Every once in awhile, the beat catches you.
You get caught up in it!
"I have my book
Do you have yours?
What are you reading?"
...
"This book's gonna be a good book
to read!"
Enjoy!
What are you reading?
Thanks to the Teen Literacy Tips for the link
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Maguro House - help wanted sign
The new Japanese restaurant downtown is looking for help: server, cashier, and dish washer wanted.
The restaurant website can be found here: http://www.magurohouse.com/
The restaurant website can be found here: http://www.magurohouse.com/
Monday, March 1, 2010
Survey says: new trash/recycle process - not a good thing for Franklin
Do you think the new trash/recycle process will be a good thing for Franklin?
Yes - 8
No - 11
This question comes out of the decision to lower the annual curbside fee and implement the new process in July 2010. The summary of the changes can be found in here: FM #58 - Week ending 2/21/10
The latest survey or poll question results are in. The Town has a communications opportunity on this item!
Senator Spilka Announces March 3rd Office Hours
Join Senator Spilka and Puja Mehta, Senator Spilka's District and Constituent Services Director, for coffee and conversation. They will update constituents on the latest news and events, and answer any questions you may have.
Franklin: Franklin Senior Center
9:30 a.m -10:30 a.m.
10 McCahill Street, Franklin
Medway: Gaetano's Bakery
1:00 p.m -2:00 p.m.
74 Main Street, Medway
Holliston: Pejamajo Cafe
3:00 p.m -4:00 p.m.
770 Washington Street, Holliston
Framingham: Panera Bread
5:00 p.m -6:00 p.m.
400 Cochituate Road, Framingham
Natick: Morse Institute Library
6:30 p.m -7:30 p.m.
Room 2A
14 East Central Street, Natick
Franklin: Franklin Senior Center
9:30 a.m -10:30 a.m.
10 McCahill Street, Franklin
Medway: Gaetano's Bakery
1:00 p.m -2:00 p.m.
74 Main Street, Medway
Holliston: Pejamajo Cafe
3:00 p.m -4:00 p.m.
770 Washington Street, Holliston
Framingham: Panera Bread
5:00 p.m -6:00 p.m.
400 Cochituate Road, Framingham
Natick: Morse Institute Library
6:30 p.m -7:30 p.m.
Room 2A
14 East Central Street, Natick
Town Council - Agenda - 3/3/10
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Historical Commission- Associate Member - Marlene Oliver
F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-639: Amendment to Chapter 185-5 Zoning map
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-640-: Amendment to Chapter 185-42: Biotechnology Uses
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS –
1. Presentation of Audit – Melanson Heath & Co.
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION –
1. Resolution 10-05: Property Tax Deferrals For Seniors – Gross Receipts Limit
2. Resolution 10-07: Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 37A
3. Resolution 10-08: Property Tax Exemption G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C
4. Resolution 10-09: Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-639: Amendment to Chapter 185-5 Zoning map- 1st reading
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-640-: Amendment to Chapter 185-42: Biotechnology Uses- 1st reading
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
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Historical Commission- Associate Member - Marlene Oliver
F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-639: Amendment to Chapter 185-5 Zoning map
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-640-: Amendment to Chapter 185-42: Biotechnology Uses
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS –
1. Presentation of Audit – Melanson Heath & Co.
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION –
1. Resolution 10-05: Property Tax Deferrals For Seniors – Gross Receipts Limit
2. Resolution 10-07: Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 37A
3. Resolution 10-08: Property Tax Exemption G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C
4. Resolution 10-09: Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-639: Amendment to Chapter 185-5 Zoning map- 1st reading
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-640-: Amendment to Chapter 185-42: Biotechnology Uses- 1st reading
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
Volunteers Needed – Saturday, March 27th
The Historical Commission is happy to announce that the new museum will be opening May 15th to the public. The commission is very excited!
Your assistance is requested in moving some of the materials from the “Old” museum to the “New” museum on March 27th (Saturday) beginning at 10:00am. Packing has already been completed and now we need help to remove boxes and items.
If you have a van or truck “WE NEED YOU”. We also need volunteers to transfer items into trucks and vans from the “Old” to the “New”. You will be directed by Commission members during the move.
Please email dpellegri@franklin.ma.us Let me know if you will be driving a truck or van/or if you plan to volunteer yourself with the moving of the items.
Thank you in advance for your continued support of the Franklin Historic Museum.
Your assistance is requested in moving some of the materials from the “Old” museum to the “New” museum on March 27th (Saturday) beginning at 10:00am. Packing has already been completed and now we need help to remove boxes and items.
If you have a van or truck “WE NEED YOU”. We also need volunteers to transfer items into trucks and vans from the “Old” to the “New”. You will be directed by Commission members during the move.
Please email dpellegri@franklin.ma.us Let me know if you will be driving a truck or van/or if you plan to volunteer yourself with the moving of the items.
Thank you in advance for your continued support of the Franklin Historic Museum.
"legislation can sometimes outstrip the resources available"
“In a time where most communities are financially strapped, I think the last thing any of us need are more reporting requirements and more administrative tasks that take away from the needs of other school functions,’’ said Jeffrey Roy, Franklin’s School Committee chairman.
Read the full article in the Sunday edition of the Boston Globe West section hereThe bill, which the House approved and sent to the Senate last month, would require new nutritional standards for food sold a la carte in school cafeterias, stores, and vending machines.
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