MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
TAKE EFFECT ON TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010
Lawn watering is restricted to ONE-DAY PER WEEK BY TRASH DAY.
Lawn watering not permitted between 9:00 AM thru 5:00 PM.
No holiday delays for watering.
NO LAWN WATERING IS PERMITTED ON OTHER DAYS OF THE WEEK.
During the summer months, the Town experiences excessively high demands for water due to lawn watering. There have been 24-hour periods during which water consumption has been more than twice our average daily water usage for the year. Because of the tremendous increase in the demand for water and state restrictions on the amount of water that can be pumped daily, the Town of Franklin must place mandatory water conservation measures in effect for lawn watering during the summer months.
The summer Water Conservation Measures are needed to limit the daily demand on the water system in order to ensure that adequate water is available to meet the public health and safety needs of the Town. This measure is necessary to maintain the water levels in the tanks for fire protection and normal consumption use. A total of 1-inch of water once per week from rain and watering promotes the healthiest lawns. Non-compliance with these regulations could adversely affect public health and safety. Violators are subject to fines up to $200.
Originally posted on the Franklin, MA website here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/Water_Conservation/Mandatory_Water_Conserv_2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Young Professionals Organization
"You help me, I'll help you"
Kaitlyn and Chris Pintarich of Berry Insurance found sufficient writing space to complete their survey forms.
The initial gathering for those young professionals looking for a "Chamber of Commerce" business and networking opportunity took place Thursday evening at Preservation Framer in North Attleboro.
A survey was asked of the participants to help gather information on how they would like the group to operate. An incentive to fill out the survey was provided by entering the complete surveys into a raffle.
Mixing business and social networking is a win/win. Some activities would be more enticing to a younger crowd than to the more established chamber group. Expansion to the younger group is a wise idea for the Chamber. The group will operate under the umbrella of the Chamber this year and then separately next year. Membership in the Chamber will cover both organizations this year but require a separate membership next year.
While there is the separation, there will be opportunities for connections between the two groups. One key area is in mentoring. For the young professionals looking to start their own business, obtaining advice in specific business matters.
If this sounds like something you'd like to take part in, you won't have to bend over backwards. Stay tuned to notification of future events here, on the Facebook fan page of the YPO, or contact any of the offices of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Franklin, MA
Kaitlyn and Chris Pintarich of Berry Insurance found sufficient writing space to complete their survey forms.
The initial gathering for those young professionals looking for a "Chamber of Commerce" business and networking opportunity took place Thursday evening at Preservation Framer in North Attleboro.
A survey was asked of the participants to help gather information on how they would like the group to operate. An incentive to fill out the survey was provided by entering the complete surveys into a raffle.
Mixing business and social networking is a win/win. Some activities would be more enticing to a younger crowd than to the more established chamber group. Expansion to the younger group is a wise idea for the Chamber. The group will operate under the umbrella of the Chamber this year and then separately next year. Membership in the Chamber will cover both organizations this year but require a separate membership next year.
While there is the separation, there will be opportunities for connections between the two groups. One key area is in mentoring. For the young professionals looking to start their own business, obtaining advice in specific business matters.
If this sounds like something you'd like to take part in, you won't have to bend over backwards. Stay tuned to notification of future events here, on the Facebook fan page of the YPO, or contact any of the offices of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Franklin, MA
Franklin Food Pantry
Some of the output from the raised garden beds put in around Franklin on Earth Day is destined for the Franklin Food Pantry.
The Food Pantry has its own raised bed. It was also installed on Earth Day. I remembered when running by this week to take a picture. (Yes, sometime if you see this tall guy running, then stop to take a picture with his phone, it might be me :-)
The Stamp Out Hunger campaign will have the postal carriers collect bags of food on their rounds Saturday May 8th and deliver them to the Franklin Food Pantry for distribution to the Franklin area families.
Prior posts on the raised garden bed project can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/04/franklin-raises-garden.html
and here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/04/franklin-ma-raised-garden-beds-in.html
Franklin, MA
The Food Pantry has its own raised bed. It was also installed on Earth Day. I remembered when running by this week to take a picture. (Yes, sometime if you see this tall guy running, then stop to take a picture with his phone, it might be me :-)
The Stamp Out Hunger campaign will have the postal carriers collect bags of food on their rounds Saturday May 8th and deliver them to the Franklin Food Pantry for distribution to the Franklin area families.
