Franklin Matters

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

"The committee is looking at the big picture"

Jeff Nutting, Franklin Town Administrator, was quoted in the article posted by the Milford Daily News on the final report issued by the Long Range Financial Planning Committee.

“Franklin has an excellent reputation as a place to live, work and go to school,” said the Long Range Finance Committee in its annual report. “The decisions we are making (or not making) now will determine how long this reputation endures.

“Quality of life in the town will continue to erode, affecting our infrastructure, public safety, education and other core services,” the report says.

According to the report, future road maintenance will present a serious financial hurdle for the town, as budget constraints have postponed work, costing Franklin in the long run.

In the News: education, recycling, court, art

Legislation aims to improve early education

by Scott O'Connell/Daily News staff

Franklin announces electronic, appliance recycling day

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin man skips court for ‘Today’ show appearance

by Derek Mclean/Daily News staff

Zentangle beginners workshop added at Franklin Art Center

by GateHouse Media, Inc

Rec Department announces NFL Flag Football signups

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The Franklin Recreation Department is offering the popular NFL Flag Football to Franklin and Medway residents.

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Sep 6 primary falls on a Thursday

The Boston.com website has a piece on the candidates who will be facing off in Sep 6 primary.

Two Democrats and three Republicans are seeking the state representative seat formerly held by James Vallee, who resigned last month.

In the Sept. 6 primaries, Jeffrey Roy, a member of the Franklin Town Council, and Peter Padula, a criminal defense lawyer, will face off for the Democratic Party’s nomination, while the Republican race will have John Jewell, a member of the Franklin School Committee; lawyer Rich Eustis; and C. Stolle Singleton, who works as a policy adviser to the 33-member House Republican Caucus.

Read the full article here
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/07/01/candidates_line_up_for_house_race_five_vie_for_open_house_seat/

Candidate websites

Jeff Roy   http://jeffreyroy.com/

Peter Padula   http://padulaforrep.com/

John Jewell   http://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Jewell/381175918591241

Rich Eustis http://www.facebook.com/RichEustisForStateRepresentative

C Stolle Singleton http://www.votesingleton.com/

In the News: registration, smoke free, master dance

Patrick vetoes vehicle registration amendment

by Andy Metzger/State House News Service

Gillette Stadium to go smoke free, starting Saturday

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center special offering master dance classes

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin sets up medical sharp disposal kiosk

“I think that the number of people who are utilizing home sharps has risen annually,” said David McKearney, public health director for the Franklin Health Department. “There was just a pent-up demand for a way to dispose of these things; people are not only injecting themselves but also their pets.”

Franklin has already purchased a $2,500 kiosk. Located at the Franklin Fire Department on West Main Street, it is open all week and managed by a hazardous waste company the town employs.

“We want to let people know we have a safe and viable option (for disposal),” McKearney said yesterday.

Monday, July 9, 2012

"a good little niche"

In March, the Franklin school showed interest in renting a space. Alan Mercer, manager of business development for the school, said school officials heard about the facility through Studio Ballet director Cathy Fallon.

Fallon’s studio will be merging with FSPA’s Ballet Conservatory.

“Our vision (at FSPA) is to bring quality performing arts education opportunities and performing opportunities to the local community — to the suburbs, if you will,” Mercer said. “This just extends our mission. Hudson is a very nice community and the people have been very engaging.”