A video to summarize the pros and cons of the vote on the debt exclusion for the new Franklin High School is now available. The video features appearances by School Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski, Town Administrator Jeff Nutting, and Town Councilors Jeff Roy and Bob Vallee. Town Clerk Debbie Pellegri provides some insights to help the voting process on March 27th.
Get out to vote on March 27th!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
495/MetroWest Development Compact Plan
Local, state and regional priorities for development and preservation are identified.
Prime sites to develop include Milford’s Bear Hill area, Northborough Crossing, the Golden Triangle in Framingham and Draper Mill in Hopedale, which would all have strong regional significance.
The state also wants to see companies move to the Forge Industrial Park and North Grove Street in Franklin, Framingham’s downtown and Tech Park and 9/90 crossing, Legacy Farm and South Street in Hopkinton and Tower Street Mill in Hudson.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x299890263/Development-plan-puts-focus-on-future-of-region#ixzz1peILKVB3
The full plan can be found here (PDF)
http://www.mass.gov/hed/economic/eohed/pro/planning/metrowest/
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!
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1569575760/Heartbreak-hocked-for-Franklin-Medway#ixzz1pYOzARMa
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.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1569575760/Heartbreak-hocked-for-Franklin-Medway#ixzz1pYOzARMa
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
One plot has been stringed off in grid fashion to help with their planting this year
Amy Acevedo watched as Leo O'Brien planted his peas in a starter cup
Jack Barry observes as Chris sinks his round of green wire mesh as a support for the 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
View Larger Map
There was a line briefly to get peas
One plot has been stringed off in grid fashion to help with their planting this year
Amy Acevedo watched as Leo O'Brien planted his peas in a starter cup
Jack Barry observes as Chris sinks his round of green wire mesh as a support for the 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
View Larger Map
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
Weight Watchers: Schedule of hours
In January, I found that Weight Watchers would be opening an office in the Horace Mann Plaza. I stopped by on Saturday to confirm that they were open (yes) and picked up a copy of their schedule (see below).
Weight Watchers Franklin
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