Emergency repairs to a partially collapsed culvert on Lincoln Street are slated for completion by Dec. 12, said Brutus Cantoreggi, director of the town's Department of Public Works.
The culvert was severely compromised after heavy rains in early August, Cantoreggi said.
The damaged culvert posed a potentially major hazard to cars and pedestrians on Lincoln Street, which is a main road connecting Franklin and Medway, Cantoreggi said.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
"saved the town about $25,000"
"Everybody today must get a prize"
What are we teaching kids about life?
There are a few things that must be clearly understood today. The rise and fall of our economic system depends on what we teach our children.
If we do not assume our roles as adults, teachers and mentors and teach a few absolutes, we are setting ourselves up for generations of failure on the world stage. First, greed is bad. Second, the inability to defer gratification is bad. Third, in life, somebody wins and somebody loses at different times. Fourth, to win with grace is good. Fifth, to lose with grace may be better. Sixth, laziness is bad. Seventh, there is a social contract to care for all members of society and to respect their equality as members of the human race.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
In the News - stabilization fund, bridge closure
Town Council may set up infrastructure stabilization fund
By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff
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Bridge in troubled water
By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff
Town Council - Agenda - 12/3/08
7:00 PM
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS -
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 08-628: Chapter 185-Nonconforming Uses and Structures – Public Hearing 7:10
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS – Annual Alcohol License Renewals
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
- Resolution 08-81: 2009 Town Council Meeting Schedule
- Resolution 08-82: Legal Notices
- Resolution 08-83: Establishment of Municipal Infrastructure/Facilities Improvement Stabilization Fund
- Resolution 08-84: Appropriation: Municipal Infrastructure/Facilities Improvement Stabilization Fund
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
Please don't litter - Franklin matters!
I have written previously of the bottles and cans I pick up on my weekend walks around Franklin here.
One possible explanation for such alcohol related litter could be the teenage drinking that appears to be prevalent in the area.
If you are concerned about the teenage alcohol problem, then come to the WASTED meeting tonight at Franklin High School, 7:00 PM.
Monday, December 1, 2008
MBTA-Forge Pkwy Bridge Closure
Message sent - 12/1/2008
MBTA-Forge Pkwy Bridge Closure
Hello. This is the Franklin Police Department calling with an important message from Deputy Chief Semerjian. We want to advise the citizens and businesses in town of a significant traffic pattern change. Effective tomorrow, December 2 2008, the old wooden bridge on W Central Street, near the MBTA station, will close permanently.
Traffic to the MBTA lower lot and residences up to the bridge will flow as usual.
Traffic northbound of the bridge, including Garelick Farms and the MBTA upper lot, will be accessed using the Route 140 Bypass Bridge.
FINANCIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE September 4, 2008
September 4, 2008
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm
Members present: Finance Committee Chair James Roche,
Councilors Deborah Bartlett, Steve Whalen and Shannon Zollo (arrived at 8:09pm)
Finance Committee member Rebecca Cameron,
Residents, Doug Hardesty and Gwynne Wilschek.
Members not in attendance: School Committee Members, Roberta Trahan and Matt
Kelley.
Also present were Town Administrator Jeff Nutting, and School Superintendent Wayne
Ogden and residents Jim Gianotti, Stacey Bower and Steve Sherlock.
Minutes reviewed by Committee for June 11, 2008, July 10, 2008 and August 7, 2008
Motion by Councilor Bartlett to Approve
Vote: Yes 9
No 0
Goal Discussion:
The Committee discussed:
- Maintaining same level of service may require an override
- Override – What it is going to cost
The group discussed the budget and decided to look at large expense drivers such as
- General Government
- Education
- DPW
- Questionnaire from Jeff Nutting to Departments
Jeff Nutting will meet with Department Heads to discuss budget and arrange for them to
meet with the Committee. (two per meeting)
The Committee also discussed cost of living percentage, inflation, health insurance. They
agreed that local government not sustainable in current mode.
Schools discussion:
- School had more layoffs than other departments
- School Choice Funds
- High School Renovations
- Enrollment
- SPED
- 2-3 yr Commitment other spending
- Are fixed costs coming up
- High School trajectory is toward probation (NEASC)
- Resources into High School
Other Departments that need funding discussed:
- Police
- Fire
- Library
- DPW
Next meeting will have budget spreadsheets and two Department heads will attend.
Comments from visitors:
- Good ideas to review Department Heads budget (metric w?
- Stick with main points
- Like to see more residents involved and at meetings
- Commends Committee for efforts
Next Meeting scheduled for September 18, 2008
Next Agenda – (tentatively)
- Public Safety
- DPW and Facilities
- Fixed Costs
- Library
Meeting adjourned
Respectfully,
Jeff Nutting