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Thursday, December 4, 2008
The 21st Century Student - networked
What do you think?
BTW - It is most interesting that this uses the Common Craft method of presentation. Not only did the presenters ask permission of Common Craft to do this but it was granted. Truly a good aspect of the networking opportunities available!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Live reporting - Town Administrator
Jeff at State House today to negotiate/lobby for legislative relief from items that the local communities have no control over.
2010 will be a difficult financial year, concern about getting the change, it will be hard to get. This is one side of the story but there are other sides to this as well. A wide variety of different interests are affected.
Old Business -
Listing of the gift accounts (as asked for in prior meeting by Councilor Pfeffer) was provided by Jeff
New Business -
None
Councilor Comments
Mason - congratulations to Tri-County
McGann - skunk story, apparently a rabid one was trapped and handled by our Tracey
Pfeffer - Senior Ctr one year anniversary party,
Live reporting - zoning bylaw amendment
cuts out red tape, makes it much easier to process
Moved to 1st reading
- Approved -> 6 - 0
Moved to 2nd reading
- Approved -> 6 - 0
Live reporting - action items
- (dates to be added later)
- approved -> 6-0
Resolution 08-82: Legal Notices
- approved -> 6-0
Resolution 08-83: Establishment of Municipal Infrastructure/Facilities Improvement Stabilization Fund
- approved -> 6-0
Resolution 08-84: Appropriation: Municipal Infrastructure/Facilities Improvement Stabilization Fund
- approved -> 6-0
Live reporting - 2009 license renewals
a listing of establishments was read and approved
a second listing of establishments that have not passed inspections was postponed until 12/17/08 - this listing was amended to include Caso's Bar & Grill (which BTW is currently closed)
a third listing of establishments that are delinquent for taxes was also postponed for action until 12/17/08
Live reporting - Town Council 12/3/08
Missing: Whalen, Bartlett, Doak
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - none
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS - none
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS - none
E. APPOINTMENTS - none
FM #25 - WASTED - Part 6
This segment covers the Q&A session (with Bill, Nick, Josh, and Nick's parents) and the closing comments (by FHS Principal Pam Gould).
Time: 25 minutes, 47 seconds
MP3 File
Session Notes
This podcast for Franklin Matters continues the special production capturing the information session on underage drinking sponsored by WASTED and held at Franklin High School Tuesday evening, Dec 2.
This series of podcasts will enable you to listen to the presentations and discussion that took place that evening.
In the first part, we listened as FHS Principal Pam Gould provided the introduction. We listened to the presentation by the FHS students from Marushka Waters’ class.
In the second part, we listened to William (Bill) Phillips, Director of New Beginnings. New Beginnings is a comprehensive wellness education program.
In the third part, we listened to Nick’s story. That could have been the story of your son or daughter.
In the fourth segment, we listened to Josh’s story. He is eighteen, a senior at North Attleboro High.
In the fifth segment, we listened to the parent’s point of view as Nick’s parents shared their experience.
In this sixth and final segment, we’ll listen to the Question and Answer period. Some of the questions might be hard to hear but you should be able to make out the question from the answer.
FHS Principal Pam Gould returns to wrap up the evening with announcements on next steps. This is just the beginning.
Listen carefully!
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This podcast has been a public service provided to my fellow citizens of Franklin, MA
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.blogspot.com/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network
Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music
FM #24 - WASTED - Part 5
Nick's parents tell their side of the story in this segment.
Time: 10 minutes, 10 seconds
MP3 File
Session Notes
This podcast for Franklin Matters continues the special production capturing the information session on underage drinking sponsored by WASTED and held at Franklin High School Tuesday evening, Dec 2.
This series of podcasts will enable you to listen to the presentations and discussion that took place that evening.
In the first part, we listened as FHS Principal Pam Gould provided the introduction. We listened to the presentation by the FHS students from Marushka Waters’ class.
In the second part, we listened to William (Bill) Phillips, Director of New Beginnings. New Beginnings is a comprehensive wellness education program.
In the third part, we listened to Nick’s story. That could have been the story of your son or daughter.
In the fourth segment, we listened to Josh’s story. He is eighteen, a senior at North Attleboro High.
In this fifth segment, we’ll listen to the parent’s point of view. Nick’s parents have their say.
Listen carefully!
Come back to hear the Q&A session as the evening wraps up.
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This podcast has been a public service provided to my fellow citizens of Franklin, MA
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.blogspot.com/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network
Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music
FM #23 - WASTED - Part 4
This segment covers Josh's Story. Josh is 18 years old and a senior at North Attleboro High.
Time: 17 minutes, 1 second
MP3 File
Session Notes
This podcast for Franklin Matters continues the special production capturing the information session on underage drinking sponsored by WASTED and held at Franklin High School Tuesday evening, Dec 2.
This series of podcasts will enable you to listen to the presentations and discussion that took place that evening.
In the first part, we listened as FHS Principal Pam Gould provided the introduction. We listened to the presentation by the FHS students from Marushka Waters’ class.
In the second part, we listened to William (Bill) Phillips, Director of New Beginnings. New Beginnings is a comprehensive wellness education program.
In the third part, we listened to Nick’s story. That could have been the story of your son or daughter.
In this fourth segment, we’ll listen to Josh’s story. He is eighteen, a senior at North Attleboro High.
Listen carefully!
Come back to hear the parents point of view. Nick’s parents have their say and the Q&A session as the evening wraps up.
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This podcast has been a public service provided to my fellow citizens of Franklin, MA
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.blogspot.com/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network
Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music
FM #22 - WASTED - Part 3
In this segment, Nick tells his story.
