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| Coffee and Craft - zentangle |
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/05/coffee-craft-for-adults.html
Friday, May 2, 2014
Franklin Library: Coffee and Craft for Adults - Zentangle
Want to try zentangle? The library is offering a zentangle class for adults as part of their Coffee and Craft series. This Saturday, May 10 at 1:30 PM.
This was re-posted from the Franklin Public Library
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/05/coffee-craft-for-adults.html
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/05/coffee-craft-for-adults.html
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Live reporting - Town Council - May 1, 2014
Present: Feldman, Padula, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Jones, Bissanti, Williams, Mercer (remote)
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
none
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
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
none
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
none
started meeting, no items required after pledge so there is a five minute recess
Resume meeting -
F. HEARINGS
- 7:10 PM Budget: FY 2015 Budget Hearing – 2nd Reading
Dacey, Gagner, Nutting
reading of voting doc line by budget line, if any one holds an item that will be discussed before voting
Hold placed on
192 - Public Property and Buildings
Judy - discussion on report of expenses, detailed starting July 1st
want a worked order report, not scrubbed, open items
Matt - why is he not here tonight? I see others here. I am more concerned about our buildings and how they are cared. Brief presentation. Maybe a council walk through of the department
what were the give backs from all of the departments for the last five years? were the budgets reduced?
Bissanti - when the money comes back, what happens?
Nutting - That goes into free cash.
210 - Police
Vallee - how many men do you have excluding dispatchers?
Semerjian - 44 including me, no one is comparable to us, they have different issues
Nutting - an average of 45 across comparable communities, and with the budget tonight, an increase of one more to make it 45.
Semerjian - we usually have 6 and sometimes as low as 4. we don't go down to 2
Padula - Are we a model of other communities?
Semerjian - Milford did have more people and the population has dropped
Williams - with more officers, you'd be more pro-active
Semerjian - yes we are fortunate to have the specialty areas covered with 30-odd patrol guys out on the road to cover. things are going very well!
Padula - Medway has an officer over the the senior center, do we do that?
Semerjian - yes, we do - regularly. I go myself too
510 - Health
new number 176,358
motion to increase, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call
710 - Retirement of Debt
question to clarify debt amount increase
440 - Sewer (Charles River Assessment)
motion to increase, seconded
motion to divide the remaining amounts among the COA and the Cultural Council
Nutting - does not recommend the change
original motion withdrawn
request to amend the motion - put the money into the Library account 610
Gagener - you'll have a better opportunity to spend this extra money later
vote failed 7-2 via roll call
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-31: Adoption of FY 2015 Budget
motion to accept, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
none
L. OLD BUSINESS
none
M. NEW BUSINESS
none
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
none
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
none
P. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn, via roll call passed 9-0
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
none
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
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
none
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
none
started meeting, no items required after pledge so there is a five minute recess
Resume meeting -
F. HEARINGS
- 7:10 PM Budget: FY 2015 Budget Hearing – 2nd Reading
Dacey, Gagner, Nutting
reading of voting doc line by budget line, if any one holds an item that will be discussed before voting
Hold placed on
192 - Public Property and Buildings
Judy - discussion on report of expenses, detailed starting July 1st
want a worked order report, not scrubbed, open items
Matt - why is he not here tonight? I see others here. I am more concerned about our buildings and how they are cared. Brief presentation. Maybe a council walk through of the department
what were the give backs from all of the departments for the last five years? were the budgets reduced?
Bissanti - when the money comes back, what happens?
Nutting - That goes into free cash.
210 - Police
Vallee - how many men do you have excluding dispatchers?
Semerjian - 44 including me, no one is comparable to us, they have different issues
Nutting - an average of 45 across comparable communities, and with the budget tonight, an increase of one more to make it 45.
Semerjian - we usually have 6 and sometimes as low as 4. we don't go down to 2
Padula - Are we a model of other communities?
Semerjian - Milford did have more people and the population has dropped
Williams - with more officers, you'd be more pro-active
Semerjian - yes we are fortunate to have the specialty areas covered with 30-odd patrol guys out on the road to cover. things are going very well!
Padula - Medway has an officer over the the senior center, do we do that?
