School meals, KIDS COUNT data, and other MassBudget updates

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. MassBudget Updates Over the last few weeks, MassBudget has completed a number of different projects... Are free and reduced-price school meals getting to all the kids who need them? That's the question that motivated Breakfast and Lunch Participation in Massachusetts Schools--part of a joint project involving MassBudget, the Center for Social Policy at UMass Boston, and the Mass Law Reform Institute, supported by the EOS foundation. Our online chartpack summarizes the major findings. A complete diagram of the food assistance programs in Massachusetts shows: who is eligible for them, who runs them, where they get their funding, and how people can gain access. The KIDS COUNT data center has been updated to include a breakdown of low income students by city and town based on eligibility for free and reduced-price lunch. In a brief analysis of funding for children through the Department of Children and Families, we found a significant cut over the last four years--amounting to roughly $130 million. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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FEF Casino Night - Nov 3

The Franklin Education Foundation will be holding its annual Casino Night, Saturday, Nov 3




Additional information can be found on the FEF webpage  http://www.franklined.org/casino_nights
or Facebook page  http://www.facebook.com/events/295237077251757/

Parmenter modular update - last

The grass is filling in. The fence is back in place.

Hard to believe that there were modular units here for more than 10 years. Looking good DPW grounds crew!


Related posts depicting the changes as the modulars were taken down and removed
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/parmenter-modular-update_30.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/update-parmenter-modular-units-1-gone-3.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/parmenter-modular-removal-underway.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/08/parmenter-modular-units.html

Town Council - 10/17/12

The posts reported on live during the Town Council meeting of Wednesday Oct 17, 2012 can be found here

• Live reporting - Closing
• Live reporting - license hearing
• Live reporting - adjusted schedule of meeting
• Live reporting - Town Council - Oct 17, 2012
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In the News: resignation, liquor store, earthquake

Norfolk County prosecutor resigns over contact with state lab tech

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin store caught in underage drinking sting

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

Quake in Maine shakes area towns

by Jessica Trufant/Daily News staff

Live reporting - Closing

Town Council returns from Executive Session at 7:45 PM


J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
2. Resolution 12-71 (undefined in public session)
motion to table resolution, not debatable, passed 8-0 (Roy recuse)


P. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn, passed 9-0

Live reporting - license hearing

F. HEARINGS
Alcoholic Beverage License-Failure to Pass Compliance Check – 7:10 PM
Franklin Wine and Spirits

Chief Semerjian providing additional info

Owners: We take it very seriously, 30 plus years of experience, beyond disheartening that this happened at this location. There have been no other violations. There is a license transfer pending for ownership reasons.

Q - Councilor Roy: What training have you had?
Owners: We have had the TIPS training, the Police have been very helpful to provide information on what to look for, clock with up to date approval time. Hard to believe that someone with 30 years of experience.

Q - Councilor Jones: how does this violation work with the pending sale/
A - Counsel Cerel: The issue does not transfer with the license, it is really held to the individual

motion to approve, passed 9-0 license suspended for this Saturday


N. Council Comments
Powderly
Oct 23, Senior Center tax relief programs

Kelly
Ground breaking great event, well attended

Mercer
thanks for attending the ground breaking
thanks to those who put the day together

The Building Hearing will be holding a public meeting on Nov 14th in the Council Chambers. An update on the project, the different phases, traffic patterns, etc.
Architect, Project Manager, Contractor will all be present. Will also be televised via Franklin TV


O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

Motion to go to executive session for purchase of property, open session will return
approved 8-0, Roy recuse
the Council left to use Room 205 and will return to the Council Chambers when the executive session has completed