June brings water restrictions to Franklin

"April showers bring May flowers,
June brings water restrictions to Franklin"

It is that time again. Franklin in order to abide by the water permit issued by MA needs to implement water restrictions. As reported in the Finance Committee budget hearing earlier this year, Franklin is challenging the permit issued as it restricts our usage in impractical ways.

In the meantime, Franklin residents can only water on their trash day and NOT during the hours 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The signs are posted in the normal traffic spots and water restrictions can be enforced by the limited staffing available.


Franklin, MA

In the News - wrestling, circus, library

By Melanie Graham/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted Jun 03, 2010 @ 12:18 AM

Last update Jun 03, 2010 @ 01:05 AM

FRANKLIN —

Some know him as Sgt. Muldoon of the New York City Police Department.

Without his uniform, handcuffs and nightstick, though, most people recognize him as John Callahan, a Milford native and Franklin resident who wrestled professionally for 20 years.

Read the article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/features/x1218689187/Former-pro-wrestler-says-hed-do-it-all-over-again

By Staff reports

Milford Daily News

Posted Jun 03, 2010 @ 01:19 AM

FRANKLIN —

Vidbel's Old Tyme Circus will set up its tent on Thursday, June 10, outside Pirelli Veterans Skating Arena, 910 Panther Way. There will be two performances, under the big top, at 5:30 and 7:45 p.m. View the circus tent and equipment set-up at 9 a.m.

Read the article here:

http://www.milforddailynews.com/newsnow/x1218689079/Vidbels-Olde-Tyme-Circus-coming-to-Franklin

By Krista Perry/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted Jun 03, 2010 @ 12:12 AM

FRANKLIN —

The Town Council last night agreed to continue the deal with Medway to share library services.

The agreement, which began last July, allows Library Director Felicia Oti to spend two-thirds of her time in Franklin and one-third in Medway, said Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting. The deal also allows for sharing maintenance services.

Read the article here

http://www.milforddailynews.com/topstories/x1218689183/Franklin-to-continue-sharing-library-staff-with-Medway

Franklin, MA

Town Council - 06/02/10

The collection of posts reported Live from the Town Council meeting on June 2nd can be found here:

• Live reporting - Closing
• Live reporting - Action items
• Live reporting - Residential Key Box
• Live reporting - Town Council

Franklin, MA

Live reporting - Closing

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Third Thursday coming up June 17th, Museum will be open

L. OLD BUSINESS
Vallee - question on EPA files clearing NUstyle building from several years ago, former chief had indicated they were received
Nutting - He has had several reports of files clearing site from EPA, those files have not been found in Jeff's nine years here; subsequent visits have found contamination which would make the files mute anyway

M. NEW BUSINESS

McGann - do we have consultants working in the schools on a reading program?

was there a contract signed for the school secretaries, what were the details? apparently more senior members got different increases than those junior

(Yes, this was covered in the School Committee meeting on April 13th. No amounts were referenced although it was claimed to be a 'minimal' increase.)


N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

McGann - encourage everyone to get out to vote, let's see what happens

Powderly - thanks to Bob Fahey for the veterans breakfast, a great effort to recognize the folks involved

thanks to Jeff Nutting for the municipal agreement with Medway on the library, this is a small but significant step to help

Jones - thanks to Kelly and the Rotarians for the Memorial Day parade and ceremonies

Whalen - get out an vote, a yes vote gets to maintain services; a no vote will further erode our services

Mason - With regards to the citizens comment from the firefighters, I respect your position. The Council has been instructed not to get involved in the negotiations. The Town Administrator is negotiating on behalf of the Town. 

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

roll call 6-0 ( all present yes)

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Live reporting - Action items

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION –
Nutting - first four are an annual house keeping accounting move to re-established these revolving accounts before the budget is passed.


1. Resolution 10-24: Establishment of a Fire Department Fire Rescue Training Revolving Account for FY 2011  motion to accept, passed 6-0
2. Resolution 10-25: Establishment of a Council on Aging Senior Center Activities Program Revolving Account for FY 2011  motion to accept, passed 6-03. Resolution 10-26: Establishment of a Council on Aging Supportive Day Program Revolving Account for FY 2011  motion to accept, passed 6-04. Resolution 10-27: Establishment of a Use of Facilities Revolving Account for FY 2011
motion to accept, passed 6-0


Q - McGann
how is the facility resolving account handled?
Nutting - based upon the usage of the facility, there is a fee charged to provide for maintenance, etc.


5. Resolution 10-28: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Library
motion to accept, passed 6-0


Acceptance of gift of $15,000 for library books
Whalen, I'd like to thank these folks for their dedication and generosity


6. Resolution 10-29: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Medway for Franklin to Provide Library Administrative and Maintenance Services to Medway
motion to accept, passed 6-0


Nutting - continuation of program started last year, 2/3 here, 1/3 there saves Franklin money, provides Medway with a director, keeps both libraries open


7. Bylaw Amendment 10-648: Chp. 151, Solid Waste; § 151-1. Definition –1st Reading
motion to move to a second meeting, passed 6-0


Allows Chris White to enforce violations in addition to Board of Health as the personnel in the BOH was cut


Franklin, MA

Live reporting - Residential Key Box

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS – 


Residential Key Box Program
Fire Chief McCarragher

residential version to access keys to the house especially in cases where there are elderly
saves family members from traveling across town or from out of town to provide access for fire personnel
voluntary program, applications and information available at the Fire Station or on the Fire Dept web page

no cost to the town, the vendor cost is $119.00 plus $14.00 for shipping/handling

already in this edition of the Municipal Services guide


Franklin, MA

Live reporting - Town Council

Present: Jones, Vallee, Whalen, Mason, McGann, Powderly
Absent:  Kelly, Pfeffer, Zollo

Motion to appt Powderly as temporary clerk
passed 6-0

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 5, 2010
motion to approve, passed 6-0

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
June 8th special election for the override

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Bob Donavan, firefighter, union president

without a contract for three years, no raise for four years

not trying to negotiate, it is becoming personal

no picketing, no work stoppage, no demands

want to have both sides heard, apparently going to arbitration

not trying to stop the process

E. APPOINTMENTS - none

F. HEARINGS  none

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS  none



Franklin, MA