Present: Kelly, Jones, Vallee, Whalen, Mason, Pfeffer, Zollo, Powderly
Absent: McGann
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - none
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
-Meetings of the Town Council are Recorded
Economic Development Summit - Oct 27, 2010
Congratulation to Franklin Housing Authority for award as as Outstanding Agency
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS - none
E. APPOINTMENTS - none
F. HEARINGS - none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- New All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, British Beer Company
Richard Cornetta, representing Franklin BBC
Located in former Applebees in the Franklin Village Mall
5700 sq foot building
extensive renovations to inside and outside the building
outdoor seating proposed
a partially enclosed area, control by a management station
enclosed by a 4 ft decorative wrought iron fence
all one level inside (currently two levels but the second is being removed)
British Beer Co a 'chain' of restaurants, most recently in Westford, next closest is Walpole
theme, an atmosphere of an 'Olde English pub'
food service is a central element to their offerings
motion to approve license, passed 8-0
Franklin, MA
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
"We just want to give you the tools you need to analyze"
Ken Moraff, EPA deputy director of ecosystem protection, said the agency hired the Horsley Witten Group, a Sandwich engineering firm to analyze the best options for each town.
Moraff said the study will conclude May 31, with the possibility of an extension.
"The study is supposed to give towns options," Moraff said.
Members from the company weren't present at yesterday's meeting in the Franklin Municipal Building. EPA officials said the company is finishing its final work plan, and will be available to meet with each town.
In an attempt to clean the Charles River, the mandate requires each town, and businesses with more than two acres of impervious surface to reduce phosphorous by at least 54 percent.Read the full article on the EPA's new assistance for the local communities to handle their storm water here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1164157616/EPA-hired-engineer-prompts-questions
Prior posts on the EPA and storm water
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/08/epa-storm-water-proposal-information.html
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/06/epa-storm-water-proposal-information.html
Franklin, MA
the power to change the world
“Never doubt a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
This famous quote by the American anthropologist, Margaret Mead has always inspired me in my fight to end hunger. I am audacious enough to truly believe that Stop Hunger Now can be the catalyst to eradicate hunger in our lifetime.
Continue to read the remainder of Ray Buchanan's post here: http://blog.stophungernow.org/?p=795
What struck me was the coincidence (?) that this same quote is hung on the wall of the restroom at the First Universalist Church where the Board of Directors of the Franklin Food Pantry held their planning session last Saturday. This has to be a good thing! Stay tuned for more from the Food Pantry as the organization renews itself.
What's in a name? High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Corn Sugar
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via Commonwealth Conversations: Public Health by Kara Ryan on 10/4/10
Posted by: Meghan Mueller, Department of Public Health
Meghan is the State Breastfeeding Coordinator for DPH.
Controversy over consumption of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) versus sugar has been a hot topic in the news for as long as I can remember. Recently, HFCS found itself back in the spotlight when the Corn Refiners Association petitioned the FDA to change their products' name from HFCS to 'corn sugar.' Their goal is to clarify that HFCS is still sugar.
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Franklin school earns state nod
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Rep. James E. Vallee, D-Franklin, today congratulated students at Franklin's John F. Kennedy Elementary School with an assembly and an official citation for being named a "Commendation School" by the state's Department of Education.
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Franklin, MA: DelCarte tour
I managed to get a tour of the DelCarte properties with Conservation Agent Nick Alferi and Conservation Commission member Jeff Livingstone in May. The brief tour helped me to better understand the potential for this property. I hope the pictures show here will help you as well.
This is a view of the one of the larger ponds. If my notes and orientation is correct this is the water held back by Dam 3.
This is the broken spillway of Dam 3
A rusted basket on some concrete at Dam 5
Refuse collecting below Dam 5
Clearly on one dam, looking back across the water to another dam, but I have misplaced the notes telling me exactly which one this is. Perhaps someone can help us identify which one this is?
The broken concrete on Dam 5
One of the signs posted to keep folks off the dam
Evidence of two-legged and four-legged 'beaver' damage.
The dams do need to get fixed, sooner or later. The area has so much potential to be a recreational gem for Franklin residents. I wonder what the presentation and discussion at the Town Council meeting on Weds will lead to?
Franklin, MA
This is a view of the one of the larger ponds. If my notes and orientation is correct this is the water held back by Dam 3.
This is the broken spillway of Dam 3
A rusted basket on some concrete at Dam 5
Refuse collecting below Dam 5
Clearly on one dam, looking back across the water to another dam, but I have misplaced the notes telling me exactly which one this is. Perhaps someone can help us identify which one this is?
The broken concrete on Dam 5
One of the signs posted to keep folks off the dam
Evidence of two-legged and four-legged 'beaver' damage.
The dams do need to get fixed, sooner or later. The area has so much potential to be a recreational gem for Franklin residents. I wonder what the presentation and discussion at the Town Council meeting on Weds will lead to?
Franklin, MA
International Walk to School Day October 6
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via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 10/4/10
MassDOT encourages students, parents and school officials to celebrate International Walk to School Day this Wednesday, October 6, as part of the Safe Routes to School Program, which works with students, parents, school staff and local police in 115 communities and more than 340 schools to promote walking and bicycling to school in order to improve students' health, reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in Massachusetts communities.MassDOT Highway Administrator Luisa Paiewonsky will join students walking to school on International Walk to School Day, Wednesday, at Beebe School in Malden.
Safe Routes to Schools through MassRIDES provides students, parents and the school community with education and training on transportation, safety, and health benefits from walking and bicycling to school. Participating schools also qualify for financial support for improvements to sidewalks and other infrastructure surrounding schools.
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