The Franklin Elks (1077 Pond Street) will be honoring the American Flag this coming Saturday at 11 AM. We will perform an Elks ritual. All are welcome.
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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Elks Flag Day Celebration on Saturday - June 12
"Consumer Federation of America cited concerns about unfair pricing, misuse of data, and loss of privacy"
"It is sometimes called “usage-based insurance” and sometimes “insurance telematics.” It’s when you agree to allow your auto insurer to ride along with you — quite literally.If you agree, a constant stream of data flows from your vehicle to your insurer, via a telecommunication device, including how fast you are going, the time of day you are driving, and when and how hard you are hitting the brakes.What’s the purpose? Insurers say they want to reward good drivers with lower premiums: for example, those who drive within the speed limit, mainly during daylight hours, and without frequently jamming on the brakes. (For drivers whose reckless driving habits correlate to higher risk for crashes, higher premiums may result, although few bad drivers are expected to opt in for telematics.)"
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News of Interest: Amazon implementation raises security issues
"There’s an eyebrow-raising technology buried inside millions of Amazon Echo smart speakers and Ring security cameras. They have the ability to make a new kind of wireless network called Sidewalk that shares a slice of your home Internet connection with your neighbors’ devices.And on Tuesday, Amazon is switching Sidewalk on — for everyone.I’m digging into my settings to turn it off. Sidewalk raises more red flags than a marching band parade: Is it secure enough to be activated in so many homes? Are we helping Amazon build a vast network that can be used for more surveillance? And why didn’t Amazon ask us to opt-in before activating a capability lying dormant in our devices?I recommend you opt out of Sidewalk, too, until we get much better answers to these questions."
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Monday, June 7, 2021
Reminder: School Committee meeting - Tuesday, Jun 8
Among the key items on the agenda for this meeting:
II. Guests/Presentations
A. Davis Thayer Highlights – Dr. Edward Quigley, Principal
B. Communication - Dr. Ahern & Anne Marie Tracey
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. none
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. Reopening Schools Status Update – June 4, 2020-2021
The agenda doc with connection info can be found
The meeting packet folder with docs released for the meeting (will also include those updated after the meeting) https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/june-8-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet
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Important Notice to Franklin Taxpayers - Community Preservation Act surcharge
On your Real Estate Tax Bill this quarter you may notice a Community Preservation Act surcharge.
- Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Community Preservation Act?
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) is a smart growth tool that helps communities preserve open space and historic sites, create affordable housing and develop outdoor recreational facilities. Monies generated by this surcharge go into a dedicated fund and can only be used for these stated purposes. Franklin residents voted to approve a 2% CPA tax surcharge in November of 2020, effective for July 1, 2021 (Fiscal Year 2022).
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) is a smart growth tool that helps communities preserve open space and historic sites, create affordable housing and develop outdoor recreational facilities. Monies generated by this surcharge go into a dedicated fund and can only be used for these stated purposes. Franklin residents voted to approve a 2% CPA tax surcharge in November of 2020, effective for July 1, 2021 (Fiscal Year 2022).
How often will I see this charge?
The 2% CPA surcharge will be added to all four quarters of your Real Estate Tax Bills.
The 2% CPA surcharge will be added to all four quarters of your Real Estate Tax Bills.
Will the amount change when the Actual Real Estate Tax Bills are issued in January?
Yes, but the amount you see is an estimate based on the prior year’s tax assessment.
Yes, but the amount you see is an estimate based on the prior year’s tax assessment.
Who Decides How the Money Is Spent?
By state statute, the Franklin Town Council recently created a Community Preservation Committee (CPC). These dedicated resident-volunteers hold meetings and consider projects brought before them by the Community. They not only consider whether these projects qualify for CPA funding under the law but how proposals will benefit the community’s unique circumstances. If approved, projects are brought before the Town Council for appropriation.
By state statute, the Franklin Town Council recently created a Community Preservation Committee (CPC). These dedicated resident-volunteers hold meetings and consider projects brought before them by the Community. They not only consider whether these projects qualify for CPA funding under the law but how proposals will benefit the community’s unique circumstances. If approved, projects are brought before the Town Council for appropriation.
For more information regarding Community Preservation, please visit www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee
Shared from the Town of Franklin Newsletter for June 2021
Notes from the Community Preservation Committee meetings
(Next meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2021)
- May 18, 2021 - recap => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/community-preservation-committee_19.html audio => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/fm-545-community-preservation-committee.html
- Apr 6, 2021 - recap => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/04/recap-community-preservation-committee.html audio => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/04/fm-505-community-preservation-committee.html
- Mar 2, 2021 - recap => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/community-preservation-committee-holds.html Audio => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/fm-477-community-preservation-comm-mtg.html
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| Important Notice to Franklin Taxpayers - Community Preservation Act surcharge |
Escape to the Arts! Friday, June 11
Escape to the Arts! Friday, June 11 starts Franklin's ArtWALK Celebration.
For the complete schedule of events and activities for the ArtWALK
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| Escape to the Arts! Friday, June 11 |
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| Franklin's ArtWALK Celebration June 11-12-13 |
meet Abby and Julia at the Empty Bowls Silent Auction - Jun 10
Via Brenna Johnson:
"Interested in the Empty Bowls Silent Auction launching on Thursday, June 10th at 4:30PM online? Well, meet Abby and Julia who have worked together for the last 2 years donating their time in making special objects for the online and in person Silent Auction. While Empty Bowls (EB) is loosing Julia to Northeastern University next year, I cannot tell you how proud I am of this dynamic duos commitment to EB. They have made a set of 4 mugs for the auction and pictures will be posted online next week!To meet these EB members, select bowls, or to make a direct donation to the Franklin Food Pantry please register for the event using the link in my bio.At the event, masks required! in 30 minute groups, community members can look at and bid on the Silent Auction and select handmade bowls. There will be no food this year. Let's do this FRANKLIN!"
Link to buy tickets for Empty Bowls https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?
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