From the Town Council meeting 5/7/08, the discussion and eventual vote approving the water rate increase of 15% and sewer rate decrease 10%. The water rate will also increase in FY 2010 another 15% to help provide the funding necessary to continue the water line repairs at about 1-2 miles per year.
Admendment moved to second reading on personnel classification adjustments.
Amendment moved to second reading on an adjustment to the water map.
Time: 10 minutes, 47 seconds
MP3 File
My notes from the meeting can be found here.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Town Common sign placement (audio)
From the Town Council meeting on 5/7/08, there was less discussion than the first time this came up (which caused it to go away for rework).
It is a sign touting the historical signifcance of the town to be positioned on the Town Common. It can be moved if necessary.
Time: 11 minutes, 34 seconds
MP3 File
It is a sign touting the historical signifcance of the town to be positioned on the Town Common. It can be moved if necessary.
Time: 11 minutes, 34 seconds
MP3 File
Other action items (audio)
From the Town Council meeting 5/7/08, a series of resolutions were discussed briefly and voted on to approve funding for the following:
MP3 File
My notes taken during the meeting can be found here.
- balance the snow/ice account now that winters passed
- zoning board advertising budget
- override election funding
- veterans budget adjustment
- comptroller budget adjustment
Time: 5 minutes, 37 seconds
MP3 File
My notes taken during the meeting can be found here.
Ladder Truck paydown plan (audio)
From the Town Council meeting 5/7/08, the discussion and vote on the paydown plan for the new ladder truck. The truck costs $869,000. This resolution approves the payment of $169,000 this year and $175,000 for each of the next 4 years.
Time: 3 minutes, 45 seconds
MP3 File
My notes taken during the meeting can be found here.
Time: 3 minutes, 45 seconds
MP3 File
My notes taken during the meeting can be found here.
4th of July (audio)
The new 4th of July coalition gets the same town backing (capped at $15,000) as when the town ran the recent 4th celebrations (approx 2002-2007).
There is no parade this year. The group was cautioned that this should be considered seed money. They should expect to become self-sustaining in future years as the town funds are tight.
Time: 17 minutes, 48 seconds
MP3 File
The notes from the meeting can be found here.
There is no parade this year. The group was cautioned that this should be considered seed money. They should expect to become self-sustaining in future years as the town funds are tight.
Time: 17 minutes, 48 seconds
MP3 File
The notes from the meeting can be found here.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Franklin School Department positions lost 2003-2009
If the override does not get passed, the school department would lose 46.5 positions. The reduction this year (FY 2009) would come primarily from teachers in the classroom this year that would leave in June and not return to help Franklin's students continue their education in September.
A more complete picture of the reductions in the education budget can be found in the slide presentation found here.
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Learn all you can by visiting here frequently.
Visit the School Committee override page for the schedule of information sessions
You can find all the override related information here
Be informed to cast your vote on June 10th
Election date - June 10th
Election Date
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Time: 6:00am - 8:00pm
Place: Franklin High School Fieldhouse
Question #1: Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to assess an additional $2,800,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of the operating budget for which monies from this assessment will be used for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008? Yes No
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Learn as much as you can by visiting here frequently.
Visit the School Committee override page for the schedule of information sessions
Be informed to cast your vote on June 10th
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