Attending: Juan Rivera, Patricia Goldsmith, Phyllis Messere, Mark Cataldo, James Roche
Tina Powderly, Robert Teixeira, Brett S. Feldman, Rebecca Cameron
Missing: Jack Caufield, Craig Maire
Minutes for the following meetings were brought up for review.
April 16 - motion to approve, passed 9-0
April 21 - motion to approve, passed 9-0
April 28 - motion to approve, passed 9-0
April 29 - motion to approve, passed 9-0
May 5 - motion to approve, passed 9-0
Retirement Actuarial Study - request for $14,000 to be performed to update last one in 2007, the study is required by law to get updated every 2 years
The total outstanding liability is 49 million based upon a present value of the total liability (at an 8% assumed return)
motion to approve, passed 9-0
Library repairs
Proposing to pay off the library repairs with the net proceeds from the sale of the Four Corners building. Alternative to go to the market by June 30th to bond the library repairs. The proceeds for the Four Corners building are already in hand.
Bids for museum will be out at the end of June
Ladder truck has been bonded for the next three years
As long as an item is bondable, the proceeds from the Four Corners building can be used.
motion to approve, passed 9-0
Update on Budget
Recommendation to use the budget as recommended and acted upon by Finance Committee. Then come July, make any other changes needed. Jeff Nutting was at the State House yesterday and there are still no indications that it will be resolved by the end of the month.
Easier to adopt the budget and then when all the facts are known, make any decisions at that time. There are so many things in the air right now.
The School Committee has already provided notices to the 60 odd personnel that should be affected worse case.
The Senate is hoping to do better than what is already mentioned. Exactly what it will be remains to be seen.
The Town has used the Governor's numbers. The House's numbers were higher and the Senate's numbers were lower than the Governor's.
Jeff Nutting - "My gut feeling is that the 875,000 is going to gt smaller... They cut Chap 70 2% across the board. That is the first time Franklin has seen a lower number in 17 years."
Finance Committee meetings currently scheduled for June 9th and June 23rd in case they are needed.
There is an opening in the Finance Committee. Jeff recommended to the Charter Commission to stagger the terms to avoid a complete turn over.
New Business
T Powderly proposal for a joint committee to advocate to the MA State House for some of the legislative changes needed to get out from under some of the policy requirements and unfunded mandates.
J Roche thinks that is a great idea, if you have any interest in that arena, let me know.
J Rivera - concerned about an email about a proposal to remove the Strings Program.
J Nutting - Policy decisions about school programs are totally the perview of the School Committee. The Finance Committee and the Town Council only approve the bottom line of the budget. The Budget hearing at the School Committee was continued to June 9th.
motion to adjourn - passed 9-0
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Town Council - Agenda - 6/3/09
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 20, 2009
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS – Conservation Commission, Public Land Use Committee,
Recreation Advisory Board, Right To Know Coordinators, 2009 Annual
Committee Reappointments, Housing Authority Reappointment
F. HEARINGS - Alcoholic Beverages Licensees – Failure to Pass Compliance Check – 7:10
* Devita’s Market
* J.B’s Liquor World
* Teppanyaki Restaurant
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
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
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS – Conservation Commission, Public Land Use Committee,
Recreation Advisory Board, Right To Know Coordinators, 2009 Annual
Committee Reappointments, Housing Authority Reappointment
F. HEARINGS - Alcoholic Beverages Licensees – Failure to Pass Compliance Check – 7:10
* Devita’s Market
* J.B’s Liquor World
* Teppanyaki Restaurant
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
- Resolution 09-31: Dissolution of the Franklin Street Lighting Committee
- Resolution 09-32: Appropriation – GASB 45 Actuary Study
- Resolution 09-33: Establishment of a Fire Dept. Fire Rescue Training Revolving Account
- Resolution 09-34: Establishment of a Council on Aging Senior Center Program Revolving Account
- Resolution 09-35: Establishment of a Council on Aging Supportive Day Program Revolving Account
- Resolution 09-36: Establishment of a Law Enforcement Explorers Program Revolving Account
- Resolution 09-37: Establishment of a Police Dept. Rape Aggression Defense Training Revolving Account
- Resolution 09-38: Establishment of a Use of Facilities Revolving Account
- Resolution 09-39: Authorizing Escrow Agreement
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
Finance Committee - Agenda - 6/2/09
Town of Franklin
Finance Committee Agenda
Tuesday June 2, 2009
7:00 PM
Municipal Building Council Chambers
Finance Committee Agenda
Tuesday June 2, 2009
7:00 PM
Municipal Building Council Chambers
Balances as of April 2009
Gen Stab 4,554,332
PW Stab 737,853
Debt Stab 576,998
Traffic Stab 21,162
Overlay Surplus - 0 -
Free Cash 63,014
Call to Order
Citizens Comments
Approval of Minutes
Action Items
Appropriation: Retirement Actuarial Study - $14,000 Free Cash
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
United Regional Chamber of Commerce - Open House
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Staff Open House on Monday, June 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Held at 3 Restaurant, 461 West Central St. in Franklin, the event will give business professionals an opportunity to learn about the only Chamber that has offices in Franklin, North Attleborough and Attleboro.
