Sunday, January 15, 2012
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jan 18, 2012
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Verizon, Comcast, and Franklin Matters
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS – Discussion of Remote Participation
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 12-03:Master Plan Committee
2. Resolution 12-04:Creation of A Citizen Committee
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-669:Amendment to Chapter 185-45Administration and
Enforcement - Referral to Planning Board
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-670: Amendment to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – Referral to Planning Board
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-671: Amendment to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated – Referral to Planning Board
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-672: Amendment to Chapter 185-20. Signs – Referral to Planning Board
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
The full set of documents for this meeting can be found on the Franklin website (PDF)
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2012%20docs/011812.pdf
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Wadsworth Diary - Jan 14, 1892
Foggy & damp, some rain. Warm, snow most gone, muddy.
Done but little besides the chores & housework. Have bad cough. E. Simonds came to night, but, went to stay at G. W. Foster’s.
In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale.
From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html
MBTA Fares, Service Public Meetings Set
The closest hearing on the fare increase seems to be in Attleboro
The full schedule can be found on the MBTA website here
The MBTA recently proposed fare and service changes to help close the MBTA's $161 budget deficit for FY2013. Over the coming weeks, the MBTA will be holding more than 20 public meetings so T riders can make their voices heard about these proposed changes.
The public discussion kicks off next week with the first four public meetings:
Tuesday, January 17, 5:30-7:30 pm, Newton City Hall, War Memorial Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Tuesday, January 17, 6:00-8:00 pm, Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square
Wednesday, January 18, 6:00-8:00 pm, Chelsea Public Library Auditorium, 569 Broadway
Thursday, January 19, 6:00-8:00 pm, Roxbury Community College Auditorium, 1234 Columbus Avenue
In the coming weeks, there will be more than 15 additional meetings throughout greater Boston and the MBTA service area. For a full list of meetings and information, please visit MBTA.com/join the discussion.
The purpose of these meetings is to solicit your ideas and suggestions to improve the recommendations. You know your communities best and we are counting on you for smart solutions.
Can't make one of the meetings? Have your voice heard by sending an email with your questions, comments, and ideas to fareproposal@mbta.com.
The MBTA has proposed two possible scenarios to handle the budget deficit. Scenario 1 includes a larger fare increase but smaller service cut, protecting 98% of bus passengers. Scenario 2 is a smaller increase but a larger service cut, protecting 76% of bus route customers. Under both proposals, the MBTA will continue to have some of the lowest fares in the country.
In recent years, the MBTA has worked to keep the system moving forward despite facing numerous financial challenges. For example, the MBTA released real-time bus, subway, and commuter data that is now available through more than 40 smartphone apps. The T also put into service new Blue Line trains, upgraded stations, and made other improvements.
The MBTA's public outreach process continues with the acceptance of public comment through March 1, 2012 electronically at mbta.com, by email at fareproposal@mbta.com, via mail to MBTA, Ten Park Plaza, Boston, Ma 02116, Attention: Fare Proposal Committee, and by phone at 617-222-3200/ TTY (617) 222-5146.
A final fare increase and service reduction recommendation will be made to the MBTA's Board of Directors this spring and changes will be implemented on July 1, 2012.
January 24, Tuesday
Attleboro
4:30-8:00 PM
Attleboro High School
100 Rathbun Willard Drive
The full schedule can be found on the MBTA website here
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via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 1/13/12
The MBTA recently proposed fare and service changes to help close the MBTA's $161 budget deficit for FY2013. Over the coming weeks, the MBTA will be holding more than 20 public meetings so T riders can make their voices heard about these proposed changes.
The public discussion kicks off next week with the first four public meetings:
Tuesday, January 17, 5:30-7:30 pm, Newton City Hall, War Memorial Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Tuesday, January 17, 6:00-8:00 pm, Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Square
Wednesday, January 18, 6:00-8:00 pm, Chelsea Public Library Auditorium, 569 Broadway
Thursday, January 19, 6:00-8:00 pm, Roxbury Community College Auditorium, 1234 Columbus Avenue
In the coming weeks, there will be more than 15 additional meetings throughout greater Boston and the MBTA service area. For a full list of meetings and information, please visit MBTA.com/join the discussion.
The purpose of these meetings is to solicit your ideas and suggestions to improve the recommendations. You know your communities best and we are counting on you for smart solutions.
Can't make one of the meetings? Have your voice heard by sending an email with your questions, comments, and ideas to fareproposal@mbta.com.
The MBTA has proposed two possible scenarios to handle the budget deficit. Scenario 1 includes a larger fare increase but smaller service cut, protecting 98% of bus passengers. Scenario 2 is a smaller increase but a larger service cut, protecting 76% of bus route customers. Under both proposals, the MBTA will continue to have some of the lowest fares in the country.
In recent years, the MBTA has worked to keep the system moving forward despite facing numerous financial challenges. For example, the MBTA released real-time bus, subway, and commuter data that is now available through more than 40 smartphone apps. The T also put into service new Blue Line trains, upgraded stations, and made other improvements.
The MBTA's public outreach process continues with the acceptance of public comment through March 1, 2012 electronically at mbta.com, by email at fareproposal@mbta.com, via mail to MBTA, Ten Park Plaza, Boston, Ma 02116, Attention: Fare Proposal Committee, and by phone at 617-222-3200/ TTY (617) 222-5146.
A final fare increase and service reduction recommendation will be made to the MBTA's Board of Directors this spring and changes will be implemented on July 1, 2012.
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Two charged with bat beating in Franklin
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via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Alison McCall/Daily News staff on 1/13/12
Two Medway men were arrested Thursday night after police say they beat up a third man with a bat for his drugs.
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Piano prodigy to perform in Franklin
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LiveARTS Sunday Concert Series will present 16-year-old piano prodigy George Li in recital on Sunday, Jan. 29, at 3:30 p.m. at the meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St.
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Wadsworth Diary - Jan 13, 1892
Foggy & stormed a little most the day & this eve. Thawy. About house most the day.
In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale.
From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html
Long weekend ahead
With Martin Luther King Day on Monday, we have a long weekend ahead of us.
If you are going to be traveling, be safe. Enjoy!
If you are going to be traveling, be safe. Enjoy!
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