Prior posts on the raised garden bed project can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/04/franklin-raises-garden.html
and here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/04/franklin-ma-raised-garden-beds-in.html
Franklin, MA
Finance Committee 05/06/10
The live reporting from the Finance Committee budget hearing on the Fiscal Year 2011 conducted Thursday, May 6th can be found here:
Discussion on other portions of the budget can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/05/finance-committee-050410.html
Franklin, MA
- Live reporting - animal control, Tri-County
- Live reporting - Recreation
- Live reporting - Library
- Live reporting - parking meters
- Live reporting - Police
- Live reporting - Senior Center
- Live reporting - Finance Committee
Discussion on other portions of the budget can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/05/finance-committee-050410.html
Franklin, MA
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Live reporting - animal control, Tri-County
Nutting
we have a long standing relationship with Bellingham
we get use of an employee and a vehicle, we have the pound
they get busy with beavers, coyotes, deer, etc
occasionally we have a capital expense to replace the vehicle
motion to approve, passed 9-0
Nutting
Tri-County is an assessment
one of eleven communities that comprise the regional
how many students come from the community determine the allocation to the community
it varies depending upon how many students we send them
They have run a tight ship up there, they can come and speak with you if needed
If our assessment is to be changed, the other communities would have to agree to it
have been able to maintain budget from time to time with cuts in materials which is one key area of their expense
Teixeira
what percent of the increase is the increase is students vs the overall increase in their budget
Nutting
the percent of the students drove the budget
Nutting
I don't have the student enrollment numbers with me
I'll have the numbers for you on Monday
Quinn
question on the school committee line
Gagner
like to be their supplies and expenses
motion to approve, passed 9-0
motion to adjourn
Franklin, MA
we have a long standing relationship with Bellingham
we get use of an employee and a vehicle, we have the pound
they get busy with beavers, coyotes, deer, etc
occasionally we have a capital expense to replace the vehicle
motion to approve, passed 9-0
Nutting
Tri-County is an assessment
one of eleven communities that comprise the regional
how many students come from the community determine the allocation to the community
it varies depending upon how many students we send them
They have run a tight ship up there, they can come and speak with you if needed
If our assessment is to be changed, the other communities would have to agree to it
have been able to maintain budget from time to time with cuts in materials which is one key area of their expense
Teixeira
what percent of the increase is the increase is students vs the overall increase in their budget
Nutting
the percent of the students drove the budget
Nutting
I don't have the student enrollment numbers with me
I'll have the numbers for you on Monday
Quinn
question on the school committee line
Gagner
like to be their supplies and expenses
motion to approve, passed 9-0
motion to adjourn
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Recreation
Ryan Jette
Nutting overview
registration fees help make this a self supporting budget
80% of the registrations done online
seasonal staff added due to the Medway expansion
additional clerical help with the
Tri-County work at Beaver St
putting in a concession stand and rest rooms with handicap access
there were old bathrooms there and when we renovated the fields, they came out
we tried to go through the public bidding process and it was way to much money
with Tri-County, we buy the parts and materials, the students do all the work
it will take a little longer to do the work but it is a win-win
Roche
Jeff says you are self-sustaining, it looks like you are making money about $16,000 this year
you have grown so large that you can use a revolving account anymore per State regulations
Jette
The relationship with Medway is going well
We are bringing their folks into ours where our don't sell out
we don't have flag football here, so we do it there
Girls lacrosse has really taken off
it is the largest program in the state
all the female sports have taken off
Flag football has actually surpassed the Pop Warner program
We have a chess club, there is something for everyone
motion to approve, passed 9-0
Franklin, MA
Nutting overview
registration fees help make this a self supporting budget
80% of the registrations done online
seasonal staff added due to the Medway expansion
additional clerical help with the
Tri-County work at Beaver St
putting in a concession stand and rest rooms with handicap access
there were old bathrooms there and when we renovated the fields, they came out
we tried to go through the public bidding process and it was way to much money
with Tri-County, we buy the parts and materials, the students do all the work
it will take a little longer to do the work but it is a win-win
Roche
Jeff says you are self-sustaining, it looks like you are making money about $16,000 this year
you have grown so large that you can use a revolving account anymore per State regulations
Jette
The relationship with Medway is going well
We are bringing their folks into ours where our don't sell out
we don't have flag football here, so we do it there
Girls lacrosse has really taken off
it is the largest program in the state
all the female sports have taken off
Flag football has actually surpassed the Pop Warner program
We have a chess club, there is something for everyone
motion to approve, passed 9-0
Franklin, MA
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