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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Town Council Mtg Summary 12/03/08
"we can't do business as usual and survive"
Town Council last night unanimously voted to create a fund to pay for repairs to buildings and infrastructure, and put $50,000 in it.
At Town Administrator Jeffrey D. Nutting's recommendation, the council voted to deposit the $50,000 - money that developer Toll Brothers donated for infrastructure improvements in exchange for accepting new streets and easements.
In other business, Nutting told the council he and leaders from other communities testified at the State House yesterday, advocating for municipal relief and reforms that would save Franklin time and money.
"We're asking the Legislature to look at a wide array of municipal relief," he said.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Wind turbine or solar in your future?
Thinking of installing a wind turbine
or solar array at your home or business? Come get all your questions answered!
Incentives for
- Residential & Commercial
- Solar and Wind Installations
Presenter:
Tyler Leeds, Project Manager, Green Building & Infrastructure
Mass Technology Collaborative
When:
Wednesday, December 10, 7:00 p.m.
Where:
Franklin Public Library Community Room
118 Main Street, Lower Level
Description:
Massachusetts has recently developed several incentives to spur the development of renewable energy, including Commonwealth Solar Rebates, Small Renewables Initiative, and Business Expansion Incentives.
Tyler Leeds will answer your questions and help you understand the basic economics of investing in renewable energy.
This Event is of Special Interest for:
Home Owners, Business Owners, Installers, Dealers, Contractors, Electricians and Architects
Sponsored by:
Franklin Area Climate Team (FACT)
Massachusetts Climate Action Network
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Friends of the Franklin Library
The 21st Century Student - networked
What do you think?
BTW - It is most interesting that this uses the Common Craft method of presentation. Not only did the presenters ask permission of Common Craft to do this but it was granted. Truly a good aspect of the networking opportunities available!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Live reporting - Town Administrator
Jeff at State House today to negotiate/lobby for legislative relief from items that the local communities have no control over.
2010 will be a difficult financial year, concern about getting the change, it will be hard to get. This is one side of the story but there are other sides to this as well. A wide variety of different interests are affected.
Old Business -
Listing of the gift accounts (as asked for in prior meeting by Councilor Pfeffer) was provided by Jeff
New Business -
None
Councilor Comments
Mason - congratulations to Tri-County
McGann - skunk story, apparently a rabid one was trapped and handled by our Tracey
Pfeffer - Senior Ctr one year anniversary party,
Live reporting - zoning bylaw amendment
cuts out red tape, makes it much easier to process
Moved to 1st reading
- Approved -> 6 - 0
Moved to 2nd reading
- Approved -> 6 - 0
Live reporting - action items
- (dates to be added later)
- approved -> 6-0
Resolution 08-82: Legal Notices
- approved -> 6-0
Resolution 08-83: Establishment of Municipal Infrastructure/Facilities Improvement Stabilization Fund
- approved -> 6-0
Resolution 08-84: Appropriation: Municipal Infrastructure/Facilities Improvement Stabilization Fund
- approved -> 6-0