Find out about upcoming events, meet other Chamber members, and learn how the Chamber can help grow your business.
Admission is free, but reservations are required.
Please call any of The United Regional Chamber of Commerce offices to register: 508-528-2800, 508-222-0801, or 508-695-6011.
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, business support organization serving the communities of Attleboro, Bellingham, Blackstone, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Medway, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Norton, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Wrentham.
"the budget has to be balanced"
Milford Daily News
FRANKLIN —
Members of the School Committee and teachers union will meet today once again in an attempt to reach an agreement on a wage freeze that would save $800,0000, or about 16 teachers' jobs, said School Committee Chairman Jeffrey Roy.
"Hopefully, we'll get this done," Roy said.
"It's fair to say we're making a conscious effort to get this resolved before finishing the budget," he said.
The two groups already missed the May 26 deadline, which is when the School Committee opened the public hearing on the budget.
The School Committee continued the hearing to June 9, and must present its budget to Town Council on June 11.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
"all but two did card and ask for a license"
Milford Daily News
FRANKLIN —
Three establishments in town face temporary license suspensions after serving alcohol to underage buyers in a police sting, said Lt. Thomas J. Lynch.
On Wednesday, the Town Council will hold public hearings for Devita's Market, 198 East Central St., J.B.'s Liquor World, 365 West Central St., and Teppanyaki Restaurant, 264 Village Drive, all of which failed compliance checks on May 15, Lynch said.
The sting involved underage buyers using legitimate Massachusetts licenses showing their true age, Lynch said.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Monday, June 1, 2009
Gov Patrick continues the discussion
BOSTON – Thursday, May 28, 2009 –
Governor Deval Patrick today launched an online community forum, inviting citizens to continue the conversation started during the administration’s series of statewide community forums about the choices and priorities facing the Commonwealth in the current economic climate.Available at www.mass.gov/forum, the forum presents the public with a unique opportunity to share their ideas about the state’s budget challenges as well as the transportation, pension and ethics reform proposals currently being debated on Beacon Hill. Over the next two weeks, Governor Patrick, Lieutenant Governor Murray and senior administration officials will be online at various times, reading suggestions, answering questions and contributing to the dialogue.
“We need the collective wisdom of all the people in the Commonwealth to tackle the budget challenges and reform opportunities facing us at this critical moment,” said Governor Patrick. “This online forum allows us to continue the conversation we started during the community forums and capture those great ideas – your ideas – that will help get us through to a better tomorrow.”
Governor Patrick has selected UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Jean F. MacCormack to serve as the forum’s “Citizen Moderator.” Chancellor MacCormack will work with the Governor’s Office to help facilitate the online conversation and ensure all ideas are heard. At the conclusion of the discussion, Chancellor MacCormack will select from forum participants to assemble a Citizen Task Force. The Task Force will be responsible for compiling ideas, insights and recommendations shared throughout the forum and presenting a report to the Governor.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for citizens to participate in a meaningful dialogue about the future of our Commonwealth,’’ Chancellor MacCormack said. “My primary responsibility as moderator will be to ensure that everyone with a big idea has a voice, and that we work together to help solve some of the major challenges facing the Commonwealth. I look forward to hearing everyone’s ideas.”
In addition to the more than 30 community forums the Governor and members of his administration held throughout the month of May, he kicked off a series of summer town hall meetings in Dennis on Tuesday. The meetings are open to the public, giving residents a chance to talk directly to Governor Patrick about issues they care about most, including the economy, the state’s budget challenges, and the Governor’s efforts to push for reforms on Beacon Hill. For a full schedule and more information, visit www.mass.gov/governor/townhall.
Originally posted on the Governor's web site
Avg Teacher Salaries
I understand that unless the numbers are framed properly in context, it always causes trouble trouble to talk about "average".
From Dr Scott McLoed's posting this morning comes a handy interactive reference on average teacher starting salaries and average teacher salaries, state by state.
So what do you read from this table of information?
From Dr Scott McLoed's posting this morning comes a handy interactive reference on average teacher starting salaries and average teacher salaries, state by state.
Play with this sortable table of beginning and average teacher salaries by state.
So what do you read from this table of information?
"one of the most heavily used waterways in the country"
By Heather McCarron/Daily News staff
Milford Daily News
Posted May 31, 2009 @ 10:29 PM
WRENTHAM —
Milford Daily News
Posted May 31, 2009 @ 10:29 PM
WRENTHAM —
While water quality in the Charles River has improved significantly since the Clean Charles River Initiative began in 1995, there is still work to be done.Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
State Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham, is part of a new legislative team charged with making recommendations on lingering river issues.
