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from The Milford Daily News News RSSFranklin, MA
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Engage with your government
The role of government as a service for the people should be an ongoing discussion. The Franklin Charter should be coming up for a decision by the voters of Franklin this November.
Changes to government at the State level impact what happens here in Franklin. Changes to the government at the Federal level also trickle down to impact what happens here. If you want to get involved on the Federal level:
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More info on the Franklin charter changes can be found here
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/07/in-news-charter-changes.html
Additional info will be posted as soon as it is available.
Franklin, MA
Changes to government at the State level impact what happens here in Franklin. Changes to the government at the Federal level also trickle down to impact what happens here. If you want to get involved on the Federal level:
The Federal Communications Commission is holding two dialogs with the public:
- Future of Media Forum – Join in the discussion to help ensure that all Americans have access to vibrant, diverse sources of news and information that will enable them to enrich their families, communities and democracy.
- Reboot.FCC.gov Forum – Join the discussion to help improve the Federal Communications Commission. Your suggestions, ideas and comments will be part of a public discussion that furthers FCC reform.
You can view more dialogs with the government at USA.gov.
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More info on the Franklin charter changes can be found here
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/07/in-news-charter-changes.html
Additional info will be posted as soon as it is available.
Franklin, MA
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Affordable Housing Strategy and Development Plan
The Affordable Housing Plan document has been posted to the Franklin website. You can find it here:
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Planning/ahs
At the bottom of this page, you'll find a link to the doc and a link to provide feedback on the document.
This document is scheduled for a hearing at the Town Council on Wednesday July 21 and at the Planning Board meeting Monday, July 26.
Franklin, MA
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Planning/ahs
At the bottom of this page, you'll find a link to the doc and a link to provide feedback on the document.
This document is scheduled for a hearing at the Town Council on Wednesday July 21 and at the Planning Board meeting Monday, July 26.
Franklin, MA
A visible budget cut
One of the budget items cut was weed control. The effects of this cut are now clearly visible along some of the main roads around Franklin.
Since Franklin voters have decided not to pull a few dollars out of their pocket to maintain services, maybe they will be to pull out their individual weed control implement and attack the portion in front of their property. Then there will need to be a "weed day" to attack the portions of the roads along the public spaces.
Franklin, MA
Since Franklin voters have decided not to pull a few dollars out of their pocket to maintain services, maybe they will be to pull out their individual weed control implement and attack the portion in front of their property. Then there will need to be a "weed day" to attack the portions of the roads along the public spaces.
Franklin, MA
In the News - rain barrels, YMCA strategy
If you missed the opportunity to buy a rain barrel or composter earlier this year, you have another chance:
CRWA partners with towns to offer discounted rain barrels, composters
from Wicked Local Franklin News RSS
The Y has been active in the community and this strategy helps to focus their efforts to help them become more effective:
YMCA unveils new brand strategy to further community impact
from The Milford Daily News News RSS
Franklin, MA
Monday, July 19, 2010
Franklin, MA: Main St flowers
Thanks to the Eileen Mason and the Franklin Downtown Partnership for their work in keeping the flowers healthy.
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - 7/21/10
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meetings of the Town Council are Recorded
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Historical Commission Associate Member (Connie Lawson)
F. HEARINGS
Zoning Bylaw Amend. 10-645: Site Plan Review & Design Review- 7:10 PM
Affordable Housing Strategy and Development Action Plan – Public Hearing
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 10-40: Affordable Housing Strategy and Development Action Plan
2. Resolution 10-41: Authorization to Hold Bonfire-Tri-County School
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-645: Site Plan Review & Design Review – 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
Franklin, MA
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meetings of the Town Council are Recorded
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Historical Commission Associate Member (Connie Lawson)
F. HEARINGS
Zoning Bylaw Amend. 10-645: Site Plan Review & Design Review- 7:10 PM
Affordable Housing Strategy and Development Action Plan – Public Hearing
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 10-40: Affordable Housing Strategy and Development Action Plan
2. Resolution 10-41: Authorization to Hold Bonfire-Tri-County School
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-645: Site Plan Review & Design Review – 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
Franklin, MA
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BTW - the flowers can still be watered even in this updated water restrictions imposed effective 7/7/10. Watering the flowers is generally done with a hand held hose.