Franklin to add health lessons at elementary schools
Circle of Friends presents the Slambovian Circus of Dreams
St. Mary Catholic Women's Club meeting Jan. 20
Franklin, MA
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Snow angels
Mary Olsson contributes this snow angel!
After clearing the driveway of the major snow, I went back for the minor clean up and took the opportunity to do my snow angel. If you can't do a snow angel, it isn't really snow.
Did you have fun in the snow? Will you have more fun on Thursday?
Feel free to share your photos here or on our Facebook page.
Franklin, MA
After clearing the driveway of the major snow, I went back for the minor clean up and took the opportunity to do my snow angel. If you can't do a snow angel, it isn't really snow.
Did you have fun in the snow? Will you have more fun on Thursday?
Feel free to share your photos here or on our Facebook page.
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Closing
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
FHS Renovation project did get the feasibility agreement signed, so we are eligible for 53% reimbursement. This can be increased during the planning process up to 55%.
L. OLD BUSINESS - none
M. NEW BUSINESS
Whalen - question on the SJC snow decision
Cerel - difference between natural and unnatural causes caused some problems, the court has been moving in this direction to remove the distinctions between natural and unnatural causes. Some communities are getting aggressive in revenue generation by enforcing sidewalk clearing within a specified time after the storm.
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Best wishes to Jean Hunchard (sic) recovering from heart surgery
Best wishes to Zollo on his birthday and Kelly's daughter, they ar enot the same age.
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
Franklin, MA
FHS Renovation project did get the feasibility agreement signed, so we are eligible for 53% reimbursement. This can be increased during the planning process up to 55%.
L. OLD BUSINESS - none
M. NEW BUSINESS
Whalen - question on the SJC snow decision
Cerel - difference between natural and unnatural causes caused some problems, the court has been moving in this direction to remove the distinctions between natural and unnatural causes. Some communities are getting aggressive in revenue generation by enforcing sidewalk clearing within a specified time after the storm.
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Best wishes to Jean Hunchard (sic) recovering from heart surgery
Best wishes to Zollo on his birthday and Kelly's daughter, they ar enot the same age.
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Action items
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Franklin Café & Grill – New All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License
motion to approve, passed 8-0
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS - none
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - none
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 11-01: Acceptance of Gifts –Fallen Heroes Signs
motion to approve, passed 8-0
thanks to Rose Turco for putting this together, to Chris Feeley and the Rotary Club for their contributions
2. Resolution 11-02: Acceptance of Gifts – Council on Aging
motion to approve, passed 8-0
3. Resolution 11-03: Acceptance of Gift – Recreation
motion to approve, passed 8-0
4. Resolution 11-04: Acceptance and Grant of Easements: Franklin Center Commons I and Abutting Town-Owned Land motion to approve, passed 8-0
Franklin, MA
Franklin Café & Grill – New All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License
motion to approve, passed 8-0
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS - none
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - none
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 11-01: Acceptance of Gifts –Fallen Heroes Signs
motion to approve, passed 8-0
thanks to Rose Turco for putting this together, to Chris Feeley and the Rotary Club for their contributions
2. Resolution 11-02: Acceptance of Gifts – Council on Aging
motion to approve, passed 8-0
3. Resolution 11-03: Acceptance of Gift – Recreation
motion to approve, passed 8-0
4. Resolution 11-04: Acceptance and Grant of Easements: Franklin Center Commons I and Abutting Town-Owned Land motion to approve, passed 8-0
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Town Council
Present: Kelly, Jones, Vallee, Whalen, Mason, Pfeffer, Zollo, Powderly
Absent: McGann
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 1, 2010 and December 8, 2010
motion to approve, passed 8-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The meeting is recorded by Verizon, Comcast and Franklin Matters
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS - none
E. APPOINTMENTS
Franklin Recycling Committee, Amanda Costa
Motion to approve, passed 8-0
Franklin, MA
Absent: McGann
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 1, 2010 and December 8, 2010
motion to approve, passed 8-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
The meeting is recorded by Verizon, Comcast and Franklin Matters
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS - none
E. APPOINTMENTS
Franklin Recycling Committee, Amanda Costa
Motion to approve, passed 8-0
Franklin, MA
Calling all snowmen!
Mary Olsson sent this to me to share with you.
Thanks Mary! I am looking forward to doing a snow angel. I haven't done one yet this season.
If you get to do a snow angel, take a photo and send the photo to shersteve at gmail dot com. I'll collect the photos of snow angels or snow men and post them here.
Franklin, MA
Thanks Mary! I am looking forward to doing a snow angel. I haven't done one yet this season.
If you get to do a snow angel, take a photo and send the photo to shersteve at gmail dot com. I'll collect the photos of snow angels or snow men and post them here.
Franklin, MA
"half-day or tuition-based program would not save the district money"
"The impact of going to a half-day program would ... lead to a reduction in our foundation budget, which would significantly impact our Chapter 70 money," Goodman said, adding the district's foundation budget for kindergarten is $3.4 million for this school year.
Goodman said it is too early in the budget process to determine exactly how much money Franklin would lose by switching programs.
The district might save money in fiscal 2012 because next year's state aid is determined using October 2010 enrollment, but Franklin would likely lose money in subsequent years, Goodman said.
"This analysis really shows, at least from my perspective, that over the long run financially it's a loser," School Committee member Ed Cafasso said. "The financial evidence is fairly overwhelming that one year of savings would be wiped out every other year."
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Review the notes from the full School Committee meeting (including the presentation document on kindergarten) here
Franklin, MA
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