The second in a series of budget hearings will be held Thursday evening, Mar 13 beginning at 7:00 PM. This session will be held in the Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of the Municipal Building.
The published agenda for this session is shown here:
The notes from the first budget hearing, Tuesday, Mar 11 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/live-reporting-finance-committee-budget.html
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Patriots' Pancake Breakfast- Saturday, March 22
The eighth grade class at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School will host a pancake breakfast at the Franklin Elks Lodge (1077 Pond St) on Saturday, March 22 from 9-12. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
As an enrichment to their US history curriculum, the students will travel to Washington, DC in April. Proceeds from the breakfast will offset the students' cost to participate in the educational trip.
The breakfast is $5 per person or $15 per immediate family.
Veterans and those serving in the military will be seated at a table of honor as the students' guests (no charge).
Please invite our local heroes to attend the breakfast.
Those wishing to sponsor a veteran's seat or table can send donations of any amount (marked "Veterans Breakfast Sponsor") to history teacher and veteran, Mr. Ed Callahan, at BFCCPS, 201 Main St. in Franklin, or donate at the door.
Bottle and can drive - Franklin High School
Bottle and can drive to be held THIS Saturday, March 15th at the Franklin High School from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (rain or shine). The bottle/can drive will help raise funds for the All Night Party.
Just in case you aren’t entirely familiar with the All Night Party, it is a substance free party that is hosted by parents at the high school for the graduating seniors. There are activities from 11 pm - 5:00 a.m. This event provides the graduate with non-stop activities, unlimited food and drinks and they have the opportunity to win fantastic prizes. This is such a wonderful event of which 90+% of the students attend and thanks to approximately 500-700 volunteers we are able to pull it off!
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Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Lori McKenna with Mark Erelli March 22
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In the News: library renovation, local aid increases
A multimillion-dollar overhaul is being considered for the Ray Memorial Library, including a new addition in the back of the building and an upgraded cooling and heating system.
Civitects, a Wareham-based architectural company, has presented the Capital Improvement Committee with the results of a revised feasibility study for the library that details the $6.6 million project.Try to read the full article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140313/NEWS/140318370/1994/NEWS
Note: the Milford Daily News is attempting to implement a 'paywall'. It is still not completely functional as there appear to be too many scripts running as they attempt to have their cake and eat it too. If they turned off all the pop up ads, their paywall might work effectively requiring someone to pay to read. As it is, I have been able to get by the pop ups (so far anyway).
The House budget committee plans to release its version of Gov. Deval Patrick’s $36.4 billion fiscal 2015 budget next month, with debate on it planned for the last week in April. After helping to raise taxes last year to support transportation system investments, House Speaker Robert DeLeo has ruled out tax hikes in this year’s budget.
Under the agreement, the Chapter 70 program would receive $4.4 billion, its largest appropriation ever, and a $99 million increase over the current state budget. Every school district will receive a state aid increase of at least $25 per pupil. Unrestricted local aid under the joint resolution would increase by $25 million to $946 million.
In his budget, filed in January, Patrick proposed a $100 million increase in Chapter 70 funding and no increase in unrestricted local aid.Read the full article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140312/NEWS/140318720/1994/NEWS
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Franklin Schools: Weather Update
A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hello
We have been following weather forecasts and here is the latest report for your review. Based on current predictions we will be having school. DPW will be treating roads so that should mitigate some of the icy conditions. We advise parents of HS students who drive to consider dropping students off at school. Please be mindful that roads/ parking lots will be slick.
FYI If conditions change overnight there may be a need for a school delay. Thank you and apologies for having to continue to bother you with weather communications when it is almost Spring. Think Rain !
Regards,Maureen
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From Accuweather:WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON EDT THURSDAY...* LOCATIONS...MOST OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND EXCEPT FOR THE IMMEDIATE SOUTH COAST. THIS ADVISORY ALSO INCLUDES NORTHERN CONNECTICUT.* HAZARD TYPES...RAIN TRANSITIONS TO SNOW TONIGHT. A BRIEF PERIOD OF SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN IS ALSO POSSIBLE.* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW ACCUMULATION OF UP TO 1 INCH...ALONG WITH AROUND A TRACE OF ICE.* TIMING...STEADY RAIN WILL OVERSPREAD THE REGION FROM WEST TO EAST THIS AFTERNOON. THE RAIN WILL CHANGE TO SNOW FROM NORTHWEST TO SOUTHEAST BETWEEN 10 PM AND 4 AM. A BRIEF PERIOD OF SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN IS POSSIBLE DURING THIS TRANSITION. SNOW SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE THURSDAY MORNING BEFORE TAPERING OFF DURING THE AFTERNOON.* IMPACTS...THE MAIN CONCERN IS FOR A FLASH FREEZE AS TEMPERATURES PLUMMET INTO THE TEENS AND LOWER 20S. UNTREATED SURFACES MAY QUICKLY FREEZE OVER AS MUCH COLDER AIR ARRIVES. A SMALL SNOW ACCUMULATION MAY HIDE SOME OF THE ICE. THE THURSDAY MORNING COMMUTE MAY BE ICY.
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 either IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at 508-613-1777.
The walk (photo essay) (part 2)
The walk on Saturday covered a lot of territory and the results have been split into separate posts. You can find the first section here and continue the 'reporting by walking around' with me
One's path in the snow provides a contrast to the tree shadows cast in the early morning light
Yes, Franklin does have quite a bit of history and it has been recognized with a "National Historic District". The display on the Town Common provides highlights on the district.
Fortunately, the snow has continued to melt so while the words were beginning to be revealed on Saturday, they are likely completely revealed now. And let's hope the storm that comes by later Weds into Thursday just gives us a dusting of snow.We have had enough already!
The 5th has already come and gone but the Auction will be held Saturday the 15th and then there is a fund raising event at the Franklin Grill on March 21st.
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| the 'other' Dean tree |
Dean College sitting in the center of Franklin is home to several good large trees. I have highlighted the largest one before. This one on the corner of Main St and Emmons St is also impressive.
tree shadows
One's path in the snow provides a contrast to the tree shadows cast in the early morning light
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| National Historic District |
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| snow melt reveals the Gettysburg Address |
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| Davis Thayer field tree |
The tree at the edge of the Davis Thayer field (along School St) provides a good photo in the sunlight
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| Key dates coming up at Davis Thayer |
The 5th has already come and gone but the Auction will be held Saturday the 15th and then there is a fund raising event at the Franklin Grill on March 21st.
The middle part of the walk will be covered in another posting this week. I got out to the DelCarte Property and had some fun walking in the snow. Stay tuned!
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