Brown, the assistant minority whip, was recently appointed to the Charles River Water Quality Commission by Senate Minority Leader Richard R. Tisei. The commission will investigate the water quality of the Charles River and determine what further improvements are needed to bring it to a consistently safe level for swimming - particularly in the most heavily populated area on the Boston end of the river.
"It's going to be interesting," Brown said, noting that the Charles River "obviously affects my district."
There are 35 towns within the river's watershed, including Franklin, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Wellesley, Wrentham, Natick, Sherborn and Wayland in Brown's district. Other area towns in the watershed include Ashland, Bellingham, Foxborough, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Medfield, Medway, Mendon and Milford.
"We want to give these kids something to do"
Milford Daily News
FRANKLIN —
Worried about the town's youth, Town Council Vice Chairwoman Deborah Bartlett is calling on local leaders to help end underage drinking after learning that on two consecutive weekends, large groups of teens were arrested, despite the recent death of 17-year-old Taylor Meyer.
Meyer, a King Philip High School senior from Plainville, drowned in a swamp after drinking alcohol at a party in Norfolk last October.
"I'm very concerned, because we've had arrests for two underage parties in the last weeks, that has never happened in Franklin that I can remember," said Bartlett.
"As leaders of this town, we would be remiss if we did not try to do something" to help, Bartlett said.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
To review the W.A.S.T.E.D. (when alcohol starts to affect decisions) presentation at FHS from Dec 2008 check this link
Events in the schools this week
Jefferson - Celebrity Readers @ Barnes & Nobel Bellingham 6/1/09 5:00 PM
FHS - Academic Awards Night (Mercer Auditorium) 6/1/09 6:30 PM
Jefferson - Celebrity Readers @ Barnes & Nobel Bellingham 6/2/09 5:00 PM
Jefferson - Volunteer Celebration 6/2/09 AM
Keller - Voices of the Past Breakfast & Presentation 6/4/09 9:00 AM
HMMS - Awards Ceremony 6/5/09 9:00 AM
Keller - Voices of the Past Breakfast & Presentation 6/5/09 9:00 AM
Parmenter - Kindergarten Concert 6/5/09 9:00 AM
Davis Thayer - Founder's Day Prog (Cafeteria) 6/5/09 1:00 PM
FHS - Commencement (Field House) 6/5/09 5:00 PM
FHS - All Night Party (FHS) 6/5/09 11 PM-5 AM
Oak - 5th Gr. Dare Graduation 6/5/09 12 Noon
Jefferson - Reading Prog. Celebration 6/5/09 1-2:15 PM
Davis Thayer - Annual Fun Fair (playground) 6/5/09 4-7 PM
Jefferson - Publishing Party - Gr.4 6/5/09 9-Noon
Keller - Dare Graduation (upper field) 6/6/09 10:00 AM
FHS - Academic Awards Night (Mercer Auditorium) 6/1/09 6:30 PM
Jefferson - Celebrity Readers @ Barnes & Nobel Bellingham 6/2/09 5:00 PM
Jefferson - Volunteer Celebration 6/2/09 AM
Keller - Voices of the Past Breakfast & Presentation 6/4/09 9:00 AM
HMMS - Awards Ceremony 6/5/09 9:00 AM
Keller - Voices of the Past Breakfast & Presentation 6/5/09 9:00 AM
Parmenter - Kindergarten Concert 6/5/09 9:00 AM
Davis Thayer - Founder's Day Prog (Cafeteria) 6/5/09 1:00 PM
FHS - Commencement (Field House) 6/5/09 5:00 PM
FHS - All Night Party (FHS) 6/5/09 11 PM-5 AM
Oak - 5th Gr. Dare Graduation 6/5/09 12 Noon
Jefferson - Reading Prog. Celebration 6/5/09 1-2:15 PM
Davis Thayer - Annual Fun Fair (playground) 6/5/09 4-7 PM
Jefferson - Publishing Party - Gr.4 6/5/09 9-Noon
Keller - Dare Graduation (upper field) 6/6/09 10:00 AM
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Parmenter 5K results
The official results of the Parmenter 5K Run/Walk are available on Cool Running.
A good turnout for this first time event!
A good turnout for this first time event!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Monument Collection
The collection of posts about the monuments on the Town Common including the dedication of the new Iraq/Afghanistan monument on Memorial Day 2009.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Parmenter 5K Run/Walk
The web site for the Parmenter 5K Run/Walk can be found here
On the web site you'll find links to the course map, a registration form to print out and other race details.
