What happened today reduced $1.7 million from the Franklin budget for FY 2010.
The local revenue options were passed but the timing of obtaining that would prevent us from benefiting it for next year.
No indication that the budget will be adopted until late June
We'll need to use the Governor's number which is probably high to begin with.
Bartlett - Hw would we estimate the meals tax?
Nutting - The DOR estimated sometime ago for us. We haven't done anything yet as it isn't real. You couldn't use 100% in the first year to be fiscally prudent. There are all kinds of estimates. The Senate and the House have two different telecom versions which all leads to no definitive answer.
Picture won;t be clear on the Senate side until the end of this week, or next week.
Nutting - the telecom is pretty straight forward as it is a property tax, we have the data.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Live reporting - Charter Commission
Paul Cheli - Chair
Larry Benedetto - Vice-Chair
Michael Walker-Jones
Review of prior Charter Commission from 1995
Discussion on how to handle the presentation and questions, resolved to present tonight, allow for review by the Council, the Council can accumulate questions and the committee will return to discuss in more detail at a future time.
Larry Benedetto - Vice-Chair
Michael Walker-Jones
Review of prior Charter Commission from 1995
Discussion on how to handle the presentation and questions, resolved to present tonight, allow for review by the Council, the Council can accumulate questions and the committee will return to discuss in more detail at a future time.
Live reporting - Town Council Mtg 5/20/09
Attending: Whalen, Mason, Vallee, Bartlett, Feeley, Pfeffer, Doak,
Missing: McGann, Zollo
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 15 & May 6, 2009
Motion to approve - Approved 7-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Dedication of new monument, directly after the parade (approx 11:00 AM). Rain date, 5/31/09
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS - none
E. APPOINTMENTS none
F. HEARINGS none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS none
Missing: McGann, Zollo
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 15 & May 6, 2009
Motion to approve - Approved 7-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Dedication of new monument, directly after the parade (approx 11:00 AM). Rain date, 5/31/09
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS - none
E. APPOINTMENTS none
F. HEARINGS none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS none
"town offers expedited permitting"
Milford Daily News
FRANKLIN —
The state has given Franklin the green light to designate Forge Park, Franklin Industrial Park and Pond Street as economic development sites, said Bryan W. Taberner, Franklin's director of planning and community development.
"With the sluggish economy, the town of Franklin needs to utilize all economic development incentives available to it in order to assist companies looking to settle or expand in the area," Taberner said.
"One of the most attractive incentives that a Massachusetts community can offer businesses is a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) agreement," he said.
Read the full article about the economic development plan in the Milford Daily News here
"a "win-win" for the town and bank"
Milford Daily News
FRANKLIN —
The Franklin Food Pantry, which has been on the verge of homelessness for the past year, has a new home: an entire building owned by Rockland Trust, said Ralph Valente, marketing director for the bank.
On Monday, the pantry's executive director, Linda Pouliot White, and bank officials signed a two-year lease giving the pantry free use of a building at 43 West Central St., across from the new fire station and Rick's Ice Cream.
"They can move in whenever they are ready," Valente said, noting it is slated to open in early June.
Read the full article about the new location for the Franklin Food Pantry in the Milford Daily News here.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
"Marini must refile his application"
Milford Daily News
FRANKLIN —
Developer John Marini withdrew his application for a site plan modification at the request of town officials who said he failed to mention in the document that he added a few partners since his initial request.
The Planning Board last night unanimously voted to accept the withdrawal without prejudice, which means it can be brought up again.
The application was to make improvements to the interior and exterior of the last of his old buildings so that it is presentable while the town waits another three years for Marini to demolish and rebuild 12-26 East Central St.
Marini had asked to delay the project because he was not able to secure financing during the recession.
Read the latest on the Center Commons development downtown in the Milford Daily News here
Block Party - Downtown Franklin 5/21/09
Read the full article online at the Franklin GazetteFRANKLIN - The Franklin Downtown Partnership announced special activities planned for the next "Third Thursday" on May 21, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Join downtown businesses on the third Thursday of every month for special offers, discounts and fun activities for the entire family.
The May theme is a Block Party, featuring acoustical entertainment on the outdoor patio at the newly opened Cafe Dolce and a Beader Night Party at Sara Paan Beads.
Following are the planned activities:
Cafe Dolce, 17 East Central St.: Free live, acoustical entertainment in the outdoor patio and complementary muffins and scones during Third Thursday. Visit www.cafedolce.net for details.
Sara Paan Beads, 16 East Central St.: Staff will help customers finish a piece during the "Beader Night Party" and give special demonstrations on creating multi-strand necklaces, loop earrings and more. Refreshments will be served. Visit www.maysjewelry.com for more details.
Artbeat, The Creativity Store, 9 Summer St.: Children are invited to meet local author/illustrator Debra Wainwright, who will read from her new book, "That Kind of Dog." Get a signed copy of the story and take a picture with Bramble. Free craft projects can be made while enjoying light refreshments.
Other downtown business will participate in the event.
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