Time: 24 minutes, 12 seconds
MP3 File
Session Notes
This podcast for Franklin Matters continues the special production capturing the information session on underage drinking sponsored by W.A.S.T."E".D and held at Franklin High School Tuesday evening, Dec 2, 2008.
This series of podcasts will enable you to listen to the presentations and discussion that took place that evening.
In the first part, we listened as FHS Principal Pam Gould provided the introduction. We then listened to the presentation by the FHS students from Marushka Waters’ class.
In the second part, we listened to William (Bill) Phillips, Director of New Beginnings. New Beginnings is a comprehensive wellness education program.
In this third segment, we’ll listen to Nick’s story. This could be the story of your son or daughter.
Listen carefully!
Come back to hear Josh’s story and then to hear the parents point of view when Nick’s parents have their say.
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This podcast has been a public service provided to my fellow citizens of Franklin, MA
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.blogspot.com/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network
Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music
WASTED - Info Session - 12/02/08
FM #20 - WASTED 12/2/08 - Part 1 - Intro and FHS Student presentation
The slide show that served as the backdrop for the student presentation can be found here
FM #21 - WASTED - Part 2 - Bill Phillips tells his part of the story
FM #22 - WASTED - Part 3 - Nick tells his story
FM #23 - WASTED - Part 4 - Josh tells his story
FM #24 - WASTED - Part 5 - Nick's parents provide their point of view
FM #25 - WASTED - Part 6 - Q&A session and closing
A slideshow of photos from this evening can be found here
FM #21 - WASTED - Part 2
Bill Phillips, Director of New Beginnings tells his part of the story in this segment.
Time: 24 minutes, 46 seconds
MP3 File
Session Notes
This podcast for Franklin Matters continues the special production capturing the information session on underage drinking sponsored by WASTED and held at Franklin High School Tuesday evening, Dec 2.
If you were unable to attend, this series of podcasts will enable you to listen to the presentations and discussion that took place.
In the first part, we listened as FHS Principal Pam Gould introduces the problem, the formation of the WASTED group and outlined the presentations for the evening including the presentation by students from Marushka Waters’ class.
In this second part, we’ll listen to Principal Gould as she introduces William (Bill) Phillips, Director of New Beginnings. A comprehensive wellness education program.
Bill talks about his background and experience as a counselor for underage drinking and substance abuse.
Listen carefully!
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This podcast has been a public service provided to my fellow citizens of Franklin, MA
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.blogspot.com/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network
Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music
FM #20 - WASTED 12/2/08 - Part 1
Time: 23 minutes, 10 seconds
MP3 File
Session Notes
This podcast for Franklin Matters will a special production capturing the information session on underage drinking sponsored by W.A.S.T."E".D and held at Franklin High School Tuesday evening, Dec 2, 2008.
If you were unable to attend, this series of podcasts will enable you to listen to the presentations and discussion that took place.
In this first part, we listen as FHS Principal Pam Gould introduces the problem, the formation of the WASTED group and outlines the presentations for the evening.
We’ll then listen to the presentation by students from Marushka Waters’ class.
The slide show that served as the backdrop for the presentation can be found here.
For me, there are two key quotes to remember. Both come from student voices at the end of this presentation. One is hard to hear as the student did not have the microphone to talk into, the second is more clearly heard. Both of which I have transcribed as follows:
1 – How come in Health class they teach us not to drink but they don’t teach us what to do in situations where people are drinking?
2 – Everyone of these stories you heard were written by someone on the stage. No one read their own monologue to protect their identities but we all wanted to share our stories because they’re real.
Listen carefully!
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This podcast has been a public service provided to my fellow citizens of Franklin, MA
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.blogspot.com/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network
Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music
"saved the town about $25,000"
Emergency repairs to a partially collapsed culvert on Lincoln Street are slated for completion by Dec. 12, said Brutus Cantoreggi, director of the town's Department of Public Works.
The culvert was severely compromised after heavy rains in early August, Cantoreggi said.
The damaged culvert posed a potentially major hazard to cars and pedestrians on Lincoln Street, which is a main road connecting Franklin and Medway, Cantoreggi said.
"Everybody today must get a prize"
What are we teaching kids about life?
There are a few things that must be clearly understood today. The rise and fall of our economic system depends on what we teach our children.
If we do not assume our roles as adults, teachers and mentors and teach a few absolutes, we are setting ourselves up for generations of failure on the world stage. First, greed is bad. Second, the inability to defer gratification is bad. Third, in life, somebody wins and somebody loses at different times. Fourth, to win with grace is good. Fifth, to lose with grace may be better. Sixth, laziness is bad. Seventh, there is a social contract to care for all members of society and to respect their equality as members of the human race.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
In the News - stabilization fund, bridge closure
Town Council may set up infrastructure stabilization fund
By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff
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Bridge in troubled water
By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff
Town Council - Agenda - 12/3/08
7:00 PM
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS -
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 08-628: Chapter 185-Nonconforming Uses and Structures – Public Hearing 7:10
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS – Annual Alcohol License Renewals
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
- Resolution 08-81: 2009 Town Council Meeting Schedule
- Resolution 08-82: Legal Notices
- Resolution 08-83: Establishment of Municipal Infrastructure/Facilities Improvement Stabilization Fund
- Resolution 08-84: Appropriation: Municipal Infrastructure/Facilities Improvement Stabilization Fund
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
Please don't litter - Franklin matters!
I have written previously of the bottles and cans I pick up on my weekend walks around Franklin here.
One possible explanation for such alcohol related litter could be the teenage drinking that appears to be prevalent in the area.
If you are concerned about the teenage alcohol problem, then come to the WASTED meeting tonight at Franklin High School, 7:00 PM.