hats.
Dam, another expense to consider
Earthen dam poses risk to development
| FRANKLIN - A dam at the DelCarte conservation area is at risk of collapsing, according to a report released last week, a development that could threaten downstream homes. |
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Franklin Commuter Update
No Amtrak strike!
The worries about the Amtrak strike disrupting the commute into Boston can relax now, Amtrak has a reached deal. The new Associated Press article with the details can be found here.
Now, the MBTA/MBCR need to concentrate on running on schedule.
The worries about the Amtrak strike disrupting the commute into Boston can relax now, Amtrak has a reached deal. The new Associated Press article with the details can be found here.
Now, the MBTA/MBCR need to concentrate on running on schedule.
Where in Franklin? Answer #27
Ken Norman correctly identified the location of the odd looking devices in photo #27 as the vacuum cleaners at the East Central Street Car Wash located between McDonald's and the Town Municipal Building.
Thanks for playing "Where in Franklin?", Ken!
Stay tuned for the next photo.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Closing Comments (audio)
The Town Council makes the round for Councilors to make closing comments. Whalen, Vallee, Zollo, McGann, Doak, and Feeley speak.
Time: 4 minutes, 35 seconds
MP3 File
Time: 4 minutes, 35 seconds
MP3 File
Exemptions, Snow budget, Fire station (audio)
A resolution is passed to allow three police officers to also work part time for the School Dept as coaches at FHS. The snow budget is almost used up. The new Fire Station is ahead of schedule and could open early but there is currently not a budget for it. An update will come in a month or so as the options are explored.
Time: 3 minutes, 54 seconds
MP3 File
Time: 3 minutes, 54 seconds
MP3 File
Four Corners RFP Discussion (audio)
Jeff Nutting previews the proposed changes to the RFP for the Four Corners Building so that it will generate some offers. This item will be back on the agenda for the 1/23/08 meeting.
Time: 8 minutes, 39 seconds
Nutting, Pfeffer, McGann, Feeley, Doak, Bartlett, and Zollo speak
MP3 File
Time: 8 minutes, 39 seconds
Nutting, Pfeffer, McGann, Feeley, Doak, Bartlett, and Zollo speak
MP3 File
Tax & Title Discussion (audio)
In the continuation of the Town Council meeting (after the Forensic Report and discussion), Administrator Jeff Nutting lead a discussion on Tax Title properties and what the town will do with them.
Time: 4 minutes, 13 seconds
Feeley, Pfeffer, Whalen
MP3 File
Time: 4 minutes, 13 seconds
Feeley, Pfeffer, Whalen
MP3 File
Industry: Air & Vacuum Technologies (AVT)
Recent news item found that reveals:
Schneeberger adds New England rep to linear motion control product distribution channel
Schneeberger, a provider of linear motion control technology, has added Air & Vacuum Technologies (AVT) in Franklin, MA, to its North American product distribution network. AVT is a distributor of pneumatic, electrical and mechanical automation products.
For more info on AVT you can visit their web site.
Schneeberger, a provider of linear motion control technology, has added Air & Vacuum Technologies (AVT) in Franklin, MA, to its North American product distribution network. AVT is a distributor of pneumatic, electrical and mechanical automation products.
- AVT will offer Schneeberger's motion control solutions to air and vacuum technology manufacturers and users in the New England region.
- Motion control solutions include: linear bearings and recirculating units, linear slides, tables and stages, linear guideways with integrated measurements, linear and rotary modules and precision ball screws.
- AVT will support the product offering with installation, project management and electronic documentation services.
For more info on AVT you can visit their web site.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Recommendations: Q&A 9 (audio)
Frank Falvey speaks for the second time and not as long as he would like. The meeting breaks for two minutes.
Time: 1 minute, 15 seconds
MP3 File
Time: 1 minute, 15 seconds
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Recommendations: Q&A 8 (audio)
Susan Gagner, Town Comptroller, raises the issue that one of the recommendations can not be implemented the way the accounting system is currently enabled. Council Chairperson Feeley clarifies a historical question.
Time: 3 minutes, 12 seconds
MP3 File
Time: 3 minutes, 12 seconds
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