Franklin Matters

Thursday, June 9, 2011

In the News - jogger, schools, summer jobs, fire

Franklin jogger spooked by shirtless man

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Brian Benson/Daily News staff

Franklin students end year with early release days

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Staff reports

Franklin Recreation offers summer jobs

from The Milford Daily News News RSS

Firefighters douse camper fire in Franklin

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Budget Monitor: The Senate Fiscal Year 2012 Budget

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Budget Monitor:

The Senate Fiscal Year 2012 Budget

June 8, 2011

With the House and Senate budget debate complete, conferees from the two branches are now meeting to resolve differences. This Budget Monitor describes amendments adopted by the Senate, the differences between the Senate and House proposals, and how the recommendations in these proposals compare to current spending and, in some cases, to historic spending levels.

The full Senate did not make major changes to the Senate Ways and Means budget proposal. Among the more significant amendments adopted were ones that modestly reduced cuts in certain education and youth jobs programs, in services for people with developmental disabilities, and in the clothing allowance for children who receive public assistance.

This Monitor also describes the major areas of difference between the House and Senate budgets. Among the areas where the Senate proposes more funding than the House are health care for legal immigrants in the Commonwealth Care Bridge program, early intervention programs and other public health programs. Major differences where the House is higher include child care for low-income working families and reimbursements for school districts with students in high need of high cost special education services.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Franklin Arts Academy Arts Celebration - Jun 15

Franklin Arts Academy Arts Celebration, opens to the public June 15th.

The initiative to teach students with, by, and through the arts has exceeded expectations evidenced by the self motivation and vigor of the students. The night is to allow the public to see, and celebrate with us, the successful first year of this small learning community dedicated to fostering engagement a fully developed art based academic education. Please come, bring your friends and your camera!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
at Franklin High School on Oak St

Franklin, MA

SENATOR KAREN SPILKA RECEPTION - Jun 20, 2011

From an email:

SENATOR KAREN SPILKA RECEPTION

If you would like to support STATE SENATOR KAREN SPILKA
Senate Chair Economic Development & Emerging Technologies Committee

Monday, June 20th – 5:30-7:00 PM
Ken’s Steak House, 95 Worcester Road (Route 9 West), Framingham

Great conversation, great food and great company!

Suggested Contribution: $50 - $100 - $200- but all are welcome!
Contribute online: ElectKarenSpilka.com
Contribute by mail: Committee to Elect Karen Spilka, PO Box 2323, Framingham, MA 01703
Hope to see you Monday, June 20th!

Franklin, MA

Reminder: Franklin library closed this week

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Franklin library closed this week

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Partridge St: emergency road closure

Hello this is Brutus Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works calling with an important message regarding a road closure and a detour.

Effective immediately, Partridge St is closed to all traffic between Harborwood and Dover Circle due to a culvert collapses.

Please try and avoid the area if at all possible. Detours are presently being set up. We hope to open Partridge St. as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding, further information can be found on the Town's website or by calling the Franklin Department of Public Works @ 508-520-4910

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This e-mail has been sent to you by TOWN OF FRANKLIN. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform TOWN OF FRANKLIN either IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 520-4938. THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS IS NOT MONITORED. Please do not reply to this e-mail as we are not able to respond to messages sent to this address.

Where is Partridge St?

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The map shows the stream where it crosses the road. This would be the exact spot where the culvert is.

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In the News - housing proposal, water restrictions,

Rejected Franklin housing proposal coming back again

by Brian Benson, Daily News staff

Franklin lawn watering restrictions start today

by Brian Benson/Daily News staff

Franklin, MA

Monday, June 6, 2011

Parmenter sign

The 'end of school year' events are appearing on the school signs around Franklin.

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Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jun 9, 2011

A. HEARING
FY 2012 Budget Hearing – 2nd

B. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 10-30: Adoption of FY 2011 Budget

C. ADJOURN

Note: the FY 2012 summary budget document can be found on the Franklin website

Franklin, MA

MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION - effective Jun 6, 2011

MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES TAKE EFFECT ON MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011

Lawn watering is restricted to ONE-DAY PER WEEK BY TRASH DAY. Lawn watering not permitted between 9:00 AM thru 5:00 PM.

No holiday delays for watering. NO LAWN WATERING IS PERMITTED ON OTHER DAYS OF THE WEEK.

During the summer months, the Town experiences excessively high demands for water due to lawn watering. There have been 24-hour periods during which water consumption has been more than twice our average daily water usage for the year. Because of the tremendous increase in the demand for water and state restrictions on the amount of water that can be pumped daily, the Town of Franklin must place mandatory water conservation measures in effect for lawn watering during the summer months.

The summer Water Conservation Measures are needed to limit the daily demand on the water system in order to ensure that adequate water is available to meet the public health and safety needs of the Town. This measure is necessary to maintain the water levels in the tanks for fire protection and normal consumption use. A total of 1-inch of water once per week from rain and watering promotes the healthiest lawns. Non-compliance with these regulations could adversely affect public health and safety. Violators are subject to fines up to $200.

Originally posted on the Franklin, MA website

Franklin, MA

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jun 8, 2011

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS
Joint Appointment of Member to the Franklin Planning Board
John F. Carroll

F. HEARINGS
Public Hearing – FY 2012 Town of Franklin Budget - 1st

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION:
1. Resolution 11-27: Appropriation FY 2010 Allowance for Abatements & Exemptions
2. Resolution 11-28: Appropriation Stabilization Fund
3. Resolution 11-29: Establishment of Elected Officials Salaries

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

Note: the full document for the agenda can be found on the Franklin Town Council web page

Franklin, MA