Semerjian - yes, we do - regularly. I go myself too
510 - Health
new number 176,358
motion to increase, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call
710 - Retirement of Debt
question to clarify debt amount increase
440 - Sewer (Charles River Assessment)
motion to increase, seconded
motion to divide the remaining amounts among the COA and the Cultural Council
Nutting - does not recommend the change
original motion withdrawn
request to amend the motion - put the money into the Library account 610
Gagener - you'll have a better opportunity to spend this extra money later
vote failed 7-2 via roll call
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-31: Adoption of FY 2015 Budget
motion to accept, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
none
L. OLD BUSINESS
none
M. NEW BUSINESS
none
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
none
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
none
P. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn, via roll call passed 9-0
Join the Food Pantry team to race/walk on May 10
Join the Franklin Food Pantry team on Saturday, May 10 in the Elks Care Elks Share 5K Road Race and Walk!
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| Franklin Food Pantry |
The Race benefits the Franklin Food Pantry and Wounded Warrior Project. Contact Jenn Parrella, Franklin Food Pantry team coordinator, at jennifer@parrella.us for details on joining the team.
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| Franklin Elks |
Visit http://franklinelks5k.com/ for race and registration details. The event features a 5K loop of paved roads for runners and walkers, post-race refreshments, giveaways, raffles, DJ, music and free prizes.
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| Wounded Warrior Project |
Strawberry Stroll Sponsorship Needed May 5th
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
It is because of your sponsorship support that the Partnership is able to continue to have our events each year.
The Partnership is planning for our upcoming Beautification Day
and Strawberry Stroll. Please e-mail us by May 5th if you would like to be a sponsor, so we can include you in the promotional materials.
Attached are this year's sponsorship levels for all of the 2014 events.
Strawberry Stroll Sponsorship Levels:
Friends: $200
Bronze: $300
Silver: $500
Platinum: $2,000
Please e-mail the FDP office if you are planning to sponsor so we can list you on all of the press materials.
Thank you again for your interest and continued support!
FSPA "All Access Pass" For Prospective Students To Feature Open House And Complimentary Spring Concert Tickets
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) invites prospective students and families to learn more about programs in music, dance and drama via the school’s All Access Pass, which includes complimentary tickets to any of the FSPA Spring Concert performances on Saturday, May 17 at 4 and 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 18 at 1 and 4 p.m. Featuring FSPA students in all levels and disciplines of dance and musical theater, as well as the FSPA Glee Club, musical theater troupes, dance companies and the international touring ensemble Electric Youth, Spring Concert is presented in an audience-friendly, 90-minute format. The shows provide a dynamic way to experience FSPA’s performance training and to learn about the curriculum across many dance disciplines, music and musical theater programming.
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| Pictured at FSPA Spring Concert 2013 are (L-R) Lauren Szczepanowski of Franklin, Brooke Collins of Franklin, and Mikaela Guidice of Norfolk, with Mia Fleischer of Franklin in foreground |
FSPA will also hold a Spring Open House at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin on Wednesday, May 21 from 4-8 p.m. The community is encouraged to tour the facilities, observe classes and rehearsals, speak with faculty and staff, and hear more about FSPA programs for all ages and ability levels, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. Since 1985, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. Founded by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, the school is built upon the notion that arts experiences are an integral part of a well-rounded education. FSPA brings the performing arts disciplines together under one roof, with an extensive roster of classes and unparalleled calendar of performing opportunities.
FSPA’s Spring Concert will be presented at Franklin’s Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street. Tickets are $18 and $20 for general admission. Prospective students and families should call FSPA at 508-528-8668 to reserve their complimentary tickets and schedule a trial class or tour of the facilities. Classes continue at FSPA through June 23 and registration for summer and fall sessions is ongoing. Visit www.fspaonline.com for more information.
Want to read your poetry at the festival this weekend?
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Hockomock Area YMCA Healthy Kids Day - Stuff a Truck Challenge
The Franklin Food Pantry will be bringing their new Mobile Pantry Truck to Healthy Kids Day and we challenge you to help us fill it with healthier items!
The Stuff a Truck Challenge will close out the Hockomock Area YMCA 2014 Healthy Futures Food Drive.
When: Saturday, May 3rd
Where: Patriot Place NRG Plaza, Foxborough MA (lower level outside The Hall)
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Suggested donation items include: high fiber cereal, low sodium canned vegetables, toiletries, paper goods, whole grain pasta, pasta sauce, olive oil, spices, 100% fruit juice, multi-vitamins, white tuna, cans of beans, oatmeal, nuts or seeds
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| Franklin Food Pantry - mobile pantry truck |
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