Town Council - Agenda - 6/3/09

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 20, 2009

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS – Conservation Commission, Public Land Use Committee,
Recreation Advisory Board, Right To Know Coordinators, 2009 Annual
Committee Reappointments, Housing Authority Reappointment

F. HEARINGS - Alcoholic Beverages Licensees – Failure to Pass Compliance Check – 7:10

* Devita’s Market
* J.B’s Liquor World
* Teppanyaki Restaurant

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

1. Resolution 09-31: Dissolution of the Franklin Street Lighting Committee
2. Resolution 09-32: Appropriation – GASB 45 Actuary Study
3. Resolution 09-33: Establishment of a Fire Dept. Fire Rescue Training Revolving Account
4. Resolution 09-34: Establishment of a Council on Aging Senior Center Program Revolving Account
5. Resolution 09-35: Establishment of a Council on Aging Supportive Day Program Revolving Account
6. Resolution 09-36: Establishment of a Law Enforcement Explorers Program Revolving Account
7. Resolution 09-37: Establishment of a Police Dept. Rape Aggression Defense Training Revolving Account
8. Resolution 09-38: Establishment of a Use of Facilities Revolving Account
9. Resolution 09-39: Authorizing Escrow Agreement

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

Finance Committee - Agenda - 6/2/09

Town of Franklin

Finance Committee Agenda

Tuesday June 2, 2009
7:00 PM
Municipal Building Council Chambers

Balances as of April 2009

Gen Stab 4,554,332
PW Stab 737,853
Debt Stab 576,998
Traffic Stab 21,162
Overlay Surplus - 0 -
Free Cash 63,014

Call to Order

Citizens Comments

Approval of Minutes

Action Items
Appropriation: Retirement Actuarial Study - $14,000 Free Cash

Old Business

New Business

Adjournment

United Regional Chamber of Commerce - Open House

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Staff Open House on Monday, June 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Held at 3 Restaurant, 461 West Central St. in Franklin, the event will give business professionals an opportunity to learn about the only Chamber that has offices in Franklin, North Attleborough and Attleboro.

Find out about upcoming events, meet other Chamber members, and learn how the Chamber can help grow your business.

Admission is free, but reservations are required.

Please call any of The United Regional Chamber of Commerce offices to register: 508-528-2800, 508-222-0801, or 508-695-6011.


The United Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, business support organization serving the communities of Attleboro, Bellingham, Blackstone, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Medway, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Norton, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Wrentham.

"the budget has to be balanced"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted Jun 01, 2009 @ 10:07 PM

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FRANKLIN —

Members of the School Committee and teachers union will meet today once again in an attempt to reach an agreement on a wage freeze that would save $800,0000, or about 16 teachers' jobs, said School Committee Chairman Jeffrey Roy.

"Hopefully, we'll get this done," Roy said.

"It's fair to say we're making a conscious effort to get this resolved before finishing the budget," he said.

The two groups already missed the May 26 deadline, which is when the School Committee opened the public hearing on the budget.

The School Committee continued the hearing to June 9, and must present its budget to Town Council on June 11.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

"all but two did card and ask for a license"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted Jun 01, 2009 @ 10:12 PM

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FRANKLIN —

Three establishments in town face temporary license suspensions after serving alcohol to underage buyers in a police sting, said Lt. Thomas J. Lynch.

On Wednesday, the Town Council will hold public hearings for Devita's Market, 198 East Central St., J.B.'s Liquor World, 365 West Central St., and Teppanyaki Restaurant, 264 Village Drive, all of which failed compliance checks on May 15, Lynch said.

The sting involved underage buyers using legitimate Massachusetts licenses showing their true age, Lynch said.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

Gov Patrick continues the discussion

BOSTON – Thursday, May 28, 2009 –

Governor Deval Patrick today launched an online community forum, inviting citizens to continue the conversation started during the administration’s series of statewide community forums about the choices and priorities facing the Commonwealth in the current economic climate.

Available at www.mass.gov/forum, the forum presents the public with a unique opportunity to share their ideas about the state’s budget challenges as well as the transportation, pension and ethics reform proposals currently being debated on Beacon Hill. Over the next two weeks, Governor Patrick, Lieutenant Governor Murray and senior administration officials will be online at various times, reading suggestions, answering questions and contributing to the dialogue.

“We need the collective wisdom of all the people in the Commonwealth to tackle the budget challenges and reform opportunities facing us at this critical moment,” said Governor Patrick. “This online forum allows us to continue the conversation we started during the community forums and capture those great ideas – your ideas – that will help get us through to a better tomorrow.”

Governor Patrick has selected UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Jean F. MacCormack to serve as the forum’s “Citizen Moderator.” Chancellor MacCormack will work with the Governor’s Office to help facilitate the online conversation and ensure all ideas are heard. At the conclusion of the discussion, Chancellor MacCormack will select from forum participants to assemble a Citizen Task Force. The Task Force will be responsible for compiling ideas, insights and recommendations shared throughout the forum and presenting a report to the Governor.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for citizens to participate in a meaningful dialogue about the future of our Commonwealth,’’ Chancellor MacCormack said. “My primary responsibility as moderator will be to ensure that everyone with a big idea has a voice, and that we work together to help solve some of the major challenges facing the Commonwealth. I look forward to hearing everyone’s ideas.”

In addition to the more than 30 community forums the Governor and members of his administration held throughout the month of May, he kicked off a series of summer town hall meetings in Dennis on Tuesday. The meetings are open to the public, giving residents a chance to talk directly to Governor Patrick about issues they care about most, including the economy, the state’s budget challenges, and the Governor’s efforts to push for reforms on Beacon Hill. For a full schedule and more information, visit www.mass.gov/governor/townhall.

Originally posted on the Governor's web site

Avg Teacher Salaries

I understand that unless the numbers are framed properly in context, it always causes trouble trouble to talk about "average".

From Dr Scott McLoed's posting this morning comes a handy interactive reference on average teacher starting salaries and average teacher salaries, state by state.

Play with this sortable table of beginning and average teacher salaries by state.

So what do you read from this table of information?