All Night Party: Bottle/Can Drive - May 10th

Bottle and Can drive to be held THIS Saturday, May 10^th, at the Franklin High School from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (rain or shine – in the parking lot). 

The bottle/can drive will help raise funds for the All Night Party. This is the final fundraising event for this year's 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 11:00 pm - 5:00 a.m. 

This event provides the graduates 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 and lots of fundraising we are able to pull it off!

the new Franklin High School under construction

Representative Roy Announces Office Hours

State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent office hours will be held in Medway & Franklin for the Month of May on the following days:

Medway – Saturday May 24th, 10:00-11:00AM, Medway Public Library, Cole Room A – 26 High Street, Medway, MA 02053 

Franklin – Thursday May 29th, 4:00-5:00PM, Spruce Pond Creamery – 370 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Christopher Yancich, his legislative aide, will be accompanying him. 

Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you. 

He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617) 722-2400, stop by Room 134 in the State House, or email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov.

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Agenda - May 6, 2014

The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.


Call to Order
Citizens Comments
Approval of Minutes


Items for Action:

Snow and Ice Transfer
Recreation Transfer
Wachusett/Upper Union St. house demolition transfer
Central Services Transfer

Old Business
New Business
Adjournment




You can also find this agenda on the FinCom page of the Franklin website
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_FinanceAgendas/

Franklin Municipal Building

SNETT 5K road race start (video)

The race results were shared on Sunday. Here is video showing the start of the 5K race funding raising for the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee.

runners just before the start of the race

For the results posted here on Sunday follow this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/05/snett-5k-race-and-walk-results.html


For photos of the finishers as they approached the finish line, check out this set of photos on Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157644097625247/

These photos are all licensed under Creative Commons, they are available for download, for non-commercial use with attribution.

Franklin Brochure Info - Deadline May 9th

If you operate a business in Franklin and are not yet a member of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, this would be a good reason to consider joining.

Dear business members,
 
My name is Terri Frank and I'm the Communications Coordinator for the Downtown Partnership. I'm pleased to be the membership coordinator for our exciting new Franklin Brochure and Map. Due out this summer, the map will showcase all the reasons why Franklin is a great place to live, work and visit.
 

Franklin Downtown Partnership

All 2014 business members will get a Free listing in the brochure. Please fill out and return the attached form by May 9 if you would like your free listing or would like to advertise. Please reply to my e-mail address at Terrifrank1@gmail.com. There are 4 levels of participation to choose from, and the advertising space will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.  The business name, website and phone number you provide will be your listing in the brochure.
 
I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the brochure, the listings, or the ads (while they last).
 
Best regards,
 
Terri Frank
FDP Communications Coordinator
terrifrank1@gmail.com

The form referenced can be found here

Information on how much the membership costs can be found here

http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/p/membership-info.html

For residents, it is only $25 to join!

Happy birthday Horace Mann!

Horace Mann, the father of American education, was born here in Franklin, MA in 1796.

The monument along RT 140 at the edge of the Shaw's Plaza marks Horace's birthplace.

Horace Mann birthplace monument - Shaw's Plaza

The Mann family grave in the cemetery here in Franklin is not where Horace lies. Horace's grave is in the North Burial Ground in Providence, RI. I managed to go exploring last year to find the site and take these photos.

Horace Mann grave site - Providence, RI

Horace Mann grave site view

Stop by the Franklin Historical Museum. They have prepared an updated exhibit on Horace Mann.

The 6 main principles of the Common School are shown

Horace Mann - principles of the 'Common School'

These principles stand the test of time:

(1) the public should no longer remain ignorant; (2) that such education should be paid for, controlled, and sustained by an interested public; (3) that this education will be best provided in schools that embrace children from a variety of backgrounds; (4) that this education must be non-sectarian; (5) that this education must be taught by the spirit, methods, and discipline of a free society; and (6) that education should be provided by well-trained, professional teachers. 

For additional info on Horace Mann, check his page on wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Mann


The Franklin Historical Museum is open

• Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Thursday from 5:00 - 8:00 PM 
• Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

If you do find yourself in Providence with time to explore the North Burial Ground, it is a fascinating place. The info on how to find Horace Mann's grave site can be found on this link:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=664

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 7

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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
– Disabilities Commission - Martha Murray

F. HEARINGS – 7:10 PM
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-728-R: Industrial to Single-Family III
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-732: Amendment to the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Section 21. Parking, Loading, and driveway requirements
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-733: Zoning Map changes from Commercial I to Downtown Commercial District in an Area on or Near Alpine Row
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-734: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Josephine Street
5. Bylaw Amendment 14-735: Chapter, 25, Personnel Regulations, Appendix A and Appendix B

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Available Alcoholic Beverages(Package Store) Licenses

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-32: Appropriation: Wachusett/Upper Union House Demolitions
2. Resolution 14-33: Appropriation: Recreation – Expenses
3. Resolution 14-34: Appropriation: Postage
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-728-R: Industrial to Single-Family III-1st Reading
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-732: Amendment to the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Section 21. Parking, Loading, and driveway requirements- 1st Reading
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-733: Zoning Map changes from Commercial I to Downtown Commercial District in an Area on or Near Alpine Row-1st Reading
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-734: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Josephine Street-1st Reading
8. Bylaw Amendment 14-735: Chapter, 25, Personnel Regulations, Appendix A & Appendix B-1st Reading

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
– Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

P. ADJOURN

The documents released for this meeting can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/050714.pdf

Franklin Municipal Building