Concerns with the Spectra Atlantic Bridge Pipeline - Apr 2, 7:30 PM

I want you to know that concerned Franklinites are meeting this Thursday, April 2, to discuss concerns with the Spectra Atlantic Bridge Pipeline.  

The meeting is at the First Universalist Society of Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. at 7:30PM.

The informational meeting on the Atlantic Bridge Pipeline had been held at Keller School on Monday, March 16.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/03/what-is-story-about-pipeline-coming.html

sign truck parked outside the informational meeting at Keller Elementary

A new pipeline passing through Franklin is both unnecessary and a bad idea. An informational meeting will be held at FUSF Church (262 Chestnut St) Thursday April 2nd, 7:30pm. Please attend and become informed.

The details outlined in this posting: 7 Reasons to Oppose New Gas Pipelines in MA will be among the topics discussed on Thursday.

Is sexting "a teenage mistake"?

The Milford Daily News reports on a new bill filed by Representative Jeff Roy to change the way the state would charge teenagers for sexting.

Roy’s bill would branch sexting off into a new category of crime for people under the age of 18, one treated as civil offense or misdemeanor with repercussions ranging from a diversion program to a fine 

An important change, Roy said, is the teen would not be required to register with the sex offender registry. 

The Franklin Democrat began studying the laws on sexting after receiving a call from a concerned local police officer. 

“He said that when they have an incident of sexting among teenagers, they are faced with either charging them with possession of child porn or doing nothing,” Roy said. “(The officer) acknowledged that sexting is a problem that can lead to some damaging consequences. He said, ‘We hate to do nothing, but to charge kids with child pornography has life-altering consequences."

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150331/NEWS/150339622/1994/NEWS

Two big events in April 2015 open to the Public

First:

The American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, April 8, 12:45 pm - 8:00pm

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
91 Jordan Road
Franklin, MA

Also

New England Family History Conference (nefamilyhistory.com)
Saturday, April 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm 

Admission is free 

 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 

91 Jordan Road 

Franklin, MA

Walking around Franklin (photo essay)

As the snow recedes, the sidewalks are visible and useable. Signs of spring were noticed on Sunday afternoon's walk but still hidden in the light snow on Saturday morning's walk.

Saturday

The FEF Trivia Bee is scheduled for April 8

as snow recedes we find the casualties of winter

the snow makes interesting shapes as it melts

almost ready for kids to play on!

sign replaced (finally) at the Library

 Sunday

the hockey nets are about to go under

signs of spring

Spring Lake (along Washington St) is starting to lose its ice cover

the Community Gardens are still resting under snow

this tree is starting to bud!

Housing Trust - affordable property available

The Housing Trust has another property available for those who meet the affordable housing guidelines. This property is located at 93 Brandywine Road.

Details on the property and affordable guidelines contained in this flyer





Contact Maxine Kinheart (508-520-4949) for more information.


Where is 93 Brandywine Road?




You can also find the flyer here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczU0U3U2hTT3JBZTg/view?usp=sharing

or on the Franklin webpage here
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/0205C73F-000F8513

Spolidoro, Martin, Pisani recognized for FHS Girls Basketball

Franklin High School was represented by Jillian Spolidoro (1st team), Lexi Martin (2nd team) and Traci Pisani (Defensive team) when Hockomock Sports announced the awards for girls basketball for the 2014-2015 season.

Hockomock Sports girls basketball first team (HockomockSports.com photo)

You can find the complete listing of awards for the Hockomock League girls basketball here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/girls-basketball-awards.html

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Apr 1, 2015

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
February 4, 2015, March 4, 2015, March 18, 2015, March 18, 2015 – Executive Session

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

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Purple Heart Town

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Transfer of Liquor License – Jimmy D’s d/b/a the GBU

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

Gary McCarraher – Ping 4 Alert
Melanson Heath, FY 14 Audit

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

1. Resolution 15-13: Appropriation: Town Administration – Insurance Recovery Account
2. Resolution 15-14: Appropriation: Capital FY 15 – Diesel Asphalt Hot Box

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

P. ADJOURN


The full set of documents released for this agenda can be found here:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/040115.pdf