"I do support the notion of having the job appointed"

The quote is from Jeff Roy in the Milford Daily News recap of the Town Council meeting. The article is short on detail and one of the reasons why I attend as many meetings as I can. I did miss last night and will catch the video replay to find out the full story around this and what else happened during the meeting. The agenda was full but this is the only item in the new today.

As the amendment reads now, the treasurer/collector would shift under the section of the charter that governs the town administrator’s power of appointment, joining such positions as fire chief, police chief and comptroller. 

However, the Town Council would have to ratify any candidate the town administrator brings before it. 

While Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said he would request guidance from councilors during the search process — given the importance of the job — the language in the amendment does not stipulate that future town administrator’s make the same gesture. 

By voting against the amendment rather than tabling it, the council sent a clear message that the appointment process needs to be reviewed. Councilors agreed to spend time doing so with Nutting before voting on the matter again next month.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x898156076/Franklin-council-votes-down-change-to-treasurer-collector-position#ixzz2OpIoBrY9

Reading between the lines, the Council will vote for an amendment to be put before the voters if the right process and language can be agreed to. While this had been discussed, the language brought before the Council last night was language some of them did not like. The article does mention that some of them will work with Jeff Nutting to draft better language to bring back to the Council.

Have you returned your census form?

URGENT RESPONSE REQUESTED

PLEASE RETURN YOUR CENSUS FORMS TODAY! OVER 3,000 HOUSEHOLDS HAVE NOT YET RETURNED THEIR FORMS. THE TOWN CLERK IS PREPARING THE VOTER LIST FOR THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS AND WE WANT TO ASSURE THAT YOU ARE LISTED PROPERLY.

DEBORAH L. PELLEGRI, CMC TOWN CLERK/ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR

As posted to the Franklin news page
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01AA3EA0-000F8513


I found that my family's form had been misplaced within the house and I turned mine in a couple of weeks ago. Did you misplace yours?

In the News: Unsung heroines

Several local residents will be among the  "Unsung Heroines'' whose praises will be sung at the Statehouse next month.

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Barbara Rondeau of Franklin volunteers in the town's "tax work-off program'' and leads Concerts on the Common and Santa Claus on the Common committees.

Read more: Spitz: Local women named 'Unsung Heroines' - News - Franklin, MA - Wicked Local Franklin http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x2082721245/Spitz-Local-women-named-Unsung-Heroines#ixzz2OpKze7qY 

Finance Committee - Agenda - Mar 28, 2013

The Finance Committee continues the FY 2014 Budget hearing with a meeting scheduled for Thursday, Mar 28 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. (The Conservation Commission normally meets in this room on Thursdays, their meeting was re-located to the 3rd Floor Training Room).



Action Items 
Elections: $12,400 Source of Funds: Free Cash

Budget Hearing 
Tri County C-2
Veterans E-15
Planning A-40
Animal Control B-72
Human Resources A-23
Town Clerk A-33
Elections A-36
Historical F-11
Library F-1
Fire B-14
Facilities A-192
Debt G-1
Benefits G-6
Liability Ins G-16
Memorial Day F-13
Cultural Council F15
Norfolk Aggie C-3


The full agenda for this meeting can be found here




Notes from the first two budget hearings for FY 2014 can be found here

• Finance Committee - Budget hearing - 03/14/13
• Finance Committee - Budget hearing - 03/13/13

Summer Fun Dance Camps

Imagine tutus, tiara, castles and wands. Make edible jewelry and paint with chocolate. Watch your favorite story book come to life, all while dancing! Patti Eisenhauer Dance is offering a variety of themed dance camps for young dancers this summer. In addition, the Intensive Dance Camp for older dancers is also being offered. All are welcome to both camps.

Isabella Wenzel of Franklin loves her magic wand

There are several options for the Summer Fun Dance Camps. Following are the dates and times for Week 1: Princess Camp, Ages 2-6, Aug 5 to 9, 10am to 11:30am. Little Princess will enjoy a magical day of dance, crafts, games and fun. American Girl Doll Camp, Ages 5-12, Aug 5 – 9, 12:30 to 2pm. Enjoy a fun day of camp with your favorite doll. Bring your doll to dance camp and enjoy a day of dancing come home with lots of handmade mini crafts. Campers can bring any large doll. It does not have to be the American Girl brand.

The schedule for Week 2 is as follows: Story Book Camp, Ages 2-6, Aug 12 -16, 10am to 11:30am. Your child’s imagination will be swept away into their favorite stories as they dance at this special camp. Each day will focus on a different story including Fancy Nancy, Mary Poppins, Angelina Ballerina and Pinkalicious! Candy Dandy Dance Camp, Ages 5-12, Aug 12-16, 12:30 to 2pm. Girls just want to have fun and they will at this candylicious camp! Enjoy sweet crafts, dance to candy songs and make homemade treats.

For a special treat, join the Lunch Bunch Program! Any camper can take advantage of our Lunch Bunch program. You can bring your own lunch and have a picnic with the teachers and enjoy a dance, movie, game or craft. Time is 11:30-12:30 and the cost is $30 for the week.

Tuition for each camp Summer Fun session is $95. There is a 15% discount if you pay your full camp tuition by April 15. Also, a 10% discount is added if you register for the second week.

The Intensive Dance Camp for older dancers will take place July 29 to August 2, 2013. This camp is for the serious dancer that wants to improve technique, flexibility and learn new types of choreography with Master Teachers. There is a strong emphasis on ballet at this camp. Please contact the dance center for details, times and pricing at pedcnews@gmail.com.

Patti Eisenhauer Dance

In its 32nd year of dance education, Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center is a state-of the art Dance Center offering tap, ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop and gymnastics classes, as well as birthday parties. Classes are held for each age group from pre-school children through adult. Children are taught the discipline of tap, ballet and tumbling during their class each week. The center offers air conditioning and springboard flooring.

To register, please call or visit Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center, located at 31 Hayward Street in Franklin, MA. For more information, call 508-520-7873 or email: pedcnews@gmail.com Visit www.pedancecenter.com or become a fan on Facebook.

PMC Franklin Kids Ride

PMC Franklin Kids Ride is now open for registration. Kids 3-14, please join us to raise money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The ride is Sunday, June 9th at Jefferson Elementary School. 

Please like the event page, PMC Franklin Kids Ride 

Register at: http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx

In the News: nasty weather, Smart911

Meteorologists teach residents about nasty weather in Franklin

Nearly 40 people were certified as National Weather Service Skywarn spotters on Tuesday night at the library, learning how to spot the different cloud formations of a thunderstorm and the dangers, from lightning to hail, that they pose.

Milford becomes first in state to offer Smart911

Milford on Tuesday officially became the first town in the state to offer Smart 911, a system that allows residents to share personal information with public safety personnel ahead of time to speed responses and care.