Live reporting - High School Building costs

slide included in PDF for agenda
will be added for this later)

$6,612 vs. 5,440
projected to be individualized costs per household over the life of the funding required

for a couple of years up front, you pay slightly more but over the long term, the total payments are less by $1,172 (and it could be more)


Jeff made presentation, Tom Mercer participating via telephone conference call

Nutting - The under ground is done, the steel is rising. The only real unknown left is if when we take down the old school we find something we didn't expect.

Roy - Anytime we can save the taxpayers money it is a no-brainer

Nutting - projected to be about a 20% savings over the life of the bond

Mercer - yes, we have a year spike but otherwise it saves us money in the long term

Jones - many of the naysayers for the school were fearful that the school was going to be a taj mahal and be full of cost overruns. To that we have been under and continuing to reduce is good.

Powderly - I appreciate the diligence in looking to avoid surprises, saving money overall

Live reporting - Police Presentation

PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

1. Chief of Police, Stephan Semerjian

(Document to be added later)

5000 in 1904 to 33,000 in 2012, arrests rose from 33 to 400+ in those years

Some historical figures and anecdotes told along the way

picture of parking meters from back in the 1940"s

photo of the new building from 1991

map of the four sectors patrolled by the police

photo of firearms seized from one Franklin resident

photo of dispatch station with four monitors operated by a single person when a 911 call comes in

certificate as America's Safest City for 2013 (actually #2 in 2012)

Chief says I am very proud of the guys we have, they want to work, they make it easy for me

Dellorco, they help us so much, there are coaches at the high school, they are involved, they know the kids

There is only one female officer currently

We get what we need to do what we have to do, we're better educated and trained so that helps

Live reporting - Town Council - Mar 6

Present: Mercer (remote) Dellorco, Kelly, Powderly, Vallee,  Pfeffer, Jones, Bissanti, Roy (late)
Absent:

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 6, 2013 

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS 

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS 

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS 

Franklin Public Schools: Update/Information

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello: Weather Update Many parents/guardians have called or emailed today concerning the status of school. At this time there is no data to make a decision. We will work closely with the Franklin DPW, Police and Fire to make the safest decision. We will not make a decision until tomorrow (Thursday) morning. Many in our community have inquired as to the last day of school - June 24. As per MA General Law we must be in session for 180 days and we cannot extend the school year beyond June 28. FHS Winter Carnival  Fun Event for Preschool and Elementary Children Date/Time: Sunday March 10   12:00-4:00 FHS Field House Games, snacks and prizes This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 613-1777.

Reminder: Tour of Keller and Sullivan - Mar 7 - 6:00 PM

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello Please join the administration and School Committee for a tour of the Helen Keller Elementary School and Annie Sullivan Middle School. Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. All community members invited - please meet in Keller lobby (on the left). Address: 500 Lincoln Street. If school is closed  due to inclement weather, the tour will be rescheduled. This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 613-1777.

Bone Marrow Drive, Organ Donor Awareness - Mar 10

It is our hope to create awareness within families to talk about two very important Donor topics that are often difficult to discuss. We will have information available for you to consider this personal decision. We will also be able to add you to the marrow registry with a simple cheek swab (check out DKMS.org). 

Pour Richards will have a wine/beer tasting during the event and we are selling tickets to it for $10. Proceeds from sales of wine/beer during our event will also be directed to our foundations. Join us for a fun afternoon and please share this information with your friends!

Share the event on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/events/351957668253710/

March Women's Success Network's Pure Networking

Spring is in the air - March Pure Networking

Come join the spring "Pure Networking" event hosted by Self Aesthetic and Therapeutic Specialists, Medical Spa, located at 37 East Central Street in Franklin

on Wednesday, March 20 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Self Aesthetic and Therapeutic Specialists, Medical Spa is a beauty and wellness practice. They offer state of the art techniques in facial treatments, medical cosmetics, massage therapy, and holistic wellness services. Christine Dreier, WSN member and the owner and Aesthetics Director of Self, has been in the beauty industry for over 30 years. She is licensed as an aesthetician and cosmetologist; certified in skin tightening and chemical peels; and medically certified in several practices. To contact Christine Dreier or see a list of services visit www.self-therapeutics.com or call 508-541-7353. If your business is in or around Franklin and you are a Women's Success Network member, take advantage of the sponsorship opportunity. For $50 you can be spotlighted before and during the meeting. Your business information will be included in all media communications. If you would like to be a sponsor or, perhaps, donate a door prize, email Sue Haley at networking@wsninc.org. There are two ways to register for Pure Networking: online at https://www.wsninc.org or at the door. The $5 cost supports the WSN Founders Scholarship Fund. Door prizes are accepted. Don't forget to bring your name tag and plenty of business cards.