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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Recap: Finance Committee - further discussion required on draft debt stabilization policy
Quick Recap:
As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session
The Twitter hashtag can be found online #fincom0519
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23fincom0519&src=typeahead_click
Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/7zJbzAcpmKJneQLr8
The agenda doc for this meeting can be found
https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/5-19-21_fincom_agenda.pdf
- Mostly discussion on the debt stabilization policy outline (no specific text draft yet). There was Q&A and a healthy discussion. Motion ultimately made to table the policy for additional discussion in next meeting. There is no rush to decide now; motion to table to June 16 meeting, passes 9-0
- With the Senate budget now released, Franklin actually is scheduled to lose about $23K from the House budget, however, once Senate makes their budget final, House and Senate will need to reconcile before sending it to the Governor.
- Discussion for June 16 meeting, scheduled for 6 PM start (again before the Town Council at 7) means that the debt stabilization topic is practically the only one for the time allotted.
As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session
The Twitter hashtag can be found online #fincom0519
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23fincom0519&src=typeahead_click
Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/7zJbzAcpmKJneQLr8
The agenda doc for this meeting can be found
https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/5-19-21_fincom_agenda.pdf
- I am getting ready for the Finance Committee meeting at 6. Are you? The agenda doc and connection info can be found -> https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/5-19-21_fincom_agenda.pdf. #fincom0519
- Meeting opens, full set of membership for this session in Council Chambers. Motion to approve, all 4 sets of minutes for the hearings, seconded, passes 9-0 Moving to budget stabilization policy. #fincom0519
- Mostly discussion on the policy, Q&A, good discussion hard to recap until it is done. #fincom0519
- Motion to amend, withdrawn. No motions currently. Being tabled for additional discussion as no rush to decide now; motion to table, seconded, amended motion to table to June 16 meeting and review some text, seconded, passes 9-0 #fincom0519
- At next meeting masks not required. #fincom0519 Senate proposed budget is $23k less for FY22 than FY21. This is a structural issue and will be seen regularly (Franklin will need to increase support for school budget). For next 5-10 years likely to be similar.
- Budget stabilization likely only topic for Jun 16. Motion to adjourn, passes 9-0 #fincom0519
Audio of meeting to be available in a couple of days
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| Recap: Finance Committee - further discussiostan required on draft debt stabilization policy |
Mark your calendar for Farmers Market opening day = June 4, 2021
"We're so excited to partner with the FARMERS' MARKET for opening day! Mark your calendar to come support local farmers AND hear some fantastic live music on JUNE 4th!
See you there!"
Shared from Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/399575860396247/posts/1431149310572225/
The market will operate on the Town Common as usual with a slight change in hours - now 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Farmers Market page with schedule of events -> https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/events
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| Mark your calendar for Farmers Market opening day = June 4, 2021 |
350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, meeting - Thursday, May 20
The Greater Franklin Node of 350 Massachusetts will meet this week, Thursday, May 20th, at 7:00 pm. Here is the Zoom link:
Audio by phone: +1 646 876 9923
Residents of Franklin and nearby cities and towns are welcome to attend.
Meeting Agenda: We will discuss developments nationally, statewide, and locally. We were one of several 350 Mass nodes that held protests against the financing of the Line 3 pipeline in Minnesota; we will consider future actions. We will review the bills endorsed by 350 Mass for the current MA legislative session, and lobbying actions we can take collectively and individually. We will continue our conversation about engaging our region in climate activism: working with residents and like-minded organizations, and advocating for actions and programs by our municipalities, including Franklin. Please join us to learn and contribute.
350 Massachusetts for a Better Future (https://350mass.betterfutureproject.org/) is building a powerful statewide social movement to confront the climate crisis, hold our politicians accountable and undermine the destructive influence of the fossil fuel industry. Our name comes from 350 parts per million, the safe level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
350 Mass is made up of several local volunteer-led chapters we call "nodes" around the state that carry out both municipal-level and statewide campaigns, coordinated by a Statewide Steering Team (SST). The Greater Franklin Node includes Franklin and close to twenty nearby communities. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, at 7:00 pm. For questions and information, contact the node co-coordinators, carolyncbarthel@gmail.com and/or ralph.halpern@comcast.net.
Ralph Halpern
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| 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, meeting - Thursday, May 20 |
2021 Draft Housing Production Plan open for Public Comment through June 25, 2021
Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) tweeted on Wed, May 19, 2021:
The 2021 Draft Housing Production Plan is available on our website. The Town will accept input on the Draft Housing Production Plan during the Public Comment Period that runs from May 12 through June 25, 2021.
Find information posted on our website https://t.co/hSlGd0pXp0
Shared from https://t.co/rKe1HHRfdz or https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1395078708197793796
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| 2021 Draft Housing Production Plan open for Public Comment through June 25, 2021 |
Calitri, Fenerty, Morse named to 2021 Hockomock League Indoor Track All Stars
Below are the official 2021 Hockomock League Boys Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
Hockomock League MVP
- Kyle Sarney, Oliver Ames
Hockomock League All Stars
- Nick Calitri, Franklin
Below are the official 2021 Hockomock League Girls Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
Hockomock League MVP
- Jordyn Collins, Foxboro
Hockomock League All Stars
- Lindsey Morse, Franklin
- Jill Fenerty, Franklin
For the full listing of girls https://hockomocksports.com/2021-hockomock-league-girls-indoor-track-all-stars/
for the full listing of boys https://hockomocksports.com/2021-hockomock-league-boys-indoor-track-all-stars/
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Both FHS girls and boys lacrosse post wins vs. King Philip on Wednesday
From HockomockSports.com and Twitter we share the FHS spring sports results:
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 16 @ King Philip, 8 – Final
– Franklin raced out to a 10-4 lead by halftime and never looked back to pick up a key division win over rival King Philip. Matt Lazzaro paced the Panthers with six goals and five assists.
Girls Lacrosse = King Philip, 3 @ Franklin, 19 – Final
Girls Lacrosse = King Philip, 3 @ Franklin, 19 – Final
"Final: Franklin 19 KP 3. Panthers won every draw but 2 and had 6 different players with at least 4 pts. Franklin now 6-0 on the season @MetroWestSportsVia Twitter: https://twitter.com/JKeene11/status/1395174821919604737
@Fhsglax @FHSSports"
For all the results around the Hockomock League
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