no citizens comment
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minutes approved
"Mike" Raposa changed to "Tim"
bill approved to be paid
payroll approved
updated 7:04 PM
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Kevin Murphy
FHS Student representative completing his Senior year
heading to Providence College to major in bio-premed
updated 7:07 PM
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Caitlin Davenport
won 1st place in her age group for the Most Original Poem
in the BC State Science Poetry Contest
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
"it's not true that we can't afford more"
When comparing Franklin's tax burden to those of 29 other comparable communities - neighboring towns, those near the Interstate 495 belt with a high commercial/industrial base like Franklin, and those with similar populations - Franklin fares well.
"We're still, by this measure, a very efficient town. People who talk about waste and inefficiency - I don't see any evidence of it.
"How can you have waste and inefficiency if you're spending less than all your peers? There's none," said Whalen.
In 1999, the most current available census data, Franklin's median family income was $81,826, which has almost certainly increased with the influx of professionals in recent years, Whalen said.
Franklin's median home assessment for 2008 is $411,508, putting the tax burden - (a measure based on a person's income and home value) at 5.1 percent, Whalen said.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Feeley responds to McGann (audio)
From the Franklin Town Council meeting 5/7/08, you may recall that Councilor Joe McGann used the Citizens Comment section to complain about his not getting notified of the 4/30/07 meeting starting at 6:00 PM instead of 7:00 PM.
Due to the protocol around Citizens Comment, Feeley could not respond at that time and waited until Councilor Comments (at the end of the meeting) to make his response.
Time: 1 minute, 42 seconds
MP3 File
Due to the protocol around Citizens Comment, Feeley could not respond at that time and waited until Councilor Comments (at the end of the meeting) to make his response.
Time: 1 minute, 42 seconds
MP3 File
New Committee to develop 5 Yr Projections (audio)
From the Franklin Town Council meeting 5/7/08, Chairman Chris Feeley introduces as new business a motion to create a new committee of 2 Finance Committee, 2 School Committee and 3 Town Councilors to develop a 5 year projection. There is some discussion amongst the council and I suggest to add 2 additional members to represent the Town folks to bring them into the process to help build some trust in the numbers.
Time: 6 minutes, 4 seconds
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Time: 6 minutes, 4 seconds
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Franklin School Committee Meeting 5/13/08 - 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
Call to order Mr. Roy
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
1. Routine Business
· Citizen’s Comments
· Review of Agenda
· Minutes:
I recommend approval of the minutes from the April 29, 2008 School Committee Meeting.
· Payment of Bills Mr. Kelly
· Payroll Ms. Armenio
· FHS Student Representatives
· Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual
2. Letter from Peter Faenza
3. Letter from Rose Solbo
2. Guests/Presentations:
a. Signing of FEA Contract
b. ELL Update
c.
3. Discussion Only Items
· Pay-to-Ride Program 2008-09
4. Action Items:
1. I recommend acceptance of a check for $260.00 from Morrison Communications for the
2. I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,306.50 from the Parmenter PCC for the following field trips:
1. Grade 3 – Plimoth Plantation
2. Grade 4 –
3. Grade 5 – Freedom Trail
3. recommend acceptance of a check for $475.00 from the Keller PCC for the Kindergarten field trip to Southwick Zoo.
4. I recommend approval of the Horace Mann 7th graders to travel to Roger Williams Park in
5. Information Matters:
· Superintendent’s Report
a. Enrollment Comparisons for April
b. 2008-2009 School Committee Schedule – Draft
c. Reduction in Force
d. Letter from Congressman James McGovern regarding Medicaid Reimbursement
· School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
· School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business:
· To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
· Contractual Negotiations
it's been an emotional and financial challenge
GHS
When Joe and Kelly Hurley's two boys were babies, the Franklin couple brought them to the pediatrician for standard shots. Like good parents, they were trying to protect their kids from whooping cough and tetanus.
Both boys suffered bad reactions to the vaccines, coming down with 104-degree fevers and rashes with ballooned cheeks, Kelly Hurley says. Now 9 and 10, one has moderate autism; the other has a non-verbal learning disorder.
Today, the family has its eye on Washington, where a federal court takes up a hot theory in the autistic community, and one the Hurleys believe: a mercury-based preservative in vaccines can trigger the developmental disorder.
there's so much need out there
GHS
FRANKLIN —
Before the new senior center opened, there was one segment of the town's senior population that was getting left out: Elders who are homebound, isolated, frail or experiencing cognitive difficulties.
But that's all changing now that the Council on Aging has been able to expand in the ample new space off Oak Street, and also thanks to two grants from the Metrowest Community Healthcare Foundation and the state Executive Office of Elder Affairs totaling $34,000.
The Council on Aging is now offering an adult supportive day care program for seniors who might otherwise remain at homes or may be candidates for nursing-home care.
"The response has been really overwhelming," said COA Director Karen Alves. "And I think it's because there's so much need out there."
Read the full story in the Milford Daily News here.
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