Friday, June 12, 2009

Free Seminar: Saving on the cost of College

Theme: How To Save $42,000 In College Costs Before A Parent Takes Out A Single Loan

June 17 (Wed): Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Seminar presented by Paul Lloyd Hemphill.

Additional info on Paul can be found on his website


I met Paul at the recent United Regional Chamber of Commerce Open House

"Am I concerned? Yes"

Milford Daily News
Posted Jun 12, 2009 @ 12:38 AM

FRANKLIN —

Town Council last night unanimously approved an $88.1 million budget for next fiscal year, which is $500,000 less than the current year's budget.

The only line item that was discussed last night was the Police Department budget, as Councilor Robert Vallee said he was "very concerned for deteriorating salaries" within the department.

He is worried that officers will lose a significant portion of their salary if the state eliminates the Quinn Bill (an educational incentive), and officers have fewer opportunities for detail work.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

You can read the collection of live reports from the same Town Council meeting here


Milford schools consider student uniforms

Should low-rise jeans and spaghetti straps be banned and Milford students be required to all wear khakis and tucked-in polos?

Vice Chairman Jonathan Bruce asked the question under new business at last night's School Committee meeting, sparking what promises to be a hot new debate over a uniform policy for Milford schools.

Milford's dress code, which the committee made stricter two years ago, is "way too open," Bruce said. He asked that Superintendent Robert Tremblay explore the idea of uniforms as a way to make things simpler.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

Would Franklin consider uniforms?

Town Council Mtg Smry 06/11/09

This is the collection of live reporting for the Town Council meeting on June 11, 2009

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Live report- closing

No New or Old Business

Councilor Comments

Bartlett - congratulations on the All-Night Party, thanks for the organizing committee for such an excellent job.

Doak - there is not a lot of debate on the budget as there is not a lot of options.

Live reporting - FY 10 Budget

F. HEARINGS – FY 2010 Budget – Public Hearing

One hold on Police Salaries by Vallee
Questioning the overall salaries and the potential decline due to the Quinn Bill issue and details

Chief Williams - We always have a concern with the Officer's salary, without Quinn they could loose 3-7,000 a year. It does concern me. I hope the state government does resolve this.

I am proud of our education record here in the department. We have a number with degrees and those all pay benefits for us. A better educated officer is better for Franklin.

Motion to close the hearing, passed 6-0


J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 09-43: Adoption of FY 2010 Budget

Motion to accept - passed 6-0

Live reporting - Town Council - 6/11/09

Attending: Mason, Vallee, Bartlett, Feeley, Pfeffer, Doak,
Missing: Whalen, McGann, Zollo,


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - none

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS - 16th Annual Relay for Life Friday June 12, 6:00 PM

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS - none

E. APPOINTMENTS - none