Echo Therapeutics Licenses Needle-Free Prelude SkinPrep System
In our continuing series on companies doing business in Franklin we find this PR Release from Echo Therapeutics. For additional entries in this category, please check this link
FRANKLIN, Mass., May 28 /CNW/ -- Echo Therapeutics, Inc. (OTC Bulletin
Board: ECTE) announced today that it has signed a license agreement with
Ferndale Pharma Group ("Ferndale"), under which Echo granted Ferndale the
right to develop, market, sell and distribute Echo's Prelude(TM) SkinPrep
System ("Prelude") for painless, needle-free skin preparation prior to the
application of topical 4% lidocaine cream for fast-acting, local dermal
anesthesia prior to a wide-range of needle-based medical procedures in North
America and the United Kingdom. Echo's non-invasive Prelude SkinPrep System
incorporates patented skin permeation control technology which allows for
quick and painless removal of the outermost layer of the skin for both
transdermal drug delivery and glucose measurement.
"Completing this first Prelude licensing agreement was one of our top
priorities," stated Patrick T. Mooney, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Echo Therapeutics. "Ferndale is a market leader specializing in
advanced skincare and topical therapeutic products. This collaboration
combines our skin permeation technology platform and Ferndale's leadership in
the fast-growing topical anesthetic market based on LMX4, its topical 4%
lidocaine cream."
Dr. Mooney continued, "Importantly, this licensing transaction
demonstrates the drug delivery capabilities of Prelude. We believe that there
are numerous additional partnering opportunities for both Prelude and our
Symphony(TM) tCGM System for needle-free, transdermal continuous glucose
monitoring. We are actively engaged with and interested in finding additional
partners as we leverage the use of Prelude as a transdermal drug delivery
platform and Symphony for continuous glucose monitoring in the many
territories around the world."
Michael Burns, Ph.D., President of Ferndale added, "We are extremely
excited about using Prelude to expand our presence in the important topical
dermal anesthesia market in hospitals, clinics and with plastic surgeons and
dermatologists. We expect Prelude to allow much more rapid onset of
effectiveness for our topical anesthetic product, thereby significantly
increasing the size of our market opportunity."
Under the terms of the agreement, Echo will receive an up-front licensing
fee of US $750,000. Echo will also receive $750,000 upon FDA clearance of the
product and additional milestone payments based on the achievement of certain
net sales targets and guaranteed minimum royalties totaling an additional
$12.6 million. Echo will also receive an escalating royalty on net sales of
the product. Ferndale will also be responsible for all product development
and regulatory costs for the final development of the Prelude SkinPrep System
for topical analgesic/anesthetic drug delivery applications.
About Echo Therapeutics
Echo Therapeutics is focused on medical devices and specialty
pharmaceuticals. Echo is developing a non-invasive, wireless, transdermal
continuous glucose monitoring (tCGM) system for patients with diabetes and for
use in hospital critical care units. Echo is utilizing its Prelude SkinPrep
platform technology for transdermal drug delivery and is developing a wide
range of novel topical reformulations of widely-used, FDA-approved products.
About Ferndale Pharma Group
The Ferndale Pharma Group of companies specializes in the development,
manufacture, distribution and marketing of various dermatologic products
including prescription topical drugs for the treatment of several acute and
chronic dermatoses, medical devices that support and maintain wound closures
and an extensive line of proprietary cosmeceutical products. Ferndale's LMX 4
topical analgesic cream uses advanced formulation know how that significantly
enhances product performance. LMX 4 is the leading brand in its class and is
widely recognized for its fast onset of analgesic action, wide margin of
safety and superior ease of use.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
The statements in this press release that are not historical facts may
constitute forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations
and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future
results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
statements. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to,
risks related to regulatory approvals and the success of Echo's ongoing
studies, including the efficacy of Echo's Symphony tCGM System, the failure of
future development and preliminary marketing efforts related to Echo's Prelude
SkinPrep System, risks and uncertainties relating to Echo's ability to
develop, market and sell diagnostic products based on its skin permeation
platform technologies, including the Prelude SkinPrep System, the availability
of substantial additional equity or debt capital to support its research,
development and product commercialization activities, and the success of its
research, development, regulatory approval, marketing and distribution plans
and strategies, including those plans and strategies related to its Prelude
SkinPrep System. These and other risks and uncertainties are identified and
described in more detail in Echo's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including, without limitation, its annual report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2008, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and its
current reports on Form 8-K. Echo Therapeutics, Inc. undertakes no obligation
to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
For More Information:
Patrick T. Mooney, MD
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(856) 429-8778
10 Forge Parkway
Franklin, MA 02038, USA
Tel: 1+ 877-476-6878
Fax: 1+ 508-553-8760
www.echotx.comFor further information: Patrick T. Mooney, MD, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Echo Therapeutics, Inc., +1-856-429-8778 Web Site:
http://www.echotx.com
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