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"As cities and towns participating in a program that provides state funds to support affordable housing and open space preservation watch the state’s contribution dwindle, Community Preservation Act (CPA) advocates have fresh hope that Gov. Charlie Baker supports a fix.
Almost two decades since the passage of the Community Preservation Act, about half of the communities in Massachusetts have opted into the program. The communities in the program have agreed to impose a surcharge on local property taxes with the promise of a state match to preserve open space, renovate historic buildings and parks and to build new playgrounds and athletic fields.
The state matching funds are derived from a $20 fee assessed on certain real estate transactions through registries of deeds. The fee structure and match rate formula have not been changed since the CPA went into law in 2000 and as more communities adopt the CPA, each town’s share of the pie becomes smaller.
When Gov. Paul Cellucci signed the CPA into law in 2000, the idea was to have the state match 100 percent of what each municipality raised by its property tax surcharge. That happened for the first six years, but the partnership has become more one-sided in the last decade-plus."
Ballot Question 1
Yes - 1528 No - 2174
The Community Preservation Act did not pass.
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The Veterans Walkway at night in the snow |
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Flashback Friday: An Alumni Cabaret - Nov 23 |
"Due to construction and an accidental electric panel fire, the Franklin recycling center will be closed until Nov. 20, though it will be open on Saturday and Sunday for leaf and brush disposal.
Through the weekend the center will be open during regular hours – Sat. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. , Sun. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Franklin DPW director Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi said the house that was used to make transactions at the center is growing old and needs to be replaced.
“The house just got old and moldy and was rotting away,” he said. “So we’re just building a new one.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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Urgent: Recycling Center Closed until Tuesday, November 20 |
"The Supreme Court says it will hear arguments over the evidence a federal judge can consider in the lawsuit concerning the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman is currently presiding over a trial in New York to determine if Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross acted legally when he decided to include the citizenship question on the decennial census for the first time since 1950.
That trial is expected to conclude soon. The justices set arguments for Feb. 19 and it is unclear whether Furman would delay his ruling until after the Supreme Court decides the case.
The high court had previously allowed the trial to go forward, rejecting a Trump administration request to delay it."
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The 1950 census form asked where respondents were born and whether they were naturalized. Census.gov/Screenshot by NPR |
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US Census: Now hiring for the 2020 Census |
The ECDC morning session will be cancelled. The ECDC extended and full day sessions will delay opening by 2 hours. The delayed opening will NOT impact the afternoon session.
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Franklin Public Schools: 2 hour delay - Friday, Nov 16 |
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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Nov 16 - THU Nov 22 |
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Irina Kotlyar |
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Quartett Giocosa |
"Eliza’s latest album, SECULARIA, is out now and the reviews have been fantastic. “Now nearly a dozen records into a fruitful tenure with renowned folk label Red House, Gilkyson is producing the best music of her career,” says the Austin Statesman.
Gilkyson’s music, in the classic folk music tradition, has always offered a vivid reflection of the times we live in. SECULARIA, the long-awaited follow-up to The Nocturne Diaries, is a collection of spiritually charged songs that don’t fit within the parameters of traditional religious beliefs and challenge us to embrace a more inclusive perspective, to respect all life and to be accountable for our actions in these divisive times."http://elizagilkyson.com/?p=898
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Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Eliza Gilkyson Nov 17 |
"Don't miss this trip down Memory Lane! Swearingen and Kelli recreate the music, memories and magic of the most famous folk-rock duo of our time, Simon and Garfunkel.
AJ Swearingen has been performing this music for twenty years with mastery of Paul Simon's intricate guitar playing. His deep baritone blends perfectly against Kelli's angelic vocals delivering a true tribute to the sound of the 1960's Greenwich Village, NY coffeehouse performances.
Jayne Kelli finds her way to the heavenly highs of Art Garfunkel with a soaring and effortless soprano delivery, while AJ Swearingen displays his dexterity with Simon's well-ensconced guitar riffs," according to The Capital Gazette.
Tickets for the concert are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, available at the church office, 508-384-3110, or at www.musicatocc.org. The event will be in Fellowship Hall at the back of the church with entry from the parking lot behind the church. Parking is available behind the church and in the lot across the street.
For more information and to be added to the mailing list, visit the website or contact Ken Graves, 508-384-8084, occmusic99@gmail.com.
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Swearingen & Kelli Recreate The Magic Of Simon & Garfunkel - Nov 17 |
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Volunteers Needed for Holiday Decorating Nov. 18 |
"At Noelle Day Spa and Salon, there’s no need for a lawn to have a yard sale.
After the business’ recent remodel, owner Noelle Carpenter noticed she had a lot of extra stuff to get rid of. Carpenter determined that many of the items were still in good condition, so she figured out a way to help a good cause.
“Instead of throwing all this extra stuff we had away or selling it, we thought, ‘Why don’t we just put everything in this room and give the money to charity?’” she said.
The money will be going to JDRF, an organization dedicated to research on Type 1 diabetes, a cause close to her own heart."
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“The goal is to get rid of Type-1 diabetes” |
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FHS Panthers Hockey “Concert at THE BLACK BOX” - Nov 17 |
Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for residents in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities.
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Lifelong Community Learning: Winter Registration Opens December 1 |
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Franklin, MA: Official Results for 11/06/18 State Election |
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Election Information for Nov 2018 |