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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
FHS' Lacerda, Kuykendall recognized as Volleyball All-Stars; Harvey gets Honorable Mention
Franklin Public Schools: District Newsletter - December 2022
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"Where's The Toast" Memory Café - Dec 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM
CommonWealth Magazine: One vendor walks away while Christmas comes early for others
"AVANGRID PULLED ITS Commonwealth Wind project out of the latest Massachusetts offshore wind procurement on Friday, and now many are wondering what the lone remaining participant, Mayflower Wind, will do.When Avangrid on October 20 asked the Department of Public Utilities for a one-month delay to negotiate adjustments to its power purchase agreement in the face of soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and supply chain challenges, Mayflower seconded that call.After the DPU told the two wind farm developers to either stand by their original contracts or back out of the procurement, Mayflower stood by its original contract while Avangrid eventually decided to drop out."
"CHRISTMAS CAME early for the fledgling offshore wind industry in Massachusetts, as the Baker administration handed out $180 million on Tuesday for infrastructure improvements and businesses in New Bedford, Somerset, and Salem.The money flowed, even though the wind farms the state is counting on to spur the industry are having difficulty financing their projects. The awards were announced at the state wind turbine testing facility in Charlestown.The largest amount of money, $75 million, went to Crowley Maritime, which has purchased 42 acres on the Salem waterfront and is preparing to redevelop the property to support offshore wind development.Another $45 million went for improvements to the state-owned New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal, which has been open for years but will get its first offshore wind customer, Vineyard Wind, starting in January."
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Franklin Public Schools: Franklin School Committee - Stipend Negotiations Meeting - Jan 5, 2023
Stipend Negotiations Meeting
Municipal Building - Training Room
Shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/stipend_neg_agenda_1-5-23.pdf
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Franklin Public Schools: Franklin School Committee - Stipend Negotiations Meeting - Jan 5, 2023 |
Franklin Planning Board - Public Hearing Notice - Jan 9, 2023
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday
9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
- This slot features the Economic Development Plus committee meeting of 12/14/22 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/economic-development-plus-cmte-mtg.html
This hour features my Town Council quarterbacking session with Council Chair Tom Mercer where we condense the meeting of 12/14/22 to about 38 minutes https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/this-town-council-quarterbacking_01630753025.html
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Reminder: Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting - Dec 20 at 6 PM
"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."
o Current District Mapo Overview of Components as building blocks for scenarios
o Component Review
- Agenda doc includes remote connection info ->
- Redistricting Analysis FAQs were posted 12/15/22
- Presentation doc from kick off meeting
- Davis Thayer Collection - from the Franklin Matters archives, the meetings that lead to the closing of Davis Thayer and to the need for redistricting
Franklin DPW Notice: Regular Curbside/ Recycling Schedule & Holiday Recycling Center Hours
Regular Curbside/ Recycling Schedule &
Holiday Recycling Center Hours
Notice from the Department of Public Works:
Curbside trash/recycling pickup will operate on a regular schedule during both holiday weeks (December 26 - 30, 2022 and January 2 - 6, 2023).
The Recycling Center Holiday hours are as follows:- Saturday, December 24: 8 AM - 1 PM
- Sunday, December 25: CLOSED
- Saturday, December 31: 8 AM - 1 PM
- Sunday, January 1: CLOSED
Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/dpw-notice-regular-curbside-recycling-schedule-holiday-recycling-center-hours
With Christmas and New Year's on Sundays, there is no planned delay in the pickup schedule.FHS's Walbert, Batla, Morrison, & Apicella recognized as Cross Country All Stars; Tighe & Diehl receive Honorable Mention
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