Franklin Matters

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Town Council - Budget Hearing FY 2013

Present: Mercer, Dellorco, Kelly, Powderly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Bissanti
Absent: Jones, Roy

A. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Verizon, Comcast and Franklin Matters.
Parade 10:30 AM Monday morning, Andy Bissanti Senior Grand Marshall

B. HEARING
FY 2013 Budget Hearing – 2 nd Reading

Clerk to read line item, if an item would like to be held for discussion, say so
The line items come from this worksheet Expense budget FY 2013

motion to move all line items not held, passed 7-0

hold placed on
155 - Info Technology : why expenses and no salaries? The School Dept pays the salaries, while the Town picks up the facilities. The expenses are kept here, mostly maintenance fees and software licenses. Some purchases for replacements. The School Dept has their own expense line item

motion to move line item, passed 7-0

220 - Fire
I have been wanting to see three ambulances here 24x7, how close are we to that goal?
We are quite a bit away. We are about 5-8 people away from staffing level. We have applied for a grant to help. We continue to monitor this, monitoring mutual aid. The cost for overtime to staff doesn't cover the ambulance revenue the 3rd one would bring. As the industrial parks continue to build out, we would have pressure to increase but the call volume is pretty static right now. We do have two full staffed ambulances right now.

How much have your responses increased in the last several years?
With the downturn in the economy we have 'lost' calls and really held about the same. It hasn't been escalating like it did when we were growing. When we see the full commercial side of the town running, we'll see an increase.

Nutting - we have asked for a transfer of money coming in a future meeting to cover for injured coverage.

motion to move line item, passed 7-0

C. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 12-36: Adoption of FY 2013 Budget
Motion to accept, passed 7-0
needed a 2/3 vote, so they did roll call to cover

D. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn

Oak St School sign

I don't always get over to Oak St in my daily travels so when going by yesterday I managed to pause a moment to snap this photo.

Yes, I did pull over, parked safely and then took the picture.

Be safe and enjoy!

"pleased with the level of communication and transparency"

The Milford Daily News reported on the Town Council Budget hearing on Wednesday:

“Overall, the budget is only up about 2 percent. … It’s a pretty modest budget. We still are near the bottom in all spending categories for towns our size,” Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said.

Unfunded health insurance liability, stormwater management and roads are potential fiscal hardships for 2014, Nutting said.

School Committee Chairwoman Paula Mullen presented her committee’s proposed $52.7 million budget, up from about $51.1 million this year.

Mullen said Chapter 70 funding, or state aid for schools, is expected to be $26.86 million, which will cover 51 percent of the budget.

HMEA is Finalist in nationwide contest in the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program

Help HMEA win a new Toyota! The car will be used by our programs and individuals with disabilities to deliver meals on wheels to the elderly, shut ins and veterans in 25 Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Currently we deliver 140,000 meals on wheels per year.

On May 29th vote for HMEA. Click the #1 link below (they are certified safe) to remind yourself to vote - you will receive an email reminder and then click the #2 link to "Join the Cause" created on Facebook. From there you can invite up to 25 friends to join the cause and also vote on May 29th.

Spread the word – please.

1. https://apps.facebook.com/carsforgood

2. http://www.causes.com/causes/766610-vote-for-hmea-on-may-29th-in-the-toyota-100-cars-for-good-program

A little about the Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program

In a nationwide written essay and video contest to see how a charity would use a new Toyota of their choice, Toyota chose 500 finalists. On each of 100 days starting May 16th, Toyota has selected 5 charities to see who can garner the most votes on their https://apps.facebook.com/carsforgood page to win the Toyota!!

Our date is Tuesday May 29^th

Vote for HMEA on Tuesday May 29^th.

Thank you

Doug MacPherson

VP, Development and Public Relations

(508) 298-1105

For more information on HMEA and the services it provides visit http://hmea.org/

Trout Derby in Franklin

The Franklin Rod & Gun club will be holding its annual Trout Derby on Saturday, June 2, 2012. June 2 & 3^rd is Massachusetts's No-Fishing License-Required weekend. This is a great opportunity to introduce the family to fishing and the great outdoors. For those who do not have a fishing rod, the Franklin Rod & Gun Club will have fishing gear on hand to lend out complete with rod real tackle and bait. If you do have a fishing rod, please bring it as supplies are limited. Our anglers will be on hand to help those new to fishing get started. Raffle and prizes a great time for the whole family. Bring your lucky hat and come on down and enjoy one of Franklin best fishing spots, Uncas Pond. Uncas Pond is stocked with trout twice a year.

The cost to enter the trout derby is $10 for adults and $5 for 12 years old and under.

Time. Saturday June 2, 2012 from 6:30AM to 3:00PM. Location: Franklin Rod & Gun Club, 51 Florence St Franklin, MA. Breakfast and lunch available. Visit www.franklinrodandgun.org

MAY, 28, 2012

Greetings!

Join us at CrossFit Franklin on Memorial Day

to pay tribute to one of our fallen heroes,

Lt. Michael Murphy, Navy Seal.

This workout is one small way we can remember his sacrifice for us all.

All athletes, friends, family and veterans are welcome to workout here at CFF .

There are no main classes this day.

We will assemble for Murph at 10 am, Monday morning and begin the workout shortly after.

Please be here to support this great day.

Thanks Murph! you'll be in our hearts.

The Coaches at CrossFit Franklin

THE MURPH!!	This event is open to ALL people!! You do not need to be a CrossFit Franklin Member. Come challenge yourself and have some fun!!

	1 mile run 100 pull ups 200 push-ups 300 squats 1 mile run