Franklin Matters

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

In the News - suburban poor, town clerks, train fights

Wellesley panel focuses on suburban poor

by Laura Krantz/Daily News staff

Town clerks head for Beacon Hill workshop

by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

Fights mar ride home after Franklin High loss

by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

Monday, March 19, 2012

Congratulations to the Hockey Team

It is an accomplishment to have made it to the State Finals two years in a row!

For Franklin, it was March redux. Last year at this time the Panthers came within a goal of winning the state title. Yesterday, the differential — and the outcome — was the same at TD Garden.

Wilmington’s 3-2 victory left the Panthers a goal shy of their goal. Again.

“It’s tough, two years in a row,” said Franklin coach Chris Spillane, who was on Franklin’s last championship team, in 1983.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Community Garden: A grey day for green thumbs!

It may have been a grey day for green thumbs but about 30 folks gathered to "Give Peas a Chance" at the Franklin Community Garden on Saturday. Some had plots in the garden some gardened in their own space. All came together to hear Chris Clay share some tips on peas and other things to plant early.

There was a line briefly to get peas

Community Garden: early line up for peas

One plot has been stringed off in grid fashion to help with their planting this year

Community Garden: new grid for this year

Amy Acevedo watched as Leo O'Brien planted his peas in a starter cup

Community Garden: Amy watches Leo plant his peas

Jack Barry observes as Chris sinks his round of green wire mesh as a support for the peas

Community Garden: the metal round support for peas

As Chris explains, his son Gabe plants the peas around the wire mesh

Jack lends a hand as Chris ties off the bamboo sticks in a teepee shape which is another way to support your peas

This was the first of a series of sessions to talk about gardening and share gardening tips

Where is the Community Garden?
Located in the King St Memorial Park

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Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - 3/21/12

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 7, 2011

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS – This meeting is being recorded by Verizon, Comcast, and Franklin Matters

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS
Franklin Disabilities Commission - Anthony J. Molinaro

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Letter to the Editor
Bryan Taberner – Director, Community Planning & Development

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 12-20: Adoption of Amendment to Town Council Procedures Manual
2. Resolution 12-21: Amendment to Creation of A Citizen Committee
3. Bylaw Amendment 12-674: Amendment to Chapter 48, Tobacco Products – 1st Reading
4. Bylaw Amendment 12-675: Amendment to Chapter 63, Numbering of Buildings – 1st Reading
5. Bylaw Amendment 12-676: Amendment to Chapter 84, Fire Alarms - 1st Reading
6. Bylaw Amendment 12-677: Amendment to Chapter 86, Fire Lanes – 1st Reading
7. Bylaw Amendment 12-678: Amendment to Chapter 95, Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse – 1st Reading
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-669:Amendment to Chapter 185-45. Administration and Enforcement – 2nd Reading
9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-670: Amendment to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – 2nd Reading
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-671: Amendment to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated – 2nd Reading
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-672: Amendment to Chapter 185-20. Signs- 2nd 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

The documents for this agenda can be found on the Franklin website
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2012%20docs/032112.pdf