F. HEARINGS
Tax Classification Hearing – 7:10 PM
Kevin Doyle, Director of Assessing
Ken Norman, Chair Board of Assessors
Chris Feeley and John Neas - members of the Board
Review of the information package
The full set of documents for the meeting can be found on the Franklin web page here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2012%20docs/112812.pdf
$844,102 is the amount of new growth added to the tax levy for FY 2013
the 'automatic' 2.5% amounts to $1,319,490 added to the tax levy (anything more than this amount requires a vote)
$14.34 is calculated to be the new tax rate for FY 2013
Mean avg of single family homes calculated at $348,000.
Median avg of single family home calculated at $316,000
no question from audience or Council
hearing closed
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Live reporting: Town Council - Nov 28, 2012
Present: Mercer, Dellorco, Kelly, Powderly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Jones, Bissanti, Roy
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 21, 2012, April 4, 2012, November 7, 2012
Executive Session
Motion to approve, passed 9-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Told to leave Common for 'slack lining'
Looking for permitted use either on Common or other place
E. APPOINTMENTS
none
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 12-76: Appropriation – Debt – Interest
Motion to appropriate, passed 9-0
2. Resolution 12-77: Adoption of FY 2013 Budget – Revision
Motion to approve, passed 9-0
a technical correction to the budget documents
Town Administrator
Traffic study for Panther Way as traffic backs up
Event on the common
Downtown Partnership, Holiday Stroll on Thursday
Brian and Jeff spoke at Metrowest forum
Feedback on how well we are running our permitting process
DEP Commissioner highlighted Franklin on water reduction, storm water treatments, etc.
During the holiday season, please remember you favorite charity, people are in need
There are a number of groups in Franklin who can help
Food Pantry, Friends of Franklin, Random Smile, etc.
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 21, 2012, April 4, 2012, November 7, 2012
Executive Session
Motion to approve, passed 9-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Told to leave Common for 'slack lining'
Looking for permitted use either on Common or other place
E. APPOINTMENTS
none
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 12-76: Appropriation – Debt – Interest
Motion to appropriate, passed 9-0
2. Resolution 12-77: Adoption of FY 2013 Budget – Revision
Motion to approve, passed 9-0
a technical correction to the budget documents
Town Administrator
Traffic study for Panther Way as traffic backs up
Event on the common
Downtown Partnership, Holiday Stroll on Thursday
Brian and Jeff spoke at Metrowest forum
Feedback on how well we are running our permitting process
DEP Commissioner highlighted Franklin on water reduction, storm water treatments, etc.
During the holiday season, please remember you favorite charity, people are in need
There are a number of groups in Franklin who can help
Food Pantry, Friends of Franklin, Random Smile, etc.
Franklin High School Winter Concert - Silent Auction
The Franklin High School Winter Concert will be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 4th at the Thomas D. Mercer auditorium at Horace Mann Middle School, 214 Oak Street. This highly anticipated event promises to be a warm and festive evening for music students, their families and the community. Concertgoers will enjoy performances by the Franklin High School Orchestra, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble under the direction of Leighanne Rudsit, as well as the Chorus, Select Chorus and A Cappella groups directed by Michael Sansoni. A selection of classic and contemporary pieces will be performed, and the 2012 music scholarship winners will be recognized.
The Franklin Music Boosters, Inc. will once again be hosting a silent auction and reception at the concert. Franklin Music Boosters, Inc. is a parent organization which supports the entire Franklin Public School Music Program grades 6-12. Last year many generous area businesses as well as music students, their families and faculty members donated items and refreshments for the auction which was highly successful, raising over $2,500. Through fundraising efforts such as this throughout the year, the Music Boosters sponsor concerts and special events; finance the purchase of musical equipment and uniforms; fund private lessons and scholarships, and provide transportation for performance trips, competitions and outings for music students.
Silent auction bidding will begin at 6:30 when doors open, and resume at intermission when complimentary refreshments will also be served. Donations of auction items and refreshments for this year’s event are still being accepted. Area businesses and individuals who wish to donate please contact Cindy Gleichauf, 508-397-5204 or cindygleichauf@gmail.com. For more information about getting involved with the Franklin Music Boosters, contact Amy Czuba, amyczuba@gmail.com.
"It’s a mammoth undertaking"
The MCAS data for Franklin was discussed at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x719498853/Franklin-School-Committee-reviews-MCAS-data#ixzz2DVpzAecG
Related posts
The MCAS presentation
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/11/franklin-public-schools-mcas.html
The School Committee agenda and links to associated documents
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/11/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-nov.html
Still, the school district faces the daunting task of aligning to the new state standards for math and English, which will challenge both students and teachers, Edwards told the School Committee during its meeting on Tuesday night.
In a broad overview of Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test data from the district, Edwards discussed many of the changes and methods the school has adopted to reduce some of the proficiency gaps apparent in the scores.
English scores have been consistently better than math scores, Edwards said. To address this trend, teachers and specialists have this year met with students needing extra math help for small group tutoring sessions.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x719498853/Franklin-School-Committee-reviews-MCAS-data#ixzz2DVpzAecG
Related posts
The MCAS presentation
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/11/franklin-public-schools-mcas.html
The School Committee agenda and links to associated documents
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/11/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-nov.html
'12 Days of Donating' Food Drive Kicks Off Thursday
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via Franklin Downtown Partnership by noreply@blogger.com (Franklin Downtown Partnership) on 11/26/12
Food Elves, FDP Plan '12 Days of Donating' Drive
- Berry Insurance, 9 Main St.
- Chestnut Dental Associates, 38 Pond St.
- Dean Bank, 21 Main St.
- Dean College, Campus Center
- DCU, 500 West Central St.
- East Coast Driving School, 25 East Central St.
- Emma's Quilt Cupboard, 12 Main St.
- Franklin Downtown Partnership Office, 9 East Central St.
- Jane's Frames, 11 East Central St.
- Murphy Business, 15 East Central St.
- RE/MAX Executive Realty, 445 Franklin Village Dr.
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Where is the Franklin Food Pantry? (video)
Thanks to Eagle Scout Zach Zollo, the Food Pantry now has a couple of videos to share. This one answers the question: Where is the Franklin Food Pantry?
This was originally posted on the Franklin Food Pantry web page
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2012/11/where-is-franklin-food-pantry-video.html
This was originally posted on the Franklin Food Pantry web page
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2012/11/where-is-franklin-food-pantry-video.html
Reminder: Pancake Breakfast - Dec 1
Saturday Dec. 1 from 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Elks Hall 1077 Pond St. Franklin
Pictures with Santa for $3
Themed raffle baskets $1 per ticket
All you can eat pancake breakfast $6 per person, children 2 and under and scouts in uniform are free.
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