Franklin Matters

Monday, June 6, 2011

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jun 9, 2011

A. HEARING
FY 2012 Budget Hearing – 2nd

B. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 10-30: Adoption of FY 2011 Budget

C. ADJOURN

Note: the FY 2012 summary budget document can be found on the Franklin website

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MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION - effective Jun 6, 2011

MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES TAKE EFFECT ON MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011

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

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Sunday, June 5, 2011

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jun 8, 2011

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS
Joint Appointment of Member to the Franklin Planning Board
John F. Carroll

F. HEARINGS
Public Hearing – FY 2012 Town of Franklin Budget - 1st

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION:
1. Resolution 11-27: Appropriation FY 2010 Allowance for Abatements & Exemptions
2. Resolution 11-28: Appropriation Stabilization Fund
3. Resolution 11-29: Establishment of Elected Officials Salaries

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

Note: the full document for the agenda can be found on the Franklin Town Council web page

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