Franklin Matters

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

"Everyone who's driving is paying the price."

Nutting explained that it is the town's policy to not appropriate free cash to the operating budget, as the account varies from year to year.

"There's no other way to fund the capital plan. Even though there's going to be a humongous struggle on next year's budget ... infrastructure problems don't go away with the financial struggles we have."

Nutting said the capital plan will go before the council on April 7. He and the committee are hoping to have the operating budget finalized by mid April.

Franklin hopes to spend $2 million on needed items

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Ashley Studley/Daily News staff

Franklin, MA

Hold the date for the Charles River Watershed Cleanup!

Are you looking to make a real difference in your community? If so, join a group or form your own to clean up trash throughout the Charles River Upper Watershed. You will be helping us improve the appearance and health of the waterways in our region.

If you live in the Upper Watershed please consider volunteering a few hours of your time to help us protect this unique and valuable natural resource. The large majority of our the cleanup sites are land-based, but we have a few on-water sites for experienced paddlers who can supply their own canoe or kayak.

Did you know? The Charles River stretches for more than 80 miles from Hopkinton to Boston. It originates and flows for nearly 37 miles here in the Upper Watershed. In our region alone the Charles is fed by 45+ miles of waterways including seven major tributary rivers, brooks, and streams.

WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2010
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

WHERE: Charles River Upper Watershed - Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Medfield, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Norfolk, Sherborn, Wrentham.

The volunteer check-in site will be located in front of Whole Foods Market in Bellingham, MA. Stop by to get directions to your assigned site, collect your cleanup supplies and receive a free t-shirt. We encourage you to sign up in advance by using the contact information below.

CONTACT: David Dobrzynski
Upper Watershed Volunteer Coordinator

EMAIL: CRWAvolunteer@gmail.com

You can view the flyer for this event here:

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Live broadcast

Live video chat by Ustream

Franklin, MA

Phil's Phriends - 8th Annual Live Music Silent Auction - April 9th

Join us for our 8th Annual Live Music Silent Auction, April 9th, at Showcase Live at Patriot Place in Foxborough, featuring live music from THE Average White Band and Sugarfoot and the Brass Kicking Horns. Help Phil’s Phriends raise funds to fight cancer through the Pan Mass Challenge and the Jimmy Fund.

Tickets are only $25 per person and must be purchased in advance. Limited tickets are available, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible. To reserve tickets, click here.

We look forward to you joining us for a great event. The doors to Showcase Live will open at 6:00pm. At that time you will be able to order food and beverages, preview auction items and make initial bids. The Average White Band will take the stage at 8:00pm and play until 9:30pm. At that time, we will open the silent auction bidding for 1 hour. At 10:00pm Sugarfoot and the Brass Kicking Horns will take the stage and complete the evening.

All ticket sale proceeds bought from Phil’s Phriends will be donated to the PMC and Cancer Research. All tickets bought through the Showcase Live Box office will be for the Average White Band Show and will not be considered a donation. Auction item bidding will be open to the entire crowd at Show Case Live. Please help Phil’s Phriends support our young PMC pedal partner – Emily Taylor – by raising money for cancer research. We look forward to seeing you at the event and thank you for your support!

The Average White Band are widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music. Though perhaps best known for their timeless instrumental mega-hit ‘Pick Up the Pieces’ the band’s strength actually lay in their consistently accomplished song-writing, stretching across several gold selling albums and multi-grammy nominations for the legendary Atlantic Records. Sugarfoot & The Brass Kickin’ Horns is a 7 piece band with male & female vocalists and one of the finest horns sections around. The band plays the absolute best funk and dance hits from all eras including Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Journey and many more.

To get tickets, click here.

You can subscribe to the Phil's Phriends blog to get regular updates as they prepare for this year's Pan Mass Challenge http://philsphriends.wordpress.com/

Franklin, MA

In the News - reaction to Big Y

Several neighbors said they are concerned traffic will increase and Jordan Road will become an even more dangerous cut-through.

"Jordan Road traffic is a very big concern as it stands," Patricia Reinertson said. "I'm concerned with any such retail establishment that will bring a lot more road traffic."

Kelly McInnis of Russett Hill Road agreed increased traffic on Jordan Road could result in accidents and fatalities, and asked why there's a need for an additional supermarket.

"It's like we are becoming the city of Franklin," McInnis said. "... I love this town, but you're making the wrong business decision."

Some Franklin residents oppose new store

by Ashley Studley/Daily News staff

The official town song "The City Known as the Town of Franklin" can be found here
http://www.franklin.ma.us/auto/schools/jefferson/board/song/default.htm

Franklin, MA

Planning Board 03/22/10

The collection of posting from the Planning Board meeting of Monday, March 22 can be found here:

Franklin, MA

Public Notice: Hydrant Flushing to begin

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Franklin Department of Public Works, Water Division will begin its hydrant-flushing program on Monday, April 5, 2010. This program is conducted annually to improve Franklin’s water quality and fire flows. Some hydrants will be flushed between the hours of 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, while others will be completed during the day. Hydrant flushing will continue depending on water availability and system pressures. Residents may experience discolored water during this process.

Residents may experience, temporary water loss or discolored water while hydrants are being flushed in their area. Even though the water may be discolored, it is still safe for human consumption.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and we apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the DPW office at 508-553-5500.

Department of Public Works

Alfred Boone
Water/Sewer Superintendent

Franklin, MA